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BIGGER GOVERNMENT: The City of Santa Monica wants to build an addition to city hall to house employees that are currently working in rented office space.
BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
CITY HALL City Hall needs more space for its employees and, in response, City Council will consider moving forward with two major projects on Tuesday. One of the projects would be a brand new building, wedged between City Hall and the public safety building that would alleviate the need to spend public tax dollars on rented spaces for city employees. The 50,000-square-foot City Services Building would cost between $47.5 million
and $56.4 million. City officials estimate that they will spend $2 million this fiscal year on rental fees for 43,500 square feet of private office space housing 200 employees. By 2019, when the building could be complete, city officials estimate they’ll be saving $2.5 million annually on rent. Given that they expect rents to rise at a rate of 4 percent per year, city officials expect that they’d break even on the most expensive of the three building options (the one they’re recommending) by 2034. They’re recommending the most expensive
A kindergarten ‘crop failure’ anomaly BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN Daily Press Staff Writer
CITYWIDE Where did all the kindergartners go? Just 81 students enrolled in kindergarten for every 100 graduating seniors in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District last year, a trend revealed to the education board during its meeting Tuesday at district headquarters. It was one of several potential issues outlined by Dean Waldfogel of DecisionInsite, a demographics firm that SMMUSD hired to forecast enrollment in the district for the next decade. The projections play a role in staffing decisions, budgeting and other district policies, including transfer permit allotments. Although kindergarten figures weigh heavily in enrollment forecasting, Waldfogel said district-wide enrollment is expected to hold relatively steady despite the recent
decline at the kindergarten level. He said there were unexpected drops in the numbers of kindergartners living in the areas served by Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Rogers and Roosevelt elementary schools. “In looking at this district, did we project kindergarten properly? No,” Waldfogel said. “There was nothing in your historical trends that would have predicted this crop failure in kindergarten. With the mathematics of looking at three years of kindergarten, no demographer would have projected a loss. But we didn’t do very well this year on kindergarten. “Overall, when you look at the districtwide numbers, usually you’re falling between moderate and conservative projections. These anomalies do happen, but our general confidence is that the reality falls between the two projections.” Modest residential growth and a oneSEE STUDENTS PAGE 6
option because it comes with a Living Building Certification (LBC) - more environmentally sound than the current LEED certifications. The LBC “would increase operational savings through Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Water requirements,” city officials said. The project is still a long way from approval. If council picks a direction on Tuesday, city officials will come back with a “guaranteed maximum price for design” in the spring. In 2016, they’d come back for permission to issue lease revenue bonds and, if all goes smoothly, construction would start in 2017.
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New law ousts florist from Farmers Market after 24 years BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
MAIN STREET Edward Tomblin couldn’t bear the thought of the Farmers Market on the day, earlier this month, when his streak ended. “I didn’t go over there because I didn’t want to throw salt in my wounds,” he said. Tomblin, who is a part-owner of the Main Street flower store Fleurs Du Jour, says for 24 years he never skipped a day at the Main Street Farmers Market. “Rain, hail, lightening, we have never missed a day,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if New Year’s was on Saturday. We were still there on Sunday. There could be five vendors over there and you could always place your bet that Fleurs Du Jour was going to be
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January 22 Filling out a FAFSA Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Learn how to fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and why it is so important to do so. Get answers to your questions about the FAFSA process in this presentation by Maria Belèn Vaccaro of Santa Monica College.
Luchadore, and a Bunny. Admission: $50 Frozen fest Pico Branch Library 2201 Pico Blvd. 3:30 - 5 p.m. Kids and teens are invited to join organizers for a sing-a-long, costume contest, games, and prizes related to the popular movie.
January 24 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Montana Avenue Branch Library 1704 Montana Ave. 6:30 p.m. When his job is threatened, Walter (Ben Stiller) takes action by embarking on a global journey that turns into an adventure more extraordinary than anything he could have imagined. (114 min.) Toddler dance Party Ocean Park Branch Library 2601 Main St. 3:30 p.m. Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to dance out their sillies. Homework Help Pico Branch Library 2201 Pico Blvd. 3:30 p.m. Get help with your homework! This drop-in program offers a separate study area, basic supplies, and friendly volunteers to assist with homework questions. For students in grades 1-5 only.
