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100 years ago: Department of Dance BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
THE PAST In January of 1915, Santa Monica opened what the Los Angeles Times called “the first municipally managed dancing pavilion in California” at the edge of the Ocean Park Pier. The new dancehall was an obvious predecessor to the La Monica Ballroom, which opened a decade later on the Santa Monica Pier and was an inspiration for today’s Twilight Concert Series (originally named the Twilight Dance Series). With the new public dancehall came the question of censored dances - Santa Monica had made news months earlier when it banned tangoing and other “indecent” dances in the parks and on the pier. Apparently, these dances were causing public disturbances. Following the opening of the hall, the Times identified City Hall’s “new Dancing Master.” “The question of how bad the ‘rag’ may be has not been settled,” the Times wrote, after grilling the city’s new Dancing Master. Police Chief Randall admitted that he couldn’t tell the difference between a “fox trot” and a “Texas Tommy.”
THE RESOLUTIONS ALREADY ABANDONED ISSUE
What to watch for in 2015 BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
CITYWIDE Planes, trains, and the zoning code will likely be the dominant issues of 2015. The year after a highly contested, lowturnout election will likely be a big one for Santa Monica. THE AIRPORT
A key agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration and City Hall expires on July 1, giving the latter more control of the Santa Monica Airport land. Most notably, City Hall will regain control of a 20-acre parcel on the west end of
the airport. Council voted in early 2014 to have city officials consider shuttering that portion of the airport, shortening the runway and making it less attractive to pilots. Many aviation advocates said that making the runway smaller would also make it less safe. City officials are also considering restricting or prohibiting the sale of aviation fuel (citing safety concerns) and the allowance of aviation tenants on airport land. Santa Monica Airport Commissioners have noted that these actions could make the airport less attractive or infeasible for pilots, effectively strangling it through declining use.
Whatever council decides, lawsuits are all but guaranteed. EXPO
Even if the train doesn’t open to the public in 2015, the incoming Expo Light Rail will color many decisions this year. It’s scheduled to serve Santa Monica starting in early 2016 but many have noted that construction is ahead of schedule. Housing and hotel projects are going in all around the three stations. Rents — the ones not restricted by rent control — are rising. City officials are working to connect the stations to the SEE 2015 PAGE 3
CITY CONSIDERS EXPANDING BEACHFRONT PARK
City officials considered buying up a 6,000-foot-long stretch of land along the city’s north beach to used for a park. Three private landholders were offering up their space for sale and Mayor Dudley suggested they strike before prices rose any further. City officials had been given the opportunity to buy the land, at the foot of the bluffs, for significantly less, when they were buying up what is now called Palisades Park, but they declined - an error in Dudley’s view and one not to be repeated. All three swaths of land would cost the City Hall $400,000 - in the neighborhood of $10 million today - and would have to be purchased with a bond issued through a Courtesy image
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January 2 Gallery display Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway Opens at 9 a.m. Mental Landscapes (November 13February 22) Gallery hours are subject to change; please call (310) 458-4904 to confirm. No Yoga Class Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway All day. There will be no Yoga classes this week. Guest House Docent Tour Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free, docent-led tours of the Marion Davies Guest House begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations needed. No Beach Volleyball Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway All Day. There will be no Beach Volleyball classes on Jan 2.
1704 Montana Ave. 10 a.m. Explore the AWE Early Literacy tablet’s over 70 educational games. Ages 2-8 accompanied by an adult. Guest House Docent Tour Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free, docent-led tours of the Marion Davies Guest House begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations needed. Ocean Park Book Group Ocean Park Branch Library 2601 Main St. 11 a.m. A Monthly Meeting of the Ocean Park Book Group. Meets the 1st Saturday of the Month. Open to All. No Registration Required. Discussion Title: “The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen Year Old Boy with Autism” by Naoki Higashida. Lego Club Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 3 p.m. A monthly club for LEGO fans. Build with our library LEGOS. Ages 4 and up.
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Brain Games Illusions Gallery Santa Monica Place 395 Santa Monica Blvd. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. A person flying through the air? Detaching your head from your body? Walking on the ceiling? That’s right, mind-trickery is a funny thing. National Geographic Channel is celebrating the new season of its hit series Brain Games by bringing to life an interactive illusions gallery where fans can experience mind-bending games and get an up-close look at how things are not always as they appear. Participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in four brain-hacking games and learn the “why” behind the “wow.” The event is free and open to the public. Early Literacy Tablet Petting Zoo Montana Avenue Branch Library
Eat Well Week Participating Restaurants Citywide Santa Monica restaurants have a delicious solution for your New Year’s resolution! To celebrate California Restaurant Month, good taste meets healthy food each January during Santa Monica’s Eat Well Week. Santa Monica’s top restaurants will offer a delicious, healthy menu item specially crafted for Eat Well Week. Kick-off 2015 right and indulge guilt-free in Santa Monica Jan. 4-11. Guest House Docent Tour Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free, docent-led tours of the Marion Davies Guest House begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations needed.
