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Banning E-Cigs in Santa Monica? Vaping an issue at Santa Monica middle and high schools By Sam Catanzaro Santa Monica lawmakers discussed banning or further regulating flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes at a City Council meeting October 15. A request of Santa Monica Gleam Mayor Davis and Councilmember Ted Winterer asks City staff to review a recent report issued by the Los Angeles City Attorney on September 18, 2019, related to banning the retail sale of flavored tobacco products and e-cigarettes, closely follow any actions taken by LA City Council in response and return with proposed action to “ensure a consistent regional approach in discouraging the purchase and use of tobacco products

and e-cigarettes by our youth.” “In discussing the issue with the City Attorney we discovered that the City of Los Angeles is moving in this direction so it may make sense for us to pay attention to what they are going to do and at some point promulgate similar rules and regulations so that we have a more unified regional approach to this issue,” said Santa Monica City Councilmember Ted Winterer at the October 15 council meeting. “I heard from one of the school board members about what goes on at Santa Monica High School and in our middle schools, it is an issue they are feeling powerless to address unless the city takes some sort of action and regulations” In the face of the escalating public health emergency surrounding vaping, the role played by flavored e-liquids in making vaping attractive to minors and the impact of flavored tobacco on demand for traditional tobacco products, last month Los Angeles

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City Attorney Mike Feuer released a report to LA City Council detailing options for restricting the sale of flavored tobacco products in Los Angeles. Feuer recommends that LA City Council enact a citywide ban on the sale of all flavored tobacco products. “Flavored tobacco plays an outsized role in the vaping epidemic confronting our youth, and has long been a factor in

increasing demand for traditional tobacco products,” said Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer. “Enacting a Citywide ban on the sale of all flavored tobacco products is the best way to safeguard our youth and protect the general public from significant health risks.” According to Winterer, without similar action taken by the City of Los Angeles, a ban on e-cigarettes in Santa Monica would not have very much sway. “The challenge for me has always been if we were to enact a ban or regulation in our small 8.3 square miles it doesn’t really do much to deter the use because people who want those products will just go to Venice of West LA,” Winterer said. Helping with a regional approach to legislation vaping, on October 14 Culver City banned the sale of all flavored tobacco products including flavored e-liquids that

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Police: Gang Involved in Pier Shooting Man shot in leg near Santa Monica Pier Wednesday night. By Sam Catazaro The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) says that a shooting that occurred near the Santa Monica Pier Wednesday night appears to be gang-related. According to SMPD Lieutenant Candice Cobarrubias on October 16, 2019 at 9:58 pm, the SMPD received a radio call of a single shot fired in the south end portion of the pier’s 1550 lot. Officers arrived on scene and found a male subject who had sustained a single gunshot wound to his lower leg. The victim was transported to a local

hospital for a non-life threatening injury. “Officers were able to ascertain the suspects to be group of male Hispanics, possibly gang members in their early 20’s. The suspects were last seen leaving the parking lot in a small sedan or smaller SUV. Officers canvassed the area and were unable to locate the suspects,” Cobarrubias said. “The incident appears to be a spontaneous gang related encounter. Both parties became involved in a verbal altercation on the pier, resulting in the shooting in the southern portion of the 1550 lot.” The suspects remain at large, making this the third time in the past two months armed suspects have escaped a police search in Santa Monica. On September 10, an armed, masked robber stole between $3,000 and $5,000 from a Wells Fargo bank on Montana Avenue in broad daylight and eluded a massive manhunt. On October 3 a suspected armed robber escaped a manhunt in Santa

Monica’s North of Montana neighborhood. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects or for any information that

may be useful to the investigation. Please contact the Robbery/Homicide Division at 310-458-8451 or the Watch Commander at 310-458-8427.

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Person with Measles Visited 2 SM Businesses Confirmed case of measles in an LA County resident who visited several Westside businesses. By Staff Writer The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is investigating an additional confirmed case of measles in a Los Angeles County resident who visited several businesses in the Santa Monica and Westside area. Other people may have been exposed to measles since public locations were visited by a person with measles while infectious. Potential public exposure location and times were as follows: Date, Time, and Location October 4, 2019, 5:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. – Commercial building, 3756 Santa Rosalia Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90008 October 5, 2019, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Culver City Arclight Cinemas, 9500 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 October 5, 2019, 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – AR Cucina Restaurant, 9531 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 October 7, 2019, 11:35 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. – Commercial building, 3201 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403 October 7, 2019, 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Erewhon Market, 2800 Wilshire Blvd., San-

