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Commissioners scrutinize 3.5 acre apartment States aiming to Two elementary schools lose 29 block Trump complex coming to Lincoln Boulevard BY KATE CAGLE Daily Press Staff Writer

The developers of a 3.5 acre apartment complex on Lincoln Boulevard will have another goaround with the Planning Commission Wednesday in an effort to get one of the largest projects on the Boulevard underway. The five-story building will bring 191 apartments near the corner of Lincoln and Colorado Boulevard (the same company is also developing the corner property) along with 388 parking spaces and 12,477 square feet of retail.

When adjoining properties are finished, Lincoln Court will extend all the way from Olympic to Colorado, providing access to the three mixed-use developments. An attorney representing the developers called the building “the most important part of the Lincoln collection” at a February Planning Commission meeting. David Rand expounded “it’s the piece that makes the whole development work together in concert.” But to several commissioners, the concert was out of tune. They sent the architect back to the drawing board with instruc-

tions to improve accessibility for cyclists needing to store their bikes, change landscaping, remove parking spaces and add more affordable housing. While it appears the commissioners will see several of their wishes granted Wednesday, the developer is refusing to budge on the number of affordable units. The development has chosen to provide 15 units at the lowest income level, meaning to be eligible to live there a person would have to make less than $18,250 a year. Under the zoning code, devel-

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More than a half-dozen states trying to block President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban moved forward Monday with a pair of lawsuits while the government asked that the order be allowed to take effect this week. Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, joined in

The Santa Monica Police Department has stepped up overnight patrols around Santa Monica public schools after someone stole dozens of computers from two separate campuses. On Sunday, March 5, at 8 a.m., officers responded to the report of a burglary at Will Rogers

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The Commission meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Ken Edwards Center (1527 4th St). The public is welcome to attend.

Pennie Hoyle previews Spring and early Summer new book releases, and gives participants a tote bag and book sampler of upcoming titles. Montana Avenue Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave., 7 – 8:30 p.m.

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Santa Monica Reads Book Discussion: Fun Home

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Please note: In addition to Fun Home, readers in this group will also be reading and discussing Alison Bechdel’s follow-up graphic memoir Are You My Mother? Santa Monica Reads book discussions are hosted by trained discussion facilitators and are free and open to the public. Discussion participants are encouraged to share their thoughts about this year’s book selection, Fun Home, and its themes, or are welcome to simply listen and learn more about the book. Montana Avenue Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave., 7 – 8:30 p.m.

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Santa Monica Reads Book Discussion: Fun Home

A performance and discussion with composer/guitarist Michael Pisaro. SoundwavesNewMusic.com for details. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

This discussion takes place at the Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club, 1210 Fourth Street. Santa Monica Reads book discussions are hosted by trained discussion facilitators and are free and open to the public. Discussion participants are encouraged to share their thoughts about this year's book selection, Fun Home, and its themes, or are welcome to simply listen and learn more about the book. 6:30 – 8 p.m.

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Trial of ex-Los Angeles County sheriff nears deliberations BY MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press

Jurors in the corruption trial of former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca heard competing interpretations of evidence Monday as the prosecution and defense delivered closing arguments following nearly two weeks of testimony. The case was expected to be placed in the panel’s hands later in the day for deliberation. Baca, 74, is accused of obstructing justice and lying to investigators in what federal prosecutors have said was an attempt to stymie an FBI probe into guards who savagely beat inmates in the jails run by Baca and deputies who smuggled contraband to prisoners. “When defendant Baca learned the FBI and a federal grand jury was investigating, he obstructed and when he learned the FBI has turned its focus on him, he lied,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Lizabeth Rhodes said in her closing. She said Baca’s subordinates hid an FBI informant who was in the county jail from federal agents, moved him to other detention facilities and changed his name in the Sheriff ’s Department computer in order to thwart the probe. “Obstruction started from the top and went all the way down,” Rhodes said. If convicted, Baca, who has early stage Alzheimer’s disease, could face up to 20 years in prison. Baca, who headed the nation’s largest sheriff ’s department for 15 years before he resigned in 2014, is accused of a 2011 conspiracy to derail the FBI probe after jail guards discovered an inmate with a contraband cellphone was acting as an FBI informant. An undercover FBI agent had bribed a guard to give the phone to the inmate so he could stay in touch with the FBI and shoot photos and video of beatings. Defense attorney Nathan Hochman said in his closing argument that prosecutors hadn’t provided compelling evidence to

