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Like a shot fired at the starting line, this week signaled the beginning of Santa Monica’s 2018 camSEE TERM PAGE 5

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Police are searching for suspects connected to a Friday night shooting in Downtown Santa Monica.

According to SMPD, officers received multiple calls regarding an active shooting at the West End located at the corner of 5th and Arizona. When officers arrived, they found a man lying on the street and determined he was the victim of a fistfight.

However, multiple witnesses reported a pair of vehicles connected to the incident. Officers found one at the corner of 5th / Arizona outside the bar and the second trying to enter the freeway. In the second vehicle, officers found a victim with a gunshot wound to the ankle.

The suspects were seen running south in Alley 5 but where gone by the time officers arrived.

The shooting victim was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries and the victim of the physical fight declined any medical treatment.

Detectives responded and the investigation is on-going.

Anyone with information can call the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491.

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TOUGH MORNING: Emergency responders had to fight a small fire on the PCH and look for a man that jumped from the pier on Monday.

KATE CAGLE Daily Press Staff Writer

Cold temperatures and windy conditions complicated rescue efforts for firefighters Monday who searched for a man who jumped off the Santa Monica Pier and battled an early morning brushfire above the Pacific Coast Highway. A Los Angeles County helicopter eventually located the body of the missing swimmer 600 yards south of the Pier and officials declared the man dead on scene.

The National Weather Service issued a warning for Gale Force winds late Sunday night as a cold front moved into Los Angeles County. The alert warned of dangerous sea

conditions and encouraged boaters to seek shelter within a harbor. Hours later, the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a brushfire on the bluffs about a quarter of a mile south of the Annenberg Beach House.

“My dad woke up and saw the red and blue lights reflecting on an outward facing wall inside our house,” said Molly Philbin who grew up in a house right across from the fire. “When he walked out the fire was pretty high on the cliffside, maybe like 100 feet.

It had spread to some of the palm trees.”

Philbin said the fire department had recently cleared brush from the area. No one was hurt and firefighters were able to contain the fire.

A few hours later, a fisherman called 9-

1-1 from the Santa Monica Pier, saying he saw a man throwing rose petals into the Pacific Ocean before jumping off The Pier.

“When we first got on the scene it was kind of dark still and we weren’t able to locate him,” said Los Angeles County Fire Lifeguard Public Information Officer AJ Lester. A search and rescue team immediately deployed, including divers, paddleboarders, the Baywatch Rescue Boat from Marina Del Rey and Copter 18. However, with gusty winds up to 20 knots, choppy waves and a water temperatures around 58 degrees, Lester says hypothermia would have set in quickly for the jumper.

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The Commission for the Senior Community Regular Meeting Santa Monica’s Commission for the Senior Community focuses on preserving and improving the quality of life for Santa Monicans 60 and older. The Commission advises City Council on a wide range of issues relevant to older adults. The Commission also provides opportunities to educate seniors, their families and caregivers on these issues. Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St, 1:30 p.m.

Woven Together: Black History Month Join organizers for photo exhibit, learn about African-American leaders and figures, and add a piece to the unity quilt. Pico Branch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd, 4 – 5 p.m.

Montana Book Discussion Group: The Woman Warrior A first-generation ChineseAmerican woman recounts growing up in America within a traditionbound Chinese family, and confronted with Chinese ghosts from the past and non-Chinese ghosts of the present. Montana Avenue Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

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Planning Commission Meeting The Santa Monica Planning Commission normally meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month in the City Council Chamber.

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Chinese New Year Celebration Kids are invited to celebrate the Year of the Dog by making lanterns and other crafts. Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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California to Ban Wasteful Take-Out Food Packaging at State Parks and Beaches Senator Ben Allen (D - Santa Monica) has introduced legislation to reduce waste generated by take-out food packaging at state parks, beaches, and facilities. SB 1335 would require that all take-out food containers sold at these public places be recyclable or compostable in the jurisdiction in which it is provided by January 1, 2021.

