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Coastal Commission denies after-the-fact application BY MATTHEW HALL Daily Press Editor
The Shore Hotel is currently operating without a valid permit from the Coastal Commission and owners are relying on a pair of court cases to determine the hotel’s future. Without a valid permit the bestcase scenario for the hotel could be millions of dollars in fines, or at worst, the hotel could be shutdown until the commission is satisfied its conditions have been met. The dispute dates back to the original application to build the hotel. In 2009, the Farzam family filed paperwork to demolish their two hotels on Ocean Avenue (the
Pacific Sands Motel and a Travelodge) and they proposed a new hotel with 164 rooms. At the time of their application, they said the old hotels were approaching the end of their useful lives and new construction was the best option for the site. The application said the family chose to build a moderate-priced hotel over a boutique luxury hotel. “…the Farzams, consistent with City and State policies for the Coastal Zone, elected to pursue a replacement moderately-priced Travelodge rather than yet another new luxury hotel in the Coastal zone,” their application said. The documents say the new SEE PERMIT PAGE 8
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NOW OPEN: New facilities at Santa Monica High School will benefit science classes.
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When Dean Chien started as a freshman at Santa Monica High School three years ago, plans were already in motion for the Santa MonicaMalibu school district to construct a new science and technology building on campus. But the finished product still made a powerful impression on Chien, who is now a senior and the school’s student body president. Chien donned a suit and tie and wielded oversized scissors last month when district and city officials hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration to signify the grand opening of the socalled Innovation Building, a $55-million project that welcomed students at the start of the 2015-2016 school year. “It’s quite amazing to have that structure,” Chien said. Chien and his peers, as well as future Samohi students, stand to benefit from the new 3-story facility, which has 15 science labs as well as 17 classrooms for math, English, social studies and
language courses. The building also features eight prep rooms, a computer lab, an auto shop, storage space and six administrative offices. A quad and an atrium with drought-friendly plants, student lockers and benches were also constructed. The project was funded through Measure BB, a $268-million bond for school improvements that voters passed in 2006. The completion of the building comes at a time of increasing emphasis on education in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) as public officials, business executives and academic leaders envision a future in which skills in those subjects are crucial for job prospects and economic growth. “The opening of this new building will provide unique learning opportunities for all students who pass through our doors,” Superintendent Sandra Lyon said. “Classes in science, technology, engineering and math offer important college and career pathways and we
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SPEAKER: Bill Patzert will speak as part of “El Nino Week.”
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October 9 Yoga All levels. Drop in for $15/class or sign up for series (5 week/$62, w/parking) 9 - 10 a.m., Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway.
Show Mission IMPROVable is award winning, high-energy explosive improv show with lots of audience interaction! Cost: $10. M.i.’s Westside Comedy Theater, 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade, 10 p.m.
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It's late summer and the chilies are ready for harvest! Join us for a southwest style chili roast at the Pico farmers market located in Virginia Avenue Park. 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.
Ciao Italia Ciao Cinema Guests will enjoy the film Moonstruck, with wine and dessert under the stars on the elevated dining deck at Santa Monica Place. General Admission: $15, Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place, doors open at 6 p.m., film starts at 7:30 p.m.
Front Porch Cinema Free movies on the Pier every Friday night in October. Food vendors and other activities before the show. Oct. 9 show is Big Hero 6. For more information call ( 310) 458-8901 or visit www.santamonicapier.org. Santa Monica Pier, music at 6 p.m., film at 7:30 p.m.
New Horizons at Pluto – First Summary From the Outer Darkness! 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. 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 telescope-viewing session. Santa Monica College, John Drescher Planetarium, 1900 Pico Blvd., “Night Sky Show” at 7 p.m., feature show at 8 p.m.