prove Baca ordered any type of interference with the federal probe. “Sheriff Baca did not conspire, did not obstruct and did not in any way attempt to obstruct the investigation,” Hochman said. Hochman said Baca thought the FBI committed a crime when agents had the cellphone smuggled to the inmate informant. He said Baca believed the inmate was being moved and having his name changed in the computer for safety reasons. Hochman told jurors they heard “no evidence Sheriff Baca gave orders to obstruct the FBI.” He also said the former sheriff didn’t willfully lie to federal authorities about the case in 2013, as prosecutors allege. Several of Baca’s former deputies testified during the trial that they believed Baca knew of their actions to hide the informant. An FBI agent who was leading the investigation into the abuse at the jail told jurors last week that while she was investigating the case, two sheriff ’s sergeants went to her home and threatened to arrest her. In his opening statements in late February, Hochman told jurors that Baca “did not lie, hide, conceal what happened 20 months before, but explained it to the best of his memory.” Baca did not testify in his own his defense. It’s the second time Baca has faced trial on charges that he conspired with underlings and obstructed justice in the investigation of civil abuses in the nation’s largest jail system. In December, jurors deadlocked and a mistrial was declared. He was going to face a separate trial on a lying charge, but prosecutors added that count to the other two charges in the retrial. A psychiatrist has said Baca’s memory could have been impaired when he told prosecutors in 2013 he was unaware of actions taken by deputies to thwart the FBI investigation, though his defense attorney was unable to present that as a defense.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO SUBJECT: 17ENT-0019 (Appeal of Landmarks Commission Technical Denial of 13LM-012) 2600 Wilshire Boulevard APPLICANT: City of Santa Monica APPELLANT: Santa Monica Conservancy PROPERTY OWNER: Force SL LLC A public hearing will be held by the City Council to consider the following request: Appeal of the Landmarks Commission’s technical denial of an application to designate the property and parcel at 2600 Wilshire Boulevard as a City Landmark. DATE/TIME:

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MORE INFORMATION If you want more information about this project or wish to review the project file, please contact Scott Albright at (310) 458-8341, or by e-mail at scott.albright@smgov.net. The Zoning Ordinance is available at the Planning Counter during business hours and on the City’s web site at www.smgov.net. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, please contact (310) 458-8341 or (310) 458-8696 TTY at least 72 hours in advance. Every attempt will be made to provide the requested accommodation. All written materials are available in alternate format upon request. Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Lines numbered 1, 2, 3, Rapid 3, 7, 8, 9, Rapid 10, and 18 serve City Hall and the Civic Center area. The Expo Line terminus is located at Colorado Avenue and Fourth Street, and is a short walk to City Hall. Public parking is available in front of City Hall, on Olympic Drive, and in the Civic Center Parking Structure (validation free). Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in Court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Monica at, or prior to, the public hearing. ESPAÑOL: Esto es una noticia de una audiencia pública para revisar applicaciónes proponiendo desarrollo en Santa Monica. Si deseas más información, favor de llamar a Carmen Gutierrez en la División de Planificación al número (310) 458-8341.

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For the week of March 13, the contractor will continue work with the installation of the storm water treatment equipment and plumbing. Construction for the first phase was completed and traffic control on 5th Street was removed. Hollister Ave. between 5th and 6th Streets has been reopened to through traffic. Should you have any questions, please contact Carlos Rosales, Project Manager (310) 458-8721 ext. 2620 or Scott Neumann, Construction Manager (310) 525-0683.

Berkeley Street Improvement Project For the week of March 13, the contractor will be installing landscaping and water lines. Traffic control will be set up. Lipton Ave. to Stanford St.; Waterline and irrigation work; lane closures for trenching, flaggers will be onsite. Should you have any questions, please contact Curtis Castle, City of Santa Monica Construction Manager (310) 458-8721 ext. 5048.

Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project For the week of March 13, removal and replacement of sidewalks will occur in the area west of Lincoln Boulevard, south of Pico Boulevard and north of Ocean Park Boulevard. Should you have any questions, please contact Jamie Atkinson, City of Santa Monica, Project Manager (310)458-8721 ext. 5081 or Craig Wheeler, Assistant Construction Manager, (951) 522-4505.

