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Pier board weighs car access, bridge replacement
Community workshop follows controversial arrest at Virginia Avenue Park BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN Daily Press Staff Writer
On the night of April 21, Justin Leland Palmer was attempting to charge his electric vehicle at a Virginia Avenue Park charging station when Santa Monica police approached him. Palmer, who is black, was asked to leave the charging station by officers who said the charging stations were closed for the evening. He didn't. When he was asked for his identification, he refused. Then, in an incident that was caught on camera, Palmer was tackled to the ground, peppersprayed and arrested. Palmer and police have offered differing visions of the dispute, which sparked concerns in the
community about police protocol as tempers flared across the country over numerous high-profile shootings and altercations involving authorities and minorities. The local arrest was enough to rattle Michele Wittig, a longtime member of the Santa MonicaVenice branch of the NAACP. “Now there's a videotape of an instance of questionable policing, and I think that has animated the community to examine further how we can develop a better relationship with the police,” said Wittig, a professor emerita of psychology at Cal State Northridge. “The advent of new technology has made it possible for us ... to understand how some of these events SEE COPS PAGE 8
Documentary examines Santa Monica sports icon 'The King and Me' to highlight life of late fastpitch softball player
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NO PARKING: Some residents have expressed their negative opinions regarding parking on the Pier.
BY JENNIFER MAAS Daily Press Staff Writer
Residents want the Pier experience to remain basically the same, albeit with potentially fewer cars and better pedestrian access. The Santa Monica Pier board recently held a community workshop to discuss plans for the future of the Pier. Organizers said the meeting went well but highlighted the need for better communication between officials and the public. “The beginning of the meeting was a report on what the consultants were thinking and sort of options for what could be happening on the Pier in the future, including the bridge replacement project,” Pier board chair Judy Abdo said. “What I realized from listening to the comments on that was the need for the bridge replacement wasn't fully explained by any of
us, and that the complicated issues that are raised by the replacement of the bridge need to be further communicated.” Abdo said the bridge project is necessary because the bridge has been identified as in need of seismic strengthening, and the decision to replace the bridge was made by the federal government. “So right now the City is in the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) process about how that bridge will be replaced,” she said. “And there are many opinions about what the bridge should look like, whether there should be two bridges and how cars will get on the Pier in the future.” The most important feedback Abdo heard was that people don't want to see great changes SEE PIER PAGE 9
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Dave Blackburn accomplished plenty in his life, but there was one project he didn't get to finish: his own. The late Santa Monica resident was a decorated fastpitch softball player who traveled across the country and around the world for the sport he loved. He threw 70 nohitters in his career, won four gold medals with Team USA in the World Maccabiah Games and was inducted into the International Softball Congress Hall of Fame. When he died last May, Blackburn was putting together a SEE FASTPITCH PAGE 7
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Santa Monica Conservancy docents share a glimpse into the colorful life and times of Marion Davies. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
It’s late summer and the chilies are ready for harvest! Join us for a southwest style chili roast at the Pico farmers market. Take these delicious chilies home and whip up something tasty or freeze them to use later. Virginia Avenue Park, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Front Porch Cinema Free movies on the Pier every Friday night in October. Food vendors and other activities before the show. For more information call (310) 458-8901 or visit www.santamonicapier.org, Santa Monica Pier, 5 - 10 p.m.
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Take a look at the results of humanity’s first close reconnaissance of Pluto and its moons. On July 14, the New Horizons spacecraft on its pioneering mission into the Kuiper Belt ‘woke up’ for its flyby of Pluto. The data and images that have started arriving are already changing our perceptions. The feature shows are at 8 p.m. and are preceded by “The Night Sky Show” at 7 p.m., offering the latest news in astronomy and space exploration, a family-friendly “tour” of the constellations, and the chance to ask astronomy-related questions. Tickets are available at the door and cost $11 ($9 seniors and children) for the evening’s scheduled “double bill," or $6 ($5 seniors age 60+ and children age 12 and under) for a single show, guest lecture, or telescopeviewing session. Santa Monica John Drescher Planetarium, 1900 Pico Blvd., 8 p.m.
