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April 26 - May 02, 2024 Volume CXXIII Issue 214
Man Arrested After Grilling Barbecue in Shopping Cart, Used Sword as a Skewer Barbecue Sauce and Bud Light Were Also Seen in the Cart By Zach Armstrong Authorities arrested a man who was seen grilling barbecue in a shopping cart while using a sword to hold the meat while in public, SMPD confirmed. On April 21, officers responded to a call for an open flame in the suspect’s cart/bbq set-up along Ocean Avenue. The man fled
from authorities, fleeing down to the beach with his cart, and was eventually stopped in the 2000 block of the beach where the fire was extinguished. According to Fox 11, the cart’s main compartment was filled with flaming wood, while the man used a sword as a skewer to hold meat over the fire. Barbecue sauce and Bud Light were also seen in the cart. “Shopping carts are considered the property of the store they are taken from, and possession of one is a misdemeanor theft offense.” an SMPD spokesperson stated in an email. “Additionally, the individual is being charged with resisting arrest and reckless burning (basically misdemeanor arson).”
10th Annual Arts & Literacy Festival Coming to Virginia Avenue Park Themed “The Robots Are Here,” This Year’s Event Will Feature over 30 Community Organizations
Robot Dance Party, robotic demonstrations
Santa Monica, in partnership with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, invites families to the free 10th annual Arts & Literacy Festival on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Virginia Avenue Park. Themed “The robots are here,” this year’s event will feature over 30 community organizations offering games and activities aligned with the Santa Monica Cradle to Career Building Blocks for Kindergarten campaign. The initiative aims to ensure all Santa Monica children are prepared for kindergarten, both academically and socially. Activities include the reDiscover Center’s
performances by Bollypop and WeBreak
by the SaMo Tech Robotics Team, and a Storytime Stage by the Santa Monica Public Library featuring robot-themed books read by local librarians and Santa Monica Fire Chief Matthew Hallock. Other highlights include an obstacle course organized by the Santa Monica Fire Department, delivery robot Coco making special deliveries, and interactive dance
companies. Attendees
can
also
collect stamps from activity booths for a chance to redeem a free book at the Santa Monica Public Library booth. The Main Stage will feature various performances,
including
demonstrations
by the SaMo Tech Robotics Team, hip hop dance by WeBreak, and interactive dances by Bollypop, among others. Emceed by Sean Hill, the festival promises a day of educational and entertaining experiences for the whole family.
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