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Uber Driver Attempts to Kidnap SM Passengers
Suspect leads officers on a chase with passengers in the car Wednesday night. By Sam Catanzaro
Kaled Elasyedsa Ali, a 35-year old Uber driver, attempted to kidnap a female passenger, and five additional victims in Santa Monica Wednesday evening, leading police officers on a chase with two passengers in the car. On Wednesday evening around 6:43 p.m. the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to a call for service near 23rd Street and Santa Monica Blvd, from a female victim saying that her Uber driver was refusing to stop and let her out of the car. While officers were responding to this call, three additional 911 calls were received by the SMPD from multiple victims stating similar incidents. According to the Department, these reports possibly involved the same suspect and vehicle. “All of those victims involved were able to exit the vehicle unharmed; and reported that the sus-
pect may have been armed with a handgun and had threatened to kidnap the victims,” an SMPD press release reads. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and attempted to stop the car. The driver, however, did not obey and fled from officers with two passengers in the car, a male and a female. A vehicle pur-
suit began alongside helicopter air support from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). “During the pursuit, both passengers/victims were able to jump out of the moving vehicle, suffering minor injuries,” the SMPD said. The suspect was ultimately stopped and taken into custody near Montana Avenue and Bundy Drive. Kaled Elasyedsa Ali, the suspect, has been arrested Kidnapping and Felony Evading Arrest. Ali remains in custody at SMPD Jail with a bail of $100,000 pending future court proceedings. Uber told the Santa Monica Mirror that Ali has been taken off the platform and that the company will cooperate with law enforcement authorities. “What’s been described is deeply upsetting. As soon as we became aware of this report, we immediately removed this individual’s access to the platform,” an Uber spokeswoman said. “We will provide any information to the investigating authorities for their ongoing investigation.” The incident occurred the same day Uber released a feature that allows users in Los Angeles to make emergency calls to the city’s emergency system from the Uber app. The feature provides specific location, license plate number and the
make and model of the vehicle directly to the 911 operator. The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office-Airport Division Courthouse for filing consideration. SMPD Detectives responded and are currently conducting an investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Goodwin at (310) 458-8942, or the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491.
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Wednesday night, an Uber driver in Santa Monica attempted to kidnap multiple passengers.
Oversight Committee for Eric Uller Molestation Investigation Rejected By Sam Catanzaro
The City of Santa Monica has rejected calls for a citizen oversight committee into the investigations into Eric Uller, the City of Santa Monica employee who was arrested on Thursday, October 19 for a series of alleged child molestation incidents that date back to 1986. 50-year-old Uller, Principal Technology Analyst with the City’s Information Systems Department is accused of sexually molesting ten minors between the years 1986 and 2010. Four of the victims were allegedly assaulted while Uller was volunteering with the Santa Monica Police Activities League
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oversight committee would violate the privacy of victims and their families. “Victims and families have a right to their privacy. This is a confidential and private investigation,” Himmilrich said, adding that residents' voices would be better served coming up with better policies and preventative measures rather than "overseeing investigations." Uller’s bail has been set to $750,000 and he will appear in court on November 5. This case is ongoing and anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department, Special Victims Bureau toll free tip line at (877) 710-5273.
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Man Swims for Hours to Evade Arrest
45-year-old man assaults off duty Santa Monica Fire Department captain. By Sam Catanzaro
Jonathan David Krawitz, a 45-year old man, is in custody for assaulting an off-duty Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) captain near the Santa Monica Beach and attempting to evade arrest by swimming for hours in the ocean.
On Saturday, October 27 an off-duty SMFD captain was working a private event at Crescent Bay Park, to the south of the Santa Monica Pier on Ocean Avenue. Krawitz entered the event footprint and began to create a disturbance. Krawitz chased patrons around and threw an unknown object at SMFD personnel. The subject also threatened to harm the SMFD personnel. At about 9:49 a.m. the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) responded to a radio call for service regarding the disturbance. When officers arrived, Krawitz ran away from the event westward onto the sand, into the ocean and a lengthy aquatic chase ensued.