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1450 Ocean: Embodied Poetry with Peggy Dobreer Try an E=Mc?bodied Poetry Workshop and use movement imagery, meditation and breath work to generate new writing. Peggy's dynamic workshops combine literary intelligence with the 'wisdom of the body'. Expect to leave relaxed and invigorated, with a couple of new poems in your notebook. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Ac tivity_Search/47117 or call (310) 4582239. Palisades Park, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. SEE LISTINGS PAGE 3
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UCLA doctor wins award Dr. Jeffrey Saver, director of UCLA Comprehensive Stroke since its inception in 1995, has been awarded the American Neurological Association's 2015 Soriano Leadership Award. Established in 1987, the award provides “a brilliant lecture delivered by an outstanding scientist.” A leader in cerebrovascular research and clinical care, Saver was among nine leading neurologists and neuroscientists honored at the association's 140th annual meeting, held Sept. 26 - 29. His research focuses on stroke prevention, acute stroke treatment, stroke diagnosis and the neu-
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1450 Ocean: Knit Lab with Grace Akhrem Reserve a spot for this monthly lab with knitwear designer Grace Akhrem. Grace is available to answer questions about your ongoing projects, give design tips on creating a new knitwear item, and participants can also embark on a new knit-a-long with her! This fun open lab is for knitters of all levels. Some shared equipment and yarn available, otherwise bring your own. Cost: $20. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/sa ntamonicarecreation/Activity_Search/4 5849 or call (310) 458-2239. Palisades Park, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1450 Ocean: Lye Soapmaking 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 explore different wrapping and decorative techniques to make your gift soaps stand out! Cost: $20 plus $15 cash material fee. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/sa ntamonicarecreation/Activity_Search/4 7109 or call (310) 458-2239. Palisades Park, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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rocognitive and neurobehavioral consequences of stroke. Saver's lecture will review recent breakthroughs in the treatment of acute stroke, the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide. He will discuss using clotdissolving medications and clot-removing devices together to reopen blocked blood vessels and restore blood flow to threatened brain tissue. The title of his talk is: “Two is Better than One: Combined Intravenous Fibrinolysis and Endovascular Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke.” A senior associate vice-chair of neurology at UCLA, Saver trained at Harvard Medical School, the Harvard-Longwood
Learn and sing folksongs with Jesus "Chuy" Perez (Papa Chu), Emeritus College teacher! Fun for the whole family! Main Library, Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
One-on-One College Essay Workshop Bring your essay for feedback from professional college counselor Diana Hanson. Limit: 10 students. Call (310) 458-8621 for more information. For grade 12 ONLY. Main Library, Community Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Opera at the Beach The LA Opera’s final performance of Gianni Schicchi and Pagliacci will be simulcast to the Santa Monica Pier for a free public event. The pier audience will be treated to the spectacular show, broadcast live from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. 5,000 people are expected. The event is free, but it is recommended to reserve a sport online for a $1 handling fee. In addition to the show Los Angeles magazine is sponsoring a Wine Terrace which opens at 6:00 pm. Enjoy wines curated by wineLA. $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Santa Monica Pier, doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 7 p.m.
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Neurology Training Program, the University of Iowa, and Brown, and is author of over 470 research articles, two books and 35 book chapters. Saver served as principal investigator of the National Institutes of HealthNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's FAST-MAG trial. The eight-year study found that, by working with paramedics in the field, intravenous medications can be given to stroke patients within the “golden hour,” the window in which patients have the best chance to survive and avoid debilitating, long-term neurological damage. Saver also served as chair of the
renewal. Told from the point of view of the Drempels - the tiny sub-species of human who live in the cracks of the earth and are caretakers to the Green DREMPELS, a new monomyth for a modern age, takes audiences on an allencompassing theatrical journey, rooted in old-world European story telling and physical theatre juxtaposed with contemporary socio-political satire. General admission is $29.50; discounts available for students, teachers, seniors and members of the military and groups of 8 or more. Special low-priced $19.50 previews are October 3 - 11, 2015. Reservations are necessary. Call the Playhouse Box Office at 1-310-394-9779 ext 1 or reserve online at http://SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Santa Monica Playhouse The Other Space, 1211 4th Street, 8 p.m.
Marital AIDS Benefit The Marital AIDS Benefit charity stand up comedy show, featuring prominent members of adult industry. All proceeds donated to AIDS Project Los Angeles. Bar and raffles for prizes. Laugh and help fund charity! Pricing (21 & up only): $10 General Admission Pre-Registration Discount ($12 at the door); $15 VIP Admission with 10 Complimentary Raffle Tickets; $1 per additional raffle ticket at the door. And all additional donations are welcome! Westside Comedy Theater, 1323-A Third Street Promenade, 11:30 p.m. 1:30 a.m. http://westsidecomedy.com/event.cfm?i d=409828&cart
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October 4 Art Show Opening Acclaimed artist Yasman Moradi exhibits her work here in Los Angles at the Shrif and Yas Art Studio, which she co-owns. Her art features bold color combinations, and soul-searching ideas and metaphors. The exhibit on display at UU Santa Monica will showcase her interpretation of her experiences with the 13th century Sufi poet Moulana Jalaledin Roumi. Admission is free. Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th St., 12 - 1:30 p.m.
1450 Ocean: Handcrafting Lab with Leslie Robinson Local hatmaker Leslie Robinson will be supervising collage, beading, knitting, sewing and other handwork activities while taking apart and repurposing vintage hats, working on new fascinators and other projects that mix modern and vintage material. Bring your own accessorizing projects to get tips, or embark on something new! Some materials provided and others are available for purchase from Leslie, or bring your own. Even if you have no idea what to make, you can learn some great handwork tips from Leslie and embark on a new craft. Enroll online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/A ctivity_Search?detailskeyword=handcrafting for $2 off, or drop in for $12 (please bring exact change), Palisades Park, 2 - 4 p.m.