ta Monica, CA 90403 Anyone who may have been at these locations on these dates during these timeframes may be at risk of developing measles for up to 21 days after being exposed and should: Review their immunization and medical records to determine if they are protected against measles. People who have not had measles infection previously or received the measles immunization may not be immune and should talk with a health care provider about receiving measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization. Contact and notify their health care provider as soon as possible about a potential exposure if they are pregnant, an infant, have a weakened immune system and/or are unimmunized. Monitor themselves for illness with fever and/ or an unexplained rash from 7 days to 21 days after their exposure (the time period when symptoms may develop); if symptoms develop, stay at home and call a healthcare provider immediately. Currently, there have been 18 measles cases among Los Angeles County residents in 2019, in addition to 11 non- resident measles cases that traveled through Los Angeles County (excluding Long Beach and Pasadena as cases identified in those cities are reported by their local health departments). The majority of cases to date were unimmunized or did not know whether they had ever been immunized. “For those who are not protected, measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that initially causes fever, cough, red, watery eyes, and, finally, a rash,” said Muntu Davis, MD,

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Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica near where an individual with measles visited October 7.

MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Measles is spread by air and by direct contact even before you know have it. The MMR immunization is a very effective measure to protect yourself and to prevent the unintentional spread of this potentially serious infection to others.” Additional cases and exposures may occur here related to returning travelers, especially returning

international travelers who are not already protected against measles. Travelers taking domestic trips should follow the general Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccination recommendations. Those traveling internationally should ensure they have received two doses and consider the expedited schedule for infants less than 12 months old.

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The citizen added that this person had appeared to have been picking items off the ground next to the vehicle before leaving the area. The citizen gave the officers a detailed description of the suspect and the officers went in search of this man. As the officers were searching the area they spotted another vehicle with a smashed window that was parked at the side of the street. The officers then drove back to the 2000 block of Pico Boulevard where they spotted a man who fit the description of the suspect. The officers detained this man and a few moments later the citizen who had flagged the officers down appeared and positively identified the suspect. Shortly thereafter the owner of the first vandalized vehicle appeared and stated that numerous items By Sam Catanzaro that had been recovered from the suspect had been stolen from his car. The owner of the vandalized At the October 15 Santa Monica City vehicle was desirous of a prosecution so the officers Council meeting, Praesidium, Inc., a firm arrested this 19-year-old Santa Monica resident and with 25 years of experience evaluating, dehe was charged with vehicle burglary in addition to signing and implementing best practices to possession of opiates. Bail was set at $20,000. prevent and detect sexual abuse of minors,

the apartment complex in which she resided. The victim had been able to supply a detailed description of the suspect, which had also been conveyed to the officers, as they were en route to the location. The officers arrived in the vicinity of the apartment complex and began to scour the area. The officers soon spotted the suspect lurking in the 1300 block that encourage a healthy culture effecof Alley Number 10. The suspect was that easy to rectively keeps our youth safe,” said Praesidium ognize due to the fact that in addition to the CEO Aaron Lundberg. “Thethe City has was already description given by the victim suspect ridbegun the work to implement our recommening one bicycle whilst pushing a second one with his dations create an even stronger system to free hand.toThe officers attempted to stop this susprevent child abuse.” pect but he tried to speed away and in doing so disPraesidium retained in October 2018 carded the secondwas bicycle. The officers eventually in the wake of charges pressed against caught the man and he was arrested and takenEric off Uller, a former City of Santa Monica employto jail. A search of this 21-year-old Hemet, Califoree who was charged with molesting children nia resident resulted in the discovery of not only the in a series of incidents that date back to 1986. seemingly obligatory burglary tools but also a Uller was found dead in his apartment on Nopacket of methamphetamine. This man was later vember 15 in a possible suicide. charged with possession of burglary tools, posses“Though allegations do not relate to cursion of methamphetamine, theft and resisting or rent City program, over the past year, the City delaying arrest. Bail was set at $10,000. has worked with Praesidium to proactively review and strengthen all City youth proEditor’s Note: These reports are part of a regular police grams and policies,” said the City of Santa coverage entitled release. “Alert Police Blotter” (APB), Monicaseries in a media whichUller, injects some minor editorial into certain police activwho was a Principal Technology ities in Santa Monica. all ofInformation The Mirror’s coverage of Analyst with the Not City’s Systems incidents involving police are portrayed in this manner. Department was accused of sexually molestMore serious crimes and police-related activities are reguing ten minors between the years 1986 and larly reported without editorial in the pages of the Santa 2010. Four of the victims were allegedly asMonica its website, smmirror.com. with the saultedMirror whileand Uller was volunteering

