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Big Blue Bus launching cab service from 17th Street Expo station BY MATTHEW HALL Daily Press Editor
Big Blue Bus is launching a new on-demand cab service to provide late-night rides to and from the 17th Street/SMC Expo Station. The service, called Blue at Night, will offer cab rides from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights for $3 beginning June 17. Riders can request a cab during service hours by dialing (877) 611-8294 or boarding an unoccupied cab at the Blue at Night kiosk at the 17th Street/SMC Station, located on eastbound Colorado Avenue and 17th Street near the Breeze bikeshare station.
Rides must begin or end at the Expo station with the other end of the trip occurring between San Vicente and Rose and between Centinela and Ocean. There is no Blue at Night service between Olympic/Arizona and 7th/Ocean due to the availability of late night BBB and Metro buses. Each one-way trip will cost $3 for up to four passengers. Riders are not required to share a cab with strangers but multiple passengers will fit in a single vehicle and up to four can ride for $3. An additional $3 fee will be applied for additional stops within the service area or if SEE BBB PAGE 6
‘Digital doorbell’ company growing locally 26th Street becoming hub for Ring’s expansion BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN Daily Press Staff Writer
At 9:35 p.m. May 29, Santa Monica police were notified of a burglary on a quiet cul-de-sac off San Vicente Boulevard. At 11:39 a.m. June 2, authorities responded to the 2300 block of Montana Avenue regarding an attempted burglary. They’re the kinds of calls that convince Jamie Siminoff his locally based company, Ring, is worthwhile. Ring, which offers videoenabled doorbells with motion detection and remote answering technology, aims to give homeowners another weapon in the ongoing fight against neighborhood crime. “The same thing is happening everywhere,” he said, noting the susceptibility of vacant residences. “Our presence in our homes has gone way down, and you’ve created
these opportunistic nonviolent thieves. It’s a problem that exists almost in the same form everywhere around the world.” Siminoff ’s company is currently expanding on the east side of 26th Street between Broadway and Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, where it has rented space for nearly three years. It moved into a warehouse in late 2013, added more space last summer and grew into a third building last week. A fourth will be ready for the company around mid-August. Siminoff, a Pacific Palisades resident, found the local real estate when his son was attending school in Santa Monica. His company now employs more than 100 people locally, with additional customer service support in Phoenix. The creation of the company SEE RING PAGE 3
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Join the community at Santa Monica’s Art Lab for adults at 1450 Ocean and dance, compose a poem, design a sweater, mix a perfume, make a woodcut and more. Classes are held in Santa Monica’s iconic Camera Obscura building just north of Santa Monica Pier. Pictured above is a recent soap making class. For a calendar of classes, visit www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/1450-Ocean/calendar.aspx.
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Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 PCH, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Come along on a Saturday morning stroll through the streets of Downtown Santa Monica and learn about the Santa Monica you never knew. Hear the stories of the dynamic men and women who shaped our town. Meet at 1436 Second St., 10 a.m., $10 general admission, $5 for Conservancy members. Reservations: Email: dwt@smconservancy.org or call (310) 496-3146.
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Brain health can be optimally maintained by eating well and staying active. In this session, we explore various research findings related to aging well. They will discuss steps to reduce the risks for Alzheimer’s disease. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 3 4:30 p.m.
Paper shredding Did you find a stash of “sensitive” papers while doing your cleaning? The City of Santa Monica’s Resource Recovery & Recycling Division can help you safely dispose of your unwanted records and documents from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The City Yards, 2500 Michigan Ave., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
DIY Girls Club A STEM program for girls to learn and apply basic electronics concepts in creative projects. Limited space; registration starts 6/1. Ages 8 - 12. Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race & Ocean Festival Includes swimming and watercraft races with a volleyball tournament. Live music and Expo on the Pier. Free!, Santa Monica Pier, 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., for more information call 310-4588901 or visit www.santamonicapier.org
Playapalooza Join organizers as at the Beach House as they kick off the summer with a day at the beach full of fun and activities. The Beach House staff will provide an introduction to some of the best activities the Beach House has to offer. Body boarding and body surfing, slacklining, beach volleyball and a variety of other beach sports will be going on throughout the day.
Sister Priya, meditation teacher at Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization in Los Angeles, will present an introductory class on Meditation. The first half of the class will be educational with a special topic each month, the second half of the class will be hands on meditation. Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Second Saturday free craft lounge with Tiffany Peterson Tiffany Peterson leads a crafting session focusing on the art of upcycling tshirts. Bring your own cotton items and experiment with tie-dyeing. Two sewing machines provided for sharing; miscellaneous craft supplies and expertise on hand. Work on projects, trade tips, materials and ideas. Organizers often invite a guest artist to lead a mini session in their area of expertise. Bring your friends and craft together with tea and company. Palisades Park, 1450 Ocean Ave., 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reservations: go to https://apm.activecommunities.com/s antamonicarecreation/Activity_Searc h/49940
Sunday, June 12 Looff Hippodrome celebration The Looff Hippodrome, home to the iconic Carousel on the Santa Monica Pier since its opening in 1916, is set to commemorate its centennial exactly 100 years to the day since it opened. Cake cutting, carousel rides for a nickel, tours, limited edition ice cream, photo gallery and photo booth. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., 200 Santa Monica Pier.