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DMV prepared to issue driver licenses under AB 60 Starting Friday, Jan. 2, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin issuing driver licenses under AB 60-the new law requiring DMV to issue a driver license to applicants who can prove identity and California residency, and meet all other licensing requirements, such as passing the driver license knowledge and behind-the-wheel driving exams. “DMV is committed is successfully implementing this new law to increase safety on California roads by putting
2015 FROM PAGE 1 surrounding transportation systems and cut down on the traffic that’s been first on the minds of most Santa Monicans in recent years. ZONING CODE UPDATE
The Planning Commission is wrestling with a document, more than 500 pages long, that will dictate land use in the city for years to come. The language is dense but it deals
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January 5 Yoga at the beach house Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Highway, 9 a.m.
licensed drivers behind the steering wheel,” said DMV Director Jean Shiomoto. “Californians planning to apply for a new driver license under AB 60 should study for their exams and gather the required documents for proving identity and residency.” DMV anticipates processing approximately 1.4 million additional driver license applications during the first three years after implementation of AB 60. DMV is hard at work to successfully implement AB 60 and maintain excellent customer service for all Californians. Since the law passed last year, DMV has: Participated in nearly 200 public workshops and community meetings,
reaching approximately 50,000 potential applicants Saturday office hours by appointment for all new driver license applicants at 60 DMV offices starting Saturday, January 3, 2015 Doubled the standard 45-day window to allow customers to schedule DMV appointments up to 90 days in advance Opened four driver license processing centers to increase capacity and process first time driver license applicants by appointment or walk-in service Hired 900 employees to ensure the same level of excellent customer service Before AB 60, state law required motorists to prove identity and legal
presence to obtain a driver license. Under the new law, motorists who cannot prove legal presence may obtain a license, but must prove identity and California residency-and pass the required vision test, driver license knowledge test, and the behind-thewheel drive test-to obtain a driver license. The list of documents that applicants will use to prove identity and residence is available here: ab60.dmv.ca.gov. For more information on AB 60, including sample interactive tests, webcasts, and information about how to obtain a new driver license, visit: ab60.dmv.ca.gov.
with everything from development standards to the allowance of marijuana dispensaries and tattoo parlors. City Council will have the final input on the Zoning Ordinance. Council is expected to discuss the ordinance this year.
ager is found. The city manager steers the city and they usually hold the job for at least five years. The competition for Santa Monica’s top job is expected to be steep.
ing has dried up. But perhaps more notable is what may be a shift in perception surrounding affordable housing. A measure put forward to fund affordable housing — it would have raised taxed on the sale of million dollar properties — failed dramatically at the polls in November. A companion measure - which was contingent on the passage of the first measure and therefore officially irrelevant simply asked voters if the money should be set aside for affordable housing. It barely passed.
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Rod Gould took the city’s top job just after the onset of the great recession and announced that he’d leave his post as City Manager later this month. Current Assistant City Manager Elaine Polachek will take the reins until a new man-
All levels welcome. Drop in for $15/class or sign up for the 5 week session for $62, w/parking included. Mon 1/5-2/2 Preschool story time Montana Avenue Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave. 11:15 a.m. Story time series for 3-5 year olds. Jan. 5 - Feb. 9 (No stories January 19) Bridge Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 12 p.m. Play bridge at the library every Monday afternoon. Have fun, meet new people, and challenge your mind. Advanced beginners welcome. This is not a class.
Since 1994, more than a third of all new housing in Santa Monica has been set aside as affordable. Now the future is shaky for affordable housing in the city by the sea. First, thanks to the dissolution of the redevelopment agency a few years ago, fund-
Homework Help Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 3:30 p.m. Get help with your homework! This dropin program offers a separate study area, basic supplies, and friendly volunteers to assist with homework questions. For students in grades 1-5 only. Study Zone @ Montana Montana Avenue Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave. 3:30 p.m. Space for quiet study. Grades K - 12. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Pajama Story Time Ocean Park Branch Library
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Editor: As a life member (and proud of it) of the NRA, I’ve long given up debating with those willing to trade freedom for safety. However, since Mr. Andrews has involved the Lord’s name, I will too. “…and he that has no sword let him sell his garment and buy one.” Who said that? The Prince of Peace (Luke 22:36). The “swords into ploughshares” etc. comes later, still future (Isaiah 2:4). And lets not insult the intelligence of the Founding Fathers. When the Bill of Rights was written, hand carried automatic weapons had been available for at least 1 1/2 centuries. I have photographs of them. I also have a photo of a gun with a 15 shot magazine made in 1641. The US army (or Continental Army as it was called) received its first contract for automatic weapons in 1777 (rejected because the guns were unreliable and dangerous to the user). These weapons were an improvement over previous automatic weapons. The Founding Fathers knew all about this; things were being invented all the time. They knew what they were doing. In 1817, the New Orleans newspaper, Quarter, warned that if the percussion cap (which replaced the flintlock) were developed, it would lead to the destruction of civilization. I have the quote. I grew up in England and used to be a hard core believer in gun control, but reality kept getting in my way. I’ll never forget the LA riots. Until they happened, most people around here didn’t think there were any gun laws at all. They found out when they tried to purchase a firearm. The firearms laws in this state (and many others) are very strict. But the bad guys are not affected. Neither are they in England.
