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Area Clubs Unite Again to Open Westside Democratic Headquarters
What began with just four Democratic clubs in 2004 has blossomed into 14 area clubs plus the Democratic National Committee combining resources to support its 2024 Westside campaign office. This election season, area Democrats have based the office on the accessible Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
Beverly Hills to Temporarily Reinstall October 7 Memorial Flags
The Beverly Hills City Council voted Tuesday night to set aside almost $75,000 for the reinstallation of a flag display that honors the victims of the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel near the Gaza Strip. The flags will be set up at Beverly Gardens Park at 9439 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills from September 30 to October 14, with a commemoration ceremony set for October 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Community Rallies to Get Ceasefire Resolution on Culver City Council Agenda
On Tuesday, Culver City for Peace gathered at the Culver City Council meeting asking the council to agendize a ceasefire resolution. Since Israel’s war against Hamas began, 16 cities in Southern California and 172 cities across the U.S. have passed resolutions calling for a durable and lasting ceasefire, the release of hostages taken on October 7, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Controller Mejia Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Cities to Criminalize Homelessness
Today, the US Supreme Court ruled that Los Angeles and other cities can criminally punish people for sleeping outside - clearing the way for cities to punish unhoused people for their existence - even when those cities do not have places for those people to sleep. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled that it is “cruel and unusual punishment” to criminalize people for sleeping outside when there is no available shelter.
Area Clubs Unite Again to Open Westside Democratic Headquarters
What began with just four Democratic clubs in 2004 has blossomed into 14 area clubs plus the Democratic National Committee combining resources to support its 2024 Westside campaign office. This election season, area Democrats have based the office on the accessible Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
Beverly Hills to Temporarily Reinstall October 7 Memorial Flags
The Beverly Hills City Council voted Tuesday night to set aside almost $75,000 for the reinstallation of a flag display that honors the victims of the October 7 terrorist attack on Israel near the Gaza Strip. The flags will be set up at Beverly Gardens Park at 9439 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills from September 30 to October 14, with a commemoration ceremony set for October 1 at 1:30 p.m.
Community Rallies to Get Ceasefire Resolution on Culver City Council Agenda
On Tuesday, Culver City for Peace gathered at the Culver City Council meeting asking the council to agendize a ceasefire resolution. Since Israel’s war against Hamas began, 16 cities in Southern California and 172 cities across the U.S. have passed resolutions calling for a durable and lasting ceasefire, the release of hostages taken on October 7, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
Controller Mejia Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Cities to Criminalize Homelessness
Today, the US Supreme Court ruled that Los Angeles and other cities can criminally punish people for sleeping outside - clearing the way for cities to punish unhoused people for their existence - even when those cities do not have places for those people to sleep. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals previously ruled that it is “cruel and unusual punishment” to criminalize people for sleeping outside when there is no available shelter.
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