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Allen fights vaccine exemption loophole BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
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Rookie State Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) is cosponsoring a bill to repeal an exemption that currently lets parents opt their ALLEN kids out of getting vaccinations for schools. The bill, which is expected to be introduced next week, comes amidst a measles outbreak that has spread widely in Southern California. Earlier this week, a baby, too young to receive the measles vaccine, attending a Santa Monica preschool, was diagnosed with the disease. As a result, 14 other babies at the preschool will remain under quarantine for three weeks. Earlier this month, a Santa Monica High School baseball coach was diagnosed with measles. Allen’s bill, co-sponsored by Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), would repeal the personal belief exemption. Some parents believe
that the vaccine is harmful and file waivers with schools, under the exemption, allowing their children to go unvaccinated. Additionally, the bill would notify parents of their kid’s school immunization rates. Samohi has a waiver rate of 7 percent, Gail Pinsker, spokesperson for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District told the Daily Press earlier this week. The district’s waiver rate was most recently tabbed at 11.5 percent, a decrease from 14.8 percent a year earlier. “The high number of unvaccinated students is jeopardizing public health not only in schools but in the broader community,” Allen said in a release. “We need to take steps to keep our schools safe and our students healthy.” Allen attended Samohi and served on the Board of Education until November, when he won election to the state senate. “As a pediatrician, I’ve been worried about the anti-vaccination trend for a long time,” Pan said in the release. “I’ve personally witnessed the suffering caused by SEE VACCINE PAGE 5
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City Hall recommends “Breeze” for bikeshare name
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IT’S A BREEZE: City Hall rejected the names suggested by residents such as “Idiot Ride.”
BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
CITY HALL City officials are recom-
mending “Breeze” for the name of the city’s new bikeshare system. City Hall solicited opinions on five potential names for the system and 42 percent of respondents said they liked or loved the name “Breeze.” Only 23 percent of the 460 who took the survey respond-
ed negatively to the name. City Council will have the final say on Tuesday. They voted unanimously in November to have city officials negotiate a $5.6 million contract with CycleHop for the purchase, installation, and operation of 500 bikes and 65 to 75 stations throughout the city and beyond. Contract extensions could bring the total cost to $10.4 million over
an 8-year period. Bikeshares allow riders to check-out bikes from one station and drop them off at any other station in the area. “Breeze references Southern California’s airy, bright coastal climate and lifestyle and sums up the sensation of bike riding, conveying the ease of bike share transportaSEE BIKE PAGE 7
Samohi ‘the perfect spot’ for 7-foot transfer BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN Daily Press Staff Writer
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Too late indeed. Johnson has been on the move constantly over the last three years, recently landing at Santa Monica High - the fourth boys basketball program in three seasons for the lanky 7-foot junior. But the journeyman with the impossible wingspan and the size-18 shoes says he believes he’s found the right place. Finally. “This is it,” he says. “I’ll be here for the rest of my high school career.”
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Johnson brings an interior presence to an already talented Samohi squad that features Auburn-bound senior Nuwr’iyl Williams, junior Jonah Mathews and freshman point guard Spencer Freedman. His defending, rebounding and shot-blocking abilities were immediately obvious for the Vikings, whose season continues Friday night with a league game at home against Culver City. And his offensive talent is revealing itself graduSEE BASKETBALL PAGE 6
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Father/Daughter Dance Celebrating fathers & father figures and their relationships with their daughters in honor of Valentine’s Day. $20 per couple. Call (310) 452-3881 for more information. YWCA Gymnasium, 2019 14th St., 7 - 10 p.m.
Jazz and Blues under the stars Join organizers at the Virginia Avenue Park Campus for a night of live Jazz and Blues. Pico Branch Library. Pico Branch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd. 5 p.m.
February 7 School arts benefit concert Special guests Colin Hay, Stephen Bishop and Venice join SMMUSD student musicians for a benefit concert and live auction. Proceeds support arts programming in the local school district. Samohi Barnum Hall, 601 Pico Blvd. 7 p.m.
Beginner’s Nordic Walking Class This workout increases your endurance, strengthens your core, arms, chest, back, buttocks and legs, improves your posture and flexibility and it takes stress off your ankle, knee and hip joints. Register at http://goo.gl/STrbl3.At the end of Ocean Park Blvd by the beach, on the grassy area between the play-ground & Perry’s Café. 9:45 a.m.
Cold Reading Workshop at SMCC A grassroots skepticism group, Investigation Network, will be presenting a cold reading workshop. Cold reading is a technique used by socalled psychics to make people believe they are communicating with their dead loved ones. For more about the workshop visit w w w. m e e t u p . c o m /s k e p t i c s 136/events/219787555 or visit www.investigationnetwork.org for more information on The Investigation Network. Admission $10, Students SEE LISTINGS PAGE 3
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Rotary Club helps beautify Pico Youth & Family Center Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Santa Monica gathered at Pico Youth & Family Center on Jan. 24 for a Rotary Day of Service to continue their “Legacy of Service” in the Santa Monica community. Rotary Day of Service co-chairs Tom Woods and Drew Fleming led the volunteer effort. Rotarians arrived with paint, paintbrushes and rollers to paint the non-profit’s headquarters. Some carpentry was
also performed on Saturday to help revitalize the building. Pico Youth & Family Center is committed to preventing youth violence. They serve hundreds of youth annually, ages 16-24, who are most at risk through case management, counseling, tutoring, job readiness, training, leadership development, music, art and computer training. The non-profit is located at 715 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica. “We were pleased to have the opportunity to enhance the environment for the youth at Pico Youth & Family Center,” said Tom Woods, event organizer and Rotarian. The Santa Monica Rotary Club has worked
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with ID: free. Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd. 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Valentine’s Day card-making The Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club is hosting its 6th annual Valentine’s Day card-making event. A $10 donation will cover supplies, musical entertainment and snacks. All proceeds support School on Wheels, which provides tutoring and after-school education to homeless children. For more information, visit www.smbwc.org or call (310) 395-1308. 1210 Fourth St. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
6th Annual PYFC Art for Hearts Fundraiser Join organizers for 30 artist exhibitions, tequila tasting, live jazz, and appetizers. Visit http://picoyouth.org/pyfc-6thannual-arts-for-hearts-fundraiser for more information. $25 per person or $40 per couple. Jeanie Madsen Gallery, 1430 Ocean Ave. 7 - 10 p.m.