Jack Beckley tribute tournament in Douglas Park Santa Monica lawn bowling club will host clubs from all over the South West of California to compete for the Jack Beckley trophy. For the last 14 years the successful tournament sponsored by Lynda Vance and Norman Cohen has brought the best lawn Bowlers to Santa Monica to celebrate Jack Beckley’s bowling life. Douglas Park, 2439 Wilshire Blvd., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.smlbc.org or call 310-444-9400 for more information.
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was practical in nature for Siminoff, who couldn’t hear his doorbell ring as he worked in his home’s garage. He added that his wife often didn’t feel comfortable answering their front door, which led him to consider the potential security benefits of the device. When someone pushes a Ring customer’s doorbell, the customer can answer from inside the home or, using a smartphone, from another location. The product is built on the premise that burglars sometimes ring doorbells to see if someone is home before breaking in. “No one will know whether or not you’re really there,” Siminoff said, adding that motion detection can also trigger alerts to customers. “Ninety-nine percent of burglars are not going to enter a home with someone in it. It does happen, but it’s rare. Usually it’s because they thought the home was empty.” Siminoff launched Ring in late 2012 and
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Monday, June 13 Kidz Crafts - Paper Airplanes Learn how to make paper airplanes and test which one can fly the farthest! Ages 4 & up. Montana Avenue Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave., 2 - 2:30 p.m.
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The story of Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane’s controversial attempt to draft a winning baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis. (133 min.) Pico Branch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd., 6 - 8 p.m.
Landmarks Commission meeting Regular meeting of the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission. City Hall, 1685 Main St., 7 p.m.
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Santa Monica girls softball team takes second place The Santa Monica 8U Gold All-Star girls softball team took second place in the Jessica Mendoza All-Star Tournament in Camarillo last weekend. The team is made up of girls ages six through eight, who have only been playing together as a team for a little over a month. The team’s head coach, Pablo Ramos, is understandably very proud of this team. “This group of girls has been continuously working hard day in and day out; as coaches we could only try to prepare them to play a game, the rest is up to them,” he said. “They have taken up the challenge while still having fun. My staff and I couldn’t be happier.” The 8U Gold All-Star team that took home the trophy include Jenise Tappe, Carly Knauf, Jazlene Ramos, Milly Mingenbach, Alyssa Gonzalez, Leyla Fajardo, Katrina Olmedo, Alexa Pirrone, Mia Solano, Sakura Krohn, Talissa Soto, Eryn Carter and Madison Thompson. Coaches are Eddie Soto, Jesus Fajardo, Kazuki Uema and Pablo Ramos. Softball registration is still open for the fall and spring at the Santa Monica Girls Fastpitch website: www.santamonicagirlssoftball.org. Santa Monica Girls Fastpitch is a non-profit, all girls softball league for ages 4 to 14 serving Santa Monica and the Westside for over 30 years. - SUBMITTED BY LEANNA EINBINDER.
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frog in a pot of water on the stove. At first, the frog is complacent and unaware of its imminent demise. It is only when the water becomes unbearably hot that it realizes the danger, albeit too late. Our fate and timing might not be so different. The earth is slowly warming due to the “greenhouse effect,” a result of rampant development on our planet. Some still believe it’s a hoax. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Perhaps the scale of the problem makes it difficult to grasp. Many people do not accept their role in its creation and hence its remediation. This year was the warmest on record, made worse by the scant rainfall in Southern California. Despite overwhelming evidence, there are still many that deny that our climate is changing. To them, our current water shortage may appear as nothing more than another “dry season.” Unfortunately, some of the naysayers are leaders in their communities, who may be uninformed or in denial. The best way to slow climate change is through sustainable practices. What is sustainability? It is the ability to live within limits that avoid the exhaustion of our resources and the resultant fouling of the planet on which our life depends. The endgame comes when our resources are depleted and byproducts have degraded the biosphere irreparably. It is then, like the frog in the pot, that we may find that it is too late. In many ways, Santa Monica is more aware than most communities. We have an Office of Sustainability that is tasked with the management our resources. This office sets guidelines in the areas of water usage, reduction of waste, solar energy use and housing. On many of these fronts we have made progress. The fact remains, however, that we are still far short of our goals for a sustainable future by the City’s own targets. Up to now, our ability to limit our City’s “footprint” has resulted more from the actions of our citizenry than our civic leaders. Ironically, it is often the case that our City policies are working at cross-purposes to their stated goal of a net-zero city. Case in point is the City Council’s rush to overdevelop without consideration of the consequences. Our current path is clearly unsustainable and if not reversed will eventually lead to the depletion of our City’s resources, along with its unique charm. For example, while residential users have reduced water usage and increased recycling, the opposite has occurred in the commercial sector. While residents are being asked to leave their cars in the garage and use bikes or public transit, the City has approved some projects that exceed our codes, strain our infrastructure, and increase waste. These developments will also increase traffic and negate any sacrifices on the part of the residents. This must stop. The gravity of our situation recently motivated residents to gather more than 10,000 signatures to put the LUVE initiative put on the November ballot. If it passes, it will prohibit City officials from “rubber stamping” projects with special agreements that exceed our current codes. The responsibility for these approvals will revert to the residents and the ballot box. This is not a change to our codes. It is rather the restructuring of the approval process that has been