4th Street Pedestrian Improvements For the week of March 13, through March 31, the City’s contractor will be installing decorative tree grates with underground lighting along the east side of 4th Street between Broadway and Colorado Avenue. In addition, new landscaping and sandblasting of historic text will be installed. During these operations the easternmost northbound lane of 4th Street will be closed on this block. If you have any questions, please contact the City’s Construction Manager, Zach Pollard, at (310)458-8726.

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For the week of March 13, the contractor will continue with installation of the water main on Ocean Avenue between Colorado Avenue and Pico Boulevard Street. Please expect temporary lane closures on Ocean Avenue in the southbound direction, one lane will be maintained at all times. Should you have any questions, please contact Carlos Rosales, Project Manager (310) 458-8721 ext. 2620 or Mike Masengale, Berg & Assoc, Construction Manager, (424) 536-7030.

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For the week of March 13, the Contractor will continue removal and replacement of the sewer main on 9th Court between Marguerita Ave and Georgina Ave. The contractor will begin cleaning, video inspection and lining of the sewer main on Ocean Front Walk from Ashland Avenue to the Santa Monica Pier. During these operations, traffic control will be set up. During these operations, traffic control will be set up. Should you have any questions, please contact Carlos Rosales, Project Manager (310) 458-8721 ext. 2620 or Tim Scheffer, Construction Manager (909) 376-0275.

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An older traffic signal, located at Montana Avenue and 7th Street, has reached the end of its useful life and it may intermittently go into red-flash mode. The City currently in the process of procuring a contractor to perform immediate repairs and ultimately, a full replacement. We request that users of the intersection follow all the rules of the road when encountering a flashing or inoperative traffic signal and treat the intersection as a 4-way stop. Please be patient, aware of others, including pedestrians and bicyclists, and exercise caution and prudence when crossing during a red-flash situation. If you have any questions, please contact the City’s Construction Manager, Andrew Maximous, at (310)458-4982.

Expo Bike Path On Monday March 13, the Expo Bike Path will be closed between Centinela Ave and Steward Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Santa Monica, Civil Engineering Office at (310)458-8721.

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Facebook says its data can’t be used for ‘surveillance’ BY BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer

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Elementary School at 2401 14th Street. Twenty desktop computers were stolen from the computer lab the night before, according to Lt. Saul Rodriguez. Rodriguez said several computers were recovered on school grounds later in the day. Less than a week later, on Thursday, March 9, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District received another blow. Police responded to a burglary report around 7:40 a.m. at Grant Elementary School at 2638 Pearl Street. The campus had been broken into the night before. The thief or thieves hit multiple classrooms, stealing at least nine desktop computers. Police believe the two incidents are related. “This is devastating to our students and staff to have learning tools stolen from our schools,” said Gail Pinsker, SMMUSD’s community and public relations officer.

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Facebook to create apps — should protect “the information you receive from us against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. For example, don’t use data obtained from us to provide tools that are used for surveillance.” The ACLU report says the data the companies provided to Geofeedia included only public posts, not those that users restricted to just friends or in some other way. But such access to Facebook data is still valuable to third parties because it would be very difficult to collect and comb through all the stuff on their own. According to the ACLU, Facebook had provided Geofeedia with access to a data feed called the “Topic Feed API,” which is supposed to be a tool for advertisers. But Geofeedia could use it to obtain a feed of public Facebook posts that mentioned a specific topic, place or event — for example, “monitor hashtags used by activists and allies, or target activist groups as ‘overt threats,’” Matt Cagle, attorney for the ACLU of Northern California, wrote last October. Facebook terminated this access nearly a month earlier after being notified about it by the ACLU.

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Development Agreement Amendment 16ENT-0060 2121 Santa Monica Boulevard (Providence Saint John’s Health Center) APPLICANT: City of Santa Monica PROPERTY OWNER: Providence Health & Services, Southern California

A public hearing will be held by the City Council to consider the following request: Introduction of an ordinance for first reading for a procedural amendment regarding the Phase Two Project for Providence Saint John’s Health Center. This proposed amendment to the 1998 Saint John’s Health Center Development Agreement would authorize the following: • Replace the Development Agreement’s current requirement for a South Campus Master Plan with a requirement for a Master Plan for all Phase Two development proposed on the north and south campuses (“Phase Two Project Master Plan”). • Provide that the City Council shall be the City’s decision-maker with respect to the Phase Two Project Master Plan after receiving a formal recommendation from the Planning Commission. • Require that all Phase Two development be consistent with the approved Phase Two Project Master Plan.

