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Seniors leave City Manager to make $329K plus benefits lasting legacy at Pacifica SOFTBALL:

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CITY HALL Rick Cole, who was select-

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ed as Santa Monica’s next city manager this week, is slated to make $329,424 plus benefits, according to a motion passed unanimously by City Council early

Friday morning. Cole is currently serving as Los Angeles’ deputy mayor of budget and innovation. He’ll start at the same rate that Interim City Manager Elaine Polachek was making during the four months she watched the city’s throne. Council is set to officially

approve Cole’s contract at a regular meeting on June 9. It’s expected that Cole will be present at that meeting, Mayor Kevin McKeown said. Polachek, who told council early on in the process that she wasn’t interested in City Hall’s top job, will return to her position as

assistant city manager. Cole, who’s previously served as the city manager of Ventura and Azusa, will receive the same benefits as City Hall’s other department heads and will accrue vacation and sick days in the same way, but will SEE MONEY PAGE 10

CITYWIDE Remove the seniors from

this year’s Pacifica Christian softball team, and there wouldn’t have been a Pacifica Christian softball team. The graduating players make up more than half of the 13-member roster, and they capped their high school careers by leading the squad into the CIF Southern Section Division 7 playoffs. “This senior class was foundational,” coach Mike Dolan said, noting that six of the girls were part

Exit interviews prepare students for high school — and beyond BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN Daily Press Staff Writer

SUNSET PARK If Benjamin Karni was nervous, he didn’t show it. Wearing a dark suit, blue tie and dress shoes, he sat upright with hands clasped on a table in the back of the John Adams Middle School library and gave a phenomenal performance. He made eye contact, spoke clearly and exuded confidence. He nodded and reacted to show he was listening. He was in the moment. Karni was one of about 340 students participating in exit interviews, a longstanding rite of passage for outgoing JAMS eighthgraders that continued May 20-21. The annual tradition puts students in short one-on-one meetings with members of the community, who volunteer their time to ask a series of questions while evaluating students’ interview skills. The process encourages students to reflect on their years in middle school while guiding their transition into high school and beyond, co-organizer Titia Murphy said. “As students prepare to take the step to the next level, it’s important for them to get skills that will help them on their path,” said Murphy,

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California beaches to remain closed after oily goo washes up CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press

MANHATTAN BEACH A 7-mile stretch of

Southern California coastline where globs of oily goo washed ashore will remain closed until officials determine the water is safe for swimmers and surfers, authorities said Friday. The popular beaches on Santa Monica Bay will stay shut down indefinitely as crews collect the remaining tar balls and tar patties that began washing up Wednesday, U.S. Coast Guard spokesman Michael Anderson said. “This is just us being thorough,”

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SCHOLARSHIPS The Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica gave away over $24,000 in scholarship money to local high school students on Wednesday night.

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Join local libraries for a day full of workshops on a variety of topics. Learn how to change a tire, how to meditate, how to tweet, how to eliminate clutter, how to publish your book, how to garden with less water, how to be beautiful on a budget, how to do science experiments in your backyard and more Workshops take place in all Main Library venues, and at the branch libraries from noon to 3 pm. Visit http://smpl.org/howtofest/ for a complete list of events

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Wet felting 101. Create a 10” x 10” wet felted picture ‘painted’ with colorful wools. Follow a provided template or bring photos and images to inspire a picture, an abstract design, an explosion of color or a study in monochrome. 1450 Ocean, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., $30 + $10 cash material fee to instructor, (310) 458-2239 https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Activit y_Search/44684

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Showcases L.A. youth with great performances of dance, art and music. For more information call 1-888-HALSTROM or visit www.halstromacademy.org. Third Street Promenade, 12 p.m.

