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Sewage pipes, search for Gould's replacement in $3.6M consent BY DAVID MARK SIMPSON Daily Press Staff Writer
CITY HALL City Council will consider spending $3,598,745 in Tuesday night's consent calendar, with a majority of that going
toward a public works project. Council may approve $2,282,756 worth of work on the city's wastewater mains. For about $2 million, Vasilji would replace 6,600 linear feet of sewer pipeline and rehabilitate another 1,100 feet between
January and the summer. SA Associates would manage the project and perform inspections for the additional quarter million dollars. The Water Resource Division operates and maintains 150 miles of wastewater pipelines.
“The proposed improvements consist of replacing substandard 6-inch-diameter pipe with new 8-inch-diameter pipe and replacing/repairing maintenance structures holes SEE CONSENT PAGE 7
BLT's and Blood Mary for Black Friday Michael McCarty, owner of Michael's restaurant provides his thoughts on the Thanksgiving holiday and a pair of recipes to keep the celebration going for those that would rather eat (and drink) than shop. Why are these recipes good fits for Thanksgiving? As much as how they're going to roast the perfect turkey, what's going into the stuffing, what side dishes they're going to serve, and what wines they'll pour, the eternal question everyone faces at Thanksgiving is: What do I do with the leftovers? My favorite answer to that question for decades now has been to make turkey BLT sandwiches, moistened with a generous slathering of good bottled mayonnaise and served on big toasted English muffins (I love those from Bays, available in many local supermarket chains). My beverage of choice with those sandwiches has got to be my “beefed-up” version of the classic bloody Mary, enriched with canned beef bouillon, spirited with Stoli (my preferred vodka), and spiked with jalapeño and cilantro. The drink is my favorite to serve at weekend brunch-and even though the morning after Thanksgiving is technically a weekday, it sure feels like the weekend. And you can go on enjoying the sandwich and the drink on Saturday and Sunday, too.
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Matthew Hall matt@smdp.com Downtown Santa Monica officially rang in the holiday cheer with the return of its annual Winterlit on Third Street Promenade on Nov. 20. The holiday celebration included two tree lightings, one on the Promenade and the other at Santa Monica Place. Riding in a classic red 1968 Mercury Monterey, Santa led a procession of elves, the Santa Monica High School Marching band, Mayor Pro Tempore Terry O'Day, and hundreds of pedestrians. Visit www.santamonicacentric.com or www.downtownsm.com for more information about downtown events.
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November 22 Dawn Wells presents What Would Mary Ann Do? Main Library 601 Santa Monica Blvd. 3 - 5 p.m. The beautiful, but sensible every girl, Mary Ann, played by actress Dawn Wells, won the hearts of millions of television viewers over the years. Dawn now discusses the impact of Gilligan's Island, on culture at large as well as her own life, as well as her new self-help guide “What Would Mary Ann Do? A Guide to Life”. This program is free and all ages are welcome. Seating is limited and on a first arrival basis. A book sale and signing follows Ms. Wells' onstage talk. On-site book sales provided by Book Soup. Cooking with Feisty Italian! 1450 Ocean 12 - 2 p.m. Learn to create delicious, nutrient and vitamin packed 3-course meals. Learn knife skills, nutritional values, food anthropology and fun facts. Cost: $153, Non-resident: $176, $10 cash material fee paid to instructor before first session. Register for classes at http://ow.ly/oZGSg or call 310-458-2239. A writing workshop with Stacy Chaiken 1450 Ocean Ave. 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Everyone has a story they want to tell. Whether you're creating a memoir, screenplay, stage play, one-person show, or even if you have no idea what you want to write, this is a great place to figure out what you want to say and how. Cost: $25.
Register for current classes at http://ow.ly/oZGSg or call 310-4582239 Decorated Glycerin Soaps with Angharad Caceres 1450 Ocean Ave. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. You'll make several different bars of soap using melt and pour bases and a wide choice of soap fragrances, colors and add-ins. Go home with a set of soap molds that you can use again and again. An easy handmade gift idea. Cost: $20 + $15 cash material fee to instructor. Register for classes at http://ow.ly/oZGSg or call 310-458-2239. 2014 Southern California MG Walk Ocean View Park 2701 Barnard Way 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Charity walk to raise funds and awareness for Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. For more information visit www.mgwalk.org Author discussion Barnes & Noble Santa Monica 1201 3rd Street Promenade 2 p.m. Stephen Chbosky, author, screenwriter, & director of Perks of Being a Wallflower in conversation with Liz Maccie as she introduces her debut novel “Lessons I Never Learned At Meadowbrook Academy.” Both authors will be signing books. Art show Playa Vista Center Pointe Club 6200 Playa Vista Dr. 3:30 p.m. Several Santa Monica artists will participate in the 19th Annual show. Mingle with the artists from 3:30 - 5
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Mindfulness Training 1001A Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Do you want less stress and more peace in your life? Try mindfulness training on the 4th Saturday of each month with “insight meditation” instructors. Organizers are all students of Shinzen Young (http://www.shinzen.org/), whose non-religious methods are sciencebased and foster greater satisfaction, focus and calm in daily life.
November 24 PAL Best Gift Ever Toy Drive: Santa Monica PAL 1401 Olympic Blvd. Donate a new unwrapped gift or gift card through Dec. 12.
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Airport Commission Meeting Santa Monica City Hall 1685 Main St. 7:30 p.m. Visit www.smgov.net/departments/airport/commission for more information.
101 Dalmatians Morgan-Wixson Theatre 2627 Pico Blvd. 11 a.m. Kids On Stage Imagination Theater Players presents 101 Dalmatians: a tale of adventure, friendship and family. Suitable for audience ages 3 and older. Adults $10; Kids 16 & under $5; Lap sitters Free (2 and under).
