“Two students were involved in an altercation, and a sharp object, believed to be a small knife, was used, causing lacerations to both students involved in the incident. This was an isolated incident between two students who know each other,” Cruce said.
Chance was held in observation by VCA Animal Hospital overnight and made a rapid recovery while in care. Unfortunately, the experience has left the 15-pound dog blind but, as quoted by KTLA 5 News, Burns said, “I was thankful that I could pick him up the next day, bring him home and have him at least start this new chapter of his life, dark and blind. At least he’s got my family and me to love on him.”
Photo: Sam Catanzaro Photo: Facebook (Lori Burns) Chance the Rapper.
“Upon arrival, offi cers located one student with a facial laceration he suffered during the fi ght. The student was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a nonlife-threatening injury. The primary suspect in the incident, a juvenile student, was last seen running off campus and was ultimately taken into custody by SMPD,” said SMPD Lt. Rudy Flores in an email. The weapon used, a small black knife, remains outstanding.
while SMPD personnel remained on campus investigating the incident. The victim has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home.
“The District has upgraded security systems on campus, including cameras, upgraded digital locks on classroom doors and they have modernized intrusion, fi re and emergency alarm systems. Campus security received training on incident response prior to the start of this school year,” Cruce said.
It was Burns’ quick action that saved her pet’sAccordinglife. to KTLA 5 News, “Burns is unsure when or where Chance came in contact with the controlled substance, but she hopes her story helps other dog owners know what the risks and signs of a doggy overdose and brings attention to the condition of some local parks.”Petowners would do well to be aware of and stay conscious of their pet’s behavior, which can give clues to accidental pet poisonings or other issues. According to the Web MD Pet Center, an estimated 232,000 cases of pet poisoning in the U.S. each year. In this case, oxycodone, the strong prescription medication, is suspected as the cause, but even regular household substances and medications, like Acetaminophen, Chocolate and Xylitol, can be dangerous to pets. Symptoms of poisoning in pets can include:
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If you suspect that your pet has been poisoned, you can call the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control line at (888) 426-4435 24 hours a day for help.
By saM CatanZaro More details have emerged about a fi ght that broke out at Santa Monica High School last week that sent a student to the hospital with lacerations after being slashed with a knife.According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), on Thursday around 12:45 p.m., offi cers were dispatched to the Santa Monica High School campus for a fi ght involving multiple students.
Overdose in Santa Monica’s Palisades Park
August 14 incident leaves dog “Chance the Rapper” blind
Lori Burns, a resident of Calabasas, California, took her dogs, one of them named after the musician Chance the Rapper, for a walk along Palisades Park in Santa Monica on August 14. While watching her two dogs and the scene around her, little did she know that soon she would have to rush her dog Chance to the vet on that 78-degree day. In a Facebook post about the incident, Burns noted that the smaller of the two dogs, Chance the Rapper, “started to breathe heavily and then he just collapsed. He couldn’t stand, was panting, and staring…and not focusing.” After noticing her dog’s distress, Burns immediately rushed him to VCA Animal Hospital in West LosTheAngeles.vetat the hospital informed Burns that Chance had a temperature of 106, which is a temperature that is dangerous and can be fatal for dogs, and, according to Burns, “iced his body to try to reduce his temperature, gave him oxygen, started him on IV fluids and performed tests.” Most alarmingly, the veterinarian said, “they were not sure he was going to make it - the high fever could result in organ failure.”
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After an hour, the veterinarian called Burns and informed her that the tests revealed a suspected oxycodone overdose. Oxycodone is a potent opioid medication that is usually used for acute to severe pain management and can be highly addictive. Burns stated in the Facebook post that she then contacted the ASPCA’s Poison Control Line to get a case number and give the number to “the vet so they could start on a protocol.”
• Vomiting or loss of appetite.
• Seizures or tremors.
Police Release More Details About Santa Monica High School Slashing
Small black knife used in Thursday incident
In the wake of the fi ght, Santa Monica High School Principal Marae Cruce shared an update with parents, staff and students addressing the incident.
“We appreciate the quick response by the Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments in caring for the medical needs, detaining the suspect and interviewing witnesses. Samohi and SMPD are working together to further investigate this incident. “ Cruce added that the two students knew each other, describing the incident as isolated.“This was an isolated incident between two students who know each other,” Cruce said. “We are unable to share specifi c discipline outcomes of any student, due to privacy laws.”
