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Unions to Reclaim May Day in Solidarity with Immigrant Workers By Peter Olney and Rand Wilson
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The buzz about reclaiming, updating and branding May 1 as a Day Without Immigrants is growing in ways that are true to May Day’s historic origins the recent movement recalls the 19th century struggle for the eight-hour workday and the giant mobilizations in 2006 that responded to proposed draconian anti-immigrant federal legislation called the Sensenbrenner Immigration Bill. Spanish radio is already churning with calls for strikes, rallies and demonstrations. The 2006 marches and rallies proved to be the largest in American history in many cities. Industries that relied on immigrant labor were paralyzed as millions of workers responded to the call for a Day Without Latinos (also called the Great American Boycott). Labor participated unevenly in these rallies and mostly in places where the membership in service unions was predominately Latino. This year, in the turmoil surrounding the Donald Trump presidency, May 1 could be a great opportunity for the labor movement to flex its muscles and build its future. Labor’s participation is important to the future of American politics. For example, look at the history of politics in California. Turn back the clock 23 years to 1994 when then, Republican Gov. Pete Wilson faced a fierce re-election battle. He launched a “Trump-like” assault on “illegal” immigration replete with videos of masses of Mexicans streaming across the border and threatening California. It was a brazenly racist ploy called Proposition 187, introduced to bolster his reelection bid. Union leaders in California faced a critical decision about whether to participate in the massive Los Angeles mobilization against Prop 187.
[See May Day, page 6]
Abandoning Ship When Mutiny Fails The Central Neighborhood Council in Disarray Following Resignations
The April 18 Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council Stakeholder Meeting looked more like a mutiny than the democratic workings of a local board. Stakeholders called for Mona Sutton to step down as board president, but not from the board. Board member Joanne Rallo announced her resignation, effective after the meeting, following in the footsteps of board members James Dimon and John Stammreich, who had resigned after the March stakeholder meeting. The resignations underscore ongoing tensions on the board that had burst into public view during the March Stakeholder Meeting. In June of 2016, there was a near complete takeover of the board by [See Mutiny page 4]
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On May 2, the Long Beach City Council will vote on adopting a final housing report. The city council viewed the draft affordable housing report, entitled, Revenue Tools and Incentives for the Production of Affordable and Workforce Housing on Feb. 21. To view the draft report on citywide rental rates visit: http://tinyurl.com/citywide-rental-rates. To view the draft affordable housing report visit: http://tinyurl.com/Revenue-and-Incentives.
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Long Beach Arts is seeking artwork for an exhibit that starts in May and runs through June. The work should explore what could have been with regard to our political reality. It also is seeking artwork that represents the future expectations of this reality. Deadline to submit is May 3. Details: lba.gallery@gmail.com
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Creative Long Beach internships match California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College art students with Long Beach arts and cultural organizations. As part of the 17week paid internship, selected interns take part in professional development and networking events with community professionals. If you are a student from LBCC or CSULB interested in the Arts Council for Long Beach’s Creative Long Beach Internship Program, fill out a form at http://tinyurl.com/Creative-LB-InternshipProgram. For the current internship opportunities: • Curatorial Internship, Able ARTS Work, http://tinyurl.com/Curational-Intern, Deadline: May 5 • Living Arts Internship, United Cambodian Community, http://tinyurl.com/UCC-Intern, Deadline: May 5
POLA Community Investment Grant 2017
Applications for the Port of Los Angeles Community Investment Grant Program for fiscal year 2017-18 are now available. Up to $1 million in grants will help support initiatives, programs and events benefiting the Los Angeles Harbor communities. Applications are due by 5 p.m. May 8. Details: http://tinyurl.com/ POLACommunityGrant2017
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Housing Long Beach is calling all renters together for the first ever Long Beach Renter’s Assembly, an event intended to organize and galvanize Long [See Announcements, page 4]
Rep. Ted Lieu:
Resist and Take Back the House By Terelle Jerricks, Managing Editor
Rep. Ted Lieu’s April 24 town hall meeting at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center was everything Democratic district town halls should be. “We are not living in normal times,” said the second term representative for the 33rd Congressional District. “So this won’t be a normal town hall meeting.” Lieu didn’t even have a chance to speak before a raucous group of Donald Trump supporters, including Latinos for Trump and right-wing gadfly and exhibitionist Arthur Schaper tried drowning out Lieu with shouts of “You Lie!” and “Liar!” Through quick-witted retorts, Lieu gave out better than what he got from the Trumpsupporting hecklers. “Dude, I make up the rules. You got it?” he said to one heckler. The boos of the Trump-supporting dissenters were drowned out by standing ovations from the largely Democratic audience. Like all other Democratic congressional representatives, Lieu spent his spring break away from Washington, D.C., listening to his constituents and revving up Democratic supporters to fight the Trump and Republican agenda. Some were more successful than others, but Sen. Dianne Feinstein fell in the camp of the least successful. The quarter century congressional veteran found herself getting booed from San Francisco to Los Angeles, staking positions that seemed to the right on questions of whether she supported a single-payer health care system. Though the attacks came from Bernie Sanders supporters in areas where former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton beat Trump by 10 percentage points or more, adopting the language of conservatives opposing the government takeover of health care didn’t earn her any new fans. Rep. Nanette Barragan, who had already hosted a couple of town hall meetings before
Rowdy Trump-supporters attempted disrupt Rep. Ted Lieu’s April 24 town hall, but failed. File photo
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of the progressive, grassroots resistance against Trumpcare, the Republican proposed alternative to Obamacare. [See Resistance, page 5]
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as president following the March stakeholder meeting, after the board voted 8 to 3 to place that motion on the April agenda. Another source of tension arose because the neighborhood council level. Resignations and sniping on social media March stakeholder meeting outburst was not over the past couple of months have taken place fully captured word-for-word in the council’s amidst calls for Sutton to step down as board minutes. Linda Alexander, who has operated as the president. This follows a March stakeholder meeting in which she called for the resignation board’s informal parliamentarian and institutional of board Vice President Donald Galaz. Sutton memory since leaving the board in 2015, said this was not unusual. “Every word said at these meetings is never written down,” Alexander said. “You don’t write every word except if it’s a written motion that’s come before the board. Because otherwise you’d have ‘oohs’ and ‘ahs’ throughout the meeting minutes.” Others countered that in the interest of transparency, a full transcript should be included with the minutes. Anti-Navigation Center protest in September 2016 included Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council members Danielle Sandoval and Donald Galaz, far right, Barton Hill and future council member Jose Guerrero. File photo community stakeholder called for Galaz’s resignation because of a member Maria Couch agreed that it was in Facebook post that he published regarding the the interest of transparency that a near full tearing down of his posters during his write-in transcription should be included with the minutes, candidacy for the Los Angeles City Council. In minus the “oohs” and “ahs.” The April council meeting began with that post, Galaz wrote: [Mine are] not the only posters/signs being general public comment that was actually used as torn down and thrown away … running has an opportunity to blast the council president by brought out people’s true colors. Don’t look a couple of board members, each of whom had now but the person you may be sitting next filled out a few time cards to ensure that they had to smiling in a neighborhood council meeting enough time relieve all of their grievances. Board member Mike Collins was one of or at the beach clean up could be easing a Cutco knife in your back while asking for a the first to speak during public comment and challenged Sutton to step down. neighborhood purpose grant... Collins cited Aiden Garcia-Sheffield’s Galaz mentioned no names, but Sutton’s ascension to the board as an example of the outburst identified her as the object of the post. divisiveness Sutton had sown into the board. It also opened a Pandora’s box that no one has Collins noted that he liked Garcia-Sheffield and voted for him to join the board and even been able to close. Tension on the board can be traced to a few voted in favor of Garcia-Sheffield’s proposal to establish an LGBT committee. separate points of conflict. Collins alleged that Sutton would speak One is the friction between the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment or DONE, and negatively about board members Donald Galaz the council. This was on display when DONE and Danielle Sandoval in private conversations forced the council to postpone and reschedule its with him and accused her of referring to April 11 meeting because it fell on the Seder of Rancho San Pedro residents as “those people,” suggesting racial or classist animus towards the Passover, a Jewish holiday. Another was when DONE stepped in and Latino residents of Rancho San Pedro public told the board they couldn’t remove Sutton [See Neighborhood Council page 5]
Neighborhood Council Mutiny
Saving San Pedro emerged at the height of the anti-homeless fervor of 2015. Ever since Saving San Pedro wound up in the position of governing, as opposed to activism, they have struggled. Some of the struggles stem from lack of experience on a governing body that uses Robert’s Rules of Order. Other struggles stem from community advocates unaccustomed to having their every decision checked by an overseeing authority, such as the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Then there is the emergence of parts of San Pedro that have not traditionally been heard but are now finding their voices, like the primarily working-class Latino residents of Barton Hill, they successfully organized and rallied against the attempted placement of a Navigation Center designed to serve and store the belongings of homeless people. Another emerging group is an LGBT voting block comprised of Mona Sutton, Leslie Jones, Aidan Garcia-Sheffield and Allyson Vought. These interest groups have inserted a level of identity politics not seen in recent memory at the
[Resistance, from p. 3]
Lieu Leads Resistance But unlike Lieu’s town hall, there was no pro-Trump contingent serving as reminder of just what was at stake in 2018 congressional elections. The message was clear and decisive. To beat Trump, Democrats must first take back the House of Representatives. Constituents asked about issues related to environmental justice; Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric being turned into action; Trump’s saber rattling at North Korea, and dropping bombs in Syria and Afghanistan. Lieu recalled issuing a public statement after 2016 general election lauding the peaceful transfer of power and his call of giving then Presidentelect Donald Trump a chance to govern. He said he concluded he was wrong before the month of January ended. Lieu, who has political action committee known as known as the Leadership, Integrity, Engagement, Unity PAC, which also paid for the Redondo Beach Town Hall meeting, is being used to help finance campaigns other than his own. Citing the grassroots movement that emerged following the Women’s March after Trump’s inauguration in defeating Trumpcare, Lieu called for the same ground swell of support to help retain Democratic incumbents such as Sacramento Reps. Doris Matsui, Pete Aguilar, Raul Ruiz and Scott Peters. Then he asked the motivated crowd to help him flip 14 incumbent Republican districts for
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Rep. Ted Lieu for the 33rd District. File photo
the 2018 Congressional elections, including several incumbents in California such as Reps. Steve Knight, Mimi Walters, Dana Rohrbacher and Daryl Issa. He called Trump’s missile strikes on a Syrian air base “unconstitutional” and said the Russian investigation “could lead to high crimes and misdemeanors,” the criteria for impeachment. “If this continuing resolution has any funding for the stupid border wall idea of Donald Trump, if it has even a penny of funding, I’m not only a no, I’m a hell no!” he exclaimed. For Democrats dismayed by the Trump administration and their own impotence, town halls like this one are needed to gear up for the fight to take back Congress.