Clarinet Virtuosity! The LA Clarinet Choir is a group of 16 accomplished adult clarinetists performing on soprano, sopranino, alto, bass and contrabass clarinets. They perform new music and specialize in premiering new original works and arrangements, as well as classical and world music. Space is limited and on a firstarrival basis. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Collagraph printing is a very sculptural form of intaglio printmaking. One of the most instantly beautiful and rich print techniques, it allows you to take real world objects and materials, like coins, fabrics, plant matter, and papers and transfer their textures into a unified ink impression on paper. Students will develop their images through gluing, carving, and inscribing. View and register for classes at smgov.net/reserve (adv search location: “1450 Ocean”), 1450 Ocean, 5 - 8 p.m., cost $5, call (310) 458-2239 for more information.
Gemstone Glycerin Soaps with Angharad Caceres Make jewel-like glycerin soaps with organically carved facets and flowing colors. Explore techniques for making faux semiprecious stones like turquoise, agate, malachite, jasper or come up with your own fantastical creations. View and register for classes at smgov.net/reserve (adv search location: “1450 Ocean”), 1450 Ocean, cost: $20 + $15 cash material fee, 3 - 5 p.m., call (310) 458-2239 for more information.
Writers’ Workshop with Laurie Horowitz This four week workshop covers long and short fiction and creative nonfiction. Each person should bring 5-7 double spaced pages of their work. For the first class, bring five copies. We have only one rule: you can do anything if you can get away with it. View and register for classes at smgov.net/reserve (adv search location: “1450 Ocean”), 1450 Ocean, cost $40, $15 drop in, 2 - 4 p.m. call (310) 458-2239 for more information.
in service of the community since 1922. Rotary International is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are approximately 1.2 million Rotary club members belonging to 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary clubs address critical issues at home and abroad by providing health care and medical supplies, clean water, food, job training, youth development, and education to millions of people in need. - SUBMITTED BY SHARON PERLMUTTER GAVIN
Home remodeling made easy Penny Spark explains how to navigate the process of home remodeling from the preliminary planning stages through inspections, warranties, final payments and unconditional releases. Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St., 2 p.m.
Succulent Bonsai Workshop Make a one-of-a-kind gift at this hands-on workshop. Learn how to implement succulent bonsai with propagations/cuttings. Participants must bring their own container, pruners, and added decorations. Space is limited. RSVP (required) directly to Emi Carvell at oneiemi@earthlink.net. Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Smartphone Photography with Paul Bennett Take a tour of Palisades Park with local commercial photographer Paul Bennett with just your smartphone, and get shooting tips as well as an overview of popular image-alteration apps. Smartphone with app-downloading capability required - free wifi throughout the park. Wear comfortable shoes and layers for the outdoors. View and register for classes at smgov.net/reserve (adv search location: “1450 Ocean”), 1450 Ocean, cost $15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. call (310) 458-2239 for more information.
February 8 Geeking Out: a Comedy & Storytelling Show
show that brings writers, comedians, storytellers, and actors together for a night of hardcore nerding out on the things that they obsess over. M.i.’s Westside Comedy Theater, 1323-A 3rd Street Promenade, 6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Black Lives Matter: What Can We Do? Have you been wondering what is going on with the national and local Black Lives Matter movement and how you can help? Come hear updates from a panel of experts about the ongoing public discussion. This is part of an ongoing monthly workshop series sponsored by the Committee For Racial Justice. For more information, call (310) 422-5431. Virginia Avenue Park Thelma Terry Bldg., 2200 Virginia Ave., 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Alice in Wonderland - in the round A mini musical for ages 3 and up. A one hour interactive-cinematic-theatricalmusical experience that is fun for the entire family and will entertain adults as well as children. Creating Arts Studios, 3110 Pennsylvania Ave., 3 - 4 p.m., $15 General Admission
Art opening featuring Bobbie Rich Upper West and The Beach Vault present Bobbie Rich “A Parade of Ladies” curated by Gino Paino. Upper West, 3321 Pico Blvd., 4 - 7 p.m.
SM Theatre Guild: Junie B. Jones, The Musical A family friendly musical filled with funny songs based on the books of Barbara Park. The Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $8/$10
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I am writing in response to last week’s editorial entitled “Why the Metro Board Should Honor Joe Gandara”, written by Miriam Adams, niece of Private Joe Gandara, Medal of Honor recipient. I support Ms. Adams in her endeavor to have one of the Santa Monica Metro Stations dedicated to her uncle. Not only is it a great idea, it’s the right thing to do. Private Gandara was born and raised on Frank Street (essentially 25th Street) in 1924 -just a couple blocks from where the 26th Street station is being constructed. After attending Santa Monica schools his entire life, including Santa Monica High School, Private Gandara enlisted in the US Army between 1942 and 1943. Private Gandara was a part of the D-Day operation in June 1944 which, as we know, led to the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany. He was killed in battle on June 9th after voluntarily leaving his post to combat enemy fire. Last year, we read about how Private Gandara was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor as a result of 2002’s Defense Authorization Act - which investigated veterans who might have been overlooked for the Medal of Honor due to prejudice. Private Gandara, of Mexican descent, was found to be worthy of the Medal of Honor and last March Ms. Adams accepted the award on her uncle’s behalf from President Obama. A couple month’s ago, we read in the Daily Press how the Parks Commission was recommending that Buffer Park be named for Private Gandara. I - like many in the community - thought it was a wonderful idea and supported it whole-heartedly. However, after speaking with the Gandara family, I have learned that it is their preference that the Metro Station be dedicated in honor of Private Gandara, specifically the 26th Station, which is located just blocks from where Private Gandara grew-up and lived out his entire life before entering the military. We now have the opportunity to honor the sacrifice that Santa Monica native Private Joe Gandara made by dedicating the 26th Street Metro Station to him. After conducting research on the matter and speaking to Metro officials personally, I have learned that such dedications have been done in the past with other Metro Stations and that dedicating a Metro station to a deceased individual that the community wants to honor is entirely possible and within Metro policy. The dedication involves a plaque at the Metro station, on which information about the honoree is provided to the public. Private Gandara’s story deserves to be told - most especially within the very neighborhood in which he lived and breathed - and in the end, gave his life for. The 26th Street/Bergamot Station will be a place where thousands of visitors will pass through every year and the Bergamot Arts Station will be a hub for the arts and a wonderful place for visitors to see. Having said that, let us remember that without the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, we wouldn’t have the arts. As an artist myself (I’m a classically trained opera singer), I am grateful for our veterans because I recognize that I could never do what I do, if they did not do what they do. Let us honor Private Joe Gandara with the 26th St. Metro Station dedication: he is not just an inspiration to the surrounding Pico Neighborhood through which two of the three Santa Monica Metro Stations will pass, he is an inspiration to all Americans.