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Cinema Italian Style Returns to the Westside Bringing the best of contemporary Italian filmmaking to the Westside. By Sam Catanzaro Westsiders know that Santa Monica is a great place to dine on Italian food, shop for fine Italian fashion and spot some impressive Italian sports cars. What many may not know, however, is every year Santa Monica becomes the premier location in the country to experience the joys of Italian cinema. Every November Santa Monica is home to Cinema Italian Style, a five-night film festival that celebrates contemporary Italian cinema and filmmakers. The 2018 Cinema Italian Style is the 14th annual festival and is highlighted by Marcello Fonte (Best Actor, Cannes Film Festival) and Italian actress, turned director, Valeria Golino presenting her recent film "Euphoria." “We are very proud of this year’s diverse lineup of films” said Roberto Cicutto, President and CEO of Luce Cinecittà. “ They represent the wide breadth of stories being told in contemporary cinema in Italy, while remaining rooted in the traditions of the great Italian classics." The event kicks off on November 13th at the Egyptian Theatre with a screening of Italy’s submission to the 2019 Academy Awards’ Best For-
eign Language Film category, Matteo Garrone’s "Dogman". The event then heads to Santa Monica November 15-18 at the Aero Theater on Montana Avenue. The Santa Monica screenings will showcase the very best of Italian cinema and with an eclectic range of genres, there is something here for everybody. "Boys Cry" (2018), directed by twin brothers Damiano and Fabio D'Innocenzo, tells the story of two best friends living on the outskirts of Rome who accidentally run someone over, only to find out the man was a mafia informer. The friends, played by Matteo Olivetti and Andrea Carpenzano, decide to use the incident to impress the local mafia and end up getting more than they bargained for. This film will be screened as the second part of a November 16 double feature beginning at 7:30 p.m. Another thrilling film, "Naples in Veils" (2018) screened at 7:30 p.m. on November 17th, follows Arianna, a medical examiner who falls for a man at a party only to discover his corpse at the mortuary a few days later. Adriana, played by Giovanna Mezzogiorno, spots the man (Alessandro Borghi) on the subway and a psychological thriller ensues. The family-centered comedy/drama "There's No Place Like Home" (2018), from Gabriele Muccino, director of "The Pursuit of Happyness", will surely be a crowd pleaser. In this film, which will be screened November 15 at 7:30 p.m., an extended family celebrates the 50th anniversary of grandparents on an island off the Italian coast. A storm, however, traps the three generations for two days and long-simmering family issues begin to surface, and dramedy ensues.
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On Tuesday, 31 at 10:10 p.m. officers California hasJanuary an ambitious goal (SB100) of the Santa Monica Police Department spotted of getting all the electricity for the entirea vehicle that was violating a vehicle state from renewable energyequipment sourcescode by and failing to stop for a STOP sign in areaare of 2045. The mandated incremental the steps the 2900 block Pico Boulevard. The officers fol50 percent byof2026 and 60 percent by 2030. lowed this vehicle and after initiCurrently, California getsa short aboutdistance 27 percent ated a traffic stop. The officers spoke with the of our electricity from renewable sources driver of the vehicle and discovered that this man including about 10 percent of our power was a suspended license in addition to fromdriving solar onphotovoltaics, about the same being on probation for burglary and identity theft. amount from wind and the rest from hydro, The officers conducted a search vehicle and geothermal and biomass. Inofathe nutshell, we discovered that it contained burglary tools, need to approximately double that renewmethamphetamine and United States Mail under able amount in the next eight years to reach the names of numerous individuals none of whom that incremental step of 50 percent by 2026. were the driver of the vehicle. The officers utilized In other, words our state needs to build, their communication technology and discovered in the next eight years, as many windmill that one of the named individuals on the mail had farms, rooftop solar collectors, and georecently been the victim of identity theft. The offithermal plants, etc. as we have created in cers had enough evidence to arrest the driver, aged the last 30 years. This is, as it should be, a 30 years and a Santa Monica resident, and he was very ambitious goal and our City can lead later charged with possession of methamphetathe way by doing our part. mine, possession of burglary tools, identity theft, Our City has already been moving steadidriving on a suspended license and a violation of ly to align or exceed our building energy probation. Bail was set at $10,000. goals with the State’s. Two years ago we required all newLike single-family With Friends That homes to generate all their annual energy demand on On Wednesday, February 1, at 7:11 p.m. offisite known as Zero Net Energy (ZNE). This cers of the Santa Monica Police Department were squares up with the State’s goal of all new called out to an apartment located on the 400 block residential buildings (single family and
