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Brush Fire Rattles Palisades LAFD makes quick work of Highlands fire Tuesday afternoon. By Sam Catanzaro The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) made quick work extinguishing a brush fire that broke out above the Palisades Highlands Tuesday afternoon. According to LAFD Captain II Erik Scott, the five-acre brush fire broke out around 2:16 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13 near 17793 Calle
del Palmero in Pacific Palisades. Firefighters from LAFD and Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) hit the fire “hard and fast” and stopped the forward progress with containment at 75 percent in less than two hours. “Hose lines were stretched up the trecherous terrain to surround the fire, while helicopters made water drops on the head of the fire and some spot fires that started from embers being cast ahead of the fire front,” the LAFD said. “This fire was driven by the topography. The steep grade lead to the uphill brush being preheated by the flames below, before being consumed by the fire’s footprint.”
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An LAFD helicopter doses a fire that broke out in the Palisades Highlands Tuesday afternoon.
As of 4:28 p.m., the forward progress of the fire had been stopped at approximately five acres. “Fortunately, the fire conditions were favorable with 9 mph wind, 69 percent humidity, and 71 degree temperatures; and firefighters acted quickly by air and ground to keep this fire relatively small,” said Nicholas Prange of the LAFD. According to the LAFD, ground crews conducted a thorough mop-up of the area, putting out hot spots. Fire personnel stayed on scene throughout the night to ensure no flare-ups escape the containment line. There were no reported injuries during this incident and no evacuations were needed. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Juvenile Great White Sharks in SM Bay Shark breachings caught on camera at Palisades surf spot. By Keldine Hull While shark attacks in California are rare, breaching particularly towards the end of summer isn’t. Several shark sightings have been reported in Santa Monica Bay so far this summer, including two caught on camera on July 5 and August 7 at the popular Sunset surf spot in Pacific Palisades. Breaching is a hunting method used by sharks to catch fast-moving prey. Sharks can swim 40 miles per hour and fly as much as 10 feet into the air. “It is very common to see young white sharks in Santa Monica Bay and throughout Southern California, especially in the late summer and early fall,” said Kristen Macintyre, communications manager at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). “Mako Sharks, which look quite similar to White Sharks from a distance, are also found in the area and are well known for their leaps out of the water.”
On July 13 Owen Dirkse was surfing near Bay Street in Santa Monica. It was 1:00 p.m. and he had been on the water about 2 hours. The sky was clear with a very mild breeze and an estimated air temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit. The ocean was calm with 2 – 4-foot waves over a sandy ocean bottom 8 feet deep. Estimated water temperature was 68 degrees Fahrenheit. No marine mammals were observed in the water. "Earlier into my surf session another surfer asked me if I had seen a shark swim past. He said that it was a juvenile and didn't seem to have any interest in us. Later, after about another hour and a half of surfing, I saw the shark swim almost directly beneath me. The shark was roughly 5-6 feet in length and appeared to be a juvenile. It was just swimming through the lineup (surfers) and was not aggressive. I thought that it was relatively close to shore as it was low tide so we weren't any further out than 50 feet from the sand." The shark left the area and was not observed again. According to Los Angeles County Lifeguards, over the last few years in the Santa Monica Bay, shark sightings and encounters have become more frequently reported to lifeguards. "The presence of these animals is an indication
Photo: Surfline.
Surfline.com camera footage shows two sharks breaching near Sunset surf spot in Pacifc Palisades this summer.
that environmental efforts have been successful and that the bay is recovering, and scientists expect a localized increase in all shark species," the department said.