Dog Goes Blind After Suspected Oxycodone
• Diarrhea or blood in the stool (either bright red blood or dark black tarry stools)
In addition, according to Cruce, the District has upgraded security measures in the wake of the incident.
“Students will attend grade level meetings over the next few weeks outlining our code of conduct and behavior expectations. We ask all parents to remind their student that our code of conduct must be followed or students will face disciplinary action and consequences.”
• Behavioral changes (lethargy or unsteady when standing or walking; hyperactivity)
Santa Monica High School stayed open, and students continued attending classes
Photo: Santa Monica Mirror Archives Whitey Bulger.
Life of Lifeguard Derek Traeger Celebrated in Paddle Out Community gathers August 21 for paddle out in San Pedro
Three men have been indicted in connection with the beating death of mobster James “Whitey” Bulger, who lived undercover in a Santa Monica apartment for over 15 years. Fotios Geas, also known as “Freddy,” age 55, Paul J. DeCologero, also known as “Pauly,” 48, and Sean McKinnon, 36, were charged on Wednesday with conspiracy to commit first degree murder. Geas and DeCologero are accused of striking Bulger in the head multiple times and causing his death in October of 2018 while all were incarcerated at United States Penitentiary Hazleton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. In addition to the conspiracy charge, Geas and DeCologero have been charged with aiding and abetting first degree murder, along with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Geas faces a separate charge for murder by a federal inmate serving a life sentence. McKinnon faces a separate charge of making false statements to a federal agent. Geas is still incarcerated at USP Hazelton. DeCologero is no longer being held at USP Hazelton but remains housed in the federal prison system. McKinnon was on federal supervised release at the time of the indictment and was arrested today in Florida. Bulger was 89 years old when he died. Bulger was serving two consecutive life sentences for 11 murders among other crimes he committed while he was head of Boston’s IrishAssistantmob. U.S. Attorneys Brandon S. Flower and Randolph J. Bernard are prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The FBI and the Bureau of Prisons Special Investigative Services investigated. An indictment is merely an accusation. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Photo: Facebook (@LACoLifeguards) An August 21 paddle out in San Pedro for Derek Traeger.
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“Traeger understood better than most what it means to wear the red trunks. His passion for life, art, the ocean, and his lifeguard family was evident in every moment he lived,” LA County Lifeguards said.
“This morning we celebrated the life of Derek Traeger with a community paddle out at Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro. Thank you to all the family, friends, colleagues, and agencies who were able to attend and celebrate the life of a great waterman,” LA County Lifeguards said in a social media post.A procession was also held previously for Traeger from the county morgue in Boyle Heights to a funeral home in Lomita. Traeger was born and raised in San Pedro where he learned to swim and surf. He was a
This past weekend family, friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate the life of Derek Traeger, a local Los Angeles County Lifeguard who died in a car crash while on dutyOceanrecently.Lifeguard
Derek Traeger, a sixyear veteran of the LA County Lifeguard force, died in a car crash while on duty on August 14. The crash took place on the 405 freeway, south of Artesia Boulevard. A week later, on August 21, a paddle-out took place in San Pedro for Traeger.
LA County Junior lifeguard for nine years, and Cadet for two years. He swam for San Pedro High School and was captain of the San Pedro High surf team before attending California State University Long Beach. Traeger has last been assigned to the northern part of Santa Monica Beach.