of Montana Avenue in order to investigate a report of a disturbance. The reporting party had stated that they had heard loud noises and the sound of objects being hurled around the residence. When the officers arrived at the location they knocked on the door of the apartment and the tenant answered. The officers learned from this tenant that his “friend” was inside the apartment and that his “friend” had become intoxicated after consuming copious amounts of alcohol (that is typically what happens). The tenant added that his “friend” had made quite a mess of the apartment and had refused to leave when requested. The officers entered the apartment and noticed that furniture had been strewn around the room and that the “friend” was indeed heavily intoxicated. The officers attempted to reason with this drunken man but to no avail, and as the officers continued to talk with the man he suddenly punched one of the officers in the face with a closed fist. The officers immediately tackled the man and after a brief struggle the man was overpowered and arrested. This 26-year-old Venice resident was later charged with resisting arrest and battery upon a police officer. Bail was set at $50,000.
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Santa Monica Mirror Voter Guide
Midterm elections are around the corner, and while it is easy to get wrapped up following the races for the United States Congress and California propositions, equally important are the four City of Santa Monica municipal ballot measures that residents will vote on. From setting stricter development standards (Measure SM ) to authorizing a $485 million school bond (Measure SMS) these four ballot measures stand to have a tangible impact on the lives of Santa Monicans.Also on the ballot is measure TL, which would set term limits for City Councilmembers. While the Santa Monica Mirror is not endorsing any candidates, we do recommend voting for candidates who support Measure TL. Here is how the Santa Monica Mirror recommends voting on these four initiatives. Measure TL If Measure TL passes, Santa Monica City Councilmembers would be limited to three four year terms. Under current city law there are no term limits of any sort for Councilmembers. Measure TL would limit Councilmembers to three total terms, whether they are consecutive or not. The Santa Monica Mirror recommends a “yes” on Measure TL. It is undeniable that Santa Monica is facing new challenges that
require new solutions and new solutions often require new faces. In addition, Measure TL would make elections in Santa Monica fairer. Over the past 24 years, Santa Monica City Council has seen only two incumbents defeated in elections, a testament to the power of incumbency. Most city and state lawmakers and officials in California are subject to some form of term limits and so should those in Santa Monica. Measure SM If Measure SM passes, a supermajority approval would be required by City Council for any projects within either the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) or Downtown Community Plan (DCP) that would exceed the existing height or floor area ratio limits specified in the City’s zoning code. Exempt from this supermajority requirement would be 100 percent Affordable Housing Projects and developments on property owned by the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD). The Santa Monica Mirror reccomends a "yes" on Measure SM. Currently, any project that exceeds zoning limits has to be approved by City Council with only a simple majority, allowing many controversial development proposals to pass with a 4-3 vote. By requir-
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Samo Football Season Comes to a Close
Vikings drop 22-16 game in overtime. By Chad Winthrop
The Santa Monica High School Vikings football teams season came to a close when they took on the El Segundo High School Eagles on Friday, October 26 and lost a nail-biting 22-16 contest in Santa Monica. The first half was a battle of the defenses,
with the only touchdown recorded by El Segundo in the first quarter. Santa Monica got on the board with one minute left in the 2nd quarter with a field goal, to trail 9-3 going in halftime. With six minutes left in the third quarter, Vikings quarterback Anthony Arnou passed a touchdown to receiver Amir Tryon, but punter Edgar Ruvalcaba missed the extra point attempt, and the game remained tied 9-9. The fourth quarter was a tight battle, with each team giving it all they had. With nine minutes left on the clock in the final quarter, El Segundo rushed for a 13-yard touchdown and went up 16-9. Santa Monica responded quickly when Arnou took matters into his own hands and rushed for a touchdown to tie the game at 16-16. Regulation ended in a tie and El Seungdo scored a touchdown in overtime to win 22-16. In the game, Arnou completed 15 of 27 passes for 195 total yards. On the defensive side, Ian Gomez put on a show, racking up 11 tackles. Tyshaun Walker, Sebastian Acosta and Kameron Jackson all collected sacks while Donovan Parks and Bryce Smith picked up an interception each. With the loss, the Vikings record on the season finishes at 3-7. Since the Vikings did not make the CIF Southern Section Playoffs, their season is over.
