Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Facebook has dangled more than $3 billion in cash to woo Snapchat, the popular photo-messaging used by younger audiences, amid growing signs of waning interest among teens in the world's largest social network. The Los Angeles-based company, founded by 23-year-old Evan Spiegel, recently turned down the offer because it's currently being courted by multiple investors, according to a source familiar with the matter. The 2-year-old Snapchat has been approached with offers including an investment...
Santa Monica is moving closer to bringing a pair of six-story hotels to Fifth and Colorado, just across 4th street and Colorado from the Expo Line terminus and Colorado Esplanade project. The city council preliminarily approved plans for a 131 room Courtyard by Marriott and a 138 room Hampton Inn and Suites. The path was cleared for the huge hotels, after OTO Development, signed an agreement with UNITE HERE Local 11, which represents Los Angeles County hospitality workers. While staff only...
Celebrating 40 years of performances, Westside Ballet of Santa Monica is excited to announce the 2013 performances of their holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Joining the company for the first time will be the Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra, playing Tchaikovsky's majestic score, led by conductor Dr. James Martin. Performances are set for November 30 and December 1, 2013 at The Broad Stage at Santa Monica at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center. Martine Harley, Artistic Director of...
A professional dog walker in Santa Monica was charged with child endangerment after a 4-year-old girl was bitten in the leg by a Staffordshire terrier, law enforcement authorities said Tuesday evening. Rebecca McGroerty, 26, was with the dog inside a home in the 2300 block of 23rd Street when the girl was attacked on Oct. 19, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. Medical personnel stitched the child’s wound and released her to her parents. Police said the dog’s owner had given McGroerty instructions to always have the animal muz...
A 39-year-old woman was arrested for suspicion of drunken driving for triggering a eight-vehicle crash on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway in Palms Sunday, the California Highway Patrol said. At least one car was engulfed in flames, but no injuries were reported. Melissa Harris, a resident of Los Angeles, was booked into the Los Angeles Police Department’s 77th Street Station jail, according to a department statement. Harris was driving a 2007 Toyota, and had a complaint of pain following the crash. The crash was on the eastbound freeway, east o...
Former Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for his murderous reign of terror in the 1970s and ‘80s, bringing to a close a case that exposed FBI corruption so deep that many people across the city thought he would never be brought to justice. The 84-year-old called his trial this summer a sham and declined to testify there or at his sentencing hearing. On Thursday, Judge Denise Casper told Bulger his crimes were “heinous” and “all about money.” Bulger looked directly at her, listening intently. She...
On November 12, 2013 a jury found Jose Zapien, a known gang member, guilty of the 2006 murders of Eduardo Lopez and Miguel Martin as well as the attempted murders of 12 other people. The murder of Eduardo Lopez occurred on 2/28/2006 and the murder of Miguel Martin occurred on 12/27/2006. The attempted murders occurred on those two dates as well as on 9/28/2004, 7/09/2006, and 10/21/2006. In one shooting Zapien was with other suspects when they approached a group of young teenagers and fired several gunshots, killing Eddie Lopez. Eddie Lopez...
O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Santa Monica, CA is getting lots of free advertising around the world thanks to Josh Brolin, the likable actor who seems to have major issues with alcohol. Brolin, the Oscar nominated son of James Brolin and stepson of Barbra Streisand, was totally hammered last week at O’Brien’s, which describes itself as a “cozy neighborhood pub” and a “Santa Monica staple.” A stuttering, barely standing Brolin tried to fight a bouncer last Friday at 2 am. O’Brien’s was ready to close, but Brolin wanted to continue...
Santa Monica College is celebrating International Education Week Nov. 18-22 with a lively festival featuring food, games, and international dances; an informative session on the benefits and options of studying abroad through SMC; a talk on the politics driving immigration policy, and more! All events are FREE, and the public is invited. "International Education Week celebrates SMC's remarkably diverse community, with more than 3,200 international students traveling to study here from more than...
After USC routed California Saturday, scoring 62 points, I began hearing from Trojan fans who asked the same question. They wanted to know if Ed Orgeron has a chance of remaining as the Trojans' coach beyond this season. I consider it a worthwhile topic because I've respected Orgeron since he became a Trojan assistant coach, became a head coach at Mississippi, then returned to the Trojans as an assistant and recruiting co-ordinator. It's obvious he's been an improvement over Lane Kiffin this...
The Los Angeles Kings have been bringing their “A-Game,” playing without the services of sharp-shooters Jarret Stoll and Jeff Carter. Since both players have been out of the lineup with injuries, the Kings still managed to pull out victories against the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks. Since the Sabres are in last place in the Eastern Conference, the win over the Canucks had more meaning since they are currently battling for the fourth spot in the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. It seemed like everything was clicking for the...