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Fotios Geas, Paul J. DeCologero and Sean McKinnon charged in connection to 2018 murder
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Westside BBQ Joint Expanding to Redondo Beach
Via an emailed statement, Rob Serritella, Head Pitmaster and Founder of Holy Cow BBQ“Whensaid,the space came available in Redondo Beach the team was very enthusiastic. Our first location opened in Santa Monica almost 8 years ago now. We love the beach cities and are proud to be a part of Redondo as we continue to grow our BBQ footprint in California! Opening day is Tuesday, August 23.”Holy Cow has a Holy Lunch and Dinner menus and serves a variety of BBQ meats: BBQ pulled chicken, Carolina pulled pork, Texas brisket, Santa Maria tri-tip, mesquite smoked turkey breast, baby backs, hot links, and beef ribs as well as wings and “nuggs”. You can order plates with your BBQ of choice, a Holy roll, and one of their scratch sides, or a Big BBQ sampler, four types of meat, two scratch sides, and two Holy rolls. The restaurant also has Rooster’s fried chicken as an option. The scratch sides include items such as kettle beans, collard greens, house slaw and smashed taters. You can order off their Snack menu, loaded taters, holy fries, or cornbread, for something lighter or as an accompaniment to the restaurant’s “Sandos” or sandwiches, like The Hog “Slow-smoked Carolina pulled pork, Carolina sauce, slaw, crispy onion, B&B pickles” or the Fried Chicken Sando “Original or Buffalo style Buttermilk Battered Fried Chicken Breast, Honey-Ale Mustard, Vermont Cheddar, B&B Pickles, Brioche Bun.” Yes, there are salads, but they do feature meat like the BBQ Chop with the option of tritip or grilled chicken. For a limited time, the restaurant does offer sliders with pulled pork, brisket and tri-tip. Holy Cow’s dessert option is unique. The restaurant serves what they call The Little Pie, which is a single-serving mini pie with options like nana cream, chocolate sprinkle, cherry baby, sweet potato and the big cookie.
“We loved serving you these past years at this location. We have moved, please come visit us at 1551 Ocean Avenue #145,” reads the note. “We would love to see you.”
Holy Cow BBQ opening in the South Bay at the end of the month
Photo: Sam Catanzaro The former Subway at 625 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica.
By Dolores Quintana Holy Cow BBQ is opening a new location in Redondo Beach at the end of the month. The “Comfort Food California Style” restaurant already has locations in West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Culver City. As their website states, their food is made with “slow smoked goodness” and the restaurant’s philosophy is that “BBQ is the quintessential American fate and everyone has a favorite style, flavor, cooking method, and sauce. At Holy Cow BBQ, we’ve been on a mission to find the best of the U.S. and bring it to Los Angeles….in a relaxed, welcoming ‘NO ATTITUDE’ restaurant ideal for friends and family to dig in, get messy, be loud and enjoy the king of comfort foods.”
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By Sam Catanzaro Some bad news for Subway sub sandwich fans. The Subway location at 625 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. Not much is known about the closure and as of press time, as Subway has not responded to inquiries for more information. According to a note on the door, the shop will be “moved” to the Subway located at 1551 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica (on Colorado Avenue).
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By Dolores Quintana Sushi Sasabune in Brentwood has been named as one of the 18 best sushi restaurants in Los Angeles according to Time Out Los Angeles. The restaurant’s Tock site states, “Sasabune is one of the first sushi restaurants offered “omakase” style sushi in Los Angeles. After 27 years of business, owner-chef Hiroki Totsuka keeps making the authentic traditional sushi and inherits the former owner Nobi’s spirit and soul.” Sushi Sasabune offers a to-go lunch and dinner menu of Omakase boxes that range from the Regular Sushi Omakase which is 10 pieces of sushi and a crab roll for $65.00 with the option to add Shell Trio (oyster, baked mussel, baked scallop) for $12.00 to a Premium Omakase 3 kinds of sashimi, 15 pcs sushi, crab roll for $130.00. There is a lunch special available as well: Donburi, a rice bowl dish, which comes with your choice of tuna, salmon, or albacore on rice, three pieces of sushi - tuna, salmon, and albacore, crab roll, salad and miso soup for $35.00. You can also order premium sake with your meal like Kimura Premium - Junmai Daiginjo, at $800 per bottle, this is the most expensive choice but there are options like Harushika which costs about $17.00 per glass. The restaurant also offers unfiltered sake, hot sake, Shōchū, a distilled Japanese spirit, beer and wine.
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Local Sushi Restaurant Named Among LA’s Best Time Out magazine lists Sasabune as one of the 18-best sushi spots in LA
Photo: Sam Catanzaro Toro sushi from Sasabune.
