Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Voters returned Pam O'Connor to office for a 6th term, despite the repeated protestations of neighborhood groups such as SMCLC that she has never seen a large development project she didn't like. SMCLC tried to put the best face on it: "Pam O'Connor squeaked by in a distant third. In a city of almost 59,000 registered voters, she received 4,933 votes. Not a lot of support, but in an over-crowded field, just enough to win. "Ms. O'Connor enters what likely will be her last term with greatly...
One day after easily dispatching a political opponent who burst on the national stage in dramatic fashion, Ben Allen was taking a break from the rigors of his state Senate campaign Wednesday - hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains with his father. From the mountains of Topanga State Park, Allen gazed to the south and could see the great expanse of the 26th District he would soon represent in Sacramento. "I can see a straight shot from my current vantage point on the trail to Palos Verdes," he...
Sheila Kuehl said the bid for the Third District seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors was the toughest race in a political career that's included several runs for state legislative seats dating back to the '90s. The difference here, she said, was she actually had to run twice. "I had to do a primary and then a general," she said. "When I ran before, we didn't have 'top two' and so when I won the primary in 1992 through 2004, I was in. I didn't have a general election." Unofficial...
The Santa Monica City Council in California will retain the right to make decisions about the city’s airport now that voters have defeated a proposal backed by national aviation interests. At issue was a dispute over the noise and pollution generated by the small but busy airport. Though there is no scheduled passenger service, 95,000 flights operate in or out of the airport every year — 15 percent of those are private or business jets. The 227-acre airport is bordered on three sides by residences, and noise from the jets has troubled the nei...
Local residents will have the opportunity to hear one of their neighbors in concert on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 4:00 pm when internationally-renowned cellist and Santa Monica resident Lynn Harrell performs with the New West Symphony at Santa Monica's Barnum Hall. Mr. Harrell will be the featured soloist for the Concerto in B Minor for Cello & Orchestra by Antonin Dvořák, on a program that also includes Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 2 in D Major. Led by music director Marcelo Lehninger, the N...
By Steven Lieberman Observer Reporter Eddie "Two Tickets To Paradise" Money will make a stop on his 2014 concert tour on November 9 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. With over 28 million records sold worldwide, this classic rockers' trademark raspy, husky voice is still easily recognized today, arguably one of the most distinctive voices. Fans will be treated to all of his most popular hits which include "Two Tickets," Baby Hold On," Think I'm In Love," and "Take Me Home Tonight," among...
Statewide polling this summer found that most voters supported a ballot initiative to lift a decades-old cap on courtroom damages for medical negligence. The favorable opinions didn’t last. A multimillion-dollar torrent of negative advertising, mostly financed by insurance companies and doctors, doomed Proposition 46 on Tuesday, again affirming the power of deep pockets in California politics. The battle over Proposition 46 pitted trial lawyers against doctors and insurers and became an example of how money can tip the balance in campaigns. T...
The Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, Inc. announces the recipients of its 2014 Scholarship Program. The program was created to support the REALTORS® of tomorrow by providing scholarships of $250 - $1500 to high school and/or undergraduate students who are planning to pursue a career in real estate. The awardees are Gloria Yang of UCLA; Arian Zerehi of USC; Brenda Sanchez of Santa Monica College; and Sascha Meeks of Los Angeles City College...
The world premiere production of Rebecca Gilman’s powerful and arresting “Luna Gale” begins previews November 23, opens December 2 and continues through December 21 at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Directed by Robert Falls, the complete original cast continues with the production, including Jordan Baker, Reyna de Courcy, Melissa Duprey, Mary Beth Fisher, Erik Hellman, Colin Sphar and Richard Thieriot. Set design for “Luna Gale” is by Todd Rosenthal, costumes by Kaye Voce, lighting by Robert Wierzel and original...