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one-woman show, “Wishful Drinking,” she re-enacts her mother, Debbie Reynolds, reflecting on her various failed marriages. The first was to Eddie Fisher who, in 1958, infamously left her to be with Elizabeth Taylor. In looking back, Debbie concluded, “You know, Carrie dear, it turns out that Eddie was the good husband.” That's how I feel about resigned Speaker of the House John Boehner. (Younger readers are muttering, “Who the hell is Eddie Fisher?”) I admit I occasionally have made fun of Boehner in this space. Sometimes it was his unusual emotional moments that brought him to tears, sometimes it was his perpetual tan, which actually looked more orange than tan. Just as sometimes Donald Trump's hair is a color not generally seen on other humans, so was Boehner's skin tone. (When Bill Maher joked that Trump's hair color was that of an orangutan, Trump sued him for $5 million.) Second in succession to the presidency, Boehner's replacement will be the 115th Speaker of the House in American history. But, during the last 50 years, there have only been three GOP speakers: Newt Gingrich, Denny Hastert and Bronzetan, I mean, John Boehner. With self-righteous zeal, Speaker Gingrich led the charge to impeach Bill Clinton over the Monica Lewinsky affair. Of course, at the same time, Newt was cheating on his own wife. (Actually, Newt cheated on both his ex-wives, which you'd think would make wife No. 3 a tad nervous.) But karma caught up with Newt in 1997 when he was fined $300,000 by the House Ethics Committee. This marked the first time in history the House disciplined a speaker for ethical wrongdoing. In 1998 Newt was justifiably blamed when Republicans lost five seats in the House, the worst midterm performance in 64 years by a party not holding the presidency. Gingrich immediately offered his resignation, saying he was “not willing to preside over people who are cannibals.” (Can you say “bitter?”) Hastert, the longest-serving GOP speaker ever, is currently under federal indictment, charged with lying to the FBI and attempting to conceal large bank withdrawals. He allegedly used the monies to pay an individual for past “misconduct” while Hastert was a high school wrestling coach and the individual was a minor. (Uh oh!) The hush money was allegedly $3.5 million. (On a Congressman's salary?) Reportedly, Boehner resigned due to pressure from the Tea Party. Politics is the art of compromise, but to Tea Baggers compromise is an act of betrayal. This may explain Congress' low poll numbers. Put it this way: Twice as many Americans think Elvis is still alive than think Congress is doing a good
job. Washington wasn't even this polarized during Joe McCarthy's “red scare” witch hunts in the early 1950s. And it's likely to get worse with a new House speaker. I could have titled this, “Better the devil you know than the one you don’t,” except it's too wordy. Such is the temptation of being the majority in Congress that political parties often sell their souls to sit on the throne. While the Tea Baggers have hijacked the GOP, Democrats have their own skeletons. For decades in the South, Democrats embraced racist southern segregationists. This unholy alliance ended in 1964 when LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act and reportedly predicted, “There goes the south for a generation.” I'm predicting that one day the Tea Party will be the albatross for the GOP that the Dixiecrats were to the Democrats. The dysfunction that has paralyzed Washington for the past 6-plus years is historic. And it started the day after the 2008 election when charisma-challenged Mitch McConnell warned he'd do everything to make Obama a one-term president and defeat every program the president offered up. (The country be damned.) Frankly, Boehner's replacement, likely to be Republican Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy from Bakersfield, will probably be even more polarizing. He's already on record as wanting American ground troops in Syria. And even worse, on Tuesday on Sean Hannity’s show on Fox, he accidentally told the truth about the Congressional Select Committee on Benghazi. Trying to show how tough he was, he credited the eight fruitless Benghazi hearings with bringing down Hillary's poll numbers. He thus revealed what many already knew, that the hearings have been a partisan political exercise. And you gotta love Hannity's shameless response to McCarthy's admission of perverting a Congressional investigation to hurt Hillary: “Yes, and I give you credit for that.” The Benghazi hearings, the longest in Congressional history, longer than Watergate and the JFK assassination, have cost $4.5 million in taxpayer money ... so far. The Starr Whitewater investigation cost $80 million (and only discovered a stain on Monica's dress.) Looking on the bright side, at least the current demagoguery has been cheaper. You can see why I kind of miss Boehner. As for the probable new Speaker of the House, he’s a polarizing pompous politician with pervasive power, proud of witch-hunt investigations and whose last name is McCarthy. What could go wrong there? Go to YouTube and search “Carrie Fisher is a character.” Meanwhile, JACK Neworth is at facebook.com/jackneworth, twitter.com/jackneworth and jnsmdp@aol.com.
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FRESNO, Calif. Californians cut water use by 27 percent in August, marking the third consecutive month that residents and businesses surpassed the 25 percent conservation goal set by Gov. Jerry Brown to deal with the relentless drought, officials said Thursday. The figures released by the State Water Resources Control Board showed a slight decrease in savings from the 31 percent posted for July — a development that raised concerns among some officials. However, board chair Felicia Marcus said the slippage was not completely surprising given the heavy rains that drenched Southern California in July and prompted people to turn off sprinklers. "The fact the numbers didn't drop precipitously shows that people get it," she said. "In a crisis people pull together and they hang in there." The savings figures were derived by comparing current usage to levels from the same period of 2013, the year before Brown declared a drought emergency. The board also released figures showing how much water was saved by communities and how that compared to the state conservation mandate given to each area. A total of 406 water suppliers reported water use in August. The figures showed that six communities missed mandated targets by more than 15 percent. Regulators have given alternative targets to two of the communities, including Livingston, where a large chicken processing plant has counteracted conservation by the 15,000 residents.
Regulators have been considering imposing fines on communities that consistently fail to meet goals. The penalties could begin early next year, said Max Gomberg, a senior climate scientist for the state water board. Regulators also say they are working to help cities and water districts meet targeted cuts. Some communities, however, are not expected to meet the goals, Gomberg said. "We will issue some fines," he said. "That is definitely on the table." Officials say 72 percent of water suppliers did meet their conservation standard. Among the top performers were the city of Morgan Hill near San Jose, which used nearly 43 percent less water, and the California Water Service Co. Selma near Fresno, which reduced water use by 40 percent. Some of the state's largest cities also reported meeting their mandates. Officials in Los Angeles said the city saw savings of 17 percent in August, beating its target of 16 percent. Fresno reported a 28 percent drop, hitting its requirement. Water use in San Diego was 21 percent lower, officials said, exceeding its mandated cutback of 16 percent. Gomberg warned that Californians can't be distracted by hype involving a coming El Nino weather pattern. He said an El Nino doesn't guarantee a wet winter for California and urged people to keep saving water. Gomberg said climate change — signaled by warmer temperatures, a low snowpack and intense wildfires — has made water conservation an ongoing effort. "Climate change is not something that's happening in the future," Gomberg said. "California is already dealing with the impacts."