[Neighborhood Council, from p. 4]
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meeting, did not cut them off. The board addressed and voted on a funding request for Music by the Sea, which went on hiatus in 2016. After voting in favor of the request, the board heard a report from the Port of Los Angeles police, voted on a few funding measures, and discussed the council’s audio/ visual needs. At this point, one by one, several members left the meeting. Some thought it was just a couple of board members leaving for a restroom break. But a majority left and never returned, resulting in a loss of quorum. The meeting ended rather ignominiously. The departed members included board members Galaz, Sandoval, Collins, Terry Bonich, Rallo and Jose Guerrero. Sutton made no response to either the board or the public about resigning her position. Although there are now four vacancies on the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council, they have yet to call for the vacancies to be filled as prescribed in the bylaws.
On April 13, the California Air Resources Board or CARB, petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt more stringent emission standards for locomotives, whether newly manufactured or remanufactured. The EPA’s original 1998 standards have not been updated since 2008. “The purpose of this request is to accelerate the movement to zero or near-zero emission locomotives,” CARB stated in a press release. “Proposed emission standards would cut toxic and smog-causing emissions by 85 percent for diesel particulate matter and 66 percent for oxides of nitrogen below current ‘Tier 4’ levels. Newly manufactured locomotives would have some zero-emission mile capability.” In her cover letter to EPA Secretary Scott Pruitt, CARB Chairwoman Mary Nichols specifically referenced the kinds of community health impacts experienced in the Harbor Area. “Reducing locomotiverelated emissions and the resulting air toxic hot spots near rail yards is a high priority for disadvantaged communities within California and around the nation,” Nichols wrote. “Use of on-board batteries can support zero-emission rail operation in sensitive areas.” A source of evidence cited in the letter was a 2014 paper by Keck School of Medicine professor Andrea Hricko and her colleagues. “Locomotive engines pollute all along their routes,” Hricko told Random Lengths. “But the largest problems are for those residents who live near rail yards, where trucks come in with cargo containers heading to and from ports. It is near these rail yards that residents experience the highest exposures…. We did a study several years ago that demonstrated that the areas around rail yards in California
are more likely to be low-income communities of color.” Hricko said she supports the need to have stricter federal regulations on locomotives. While EPA’s current emission standards, which went into effect in 2015 (known as Tier 4), will substantially reduce emissions, Nichols noted, “locomotive activity in both impacted communities and severely polluted regions must approach zero emissions to protect the public health and welfare of the nation, as well as achieve federal air quality standards set by U.S. EPA.” The need to meet EPA-set standards is perhaps the strongest argument CARB and others supporting the new measures will have, given the sweeping hostility to environmental regulation [See CARB page 17]
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housing. Collins said he particularly objected to Sutton’s advocacy of Garcia-Sheffield at the expense of two Barton Hill community residents. He explained that he voted for Garcia-Sheffield anyway because he spoke before the board and initially liked him. Collins said he soured on Garcia-Sheffield after at least two incidents in which GarciaSheffield questioned the nonprofit status of Clean San Pedro when a funding request arose. Collins charged that leadership has been lacking on the board under Sutton and what did exist was provided by the recently resigned board member John Stammreich. Rallo directly talked about how she was not happy with the neighborhood council and how things changed from six to eight months ago. She also was unhappy with Sutton’s leadership. The council bylaws give each commenter two minutes. They can’t extend that time by filling out multiple time cards. Sutton, who chaired the
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Community Members Detain Criminal Threats Suspect
SAN PEDRO — On April 19, a 48-year-old was arrested and charged with criminal threats after insinuating an attack on children at Bogdanovich Recreation Center parking lot in San Pedro. The suspect, Delbert Steele, allegedly asked a person walking next to him, “Do you want to blow up some children? Do you want to be on TV?” Harbor Area police officers responded to the report at about 1 p.m. but were unable to locate the suspect, who had left the area in his vehicle. Bogdanovich Recreation Center and Bogdanovich Preschool were placed on lockdown and parents were notified. Made aware of the incident, citizens released information about the suspect on social media. A short time later, a citizen found Steele in his car near 25th Street and Western Avenue. The citizen blocked the suspect’s vehicle with her vehicle and called police. Officers responded and took the suspect into custody without incident. Steele is being held on $50,000 bail. Anyone with additional information is urged to call (213) 486-7260. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.
LB Touts Record Low Unemployment
LONG BEACH — On April 24, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia announced that the city has a 4.7 percent unemployment rate — the lowest level in more than a decade. The state unemployment rate is 4.9 percent.
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LONG BEACH — On April 18, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia honored Olympian Misty MayTreanor’s contributions to athletics and Long Beach with a key to the city. May-Treanor has become an icon in Long Beach and in the world of beach volleyball. She has competed in four Olympic Games where she went on to become a three-time gold-medalist. In 2016, May-Treanor was named as the director of Volleyball Operations at Long Beach City College, overseeing the LBCC men’s and women’s volleyball programs. In 1998, as a talented athlete at Long Beach State University, she was captain of the volleyball team which became the first women’s NCAA volleyball team to secure undefeated status. In 2004, May-Treanor was inducted into the Long Beach State Athletics Hall of Fame. Details: Marisol.samayoa@longbeach.gov
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LONG BEACH — Commissioner Mario Cordero will depart the Federal Maritime Commission in May to become the executive director of the Port of Long Beach. The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners voted April 14 to hire Cordero to run the port. Cordero intends to continue his service to the Federal Maritime Commission through May 12. He will assume his new duties May 15. In his new position, Cordero will be responsible for daily leadership of POLB. When considered in combination with the neighboring Port of Los Angeles, the two complexes are the largest gateway by volume for international commerce. The Federal Maritime Commission is responsible for regulating the nation’s international ocean transportation for the benefit of exporters, importers and the American consumer. The commission’s mission is to foster a fair, efficient and reliable international ocean transportation system while protecting the public from unfair and deceptive practices. [See News Briefs page 10]
Reclaiming May Day In 2006, during a meeting of labor leadership, some union leaders argued that it was important not to participate in the Los Angeles’ May 1 march so as not to alienate “Encino Man” — the Reagan Democrats of the San Fernando Valley and elsewhere. In the midst of a heated discussion, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Regional Director David Sickler made a dramatic plea to Los Angeles trade unionists. “If we don’t march with these Latin[o] workers, we will lose the confidence and trust of [a] whole generation of Latinos,” he said. Sickler’s argument won the day, and Los Angeles labor turned out for the march. That action and many others solidified the labor/Latino nexus. In one generation, California went from “Reaganland” to solid Blue Democratic. Again the same challenge faces labor; however, now it’s on a national scale. And the opportunity for the labor movement is equally huge. Supporting the upcoming May 1 protests, strikes and other actions will clearly demonstrate that unions are ready to be champions of the rising Latino demographic. Conversely, sitting on the sidelines will mark us as bystanders to racist repression. Recently, building trades labor leaders blindly and naively embraced Trump’s agenda by meeting with him at the White House just days after his inauguration and lauding his commitment to build infrastructure and oil pipelines — but with no commitment to prolabor codes like prevailing wage or project labor agreements. AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka — usually a strong voice for racial justice — recently embraced Trump’s talk of immigration reform after his speech to a joint session of Congress. Again, a major labor leader is blindly and naively playing into Trump’s racist rhetoric. These actions by the building trades and the leader of the AFLCIO undermine the U.S. labor movement’s need to squarely be on the side of immigrants battling Trump’s racist rhetoric, executive orders and travel bans. There are many possible levels of participation for labor and unions on May 1. Each union must determine the most appropriate way to participate based on its members needs and consciousness. In California, Service Employees International Union’s United Service Workers West, representing more than 60,000 janitors, security guards and airport service workers, announced on Facebook its support for a May 1 strike. The United Food and Commercial Workers, representing supermarket workers in Southern California, and the hotel workers union (UNITE HERE) are both assessing their actions in California. California is fertile ground for these protests with a sympathetic and supportive political infrastructure and a demographic tidal wave that means that Latinos are now the largest ethnic group in the state — outnumbering whites 39 to 38 percent. These calls for strikes may snowball. On the hastily organized Feb. 17 “Day Without Immigrants,” tens of thousands of mostly Latino/a service workers in many cities and towns stayed home (in many cases with the support of their employers). Earlier in February, Comcast employees at the company’s headquarters walked out to march
Celebrating the birthday of Cesar Chavez on April 2, farm workers marched through the streets of Salinas to show their opposition to the anti-immigrant and anti-worker policies of President Donald Trump. The Salinas march was one of several organized in rural towns throughout California by the United Farm Workers. Photo by David Bacon.