Civic Working Group Meeting Santa Monica Civic Auditorium East Wing 1855 Main St. 6:30 p.m. The Civic Working Group provides input on the development of recommendations for the renovation, programming and long-term operation of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
May Poppins The Miles Playhouse 1130 Lincoln Blvd. 2 - 3 p.m. The winds of change blow in when Mary Poppins, nanny extraordinaire, takes a nanny job for the Banks family. While she teaches the children about compassion and understanding, she also teaches their father that quite often the most important things in life are right in front of you. Free Parking. Admission: $12-$20
Homework Help Fairview Branch Library 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 3:30 p.m. Get help with your homework! This drop-in program offers a separate study area, basic supplies, and friendly volunteers to assist with homework questions. For students in grades 1-5 only.
Antiques and collectables market Santa Monica Municipal Airport 8 a.m.
Guest House docent tour Annenberg Community Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Hwy. 11 a.m. Free, docent-led tours of the Marion Davies Guest House begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations needed.
St. John's Health Center recognized as a top performer Three Providence Southern California medical centers were recognized recently as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the agency that accredits most of the nation's health care organizations. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers in San Pedro and Torrance and Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica were recognized as part of The Joint Commission's 2014 annual report “America's Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in performance measures. The three hospitals were among 1,224 hospitals in the United States to achieve the 2014 Top Performer distinction, based on 2013 data. Providence Saint John's and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance were recognized for treatment of patients with heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and in need of surgical care. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro was recognized for treatment of heart failure and pneumonia and for surgical care. “This recognition directly reflects our quality patient care,” said Lanny Eason, M.D., chief medical officer, Providence Health & Services, Southern California. “By following evidenced-based guidelines for interventions, our physicians and clinicians are improving patient outcomes.” Providence Saint John's is among 147 hospitals nationwide to achieve Top Performer distinction for the past four years. To be recognized as Top Performers, hospitals met three performance criteria based on accountability measure data, including: Achieving cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures; Achieving performance of 95 percent or above on each and every reported accountability measure where there were at least 30 denominator cases; and Having at least one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and (within that measure set) all applicable individual accountability measures had a performance rate of 95
percent or above. “Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right time is a cornerstone of high-quality health care. I commend the efforts of the Providence medical centers for their excellent performance on the use of evidence-based interventions,” said Mark R. Chassin, M.D., president and CEO, The Joint Commission. For more information about the Top Performer program, visit www.jointcommission.org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx. - EDITED BY MATTHEW HALL
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Santa Monica Public Library Earns a Top, FiveStar Rating For the fifth year in a row, the Santa Monica Public Library has earned top marks from Library Journal's national rating of public libraries - the only Southern California library to earn the prestigious five-star rating. The Library Journal (LJ) Index of Public Library Service 2014 ratings are based on 2012 data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The LJ Index ranked 7,586 public libraries on the level of service they provide by evaluating per capita circulation, visits, program attendance and public Internet computer use. A total of 258 public libraries earned three, four, or the highest, five-star rating. The LJ Index offers an overall indication of how a library's performance stacks up to peer libraries and provides guidance on how public libraries can better inform their stakeholders of achievements, service opportunities, and improve library awareness and funding. Maria Carpenter, Director of Library Services said, “Santa Monica Public Library had another great year with 1.25 million visitors, record-breaking figures for youth summer reading that included over 4,000 participants, and 11,000 open hours for our beloved community to gather, share, learn, and relax. We thank the Santa Monica community for its extraordinary support.” The Library offers a variety of services and engaging programs for all ages and interests at five neighborhood library locations. For more information, visit a Santa Monica Public Library branch or the Library's web site www.smpl.org. - MH
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An open letter to City Planners Editor:
Regarding how can we provide more affordable housing so workers can live where they work. As a resident and taxpayer in Santa Monica, I'd ask how much and at who's cost? The city of Santa Monica is the largest landlord (Community Corp) that provides socialized housing. In addition, large-scale developments has transformed a beach town to Miami beach. The contractors are able to get these mega projects through the City by providing a percentage of affordable housing. This is the result of a city council that is controlled by Santa Monica for Renters Rights which needs to maintain the political base in a city that's primarily renters. Regarding affordable housing, we have the most aggressive rent controls in the country. This has resulted in life long tenants that have no incentive to move. What's interesting, this rent control is not income based. Our city is at a cross roads, we already over built the city. As a result, our anti development groups are beating the doors down to stop this out of control growth. Your question around more affordable units needs some analysis: How much low-income housing does our city currently have. This number would include Community Corp, rental units below market, projects in the pipeline, and section 8 housing. I'd be real interested to compare this data to our neighboring cities. I'm sure rent control has this data. How may households in low-income housing actually work in the city? I am willing to bet the city does not have this data nor would the City want this information public. The other part of your question is who are the workers in Santa Monica. City employees that have the highest pay in the State, teachers, service workers, gardeners, etc. Are the taxpayers on the hook to provide employee housing? The failure of Measure H should be a wake up call to our city officials that residents see how out of touch our city officials are, wanting more of our taxes to fund their social agenda. Do you truly believe that not enough socialized housing is the cause of the city's growth problems here in our city?