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film about all he experienced on and off the diamond. So longtime friends Curt LaFurney and Brian Hanish of Hollywood-based Paradox Productions are now crowdfunding through GoFundMe for the final phase of the project, “The King and Me,” which they said is nearing completion. “We're trying to finish what Dave started,” said LaFurney, the documentary's codirector and editor. “It's his legacy. It's the last thing he was working on. As his friends, we're committed to finishing it.” LaFurney has whittled down more than 130 hours of Hi8, VHS, Digital8, Betacam and digital video into 100 minutes that include everything from Blackburn's upbringing to the retiring of his No. 7 Maccabi jersey in 2013, when he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the international tournament's championship game. Blackburn discovered his love of softball as a young child while watching his father Ernie compete against legendary pitcher Eddie Feigner. He was inspired to tell his life story after suffering life-altering injuries in a 2010 car crash while on his way to a tournament in Arizona. He broke more than two dozen bones, including his sternum and pitching arm, and sustained two collapsed lungs as well as bruising on his heart and nerve damage in his leg. Blackburn spent about two months in a coma and eight months recovering in Phoenix-area hospitals and nursing homes
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before returning to Southern California, where he had lived so he could play softball year-round. “I got a phone call from him letting me know what happened, and he came to an epiphany that he survived so he could tell the story about his life in fastpitch,” said Hanish, the film's producer and cinematographer. “He asked if we would help him make this movie.” Hanish and LaFurney obliged. They raised $35,000 through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign and began conducting interviews with people across the country. When Blackburn was invited to throw out the first pitch, Hanish accompanied him to Israel and shot more footage for the documentary. A second crowdfunding initiative followed Blackburn's death in 2014, which came a year and a half into his work on the project. Hanish and LaFurney said they have been funding the production of the film for the last six months, which is why they're making one more request of those who knew Blackburn and those who feel his story would resonate with an audience beyond the sports community. “It's not just about fastpitch softball,” LaFurney said. “It's about the camaraderie that's forged throughout the competition and the spiritual awakenings that Dave experienced by going to Israel. It has a much bigger scope than just softball. It's about 30 years of a man's life and what he experienced. His vehicle was softball, but what he got out of it was much much more.” jeff@smdp.com
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may be affecting certain segments of the community and not other segments.” Wittig and other local activists are trying to channel the momentum generated by the incident into a productive workshop on community policing at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Virginia Avenue Park, the site of Palmer's arrest. The forum is free and open to the public. The event follows two months of study by Wittig and other community members who are interested in opening a dialogue about ways to improve the police department's interactions with the public. The study group is hoping that the meeting will lead to the formation of a coalition for policing reform that includes representatives from the Committee for Racial Justice, which is sponsoring the workshop, the NAACP, the local Unitarian Universalist Community Church's Faith in Action commission and the SMPD. Santa Monica police officials were invited to the meeting, but spokesman Rudy Camarena said the department will not be represented there. It remains unclear whether police will participate in the coalition. “We really want to hold off [on the coali-
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to the Pier, and the issue of whether or not there should be cars on the Pier. “Many of the people who were there, while they may be residents, also had businesses on the Pier and we discussed whether there should be cars in the long run on the Pier. Abdo said that delivery, maintenance, emergency, harbor guard and vehicles with handicap placards will always need to be on the Pier. “So when we're talking about whether or not vehicles should be on the Pier, besides those kinds of vehicles,” she said, “should there be parking on the Pier? And there are lots of different opinions about vehicles on the Pier, and how many, and when they might reduce the number of vehicles on the Pier.” The presentation included an access and use study, which addressed suggestions for changes to five areas on the Pier; showed pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular circulation and linkage on the Pier; and movement and access concepts for the Pier. Other issues raised during the workshop included better access to the Pier overall, especially from the top of the Pier at Colorado. Better access for the disabled was also an issue of import to the public. There was discussion of an additional bridge to the south side for bikes and the need for proper bike parking areas. Comments on increasing pedestrians' ability to better navigate the Pier were raised, as were those regarding the need for surface areas friendly to strollers and wheelchairs. The fact that there is no “backside to the Pier” was mentioned, along with the need for clear areas for pedestrian flow in front of and leading up to businesses. One resident
commented that “movement is part of the Pier experience.” Pier board member Misti Kerns said she was “very happy with the presentation and thrilled with the public input.” “[It was] very needed and most welcome,” she said. “A well-managed and very positive community meeting with wonderful and creative ideas and engagement. Just underscores how much the community cares about our Pier and the need to continue to reinvest in the Pier.” Abdo thinks at this point the board has a great deal of input and that the consultants can take what they've heard, and after some more input, can come up with some creative solutions to some of the issues that were raised. “The consultants were hired by the City to help the City and the Pier board think through some of these issues,” she said. “And one of the benefits of having an outside consultant come in is that they ask questions that are pushing the envelope and are visionary and making us think outside the box. “And I think that's a very good thing so that we're not just talking among ourselves. We're hearing the public and having different solutions suggested by those consultants who have done this kind of work in other areas.” The next community workshop regarding the access and layout of the Pier will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “I'm sure at that workshop we'll have even more ideas raised and even more feedback and that will be very valuable to the City for future planning as we go to the EIR process for the bridge and as we look at, as a community, what would be happening on the Pier in the future,” Abdo said. jennifer@smdp.com
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a news conference announcing the lawsuit. "This is 2015, and this just cannot happen again." The wine train issued an apology after the women were ejected, promising additional training for employees on cultural diversity and sensitivity and free passes for a future trip. The lawsuit also claims the women were defamed by a company statement saying they had been verbally and physically abusive. Their removal led to discussion online under the hashtag, #laughingwhileblack. The women wore black buttons with the hashtag at Thursday's news conference. Katherine Neal, 85, the oldest woman in the group, said she was reminded of when she was about 12 and a store clerk asked her to eat her ice cream outside while white families ate inside. "I took this case because it's an egregious case," said the women's attorney, Waukeen McCoy. "This lawsuit highlights that blacks are still being treated differently in America." McCoy said he engaged in settlement talks with the company, but it did not make an offer. The Napa Valley Wine Train offers food and wine to passengers as they visit Napa County wineries in updated Pullman cars. A spokesman for the company, Sam Singer, has said individuals or groups are asked to get off the wine train once a month on average for various reasons.