and rally against Trump’s immigration policies. There is no reason not to expect similar dramatic actions on May Day. The social fervor is such that strikes in certain sectors and workplaces are very possible and possible with relative impunity. With the prospect of large rallies and marches on May 1, some other unions are talking about participating in an organized way — even if it means after work or on off-shifts. Just visibly marching with banners and signs in support of immigrant rights would be important and impactful to the thousands of immigrants who will brave deportation to hit the streets. Unions at the national and local level have an
opportunity to speak with one voice in defense of immigrants. In specific areas like Los Angeles, these unions may host joint press conferences and public events. Equally important will be actions in the “heartland,” where immigrants may feel more politically and organizationally isolated than on the coasts. Some unions have already begun “Know Your Rights” solidarity trainings to prepare workers for Immigration Control and Enforcement raids that could take place in the community and the workplace. Union halls could become [See May Day page 17]
Landmark Wage-Theft Ruling Awards Truckers For “Nonproductive Time” On April 14, the California Labor Commissioner issued a landmark ruling in favor of four misclassified port truckers working for XPO Logistics’ subsidiary XPO Cartage, totaling $855,285.62. More than 300 similar cases have been decided in recent years, totaling more than $36 million in stolen wages and penalties. But this is the first case to include awards for “non-productive time,” such as time spent inspecting the truck, waiting for dispatch, or scanning in paperwork at the end of the day. Such payments were required under a new labor code provision passed by the state legislature that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. The awards were almost double the prior average awards of about $116,000. Each driver was awarded an average of $38,000 in wages for unpaid hours, plus liquidated damages for the same amount, amounting to about $76,000 each (in addition to expenses, deductions, meal and rest breaks and interest). The drivers remain misclassified and are continuing their fight for justice. XPO driver Jose Herrera, who has driven for XPO (or its predecessor Pacer Cartage) for eight years, was awarded $279,415.83
for illegal deductions. On April 19, he spoke on a webinar organized by the Committee on Workers’ Capital to provide XPO investors with critical information in support of a shareholder proposal at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting on May 10, 2017. “XPO controls every aspect of my work,” Herrera told investors on the call. “XPO has the customer relationships, not me. The company tells me where to go and when to go there. The truck I drive has XPO clearly marked on the outside and I’m not allowed to take that truck to any other company if work is slow at XPO. Even though they are clearly in control of my work, XPO refuses to give me the same rights as their employee drivers in other divisions.” XPO’s previous appeals of earlier Labor Commissioner rulings have been consistently upheld by the courts. A Superior Court ruling denied XPO’s petition to compel these four drivers’ cases to arbitration based partly on finding sufficient evidence that they were employees. “The Labor Commissioner’s ruling in our favor is only a partial victory,” Herrera added. “My coworkers and I won’t stop fighting until XPO recognizes our employee rights and stops misclassifying us as independent contractors.” —Paul Rosenberg, Senior Editor
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A Le Pen victory, Nance pointed out, could mean France pulling out of both the European Union and NATO — a huge victory for Putin in his war to undermine Western Europe. Whether or not Trump’s campaign illegally colluded with Russia to get him elected, Trump and Putin’s shared hostility to pluralistic liberal democracy has been amply demonstrated in Trump’s first 100 days. In this case, the less accomplished, the better. The same can be said on criminal justice and the environment. In both cases, Trump wants to turn back the clock to failed ways of doing things, and he’s encountering massive resistance from folks on the ground.
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President Donald Trump in similar company (clockwise from bottom) as French presidential candidate and leader of the far right National Front, Marine Le Pen; President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey; and Egypt’s Gen. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, a brutal dictator whom Trump praised by saying, “We agree on so many things.”
differences between the new administration and the previous one, and a flurry of executive actions reversing Obama-era policies,” Azari concluded. But real legislative accomplishments would take longer than the honeymoon period allows. To determine where Trump stands, Random Lengths first checked in with Azari, whose assessment appeared to be mixed. “The administration has been tremendously successful in shifting the terms of debate and bringing its priorities to the forefront of the public agenda,” she began. “There have been a lot of executive orders, some more effective than others, but certainly policy changes, especially at the EPA. No major legislation, but that is not that different from recent administrations…. What makes it stand out is that the legislative accomplishments don’t match the rhetoric — neither the claims to productivity nor the political impact of that rhetoric.”
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There have been three notable areas where Trump seems to have made a somewhat strong — if unfocused — effort: the environment, the justice system and military and foreign policy. However, he’s made no significant legislative moves on any front. Trump’s missile strike on Syria is the one action he’s taken that’s gotten majority support, but the follow-up explanation of it and where it will lead was riddled with contradictions. “Trump will blow things up,” was the one clear message. But we already knew that. Beyond that, he’s repeatedly spurned America’s long-time democratic allies and praised or embraced antidemocratic authoritarian strongmen. “There appears to be this alignment pushed by Moscow, doubled down on with Trump to align all of these autocracies,” intelligence analyst Malcolm Nance told AM Joy on April 23. “Whether it’s the general [Abdel Fattah el-Sisi who] carried out the coup in Egypt and is now this strongman, Erdogan in Turkey, pushing for Le Pen in France, which would create this entire axis of autocracies that are all strongmen [who] want to upset and break the world order.”
Indeed, the only one of the 10 promised pieces of legislation that Trump appeared to move on was the “Repeal and Replace Obamacare Act,” while neglecting legislation on tax cuts, tariffs, infrastructure, or his beloved border wall — all key elements of his campaign. But even the healthcare bill Trump embraced, then abandoned, owed far more of its substance to Speaker Paul Ryan than to Donald Trump. Trump dramatically violated his repeated promises to “take care of everybody” and not to touch Medicare or Medicaid: up to 24 million people would have lost coverage under the plan, according the Congressional Budget Office analysis which only came out after the bill had been passed through committees. The underlying problem with the healthcare effort reflected deep-seated problems with the ideological nature of the GOP and its relative disinterest in policy details, political scientist
David Hopkins said. Hopkins is co-author of Asymmetric Politics: Ideological Republicans & Group Interest Democrats. “You could have a different Republican president, and you could have a different Republican speaker, as we did not long ago, and have exactly the same dynamic,” he said — not just about healthcare, but across the board. The American people have long liked conservative free market rhetoric in the abstract, and a broad range of government programs to fix problems the free market either ignores or actively helps create. Pretending those problems away may work to elect you, but not to actually govern.
“With regards to policing, they are pulling back on the progress made under the Obama administration to investigate and hold discriminatory police departments accountable under consent decrees,” Sam Sinyangwe of Campaign Zero told Random Lengths. The prime high-profile example is Baltimore. “It’s important to note that even the city of Baltimore came in saying that we actually want these changes,” Sinyangwe pointed out. That’s just how out-of-sync the Trump administration is. A federal judge flatly rejected their request to halt the consent decree going forward. “It’s not something the [Department of Justice] can term unilaterally terminate, and as we’re seeing, the cities where those negotiations are taking place, the cities themselves want to be held accountable,” Sinyangwe explained. The past few years of activism have created real momentum and an increasingly coherent strategy for reducing police killings of civilians, which has also been shown to increase officer safety as well, as shown in a Campaign Zero study of the nation’s largest 100 police departments released this past September. “It looks like the real impact that Trump will have is not as much in the departments like Chicago and Baltimore, which appear to be moving forward with this process, despite resistance from the administration,” Sinyangwe said. “It seems that the real impact we felt in the scores of other police departments that would’ve been investigated, perhaps, under a president Hillary Clinton, that now will not be investigated and held accountable under this current president.” The data they’ve collected shows just how much work remains to be done. Police killings could be reduced 72 percent by adopting eight use-of-force regulations, but most departments average only three of them. On immigration, in contrast, Trump and Jefferson Sessions are eager for the federal government to intrude, trying to force local police to function as arms of immigration enforcement — a function even rejected by figures like former LAPD Chief Daryl Gates, since it undermines the community cooperation so vital to effective police work. “It’s the escalation of police violence in immigrant communities that is being fueled by the Trump administration,” Sinyangwe summarized. “Thankfully, many departments [See False Start page 19] 7
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n 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt took office with a quarter of the nation out of work and banks closed across the nation. Working with Congress in a special session, Roosevelt quickly reopened the banks and passed 15 major pieces of legislation in his first 100 days, which restored hope, began putting people back to work, and pulled America back from the abyss. “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” Roosevelt warned in his inaugural address as he launched this remarkable turnaround period, which dramatically restored the sense of how great America could be. No president since has come close to what Roosevelt accomplished in that brief time, but the “first 100 days” has become a benchmark of presidential achievement ever since — one that Donald J. Trump first enthusiastically embraced, now, not so much. He has had little to offer beyond fear itself and hollow gestures aimed at reviving past practices that no longer work — if they ever did. During the campaign, Trump issued a “100day action plan to Make America Great Again,” which he called “a contract between myself and the American voter.” It included 10 major legislative actions he pledged to introduce and fight to pass in the first 100 days. So far, not a single one has passed or even come up for a vote. He hasn’t even staffed his administration. Ambassadors, U.S. attorneys, top Pentagon and State Department positions — the list of vacancies goes on and on. There’s also a potential government shutdown looming just before his 100th day. Meanwhile, Trump’s initial approval ratings — stuck around 40 percent — are far below that of any other previous president, indicating a singular lack of political clout. But he did rubber-stamp a stolen Supreme Court nomination, picked from a list he was given. Just before Trump’s inauguration, political scientist Julia Azari of Marquette University provided a preview guide. Azari noted that the first 100 days of U.S. presidencies had become less legislatively productive over time — declining from 76 bills enacted under FDR to 26 under John F. Kennedy — a level never seen since, though Bill Clinton’s 24 came close. Executive orders are another measure — and here Roosevelt’s record of nine was significantly sub-par. His four immediate successors all issued 20 or more. Ronald Reagan issued 18 — but also revoked 18 previous executive orders. But quantification efforts are problematic, Azari noted. “Increasingly, accomplishing something in government means undoing policies you don’t agree with,” she said. “Productivity isn’t just about volume. The scope of laws and executive orders matter too.” FDR’s scope was sweeping and dramatic not least because of the situation he was responding to. On the other hand, Trump has signed 13 laws that are simply reversals of Barack Obama-era agency rules, using a 1996 law which was only used once before Trump took office. Hence, this particular flurry of activity is more a sign of weakness than of strength. “We may see Trump’s first 100 days follow the mold of Obama’s, with a number of bills and executive orders that highlight the major symbolic
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From Town Halls to Neighborhood Council meetings By James Preston Allen, Publisher
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It was some 25 years ago when I stepped into the bar at Ante’s Restaurant looking for Tony Perkov only to find my nemesis Rod Decker, a former Los Angeles Police Department officer. Back then, he was a vocal racist with whom I had exchanged more than a word or two regarding his casual use of racial epithets. That night television screens across the United States displayed the police beating of Rodney King. Walking into Ante’s, I was taken by surprise. Decker, sitting at the bar with his back to the door, could see me walking-by in the mirror behind the bar. Before I could say anything, he turned around and said, “No lo contendre, pardner,” in an affectation of Spanglish. “That was a completely unrighteous bust.” This ended a months-long conflict that started at this very same bar with me standing up one night after one of his racist rants. I threw my hat on the bar and told him in no uncertain terms, with a helping of Anglo-Saxon swearing, that I wasn’t going to put up with his shit anymore! There was dead silence as everyone looked into their drinks and pondered my words. The moral to this story is that words do hold power and they often divide us, but in the end, actions — our own or others’ — speak louder in defining us and occasionally bringing opposites together. The past year in the political fervor ramping up to the November presidential elections, two of San Pedro’s neighborhood councils elected majorities supported by the Saving San Pedro Facebook activist group opposing the homeless with very disparaging postings. One of the first actions they took after gaining power was to institute the obligatory Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of every meeting. I objected on various grounds — not the least of which being the “under God” portion, which was not part of the original pledge, and which now can be argued separates rather than unites Americans, making us not so “indivisible.” Subsequently, both Coastal and Central San Pedro Neighborhood Councils have become so divided that they are dysfunctional and have not addressed the homeless crisis at all. Rather, they have spent an inordinate