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FOR THOSE TOO YOUNG TO REMEMBER,
Lynda Carter was the star in television’s 1975-1979 hit series “Wonder Woman” about the world’s most famous female superhero, aka the “Warrior Princess.” If they ever want to reboot the series or even make a movie about W.W., I’ve got just the woman, Santa Monica resident Carolyn Hollingsworth. In addition to a challenging full-time job, and taking care of her dogs and horses, every week Carolyn’s training includes swimming 15 miles in the ocean. (If only she wasn’t so lazy!) But, to get a glimpse of her in action you’d have to get up at the crack of dawn, which is when she first dips her toes into our now chilly bay. A competitive athlete for over 30 years, Carolyn has been a standout in track, cross country, marathons and Iron-Man contests. (Or should I say “Iron Person” contests?”) Carolyn’s sister, Alison, a neighbor of mine and also a “studette” athlete, is how I met Carolyn. It certainly wasn’t from me getting up at the crack of dawn. Their late father excelled in hockey, gymnastics and baseball, the latter professionally in the Milwaukee Braves organization. So some of it’s DNA but for Carolyn the greater the obstacle, the more inspired she gets. So you could say in addition to looking the part of Wonder Woman, she also acts it. Tomorrow, Carolyn starts the New Year by competing, with 24 other top-flight distance swimmers, in the “Alcatraz Swim.” While we’re sunning ourselves outside having a latte at Starbucks, Carolyn will be battling cold, windy and possibly rainy conditions swimming from Alcatraz to the city shore. If the water is 55 degrees she’ll be lucky. But no matter how brutal the conditions, for Carolyn quitting is never an option. (Sometimes that’s how I feel about these columns!) As much as Carolyn thrives on challenges, ten years ago she was presented with an overwhelming one. A private person, Carolyn’s recently revealed being afflicted with a major illness, previously known only by her family and close friends. Seemingly out of nowhere, she began experiencing incredible joint pain and debilitating fatigue. She tried toughing it out but finally she had to see a doctor, which soon became a team of doctors. Carolyn was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Lupus, a mysterious, chronic illness that attacks vital organs, joints and
muscles with unpredictable and devastating consequences. The insidious disease robbed her of everything she had worked so hard for. Her doctors had her try an assortment of treatments including two years of chemotherapy IV drip and other cancer protocols. Her heart was affected, there was swelling of the brain and numerous hospitalizations. Suddenly, running and swimming were no longer her priorities. Surviving was. Being a positive person and harnessing all the strength and pain tolerance she had acquired through years of athletic training, Carolyn faced her treatment head on. “Deep inside me, I always knew that someday I would get back to my passion.” It took four difficult years but, “Thanks to my amazing doctors, family, friends and my positive attitude and determined spirit I’ve been able to make a comeback.” And Carolyn is back! And as hungry to swim as ever. “I have lupus but Lupus doesn’t have me,” she says proudly. Unable to have children due to Lupus with the chemo and meds, her dogs and horses are therapeutic and the long hours swimming in the ocean are her meditation. (If Hallmark ever makes a movie, Angelina Jolie has to play Carolyn.) With her disease under control, Carolyn ought to be a spokesperson for the Lupus Foundation, which perhaps is a possibility some day. Hoping to inspire others, Carolyn’s determined to prove that anyone is capable of anything with the right attitude and belief in themselves. Meanwhile, Carolyn’s looks confidently to the future. In 2015 she plans to compete in the rigorous Catalina Swim. And for 2016 she’s already entered in the English Channel Swim, an extremely difficult challenge. In fact, more people have climbed Mount Everest than have completed the Channel swim. (Knowing Carolyn, she might do both.) And who knows what the future will bring. If Hollywood wants to remake Wonder Woman they should come to Santa Monica to see a real life superhero, Carolyn training 6 days a week. That is, assuming they’re willing to get up at the crack of dawn. Tagline: For more information about Lupus, go JACK to: www.lupus.org. is at facebook.com/jackneworth, twitter.com/jackneworth or jnsmdp@aol.com.
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ON DEC. 21 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:30 P.M. Officers were dispatched to the corner of Main St. and Pacific St, regarding a “battery just occurred” radio call. After speaking with all the parties involved, it was determined that one of the suspects swung at and threw a pizza box at a Big Blue Bus driver when told she and her friend would have to pay. The suspect and her friend left the bus and were located a block away. During the initial detention by officers, the male subject refused to comply with officers orders. During a pat-down, the subject pulled away and turned towards officers while acting as if he was about to spit at the officers. The subject was taken to the ground and arrested without incident. The victim identified the suspects during a field show up. Kristen Elizabeth Goen, 24, of Oregon, had bail set at $20,000. Moses Gideon Flyingby, 24, homeless, had bail set at $10,000.
ON DEC. 25 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:38 P.M. Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of 19th St. regarding an ex-boyfriend banging on the front door of the victims home and trying to enter without permission. When officers arrived, the suspect and victim were inside. The suspect came outside and was detained while officers made contact with the victim. The victim said she ended her relationship with the suspect. The suspect came to her home and she allowed him in fearing what he would do if she didn’t. The suspect grabbed her by the neck and shoved her down on the bed. He left after that assault and returned, which is when she called police. Anthony Bonaventura, 36, of Los Angeles, had bail set at $20,000.