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SMC center Yoel Cohavy jumps over the slide tackle of Los AngelesMission College’s Jake Lasso on Friday, October 26 at Santa Monica College. SMC would go on to win the game 3-1, with Eto Atiabet of Santa Monica scoring two goals. Goalie Aydin Kose saved three out of four shot on goals in the victory. SMC's record on the season stands at 13-3 on the year with two ties. Up next for the men is a home game versus Oxnard College on Friday, November 2 at 6 p.m.
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SMC wide receiver Jalien Thompson tries to get away from Pasedena City College’s Sabastian Ramos on Saturday, October 27 in Pasadena. Santa Monica pulled out a close 28-27 victory in the contest, at one point trailing by 6 points with a little more than a minute left in the game. With 1:14 to play, however, quarterback Paul Davis tossed a 25-yard touchdown to receiver Jaden McBride to give Santa Monica a 28-27 victory. With the win, the Corsairs' record stands at 4-4. Up next for Santa Monica is an away game at Santa Barbara City Collge on November 3.
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Free Sunscreen Program Wraps Up By Keldine Hull
Sunscreen is a vital part of healthcare, which is why BrightGuard partnered with UCLA and IMPACT Melanoma this year to launch a public health campaign to encourage and support the use of sunscreen. BrightGuard Chief Sales Officer, Vice- President and Co- Founder Alex Beck was a driving force behind the program, which rolled out in July and ended early November. “We deployed 50 sunscreen dispensers, most of which in Santa Monica,” he explains. “We placed sunscreen dispensers in all the volleyball locations in Santa Monica. We placed them in most of the parks, the community centers, as well as the gardens. We deployed three sun safety stations; one on the Pier, one at the Annenberg Beach House and one at 26th Street.” The program was well received within the community with positive feedback from many of the people who used the dispensers. “This is a cancer preventative campaign,” Beck continues. “What we’re in business for and the objective of most of our initiatives is to reduce the frequency of sunburns. One way we do that is we provide sunscreen for free to the public. To date, we have used 74 cases of sunscreen which is around 80 gallons of all natural sunscreen. It’s incredible. We haven’t seen usage rates of this nature anywhere else in the country.” Due to its popularity and overwhelming support from the dedicated people involved, Beck plans to replicate the program again next year.
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“We would like to start it earlier and launch in May because May is Melanoma Month,” Beck continues. “I’d like more traction in Malibu as well. The program went very smoothly this year from an operational standpoint, but from a deployment standpoint, I’d like to see it expanded; more dispensers out there for a longer period of time.” In addition to bringing the program back next year, certain locations in Santa Monica will have dispensers available year- round for public use.
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“It is important in almost any environment to wear sunscreen year-round,” Beck explains. “Even in ski resorts, you’re exposed to higher radiations and reflection off snow amplifies UV. In the water, if you’re surfing or swimming, you get amplified radiation.” Beck founded BrightGuard five years ago after a close friend contracted malignant melanoma. “He’s okay now, but it really rocked us,” Beck explains. “My business partners and I looked into this cancer, and we found out it
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was preventative. The Surgeon General issued a report that same year saying the current skin cancer epidemic went up 200 percent since the 1970’s. He urged people to raise awareness and seek prevention. Then our dispenser was essentially born. This company is based solely on the mission to prevent skin cancer, and to be a part of that means absolutely the world.” BrightGuard alongside IMPACT Melanoma and UCLA went above and beyond spreading the word about skincare and its essential role in overall health. Thanks to the success of their campaign, more people than ever had access to sunscreen and learned about the importance of protecting their skin on a regular basis. If you happened to grow up in the 90’s, you might remember the Baz Luhrman hit where he famously offered a great piece of advice: “If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.”
