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Judge Orders Districts, Special Election in SM Final judgment calls for July 2 election to choose new council.

By Sam Catanzaro A final judgment has been issued in the case of Pico Neighborhood Association, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, with the court ruling that the city’s at-large election system is in violation of the California Voting Rights Act (CRVA) and the Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution.

In addition, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette M. Palazuelos has ordered that all future elections for seats on the Santa Monica City Council be based on a seven-district map drawn by an expert for the plaintiffs and that the City hold a special election on July 2, 2019, for all sev-

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The seven districts that a judge has ordered city council elections in Santa Monica to be determined with.

en seats on the Santa Monica City Council using this new district map.

The case, filed by plaintiffs Pico Neighborhood Association, Maria Loya and Advocates for Malibu Public Schools alleges that Santa Monica’s atlarge election system dilutes Latino voting power in violation of the (CVRA) and discriminates against Latino voters in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution.

In her final ruling released February 15, Judge Palazuelos adopted the plaintiff’s judgment.

“Plaintiffs have demonstrated that elections in Santa Monica, namely elections for Defendant’s city council involving at least one Latino candidate, are consistently and significantly characterized by ‘racially-polarized’ voting as that term is defined in California Elections Code Section 14026,” Judge Palazuelos wrote. “In the face of racially polarized voting patterns of the Santa

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SMPD Seize 29 Guns, Cocaine, Meth, Heroin

By Staff Writer

Photos: SMPD.

The Santa Monica Police Department have arrested Valarie Cruz, Alejandro Cruz and Pedro Iasais, top to bottom, in a narcotics and weapons raid.

On February 15, the Santa Monica Police Department’s (SMPD) Narcotics/Vice Unit along with SWAT served multiple search warrants related to a narcotics sales investigation that began in Santa Monica.

During the execution of the search warrant, which involved two residences; one in Lennox and another in Hawthorne, multiple vehicles and persons, detectives recovered a large cache of weapons; 21 handguns and 8 long guns/rifles, over 4000 rounds of ammunition, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. Additionally, a large sum of currency, over $200,000 was recovered.

Due to the evidence recovered and information gathered, detectives arrested three subjects, two males and a female, for their involvement in narcotics distribution and criminal activity.

The three subjects were booked at the

Santa Monica Police Department Jail.

Pedro Cesar Isais, a 28-year-old male from Los Angeles, was booked for 11351 H&S – Possession of heroin for the purpose of sales; 11378 H&S – Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of sales; 11370.1(a)H&S- Possession of narcotics with a loaded firearm; and 273A(b) PC – Child endangerment.

Valarie Marie Cruz, a 30-year-old female from Inglewood CA, was booked for 11351 H&S – Possession of heroin for the purpose of sales; 11378 H&S – Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of sales; 11370.1(a)H&S- Possession of narcotics

with a loaded firearm; and 273A(b) PC – Child endangerment.

Alejandro Cruz, a 25-year-old male from Los Angeles was booked for 11351 H&S – Possession of heroin for the purpose of sales.

Detectives will be presenting the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration. Anyone with information related to narcotic activity in the City of Santa Monica is encouraged to call the anonymous Narcotics Tip Line at (310) 458-2292, or the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491.

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Mountain Lions in Wake of Woolsey Fire

Santa Monica Mountains recover from disaster.

By Keldine Hull

With over 150,000 acres of hiking trails, beaches and canyons, the sprawling terrain of the Santa Monica Mountains has always been an integral part of California’s diverse landscape. Last year’s devastating Woolsey fire scorched nearly half of the total land in the Santa Monica Mountains, threatening the natural habitat for over 500 species, including the notable mountain lions.

“We were tracking 13 mountain lions when the fire broke out. Of those, we believe that one, P-74, perished in the fire. Another male, P-64, died a few weeks after the fire. We are awaiting an official cause of death from a necropsy being performed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, but he did have burned paws,” said a spokesperson for the National Park Service (NPS).

Just over three months after the onset of the Wooley fire, how mountain lions have adjusted to their affected habitat is still unknown.

“With regards to how they adapt, we don’t yet know the answer to that question. What we’ve seen so far is that mountain lions, whose home ranges are within the burned areas, are still using those areas, but may be spending less time there and traveling through it. The exception to this is P-65, a young female whose home range has continued to be entirely within the burn area. It’s

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P-64, a mountain lion who died shortly after the Woolsey Fire.

likely that she is finding unburned spots within the burn perimeter and finding deer to prey on,” the spokesperson said.

Migration for mountain lions and other wildlife to other regions is extremely difficult, due mostly to ocean and freeways that surround the Santa Monica Mountains.

As destructive as the Woolsey fire was, other factors still pose a bigger threat to the welfare and safety of mountain lions.

“The biggest threat to the well-being of mountain lions in this area continues to be habitat fragmentation due to roads and development. After a

major fire that burned so much of the Santa Monica Mountains, the need for habitat connectivity is even greater,” the spokesperson said.

The devastating impact of the Woolsey fire highlights the importance of continued research on the long-term effects of natural disasters on wildlife “I think research is critical to understanding how a fire of this scale affects mountain lions and other wildlife. On a broader scale, supporting efforts that improve habitat connectivity are critical to ensuring the long-term survival of mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains. The best

example of this is the effort to construct a wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills. This effort would connect the Santa Monica Mountains to the larger habitat areas to the north,” the spokesperson said.

Organizations like NPS play a significant role in safeguarding the Santa Monica Mountains and the wildlife that dwells there.

“Our job is to preserve and protect the flora and fauna in the Santa Monica Mountains. We want to preserve the wildness of the Santa Monica Mountains, and we think mountain lions are a very important part of that,” the spokesperson said.

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Gougis to Lead Criminal Division Nicole Gougis selected for head of Santa Monica City Attorney’s Office Criminal Division.

Chief Deputy City Attorney, five prosecuting attorneys, a victim advocate, an investigator, and four staff members. Together, they are responsible for prosecuting thousands of misdemeanor criminal offenses in Santa Monica each year, including domestic abuse, drunk driving, burglary, assault, and other offenses.

The Division works hand-in-hand with the Santa Monica Police Department in the prosecution of offenses and also provides regular roll call trainings on topics ranging from the Fourth Amendment to body-worn cameras to key aspects of effective domestic violence and driving under the influence investigations.