ON DEC. 26 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:07 A.M. Homeless Liaison Officers were checking the Downtown Santa Monica business district with a focus on community livability issues. During a check of 1248 5th St (which has a trespass authorization letter on file with SMPD due to chronic trespassing) officers saw a subject sleeping behind a planter on the property. There was trash in the area including empty cups and cigarette butts, and the small of urine was present. The officers recognized the subject from prior contacts and advised him several times to stay off the property. He was given information for the cold weather shelter but said he was not interested. He was placed under arrest for trespassing and an outstanding Santa Monica warrant. William Marshall Raymond, 52, homeless, had bail set at $3,500.
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ON DEC. 26 AT 6:51 P.M. Officers were dispatched to the area of 212 Pier Ave regarding an assault that just occurred. When officers were arriving to the area, they located the suspect walking away while being followed by the victim, who was bleeding from the face. The victim told officers he was sitting inside the coffee shop when he heard someone walk up behind up muttering something unintelligible. As he turned to look, he was struck in the face with a fist by the suspect. The impact caused a cut that started bleeding. The victim tried to detain the suspect, but the suspect forcefully fled. The victim did not know the suspect nor had any previous dispute with him. Jay Wendell Ammon, 32, homeless, had bail set at $20,000.
ON DEC. 27 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:25 P.M. Officers were dispatched to the Burger King parking lot, 1919 Pico Blvd; regarding a “battery that just occurred” call. A passerby told dispatch that the suspect was beating a female on the ground. Upon arrival, the parking lot was clear. Officers located the victim in the alley, who told the officers she was assaulted with punches and “soccer” style kicks to the face. She said the altercation was over marijuana and alcohol. The suspect was detained and the victim positively identified the suspect. The victim declined medical attention. Charles Cochran, 48, homeless, had bail set at $20,000.
ON DEC. 27 AT APPROXIMATELY 4 P.M. Officers responded to 530 Pico Blvd. regarding a subject attempting to pay for his bill with a fraudulent credit card. The name on the card did not match the ID. The suspect refused to talk to officers during the initial investigation and was arrested for the fraud. A check of the suspect’s room revealed a female in the room who was found to be in possession of narcotics paraphernalia. Upon further investigation, paperwork, blank cards and equipment consistent with manufacturing ID’s and credit/debit cards was found along with eight grams of heroin. The suspect’s vehicle was impounded for investigation. Griggin Michael Taylor, 29, of Hollywood, was denied bail. Kimberly Anne Simpson, 38, homeless, had bail set at $500.
ON DEC. 28 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:35 P.M., Officers were working a State-funded grant operation to target unsafe traffic behaviors and traffic collision factors with the goal of reducing the number of traffic collisions. During the operation, an officer was stopped at a red light and observed a subject riding a bike on the sidewalk in the 500 block of Santa Monica Blvd, a violation of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. The subject was seen riding around pedestrians until stopping near the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. The officer contacted the subject regarding the violation but the subject did not want to identify himself, and refused to listen to an explanation of his unsafe and illegal riding behavior. After presenting his ID, he refused to sign a citation for the violation despite explanations by the officer and a supervisor. Based on the refusal, the subject was arrested and transported to jail. Hugh Lee Moore, 64, of Santa Monica, had bail set at $500.
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In January of 1914 there were multiple reports of a sea serpent off the coast of Ocean Park, according to Los Angeles Times archives. It was apparently 100 feet long and “carried six feet above the waves a formidable head with eyes like twin platters and a ‘waving mane.’” It was, according to other witnesses, a deep green, with a seaweed-like mane, and ears like “shovel blades.” No one caught the thing, which was spotted at least four times.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2015 KID CAT CHOKER
A six-year-old kid, “little Bennie,” choked a stray cat to death with some string to save his mom. The cat had come up to the Smith family’s back window, attempting to get to a plate of food. Bennie’s mother tried to grab the plate, but the feline bit her finger and “sunk his teeth into the flesh like a bulldog.” Bennie wrapped the string around the cats neck and “nearly lost his nerve” seeing his mother’s bloody hand, but he held tight. Even after the cat was incapacitated it stayed clench to Bennie’s mother and a doctor had to used scissors to pry open its jaw. The cat’s head was sent to the state laboratory in Berkeley for examination. dave@smdp.com
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New laws OK wine shipments, ban tiger selfies ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio New state laws taking effect Thursday give livestock in California more living room, approve direct-to-consumer wine shipments in Massachusetts and levy the ultimate punishment on wannabe teen drivers in Nevada by denying them licenses if they skip too much school. Other laws will allow trained school personnel in Tennessee to administer insulin, let Louisiana teens as young as 16 register to vote, crack down on meth dealers in Michigan, end tax breaks for Hollywood in North Carolina and raise the minimum wage in Ohio, New York, Rhode Island and elsewhere. Although it doesn’t take effect until early February, a New York law captures this year’s “Who knew?” prize by banning tiger selfies, which have been used by young men as profile photos on social media sites. A look at some of the new laws taking effect Jan. 1, in alphabetical order by topic: ALCOHOL
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Wine connoisseurs will be popping the cork over a new law taking effect Thursday that allows out-of-state wineries to ship bottles directly to consumers in Massachusetts. The drive for direct wine shipments had been stalled for years before getting a big boost from former New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe. Now a winemaker in Washington state, Bledsoe complained to lawmakers he could not send his products to Massachusetts residents, including fans and former teammates like current Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. ANIMALS