By Dolores Quintana According to the Brentwood Country Mart’s Instagram page, Farmshop has brought back their dinner service as of August 3. You can book a reservation on their Resy site here. After closing their restaurant operations as of March 15, 2020, they have slowly brought back their operation with breakfast and lunch, but with the addition of dinner service, the restaurant seems to be back in the full swing of things. Their Resy site describes the restaurant and states, “In 2010, chef Jeff Cerciello opened Farmshop in a space that denotes rustic elegance. Located in the beautiful Brentwood Country Mart, bordering Santa Monica, the restaurant has become a dining destination featuring the very best local ingredients, simply prepared, served in casual fi ne dining style.” The best news is that Farmshop is bringing a brand new dinner menu with their grand reopening.
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According to the plan document, the project would require that “a small parking structure would be constructed in the northeast corner of the Armory site to accommodate replacement parking. Access to the parking structure would be via a new driveway along the northern side of the site. The National Guard is requiring the parking structure, which would include parking to replace that displaced by the shelter (and the garage itself) as a condition of the lease with the County. Approximately 50 spaces would be lost at the shelter site and the parking garage itself would require the removal of a similar number of spaces. The parking structure would be approximately 150 feet by 180 feet and two stories tall. The parking structure would only replace the parking area lost to the shelter.”
Rendering: Los Angeles Department of Health Services
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Three-story building would include 167 beds By Dolores Quintana
Permanent Homeless Shelter Slated for West LA Armory
Santa Monica Fifth Most-Expensive City for Renters in U.S. Rent.com report finds average rent in Santa Monica $4,357
A recent report listed Santa Monica as the fifth most-expensive city in the United States for renters. As reported by Rent.com, three of the top ten cities with the highest rents are in the Los Angeles area. The city of Santa Monica sits at number five with an average monthly rental cost of $4,357 per month. This is an increase of 15% from the previous year. However, as large as that may seem, it is the smallest percentage jump in rents on the list. For example, the city of Palo Alto, in northern California, is number three on the list, and the average rental price there has increased by 31.34%. The city of Glendale, on the eastside of Los Angeles, has increased a whopping 36.32%. Number one on the list is a city you might not have suspected before the pandemic, but with its proximity to Manhattan, which is already known for skyrocketing rents the radiate to the outer boroughs of New York City City, Jersey City leaped from $3,308 in 2021 to $5,500 in 2022 which is a jump of 66.25% but is only the third highest increase on the list. Only areas like Redmond, Washington, #8 on the list, and Pflueger, Texas, a suburb of Austin, at #126 on the list, rent percentage increases were higher at 126.34% from 2021 to 2022.
Photo: Ted Catanzaro An apartment for rent on 11th Street in Santa Monica.
The shelter would employ between 50 to 55 staff and be open 24 hours a day. Construction is estimated that it would take approximately 16 months to complete and construction could begin in 2023.
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A permanent homeless shelter with 167 beds is being planned at the West LA Armory. A plan to redevelop the West Los Angeles Armory Building into permanent supportive housing that was approved in 2016 is finally starting to move forward as reported by Urbanize Los Angeles. This plan could bring 1,200 units to the West Los Angeles VA Campus of desperately needed affordable housing. The campus is in the West Los Angeles area, close to the 405 freeway, Westwood and UCLA. This move is intended to provide unhoused people with a new set of services and homes on the southern edge of the VA was built in 1964 and was previously used as a winter shelter for ten years. The shelter only held about 160 beds, for mixed-gender occupants, which wasn’t the fullest use that the shelter could provide. The Los Angeles Department of Health Services has released a notice of the intent to convert the Armory to provide long-term supportive shelter.The current project’s plan is for a threestory building that would be built to the south of the armory and would hold 167 beds. The renderings for this part of the project are for a low-rise building with a modern style. The building would have separate male and female dormitories, outdoor patios, a library, and recreation and dining areas.
WithBel-Airan average home sale price of $4.331 million, the exclusive neighborhood of Bel Air tops this list. It is undoubtedly one of the ritziest neighborhoods in the United States. Also located in a foothill area, Bel-Air lies between Brentwood and Beverly Hills. What is most remarkable about the neighborhood is the fame of the homes built there because of the renowned architects that designed them. With such architects like William Hefner, Mark Rios and Zoltan Pali among those designers, it’s no wonder that luminaries such as Clint Eastwood, Beyonce and Jay Z and Walter and Shirley Wang. Santa Monica, CA 90405 across from URTH cafe 310.581.8014 sales@bikeshopsantamonica.com bikeshopsantamonica.com AREAS MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONALS
The Westside is a region that comprises about 20 different neighborhoods with cities like Culver City, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica among those neighborhoods. While you might think that areas such as Malibu and Santa Monica would be the most expensive, West Los Angeles does have its share of the most extravagantly pricey neighborhoods in it.