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They Will Surf Again Montana Ave. Branch Library (1704 Montana Ave) 12-1p.m. (Community Room) How to Use the AWE Early Literacy Tablets 12-1 p.m. (Patio) How To Garden with Little Water: Emi Carvell, Master

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Coldwell Banker and NorthStar Moving Join Forces for Food Drive NorthStar Moving Company, has teamed up once again with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for their third annual “Let’s Send Hunger Packing.” food drive to feed hungry children in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. “Last year we were thrilled to collect over 8,000 pounds of food which provided 6,487 meals to the area’s hungry children,” said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder and Santa Monica resident Laura McHolm. “This year

we need your help to feed even more kids as the statistics are still astounding. One out of four children in LA County and one out of five children in Orange County struggle with hunger and that struggle increases when school is out for the summer, eliminating access to a school sponsored meal a day. We’re asking everyone to help us ‘Send Hunger Packing.’ Simply take your non-perishable donations to your local participating Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices in Los Angeles County and Orange County will be competing to collect the most food donations for their local food bank, so help your local branch office win.”

mate change. Also reports on the Santa Monica Sustainability Audit. Free, RSVP to ensure a seat due to limited space. Church at Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., http://www.eventbrite.com/e/lighten-uplearn-about-cca-climate-action-santa-monica-spring-forum-tickets-16666635355

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Mango Ribbon Cutting Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway Project (MANGo) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12th & Michigan Avenue. 10 a.m.

SMC Vocal Department Showcase Directed by Dennis Parnell. SMC’s advanced voice students perform classical, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary commercial songs. (Tickets are $10.) The Edye, 1310 11th St., 4 p.m.

SM Bay Foundation: LAX Dunes Volunteer Day Friends of the LAX Dunes will be coordinating a volunteer day out at the LAX Dunes could really use your help and anyone else you could bring along to lend a hand. Closed-toed shoes and jeans/long pants are a must. Sun protection is recommended and ice water, towels and a porta-potty will be provided. Meet across from Trask Triangle Park in Playa Del Rey, 267 Waterview Street, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Sunday, May 31 Climate Action Santa Monica - Spring Forum Speakers will explain Community Choice Aggregation, a rising trend in the effort towards energy policy that addresses cli-

Workout with Under Armour at SIX:02 Week Two workouts. One is yoga and another is cardio/body weight-focused training. For more information contact dnelson@thestrategicagency.com. Third Street Promenade, 12 - 4 p.m.

The battle to raise the most food donations began May 1 and runs through June 20. Donations will be accepted at 36 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices. The Los Angeles County Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage offices’ donations will benefit the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Orange County offices’ donations will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. NorthStar Moving will honor the winning offices, one in each county, with a monetary donation to their local food bank in their name. “We are thrilled to be working with NorthStar Moving for the third year for this worthy cause,” said Jeff Culbertson -

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Stray Cat Alliance: Adoption Days Stray Cat Alliance educates and empowers the community to advocate for every cat’s right to be safe, healthy and valued. Stray Cat Alliance envisions a time when all cats are cared for, all kittens and domesticated cats are in loving homes and there is a healthy, but declining sterilized feral cat population. The feral cat colonies that do remain are monitored, fed, and treated medically when needed by their caregivers. Centinela Feed and Pet Supplies, 11055 West Pico Blvd, 12 - 3 p.m.

Pool Open Pre-season pool weekends. See http://beachhouse.smgov.net/activities/p ool.aspxfor details. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 PCH, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pedal on the Pier 120 stationary bikes ridden by individuals/companies to raise money to send underprivileged children to summer camp. For more information call (310) 5983430 or visit www.haroldrobinsonfoundation.org. Santa Monica Pier, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Book Signing and Mixer Learn the secrets to open your heart & find true love with Renee Piane. This event is free. There will be a mixer and treats. More info at: www.ReneePiane.com. The Mystic Journey Book Store, 1624 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice, 6 - 8 p.m.

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Architectural Review Board Meeting The ARB generally meets on the first and third Mondays of each month unless there is a holiday. Meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall unless otherwise noted. City Hall, 1685 Main St., 7 p.m. http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/ Boards-Commissions/ArchitecturalReview-Board.

Disabilities Commission Meeting Regular meeting of the Santa Monica Disabilities Commission. 6:30 p.m. at the Ken Edwards Center (1527 4th Street) www.smgov.net/Portals/AccessibleSM/co ntent.aspx?id=16032.