tion plans. In a time when the City is facing fiscal pressure under the looming pension crisis facing the state, approving such a large amount of funds without more details on how the money will be used is fiscally irresponsible. Measure RR Measure RR, if passed, would change the eligibility requirement for service on the City’s Library Board, Personnel Board, and Airport Commission from that of “qualified elector” of the City to “resident” of the City. This measure would bring the service requirements for these three City Boards and Commissions into line with all the other Boards and Commissions in Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Mirror is urging a "yes" vote on Measure RR as it would expand opportunities for civic engagement and resident participation, by giving anybody living in Santa Monica, not just "qualified electors," the opportunity to serve the community.
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Which Seats Go Democrat in ‘Blue Wave?’ TOM ELIAS Mirror Columnist
Nowhere has talk of an impending “blue wave” sweeping Democrats into Congress and Republicans out been louder and more constant this fall than in California, where the GOP held only 14 of the state’s 53 House seats even before election season began. But as the vote proceeds by mail this month and nears a climax in polling booths, one thing seems likely: Democrats will not dominate quite as strongly here as they’ve hoped. Yes, they do have the advantage that this midterm election is largely a referendum on Donald Trump’s popularity as President. But no, Democrats probably won’t flip seven seats here – half
the GOP total – as they’ve often said might be a key factor in gaining control of Congress’ lower house. Example: Even though Democrats have often touted the approximately 40 percent Latino residency in Devin Nunes’ 22nd District, it has been several cycles since his vote total was under 68 percent of all those cast. Even now, with reams of national publicity over his questionable conduct as a Trump acolyte while chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, the often-authoritative Cook Report still rates the 22nd a “solid Republican” district. This despite the very recent revelation by Vanity Fair magazine that Nunes, who often says he’s a Tulare-area dairy farmer, and his family long ago moved their operation to Iowa. Only an uncle still has a local dairy farm, the magazine
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1. Who will handle the fix up and get my home ready for market process? 2. Do I need to paint or fix up my house or can I sell “as is”? 3. What is the downside to selling “as is”? 4. Who pays for staging? 5. Does my house need to be staged? 6. What happens if I decide not to sell? 7. What should I do if my friend has a real estate license? 8. Can I cancel my listing after a period of time? 9. What if a friend or a neighbor buys my house? 10. What is your rate of commission? 11. Do you need a “for sale” sign? What value does it bring? 12. Is the fee the same when you represent both the buyer and the seller? 13. How long of a listing contract do you require? 14. How many homes have you personally sold in the neighborhood? 15. How long do you think it will take to sell my property? 16. Do you recommend inspections in advance? 17. Do you have a concierge service for vendors and movers? 18. How do you screen your buyers? 19. Do you sometimes represent both the buyer and seller? 20. How can you be working for me if you also represent the buyer?
21. How do you handle offers? 22. How do you cultivate multiple offers? 23. Will you communicate with me more by phone, by email or in person? 24. Do you advertise in The View magazine? 25. What is your source of potential buyers? 26. Who holds the open houses? 27. Who does the showing appointments or do you use use a keybox? 28. How do you deal with pets in the home? 29. Do you represent more buyers or more sellers? 30. What happens if the buyers need to obtain a loan? 31. What is your connection to international clients? 32. Do you have offices in Europe and Asia? 33. What is your marking plan? 34. What happens if a buyer needs to sell their current home? 35. How do you handle disclosures? 36. Do you submit your listings to www. CAMoves.com? 37. Who writes the property description? 38. What are your thoughts about prices quoted on Zillow? 39. Do you have a personal website? 40. How you use social media to sell your listings? 41. How do you market using the internet? 42. What are the pros and cons of selling my house quietly without a sign or multiple agents participating?
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Longtime Orange County Republican Representative Dana Rohrabacher (left) meeting with President Donald Trump. Rohrabacher faces a closer than usual race the election.