abused by those in power. Our City measures a little over 8.4 square miles, with neither the resources nor infrastructure to support the growth that is now projected. Currently, there are over 25 projects that exceed “by right” planning codes that are requesting special approvals through negotiated development agreements. The City Council will likely approve the majority of these requests, if past history is any indication. The Master Plan for our City and its downtown are still missing. It is our opinion that all future development agreements should be put on hold until this plan has been completed and it can be shown that the proposed growth is sustainable. This failure to plan ahead will affect the capacity of our streets, electrical grid and water, in addition to the burden being placed on our schools, police and fire departments. When our infrastructure reaches its limit, it will be the residents, not the developers, who will be asked to “pick up the tab” for new water sources, electrical grids and waste systems. The developers responsible for the crisis will have taken their profits and moved on. The City’s paltry development fees will be of little use when the time comes to remediate the damage. Some might claim that development is necessary to build more affordable housing. This is a Devil’s bargain. The argument that we should replace the low-rise buildings along our streets and boulevards with large commercial projects for a few token affordable units is fallacious. The low number of units in these projects, most unsuitable for families, cannot compensate for the increased traffic or the strain on our resources and infrastructure. One of the main drivers of our City’s economy is tourism. When the shadows of towering new buildings turn our streets into gridlocked dark corridors, out of scale and character with our beachfront community, our allure as a tourist destination and as a place to live will be diminished. There is a better approach — one that is sustainable and can still provide additional housing. It entails a shift from demolition to the rehabilitation of our existing building stock. It is an approach that is both more ecological and will preserve the City’s charm while avoiding the pitfalls of newer, larger projects. Family housing is best when it is integrated into the existing city fabric as low-rise buildings, more family-friendly and with proximity to schools and parks. The newer, larger commercial projects are usually the opposite: oversized, lacking in family amenities and placed in areas that have more traffic and pollution. Although it is obvious that there are limits to growth, these limits are rarely discussed. We are already one of the densest small cities along the California coast. In addition, our residential population of 94,000 more than doubles daily if one counts tourists, commuters and SMC students. Santa Monica plays an important regional role, for both economic activity and recreation. To ignore the pitfalls of overdevelopment in our small, already crowded City will reduce its desirability for residents and visitors alike. SEE SMART PAGE 5
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Our City Council’s first order of business should be to do a thorough inventory of our infrastructure and resources and establish a sustainable level of development. This study would form the basis for the approval of future projects and the necessary upgrades required to our existing infrastructure to support them. While we will continue to provide affordable housing, we must do so in a manner that does not degrade our quality of life, that is consistent with best housing practices and is sustainable for future generations. The esteemed biologist Rene Dubos once
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“Money Monster” is only Jodie Foster’s fourth film as a director, although she’s been in the entertainment business for 50 years. She’s very selective about the projects she takes on and with this film she masters the craft. On the surface the movie seems to be a “captor versus victim” thriller. Underneath, it’s character-driven and delves deeply into human psychology. George Clooney is a financial trading advisor with a wacky noholds-barred TV stock tip show. His “tips” are superficially researched, yet his largerthan-life TV personality has enough sway with investors to move them to action. One of his tips goes bad and he is faced with a captor whose life he has ruined. The ensuing action and maneuvering of power is fascinating. Jack O’Connell as the captor gives a deep performance. Julia Roberts shines as the micro-managing newsroom producer who realizes she has the power to direct the ensuing drama like an orchestra conductor. On one plane, this film is about the supremely rich versus the struggle of the lower classes to provide for their families. On a parallel plane, it is about the shifting relationship between captor and captive. Clooney’s character slowly transforms from boorish TV personality into frightened child, and then develops a sympathetic bond with his captor, coming to grips with the reality that there is another point of view. This transformation of empathy between captor and victim is known as Stockholm syndrome and often actually occurs in hostage situations. Regardless of whether you trade on the stock market or you struggle to stretch your paycheck to make rent, “Money Monster” will play as a tale of schoolyard-style bullying in the grown-up world. The characters are colorful and true to nature. Stockholm syndrome is generally described as an aberration in psychological character. Is it really? Or is it the product of the accidental society formed when people from opposite poles are thrown together just long enough to find out that it’s the same mental wiring that makes each of them tick? KATHRYN WHITNEY BOOLE has spent most of her life in the entertainment industry, which is the backdrop for remarkable adventures with extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. Reach her at kboole@gmail.com. For previously published reviews, see https://kwboole.wordpress.com.