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amount of time battling amongst themselves over petty issues, such as Neighborhood Purpose Grants, and battling the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment over meeting dates and places and Brown Act violations. Basically, the inability to run a meeting or collaborate with others on their own councils stands in their way. This sounds a lot like Congress, doesn’t it? At one point, the former president of Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council, after he was forced to resign, posted on Facebook that city funding of neighborhood councils was a waste of taxpayer monies and the city should use the revenue for fixing sidewalks. Clearly, this is the vision of many people who gain political position for the first time and are shocked to realize that governing is not the same thing as having an uprising. This is akin to what is happening to Trump and his supporters. This is also the problem of people who are constantly opposing whatever it is they are against and never offering a positive solution to the issues at hand. This brings me back to the issue of Los Angeles City Hall, the homeless crisis and the Democratic leadership of the city. The liberal leadership of the city, the state and even those in Congress have all become united against everything President Donald Trump has campaigned on: the immigration ban, the wall and deportation orders; rolling back EPA regulations; and the reform of the national health care law. But what you haven’t heard from them are alternative solutions. At City Hall in Los Angeles, they have proposed and passed a $1.2 billion bond to address housing for the homeless while at the very same time amending Los Angeles Municipal Code 56.11 to shorten the legal notice time from 72 to 24 hours on homeless encampment sweeps. Has this actually solved anything or just exacerbated an already bad situation? The homeless population hasn’t declined even though the city and the county continue to throw money at the issue. It’s a fine act of resistance to oppose Trump’s threats against sanctuary cities and file lawsuits against his blanket executive orders on Muslims. I actually applaud these actions. Yet, the more Trump pushes his agenda, the more he drives centrist Democrats into taking Publisher/Executive Editor James Preston Allen james@randomlengthsnews.com Assoc. Publisher/Production Coordinator Suzanne Matsumiya Managing Editor Terelle Jerricks editor@randomlengthsnews.com
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measures to resist. However, most of the liberal electeds are calling upon activists to do their bidding for them, while at home, they defend an uncertain status quo. A significant uprising against all things Trump in Los Angeles just might also take down city hall’s power structure as the city’s 35 communities have grown tired of being treated as disempowered vassals of a city, while their needs go unmet. There is no glue that keeps this city or perhaps even this nation “indivisible” as we the people take some great liberties in being divisive! There is nothing in our Constitution or charter that says we must be united, except in name only. We’ve even fought a Civil War and had many civil uprisings to prove this point. The riot 25 years ago in LA is still referred to in South Central as an “uprising.” Yet, it is a very good thing that Mayor Eric Garcetti comes out with this announcement on Trump’s threats to our city: Today’s ruling by Judge Orrick [blocking Trump’s order] is good news, and reminds us that people’s rights transcend political stunts. The Constitution protects cities’ right to create humane, sensible policies that keep our neighborhoods safe and our communities together. It is time for the federal government to stop attacking cities and scapegoating immigrants, and begin focusing on the hard work of comprehensive immigration reform. I will keep working to defend the rights of all our residents — including immigrants — and fighting to protect our own federal tax dollars, which Angelenos want to invest in keeping their families safe and our city strong. It would be consistent with this statement if the mayor felt the same way about protecting our rights against the abuses of city government. However, it would be quite another thing to see Garcetti leading a march on the federal building with the other liberal
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council members showing solidarity with the grassroots resistance and then proposing the visionary reforms that were first enunciated in 1944 by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his Second Bill of Rights: We have come to a clear realization of the fact that true individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. Necessitous men are not free men. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made. In our day these economic truths have become accepted as self-evident. We have accepted, so to speak, a second Bill of Rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established for all — regardless of station, race, or creed. Among these are: • The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the nation; • The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation; • The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living; • The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies at home or abroad; • The right of every family to a decent home; • The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health; • The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, [See Disruption, p. 9]
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(March 16 edition of Random Lengths News) I didn’t appreciate your critique of my letter, I think you got it all wrong. Those long standing disagreements were settled a long time ago in 1925. It was called the Scopes Monkey trial. Evolution won and at that instance it was no longer a theory but fact. The belief that god made humans was disproven. That was reconfirmed in 2005
when the citizens of Dover PA (evolution) took on the Christians (Intelligent Design). The Christians lost so bad, that the judge in the case, who was a practicing Christian, turned Atheist. The Christians, whom you haven’t heard from since then, crawled back into the hole they came from. In 2015 evolution was embraced by the POPE, another confirmation! Maybe you will take the time to explain SYRIA. They all believe in god and they kill each
over whose god is the right god. I haven’t heard of scientist killing each other over a disagreement. They show tolerance. The believers in god do not. Damian Walters San Pedro Mr. Walters, As a secular humanist, I make no excuse or defense for those who pray to the same God. They are all monotheists and yet kill each other in the name of their religious beliefs. However, my admonishment to you is that you
should not become so intolerant of other people’s beliefs as to make the same mistake of being intolerant. Throughout human history the most successful civilizations have often been those that are the most inclusive and tolerant of various religious beliefs. Syria, as elsewhere in the Middle East, is a prime example of the inhumanity that comes with intolerance. However, this hasn’t always been the case. During the dark ages of Europe where my ancestors were burning witches,
the Muslim countries were often the centers of enlightenment and tolerance. James Preston Allen, Publisher
Let’s Explore Trump’s Collapse (FUNNY!)
(March 30 edition of Random Lengths News) It’s fun to read Random Lengths’ FAKE News attacking President Trump. The more that liberal rags hate President Trump,
the more I know that he is doing a great job. Not that I agree with everything he does. I do not support tariffs, unless they generate revenue for funding our military or maintaining our national transportation infrastructure. Despite that, I love that finally we have a president who puts the needs of Americans first. After all, he is the President of the United States. Here is a list (hardly exhaustive) of all the things that I [See Letters, p. 10]
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May Day March and Bike Ride
May Day Long Beach Coalition will be doing a march and rally. Ride for worker’s rights, immigrant rights, human rights and end to injustice. Ride for clean air and clean water. Ride to support all marginalized and oppressed communities. Take to the streets and give human beings priorities over anyone’s economic interests. Ride together in solidarity towards justice and liberation. Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 1 Details: www.facebook. com/MayDayLB, https:// maydaylongbeach.wordpress.com/ about Venue: MacArthur Park, 1321 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach
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May Day is International Workers’ Day to celebrate the struggle of the working class. We call on all democratic forces to unite around labor to lead the fight for democracy and equality, against fascism, Donald Trump and the Republicans. Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 Details: www.facebook.com/ Rooferslocal36 Venue: MacArthur Park, 2230 W. 6th St., Los Angeles
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accident, and unemployment; • The right to a good education. America’s own rightful place in the world depends in large part upon how fully these and similar rights have been carried into practice for all our citizens. For unless there is security here at home there cannot be lasting peace in the world.
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If and when the Democratic leadership decides to stand up for its historic core values both here in Los Angeles and in our legislatures, that is when our nation has a chance to become united again and the Democratic Party can find its soul. Until then, they will look more like Republicans arguing over healthcare reform than a party prepared to govern for the economic security of the people.
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am glad that President Trump has accomplished: · Ending taxpayer funding for abortions overseas · Repealing energy rules which would have put coal miners out of work · Overturning the rule which would allow Social Security to report on senior citizens’ mental health, thus denying their right to keep and bear arms · He reversed and ended the United States Participation in the TPP. · He has renegotiated building contracts, saving American taxpayers billions of dollars. · He nominated an excellent replacement for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia — Neil Gorsuch. Trump has helped lead the charge to end the overly abused filibuster rule of federal judicial nominees. · Speaking of nominees: 1. He appointed an excellent law and order candidate for Attorney General: Jeff Sessions, and this man is already bringing down the hammer on corruption, nonenforcement and illegal immigration 2. Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education is now fighting for all kids to attend the school of their choice, rather than being forced to suffer in government schools with no accountability. 3. “Climate Denier” Scott Pruitt for the EPA There is so much winning, I just cannot contain myself. Now granted, in California Democrats have achieved a slim supermajority and can do whatever they want without Republican input. But the further regressive raving and ravagings of Sacramento cannot ignore that California is one state in a federal system, and federal law prevails. No matter how many laws Democrats pass rejecting enforcement of our immigration and anti-corruption laws, at the end of the day federal law will TRUMP (yes, pun intended) state law. And as for #Calexit? Forget it. California Democrats are in an even weaker stance than the racist Confederate States during the Civil War. Suck it up, liberal buttercups. Trump won, you lost, and be prepared to see your whole destructive, anti-liberal progressive movement come crashing
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Dear Mr. Schaper, I am encouraged that the Los Angeles County Republican party had the clarity of mind to decertify your South Bay Republican Club, effectively booting you from their ranks. This is not FAKE news. As for your loyalty to #45hewhowillnotbementionedbyname, all I can say is that I’ll give him 18 months or less before he either resigns or is impeached with the help of his own party. And just for the record, your incessant inflammatory speech and writings are a lot like yelling “fire” in a crowded theater, which is not protected speech and does not rise to the level of intelligent discourse on the matters at hand. James Preston Allen, Publisher
White Trash Invited to White House Behave Like Swine
Sarah Palin and her two redneck country music friends, Ted Nugent and Kid Rock were invited to the White House for dinner with Trump. While they were there they did a photo shoot in front of Hillary Clinton’s picture giving her the finger. This picture (see below) is on Facebook and other places on the internet. Their lowlife swinish behavior at the White House typifies the class of people that voted for and
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We opposed the anti-science messages emanating from Washington as Saturday, hundreds of thousands of us, world citizens, workers, academics, doctors, scientists, students marched in LA and internationally (500+ cities) to protest cutbacks in science research and funding for the National Institute of Health, Environmental Protection Agency (and health code enforcement), National Oceanographic & Aerospace Administration, Sea Grant. We are the vocal majority geared into action by the need for science to take center stage in governmental/ societal decisions: reducing global climate temperature increase causing climate changes, stopping attacks on teaching evolution, ending all nuclear weapons and the reactionary anti-medicine movement opposing vaccinations. Instead of bi-partisan military adventures abroad we need a massive public works program to provide jobs. We’ve learned from prior social struggles: civil rights, women’s rights, immigrants’ rights, police brutality & labor, that marching in the streets is our most effective resistance weapon. As this movement continues stay tuned for actions and citywide organizing meetings. Mark L. Friedman Educator & Curriculum Developer: L.A. Maritime Institute, San Pedro
Again and again, important scientific findings slowly, inefficiently and ‘too late’ work their way through ‘democratic process’ only to become ambiguously codified law or regulation for the Supreme Court to eventually ‘noodle’ further! Where, anywhere in government then, is there some body of true scientists looking to the further evolution of ‘democracy’ for the higher-order, knitting together the various crucially important disciplines of man? EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE HIS IGNORANCE! Perry Bezanis San Pedro
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continue to support Trump. Why the White House staff allowed this swinish behavior to take place at a government-owned building should be looked into, as it is insulting not only to Clinton, but to the country. But, of course, the staff is probably so intimidated by the Trump administration they took no action to prevent these three white trash swine from taking the picture. Pass this along to everyone so they can search the internet to see how nasty some Trump supporters are. This type of nastiness would have never been tolerated when Obama was in the White House. So far, Trump has not apologized for what his lowlife friends did to discredit a former First Lady and Secretary of State. Will Trump’s future visitors be allowed to do the same thing to the portrait of President Obama? Or even President Lincoln by some of “The South Shall Rise Again” rednecks that still hate Lincoln for freeing the slaves? Bob Nizich San Pedro
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Huge and growing marches and demonstrations have shown lawmakers that our resistance to Trump’s anti-climate, anti-justice agenda is gaining momentum. And behind the scenes, conservatives are taking action to silence us all legislatively. In 19 states so far, laws have been proposed by conservative lawmakers that would crack down on peaceful protests, infringing upon our right to free speech, undermining democracy and putting human lives at risk. Peaceful assembly is protected under the Constitution — and these assaults on our First Amendment rights are nothing but scare tactics. We at Greenpeace cannot fight for climate action, clean air and water or the health of our communities without organizing, mobilizing and speaking out as a unified movement. None of us can let governments and corporations silence us. We must stop these unconstitutional measures now, and your state leaders need to hear from you. Rebecca Gerber RESIST team, Greenpeace USA
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Hahn Motion Extends Funding for Long Beach Winter Shelter LONG BEACH — On April 11, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisors Janice Hahn and Hilda Solis to extend funding for two winter shelters in Long Beach and Bell to keep them operating through November 2017. The motion also directs Measure H money to be used to turn Los Angeles County winter shelters into 24/7 year-round shelters when Measure H funding becomes available. The winter shelters were originally set to close in March. More than 240 individuals and families will be served daily by the extension of these two shelters. Each shelter provides additional services to clients, including mental health care, substance abuse treatment and other health services. This past February, Supervisors Hahn and Solis authored a motion to identify funding to open new, year-round crisis housing in Los Angeles County.