pervasive that, at least for me, only after the Super Bowl does it feel like the New Year has begun. Meanwhile, if you’re a die-hard Seattle Seahawks fan, given last Sunday’s Super Bowl, you have my condolences. In time, you’ll get over it. (Just not in this lifetime.) Sunday’s Super Bowl was the most watched TV show in U.S. history with 114.5 million viewers. That the outcome wasn’t clear until the final second couldn’t have been scripted better for the NFL, NBC and a host of deep-pocket advertisers. The chaching you hear is the sound of cash registers. For the most part, Katy Perry’s halftime show got excellent reviews and the commercials were also well done, though two left me cold. With his voice describing man’s fascination with the sea, JFK was essentially a pitchman for Carnival Cruises, which seemed more than a little tacky. And the Nationwide Insurance commercial in which an adorable young boy tells about us all the exciting adventures in his life we see him do didn’t really happen because he died in an accident. Can you say “Debbie Downer?” But the build-up to the Super Bowl for the past weeks meant that some stories got overlooked, including Mitt Romney leaving the presidential sweepstakes. As I see it, Mitt and the Seahawks have something in common. Both had three chances to run and each passed. I have to admit that the Mittster always looks terrific. In fact, if GQ and AARP ever merged magazines, Mitt would have to be the cover of the first issue. The truth is, I’m going to miss Mittsky, as the GOP debates won’t be the same without his putting his foot in his mouth or challenging his less wealthy political rivals to $10,000 bets he knows they can’t afford. It seems Mitt couldn’t raise enough money to stay in the game, which is staggering because he’s worth hundreds of millions of dollars. (And who knows how much more in Swiss accounts.) “Mitt the twit,” as he’s not-so-affectionately called in England, has four mansions. His 11,000-square-foot oceanfront estate in La Jolla even has an elevator for his cars. If the presidential race was too rich for his blood, that’s downright scary. Of course, Mitt isn’t the richest to ever run for president, as that was Ross Perot. What ever happened to good old Ross? Never mention Perot around George Bush Sr., as No. 41 still harbors a gigantic grudge that Ross cost him a second term. And I sup-
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pose he probably did. Speaking of the Bush family, Jeb appears to be the prime beneficiary of Mitt’s backing out among the billionaire boys club who finance GOP campaigns. The Koch brothers have already pledged to kick in $889 million toward the 2016 campaign for GOP candidates. (Couldn’t they cough up another $11,000,000 from petty cash to make it an even $900 million?) Given W’s disastrous eight years, Jeb’s biggest problem may be his last name. Not that his first is so terrific. “Jeb” sounds less presidential and more Beverly Hillbillies. His mom, Barbara Bush, says Jeb’s problem is he’s “too honest.” (Not exactly Ben Franklin’s, “Honesty is the best policy?”) In response to comments from former classmates at Phillips Academy that he was “an arrogant bully,” Jeb recently came clean. He admitted that he smoked pot and, “I was a cynical turd in a cynical school.” (Like W., Jeb seems fond of the “T” word.) Even without Mitt, the GOP field is “colorful.” Among the usual suspects are Govs. Chris “Bridgegate” Christie, Rick “I Can Count to 3” Perry, Mike “Ban Beyonce” Huckabee and Sarah “Barracuda” Palin, who was a governor until she got bored and quit. (Who does that?) For a hoot, Google “Sarah Palin’s resignation speech.” It’s so incoherent it’s actually disturbing. Sure enough, Sarah was incomprehensible once again at Rep. Steve King’s recent conservative conclave. Her stock among the attendees fell worse than Coach Carroll’s with Seahawk fans. For the Dems, in addition to Hillary, there’s Sen. Elizabeth Warren and V.P. Joe Biden, who puts his foot in his mouth even more than Mitt. Historically speaking, 2016 will mark 96 years since women got the right to vote. Approximately 46 countries have had a female head of state, including: England, Germany, France, Canada, Israel, India, Pakistan, Philippines and Australia. And yet in the U.S. we’ve never even had a woman nominated at the top of the ticket by either major political party. (Giving new meaning to “Only in America.”) If you’re a Hillary hater, and I know you’re out there because you email me, I’m sorry but I think 2016 may just be her time. Sadder yet, if you hate Hillary and also love the Seahawks, well then, you have my condolences, times two.
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19th Annual SuperBowl-A-Thon Raises Funds for Westside Coalition On, Feb. 6, there will be 900 bowlers representing various businesses, social service agencies and local government, competing in a unique and very special fundraising event: SuperBowl-A-Thon 19. The event benefiting the Westside Coalition takes place at Bowlmor Lanes in Santa Monica from 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. This bowling marathon of eight consecutive sessions will bring the private and public sectors together with local social service agencies and the faith community to raise funds for programs focused on the eradication of hunger and homelessness on the Westside of Los Angeles. Community leaders scheduled to bowl include Assemblymember Richard Bloom, State Senator Ben Allen, Santa Monica Mayor Kevin McKeown, Santa Monica Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks, Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson, members of Santa Monica City Council, Santa Monica College President Dr. Chui Tsang, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Sandra Lyon and Board members plus bowlers from faith, business and nonprofit organizations. Proceeds from SuperBowl-A-Thon 19 benefit the Westside Coalition, formerly the Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition. “This is a wonderful event for a great cause and we are pleased to have the widespread participation and support of the business community,” said Lynne Thomas (The Lobster), co-chair of the event.
Two days of police action on bike/pedestrian safety The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) will step up Bike & Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations on Feb. 7, and 9, with focused enforcement on primary collision factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The department has mapped out locations over the past five years where pedestrian and bike collisions are prevalent, along with the violations that led to those collisions. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas where bike and pedestrian traffic and collisions occur in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Officers will be looking for violations engaged by drivers, bike riders and pedestrians alike. Special attention will be directed toward drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to stop for signs and signals, failing to yield to pedestrians in cross walks and similar dangerous violations. Additionally, enforcement will be taken for observed violations when pedestrians cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. Bike riders will be stopped and citations issued when they fail to follow the same traffic laws that apply to motorists. - SUBMITTED BY RUDY CAMARENA
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these preventable diseases and I am very grateful to the many parents that are now speaking up and letting us know that our current laws don’t protect their kids.” Pan has authored legislation in the past, adding barriers for parents seeking the exemption. A 2012 bill authored by Pan requires parents looking to avoid vaccinating their kids to speak with a licensed health care practitioner about the impacts to their child and the community. According to the statement from Pan’s and Allen’s offices, there was a decrease in the number of parents who filed exemptions in the year after the bill was introduced.
