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The City of Santa Monica has agreed to shell out $250,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from complaints about services provided by its former ambulance contractor. The lawsuit, filed in 2011 in the U.S. District Court’s Central District of California, alleged that the City and Gerber Ambulance Service billed for services beyond what patients actually needed. Specifically, the suit alleged that
the agencies billed Medicare for advanced, life support-level ambulance services for all 911 pre-hospital emergency medical transports “regardless of whether the beneficiary’s medical condition required that level of service,” according to a settlement agreement signed last month. More than $144,000 was due to the U.S. government and more than $105,000 was payable to four plaintiffs and their lawyers, according to the agreement. The plaintiffs - Mark Baird, Justin Frith, Rick
Jerome Larson and David Moran were set to receive $10,000 each. The City and Gerber Ambulance deny the allegations brought forth in the suit and admit no wrongdoing in settling with the plaintiffs and their attorneys at San Francisco firm Hersh and Hersh. The payments “are not to be construed as an admission of any act, omission, liability or damages,” the agreement reads. In a statement, spokeswoman SEE AMBULANCE PAGE 7
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Food is a huge part of the holiday experience and the Santa Monica Farmers Market has earned a reputation among foodsavvy shoppers as the best source for whatever your holiday table
requires. Jodi Low, market coordinator for the Sunday Main Street Market said her go-to holiday dish is a broccoli casserole that benefits from the abundance and diversity of goods available at the market. “It’s a hearty recipe which is what I want when the weather turns cold. It has the texture of the broccoli, it’s creamy, it has bite from some lemon, you can top it with some crispy bacon, and everything about it is just wonderSEE FOOD PAGE 3
The Salvation Army set 110 local kids loose in Sears on Nov. 17 with $100 gift cards to select winter-time necessities. Volunteers acted as shopping chaperones to escort the children through the closed to the public store to select the items.
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To Raise The Minimum Wage or Not?: That is the Question! A community debate on pending city legislation to raise the minimum wage, hosted by the Santa Monica Democratic Club. In attendance will be Mayor Kevin McKeown; Mayor Pro Tem Tony Vazquez; Francis Engler, UniteHERE, (Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union); Sophia Cheng, Restaurant Opportunity Center (ROC-LA); Tia Koonse: UCLA Labor Center. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 p.m.
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ful.” Low said it’s a recipe that has strong memories. She literally can’t remember a time when it wasn’t on every holiday table and it has been passed down from one generation to the next. “This is a recipe that’s consistent year-toyear with my family,” she said. “Thanksgiving and Christmas, it’s always a favorite even with people that don’t like vegetables.” Almost every ingredient for the dish can be sourced from the Santa Monica markets and Low said Santa Monica’s year-round markets provide residents with the special opportunity to select fresh produce from local vendors. “When you buy from a store, it’s not as fresh as it is at the market, hands down,” she said. “When you’re getting it from the market you’re buying from a farmer, or their employee, and it was picked the day before. The taste, look, nutrition are all better.” With seven meat/poultry vendors, Low
said it’s entirely possible to fill the entire table from local vendors. The market offers staples like chicken, turkey, beef and pork, but there are also specialty meats like duck, goat, lamb, rabbit and bison. She said some of the products need to be ordered in advance so potential customers should think ahead for their holiday needs. Outside the kitchen, Low said the market is a great source for holiday gifts. She said jam, jellies and preserves all travel well and some farmers offer direct shipping on their prepared foods. Other gifts include pickles, soups, lavender, essential oils or blueberry wine. Low said the decision to shop at the market, whether it’s for food or gifts, is about putting an economic motivation behind big picture issues. “It’s all about choices,” she said. “Who do you want to support? Family farmers and their employees? They are all from California and shopping at the market helps keep the agricultural land in agricultural production.”
Broccoli casserole INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 lemon (juiced) 8 oz. white button mushrooms, finely chopped 5 tbsp. all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided 1 lb. bacon (optional)
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Cook bacon on a baking sheet until crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain the oil. 3. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; set aside. 4. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the broccoli and boil for 3 to 5 minutes, until still firm, but tender enough that a fork can pierce through. Drain the broccoli in a colander and rinse with cold water.