Brentwood does have some more affordable areas with condos and single-family homes. It also has more retail spaces than some of the other neighborhoods on this list. It is also home to The Getty Center and The Skirball Cultural Center in the Sepulveda Pass.
While Los Angeles’ Westside is known for pricey real estate, certain areas stand out among the expensive and exclusive areas. As reported by Forbes.com, these are the four areas with the most exorbitant prices in Los Angeles’ Westside.
Realtor Bjorn Farrugia of Hilton & Hyland, based in Beverly Hills said, as quoted by Forbes.com, “There are so many factors that change from neighborhood to neighborhood. Even between Pacific Palisades and Brentwood, which are right next to each other, there are differences. The weather’s even different.”Brentwood:Withan average home sales price, sourced from Redfin.com, of $2.185 million, Brentwood is among one of the most upscale neighborhoods on the Westside. Part of Brentwood lies within the Santa Monica Mountain area and contains areas like Brentwood Park, which is an exclusive area home to several celebrity mansions, like those of Gwenyth Paltrow, LeBron James and Tom Brady. Farrugia says, as quoted by Forbes. com, “A lot of people that moved from places like New York and San Francisco moved to Brentwood because there’s a lot more space, and there’s more safety and privacy.”
What Are The Priciest Westside Neighborhoods?
Beverly Crest: With an average home sale price of $3.371 million, this pricey neighborhood is located in the Santa Monica hills and is west of the famous Beverly Hills. What Beverly Crest has is a lower population density which allows for larger homes and more privacy. The area has only officially been a named neighborhood for about 15 years but was originally planned as a gated community like Bel Air, with plans for 5,000 square feet allotted for the estates. However, the neighborhood is now a place where megamansions roost and boast homes with 25,000 square feet. Famous homes in the area include Rock Hudson’s “Castle” and the $75 million mansion owned by rapper Drake.
Pacific Palisades: With an average home sale price of $3.97 million, the Pacific Palisades is third on this list. The Palisades lie in an area between Malibu and Santa Monica, two already expensive cities and sit on the hills above the Pacific Ocean. Farrugia says, as quoted by Forbes.com, “Compared to Santa Monica and even parts of Brentwood, Pacific Palisades is a sleepy town. It’s a bit of a trek to get to and from the 405, and for a lot of people that’s a goodThething.”Palisades lacks the touristy vibe of Santa Monica and the free access, via Pacific Coast Highway, to Malibu and a strong sense of community among its residents. Aside from Palisades Village, most of the parts of the neighborhood are residential. While many properties in the Palisades are not as expensive as those in neighboring Malibu, the Palisades scores higher as a pricier market.
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Part one of two parts Are you surprised when three weeks ago, while the entire West is fried by drought, suddenly a thousand people in Death Valley were stranded by flooding? Were you surprised last year when Portland Oregon (a city north of Toronto), whose average high June temperature is 76 F, suddenly saw a high of 116F that killed 63 people? These news events are surprising but now, unfortunately, not unexpected. This is what the new normal of climate change looks like: a slowly worsening environment punctuated by sudden catastrophes. Those seeming “catastrophes” will become the new normal a few years from now. In other words, what is news today will become, inexorably, normal tomorrow. The 50 year storm, that civil engineers design drainage for, will start appearing every ten years. A tsunami, that can happen at any time, may do in 8 minutes what sea level rise will do in 8 decades on Santa Monica’s beach. Essentially we are now on a climate change conveyor belt that relentlessly takes todays unusual catastrophes and makes them normalIllusionstomorrow.have“protected” us We have the illusion that we are protected by distance from grim climate induced catastrophes elsewhere. “Thats over there, it doesn’t effect me” is a common sentiment. But, as the news cycle proves repeatedly, distance is no protection, A war breaks out in Ukraine and starvation breaks out in Ethiopia. That same war in Ukraine destabilizes the entire global oil market and Californians are suddenly buying $6.00/gal gas. The massively melting glaciers of Greenland will ripple through the global hydrosphere eventually submerging our Mc Clure tunnel. The effect may not be immediate, but sooner than you think because these interlocking climate changes are not slowing down: they are actually accelerating. Thus distance is no protection, it only delays slightly how soon the impact of world wide events are felt here. So the next time you hear of massive forest fires in say Spain or horrible flooding in Bangladesh “do not ask for whom the bell tolls……it tolls for thee”. Everything is connected. We also have the illusion that technology will prevent the unavoidable. While photovoltaic solar collectors, windmill farms, xeriscaping, water recycling, better batteries and countless similar technological improvements, all have the vital function of buffering climate change