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The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to 52 calls for service on Sept. 30. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Automatic Alarm, 1400 block of 5th, 12:08 a.m. Emergency Medical Service (EMS), 1800 block of Lincoln, 12:40 a.m. Injuries From Assault, 2800 block of Ocean Front Walk, 2:21 a.m. EMS, 1400 block of Ocean, 3:49 a.m. EMS, 1100 block of 3rd, 3:55 a.m. EMS, 2000 block of Arizona, 5:35 a.m. EMS, 1600 block of Georgina, 6:22 a.m. EMS, 1600 block of Ocean Front Walk, 6:43 a.m. Automatic Alarm, 1200 block of 15th, 6:47 a.m. EMS, 26th / Santa Monica, 6:49 a.m. EMS, 2400 block of Santa Monica, 7:16 a.m. EMS, 22nd / Arizona, 8:14 a.m. Injuries From Assault, 15th / Arizona, 8:26 a.m. EMS, 1200 block of 6th, 8:32 a.m. EMS, 600 block of Wilshire, 8:52 a.m. EMS, 3200 block of Ocean Park, 9:06 a.m. EMS, 100 block of Wadsworth, 9:42 a.m. EMS, 1500 block of 4th, 10:01 a.m. EMS, 800 block of Palisades Beach Rd, 10:13 a.m. EMS, 1000 block of San Vicente, 10:34 a.m. EMS, 2500 block of Main, 10:50 a.m. EMS, 1200 block of 17th, 11:33 a.m. Ladder Request w/ EMS Component, 800 block of Euclid, 11:39 a.m. EMS, 100 block of Wilshire, 11:50 a.m.
EMS, 300 block of 18th, 12:03 a.m. EMS, Lincoln / Pico, 12:56 a.m. EMS, 1000 block of Lincoln, 12:57 a.m. EMS, 2200 block of Colorado, 1:19 p.m. EMS, 2300 block of 4th, 1:39 p.m. EMS, 1300 block of 11th, 1:46 p.m. Automatic Alarm, 1200 block of 15th , 2:42 p.m. Automatic Alarm, 300 block of Colorado, 3:07 p.m. EMS, 1600 block of 14th, 4:32 p.m. Injuries From Assault, 15th / Wilshire, 4:37 p.m. EMS, 1600 block of Ocean Front Walk, 4:53 p.m. EMS, Lincoln / Marine, 5:50 p.m. EMS, 1500 block of Ocean Front Walk, 6:43 p.m. Broken Water Main, Lincoln / Ashland, 6:50 p.m. EMS, 500 block of Olympic, 7:29 p.m. EMS, 800 block of PCH, 7:42 p.m. EMS, 1300 block of 20th, 7:46 p.m. EMS, 1000 block of 9th, 8:09 p.m. Automatic Alarm, 300 block of Santa Monica Place, 8:24 p.m. Vehicle Fire, Lincoln / Pico, 8:52 p.m. EMS, 1600 block of Lincoln, 9:30 p.m. Automatic Alarm, 100 block of California, 9:46 p.m. EMS, 2100 block of Virginia, 9:01 p.m. Automatic Alarm, 1600 block of Cloverfield, 10:07 p.m. Odor of Natural Gas, 500 block of Raymond, 10:55 p.m. Automatic Alarm, 1400 block of 21st, 11:40 p.m. EMS, 1500 block of 5th, 11:47 p.m. EMS, 700 block of Ocean, 11:51 p.m.
