Security beefs up on Venice Beach
Shannon Culiner, Staff Writer
May 4, 2011
With a sack full of mini oranges propped around his right shoulder and a skate board half-buried in the sand nearby, Jay Quion sat on top of his wooden drum, beating it away with the entirety of the drum circle. Amongst Quion was a mass of approximately 600 onlookers and drummers in attendance at the... Read more »
Body count continues to rise in the Mexican drug wars
Jonathan Mendoza
November 23, 2010
In recent weeks Mexican drug conflicts have continued to produce casualties on the south side of our border, bringing the total number of drug-related deaths to 28,228 since 2007. While many would argue that this is a matter for Mexico to figure out on their own, this war raging along our southern border... Read more »
B.A.R.T officer gets two years, Grant still dead
Alvaro Escalante
November 17, 2010
On New Years Day 2009, former Bay Area Rapid Transit officer, Johannes Mehserle shot and killed Oscar Grant III. Grant was detained by Mehserle, and 4 other B.A.R.T. officers at the Fruitvale train station, after allegedly being involved in an earlier fight. As Grant (black) lay face down, “resisting”... Read more »
Sheriff scoffs at the popular vote
Jonathan Mendoza
October 27, 2010
The legalization of marijuana is an issue that continues to create one of the more bizarre shows put on by our country. While many Americans may be concerned with a question of moral judgment, come Nov. 2, it would seem that the more pressing issue presented by all this, should be one of civil liberties. Recently... Read more »
Suspect who allegedly shoots wife fatally wounded by police
Adam Rubin, Staff writer
October 26, 2010
On Friday night, Santa Monica Police had a deadly shootout with a domestic violence suspect. The suspect shot at police officers who returned fire, resulting in the suspects death. At 6:12 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department received a call of “shots fired” around 7th and Santa Monica. “Police... Read more »
Personal-use pot to go unpunished
Ayla Pound
October 13, 2010
From teenagers to the elderly and everyone in between, the widespread use of marijuana throughout California is no secret. With numerous medical marijuana dispensaries popping up throughout Los Angeles with the ferocity of a quick-spreading wildfire, it appears as if the marijuana “movement”... Read more »
Death by LAPD
Zuleima Alvarado, Staff Writer
September 14, 2010
While most of us enjoyed our three-day weekend, the Westlake community was confronted by a tragedy that sparked anger, violence and protests. But what exactly is all the ruckus about? On Sept. 5, police shot and killed 37-year-old day laborer, Manuel Jamines. Jamines was allegedly armed with a knife... Read more »
Headshot a no-brainer
John Stapleton IV, Web Editor
September 14, 2010
Riots, demonstrations, and protests are being organized across Los Angeles over the unfortunate death of one Manuel Jamines, 37, who was shot and killed after being (allegedly) drunk and (verifiably) armed with a knife, and (certainly) threatening the lives of others – I mean, that’s why the... Read more »
Shooting at Pico and Lincoln
Guiliana Dakdouk, Managing Editor
May 19, 2010
A black SUV was pulled over near Pico and Lincoln Boulevard for a field-sobriety test early yesterday morning when the passenger opened fire towards a Santa Monica Police Department officer. According to officers at the scene, the passenger hit one officer below their bulletproof vest and proceeded to... Read more »
Anti-immigration roots found in classism
Tieg Slattery, Staff Writer
May 4, 2010
On May 1, May Day rallies took place around the globe. Originally a day for unions and labor groups devoted to advocating workers’ rights, May Day demonstrations in America this year took on a slightly different appearance. Propelled by Arizona’s controversial new immigration enforcement... Read more »