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Pali House Closer to Landmark Status 1929 Parry Residence nominated for CulturalHeritage status. By Sam Catanzaro A 1920s house in the Pacific Palisades is one step closer to achieving historic monument status. At the July 25 Pacific Palisades Community Council meeting, Representatives of "Friends
of the Parry House" (a 1929 Monterrey-style home at 14929 Camarosa Avenue) advised the Board that the Cultural Heritage Commission has voted to recommend Historic Monument status for the property. The matter will now be heard by the City Council Planning & Land Use Committee and then the City Council. The Parry Residence is a two-story single-family residence with an attached garage located on West Camarosa Drive between Toyopa Drive and Alma Real Drive in the Huntington Palisades. Commissioned by Agnes S. Parry in 1929,
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the property was designed in the Monterey Revival architectural style by Los Angeles-area architectural firm Gable and Wyant. Mrs. Parry and her family owned the property until 1955, when they sold it to Doctor Ernest Richard Vincent Anderson and Mrs. Roby Anderson, local patrons of the arts. Irregular in plan, the subject property is of wood-frame construction with smooth stucco cladding and has a multi-planed, cross-gabled clay tile roof. Features include wooden shutters, decorative wrought-iron grills, and flagstone hardscaping. On the interior, there are exposed wood ceiling beams, some of which are painted, arched entryways, hardwood floors, and wood paneled doors. Behind the residence there is a swimming pool, patio, and pool house. Also on the property is a Deodar Cedar tree planted in 1929, which constitutes one of the oldest living things in the Huntington Palisades. “Unabated residential development in the community of Pacific Palisades has fueled a rash demolition of ‘older homes’ to replace them with huge residences, designed to engulf the lot. The Camarosa residence is under threat by the current owner, who filed for a demolition permit in July of 2018,” wrote Ignacio Fernandez of Bed of Roses Preservationists in the nomination form earlier this year. “It would be neglectful not to save some of these magnificent older homes. This pattern of removing “architectural jewels” such as the Camarosa Residence results in erasing the historic texture of this community; if al-
Photo: LA City Planning.
Parry Residence on Camarosa Drive circa 1930-1932.
lowed to continue unabated, we will lose the few remaining examples from this period.” In a staff report, the Los Angeles Department of City Planning’s Culture Heritage Commission wrote that “the property may be significant enough to warrant further investigation as a potential Historic-Cultural Monument.” Architects George Elmore Gable (18921953) and Stanley Wyant (1890-1964) were both born in Iowa and began their practice in Los Angeles in 1922. Their firm, Gable and Wyant, maintained offices in Downtown Los Angeles as well as Beverly Hills. The firm designed several buildings in the Spanish Revival, Art Deco and Modern styles for Beverly Hills’ commercial district. Some of the firm’s works in the Los Angeles area include the 7th Street and Gladys Street Hotel (1924), the Beverly Hills Women’s Club (1925), and the Hangar No. 1 Building (1929, HCM #44).
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E-Scooters Not as Green as They Seem?
Recent study complicates understanding of e-scooters’ environmental impact. By Kai McNamee
After taking Santa Monica and Los Angeles by storm, shared electric scooters were touted by many as a solution to the climate crisis. Bird and Lime, two of the largest producers of dockless e-scooters, both market their services as a way to reduce carbon emissions in urban settings. But a recent study published by researchers at North Carolina State University suggests that these devices aren’t as environmentally friendly as they might seem. The study found the majority of the scooters’ greenhouse gas emissions — the chemicals responsible for global warming — come from the initial manufacture of scooters, and the vehicles people use to collect and distribute them during the charging process. Jeremiah Johnson, a co-author of the study and Associate Professor at NC State, explained that the study analyzes the scooters’ “cradle to grave” impacts through a process called life cycle assessment. “The work that we do uses a tool called life cycle assessment to quantify environmental impacts, particularly to quantify hidden aspects of environmental impacts that might be a little bit less obvious,” Johnson said.
Johnson’s team found that the baseline electric scooter produces the equivalent of 202 grams of carbon dioxide per passenger-mile. This measurement accounts for the carbon dioxide emissions associated with the scooters’ manufacture, transport, collection and distribution. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, driving a typical automobile produces over 400 grams of carbon dioxide per mile. While riding a scooter is significantly better for the environment than driving a car, surveys show that scooter use frequently replaces walking — in these cases, scooter use replaces a significantly greener mode of transit. The researchers surveyed 61 riders in Wake County, North Carolina and analyzed survey data published by the Portland Bureau of Transportation to determine the replacement effects of shared scooters. The study reported that 49 percent of survey respondents would have biked or walked had e-scooters not been available, and 11 percent would have taken a public bus. In January, the City of Santa Monica conducted its own study, surveying approximately 3,000 scooter riders. The Santa Monica survey found 50 percent of scooter rides replaced a car trip, 37 percent of rides replaced walking, and 3.8 percent of rides replaced a bus trip. “If you’re a user and one of your motivations for using the scooters is to reduce your environmental impact, the more you can substitute car rides with scooter rides the better,” Johnson said. “If you are displacing car rides, that is a clear environmental win. For users who are substituting walking and biking…the environmental argument is a little harder.”
According to a recent study, e-scooters may not be as environmentally friendly as they seem.
Since Bird’s launch in 2017, the company has reported over ten million rides, claiming to have “prevented more than 12 million pounds of carbon emissions from being released into the air.” Lime has similarly tallied over ten million rides, reporting that 27 percent of those rides were to or from public transit hubs; in June alone, Lime boasted providing 15,000 free rides to help Europeans vote. The study found that environmental impact is dependent on the typical scooter’s lifespan, which Johnson’s team estimated to be between
Photo: Sam Catanzaro.