Classical Ballet For Beginners Students will learn across the floor, barre, and center floor technique. All levels are welcome. 1450 Ocean, 6:30 p.m. https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Activity_Search/42980

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WHAT DEFINES SOME OF THE GREATEST CITIES

in the world? Their grand plazas and public spaces. A place where one goes first when arriving at a new city and returns to many times while there. The same could be true for Santa Monica. There could be a place to gather for public events and an animated social environment that would activate the downtown area providing a venue for civic events and respite from our busy lives. But apparently our City Council is in the midst of an identity crisis. They believe that we should live in a different, much denser urban environment. They believe that we need a massive iconic building called the “Plaza at Santa Monica” on city owned land at 4th/5th and Arizona to attract visitors, one that will little serve our residents. But we already have the Pacific Ocean, our beach, our Palisades Park, our historic pier, our promenade, our courtyard housing, and our relaxed beach culture with its open skies, sunlight, moderate temperature – assets in abundance! They must think they are working for those who would develop the City for profit rather than those who live in it. We live in a democracy of gratification and this head-in-the-sand approach leads to a mindset of development and profit rather than quality of life. This project would be a beacon for unbridled growth, with every developer rightly claiming the same height for their own project. “Greed and density” on the part of the City are not synonymous with “quality of life.” Do we need a downtown begging for tall and wide buildings casting huge shadows, and that will fatally compromise the city’s soul and character. The soul of our city is not massive building blocks stacked 148 feet tall. The size of the Plaza at Santa Monica (an offspring of Rem Koolhaas’ Singapore project www.theinterlace.com) will create significant traffic, cut light and blue sky, cast enormous shadows on adjacent properties, increase demand on infrastructure and services, and most importantly waste this site’s potential. This is a highly questionable precedent to set, and worst of all, totally unnecessary. If we were to draw a plan of our growing downtown, this 2.9 acre parcel is the new center of gravity with shopping, dining, and living spreading north, east, south and west – and should be used for creating a sense of place for residents, employees and tourists to enjoy. We believe what is needed to complement and support the four million square feet of downtown commercial and residential area now being developed is a park with shade trees and fountains, concerts and public art, ice skating, event venues and open air markets. A place for residents, commuting workers, and visitors to recreate or rest – at street level where people will use it rather than rooftop levels 20, 58, and 96 feet above the sidewalk as is being proposed in this plan. On city-owned property, creation of parks should be the 1st choice. An urban park in this area would fill a huge need with the growing number of families living in downtown apartments. Parks are an integral part of our active and passive well-being, of our quality of environment and life. Remember the “Well-being Challenge” to measure and increase the feeling of well-being for residents, visitors, and employees? If one needs further convincing, look at Bryant Park (www.bryantpark.org/) or Post Office Square (www.normanbleventhalpark.org/).

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The City may need income to pay its mortgage obligation, but it should not be used to feed its budget and future pension liabilities. The revenue from a subterranean parking structure, a “Tavernon-the-Green,” and a multi-plex theatre at the south end, or only if necessary, a boutique hotel (with union contract of course) and the requisite affordable housing would bring in the same $6.4 million expected from the proposed development! And the 1,200 car parking would be available for public use rather than required for a massive development above. Civic values and commercial interests can co-exist. This is public property, it is the residents who own this property, and the City has the highest obligation to do the best for the public good. We cannot let this site be squandered on a project that neither meets the needs nor the will of Santa Monica’s citizenry. We’re advocating making this a remarkable town square which will bring the community back into downtown. These open spaces are priceless. Let’s hope the city can turn a

“poverty of ideas” into a “wealth of well-being” by turning a massive mistake into a genuine benefit for all. Every city needs a “raison d’etre” – a spirit why people want to go there and stay there. So what will define our ethos as a City? Will it be an overscaled commercial building that dwarfs the downtown area casting its shadows for blocks around or a grand square that invites all who enter. This property is already public land and should remain so. Is tall and dense, massive and traffic our “raison d’etre?” We don’t think so.

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CITY OF SANTA MONICA NOTICE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS The Santa Monica City Council is now accepting applications for appointment of members to the following City Boards and Commissions: Board/Commission Airport Commission Architectural Review Board Arts Commission Commission for the Senior Community Commission on the Status of Women Disabilities Commission (Participant must be a person with a disability.) Housing Commission (Must be Section 8 Program participants and 1 must be 62 years or older) Library Board Personnel Board Planning Commission Recreation & Parks Commission Santa Monica Pier Corporation Social Services Commission