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Free Paper Shredding & Electronics Recycling Secure shredding services free of charge for Santa Monica residents(up to 25 file boxes per vehicle, 12”x17”x9”) and all shredded materials will be recycled. Documents will be commercially shredded by trained, licensed and bonded document destruction specialists. City Yards, 2500 Michigan Ave., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1450 Ocean: Second Saturday Free Craft Lounge with Angharad Caceres Make a needle felted pumpkin - makes great halloween décor or a thanksgiving decoration for the table! Cost: Free. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/s antamonicarecreation/Activity_Searc h/46487 or call (310) 458-2239. Palisades Park, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Santa Monica Bicycle Expo Largest consumer event in Southern Calif. held adjacent to the Santa Monica Pier. For more information visit Facebook: Santa Monica Bicycle Expo. 1550 PCH Beach Lot, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Sheriff deputies lead effort to save scuba diver’s life On Oct. 7 at approximately 9 a.m., Marina Del Rey deputies working the patrol duty boat received an emergency call over a marine radio frequency indicating a civilian diver was having difficulty breathing after he returned to the surface from a recreational dive out in the open water of Santa Monica Bay. Marina Del Rey Station boat deputies, and a Los Angeles County Fire lifeguard Baywatch unit, responded to the location and met the vessel with the distressed diver. Upon arriving, they transferred the diver onto the sheriff’s duty boat. The diver was unconscious and deputies were unable to locate a pulse. Deputies began CPR while lifeguards removed the diver’s remaining gear and wetsuit. After approximately 45 seconds, the diver started breathing on his own. Deputies and Los Angeles County lifeguards then made the request for the United States Coast Guard (USCG) helicopter to respond to transport the diver for emergency hyperbaric chamber treatment on the Island of Catalina. The helicopter
established communications with the sheriff’s duty boat, and was able to lower a rescue basket onto the deck of the duty boat as it traveled towards Catalina Island. The diver was transferred to the helicopter for the remainder of the trip. The deputies continued to Catalina Island. Upon arriving at the island, they were informed by medical personnel the diver was conscious and talking while being treated in the hyperbaric dive chamber. The diver was then transferred to a mainland hospital for further observation. - SUBMITTED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT INFORMATION BUREAU
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Alzheimer’s legislation signed by governor Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation authored by California Senator Ben Allen (D - Santa Monica) that will improve diagnosis, treatment and care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The bill, Senate Bill (SB) 613, requires the California Department of Public Health to update guidelines used by physicians to reflect changes in the health care system, and the latest scientific research on these illnesses. The current guidelines have not been updated since 2008.
18th St. Arts Center’s 6th Annual BAM Fest
LISTINGS crafts, games and more. Costumes encouraged! Ages 4 and up. Main Library, Children’s Activity Room, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Contemporary art, music and California’s finest craft beer. Benefits the 18th St. Arts Center, a Santa Monica 501(c)(3) non-profit. For more information call 310-621-0992 or visit www.18thstreet.org/bam. 1 - 5 p.m.
1450 Ocean: Salt Block Cooking with Chef Rachael Narins
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Salt is the mystery ingredient in so many wonderful recipes. We will sample several types (and yes, water will be provided to wash it all down) and taste the amazing ways salt transforms everything from savory to sweets. In this hands-on workshop, Chef Rachael will teach you how to cook on a salt slab, make ice cream in no time, and how to preserve with salt. Cost: $30. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/san tamonicarecreation/Activity_Search/46 535 or call (310) 458-2239. Palisades Park, 1 - 4 p.m.
Use principles of paper engineering to create an interactive greeting card. This technique can be used as a fun standalone card, or built into a pop-up book. Spin the dial to change the card! Serious fun… Cost: $20 + $5 cash material fee. Register at https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Activit y_Search/47096 or call (310) 458-2239. Palisades Park, 2 - 5 p.m.
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“I am so pleased that this new law will help patients and their families get the care and support they need,” Allen said. California has pioneered Alzheimer’s disease management in the primary care setting, first with guidelines issued in 1999 and a subsequent update in 2008. These evidence-based, peer-reviewed physician practice guidelines focus on four critical areas of patient care: 1) assessment, 2) treatment, 3) patient and family education and support, and 4) legal considerations. SB 613 will require the Department of Public Health to convene a statewide workgroup to update state physician guidelines for managing Alzheimer’s and dementia, bringing together experts in patient care, research, detection and diagnosis, treatment and home and community-based supports. Managing Alzheimer’s - a progressive, degenerative disease with no cure - requires specialized knowledge not readily available to many physicians serving a diverse patient mix. Guidelines equip physicians with information and resources to better serve their patients. They are comprehensive tools used to promote best practices. “Governor Brown’s signature of SB 613 into law sends a message that more can and will be done to manage Alzheimer’s
storyline twist for your favorite comic? Join us for this interactive author talk and comic jam, as celebrated comic artists Jen Wang, Becky Dreistadt, Sarah Oleksyk and Derek Kirk Kim discuss their work and how they got into the biz. Then they challenge you to fill in the blanks on a few unique comic strips that they’ve created especially for this interactive fan art comic jam. A book sale and signing follows the event. Main Library, Multipurpose Room, 2nd Floor, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 2 - 3:45 p.m.