6 months and two years. The team found that 50 percent of a scooter’s carbon footprint is due to the manufacturing process, meaning scooters that last longer before replacement produce less per passenger-mile emissions. A study conducted by Quartz found that the first generation of Bird scooters in Louisville, Kentucky had an average lifespan of less than a month. In additional to suffering daily wear from regu-
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Bird Rolls Out its New Device Company touting durability By Sam Catanzaro There is a shiny new bird in town. Bird this week rolled out Bird Two, the newest device that will be part of the company's global fleet of shared e-vehicles. “Bird Two is the embodiment of Bird’s commitment to the safety of our riders and those around them, our partnership with cities, and our focus on building a sustainable long-term business that reduces the number of cars on the road,” said Travis VanderZanden, founder and CEO of Bird. “With the industry’s longest lasting battery and self-reporting damage sensors, anti-tip-
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lar use and charging, scooters are frequently vandalized. The viral Instagram account Bird Graveyard has over one hundred thousand followers and over 300 posts depicting people trashing Bird and Lime scooters by kicking them over, throwing them off of buildings, and even setting them on fire. According to Slate, the city of Oakland removed 60 electric scooters from Lake Merrit in October alone. On the Westside, scooters are frequently thrown into the water near the Venice Canals and the Venice Pier, as reported by Yo! Venice. Since Bird’s launch, however, the company has improved its scooters’ durability and resistance to vandalism. Bird’s first proprietary scooter, Bird Zero, has been on the streets since October 2018 and has a lifespan of eight to twelve months; the company expects its most recent Bird Two model to last two years. Lime, which launched in early 2018, has similarly improved scooter durability with proprietary designs; Lime’s newest Gen 3 scooter is expected to have a lifespan of one year. In addition to the environmental impact due to scooter production, a large portion of scooter emissions are associated with the collection and charging process. Users of shared scooter apps can sign up to become chargers — chargers typi-
ping kickstand, anti-theft encryption, puncture-proof tires, absence of exposed screws, Bird Two is the next generation e-scooter specifically built to exceed the needs and demands of riders and cities alike while delivering a significant positive bottom-line impact.” Last fall, Bird introduced what they touted as "the world’s first ruggedized e-scooter", Bird Zero. Less than a year later, the company is unveiling Bird Two, an e-scooter that they hope will provide advancements from a city, rider, and hardware experience. According to Bird, Bird two has been in development since the company’s founding and has a variety of designs and features that set it apart from previous e-scooters and that address servicing and maintaining the vehicle. Bird completely re-engineered the battery for its latest vehicle which they claim
cally drive around urban areas picking up scooters to charge at home, earning anywhere between $3 to $20 per scooter. Once the scooters are charged, chargers drop the scooters off at designated locations. The NC State study showed that chargers drive 0.6-2.5 miles per scooter during the collection and distribution process. According to the study, collection and distribution make up 43 percent of the scooters’ environmental impacts. A Lime spokesperson said “sustainability is core to Lime’s mission…we’ve already taken steps to reduce our environmental impact, including streamlining our charging operations, powering our scooters with 100% renewable energy, offsetting the emissions from fleet vehicles, and establishing a robust repair and reuse program to extend the life cycle of our products.” Bird has taken similar action. In 2018, the company partnered with sustainability consultant 3Degrees to purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and carbon offsets to mitigate its emissions impact — RECs allow the company to charge its fleet with renewable energy, and offsets fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Both companies have also been testing features that allow chargers to reserve scooters before picking them up; reservation features aim to streamline the collection process and reduce the amount of time chargers drive in search of scooters.
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is automotive-grade and has over 50 percent more capacity than Bird One’s battery. In addition, Bird Two features self-reporting damage sensors. With these sensors, Bird mechanics can more easily address aspects of the vehicle that need repair and attention. Other new features touted by the company in a press release include seamless screws,anti-theft encryption and puncture-proof tires. The roll-out of Bird Two comes as the company looks to raise $200-300 million in venture capital by the end of summer. As part of the pitch to investors, Bird is touting the durability of their new devices as a way the company hopes to cut down on operating costs. As reported by The Information, Bird lost nearly $100 million in the first quarter of 2019 while revenue declined by over 62 percent from the previous quarter. In addition,
Photo: Courtesy Bird.
