Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Editor's note: John Alle owns and operates a building on the Third Street Promenade. The grandson of immigrants, he is also a survivor of a violent assault by a homeless man. Based on information received and observation of the situation, the Observer believes the City today actively encourages intolerable conditions in Downtown Santa Monica e.g. runaway homelessness in order to force local landowners to sell their land cheap. The city can then announce that "retail in Santa Monica's core...
18: The United States Air Force has sent bombers and refueling planes to the middle east, from March AFB in California. This 4 days after a suicide drone strike in far North Easter Jordan killed 3 US servicemen and injured 25. In the past, the death of a US soldier anywhere in the world has been seen as a redline. The drone was reportedly launched by an Iranian proxy in Syria, at Tower 22, a US base intended to stop ISIS. "At least 6 U.S. Air Force KC-135 Aerial-Refueling Tankers, most...
The Los Angeles Superior Court Compton Courthouse has been closed due to flooding, according to a press release from LASC. Los Angeles County is the nation’s largest county by population, with more than 10 million residents. LASC operates 25 or so courthouses. On February 1, 2024, the Superior Court announced that the Courthouse would reopen on Friday, February 2, 2024. The press release is below. The Compton Courthouse, located at 200 W. Compton Blvd., Compton, will close until further n...
UPDATED 5:00 pm 1.31.24 The Santa Monica Fire Department says a structure fire was reported by multiple callers at 6:58 am on Wednesday morning. The fire was on the first floor of 2925 Main Street, a two-story commercial building. SMFD responded with a "full assignment," which consists of 4 engines, one truck company, and a battalion chief. Engine 2 arrives on the scene within 4 minutes. Firemen made a forced entry into the first floor business, "Free People Clothing Company," and extinguished...
A shooting in the 2600 block of 29th street on Thursday morning has killed one victim. The perpetrator shot at a black Ford Mustang SUV , which was later parked on 29th Street near the 2900 block of Ocean Park Blvd. At 3 pm, the SMPD tweeted that the victim had died from his injuries. A photo from the scene, posted here, shows the drivers window having been smashed by the bullet. KTLA reported blood could be seen on the driver's side on the street. Late Friday afternoon, Police announced the...
Veo scooter company has paused operations in Los Angeles as of January 27, 2024. Santa Monica is unaffected. “Heads up: Veo will pause operations in the City of LA for a month starting on 1/27. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will see you soon!” said the company in a text message sent to riders. "Veo experienced some operational challenges that delayed our required response time with 311 inquiries as outlined in our contract with the City of Los Angeles,” explained Paige Mille...
In-N-Out Burger is closing their downtown Oakland location after 18 years, due to rising crime. California is in the middle of a crime wave caused by poor decisions made by democrat politicians. These include Proposition 47, which made theft of less than $950 a misdemeanor. Local prosecutors in general do not prosecute misdemeanors. It may fairly be said that a successful business was driven out by California's pro-Crime policies. Lines around the block at this Oakland In-N-Out Burger did not...
Argentina Milei scolds the leaders in Davos: "The world is in danger, open the doors to socialism" He was received with enthusiasm in the heart of capitalism, the Davos forum, as a great defender of the market, a sacred word for the executives who filled the main room to bursting, something very unusual when a politician speaks. But, as soon as Javier Milei began to speak, faces quickly began to change. There was only timid applause at the end, many of it bewildered. The Argentine president crit...
January 11, 2024, Los Angeles, CA – Consumers are advised to immediately stop using certain non-OEM Dyson replacement batteries sold on Amazon (AMZN). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting the public to the fire hazard associated with Zautnkn.Inc lithium-ion replacement battery packs linked to three fires and one injury, emphasizing that they do not meet safety standards. The CPSC urges consumers to remove these battery packs from their vacuums and dispose of them a...
A private automobile struck and killed A homeless woman pushing a cart on Lincoln Blvd Saturday morning, Santa Monica police said. The press release, as it appeared on Twitter, is below. Fatal Traffic Collision-Auto v. Pedestrian On January 13, 2024, at approximately 1:50 am, Santa Monica Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision in the 2900 block of Lincoln Boulevard. A vehicle was heading southbound on Lincoln Boulevard in the number one lane when it...
Watchers of Newsmax were left with an open question: Who’s the guy in the tank top walking behind Dick Morris? "Paul Pelosi has Really Let Himself Go.” said X.com, immediately. Who the hell was that who video bombed Dick Morris’ interview with Robb on Newsmax? Tweeted Chuck Callesto. “I have questions." At least he didn’t have a hammer, tweeted JL in reply. "Is that Paul Pelosi looking for his hammer?” tweeted Scott Mitchell. "How embarrassing for Dick Morris,” tweeted Laurie. "Not sure wha...
The body of a man was found in Palisades Park just North of the Santa Monica Pier. This on Saturday morning, January 13, 2024. Santa Monica Police are investigating and released no further information at this time. About 2 or 3 deceased homeless people are found in Santa Monica every week. Santa Monica has a homeless population of around 3000 at any given day....
15: Apparently Chabad Lubavitch illegally dug tunnels under their New York area headquarters. The tunnels were dug either to permit entry during Covid era lockdowns, or more recently to connect a ritual bath to the main building. As no permit was obtained prior to building the tunnels, the NYPD decided to fill them in by pouring cement. During Covid in 2020 and 2021, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) locked down places of worship, including churches and synagogues. The Mikvah is a ritual bath f...