“There is no reason for the state to continue selling take-out food packaging that clogs our landfills, and pollutes our parks and beaches,” said Allen. “The solution to wasteful packaging is here, it’s affordable, and the public is ready for it.”

Take-out food packaging in California generates tons of non-recyclable and non-compostable waste every day, much of which finds its way into the natural environment. Once there, plastic packaging breaks down into impossible-to-clean-up pieces and is ingested by fish and other marine life. A recent study by UC Davis surveying fish and shellfish sold at local fish markets found that a quarter of fish and a third of shellfish intended for human consumption contained plastic debris. Stemming the stream of take-out food packaging is a necessary step in beginning to address the global environmental health crisis of plastic pollution and assist California in meeting its goal of diverting 75% of waste from landfills by 2020.

“State parks, beaches, and facilities are the natural place to begin this transition at the state level,” said Kelly McBee, Policy Analyst at Californians Against Waste. “This policy provides an opportunity for the state to lead by example and exemplify the feasibility of sustainable take-out food packaging policies.”

California has the opportunity to take a leadership role on this issue in strong contrast to the regressive policies of the Trump administration, which rescinded an Obama-era policy to reduce the use of disposable water bottles in National Parks.

“Many communities across California have been working to reduce the pollution from single-use take-out food packaging since the 1980s. Recent actions at the national level, our unsustainable reliance of fossil fuels, and the plastic pollution crisis tell us that we can no longer afford to wait on this issue. It’s time for state government to ‘walk the walk’ on sustainability, and show that we don’t have to permanently harm our environment every time we get food to-go,” added Allen.

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Houston Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Cyber Attack on Los Angeles County Superior Court A federal Grand Jury has indicted Oriyomi Sadiq Aloba, 32, of Houston, Texas, on multiple counts of unauthorized impairment of a protected computer, unauthorized access to obtain information and aggravated identity theft for a multi-stage phishing attack on the Los Angeles County Superior Court (LASC) computer system.

According to the indictment, over the course of a week in late July 2017, Aloba used the stolen username and passwords of multiple LASC employees to log into the LASC servers and send phishing e-mails to e-mail addresses outside the LASC system, as well as to send test e-mails to himself to test the security features and ensure full access to the account. The phishing e-mails included an e-mail purporting to be a communication from American Express that led to a webpage that asked victims to provide their American Express login credentials, personal identifying information, and credit card information. The link for the fake American Express website used a source code that designated Aloba’s account as the delivery address for the information that the victims input into the website.

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The matter was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Robyn Bacon of the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section, National Security Division.

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out sessions covered a wide variety of topics, including politics, journalism, athletics, arts, entrepreneurship, social media, beauty and body image, Hollywood, and comedy.

My peers and I were energized by the event’s atmosphere of positivity and empowerment. Several speakers encouraged young women to lose their commitment to perfectionism, be bold, and make mistakes.

That advice felt particularly applicable to the conference attendees; I am aware that my female friends are less likely to take chances or fly on instinct. We tend to over-prepare in comparison to our male peers. Katy Tur, a Brentwood School alumna, urged, “If it scares you, it’s worth doing.” As she reflected on her critics (including President Donald Trump), she said that she had a revelation: “They’re going after you because you’re making an impact … they’re scared of what you have to say.”

Originally conceived after Brentwood students were inspired by Maria Shriver’s Women’s Conference in 2008, the first conference planners branded their event “It’s Our Turn,” conveying the young women’s desire to take on the mantle of responsibility and change.

Eight years later, many of those student leaders have graduated from college and entered the workforce, experiencing firsthand the shift happening across the country and across the globe. Will the movement continue? Or will this change be viewed by history as a short-lived moment of selfreflection and correction?

Let us hope that the momentum continues to build. We need to cultivate the next generation of trend-setters, rule-breakers, record-smashers and activists.

The next conference will be held in Jan. 2020. Time will measure our progress.