Bird Two, which Bird claims is their most durable device yet
in the spring the company said they were down to around $100 million in cash despite raising over $700 million over nearly two years. In response to this loss of revenue, the company laid off five percent of its employees and paused service in 44 of its North American markets.
IS MY HOUSE A TEAR DOWN?
By Ron Wynn
The answer to whether your home is a tear down or not may not always be a simple black and white and in some cases is not predetermined. In other cases, it may be an easy “yes or no.” There are many factors, many of which have nothing to do with the condition of your home or the level of home care and improvements your home may show. One should not be personally offended to know they are living in a tear down as it has no personal reflection on them. Next to be clear, the definition of tear down also has little to do with the age of a home or how dated your home improvements might be. Also know that the phrase “tear down” might be quite unfamiliar and out of character in most places of our country and throughout the world, and far more common in prime residential areas of specific metropolitan cities where there is a shortage of land and a high density of wealthy and upper middle class people with a need for a specific location either due to work or possibly for other specific reasons. An elite group of wealthy people wishing for locations near the water, for a spectacular view or for a property that is unique, special and not easily duplicated due to its location, size or elements of privacy and potential will seek to find a perfect fit to live their dream. They will usually opt to design their dream castle from scratch. These are the 3% of society who seem to have more many than one can imagine. For most of us who live on the westside in a 50-year-old home on a 7,000 square foot lot, we still are curious about “What will someone who buys our home decide to do?” The real answer is in the location and the trend, in your specific location. Who will pay more for your home today? 1) An owner user who will fix it modestly and live there? 2) A flipper who will do a major remodel (or) 3) A developer? Sometimes the only way to be sure is to test the market. If your location supports a newly built home that could sell for twice what your home is worth and there is evidence of many new homes having sold for over twice what you perceive your exist-
ing home to be worth, the likelihood is that your home is a tear down. Again, it has to do with the potential and the extreme value there is for your lot size and location. A perfectly maintained 3,800 square foot home in Brentwood Park for example, on an 18,000foot lot might be worth $6,000,000. Based on its size, the potential is to build a home that could sell for $15,000,000. Simple math shows that this home as it currently sits is probably a tear down based on its potential to be a $15,000,000 new home once completed. Another example, but similar, is a home in Mar Vista of 1,200 square feet on a 7,000-foot lot. The potential here might be a new home worth $3,200,000. If the current home would only sell for $1,200,000, it is quite easy to conclude there would be demand here for a developer to make a reasonable profit. Now on the other hand, if an owner user decides to pay for example $1,600,000, the developer would probably step back realizing at this acquisition price, there is no potential profit to be made. This would be an example that your home was not necessarily a tear down because its value to an owner user exceeded its value to a developer. Before making a determination to sell directly to a developer, call a knowledgeable real estate advisor. Feel free to contact me to discuss or for specific questions Ron@RonWynn.com (310) 963-9944.
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Local Swimmer Completes CA Triple Crown
Abby Bergman swims Catalina Channel, Santa Barbara Channel, Lake Tahoe By C had W intrhop
The California Triple Crown of marathon swimming consists of three iconic and grueling open-water distance swims: the Catalina Channel (20.1 miles), the Santa Barbara Channel (12.4 miles) and the length of Lake Tahoe (21.3). Now at 23, Bergman has completed all three with a smooth swim of 11 hours 19 minutes from Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, CA to Incline Village in North Lake Tahoe, NV. Bergman swam overnight from 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 through 8:19 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Each of the three swims has its own unique challenges: for Lake Tahoe, it is a combination of swimming at high altitude (6225 feet above sea level) in water that can be extremely cold due to the snowmelt. Santa Barbara Channel (swimming from Oxnard to Anacapa Island) also delivers cold water, strong currents that can push the swimmer laterally off course, and choppy seas and animal encounters. Catalina Channel (swimming from Catalina to Palos
Photos: Natalie Bergman.
Bergman at the conclusion of her Catalina Channel Swim
Verdes) also has its share of rough choppy seas, varying winds and currents, in slightly warmer water. For all three of these swims, Bergman followed the Marathon Swimmer Federation Guidelines of wearing only a single textile suit, non-thermal swim cap, earplugs and goggles. Marathon swimming offers unique challenges: each swim is different on any different day and as Bergman says, "you never know quite what to expect." The marathon open swim community is a small tightly-knit supportive group. For the Tahoe swim, Bergman was supported by
Abby Bergman approaching the north shore of Lake Tahoe
Catherine Breed, herself an accomplished marathon swimmer and current Lake Tahoe course record holder. Breed paddled a kayak alongside Bergman for most of the 21 miles. And the boat pilot, Tom Linthicum, is also well known in swimming circles for completing many marathon swims around the U.S. Completing the California Triple Crown "feels unreal," says Bergman. "I was so nervous for the Tahoe swim: I had never done a lake marathon swim before, or a marathon swim at altitude, but Lake Tahoe's beauty did not disappoint. Swimming under the stars was magical."
