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Volume 14 Issue 103
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Landmarks Commission approves Chain Reaction testing
Harrison Ford’s plane lost power BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
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HOT: Officials are telling marathon runners to be prepared for heat.
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FULLY CHAINED: Some of the statue’s chains could be removed to facilitate safety testing.
BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN
Daily Press Staff Writer
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MAIN STREET “Chain Reaction” is finally getting a
With temperatures expected to approach record highs on race day, LA Marathon organizers and first responders are taking numerous precautions amid mounting concerns about heatrelated issues for runners. Marathon organizers issued a weather advisory Monday afternoon warning that the expected temperatures “pose a high level of risk” to the roughly 26,000 participants, the second-largest field in the event’s 30-year history. Last year’s marathon, the hottest in the race’s history, saw temperatures in the low 80s and more than a dozen runners sent to area hospitals with heat-related CITYWIDE
check-up. The Landmarks Commission tightened up the recommendations from city officials before approving testing on the controversial structure located on Main Street near Pico Boulevard. Landmarks Commissioners were concerned with the suggested language, which included “the safe removal of all chains” to allow access to the interior of the sculpture — a gift to City Hall in the early 1990s from the Pulitzer Prizewinning cartoonist Paul Conrad. Because “Chain Reaction” is a designated landmark, the Landmark Commission has to give permission for any changes to be made to the structure. In 2012, city officials said that the aging sculpture posed a threat to public safety. Costs
to repair the sculpture, they said at the time, could be $400,000. City Council asked the public to raise funds to save the sculpture and supporters, with the self-designated nickname of the Chain Gang, collected more than $100,000. One year ago, council voted to accept that cash and cover the difference. Since then, the Chain Gang has grown tired of the chain link fence that will surround the sculpture until it’s deemed safe. City officials kicked off the Landmarks Commission meeting on Monday by noting that they were not in favor of removing all the chains but only those that are necessary. “Only the minimal amount of chain links for adequate access shall be disturbed and not necessarily removed for purposes of allowing, for the additional structural testing,” Landmarks Commissioners amended the final certificate to say. “Removal of the chain link SEE STATUE PAGE 8
era plane lost engine power before crashing into the Penmar Golf Course next to the Santa Monica Airport, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report released Monday night. Ford’s crash made national headlines after it was reported that the actor was transported to the hospital in critical condition last Thursday. Ford is now said to be in fair to moderate condition. About a minute after taking off from runway 21 at the airport, at 2:22 p.m., Ford’s Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR experienced engine failure and he requested permission to return to the airport, the NTSB report said. The SMO traffic control tower controller granted permission and Ford started a left turn back toward the runway. His plane then struck the top of a tall tree before hitting the ground about 800 feet from the approach end of runway 3. NTSB refers to the incident as a forced landing on the golf course and listed Ford, which it only identifies as “the pilot,” as seriously injured. The plane, whose wings and fuselage were damaged, according to the report, was later taken to a secure location for further examination by the NTSB. “Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the personal flight,” the report said. NTSB’s final report could take months or even years to complete. The last SMO-related crash occurred nearly a year and a half ago, on Sept. 29, 2013, resulting in
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Legends of Irish Witches Filmmaker and educator Tracy Wren provides the intriguing stories of the lives of Biddy Early and Bridget Cleary, two resourceful and independent women suspected of witchcraft in late 19th century Ireland. The multimedia presentation is followed by Q&A. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Co-ed classes Ages 16+; all levels. $25/class or $48/session incl. parking (4 classes). Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 PCH, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