DBAs and LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2018259062 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 10/12/2018 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as ASIAN AERO SERVICES 2121 VIRGINIA AVE UNIT 107 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: ROBERT DAVID JACQUES 2121 VIRGINIA AVE UNIT 107 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. This business is conducted by an Individual. 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 ROBERT DAVID JACQUES This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/12/2018. 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 10/19/2018, 10/26/2018, 11/02/2018 and 11/09/2018. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2018 264695 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 10/18/2018 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as 1. HORNBURG JAGUAR SANTA MONICA 3020 SANTA MONICA BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90404. 2. HORNBURG LAND ROVER SANTA MONICA. 3. JAGUAR LAND ROVER SANTA MONICA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: PENEGON WEST, INC. 2171 CAMPUS DR., Ste. #260. IRVINE, CA 92612. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/2006. 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 DAWN HEALEY This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/12/2018. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE
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FILM REVIEW: “22 July”
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“Us” Vs. “Them” Mentality BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole In light of the enormously significant election coming up next Tuesday, I would like to bring attention to a film that I believe everyone should see, Paul Greengrass’s "22 July". We are all weaker when the world becomes “us” vs “them.” It seems to be the style of some leaders that the words that they formulate will be embraced by their followers simply because they have spoken or written them, regardless of whether the content is valid. That the public will believe anything they hear or see is a tenet of the advertising business, and a lucrative one. However, the advertising community has in more recent years been held to a strict policy of “truth in advertising,” which is gladly enforced by the public. Why would we not hold our leaders to the same “truth in advertising?” When did the world get to be “us” vs “them?” It is exactly the type of rhetoric mentioned above, denigrating one group in the eyes the other that inflames the followers of a leader into hatred of another class of people. It’s easy to blame your problems on a person or group of people you consid-
er to be different. This movie is the study of just such an example. "22 July" is a groundbreaking documentary-drama by celebrated director Paul Greengrass (Jason Bourne, The Bourne Ultimatum, United 93, Sunday Bloody Sunday). The film has had one of the widest releases in Netflix history. Greengrass started his career as a documentary journalist sent to global hot spots for the British series “World in Action.” His background serves him well here. He has put extensive research behind this drama of a real-life tragedy that happened in Norway in July 2011. He has assembled a cast of wonderful actors who portrayed the real-life people caught up in the horrific events. The actors noted that Greengrass has a way of drawing a great performance from his players by making them comfortable in his trust. Greengrass knows how to involve his audience in a piece of history as if we were part of the story. And, ironically we do have a role. The most important role is ours, and that is to comprehend what history is teaching us and act on it. Greengrass discussed how his parents had lived through the financial disaster of the 1930’s. The isolationism, nationalism, anger born of a worldwide financial crisis created a character in a downtrodden nation that screamed self-centeredness. We all live on this planet together – we are not each other’s enemies. The quick and easy “way out,” to place blame for our problems on another group instead of searching for solutions. We need more than anything to develop a sense of humor about our lives, no matter how hard they are. Above all, you do have the power to act to change things – start by using your right to VOTE! 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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reported. So this seat, once considered a decent possibility for the Democrats, will likely stay red. Probably, so will Tom McClintock’s 4th district in the Sierra Nevada foothills east and southeast of Sacramento, despite his getting his first taste in many years of serious Democratic opposition. But there almost certainly will be some Democratic pickups, as several Republican-held seats are now rated tossups or leaning Democratic. One that leans Democratic is the 49th district in north San Diego County and south Orange County. There Democrat Mike Levin has led Republican Diane Harkey by a 10-point margin for the seat long held by the GOP’s Darrell Issa, currently listed as the richest man in Congress due to his car alarm fortune. Another seat looking promising for Democrats is the coastal Orange County district long dominated by Republican Dana Rohrabacher, sometimes called “Vladimir Putin’s favorite congressman” because of his frequent Russophile remarks. Recent data showed Democrat Harley Rouda either even or leading narrowly over Rohrabacher. Democrat Katie Porter also appears to have a decent shot at beating Republican Mimi Walters in another Orange County district, the 45th, where Walters took 59 percent of the vote two years ago. A Walters loss would be a major turnaround attributable