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of the woman.” The year was kicked off by the first annual Women’s March on the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, and finished with the momentous #MeToo movement.

Brentwood School’s It’s Our Turn: Young Women’s Conference, held on Jan. 27, just a week after the second annual Women’s March in Downtown Los Angeles, showed that 2018 promises to build on the momentum of the previous year. was thus manifested at the perfect time.

As a female and high school junior who helped plan the conference, I am acutely aware of what appears to be a wave of change surrounding women in the workplace and around the world. More men in positions of power are being held accountable for deplorable actions inside and outside of the office. Women are less likely to be shamed or silenced when relaying their stories of marginalization.

The Young Women’s Conference’s website proudly proclaims: “Young women today can be significant forces of change—in their own lives and in society. This conference is designed to empower them to take charge of the future in positive ways that influence and inspire others.”

Over 1,000 participants from more than 90 schools and organizations were represented at the event. I was excited by the day’s inclusivity; several speakers remarked that the event’s attendees reflected Los Angeles’ diversity.

The conference featured a series of keynote speakers, including Amy Wakeland, the First Lady of Los Angeles; NBC news anchor Katy Tur; journalist, activist, and former First Lady of California Maria Shriver; director, producer and entertainer Debbie Allen; and former California Senator Barbara Boxer.

The day celebrated what women are capable of accomplishing. Panels and break-

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Do you see anything new coming from our current council? I don’t. That’s why most legislative organizations have term limits.

The turnover gives you new people, fresh ideas, new perspective.”

The language in the measure amends the city charter and was drafted by public policy specialists at the Los Angeles law firm Strumwasser and Woocher. Appointees to Santa Monica boards and commissions are already limited to three terms.

The initiative faces criticism from sitting councilmembers, including Kevin McKeown who is running for his sixth term this year.

The 70-year-old councilmember told the Daily Press the initiative restricts voters’ choice to retain experienced, effective representatives. Instead, he said reform should focus on public campaign finance laws.

Marlow argues fresh faces may be more critical of both lobbyists and the staff reports that are presented at public meetings.

“If you have new people they’re not so enamored with staff,” Marlow said.

“Especially if you’ve been on the outside and read some of the staff reports that, frankly, are lacking. So I think new people will question more (and) ask staff to do more complete work. They are sorely lacking in that. I think there will be more scrutiny with new people.”

Santa Monica’s other long serving councilmember, Pam O’Connor, who is also 70, has not yet announced whether she plans to run for reelection.

O’Connor, McKeown and 65-year-old Himmelrich are facing their first challenger, business owner Morena, who announced his campaign in the Daily Press Monday. The 40-year-old Morena owns The Albright restaurant on the Pier.

Planning Commissioner Jennifer Kennedy has filed preliminary paperwork to establish a fundraising committee but declined to comment on any plans to run for council.

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paign season. On Monday, the first City Council challenger, local restaurant owner Greg Morena, announced his candidacy and launched a website. On Wednesday, community activist Mary Marlow will host a kick-off event to hand out petitions for her ballot initiative to put term limits on the City Council.

Marlow has been meeting with neighborhood groups since she quietly filed the application for the initiative in January. The measure would limit Councilmembers to three terms (12 years) over the course of their lifetime. Since the measure is not retroactive, current members would still be able to run for three more terms, including Councilmember Sue Himmelrich, who is running for reelection and backing the measure.

“I’m reaching out to everybody who may be interested in the city because I want their feedback whether they’re for or against it,” Marlow said. “Either way, I want to know what’s going on.”

Marlow founded the Santa Monica Transparency Project in 2008, a government watchdog organization that reports on financial contributions to political campaigns and political action committees (PACS). She has already met with Northeast Neighbors, Wilmont, the Ocean Park Association and Friends of Sunset Park and has reached out to more groups to speak at their meetings about her initiative.

At Wednesday’s kick-off event at the Main Library auditorium, supporters will get copies of petitions to begin gathering the approximately 10,500 signatures needed to get the measure on the November ballot.