March 12 Lye soap with Angharad Caceres Learn to make bar soap from olive, coconut, and other oils, aromatics and lye. Use safe kitchen chemistry to make versatile holiday and hostess gifts, and know what’s in your skincare product by making it yourself. Register for classes at http://ow.ly/oZGSg or call (310) 458-2239 for more information. 1450 Ocean, 7 - 9 p.m., $20 + $15 cash material fee
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Women in sports screening: ‘Venus VS.’ To celebrate the anniversary of Title IX, ESPN commissioned the acclaimed “Nine for IX” documentary film series that “focused on captivating stories of women in sports told through the lens of female filmmakers.” “Venus Vs.” (60 min.) documents Venus Williams’s campaign to convince Wimbledon and the French Open to offer equal prizes to women and men. Montana Avenue Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave., 7 p.m. SEE LISTINGS PAGE 3
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problems. A handful of other races have canceled on race day in recent years due to extreme heat, but officials say there are many factors to consider before making a call like that including humidity and air quality. According to National Weather Service officials, temperatures will start off around 64 degrees at the start of the race near Dodger Stadium and climb into the low 80s near Los Angeles International Airport by early afternoon — just a few degrees off the record of 83 degrees logged at LAX on March 15, 1959. “The timing of these very warm to near-record highs is unfortunate considering the LA Marathon scheduled for Sunday morning,” the weather service wrote in a release. Sunday’s high temperature for downtown Los Angeles could hit 89, weather officials
said, and other expected temperatures in the area — which forecaster Ryan Kittell attributed to light offshore flow and a strong ridge of high pressure — would likely break records across the region. “How hot it gets depends on the marine layer,” Kittell said. “By the time (runners) get to (the finish line in) Santa Monica, there should be some cooling near the coast. It’s good that they’re heading that way.” PREPARING FOR HEAT
Organizers are planning for the heat by increasing their supplies of water and electrolyte-rich drinks at the 24 aid stations. They will also have fans, cold sponges, towels and ice as well as air-conditioned buses along the 26.2-mile course and at the finish line, where services will be available for longer than originally planned. “Everyone who participates should strongly consider running at a slower pace than they would normally plan to run a marathon,” race officials said in a statement.
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Get informed about government grants in this Q&A session lead by Maria-Belèn Vaccaro from Santa Monica College. Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 7 p.m.
A Jane Austen education with William Deresiewicz William Deresiewicz, a former English professor at Yale and author of the current best seller Excellent Sheep, discusses his 2012 book which answers the question of how Jane Austen and her literary work taught Deresiewicz to be a man. Guest moderator Max Diamond. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Rent Control Board meeting Regular Rent Control Board Meeting. For more information, visit http://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_ Meetings.aspx. City Hall, 1685 Main St., 7 p.m.
Youth beach volleyball Classes for ages 7-15 and all experience levels, available in a semi-private setting. $18/class or $72 (4 classes). Annenberg Beach House, 415 PCH, 4 p.m.
City staff will host weekly meetings to update the public on the California Incline Project and the Colorado Esplanade project. Meetings will begin on March 12 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street. Staff will host the meetings every Thursday through May 21. For more information contact Curtis Castle at (310) 458- 8721 or Gene Higginbotham at (310) 458-8729.
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won’t turn anybody away,” she said. “Especially in the heat, we want to make sure that we let people know we’re there to support everyone on the course.” Runners can also modify their routine to account for heat. “Some of the challenge is to get runners to understand their responsibility in all of this,” Ault said. “Perhaps Sunday is not the day to do your personal best or shoot for your personal best,” he said. Fah said it’s possible that LA Marathon officials could choose not to record finish times as a way to discourage runners from overexerting in the heat. “It will be interesting to see how the LA Marathon handles the situation,” said Kirsten Wahlquist, a Santa Monica resident who is registered to run. “I have a feeling it will be a busy day for SMFD, LAFD and the other medical personnel along the course.”