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Steak 'n Fake POPULAR FAST EATING CHAINS FROM
the other side of the country have certainly been making their mark in Santa Monica. With thousands of east coast and Midwest transplants in the Southland it is easy to see why. Dunkin Donuts opened on Wilshire a few months ago but the lines are still going strong. I imagine the Midwest burger chain Steak 'n Shake is looking to make some magic of its' own with a recent opening on the Third Street Promenade (1455 3rd St.). So much so that Steak n Shake's CEO Sardar Biglari put his name on the promenade location's sign. It reads 'Steak 'n Shake by Biglari'. I doubt that kind of attention is happening to a store opening in Lorain, Ohio. None the less, it's in the small towns and off interstate exits where Steak 'n Shakes are found serving up their signature loose packed burgers, shoe string fries, and hand dipped milk shakes. It's affordable family dining during the day, and a haven for drunk people late at night. With all that said, a location here in Santa Monica does merit a certain level of excitement for fans of the burger chain. However, those familiar with Steak 'n Shake will find the Santa Monica adaptation highly irregular compared to one of the stock restaurants back east. The menu is abbreviated down to burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, chili, and a patty melt. There are no chicken fingers, sandwiches, chili mac, sal-
ads, sides, or half and half shakes. Although they do they do have some wines and beers as a plus. The dining room is void of basic amenities. Table service is replaced with cashiers, and table side numbers. Ketchup, napkins, and cutlery have to be grabbed at the counter. Milkshakes aren't served in a glass and there is no stainless steal cup of residual shake. They're served in paper cups with a plastic top. Personally speaking, the burger was very good. The nonuniform patties crisped around the edges but retain succulence from within. On the flip side, the milkshake contained a D-battery sized hunk of ice in the bottom of the cup rendering it extremely dissatisfactory. Meanwhile people struggle to eat in undeveloped countries worldwide. The dining area's gleaming white tables and wall to wall glass gives an airport lobby vibe rather than your classic diner. With a cut down menu, marked up prices, and bare bones amenities, the 'Biglari' Steak 'n Shake would be better suited for the Delta Terminal at LAX. If you're a fan of the Steak 'n Shake chain you're almost certain to be disappointed. If you're not familiar with Steak 'n Shake, then consider the Santa Monica version just another 3rd Street Promenade tourist trap. Either way, the In-N-Out in Marina Del Ray is not that far out of reach.
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James Cagney's 1942 Oscar fails to sell In the world of auctions, there's always a chance no one will bite. Such was the case for James Cagney's 1942 best actor Oscar for his role in “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” The trophy failed to meet the $800,000 minimum bid by the auction's close Thursday night. Auctioneer Nate D. Sanders initially predicted the Oscar could sell for more than $1 million. Academy Awards have become an increasingly hot commodity for collectors, due to their scarcity and restrictions from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Auction prices have ballooned in recent years as a result. In 2011, for instance, Orson Welles' “Citizen Kane” Oscar sold for $861,542. The private consigner has control over what will happen next with Cagney's Oscar. Representatives for Nate D. Sanders didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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the town, where the lake's level has fallen significantly due to California's historic drought. Skies were clear Friday as the storm systems moved out of Southern California. In and around San Francisco, about an inch of rain fell Thursday, soaking streets and highways and creating travel problems for some. Forecasters said mostly cloudy skies could give way to more rain later Friday. And another small storm was expected Saturday. Despite the downpours, state authorities have said it will take more than one rainy season to bring the state's precipitation levels to normal. Most of California remains short of average rainfall this season, though the wettest months are still ahead.
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ORLANDO Your local fun zone, amusement center and theme park is facing an existential challenge these days. They need to lure you, the American guest, off your sofa with your high resolution, interactive video games and into their world of fun - real life fun. A decade or two ago, folks went to theme parks big and small to experience the latest in entertainment and technology. Now, attractions need to come up with something better than the amazing quality of entertainment you can get on your computer or TV. “There's clutter and noise everywhere nowadays from all of these different channels about things you can do with your time. You have to have an exciting product and you've got to be able to do things as a family together,” said Jim Pattison Jr., president of Ripley Entertainment. Pattison's company owns the Guinness World Records Attractions, Louis Tussaud's Wax Museums and the cataloge raisonne of bizarre, the Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museums.
This week, he and about 27,000 other theme park professionals descended on the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, to seek out the newest in cool, fun stuff that will lure you out of your home. Walking around the nine miles of show floor aisles at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo is like riding a mechanical bull through a slot machine: wild and noisy and tiring. There's everything from Hawaiian-themed hot dogs to working carnival rides to the latest in roller-coaster track technology. One company even offers a turnkey theme park solution they can plan, outfit and open an entire theme park. They've done nearly a dozen in China. But the real buzzword at the show is “interactivity.” It seems that every vendor and park owner is hoping to meet the challenge of luring you away from your Xbox by merging traditional thrill rides with those very video games. “Immersion” is another buzzword used constantly by park owners and ride developers. It's not enough to just passively ride an
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attraction. Thrill seekers want to go fast and watch a 3D movie and shoot zombies at the same time. There's “Justice League: Battle For Metropolis,” which will feature the DC Comic all-star team at Six Flags St. Louis and Six Flags Over Texas. The ride will involve laser blasters, animatronics, and a 3-D fog screen. There's “Voyage to the Iron Reef,” where riders will climb into “submarine-inspired vehicles” and blast away at scavenging creatures, fish, and other 3-D creatures as they attempt to save Knott's Berry Farm in California from a watery doom. This attraction might be the first-ever to involve a steampunk puffer fish. Holovis, a U.K.-based company, was selling a customizable “interactive dark ride”, (an indoor ride where cars or vehicles travel through illuminated scenes, often with special effects, music and animation), where riders in a roller coaster car blasted away at pirates in a tropical setting. “It's always challenging for us to find new and better and thrilling,” said Stuart Hetherington, the CEO of Holovis. “A 10year-old doesn't want to experience the
same quality from an immersion experience than from his Xbox in his bedroom.” Theme parks are trying to find ways to incorporate apps and social media into the games and rides so people will continue the immersive experience even after they've left the park. Some rides and theme park experiences allow guests to play game versions of the rides on their phones or compare their in-game scores to other guests via an app. “Everybody wants to be interactive today. It's not just a matter of going for the experience, now you have to have a digital platform,” Pattinson said. No one knows this better than Denise Chapman Weston, a psychologist who incorporated video games, a smartphone app, lights and music into a water slide. Called Slide Boarding, it's coming to select Wet 'n' Wild parks. Riders can control the music and lights as they whiz down an enclosed, watery chute, then compare and compete for scores with others. “This,” said Chapman Weston, pointing to her phone, “is not a way to have fun. We need to be with other people. We love to be with other people. We love to be immersed in something.”