The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Marlow hopes to finish the process in about three months.

She says most of the initial reaction has been positive. After she spoke at OPA this month, Marlow said one member realized two sitting councilmembers had been serving since she was in kindergarten.

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About 500 protesters gathered in LA’s Pershing Square shortly before noon Monday.

Many chanted, “Ho, ho, hey, hey, our kids, not the NRA. Others held signs proclaiming, “Our Children Are Counting On You.” Last week’s shooting killed 17 people at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School One of Monday’s protesters, Samantha Dorf, tells The Associated Press she supports the Second Amendment right to bear arms but believes stronger background checks for gun-buyers are needed.

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“All the blood rushes into your core and your muscles shut down,” Lester said. “Then your organs shut down. A person in that degree of water with that wind chill is not going to last long swimming - maybe 10 to 15 minutes before they have complications from hypothermia.”

The helicopter located the body which was recovered by the boat near tower 22.

The Santa Monica Police Department is now investigating the circumstances that led up to the man jumping. Lt. Saul Rodriguez says it was likely a suicide.

“We train on a regular basis for this type of incident,” Lester said. “It was dark this morning and unfortunately we weren’t able to locate this person faster and have a better outcome.”

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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 FEBRUARY 6, AT ABOUT 11:36 A.M. While patrolling the area of 1600 Ocean Avenue officers were flagged down regarding a possible fight or assault that just occurred. All three involved were detained for an investigation. Officers determined the victim, an employee at Sea Mist Bike Rentals – 1619 Ocean Front Walk – was working in the bike shop when the suspect entered. The suspect tried to take several tools to fix his skateboard. The victim told the suspect he could not take any tools. The suspect became irate and swung his skateboard at the victim’s head several times. The victim was able to avoid being struck. An uninvolved subject intervened and separated the subjects. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to SMPD Jail for booking. Traveon Ray Dillard, 39, from Los Angeles was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and a parole violation. He was denied bail.

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WATER TEMP: 60.6°

TUESDAY – POOR TO FAIR – SURF: 2-3 ft knee to waist high Fading NW windswell but cleaner conditions.

WEDNESDAY – POOR TO FAIR – SURF: 1-3 ft ankle to waist high Possible NW swell-mix drops. Small S swell.

CITY OF SANTA MONICA NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids will be received by the City of Santa Monica located at 1717 4th Street Suite 250, Santa Monica, California, 90401 until 3:00 p.m. on the date indicated at which time they will be publicly opened, read and posted for: BID #4319 PROVIDE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SERVICE/REAPIR AS REQUIRED BY THE BIG BLUE BUS BID #4320 PROVIDE ALLISON TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL SERVICES AS REQUIRED

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Vehicle parked in alley 900 block 19th 12:08 a.m.

Hit and run Neilson / Ocean Park 12:16 a.m.

Living in a vehicle 0 block Ocean Park 12:45 a.m.

Burglary 100 block Pacific 2:54 a.m.

Battery Lincoln / Michigan 4:01 a.m.

Encampment200 block the beach 7:14 a.m.

Shots fired 1400 block 14th 7:20 a.m.

Battery 1300 block 3rd Street Prom 7:29 a.m.

Burglary 800 block 2nd 7:49 a.m.

Missing person 1100 block Arizona 7:49 a.m.

Encampment 800 block Bay 7:56 a.m.

Encampment Centinela / Exposition 8:21 a.m.

Auto burglary 200 block Bicknell 9:03 a.m.

Lewd activity Main / Hill 9:17 a.m.

Indecent exposure 1100 block Lincoln 9:49 a.m.

Construction noise 1700 block Franklin 9:50 a.m.

Encampment1500 block Palisades Park 9:54 a.m.

Grand theft 3rd / Bay 10:04 a.m.

Burglary 1600 block 26th 10:10 a.m.

Traffic collision Lincoln / Bay 10:16 a.m.

Speeding Ocean / Broadway 10:34 a.m.