impacts, they are simply not coming on line fast enough and some, like desalinization, or small scale nuclear have their own significant secondary impacts. For example if we suddenly could magically convert all our cars into glorified golf carts, the entire power grid would collapse as it can’t, in Southern California, even keep up with our current variable air conditioning power loads (not even considering the loss of Hoover Dam’s power). Technological improvement is a necessary but not sufficient tool to prevent a rolling ecological collapse. Linkages such as existing power availability and car power needs will create unavoidable choke points that will not only knee cap future growth but actually start to collapse existing industries (eg agriculture, tourism etc.).The final illusion that has clouded our judgement is that growth has no limits. Coasting on the century and a half bonanza of relatively low cost oil/coal, we think that we will always be able keep doing, as a society, what we have always been doing: profitably exploiting differences between supply and demand. But if supply craters and demand escalates exponentially, the entire oil/coal based house of cards collapses. Already, but particularly this winter, Europe will be experiencing a form of this with Putin’s natural gas cut off. In reality there are real limits to growth, independent of particular malicious actors. Contrary to capitalist fantasies, these limits are not negotiable by simply increasing the price of necessary resources. In fact, we do not need to keep doing what we have always done. We have already started breaking the stranglehold that oil has on our lives. A few months ago, there were a few minutes where California was able to get ALL of its electrical power from renewable sources (wind, solar, hydro etc). In other words we were able to get all of the needed electricity for 40 million people from renewable sources! This was a victory we were supposed to reach in 2045 but we are, admittedly under very favorable conditions, already momentarily there today. The art will be to extend that success into less favorable conditions (heat waves, rush hour etc.). But the take home is that it can be done. Most politicians are no help So deluded by the three illusions, the protective power of distance, the technological rescue and the myth of infinite growth we blithely ignore the precariousness of our situation. The biggest deniers of the reality we face are, of course, the common politicians who claim to lead us. With a few exceptions, they depend on keeping the illusions alive for their political donors’ cash. Politicians who try to steer in a sustainable direction, or sound the alarm are punished or ignored, while those that keep the myths alive are rewarded with showers of corporate monies. Thank the development-real estate industry that our foolish governor thinks we should build 2.5 million new housing units in the next eight years in a state whose population has actually flat lined and where the drought is already paralyzing both rich (Montecito) and poor (Central Valley) communities. Meanwhile thank the oil industry that Senator Manchin got poisonous carve outs for the oil/coal industry in the recently passed IRA. These politician funding corporations, with international reach, want to keep the deadly charade going as long as thy can make money even as they knowingly destroy the whole world.
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November 8,2018 Woolsey fire in Malibu destroyed 1600 structures and killed 3 people.
Likewise, if politicians can keep the three illusions alive for just a little longer, they can survive to the next election. In short, they are incapable of addressing the problems we face because these problems transcend any election cycle. Meanwhile every metric of planetary health is tanking: pollution (PFAS in every person’s body), deforestation (fires and logging are destroying forests faster than trees can grow), food scarcity and insecurity (every edible fish food pyramid is collapsing), land shrinkage (sea level rise), global population keeps expanding, homelessness is universal and increasing, affordability keeps decreasing (worldwide inflation explosion), immigration is worsening, the list goes on and on and on. But you already know all this: none of these dangerous metrics are surprising to you. They are the world we live in. But looking ahead, things are not looking so good for homo sapiens. Next week’s article will be about what can be done. By Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA S.M.a.r.t
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The Court found that the action was barred by the statute of limitations, that the owners failed to exhaust their administrative remedies, that the owners did not demonstrate an unacceptable probability of actual bias, and that any bias by Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein was 2021, the City Council denied Mani MBI LLC’s Coastal Development Permit (CDP) application to allow the Malibu Beach Inn Hotel to construct a new swimming pool and pool deck with dining service in the location of required parking. The application also would have allow it to remodel and convert approximately 268 square feet of office and storage room into bathroom facilities and an equipment room and reconfigure the onsite wastewater treatment system.
