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SPECIAL ELECTION ON HOLD Stay granted in CRVA voting rights case. By Sam Catanzaro

The stay order issued by the California Court of Appeal Monday.

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The Second Appellate District of the Court of Appeal of the State of California (left) issued a ruling (right) that puts a summer special election in Santa Monica on hold. Wednesday, the California Court of Appealsruled that the City of Santa Monica does not need to hold a special election to choose a new council while the City is appealing a decision in a voting rights case. On March 18 the appeals court issued a temporary stay on a special election when they said that current members of Santa Monica City Council can legally serve during the duration of the city’s appeal. On March 21, the plaintiffs filed an opposition to the City’s petition for a stay, and on

March 25 the City filed a reply. On March 27, the Second Appellate District of the Court of Appeal of the State of California issued a final stay order in favor of the appellant, the City of Santa Monica. "The petition for writ of supersedeas is granted. Paragraph 9 of the judgment entered on February 13, 2019, operates as an automatic stay pending the disposition of this appeal," reads the ruling signed by Acting Presiding Justice Elizabeth A. Grimes, Justice Maria E. Stratton, and Justice John Shepard Wiley. Paragraph 9 refers to the section of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Yvette M. Palazuelos's Feb. 15 ruling that bars anybody not elected in a district election from serving on City Council beyond August 15, 2019. “We very much appreciate the Court’s ruling. The City’s electoral system is fair and inclusive and constitutional and the Court’s decision today

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Homelessness Stagnant, Meth Use Up Santa Monica releases results of the 2019 Homeless Count. By Sam Catanzaro The City of Santa Monica has released the results of their 2019 Homeless Count, and while homelessness levels across the city have remained stagnant, methamphetamine use continues to rise among the city's homeless population. According to the results of the count, the total number of people experiencing homelessness increased by three percent from 957 to 987. “Homelessness continues to weigh heavy on the minds and in the daily lives of Santa Monicans,” said Mayor Gleam Davis. “We must remain an active and engaged partner in the work across the region to leverage the historic investments of L.A. County and state resources." Despite this slight increase, officials are optimistic about the results, citing that the numbers decreased or remained stable in areas where there was targeted intervention. Accord-

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ing to the City, there was a 19 percent decrease in the unsheltered population in Downtown Santa Monica while the unsheltered population citywide increased by 1 percent, to what the City is attributing to an increase in vehicle homelessness. “Our work shows that individualized and place-based approaches work and that there is no one-size-fits-all answer. In 2018, we added a new team of outreach workers who made a material difference," said Alisa Orduña, the City’s Senior Advisor on Homelessness. One area that has city officials concerned, however, is an increase in methamphetamine use among Santa Monica's homeless population. According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), since 2014 possession of methamphetamine has increased by 152 percent across all populations. In 2018, people experiencing homelessness represented 69 percent of possession of methamphetamine dispositions. Coupled with untreated mental illness, this uptick in methamphetamine is cause for concern in the eyes of city officials. "Untreated mental illness and increased methamphetamine usage create the greatest challenge to the successful implementation of our homelessness strategies," reads the City

Staff report on results of the count. The City says that they are responding to the increase in methamphetamine through coordination and professionalization of local outreach efforts. One way the SMPD hopes to tackle this issue is through pursuing a program that uses drug counselors to perform jail in-reach with arrested methamphetamine users before their release. A similar pilot program launched in 2018 connects arrestees with housing, service providers and behavioral healthcare prior to their release from the City jail. Entirely curtailing meth use among the city's homeless population may ultimately depend partially on what lawmakers in surrounding jurisdictions do. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), meth is a regional problem facing much of Southern California. “While opioid abuse is becoming a national crisis, meth is a bigger problem in Los Angeles," said David Downing, Special Agent in Charge at the DEA's, Los Angeles Field Division. According to DEA, Mexican cartels have become so efficient at producing meth that there is an oversupply and much of it ends up in communities across Southern California.