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and CEO Aaron Lundberg shared background On Wednesday, February 1, atfrom 3:40 a.m. offion child sexual abuse, findings a review cers of the Santa Monica Police Department of City youth programs and protocols, as well received a call for service in regardbest to apractices possible as opportunities to strengthen bicycle that had just occurred in the 1300 across theft the City. block of 10th Street. As the hastened abuse to the “Unlike tornados andofficers earthquakes, scene they learned but via police thatsilver a victim had is preventable, thereradio is no bullet. seen a man stealing her bicycle that at that time, had There are best practices that organizations been upof in aSanta bicycleMonica rack in can the courtyard of like locked the City implement

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Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) in the 1990s. “As much as we might wish to, we cannot change any events from 20 years ago,” said City Attorney Lane Dilg. “But we can take the opportunity to be the best we can be – now and in the future. And we are committed to doing so.” The audit, which included program site visits; over 105 interviews and a system-wide review of program procedures and policies, training curriculum and screening and hiring documents. The areas for improvement focus on standardizing policies and procedures across programs to ensure every program is leveraging the same best practices. Praesidium found that staff are sometimes uncertain of appropriate staff to youth ratios as well as all anonymous reporting mechanisms. The findings highlight strengths, including: dedicated city staff committed to protecting youths, strong screening practices, City requirments on mandatory reporter training and the fact that many City programs have strong policies and procedures to protect youth Praesidium’s overarching recommendations, include ensuring that everyone, no matter their role, understands that safety and the protection of children is part of their job, building on existing youth protection policies with a focus towards prevention and establishing a Youth Protection Committee to oversee citywide standardization of youth

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Eric Uller, a former City of Santa Monica employee who was charged with sexually abusing minors.

protection policies and reporting protocols “We will expeditiously implement these recommendations to ensure every program and every staff member has clarity and confidence in their role to prevent and detect child abuse of any kind,” said Assistant City Manager and Chief Operating Officer Katie Lichtig. The recommendations presented will be affirmed through a resolution brought back to Council in the coming months.

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Transient Pleads No Contest To Strangling Two Homeless Women in Santa Monica Over a Decade Ago By Sam Catanzaro On Tuesday, October 15 Edric Dashell Gross, a homeless man known to frequent Santa Monica, pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and was immediately sentenced to 22 years in state prison for the strangulation deaths of two women whose bodies were found in Santa Monica over a decade ago. Gross, 54, entered a plea to lesser charges of voluntary manslaughter, with the murder charges dropped, as his third trial was set to start. Gross was first convicted in 2016 for the first-degree murder surrounding the deaths of Jacqueline Ovsak and Dana Caper, with jurors pronouncing true the special circumstance charge of multiple murders. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

A state appellate court panel reversed Gross’ conviction, however, on both murder charges, saying the trial court judge had inappropriately left out evidence that a previous boyfriend of Caper’s had asked a possible defense witness to give an alibi for him at the time of Caper’s killing. “There exists a reasonable probability Gross would have obtained a more favorable outcome at the second trial were it not for that error,” the appellate court wrote in its 2018 ruling. “The DNA evidence connecting Gross to Ovsak’s murder was somewhat weaker than that relating to Caper.” Ovsak’s body was discovered April 5, 2001, by construction workers in an empty building on the 1500 block of 7th Street, an area the 42-year-old Ovsak was known to often visit. Ovsak was naked from the waist down except for a pair of socks and a telephone cord that was wrapped around her neck. According to the court’s summary, there was no suggestion of injury from a sexual assault. Gross’ DNA was found on Ovsak’s T-shirt and body at the scene. Caper’s body was found on October 29, 2002, on the bluffs near Palisades Park, where she resided. The 41-year-old woman

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The Plaza at SM’s Groundhog Day SMa.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow

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Aceptando registros para el programa Preservando Nuestra Diversidad (POD) La Ciudad de Santa Mónica aceptará registros para el programa piloto Preservando Nuestra Diversidad (POD) que brinda asistencia en dinero efectivo para inquilinos de edad avanzada que han vivido largo tiempo en Santa Mónica y que están en peligro de desplazamiento por no poder pagar por sus necesidades básicas. Para ser considerado para este programa, deberá completar el proceso de registro y cumplir con los siguientes criterios. Criterios iniciales de elegibilidad: El residente debe ser una persona de 65 años en adelante; La familia debe haber ocupado el actual apartamento con renta controlada en Santa Mónica desde antes del 1 de enero de 2000; y El ingreso familiar anual debe ser igual o menor al nivel de ingreso muy bajo (50% del ingreso medio del área) para el Condado de Los Ángeles, según lo determine el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos.