Harbor Area Shooting Leaves One Dead
TORRANCE — A 40-year-old man was shot and killed April 20 in the 1500 block of West Carson Street in Torrance. The incident took place a little past 6:30 p.m. when Los Angeles Police Department Harbor Area detectives found a man on the sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in his torso. The man later died at a hospital. A second victim was shot in the arm. There is no suspect description. Anyone with additional information is urged to call (310)726-7889 anonymously visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.
Activists and Unions Intervene to Save Chemical Safety Rules LOS ANGELES — On April 10, three California environmental justice organizations and the United Steel Workers filed a motion to intervene in an industry lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The interveners fear that in the drive to roll back President Barack Obama administration-era protections, the Donald Trump administration’s Justice Department will do little to defend a federal agency they’ve already vowed to drastically cut. The environmental justice interveners include California Communities Against Toxics, Clean Air Council, Coalition for a Safe Environment, Community In-Power & Development Association, Del Amo Action Committee, United Steel, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union and AFL/ CIO, among others. The lawsuit filed by the American Chemistry Council, a trade group representing the interest of American chemical companies, seeks a review of the EPA’s rule entitled “Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act.” This rule was the first major update to the prevention requirements of the EPA’s chemical Risk Management Program in more than 20 years, adding significant protections for vulnerable communities. On April 17, 2013, a fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas destroyed homes and a school, killing 15 people including first responders. In response, the EPA developed important amendments to the safety rules for facilities that use or store large amounts of very dangerous chemicals that will help protect first responders and communities. A date for oral arguments in this suit had not been set when this story went to press.
By Melina Paris, Music Columnist
Clockwise from top, drummer Al Williams, pianist Gary Matsumoto and bassist Henry Franklin will perform in San Pedro at the Grand Annex on April 28.
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It isn’t only the recent success of the Oscar-winning film, La La Land, that has brought a new flock of listeners to jazz. Los Angeles has been in the midst of a rich renaissance of this robust and evolving music. This resurgence has occurred in two ways: First, young, local jazz artists like Kamasi Washington and Gregory Porter are drawing new fans by seamlessly blending the sounds of jazz progeny like hip hop, rhythm and blues and integrating global rhythms from their transnational brethren. These exciting mixtures re-imagine familiar musical tastes of new fans and awaken new aural senses. The other way is through jazz venues at which the giants hold court, like the April 28 Jazz Giants Sessions at the Grand Annex. The event, presented by thin Man Entertainment, will bring together the towering musical talents of drummer Al Williams, bassist Henry “The Skipper” Franklin and pianist Gary Matsumoto. In this space, they play the music we love and they improvise to the point of sonic gratification. This special performance, featuring three Los Angeles jazz giants will be among the best shows one can experience. As the song, In the Footsteps of Giants, forecasts, the outcome of this show holds no risk. Al Williams, drummer, entrepreneur and promoter of jazz, has a well-earned reputation as a musical mover and shaker. His Rainbow Promotions, now run by his daughter, Kimberly Benoit, has produced the Long Beach Jazz Festival for almost 30 years. Williams was also the proprietor of two Long Beach jazz clubs, The Jazz Safari and Birdland West. As a percussionist playing be-bop, blues, funk, straight ahead and Latin, Williams commands attention. His beats are powerful and his rhythms artistic. Using sticks, brushes or just his hands he consistently offers surprise and nuanced
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to grind together many spices so that no single flavor dominates. In the case of mole poblano, the chocolate that is added late in the process is a distinctive element, but it’s chocolate in a way you don’t usually taste it. There is little or no sweetness; instead, it rounds the rough edges from the heat of the chilies and strong spices without muting them completely. Although this recipe is from the Spanish period, it has a resemblance to the bitter, spicy chocolate drink that was enjoyed as a hot beverage by the Aztecs and Mayans. That sauce goes very well with a mediumdark beer, which is served here, or with a homemade jamaica hibiscus drink or horchata, which they don’t. The jamaica here is the sugary commercial fountain drink version and is best avoided. The management might consider
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By Richard Foss, Cuisine and Restaurant Reviewer mojo de ajo because he likes anything involving shrimp and garlic. Not until it arrived did I realize it was the flip side of my dish in just about every way. Mole is a product of many indigenous ingredients and involves a long, slow cook, while mojo de ajo is a quick sauté item native to the Canary Islands that was imported into Mexican cuisine unchanged. His shrimp in a mildly spicy garlic sauce came with beans, rice, salad and a dollop of unexpectedly spicy guacamole. While I prefer my guac cool rather than peppery, it was pretty good. The chicken in mole poblano sauce was a much larger portion: two legs and a thigh drenched in rich sauce accompanied by rice and beans. The meat was falling-apart tender and had little or no spice — it was a canvas for that velvety, dark, rich sauce. How to describe it? The best I can think of
was an offhand comment by a friend of mine from India, who remarked how similar it is to some South Indian curries. I understood immediately what he meant — though they share almost no common ingredients, both are thick sauces that involve a deliberate decision
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inco de Mayo is coming up and I was thinking of celebrating the anniversary the way people do in Mexico — by ignoring it entirely. Cinco de Mayo is a much bigger deal here than there. The date commemorates a battle Mexico won in a war that it lost, and though a great deal of heroism was shown, it really didn’t change anything. The battle became a symbol of resistance to foreign domination in the Chicano movement of the 1960s — also linking the histories of Mexico and America — but it remained little noticed by most outside the Mexican-American community. As late as 1988, most Americans had never heard of it. But a brilliant marketing campaign by the beer companies changed that, using the same strategy that transformed St. Patrick’s Day, a minor religious holiday in Ireland, into a celebration of the country’s expatriate community. Just about every bar and restaurant tries to get in on the action, but where is a hungry historian to go to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in appropriate style? I decided that since the battle back in 1862 was fought in the Mexican state of Puebla, I should dine on the culinary specialties of that state. Unfortunately, there isn’t a Puebla-style restaurant anywhere in the Harbor Area, but one item from that cuisine is widely available: mole poblano. Partisans of the states of Oaxaca and Puebla argue about the origin of this sauce, which is made from ground chiles and spices and finished with chocolate, but scholarly consensus is with Puebla. (There are quaint legends about the sauce being invented by nuns or monks, either deliberately or accidentally, but these may be discounted because storytellers are every bit as creative in these matters as beer companies.) But what can be stated with certainty is that mole poblano was the first item from that cuisine to become so popular that it is served in mainstream Mexican restaurants everywhere. For instance, a friend and I went to Tacos Jalisco on Gaffey Street in San Pedro to try their mole poblano, despite the fact that the state of Jalisco is hundreds of miles and a couple of mountain ranges away from Puebla. Like most local Mexican restaurants, they serve items from far beyond their native region. I was there for the mole so knew what I was having, and my companion ordered the camarones al
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changing that, because the natural flavors of hibiscus are far better with food and better for you, too. Tacos Jalisco isn’t fancy and neither are the prices — a big lunch for two with soft drinks ran $23. Whether you’re going to celebrate the culture of Puebla, or if you just want to have a good traditional meal and don’t really care where it was invented, it’s worth a stop. Tacos Jalisco is at 1202 S. Gaffey Street in San Pedro. It is open daily, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. There is street parking only. Its menu includes some vegetarian items.
Wheelchair access is available. There is no online menu. Details: (310) 832-0453
20th Anniversary Easter Walk
For the 20th year, Long Beach’s drag queens and LGBTQ leaders led a month-long effort to raise money for services for People Living with HIV at the CARE Center of Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center. Easter Walk was founded by Sheeya Mann, also known as Rick White, who had an unwavering compassion to help all residents impacted by HIV. Sheeya led a movement by simply walking from restaurant to bars along the Broadway corridor. This year, Easter Walk raised more than $27,000 to ensure comprehensive services of CARE continue in Long Beach.