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Alliance Resource Consulting may get tasked with finding Santa Monica's next City Manager. Current City Manager Rod Gould announced earlier this year that he will retire from City Hall's top job at the end of January. Alliance would get $47,500 to fill the vacancy through a 14-week recruitment process. “Executive search firms assist in the creation of a recruitment profile which details the desired qualifications and characteristics for the position,” city officials explained. “The firm then uses professional contacts, relationships, industry-specific and non-traditional outreach to find qualified candidates. Once an applicant pool is created, the firm assesses and evaluates candidates, verifies degrees and certifications, monitors news sources, conducts preliminary interviews, and checks references.” CUSTODIAL SERVICES
Lee's Maintenance Services could get $658,494 for six months of cleaning at the Public Safety Facility, the Civic Center, and other city offices. With one-year renewal options, the contract could exceed $7.5 million over five and half years. Custodial contracts came before council in August but approval was delayed after a debate arose over the use of in-house versus contract laborers. City officials will present the results of a contractual services study in January. “A combination of in-house and custodial contract cleaning services has historically been used to clean City-owned and City-leased locations,” city officials said in its report to council. “Locations with seasonal demands and leased office spaces are currently being contracted out, whereas park restrooms, community centers, City Hall and libraries are maintained inhouse.” RESIDENT SURVEY
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates will likely get the $34,995 bid to perform the biannual resident survey. “The City of Santa Monica conducts a biannual telephone survey of Santa Monica residents to assess attitudes about City services and to identify changes in attitudes compared to similar studies conducted in previous years,” city officials said. This is the same firm that completed the
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City Hall is recommending the formation of an advisory committee to guide the development of the Bergamot Station Art Center. One member from each of the five groups would form the advisory group: The Arts Commission, Planning Commission, Neighborhood Council, Bergamot Station Gallery and Cultural Association, and Santa Monica Museum of Art. BUS STOP SIGNS
Council may add $400,000 to contracts related to the much maligned Big Blue Bus' Bus Stop Improvement Project. The costs would have little to do with changes bus stops themselves, which residents and politicians have bashed. West Valley Investment Group would get $375,000, to go toward extended network signs. The other $25,000 would go to Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects for the design of new stop locations in response to changes of existing stops on Olympic Drive, Colorado Esplanade, and multiple stops related to new Expo stations. GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT WATER
Council could spend $175,000 for a year of communication assistance with the upcoming mandatory water cuts. Council is in the process of forming the plans that would require residents and businesses to cut back on their water usage. Cook+Schmid would help get the word out. “Messages and action steps such as the top five ways to conserve water would be customized by target audiences (single-family, multi-family, employees, business, and visitors),” city officials said in a report. “Technical assistance, rebate programs, and other incentives would be highlighted. Progress towards the 20 (percent) reduction goal, would be tracked and communicated.” ABC MINI-GRANT
The police department got a $10,700 mini-grant from the Alcoholic Beverages Control for education and enforcement of laws related to the sale of alcohol to minors. GOING WITH THE FLOW AGAIN
Council will consider adding $31,424 to an existing $59,000 contract with Iteris, Inc. to provide continued engineering services for the Transportation Management Center. Iteris monitored traffic patterns every weekend and holiday between Memorial Day and Labor Day as a part of City Hall's Go With the Flow program. City Hall recommends continuing the work during the winter Go With the Flow program. DAVID@smdp.com
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SAN FRANCISCO The University of California is planning to offer legal services at six campuses to students who are living in the U.S. illegally or have parents who might be eligible for deportation relief under President Barack Obama's new immigration order, UC President Janet Napolitano announced Friday. The pilot program designed to make legal advice available to immigrant students at UC campuses without law schools will be staffed by recent law school graduates working under the guidance of an experienced immigration attorney and faculty at the University of California, Davis, which has operated an immigration law clinic since the 1980s, said Kevin Johnson, the dean of the law school at Davis. The idea came out of an advisory committee Napolitano named after she became UC president last year and her previous role as homeland security secretary sparked protests among immigrant rights activists who opposed the increase in deportations under her watch. University spokeswoman Brooke Converse said the project has been in the works for several months and that Napolitano's office is providing $577,860 to fund it. “We want to create a model for other UC campuses and universities across the nation to provide legal representation for undocumented students on their campuses,” Napolitano said in a statement. The university estimates it had 2,000 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate students enrolled last year who are in the U.S. illegally, Converse said. Claremont Graduate University education professor William Perez, who is part of the panel that has been advising Napolitano
on immigration issues affecting students, said that many of those students could apply to have their deportations suspended under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Obama initiated in 2012 and which was overseen by Napolitano. Because the application process is complicated, many students have not applied, and that is something with which the university's new Undocumented Student Legal Services Center could assist them, Perez said. The center also will be well-positioned to help students apply for the grants and loans the state of California is making available to students who are ineligible for federal financial aid because of their immigration status, he said. “These are among the brightest students in the country, the UC system has that reputation, and this particular group of students has a challenge that is unique to their circumstances,” Perez said. “In the same way that colleges and universities provide financial aid services, help with admission and applying and college counseling, it is all to insure access, to make sure no one who is admitted is excluded from pursuing their education goals.” The campuses being targeted are located in Merced, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Santa Cruz and Riverside. Johnson said the goal is to have the program operating early next year, by which time he and other legal experts will have a better sense of how the actions Obama announced Thursday might benefit students. “There is more work to do. But it is a good thing because there is more relief for the students and their families,” Johnson said. He added that Napolitano “was quite confident the president was going to do something on immigration, and she was quite right.”