Healing Crusade A free, one-night Miracle Healing Crusade with international evangelist Wayman Mitchell of Prescott, Arizona. Mitchell has led healing crusades throughout the United States and abroad and prays for people with ailments ranging from sprained ankles to cancer. For further information, please call the sponsoring Lighthouse Church of Santa Monica, (310) 829-2767. Lincoln Middle School, auditorium, 1501 California Ave., 7 p.m.
disease. His action also ensures the leadership and expertise of state public health officials will continue as they update the guidelines for Alzheimer’s disease management to benefit hundreds of thousands of Californians at risk of, or living with, Alzheimer’s disease and their families,” said Susan De Marois, state director of the Alzheimer’s Association. California is home to an estimated 580,000 people with Alzheimer’s and dementia - more than any other state. It is projected the number will rise to 690,000 by 2020 and 840,000 by 2025. Nearly two-thirds of California seniors living with Alzheimer’s are women. Not only are women more likely to have Alzheimer’s, they also comprise 60 to 70 percent of all caregivers of persons with the disease. These diseases also disproportionately impact seniors of diverse backgrounds. The number of Latinos and Asian/Pacific Islanders living with Alzheimer’s disease will triple in the next generation. The number of African Americans affected by the disease will double by 2030. SB 613 requires the Department of Public Health to complete the updated guidelines by March of 2017. - SUBMITTED BY COLLEEN BEAMISH, CHIEF OF STAFF FOR CALIFORNIA SENATOR BEN ALLEN
October 11 LA Walk for PKD Fundraising for a charitable foundation dedicated to fighting Polycystic Kidney Disease. For more information call 805206-8771 or visit http://walkforpkd.org/losangeles. Beach Park 1, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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14 at the Main Library from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. In this interactive session for teens, college students, recent college grads and parents, participants will examine the changing landscape of the workplace and higher education, and learn how to set priorities that will move them toward the fulfilling lives they want. No registration required; presented by independent college counselor Nick Soper, therapist/teen specialist Kristine Tye and Certified Academic Life Coach Hayden Lee. The Montana Branch offers “Writing the College Essay” on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Participants will get tips for selecting a topic and find out what college-admission committees look for. Presented by C2 Education for grades 9 and up. No registration required. On Saturday, Nov. 21, the Main Library is hosting an ACT Practice Test with Kaplan. The full-length, proctored test mimics the actual ACT and is a great way for students to get a feel for the test, as well as to discover areas of weakness they can improve before taking the actual test. Registration is required and will open on Monday, Nov. 2. In January, the Main Library will offer a practice test for the new SAT, followed by a combination SAT/ACT practice test in April. Check library calendars in the coming months for more details on these tests offered via Kaplan. Did you know we also have college and test prep materials in our databases? You may be familiar with the Brainfuse homework help database, which connects kids and teens with a live tutor for homework help. But Brainfuse also has two college-prep modules within its SkillSurfer area: CollegeNow, which features articles on a variety of college prep topics; and College Entrance Exam Preparation, which offers practice AP, ACT, SAT and PSAT practice tests. Another helpful database is LearningExpress Library. Its College Prep Center module has SAT, PSAT, ACT, and AP practice tests, as well as helpful information about writing your college essay. Best of all, the library databases are free and accessible 24 hours a day! All you need to access them from home is to visit the library website at smpl.org, click on Databases, click the name of the database you want to use, and log in with your library card. The SMPL website’s College & Testing Resources page (smpl.org/College_Resources.aspx) has an extensive, librarian-created list of websites that can help teens get information about testing, colleges, the college application process and financial aid. At all SMPL locations, there are college guides and test prep books in the teen and adult library collection. Ask a friendly staff member to point you to the right areas. See, fall college-prep time isn’t so bad, is it? IVY WESTON is the Teen Services supervisor at the Main Library. She has worked at SMPL for eight years and loves helping teens, kids and families.