Cooking demonstration class & wine tasting featuring Appetizers, Starters & Dessert Menu paired with wines from Pall/Bergsten Importers
Monday, May 15
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Class 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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520 W. 8th St. San Pedro
Recipes demonstrated by Patti and Rexx with paired wine tasting by Julia Parker prepared in our fabulous Art Deco Penthouse Kitchen
For details & reservations: www.chefsstudio101.com or (310) 387-3460
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Paper and Thread—New Works by Betsy Lohrer Hall
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Buklod:Filipino & Filipino Arts & Artists
Studio Gallery 345
new works on paper and canvas
Give and Take by Betsy Lohrer Hall
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Betsy Lohrer Hall makes works that reflect an interest in process and impermanence. This is expressed in a variety of ways: from delicate, repeated marks of gouache on paper, to her use of simple, fragile materials such as thread, eggshells, or collected cast off objects. Some of her works allude to unnoticed aspects of everyday life, or to current environmental or socio-political concerns. Paper and Thread opens during the San Pedro First Thursday Art Walk, May 4, 6 to 9 p.m. and runs through June 30. Michael Stearns Studio 347, 347 W. 7th St., San Pedro, www.michaelstearns studio.com
Pat Woolley
Hana ACBD, Filipiniana, 11 x 14 inches, acrylic on canvas panel.
Fifty works by Filipino and Filipino-American artists will reassert the presence of Filipino-Americans in the Western canon. Many Filipino-American artists have been recognized in the art world, but their cultural heritage is rarely highlighted, with no body of work categorized as Filipino-American masterpieces in the 600year history of painting. The artists of BUKLOD strive to fill that void with works that instill culture, dignity and imagination to a cultural landscape that seldom acknowledges and habitually denies them their shared humanity. Open on First Thursday, May 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Reception on May 6 with artisan booths, food and live performances. The exhibit continues through May 11. Croatian Cultural Center, 510 W. 7th St., San Pedro. Info: www.filamarts. org or www.philbooks.us
May 4 to 6
MADAGASCAR JR: A Musical Adventure
Fantasia Family Music presents the musical adventure of a lifetime. Tickets $15/$20 and showtimes at www.fantasiafamilymusic.org or (310) 228-8941
Gloria Lee and Pat Woolley of Studio 345 Gallery present a show of color in the media of acrylic and printmaking. Open First Thursdays and by appointment. Books, boxes and unframed paintings, as well as other items are on display and for sale. For information, contact Gloria at (310) 545-0832 or Pat at (310) 374-8055 or artsail@ roadrunner.com. 345 W. 7th St., San Pedro, www.patwoolleyart. com
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UNSEEN FORCES In Unseen Forces, Regina Argentin explores the subconscious by painting with glazes of vibrant color that distills imagery that she incorporates into abstract forms. Her paintings bespeak a narrative with a mystic, tonal quality. The show opens with a reception on May 4, 6 to 8 p.m. and continues through July. PacArts, 303 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro. For more information (562) 436-0700, www. Regina Argentin engagedaging.org
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THE MARIACHI DIVAS de CINDY SHEA The Domenic Costa for Honorary Mayor campaign presents this Grammy® award-winning, all-female mariachi band. Proceeds will support SPHS Football, POLAHS and San Pedro Boys’ and Girls’ Club. Tickets $31/$61 at WGT.Tix.com
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Katey Sagal & the Reluctant Apostles
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The Jeannine Bryant for Honorary Mayor campaign presents award-winning actress/singer Katey Sagal and bandmates (formerly the Forrest Rangers) to benefit LAPD Harbor Div Boosters, Harbor Interfaith, The Moms Club of S. P. and SP Chamber of Commerce. Tickets $40/$80 at www.tix.com/ Event.aspx?EventCode=956499
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Romeo and Juliet, Not Your Grandaddy’s Shakespeare By Greggory Moore, Curtain Call Columnist
I was not looking forward to this play. I don’t love Shakespeare as I once did, and I never thought much of Romeo and Juliet. Yeah, he’s a genius, and admittedly R&J is a great cautionary tale about the dangers of being swept away by immature passions. But there are three problems: 1) Most productions of R&J totally miss or ignore that angle, so we never see its cleverest side; 2) most Shakespeare is conceived/performed poorly, period; and 3) I’ve read/seen R&J way more than I needed to for one lifetime.
conflation is a downright mess in the play’s final scenes. The acoustics — fantastic for certain things — swallow up entire passages. Long stretches pass with no Shakespeare at all. Here, the bard is held in abeyance to Top 40 hits of the 2000s, mood music that sounds as if it were scored by Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Røslite from Reykjavík, and a cappella takes of Bette Midler’s The Rose fill the time. Be a little flexible, though, and you won’t really mind. For a Shakespeare play, R&J would be pretty easy to follow even if you didn’t
Arts Cuisine Entertainment APR 27 - MAY 10 • 2017 ENTERTAINMENT April 28
Jazz Salon Night Thin Man Entertainment and SPIFFest is presenting a very special night featuring Al Williams, Henry Franklin and Gary Matsumoto. Time: 7 p.m. April 28 Cost: $15 to $25 Details: http://thejazzgiants.brownpapertickets. com Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
April 29
The Original Medallions Come out for a night of music with doo-wop legends The Original Medallions singing their hits Magic Mountain and The Letter. Time: 8 p.m. April 29 Cost: $30 to $40 Details: http://tinyurl.com/Doo-Wop-Legends Venue: Marina Seafood Restaurant, 1050 Nagoya Way, San Pedro Mike Gurrola Trio The Mike Gurrola Trio is creative and clear. You always know where they are in the forms of the song. Time: 8 p.m. April 29 Cost: $20 Details: (310) 833-7538; https://alvasshowroom.com Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro
April 30
Ria Dawn Gaudioso (Juliet) and Gerard Moore (Romeo) in Elysium Conservatory Theatre’s Romeo and Juliet. Courtesy of Elysium Conservatory Theatre.
already know what was going on. But what Ganz really wants to get across is feeling — the characters’ lust and frustration, their anger and confusion, their dread and hope. Music reverberates and echoes with singers beside and behind you. Lighting (particularly effective after intermission) modulates both subtly and dramatically, illuminating you where you sit and throwing misty blue shadows against the distant back wall, with volcanic red up the sides. Action happens from a great distance and within a couple of feet of your face (not even counting the point at the party where you’re on the dance floor with everyone else). Bodies run and contort and thrash about.
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May 4
Dave Widow and Friends Guitarist, singer and songwriter Dave Widow will deliver an evening of rockin’ funky hits with singing bassman Joe Puerta, former Ambrosia drummer Burleigh Drummond and former Three Dog Night keyboardist Dave Morgan. Time: 6 to 9 p.m. May 4 Cost: Free Venue: 6th at Mesa streets, San Pedro
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May 7
The History of Surf Music Paul Johnson from the Belairs (Mr.Moto) will be presenting a story telling about surf music from the South Bay, including Palos Verdes. He and
Los Angeles Harbor College The Los Angeles Harbor College Music Department will present a concert of music by Anita Chang and Rodney Oakes for piano, sackbut, trombones and video. Together, they will perform new works by Oakes, including the premiere of The Children of Aleppo. Time: 8 p.m. May 12 Cost: Free Details: (310) 233- 4429 Venue: Los Angeles Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington
THEATER April 29
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike A collection of hilariously complex characters brings light to the shallowness of ambition, regret and the cultural decay of American life. Time: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 29 to May 27 Cost: $24.00 Detail: http://www.lbplayhouse.org/show/ vanya-sonia-masha-spike/ Venue: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim Street Long Beach Stupid Fucking Bird An evening (sort of) based on Anton Chekhov’s stupid fucking play, The Seagull, set in 21st century America. A young theatre artist tries to create a new form of theatre and to revolt against his mother, her generation and their old ideas of art. Time: 8 p.m. April 29 Cost: $25 Details: www.thegaragetheatre.org Venue: The Garage Theatre, 251 E. 7th St., Long Beach
April 30
Romeo and Juliet Elysium Conservatory Theatre opens in their new home with a fantastical reawakening of the greatest love story ever told, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Artistic Director Aaron Ganz has chosen to dive into the very essence of love. Time: 8 p.m. through April 30 Cost: $25 Details: (424) 535-7333; info@fearlessartists.org Venue: Elysium Conservatory Theatre, 729 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro
May 6
Seaward Ho! Long Beach Playhouse presents Treasure Island, the beloved classic by Robert Louis Stevenson. For many of us, most of what we know about pirates, buried treasure and adventure came from Stevenson’s novel. Time: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 6 Cost: $14 to $24 Details: (562) 494-1014 Venue: Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach [See Calendar, page 16]
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Rumbankete Rumbankete reigns supreme in the greater Los Angeles area salsa scene. This 14-piece lineup is putting contemporary Cuban dance music (timba) on the map. Time: 8 p.m. May 6 Cost: $20 to $120 Details: www.grandvision.org Venue: Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro
May 12
Anne Walsh Quartet The Anne Walsh Quartet delivers an eclectic soundscape of contemporary and Brazilian jazz influences. Time: 8 p.m. May 6 Cost: $20 Details: (310) 833-7538; https://alvasshowroom.com Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro
Jane Monheit Celebrate Ella Fitzgerald’s Centennial with Jane Monheit at the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary Concert. Time: 6 p.m. May 7 Cost: $35 to $65 Details: http://sjomusic.org Venue: Carpenter Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach
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Yet, there I was, in the lush confines of the Elysium Conservatory Theatre lobby, getting right back on that horse. Shortly after 8 p.m., the audience was marched down to a cavernous, dimly lit stage space where two kids who obviously had to be our star-crossed lovers (no spoiler alert needed for R&J, right?) on a wheeled bier, locked in an eternal embrace. Cue the prologue: “Two households, both alike in dignity / In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,” blah blah blah. But a funny thing happened on the way to arriving at the familiar, predetermined destination: I got there by a route I’d never traveled, full of moody music and manic movement, a journey where Shakespeare’s text is merely a means to a visceral end. This last point will not endear director Aaron Ganz to Shakespeare purists. Huge chunks of text are tossed out, while others are transported across state lines. Some plot strands are only partially cut away, leaving confusing loose ends. Character doubling and
Richard Sherman Trio Pianist Richard Sherman and Grammy Awardwinning vocalist Bili Redd have been playing music together for more than seven years. In addition to local nightclubs in the South Bay, they have also performed in eight benefit concerts. Time: 4 p.m. April 30 Cost: $25 Details: (310) 833-7538; https://alvasshowroom.com Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro
The Halibuts will also perform. Time: 4 p.m. May 7 Cost: $10 Details: (310) 833-7538; https://alvasshowroom.com Venue: Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St., San Pedro
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May 7
Uncanny Valley Drawing on current research in artificial intelligence and robotics, Uncanny Valley charts the relationship between Claire, a neuroscientist, and Julian, a non-biological human. Uncanny Valley explores the painful divide between creator and creation, and how we are redefining what it means to be human in the 21st century. Time: 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 7 Cost: $25 to $35 Details: http://ictlongbeach.org/ Venue: International City Theatre, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach
May 13
As One As One is a story about identity, authenticity and compassion. Two voices —Hannah before and Hannah after—share the part of a sole transgender protagonist. The opera is based and inspired in part by the life experiences of acclaimed filmmaker Kimberly Reed. Time: 8 p.m. May 13, and 2:30 p.m. May 20 and 21 Cost: $49 to $150 Details: www.longbeachopera.org Venue: The Beverly O’Neill Theater, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
ARTS
April 30
Conintung Exhibitions Threesome The exhibition Threesome features multimedia artist Brian Bernhard, ceramic artist Nora Chen and mixed media and digital artist Miyuki Sena at the Artists’ Studio Gallery at the Promenade on the Peninsula. The exhibition continues until May 14. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays Cost: Free Details: (310) 265-2592; artists-studio-pvac. com Venue: Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, #159, Rolling Hills Estates A New View A New View features painter Susan Soffer Cohn, watercolor artist Parrish Nelson Hirasaki and jewelry artist Nancy Comaford. The exhibition continues until May 15. Time: 11 a.m. to 7 pm Monday to Saturday, and Sunday 12 to 6 p.m. Details: http://artists-studio-pvac.com Venue: Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, #159, Rolling Hills Estates