The Division has also been a leader in innovative restorative justice models. Together with the Los Angeles Superior Court, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, the Santa Monica Human Services Division and homeless service providers, the Division designed and runs a Homeless Community Court that addresses root causes of criminal behavior by homeless individuals and connects these individuals to supportive services like job training, rehabilitation, mental health care, and permanent housing.

Gougis holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Cognitive and Social Psychology from UCLA as well as a J.D. from Boalt Hall School of Law. She replaces Terry White, who served as Criminal Chief since 2008.

Gougis began today, February 19, with an annual salary of $211,104.

By Staff Writer City Attorney Lane Dilg has selected Nicole Gougis as the new Chief of the Criminal Division beginning today, February 19. She comes to Santa Monica from the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office where she has been a prosecutor in the Metropolitan and Central Trials branches since 2007.

“Keeping neighborhoods safe is among the most important work that we do in the City Attorney’s Office. Nicole is a proven prosecutor known for effective collaboration with law enforcement and innovation in criminal justice policy,” said City Attorney Lane Dilg. “She will be an able leader of the Criminal Division and a tremendous asset to our overall efforts to prevent and prosecute crime in Santa Monica.”

As the Assistant Supervisor of the Central Trials Branch, Gougis oversaw approximately 34 attorneys and 30 support staff members. During her time in Los Angeles, Gougis played a leading role in major projects to address challenges involving the Proposition 47 population, including LA DOOR, a $6 mil-

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On any given evening (and especially weekends) pay a visit to north-bound 2nd Street between Broadway Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, and you’ll encounter a world-class clusterpuck. A cast-in-cement gridlock that often extends back along 2nd Street all the way to Main Street in front of City Hall; hopeless drivers stuck in Parking Structure 6 trying to exit; hapless bicyclists trying to thread their way along the bicycle path on the street’s east side and breathing

the fumes of stationary vehicles, and pedestrians–largely tourists and restaurant patrons– hopping across the street between the moving parts, heedless of oncoming traffic from the north. Second Street in the evenings is the transportation dystopia dreamed of by panting car-haters to force drivers out of their cars. But it is also a planning disaster that impacts much of Downtown Santa Monica and beyond.

How did this happen? Through a series of well-intentioned actions that, collectively, add up to a dysfunctional system. It is a lesson for the rest of the city, and for future planning efforts.

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Mold may be hiding in your home when you least expect it. For mold to live and grow, there needs to be a damp and usually dark and unexposed surface. Strong sunlight and lack of moisture is not mold’s perfect breeding ground. The place in your home where mold may be hiding is in a closet behind clothes you rarely touch, or behind a dresser chest of drawers that you haven’t moved away from the wall in years.

Mold can be hiding in a ceiling or wall after a water leak and might be under a carpet which covers a floor that is damp from inappropriate drainage under the house or from dampness caused by a plumbing leak that never got fixed in an attic or under a roof.

There’s a temptation when you see something that might resemble mold to run for the bleach bottle, then start vigorously scrubbing it with a rag.

That is the last thing in the world you want do for several reasons. # 1, if it really is mold, you don’t want to mess with it, inhale it and risk the potential health issues that might be caused by dealing with the mold inappropriately. Another reason people often grab the towel and the bleach bottle is because they fear that it might be something that could significantly reduce the chances of selling their property, or it could cause a big financial loss if a disclosure of mold was made. Mold is not something to mess around with, and if in fact, you have mold, it needs to be dealt with appropriately.

Go to the Internet and research mold. You’ll see different varieties of mold, some of which are much more serious than others. Even if it is not a serious species of mold, it is still something that should be dealt with appropriately, determined in its nature and disclosed, unless your choice is to remain uniformed. Even uninformed, you are obligated to report anything visual or otherwise known, drawing attention to it for a buyer to make their own investigation.

Another issue people sometimes deal inappropriately with, is asbestos. Back in the 60’s and even the 50’s it was very popular to spray your ceiling with a compound that we often refer to as “cottage cheese”, some people call them “popcorn ceilings”. In fact, it is not cottage cheese and it is not a true plaster. It is in fact a material that was blown on to the ceilings to disguise the typical cracks that may occur in a plaster ceiling. It was very popular in those days and later became increasingly unpopular due to the dated look and resemblance to low income tract housing and apartments having

no character or charm. There are still popcorn ceilings which were enhanced with shiny specs of glitter to make them even more distinctive and decorative back then. Now of course, we are horrified to see these ceilings and can’t wait to scrape them smooth again. I urge you not to pull out the razor blades because you may be releasing dangerous particles and fibers into the environment. There is an appropriate way to deal with removal of cottage cheese ceilings that contain asbestos. Asbestos has long been banned and can no longer be used in cottage cheese ceilings. In fact, it was banned in the late 1970’s and rarely used after 1980, so if you know as a fact that your ceilings were blown on to the surface after 1980, the likelihood is that the material used doesn’t contain asbestos. There were many other products used, also containing asbestos including the under side of linoleum floor coverings, and siding applied to exterior walls.

Here are my suggestions pertaining to the potential of asbestos and mold. Look for specialist who can analyze the specimen before doing anything. Read reviews and make sure that these are legitimate vendors, who are certified and qualified to make an analysis of the subject matter. If it is determined that you have mold or asbestos, hire an appropriate remediation company to deal with it. Even if it is costly, you will need to get a certification that was done completely and per code to have the peace of mind that the problem was remedied correctly and that you have no liability to a subsequent buyer. Remember, when you go into an escrow selling property, you are required to fill out a disclosure statement. You can’t avoid the issue. Of course, if you don’t know what your ceiling is made of, you are not obligated to say, but chances are the buyer will have inspections and become informed. That said, cottage cheese ceilings and other undisturbed asbestos may not be of concern to many buyers. It’s better to have a ceiling well maintained and in good condition than to inappropriately scrape it.

Bottom line, is don’t panic making knee jerk decisions to do things yourself. Seek qualified inspectors and trades people when dealing with both asbestos and mold and always consider your options before taking an impulsive position. Homes are often sold “as is” and without the knowledge of existing conditions. That is perfectly acceptable, that being the case. Proper guidance is necessary however.

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and eye-catching work of modern parking design. It opened in 2013 to much acclaim, attention and plaudits from both the public and professional designers. A well-known parking industry publication said this: “Parking Structure #6 achieved LEED Gold certification and is the City’s most eco-friendly structure to date. It was also awarded as the Best Design of a Parking Facility with Fewer than 800 Spaces during the 2014 International Parking Institute Conference & Expo. The old structure was completely demolished and a new one was created in order to create a modern, sustainable and more convenient parking system.”