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Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (DSan Diego) has signed on as an early coauthor of the new measure. As a mother, I know the decisions we make about our children’s healthcare are deeply personal,” she said in the release. “And, while I respect that fundamental right to make medical decisions for your own family, a parent’s decision to ignore science and medical facts puts other children at risk. We as a state can’t condone that.” If the legislation passes, according to the statement from the state senators, California will join thirty-two other states that don’t allow parents to opt out of vaccination requirements by using a personal belief exemption. dave@smdp.com
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ally as they work the center into their schemes. “He’s still getting acclimated to what we do, and we’re still getting used to how to utilize him,” coach James Hecht says. “His conditioning is getting better, and each day he’s getting a little bit better. He’s been very well-received by the other guys on the team. We can really do some things with him being as big as he is and as skilled as he is around the basket.” The coach’s assessment underscores why Johnson is optimistic about being at Samohi. Johnson declines to provide details of his tumultuous trail, chalking it up to a blur of blunders, “a lot of bad stories, a lot of politics.” But for one reason or another, he didn’t get the playing time he thought he might and didn’t get the opportunities to prove his skills. He also blames himself. “They’re my decisions,” he says, “and I’m going to learn from them.” Johnson started his prep career at Santa Ana-Mater Dei, where Gary McKnight - California’s winningest coach in high school basketball history - has led the Monarchs to four consecutive state championships. Johnson was part
of a title-winning squad that went 34-2 in 2012-13, but he averaged just 2.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. He transferred to GardenaJunipero Serra for his sophomore season, averaging 9.5 points and 9.0 rebounds per game and tallying five double-doubles in 17 games. The gem of his year was a 20-point, 16-rebound performance in the Padres’ win over Sherman OaksBuckley. “I’ve learned so many different things,” he says. “Each place gave me a different look on life, a different look on basketball, a different look on what I need to do to get to where I want to be. ... But I wasn’t getting better where I was.” Johnson left for Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada, a well-known magnet for basketball prospects that has produced a handful of NBA players, including Avery Bradley, Tristan Thompson, Cory Joseph and Anthony Bennett. He didn’t last long there. He took the floor just eight times, averaging 3.1 points and 6.1 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game. After logging double-digit minutes in his first five games with the Pilots, he recorded just 13 in his final three games combined. Attempts to reach his former coaches were not successful. For the roaming big man, Santa Monica was an enticing destina-
tion. It was back in Southern California, where he was born and raised, where he fell in love with basketball as a middle-school student at Oxford Preparatory Academy in Mission Viejo. It was a program that has produced college-level athletes and enjoyed team success in postseason play. And it fit his on-court criteria. “I was looking around for schools that didn’t have a big and needed a big,” Johnson says. “I wanted to find somewhere I could go, earn my spot and start playing and get better. I saw Santa Monica as an opportunity. They needed a big. It was the perfect spot.” Johnson settled in at Samohi and made his debut for the Vikings in a home game Jan. 14, scoring 15 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in a 63-46 win over Hawthorne. He was half of a marquee matchup Jan. 23, when Samohi hosted 6-foot-11 Chance Comanche and Beverly Hills in Ocean League action. Johnson held his own and then some. Midway through the second quarter, the Arizona-bound Comanche gathered the ball in the key, spun towards the middle and put up a close-range shot. It didn’t go anywhere, Johnson in place to reject it. Later in the period, Comanche tried going baseline to no avail, Johnson sliding his feet and forcing a turnover.
Johnson showed poise at the offensive end as well. After being hammered by multiple defenders on a shot attempt early in the third quarter, he walked calmly to the foul line and swished two free throws. He finished with 10 points. “He got in some foul trouble and fouled out, but he battled,” Hecht says. “There is an adjustment process, a natural process, and we’re still learning a lot about each other. But he picks up the intensity level for our team, and he’s a tremendous kid with tremendous work ethic. In the end, it’s great to have him.” Johnson appears to be finding his groove. He managed 14 points and 13 rebounds Jan. 24 against Las Vegas. He had 17 points, 15 boards and four blocks Jan. 30 at Hawthorne. And he put up 14 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks against Las Vegas-Durango a day later. Johnson says he’s looking forward to the Feb. 10 rematch against Comanche - the two have trained and played summer ball together. More importantly, though, he’s hopeful that his turbulent trek through high school basketball won’t keep him from pursuing the sport at the next level. Indeed, although his road has ended for now, his journey continues. jeff@smdp.com
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tion,” city officials said in a report to council. “The name is light, easy to grasp,” they continued, “and sets a good tone for system users to enjoy their ride and get into the spirit of moving through Santa Monica.” WeGo placed second in the survey. “Developed as a shortened version that incorporates ‘We’ from the Westside concept to both tie to the region and indicate that the bikeshare system helps you get up and go,” city officials said. Least popular was the name MiGo, which city officials said, is “a quick way to say ‘I go’ that also hints to the Spanish word ‘amigo.’” Officials are also recommending that council put forth a name for whatever consortium emerges after Metro approves its bikeshare. Metro had asked city officials not to move forward with the system; they wanted Santa Monica to wait so that they could ensure compatibility. With the $2 million worth of grants moving closer to expiration, council decided it couldn’t wait any longer. “Westside Ride” is the name they recommend for umbrella system, which could encompass both Santa Monica’s and Metro’s systems. Under City Hall’s proposed agreement with CycleHop, City Hall would serve as the system operator, meaning it would be in charge of procuring a sponsor for the bikeshare. The sponsorship will help offset costs. City officials announced in their report to
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council that sponsorship names could appear on the basket between the bikes’ handlebars and also on the triangular area next to the back wheel. Once council has selected a name, the city consultant will develop the concept and prepare specifications for coloring and marking the bikes and equipment. The survey, which asks its takers what they thought of the five proposed names Breeze, WeGo, Westside Ride, bLink, and MiGo - also included a section for suggested names. More than 150 people came up with their own idea for what the bikeshare should be called. Here are a few of the standouts: “Wheeling Groovy,” “Roadkill,” “Kudzoom!” “The Big Blue Bike,” “Waste Of My Taxes,” “Smeevy,” “WIZZper,” “Idiot Ride” and “nOObs new bikeshare.” City officials did not recommend any of the names put forth by survey-takers, a majority of whom said they do not use public transportation regularly. dave@smdp.com
Margie October 19th, 1939 – January 26th, 2015 Our sweet always laughing, full of life mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend has moved on to a new location…. Heaven and forever in our hearts. Margaret Mary Bridget O’Shea Zurich Delano was born in San Francisco to Margaret O’Riordon and Timothy O’Shea immigrants from County Cork Ireland. Her parents passed at an early age which inspired Margie’s life long hope to meet her family in Ireland. Happily she made the journey a couple of times with her kids and grandkids on a great family adventure where she met and bonded with her roots; her cousins. In the early 60's she followed her in-laws and moved with her husband and son to Santa Monica. Yes, it’s true she was homesick, at first, for friends and the hills, climate and friends of the bay area. Eventually, she embraced her new home and immediately found her new heart. She found her true joy serving
people at the Walgreens diner, the Snack Shop (Wilshire) and Jerry’s Coffee Shop (Santa Monica Blvd.) before finding her true home; Fromin’s Deli, where she is said to have served the first customers. She loved her life, and considered all of her co-workers and customers family. Rain or shine (and even after the earthquake) Margie would show up to work with a smile on her face. Margie was a unique fun loving person who will be missed by many especially her family; Mark & Wendy Zurich, granddaughter Melanie Ann, Kathy & Dan Lunsford and grandchildren Julia Shea & Derrick James, brother Timothy O’Shea and nieces Cyndi Thomas and Diane O’Shea and their children and families. She will be joining her parents and brother who travelled before her…
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CROSSROADS GIRLS LOSE TO WINWARD The Crossroads High School girls varsity basketball team hosted Winward in an Gold Coast league basketball game on Feb. 5 and lost 55-31. With the loss Crossroads record drops to 2-3 in league play and 9-10 overall. Pictured are Madison Quan battling for position and Lily Markle blocking a pass attempt.