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Spätzle Machine Stop by Tim Maxeiner‘s studio during the biannual Angels Gate Open Studio Day to experience the Spätzle Machine and take a look at more of his recent work. Time: 12 to 4 p.m. April 30 Cost: Free Detail: www.angelsgateart.org Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 South Gaffey Street, San Pedro
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Artist/Mother Artist/Mother is a multi-media exhibition that presents the works of Calida Rawles, Mother Naturalist, Julia Barbee, Camilla Løhren Chmiel and Megan Schvaneveldt. These artists are confronted with the challenge: “What do my identities of both artist and mother mean for my practice?” Time: 6 to 9 p.m. through May 20 Cost: Free Details: (310) 429 0973; www.southbaycontemporary.org Venue: South Bay Contemporary at the Loft, 401 S. Mesa St., 3rd Floor, San Pedro
COMMUNITY April 29
Tea by the Sea Come have a cup of tea and enjoy the ocean view while surrounded by the beautiful Point Fermin Lighthouse gardens. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 Cost: Free Details: (310) 241-0684 Venue: Point Fermin Lighthouse, 807 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro San Pedro Animal Fair At this inaugural animal fair, there will be goody bags, free food, a craft table for children, lots of speakers and free rabies vaccines for the first hundred qualified participants. Centinella Pet is also requesting donations of towels and blankets for the animal shelter. Time: 12 p.m. April 29 Cost: Free Details: http://tinyurl.com/SanPedro-PetFair Venue: Point Fermin Park, 807 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro IWW Joe Hill Memorial Join in the celebration honoring Hill and his life’s work in San Pedro. Speakers include local labor historian Art Almeida and Matt Hart of the Los Angeles General Membership Branch of the IWW. Musical guests include the Moon Bandits. Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 29 Cost: Free Details: (323) 374-3499; www.iww.org/branches/ US/CA/lagmb Venue: 5th Street at Harbor Boulevard, San Pedro Sen. Elizabeth Warren at Skylight Books Warren will be reading from and discussing her new book This Fight Is Our Fight. Every ticket includes a pre-signed copy of the book; the program does not include a book signing. Time: 4 p.m. April 29 Cost: $35 Details: www.alextheatre.org Venue: Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale
May 5
Food for Soul: Cooking is a Call to Act Featuring Massimo Bottura, Osteria Francescana, Mario Batali, Roy Choi, Dominique Crenn and Chef Mary Sue Milliken. The panel discussion will be followed by an exclusive screening of Theater of Life. This film explores the story behind the Refettorio Ambrosiano, a soup kitchen conceived by chef Massimo Bottura for the Milan 2015 World’s Fair. Donations will go to Food Forward, a Los Angeles nonprofit that rescues local produce that would otherwise go to waste. Time: 7 p.m. May 5 Cost: $5 Details: (213) 623-3233 Venue: The Theatre at Ace Hotel DTLA, 929 S. Broadway, Los Angeles
May 7
Tortoise in Peril Small actions have a large impact on species from the deserts to Antarctica. There will be a Q-and-A with filmmaker Tim Branning. Live tortoises will be exhibited. Time: 5 p.m. May 7 Cost: $10 Details: pvplc.org Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, John Olguin Auditorium, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro Impressions Workshop Enjoy a naturalist-guided coastal hike and family friendly activities along Discovery Trail. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. May 7 Details: www.pvplc.org Cost: $25 Venue: Terranea Resort, 31300 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes (Meet in front of the statue at Pelican Cove Parking)
Mother’s Day Ideas Finding fresh new ways to say, “Thanks Mom, I love you,” is hard. Handing her a gift card feels a bit lacksadaisical, while a Mother’s Day card just feels lazy when it comes to the woman that pushed you out into the world and took care of what you couldn’t do yourself. But that’s just me. For a post-Mother’s Day activity to share with Mom, Chefs Studio in San Pedro returns on May 15 with Patti Kraakevik and Rexx King demonstrating starters, appetizers and dessert recipes with which you can wow your family and friends. See how it’s done and take away your own recipes. Along with sampling the featured dishes, wine distributor Julia Parker guides you through the fundamental flavor profiles for food and wine pairing. Learn to match food and wine like a professional chef or sommelier. Space are limited to 30 attendees. Classes are $65 per person, paid in advance. To reserve yours and your mom’s space, call ( 310) 387-3460 and ask for Patti or you can send an email to info@ ChefsStudio101.com The 6th Annual West Coast BBQ Classic at the Queen Mary is on Mother’s Day weekend. Here you’ll find featured barbecue styles from across the country. The annual competition is officially certified in California and sanctioned by Kansas City Barbecue Society. The barbecue championship brings Southern California’s most accomplished pitmasters together to compete for a $10,000 cash prize and the coveted title of West Coast BBQ Pitmaster Champion. Teams are expected to submit entries in four categories: pork, chicken, brisket and ribs. Certified judges, who spend their day tucked away in the judges’ tent, rate the entries on presentation, taste and everything in between. [Shakespeare, from p. 15]
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Those bodies — the cast — are the main vessels of feeling. Never have I seen a Shakespeare production where pure movement is more essential. Elysium ain’t Cirque de Soleil, but they’re not trying to be. What they do is fairly simple and not always graceful but always, always, always energetic. At their disposal they’ve got God knows how much square footage to play with. They play with all of it, vigorously — both physically and emotionally. There’s a lot of running, a lot of yelling and crying out, a lot of contact, a lot of style. The Tybalt-Mercutio duel starts with a wonderful tableau and contains some of the best stage combat I’ve seen. Somewhere there’s a slap that was either the best stage slap in the history of drama or simply a reallife, capillary-breaking smack in the face. Somewhere else there’s a punching of the cement floor that I can only hope didn’t result in a broken hand. This cast ain’t fucking around. This is live, live theatre, friends. Romeo and Juliet is the inaugural Elysium production in the building that until late 2012, housed San Pedro’s landmark Ante’s Restaurant (hence the slightly confusing street sign out front saying you’re on Ante Perkov Way). I get the sense that Elysium is just getting their feet under them. But they’re hitting the ground running. This is not the best production you’ll see from Elysium, but it’s a take on Shakespeare you haven’t seen and it’s a show that you’ll feel. Time: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 30 Cost: $10 to $25 Details: (424) 535-7333; fearlessartists.org Venue: Elysium Conservatory Theatre, 729 Palos Verdes St., San Pedro
Attendees are able to cast a vote too, but just on their overall favorite team. The winner receives the People’s Choice Award. That award means nothing to the judges— and more often than not the West Coast BBQ Pitmaster Champion isn’t the people’s’ favorite. The general public is voting on everything else — like whether or not the booth is aesthetically pleasing or if someone is passing out watermelon, while hungry crowds gather for meaty samples. Get tickets at ticket.queenmary.com Venue: Queen Mary Entertainment Events, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach
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The traditional Mother’s Day brunch can be had aboard the Queen Mary’s Sir Winston’s restaurant. Here, you can treat your mom to an elegant and memorable 4-course menu at Sir Winston’s, a 3-course menu overlooking the harbor at Chelsea Chowder House & Bar or enjoy their traditional Sunday champagne brunch in the Grand Salon. Reservations for Mother’s Day are strongly recommended. Call now or make your reservations online today: http://bit.ly/QMmothersday Venue: The Queen Mary, 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach Ports O’Call Restaurant on the Los Angeles waterfront is famous for its Sunday Brunch buffet. They’ll be sure to pull out all the stops on Mother’s Day. Reservations are a must: (310) 833-3553 or https://www.opentable.com/ports-o-call for reservations Venue: Ports O’Call Restaurant, 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro Every mother gets a glass of French Champagne at The Whale & Ale on Mother’s Day, where their regular menu will be served from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Reservations required, (310) 832-0363 Venue: The Whale & Ale, 327 W. 7th St., San Pedro [Jazz Giants, from p. 11]
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phrases on his gear. Williams has played or recorded with Hampton Hawes, Eddie Harris, Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Witherspoon and Sarah Vaughn. Henry Franklin is an extraordinary bass player. In presence and conspicuously distinct sound, he takes center stage. He has performed with many headline artists, including Al Jarreau, Stevie Wonder, Count Basie, Freddie Hubbard and Milt Jackson. He also was part of the legendary Hugh Masekela’s band in the late 1960s. Franklin eventually formed his own record company, Skipper Productions, releasing at least 24 of his own albums and 28 others. He has toured in more than 60 countries including Japan, China and Armenia. Gary Matsumoto has developed a reputation for being a first-rate pianist, composer, arranger, and educator in Southern California. Born and raised here, Matsumoto has been a regular on the Los Angeles jazz scene for more than a decade and has played in venues across the United States and internationally. Playing and recording credits include George Benson, Jane Monheit, Azar Lawrence and Bobby Rodriguez. Don’t miss this special show and see for yourself how these luminaries live up to their title. Details: http://thejazzgiants.brownpapertickets. com
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“sanctuary sites” for undocumented workers. Now is a timely moment for always appreciated contributions of money, materials and office space to immigrant rights groups. In addition to SEIU’s United Service Workers West, several national political and immigrant rights groups are organizing for the May 1 Day Without Immigrants including: Solid (an open-source project offered by Brandworkers), Strike Core, Cosecha and the Beyond the Moment March. May 1 is the traditional international day of working class solidarity, a holiday born of the U.S. struggle for the eight-hour workday. It can be reclaimed with gusto this year as a focused attack on the anti-immigrant Photo by David Bacon policies of Trump. But more than that, it is a day to cement the alliance between labor communicator for more than 25 years and is labor and the immigrant working class. an organizer with SEIU Local 888 in Boston. Active Peter Olney is a retired organizing director for the ILWU. He has been a labor organizer for 40 years in Massachusetts and California, landing at the ILWU in 1997. For three years, he was the associate director of the Institute for Labor and Employment at the University of California. Rand Wilson has worked as a union organizer and
in electoral politics, he ran for state auditor in a campaign to win cross-endorsement voting reform and establish a Massachusetts Working Families Party. He is president of the Center for Labor Education and Research, and is on the board of directors of the ICA Group, the Local Enterprise Assistance Fund and the Center for the Study of Public Policy. Reprinted from theStansburyforum.com
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for which Pruitt — who sued the EPA 14 times as Oklahoma Attorney General — is famous. Staff from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, or SCAQMD, didn’t have adequate time to review the details, spokesman Patrick Chandler told Random Lengths News. “However in general we strongly support additional federal regulations to further reduce emissions from locomotives as they are needed to achieve the clean air goals in our [Air Quality Management Plan],” he said. “Locomotives and rail yards cause a lot of air pollution,” SCAQMD Board Member Joe Lyou added. “The law prevents state and local air quality agencies from directly regulating deadly diesel exhaust from train engines. It’s up to EPA to help solve the public health and air quality problems caused by locomotives. [C]ARB deserves our thanks and support for taking the initiative to reduce locomotive air pollution.” The petition calls for EPA to establish a standard for newly built locomotives (Tier 5), a new standard for remanufactured Tier 4 engines (Tier 4+), and for standards at least as strict as Tier 4 for remanufactured Tier 2 and Tier 3 units. Tier 4+ would cost an additional $250,000 per locomotive (base cost is $3 million), while Tier 5 would cost about $4 million. No cost estimate was given for the
new Tier 2 and Tier 3 remanufacturing. The much cleaner units would facilitate significantly increased rail traffic, but their phasein would be gradual, according the CARB. “[C]ARB estimates an 8 percent annual rate for remanufactured locomotives with Tier 4+ beginning 2023 and 3 percent annual rate for new locomotives with Tier 5 beginning 2025 in California,” CARB spokesman David Clegern told Random Lengths. Applied to the estimated 26,000 locomotives operated by the seven U.S. Class I railroads, this will work out to about 480 remanufactured units annually (of 6,000 Tier 4 by 2023) and about 780 new Tier 5 units, he explained. It is uncertain how the Trump administration will respond and what happens if it fails to act. “[C]ARB cannot speculate on how the Trump administration will receive and respond to the petition,” Clegern said. “However, [C]ARB has requested a response by this summer…. The proposal provides opportunities for emissions and cost savings that many areas throughout the country outside of California can also benefit from and is responsive to rail industry’s request that if a new standard is developed it be consistent across the nation.” So it’s possible the administration will seize it as a gift opportunity to look environmentally responsible. The ball is now in its court.