Indeed, for a time this well-designed and costly project worked very smoothly, and attracted small businesses to its ground floor and pedestrians to the bright red front stairs for exercise (as noted glowingly by KCRW on January 7, 2014, in a program entitled “Santa Monica Builds a Parking Structure Pedestrians Can Love”).

Not content to let sleeping garages lie, the City decided on further improvements to 2nd Street. Bicycle lanes were added on each side of the street, as part of a continuous path leading to Main Street in front of City Hall and beyond. And later, a new diagonal crosswalk system was installed at the corner of Second and Santa Monica.

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When the bicycle lane was installed in front of the parking structure, the city reduced the parking exits from two lanes to one (for 744 cars!) to prevent cars from turning into the bicycle lane as they leave the structure, and to stop them turning left into the southbound lane. This has resulted in tremendous delays within the structure during busy periods, (which are almost daily), forcing drivers to sit in exhaust-laden fumes while they wait. Impatient motorists often venture out to the street, even when street traffic is at a near-standstill. This forces pedestrians to walk out into traffic as they pass the structure’s exit lane. The new and innovative diagonal crosswalk at the end of the block causes the traffic lights to change with much longer intervals. This slows vehicle traffic speed to zero, and forces a traffic backup all the way to City Hall. Bicyclists, in the meantime, are forced to thread their

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The citizen added that this person had appeared to the apartment complex in which she resided. The have been picking items off the ground next to the victim had been able to supply a detailed descripvehicle before leaving the area. The citizen gave the tion of the suspect, which had also been conveyed to officers a detailed description of the suspect and the the officers, as they were en route to the location. officers went in search of this man. As the officers The officers arrived in the vicinity of the apartment were searching the area they spotted another vehi- complex and began to scour the area. The officers cle with a smashed window that was parked at the soon spotted the suspect lurking in the 1300 block side of the street. The officers then drove back to of Alley Number 10. The suspect was easy to recthe 2000 block of Pico Boulevard where they spot- ognize due to the fact that in addition to the ted a man who fit the description of the suspect. description given by the victim the suspect was ridThe officers detained this man and a few moments ing one bicycle whilst pushing a second one with his Google. to stop this suslater the citizen who had flagged the officers down free hand. The officers attemptedPhoto: “The current situation on 2nd Street, especially in the evenings and summer nights, is an example at pect but he tried to speed away and in doing so disappeared and positively identified the suspect. the micro-level of our problems at the larger scale.”

Shortly thereafter the owner of the first vandalized carded the second bicycle. The officers eventually vehicle appeared and stated that numerous items caught the man and he was arrested and taken off ipal efforts. Our SMa.r.t. colleagues have SMa.r.t., to jail.written A search of this 21-year-old Hemet, Califorthat had been recovered from the suspect had been often about the need for a detailed from page 6 owner of the vandalized masterplan nia resident for resulted in the discovery of not only the stolen from his car. The the entire city. The current seeminglyonobligatory burglary tools but also a vehicle was desirous of a prosecution so the officers situation 2nd Street, especially in the packet ofand methamphetamine.

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In analyzing elections over the past 24 years, the court found a consistent pattern of racially-poPhoto: YouTube Screengrab. larized voting. In most elections where the choice Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette M. Palazuelos. is available, Latino voters strongly prefer a Latino candidate running for council, but, despite that In a statement released following Judge Palasupport, the preferred Latino candidate loses. As a result, though Latino candidates are generally zuelos’ final judgment, Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., preferred by the Latino electorate only one Lati- from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, one of the no has been elected to Santa Monica City Coun- lawyers representing the City, took aim at the vercil in the 72 years of the current election system. dict and stated the City will potentially appeal the In addition, Judge Palazuelos wrote that Latinos ruling.

“The court’s final ruling will actually hurt miin Santa Monica continue to live with the effects of past discrimination in areas such as education, nority voting rights. The evidence at trial clearly employment and health, which hinders their abili- demonstrated that moving to a district system in ty to participate effectively in the political process. Santa Monica will dilute the voting power of LatiTherefore, in her final judgment, Judge Pala- nos and other minorities citywide,” Boutrous, Jr. zuelos ruled that district-based elections were the said. “As we have said from the outset, this case most appropriate remedy to address the effects of presents significant legal issues of first impression that California’s appellate courts will need to reracially polarized voting.

“All further elections, from the date of entry of solve. The City is now considering all options, this Judgment for any seats on the Santa Monica including an appeal.”

In a December interview with the Santa MoniCity Council, shall be district-based elections, as defined by the California Voting Rights Act, in ca Mirror, Rex Parris, an attorney representing the accordance with the map attached hereto,” Judge plaintiffs in a voting rights case against the City of Santa Monica estimates that the City will spend Palazuelos wrote.

Judge Palazuelos went on to state that in ad- at least $10,000,000 in legal fees if they decide to dition to future elections being district-based, appeal the judge’s final decision.

The City, when asked if the seven-figure estia special election shall be held to choose a new council, as, under her ruling, the seven-current mate was accurate said they could not speak on the matter, citing attorney-client privilege. councilmembers are sitting illegally.

Following Judge Palazuelos’ February 15 final “The current members of the Santa Monica City Council were elected through unlawful elec- judgment, Parris told the Mirror that he is unsure if tions. The residents of the City of Santa Monica an appellate court will grant the city an automatic deserve to have a lawfully elected city council as stay and stated that even if the city does appeal, the soon as practical, Judge Palazuelos wrote. “De- odds of them prevailing are very low.

“What are the odds of reversing on this appeal? fendant shall hold a district-based special election, consistent with the district map attached hereto on Very remote,” Parris said. “At some point, rational Commission on the Status of Women (COSW) July 2, 2019 for each of the seven seats on the San- people are going to have to take a look at this beyond their self-interest.” ta Monica City Council.”

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Preparing for the Worst Active shooter preparedness in Westside schools.

By Keldine Hull It’s been a year since 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, taking the lives of 17 students and staff members and contributing to the highest rate of school shooting incidents since 1970.

Santa Monica High School staff began training in active shooter scenarios two years ago. According to Santa Monica High School Principal Antonio M. Shelton, “Our district has developed age appropriate discussion topics for all grade levels. Each homeroom teacher has had discussions with their student as to scenarios and procedures.