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5. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 3 tbsp. of the butter, then add the onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release liquid and it has all evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 6. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining 5 tbsp. of butter, then add the flour and stir until the mixture is lightly browned and has a nutty aroma, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly begin to add the milk, whisking constantly until all of the milk has been added. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken. Add 1/3 of the shredded cheese and stir until completely melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved onions and mushrooms, then stir in the salt and pepper. Add the broccoli and another 1/3 of the shredded cheese and the lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the broccoli, then sprinkle with the remaining third of the shredded cheese. Mix until combined. 7. In a small bowl, crumble the bacon then sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole. 8. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling, about 15 to 25 minutes. 9. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Then enjoy!
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Yu reinvents with fine leather, champagne, caviar CAROLE, I THOUGHT I KNEW YU.
I have known Carole Yu quite a long time, 11 years, but I learned some fascinating things about her last week that I didn’t know. We chatted, but with a purpose. I was interviewing her about her leather goods and clothing shop m0851, (1426 Montana Avenue), and the cool one-year anniversary party they’re throwing tomorrow night, 6-9 p.m. Champagne and (Canadian) caviar, (You’ve got my attention.) Crystal Head vodka (Canadian, Dan Akroyd). Gift bags with beauty products (including one random $50 gift certificate), “special surprises,” and 15-25 per cent off the entire store. All hosted by (Canadian actor) David Alpay (swoon, swoon) of “The Vampire Diaries.” Just your typical Montana Avenue party. But this one is Canadian-themed, since m0851 is a Canadian company. But how did this come about? I knew Carole as a bright, sophisticated but downto-earth woman of the world with a ready smile and laugh and a smart sense of style, but also, an unpretentious Culver City mom, and a bit of a stage mother. Her family’s world turned upside down with the death of her husband George, an honored architect, in 2007 at the age of 43, leaving her with two young daughters and an uncertain future. I wondered how she came to open a highend leather clothing and accessories store on pricey Montana. This was the first LA-area outlet for Montreal-based m0851 (only 22 stores in the world, only one previously in the US), so wasn’t this a stretch, a pretty big gamble? Did she know what she was getting into? Would the high rent, stiff competition and fine line between sophistication and snobbery on Montana Avenue torpedo this sincere, capable but novice upscale shopkeeper? Well, it’s been a year now, and she is laying plans to open two more stores, so I think that’s settled. SHE HAD MORE BACKGROUND AND PREPARATION THAN I THOUGHT.
worked in finance and leasing for IBM. I forgot that she taught English and technical writing in Beijing for a year, and business cultural training in Tokyo. They lived in Canada, then briefly in Rome and Venice on two different occasions, as George won international awards, from Canada and the US, to work there. (Turns out, all of the leather and the fabrics of m0851 products are Italian.) “My previous marketing experience was not really applicable, though,” Yu admitted. “It was such a different world in 1987, no FaceBook, no social media. Some m0851 product was sold in Fred Segal stores, but not enough for name recognition here in LA. Most people who come in do not know the brand. So we are building the brand, almost from scratch.” Certainly Yu knew her way around the world, and observed international fashion. But that’s not enough. I’ve been around the global block myself but would never jump into the fashion fire on Montana. I knew she talked her eldest daughter into booking a mother-daughter commercial in 2009 that paid for a couple of years at UCLA with enough left over for pencils and coffee, but Elena decided that was it, for her acting career, while mom slogged to auditions another eight years, and booked… exactly two more jobs, each paying enough for pencils or coffee, not both. She also guided her youngest, Dara, to take her passion and talent for cooking into America’s living rooms, where she came in second on the inaugural season of MasterChef Junior, the kids’ (8-13) cutthroat chefs competition TV show. Dara, with her distinctive huge red hair bow, came in second out of 24, pretty good, and is still working that career. After George became ill with a rare form of lung cancer not caused by smoking, Carole took over managing his substantial architectural office, until his passing. Good business experience all, including show biz, but not exactly relevant to hawking high fashion retail leather clothing. But she returned to fashion school and SEE CITY PAGE 5
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questions (a list of 50), bugged them by phone for two weeks, then made a five-day pilgrimage to Montreal to meet everyone, including people who had worked there 25 years. Finally each side was pleased with the other and Yu was given the first US franchise opportunity outside New York. But Carole will tell you straight up there is another essential piece of the puzzle. She met Scott Stewart in 2008 and they married three years later, and she will tell you, even when he’s not there to hear it, that she couldn’t be doing it without him. Not just the moral support, but he designed and built much of the store interior that is so important to the branding. He demolished dry wall and took out the dressing rooms (they sell only outerwear). He put in the security and sound systems, the lighting, and chose the dominating chandelier. He knowledgeably informs and serves customers. And God bless him, he even manned the pumps when the Starbucks next door sprung a sewage leak, 40-50 buckets worth, on the busiest day they’ve ever had. That’s love.