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“The Nice Guys” is a fast-moving uproarious comedy, a period piece, a farce and a social commentary, all in one. Director Shane Black, who wrote and directed the classics “Lethal Weapon” (1987) and “Lethal Weapon 2” (1989), and most recently wrote and helmed “Iron Man 3,” shows that he still has the genius for making a mind-boggling, warp-speed comedic farce that addresses our human foibles. It’s a superbly crafted, thoroughly enjoyable work. Black actually began development on the screenplay in 2005, around the time he was writing and directing his first movie, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.” Luckily he never gave up on getting “The Nice Guys” made, nor did he give up on his career through a difficult period in his life. In this film, Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are as gifted a comedy team as Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Gosling is hilarious at slapstick comedy and neither actor goes over that thin line of funny versus overplayed. The scenes pop with energy that never lets up, moving from one to the next with flawless rhythm. This is a very well-told story with a fun take on the sequined showy craziness of the disco generation. It even touches on some of the environmental problems (smog) and the artistic underbelly (“experimental films”) of the time. Having lived through that time period myself, I was impressed with the authenticity of the atmosphere of the sets and the physical and verbal communication style of the actors. The movie also features a great performance from one new rising star, teenager Angourie Rice, as Gosling’s character’s daughter, who often seems more the adult of the relationship. My guess is that Shane Black simply “feels” a film. In this one, he creates a Chaplin-esque comedy out of a tightly run action film. He’s so instinctive that his movies just seem to flow out of his imagination (I’m sure there is actually a lot of work behind that ease), and he inspires his team to reach for the same creative zenith. Regarding the actors’ synchronized comedy, Black had this to say at the film’s Cannes screening: “Chemistry is really quite simple. We just learned to listen to each other.”
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more than four people share the ride. Drivers will take cash or credit for the ride but will only carry $5 in change. Drivers will only wait 5 minutes from time of arrival for late passengers. The last pickup will be at 2:40 a.m. from the last Expo train to arrive at the station. Wheelchair-accessible cabs are available on request but cabs will not provide car seats. Parents should bring their own car or booster seats for children that require them. No pets are allowed on the service. The service does not take advance reservations or provide recurring service. BBB said the service was designed to provide late-night first- and last-mile connectivity throughout the city and the 17th Street/SMC station was chosen because it’s the halfway point between the three Santa Monica stations. First- and last-mile connectivity refers to the short distances most riders need to cover to access a mass transit hub. Providing solutions to the connectivity puzzle is a priority for transit officials. “All transportation agencies in the country, including Big Blue Bus, have been working to forge collective solutions to transportation problems and nothing is more universal than the first/last mile problem,” said Metro spokesperson Paul Gonzales. “Metro has provided options such as Zipcar at a 10 Metro park and ride locations. Already, riders are using sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. We’ve seen along the
Gold Line extension from Pasadena to Azusa that as many as 30 percent of the riders are walking or bicycling to catch the train at the Arcadia, Duarte and APU/Citrus stations.” He said providing transit solutions to and from the stations is the next phase of a successful transit opening. “Extending the Expo Line to Santa Monica opens modern, efficient and economical rail transit to an entirely new population,” he said. “Building the system was the initial challenge. Now, making it work for the most people possible is the work going forward.” Santa Monica has invested in transit options such as bikeshare, car share and revised public transit schedules. The Blue at Night service is part of a series of changes for the BBB system. “The summer Service Change marks another exciting step in the major redesign of Big Blue Bus routes that began last August,” transit director Edward F. King said in a statement. “The launch of Expo light rail on May 20 ushered the return of rail to the Westside after 63 years, energizing an eager public considering new ways of getting around town. Big Blue Bus’ goal is to tap into this new market of customers by providing innovative service options like Blue at Night and easy connections to Expo Line stations. On June 12, every Big Blue Bus route will connect to one or more Expo stations, thereby opening up the region to more people and places.” View a service area map and more details at bigbluebus.com/blueatnight. editor@smdp.com
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100 years of carouseling, history and joy The Looff Hippodrome, home to the iconic Carousel on the Santa Monica Pier since Charles Looff swung open the doors in 1916, is set to commemorate its centennial exactly 100 years to the day since it opened … on June 12, 2016. Considered the heart of the pier for the past century, the Looff Hippodrome stands as a beacon of Byzantine, Moorish and California architecture and, just as when it opened, the historic building’s claim to fame remains its longtime ground floor houseguest, the Carousel. To celebrate its 100th birthday, the Looff Hippodrome has created a special day of activities to delight families, pique the interest of historians and architecture buffs, and remind everyone of its unique place in the city’s history. At 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, the doors will be swung open with the same vigor as when Looff first did the honors back in 1916. However, 100 years later this day-long adventure will beckon all who seek to relive old memories and create new ones, including: riding the Ponies for a Nickel, embarking on an Exclusive Tour of the Historic (and rarely seen) Second Floor Carousel Apartments, delighting in Limited Edition Brass Ring Potato