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55 Fifties fad involving undulation 59 “Terrible” ages 63 Conservation subj. 64 Product of a between-buildings cookoff? 68 Ointment ingredient 69 Illinois city symbolizing Middle America 70 “Funeral in Berlin” novelist Deighton 71 Kentucky senator Paul 72 Put up with 73 Animal that can follow the second word in each of this puzzle’s four theme entries
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28 Does nothing 29 Haloes of light 30 Made music? 32 Clingy critter? 33 Made like a kangaroo 34 Prevent infestations, in a way 37 The shortest month? 38 Practical joke 40 Record producer with the 2017 single “Shining” 44 Site of Bryce Canyon 45 Old-school “Fuggedaboutit!” 46 “Call Me Maybe” middle name 47 Horse’s brownish-gray hue 51 Unironic ankh wearer at night 53 Fillings for some donuts? 55 Consider officially, as a judge 56 Bruins’ alma mater 57 “On Golden Pond” bird 58 Novel necessity 60 Like joker values 61 Another word for margarine 62 Illumination Entertainment’s other 2016 film (besides “The Secret Life of Pets”) 65 History class division 66 Counterpart of yang 67 Philandering ©2017 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords. com) For answers go to: www.randomlengthsnews.com
DBA & LEGAL FILINGS [From page 18] of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 03/16/2017, 03/30/2017, 04/13/2017, 04/27/2017
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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2017071123 The following person is doing business as: Donut Kingdom, 2608 E Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90804, Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Brandon Chhea, 457 W. 13th St., Apt. 1, San Pedro, CA 90731. Roathnear Tiv, 457 W. 13th St., Apt 1. San Pedro, CA 90731. This Business is conducted by a Married Couple. The date registrants started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 03/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/. Brandon Chhea, husband. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 21, 2017. Notice--In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920 where it expire 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 04/13/16, 04/27/16, 05/11/16, 05/25/16
Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name File No. 2017071181 Current File No. : 2017050045 Date Filed: February 28, 2017 Donuts Stars, 457 W. 13th St., Suite 1, San Pedro, CA 90731 Registered Owners: Roathnear Tiv, 457 W. 13th St., Suite 1 San Pedro, CA 90731. Business was conducted by: An individual I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) S/ Roathnear Tiv, owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on March 21, 2017. 04/13/16, 04/27/16, 05/11/16, 05/25/16
Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name File No. 2017071201 Current File No. : 2016282904 Date Filed: November 21, 2016 Crawfish City Beers & Sandwiches, 457 W. 13th St., Suite 1, San Pedro, CA 90731 Registered owners: Brandon Chhea, 457 W. 13th St., Apt. 1, San Pedro, CA 90731. Roathnear Tiv, 457 W. 13th St., Apt 1. San Pedro, CA 90731. This Business is conducted by a Married Couple. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) S/ Roathnear Tiv, owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on March
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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2017083159 The following person is doing business as: (1) The EZBIT, (2) The EZ BIT, 2125 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731, Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Frank Maimone, 2125 S. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731. This Business is conducted by an individual. The date registrants started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 01/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/. Frank Maimone, owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 4, 2017. Notice--In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920 where it expire 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 04/13/16, 04/27/16, 05/11/16, 05/25/16
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and cities have indicated they will remain sanctuaries, despite the threat of losing what ultimately ended up being a small portion of their budget from the federal government.” He cited this as “probably the area where the Trump is having the largest impact,” reflected in rising numbers of arrests, which he calls “incredibly worrisome.” He warned it will only get worse if states pass laws forcing cities to join active deportation efforts — a looming legislative battle that lies ahead.
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Trump’s attack on the environment began early, said Lindsay Meiman, USA Communications Coordinator for 350.org. “He immediately off the bat appointed a cabinet full of climate deniers and fossil fuel industry stooges,” she said, pointing specifically to former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson, appointed as Secretary of State, and “Industry puppet Scott Pruitt to head the EPA.” Pruitt sued the EPA 14 times as Oklahoma Attorney General, working closely with fossil fuel lawyers, sometimes simply cutting and pasting their work. “So it really started with that climate-denial cabinet,” Meiman said. “From there, we quickly saw the Trump administration grant permits for the highly opposed and dangerous Keystone XL and Dakota access pipelines, he slashed the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency, implementing plans to eliminate almost one-fifth of the staff [in his first proposed budget], and also instructed EPA head Scott Pruitt to rewrite the Clean Power Plan…. ‘Rewrite’ in quotes — it was truly to rescind the Clean Power Plan, which was a pretty momentous plan for the Obama era to transition towards the renewable energy future that we need.” Those were just some highlights — or lowlights — of the first 100 days. “These attacks and the election of Donald Trump [have] really served as … catalysts for people taking action and realizing more than ever that now is the time to fight back,” Meiman noted. “So, all this is been met with massive resistance, each of these executive orders that we’ve seen from the Trump administration [has] been met with actions across communities, in front of the White House, in front of Trump Tower in New York. Really, resistance is bubbling.” Looking forward, Meiman pointed to the upcoming People’s Climate March on April 29. “That’s happening, actually, on the 100th day of the term presidency.” “It’s not that nothing has happened,” presidential historian Alan Lichtman said on MSNBC on March 23. “A lot has happened, but what has happened has divided, not united the American people, and caused turmoil, not unity.” But there is one sort of unity that Trump has produced. “With the Women’s March, Tax March and this, Trump’s clearly set the first-100-days record for inspiring mass protests,” historian Kevin Kruse tweeted in response to the March for Science on Earth Day. So the 100th day People’s Climate March will be a fitting conclusion. 19 April - 27 - May 10, 2017
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2017063976 The following person is doing business as: Quicksilver Drafting, 2272 Eucalyptus Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806. Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Quetzal Silver, 2272 Eucalyptus Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806. This Business is conducted by an individual. The registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 02/22/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). S/. Quetzal Silver, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 14, 2017. Notice--In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920. were to expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. Effectively January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit of Identity form. The filing
of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 03/30/2017,
Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name File No. 201071190 Current File No. : 2015213234 Date Filed: August 17, 2015 Fabulous Soft Skin, 457 W. 13th St., Suite 1, San Pedro, CA 90731 Registered owners:Victor Dominguez, 457 W. 13th St., Apt 1. San Pedro, CA 90731. Brandon Chhea, 457 W. 13th St., Apt. 1, San Pedro, CA 90731. This Business is conducted by a general partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) S/ Brandon Chhea, owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on March 21, 2017.
Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2017069202 The following person is doing business as: Barba Services, 717 W 33rd St., #207, San Pedro, CA 90731. Los Angeles County. Registered owners: Joshua Barba, 717 W 33rd St., #207, San Pedro, CA 90731. This Business is conducted by an individual. The registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 03/02/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material
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Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2017052148 The following person is doing business as: (1) Tony’s Plumbing, 25039 Vermont Ave., Harbor City, CA 90710. Los Angeles County. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI# ON: 3953446 Registered owners:Tony’s Plumbing, Inc., 25039 Vermont Ave., Harbor City, CA 90710. This Business is conducted by a corporation. The registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 10/11/2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). S/. Antonino Sanzone, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 2, 2017. Notice--In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920. were to expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. Effectively January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit of Identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 03/16/2017,
matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). S/. Joshua Barba, owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 20, 2017. Notice--In Accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920. A fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920. were to expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. Effectively January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the Affidavit of Identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 1411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions code). Original filing: 03/30/2017,
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