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Coach Wooden’s presence at UCLA charity ever happen to us.” More than championships, Wooden stressed preparation, doing your best and developing strong character. This was most notably revealed in Wooden’s “Pyramid of Success.” And, speaking of character, that brings me back to Vallely and the origin of the Dribble for the Cure charity. For many years, John and his family have been on the front line in the battle against cancer. In 2004, John was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. In 2006, he received an unrelated donor transplant and thankfully has been cancer free since. In 1991, John and Karen Vallely lost their daughter, Erin, to cancer at age 12. Eight years ago he brought Dribble for the Cure to UCLA, who gladly agreed to host, and each year has been more successful than the last. Proceeds from Sunday’s event will help support the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and the Cancer Research Program at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA on the Bruin campus. In the past seven years over 4,575 participants have contributed close to $1 million in the fight against children’s cancer. With your help, this year will easily break the $1 million mark! Another “Wooden connection,” is that, as in previous years, a major sponsor for UCLA’s Dribble for the Cure will be Polly’s Pies Restaurants owned by Eddie Sheldrake. Eddie was on coach Wooden’s first three Bruin men’s basketball teams (1949-51) and in 2000, was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame. As coach Wooden hailed from Indiana, so does Steve Alford. In his third year as the Bruins head coach, Alford’s teams reached the NCAA Sweet Sixteen each previous year. This is Alford’s third Dribble for the Cure! Alford, and UCLA women’s basketball coach, Cori Close, and their respective teams, will participate in Dribble for the Cure. Registration begins Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at Ducky Drake Stadium. Activity booths and entertainment will highlight a 10:00 a.m. welcome ceremony. So be there! As John Wooden wisely said, “Nothing can give you greater joy than doing something for another.” For more info, Google “2015 UCLA Dribble for the Cure” and Google “YouTube John Vallely Dribble for the Cure.” JACK is at facebook.com/jackneworth, twitter.com/jackneworth and jnsmdp@aol.com.
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THE MARTIAN Rated PG 13 141 Minutes Released October 2nd “The Martian” is a modern day western, set in the foreseeable future rather than a past that no longer exists. It’s an epic work without twists or tricks. Writer Drew Goddard created an excellent screenplay from the novel by Andy Weir. Goddard wanted to direct, however with too many of his projects green-lit at once, he had to find another director. First choice was Ridley Scott, whose resume includes the space drama “Prometheus.” Scott took on the project and pulled together some of his “Prometheus team”: composer Harry Gregson-Williams, cinematographer Dariusz Wolski, editor Pietro Scalia and production designer Arthur Max. These experienced filmmakers created a believable and riveting story set in an imagined environment. Matt Damon’s character Mark survives because he is resilient, able to improvise solutions under duress and, above all, maintains a solid sense of humor. Damon is able to carry the film on his shoulders with this role that has the same high degree of difficulty as Tom Hanks’ role in “Castaway.” It is reported that he was so in character that he nailed in one take an intensely dramatic scene in a transport pod. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson said “The Martian” got much of the science right. The gravity difference on the smaller planet would allow the astronaut to toss 200 lb. canisters as if they were 80 lbs. The vast reddish barren landscape and other details are realistic. Only a violent dust storm vital to the story embellishes Martian conditions. The lighter atmosphere would not sustain such strong winds. The all-star cast who form the astronaut team, including Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara and Michael Pena, are able, in brief screen time, to exhibit personality traits that would make them real candidates for space exploration. Donald Glover is fun as the genius mathematical engineer whose calculations can reverse impending doom - yet whose living space is so messy it appears ransacked. Small touches mean a lot to humanize this film. Mark talks to his plants. He leaves a note on his “rover” for the next driver to take care of her. The grimace he makes while looking in the mirror when suddenly a staple that he applied to suture his own wound pops out. These are actions not vital to the story, yet hugely impactful in a quick second. “The Martian” will undoubtedly bring attention to our space program’s future and should drive more young people to a career in science. The film shows that the most
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hotel would not contain a restaurant, bar, conference facility, spa, florist, lounge, multi-room suites or other “luxury” amenities. The commission approved the application with conditions such as providing specific geological and archeological reports. Owner Michael Farzam said he provided those reports to commission staff, but staff contends the reports were not filed and therefore the conditions were not met. The final, valid permit was never issued but construction began in 2011 due in part to the receipt of valid permits from the City of Santa Monica. Despite a municipal code that requires the Coastal Commission permit, the City of Santa Monica did issue demolition and construction permits. Farzam’s attorney, Sherman Stacey, said his client assumed the City had received a copy of the Commission permit and that issuance of construction permits constituted approval of the project. In 2014, the Commission was made aware of the hotel’s construction and staff began discussions with the hotel operator to bring the project into compliance. The Farzams argued that their permit should have been issued years ago and the Commission could amend the permit to account for any minor discrepancies. Commission staff said no amendment could be made to a non-existent permit and the hotel operators were required to submit a new application for an after-the-fact permit. At their September meeting, the Coastal Commission denied the after-the-fact permit application. If approved, the permit would have brought the hotel into compliance with state