We have updated our lockdown procedures to reflect current lessons learned. Our PTSA has provided all classrooms with lockdown door window shades. Santa Monica High School is participating in a pilot electronic door locking system to be installed this summer. We have added a visitor badging system to our front gate check-in.”

Shelton adds, “Each and every time we

have a drill or an alarm is activated, we learn from the incident and improve our procedures. Each year we fundraise to increase our emergency safety supplies. We work closely with both the Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments – both do training on our campus.”

According to the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS), there were 82 school shooting incidents last year in the United States alone that resulted in 51 fatalities. It’s a new normal that has forced many to consider what they would do in an active shooter situation.

Based in Santa Monica, Joffee Emergency Services is an all-hazards emergency preparedness, crisis response and crisis recovery firm that provides proactive training and readiness as it relates to emergencies, including the threat of an active shooter.

They support nearly 1,000 schools in North America with 25 schools and 15 organizations and municipalities on the Westside.

According to Joffee Emergency Services Founder and CEO Chris Joffee, involvement and training make up the greatest defense against threats of violence. “There’s a lot of technology, resources and consultants that have come into the state in the last six or seven years, even more in the last year since Parkland. What we find is that creating a community of connection through

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schools where we actually know students, schools where we invest the time in getting to know families, schools where we create real, meaningful and quantifiable relationships with students, families, staff – those are the necessary steps to detect threats well in advance.” Joffee explains, “If the first order of business is to create a community of connection, then the second is to develop and practice consistently a threat assessment team. The threat assessment team is a group of administrators and external experts that come together and review anytime there’s a threat against the school or any community member within it.” Joffe suggests that a threat assessment team should be comprised of a counselor and nurse from the school, division directors or principals, a police officer and director of security.

Involvement within the community and in each student’s life helps to address a potentially harmful situation before it has the chance to escalate.

Joffee continues, “We often talk about the fact that a school should be responding to multiple threats a year, and it’s not always that there’s an active shooter or weapon on campus or something like that. Often times there’s a divorce in the family, or there’s a kid who failed a test for the first time. How can we increase the level of support that we’re providing to that student, check in and make sure that student is okay?” Joffee adds, “What’s inspiring to me is if we have a culture of connectivity and we have a threat assessment team in place, when somebody is or perceived that they’re wronged, we should be able to detect that. And once we detect that, we can start to apply some focus and some support. Before the act of violence occurs, if we can identify them as a concern, then we can care for them and provide the empathy and compassion that they need and prevent the event from ever

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occurring. I find hope in the fact that typically there’s a catalyst that can be traced back, and if we are actively looking for that catalyst, then we can prevent the event.”

In addition to detecting threats, Joffe Emergency Servies invests a majority of time in schools on training and preparedness. “We train schools on lockdown procedures and active shooter response protocol, develop communication infrastructure so that they can effectively reach everybody on campus within 30 seconds or less from the event that occurred. And then we practice all those things.” Joffe adds, “The best protocol doesn’t do you any good unless everybody actually knows how to follow it, and so we teach the students, teachers, parents what to do when an emergency actually does occur on campus.”

For grades K-8, the best defense in the event of an active shooter is to lockdown.

Joffee urges, “Get into a classroom or an office or a space on campus, close and lock the door, turn off the lights, close the blinds, get low to the ground, and silence your cell phone and stay entirely silent in that space.” Joffe continues, “It’s really, really difficult because people feel vulnerable when they’re in that position, but it is a truly effective strategy. If we can create a completely silent ghost town, then the shooter loses the ability to focus in on a group and that gives the police time to prepare to handle the situation.”

Joffe advises a slightly different strategy for colleges and universities. “You want to run as far and as fast from the shooter or where you think the shooter might be. If you can’t run, then you hide, and hide ideally in that same lockdown position. And last but not least, if you’re ever confronted by someone attempting to do bodily harm, then you fight and do so with every ounce of willpower you have.”

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Holistic Approach of Ananda Integrative Medicine

By S taff W riter From spin classes, to juice cleanses, Westsiders are known for being on top of the latest health trends. Ananda Integrative Medicine, a health center located in the heart of Brentwood, helps patients not only be healthy but address the root cause of issues.

"Integrative Medicine treats the root cause rather than just treating the symptoms with increasingly expensive pharmaceuticals and or surgery. This more patient-centered approach allows for greater time with patients to identify their main sources of discomfort or barriers to optimal health," said Reshma Patel, P.A., CEO & Founder Ananda Integrative Medicine.

"The Westside was a natural choice to open my practice. The Westside is known for healthy living and well being and Ananda Integrative Medicine is the next level in providing healthy optimal living and longevity experiences to our neighborhood."

Patel, who received her B.S degree in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and a Masters Degree in Medical Science from St. Louis University earning Physician Assistant degree, Nutrition Genomics (understanding how the whole body responds to food), Pharmacogenomics (how genes affect a person’s response to drugs), bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (reduce side effects of hormone imbalance such as hot flashes and fatigue), Precision Medicine, Detoxification, Anti-Aging, Restorative Medicine and Nutrition.

"I believe nutrition is in our genes, and our personalized approach can guide you to optimal health. Nutrients alter not only health but also disease initiation, progression and severity. You are extremely unique, and through DNA testing, we can empower you to take control of your health. The same goes for how we respond to drugs. Each of us is different, and at Ananda, we can individualize treatment based on that," Patel said. "Issues related to the gut, environmental toxins, or mineral and vitamin deficiencies have grown exponentially in recent decades and are common in many of the patients I treat."

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110, Patel spent 14 years practicing family medicine, urgent care and occupational medicine in the Los Angeles area. In addition, she has trained with Integrative Medicine physicians while continuing her education in nutrition, Nutrigenomics and became certified in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

It was her experience practicing "traditional" medicine that led Patel to get involved with Integrative Medicine.

"After years of practice in a traditional medicine environment, I began to realize I was practicing ‘sick care’ in a system that was profit-centered, and disease-focused.

I knew I wanted to practice a more natural, patient-centered form of wellness and found Integrative Medicine as my solution," Patel said. "By providing patients with a natural approach to health, we get to the root cause of their health issues, allowing their body to heal by removing barriers and replacing deficiencies."

Unlike traditional medicine where different specialists often serve patients with a specific set of symptoms, Integrative Medicine can benefit anybody interested in understanding the root cause of their health issues or diseases. And according to Patel, when it comes to Integrative Medicine, one can never be too young to seek care.