“Exuberant Birds” come to the Borderline Neighborhood “Exuberant Birds”, a site-specific artwork created by Lauren Evans and Margaret Lazarri for the Borderline Neighborhood as a part of the Longfellow Sustainable Street Project, was just installed along Longfellow Street at three intersections - Marine, Navy and Ozone. Planning for the public art project began in 2012 when residents identified including public art as a priority and $35,000 was set aside from the construction budget. City staff collaborated with the Borderline Neighborhood Group, and their artwork subcommittee, to identify key elements that would reflect the unique character and scale of the neighborhood and harmonize with the nature of the project. Artists Lauren Evans and Margaret Lazarri were selected through an open process based on their proposal “Exuberant Birds”. “They visited the neighborhood several times and created artwork that responds to the various physical elements of the project and reflects the close community and creative character of the neighborhood,” said Cultural Affairs Supervisor Malina Moore. The artwork consists of a series of three vibrant, hand-painted 16-foot high vertical “bird poles” with grasses at the base which feature cutout corrugated aluminum shapes
of various birds grouped together by type. The “Seabird Pole” features godwits, seagulls, a brown pelican and heron. The “Parrot Pole” features California wild parrots and the “Perching Bird Pole” features a scrub jay, hummingbird, house finch and a goldfinch. Lauren Evans is a visual artist who works in a variety of techniques including sculpture and digital media and has been a teacher and visual artist in California since 1987. She earned her MFA with an emphasis in sculpture at the University of Southern California. She has shown her work nationally and has worked on several public art projects in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties. Margaret Lazzari earned her MFA from Washington University in St. Louis, and since then has exhibited at a number of galleries and museums. Lazzari, author of two books, “The Practical Handbook for the Emerging Artist” and “Exploring Art: A Global Thematic Approach”, has received a USC Innovative Teaching Grant, a USC Zumberge Fellowship, and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The City of Santa Monica has an extensive collection of public art. To view the collection online, please go to: http://www.publicartarchive.org/SantaMonica.
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RECIPE FROM PAGE 1 How did you develop the recipes? Both are very much in the spirit of the way my mom and dad entertained when I was growing up. They always taught me to start with the very best ingredients, to prepare them in ways that showcased their quality, and to serve them with great style coupled with a total lack of pretension. That's the way my wife Kim and I love to entertain at home. What impact does food have on the overall holiday experience? Obviously, the holidays are about so much more than food. They should focus on family, and on timeless values like peace, harmony, goodwill, warmth, and kindness. But food is one of the most human ways of expressing such messages. That's why the foods we serve on our holiday tables are so important: They're an expression of the love we feel for our family and friends. And that's why it's so important to Kim and me to serve a really blowout feast when we welcome home our daughter Clancy and our son Chas, plus our extended family, for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. And we like to fill both locations of Michael's restaurant with equal overflowing measures of good cheer. What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Remember that old song we used to sing in elementary school: “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go”? There's something about
Michael McCarty's Turkey BLT Michael's Restaurants, Santa Monica and New York Good mayo is essential for these sandwiches, supplying extra moisture for the leftover turkey, which can be dry. Lay it on as generously as you like. For 1 sandwich: 1 Bays English muffin Hellman's or Best Foods mayonnaise 1 or 2 thick slices leftover roast turkey breast 1 or 2 slices (depending on size) vineripened tomato Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 slices applewood-smoked bacon, cooked until crisp, drained 1 leaf butter lettuce Split and toast the English muffin. Spread the cut side of each half generously to taste with mayonnaise. On the bottom half, arrange a generous layer of turkey. Place the tomato on top and season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange the bacon slices next, then top with a leaf of butter lettuce and place the other English muffin half on top. With a sharp serrated slicing knife, carefully cut the sandwich in half. Serve immediately.
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Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, that captures for me that spirit of homecoming. People aren't gathering to share and open presents and to spoil their appetites with cookies and eggnog before they sit down to dinner, or to put on silly hats and count down to midnight. They come together on Thanksgiving to share a very traditional feast that's meant to help us all reflect on the simple blessings we share living here in America. How much more basic and meaningful can you get? What are the essential elements to a successful holiday? To me, they're no different than the elements behind running a successful restaurant like Michael's, as we've done now for 35 years in Santa Monica and 25 years in New York City. First, make an effort to create a beautiful, relaxed, unfussy environment, including the table setting, that puts all guests at their ease. Plan ahead, figuring out your menu-including beverages-as well in advance as possible, writing down a schedule of what you have to have prepped by when, and doing as much work as feasible in advance, so you won't drive yourself crazy and will have time to enjoy your guests' company. Don't overdo it, either: A few great, high-quality dishes prepared well and served stress-free will make everyone much happier and more relaxed than a huge menu that overwhelms hosts and guests alike. And, unlike a restaurant setting, don't be shy about letting guests who volunteer help clear the table-including packing up and refrigerating those leftovers-and pitch in with the dishes. After all, this is a holiday about family togetherness!
Michael McCarty's California Bloody Bull Michael's Restaurants, Santa Monica and New York The old notion of “hair of the dog” certainly applies to these bracing cocktails, which can really give you a lift the morning after the Thanksgiving feast-and make a great companion to my turkey BLTs. For 1 drink: 2 ounces Stolichnaya vodka 2 ounces Campbell's canned beef bouillon 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves 1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeño About 3/4 cup good-quality tomato juice 2 quarter-wedges fresh lime 1 stalk celery, trimmed Fill a 1-pint bar glass with ice cubes. Add the Stoli, bouillon, Worcestershire, cilantro, and jalapeño. Pour in enough tomato juice to fill the glass to about 1/2 inch from the rim. Squeeze the lime quarters into the glass and add them as well. With a bar spoon, stir well. Garnish with the celery stalk and serve immediately.