Petty theft 1600 block Lincoln 10:39 a.m.

Burglary 2000 block Ocean 10:50 a.m.

Identity theft 100 block Wadsworth 10:52 a.m.

Fraud 1400 block 9th 11:14 a.m.

Petty theft 14th / Montana 11:19 a.m.

Person down Euclid / Ocean Park 11:32 a.m.

Grand theft 200 block Bay 11:55 a.m.

Burglary 1400 block 2nd 12:07 p.m.

Petty theft 600 block Colorado 12:36 p.m.

Theft suspect 300 block Colorado 1:03 p.m.

Drunk driving 17th / Santa Monica 1:08 p.m.

Theft recyclables 800 block 7th 2 p.m.

Person down 800 block Pacific Coast Hwy 2:19 p.m.

Traffic collision 1100 block Pacific Coast Hwy 2:40 p.m.

Auto burglary 2300 block 4th 3:18 p.m.

Overdose 1100 block 2nd 3:26 p.m.

Auto burglary Stewart / Delaware 4:04 p.m.

Auto burglary 1000 block Ocean 4:15 p.m.

Person with a gun 5th / Santa Monica 4:40 p.m.

Public intoxication 2900 block Pico 4:58 p.m.

Burglary 1100 block 15th 5:01 p.m.

Panhandling 1600 block Ocean Park 5:02 p.m.

Vehicle blocking driveway 200 block Bicknell 5:06 p.m.

Auto burglary 100 block Hill 5:07 p.m.

Traffic collision Pacific Coast Hwy / California Incline 6:14 p.m.

Shots fired 3000 block 2nd 6:22 p.m.

Petty theft 200 block Broadway 6:42 p.m.

Vandalism 600 block Pacific 6:50 p.m.

Assault w/deadly Ocean / Wilshire 6:54 p.m.

Petty theft 1500 block Lincoln 6:57 p.m.

Vandalism Ocean / Wilshire 7:45 p.m.

Encampment700 block Ozone 8:22 p.m.

Prowler 2700 block 2nd 8:55 p.m.

Auto burglary 2200 block Lincoln 9:09 p.m.

Stalking 1200 block Ocean Park 9:12 p.m.

Submission Deadline is March 6, 2018 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.

DAILY FIRE LOG Bids must be submitted on forms supplied by the City of Santa Monica. Bid packages containing all forms, specifications, terms and conditions may be obtained on the CITY’S ONLINE VENDOR PORTAL. The website for this Notice of Inviting Bids and related documents is: Planet Bids or http://vendors.planetbids.com/SantaMonica/bidsearch4.cfm.

There is no charge for bid package and specifications.

The Santa Monica Fire Department Responded To 41 Calls For Service On Feb. 18.

HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Emergency Medical Service 500 block Colorado 3:06 a.m.

EMS 1800 block Lincoln 4:15 a.m.

EMS 1000 block 2nd 6:12 a.m.

EMS 700 block Hill 7:18 a.m.

EMS 1700 block Ocean Front Walk 8:05 a.m.

EMS 2100 block Ocean 9:16 a.m.

EMS Lincoln / Pico 10:08 a.m.

EMS 600 block Ocean 10:21 a.m.

EMS Euclid / Ocean Park 11:31 a.m.

EMS 2400 block Ocean Front Walk 11:37 a.m.

Trash/dumpster fire 2700 block Main 11:43 a.m.

EMS 1300 block 15th 12:59 p.m.

EMS 1200 block PCH 1:15 p.m.

EMS 1500 block 4th 1:19 p.m.

EMS 1300 block Ocean 1:36 p.m.

EMS 800 block PCH 2:19 p.m.

EMS 1100 block 10th 2:45 p.m.

EMS 400 block Palisades Beach 2:59 p.m.

EMS 3100 block Colorado 3:11 p.m.

EMS 400 block Palisades Beach 3:16 p.m.

EMS 500 block 21st 3:21 p.m.