In California, a ballot initiative approved by voters in 2008 takes effect restricting the confinement of egg-laying hens, breeding
sows and veal calves. The Humane Society of the United States says the law goes further than any in the country when coupled with a law signed by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that extends the space requirements for egg-laying hens to out-ofstate suppliers. In Utah, cities and towns can no longer ban specific dog breeds within their limits. At least 10 cities now have restrictions that ban ownership of breeds such as pit bulls. CRIME
In California, a “yes means yes” standard for sex between college students takes effect, requiring “an affirmative, conscious and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity,” meaning silence or a lack of resistance can no longer be deemed consent. In Michigan, rape evidence may be better organized and tracked under laws designed to help ensure kits aren’t caught in the sort of backlog found when more than 11,000 untested boxes were discovered in a Detroit Police storage facility in 2009. In Louisiana, law enforcement agencies must provide a tally of the number of untested rape kits on their shelves by Thursday, part of a law that took effect in August. In Tennessee, ex-felons who have turned their lives around can now receive a certificate of employability, which gives businesses who hire such individuals protection from negligent hiring lawsuits. DRUG ABUSE
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In Louisiana, 16- and 17-year-olds will be able to register to vote when obtaining a driver’s license, though they still won’t be able to vote until they turn 18. In North Carolina, individuals filing as a candidate in a party primary must have had an affiliation with that party for at least 90 days before filing a candidacy notice. A Delaware law establishes new rules for allocating campaign contributions among joint account holders, such as when spouses submit a political contribution using a single check. ENVIRONMENT
In North Carolina, home sellers will have to disclose whether they know if underground oil and gas rights have been sold. In New York State, consumers must begin recycling old computers, televisions and video game consoles instead of throwing them in the trash. In the face of a three-year drought, new California laws require water districts and other local entities to develop plans to manage their groundwater and allow the state to intervene if necessary. HEALTH
Tennessee joins more than 20 states adding insulin to medications that school staff may volunteer to be trained to administer. Proponents said it will help in an era of dwindling school nurses, while opponents say only someone with a medical background should give insulin in case some-
In North Carolina, the state Wildlife Resources Commission faces new restrictions on how high it can raise fees on hunting, fishing and trapping licenses. Starting with the new year, the fees can’t be raised beyond a widely used measure of inflation averaged over the previous five years. MOTOR VEHICLES
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January 5, 2015, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, (wheelchair accessible) Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street
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14ARB081: 919 Broadway: Mixed-Use 14ARB140: 1322 3rd Street Promenade: Commercial Retail 14ARB194: 3204 Lincoln Boulevard: Commercial Office 14ARB358: 1620 26th Street, 2450 Colorado Avenue, 2425 Olympic Boulevard, 1601 Cloverfield Boulevard: Commercial Office (The Water Garden)
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More information is available on-line at http://santamonica.org/planning/planningcomm/arbagendas.htm or at 310/458-8341 (en espanol tambien). Plans may be reviewed at City Hall during business hours. Comments are invited at the hearing or in writing (FAX 310-458-3380, e-mail grace.page@smgov.net, or mail Santa Monica Planning Division, 1685 Main St., Rm. 212, Santa Monica, CA 90401). The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, please contact 310-458-8701 or TTY 310-450-8696 a minimum of 72 hours in advance. All written materials are available in alternate format upon request. Big Blue Bus lines, 2, 3, Rapid #3, 7, & 9 serve the Santa Monica Civic Center and City Hall.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA MONICA PLANNING COMMISSION SUBJECT: A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission for the following: Draft Zoning Ordinance Public Review Draft: This is the fourth hearing to review the Redline Public Review Draft Zoning Ordinance Update and 25th hearing overall on the Draft Zoning Ordinance Update. The Planning Commission will address the major topics within Division II that the Commission and public focused on during the initial public review draft. The Planning Commission may discuss any other division of the Redline as well as potential amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE), LUCE Land Use Map, and Official Districting Map, particularly as they relate to Division II. The Commission will hear public testimony and provide comments and preliminary recommendations to staff on all these topics. Revisions, additions, and/or deletions will ultimately be included as part of the formal recommendation to the City Council for adoption. WHEN:
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
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HOW TO COMMENT The City of Santa Monica encourages public comment. You may comment at the Planning Commission public hearing, by writing a letter or e-mail, or by filling out an electronic comment form at http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Zoning/Zoning-Update/. Information received prior to the hearing will be given to the Planning Commission at the meeting. MORE INFORMATION If you want additional information about this project or wish to review the project, please contact the Project Planner (310) 458-8341. The Zoning Ordinance is available at the Planning Counter during business hours or available on the City’s web site at www.smgov.net. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. If you have any disability-related accommodation request, please contact (310) 458-8341, or TYY Number: (310) 458-8696 at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. Santa Monica “Big Blue” Bus Lines #1, #2, #3, Rapid 3, #7, and #9 service the City Hall and the Civic Center. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in Court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Monica at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. ESPAÑOL: Esto es una noticia de una audiencia pública para revisar applicaciónes proponiendo desarrollo en Santa Monica. Si deseas más información, favor de llamar a Carmen Gutierrez en la División de Planificación al número (310) 458-8341.