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Opportunities to give thanks by helping others BY KEVIN TRUONG Daily Press Intern
With Thanksgiving Day just around the corner, many residents are looking for ways to show their gratitude by helping those less fortunate than themselves. Luckily many volunteer opportunities exist for Santa Monicans wanting to give back to the community this holiday season. The Westside Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Celebration has been providing hot meals and a family environment on Nov. 27 for those west of the 405 Freeway since 1982. This year's event will take place at the Veteran's Affairs Building off the 405 Freeway at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard. Even though the Thanksgiving Dinner event is being hosted by Veteran Affairs organizations, it is open to everyone and will provide haircuts, blankets, clothing, hygiene kits and a children's carnival, along with a piping hot turkey day dinner. To put on the Thanksgiving celebration, organizers require non-perishable items such as boxed stuffing and canned cranberry sauce the as well as hot turkeys and pumpkin pies made at home and brought to the dinner.
A full list of needed items can be found online at www.westsidethanksgiving.org/donate.html. Those wanting to volunteer their time as a hairstylist or a cook on Thanksgiving or help set-up the event can call 310-394-3153 or visit www.westsidethanksgiving.org/volunteer.html. The Westside Food Bank, which provides food to social service agencies on Los Angeles' Westside, is hosting a fundraising event on Nov. 22 at its warehouse located at 1710 22nd Street. At the event, held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., volunteers will collect, sort and pack food for the upcoming holiday. It will also include an art show by local artist Phil Morrell, who will sell his paintings to benefit the food banks efforts. The event is also co-sponsored by local radio station 100.3 F.M. The Sound whose DJs will be on hand playing music and giving out prizes. For more information on how you can support the food bank call (310) 828-6016. Gobble Gobble Give is an organization which puts on Thanksgiving Day potlucks for those in need at a number of sites across the country.
Along with handing out a hot Thanksgiving meal, Gobble Gobble Give also provides clothing and personal hygiene kits. This year the event in Santa Monica will be held at The Raven Spa on Pier Ave. and volunteers are encouraged to come and help out. Santa Monicans who want to get involved with the program can just head over to The Raven Spa around 10 a.m. Thanksgiving Day with a warm dish to share. They will then be set up at stations where they can assist in feeding the needy. People who can't make it to the event but still want to support Gobble Gobble Give's mission, can donate money on indiegogo, which will help to pay for the supplies and food costs associated with putting on the potluck. For more information on the event visit Gobble Gobble Give Santa Monica's facebook page at www.facebook.com/gobblegobblegivesantamonica. Meals on Wheels West has been delivering meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals since 1974. The Westside program has grown from
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serving only eight individuals to hundreds in the intervening decades. According to the organization, more than 95 percent of its clients live in Santa Monica, Marina del Rey and Palisades. Basic requirements exist for volunteers including possession of a car and the ability to carry meals and climb the stairs to people's homes. Those wanting to get involved in the program can call (310) 394-7558 to sign up to volunteer and deliver meals, including on Thanksgiving Day. EDITOR@smdp.com
QBs take charge when No. 11 UCLA hosts No. 24 USC GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
PASADENA Brett Hundley's two victories over Southern California are perhaps his proudest accomplishments at UCLA, and the quarterback is determined to leave without a loss to the Bruins' biggest rivals. On the opposite sideline, Cody Kessler knows he'll never be regarded as an elite USC quarterback unless he beats the Bruins, preferably on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl. Much more than the Victory Bell is at stake when No. 24 USC (7-3, 6-2 Pac-12) visits No. 11 UCLA (8-2, 5-2). The Bruins' hopes for the Pac-12 South title likely depend on a victory over the Trojans, who could boost themselves or Arizona State to the division title. The annual crosstown showdown makes reputations, divides families and tests friendships - even the connection between the two star quarterbacks at the center of it all. “When you keep piling up wins, it becomes more resounding as you keep going,” Hundley said. “To be able to get
another one would be ... something that would be nice to look back on and walk away with.” Hundley famously declared that the Bruins “run L.A. now” after their victory at the Coliseum last season, capping a two-year reversal in a rivalry that had been dominated by USC for most of the new century. The rivalry isn't personal between the quarterbacks, however: Kessler and Hundley, who met at a summer camp, have remained in semi-regular contact during their parallel careers on opposite sides of town. Kessler got sacked six times while losing to UCLA on the Trojans' hallowed home field last year, his first start in the rivalry. He hopes to give much the same feeling to Hundley, his good friend. “It wouldn't be a rivalry if it wasn't going back and forth,” Kessler said. “They've got us the last couple of years, so that makes it exciting. “At the end of the day, that's something you're looked at as a quarterback: Did you beat UCLA? Did you beat Notre Dame?” Kessler added. “So yeah, I'd definitely like to get one. But you know, I'm not going to
come out and push too hard, try to make too many plays. I'm just going to come out and try to play my game like I have all season.” Here are some things to watch in the 84th edition of the rivalry game with no nickname: A SPECIAL NIGHT: In keeping with their revived tradition, both schools will wear their home jerseys at the Rose Bowl. The game is being played at night for just the 10th time. Both teams are also well-rested: UCLA is coming off a bye, while the Trojans had a Thursday game last week. COACHING CONNECTION: Jim Mora and Steve Sarkisian got close when the former Seahawks coach started hanging out at the University of Washington's training facilities a few years ago. The experience solidified Mora's desire to become a college coach. Sarkisian is eager for his head coaching rivalry debut even though the lifelong Trojans supporter has two sisters who went to UCLA. “You grow up in L.A., you choose a team, and that's the end of it,” he said. ONE MAJOR SHAW BACK: Josh Shaw will make his season debut for USC in some capacity, Sarkisian confirmed. The senior defensive back and former team captain
missed the first 10 games under suspension after lying about how he sprained both of his ankles. USC's coaches have compared his return to the acquisition of a major free agent for a playoff run. At minimum, he'll help the sanctions-depleted Trojans' depth. TAILBACK TANGO: While Hundley and Kessler draw most of the attention, the game also features the Pac-12's two best rushers: USC's Javorius Allen and UCLA's Paul Perkins. Both defenses are focused on stopping the run. “Last year he broke two of my tackles, and I take that very seriously because I don't like to get tackles broken,” UCLA linebacker Eric Kendricks said of Allen. “He is a great running back. He runs hard.” THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: If the Trojans and Bruins are locked in a close game in the fourth quarter, UCLA hopes it has an advantage. USC has lost two games in the final seconds, and it survived two close victories only on its opponents' mistakes. Of course, the Bruins would prefer no nail-biters at all. “Our game plan for any team is ... why wait?” UCLA linebacker Myles Jack asked. “Put them away early if you can. Try and bury them. That's what we like to do.”