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SANTA BARBARA Emergency workers and officials from a pipeline operator had gathered last week to train for the worst - an oil spill when a 911 call came in reporting a noxious smell at a nearby beach. Santa Barbara County firefighters rushed to the shoreline, where they discovered oil flowing across a beach and into the Pacific. What was supposed to be a drill turned real. “It was very black. You couldn’t see the sand anymore,” fire Capt. Craig Vanderzwaag recalled after arriving at the leak May 19. “You could see rolling waves with black oil lapping up on the beach.” By the time the firefighters traced the source of the spill to a ruptured underground pipeline, thousands of gallons of crude had escaped. As oil fouled the sand and water, firefighters wielding shovels and axes moved dirt and rocks to prevent more of it from spilling into a drainage ditch, but the leak quickly stretched 9 miles along the coast. What was done that day to detect and stop the spill and protect some of the most fabled coastline in California has come under scrutiny, as officials continue cleaning up a leak estimated at up to 101,000 gallons and try to figure out what went wrong. U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein of California labeled the response to the spill “insufficient” in a letter Thursday to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The senators questioned why the line lacked an automatic shut-off valve and whether some workers were left on the sidelines while the leak spread. “We need answers about why this happened, why the response was insufficient and what can be done to prevent another tragic spill like this from happening in the future,” said the letter, which also was signed by Massachusetts Sen. Edward J. Markey, a fellow Democrat. “We are concerned that insufficient preparation may have slowed down the response effort,” they wrote. In reply, Plains All American Pipeline said it was a “competent and experienced operator.” “We train regularly for situations such as this, hoping that they will never happen. However, in a real event, no one is fully sat-

isfied with the speed of response,” the company said in a statement late Thursday. “Upon confirming the release, we immediately activated our emergency response plan and marshaled critical resources to the scene, scaling up those resources quickly as we better understood the cleanup requirements.” Among the senators’ concerns: It took Plains about 90 minutes after the spill to notify the National Response Center, a clearinghouse for reports of hazardous-material releases that coordinates responses, according to disclosures so far. Additionally, Plains had reported problems with the line earlier that day. “We are concerned that Plains Pipeline may not have detected this spill or reported it to federal officials as quickly as possible, and that these delays could have exacerbated the extent of the damage to the environment,” the senators wrote. Linda Krop, chief counsel of the Environmental Defense Center, said she was at the shore until 10 p.m. the day of the spill and nothing was being done to prevent crude from washing into the sea. “The response was extremely tardy that allowed oil to get in the water where it will never be fully recovered,” Krop said. “Waves were washing oil off the beach and off the rocks and nothing was being done.” Coast Guard Capt. Jennifer Williams said the effectiveness of the response will be evaluated in the investigation. She said it took awhile to get the cleanup ramped up because people had to come from out of town. “During the early stages, people didn’t even know how much was on the beach. People were getting to the scene and trying to ascertain how big a problem it was,” she said. Officials said earlier Thursday that the ruptured section of pipeline had been removed for analysis. The spill marred the same stretch of shoreline as a 1969 oil platform blowout that helped spawn the modern environmental movement. That spill spewed more than 3 million gallons of crude into the ocean, spoiled miles of beaches and killed thousands of birds and other wildlife. Associated Press Writer Alicia Chang in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

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a social studies teacher at JAMS. Students spend ample time preparing for their interviews, which touch on Common Core standards in speaking and listening. They formulate answers to a list of about a dozen questions that they receive in advance — about their interests, influences, experiences at JAMS and advice for other students. They also learn about proper interview techniques in expression, body language and engagement. Then comes their big day. Maya Goren made flashcards to practice for her interview, which was facilitated by Santa Monica police Officer Scott McGee. She also brought a drug poster she made in science class as an example of her work. “It was exciting,” she said afterward. “I was a little anxious. But in the future, if I’m applying for a job, I want to make sure I have the skills that I used here.” The interviewers comprise a diverse cross-section of the community. Among them were district and law enforcement officials as well as bankers, lawyers, parents and representatives from Santa Monica College and RAND Corporation. “It gives the kids an opportunity to talk to someone outside of school, and it allows the

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he said. “Most of the tar balls are cleaned up but we want to make sure we get them all.” Workers scooped up truckloads - about 30 cubic yards - of sandy goo along the shoreline from Manhattan Beach to Redondo Beach, and the mess seemed to have mostly dissipated by Friday. Anderson estimated that about 90 percent of the material had been removed. Coast Guard and state officials said samples of tar and water would be analyzed to identify where the material originated, but it could take days to get the results. There is a refinery and offshore oil tanker terminal nearby but the Coast Guard did not find a sheen from a possible spill after the tar started to accumulate. There is also a major shipping channel in the area. Nothing has been ruled out, including last week’s oil spill that dumped thousands of gallons of crude along the Santa Barbara County coast about 100 miles to the north-