“If you’re not accustomed to running in high temperatures, slow down and enjoy the experience.” Plans are also in place to make sure hydration stations are adequately stocked throughout the race, according to Glenn Ault, an associate professor of surgery at USC’s Keck School of Medicine who is in his fourth year as the LA Marathon’s medical director. Ault’s medical team has enlisted the help of about 280 volunteer physicians, nurses and assistants to provide care at 12 medical tents, a significant jump from the 200 or so volunteers on hand last year. L.A. Leggers, a regional running and walking club with several hundred members registered for the marathon, is also taking steps to prepare for the heat. Club officials will have more water, ice and cooling towels at stations along the course, according to board member and past president Jennifer Fah. “Even if you’re not an L.A. Legger, we
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Santa Monica Theatre Guild: ‘Next To Normal’ The story of a mother, Diane Goodman, who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. This contemporary musical is an emotional powerhouse that addresses such issues as grieving a loss, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life. With provocative lyrics and a thrilling score, this musical shows how far two parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family’s world intact. The Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd. $20-30, www.morgan-wixson.org.
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Amid nuclear talks, a defense of Netanyahu I OPENED UP THE SANTA MONICA DAILY
Press recently and was horrified to read Jack Neworth’s column. To say it was in bad taste is a huge understatement. Whether or not one agrees or disagrees with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s decision to speak before the U.S. Congress (and thoughtful people come out differently on this issue), no knowledgeable person should dismiss Iran’s efforts to obtain a nuclear capability and the vow by Iran’s Supreme Leader to destroy the State of Israel. Instead of the frivolous questions raised by Mr. Neworth, he should be asking: Why do the Iranians, who have plenty of oil, need nuclear power? Why do they need ICBMs? Why do they need a heavy water nuclear plant at Arak? Why do they need any centrifuges at all? None of these things would be necessary if Iran were not determined to become a nuclear power. This issue is not about protocol — it is about whether President Obama is on the verge of finalizing a deal with Iran that will allow a country that has threatened to destroy Israel to have nuclear weapons. Netanyahu — as the leader of the only Jewish nation on earth — has the responsibility to prevent a second Holocaust in the past century. Had there been an Israel during the 1940s, the United States and Great Britain would have done more to save large numbers of Jewish lives. For example, from July 1943 on, we were flying over Auschwitz en route to bombing a German chemical factory. Our pilots returned from some of these missions
with unused bombs and requested permission to destroy Auschwitz. Although everyone in authority knew what the Nazis were doing at Auschwitz, the U.S. government denied our pilots the permission to bomb Auschwitz and possibly save hundreds of thousands of Jewish lives. This issue is about “Never Again” having meaning, and that’s a lot more important than protocol. Before you jump to the erroneous conclusion that I’m a far-right Republican, let me set the record straight. I am a very liberal Democrat who voted for and supported President Obama twice; in fact, I have never voted for a Republican. I served as a senior White House aide in a previous Democratic administration and actually appointed the first U.S. Secretary of Education. I have devoted most of my professional life to working to ensure that low-income and minority students have equal educational opportunities. I ran the national Head Start program, played a significant role in changing the nation’s student financial aid system by placing the priority on funding the lowest-income students, and with The Children’s Defense Fund ran national campaigns to prevent two different administrations from essentially destroying the Head Start program. At the present time, I am running one of the nation’s most successful nonprofit college access organizations. We get 52 percent of our low-income students into Ivies or Ivy-equivalents like Stanford, Wellesley and Amherst and 97 percent into top-tier colleges. Ninety-five percent of our students graduate from college. We will work with 475 low-income students in
18 inner-city high schools in 2015. And I don’t understand why a liberal who cares about other people in need should turn a blind eye to the possibility of a second Jewish Holocaust in the past 75 years. About a year ago, Obama promised that Iran would not be allowed to keep any of its centrifuges; now, he’s on the verge of sanctioning a deal that will allow the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world to keep at least 6,000 of them. Obama’s policy on Iran has changed since his three top aides — Tom Donilon, Dennis Ross and Gary Samore — all left and were replaced by people who are far less knowledgeable on these issues. Since then we have caved to the Iranians on most of the vital issues and our policy has taken a 180degree turn. When British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain appeased Hitler at Munich by giving away Czechoslovakia to the Nazis, he excluded the Prime Minister of the country he was sacrificing from attending the Munich negotiations. Fast forward 77 years, and we are excluding Israel from having a role in these negotiations. That’s the primary reason, in my view, why Prime Minister Netanyahu felt compelled to speak out despite enormous pressure from us — Israel’s most important ally — not to do so. As the leader of the only Jewish nation on earth, he feels he has to try to prevent Iran from obtaining an existential weapon that could destroy his very small country. This might be a laughing matter to Mr. Neworth; it certainly is not to me. HARLEY FRANKEL is a Santa Monica resident.