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Free Artist Resource Fair at the Camera Obscura Art Lab (1450 Ocean) Come find out about ways to live and work as an artist in Santa Monica. Info on affordable housing, health care and other resources provided. Light refreshments. All artists welcome. Please RSVP at https://artistresourcefair2015.eventbrite.com. Schedule 11 - 11:20 a.m.: Mix and mingle 11:20 - 11:50 a.m.: Every Artist Insured: Finding Affordable Health Insurance with Daniel Kitowski of The Actors Fund The Actors Fund will present their not-to-be-missed workshop on Covered California, the Affordable Care Act and healthcare for all artists (not only performers). Participants will learn how to sign up for a health care plan and will be able to make appointments for one-on-one enrollment consultations through the Actors Fund Covered California Helpline, visit Actorsfund.org for more information. 12 - 12:30 p.m.: Affordable Housing for Artists with Sarah Letts and Durinda Abraham of Community Corporation of Santa Monica Community Corporation of Santa Monica is a locally based, non-profit organization committed to developing and managing affordable housing in the LA area. They will cover tenant selection criteria, checklist of application documentation needed and the typical application timeline. They will be available after for individual questions. communitycorp.org 12:40 - 1:10 p.m.: Social Media Strategies for Artists with Marlon Fuentes of the Center for Nonprofit Management Marketing is more than just promotion. Everyone benefits from learning what’s working and what’s not, and how to use analytics to assess your social media efficacy. Learn some strategies and get an overview of what social media ideas are helping artists and arts organizations. 1:20 - 2 p.m.: Financial Wellness for Artists with Miata Edoga of The Actors Fund This fun and interactive workshop is designed to give you financial tools you can implement right away, leaving you more confident and in control when it comes to money. Increase your security and productivity - financial wellness lets you focus on your artistic career. You will learn specific, step-by-step strategies to get organized, create a realistic spending plan, develop goals and more. You can pursue your passion without being buried under the weight of constant financial stress, and this is the seminar to show you how.
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Information tables include: The Actors Fund: more information on their many programs, including healthcare, retirement and other initiatives, actorsfund.org Center for Cultural Innovation: artist-centered workshops, grants, and incubation programs, cciarts.org California Lawyers for the Arts: legal aid for art professionals, calawyersforthearts.org City of Santa Monica, Cultural Affairs Division: grants, Artist Fellowships and other opportunities with the City, arts.smgov.net 1450 Ocean is on the west side of Ocean Ave just north of Broadway. Parking is $1 for first 2.5 hours in Parking Structure 6 (2nd between Broadway and Santa Monica), each 30 min. thereafter $1.50, max $14. At the Civic Auditorium lot just down Main Street at 333 Civic Center Dr; $5 all day, every day. Meters on Ocean Avenue; $2/hr maximum 3 hours. More info: parkme.com/santa-monica-parking. Buses that serve 1450 Ocean include Routes 1, 2, 8, and Rapid 10. Visit bigbluebus.com for more information. Biking to 1450 Ocean is always encouraged.
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The Santa Monica Police Department responded to 368 calls for service on Nov. 16. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Fight 1500 block of 2nd 12:59 a.m. Auto burglary 1100 block of 16th 4:19 a.m. Burglary investigation 300 block of Colorado 4:23 a.m. Petty theft 1900 block of Lincoln 7:30 a.m. Burglary 900 block of Lincoln 7:53 a.m. Traffic accident 19th/Wilshire 9:22 a.m. Traffic accident Cloverfield/Interstate 10 9:28 a.m. Traffic accident 800 block of Wilshire 9:52 a.m. Grand theft auto 800 block of 17th 10:07 a.m. Traffic accident 20th/Olympic 10:23 a.m. Auto burglary 2400 block of Beverley 10:47 a.m. Vehicle with excessive tickets 2900 block of 21st 11:02 a.m. Petty theft 2400 block of Main 11:27 a.m. Indecent exposure 1200 block of 4th 12:23 p.m. Theft of recyclables Lincoln/Washington 12:27 p.m. Speeding 4th/Colorado 12:44 p.m. Speeding 26th/Santa Monica 12:53 p.m. Petty theft 700 block of Michigan 1:02 p.m. Vandalism 600 block of Santa Monica 1:17 p.m. Petty theft 1700 block of Ocean 1:20 p.m. Kidnap 200 block of Ocean 1:27 p.m. Fraud 2400 block of Santa Monica 1:31 p.m. Grand theft 1900 block of 17th 1:41 p.m.