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community to know our students,” JAMS community liaison Nancy Gutierrez said. Added interviewer Claudia BautistaNicholas: “I know adults who need to practice these skills.” Bautista-Nicholas was fulfilling two missions as she conducted interviews in Spanish. While assessing students’ communication abilities, the Santa Monica High School language immersion coordinator was also analyzing their proficiency levels so they can be placed in appropriate classes when they arrive next fall. Sarah Braff, president of the Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association, said she enjoyed conducting interviews this year after a long hiatus. The meetings help students think about the future and serve as opportunities for adults to share brief nuggets of advice, she said. “You really get to see what these kids are becoming,” she said. “I want to see what they’re doing in 10 years.” Braff ’s list of students included Karni, who spoke eloquently about Anne Frank, the dangers of procrastination and a 10,000word writing sample he recently completed. At the end of the interview, as Karni shook hands with Braff and walked back to the front of the library, Braff smiled. “He definitely got the job,” she said. jeff@smdp.com

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of the program’s inception in 2013. “Losing them is like losing your own kids. We’re going to miss all of them. But the legacy they will leave with regards to toughness and work ethic is something that the younger players have caught on to.” The Seawolves (13-9), who tied for first place in the Liberty League, began their foray in the postseason May 19 with a duel against Ventura-Foothill Tech in the wild-card round. Trailing by three in the final inning, they plated four runs with their season in the line to pull off a thrilling 5-4 victory. “These girls never quit,” Dolan said. “We’ve faced some pretty good pitching, and it shows the intelligence of our players that they can catch up to the pitcher. If they do, look out.” The win propelled Pacifica Christian into a first-round meeting with Avalon, requiring a trip to Catalina Island. The team took a boat from Long Beach in the morning, ate lunch on the island and hiked about a mile and a half up a hill to the diamond for the game. The journey was fruitful, as the Seawolves combined to score 11 runs in the fourth and fifth innings as part of a 13-7 triumph. Their defense in the bottom of the fifth was lessthan-perfect, Dolan said, but they did enough to return home at 9 p.m. with the right to keep playing. “It was a fun day all around,” he said. “We played good softball. We pitched very well and played defense for pretty much 6 1/3 innings. ... It was a fantastic experience for the girls.” Pacifica Christian’s memorable postseason came to an end Tuesday against Pasadena-St. Monica Academy, which advanced to the quarterfinals with a narrow 9-8 win at Clover Park. The Seawolves dug themselves an early hole, falling behind 7-1 midway through the fifth inning. Although they put up a fight by pushing across four runs in the final frame, their deficit proved insurmountable. “We started the motor a little too late,” Dolan said. “We left a couple runs out there. We hit the ball well, but we didn’t convert and we had a few too many errors. There

were so many little things.” Pacifica freshman Leah Majors overcame a hip injury to throw five innings in the circle, and senior Emma Miller pitched the final two stanzas. Injuries forced the squad to mix and match all year, Dolan said. Case in point: Seawolves senior Hailey Ennis played at first base, second base, shortstop and left field in the seasonending loss to St. Monica Academy. It meant the end of the road for Miller and Ennis as well as Darielle Preston, Sarah Schultz, Hannah Stanford, Walanda Flowers and Cameron Parks. “It was a great season and a great experience,” Dolan said. “Not everything goes the way you want it to, but the girls hopefully learned a little about themselves.” Dolan added that he’s encouraged by what he saw from the girls who are eligible to return next year, including several standout freshmen. But he acknowledged it’ll be different without such a seminal senior class. “We’re going to take a bit of a hit,” he said. MARINERS OUSTED BY ARGOS

The St. Monica Catholic softball team’s season came to an end Tuesday at Memorial Park with an 11-1 loss to Garden Grove in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoffs. The Mariners finished their campaign with a 17-7-1 record and a 6-3 mark in the Camino Real League, where they took second behind San Pedro-Mary Star of the Sea. St. Monica began its postseason with an 11-0 drubbing of La Puente in the opening round May 21. It was the Mariners’ sixth shutout win of the season and second in a 10-day span. But coach Joey Carrillo’s team couldn’t recreate the magic May 26 against Garden Grove, which needed just five innings to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. It was the final high school game for St. Monica’s four seniors: pitcher/infielder Katie Kaufman, third baseman Veronica Navarro and outfielders Amy Flores and Mia Strauss. The program moved up a level this season after reaching the quarterfinals in Division 6 as part of a 20-win campaign last year.