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'99 HOMES' “99 Homes” is a close-up, in-your-face view of the quasi-dictatorship that occurs when the ideals of capitalism are horribly misused. The first few minutes of the film conjure up images of Nazi soldiers invading a Jewish home. As unbelievable as it is that human beings could do this to each other, it happens. “99 Homes” is not a slick action thriller or a heralded psychological drama with mega-stars. Yet its impact has you waking up at night with the troubling vision of yourself being placed in the same incomprehensible circumstances. As in films such as Paul Weitz's “Grandma,” restrictions of a low budget required an intimate style for “99 Homes,” which works well for the story. Andrew Garfield turns in his best performance to date. He is superbly believable as the young carpenter/contractor whose whole life is turned upside-down by the real estate bust of 2008. Michael Shannon shines as the real estate broker driven by a lust for ever more profit, as he takes advantage of unfortunate victims of unscrupulous bank loans amidst the economic downturn. Laura Dern is excellent as the carpenter's mother. Also outstanding is Tim Guinee as one of the homeowners. Rahmin Bahrani has forged a passion project with “99 Homes.” Bahrani's parents were Iranian immigrants to the U.S. That fact probably helps him step outside his own American society to provide us with a searing and honest vision. He is writer, director and editor and he did extensive research in Florida prior to filming. Many of the characters who appear in the story are real people playing themselves. The story flows, we vividly see emotions at the right points, and the tension builds consistently throughout the film. In 2009, Roger Ebert declared Bahrani “the new great American director.” Luckily, this did not go to Bahrani's head. He's has made an impactful and thoughtprovoking film with “99 Homes.” This film doesn't simply display how those who are power-hungry take advantage of the disenfranchised and ruin their lives. It looks at the forces behind what made these tyrants who they are. Cinematographer Bobby Bukowski captures the faces of both the characters and their threatened homes. Production designer Alex DiGerlando has staged the homes skillfully to reflect the people who live in them. This is a “sleeper film” originally released in August 2014. Since then it has played film festivals throughout the world, including Venice, Telluride, Toronto and Sundance, and has won five awards. Now it's being rereleased in the U.S. with nationwide openings slated for Oct. 9. It should get a lot more attention today as an important commen-
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Officers responded to the 1600 block of Ocean Front Walk in response to a fight in the parking lot in which a suspect was brandishing a weapon. Upon arrival, the officer was directed to the victim, whom stated that he was a victim of an assault. According to the victim, he and his girlfriend decided to sit on the beach and left their belongings where they sat as she walked on the Pier and he took a walk on the shoreline. While on the shoreline, the victim saw a male and female sit next to where his belonging where; he thought this was odd so he walked back to where his belongings were. The victim told the male, later identified as Juan Contreras, 20, of Los Angeles, and female that those belongings were his and if they could give him a little room. Contreras went on to tell the victim that this was a free beach, and shortly thereafter a verbal altercation ensued. No sooner did the victim decide to move his items, when he turned around and saw Contreras standing feet away from him and start punching him. Once the fight ended, the victim chased after Contreras when he realized that he left his belongings behind. When he went back to retrieve them, he noticed a male and female subject throwing his belongings around. Both subjects began to run toward the parking lot and the victim began to run after the subjects. As he approached the silver sedan that the subjects entered, the car attempted to exit the parking lot and Contreras and another male subject exited the vehicle and appeared to point what he thought was a gun at him. The victim later stated he was not sure if it was a gun they had in hand, as he stood 20-30 feet away from the car. As officers arrived at the scene, Contreras began to run away from officers. Multiple commands for Contreras to stop were made, yet he continued to run. Contreras was finally apprehended by the officer and placed under arrest. He was arrested for resisting arrest and interfering or delaying an investigation. Bail was set at $25,000.
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The Santa Monica Police Department responded to 347 calls for service on Sept. 30. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Strongarm Robbery 17th / Olympic 1:29 a.m. Fight 1300 block of Lincoln, 2:28 a.m. Public Intoxication 300 block of Olympic 2:36 a.m. Battery 500 block of Olympic 6:12 a.m. Person with a Gun 700 block of California 7:36 a.m. Auto Burglary 900 block of 14th 7:44 a.m. Grand Theft 2700 block of Neilson Way 8:06 a.m. Grand Theft Auto 1100 block of Euclid 8:12 a.m. Auto Burglary 1800 block of 12th 8:19 a.m. Battery 2600 block of Lincoln 8:23 a.m. Auto Burglary 1100 block of 12th 8:23 a.m. Assault with Deadly Weapon 15th / Arizona 8:29 a.m. Traffic Accident 300 block of Olympic, 8:43 a.m. Traffic Accident 300 block of Pico, 8:53 a.m. Auto Burglary 1100 block of Euclid 9:11 a.m. Child Endangerment 2400 block of 16th 10:02 a.m. Battery 1300 block of 3rd 10:10 a.m. Burglary 1900 block of Stewart 10:32 a.m. Death Investigation 800 block of Euclid 11:04 a.m. Traffic Accident Ocean / Wilshire 11:36 a.m.