January 23 Cocktail Theatre Sonoma Wine Garden 395 Santa Monica Place 8 - 9:30 p.m. Sonoma Wine Garden is now presenting the widely acclaimed Cocktail Theatre with their own master mixologist Rob Floyd. This first show will be an exclusive showing at the Salon at Sonoma, and will showcase a cast of a
Mindfulness instruction Against the stream 1001 A Colorado Blvd. (alley entrance between 10th and 11th Streets) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Day-long instruction (come for all or part of day) that introduces mindfulness to new and experienced mediators. Donations accepted, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. All are welcome. Street Parking on 10th and 11th Streets. North of Montana Association Annual Meeting Aero Theater 1328 Montana Ave. 2 - 5 p.m. Get to know your Council members and Commissioners from the neighborhood. Inform yourself about the new Zoning Ordinance changes proposed for Montana Avenue; new water use rules and tools the city is offering for conservation; and current crime and safety concerns. Board elections, popcorn, raffle, Santa Monica tunes, and a short film about the city in 1959. Thenardier’s Inn - A Les Miserables cabaret Creating Arts Studios 3110 Pennsylvania Ave. 8 - 10 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Welcome to Thenardier’s Inn, a retelling of the Victor Hugo Les SEE LISTINGS PAGE 3
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College Board elects officers Rob Rader has been elected Chair and Dr. Louise Jaffe Vice Chair of the Santa Monica Community College District Board of Trustees for 2015. Rader succeeds Dr. Susan Aminoff and Jaffe succeeds Rader. This is the second time Rader is serving as chair, having previously held the post in 2008. Rader was elected to the Board of Trustees in November 2004. Currently, Rader is General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Ovation TV, America’s only arts cable network in over 50 million cable households. Rader previously spent nine years at MGM where he helped run business affairs and operations for numerous departments including the $1.2 billion home entertainment division; he also spent seven years at the leading law firms Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp and Morrison & Foerster before joining his own boutique digital media and entertainment firm as a name partner. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the best community college in the nation which provides our students with an innovative education that advances their educational, career and lifelong learning goals,” said Rader. “Our mission extends to enriching the lives of the Los Angeles community through the Broad Stage and Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, public radio station KCRW, the Academy of Entertainment Technology and the Emeritus College.” Rader graduated with top honors from Harvard College and Harvard Law School, and holds a master’s degree in sociology from Stanford Graduate School. Recently, both the Los Angeles Business Journal and the Association of Media & Entertainment Counsel have recognized him for his in-house accomplishments. Rader is invited often to speak at industry events, including Harvardwood, SAG-AFTRA, LA Business Today, and the Producers Guild of America. He also teaches entertainment law as an adjunct professor of law at Pepperdine Law School. Rader serves as Secretary/Treasurer of Santa Monica’s Bayside District Corporation, which manages the Third Street Promenade and is responsible for retail sales of over $900 million per year. He is also on the board of the KCRW Foundation. Last year, he became a 50 x 50 Champion of the Women in Public Service Project at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Jaffe is Chair of the Community College League of California, President of the California Community College Trustees and is a Director on the Board for the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association. A 30-year resident of Santa Monica who first became involved in community and edu-
3 - 4:30 p.m. LA Opera community educators provide an entertaining and informative presentation, giving you the background you need before you head out to see John Corigliano’s opera The Ghosts of Versailles.
LISTINGS FROM PAGE 2 Miserable tale put on by the man himself. In this 360 degree immersive theatrical cabaret you will be escorted through the event by Master Thenardier, where the audience is invited to his very Inn for an intimate yet rambunctious evening where every seat is in on the action. No admittance under 21, this show features adult content. Admission: $15 $30 LA Opera Talk on “The Ghosts of Versailles” Main Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Introduction to Encaustic Painting with Robin Tripaldi 1450 Ocean 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Encaustic is an ancient form of painting with wax that is enjoying a renaissance in the contemporary art world. Encaustic painting creates a multi-layered luminous surface that can incorporate collage, assemblage, photo transfer and more. In this ten-hour intensive class you will learn basic