Abby Bergman approaching Anacapa Island.
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Conversation with Julianne Moore, Bart Freundlich CONE E N TON ER ONE S TA G E
With Beverly Cohn
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Julianne Moore (Julie) is one of Hollywood’s most gifted actors. She has won an Academy Award and an Emmy and was the first American woman to be feted with acting awards at film festivals including, Cannes, Berlin and Venice. Due to her father’s military career, Julianne lived in doz-
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L-R: Michelle Williams as Isabel and Julianne Moore as media mogul Theresa Young in “After the Wedding,” directed by Bart Freundlich.
ens of countries around the world. Eventually, she enrolled in Boston University where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She cut her teeth on episodic television series such as, “The Edge of Night,” “Another World,” “B.L. Stryker,” and “30 Rock.” Moving onto the big screen, she gave memorable performances in such films as The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Body of Evidence, Benny & Joon, The Fugitive, Roommates, Nine Months, Surviving Picasso, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Boogie Nights, Welcome to Hollywood, Psycho, Hannibal, Far from Heaven, The Hours, Children of Men, I’m Not There, A Single Man, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, (and Part 2) The Kids Are Alright, and The Big Lebowski, which, starring Jeff Bridges, turned into a cult classic. Julianne’s latest film is After the Wedding in which she plays Theresa Young, a high-powered media mogul who has amassed millions. Directed by her husband Bart Freundlich, Michelle Williams co-stars as the mysterious Isabel, who runs an orphanage in a poor section of Calcutta. Billy Crudup plays Oscar, Theresa’s husband, and Abby Quinn plays their daughter COMING SOON
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L-R: Michelle Williams as Isabel, Billy Crudup as Oscar Carlson, and Julianne Moore as Theresa Young.
Grace, who has two younger twin siblings. Bart, Julianne, and Abby Quinn* recently sat down with a select group of journalists to talk about their film and other topics and the following interview has been edited for content and continuity for print purposes. Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier’s Academy Award nominated film featured the two main characters as men.
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from page 8 expressed interest in that role. I don’t think it was a real thought that we were actually going to change the genders. How did the change actually take place? Bart: During discussions with the producers, I talked about how we would give the story a new life. They said that we should try to reinvent it with the lead characters as two women instead of men. Because I knew the plot so well, I was confident that it would not be a major stumbling block. I struggle talking about this because I don’t want to give away too much away, so I rely on all of you to figure it out. (Laughter) But obviously the challenge was going to be if you’re a woman and have a baby, you’re going to know. One of the male characters in the original screenplay was ignorant about the existence of the baby. The thing that became the ultimate stumbling block became the thing that helped me reinvent the story. How did you approach the new concept? Bart: I researched people who had been given up as babies and were adopted by a different family asking them how they felt about that. It gave me a whole new world to explore and it felt really exciting to have two women at the heart of the movie - both of them very strong characters with totally different life philosophies and both of them convinced that their philosophy of the world is the right one. I loved that contrast and having Julie and Michelle play those roles. Julie: We all had to make a considered decision. Every adult in this film knows about the decision and kept it a secret. That deliberateness really heightened the drama tremendously. It’s like people make the best decision they can at the time and later oftentimes have regrets. Your character is very strong and successful. Did you base her on someone you know? Julie: I’ve seen examples of women who have big lives - who have successful careers and also have families they are dedicated to, and what it takes to achieve that. I’m always impressed by how much they are able to accomplish. Many roles for women are paper-thin where you are that horrible person who hires you. It’s nice to see a woman in a powerful position who is not represented as an evil boss lady.
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Did you guide the actors in the development of their characters and did you take input from them? Bart: I thought a lot about the story line and the characters, but the actors did their own work in becoming those people. You try to listen to them because they’re usually right. What did you use in your acting toolbox in that emotional scene between you and your husband? Julie: A lot of water. (Laughter) My character doesn’t reveal that she’s sick to anybody so when you get to that moment, that’s truly a very private moment and the only person who will see her that way is her husband. Despite all her pent-up tension, you’ve never seen her crack, and then you see her implode. Bart: I feel why her character was so important was that she was doing all the things she had to do so set up everyone’s life as a way to keep moving forward. And, after all was said and the secrets were finally out, there was no more to do. And, I loved it because she’s not just sad – she’s furious because she’s someone who’s so capable and yet there’s nothing she can do to change the impending outcome.