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start the job with 21 days of paid vacation and 12 days of paid sick leave. Cole starts at a lower salary than his predecessor, Rod Gould, left behind. Gould announced in July that after five years he’d step down from the post at the end of January. Management Partners announced earlier this week that Gould had taken a position as vice president within the company. As was the case for the previous city managers, City Hall will offer incentives for Cole Consider proceeding to move to Santa Monica. Taxpayers will cover relocation benefits and pay for up to seven months of temporary rental housing at up to $2,000 per month. Cole will also be able to take a home loan of up to $1.3 million from City Hall at a 3 percent interest rate. Cole would pay the property taxes and would have to pay off the loan within two years of leaving the city. Cole has held his current post for two years and previously served as a mayor and

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council member in the city of Pasadena. Cole graduated from Occidental College in 1978, according to his Linkedin page, and got a graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University two years later. Council approved unanimously of hiring, something that’s becoming increasingly rare on significant issues in Santa Monica. McKeown told the public what it was like to make reference calls about Cole. “I heard things like ‘approachable,’ ‘visionary,’ ‘good listener,’ ‘brought our community together,’ and ‘found the balance between community development and quality of life’,” he said. Councilmember Gleam Davis added the to Comics & Stuff. word “integrity” and Councilmember Sue Himmelrich said “transparency” and “social justice.” In local governments like Santa Monica’s, City Council members hire (or fire) the people in charge of running City Hall and give broad directions but they don’t oversee dayto-day activities — that job starts with the city manager.

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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 MAY 19, AT ABOUT 10:25 P.M. While in the area of 5th Street and Wilshire Boulevard, patrol officers stopped a possible suspect in an assault and battery that just occurred. According to the reporting party and victim, the male suspect approached the victim in the 300 block of Wilshire and placed his left hand on her inner thigh. He then moved his hand upward, caressing her leg. The incident lasted several seconds until the victim, who was frightened of the stranger, yelled at him to leave her alone. Without saying a word, the suspect, later identified as Wendell Lewis, removed his hand from the victim’s leg and waked away southbound on 3rd Street and out of sight. He was arrested for assault and battery and booked into the Santa Monica Jail. Wendell W. Lewis, 39, homeless, had bail set at $20,000.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD underground test in the Kharan Desert. It is reported to be a plutonium device with yield of 20kt. – Depayin massacre: at least 70 people associated with the National League for Democracy are killed by government-sponsored mob in Burma. Aung San Suu Kyi fled the scene, but is arrested soon afterwards. – Former Liberian president, Charles Taylor, is sentenced to 50 years in prison for his role in atrocities committed during the Sierra Leone Civil War. – Nigeria passes a law banning same-sex marriage.

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■ (1) Daniel Palmer, 26, was arrested in Miami Beach in April only after he returned to the crime scene area to berate his victim, a New York tourist from whom he had snatched a “fake” necklace at gunpoint. Palmer initially got away, but was upset and returned to confront the tourist, who pointed out Palmer’s car to an officer. (2) Ms. Joey Mudd, 34, of Largo was arrested in May, along with her husband, Chad, on charges that they routinely shared marijuana and even cocaine with their daughters, aged 13 and 14. Deputies said Ms. Mudd freely admitted that she used the drugs as incentives to get the girls to do their chores and do well in school.

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■ “Abstract impressionist” Mark Rothko has appeared in News of the Weird both for the extraordinary prices people pay to own his uncomplicated paintings and for their sometimes-indistinct differentiation from squiggles made by playful toddlers. Sotheby’s auction house announced in May that his “Untitled, (Blue and Yellow)” had been sold for $46.5 million. The “Untitled” canvas consists of three unevenly edged rectangles -- a yellow on top of a blue, on top of a small yellow strip. The Sotheby’s catalog described the piece (presumably, without irony) as one that shows “how truly miraculous a painting can be.”