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opers must provide affordable housing or pay a fee. The ordinance allows them to offer more or fewer units based on the income of the tenants – the lower the income, the fewer the number of apartments. While renting apartments to the neediest of the needy is laudable, the commissioners complain it means fewer affordable units overall. “It’s a policy concern,” Rand said when Commissioner Mario Fonda-Bonardi complained about the number of affordable units. “You guys adopted an ordinance. It’s a zoning ordinance that gives the applicant the option to choose one of the options in the code.” “If there’s buyer’s remorse over the ordinance, then this body as a policy-making body should look into that…compliance is the only standard that’s required (of us).” In anticipation of Wednesday night’s discussion, City staff asked the Housing Division for input. It turns out, most of the people trying to get into affordable housing meet the lowest income requirement (30% of the area’s median income). Additionally, without the 15 units supplied by this project,

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the City would likely miss their annual objective for building those units. The developer also plans to coordinate with an agency to provide case management services to the households that qualify for the affordable units. When it comes to parking, the commissioners may also be stuck. “I’m just appalled at how much parking is going into this project,” Commissioner Leslie Lambert said at the February meeting. Lambert believes more parking means more cars, which means more traffic on already congested Lincoln Boulevard. The 388 spaces going into the underground parking garage meet the minim requirements of the zoning ordinance. The developer explored filing an exemption, which would reduce the number of spaces to 292 but concluded it would mean too few spots for the number of apartments they are building. With those hurdles in mind, the developer will likely face a skeptical planning commission Wednesday. “This is an extremely large development,” Commissioner Richard McKinnon said. “It has to be done right.” kate@smdp.com

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This proposed procedural amendment is in response to the City Council’s direction on December 6, 2016 to proceed with a Phase Two Project Master Plan for Providence Saint John’s Health Center and to begin the environmental review and substantive staff review of the proposed project. This amendment only provides for a modification to the review process for the Phase Two Project; public hearings for the Master Plan are anticipated to be scheduled in 2018. DATE/TIME:

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A judge will hear arguments Wednesday, with the heavily Democratic state claiming the new order will harm its Muslim population, tourism and foreign students. Ismail Elshikh, a plaintiff in Hawaii’s challenge, said the ban will prevent his Syrian motherin-law from visiting. The government says Hawaii’s allegations that the ban will negatively affect tourism and universities are pure speculation. It also says neither Elshikh nor his mother-in-law have been harmed because she has not been denied a waiver for a visa to visit the United States. Trump’s revised ban applies to Somalia, Iran, Syria, Sudan, Libya and Yemen and temporarily shuts down the U.S. refugee program. Unlike the original order, it says people with visas won’t be affected and removes language that would give priority to religious minorities. Ferguson acknowledged the changes to the order but said it still “bars entry for virtually all other individuals from the listed countries,” including relatives of U.S. citizens and students who have been admitted to state universities and people who might seek work at schools and businesses. “This court’s original injunction protected these individuals and institutions,” Washington state’s new court filing said. It said the federal government can’t enforce the new travel ban unless it asks Judge Robart to modify his original restraining order. “Until they do so, they cannot escape the injunction and continue their illegal conduct,” the filing said. White House spokesman Sean Spicer said last week that the administration believes the revised travel ban will stand up to legal scrutiny. Associated Press writers Christopher Weber in Los Angeles and Mark Thiessen in Anchorage, Alaska, contributed to this report. O

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ON FEBRUARY 26, AT ABOUT 3:22 P.M. While conducting an unrelated traffic stop in the 800 block of Arizona Avenue, officers observed a subject riding a bicycle. Officers recognized the subject as wanted for a robbery that took place on June 30, at the Co-Opportunity -1525 Broadway. The suspect entered the store and grabbed several items before walking out of the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect threatened employees as they tried to stop him. The suspect was able to break away from the employees and ride off on a bicycle. He was stopped by officers and Farid Ahantab, 29, was arrested. Bail was set at $50,000.