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Greenland set to stamp its mark on Santa Monica GREENLAND IS MELTING. DO YOU
Greenland’s glaciers, covering 81 percent of the island, are melting faster than anyone thought, a recent L.A. Times article brought to my attention. All of the north polar ice could melt and it wouldn’t make much difference, because that ice is floating in the ocean and it’s only displacement. But Greenland’s glaciers, like those at the South Pole, are on land, and when they go, just Greenland’s, you’re looking at world sea levels rising 20-23 feet. So where in Santa Monica do you live? We’ll lose Harry Shearer’s homes on Ocean Park (hey, he’s a New Orleans guy, he’s used to it, and he can take a cosmic joke Greenland??), but I’m on the hill at Sixth Street and I’ll gain ocean front property. Oh yeah. In 2007 we were flying back from a visit to Ireland. I love to look out below when I’m flying and always fight for the window seat. As the pilot announced we were flying over Greenland I eagerly got close to the window, but slowly withdrew in sadness and a bit of shock. I could see, from way up there, rivers of water pouring off Greenland, all over the place. I knew it had some rivers, but this was different, this wasn’t right, this was Greenland melting, and that was eight years ago. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it.” — George Bernard Shaw CHARLES ANDREWS has lived in Santa Monica for almost 30 years and wouldn’t live anywhere else in the world. Really. Come hell or high water. You can reach him at therealmrmusic@gmail.com
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ornate and brightly, richly dyed, even before you looked closer to see what the details were all about. This is true of most any nation’s stamps, though some were more artistic, more attractive than others. American stamps, up until around the late ‘50s, were among the best. (From them I learned the Presidents, in order, what they looked like and when they served, and all sorts of other useful and useless Americana.) I learned that the people who live in Moscow call it Moskva, Moroccans speak mostly French, after Arabic, and Sweden to a Swede is Sverige (pronounced Sur-idj’, long “i”). You never know about this stuff. You might meet a gorgeous Swedish man or woman (what?? impossible) in a bar and start the conversation off with something like that, that few untraveled Americans would know, and you could be on your way. Just appear erudite and don’t let on that you learned it from your nerdy numismatic days. So from an early age, I knew my geography. And I was always fascinated by Greenland. What is that humongous island up there at the top? Greenland was huge on maps because when you try to show a round object like the Earth on a flat, rectangular surface, you either have to cut slices out of it (distracting) or spread out the areas near the top and bottom. So Greenland, the world’s largest island that isn’t a continent, appears way huger than it really is.
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BE IMPULSIVE TONIGHT, SAG ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★ You could be blindsided by a sudden
★★★★ Work with your finances, and try to
change. Be willing to adjust. Stay receptive to someone who tries very hard to express his or her caring and support. Be a little cynical if you encounter a situation that’s too good to be true. Tonight: Spend time with your favorite person.
trim down your budget where you can. Others seem to be off-kilter at this time. You could be distracted by and somewhat concerned with their actions or words. Relax, and choose to go with the flow. Tonight: At your favorite haunt.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★ Continue deferring to others. You’ll
★★★★ Be responsive to someone who seems
have other matters on your mind that you would prefer and need to consider. Give yourself the time and permission to explore different options. An offer that arises could irritate you on some level. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation.
a little upset. This person’s mood could have an effect on your day. A conversation, if not handled properly, might trigger more anger. Do not blame or criticize the other party. Attempt to walk in this person’s shoes. Tonight: Your treat.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ You will put in long hours to complete what you feel is necessary. You often defer to others, but right now, it is important to be more in touch with your needs. A conversation with a partner could be touchy. Be careful. Tonight: Out and about.