Chip Sundaes, traveling back in time via a Gallery of Historic Photographs and Lithographs, posing in a 1920’s Photo Booth getting for a photo with Marilyn, Charlie, Popeye and other Pier icons. For eaters seeking a dessert conceived from the opening era, this is a rare opportunity to indulge in a limited-edition sweet-salty potato-chip sundae inspired by Pier history and created by Kevin McCafferty, dessert historian and owner of Soda Jerk’s soda fountain. The Brass Ring Sundae is one scoop of salted caramel topped with caramel sauce, one scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate, all covered in crushed potato chips with a single chip (the brass ring) on top. The Looff Hippodrome is on the National Register of Historic Places since 1987 and was declared a Santa Monica Landmark in 1976. “When it first opened, the sound of the band organ from the Carousel could be heard all the way to downtown Santa Monica,” explains Jim Harris, historian for the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corp. and author of the acclaimed book, Santa Monica Pier - A Century on the Last Great Pleasure Pier. “In many ways, it was and remains the heart of the city and we are excited to celebrate Looff’s dream 100 years later. It is a testament to his great vision that the Hippodrome has withstood the test of time.” In addition to the historic carousel, there are the distinctive second floor apartments (which will be included in tours as part of the celebration). Today, the apartments remain as offices, but were once the coolest series of apartments in the city where only a select few (including the carousel operator) made their home. The cast of characters living this unique beachside life included artists and actors and assorted notables ranging from Colleen Creedon, a longtime political activist, actor Paul Sand and writer William Saroyan. Guests and honorees have included activists Cesar Chavez and Daniel Ellsberg, and it’s said that acclaimed singer Joan Baez spent so much time at the apartments that she too was considered a Hippodrome resident. Hollywood has also found its way to the Looff Hippodrome and its most noteworthy appearance was in the 1973 hit film “The Sting” which magically transported the building to Chicago. Other notable star turns include Sandra Bullock’s “The Net,” and “Inside Daisy Clover” starring Natalie Wood and Robert Redford. Of course, it is also reported that the Looff Hippodrome was where Marilyn Monroe would spend hours anonymously escaping the glare of the spotlight and instead joyfully watching as the carousel riders went round and round. 100 years later, the Looff Hippodrome remains an example of timeless design and continues to stand as a testament to Looff’s vision. The 100-year celebration will take place on Sunday, June 12, 2016 from 11am - 7:00pm. More information can be found at www.santamonicapier.org - SUBMITTED BY KAITLIN LIVEZEY, JEFF WAGNER AGENCY
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SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016 11 AM - 4 PM VIRGINIA AVENUE PARK 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica 90404 Featuring JCCI Founder, LaVerne Ross, Storyteller
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES Chazz Ross with Teresa Smith * Rick Parma First African Methodist Episcopal Choir Route 101 * Kaleo & the Voice of One Island Rhythm * Greg Walker Ray Brooks and the Blues Masters Presented by The City of Santa Monica and the
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ON JUNE 3 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 P.M. Officers were on uniformed bike patrol in the 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk when flagged by an employee of a local bicycle shop who stated that two suspects on foot had stolen his tip jar. The victim stated that he was working at the counter when both suspects approached the counter and attempted to start riding a Segway. The suspects became upset when the victim told them the rental price. One suspect, later identified as Bernard Guzman, 27, started to yell profanities and disrupt the business. Guzman then grabbed the tip jar and stated, “I am taking this.” The suspect opened the tip jar, removed the cash and fled southbound on foot. The victim accompanied officers to scan the area, and Guzman was located in the 2600 block of Ocean Front Walk. He was taken into custody and booked on charges of robbery, resisting/delaying a peace officer and assault on a peace officer and an outstanding warrant. Bail was set at $125,000.
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Speeding 26th/San Vicente 12:25 a.m. Battery 700 block of Broadway 12:42 a.m. Indecent exposure 800 block of Broadway 1:13 a.m. Shots fired 4th/Pier 2:14 a.m. Petty theft 2400 block of Cloverfield 2:40 a.m. Fight 1500 block of Pacific Coast Hwy 3:13 a.m. Battery Lincoln/Interstate 10 3:38 a.m. Sexual assault 1500 block of Arizona 7:03 a.m. Grand theft 1400 block of 3rd Street Prom 8:36 a.m. Panhandling 300 block of Pico 8:50 a.m. Petty theft 100 block of Pier 9:45 a.m. Elder abuse 800 block of Lincoln 9:58 a.m. Grand theft 1500 block of 2nd 10:34 a.m. Grand theft 1100 block of 3rd 11:27 a.m. Battery Main/Bay 11:45 a.m. Battery 200 block of Pico 11:51 a.m. Traffic collision 1500 block of 2nd 12:06 p.m. Hit and run 1400 block of 5th 12:09 p.m. Domestic violence 1500 block of
California 12:24 p.m. Speeding 1900 block of San Vicente 12:29 p.m. Panhandling 2600 block of Main 12:48 p.m. Grand theft auto 1300 block of 10th 1:25 p.m. Grand theft auto 3200 block of Ocean Park 1:30 p.m. Elder abuse 1100 block of 7th 1:31 p.m. Person with a gun 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk 1:33 p.m. Vandalism 1300 block of Pacific Coast Hwy 1:34 p.m. Fraud 500 block of Santa Monica 1:36 p.m. Fraud 1700 block of Hill 2:40 p.m. Grand theft 300 block of Colorado 2:40 p.m. Theft of recyclables 900 block of 3rd 4:11 p.m. Battery 3000 block of Airport 5:01 p.m. Grand theft auto 600 block of Ocean 5:09 p.m. Petty theft 1200 block of 3rd Street Prom 6:05 p.m. Burglary 1500 block of 6th 6:15 p.m. Burglary 1000 block of 5th 6:18 p.m. Fight 600 block of san Vicente 6:20 p.m. Party complaint 9th/Alta 9:37 p.m. Armed robbery 10th/Broadway 9:37 p.m. Loud music 800 block of 5th 10:27 p.m. Battery 1700 block of Main 10:28 p.m. Party complaint 1200 block of Harvard 10:52 p.m. Party complaint 100 block of Adelaide 10:58 p.m. Assault w/deadly weapon 300 block of Olympic 11:20 p.m.