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The Santa Monica High School girls varsity basketball team hosted Lawndale in an Ocean League game on Feb. 5 and lost 47-38. With the loss Samo’s record falls to 2-5 in league play and 8-16 overall. Pictured are Amanda Foshag looking to pass after a successful rebound and Imanni Maxwell making a lay-up.
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CROSSROADS FALLS TO WINWARD The Crossroads High School boys varsity basketball team hosted Winward in an Gold Coast league basketball game on Feb. 5 and lost 63-47. With the loss Crossroads record drops to 3-3 in league play and 11-8 overall. Pictured are Charlie Hall driving to the hoop and Darren Dixon jumping for a shot.
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Amy Pascal steps down as co-chairman of Sony Pictures The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES Amy Pascal will step down as co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and head of the film studio, nearly three months after a massive hack hit the company. Pascal, one of the most powerful women in Hollywood and the force behind such critical and commercial hits as “The Social Network” and “American Hustle,” will launch a new production venture at the studio
focused on movies, television and theater, Sony Pictures said Thursday. Her career with Sony has spanned nearly 20 years. During the hack, Pascal came under fire for racist remarks about President Obama’s presumed choice in movies that surfaced in leaked emails. She apologized for “insensitive and inappropriate” comments in her emails that she called “not an accurate reflection of who I am.” Pascal also faced criticism for green-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REVISING WATER RATES AND WATER SERVICE CHARGES (CITY COUNCIL SERIES) WHEREAS, the City Council may establish, amend or revise from time to time by resolution the rates and service charges to be charged for supplying water service to any customer pursuant to Government Code section 54344 and Section 7.12.010 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the City is implementing a comprehensive long range water system improvement program with the goal of having reliable infrastructure and a sustainable water supply by eliminating dependence on imported water sources to meet potable water needs by 2020; and WHEREAS, in order to achieve these goals, the City has implemented self-sufficiency water conservation programs and mandatory water reductions pursuant to its Water Shortage Response Plan, resulting in an immediate 20% reduction in water sales; and WHEREAS, most of the City's water production costs are fixed, the City's Water Fund is projected to be adversely impacted by the reduction in water sales and increases in conservation program costs and, as a result, water rate increases are needed to finance the cost of providing water service; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica is proposing water rate increases ("Water Rate Increases") to the City's existing tiered water rate structure over a five-year period beginning March 1, 2015 and the proposed percentage increases are: March 1, January 1, 2015 2016 9.0%
13.0%
January 1, January 1, January 1, 2017 2018 2019 13.0%
13.0%
13.0%
; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code section 54354, delinquent charges and penalties for water services when recorded in accordance with Government Code section 54355 shall constitute a lien upon the real property served; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing ("Hearing") to consider the proposed Water Rate Increases on February 24, 2015; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk gave notice of the proposed Water Rate Increases ("Notice"), which Notice contained a copy of the proposed resolution to adopt the Water Rate Increases and a declaration that delinquent charges and penalties when recorded as provided in Government Code section 54355 shall constitute a lien upon the real property served; and WHEREAS, the Notice stated the time and place of the Hearing on said proposed resolution, and that at said time and place any person interested, including all persons owning property within the water service area of the City, may appear and be heard as to whether the proposed Water Rate Increases are discriminatory or excessive, or will not be sufficient under Government Code section 54515, or will not comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 of Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code, or will not be sufficient under the provisions or covenants of any outstanding revenue bonds of the City, if any, payable from the water rate rev-
lighting the film that may have inspired the hacking to begin with: “The Interview,” which starred Seth Rogen and James Franco as bumbling journalists tasked with killing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Pascal will transition to the new venture in May. Sony Pictures will finance Pascal under a four-year contract and retain all distribution rights worldwide to funded films. “The studio’s legacy is due in large part to Amy’s passion for storytelling
and love of this industry. I am delighted that Amy will be continuing her association with SPE through this new venture, which capitalizes on her extraordinary talents,” said Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton. Under Pascal, Sony Pictures has amassed over $46 billion in global box office revenue and 315 academy award nominations with films like “The Da Vinci Code,” ‘’Adaptation,” ‘’Eat Pray Love,” ‘’The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” ‘’Moneyball,” and
enues, or on any other matter relating to said proposed resolution or the proposed Water Rates proposed therein; and WHEREAS, the Notice was published at least once each week for two weeks prior to the Hearing in the Santa Monica Daily Press, in accordance with Government Code section 54354.5; and WHEREAS, a separate notice of the proposed Water Rate Increases was also given in accordance with Article XIII D Section 6 of the California Constitution, by mailing such notice to the owner of record of each parcel in Santa Monica’s service area and parcels in the City of Los Angeles who receive water service from the City of Santa Monica; and. WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all written and oral testimony presented at the Hearing and considered whether the proposed Water Rate Increases are discriminatory or excessive, or will be sufficient under Government Code section 54515, or will comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 of Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code, or will be sufficient under the provisions or covenants of any outstanding revenue bonds of the City, if any, payable from the water rate revenues and will be in compliance with law;
Tier 2 $ 9.55
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SECTION 5. As of March 1, 2015, or as soon thereafter practical, the one-tier recycled water rate shall be as follows: $3.49 per HCF SECTION 6. As of March 1, 2015, or as soon thereafter practical, the fixed bi-monthly service charge for fireline meters shall be as follows: Meter Size 1 1/2” 2” 3” 4” 6” 8” 10” +
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby determines that the proposed Water Rate Increases are not discriminatory or excessive, and will be sufficient under Government Code section 54515, and will comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 of Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code, and will be sufficient under the provisions or covenants of any outstanding revenue bonds of the City, if any, payable from the water rate revenues and will be in compliance with law. SECTION 2. As of March 1, 2015, or as soon thereafter practical, the four-tier water commodity rate structure for single-family customers for all meter sizes shall be as follows: Single Family Rate Range of Use/HCF* Tier 1 $2.73 0-14 2 $4.09 15-40 3 $ 6.13 41-148 4 $ 9.59 149+ * HCF = 100 cubic feet
SECTION 3. As of March, 1, 2015, or as soon thereafter practical, the four-tier water commodity rate structure for multi-family customers for all meters sizes shall be as follows: Multi Family Range of Use Rate Per Dwelling Unit/HCF* Tier 1 $ 2.73 0-4 2 $ 4.09 5-9 3 $ 6.13 10-20 4 $ 9.59 21+ * HCF = 100 cubic feet SECTION 4. As of March 1, 2015, or as soon thereafter practical, the two-tier water commodity rate structure based on meter size for non-residential customers shall be as follows: Meter Size 3/4” & 1”
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2”
Tier Rate Tier 1 $ 3.88 Tier 2 $ 9.55
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Tier 1 $ 3.88
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“Zero Dark Thirty.” “I have always wanted to be a producer. Michael (Lynton) and I have been talking about this transition for quite some time and I am grateful to him for giving me the opportunity to pursue my long-held dream and for providing unparalleled support,” Pascal said in a statement. “I am leaving the studio in great hands. I am so proud of what we have all done together and I look forward to a whole lot more.”