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P-61 Mountain Lion Crosses Freeway Cougar crosses 405 in first-time event By Keldine Hull For the first time throughout the course of a 17-year study of mountain lions in or around the Santa Monica Mountains, a GPS tracked lion has crossed the 405 freeway. The rare event was documented by the National Park Service (NPS) in the Sepulveda Pass area on July 19 between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. P-61, a four-year old mountain lion first captured and outfitted with a GPS collar in October 2017, was headed east according to NPS footage. “Although P-61 successfully crossed the 405, his feat is a reminder of how challenging Southern California’s road network is for mountain lions and other wildlife, as well. Others haven’t been so lucky,” said Jeff Sikich, biologist for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, in a National Park Service news release. P-18, a cougar outfitted with a GPS collar, had a much different outcome than P-61 and was killed in 2011 while trying to cross the 405. In 2009, a lion not associated with the mountain lion study was also killed while attempting to cross the 405. Although un-
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National Parks Service (NPS) footage shows P-62 successfully crossing the 405 freeway.
collared at the time, P-22 is the most wellknown mountain lion to successfully cross the freeway. P- 22 was born in the Santa Monica Mountains and currently resides in Griffith Park. Through DNA tests, researchers believe that P-22 crossed both the 405 and 101 freeways approximately 7 years ago. Since P-61 has a GPS collar that records data points in the area, researches will be presented with a rare opportunity to learn more about landscape connectivity. According to Sikich, “It will be interesting to see if P-61 stays in the area, whether he decides to challenge the uncollared lion, or if he heads back to the other side of the freeway.”
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from page 1 the ocean’s ecosystem. Macintyre explained, “White sharks are an important part of the marine ecosystem, playing a critical role as a predator. Young white sharks feed on the abundant stingrays found nearshore in Southern California and prefer the warm water found along the coastline. As they grow, they tend to move offshore into cooler waters.” From the 1950s until May of this year, according to the CDFW, there have been a total of 185 shark incidents. Shark incidents are defined as documented cases where a shark approached and touched a person in the water, or their surfboard, paddleboard, kayak, etc. Of the 185 reported incidents, 13 were fatal, 102 re-
sulted in non- fatal injuries and 70 experienced no injury. As beachgoers flock to the ocean to bask in the remaining days of summer, they’re reminded that while the ocean is a source of fun and relaxation, they should still be aware of its dangers. “Anyone in the ocean should recognize that it is a wilderness, with associated risks from both animals and the ocean itself,” said Macintyre. “The only way to eliminate the risk of a shark encounter is to stay on the beach.” Macintyre added that white sharks, also called great white sharks, are protected from fishing and, if caught accidentally, should be released immediately. The public is encouraged to report any shark sighting, encounter or attack to the Shark Research Committee at http://www. sharkresearchworldwide.org/formstart.htm
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New at the Fairmont Miramar, Dogtown Coffee Honors the Z-Boys’ Skateboard and Surf Culture By Robert Spuhler
The spirit of Southern California’s surfing and skating culture can be seen across every inch of Dogtown Coffee, from photos and murals that line the walls to the surfboards suspended from the ceiling and skateboards preserved at the entrance. To understand Dogtown Coffee, one must first understand the Dogtown of the ‘70s. Stuck between Santa Monica and Venice jurisdictions, this stretch of Main Street was run down, with gang and drug problems making it difficult for local businesses to stay open. Ho’s Surfboards was a meeting place for the Zephyr surf team, including its junior division. Over time, the Z-Boys, as they were known, revolutionized skateboarding. They took what was essentially ice skating on wheels and added aggression, speed, and an
attitude that would eventually bleed over into Southern California’s punk-rock scene. Some of them became the biggest names in skating, while superstars like Tony Hawk cite them as role models and influences. It is this history that Dogtown Coffee seeks to preserve. Founded in 2012 by Assaf and Itay Raz and Itai Klein, all of whom lived nearby, the store itself is not a part of the “Dogtown” era. Instead, the shop is a place to house the voices of that era, which is why so many of the still-living Z-Boys have made their way here at one point or another over the course of seven years. “We’re not Dogtown,” Raz says. “We were not here. We were not the ones creating the history. And we don’t pretend to be Dogtown. We are custodians, and we feel blessed to be that.” Dogtown Coffee has a new connection with the Z-Boys’ history through their much-anticipated second location at the Fairmont Miramar, in the heart of Santa Monica. Back in 1978, the young men and women who reinvented the art of skateboarding came into this very neighborhood for what would become known as the Dog Bowl sessions. They were a little older and a lot more famous, but still Z-Boys in spirit. A teenager sick with cancer asked his family to empty out the swimming pool so his heroes could come skate, and so the story goes, the
Z-Boys crossed the line from rundown Dogtown to upscale Santa Monica. The Fairmont Miramar is also a fitting place for Dogtown’s exclusive new outpost thanks to its location. Just like the original Dogtown Coffee, the beach is just a short distance away, and this influence can be seen on Dogtown’s menu. Hand-held wraps, sandwiches, and breakfast burritos, all foods that
can be taken down to and eaten at the beach. “You need to make the kind of food that if a surfer comes out of the water with a hole in the stomach and dripping water from his wetsuit, [it’s] the kind of food that they will buy and feel at home,” Raz says. The full article originally appeared on the Fairmont Miramar blog. Read more at santamonicamiramarhotel.com.