A partir del lunes 4 de noviembre de 2019, 8:00 a.m. (hora estándar del Pacífico), regístrese en línea (en inglés y español) a través de una computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente, a través de un sitio web seguro en www.santamonica.gov/pod o por teléfono al (310) 458-8743 (lunes a jueves: 9 a.m. a 4 p.m.). El periodo de registros permanecerá abierto. Tenga en cuenta: registrarse no es lo mismo que solicitar. Después de registrarse, solo aquellos que cumplan con los criterios enumerados anteriormente recibirán una solicitud de la Ciudad. Todas las solicitudes enviadas a la Ciudad se colocarán en una lista de espera. Los solicitantes serán seleccionados por sorteos. Para obtener información adicional o preguntas, visite nuestro sitio web en www.santamonica.gov/pod. Los solicitantes que necesiten solicitar adaptaciones razonables o asistencia de idioma para registrarse pueden llamar al 310-458-8743. La Ciudad de Santa Mónica no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo, género, identidad de género, expresión de género, orientación sexual, estado civil, origen nacional, ascendencia, fuente de ingresos, estado familiar, discapacidad, información genética, edad, ciudadanía, idioma principal o estado migratorio en el acceso, admisión o empleo en programas o actividades de vivienda.

SMa.r.t. group’s note: The proposed Plaza at Santa Monica, a massive project at 5th and Arizona, is coming up for approval after generating controversy and opposition by many residents for four years. This article, by our colleague Thane Roberts, was originally written some four years ago and its main critique–that the project is too big, too unfriendly to the environment, and located in the wrong place–remains on point. Yogi Berra’s legendary words–“It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again”–were echoing in the ears of residents in the wee hours four years ago when the City Council instructed staff to move forward with an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for The Plaza at Santa Monica project. As a concession to the many opposed, the EIR was to base its primary findings on a then–15% reduced version of The Plaza. This was to be achieved with a 50% reduction in the office component and consideration of alternative uses for the 30,000 SF that would be freed up by its removal. It was, frankly, pathetic to watch the Council beg for ‘scraps’ as the Developer threatened to reduce the last

vestiges of community benefits if they were denied their height for ocean views at their high-end hotel. It was a sad charade. Today we might be headed toward a similar event, as the project nears final review and approval. Insanity was once defined as doing the same thing over again and expecting a different result. Once again, our City Council has embarked on a misadventure that will likely end the same way as before with the Hines Project- a major waste of funds and time for all parties concerned, especially the developers. The Hines project, when compared to the The Plaza, makes it look like the ‘poster child’ for responsible development. Although Hines was larger, its FAR (average lot coverage) was only 2.5 while the new Plaza will be 3.2 or 28 % denser. The maximum height of the Hines project was 81’ while the Plaza will max out at 128’- getting close to twice the height. The Plaza will have only 48 housing units vs. 497 at Hines- 10 times more. The Plaza will have nearly the same area as Santa Monica Place Shopping Center but on a site that is one-third the size. The list goes on. Both projects were allowed reduced parking requirements. But since the Plaza is in Downtown, where the demand for parking is 2 to 3 times greater, this will be a bigger problem than it would have been at Hines. Hines was on the outskirts of our City in close proximity

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SANTA MONICA SINGLE FAMILY HOMES AUGUST 2019 SALES

1126 Idaho Ave. 2714 Highland Ave. 2316 32nd St. 2205 Dewey St. 2651 31st St. 1044 Chelsea Ave. 2241 23rd St. 1917 20th St. 1024 Harvard St. 1335 Cedar St. 1130 Harvard St. 443 Euclid St. 631 15th St. 1823 Hill St. 434 21st St. 548 Dryad Road 335 24th St. 721 23rd St. 636 Adelaide Dr. 445 Georgina Ave. 595 E Channel Road

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2019 vs 2018 NUMBER SOLD: 21 NO CHANGE MEDIAN PRICE: $2,945,000 UP 4.43% AVERAGE PRICE: $4,013,286 UP 9.91% The above figures were derived from properties listed in the Multiple Listing System as well as those that were not listed in the MLS. All figures were verified by Public Record. Data compiled by Murray Weisberg, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brentwood.