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A day for art and healing By Megan Tambio Want to add a little culture to your weekend? Check out Free Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Fun Day this June 6 at the Victorian! Enjoy a variety of interactive art exhibits including the Otis College Mobile Mural Lab, music by Mike Jasorka and tasty food and drink (always a must!), including Dylanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candy. If that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t awesome enough, participate in the silent auction where you could win crazy cool prizes like a trip to Maui!

Most importantly, Family Fun Day provides a chance to enjoy art while supporting an important cause. Free Arts isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just any art organization. The dedicated workers

YOU CALL THE SHOTS, SCORPIO ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; You might find that your words hold

â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Your more possessive side is likely to

like cement with someone you speak with today. Be smart and choose those words with care. Deal with a loved one who exhausts you with his or her chatter. Your intuition will carry you right past an awkward moment. Tonight: Dinner for two.

emerge today, as you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine what it would be like to have to share someone. You might cause yourself a problem, so be careful about what you say and what you do. Tonight: Off to a concert or movie.

and volunteers strive to help children whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve suffered trauma and abuse recover through the therapeutic power of the arts. Their motto is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Heals!â&#x20AC;? Family Fun Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art activities are modeled after Free Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular programs developed by art therapists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really just want to switch it up and do something thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reďŹ&#x201A;ection of what we do at Free Arts,â&#x20AC;? Development Associate Kim Carswell says, of putting on Family Fun Day.

Go to freearts.org to purchase tickets ($125 for adults, $40 for children). Immerse yourself in the arts and help others do the same.

Speed Bump

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Strange Brew

By John Deering

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) TAURUS (April 20-May 20) â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Defer to others, and you will be delighted with the outcome. You might be weighing the pros and cons of an investment right now. Give it a day or two, and you will know the right move to make. Tonight: Just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be alone.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; How you feel about a relationship could color your day. If you must spend time with a family member whom you feel lukewarm toward, be sure to keep your thoughts to yourself. Perhaps adjusting your plans would be the better way to go. Tonight: You call the shots.

Dogs of C-Kennel

By Mick and Mason Mastroianni

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; You respond with quickness and ease. Others listen and make decisions after talking with you. You might want to make time to visit an older friend who tends to give you powerful feedback. You know you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always right. Tonight: Feel free to do what you want.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Kick back and do what you want. You might not feel comfortable in your normal social scene today, as you would have to be the lead actor at get-togethers. Take time for yourself, or be with a special person. You need to do what pleases you most. Tonight: Not to be found.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) CANCER (June 21-July 22) â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Your mind might wander from one topic to another, though you are unlikely to verbalize what you are thinking. Schedule time with a loved one, and make today one of those memorable moments. Choose to do what this person loves. Tonight: Add more spice to your life.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Join a group of friends who are off on an adventure. It might be as simple as playing a softball game or watching a thriller. You need special time with your pals to relax and recharge you batteries. Tonight: With the person you want to be with.

Garfield

By Jim Davis

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; You love to visit with others, but today your instincts will keep you close to home. You might need to deal with a personal matter, take a nap or dive into a great novel. Use these hours well. Friends are likely to seek you out in any case. Tonight: Remember, it is your choice.

â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll notice how carefree and full of fun others are right now. You might wonder why you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t join them, but you already know the answer: You must be responsible and handle certain matters first. Your flirty ways wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go unnoticed. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; You like moving around, checking out what is new in the neighborhood and catching up on gossip, too. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to check in with an older relative, as you likely will have some responsibilities to carry out. Make it OK to a take a break. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

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â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; You might accept an invitation to join a friend on a weekend road trip. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a ball exploring different areas, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the change of scenery relaxing. Sometimes you get so locked into a set schedule; know that you can break that pattern. Tonight: At a new spot.

JACQUELINE BIGARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STARS The stars show the kind of day youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have: â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;Dynamic â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; So-So â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Positive â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Difficult â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026;â&#x2DC;&#x2026; Average

This year you are direct, verbal and creative. Others listen when you speak. Your intensity about your work and daily routine often comes out. You might become rigid about certain elements of your day-to-day life. If you are single, you could meet someone who makes your heart sing. When you notice your heart skipping a beat, you know you have met this person. If you are attached, the two of you rev up your social life and can be found out and about this summer. This year could be significant to your relationship. SCORPIO is drawn to your intensity.

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