Photo: malibubeachinn.com The Malibu Beach Inn.
The Court found again that the action was barred by the statute of limitations, that the owners failed to exhaust their administrative remedies, that the owners did not demonstrate an unacceptable probability of actual bias, and that any bias by Mayor Pro Tem Silverstein wasMalibuharmless.Beach Inn Hotel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
A 45-acre cluster of land was recently acquired by the National Park Service in the Circle X Ranch area of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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National Park Service Acquires 45 Acres of Land Adjacent to the Backbone Trail
The land includes a cluster of four privately-ownedformerparcels
“Many may not be aware that the National Park Service still acquires new parkland for conservation and recreation,” said Justin Yee, an outdoor recreation planner for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
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Court Rejects Lawsuit Against the City of Malibu Over Denial of Malibu Beach Inn Hotel Swimming Pool Project Court found that the action was barred by the statute of limitations
Although the LWCF is relied upon for many federal land acquisitions, philanthropic and non-profit organizations are important partners in ongoing efforts to protect land for future generations.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has acquired 45 acres of land that abuts the Backbone Trail and is a critical portion of its viewshed in the Circle X Ranch area of the Santa Monica Mountains. The land includes a cluster of four former privately-owned parcels and was purchased using funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
The land contains the confluence of three drainages and their steep, upland slopes including chaparral and rocky outcrop habitat. It is part of the viewshed from the Triunfo Pass section of the Backbone Trail and from the Sandstone Peak Trail. The Land and Water Conservation Fund was permanently authorized in August 2020 by the Great American Outdoors Act. Funds are used to acquire lands, waters, and interests therein necessary to achieve the natural, cultural, wildlife, and recreation management objectives of the NPS.
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On July 5 Judge James Chalfant dismissed a lawsuit brought by ManiMBILLC, owners of the Malibu Beach Inn Hotel, against the City of Malibu and Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Silverstein challenging the City’s denial of the hotel’s proposed swimming pool project.
“We like to believe that visitors hiking in the Western Santa Monica Mountains would appreciate knowing that a particular section of land was preserved in a pristine and undisturbed state unspoiled by development for their enjoyment.”
The CDP application also sought to allow a portion of the property’s required onsite parking to be located offsite at 22853 Pacific Coast Highway, a Hertz Rental Car lot.
Zebra currently works in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas and focuses on seismic retrofitting and structural repairs for commercial and residential properties. They have the team to make the process seamless and will give you the education you need to make an informed decision.
“Our biggest asset is that Kevin and I who are the principals of the company are directly involved in the construction process and that’s rare. We have a small family-like company and customers are appreciative of our consistent communication and on-site presence. We’re easy to get a hold of and have a great team,” Durey said. To get connected with Zebra Construction, or request a free consultation, visit www.zebraconstruct.com.
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• An engineer will complete a visual inspection of exposed elements.
Zebra Construction Takes on Balcony Laws
By susan Payne Every building with 3 or more units in the state of California with an exterior elevated element above six feet, requires an inspection per the new “Balcony Law”. The first inspection of these elements must be completed by a licensed architect, engineer or contractor by January 1, 2025. Passed in 2020, bills SB-721 and SB-326 commonly known as the “Balcony Laws” state that 15% of each type of elevated woodconstructed element must be inspected every six years to promote safety and prevent loss of Zebralife. Construction is equipped and ready to help property owners and managers with inspections. General contractor Michelle Durey and Kevin Fanta cofounded Zebra in 2019 on the foundation of trust and old school values. These structural experts have already started the inspection process with a few of elements that extend beyond exterior walls of the building to be inspected. This can include balconies, decks, stairways, walkways and entry structures. After the initial inspection, subsequent inspections must be completed every six years. The building owner must keep record of inspection for two inspection cycles, equal to 12 years. If any exterior elevated elements pose an immediate threat to the occupant(s) the owner must receive the report within 15 days of the inspection and the local enforcement authority will be notified by the inspector. Zebra Construction will return a plan for repairs and cost to repair the elements at this time. Work can begin without a permit if it is an immediate threat, but a permit will still be needed by the end of the project. If there is no immediate threat, the report must be returned to the property owner within 45 days of the inspection.From inspection to repair, Zebra Construction has created an easy step-by-step process, so property owners are abiding by the law:•Free consultation is completed by Zebra Construction to review how many exterior elevated elements need inspection.
