From Santa Monica Close Up:

"A troubling incident unfolded near Colorado Avenue and 4th Street on Sunday, leading to the prompt arrest of a suspect by the Santa Monica police. The altercation, involving two, and potentially three, individuals, resulted in minor injuries to the detained suspect and inflicted knife wounds on a dog. As a result, a brief section of Colorado Avenue between 4th and 3rd Street was temporarily closed while law enforcement personnel conducted their investigation.

Eyewitnesses have provided accounts of a heated argument between two men, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation when then one of the men's dogs bit the other. According to the reports, the man allegedly resorted to using a knife in an attempt to free himself from the dog's grip.

The arrested suspect currently faces charges of battery and brandishing a weapon, with the possibility of additional charges pending the acquisition of surveillance footage. The Santa Monica Police Department is actively working to obtain the necessary video evidence, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the circumstances surrounding the altercation.

Following the distressing encounter, the injured dog received immediate attention from the Santa Monica Police Department's Animal Control Officers. Recognizing the urgency, the dedicated officers promptly transported the wounded animal to a local veterinarian for necessary medical intervention. The veterinary professionals will administer the vital treatment needed to ensure the dog's well-being and facilitate its recovery."

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Hundreds of hotel workers, including cashiers, cooks, servers, bartenders, and hospitality workers from UNITE HERE Local 11, initiated a three-day strike on Sunday, July 2, 2023. The protest took place simultaneously at various hotels in Santa Monica, starting in the early hours of the Fourth of July holiday weekend at 6 am. The hotels targeted by the strikers were Hampton Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica, Viceroy Santa Monica, Le Meridian Hotel, and Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. However, certain neighbors who advocate for Freedom of Speech voiced their dissatisfaction with the early morning timing, deeming it a disruption of tranquility and a potential violation of the noise ordinance. In response, Santa Monica Police Officers were summoned to oversee the unfolding events."

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A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Southern California on Sunday morning near Malibu.

The earthquake happened at around 2:29 a.m. local time in the Pacific Ocean, about 12 miles from Malibu and about 36 miles from Ventura, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

“The earthquake was too small to trigger the delivery of Shake Alert-powered alerts to cell phones,” USGS ShakeAlert said on Twitter. “We know some of you felt shaking and we hope you took a protective action like Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18.5 miles. There are no immediate reports of damage or injuries.