"The earlier anyone starts optimizing their health, the longer they will sustain their lifestyle and comfort into the aging process," Patel said, adding "Integrative Medicine is also excellent for people di-

At Ananda Integrative Medicine’s Brentwood offices, patients can get to the root causes of issues.

agnosed with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and thyroid problems who no longer want a pharmaceuticals only approach to these diseases."

Other services offered at Ananda Integrative Medicine include infrared sauna treatments and vitamin injections, both of which provide patients a wide range of health benefits.

“Infrared saunas are an effective tool for natural healing and prevention. Benefits include: relaxation, detoxification, pain relief, blood pressure reduction, improved circulation, skin purification, anti-aging, wound healing, cell health muscle recovery and

immunity,” Patel said. “Vitamin injections are great for boosting energy, metabolism, promoting better mood, immune support and thyroid support.”

Ananda Integrative Medicine also offers nutrigenomic services, allowing patients to develop a personalized plan to achieve optimal health based on their genes.

For more information about Ananda Integrative Medicine’s services, visit AnandaIntegrativeMedicine.com/Services, call (424) 259-2089 or follow on Facebook @ AnandaIntegrativeMedicine and Instagram @anada_integrative_medicine. To book an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/2DSSNvE.

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Wide-Ranging Benefits of Oxygen Therapy

By Staff Writer Just because you breathe in enough oxygen to survive, your brain and other organs may not be receiving enough oxygen to function properly. OxygenWELL, a hyperbaric oxygen therapy center in Brentwood, however, delivers oxygen to where you need it the most, allowing Westside residents to live life to the fullest.

From world-class athletes, weekend warriors and celebrities, to children on the autism spectrum, adults in need of brain health support and even lovers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can benefit patients from all walks of life.

Patients at OxygenWELL relax in a high-pressure, oxygen-rich chamber for this FDA-approved therapy that can transform a person's health. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy bathes cells in the body with oxygen, regrowing and healing damaged cells and blood vessels.

"Our patients breathe in 100 percent medical grade oxygen while relaxing in our pressurized hyperbaric oxygen chambers. The pressure is the key to liquefying the oxygen into the plasma so it can reach areas where oxygen in its normal state is often limited to reach because of inflammation or damaged blood vessels," said Beth Meneley, Functional Medicine Practioner and Licensed Acupuncturist and owner of OxygenWELL. Here are some examples of the myriad of ways OxygenWELL can enhance the lives of Westside residents.

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Beth Meneley, owner of OxygenWELL, provides anti-aging therapy through healing and regrowth of damaged cells.

passed, with spring around the corner, love is still in the air. So how can oxygen therapy help play the role of Cupid? Beth Meneley explains.

"Sex drive and the ability to perform is significantly compromised by a lack of oxygen and blood supply," Meneley said. "This can easily be reversed by allowing greater levels of oxygen to enter the body and give your libido a true boost."

Perform With year-round sunshine, Westsiders tend to lead a very active lifestyle. Whether you are a pro-

fessional athlete or a recreational runner or tennis player, OxygenWELL's therapy will boost your performance.

"Oxygen plays a critical role in the body's ability to perform at its optimal performance capacity," Meneley said. "Activities requiring top speed mental and physical performance can benefit from the extra energy."

Focus Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not just beneficial for boosting physical performance, it can also

boost mental performance as well.

"The brain is the highest consumer of oxygen inside the body and uses 25 percent of all the oxygen that you breathe. Getting more oxygen allows for better attention and focus, sharper memory, faster reaction time, clearer thoughts and overall better cognitive functioning," Meneley said.

Aging Most of us notice the aging of our skin, but internally our cells are aging too. OxygenWELL's anti-aging therapy, however, can turn the clock back from the inside out.

"The process of aging causes a general lack of energy that transforms to all parts of the body and is generally seen as 'slowing down'," Meneley said. "Oxygen is the critical nutrient that can provide you with that energy to get back and play."

In addition, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can reverse the aging effects that are seen with sagging skin by stimulating collagen and stem cell production On top of these traditional therapy sessions, OxygenWELL now offers 30 and 60-minute sessions with targeted Red Light therapy inside a mild hyperbaric chamber for an energizing experience, called The Energizer.

"It's perfect for before or after exercising, a yoga class, for a quick pick me up, hangover or immune boost," Meneley said. "Patients can bring in their iPad or phone inside this chamber, listen to music, read or relax."

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Treating Hearing Loss at Alexander Audiology The importance of addressing hearing damage.

By Staff Writer People from all around the world travel to Los Angeles, in part, to dine at some of its world-class restaurants. And while nobody is complaining about the vibrant food scene, the hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant comes with a downside: noise.

According to Dr. Melissa Alexander, an audiologist based in Santa Monica, restaurants in L.A. regularly are loud enough to cause hearing damage.

“I am seeing patients in their 30s because the reality is we have so much noise exposure in an industrial society like Los Angeles. You go into a restaurant in L.A., and it is registering at 106 decibels," Dr. Alexander said. “You can sustain that for just an hour or so without causing damage.”

For comparison, 106 decibels (dB) is louder than a lawnmower (100 dB) or a jet engine of a plane (105 dB), and this level of sound is not just present in restaurants; it's everywhere. Whether it's the roaring of traffic or the cheers at a sporting event, daily life in cities exposes residents to noise that can over time cause hearing loss.

Dr. Alexander, whose practice Alexander Audiology sees patients from lawyers, doctors, professors, judges, actors and musicians, says that because of the reality of noise pollution, hearing aids are something that people of all ages and walks of life should consider.

“People think of it as basically a luxury. It is not a luxury. There is a lot of definitive research out there that talks about some of the real ramifications of not wearing hearing aids and not protecting your hearing when you are young," Dr. Alexander said. “There is a definitive link with untreated hearing loss and dementia.”

According to Dr. Alexander, a patient with just mild hearing loss has twice the risk of dementia, a patient with a moderate loss has three times the risk, and a patient with a severe degree of hearing loss has five times the risk of dementia.

“In a patient with untreated hearing loss, there is an area of the cortex, the part of the brain that

is responsible for speech processing, that is not getting stimulation, and when that happens, we know that more plaques and tangles associated with dementia start to creep into that area of the brain,” Dr. Alexander said.