Anti-Israel protesters spray painted a U.S. military cemetery where 85 000 soldiers from WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam and other wars are laid to rest. Marchers in Westwood spray painted the signs at the entrance to the Veterans Administration cemetery in Westwood Sunday afternoon with slogans including "Free Gaza" and "intifada." The Los Angeles National Cemetery was defaced after hundreds of protesters gathered. They also shut down Wilshire Blvd, a main East West boulevard in Los...
The Harvard Crimson newspaper reports today that President Claudine Gay has resigned. This following controversy over her apparent plagiarism of academic appers, and a disastrous testimony before Elise Stefanik at the house of representatives last month, in which Gay said whteher or not calling for the genocide of Jews violates Harvard's student conduct policy "depends on the context." "TWO DOWN," tweeted rep. Elise Stefanik, who’s questioning lead to the resignation. The president of UPENN h...
8: Using a drone, the IDF killed senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri and a number of aides as they were meeting with Hezbollah officials in Beirut, Lebanon. This on Tuesday evening local time. Netanyahu vowed on October 7, 2023 to kill every senior leader in Hamas. This after Hamas' elite Nukba force killed 850 Israeli civilians, mostly women and children, and 342 Israeli soldiers, policemen and border guards in a raid lasting several days in Southern Israel. Saleh al-Arouri was a senior...
"My home is now partially in rubble," tweeted Rudik. "I have no windows on one side anymore. I have minor injuries but I am alive. The fires are everywhere. Russia you will pay." She also said that her cat Michelle was lost for a while due to the damage to her apartment. But Rudik found the feline a few hours later, unharmed. Kira Rudik is a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament of the 9th convocation, Leader of the Liberal Party Holos, Vice President of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for...
The National Academy of Television Sciences unveiled their 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Commemorative Statue at The Hollywood Museum's Daytime TV History Exhibit & 2023 Annual Daytime Emmy/ Children & Family Emmy Nominee Reception on Wednesday December 13, 2023 from 6-10 PM at the Hollywood Museum, 1660 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, CA. The Hollywood Museum and Donelle Dadigan (Founder /President) proudly reported that their Daytime TV History Exhibit opening to coincide with the 50TH Annual...
Southern California including the Los Angeles County coastline is currently experiencing a series of large swells coming from the W and WNW, which has produced some extremely large surf ranging from 10ft-15ft with even larger sets. The National Weather service has issued a High Surf Warning through 10PM on Saturday December 30, 2023. Due to the extremely large surf and hazardous conditions we are recommending that people not enter the water at this time. Lifeguards have responded to a number of...
17: 12 pm PST: Pro-Palestine anarchists are now blocking the entrance to LAX Airport on Century Blvd. Some passengers have decided to walk to the airport, so as to avoid missing their flights. At Los Angeles International Airport, rioters have armed themselves with weapons and are currently attacking the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD are wearing Riot Gear. In just the last week, during one of the busiest traveling weeks of the year, extremists have blocked 3 major airports in...
An ambulance took one victim away from a car crash after one car failed to stop at the intersection of 4th and Washington, colliding with a pedestrian in the crosswalk. On Sunday, December 23, at approximately 8 pm, the Santa Monica Police and Fire Department responded to reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision at the intersection of 4th and Washington. Upon the arrival of police and fire, the patient was unconscious and was actively vomiting. The patient was being treated...
13: According to a tweet from the Los Angeles Police Department, propalestine protestors were deflected from the Beverly Center and confined to the intersection of Third Street and La Cienega Saturday evening. In contrast to Palestine demonstrations over a month ago which drew thousands of people, recent LA Hamas marches have drawn fewer than 1000. This one drew 425. The statement form the LAPD reads: Earlier this evening approximately 425 protesters who began in Beverly Hills marched...
Update 12.27: On December 26, 2023, Novocherkask was struck by Ukrainian cruise missiles and damaged while it was in a naval base in the city of Feodosia in occupied Crimea. Videos posted to social media reportedly show very large explosions seen at the Feodosia port after the attack. Russian officials confirm the attack, during which one person was killed and two injured, and described the ship as 'damaged'. Russian officials also claimed that two Ukrainian Su-24s were shot down by...
Update, 12.18: James Cooper, a 46-year-old man, was charged with DUI after crashing his car into President Joe Biden's motorcade in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden was leaving dinner last night. Later, police determined it to have been an accidental collision, and Cooper was released from custody. 12.17: A car has crashed into President Joe Biden's parked motorcade in Wilmington, Delaware, leaving Biden "shocked." According to the Daily Mail, Biden's Secret Service agents pulled their guns on the...
December 13, 2023 - Yesterday the Los Angeles County District Attorney announced charges against a serial vandal who has defaced numerous properties with iron crosses, swastikas and the letters "SS." Klinton Allister Dion, 32, has been charged with two counts of vandalism of religious property, a hate crime; and 10 counts of hate crime – displaying a Nazi symbol/etc., on public and private property. It is further alleged that the offense is a hate crime within the meaning of Penal Code S...