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from page 6 to the Expo Line where the demand for parking is less and mass transit was adjacent. Initial estimates show that both projects would produce thousands of car trips. Of course, the impact of these trips in the center of downtown will be much worse than it would have been on Olympic, in an industrial area, at the edge of our City. The Plaza is almost twice the ideal ¼ mile walking distance to transit. It will be generating car trips in the densest part of our City, an area that is already incredibly congested. There couldn’t be a worse place to put such a large development. Since the project is already “under parked”, it will have NO

additional spaces for the daily visitors or adjacent businesses both of which require more downtown parking. “The Plaza” is a misnomer. This project’s “plazas” are on four different levels- grade, 18’ above grade, 58’ above grade and 98’ above grade. Can anyone name another successful “plaza” that is on 4 different levels, with 98’ between the bottom and top levels? Most plazas are square or rectangular to accommodate a wider range of activities. Are there other small, triangular plazas that can be cited as examples of successful outdoor spaces? The top two ‘plazas’ are directly adjacent to the office and hotel uses that will look out onto them. They have been designated as “private/public” and, due to their location and privacy issues, will likely be used

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by the public only on rare occasions, if at all. The second level plaza 18’ above the street will be accessed by a spiral stair and elevator. This will further diminish its public access except, perhaps, for programmed events. It is likely that the only “plaza” that will get any significant public use will be the one at street level. Its modest size, smaller than many residential lots, hardly justifies the project’s moniker- The Plaza at Santa Monica.

Next week: is this project sustainable? Stay tuned. Thane Roberts, Architect, for SMa.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow: Thane Roberts, Architect, Robert H. Taylor AIA, Daniel Jansenson Architect, Building and Fire Life-Safety Commission, Ron Goldman FAIA, Samuel Tolkin Architect, Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA, Planning Commissioner, Phil Brock, Arts Commissioner

– OPEN INVITATION – Free Introduction to lawn bowling at the Santa Monica Bowls Club Where? Douglas Park, Wilshire & 25th Street When? Saturday, October, 19, at Noon Come as you are, but wear flat, smooth-soled shoes. We will provide everything else you need to play. Our coaches will instruct you. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 310-440-9400 or email info@smlbc.org

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bans the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol additives, in unincorporated LA County. The City and County of San Francisco unanimously have passed an ordinance banning the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol. A referendum sponsored by tobacco manufacturers to overturn the San Francisco ordinance lost in an electoral landslide. San Francisco thereafter went one step further by banning the sale of all e-cigarettes lacking Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval; the ban is set to become operative at the end of 2019.

7 SELLING MISTAKES YOU SHOULDN’T MAKE

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4. Thinking that by saying sold “As Is” means that a buyer must buy your home no matter what they discover 1. Thinking Buyers normally have a contingency period your home is betto complete due diligence and inspections. They ter than every othalso have the rights to review a title report and a er home myriad of disclosures. A buyer can renegotiate We all have an the price, ask for repairs to be made, ask for a emotional attachcredit or withdraw completely without explainment to our home, ing why, during an open contingency period and it is very easy to get lost in the value of our home when not up until the last minute, even though they have seeing it from a distance. For example, you may agreed to purchase “as is” and have put up a love your walnut or rosewood custom cabinetry. sizable deposit in escrow. Believe it or not, they You may love your antique hardware fixtures will get a full deposit refund (minus a possible and original sconces, and you may love your escrow cancellation change) if they back out in sunken jacuzzi oversized bathtub perched like a the contingency period. 5. Thinking the Zillow price or appraisal is throne in a bed on hand selected slabs of marble. Your taste at age 60 for example may not match the value of your home Although an appraisal is a far better way of aswith an executive from Google, age 31. Is your home detailed and designed to be “hip” in the sessing value than an online guess from Zillow, eyes of a buyer in their late 20’s and early 30’s, value is determined by exposing your home to or is it better suited for someone just like you or buyers for a reasonable period of time and allowsomeone in their retirement years? How many ing the market value to be determined by profespeople just like you, are currently looking for a sionally negotiating offers submitted by buyers home like yours and are looking to pay the price attracted to your offering. Zillow and Redfin valthat you would expect to receive? There may be ues can be off by 35% up or down. These values a perfect buyer out there, but not every buyer are based on lot and dwelling square footage. Facts such as school district, condition, views, will see your home the way you do. 2. Thinking that list price doesn’t matter floor plan, upgrades and neighboring properties because buyer will always offer what they are not at all factored into the estimate of value. 6. Pricing your property too high want to pay Every seller obviously wants to get the most Contrary to what some homeowners believe, buyers in today’s market do not expect big dis- money for his or her home. Ironically, the best counts unless a home has been on the market for way to do this is NOT to list your home at an over 5 months. Your overpriced home will scare excessively high price! A high listing price will buyers off. In most cases, buyers will not make cause some prospective buyers to lose interest any offer until you are within 6%-8% of what before even seeing your property. Also, it may they might be willing to pay. The main reasons lead other buyers to expect more than what you are: A) They don’t want to waste their time mak- have to offer. As a result, overpriced properties ing offers that will get rejected B) They don’t tend to take an unusually long time to sell, and want to offend or insult the seller C) They don’t they end up being sold at a lower price. The lonwant to embarrass themselves with the agent ger your home sits on the market, the more it or the owner, looking like a low baller or game confirms you are overpriced. 7. You get what you pay for player. Most buyers will either pass completely There are full-service companies and discount or wait for the price reduction before making an companies. There is no free lunch out there, and offer. 3. Thinking that a buyer will still be around real estate is no exception. You can save some money with a discount broker but be clear on if you don’t accept their offer I have seen sellers get greedy when an offer exactly what you are not getting. You need to be comes in on the first day or when a seller has two prepared to perform those functions yourself in to three offers in hand within the first week on some cases, such as advertising, open houses, the market. As a knee jerk reaction, sellers often scheduling and performing showings, and possiwill think they underpriced their home when of- bly even contract negotiations to mention a few fers come in immediately and start trying to play items. Other discount agents may use lock boxes one buyer’s offer against the other to bring the and send clients unaccompanied. Evaluate the price up. Although the bidding war technique is options you have and select the type of service often successful, many buyers choose to opt out that is best for you. Find the agent best for you. when they feel a seller is getting too greedy. If Interview 2 or 3 agents, leaving the asking price a buyer makes a very attractive and significant for last. Find an agent with a great track record offer with a 24-hour acceptance window, do not and reputation and be willing to pay for their exassume the buyer will still pay the same high pertise and their ability to bring you results. price 3 days later. That offer may have been For further suggestions call Ron Wynn (310) made to grab your acceptance for today and for 963-9944 or email ron@ronwynn.com. today only.

