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Articles from the May 18, 2022 edition


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  • Amber Heard accused of Editing Photos Showing Injuries Inflicted by Johnny Depp

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|May 18, 2022

    Testimony in the much watched Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp trial continued on Tuesday in a Virginia Courtroom. Depp's attorney Elizabeth Zellner accused Amber heard of editing the photos of May 2016 showing that Amber had been struck on her cheek and injured by Johnny Depp. The actress said the light may have been more yellow in the photo on the left, "like the lights on a vanity mirror," and that this explained the difference in the two photos. "You sat in this Court room while officer Zeins saw...

  • Johnny Depp Promised Amber Heard She Would Never See His Eyes Again, for Accusing Him of Domestic Violence

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|May 18, 2022

    The civil trial of Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard et al, resumed in a Virginia court room Monday morning. Heard was on the witness stand, being cross examined by Johnny Depp's lawyer, Kathleen Zellner. Atty: Mr. Depp promised you would never see his eyes again, isn't that right Ms. Heard? Yes I believe he said that. And this is after you accused him of domestic violence, isn't it. JD: After all the shit you accused me of you wanted me to touch you? AH: I just want you to hug me! JD: No because I'm...

  • Squirrels Thrive in Santa Monica's Palisades Park. They're Cute, But do they cause the Cliffs to Erode?

    Sarah Storkin, Observer Staff Writer|May 18, 2022
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    If you've walked in Palisades Park this Spring, you've no doubt noticed the abundant squirrel population. Squirrels come in two stripes: An invasive species called the Eastern Gray Squirrel, or "Tree Squirrel," and the California Ground Squirrel. California ground squirrels (Spermophilus beecheyi) are a formidable garden pest that can be hard to control. They eat virtually any growing plant, and their burrowing can also be very destructive to trees and hazardous to livestock. Squirrels enlarge...

  • Rent Control Board Commissioner Nicole Phillis Resigns Thursday Night

    David Ganezer, Observer Staff Writer|May 18, 2022

    5.12.22: Rent Control Board Commissioner Nicole Phillis announced Thursday evening that she was resigning her position on the Rent Control board. Apparently Phillis is moving away from Santa Monica, and that is a requirement for her to sit on the board. "I am with a heavy heart resigning," Phillis said, her voice choking with emotion. "Effective on the adjournment of this meeting tonight. And to represent people that are often forgotten on this board. I appreciate the openness and inclusiveness...

  • Santa Monica Homeless Count Shows More Homeless Unsheltered on the Street

    Alyssa Erdley, Observer Staff|May 18, 2022

    May 12, 2022 - The 2022 Homeless Count was released by the City of Santa Monica on May 5, approximately two-and-a-half months after it was conducted on February 23. While the absolute number of homeless was 807, or 100 less than the last count of 907 homeless individuals in 2020, this was due to a decrease in available shelter beds under Covid-19 restrictions. More homeless were found outside, unsheltered, than in 2020. The number of people living in vehicles, tents, and makeshift shelters grew...