For individuals who have hearing loss but do not wear hearing aids, the lack of stimulation to neurons responsible for hearing can have irreversible effects.

"For some patients who don’t wear hearing aids, over time, because the brain is not ultimately getting stimulated, the neurons in the brain will actually prune off, and atrophy.

And due to this atrophy, words even when you make them louder through a hearing aid, don’t sound clearer.”

Luckily, the types of hearing aids available for patients at Alexander Audiology can be both discrete and invisable, going beyond the typical notions of hearing aids.

“We have hearing aids that are totally implantable. We place them 4 millimeters from the eardrum. You can’t see them at all. You can sleep with them, you can shower with them,” Dr. Alexander said. “We also make custom, digital hearing aids which are tiny, smaller than a jelly bean. They fit down inside the ear. They are custom made to that patient’s ear, have a lot of background noise control and even Bluetooth streaming. The days of having big hearing aids that are visible is not a reality anymore.”

At Alexander Audiology, this world-class level of audiology practiced is matched with worldclass patient care.

“We provide the highest level of concierge audiology in L.A. We go to patients’ homes, do house calls, weekend appointments. We travel, we take care of patients like family. When a patient calls and has a question or need, they know

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Located in the heart of Santa Monica, Alexander Audiology offers world-class hearing care for Westside patients.

they can reach us no matter the time of day," Dr. Alexander said.

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Best Cruises for First-Timers (Me) With Barbara Bishop

I’m celebrating a big birthday this year.

Don’t ask me which one! To treat myself for aging somewhat gracefully, I’m taking a cruise. It’s my first time, so I’ve done some extensive online research to find the best cruise for me and maybe for you. Here are several that I’m considering, and some I would probably not include on my list: Regent Seven Seas is probably the most inclusive of the big luxury brands and my first choice. Prices include all-suite accommodations (98 percent come with balconies), meals in main and specialty dining venues, pre-and post-cruise tours and hotel stays, gratuities, shore excursions and beverages from liquor to sodas, in your suite, at dinner or in the ships' public areas.

The ships are larger to accommodate luxury, carrying 490 to 750 passengers each – but small enough to create a social onboard atmosphere without the crowds of a big ship, but large enough to offer spacious cabins (the smallest is 301 square feet) and enough dining and entertainment venues to prevent boredom. Luxury touches abound, whether it be a butler in your penthouse suite or exclusive premium bath amenities designed by the L'Occitane line. A butler? I

Cruises provide a great way to reset and get some fresh air for people of all ages.

could get used to that.

The 750-passenger Seven Seas Explorer has over-the-top suites and the highest staff-to-passenger ratios in the industry.

Wherever in the world I choose to sail, I was assured I will be truly pampered. Sold!

Royal Caribbean caters to families with older kids who need lots of action. They tap into their unstoppable energy with rock

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climbing walls, ziplines, ice and inline skating, surf and skydiving simulators, water slides and basketball and volleyball courts.

On a cruise ship? I’m tired already.

The packed schedule, overseen by the attentive crew, lets parents enjoy their own downtime without worrying about them getting bored. Not for me. I don’t have kids, and don’t want to even catch a glimpse of all that

activity. Sounds like a cool cruise for some of my past boyfriends.

Disney fills its ships with signature characters, like Mickey, Goofy and Cinderella who engage guests at planned events and spontaneous encounters. Cabins and dining establishments are tailored for families, taking into account the practical, like split bathrooms with tub/shower combos and whimsical restaurants with fairytale decor. Not for me.

My good friend and Disney fanatic, Cielo Amezcua, would be all over this one.

My second choice for my cruise is Viking River Cruises, catering to first-time cruisers looking to get their “feet wet” in the world of river cruising – like me. Known for its portfolio of destination-focused itineraries including iconic European offerings like Romantic Danube, Rhine Getaway and Grand European Tour -- they have itineraries to appeal to many tastes, with more than 60 ships cruising the inland waterways of Europe, Russia, Asia and Egypt. With inclusive pricing (rates include a shore excursion in every port and beer and wine with meals), a first-time cruiser doesn’t have to worry about racking up lots of incidentals, an unwelcomed surprise encountered on mainstream oceangoing cruises.

There are many others that appeal to adventurers, foodies, intellectuals and mature seniors, (I may be a senior, but not that mature).

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PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

Santa Monica’s Upper West hosts LLS watch party.

By Libby Lancaster

Sara Fay knows the value of giving back.

Six years ago, Fay started hosting an Oscars Watch part and benefit for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the Upper West in Santa Monica. Her father was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2011. She turned to the organization, which proved to be a saving grace for her. As an athlete, Fay was drawn to the program Team In Training run by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The nonprofit offers coaching and training for endurance events for the fundraising events…. so it’s a win, win for both the volunteers and LLS. Fay explained, “It’s a wonderful program for all ages and all fitness levels.”

Each year Fay has been joined by additional volunteers to present this special fundraising event at the Santa Monica restaurant.

Now at this sixth edition, Chrystine Garner is co-chair of the annual benefit. A fellow athlete, Garner is also training for triathlons (like Fay) to raise awareness and funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's important research and patient programs.

LLS is dedicated to funding research,

finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients. Since 1949, LLS has funded advancements in chemotherapies, stem cell transplants, targeted therapies and immunotherapies for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma that are saving thousands of lives today. LLS is currently involved with more than 300 active research projects. The organization provides those diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood diseases a better quality of life as well as a higher chance or recovery.

“I look forward to this party every year,” exclaimed Fay. “The atmosphere at The Upper West is perfect for watching the awards show with a crowd, and the food and drinks are always amazing. I think from the moment you step off the red carpet into the restaurant, you know it's going to be a fun night.”

Fay encourages people to come out, dress up for the occasion, snap some photos on the red carpet, and have a good time. There will also be a professional photographer taking photos. The party begins at 4:30 p.m. (at the start of the red carpet event). Attendees can sit back, order drinks, appetizers, or a full dinner and watch the pre-Oscar show. The suggested donation of $20 will go directly to LLS. The Upper West will also donate 25 percent of its sales that day. Chef Nick Shipp will provide exceptional food, as al-

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Oscar Watch benefit takes place on Sunday, February 24.

ways. The full menu will be available.