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Dodgers acquire Peralta from Rays LOS ANGELES Reliever Joel Peralta was acquired by the Los Angeles Dodgers from the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a four-player trade. The deal is the first major move for Los Angeles since Andrew Friedman left the Rays to become president of baseball operations for the Dodgers. Tampa Bay received right-handers Jose Dominguez and Greg Harris in the trade announced Thursday night, and the Dodgers also obtained left-hander Adam Liberatore. Peralta, a 38-year-old right-hander, was 3-4 with a 4.41 ERA and one save in 69 games last season, when he struck out 74 in 63 1-3 innings. A 10-year major league veteran, he spent the last four seasons with the Rays after pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City, Colorado and Washington. He joins a bullpen where Brian Wilson was the primary setup man for closer Kenley Jansen. “Joel's significance to the Rays transcended his on-field performance. He was a clubhouse leader who always sought ways to
make the organization better,” said Matt Silverman, who succeeded Friedman as the Rays' president of baseball operations. Tampa Bay had exercised Peralta's $2.5 million option for next season. The Dodgers inherit options for the same amount for 2016 and 2017. The 24-year-old Dominguez made nine appearances for the Dodgers in 2013 and five this year. He also was 1-2 with a 3.24 ERA and 10 saves at Triple-A Albuquerque. Harris, 20, was 7-6 with a 4.45 ERA in 16 starts and six relief appearances at Class-A Great Lakes. Liberatore, 27, was 6-1 with a 1.66 ERA in 54 games at Triple-A Durham. In other roster moves, Tampa Bay designated for assignment infielder Cole Figueroa, right-hander Michael Kohn and catcher Jose Molina. Molina hit .178 with no homers and 10 RBIs in 247 plate appearances last season and is guaranteed $2.75 million for 2015. The Rays selected contracts from their minor league system of right-hander Matt Andriese, infielder Ryan Brett, left-hander Grayson Garvin, outfielder Mikie Mahtook and catcher Justin O'Conner.
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LOS ANGELES A months-old phone scam that originated in Los Angeles is now targeting people across the country. Los Angeles County sheriff 's Deputy Ryan Rouzan said four deputies fielded up to 100 calls Friday morning from people reporting scam calls in states such as Florida, Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, New York, Kansas, New Jersey, Illinois and Indiana. In months prior, the department received roughly 30 calls per day, primarily from Los Angeles County or California residents reporting the scam, but on Friday the scammers appeared to expand their area. “Today was just bad,” Rouzan said. “Every time we picked up the phone we were getting one.” The callers often spoof the Sheriff 's Department number, telling victims they have a warrant in the system, owe the IRS money or missed jury service and must pay
$150 to $25,000 to remedy the situation. They're told to purchase a Green Dot prepaid card at a store for payment. And the victims call back with a code scratched off the back of the card. Once the money is spent, it can't be recovered, Rouzan said. Law enforcement can trace the money to an account but can't access it, Rouzan said. Authorities believe multiple people are involved in making the calls, because of reports of both male and female voices, he said. Call recipients should never provide personal information over the phone and should inform local authorities, the LA County Sheriff 's Department and monitor their accounts for identity theft, Rouzan said. “My own mother, they called her and they were like 'We need you to verify your bank account statement,'” Rouzan said. “She said 'I'm not doing that' and she hung up the phone.”
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LET SOMEONE ELSE TREAT, SCORPIO ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★★ The urge to take off will be nearly overpowering. Do not fight it; instead, opt for a day trip that you have been considering taking. Invite a friend along. You inadvertently could revitalize this bond. What a nice side effect! Tonight: Add some candles and romance.
