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Articles from the December 16, 2022 edition


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  • Hit and Run Auto Accident In McClure Tunnel Connecting 10 to PCH

    Matthew Gonzalez, Observer Staff Writer|Dec 16, 2022

    There has been a hit and run accident in the 100 block of the Westbound 10. The wreck occurred in/outside of the tunnel where PCH turns into the 10 It was a hit and run accident, according to emergency workers. A vehicle overturned near center divider. The handling agency was the CHP. One patient was transported by ALS to UCLA hospital. Original assignment: E-5, E-7, Truck 1, RU-1, Batt-1...

  • Did Your City Make the Naughty or Nice List for Holiday Drivers? GasBuddy Study Reveals U.S. Cities with the 'Scroogiest' Drivers

    GasBuddy|Dec 16, 2022

    December 13, 2022 - Tucson, Arizona and Portland, Oregon top the lists for most and least aggressive holiday driving The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but hectic schedules, last-minute shopping and travel both near and far can translate to the roads in the form of aggressive driving. A new survey from GasBuddy, a PDI company and the leading fuel savings platform providing the most ways and places to save money on gas, reveals that drivers in certain cities across the...

  • P-22, Griffith Park Mountain Lion, Safely Captured for Health Evaluation

    Beth Pratt, National Wildlife Federation and SaveLACougars|Dec 16, 2022

    UPDATE December 12, 2022 - The mountain lion known as P-22 has been safely captured according to the National Park Service and SaveLA Cougars. Beth Pratt, Regional Director of the National Wildlife Federation, thanked NPS and California Department of Fish and Wildlife for bringing P-22 in safely for a health evaluation. As well, Pratt wrote that, "Our hearts go out to the pets and people that in P-22's distress have been impacted. We acknowledge that these interactions are traumatic for the...

  • Girls Soccer: West Torrance Over Santa Monica High School, 5-3

    Morgan Genser, Observer Staff Photographer|Dec 16, 2022

    IMG 1)Senior Lauren Forsyth from the Santa Monica High School girls soccer team dribbles the soccer ball up the field at Santa Monica High on Monday December 5th 2022 when SAMOHI hosted West Torrance in a non-league soccer match and lost 5-3 dropping their record to 0 wins and 2 loses this season IMG 2)Left Junior Josie Schwartz from the Santa Monica High School girls varsity soccer team and Annabel Carpenter from West Torrance High battle each other for possession of the soccer ball at SAMOHI...

  • Santa Monica High School Boys Soccer Over Bell Gardens, 3-1

    Morgan Genser, Observer Staff Photographer|Dec 16, 2022

    Img 1) Bell Gardens High School goalkeeper Samuel Sanchez misses on the attempt to punch the soccer ball away after Atreyu Lucas from Santa Monica HIgh School headed the ball on goal at Santa Monica High School on Friday December 2nd when SAMOHI hosted Bell gardens in a non -league soccer match and won 3-1 improving their record to 2-0. IMG2)left Daniel Miranda from the Bell Gardens High School boys varsity soccer team has the soccer ball taken by Elton Leppanen from Santa Monica High at Santa...

  • Gascon Recall Gets Court Help; Two California Prisons to Close Due to Budget Cuts; Mark Ridley-Thomas, Awaiting Trial, Gets Salary Reinstated and Other Stories: Monday Morning Memo

    Association of Deputy District Attorneys|Dec 16, 2022

    California Supreme Court tosses gang murder conspiracy case: The California Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the conspiracy-to-murder conviction of a gang member who used social media to applaud the killing of rivals during a San Diego gang war. "Being a cheerleader" isn't enough to show that Nicholas Hoskins conspired in the murders, the court said in an unusual and unanimous opinion. The court overturned Hoskins' sentence of 25 years to life and sent the case back to the appellate court tha...

  • Average Gas Prices Fell 22.2 Cents Per Gallon in Los Angeles County Last Week

    GasBuddy|Dec 16, 2022

    Average gasoline prices in Los Angeles have fallen 22.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.54/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,135 stations in Los Angeles. Prices in Los Angeles are 88.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 12.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 14.9 cents in the last week and stands at $4.91 per gallon. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Los Angeles was priced...

  • If the Rain and the Cold Don't Stop You From Going in the Ocean, Maybe the Bacteria Will

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|Dec 16, 2022

    December 12, 2022 - The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a rain advisory regarding all Los Angeles County Beaches due to the recent rainfall. Rain allows bacteria, chemicals, debris, and trash to discharge from area storm drains directly into the ocean without any filter. The danger is greatest near storm drain discharges, such as those at the ends of Chautauqua and Pico Boulevard. LADPH's press release warns that "individuals who enter the water in these areas could...

  • Last Weekend To See Why Theater Goers Are Raving About 'Endgame'. Playing At The Santa Monica Playhouse Through Sat Dec 17th

    Christine Peake, Peake PR Group|Dec 16, 2022

    Theatre for a Small Space has skillfully produced Samuel Beckett's brilliant Dystopian Tragicomedy 'Endgame' at the Santa Monica Playhouse this Holiday Season. The not to be missed play opened at the end of November at the Santa Monica Playhouse to rave reviews and rapturous applause! There are only three nights left to see for yourselves Thurs-Sat 17th December before the must-see production closes after it's successful run. Tickets available here https://m.bpt.me/event/5590741 or on Brown Pape...

  • Filmtoys and Project Pop Drop Partnered For 'Hollywood Cares Winterfest Toy Drive-Up' In Support of Children's Institute

    Christine Peake, Peake PR Group|Dec 16, 2022

    Excited Families picked up toys at the third annual 'Hollywood Cares Drive at downtown LA Children's Institute from costumed volunteering actors and Project Pop Drop's 'Givefluencers'. The third annual magical holiday 'Hollywood Cares Drive' toy pick-up was once again a huge success at the downtown Children's Institute. Hundreds of happy families patiently sat in their cars as they were greeted by their favorite movie and TV characters, including Frozen's Elsa (actress Anna Colona and Davinia...