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MORE INFORMATION If you want more information about this project or wish to review the project file, please contact Russell Bunim at (310) 458-8341, or by e-mail at russell.bunim@smgov.net. The Zoning Ordinance is available at the Planning Counter during business hours and on the City’s web site at www.smgov.net. The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, please contact (310) 458-8341 or (310) 458-8696 TTY at least 72 hours in advance. Every attempt will made to provide the requested accommodation. All written materials are available in alternate format upon request. The Metro Exposition Line Downtown Santa Monica Terminus Station, Santa Monica “Big Blue” Bus Lines #2, #3, Rapid 3, #7, #8 and #9 service City Hall and the Civic Center. Bike racks are provided. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in Court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Monica at, or prior to, the public hearing. ESPAÑOL Esto es una noticia de una audiencia pública para revisar applicaciónes proponiendo desarrollo en Santa Monica. Si deseas más información, favor de llamar a Carmen Gutierrez en la División de Planificación al número (310) 458-8341.

Fight 3rd/California 12:13 a.m. Burglary 600 block of California 12:41 a.m. Critical missing person 1600 block of Berkeley 12:44 a.m. Audible burglar alarm 1400 block of 3rd St Promenade 1:11 a.m. Assault report Ocean/Colorado 3:20 a.m. Public intoxication 3100 block of Santa Monica 3:52 a.m. Person down 20th/Broadway 4:51 a.m. Audible burglar alarm 600 block of Wilshire 6:00 a.m. Overdose 1500 block of 7th 6:57 a.m. Trespassing 1400 block of 2nd 7:15 a.m. Trespassing 1400 block of 2nd 9:48 a.m. Petty theft 1300 block of Wilshire 10:31 a.m. Mark and tag abandoned vehicle 1200 block of Euclid 10:42 a.m. Traffic collision 2200 block of Colorado 10:45 a.m. Traffic control 4th/Broadway 10:59 a.m. Mark and tag abandoned vehicle 1500 block of San Vicente 11:02 a.m. Traffic collision Lincoln/Colorado 11:03 a.m. Audible burglar alarm 1400 block of 2nd 11:53 a.m. Traffic hazard 4th/Pico 12:02 p.m. Burglary report 600 block of 15th 12:32 p.m. Traffic hazard 16th/ Montana 1:08 p.m. Injured person 200 block of Santa Monica Pier 1:45 p.m. Indecent exposure 1600 block of Ocean Front Walk 1:45 p.m. Traffic hazard Lincoln/ Colorado 1:59 p.m.

Civil dispute 1300 block of Arizona 2:20 p.m. Trespassing 1500 block of 6th 2:30 p.m. On foot 1300 block of 3rd St Promenade 2:36 p.m. Traffic hazard 2nd/Santa Monica 2:55 p.m. Indecent exposure 2400 block of Wilshire 2:56 p.m. Grand theft 1700 block of Appian Way 3:16 p.m. Battery 400 block of Santa Monica 3:26 p.m. Injured person 400 block of Colorado 3:38 p.m. Death investigation 1100 block of 19thy 4:01 p.m. Petty theft 1400 block of 3rd St Promenade 4:21 p.m. Critical missing person 1400 block of 3rd St Promenade 4:33 p.m. Traffic collision Ocean/Arizona 4:51 p.m. Petty theft 2600 block of Main 4:56 p.m. Trespassing 2400 block of Santa Monica 4:57 p.m. Attempt burglary 1200 block of 18th 5:26 p.m. Traffic collision 10th/ California 5:40 p.m. Found person 300 block of Santa Monica Pier 6:09 p.m. Injured person 1400 block of 4th 6:30 p.m. Trespassing 1000 block of Wilshire 6:33 p.m. Critical missing person 300 block of Santa Monica Pier 6:46 p.m. Trespassing 1300 block of 2nd 6:51 p.m. Traffic collision 1500 block of PCH 7:19 p.m. Grand theft auto 1300 block of 2nd 7:48 p.m. Critical missing person 200 block of Broadway 8:34 p.m. Audible burglar alarm 2000 block of Broadway 8:39 p.m. Battery 100 block of Wilshire 9:02 p.m. Audible burglar alarm 2500 block of Michigan 9:15 p.m. Attempt burglary 1400 block of Ocean 10:03 p.m. Hit and run 700 block of Broadway 10:37 p.m.