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The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to 36 calls for service on June 9. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Injuries from assault 700 block of Broadway 12:46 a.m. Automatic alarm 900 block of 2nd 1:14 a.m. EMS 2200 block of Virginia 3:50 a.m. Assist LAFD 600 block of s. Burlingame Ave Lae 3:59 a.m. EMS 1300 block of 20th 5:26 a.m. EMS 800 block of 4th 6:40 a.m. EMS 800 block of 10th 6:51 a.m. EMS 1300 block of Franklin 7:28 a.m. Automatic alarm 1700 block of 12th 8:57 a.m. EMS 700 block of Santa Monica 9:05 a.m. EMS 2800 block of Neilson Way 9:10 a.m. EMS of Ocean/Broadway 9:13 a.m. EMS 3100 block of Neilson 9:22 a.m. EMS 1700 block of Franklin 9:48 a.m. EMS 400 block of Georgina 10:54 a.m.
EMS 1100 block of 7th 12:09 p.m. Elevator rescue 2700 block of Neilson 12:22 p.m. Injuries from assault 1500 block of California 12:26 p.m. EMS of Lincoln/Interstate 10 12:39 p.m. EMS 700 block of Ashland 1:01 p.m. EMS 900 block of 10th 1:05 p.m. Public assist of 19th/Wilshire 1:54 p.m. Odor of natural gas 100 block of Wilshire 2:01 p.m. EMS 1700 block of Ocean 2:36 p.m. EMS of Cloverfield/Olympic 3:24 p.m. EMS 500 block of 12th 3:57 p.m. EMS 800 block of 2nd 4:46 p.m. EMS 500 block of Washington 5:21 p.m. Elevator rescue 1300 block of 2nd 7:16 p.m. EMS 200 block of Bicknell 8:07 p.m. EMS 700 block of Cedar 8:21 p.m. Automatic alarm 1900 block of Colorado 8:30 p.m. Automatic alarm 1300 block of Ocean 9:11 p.m. EMS 2800 block of Main 9:41 p.m. EMS 1600 block of Ocean 9:54 p.m. EMS 400 block of Pacific Coast Hwy 10:59 p.m.
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– American Civil Rights Movement: Governor of Alabama George Wallace defiantly stands at the door of Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama in an attempt to block two black students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, from attending that school. Later in the day, accompanied by federalized National Guard troops, they are able to register. – John F. Kennedy addresses Americans from the Oval Office proposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that would revolutionize American society. Proposing equal access to public facilities, end segregation in education and guarantee federal protection for voting rights.
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■ In 2006, a court in Preston, England, apparently weary of Akinwale Arobieke’s repeatedly, unconsensually “touching” men’s biceps in public, issued a Sexual Offenses Prevention Order making any such future contact automatic offenses. Arobieke admitted a longtime fascination with buffed-up physiques and continued from time to time to find biceps irresistible, but in May 2016 he convinced a Manchester Crown Court judge to lift the SOPO based on his assurance that he wanted a “fresh start” and would behave himself. The judge seemed not quite sure, but noted that police could still arrest him under other sexual or assault statutes.
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■ At the 10th Arab Shooting Championships in Kuwait in March (2012), as medals were presented and winners’ national anthems were played, officials were apparently illprepared for medalist Maria Dmitrienko of Kazakhstan. Consequently, they cluelessly played, as her national anthem, the humorous ditty from the movie “Borat.” (Instead of such lyrics as “sky of golden sun” and “legend of courage,” the audience heard “Greatest country in the world/All other countries are run by little girls” and “Filtration system a marvel to behold/It removes 80 percent of human solid waste.”) Dmitrienko reportedly kept a mostly straight face, although Kazakhstan later received an official apology.