EMS 1100 block 2nd 3:25 p.m.

EMS 1600 block Ocean Front Walk 3:30 p.m.

EMS 100 block Wilshire 3:37 p.m.

Elevator rescue 2800 block Neilson 3:42 p.m.

EMS 1300 block 18th 4:04 p.m.

EMS 1100 block 4th 4:44 p.m.

EMS 500 block Colorado 4:45 p.m.

EMS 2900 block Pico 5 p.m.

EMS 2500 block Santa Monica 5:47 p.m.

Flooded condition 7th / Washington 6:30 p.m.

EMS 1100 block 17th 6:57 p.m.

EMS 600 block 21st Pl 7:03 p.m.

EMS 1500 block ocean 7:13 p.m.

Automatic alarm 200 block Broadway 7:16 p.m.

EMS Cloverfield / Olympic 7:24 p.m.

EMS 2000 block Main 8:06 p.m.

EMS 800 block 19th 8:53 p.m.

EMS 1500 block 5th 10:32 p.m.

EMS 300 block 17th 11:24 p.m.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 20)

By PETER GALLAGHER

Strange Brew

By JOHN DEERING

The objective still seems far off, and you’re not even sure how you’re going to get there, but that’s all part of what makes this year so magical. You sweat and toil for some successes, and others happen by sheer miracle. With a ripple of kindness and effectiveness, you’ll make a difference in the lives of many. Gemini and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 20, 44, 19 and 3.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

New ventures always come with a beat or two of bedlam. The confusion and chaos only add to the fun! So take a breath and head in, expecting that it won’t be perfect but it will be an experience.

Magicians know that children can often figure out tricks that adults don’t. Why? They make fewer assumptions. They’re more open to randomness. They notice more details. Today you’ll be like a child whom no one can trick.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)

Obstacles are necessary. Otherwise, there’s no game. Catapult over them and you’ll build up your strength. Push against them and you’ll build stamina. Rub them out and you’ll wind up polishing your work to the brilliance of a jewel.

We operate on what we’ve seen to be true. But sometimes what we’ve seen is only part of the truth or is actually more of an anomaly. Leave room for doubt. Being wrong happens.

Defending wrong — now that’s just wrong!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

There are those who reach adulthood unwounded; they are the exception, not the rule. Time usually makes its marks. You’ll connect with someone over the scars (either inside or outside) that show what you’ve survived.

Go mingle in a new place. At the very least, you’ll have a fresh experience and story to report. But you’re even likelier to find love, friendship, adventure, work or all of the above.

Agnes

By TONY COCHRAN

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) CANCER (June 22-July 22) Avoid people and situations that test your knowledge. It’s better to gravitate toward those who like how you think instead. To know is to close your mind to learning. So don’t know. Stay curious.

Anyone can give others the benefit of the doubt, but you’ll take it into radically generous territory, giving total trust without hesitation.

If they have ill intent, they’ll go elsewhere; your kindness takes the fun out of the swindle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) It’s risky to talk to strangers, but you’re fearless today, so you’ll reach out and expand your circle with an introduction or two. You’re a magnet for interesting people.

Dogs of C-Kennel

By MICK & MASON MASTROIANNI & JOHNNY HART

Your attention actually makes the other person fascinating. The person was interesting to begin with, but his or her story becomes great because of your unique brand of curiosity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You embrace life’s lopsided nature. You’ll be intrigued by people, ideas and places that seem a little off. Also, you crave novelty these days, so if it doesn’t look like anything you’ve experienced, you’ll want to sign up.

You dislike social situations in which you’re expected to network, schmooze and sell. You see life as a creative process, not as a series of trophies. Don’t worry; many will find your approach appealing. Show up and just be you.

Zack Hill

By JOHN DEERING & JOHN NEWCOMBE

Moon of Patient Inaction Be wary of those who are always pushing action, progress and “go time!” Do they have something to gain from the bustle? What about when doing nothing is actually the smarter move? It so often is. “Nothing” is a move that requires no actual movement, yet it does take a lot of energy to be patient (less so under the Taurus moon, though).