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The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to 35 calls for service on Mar. 12. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. EMS 1200 block of 2nd 12:20 a.m. EMS 1200 block of 6th 3:47 a.m. EMS 20th/ Broadway 4:52 a.m. EMS 1500 block of 7th 6:55 a.m. Automatic alarm 2600 block of Santa Monica 7:49 a.m. EMS 500 block of 16th 7:52 a.m. EMS 2000 block of Colorado 9:16 a.m. EMS 500 block of South Burlingame 9:45 a.m. EMS 1400 block of 6th 9:55 a.m. EMS 14th/Wilshire 10:43 a.m. EMS 1700 block of Wilshire 10:51 a.m. EMS 1300 block of Georgina 11:45 a.m. Automatic alarm 1000 block of 21st 12:44 p.m.

EMS 2000 block of Arizona 1:13 p.m. EMS 2000 block of 5th 1:16 p.m. EMS 2000 block of Arizona 1:41 p.m. EMS 200 block of Santa Monica Pier 1:44 p.m. EMS 500 block of Colorado 2:09 p.m. EMS 1700 block of Appian Way 3:04 p.m. EMS 300 block of Santa Monica 3:30 p.m. EMS 400 block of Colorado 3:31 p.m. EMS 1100 block of 19th 3:45 p.m. EMS 1900 block of Pico 4:18 p.m. EMS Ocean/Arizona 4:52 p.m. EMS 1200 block of Stanford 5:18 p.m. EMS 1000 block of California 5:40 p.m. EMS 1400 block of 4th 6:33 p.m. EMS 3100 block of Lincoln 7:04 p.m. Electrical Fire 200 block of Montana 7:51 p.m. EMS 300 block of Santa Monica Pier 8:04 p.m. EMS 1600 block of Arizona 8:26 p.m. EMS 100 block of Wilshire 8:47 p.m. EMS 2200 block of 29th 9:55 p.m. EMS 2200 block of Colorado 10:13 p.m. EMS 1200 block of Franklin 10:32 p.m.

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By PETER GALLAGHER

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By JOHN DEERING

There’s sunshine in your mind this year, and the cheerfulness you feel will touch lives in ways known and unknown to you. Get out of a competition in the early part of this solar return. Compete only with yourself. You’ll accept an honor in May. Contracts favor you in July and October. You’ll cash out in 2018. Gemini and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 10, 33, 28 and 45.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

You’ve a success story to share. Be discerning, though. Certain friends will be too jealous to be genuinely happy for you. It’s obviously less than ideal, but the friendship will be stronger when you’re sensitive to such quirks.

While it would be foolish to aim to make mistakes, it’s equally silly to avoid and fear them. The wise do not aim to live without folly. There will be much to learn in a tidy little mess.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You crave the joy that comes from letting go of control. The way to get exciting results is to set boundaries and then encourage your crew to go wild within those boundaries.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Trust your instincts. They are creative, accurate, attractive, compelling and healthy. Whoever told you that you couldn’t trust your instincts was acting out of self-interest at the time.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You’re thinking deeper and wider. Don’t be surprised if the people around you do not see the same options that you see. You’ll either show them the way or preserve a special route for yourself.

From Shakespeare to Disney, the dramatists agree that evil plans are most harmful to the one planning them. All you have to do is mind your own business and the drama will take care of itself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) CANCER (June 22-July 22) This is not a zero-sum game. Your success will not come at the expense of anyone else. The cost will be paid by you and you alone. The rewards will go to you, too.

While it’s cynical to think that people are being nice in hopes of future favors returned, it’s not altogether wrong today, either. Luckily, the land of politics is one in which you’re well versed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You’re not lost. You’re just paying attention in a new way, which can be disorienting. Close observation can make the familiar seem unfamiliar. Take breaks. Observation takes energy. It’s harder work than it seems.

Managing expectations will be a very important part of your day. If you can master this (mainly by under promising and over delivering), you’ll wind up a hero.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Would happiness prevail if not for the current problem? No. The current problem itself is integral to happiness. You’ll derive great satisfaction and pride from solving it.