★★★★ Make calls and reach out for someone at a distance. Your feelings could take you by surprise, as you likely aren't aware of the intensity that exists between the two of you. You even might choose to ignore what is happening. Don't. Tonight: A chat over dinner.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★★ A financial situation involving a loved
★★★★ Finances might not line up as you would like them to. You could have overspent and not been totally aware of the ramifications. You need to get a handle on what is happening and cut any extravagant indulgences. Tonight: Let someone else treat.
one can be worked out -- just approach it from a new point of view. Give up a need to have the situation go exactly as you want it to. Teamwork will make all the difference. Tonight: Make it cozy.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ A close loved one could decide to run with the ball. Regardless of whatever plans this person decides to make, you'll appreciate the effort. Tonight: Catch up on others' news.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★★ Your imagination knows no limits, and whatever you do has an unusual quality to it. An older relative could act in the most unexpected way. Enjoy the fact that this person is confident enough to act out. Tonight: Be naughty and nice.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ Be aware of what is being offered. If you are single, someone you recently met is likely to bring out the kid in you. If you are attached, be more forthright and direct with your sweetie. A child could bring out a playful quality in you. Tonight: Act as if there's no tomorrow.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ The New Moon in your sign marks a new beginning. If you have an idea of where you would like to experience a do-over, you can direct your energy in that direction. Tonight: A loved one delights you with his or her unpredictability.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ Play it low-key if you can. Others might notice that you are not around and comment on it, but at least you will be able to relax more at home. A family member or roommate could be difficult, but he or she will appreciate you being there. Tonight: Order in.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ You might need to pace yourself, as you have so much to do and lots of ground to cover. Meet some friends later in the day for a movie or a late lunch. You'll enjoy catching up on each other's news. Tonight: Where you are, a party suddenly could happen.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ A matter involving your home comes to the forefront. It could be as simple as getting the house ready for the holidays, or it could be as important as relocating. Allow yourself the time to focus on this issue. As a result, you will enjoy what occurs. Tonight: Invite a friend over.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ Settle in and relax at home. You might want to watch a sports game or a movie. You have been pushing yourself very hard lately; no wonder you need some time to sort through recent events. A family member will be delighted to have you around. Tonight: Make it early.
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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 experience a new beginning. You feel revitalized and empowered. You are coming from a place where you are centered and know what you want. Your sensitivity helps others feel comfortable, but at times it can make you more anxious. If you are single, you could meet someone who will be significant to your life's history by next August. If you are attached, you will be in a romantic period, as long as you can be less me-oriented. Remember, a relationship is 50-50. A fellow SAGITTARIUS is a risk-taker like you, but he or she doesn't make as strong of a difference as you do.
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■ (1) Literature professor Thomas Docherty was back at work in October following his nine-month suspension from the University of Warwick for “inappropriate sighing” during meetings with a senior colleague, along with “making ironic comments” and “negative body language.” (2) In October, Andrew Davies, 51, was ordered by magistrates in High Wycombe, England, not to lie down in public places anymore (unless genuinely stricken by emergency). Previously, he had a habit of making bogus “999” (911) calls to get attention, and when police confiscated his phone, he began compensating by lying in roads until compassionate passersby called for ambulances. ■ More than 6 million students have downloaded the new iPhone app PhotoMath to solve Algebra I and Algebra II problems by pointing the phone's camera at a printed equation. The answer, and the explanation, quickly appear on a screen, as a teaching tool -- or for the students to show “their” work if PhotoMath is used on exam questions. The Croatiabased developer told the Quartz website in October that it is working on upgrades for higher-level math equations (though no relief is in sight for those chronically pesky “word problems”). Meanwhile, the debate has been triggered over whether PhotoMath is a dynamic technological advance in education -- or a cheatingenabler.
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D A I LY P O L I C E L O G The Santa Monica Police Department responded to 367 calls for service on Nov. 20 BELOW IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Trespassing on the 1500 block of Lincoln Blvd. at 4:46 a.m. Petty theft on the 700 block of Broadway at 8:07 a.m. Vandalism on the 1800 block of 7th St. at 8:24 a.m. Battery on the 1900 block of Pico Blvd. at 8:35 a.m. Traffic accident on the 1800 block of 12th St. at 11:21 a.m. Petty theft on the 2600 block of Main St. at 11:25 a.m. Trespassing on the 2700 block of Santa Monica Blvd. at 11:50 a.m. Petty theft on the 1300 block of 26th St. at 12:09 p.m. Vandalism on the 2800 block of Colorado Ave. at 12:39 p.m. Identity theft on the 800 block of Broadway at 12:59 p.m. Vandalism on the 1600 block of Ocean Park Blvd. at 1:25 p.m. Traffic accident on the 1800 block of Pico Blvd. at 1:34 p.m. Panhandling on the 100 block of Hill St. at 2:37 p.m. Burglary investigation on the 3100 block of 6th St. at 2:41 p.m. Trespassing on the 2300 block of Main St. at 3:22 p.m. Identity theft on the 1200 block of 11th St. at 3:25 p.m. Battery on the 400 block of Wilshire Blvd. at 4:04 p.m. Battery on the 2400 block of Pico Blvd. at 4:44 p.m. Traffic accident on the 3100 block of Broadway at 5:10 p.m. Traffic accident at 9th and Arizona at 5:34 p.m. Petty theft on the 900 block of 7th St. at 5:51 p.m. Traffic accident at 23rd and Pico at 5:54 p.m. Trespassing on the 1800 block of Wilshire Blvd. at 6:07 p.m. Battery on the 2800 block of Main St. at 6:26 p.m. Fight at Ocean and Santa Monica Blvd. at 6:33 p.m. Battery on the 3200 block of Airport Ave. at 6:54 p.m. Domestic violence on the 1900 block of 17th St. at 6:56 p.m. Trespassing on the 1600 block of 5th St. at 7:18 p.m. Hit and run at 26th and Wilshire at 7:34 p.m. Petty theft on the 1000 block of 20th St. at 7:47 p.m. Suicide on the 300 block of Arizona Ave. at 7:56 p.m. Sexual assault at 3rd and Idaho at 8 p.m. Drunk driving on the 300 block of Olympic Dr. at 9:33 p.m. Battery on the 300 block of the Santa Monica pier at 9:33 p.m. Trespassing on the 1700 block of Ocean Ave. at 9:35 p.m. Domestic violence at Lincoln and Pico at 9:35 p.m.
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