Grand theft 900 block of Santa Monica 1:42 p.m. Identity theft 1700 block of Main 1:43 p.m. Burglary 1300 block of 4th 1:54 p.m. Drunk driving investigation Olympic/Centinela 1:56 p.m. Petty theft 1100 block of Euclid 2:10 p.m. Petty theft 1100 block of Lincoln 2:14 p.m. Auto burglary 1800 block of 16th 2:19 p.m. Bike theft 1100 block of 11th 2:19 p.m. Identity theft 2800 block of Neilson 2:22 p.m. Petty theft 700 block of Broadway 2:29 p.m. Traffic accident 6th/Idaho 2:53 p.m. Traffic accident Stanford/Montana 3:52 p.m. Petty theft 1600 block of the Beach 3:59 p.m. Grand theft 1500 block of 6th 4:23 p.m. Injured person 600 block of Santa Monica 4:34 p.m. Traffic accident 400 block of Pico 4:38 p.m. Strongarm robbery 300 block of Pico 4:44 p.m. Traffic accident 2300 block of Colorado 5:15 p.m. Vandalism 15th/Wilshire 5:37 p.m. Theft of recyclables 300 block of 19th 5:51 p.m. Lewd activity 300 block of Wilshire 6:10 p.m. Traffic accident 26th/Pearl 7:01 p.m. Identity theft 2400 block of Colorado 7:03 p.m. Grand theft auto 400 block of Pico 7:07 p.m. Living in a vehicle 400 block of 12th 7:14 p.m. Petty theft 1700 block of Ocean 7:48 p.m. Fraud 1300 block of 9th 8:07 p.m. Domestic violence 17th/Pico 9:10 p.m. Living in a vehicle 2200 block of Ocean 9:19 p.m. Out of order traffic lights Lincoln/Santa Monica 9:56 p.m.
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The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to 50 calls for service on Nov. 16. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Odor investigation 1400 block of 2nd 12:24 a.m. EMS 1300 block of 20th 12:31 a.m. EMS 1500 block of 2nd 1 a.m. EMS 1100 block of 11th 1:19 a.m. EMS 1100 block of 7th 3:12 a.m. EMS Ocean/Santa Monica 3:55 a.m. EMS 1800 block of 17th 7:07 a.m. EMS 1100 block of 4th 7:13 a.m. EMS 1200 block of 16th 8:08 a.m. EMS 500 block of Pico 8:34 a.m. EMS 1200 block of 4th 9:11 a.m. EMS Cloverfield/Interstate 10 9:28 a.m. EMS 1300 block of 3rd Street Prom 10:21 a.m. EMS 20th/Olympic 10:23 a.m. EMS 500 block of Olympic 10:25 a.m.
EMS 400 block of Ocean 10:56 a.m. EMS 200 block of Bay 11:07 a.m. EMS 800 block of Montana 11:09 a.m. EMS 2100 block of Lincoln 12:05 p.m. EMS 1100 block of 3rd 12:26 p.m. EMS 2000 block of Santa Monica 12:31 p.m. EMS 1200 block of 4th 12:38 p.m. EMS 1600 block of Cloverfield 12:44 p.m. EMS 1100 block of Arizona 12:57 p.m. Automatic alarm 500 block of Broadway 1:16 p.m. EMS 1700 block of Ocean 1:28 p.m. EMS 500 block of Olympic 1:42 p.m. EMS 2000 block of Marine 2:48 p.m. EMS 1900 block of Pico 2:51 p.m. EMS 800 block of Lincoln 2:53 p.m. EMS 1200 block of 16th 3:09 p.m. USAR response 2800 block of Santa Monica 3:12 p.m. EMS 800 block of 20th 4:03 p.m. Elevator rescue 1200 block of 16th 4:10 p.m. EMS 800 block of 19th 4:21 p.m. EMS 1300 block of 2nd 4:31 p.m. EMS 600 block of Santa Monica 4:35 p.m. EMS 2200 block of 26th 5:18 p.m.