almost completely to Walters’ strong backing of Trump. Democrat Katie Hill’s attempt to unseat Republican Steve Knight in the 25th District, centered on Santa Clarita, also is rated a tossup in most polls. Knight won only narrowly two years ago, and appears vulnerable. So does Republican Jeff Denham in the 10th District, centered on Modesto. Like Nunes’ district, the 10th has a large Latino populace, but Denham drew just 52 percent of the vote last time out, far behind Nunes’ 2016 performance. Democrats will spend more than $4 million trying to take over this district. But they are not doing as well in the 39th District in northern Orange County and some parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Long held by the retiring Republican Ed Royce, now chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, this district was considered ripe for plucking by the Democrats, but that party’s candidate, Gil Cisneros, trailed Republican Young Kim by about 4 percentage points in one recent poll. If Democrats win all the races now leaning their way, but lose any of those that appear to be tossups right now, there’s a good chance they may not take over the House, which comes with investigative powers many of them are salivating to use against Trump, just as the GOP used them to hound former President Barack Obama. The bottom line: There will likely be something of a blue wave when the results start pouring in on Election Night, but anyone claiming it will be of tsunami size may prove to have been carried away. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. His book, "The Burzynski Breakthrough: The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It," is now available in a soft cover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, go to www.californiafocus.net
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Westwood Vigil For Synagogue Mass Shooting Lawmakers, Jewish leaders mourn death of 11 worshippers. By Sam Catanzaro In the wake of the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue last week that left 11 worshipers dead, local Jewish leaders and lawmakers came together Sunday evening at a vigil in West Los Angeles to pay respect and mourn the tragedy. “Tonight Los Angeles comes together with Pittsburg. Tonight Westwood is Squirrel Hill. Tonights Jews and Christians and Muslims and people of every faith and even no faith come together at this moment, to light a candle with neighbors, to make a connection,” said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at the gathering in front of the Federal Building on Wilshire Boulevard. “Do not be afraid, this is your country.” Garcetti, who is the first Jewish elected mayor in the city’s history, gave an impassioned speech during the vigil, reading the names of the 11 victims killed during Saturday’s worship services. “I know we are told to be silent in moments like this. To just remember the emotions and not to say anything else…but tonight we will not be silent,” Garcetti said. “When swastikas in this country march by synagogues, when elders are mowed down, when are people are killed as a baby is being named, when our first
responders who come to protect us are shot alongside…we will not be silent.” Jay Sanderson President & CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles spoke of the importance of putting aside differences and coming together in the wake of such tragedies. “The 11 people that died in that synagogue are all of us. We all have to come together, to be strong together,” Sanderson said. “This isn’t about the Jewish community, this isn’t about any one community. The only thing we can do to mend our broken hearts is to be one, is to respect each other, to live with each other, to love each other, to celebrate what we have in common, not where our differences are. We are not Jews, we are not Muslims, we are not Christians, we are people, we are human beings.” Rabbi Sharon Brous with Ikar LA made clear in her remarks that in mourning the mass shooting, it is important not to forget the hatred that exists in the United States fueling such tragedies. “We must be clear-headed and unequivocal in naming and condemning the disease of hatred that has permeated the culture of this nation,” Brous said. According to the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations’ recently released 2017 Hate Crimes Report, while overall religious motived hate crimes did not rise, Anti-Semitic crimes rose four percent from 2016. In addition, 72 percent of all religious hate crimes were targeted at the Jewish community. On March 3 of this year a serial vandal spray-painted, “Jew Rat” on a Wes L.A. bank and
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The vigil took place in front of the Federal Center on Wilshire Boulevard.
a kosher market on the same block. A synagogue is located across the street from the bank. Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz, who is Jewish himself and represents much of the Westside including Century City, put out a statement following the shooting expressing his sorrows and while offering his office’s services. “Our prayers are with the families of those killed in this horrendous act of violence. Shalom means Peace,” Kortez said. “In response to the tragedy in the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pitts-
burgh, please know pro-active measures are being taken by the LAPD and my staff to reach out to our neighborhood Rabbis and Schuls.” Koretz’s Director of Public Safety Gregory Martayan has been in communication with relevant public safety agencies in the coordinated, unified response to the tragedy. In his statement, Koretz encouraged all Jewish institutions in the Fifth District who may have concerns to reach out to Martayan at (213) 505-8420.