Attend an amazing party with a purpose...celebrate Hollywood’s biggest stars while helping an important cause. There will be an Oscar predictions contest, along with an auction.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Oscar Watch benefit takes place on Sunday,

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THEATRE REVIEW

Matthew Bourne’s Magical “Cinderella” With Beverly Cohn, Editor-At-Large

If a picture speaks a thousand words, then Sir Matthew Bourne’s astounding re-imagined tale of Cinderella is akin to the 2010 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, which consisted of 32 volumes for a total of 32,640 pages. In this production, not a word is spoken as every detail is clearly illustrated through his remarkable direction and choreography, combining traditional ballet elements with freewheeling, exaggerated modern dance movements.

From the moment the curtain rose revealing the ravages of war-torn London in 1940, as created by award-winning set and costume designer Lez Brotherston, Bourne’s astonishing interpretation of this ageless romantic fairytale was danced to perfection and every detail of the drama clearly enunciated as executed by his company of skilled ballet dancers.

With bombed-out buildings looming on stage left and right, we are taken into the interior of the family home. Poor Cinderella, excellently danced by lovely Ashley Shaw, is issued commands by the deliciously wicked stepmother Sybil, played by Madelaine Brennan who is

Photos: Johan Persson.

Andrew Monaghan as Harry, the RAF pilot and Ashley Shaw as Cinderella fall in love at the Ball.

truly the naughty spit that holds the family together. Treated like a scullery maid instead of a family member, Cinderella must obey her mean stepsisters danced by Sophia Hurdley as Irene and Anjali Mehra as Vivien. The stepbrothers are equally obnoxious as interpreted

by Jackson Fisch as Malcolm, Daniel Wright as Vernon, and Stephen Murray as Elliot. Rounding out the family is the father Robert, played

by Alan Vincent. Their collective dislike of Cinderella is clearly delineated through their complex moves. In a quiet moment, our poor waif picks up a beautiful wrap that belongs to Sybil and holds it to her face. She, of course, is royally chewed out for daring to touch something that does not belong to her. In another quiet moment, Cinderella does a sweet dance with a mannequin, which under Bourne’s rivet-

ing direction, transforms into a live man and a haunting dance sequence follows, clearly indicating the love that is locked deep inside of her.

Echoing the traditional story line, the family receives an invitation to a ball and as you already know, our heroine is excluded. As the family machinations continue, sirens blare, one of the special sound effects designed by Paul Groothuis. Using the music of Prokofiev, he also designed the musical score, which was recorded by a 60-piece orchestra and sounded like the orchestra was actually in the pit.

A blackout ensues, which was followed by a dramatic dance sequence, with some of the dancers wearing gas masks as they survey the carnage that lay before them.

Despite the war, the ball is a go and is being held at The Café de Paris, a London dance hall.

Now, we all know that Cinderella will be going to that ball and in the traditional tale, her fairy Godmother comes to her rescue. But, in this stylized interpretation, that role has been transformed into The Angel, as danced by the most extraordinary Liam Mower, whose exaggerated movements bordered on otherworldly or yes, heavenly. So, this young, rather plain girl, is transformed into a radiantly beautiful young woman and at long last she meets the prince, but this time he’s a RAF airplane pilot named

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from page 18 Harry, played by Andrew Monaghan. Their eyes meet and an erotic sequence unfolds. In the meantime, despite the war being waged all around them, the wicked stepmother and her nasty children are having a great time as expressed through the raucus drinking scene, with impressive acrobatics executed by the corps de ballet, augmented by the exquisite lighting by Neil Austin, adding to the overall stunning look of the production. Lest we forget, Cinderella is under strict instructions that she must leave by midnight and a giant ticking clock looms in the background. At the stroke of Midnight our beautiful heroine flees, accidentally losing one of her beautiful sparkly sapphire blue shoes, which Harry picks up. Subsequently, a gang of men attacks our hero and he winds up in a convalescence home, a particularly interestingly staged sequence wherein Bourne uses white

The exquisite dance company of Matthew Bourne’s spectacular production of “Cinderella,” presented by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre through March 10, 2019.

medical screens manipulated around the stage by a team of “doctors and nurses.” Coincidentally, Cinderella, who was injured in a bomb blast, winds up in the same facility. Wicked stepmother has her eye on Harry for one of her daughters and the entire family shows up en masse to visit the injured pilot. When mean Sybil his sees her stepdaughter in a nearby bed recovering from her wounds, she tries to eliminate the competition but is stopped dead in her tracks by the watchful hospital personnel.

Well, we all know what happens next. Harry has the matching shoe and we assume they will live happily ever after.

LEFT – Ashley Shaw as the “plain” Cinderella and Andrew Monaghan as the injured RAF pilot.

Divided into three acts with two intermissions, which in this case is welcome so the audience can catch their collective breath and give this extraordinary dance troop time to change into more of Brotherston’s delicious period costumes. The action takes place in a variety of locations including the pilot’s lodgings, the streets of London and its underground, a Thames embankment, and Paddington Station, each of which is clearly illustrated by his spoton set design. When you combine Bourne’s masterful direction and choreography with all the extraordinary technical elements, including Duncan McLean’s compelling projections, the combined artistic designs culminate in creating this glorious New Adventures Production achieving a magical, rare evening of theatre that will linger in your senses for a long time.

CINDERELLA Ahmanson Theatre 135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 Run: Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 pm (added:) Thursday, March 7: 2:00 pm Saturday: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Tickets: $30 – $135 (Ticket prices are subject to change).

Closing: Sunday, March 10, 2019 1:00 pm

(No 6:00 pm performance) Reservations: (213) 972-4400 or www.CenterTheatreGroup.org Groups: (213) 972-7231.

Deaf community: CenterTheatreGroup.org/ ACCESS.

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AI in the Year 2020… Almost

By Nektar Baziotis

In 1966 Gene Rodenberry’s “Star Trek” made its television debut on NBC. Audiences young and old were captivated by the show, particularly by its imagination of the space, the future, and the incredible technology humanity could possibly yield in it. “Star Trek” would go on to inspire a generation of people determined to create the gadgets of the future. Just three years after the premiere of Star Trek”, humanity would launch Apollo 11, the spaceship that would carry Neil Armstrong to the lunar surface, making him the first person ever to walk on the moon. Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and other children of the space age would go on to become titans of the modern technological era, successfully developing the same kinds of devices used in the iconic television show.

63 years later it appears that humanity is inching closer to that future that was but science fiction generations prior. In particular, technology powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming more integrated into our everyday lives. AI powered virtual helpers that exist in our smart devices have learned to understand our behavior so as to predict what we need from them.