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Input wanted on Reed Park improvements Community members are invited to participate in redesigning the Reed Park lawn by dropping by an interactive open house workshop Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. In this final phase of improvements for Reed Park, the 1-acre lawn will be redesigned to better connect with the rest of this active park. Public input is needed to ensure that the northeast section of the park will meet community needs. Located along Wilshire Blvd between 7th Street and Lincoln Blvd, Reed Park is home to the historic Miles Memorial Playhouse, tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, a senior lunch program, and offices for the City’s CREST after school program. The most recent set of improvements completed in 2012 included the addition of a new playground, a new garden adjacent to Miles Playhouse, new landscaping along Wilshire Blvd and 7th Street, and general facility updates. The lawn located in the northeast corner at Lincoln Blvd. and California Ave makes up one fifth of the 5.3-acre park. It is located north of Miles Playhouse, east of the basketball courts, and across the street from St. Monica’s Church. The workshop will be held on the lawn. Reed Park first opened in 1892, making it one of Santa Monica’s oldest parks. Saturday’s workshop is open to community members of all ages, including children. The next workshop will be held in March. For more information on this and other park improvement projects, visit www.santamonicaparks.org, email ccs@smgov.net, or call (310) 458-8310. — SUBMITTED BY CARRIE LUJAN
encaustic techniques through demos and plenty of working time and come away with a mixed-media masterpiece. Cost: $195 + $40 cash material fee to instructor. Class# 2700.402. Register for classes at http://ow.ly/oZGSg or call (310) 458-2239. Multimedia Graphics with Studio Artist in Residence Miles Lewis 1450 Ocean 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. In this workshop, participants will be producing prints using relief blocks and monotypes, then overpainting with acrylic and watercolor. Cost: $5. Class # 2700.424. Register for classes at http://ow.ly/oZGSg or call
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cation issues through her two daughters, Dr. Jaffe has been a PTA leader since the early 1990s. She was first elected to the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees in November 2006, serving as Chair in 2009. “I look forward to working closely with Chair Rader to continue SMC’s record of providing an extraordinary level of educational opportunity to our community,” said Dr. Jaffe, who was reelected in November 2014. Founder of the Santa Monica Lifelong Learning Community Project, Dr. Jaffe is also a founding member of the political action committee Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS). She continues to serve on the PTA Council as liaison to SMC, is a member of the Santa Monica Cradle-to-Career Work Group, and the Santa Monica Child Care and Early Education Task Force. Dr. Jaffe earned a doctorate in educational leadership from UCLA in 2012 with an award-winning dissertation on improving college readiness.
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A meeting to “enhance” the large grassy area. Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. And to make it tie in with the rest of the park. I have a feeling the city wants to rip out the grass and make it look like the south side of Miles Playhouse. Hey, the homeless don’t go there, so maybe they won’t find the new gravel paths and prickly bushes to their liking either. I like that grass plot just the way it is. Except for one thing - no benches. There are 300+ seniors living right across the street, but there’s no place for us to sit. It’s crazy. A park with no benches. Please come this Saturday and give your views. We’ve got to save the grass.
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Art, Religion, Theatre BUDDHISM, ISLAMIC ART, A CITY GARAGE
world premiere and free entry to 20 museums are on my local cultural radar. City Garage Theatre is consistent in one respect only: their productions are always innovative and nearly all are original works. This Friday marks the opening of their latest world premiere, “Timepiece” by Charles A. Duncombe, directed by company Artistic Director Frederique Michel. This compact and comfortable theatre space located in the western-most building at Bergamot Arts Station takes a sharply intellectual and highly visual approach to its exploration of philosophical ideas and the art of the stage. In “Timepiece,” Betty thought she had all the time in the world to in love. Bob wishes she would love him. Bernice is afraid to go home, and Burt is just plain angry at everything. What happens if someone unexpectedly told you are running out of time and exactly how much you have left? What does it mean - for her and the others? Bob wants to help but the rest of them just argue. Bebe wanders in to announce that time has no meaning. Billie emerges from a refrigerator with ideas of her own. Finally, Superman holds them all hostage, demanding compassion at the point of a gun. This witty new absurdist comedy by playwright Duncombe helps laugh at our ultimately silly and illogical view of love, life, and death. “Timepiece” runs Jan. 23 - March 1 at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 5 p.m. on Sundays including special pay-what-youcan tickets at the door. Find out more at www.citygarage.org or call (310) 453-9939. SPEAKING OF BERGAMOT
Also at Bergamot, why not make an evening of it and stop in to see the two new exhibitions that opened at Santa Monica Museum of Art this past Saturday? “Brian Weil, 1979-95: Being in the World” is the first career retrospective for this exceptional photographer and the only West Coast venue for this exhibition. His work sheds light on insular and otherwise invisible communities, which he shot during the 1980s and 1990s. The exhibition features sixty photographs, prints, and videos. “Moshe Ninio Rainbow: Rug” is the first West Coast solo presentation of a distinguished Israeli artist whose body of work-
comprised of drawings, photographs, and video - offers poignant insights into insistent universal themes. The exhibition features a human-size floor hologram of a partly-folded Middle Eastern carpet. The two shows are on view through April 18. Admission is free, for details call (310) 586-6488 or visit www.smmoa.org.