regulations in exchange for an additional $3 million in fees to cover the loss of low-cost hotel rooms, a deed restriction, regulation of parking rates for nonhotel guests and additional administrative fees. However, the applicant objected to the conditions as too stringent while several commissioners felt the deal was too lenient. According to the staff report, the hotel’s violations extend beyond the failure to finalize paperwork and include what they contend are substantial deviations from the original application. “The constructed hotel differs from the project that was proposed by the applicant and approved by the Commission in 2009,” reads the report. “In 2009 the applicant proposed to replace the existing budget motels with a low to moderately price hotel with a room rate of $164 per night. No restaurant was to be provided in the ‘limited amenities’ facility. Today, the constructed hotel called the ‘Shore Hotel’ is a self-described boutique hotel with 164 rooms (approximately 330 sq. ft.) including 20 suites (465 sq. ft.). Overnight rates for rooms currently range from $309 to $579 per night, with suites costing $669 per night.” The hotel’s website lists the restaurant Blue Plate Taco as an amenity and the hotel offers room service. In addition, their website lists plans for an upcoming restaurant. “In homage to the original hotel that was in this exact location, we have named our
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new, upcoming restaurant & bar after it,” said their dining tab. “Pacific Sands is a California farmer’s market inspired restaurant planning to open soon.” Stacey said the original application included retail spaces and said nothing in the original discussion or conditions precluded an independent restaurant from leasing one of those locations. The Coastal Commission is a quasi-judicial state agency with jurisdiction over activities near the shoreline. Part of its role is to preserve coastal access and several commissioners said that includes preservation of affordable hotels along the coast to provide working families with an opportunity to visit coastal areas. However, they do not have the ability to mandate prices. Stacey, with Gaines & Stacey LLP, represented the Farzam family at the hearing. He said the commission should approve the new permit because the physical building was exactly the same as proposed and that the hotel’s price point was a function of Santa Monica’s robust tourism market. He said the Shore has smaller rooms and lower prices when compared to other nearby units. “You would only deny [the permit] because you can’t control the price and you want to control the price and there’s no basis for controlling the price,” he said. In response to the commission’s concern about the loss of lower cost accommodation, he said the two original motels would have closed regardless and the applicant shouldn’t be penalized for replacing them with a nicer building. “The loss of motels was not because they were demolished for the Shore Hotel but because they would have gone away sometime in the near future after 2009 simply because of their operational obsolescence,” he said. He said it was unfair to try to compel anyone to operate an unprofitable business and that the hotel owners should not be punished because the building turned out in design to be nicer than anyone expected. “The physical structure is exactly what was built,” he said. “What we’re dealing with here is the question of whether the social impacts of what was built justify the imposition of the fee recommended by the staff.” Commissioners ultimately rejected the application. “When something is approved with the notion that it is going to honor the commitment of the Coastal Act and honor the commitment of low cost spaces and then it does not, I don’t think there should be a reward for that. I think the project should be denied,” said commissioner Carole Groom. Commissioner Mary Shallenberger said the proposal was unsatisfactory. “I can’t think of a reason why we should vote yes on this,” she said. Several letters were filed with the Commission asking for the hearing to be postponed until it could be held closer to Santa Monica. However, due to limitations on the timeline for approving applications, the Commission was required to make a decision that day. Representatives from the hotel union SEE DENIED PAGE 9
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dedicated to using special programming to educate the public about the major storms that could soon be hitting Los Angeles. Heal the Bay’s director of programs, Meredith McCarthy, said this week was necessary because of the lack of awareness surrounding El Niño. “People are walking around saying the Godzilla Niño is coming, but nobody could actually tell you what that meant or how that was going to impact our region,” McCarthy said. “And the education piece is very important to us, because even if we have a great El Niño, it’s not going to solve our drought problems, it’s not going to solve our water problems. “We still import most of our water from outside this region. So holding on to this rain water locally is something we have to move toward to be a resilient, sustainable city.” Two programs included in El Niño Week are a public lecture by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) climatologist Bill Patzert, and a presentation by Melanie Winter, a longtime water and land use activist and founder of the River Project. “We like to educate and we like to make sure that people walk away with tools that they can put into action. And so Dr. Patzert, who is an incredible scientist from JPL, is going to lay the foundation, the science of El Niño and weather and how this is tied to climate. And as we are a science-based organization the science is always very, very important to us “And then there’s a way to put that immediately into action. So coming to the talk that Melanie is giving will give homeowners ways to put that information in action. How do we hold on to this water at our homes? And she’s going to talk about all the different ways you can do that.” Other programs include the “Nothing But Sand” beach cleanup at Venice Beach, as well as contests and giveaways on Heal the Bay’s social media profiles. Heal the Bay is also working with Santa Monica restaurants to promote awareness in a light way through the El Niño Cocktail Program. “We love all of our local bars around Santa Monica and a handful of them have created their El Niño inspired libation for the week so that there are lots of fun ways to connect with people and spread awareness.”