Hit and Run 200 block of 23rd 11:38 a.m. Child Endangerment 1500 block of Stanford 11:51 a.m. Identity Theft 900 block of 19th 12:04 a.m. Vandalism 300 block of Santa Monica Pier 1:29 p.m. Burglary 1400 block of 23rd 2:13 p.m. Elder Abuse 2100 block of Stewart 3:05 p.m. Grand Theft 300 block of Olympic 3:07 p.m. Vandalism Lincoln / Olympic 3:38 p.m. Indecent Exposure 1100 block of Lincoln 3:56 p.m. Traffic Accident Lincoln / Pacific 4:36 p.m. Burglary 2600 block of 2nd 4:40 p.m. Battery Intersection of 16th / Wilshire 4:42 p.m. Hit and Run 1600 block of 14th 4:48 p.m. Burglary 1400 block of 23rd 4:56 p.m. Burglary 1500 block of 12th 5:25 p.m. Traffic Accident Lincoln / Marine 5:56 p.m. Critical Missing Person 1100 block of 17th 6:24 p.m. Auto Burglary 100 block of Wilshire 6:33 p.m. Person with a Gun 800 block of the Beach 6:53 p.m. Public Intoxication 1500 block of Ocean Front Walk 6:55 p.m. Grand Theft 2000 block of Olympic 7:28 p.m. Traffic Accident 2500 block of Wilshire 7:35 p.m. Identity Theft 1300 block of 3rd 8:09 p.m. Fight 1500 block of Ocean 9:15 p.m. Drunk Driving 26th / Wilshire 9:19 p.m. Burglary 900 block of Pier 9:24 p.m. Vandalism 100 block of Wilshire 9:37 p.m. Prowler 2900 block of 4th 9:38 p.m.
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■ Marie Holmes tearfully disclosed in March how the $88 million Powerball lump sum she had won would allow her to finish college and help her four kids (one with cerebral palsy). Right away, though, her boyfriend, Lamar "Hot Sauce" McDow, was charged with drug trafficking and needed $3 million bail, which she took care of. Then, in August, in Brunswick County, North Carolina, "Hot Sauce" was arrested again, for selling heroin, and reporters surmised that Holmes must have been the one who posted that $6 million bail. (Holmes addressed her critics on Facebook: "What Y'all need to be worried about is Y'all money ....")
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■ Military veteran Gary Dixon, 65, has multiple medical issues, the worst of which is stage four lung cancer, which he says he got from Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. He takes from 10 to 15 meds a day, previously supplied by the Veterans hospital in Topeka, Kansas, but for post-traumatic stress and anxiety, he also smokes marijuana when he can get it. (Kansas has not legalized medical marijuana.) A recent policy change by the VA bars pain meds for marijuana users, leading Dixon to fend for himself for the meds (about $400 a month, he said), because he so badly needs the marijuana.
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Get dancing and hush the hate By Katharine Romefelt
Last month, the Foo Fighters “rickrolled” the hate away. On the day of their concert in Kansas City, lead singer Dave Grohl and his bandmates got wind of some Westboro Baptist Church protestors outside Sprint Center. How did they combat the radical group's anti semitic and homopho-
bic rants? By rolling up in the back of a pickup truck and flamboyantly dancing to Rick Astley’s '80s hit “Never Gonna Give You Up”. The sight and sounds of rock stars, some wearing skimpy swimsuits, expressing themselves in a fun and nonviolent manner completely changed the energy surrounding the
HEAD HOME TONIGHT, SAGITTARIUS ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★ You have a lot of energy when it comes
★★★★ You might be at your wits' end and
to communicating with others. You might want to clear out any details of the workweek or make plans for the next few days. You have a lot to say about your day-to-day life, but understand that it is subject to change. Tonight: Out and about.
want to make a major change. Keep your eye on the long-term as well as the short-term effects of following through. You are more emotional than you realize. Follow your sixth sense -- it will point to the right choice. Tonight: All smiles.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★ You might be worried, as your expens-
★★★★ A conversation of depth between you
es seem to be soaring out of control. How you deal with a loved one could change once you gain a different perspective. You tend to go overboard when indulging someone. This person will love every moment. Tonight: Your treat.
and a loved one can't be escaped, and could be worthwhile. You might want to set the stage for this talk. Relax more, and ultimately you will be quite happy with the results. Tonight: Create the mood you want at a place you love.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★★ Your hands are full, but fortunately
★★★ You could be dealing with one or more key
you can process information quickly and come up with answers easily. Your smile will draw in someone closer. If you are single, use your innate charm well. Tonight: Wherever you are, trust that others are aware of your presence.
people in your life. A boss, though well-meaning, might create some uproar. Others seem to be rather touchy. Refuse to get involved, and go off and enjoy your weekend. A friend will lighten up the moment. Tonight: Head home.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★ You could be in a situation that you
★★★★ You have the ability to change your
would prefer not to be in. At the moment, try to detach and ride out the problem. You might be surprised by what comes up for you. At a certain point, you will feel as if you have had enough. Look for a better option. Tonight: Go for mystery!
mind and head in a different direction. Your flexibility surprises people who look to you as an authority figure. Your self-confidence allows you to head down a different path from that which many others would choose. Tonight: Say what you feel.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★★ You always make quite an impression, and today is no different. In a meeting, you'll show off your wit, intelligence and natural affinity for people. Don't say "no" to an invitation that sounds too good to be true; it could go in your favor. Tonight: Where the crowds are.
★★★★★ Your playfulness will take you down a new path, but before you go too far, you might want to change direction. Is this where you really want to be? Make sure it is, because after a certain point, you won't be able to go back. A partner is very indulgent. Tonight: Be bohemian.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★ You might feel pressured to take charge
★★★★ You could feel tense around a domestic issue. You know what you want, so go for it! Are you aware of what you will need in order to deal with this issue? Think twice before you cause a rift right now. Be willing to listen to the other side. Tonight: Head home early.
in your own way. You can do that, but be careful about creating much more work for yourself as a result. To pitch in one time is very different from having to do this same deed all the time. Be careful here. Tonight: The lead player.
