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Articles from the November 5, 2016 edition


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  • Suddenly The Race for US President is Nearly Tied

    Observer Staff|Nov 5, 2016

    The US presidential race is a lot closer than you may think. According to the real clear politics average of polls: 1) In A 4- way Race Clinton is leading 45.3%-- 43.4% in a 2 way race she is leading 47.0%- 45.3% 2) In electoral Votes Clinton is leading 273-265. It takes 270 to win. Colorado has 9 electoral votes and Clinton is leading 43.7% -41.3%. New Mexico has 5 electoral votes and Clinton is leading 40.5% -32%. New Hampshire has 4 electoral votes and Clinton is leading 46%- 41.3%. If Trump...

  • Did Facebook Bury Breaking News from FBI about Clinton Investigation?

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 5, 2016

    On Twitter, folks are asking why Antarctica is trending, but Hillary Emails aren't. Is it because liberal Democrat Mark Zuckerberg is trying to censor the news? "Obama has cancelled all campaign appearances," tweeted @agentsargaevna. @trumpsuperpac tweeted: "Trump was right again! August 2015, Trump said #AnthonyWeiner knows all about #HillarysEmails through Huma #hillary's assistant! #TheFBI" "FBI Director James B. Comey decided to inform Congress that he would look again into Hillary...

  • Plastic Bag Bans: Why I am Voting No On Prop 65 And Yes On Prop. 67

    Benjamin Kay|Nov 5, 2016
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    I am voting NO on 65 and YES on 67. If passed, Prop 65 will require the mandated fee (minimum of 10 cents per law) charged to customers for alternative bags (recycled paper, compostable, or reusable) to be deposited into the "Environmental Protection and Enhancement Fund" (EPE Fund) to be established in the State Treasury and administered by the Wildlife Conservation Board. The sole purpose of Prop 65 is to confuse voters. It would only serve the interests of plastic bag companies and would dist...

  • City Councilman Accused of Taking $ From Developer After Approving Project

    Observer Staff|Nov 5, 2016

    The Santa Monica Transparency Project today filed with the City 2 Complaints alleging violations of Santa Monica's anti-corruption law, Oaks, by Councilmember Terry O'Day. Mr. O'Day is seeking re-election and these violations have just come to light. Oaks prohibits public officials, including councilmembers, from, among other things, receiving campaign contributions or a job from contractors and developers after the official voted to approve a public benefit for them. It is aimed at avoiding...

  • FoxNews: FBI Sources Say an Indictment Likely in the Clinton Email, Clinton Foundation Cases

    Observer Staff|Nov 5, 2016

    FoxNews reports that the FBI investigation into the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Foundation cases. It is not clear who would be indicted. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich commented that in Watergate, Nixon himself was pardoned, and 43 lesser functionaries went to jail. Gingrich believes the same may happen here. Below is the transcript from Fox TV: BRET BAIER: Breaking news tonight -- two separate sources with intimate knowledge of the FBI investigations into the Clinton emails and the...

  • After Clinton Is Elected, Barack Obama Will Pardon Her, Huma Abedin, and Everyone Else

    Stan Greene, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 5, 2016

    You've all seen the polls, and the election of Hillary Clinton is nearly a sure thing. Barack Obama leaves office as one of the most popular outgoing presidents in recent US history. Mrs. Clinton will take office as the most ethically challenged president elect ever--notwithstanding the fact that she has already hired a barge to sit in New York Harbor and launch fireworks on Inauguration Day. Sometime in late November or early December, we predict that he will issue a blanket pardon of everyone...

  • Reflections On The Destruction Of Donald Trump's Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

    Daniel Margolis, Observer Staff Writer|Nov 5, 2016

    On or about 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25th, a man dressed as a construction worker used a sledgehammer and a pickax to destroy Donald Trump's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a California State Landmark. Trump was awarded the 2,327th Star on the Walk of Fame in January 2007 to honor his work as a producer of the television show, The Apprentice, and of the Miss America pageant. A man identified as James Otis, 52, claimed responsibility for vandalizing Trump's Star, and has since been...

  • Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Appoints New Superintendent

    Observer Staff|Nov 5, 2016

    SMMUSD Press Release: Dr. Ben Drati comes to SMMUSD from the Santa Barbara Unified School District where he has served as the assistant superintendent of secondary education since 2012. In this assignment he is charged with designing and implementing key initiatives involving the development of a culturally proficient school district through professional development, teacher collaboration, parent engagement and providing equity and access to all students. Prior to serving in this position, Dr. D...

  • Standing Rock Pipeline Protest is Flooding Facebook, but FB Doesn't Notice

    Liz Miller|Nov 5, 2016

    The Water Protectors have called upon all friends and supporters to log onto Facebook and "check-in" at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The protestors, numbering in the thousands, are trying to stop the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL), which goes through sacred historical sites and under the Missouri River, the only source of water for tribal lands. It is believed that the militant Law Enforcement sent in by North Dakota Governor (and DAPL Investor) Jack Dalrymple is...

  • Man With Sign Disrupts Trump Rally in Reno, NV

    Observer Staff|Nov 5, 2016

    A middle-aged white man who smuggled a sign into a Trump rally in Reno Nevada, disrupted the rally when the Secret Service escorted Trump off the stage. The man was questioned and released. Members of the audience at the event for the GOP presidential nominee tackled Austyn Crites, 33, of Reno after someone yelled "gun" while others were trying to rip away his anti-Trump sign. "I just went with sign that said 'Republicans Against Trump,’ " Crites said. "It’s a sign that you can find online. I h...