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Santa Monica, California – Santa Monica-based attorney Jerry Konell presents a talk on “Avoiding Scootergeddon: Scooter Laws and Safety” on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 7 p.m. in the Main Library’s Multipurpose Room, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Attorney Jerry Konell teaches you how

to avoid Scootergeddon: the convergence of thousands of electric scooters, unaware motorists, and unprepared cities. A Consumer Reports survey found that more than one-in-four e-scooter users were uncertain of the traffic laws they should follow. When can you ride on the sidewalk? Where can you leave a scooter when you’re done with it? What happens if you get in an accident involving a scooter? Are scooters even legal in your city? This program will provide detailed information on the law, how to avoid accidents, what to do if you are in an accident, and your financial responsibilities. This event is co-presented by LA Law Library as part of Pro Bono Week 2019.

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Horror Movies Filmed at SM Pier By Keldine Hull

Throughout its long history, the Santa Monica Pier remains to be one of the most filmed locations in Los Angeles and the backdrop to hundreds of movies, television shows, music videos and commercials. With Halloween a mere three weeks away, here’s a look at some of the horror movies filmed at Southern California’s world-famous Santa Monica Pier. 1. “Night Tide” (1961) Dennis Hopper plays a young sailor stationed near San Diego who falls in love with a mysterious woman, played by Linda Law-

son, who turns out to be a mermaid with a string of dead boyfriends. Even though the film is set in San Diego, many scenes were shot in Venice Beach and the Santa Monica Pier. Directed by Curtis Harrington, a wellknown name in the world of low- budget independent horror films, Night Tide also stars Gavin Muir and Luana Anders. 2. “Species” (1995) Starring Ben Kinglsey, Michael Madsen and Natasha Henstridge, Species features a group of scientists and mercenaries sent on a mission to stop a half-breed alien and seductress, Sil, from destroying the humanrace. According to the International Movie Database (IMDb), the car park where Sil is knocked down and picked up by her next victim is filmed alongside the Pier on Appia Avenue at Seaview Terrace.

The Pacific Park Ferris Wheel rolls off the Santa Monica Pier in “Sharknado”

3. “Dark ride” (2006) Starring Jamie- Lynn Sigler, Patrick Renna and David Clayton Rogers, Dark Ride involves 6 friends, a road trip and an amusement park attraction called “Dark Wild.” What could possibly go wrong, right? The friends struggle to survive a relentless murderer who escaped a mental institution. Directed by Craig Singer, the Pier can be seen throughout the entire film.

deadly hurricane that spits out sharks and destroys everything in its path, including the Pier, which appears towards the beginning of the film. Love it or hate it, the Sharknado franchise, starring Ian Ziering and Tara Reid, churned out six movies in as many years and garnered quite the cult following in the meantime.