If you downplay your accomplishments, you’ll insinuate doubt in an otherwise neutral mind. If you praise yourself, it will only annoy. For today, you’ll win socially by not discussing yourself at all.

Zack Hill Mercury in Early Aries Mercury just came through a poetic cycle of the soul and is feeling reborn in Aries. As the messenger planet skips along the early degrees of the ram’s realm, our focus goes youthful, flitting from one shiny thing to the next. Human attention may be in short supply. Those who can give it well have something precious and in high demand.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017045621 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 02/23/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as POP UP PARTY. 4515 EAGLE BLVD UNIT 144 , LOS ANGELES, CA 90041. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: POP UP PARTY PLANNER INC 4515 EAGLE BLVD UNIT 144 LOS ANGELES, CA 90041. This Business is being conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)02/01/2017. /s/: POP UP PARTY PLANNER INC. POP UP PARTY PLANNER INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 02/23/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 02/28/2017, 03/07/2017, 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017.

THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 02/28/2017, 03/07/2017, 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017061201 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/10/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JIN PATISSERIE. 5741 BUCKINGHAM PKWY STE D , CULVER CITY, CA 90230. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: FRAMBOISE LLC 5741 BUCKINGHAM PKWY STE D CULVER CITY, CA 90230. This Business is being conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)03/01/2003. /s/: FRAMBOISE LLC. FRAMBOISE LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/10/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017, 03/28/2017, 04/04/2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027022 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of ABDUL-KAREEM WILSON for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ABDUL-KAREEM WILSON filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: ABDUL-KAREEM WILSON TO JAMAAR ANTHONY WILSON. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: APR 28, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept: K, Room: A203 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN ST., SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press. Date: FEB 27, 2017

DBAS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017061978 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/10/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RHONDDA VALLEY PROPERTY, RHONDDA VALLEY APARTMENTS. 804 ADELAIDE PLACE , SANTA MONICA, CA 90402. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: JOHN & BELLA DEMERY FAMILY TRUST 804 ADELAIDE PLACE SANTA MONICA, CA 90402, JOHN D REES TRUST 75 MARINE VIEW DR CAMARILLO, CA 93010, CLARISSA DONG TRUST 75 MARINE VIEW DR CAMARILLO, CA 93010. This Business is being conducted by: an Unincorporated Association other than a Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)01/01/2017. /s/: JOHN & BELLA DEMERY FAMILY TRUST. JOHN & BELLA DEMERY FAMILY TRUST, JOHN D REES TRUST, CLARISSA DONG TRUST. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/10/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017061202 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/10/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SANTA MONICA FAMILY DENTISTRY. 1260 15TH ST. #703 , SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC 1260 15TH ST. #703 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. This Business is being conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)08/10/1984. /s/: ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC. ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/10/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017, 03/28/2017, 04/04/2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017044278 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 02/22/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE LUNA LODGE. 8715 BURTON WAY APT 102 , WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: LUNA LODGE, LLC 8715 BURTON WAY APT 102 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048. This Business is being conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)01/01/2017. /s/: LUNA LODGE, LLC. LUNA LODGE, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 02/22/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017061203 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/10/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STAR FRESH. 5741 BUCKINGHAM PKWY STE D , CULVER CITY, CA 90230. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: EVERFRESH INC 5741 BUCKINGHAM PKWY STE D CULVER CITY, CA 90230. This Business is being conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)06/01/1999. /s/: EVERFRESH INC. EVERFRESH INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/10/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017, 03/28/2017, 04/04/2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017047969 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 02/27/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LAURA LEE COMPTON DESIGN. 310 SOUTH VENICE BOULEVARD , VENICE, CA 90291. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: LAURA LEE COMPTON 310 SOUTH VENICE BOULEVARD VENICE, CA 90291. This Business is being conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)02/27/2017. /s/: LAURA LEE COMPTON. LAURA LEE COMPTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 02/27/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 02/28/2017, 03/07/2017, 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027039 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of ZACHARIAH EDWARD BOUAZIZ for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ZACHARIAH EDWARD BOUAZIZ filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: ZACHARIAH EDWARD BOUAZIZ TO AARON LYONS. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: APR 14, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept: K, Room: A203 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN ST., SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press. Date: MAR 06, 2017

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