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On Jan. 31, more than 20 Southern California museums are banding together to offer Museums Free-For-All Day. General admission will be waived (though parking and special exhibitions will still cost you) at such locations as The Annenberg Space for Photography in Century City, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills, The Getty Villa in Malibu, UCLA Hammer Museum in Westwood, our own Santa Monica Museum of Art, The California African American Museum, California Science Center, the Museum of Latin American Art, USC Pacific Asia, The Skirball … and even the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits. If you do wish to attend, some venues may require reservations for ticketing or parking purposes. Check with each museum individually about their specifics and find out about the participating institutions here: www.SoCalMuseums.org.
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While extremists garner headlines, the long and cultured history of Islamic art is playing out in the hands of Middle Eastern contemporary artists. Los Angeles County Museum of Art has recently begun acquiring works by Middle Eastern artists whose work is inspired by the technique, imagery and ideas represented throughout their own cultural history. The first of a two-part program, “Islamic Art Now: Contemporary Art of the Middle East” marks the first major installation of this collection and features 25 works by some of the most influential Middle Eastern and artists of the diaspora working today. They include Shirin Neshat, Mona Hatou, Youseff Nabil, Hassan Hajjaj and others. Most of these works have never been shown before. “The artists in this exhibition are not
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FROM PAGE 4 reinventing Islamic art but rather repurposing it as a form of personal expression,” said Linda Komaroff, LACMA’s Curator of Islamic Art. “The contemporary works share a similarity with historical Islamic art in terms of their use of writing in the Arabic alphabet as a means of both communication and decoration, as well as their brilliant use of color and superb balance between design and form.” Islamic Art Now opens on Feb. 1. Find out more at www.lacma.org. NOW AND ZEN
The Getty Center has a very special lecture planned, titled “Buddhism in the World,” on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. in the Museum Lecture Hall at the Getty Center in Brentwood. Over the course of more than two millennia, Buddhism developed a canon of sacred texts that is vast in scope, geographical origin, and linguistic variety. The largest selec-
tion of these scriptures ever to appear in English has just been published as part of the Norton Anthology of World Religions. Jack Miles, editor in chief of the Norton volumes, and Donald Lopez, editor of the section on Buddhism, will offer their reflections on how and why Buddhism developed into a religion of global scope and significance. This free event complements the Getty’s ongoing engagement with the artistic legacy of Buddhist and Buddhist-inspired works, such as those found in the Museum’s photographs collection, the Getty Research Institute’s archives, and the Getty Conservation Institute’s wall painting conservation project at the Mogao Grottoes in China. You need to make reservations for this one-off event; find out more at www.getty.edu. SARAH A. SPITZ spent her career as a producer at public radio station KCRW-Santa Monica and produced freelance arts reports for NPR. She has also reviewed theatre for LAOpeningNights.com.
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to make a successful life in the theater and, full of resentment, she leaves New York for Hollywood. Meanwhile, Moore’s mental deterioration has become apparent to her students and, in their evaluation of her teaching skills, many deliver a devastating critique. Shocked that they are aware of her deteriorating condition, she accepts the inevitable and eventually allows herself to be dismissed from the university. Although the film treats her symptoms gently, she exhibits many that those who care for Alzheimer’s patients will recognize. She periodically becomes hostile, and she asks the same questions again and again just minutes after she has received the answer. In the end, this vibrant woman has become the ghost of her former self. She can barely talk and she is nearly unrecognizable physically. And so the question subliminally posed by the film’s title becomes significantly relevant: Is Alice still Alice if she is no longer present? “Still Alice” is playing in a few select theaters in Los Angeles in time to be considered for the Oscars which. And despite an exceptionally strong group of contenders, Moore deserves to win. The film will open wide in a few weeks.