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Unite Here Local 11 also argued against approving the permit, saying the hotel has operated as a luxury operation and failed to adequately post required notifications about Coastal Commission meetings. Commissioner Roberto Uranga said he was sympathetic to the concerns of the union but said his decision was based on the actions of the applicant. “More than anything else I see a lot of disingenuity on the part of the applicant,” he said. Without a permit, the status of the hotel is unclear. Several commissioners said they did not want to close the business but there were also differing opinions on the size and type of fees that should be imposed. Mayor Kevin McKeown said the council is prohibited from interfering with potential enforcement actions but said the City does take situations like this seriously. “We are well aware both of allegations of worker issues and of possible violations of operating conditions, including the Coastal
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Cassia, Hotel Casa Del Mar, The Lobster and Locanda del Lago will be mixing up the themed cocktails throughout the week, and Rusty’s Surf Ranch will be offering some promotions. A portion of the sales from this event will be donated to support the protection of local beaches and watersheds this winter. McCarthy said educating residents about El Niño is important because not everyone understands there are positives and negatives to the storms. “On the one hand we desperately need the rain that El Niño would bring, but rain creates urban runoff which is the number one source of pollution at our beaches and oceans. So it’s a mixed blessing for us. “But it does present us with this opportunity to have this conversation about what we do with storm water runoff. And in this region we’re moving toward ‘one water’ thinking, which means all of our water is connected and we should never waste any of it by shooting it to the ocean as fast as possible. We should be reusing that water in many different ways.” Despite the need for more awareness, McCarthy said the Santa Monica community is already pretty sensitive to the water and drought problems in California. “Santa Monica has always had such a progressive thinking about water,” she said. “We’re the community that created the Santa Monica Urban Runoff Reclamation facility, which is the first of its kind. So it’s that innovation which makes our city really move the ball and really find unique and interesting progressive ways to solve this water problem.” McCarthy hopes that Heal the Bay will have more people connected to them following El Niño Week, people who will continue to stay informed about the water needs in the community. “This is the beginning of how we need to educate about water literacy and where water comes from,” McCarthy said. “We as a community are going to have to vote in the future for funding measures to help us replum our cities to hold on to this water instead of shooting it to the ocean. And that’s going to really be a communitywide discussion.” For more details on El Niño Week (Oct. 11 17) go to http://www.healthebay.org/blogs-news/itshere-what-expect-during-our-el-niñoweek. jennifer@smdp.com
Commission permit denial,” he said. “While the Coastal Commission will choose how to enforce its own decision, City staff is reviewing whether the permit denial and reported operational expansions at The Shore may violate City permits as well. If violations are determined, enforcement will follow.” During the hearing, Commissioner Greg Cox raised the possibility of sanctions against the City of Santa Monica for issuing its permits without the approval of the Coastal Commission. “There’s plenty of complicity that involves a lot of different parties,” he said. Stacey said the hotel owners have already filed a lawsuit over the Commission’s initial decision to force a reapplication, and that they will dispute the current ruling in a second court case. The commission could release additional documents at subsequent meetings clarifying their position and staff said they have several regulatory tools at their disposal. “The goal is to get it in compliance with Coastal Act,” said Commission Executive Director Charles Lester. editor@smdp.com
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are pleased that SMMUSD students now have facilities and tools to excel in these fields.” The creation of the new Samohi building coincided with the development of a $20million, 25,000-square-foot science and research facility at Crossroads School, which features lab stations and experiment spaces as well as a special projects pavilion. Construction started on the Innovation Building at Samohi in late 2011, but the completion of the project was delayed due to the site’s proximity to existing power lines, which created accessibility issues, according to a 2014 district newsletter. The rerouting of utility lines and changes to the ventilation plans also held up the project, according to the newsletter. The local Board of Education recently approved payments to Irvine-based Sundt Construction Inc., which spearheaded the
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SATURDAY – FAIR TO GOOD – SURF: 3-4 ft waist to shoulder high occ. 5ft S-SSW swell continues. Shorter period WSW swell due to fill in. Deep AM high tide slows many breaks early.
SUNDAY – FAIR TO GOOD – SURF: 3-4 ft waist to chest high occ. 5ft SSW swell continues. WSW swell due to ease. Deep AM high tide slows many breaks early.