Winterlit in Downtown Santa Monica November 1 - January 22 Various dates and times Every year Santa Monica hosts a series of holiday events and activities that light up Downtown, bringing a festive holiday spirit to this idyllic seaside city. In fact, we’ve managed to engineer some true holiday magic, turning a busy urban corner into a magical winter wonderland with the annual ICE at Santa Monica skating rink, open November 1 through January 22. More Downtown Santa Monica & Third Street Promenade (310) 393-8355 Neil Young Special Deluxe Exibit...
Leading into Tuesday's midterm election, some pointed to a record-low voter turnout in California, and Los Angeles County voters did not disappoint. Only one in four registered voters in Los Angeles County turned in a ballot on Tuesday, according to an early analysis from the county's Registrar-Recorder. Among the state's counties, only Imperial County had a lower turnout with 22.4 percent of voters casting ballots. Los Angeles County's turnout was 25.5 percent based on the registrar-recorder's...
Kye’s Opens in SM Superfood purveyor Kye’s will open its first store at 1518 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, California, today. Kye’s will introduce its signature item, the KyeRito, which feature wraps made of options like nori or romain rather than the typical flatbread or tortilla. The wraps, many of which are vegetarian, gluten-free and /or paleo-friendly, come in four categories: Breakfast, Deli Style, Classic Comfort, and Asian-Inspired. Kye’s will also offer superfood-inspired beverages and desserts. Kye’s will give the first 50 guests...
As TV viewers celebrate the 50th Anniversary of iconic sitcom Gilligan’s Island this fall, the Santa Monica Public Library is pleased to welcome the show’s very own Mary Ann, Dawn Wells, for an author talk. Ms. Wells discusses her new book What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide to Life on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Library’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. “Are you a Ginger or a Mary Ann?” Gilligan’s Island fans have been asking that question for generations, but now we find out the real questi...
Most people want to avoid thinking about death, but Caitlin Doughty-a twenty-something with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre-took a job at a crematory, turning morbid curiosity into her life's work. Her eye-opening, candid, and often hilarious story is like going on a journey with your bravest friend to the cemetery at midnight. She demystifies death, leading us behind the black curtain of her unique profession. November 25, 7 p.m. in the Martin Luther King, Jr....
The new owners of the Dodgers arrived with a plan – outspend every opponent and win the World Series pretty often. They have produced a couple of highly competitive teams, but there's been no World Series appearance yet while the Dodgers' arch-rivals, the San Francisco Giants, just won their third World Series in the last five years. I think the Dodgers must revamp their plan. They have to continue spending a lot but don't make the mistake again of spending on free agents who have had success i...
The stage was finally set for the Los Angeles Clippers home opener on the day before Halloween. The NBA strategically chose the Oklahoma City Thunder, a great rival who eliminated the Clippers in the second round of the playoffs last season, to kick things off. Commissioner Adam Silver was in attendance...maybe to make sure that former banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling didn't crash the party. Sterling's former wife and co-owner, Shelly, was sitting courtside in her usual seat, and so was new...
Kobe Bryant has an answer for those who think he should request a trade from the Lakers. “I’ve heard the chatter that I should ask out and go to a contender for the last years of my career. But that’s not what I do. I’m extremely loyal to the Lakers.” The chatter began when the Lakers lost their first four games this season, the first time they’ve done that since the franchise moved to Los Angeles from Minneapolis more than 50 years ago....
UCLA won a big game at the Rose Bowl Saturday night 17-7 against higher ranked PAC-12 rival Arizona. QB Brett Hundley passed for over 200 yards and ran for over 100. 70,000 UCLA fans saw a great game and UCLA moved up from #25 to #18 in the country. photos by Ralph Hattenbach...
With BIG HERO 6, Walt Disney Animation Studios once again proves why they are heroes to generations and legions of fans the world over. Tapping into the recesses of the Marvel vaults, directors Don Hall and Chris Williams bring this somewhat obscure gem of heroes to life in what is destined to be the newest franchise in the Disney-Marvel universe.....not to mention my pick for Oscar gold. But setting BIG HERO 6 apart from the super heroes and fantasy we have come to know from Marvel is that the...
Lincoln Middle School and The Blue Ribbon...