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Other horror movies shot at the Pier include: “The Witch Who Came from the

Sea” (1976), starring Millie Perkins, Lonny Chapman and Vanessa Brown; “Blood Beach” (1980), starring David Huffman, Marianna Hill and “Burt Young; The Entity” (1982), starring Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver and David Labiosa; and Nomads (1986), starring Pierce Brosnan, LesleyAnne Down and Anna Maria Monticelli. Visit smmirror.com for IMDB’s full list of movies and television shows filmed at the Santa Monica Pier.

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DBAs and LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019233116 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 08/28/2019. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as 1. CALIFORNIA BIZ BROKER 114 NORTHSTAR MALL MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. 2. NEXT GENERATION BUSINESS BROKER 1515 7TH ST. #191 SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: LUSKY CONSULTING, INC. 114 NORTHSTAR MALL MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed SIMON LUSKY. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on August 28, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 09/27/2019, 10/04/2019, 10/11/2019, and 10/18/2019. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19SMCP00401 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 1725 Main Street | Santa Monica, CA 90401 Petition of: Boram Suh for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Boram Suh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Boram Suh to Aerin Boram Safapour The court orders that all persons interested in this matter 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/01/2019 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: K Room: A-203 A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a 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 MIRROR | Dated: AUG 23, 2019 Judge Lawrence H. Cho Published: 09/27/2019, 10/04/2019, 10/11/2019, and 10/18/2019

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019250195 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 09/17/2019. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as 1. LARRY’S 24 WINDWARD AVE VENICE, CA 90291. 2. 1697 PACIFIC AVE VENICE, CA 90291. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: MARK SOKOL 1697 PACIFIC AVE VENICE, CA 90291. This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above 01/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed MARK SOKOL. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on SEPTEMBER 17, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 10/04/2019, 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019, and 10/25/2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019255514 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 09/23/2019. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business MINUTEMAN PRESS 1453 14TH STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: BRIAN BRENNER LLC 1453 14TH STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed Brian Michael Brenner. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on September 23, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, and 11/1/2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019256889 ORIGINAL FILING

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 09/24/2019. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business 1. SANTA MONICA SUZUKI MUSIC 1010 21ST STREET, APT #5 SANTA MONICA, CA 90403. 2. J&M STRINGS The full name of registrant(s) is/are: J AND M STRINGS, LLC 1010 21ST STREET, APT #5 SANTA MONICA, CA 90403. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed MORGAN GERSTMAR. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on September 24, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, and 11/1/2019. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19SMCP00490 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 1725 Main Street | Santa Monica, CA 90401 Petition of: Teresa Anne UpdeGraff-Power for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Teresa Anne UpdeGraff-Power filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Teresa Anne UpdeGraff-Power to Teresa Anne Power The court orders that all persons interested in this matter 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/13/2019 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: K Room: A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a 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 MIRROR | Dated: OCT 16, 2019 Judge Lawrence H. Cho Published: 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, 11/01/2019, and 11/08/2019

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BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole You can almost touch the fun that the cast and filmmakers had making “Zombieland: Double Tap”, the hilarious sequel to 2009’s Zombieland. The 2009 film fueled the enormous popularization of Zombies on film and television. Get to the theatre early!!! You do not want to miss the opening frames – and on the same note, don’t leave before the closing credits finish. The camp live-action take on a group of plucky survivors of the Zombie Apocalypse, where the Earth is overrun with Zombies ten years after a virus wiped out most of humanity and turned its victims to undead monsters searching for a meal of human brains. Reprising the style of an old 50’s epic Western, our characters go on a circuitous road trip where things completely outrageous and bizarre can happen in a flash. In their efforts to save one of their group who has wandered off they risk being attacked by the murderous Zombie hordes. Along the way the movie pays homage to many great cinematic lines and iconic scenes. The pace of the story never lags. The blood and gore in this campy romp is so over the top that it defies reality, so you can continue to eat your popcorn even during the gruesome scenes. The special effects are exceptionally well done and the film is full of creative ideas and hilarious parody. The characters are named for the city of their origin, and their personalities epitomize the accepted personality profile of each location. Returning from the original film are director Ruben Fleischer, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, composer David Sardy and casting director John Papsidera, along with Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone, Woody