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Santa Monica Public Works director announces retirement For the past five years, the City of Santa Monica has benefitted from the leadership and expertise of Public Works Director Martin Pastucha. And after over three decades of public service, Pastucha announced he will retire on July 8. “Martin’s devotion to public service is evident in every corner of our community,” said City Manager Rick Cole. “He leaves a lasting legacy of improved public facilities including parks, streetscapes, water-wise landscaping and modern equipment and technology. Every day our residents benefit from the Public Works team that he
built and led. His commitment to both environmental and fiscal sustainability as well as his calm and tenacious commitment to getting things done, means Santa Monica is better off today because of his leadership.” During his tenure in Public Works, Pastucha managed an annual budget of $125.8 million and oversaw nine divisions totaling 505 full-time employees. The work that the Public Works team accomplished under Pastucha’s leadership is impressive. Major projects include EXPO Light Rail integration, the construction of the Tongva Park, Ken Genser Square, Colorado Esplanade, Pico Branch Library, CityTV facility, seismic retrofit of City Hall and California Incline. He was responsible for building the new Charnock Water Well, and
multiple citywide water and wastewater pipeline rehab and replacement projects. Martin also held the position of Airport Director, overseeing the operations at SMO and in 2015, Pastucha served as interim Assistant City Manager, playing a key leadership role while the city searched for a new City Manager. “It has truly been an honor and privilege to work alongside the Public Works staff who are some of the most creative, hardworking and innovative people I have been associated with in my career,” said Pastucha. “Based on the evolution of this department over the last six years, I am confident in the ability of the staff to continue to uphold the excellence in services and deliver projects that Santa Monica has come to expect and deserve.”
Prior to joining the Santa Monica City team in January of 2011, Pastucha was Public Works Director for the cities of Pasadena and La Habra. Mr. Pastucha has been active with the League of California Cities, serving as the President of the Public Works Officer Department in 2010 and on the Board of Directors from 201214. He is also a member of the International Affairs Committee of American Public Works Association, the Board of Directors of Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association, and Caltrans Transportation Advisory Committee. An internal recruitment will be conducted for a new Public Works Director. - SUBMITTED BY DEBBIE LEE, SANTA MONICA COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
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OUT ON THE TOWN WITH FRIENDS, PISCES ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★ You choose the right words, judging by the reactions of others. You don’t want to push anyone away. Remain sure of yourself. You know what your expectations are, and you won’t hesitate to go for what you want. Tonight: Others feel as if they need more attention.
★★ Don’t get upset if you need to adjust your plans. A young person might be in the midst of a life crisis. Without making a decision for this person, give him or her the freedom to think through a problem and make his or her own decision. Tonight: Stay out of the social scene.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★ Your imagination continues to fill any gaps in your thinking. Relate directly to someone whom you care a lot about, and share your imaginative flights of fancy. Harness your creativity in a way that enables you to come up with great ideas. Tonight: In the middle of an adjustment.
★★★ When making choices, emphasize what is necessary instead of what is frivolous. Your finances could be involved in the decision-making process. You often exhibit a tendency to go to extremes with your spending. Be careful! Tonight: Observe the people around you.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★ Your high, nervous energy takes you to
★★★★ You might want to open up in a discus-
a new level. Know that you could be a source of stress to others, which ultimately might lead to everyone feeling exhausted. Understand that this situation is only temporary! Tonight: Invite friends over for a fun dinner or get-together.
sion, but be careful not to reveal too much. You tend to swing from one extreme to the other. Your sense of adventure plays into what is occurring. Taking risks revitalizes your energy and perspective. Tonight: A must show.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★ Reach out to a friend whom you have
★★★★★ If you decide that it is the perfect time
not heard from in a long time. This person will be delighted to hear your voice. Perhaps it is time to plan a weekend to get together. A moodiness might take over in the evening. Tonight: Don’t predict what is going to happen.
for a day trip, go. Initially you might be stressed by the change of routine, but know that it is for only one day. Away from the turmoil of life, you will see issues differently; use that perspective. Tonight: Make it OK to not be so dominant.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★ Remain sensitive to certain realities, and
★★★★ You might want to consider different
don’t try to go past established boundaries. When you speak to a friend, you’ll recognize how very different each of you is. Use the opposition of your ideas and thoughts in a positive way. Tonight: Treat a friend to some “bubblies” and dinner.
suggestions more carefully. Evaluate the perspective of others, as that is what colors their thinking. Someone who means a lot to you could make an irresistible offer. Tonight: Be as direct as possible without ruining the mood.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★★ Your smile conveys different mes-
★★★★★ A loved one continually demon-
sages today, including an awareness of a need for change. The sooner you embrace change, the sooner you will be able to turn situations around. A dear friend could share a very private thought. Tonight: You might want to watch the sun rise.
strates his or her caring, though not always as you might like to receive it. You are changing, and what was unacceptable before might not be now. Say little. You have a lot to consider and evaluate. Tonight: Out on the town with friends.
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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 have many different concerns that you handle well. You seem to develop a penchant for perfection. Some people could find you to be somewhat difficult to be around. Understand that they might just need some time to adjust to this change. If you are single, although you meet a lot of people, many of them you could push away without intending to. Take your time making choices within a relationship. If you are attached, your fussiness and need to have control could trigger some arguing between you and your sweetie. Know this attitude could cause problems between you and your significant other. Be more loving and accepting within your bond. VIRGO can be irritating.