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PACIFIC PALISADES CRIME BLOTTER Submitted by LAPD Lead Officer Michael Moore Stolen Vehicle 800 Hartzell Street, between 8/6/19 at 10 PM and 8/7/19 at 10 AM. The suspect took victim’s vehicle from the driveway.
Senior Dies Hiking in SM Mountains Victim dies after getting separated from her group By S am C atanzaro A 72-year-old woman hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains near the Circle X Ranch above Malibu died after becoming separated from her group, authorities announced Wednesday. Ventura County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a hiking trail near Circle X Ranch at 12896 Yerba Buena Road in Ventura County around 2:35 p.m. Tuesday and were informed the woman, Pamela Vigil of Ox-
nard, had been missing for at over two hours. According to the National Park Service, the woman was hiking to the Grotto Trail near Sandstone Peak and was a new member of her hiking group, according to others in the group. She was reportedly wearing denim pants and carrying a water bottle. One hiker said the woman seemed groggy and disoriented at the bottom of the trail, according to the NPS spokeswoman. A passerby noticed her body near Canyonview Trailhead two hours later. Paramedics responded to the scene and performed CPR but the woman was pronounced dead at 3:52 p.m. A preliminary investigation concluded the woman died from a heat-related illness. No foul play is suspected.
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Burglary 1100 Las Lomas Avenue, 8/8/19 between 1 PM and 3 PM. The suspect entered victim’s home and took paintings and jewelry. Burglary/Theft from Vehicle 800 El Oro Lane, between 8/2/19 at 2 PM and 8/5/19 at 7:30 AM. The suspect entered victim’s vehicle and took money and medication. 200 Entrada Drive, between 7/30/19 at 5 PM and 8/5/19 at 12 PM. The suspect (possible male Hispanic, black hair brown eyes, 5’6” 160 lb, 45 years) Entered victim’s vehicle and took musical instruments. 100 Mabery, between 8/7/19 at 7 PM and 8/8/19 at 7 AM. The suspect smashed a window to enter victim’s vehicle and took money, a knife, and a backpack. Theft 900 Fiske St, 7/30/19 at 5:30 PM. The suspect tricked victim into sending a $500 gift card for services not received.
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LA County’s Ambitious Sustainability Plans OurCounty Sustainability Plan passes unanimously By Sam Catanzaro The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last week unanimously adopted the OurCounty Sustainability Plan, one of the boldest, most comprehensive regional approach to sustainability ever issued by a county in the United States. The plan, drafted over the course of two years with the help of nearly 1,000 community and expert stakeholders from every part of the County, sets forth an ambitious agenda that looks to transform the region in the years and decades ahead. Recognizing the urgency of existing regional challenges and the climate crisis, the plan aims to uphold the Paris Climate Agreement by creating a fossil-fuel-free Los Angeles County within the next three decades. It includes nearly 160 health-focused strategies centering on communities that have been disproportionately affected by environmental pollution for decades. “At its heart, this plan is both a call to action and a commitment to future generations,” said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who, with Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, sponsored the motion to create the County’s Chief Sustainability Office, which led to the development of the plan. “This is our unequivocal statement that climate change is real, and that our County will not stand around waiting for the federal government to wake up and create the policies and programs needed to address it. Unlike other sustainability plans, the OurCounty plan is unique in its regional focus as it moves to confront a wide range of environmental, social and economic challenges. “The OurCounty Sustainability Plan charts a path forward to not only confront climate change and pollution, but to do so in ways that also address other challenges, like traffic, the housing affordability crisis, and longstanding inequality,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Hahn. “We don’t have to choose between clean air and good jobs, or between investing in a greener economy and an economy that works for everyone, or even between preserving local ecosystems and building abundant housing that our residents can afford. These false choices force
us to think small when the real solutions are so much bigger.” “This Sustainability Plan takes a strategic approach to improving the health and quality of life in communities across Los Angeles County,” Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas said. “The demand for more affordable housing, well-paying jobs, healthier living, and clean and green transportation are all intertwined. Collectively, we must pursue bold and holistic strategies if we are serious about prioritizing the sustainability of our region.” Overall, OurCounty proposes to make Los Angeles County a more equitable, prosperous and resilient region in the years ahead. The plan’s goals and milestones include: • Powering unincorporated areas and County facilities with 100% renewable energy by 2025 • Increasing urban tree canopy coverage