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COUNCIL FROM PAGE 1 age, and a Fire Department training area. “City Yards operates seven days a week and currently houses more functions and employees than it was designed to accommodate,” city officials said in a report to council. Since 1996, council has been trying to find a way to address the space issue. On Tuesday, council will consider moving forward with a 15-phase plan that, when all is said and done, could cost over $115 million. Early phases would include clearing the site, demolishing three building and constructing three new ones. Temporary buildings would be constructed to house the ousted workers. A new fuel island, canopy, and
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month change in eligibility rules will likely prevent a prolonged decline in kindergarten enrollment, Waldfogel said. Board member Maria Leon-Vazquez wanted to know if there are data on where the “disappearing” students actually went, but Waldfogel noted that these were counts of kids in residential areas and not of actual school populations. Meanwhile, enrollment is expected to grow at Juan Cabrillo, McKinley and Roosevelt elementary schools and at John Adams and Lincoln middle schools over the next five years, according to DecisionInsite models. Waldfogel said the forecasts could lead the district to consider closing enrollment to students from outside those schools’ areas or adjusting the sites’ attendance boundaries. “There are certain areas of the district that may be growing faster than others,” he said. Board member Richard TahvildaranJesswein wondered aloud how enrollment projections would be affected if the district split into separate Santa Monica and Malibu entities. Waldfogel said the forecast would
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fuel farm would be built. Later phases would include the construction of half a dozen new buildings and a 350-car parking garage. Notably, city officials said in a report to council that the garage could accommodate shared parking during off-peak hours (weekends and evenings) for visitors to the Bergamot Station Art Center. As City Hall considers redevelopment of the nationally-renowned art center, gallerists and residents have expressed concern that there won’t be enough parking spaces onsite. The City Yards project, too, is still a long way out. If all goes as planned, council will give final authorization for early phases of the project next year and construction could begin in 2017. dave@smdp.com
not change dramatically but added his firm could further examine the possibility. The enrollment projections preceded a discussion of intradistrict and interdistrict transfer policies, although the board did not take any action Tuesday. There is a significant number of students joining the district well beyond kindergarten, Waldfogel said. About 120 ninthgrade students at Samohi last year, for example, were not enrolled in SMMUSD schools the previous year. Out-of-district enrollment is at 13.5 percent. Forecasts show that Santa Monica’s population is expected to increase over the next few years but that the number of families with school-age children is not growing as quickly. Those projections led board member Craig Foster to pose a broad philosophical question about future district strategies for fundraising and community outreach. “If the population is growing but the school-age population is stagnating,” he said, “how do we continue to make ourselves relevant to the rest of the population?” jeff@smdp.com
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“I think one of the questions people need to be asking is: What is the point of a farmers’ market?” Low said. “And I’m not answering that question but I think it’s an important one for consumers to ask. What is the value, for them, of a florist who can buy flowers from all around the world yearround? And if your value is: It doesn’t matter, I just want my flowers, then you probably like that. But, if your value is: I want to support California farmers and flowers grown on local farmland then you’re probably OK with the outcome.” Malin Svensson said she’s been coming by the Main Street Farmers Market for more than 15 years to pick out roses. “I’m just devastated that it’s not there anymore,” she said. “It’s not the same. My Sundays are not the same, going there to the Farmers Market to do my little ritual there: picking up the flowers.” Pam Cysner, of Santa Monica, doesn’t understand why Tomblin is getting pushed out given that there are clothing retailers at the market. She thinks florists should be categorized with clothes and jewelry, rather than with produce. “A lot of people miss it,” she said. “The Farmers Market has been nice enough to tell people he’s not there and that his shop is open but there’s a big gap right where his stall is. Nobody’s there.” Tomblin is hoping to be granted an exception because he’s been there so long. He’s reached out to two City Council members (he couldn’t recall which ones), though it may be out of their hands given that it’s a state law. Gary Gordon, the executive director of the Main Street Business Improvement Association, is going to bat for Fleurs Du Jour, trying to find someone who will grant an exception.
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PAY BILLS FIRST, AQUARIUS ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★ You might be holding back some strong
★★★★ You might have a strong idea about
feelings that you normally would be uncomfortable sitting on. A serious discussion with a friend who offers a fresh perspective will help you focus on what would be the best way to handle this whirlwind of emotions. Tonight: Play it low-key.
how to proceed in a situation that affects your daily life. Allow your imagination to find the right path. Ask yourself some questions, especially involving a project and your involvement. Tonight: Put up your feet and relax.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★ A friend will play a strong role in your
★★★★ Work with a creative idea. You will see
plans. Be careful, as this person could be unusually pushy. You might wonder which way to turn. A partner who seems closed off probably won’t encourage a discussion, even if it involves him or her directly. Tonight: Do what you want to do.
the difference when you don’t hold yourself back so much. You might not want to invest too much money in this project. Know when to step back and become less involved. Establish limits. Tonight: Get into weekend mode.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Take the lead, and you are likely to have more say in the outcome. You might have a lot of ideas that you want to throw into the mix. Look at what will bring you the greatest sense of well-being. Do not lash out at a parent or higher-up. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.