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According to the results of the 2019 Santa Monica Homeless County, homelessness levels remained steady while meth use among the homeless population increased.

While areas across Los Angeles are feeling the impacts of the rise in meth use, Santa Monica and the Westside are have seen the most dramatic increases. According to Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, LA County as a whole saw around an 8 percent increase in hospital admissions relating to meth use, while the Westside which includes, Santa Monica saw a 150 percent increase. The Santa Monica Mirror has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department and the Culver City Police Department asking what approaches their respective departments are taking to curtail meth use, but at the time of publishing, neither has responded.

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Gray Whale Woes in SoCal Whales wash ashore in Malibu, tangles in Oxnard buoy. By Sam Catanzaro From San Diego and Los Angeles to Santa Barbara and San Franciso, major cities are commonplace along much of California's coast. Amid the hustle and bustle of these metropolises, it is easy to forget the nature that exists in many residents' backyards. This past weekend in Malibu, however, residents and beachgoers got a visual and olfactory reminder of their proximity to wildlife when a young dead gray whale washed ashore at County Line Beach, greeting beachgoers with the smell of decaying flesh. "It smelled foul," Cole Miller, a local actor who was surfing nearby, told Yo! Venice. "I had never seen a whale that close before, so I was in awe of how large it was compared to me. Other people poked at it, but I didn't want to. There was dried, dirty blood oozing from its eyes and mouth. It was pretty gross, but amazing to see a creature like that right in front of me." Authorities believe the carcass washed ashore around 3 a.m. Sunday, March 24. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the whale is about 40-feet long, the size of a semi-truck. There are several gashes on the whale's side, though it is still unclear how the

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The cause of the whale’s death is currently unknown, pending the results of a necropsy.

whale died. More details will become available after Diane Alps, President of the Channel Island Marine and Wildlife Institute and her colleagues release information from a necropsy performed March 25. According to the CHP, authorities do not plan on removing the carcass of the whale and will instead let nature take its course and carry the body out to sea. While experts were performing the necropsy on the 40-foot long mammal, rescue crews just up the coast in Oxnard spent Monday attempting to rescue another gray whale trapped in a bouy net near Channel Island Harbour. Spotted by passengers on a boat Sunday, responders Monday and Tuesday had a difficult time untangling the whale, which is around 20-feet long, due to the animal's skittishness. "Every time we tried to get close to it, the whale would get scared and dive underwater, taking the buoy with it,” Mark Barney, a spokesperson for the United States Coast Guard (USCG), told the Los Angeles Times. According to Barney, because the whale kept swimming away, authorities have been unable to tell if the whale is injured, distressed or to what degree the animal is entangled. To help with the rescue, the USCG called in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for assistance. These two incidents are not isolated. On March 18, a gray whale carcass washed ashore at Hermosa Beach and around the same time a gray whale ended up within the Marina del Rey harbor. While the USCG and experts have not established a link between these incidents, they do not come without a surprise given the nature of gray whales. In the 17th century, gray whales were on the verge extinction due to commercial whaling, and while the Pacific Ocean population has since recovered, groups in the Atlantic Ocean never did. There are currently around 26,000 gray whales found throughout the world, all in the Pacific Ocean, and their Eastern North Pacific stock is the largest group. According to the Marine Mammal Center, gray whales have the longest migrations of any mammal. During summer, gray whales live in the Arc-

On Sunday, March 24 a 40-foot long gray whale washed ashore in Malibu.

tic in areas rich in their food, bottom-dwelling organisms. As fall arrives, however, there is less sunlight, less food, and the water turns cold, and the whales swim to Baja California, Mexico where they enter lagoons to give birth and mate. Therefore, gray whales can be observed passing by California in December and January during their southern migration, and again in March, April, and May on their northern journey. As human activity has increased along gray whales' migration route, these mammals are facing a new set of challenges. "Gray whales generally stay around the con-