by 15% by 2035 • Diverting more than 95% of waste from landfills • Developing land-use tools to limit new development in high climate-hazard areas • Phasing out single-use plastic by 2025 to ensure a cleaner ocean and less landfill waste • Cutting back on imported water by sourcing 80 percent of water locally by 2045 • Ensuring that all residents have safe and clean drinking water, and that rivers, lakes and the ocean meet federal water quality standards • Leading efforts to make sure that at least 65% of new housing is built within 1/2 mile of high frequency transit by 2035 • Supporting construction of more than half a million affordable housing units by 2045 to improve public health and community sustainability • The County will not be making these changes alone, but in concert with the region’s cities and residents. “Our future depends not just on the County’s actions, but also on the 88 cities of Los Angeles County stepping up to the plate to collectively help achieve the strategic plan’s vision for sustainability,” said Chief Executive Officer Sachi A. Hamai. “We look forward to building and growing these partnerships as we work toward common goals on behalf of all the communities we serve.”
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STAR GAZING ARIES (March 21 - April 20) August 17th will bring Aries positive changes in everything that is connected with the sphere of finance. You will be informed that your salary will rise to a fairly large amount, and you will want to shout with delight at such news. However, along with more income, you will, unexpectedly, have a new expense. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) For Taurus, the most unpleasant event of this day will be the departure of a loved one. Seeing him off, pretend that separation does not frighten you. If the partner reads on your face fears and worries about this, his mood will change for the worse. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Gemini today will be at a dead end performing a very responsible job. The only way out for you is to seek help from your senior colleagues. Do not be afraid to be known as an inexperienced newcomer who cannot cope on his own with an elementary task. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) Cancers today will find a loophole through which one can escape from a very difficult conversation. You will successfully solve this issue, but sooner or later it will arise again. It will be reasonable if you determine in advance, in a dialogue with yourself, how you will respond to your companion when they again invite you to discuss it. LEO (July 23 - August 23) Leos on August 17, 2018 will have unpleasant experiences of their own well-being. You will have to see a doctor to find out the causes of this ailment. Friday will not bring you other unpleasant moments. You will not be able to perform any new feats (the reason for this is the unsatisfactory state of your body). VIRGO (August 24 - September 22) Virgos today are not recommended to allow themselves pessimistic thoughts. They will amplify your insolent attitude, and you will not be able to achieve the main goals outlined for today. If your cherished goal is attention from some person, it's all the more inadmissible to depress yourself. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) Libra on August 17, 2018 will not have big changes, but this day can be called absolutely calm for the representatives of your sign only as a great stretch. You will be constantly disturbed by annoying accidents and misunderstandings taking place in official affairs and in everything that concerns your love front. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) Scorpios today will not be able to calm down, having learned the unpleasant news. Your sweetheart will "turn you away at the gate", making you doubt your attractiveness. To increase your self-esteem, you will begin a romance (more precisely, an affair without obligations). SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) Today, Sagittarius face the risk of betrayal or treason. You cannot control this process, and the only thing you can do is work on your emotional state. It is important for you to understand that because of what happened in your life will not end, and therefore you do not need to worry too much about this. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Capricorns will manage to hold this Friday easily and positively. You will not feel particularly tired from work, and you will want to transform the evening of this day into a small holiday. Guests who you invite to your house for a small feast will also arrive in a beautiful mood. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Aquarius today are recommended to give their duty the utmost attention. You are being watched, although you do not notice it. The person who controls your work will certainly notice if you are continually being distracted by conversations with colleagues (or playing on social networks, or talking on the phone). PICES (January 21 - February 19) Pisces today should not offer their advice to an outsider. He will fundamentally misinterpret this advice, and therefore it will bring an effect that is opposite to the one you expected. Later, this person will blame you for all mortal sins. You do not need it.
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