Service Charge $39.05 $62.65 $107.82 $172.32 $333.52 $526.97 $752.66
Any unauthorized metered water usage for fireline meters shall result in doubling of the service charge. SECTION 7. A low-income allowance will be offered to residential water customers with individual water meters who qualify for the City’s Utilities User Tax Exemption Program, the Southern California Gas Co. or the Southern California Edison low-income assistance programs. As of March 1, 2015, or as soon thereafter practical, the residential low-income water commodity charge shall be as follows: Tier Tier Tier Tier
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SECTION 8. Maximum rate increases from March 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019 are hereby established as follows: March 1, 2015 January 1, 2016 January 1, 2017 January 1, 2018 January 1, 2019
9% (this increase is already reflected in Sections 2 – 7) 13% 13% 13% 13%
SECTION 9. Commencing upon January 1, 2016 and on January 1 of each fiscal year thereafter, fees established by this resolution shall be administratively revised annually by a factor no greater than the percentages outlined in Section 8. SECTION 10. In accordance with Government Code section 54354, delinquent charges and penalties for water services when recorded in accordance with Government Code section 54355 shall constitute a lien upon the real property served. SECTION 11. Resolution Number XXXXX (CCS) is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 12. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
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Investors’ appetite for startups fed by stock market gains JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer
NEW YORK Some Entrepreneurs
looking for startup funding got a wad of money near the end of last year, but there are concerns the boom may not last. Startup iFunding is a beneficiary of the surge. The website focused on real estate investing raised nearly $2 million in just a month. Typically, it would take at least six months to raise that kind of cash, says William Skelley, the New York company’s CEO. “It’s gone much faster than I thought,” said Skelley, who has a background in venture capital investing. Investors whose portfolios swelled as the Standard & Poor’s 500 index rose more than 11 per-
cent last year had more money for alternative investments like small businesses and felt more confident about taking risks on young companies. But there are concerns about how long the good times will last. The market has been more erratic since the beginning of the year and the S&P 500 dropped 3 percent in January. Some pros also worry that investors may get spooked if highprofile companies that have gotten windfalls - like ride-hailing app Uber - fail. THE WEALTH FACTOR
One of Skelley’s investors, Alicia Syrett, says the stock market factored into her decision to buy a stake in iFunding. Syrett is an angel investor, who focuses on young companies.
“When you see the stock market is up, there’s that general feeling of wealth and so you feel comfortable spending more,” says Syrett, CEO of Pantegrion Capital, an investment company in New York. She also recently invested in NoMad, a San Francisco company that makes cables for charging smartphones. The rallying stock market encouraged Zack Schuler to take a chance on a startup. “If my portfolio is up and it’s doing really well and I feel really solid about my long-term financial stability, then I’m willing to gamble on other things,” says Schuler, who’s based in Los Angeles. In December, Schuler invested in Buddytruk, a smartphone app that helps people quickly find trucks to help them move or make pickups or deliveries.
Buddytruk CEO Brian Foley found it easy to raise the money at the end of last year. He was seeking $500,000 but got $570,000 in two weeks. “December is notorious for being the worst month of the year to raise money,” said Foley, whose year-old company is based in Santa Monica, California. The company’s first round of funding, which began in January 2014 raise $175,000 in near six months. Foley wasn’t prepared for the second round’s speed. “I was shocked,” he says. HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?
With the economy still growing and the stock market near historic highs, startups may keep finding people willing to back them. “Investors are excited by the
water sales. Since most of the City's water production costs are fixed, the Water Fund is projected to be adversely impacted by the reduction in water sales and increases in conservation program costs. As a result, water rate increases are needed to finance the cost of providing water service.
Proposed Water Rate Increases 1. Proposed Water Rate Increases The City of Santa Monica is proposing water rate increases for a five-year period beginning March 1, 2015. The proposed percentage increases are: March 1, January 1, 2015 2016 9.0% 13.0%
January 1, January 1, January 1, 2017 2018 2019 13.0% 13.0% 13.0%
2. The Basis upon Which the Fee was Calculated The proposed rate increases, if adopted, will improve the financial position of the City's Water Fund, reduce the risk of revenue shortfalls from projected reduced water sales, fund identified self-sufficiency related improvements, and improve net operating parameters that are required to issue new municipal debt that may be needed for future water system improvements. A more detailed explanation of the City's projected revenues and deficits is provided in the City's Water Rate and Revenue Analysis ("Report"), which can be downloaded from the City's website at http://www.water.smqov.net . A hard copy of the Report is also available at the City Clerk's Office at 1685 Main Street, Room 213, Santa Monica, CA 90401. 3. Reason for the Proposed Water Rate Increases The City is implementing a comprehensive long range water system improvement program with the goal of having reliable infrastructure and a sustainable water supply by eliminating dependence on imported water sources to meet potable water needs by 2020. In order to achieve these goals, the City has implemented self-sufficiency water conservation programs. In addition, the City has implemented mandatory water reductions pursuant to its Water Shortage Response Plan, resulting in an immediate 20% reduction in
4. How Revenues from the Water Rate Increases Will Be Used The proposed rate action will provide funding for local and imported water, operation and maintenance, capital infrastructure costs, appropriate reserve levels, and water selfsufficiency goals. A more complete description of projected expenditures is included in Section 3 of the Report. The revenues derived from the proposed water rate increases will not exceed the funds required to provide water services. The revenues will not be used for any purposes other than to finance the costs of providing water services, and will not exceed the projected cost of service attributable to each parcel. 5. Date, Time and Location of the Public Hearing The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed water rate increases on February 24, 2015 at 5:45 pm in the City Council Chambers, 1685 Main Street, Room 213, Santa Monica, CA 90401. At the public hearing, any person interested, including all persons owning property within the water service area of the City, may appear and be heard as to whether the proposed Water Rate Increases are discriminatory or excessive, or will not be sufficient under Government Code section 54515, or will not comply with the provisions of Chapter 6 of Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code, or will not be sufficient under the provisions or covenants of any outstanding revenue bonds of the City, if any, payable from the water rate revenues, or on any other matter relating to said proposed resolution or the proposed Water Rates proposed therein. 6. Procedure for Submittal of Written Protests Any property owner of record whose property is subject to the proposed water rates may submit a written protest to the proposed rate increases. Only one written protest will be counted per identified parcel. Any written protest must:
potential of the companies that are being formed now and are raising money,” says Steve Harrick, a partner in the venture capital firm Institutional Venture Partners in Menlo Park, California. Still, there are concerns of a bubble. Uber’s $40 billion valuation has more people looking for a windfall, says Schuler, the Buddytruk investor. But investors could become wary if high-profile startups that are valued at over $1 billion fail, Harrick says. For now, the pent-up demand for investing after the recession is likely to keep the money flowing, says Tyler Newton, research director with Catalyst Investors, a private equity firm in New York. “We’re maybe in the sixth inning of the long investment cycle,” he says.