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Tunneling for Mobility SMa.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow

Starting this year permits from the Santa Monica Planning Department will require a new additional fee called “Travel Demand Forecasting Model.” This has come not a moment too soon, as the model predicts that the neighborhood of Sunset Park will reach traffic paralysis at 5:22 p.m. on April 1, 2022. At that time evening traffic, having already gridlocked all the streets, will start to overload all the possible alleys via Waze and that quarter of the City will freeze in terminal rigor mortis. This is due to the approximately 2-mile barrier along our southern border formed by the Airport and Penmar Park, leaving only three undersized outlets for southbound traffic: Lincoln Blvd, 23rd Street/ Walgrove and Bundy/Centinela. Fortunately the traffic wizards of S.M.art (Santa Monican Architects for Responsible Tunneling) are implementing a brilliant solution: drilling a mile long tunnel straight north under the airport from the intersection of Walgrove and Airport Avenue, to the east edge of Virginia Park at the Cloverfield Blvd and Kansas intersection. There will be signals at each end allowing the two reversible lanes to be north-

bound in the morning and southbound in the evening. This added capacity will not only keep traffic out of Sunset Park but also alleviate traffic along 23rd Street, Bundy and Lincoln, currently all streets which are in total gridlock. The tunnel will feed traffic to Cloverfield, Pico and the 10 Freeway at the north end while at the south end it can feed Rose, Beethoven or Venice Blvd via Walgrove. The City of Los Angeles has already agreed to optimize Walgrove by removing allowed parking on the east side in the morning (7-9 a.m.) and on the west side in the evening (4-7 p.m.). These parking changes will expedite flow and prevent enormous lines at the tunnel’s exit. There will be three ventilation shafts along tunnel’s length: at the Northwest corner of the runway, and at the eastern “T” legs of the two alleys north of the intersections of Pearl and Cloverfield and north of Ocean Park and Cloverfield. Finally, now that it is shortened, the construction staging area will be at the west end of the runway. The excavated soil will be used to raise the parking lot north of the Pier and to build a curving vehicle ramp west of the Life Guard Station Headquarters to allow emergency vehicles and periodic deliveries to go from Seaside Terrace up to the vacated pier parking lot. This ramp road will

have a traffic light at Ocean Front Walk. These shoreline improvements will defend our greatest tourist asset, the Pier, and our most vulnerable transportation asset, the Mc Clure tunnel, from inevitable sea level rise and will avoid the need for another vehicle bridge at the south edge of the pier when the existing pier bridge is rebuilt for pedestrian use only. It will take three years to complete (two years of design, EIR and bidding followed by one year of construction) and will cost an estimated $70 million or half the cost of the new City Hall Annex. While value engineering is still underway, the City may consider making the tunnel car-sized only, with trucks buses etc still using 23rd Street. The City manager, R. Coal, valiantly trying to staunch the red ink in the City budget, has persuaded Elon Tusk to loan the City for free, the boring equipment used for the experimental car tunnel in Hawthorne. In that case we will have two smaller tunnels instead of one larger tunnel. Finally to reduce operating costs, the tunnel(s) will have continuously projected advertisements on the interior side of the tunnel(s) that are synchronized to the speed of individual cars like they have in the Shanghai subways. This being Santa Monica, everybody has an opinion. Several well-known community activists have already weighed in. Z. Josephson says “I can’t believe it took the City this long to figure this out”, while J. Roobin says he “Loves it: and now with this beautiful tunnel, Santa Monica will finally have a world class airport like Van Nuys not to mention LAX”. As expected several community organizations have also been throwing up red flags. Bird wants a lane just for scooters. The ecologists want to make sure the water that the drilling may tap into, will be

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In their latest column, SMa.r.t. writes about the prospect of tunneling under Santa Monica Airpot to ease traffic.