• Zebra Construction will return the engineer’s report to the property owner.
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• Zebra’s engineers will then detail a plan for repairs (if needed) which must have a permit applied for within 120 days of the report.
vents, which have hinges and can be opened for future inspections. They allow 5 joist bays to be seen with one vent. The vents comply with building codes for fire ratings and allow air flow that prevents moisture from being trapped in wood members. The other option is a 3 inch hole which is plugged after and inspection is completed with a camera.
• Zebra will complete any repairs necessary with a permit. This can include sistering joists or reframing balconies due to termite damage or dry rot and making sure balconies have correct fire ratings. Railings could possibly have new piers welded if steel on the railing system is corroded, and waterproofing systems may need replacement.
“We recommend a Pacific Polymer ElastoDeck coating. It will require the least amount of maintenance,” Durey said. When new laws and ordinances come into effect, Durey and the Zebra team educate and inform themselves and their clients on the requirements, giving property owners full transparency of the laws and what is needed for“I’vecompliance.seen so many people get taken advantage of when there’s a new law in place, so we stay involved with apartment owner associations and the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California. I want to help people in any way I can,” Durey said.
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Note that tangerines and lemons are different colored citrus fruits from the same genus (family.) The import of that factoid becomes clear in the story. These three actors along with Pitt form the exceptional ensemble. You can sense the fun they’re having with their relationships. Pitt’s role is equivalent to the classic “dumb blonde,” the innocent, who seems to have uncanny luck in escaping tight situations. There are also several vividly memorable cameos, by Zazie Beetz, Channing Tatum, Sandra Bullock, Bad Bunny, Michael Shannon and RyanYouReynolds.canbesure that in a movie directed by a former stunt man with a degree in International Relations and a devotion to martial arts, there will be a genuine global flavor, and that timing is everything. You will feel this viscerally in Bullet Train.
American actress Joey King worked daily on her British accent for her role as “Prince,” a master of deceit. She has been acting since childhood and was only 21 when filming started. Brad Pitt describes her as a “powerhouse.” Aaron TaylorJohnson is endearing as “Tangerine.” He has also performed since his early years. Brian Tyree Henry, an accomplished Broadway musical and theatre actor with a strong TV and film resume plays “Lemon.”
David Leitch was Pitt’s stunt man in such high profile films as Fight Club, Ocean’s Eleven and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. He has since created a very impressive resume as a director.Theproduction design, costume design and music are meticulously detailed. The opening credits roll to The Bee Gees song “Stayin’ Alive” sung in Japanese. Stayin’ alive is the major theme of the story. There is contemporary and classical Japanese music in the sound track. Sukuyaki by Kyu Sakamoto, was actually on US top 40 pop music lists in the 1960’s. The outfits worn by the characters are keys to their personalities. There are no costume changes, only layers peeled off, as the train races down the tracks. Costumer Sarah Evelyn Bram brought out the color, style and texture of each personality. She worked very closely with Pitt, who plays a retired hit man. Each detail has a meaning and the composed relaxed outfit that he wears at the beginning of the trip gradually gets deconstructed as he is pulled into the action. Pitt noted that his outfit looked as if “I had retired and was sitting on the dock fishing.”Theentire film, except for brief flashbacks, takes place on a train ride from Tokyo to Kyoto, so there is a strong sense of fluidity running through the story, based on a Japanese novel by Kotaro Isaka. It doesn’t have one strong narrative line running from Point A to Point B - it’s messy, like real life, and chock full of surprises. The train literally carries the movie - it speeds quietly through the Japanese landscape as the chaos inside intensifies. This is a beautifully shot movie with rich characters in lusciously appointed settings. There are a lot of maimed body parts, but it’s set up as a sarcastic poke at films that are onenote on destruction and devastation. If you haven’t seen Bullet Train yet, I recommend a ticket for this highly entertaining ride.
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