Rated R 99 Minutes Released October 18 Harrelson and Bill Murray. Eisenberg’s character narrates the story, which follows his book of rules on how to survive the Zombies. How this zany crew manages to persevere requires you to suspend belief. But you’ve already suspended that just to watch this story, right? New characters include Rosario Dawson is the sexy Nevada who runs an Elvis-themed cheap motel that seems to resemble the famed Bunny Ranch more than Graceland. Avan Jogia is Berkeley, the peace-loving, pot-smoking hippy. Zoey Deutsch absolutely steals the show as a ditzy blonde named Madison, whose airheaded attitude simply does not recognize danger, thereby often thwarting peril through her mind-numbing innocence. Sociological studies have analyzed why our culture is so enamored with Zombie tales. As Eisenberg’s Columbus says, “You have a lot of choices when it comes to Zombie entertainment, so thank you for picking us.” The popularity has been attributed to financial recessions, financial booms, a Democrat in the White House, or a Republican. The Zombies stick around. I believe that what makes this genre so popular is that it glorifies a small band of us disparate humans sticking together to fight a common enemy. These characters’ lives should be driven by fear and they’re not. Neither should we let fear define our lives. And, there has always been a fascination with the dead, in every culture. It’s a club that many of our friends and people we’ve learned about have joined, and we’re not in it. And, finally, humor conquers all. Any of your family who are allowed to watch “The Walking Dead” will enjoy this movie for a fun and hilarious Halloween fright night. Kathryn Whitney Boole has spent most of her life in the entertainment industry, which has been the backdrop for remarkable adventures with extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. kboole@gmail.com

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OPINION

CA Gasoline Gouging 9.0 TOM ELIAS Mirror Columnist

For the ninth time in the last five years, gasoline prices spiked this fall in California, with per-gallon pump charges briefly leaping above $5.15 at many stations around the state. The escalation of more than $1 per gallon of unleaded regular was largely masked by bigger headlines devoted to wildfires and massive

blackouts staged or threatened by the state’s biggest utilities, but it was very real and still is far from fully receding. Meanwhile, there was some consumer protection for Californians when the electric companies cut them off in the interest of preventing fires sparked by power lines whose maintenance they neglected for many years. When a blackout, fire or earthquake strikes, state law prohibits sudden price gouging by merchants and service providers. No such law governs oil companies when they experience gasoline refinery outages, whether

they are accidental or deliberately staged – and there is no one now authorized to determine the difference. There ought to be. For now, no one can formally prove the recent price increases meet legal definitions of gouging, which happens when retailers and suppliers respond to disasters with prices much higher than usual, sometimes rising to the level of being both unfair and unjustified. Things very likely met that definition this month when prices jumped about 20 percent after seven of the state’s 25 major oil refineries either had scheduled maintenance outages or experienced short-term operational troubles. No government authority has yet proven collusion between the five big refiners – led by

Chevron, Tesoro and Phillips 66 – which control 90 percent of California’s gasoline market, and also own or franchise 80 percent of gas stations. But for them all to raise prices hugely at the same moment suggested some sort of cooperation. They can’t all be running up precisely identical costs at the very same moment. Consumers can’t help noticing that when the price rises at a Chevron station, it generally goes up the same amount at the Shell outlet across the street, which often pumps Tesoro fuel. That happened this fall and also in the prior price spikes, including one last spring. Gas station operators can’t be blamed very

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from page 16 much – this fall, refiners raised the wholesale price stations pay by about 30 cents per gallon, a cost they pass through to customers. For sure, these sudden price increases increase oil company revenues. Yearly profit statements are not yet in for the big refiners, and only two of the top five break out California results separately from the rest of their worldwide operations. Still, the last time anyone closely analyzed oil company profits, the Consumer Watchdog advocacy group in 2016 thoroughly documented that record profits for the refiners coincided with record-high pump prices throughout this state. Some industry spokespeople have cited as one cause for the latest spike the brief drop in world gasoline supplies following the September drone and missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s largest refinery. Worldwide prices did jump sharply just after that, but quickly returned to near previous levels as the facility went back online sooner than expected. Through all this, California oil refiners have kept their inventories low for many years. The rest of the continental U.S., for example, normally has about 24 days’ supply of gasoline on hand at any moment, while California averages between 10 days’ and 13 days’ supply. “Because they keep inventories very low, prices rise immediately when anything happens because of concerns over possible shortages,” said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog. “If it’s illegal to gouge after a natural disaster, why not after refinery problems?” No one currently watches over any of this. Just after last spring’s gas price spike, Gov. Gavin Newsom asked for an analysis from the state Energy Commission, whose preliminary conclusion was that at least some “market manipulation” was involved. The full re-

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