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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 seem to make the right choices, as you have the ability to detach from situations and imagine what it is like to be someone else. You will greet unusual success. If you are single, you could meet someone very different from you, who perhaps is from a different culture. Time is your ally; get to know this person better. If you are attached, the two of you might plan that special trip you both often speak about. Be willing to learn about other cultures and people. GEMINI amuses you.
arena. Drowning out hate with creative means seems to be catching. Last week, in a video that has gone viral, a young bagpiper named Daniel Boyle brazenly played “Scotland the Brave” beside a ranting homophobic preacher. When the preacher attempted to avoid the musician, Boyle continued to follow him around the town square. Everyone has the right to express themselves, even if their opinions make us uncomfortable. But there's nothing stopping the rest of us from doing the same. The more creative, it seems, the more effective. So grab your bagpipes, your Rick Astley record collection or any creative tool at your disposal and make your opinions heard.
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Santa Monica OWNER&apos;S UNIT! VERY LARGE 3-BEDROOM 2-BATH IN SANTA MONICA 2-car Carport parking, Paid water & hot water & trash, Rent $3,995.00, Deposit 3995.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=1215043 Santa Monica BEAUTIFUL AND BRIGHT ONE BEDROOM, ACROSS FROM SANTA MONICA PIER!!!!!!!! 1-car Valet parking, Rent $2,895.00, Deposit 2895.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail. cfm?id=1210308 Santa Monica 3 BED3 BATH2 CAR GARAGE TOWNHOUSE 2-car Garage parking, Paid water & hot water & trash & gardener & association fees, Rent $7,000.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail. cfm?id=364375 West LA HUGE 2 BEDROOM WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 BATH , GREAT LOCATION, SECURE BUILDING 2-car Garage parking, Paid water & trash & gardener, Rent $2,525.00, Deposit 1000.00, Available 10515. westsiderentals.com/listingdetail. cfm?id=1218754 Marina Del Rey 1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM - GREAT AMENITIES 1-car Parking included, Rent $2,503.00 to AND UP, Available 11615. westsiderentals.com/listingdetail. cfm?id=1193294 Santa Monica FRONT 2 BED 2 BATH WALKABLE TO 3RD ST PROM MONTANA AVE MONTH-TO-MONTH AVAIL 1-car Parking included, Paid water & trash, Rent $3,200.00, Deposit 3200, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=1132085 Marina Del Rey 3 BED 2 BATH SPACIOUS FLOORPLAN 3-car Parking included, Paid gardener & pool service, Rent $4,256.00 to AND UP, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=1188217 Marina Del Rey MULTI LEVEL 2 BED, 2 12 BATHS WATERFRONT FLOORPLAN 2-car Parking included, Paid gardener & pool service, Rent $4,317.00 to AND UP, Deposit 1500, Available 101915. westsiderentals. com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1176124 Santa Monica OCEAN &amp; SAN VICENTE SPACIOUS LUXURY APARTMENT Subterranean parking, Paid water & trash & gas, Rent $4,350.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=291910 Marina Del Rey 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH UNIT IN GREAT COMMUNITY - 983 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE! 1-car Parking included, Rent $2,970.00 to AND UP, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=978154 Santa Monica 3 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH FURNISHED OCEAN VIEW Valet parking, Paid water & trash, Rent $17,000.00, Deposit 34000, Available 121315. westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=1153360
West LA 22 CONDO FOR RENT IN BEAUTIFUL BUILDING! Parking included, Rent $4,414.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1195933 Marina Del Rey MDR&apos;S NEWEST LUXURY BUILDING ONE BLOCK FROM THE SAND 2-car Parking included, Rent $5,800.00, Deposit 11600, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=1217136 Santa Monica UPPER FRONT 1 BED 1 BATH IN REMODELED 1950&apos;S BUILDING 1-car Parking included, Paid water & trash, Rent $2,295.00, Deposit 2295, Available 10315. westsiderentals.com/listingdetail. cfm?id=1098566 Santa Monica BEAUTIFUL SANTA MONICA TOWNHOME FOR RENT 2-car Private Garage, Paid partial utilities & water & trash & association fees, Rent $11,200.00, Deposit 11200, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=1186938 Marina Del Rey BEAUTIFUL 1X1 APARTMENT HOME AVAILABLE NOW! Parking included, Rent $2,495.00 to AND UP, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail. cfm?id=1191503 Venice LARGE 2 BEDROOM AND 2 BATH, SOUTH VENICE BEACH 2-car Carport parking, Paid water & gas, Rent $3,395.00, Deposit 3500.00, Available 10115. westsiderentals. com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1129603 Venice THE ULTIMATE FURNISHED BEACH PAD Parking included, Rent $3,450.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail. cfm?id=1219421 Santa Monica LUXURY SANTA MONICA 2BD 1.5BA W HARDWOOD FLOORS &amp; RENOVATED KITCHEN 2-car Tandem Parking, Paid water, Rent $3,250.00, Deposit 3250, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=1209397 Venice VENICE LOFT @ THIS BEST 3-car Garage parking, Paid gardener, Rent $5,500.00, Deposit 5000.00, Available 2116. westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=661357 Santa Monica BRAND NEW CONTEMPORARY TOWN HOUSE 5 BLOCKS TO THE BEACH !! 2-car Private Garage, Paid water & trash & gardener, Rent $11,000.00, Deposit 11000.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/ listingdetail.cfm?id=1146952 Santa Monica LEASING SPECIALS!!! OCEAN FRONT RENOVATED STUDIO! 1-car Valet parking, Rent $2,955.00, Deposit 750.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail. cfm?id=975830
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