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Sexual misconduct scandal envelops California Legislature KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press

Sexual misconduct in the California Legislature was bound to be a prominent issue when lawmakers got to Sacramento last month, but for seven weeks it has felt like the only one, with the burgeoning scandal taking one surprising twist after another and diverting attention from government spending, climate change and housing.

It again will be the focus when lawmakers return Tuesday and learn whether an investigation cleared state Sen. Tony Mendoza of misconduct allegations or set him up for possible expulsion. In another headlinegrabbing development, the Los Angeles-area Democrat sued the Senate last week, claiming he was unfairly suspended and that racism might have been a factor.

That came a week after a female lawmaker, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, took leave following accusations of groping a male legislative staffer. A different former staffer filed a complaint Saturday with the California Fair Employment and Housing Department alleging Garcia encouraged staff to participate in a drinking game after a 2014 fundraiser and that he was fired for complaining about it.

While lawmakers seek to downplay the impact on day-to-day activities — Democratic Sen. Jim Beall of San Jose said it’s simply piling more on an already hefty workload — all the attention on sexual misconduct is clearly taking time away from other issues for some members.

Leadership and staff spent weeks parsing through documents related to sexual harassment allegations, deciding what to release to the public, while a newly formed legislative panel is tackling the mammoth task of rewriting the Legislature’s harassment policies.

Some lawmakers have become more cautious about with whom they partner on legislation, fearful the wrong choice could have them tethered to the next person caught in the scandal.

“It’s hard to imagine a more hostile-feeling work environment than one in which everyone is suspicious of each other,” said Kim Nalder, director of the Project for an Informed Electorate at California State University, Sacramento. “Under these circumstances, (opposition) is heightened and personalized in a way that just has to make it difficult to work toward compromise and be collegial.”

More accusations could become public and generate additional negative publicity: The Assembly is investigating at least 10 claims of

sexual misconduct, and the Senate, at least six.

Meanwhile, four Assembly seats are vacant — two from the resignations of Raul Bocanegra and Matt Dababneh amid harassment claims, a third from Sebastian RidleyThomas’ retirement due to health problems and Garcia’s. All are Democrats.

In the Senate, Mendoza’s seat is open while the investigation plays out.

“It’s a drip, drip, drip factor, you have enough drips and soon you have a flood,” said Jack Pitney, a political science professor at Claremont McKenna College.

Culturally, too, a noticeable shift is underway. Democratic Assemblywoman Laura Friedman, who chairs the committee rewriting the harassment policy, said in a hearing last week that people in the Capitol are increasingly nervous that routine behavior could be labeled misconduct.

“We’re getting to a place here in the Capitol, quite honestly, where people are afraid. They’re afraid of whether their behavior crosses a line,” she said. “How do we start to understand what’s considered acceptable and what’s not? Because that seems to be a moving target right now.”

Indeed, the spectrum of behaviors that has brought misconduct ranges from hugs and suggestive text messages to groping and,

in one case involving Dababneh, forcing a female lobbyist into a bathroom and masturbating in front of her. He denies the claim.

The lawsuit and other recent developments have added to the spectacle-like nature of it all.

Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, who is running for U.S. Senate against longtime incumbent and fellow Democrat Dianne Feinstein, has found himself tangled in the story. He used to share a Sacramento home with Mendoza, who is accused of inviting a young female employee to the house.

De Leon moved out of the house when the allegations against Mendoza broke last fall and has declined to comment on the lawsuit. Mendoza claims de Leon is distancing himself because he doesn’t want to harm his chances against Feinstein.

Democratic Assemblyman Mark Stone, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said public perception of the Legislature has been harmed by the scandal and its fallout, “as it should.” But there’s good from it, too.

“It’s also a wakeup call for some changes that should have happened and needed to happen for a long time,” he said.

Associated Press writer Jonathan J. Cooper contributed reporting.

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