Disturbance, 1900 block 12th, 12:08 a.m. Drunk driving, 00 block Pico, 3:27 a.m. Disturbance, 900 block 5th, 5:32 a.m. Trespassing, 600 block Wilshire, 8:03 a.m. Car crash, 26th/Pico, 8:20 a.m. Lewd activity, 2900 block Main, 8:43 a.m. Trespassing, 200 block Arizona, 9:07 a.m. Hit and run, Yale/Arizona, 9:51 a.m. Petty theft, 700 block Broadway, 10:29 a.m. Car crash, 14th/San Vicente, 10:31 a.m. Grand theft, 1500 block 6th, 10:35 a.m. Fraud, 300 block Olympic Drive, 10:41 a.m. Auto burglary, 1500 block Ocean, 10:48 a.m. Identity theft, 1700 block Cloverfield, 10:53 a.m. Disturbance, 14th/Wilshire, 10:59 a.m. Petty theft, 300 block Wilshire, 11:05 a.m. Burglary, 2700 block Neilson, 11:13 a.m. Disturbance, 1500 block 2nd, 11:15 a.m.
Petty theft, 2400 block Santa Monica, 11:42 a.m. Disturbance, 100 block Wilshire, 12:03 p.m. Urinating/defecating in public, 1400 block 15th, 12:13 p.m. Battery, 1900 block Wilshire, 12:21 p.m. Burglary, 3000 block Exposition, 12:25 p.m. Auto burglary, 1200 block 4th, 12:43 p.m. Fight, 1500 block 2nd, 12:47 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon, Cloverfield/Santa Monica, 1:26 p.m. Auto burglary, 1900 block Ocean, 1:29 p.m. Fraud, 2300 block 25th, 1:43 p.m. Identity theft, 900 block Palisades Beach, 2:07 p.m. Hit and run, 900 block 18th, 2:21 p.m. Domestic violence, 900 block 3rd, 2:40 p.m. Drinking in public, 1100 block 10th, 2:59 p.m. Petty theft, 1200 block 3rd, 4:39 p.m. Lewd activity, Main/Pacific, 5:21 p.m. Public intoxication, 300 block Olympic Drive, 6:03 p.m. Hit and run, 1300 block 5th, 6:05 p.m. Petty theft, 300 block Arizona, 8:28 p.m. Disturbance, 1500 block Ocean, 8:46 p.m. Disturbance, 1200 block 3rd, 9:33 p.m. Domestic violence, Ocean/Colorado, 11:39 p.m.
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The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to 39 calls for service on Oct. 7. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Emergency Medical Service (EMS), 1000 block 11th, 12:06 a.m. EMS, 1400 block Ocean, 3:16 a.m. EMS, 1300 block 3rd, 4:08 a.m. Automatic alarm, 300 block Santa Monica Place, 4:31 a.m. EMS, 1100 block Arizona, 7:16 a.m. EMS, 1500 block 14th, 8:43 a.m. EMS, 300 block Olympic Drive, 9:12 a.m. EMS, Yale/Arizona, 9:52 a.m. EMS, 800 block Ashland, 9:58 a.m. EMS, 1700 block 16th, 10:31 a.m. EMS, 14th/San Vicente, 10:32 a.m. EMS, 2300 block Ocean, 11:07 a.m. EMS, 1200 block 16th, 11:11 a.m. EMS, 1900 block Lincoln, 11:23 a.m.
EMS, 1300 block Wilshire, 11:37 a.m. EMS, 1000 block 10th, 12:40 p.m. EMS, 1600 block San Vicente, 2:18 p.m. EMS, 200 block Pico, 2:24 p.m. EMS, Yale/Broadway, 2:33 p.m. EMS, 800 block 2nd, 3:06 p.m. Structure fire, 600 block Pico, 3:11 p.m. EMS, 1100 block Lincoln, 3:32 p.m. EMS, 900 block Santa Monica, 3:57 p.m. EMS, 400 block Ocean, 4:17 p.m. EMS, 1200 block Palisades Park, 4:35 p.m. EMS, 2400 block Ocean Front Walk, 4:49 p.m. EMS, 600 block Santa Monica, 4:57 p.m. EMS, 1100 block Pico, 5:25 p.m. EMS, Lincoln/Cedar, 5:47 p.m. EMS, 900 block Wilshire, 6:16 p.m. EMS, 1300 block 11th, 6:44 p.m. EMS, 400 block 16th, 6:47 p.m. EMS, Ocean/Colorado, 6:49 p.m. Automatic alarm, 1800 block 16th, 9:01 p.m. Elevator rescue, 1600 block Cloverfield, 9:50 p.m. Lock-in/out, 1500 block 6th, 10:02 p.m. EMS, 1300 block 3rd, 10:46 p.m. EMS, 1300 block 15th, 11:34 p.m.