For example, Alexa, a digital assistant developed

by Amazon is trained to recognize voices, commands, and even recognize when different people are talking to it. Through machine learning Alexa learns your patterns, allowing it to predict when you need to order groceries, set an alarm to wake

up, even remind you to take your medication. And as soon as 2025, developers intend to make Alexa smart enough to predict when your relationships with your intimate partners are about to end.

AI analysts, researches and developers are visioning to integrate AI into E-Learning technology. AI powered E-Learning, can learn to apply logic to tasks through the data they collect from users can help developers to create software that make learning in the classroom at a job easier and more streamlined. Training sessions for new skills that would previously take months to learn in a classroom can now be taught on a computer, tab-

let, or other smart device powered by technology designed to enrich the learning experience.

Of course, with any advance in technology there exists a draw back. Many researchers who study AI have warned of the dangers that super-intelligent technology can pose to humanity.

Elon Musk claims that “AΙ is far more dangerous than nukes”. AI is trained to accomplish its tasks as logically as possible, it is neither benevolent nor malicious. However, if the AI’s goals do not align with humanity’s goals, it could pose a considerable threat to our safety. Smart cars that are programmed to optimize your travel from point A

to point B may end up leaving havoc in their wake as they bulldoze through buildings and people to get you there the fastest way possible. Data centers storing huge amounts of personal information about us, from our patterns and behavior on the internet to digital images of our faces, also raise huge ethical concerns about privacy. In more recent years researchers have warned about AI, particularly the algorithms used on social media sites, being used to manipulate public perception by flooding people’s pages with false news articles.

AI researchers and technological ethicists have urged that as our technology becomes smarter it is important that we prioritize humanity’s safety from the dangers it may eventually possess.

The future of technology is equal parts exhilarating and terrifying. Every day technology is being developed to make our lives easier than ever imagined. What risks that might entail remain to be seen. But humanity will always prevail, and will charge forward on our technological quest and continue “to boldly go where no man has gone before.”

Nektar Baziotis is an entrepreneur and IT project manager based in Santa Monica, President of ENKI Technologies. He has managed and successfully delivered to various institutes and organizations, including the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN) and public and private sector partners and clients in the United States.

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OSCARS SPECIAL

FILM REVIEW:

Oscars 2019 POV – Best Picture BEHIND THE SCREEN

By Kathryn Whitney Boole

Academy Awards, Sunday, February 24th

I believe that giving a prize to a work of art is an absurdity. The appeal of any work of art is filtered through the life experience of the viewer. Each of us views a film in a unique way. The Academy Awards however is more than a contest – it’s a celebration of the culmination of works that are the product of months and years out of the lives of the teams involved in creating them. The movies that are nominated for Oscars achieve the highest level of skill in crafting art that will touch our hearts and minds.

Here are the nominees: “Black Panther”is a mythological story of epic scope that grabs your emotions from the beginning and doesn’t let go. The filmmakers and cast succeeded in painting this heroic and universal story across the screen in gorgeous colors.

In “BlackKklansman” Director Spike Lee, his crew and cast fold a tapestry of history, human tragedy and decades of social unrest into a riveting and entertaining film.

I didn’t think anyone could recreate the life of one of the most brilliant poet-musicians of the 20th Century, until I saw “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Queen Guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor were the driving force in getting this movie made. The two worked closely

with the filmmakers and with Rami Malek, and they call Malek’s metamorphosis into lead singer Freddie Mercury “uncanny.”. May notes that during the filming they could sense the real Freddie watching, “smiling wickedly...and saying, ‘You buggers got THAT bit right...haha!’”

“The Favourite” is one of the most original and creative films ever made. The style, the unexpected hilarity, the tonal punctuation of the music and the wonderful performances make this movie a joy to experience.

“Green Book” is a collaboration of three incredibly talented artists - director Peter Farrelly and actors Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, who skillfully present a story with a spirit and a sense of magic rarely achieved in cinema.

Alfonso Cuaron’s “Roma” is a labor of love that depicts vivid memories of his Mexico City childhood. His two leads had never before appeared on screen, yet these two women carried the film on their shoulders with grace and realism. Stunning nuances of light and shadow in this black and white piece make it at once dreamlike and universal.

“A Star Is Born” is an emotional roller coaster directed by Bradley Cooper who also stars along with Lady Gaga in her first leading role. Cooper is a rock star trapped in the larger-than-life persona he has created for his adoring fans in this classic story of love, pain, despair and hope.

“Vice” contains a frightening reminder of the political imbalance that can arise when one man’s stealthy, relentless rise to ultimate power is accomplished. Director Adam McKay and his filmmakers and cast provide astounding performances of real figures that mirror history.

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Who will actually win?

“Black Panther” and “BlackKklansman” may cancel each other out. “Roma” and “The Favourite” are predominantly foreign films.

“Vice” is cerebral. “A Star Is Born” is a classic remake. Either “Green Book” or “Bohemian Rhapsody” has a good chance.

My vote?

“Bad Night at the El Royale”, a glorious, tongue in cheek, highly inventive, colorful work of cinema...oh, not nominated? Oops!

Then “Widows”, a powerful gender transforming dramatic caper with resounding energy...

not in contention either? No problem, I pick “Bohemian Rhapsody”, a project that required a leap of faith to make and in the end, succeeded so well it left my heart singing. Or “Green Book” - I fell in love with the characters and the impactful story, taken from real history.

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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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Leah Kathryn Hunsicker filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Leah Kathryn Hunsicker to Leah Kathryn Lampros 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: 03/01/2019 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: WEK 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: Jan. 16, 2019 Judge Lawrence Cho Published: 02/01/2019, 02/08/2019, 02/15/2019, and 02/22/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019 017898 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 01/22/2019 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as SEIBEL VISION SURGERY 11620 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 711 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: BARRY S. SEIBEL, M.D., INC. 11620 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 711 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. 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 BARRY S. SEIBEL. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on Jan 22, 2019.

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The full name of registrant(s) is/are: RICCARDO PAOLINELLI 147 S GLESS ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90033. This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/2019. 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 RICCARDO PAOLINELLI. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on Feb 11, 2019.

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1127 12TH STREET #303, SANTA MONICA $999,000 Peter Maurice & Tregg Rustad - 310.623.8819

13031 VILLOSA PL #141, PLAYA VISTA $975,000 Matthew Paul - 310.499.3579

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