available for the landscape of the public park proposed in the event the airport closes. The Santa Monica Conservers have objected because the tunnel would disturb the natural setting of the Omni Directional Antenna (ODA), that round navigation aid at the southwest end of the runway.The Conservers wanted this ODA to be their next Landmark that would be a bookend to the already Landmarked aviation beacon at the other end of the runway. Finally, the Sierra Club has indicated concern because the tunnel will disturb the coyotes that live at the end of the runway. Apparently, they are the only natural way for a Green City to control the rampant raccoons, that with their prehensile hands, masks and nighttime habits, are responsible for Santa Monica's crime increase. Finally, the City Council is debating if Sunset Park gets this benefit, what will the other districts get? Sometimes the solution to the most complicated problems is right below our feet. Happy April Fools Day. By Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA For Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow Sam Tolkin, Architect; Dan Jansenson Building and Safety Commissioner, Architect; Mario Fonda-Bonardi, AIA, Planning Commissioner; Ron Goldman, FAIA; Thane Roberts,Architect; Bob. Taylor, AIA; Phil Brock, Arts Commissioner.

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The tenant added that his “friend” had By Sam Catanzaro time later, the Ramljak succumbed to his injuries. driver of the vehicle and discovered that this man made quite a mess of the apartment and had SMPD’s Major Accident Response Team rewas driving on a suspended license in addition to refused to leave when requested. The officers On Friday, March 22 the victim in a fatal hit sponded to the scene to conduct an investigation. being on probation for burglary and identity theft. entered the apartment and noticed that furniture and run scooter collision was identified as police A preliminary investigation revealed that Ramljak The officers conducted a search of the vehicle and had been strewn around the room and that the still search for the suspect. was riding a personally owned electric scooter discovered that it contained burglary tools, “friend” was indeed heavily intoxicated. The offiAccording to the coroner’s office, 41-year-old (“City Hopper”) southbound on 3rd Street when methamphetamine and United States Mail under cers attempted to reason with this drunken man Michael Ramljak was the victim in last Friday’s for unknown reasons he fell onto the roadway. As the names of numerous individuals none of whom but to no avail, and as the officers continued to talk fatal e-scooter collision in Santa Monica. Ac- Ramljak remained on the roadway, he was struck were the driver of the vehicle. The officers utilized with the man he suddenly punched one of the offi- cording to LinkedIn, Ramljak was the owner of by a vehicle traveling southbound on 3rd Street. IRROR A RCHIVES their communication technology and discovered cers in the face with a closed fist. The officers the Giggling Machinist Mobile Welding and Ma- The driver stopped and exited hisMvehicle; howevthat one of the named individuals on the mail had immediately tackled the man and after a brief chining and also a board member of the German er, fled the scene prior to first responders arriving. recently been the victim of identity theft. The offi- struggle the man was overpowered and arrested. American Club of Santa Monica. The suspect vehicle is as an older model off apartment complex in possibly which she resided.CamThe citizen added that this person had appeared to the cers had enough evidence to arrest the driver, aged This 26-year-old Venice resident was later charged The The driver is still at large and the Santa Monica white or tan 4-door sedan, a Toyota victim had been able to supply a detailed descriphave been picking items off the ground next to the with resisting arrest and battery upon a police offiPhotos: LinkedIn/Google. Police Department (SMPD) is seeking the pub- ry with possible damage to the front passenger’s 30 years and a Santa Monica resident, and he was A LinkedIn photo of Michael Ramljak (left), the victimcer. in Bail last was Friday's hit and run collision near which also been to vehicle before leaving The citizenrelated gave the set atfatal $50,000. lic’s assistance with the anyarea. information to tion side of ofthe thesuspect, vehicle. The had suspect driverconveyed is a white later charged with possession of methampheta3rd Street and Ashland in Santa Monica. the officers, as they were en route to the location. officers a detailed description of the suspect and the this fatal collision. male, 30-40 years old, 6’2” tall, medium build, mine, possession of burglary tools, identity theft, A Glassless Window officers in the of the apartment officers went in man. the officers On March 15,search 2019 of at this about 8:30Asp.m., SMPD The shaved headarrived or short hairvicinity and wearing prescripdriving on a suspended license and a violation of complex and began to scour the area. The officers were searching the area they spotted another vehiOn Wednesday, February 1, at 12:58 a.m. offi- Officers responded to a radio call for service at the tion glasses. probation. Bail was set at $10,000. spotted the suspect lurking and in the 1300 block with a smashed window that wasaparked the soon cers of the Santa Monica Police Department were cle 2700 block of 3rd Street regarding Hit andatRun The investigation is ongoing investigators On the otherbyhand, it is in notthe always the agent’s of Alley Number 10. The suspect was easy to was recof the street. The officers then drove back to By RFriends on Wynn With Like That flagged down a citizen 2000 block of Pico side Traffic Collision involving a motorized scooter are interested in speaking with anyone who fault. 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Department Paramedics head and tact Investigator Scott Pace (310) 458-8954 called outand to an located weeks weapartment haven’t even had on an the 400 block their home in showable condition. hand. The officersPolice attempted to stop this suslater citizen who had flagged the officers bodythe trauma. The victim was transported to adown local free or the Santa Monica Department at (310) offer”. This was what a lady calling An owner might be defensive or pect but he tried to speed away and in doing so disappeared and positively identified the suspect. hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, a short 458-8495. in last week said to me as she was unwilling to acknowledge and price carded the second bicycle. 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Santa Monica Ferris Wheel To ‘Go Dark’ During Earth Hour