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Go ahead, stand with Paris By Mikey Tittinger
We see Paris, we see France. The familiar blue-, red-and white flag is everywhere; it’s on everybody’s minds, every city’s skyline lights and everybody’s Facebook profile picture. Soon after the terror attacks in Paris on Friday, social media users began to superimpose the French flag over their own photos. It was a show of immediate solidarity, but social shaming soon followed.
What about Beirut, where suicide bombers killed 43 people the day before? Where was the Lebanese flag filter? Where’s the horizontal black, red and green for the massacre in Kenya? Changing your picture does nothing, shamers contend. It’s self-gratifying and ego soothing and helps you feel better and nobody else. Well, OK. What’s so wrong with symbolically standing with people around the world? Just because one tragedy touches you on a more personal level doesn’t mean you’re blind to those in the rest of the world.
OUT LATE TONIGHT, AQUARIUS ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★ You’ll have a discussion with a friend and gain insight into a controversial matter. Friendships play a big role in your plans, though you might feel awkward making changes. Honor your commitments. Tonight: Discuss your values with a loved one.
★★★★ Your playfulness might not be appreciated as much as you would like. Be careful, as others could be much more serious than you are. Tap into your instincts, and you will be able to avoid a problem. A flirtation marks your day. Tonight: Time for some spontaneity.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★ You come from an anchored position, whereas others seem to be rather flighty. A friend finally will express his or her feelings. You will understand why he or she has been acting so strangely lately. Don’t lose sight of your longterm objectives. Tonight: Where the action is.
★★★ Tension continues to build, no matter what you do. You’ll want to do your thing, but something or someone could be holding you back. On some level, you might feel cornered by the circumstances. Know that you can walk away. Tonight: Follow someone else’s lead.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★★ Let your mind wander, especially when looking for a solution. The more detached you become, the better the results will be. A family member or a domestic issue seems to require your attention. Make it OK to step back to take an overview. Tonight: Follow the music.
★★★★★ Be willing to state your case and get feedback. You will see how creative others become when interacting with you. A neighbor or sibling could be seeking you out. Don’t fight an inevitable conversation. You might not want to react to what you hear. Tonight: Hang out.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★ One-on-one relating will result in a
★★★ Watch what goes on with your finances.
rewarding experience. Your creativity surges all day long, especially when it comes to a trip or a potential new friend. Your words have impact way beyond what would be considered normal. Tonight: Dinner with a favorite person.
Be careful with an unusual offer that feels too good to be true, because it probably is. Try to detach when hearing new information. Focus on your goals and on the productivity of a relationship. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★ Others surprise you with their understanding, depth and insights. You rarely open up to conversations of this nature, but you will at times. Use care with your finances. Don’t forget to check up on an older friend or relative. Tonight: Buy a favorite dessert on the way home.
★★★★★ Your ideas strike people as being unusual, but they often prove to be more workable than others’ suggestions. A friendship continues to rank high in importance; however, you might want this person to change in some way. Accept him or her as he or she is. Tonight: Out late.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
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★★★ You might not want to share what’s really going on in your mind. Others will recognize that something is going on with you, and could pressure you. A boss also is likely to be extremely demanding. Try to understand where everyone is coming from. Tonight: A must appearance.
want could cause a problem. A loved one will share much more than he or she has in a long time. As a result, you might finally be able to resolve an issue. Clear out errands, and do as much as you can. Tonight: Put your feet up and relax.
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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 often feel that the demands in your life are confusing and not workable. You also might feel pressured by a judgment you have made about a difficult situation. Rethink your commitments and how you act on them. If you are single, you meet people with ease, as your likable personality draws others toward you. Slow down and get to know someone before committing. If you are attached, you could be projecting part of your personality on to your sweetie and not realize what you are doing. Listen to him or her, and make the necessary adjustments. AQUARIUS adores your home and being there with you.
Stating you care is still worth something, even if to yourself. No one moved to give food or money or their own blood — things that cost them something dear — is going to stop short because they stuck a tricolor flag over their photo. Shaming friends because their understanding of foreign affairs doesn’t match your
own is the real waste of a statement. Lead by example and let others know how to help. Search the Causes directory at giive.org to find local nonprofits that foster greater understanding in your own community. Stand with Paris and stand with your own community.
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