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The Great Pumpkin Rises For Your Health With Barbara Bishop
‘Tis the season for pumpkins. We’ve carved them for Halloween, baked the seeds, and used them decoratively around the house. Thanksgiving is synonymous with pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and in my house, a sumptuous pumpkin soup topped with sweet crab meat and truffle oil. Divine! Who knew how good they are for you? According to Web MD, just like their orange cousins, the carrot and the sweet potato, pumpkins are rich in beta-carotene. Your body changes this antioxidant to vitamin A. You need vitamin A to see, ward off germs. It also helps your heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs stay healthy. Check out these other benefits. I wonder how many pieces of pumpkin pie, bread and soup it will take to move the health needle for me? One cup of pumpkin can give you 200 percent of your recommended daily vitamin A intake. If you get it, your eyes will thank you. Vitamin A helps you have healthy eyes and see more clearly, especially in lowlight conditions. Maybe three pieces of pie a week with help with this. Pumpkin’s vitamin A kick brings another biggie: a lowered risk of certain kinds of cancer, like lung or prostate cancer. Studies show this benefit comes only when you eat foods with vitamin A. You don’t get the same protection from vitamin A supplements alone. Toss the supplements! Eat more pumpkin! My new mantra. In addition to beta-carotene, pumpkins offer vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and folate -- all of which strengthen your immune system. More pumpkin in your diet can help your immune cells work better to ward off germs and speed healing when you get a wound. Yum! Pumpkin pie to the rescue! Pumpkin’s rich orange color is also a sign it’s packed with potassium. This is crucial for lowering blood pressure. Unsalted pumpkin seeds are also crammed with minerals and plant sterols that raise LDL cholesterol levels (the “good” kind) and help keep blood pressure numbers down, too. When I was a little girl, my dad always carved the pumpkins and made the pumpkin seeds. It’s still something I do today. The baked seeds are a great, healthy snack. P.S.: Pumpkin seeds have tryptophan, an amino acid that helps make a chemical called serotonin. In addition to making you feel good, serotonin is also a key player in promoting good sleep. Forget about the sleeping pills; pop a few pumpkin seeds into your mouth before bed. Nighty-night! More good news about pumpkins’ potassium power: Studies show that higher potassium levels can lower your risk of stroke, kidney stones, and type 2 diabetes. Another bonus: Potassium may also increase bone mineral density, boosting your
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Pumpkins are more than a Halloween decoration, they are also delicious and loaded with beta-carotene, an essential antioxidant.
bone health. This is great news for women over 50. Including me. Pumpkins are high in fiber and low in calories. That means they make you feel full without adding to your overall food intake for the day. If you’re looking for a
healthy way to fill up, nutrient-rich pumpkin is a good go-to choice. The fiber uptick in your diet promotes digestive health, too, so what goes in comes out on a regular basis, if you know what I mean. Love this one; perfect for those who are fighting tum-
my bloat. Including me. The antioxidant power of beta-carotene in pumpkin works to combat the effects of aging on your skin. It also helps ease inflammation, which keeps your skin -- and your body -- calmer and happier. Who doesn’t want to keep their skin and body calmer and happier? Please pass the pumpkin pie! Your odds of heart disease go down as your fiber intake goes up, and pumpkin is loaded with it. But it isn’t just the fiber that takes care of your ticker: The vitamin A and potassium you get when you add pumpkin to your diet also play a part in heart health. I can see it now: “The New Pumpkin Pulp Diet Packed with Potassium Keeps Heart Pumping!” Yeah yeah. You heard it here first, dear readers! With all the goodness pumpkins offer, surely an extra-large pumpkin spice latte with a pumpkin muffin can’t hurt. But experts say hold your horses. The best way to get pumpkin’s health benefits is to avoid the sugar and processing of baked goods or pumpkin flavor. What?! They say opt for more wholesome choices, like roasted pumpkin, pumpkin puree, pumpkin hummus, or pumpkin soup. Oh crap! No pumpkin pie for me. I knew it was too good to be true. Oh well. I guess I’ll settle for more of the pumpkin soup topped with sweet crab and truffle oil. Bon appetite!
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