★★★ Tension could build between you and a family member because of certain demands. Practice saying “no!” At the same time, note that this person can be unusually creative and is likely to come up with several good ideas. Tonight: Lie low.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ You have a vision that many people can’t
★★★★ You’ll want to share some ideas you
seem to understand. You know what you want and how to create it. Those around you might not have the ability to conjure up such a vision. Make a call, but do not stand on ceremony. Tonight: Don’t push beyond your normal limits.
have kept to yourself once you discover that you have a receptive audience. You might trigger a brainstorming session and get important feedback. Your intuition will guide you with a money matter. Tonight: Meet up with a friend.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★ Make it a point to deal with someone directly. You will get a strong reaction, no matter what you say to this person. Understand that this belligerent behavior has nothing to do with you. Step back rather than get involved. Tonight: Talk through recent events over dinner.
★★★ Be conscious of your spending habits. It will be almost too easy to say “yes” to any proposal that heads your way. You might want to put the kibosh on some wild purchases or investments right now. A friend will support you in nixing a risk. Tonight: Pay bills first.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★ Make it your pleasure to defer to
★★★ You’ll have a lot of energy invested in finishing up a project. You might be very busy and somewhat demanding. You want the situation to be exactly the way you want. Be aware of your reaction when you don’t get what you want! Tonight: Be nice.
someone else. This person is likely to be eager to want to help. Try to stay out of this process. A family member or a situation involving property could limit or substantially curb your options. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”
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JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult ★★★ Average
This year you often need to regroup and reassess what is going on around you. Clarify and confirm messages, agreements and meetings in order to avoid misunderstandings. Be careful with spending, as you are prone to go overboard when you are upset or angry. If you are single, the next 12 months will introduce you to someone quite special and unique. You will know when you meet this person. If you are attached, the two of you tend to go off on wild goose chases, and have a great time doing it. What you want as a couple can be manifested this year. PISCES adds to your creativity.
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ON JANUARY 15 AT APPROXIMATELY 4 A.M. Officers responded to a residential burglary call in the 2500 block of Arizona Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered a victim who stated she observed a suspect, described as a white male, 5’8, removing stereo equipment from her living room. A wallet with several credit cards and a cellular phone were later found to be missing as well. The suspect had gained entry to the residence by prying open a sliding door and fled the scene through that same door upon contacting the victim. Forensics responded to the scene and processed the residence for investigation. Hunter Venturelli, 22, was later arrested in connection to the residential burglary. His bail was set at $50,000.
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HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Domestic violence, 2300 block Virginia, 12:15 a.m. Petty theft, 600 block Wilshire, 2:41 a.m. Trespassing, 1200 block Princeton, 5:12 a.m. Trespassing, 2500 block Lincoln, 7:47 a.m. Trespassing, 2200 block, Lincoln, 8:24 a.m. Petty theft, 4th/Hollister, 8:31 a.m. Car crash, 1400 block PCH, 8:42 a.m. Burglary, 300 block Montana, 8:59 a.m. Grand theft, 1500 block Ocean, 9:20 a.m. Vandalism, 2900 block Main, 10:05 a.m. Vandalism, 1500 block, 7th, 10:49 a.m. Vandalism, 700 block Broadway, 10:49 a.m. Car burglary, 900 block Centinela, 11:05 a.m.
Car burglary, 2900 block Arizona, 11:11 a.m. Petty theft, 1200 block 2nd, 11:34 a.m. Petty theft, 300 block Colorado, 11:48 a.m. Burglary, 900 block 4th, 12:03 p.m. Battery, 14th/Michigan, 1:14 p.m. Bike theft, 2100 block Ocean, 1:30 p.m. Burglary, 1400 block 26th, 1:39 p.m. Grand theft, 300 block San Vicente, 1:58 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon, 1600 block 4th, 2:47 p.m. Speeding, Neilson/Barnard, 2:48 p.m. Bike theft, 1100 block 19th, 2:49 p.m. Burglary, 2300 block, Wilshire, 3:01 p.m. Fight, 1900 block Pico, 3:13 p.m. Identity theft, 300 block Olympic, 3:27 p.m. Petty theft, 1500 block California, 3:28 p.m. Burglary, 2300 Wilshire, 3:39 p.m. Prowler, 100 block Hill, 3:54 p.m. Burglary, 1000 block 6th, 5:43 p.m. Petty theft, 300 block Olympic, 8:06 p.m. Drunk driving Ocean/Washington 8:22 p.m. Battery, 700 block Broadway, 9:58 p.m.
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