• State that the identified property owners is in opposition to the propose rate increase; • Provide the location of the identified parcel (by assessor's parcel number, street address, or customer account); • Include the name and signature of the property owner submitting the protest; and • If the person protesting was not shown on Los Angeles County's last equalized assessment roll as the property owner of record, provide written evidence that the person is the current property owner (example: current copy of water bill). Written protests on the proposed rate increases may be submitted by mail or in person to the City Clerk, 1685 Main Street, Room 102, Santa Monica, CA 90401, but must be submitted no later than the conclusion of the public comment portion of the public hearing. At the public hearing, the City Council will accept and consider all written protests and hear all oral comments to the proposed rate increases. Oral comments at the public hearing will not qualify as formal protests unless accompanied by a written protest. If by the close of the public hearing written protests against the rate increases are not presented by a majority of property owners, the City Council may adopt a resolution to increase the water rates up to the amount of the proposed rates identified in this notice. If adopted, the rates will become effective March 1, 2015, and on January 1 in subsequent years. Delinquent charges and penalties when recorded as provided in Government Code section 54355 shall constitute a lien upon the real property served. This notice is being mailed to the owner of record of each parcel in Santa Monica's service area. As a courtesy, this notice is also being mailed to all Santa Monica water account holders. If you do not receive water service from the City of Santa Monica this notice does not apply to you. Sample bills incorporating the proposed rates and new rate structures are on the back of this notice. Additional information is available on the City’s Water Resources Division website at http://www.water.smqov.net or by calling the Water Resources office at (310) 458-8975.
Proposed Water Rate Increases and Sample Bills Sample Water Bill
Meter Size
Usage in HCF
Current
March 2015 9.0 %
Jan 2016 13%
Jan 2016 13%
Jan 2016 13%
Jan 2016 13%
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$103.55 $254.79 $143.98 $747.13 $2,758.93
$117.01 $287.91 $162.70 $844.26 $3,117.59
$132.22 $325.34 $183.85 $954.01 $3,522.88
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Activision Blizzard tops 4Q profit forecasts Activision Blizzard Inc. (ATVI) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $361 million. The Santa Monica, California-based company said it had profit of 49 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, were 94 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 88 cents per share. The maker of “Call of Duty” and other video games posted revenue of $2.21 billion in the period, which did not meet Street forecasts. Analysts expected $2.24 billion, according to Zacks. For the year, the company reported profit of $835 million, or $1.13 per share. Revenue was reported as $4.81 billion. For the current quarter ending in March, Activision Blizzard expects its per-share earnings to be 5 cents. The company said it expects revenue in the range of $640 million for the fiscal first quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $804.6 million. Activision Blizzard expects full-year earnings to be $1.15 per share, with revenue expected to be $4.4 billion. Activision Blizzard shares have climbed slightly more than 8 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $21.82, a climb of 29 percent in the last 12 months. - AP
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Patches of dense fog hamper Southern California airports
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WATER TEMP: 61.9°
FRIDAY – FAIR TO GOOD – SURF: 3-4 ft waist to shoulder high New/primary West swell moves in and tops out; Also, new/secondary SSW-South swell fills in through the day; Biggest at winter standouts; Gradually becoming more peaky for combo exposed SATURDAY – FAIR TO GOOD – SURF: 3-4 ft waist to shoulder high
Patches of very dense fog disrupted travel in Southern California recently. The fog impacted airline flights at several airports Thursday morning, and slowed rush hour traffic on some freeways. Los Angeles International Airport spokeswoman Mary Grady said that a ground stop there has been lifted, but earlier 10 inbound flights were diverted east to the inland airport in Ontario, one flight was diverted to Salt Lake City and another to San Francisco. The Federal Aviation Administration’s website said the weather also affected airports in San Diego, Long Beach and Orange County, where John Wayne Airport spokeswoman Jenny Wedge said the fog delayed about 20 departures - AP
New/primary West swell holds; New/secondary SSW-South swell tops out; Peaky at combo exposed beachbreaks; Incoming tide push helps most spots through the early to mid morning
SUNDAY – GOOD – SURF: 3-5 ft waist to head high occ. 6ft Primary West swell pulses up some; Secondary/easing SSW-South swell; Peaky at combo exposed beachbreaks; Strongest to far west/north of county; Incoming tide push helps most spots
MONDAY – FAIR TO GOOD – SURF: 3-4 ft waist to shoulder high occ. 5ft Primary West swell backs down a notch, but fresh energy is filling in; Secondary SSW-South swell slowly eases; Incoming tide push helps most spots through the morning
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– The Blizzard of 1978, one of the worst Nor’easters in New England history, hit the region, with sustained winds of 65 mph and snowfall of 4” an hour. – The National Resistance Army of Uganda launches an attack on a Ugandan Army installation in the central Mubende District to begin the Ugandan Bush War. – Justice Mary Gaudron is appointed to the High Court of Australia, the first woman to be appointed. – Michael Jordan makes his signature slam dunk from the free throw line inspiring Air Jordan and the
NEWS OF THE WEIRD Jumpman logo. – The Round Table Talks start in Poland, thus marking the beginning of overthrow of communism in Eastern Europe. – Willamette Valley Flood of 1996: Floods in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, United States, causes over US$500 million in property damage throughout the Pacific Northwest. – Birgenair Flight 301 crashed off the coast of the Dominican Republic, and all 189 people inside the airplane are killed. This is the worst accident/incident involving a Boeing 757.