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With digital forces at the gate, a down year for Hollywood JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer
NEW YORK Hollywood’s 2014 may well go down as a mere box-office blip, or it could be Act One in a drama of coming digital disruption. When the year’s final receipts are tallied at the end of Wednesday, the final take is estimated by box-office firm Rentrak to be about $10.4 billion, a 5.2 percent drop from the record $10.9 billion of 2013. In and of itself, such a dip isn’t much for Hollywood to fret about. The industry still cleared $10 billion in revenue, the year was widely viewed as a cyclical in-between bigger years, and a number of major releases that would have moved the needle were postponed (most notably “Furious 7,” following Paul Walker’s death, and Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur”). But there were also signs that pointed to long-term trouble for the movie business. A Nielsen study found movie attendance for Americans ages 12-24 dropped a worrisome 15 percent in the first nine months of the year, compared to the first nine months in 2013. The overall number of tickets sold - a meaningful statistic since it’s not impacted by rising ticket prices - slid to about 1.26 billion. That means that fewer people went to the movies in 2014 than they have in the last two decades. The crunch was felt most by exhibitors in North American, where profits dropped drastically for the country’s top two chains, Regal Cinemas and AMC Theatres. To add salt in the wound, the chains were cast as the villains in the fallout of “The Interview” when Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton blamed them for the film’s temporary cancellation. However, amid the usual mix of hits (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” ‘’The Lego Movie,” ‘’Gone Girl”) and misses (“Transcendence,” ‘’The Legend of Hercules,” ‘’A Million Ways to Die in the West”), business for the studios was steady, if less spectacular. Universal Pictures, for example, finished fifth in total revenue out of the six major studios, but distribution head Nikki Rocco called it “the most profitable year in the history of Universal Pictures.” The studio found success with a slate of modestly budgeted films. All of its 2014 releases, including “Neighbors,” ‘’Lucy” and the holiday hit “Unbroken,” were made for less than $70 million. Meanwhile, though, the forces of change seemed to be gathering. Netflix partnered with the Weinstein Co. to release a “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” sequel and with Adam Sandler for a series of films. The digital release of Seth Rogen’s North Korea farce “The Interview” ($15 million in its first four days) proved that the studios are eager to test the traditional theatrical window, even if it means upsetting the
exhibitors. “I wouldn’t say we’re on the cusp of radical change but I think the industry as a whole needs to find ways of increasing revenue sources and changing windowing is a part of how to grow the business,” said Rocco, who is retiring at year’s end. “Everybody has to take a look at it because the world has changed.” Theaters have begun adapting new techniques to lure more avid movie-going. This fall, AMC and MoviePass began offering monthly subscription packages in a handful of cities - a kind of Spotify-for-movies. Much of the movie business is now about franchise making, and a number of potentially lucrative ones were spawned in 2014. There are already plans for a trio of subsequent “Lego” movies, and more is on tap for “Guardians” and “Big Hero 6.” Of the top 10 films of 2014, only one was wholly original: Christopher Nolan’s space adventure “Interstellar.” Disney continues to lead the way in the franchise department, thanks to its massive partnerships with Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm. Next year, “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” are virtually assured to net billions. They join a heavy-hitting 2015 lineup that includes “Jurassic World,” the final “Hunger Games” and new “Terminator” and “Mission Impossible” installments. “The movies next year look particularly strong and should deliver the biggest boxoffice year ever,” says Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Rentrak. “We’ll be happy when we close the books on 2014 and open them on 2015.” Dergarabedian is most cheered to see the studios “walking the walk of the 52-week-ayear business model.” Warner Bros. has been one of the studios pushing to open big movies outside of standard blockbuster dates, like springtime’s “Lego.” It has also dated its 2016 “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” for March. But Warner Bros., often the market-share leader, fell behind both 20th Century Fox and Disney in 2014. Though Warner finished strong, thanks to “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,” several of its releases sputtered, including “Blended” and “Winter’s Tale.” CEO Kevin Tsujihara announced layoffs in September. Jeff Goldstein, head of domestic distribution for Warner Bros., says the studio is still committed to deep roster of movies: “Kevin Tsujihara is willing to even increase that, so we’re really committed to a broad slate of films,” he says. Part of what fuels optimism is overseas markets. The year’s biggest global hit, “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” was launched in China, where the import market (most of which were Hollywood releases) grew by nearly 50 percent from 2013. That alone offsets a 5 percent downturn in North America.
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In New York in February, it becomes illegal to pose for a photo with a lion, tiger or other big cat. The measure, which specifically prohibits contact between members of the public and big cats at animal shows, passed after self-portraits with the animals started becoming more popular online, particularly with some young men on dating sites.