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■ Scientists at North Carolina State and Wake Forest universities have developed a machine that vomits, realistically, enabling the study of “aerosolization” of dangerous norovirus. “Vomiting Larry” can replicate the process of retching, including the pressure at which particles are expelled (which, along with volume and “other vomit metrics,” can teach the extent of the virus’ threat in large populations). The researchers must use a harmless stand-in “bacteriophage” for the studies -- because norovirus is highly infectious even in the laboratory. ■ An official of the Missouri Republican Party apologized in September for the “thoughtless” act of using an original Thomas Hart
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Express yourself! (for peace sake) By Katharine Romefelt
No matter your current Insta-savviness or popularity on Twitter, social media shapes public opinion. It thrusts ideas and images into peoples’ faces — a crucial step in effecting change. During this era of political cluster(bleep), debating online can spur meaningful action. Our nation has an obvious problem with mass shootings, on school campuses and every other supposedly safe site. The shootings of Virginia reporters on live television and at
Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, are just the latest. Again, politicians are talking about gun control. They’re talking, not that they’re going to do anything. Naturally, everyone has a view supported by at least one valid argument. But the elected suits in Washington aren’t making any meaningful decisions. Make your opinion known! We all have a voice, whether we’re of voting age or not. This is America. Post a song on YouTube, tweet your feelings or Instagram an
TGIF TONIGHT, CANCER ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★ You’ll wake up to a bit of chaos in the morning. Tempers could flare. Try not to sit on your anger. Much will come out in this short period that could temper your mood and response. Ask for more feedback from a trusted associate. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.
★★★★ Your enthusiasm comes forth and allows more to happen. You might notice that you have no tolerance for any kind of emotional drama right now. Be clear with others about your terms in order to relate more effectively. Tonight: Be with a favorite person at a favorite place.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★★ Your creativity might be challenged.
★★★★ You’ll see the role that a friendship
Don’t worry -- you will find a solution. If you detach, you will see a hassle from others’ point of view. A brainstorming session will open one possibility after the other. Try not to nix someone else’s ideas. Tonight: Take off ASAP.
plays in your life. Your secretive tendencies often stop people from connecting with you. Try to allow others to see the real you. You might hear some criticism, but the compassion you draw out will be more authentic. Tonight: Hang with friends.
image that’ll make others think. Youth culture’s ideas have a domino effect in influencing mass opinion, which can pressure even the most unproductive politicians into taking action.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ You could be a lot surer of yourself than you have been in a while. A discussion about what has been happening needs to be kept private. Your thoughts and discussions will reinforce your focus, as well as those who live with you. Tonight: A partner demands your attention.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ Others come toward you. A boss might have plans that involve you. Understand what this person wants, and know that you likely will have to carry out any requests that he or she makes. Keep your opinions to yourself; don’t undermine your relationship. Tonight: Till the wee hours.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ Your sense of direction emerges in a conversation. This quality can manifest on a theoretical level as well a physical level. Your upbeat attitude has a profound response from those around you. Know that you are lucky right now. Tonight: TGIF!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ News comes in from a distance. You could be taken aback by everything you have to do. On one hand, you’ll be trying to grasp the meaning of what was said. On the other hand, you’ll be replaying the actual words. Focus on the message. Tonight: Tap into your imagination.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You finally will clear up a money matter that has been bothering you. You have reason to be angry, but choose a different time and place to process it. You will make a big difference in what happens in the future. Tonight: Whatever you do, make it memorable.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ One-on-one relating could take a new twist. You suddenly might find yourself in an argument. Few people understand the real meaning of your words. Allow a loved one to discuss his or her feelings. You’ll find this discussion to be unusually powerful. Tonight: A quiet dinner.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ You’ll zoom through your day, trying to complete as much as humanly possible. You have a roughness about you that turns people off. If you see this pattern happening, think about your style of communication. Avoid sarcasm at all costs. Tonight: Whatever you touch works.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ Try not to make too much out of a personal matter, and do your best to ignore someone’s temper flare-up. Relax and do your thing, but don’t be surprised if someone invites you to join him or her in some spontaneous plans. Tonight: Paint the town red.
JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult ★★★ Average
This year you often have extensive dreams. You will want to have more personal time. Some of you will get into volunteer work, whereas others will opt to kick back and relax. You will move through issues with ease. If you are single, you are in the process of a change. The person you hook up with now will be very different from who you choose to date later in the year. Only commit if you are 100 percent sure of your relationship. If you are attached, the two of you live active lives that do not always intertwine. You need to make a point of setting aside more time for you as a couple. VIRGO can make an excellent healer for you.
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