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■ After a heavy snowstorm in Frankfort, Kentucky (the state capital), in November, with many absences reported, the state labor policy agency (called the Labor Cabinet) was among the agencies needing snow removal at its headquarters more promptly than overworked cleanup crews could provide. A call was circulated for volunteers to go outside and shovel snow, but that job was apparently too laborious for the labor agency; there was only one taker. ■ The Tampa Bay Times (formerly St. Petersburg Times), reeling financially as many newspapers are, pledged several properties it owns (including its downtown head-
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A FRIEND INTRIGUES YOU, SCORPIO ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★ Watch what happens when you let go
★★ You could feel as if something is off.
of your need to control. You could be surprised by several offers that come forward as a result. If a friend or acquaintance goes on the warpath, do whatever you can to avoid him or her. Tonight: Squeeze in some kind of exercise.
Whether you aren’t seeing a situation clearly or someone else keeps changing his or her opinion, it would be in your best interests to say little and observe more. You might want the feedback of a trusted friend. Tonight: Make it OK to vanish.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★★ You have unusual creativity. What
★★★★★ You know what you want. You will be
makes your ideas unique is how grounded and practical you are when implementing them. Others often seek you out for advice because of this quality. You might need to set boundaries with someone. Tonight: Start the weekend in style.
upfront about your desires, but others still might not follow through. If you want something to unfold a certain way, you’d better plan do it yourself. Otherwise, you could be disappointed. Tonight: A new friend intrigues you.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Many of your friends could be taken aback by your decision to play it low-key. You might not be in the mood for TGIF celebrations. Focus on what you must, but opt for a quiet evening at your place. Address your concerns a different day. Tonight: Make a favorite dinner.
★★★ You might feel as if someone is pushing you into a money matter or some other kind of agreement that could affect you financially. Extremes mark your spending habits. Take an overview and detach before making any major decisions. Tonight: Out late.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★★ Speak your mind early in the day. A partner is likely to become controlling, regardless of whether you choose to stay mum. A financial matter could be more costly than you originally had thought. Decide how important this venture is. Tonight: Hang out with a pal.
★★★★ You might want to put terms on a situation, because you are more comfortable when you feel totally in control. Try not to give in to this impulse. If you step back, you will open up new possibilities, some of which might really please you. Tonight: Go to a hip spot for music.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Take a hard look at your budget before you make any plans. Your feelings about the costs of adventure could be different from those of a friend or partner. Know when to say “enough is enough.” Sometimes, taking off is the solution. Tonight: All smiles.
★★★★ You like your freedom, but sometimes you must bend in order to make a relationship work. A little discomfort won’t hurt you, and ultimately, it will allow you to relax more. Curb spending today, as you could unwittingly go overboard. Tonight: Get to know someone better.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ You’ll feel empowered, though you inadvertently could trigger quite an argument. Be aware of your limits when dealing with a friend who constantly distorts reality. Find a unique way to open the door for this person to see this distortion. Tonight: Do your own thing.
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★★★★ Friends and loved ones will be full of suggestions, all of which seem to appeal to you. You might not be as sure of yourself as you would like to be. Take note of the confidence others have in you. You make good choices; count on that ability. Tonight: Dance away frustration.
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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 will have energy and direction. Take a class in communication, and learn how to think and speak more positively. Curb a tendency to get into arguments. Exercise and meditation will help you have the self-control you desire. If you are single, carefully check out anyone you meet prior to September; people might not be what they seem. If you are attached, the two of you have a tendency to overspend. Be careful not to withhold thoughts that could affect your relationship. Share, but choose the right words. VIRGO often can be uptight.
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Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ON JANUARY 29, Officers responded to a disturbance call 1919 Pico Blvd, Burger King. A Burger King employee told officers a man in the dining room damaged the dining room wall. Officers observed a 6” hole in the drywall and a man sitting nearby with what looked like insulation in his hands. Officers reviewed the dining room surveillance video and it appeared the man entered the dining area and cut into the wall by unknown means and for unknown reasons. The Burger King employee asked officers to place the man under arrest for vandalism to the restaurant. SMPD officers accepted the private person’s arrest. Erik Nahman Stouffer, of Santa Monica, had bail set at $1,000.
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The Santa Monica Police Department responded to 357 calls for service on Feb. 4. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Burglary, 1000 block 7th, 12:24 a.m. Disturbance, 1500 block Euclid, 2:56 a.m. Disturbance, 2100 block Delaware, 5:17 a.m. Hit and run, 2100 block Hill, 6:34 a.m. Trespassing, 3000 block Lincoln, 6:44 a.m. Disturbance, 2500 block Wilshire, 7:01 a.m. Indecent exposure, 300 block 19th, 7:18 a.m. Disturbance, 1800 block Lincoln, 7:28 a.m. Loitering, 1000 block Montana, 7:49 a.m. Overdose, 1800 block 18th, 7:50 a.m. Car crash, Lincoln/Bay, 8:10 a.m. Fight, 1300 block 3rd, 8:17 a.m. Theft of recyclables, 700 block 12th, 8:38 a.m. Drinking in public, 2300 block 4th, 9:01 a.m.
Burglary, 1400 block 23rd, 9:05 a.m. Grand theft auto, 1000 block 14th, 9:32 a.m. Hit and run, 2000 block Cloverfield, 9:36 a.m. Hit and run, 800 block Montana, 9:53 a.m. Vandalism, 1900 block 22nd, 10:22 a.m. Battery, 1400 block Montana, 10:23 a.m. Car crash, 2500 block Santa Monica, 10:40 a.m. Burglary, 1000 block 11th, 10:57 a.m. Vandalism, 3100 block Main, 11:04 a.m. Fight, 200 block Pico, 11:51 a.m. Petty theft, 1200 block Lincoln, 1:11 p.m. Disturbance, 2500 block Lincoln, 1:41 p.m. Grand theft, 1600 block Main, 1:46 p.m. Trespassing, 1300 block 26th, 3:17 p.m. Petty theft, 1200 block 14th, 3:45 p.m. Vandalism, 2900 block 31st, 4:01 p.m. Bike theft, 1300 block 3rd, 4:25 p.m. Vandalism, 800 block Santa Monica, 5:08 p.m. Identity theft, 1200 block Franklin, 5:30 p.m. Hit and run, Cloverfield/Pearl, 5:37 p.m. Disturbance, 700 block Pico, 6:30 p.m. Petty theft, 1400 block 3rd, 7:27 p.m.
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