In North Carolina, Republican lawmakers who approved an income tax cut also took away breaks to Hollywood and cab drivers. Expiring is a 25 percent tax credit for TV and film productions that in 2013 allowed producers to forego paying $61 million in state taxes. It’s being replaced in 2015 by a grant program for video productions capped at $10 million. In Virginia, drivers can expect to see a 5 cents-per-gallon increase in the cost of gas, while Maryland’s gas tax is set to rise about 3.5 cents. In Mississippi, totally disabled veterans and their surviving spouses who have not remarried would not have to pay property taxes on their primary residence. VETERANS
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD BYTHE SANTA MONICA ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON APPLICATIONS FOR VARIANCES TIME:
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2015
LOCATION:
Council Chambers, Room 213, Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica
A Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Administrator of the City of Santa Monica at the above noted time and place in regard to the following requests: Use Permit, 14-UP-011, 639 10th Street. A Use Permit to retain a curb cut that provides street access to a new on-site garage on the subject parcel which has an adjacent rear alley. The applicant requests approval to allow vehicle access onto the property from 10th Street. Pursuant to SMMC Section 9.04.08.02.040(d), the applicant may request a Use Permit to allow a curb cut for purposes of providing street access to an on-site parking garage on parcels located within the North of Montana neighborhood with an adjacent rear alley having a minimum right-of-way of fifteen feet. This item was continued from the December 9, 2014 Zoning Administrator hearing. [Planner: Russell Bunim] APPLICANT/OWNER: Kevin and Mami Mann. This item was continued from the December 9, 2014 hearing.
disabled veterans will receive a hiring preference when applying for jobs in state or local government. WAGES
The minimum wage goes up Thursday in several states, including Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Maryland, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. A wage increase in New York takes effect Wednesday. In addition, troopers in Oklahoma get their first pay raise in seven years.
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enforcing firearms ordinances that are stronger than state law. But the NRA has complained that dozens of local ordinances go unchallenged in Pennsylvania courts by residents who can prove it harmed them. In California, law enforcement agencies are required to develop policies that encourage officers to search the state’s database of gun purchases as part of routine welfare checks. The bill was prompted by sheriff’s deputies’ failure to detect the danger posed by a man who weeks later embarked on a deadly rampage in May near the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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proposed additions and improvements to an existing singlefamily residence. Additionally, the applicant requests variance approval to allow an additional story which would otherwise not be permitted, and to allow a rear portion of the building to exceed district height limits by no more than 5 feet in height. The project consists of replacing an existing carport structure with a fully enclosed two-car garage, additions to the rear of the existing residence on two-levels (downslope property), and increasing the roof height of the existing residence. Pursuant to SMMC Section 9.04.20.10.030(d)(1), the Zoning Administrator may approve modifications to yard setback standards on parcels with a twelve and one-half-foot grade differential or more as measured from any point on the front parcel line to any point on the rear parcel line through the approval of a Variance. Pursuant to SMMC Section 9.04.20.10.030(b), the Zoning Administrator may approve modifications of the dimensions of automobile parking spaces through the approval of a Variance. Pursuant to SMMC Section 9.04.20.10.030(f)(1), the Zoning Administrator may approve a modification to allow buildings to exceed district height limits by no more than 5 feet on parcels with a twelve and one-half-foot grade differential or more as measured from any point on the front parcel line to any point on the rear parcel line through the approval of a Variance, and finally, pursuant to SMMC Section 9.04.20.10.030(k), the Zoning Administrator may approve a modification allowing an additional story which would otherwise not be permitted for an existing residential structure through the approval of a Variance application. [Planner: Steve Mizokami] APPLICANT/OWNER: Omid Hashemi.
Use Permit, 14ENT-5003,506 Palisades Avenue. The applicant is requesting a Use Permit to allow the construction of a two-story accessory structure. The site is currently developed with a two-story single-family residence and a one-story detached accessory building (garage). The proposed two-story accessory building is approximately 21 feet high and consists of a two-car garage on the first floor and a 214 square foot recreation room and bathroom on the second floor. According to SMMC Section 9.04.08.02.040(c) the applicant may request a Use Permit to allow a two-story accessory building up to a maximum height of 24 feet on properties located in the R1 zoning district within the area bounded by Montana Avenue, the northern City limits, Twenty-Sixth Street and Ocean Avenue. [Planner: Rachel Dimond] APPLICANT/OWNER: Doug Merrill/Robin Nydes.
Variance, 14-ENT-5019, 1002 Franklin Street. A variance to allow an addition to an existing single-family dwelling, which the Municipal Code defines as containing three stories due to the finished first floor exceeding three feet above average natural grade; and a variance to allow an addition to an existing structure that is legally nonconforming as to height provide the addition does not exceed the height line of the existing building. Pursuant to SMMC Section 9.04.20.10.030(k)(1), a variance may be requested to allow an additional story which would otherwise not be permitted for an existing residential structure provided the structure has a finished first floor level that is more than three feet above average natural grade. Pursuant to SMMC Section 9.04.20.10.030(f)(2), a variance may be requested to allow buildings to exceed district height limits by no more than five feet in order to allow for an addition to an existing structure that is legally nonconforming as to height provided the addition does not exceed the height line of the existing building. [Planner: Rachel Dimond] APPLICANT/OWNER: Judi Turner.