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INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS TO CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Gov. Brown announces appointments Marlo Richardson, 37, of Playa del Rey, has been reappointed to the California Contractors State License Board, where she has served since 2015. Richardson has been a police lieutenant with the Los Angeles Police Department Airport Division since 1999. She is chair of public safety for the Second Supervisorial District in Los Angeles County and a member California Women Lead, International Association of Chiefs of Police and the California State Bar Ethics Committee. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Richardson is a Democrat. - SUBMITTED BY THE GOVERNOR’S PRESS OFFICE
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‘Citizens United’ measure heads to ballot A measure authored by Senator Ben Allen (D - Santa Monica) and Senator Mark Leno (D - San Francisco) urging California’s Congressional representatives to work to overturn the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision will appear on the November 2016 ballot. Governor Jerry Brown allowed SB 254 to become law without his signature, clearing the way for the Citizens United question to advance to the statewide ballot. The 2010 Citizens United ruling by the US Supreme Court rolled back the previous ban on corporate spending in federal elections, opening the door to unlimited corporate funds spent on influencing elections, candidate selection, policy decisions and public debate. Since the Citizens United ruling was issued, spending by Super PACs - funded by organizations whose contribution limits were lifted - has reached $1 billion. More than $600 million of that total has come from just 195 donors and their spouses. “People across the political spectrum are fed up with unregulated, unaccountable spending in campaigns,” Senator Allen said. “They deserve to have their voices heard on what has become a destructive force in politics and our system of governance.” Leno said the measure gives a voice to voters. “The Citizens United ruling was ill-advised and harmful to our democratic system of governance,” said Senator Leno. “With enactment of SB 254, California voters now have an opportunity to express their disapproval of the corrupting influence money has in our political system.” SB 254 is the latest step in a multi-year legislative and legal battle. In 2014, the legislature approved SB 1272 (Lieu), which placed a measure on the November 2014 statewide ballot identical to SB 254. In response to a challenge by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, the California Supreme Court ordered that the measure (Proposition 49) be removed from the ballot while they considered whether the legislature has the authority to place “advisory” questions on the ballot. On January 4, the Court issued its decision concluding that the legislature could pose this particular advisory question to the voters because it was related to potential federal constitutional amendments. The Court also said that since SB 1272 specifically required the measure to go on the November 2014 ballot, the legislature would have to approve another bill to place it on a future ballot. On January 19, the legislature filed a petition with the Supreme Court requesting that they modify their opinion and direct the Secretary of State to place SB 1272’s advisory question on the November 2016 general election ballot without the need for the legislature to take further action. On February 24, the court rejected the petition. Senators Allen and Leno then introduced SB 254 to place the question on the November 2016 ballot.
The Santa Monica City Council is now accepting applications for appointment of members to the following City Boards and Commissions for terms ending on June 30, 2020: Board/Commission Airport Commission Architectural Review Board Arts Commission Building and Fire-Life Safety Commission
No. of Appts. 1 2 4
(1 California licensed or registered architect, 2 California licensed or registered civil engineer, and 1 California licensed building contractor)
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Commission for the Senior Community Commission on the Status of Women Disabilities Commission
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(One position must be filled by a person with a self-identified disability)
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Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (Must be City residents or persons who are employed, own property or hold business licenses in the City of Santa Monica)
3 1
Housing Commission Landmarks Commission
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(1 Real Estate Licensee and 1 Registered Architect)
Library Board Personnel Board (term ends on June 30, 2021) Planning Commission Recreation and Parks Commission Social Services Commission
The State Political Reform Act requires certain officeholders to disclose their interest and income that may be materially affected by their official action. The applicant appointed to serve in this position will be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) with the City Clerk’s Office upon assuming office, and annually thereafter. Applications and information on Board/Commission duties & disclosure requirements are available from the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Room 102 (submit applications at this same location), by phone at (310) 458-8211 or on-line at http://www.smgov.net/departments/clerk/boards/vacancies.aspx. All current applications on file will be considered. Applications due by noon, Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Appointment to be made by City Council, June 28, 2016.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2016119658 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 05/13/2016 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OVERSEAS SOUNDS. 7740 REDLANDS ST APT M3069 , PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: GARETT SCHMIDT 7740 REDLANDS ST APT M3069 PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293. This Business is being conducted by: an Individual. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. /s/:GARETT SCHMIDT. GARETT SCHMIDT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 05/13/2016. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED
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North of Montana 417 10th Street $5,299,000 Open Sunday, June 12th 2 pm - 5 pm
Beautiful, Contemporary Mediterranean home North of Montana Designed by renowned architect, J. Charles 6 bed / 6.5 bath home flows graciously through-out three levels Sky-high ceiling in foyer w/ huge skylight which floods the home w/ natural light. High ceilings through-out Family room w/ sophisticated wet bar, & French Doors which open to back yard Large, open kitchen w/ huge island & breakfast area that opens onto backyard Kitchen features Viking® stove, Bosch® dishwasher, & Subzero® refrigerator Sweeping staircase leads to upper level w/ 3 en-suite bedrooms plus generous master suite Master suite includes fireplace, balcony, his & her walk-in closets, & master bath features spa tub & steam shower Large, carpeted, finished basement has huge ’rec’ room (possibly home theater), 2 bed / 1.75 bath & separate entrance Backyard w/ covered patio, fruit trees, & stone path leading to detached 2 car garage Quiet, wide street with no break in median on San Vicente & no traffic light on Montana This home could not be duplicated today due to increasingly wide set-back requirements by the City of Santa Monica Average Price of ALL Santa Monica Single Family Homes From ALL agents in ALL companies Listed for Sale As of Mid June 2016
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