★★★★ You will feel the need to play it low-key. You might want some downtime to relax or perhaps you need to handle your taxes. A loved one will delight you with his or her spontaneity. Use care with spending, especially if you are eyeing a big commitment. Tonight: Be impulsive.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ You might want to take off for part of
★★★★ Take the time to assess your direction
the day to do something just for you. You could be entering a very busy period where you need to be 100 percent engaged. Get errands done and complete anything that could interfere with your workflow. Tonight: Early in, early out.
and your choices. How you see an evolving situation could change. You know what you want, so zero in on that desire. A family member is likely to demonstrate his or her instability. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
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★★★ Tension builds during the day as you
touchy friend or family member. You could hear some surprising news. Stay close to a loved one who means a lot to you. Tension seems to build in an emotional conversation. Tonight: Roll with the punches.
attempt to sign off on a project. You might need to take the lead in order to complete it. What you hear from someone quite eccentric could surprise you. Try not to be too reactive. Tonight: Be happy, and join your friends.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★ You might be in a position where you
★★★★ Try seeing a situation from a different
have to help others relax. A partner could be unpredictable. You can back away, but not for long. Walk in this person’s shoes and figure out what is motivating him or her. Tonight: Home is where the heart is.
perspective. First you must detach, then you can decide which way will work best. Avoid taking any risks, even if you believe things will work out perfectly. Proceed with caution. Tonight: Count on being up late.
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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 experience unexpected events that might affect your finances. You will find that you get frustrated easily. For your sake, work on letting go of this feeling. A friend could be instrumental in this process. If you are single, come fall, someone quite appealing could steal your heart. You certainly will know when you meet this person. If you are attached, you might want to make a commitment to a mutual cause. You will enjoy the people you meet together. SAGITTARIUS means well, but he or she often creates tension when you are around.
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The Santa Monica Police Department responded to 347 calls for service on March 9. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Armed robbery, Main/Marine, 1:12 a.m. Drunk driving, 5th/Wilshire, 1:14 a.m. Armed robbery, 3300 block Virginia, 2:34 a.m. Rape, 4th/Ocean Park, 2:45 a.m. Lewd activity, 1600 block Ocean Front, 3:02 a.m. Trespassing, 1500 block 10th, 6:07 a.m. Auto burglary, 00 block Vicente, 7:56 a.m. Vandalism, Centinela/Pico, 8:26 a.m. Bike theft, 1500 block 6th, 8:54 a.m. Vandalism, 1400 block Olympic, 9:18 a.m. Attempted burglary, 300 block 10th, 9:29 a.m. Battery, Berkeley/Wilshire, 9:54 a.m. Auto burglary, 1400 block 4th, 9:56 a.m.
Auto burglary, 1200 block 2nd, 10:41 a.m. Identity theft, 200 block Bicknell, 10:59 a.m. Fight, 2000 block Ocean, 11:30 a.m. Indecent exposure, 2200 block Lincoln, 12:41 p.m. Burglary, 1600 block 14th, 12:57 p.m. Drinking in public, 2000 block Ocean, 1:41 p.m. Car crash, Main/Hill, 1:56 p.m. Petty theft, 1300 block 2nd, 2:07 p.m. Illegal weapon, 14th/Broadway, 2:42 p.m. Petty theft, 300 block Colorado, 2:53 p.m. Drinking in public, 2900 block Virginia, 3:27 p.m. Burglary, 900 block 17th, 3:31 p.m. Auto burglary, 1500 block PCH, 3:40 p.m. Vandalism, 1200 block 12th, 4:02 p.m. Fraud, 2300 block Wilshire, 4:08 p.m. Grand theft, 1400 block 4th, 5:01 p.m. Drunk driving, 1300 block 4th, 7:23 p.m. Auto burglary, 400 block PCH, 8:08 p.m. Car crash, Lincoln/Ocean Park, 8:26 p.m. Burglary, 2700 block Neilson, 8:42 p.m. Person with gun, 5th/Wilshire, 10:19 p.m.
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