Variance, 14-012, 949 Centinela Avenue. The applicant requests variance approval to allow modifications to required front and side yard setback standards, roof projection encroachments into yard requirements, and interior clear dimensions for a new two-car-garage, in conjunction with
Variance, 14VAR-015, 1313 Palisades Beach Road. The applicant requests a Variance to allow the development of a new, four-story single-family residence with an attached twocar garage that does not provide the minimum required interior garage width and encroaches into both side yard set-
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backs on a lot measuring 25 feet in width and 2,500 square feet in area. A minimum side yard setback of 4’-00” is required for the property, and the garage portion of the new structure is proposing to encroach 0’-6” into the required north side yard setback, and 1’-06” into the required south side yard setback at the ground floor level only. Additionally, an interior garage width of 18’-00” is proposed in lieu of the minimum 20’-00” required dimension. According to SMMC Section 9.04.20.10.030(d)(1), the applicant may request a Variance to allow the modification of yard setbacks on parcels having a width of 39 feet or less, and SMMC Section 9.04.20.10.030(b) allows for a modification to the dimensions of automobile parking spaces. This item was continued from the December 9, 2014 Zoning Administrator hearing. [Planner: Ariel Socarras] APPLICANT/OWNER: Elizalde Buendia/Andre DeMontesquiou. This item was continued from the December 9, 2014 hearing. Fence Wall Hedge Modification, 14-FWHM-0011, 2513 Ocean Park Boulevard. A hedge height modification to allow five foot tall Ficus hedges within the front setback area of property located in the R3 (Medium Density Multiple Family Residential) zoning district. Pursuant to Santa Monica Municipal Code (SMMC) Section 9.04.10.02.080, fences, walls, or hedges cannot exceed a maximum height of 42 inches within the required front yard, as measured from the lowest adjacent finished grade. SMMC Section 9.04.10.02.080(e) permits a modification to the height limitations in the front yard area subject to approval by the Zoning. [Planner: Rachel Dimond] APPLICANT/OWNER: Vicki Tyler. HOW TO COMMENT The City of Santa Monica encourages public comment. You may comment at the Zoning Administrator public hearing, or by writing a letter. Written information will be given to the Zoning Administrator at the meeting. Any person may comment at the Public Hearing, or by writing a letter to the City Planning Division, Room 212, P.O. Box 2220, Santa Monica, CA 90407-2220. Plans are available for public review at the City Planning Division. For more information, please contact the City Planning Division at (310) 458-8341. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 64009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in Court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Monica at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. The meeting facility is accessible. If you have any disabilities related request, contact at (310) 458-8341 or TTY (310) 458-8696 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Santa Monica “Big Blue” Bus Lines #2, #3, Rapid #3, #7 and #9 serve the City Hall. *Esto es un aviso sobre una audiencia publica para revisar applicaciones proponiendo desarrollo en Santa Monica. Esto puede ser de interes para usted. Si desea mas informacion, favor de llamar a Carmen Gutierrez en la Division de Planificacion al numero (310) 458-8341.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ You sense that the Force is with you, and you’re right. Knowing this, it would be in your best interest to follow your instincts. Those of you who are workaholics will need to free yourself up for a change of pace. Tonight: Be a party animal. Have fun!
★★★★ Others seem to gravitate toward you. You might not share the same views as them, but you’ll be willing to hear them out. Someone you care a lot about might be unusually moody. This, too, will pass. Confusion surrounds a domestic matter. Tonight: The only mistake you can make is not to be out and about.
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CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★ You have a lot going on within you, and you might prefer to keep much of it to yourself. Detachment might seem like the best path, but you could just be missing one detail that would make a big difference. Tonight: Be realistic.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ You will want to take some time to run some errands that you have been putting off. You also might need to schedule a checkup with your doctor. You easily could be misunderstood. Tonight: Hang with friends.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Emphasize what is important to you. Others might attempt to distract you unsuccessfully. A roommate or family member might seem shut down. You could have difficulty opening this person up, though a token gift might help. Tonight: As you like it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ You are full of energy and excitement. It could be very difficult to change your plans, as the other party involved seems to be very uptight. Let your hair down. No matter where you are, be sure to carefully tuck away your money. Tonight: Frolic the night away.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ You might feel overwhelmed as you attempt to clear out your to-do list or domestic responsibilities. Interference from a loved one could cause a problem. A partner could be erratic and touchy at the moment. Tonight: Prepare to be noticed.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ You’ll want to change your schedule, but you could meet some resistance. Honor what works best for you. A friend might be unusually moody. Tonight: Fun does not have to cost anything.
JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult ★★★ Average
This year you are able to make a difference in what goes on. Your sense of humor will help you take situations less seriously. Your focus remains on your daily life. Some of you might decide to enrich your life with more activities, while others will feel the need to simplify. If you are single, you will meet someone in your daily routine. You initially might not even realize how interested you are in this person. If you are attached, the two of you often get irritated with each other. Curb a tendency to distort what is happening, and the two of you will communicate more effectively as result. You wish you had the high energy of GEMINI.
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■ Gregory Graf, 53, has apparently escaped eligibility for death row in Pennsylvania despite confessing to murdering his stepdaughter in an attempt to have sex with her (an “accompanying” felony, which ordinarily would qualify him for “capital murder”). However, since Graf had videotaped himself in the act (as evidence recovered in December shows), he proved that the sex occurred after she was dead and thus that he was guilty instead of an accompanying misdemeanor (desecration of a body). ■ Caitlyn Ricci, 21 and estranged from her divorced parents, availed herself this year of a quirky New Jersey law that requires divorced parents to provide for their children’s college educations (even though Caitlyn was a toddler at the time of the divorce, chose a more expensive out-of-state college, and already had a blemished community-college record). Mom Maura McGarvey (who claims to be especially hard-hit by the tuition bill) and Dad Michael Ricci are helping sponsor “corrective” legislation -because, generally, parents are not required to pay for college (but in New Jersey, divorced parents are).
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