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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier joins Earth Hour with its mantra “Our Planet’s Gain Is Everyone’s Gain” as the world-famous Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel, will “Go Dark” except for the wheel rim safety lighting, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. The Pacific Wheel is the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel. This Earth Hour, millions around the world will join together to turn off their lights and speak up why nature matters by sharing at #Connect2Earth and #EarthHour. “Earth Hour is more than an event. It is a movement that has achieved massive environmental impact, including legislation changes by harnessing the power of the crowd.Everyone can participate to show that conserving energy and promoting clean energy is crucial for the health of Mother Earth!,” said Jerry Rubin, a local activist. WWF’s Earth Hour states, nature not only provides us with all the things we need to live - from the air we breathe to the water we drink, and from the shelter we need to the economy we rely on - but also makes our lives better. However, its growing loss puts this all under threat.

For the past 10 years, people around the world have come together every Earth Hour to support efforts to tackle climate change. And, together, have created a powerful movement that helped deliver strong global commitments to tackling this threat. Climate change remains a big challenge for all. But another urgent threat now demands attention: the loss of nature. These two combined threats mean everyone must act - and now. “Nature is right at our doorstep as Pacific Park sits 40 feet over the Pacific Ocean on the Santa Monica Pier. We are part of the awe-inspiring Southern California coast-

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line and Santa Monica Mountain range, and home to the world’s only solar-powered Ferris wheel,” said Nathan Smithson, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. “We look forward to participating in Earth Hour each year to further demonstrate our support for climate awareness and action. There’s great opportunity in this mass global effort to bring awareness to environmental conditions from individuals and small business owners to national companies and international organizations.” Starting as a symbolic lights out event in Sydney in 2007, WWF’s Earth Hour has grown to become the world's largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organizations in more than 180 countries and territories to take action for the world’s shared home. From the forests to the oceans, many amazing things have been achieved for the climate and its biodiversity - showing that together, anything is possible. Earth Hour participants can visit www. earthhour.org to know what’s happening in locations around the world and read individuals’ stories about what they are doing for the planet

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The Future of E-Learning By N ektar Baziotis

Distance learning is as old as the 18th century when teachers would send their students weekly lessons through the mail. But the advent of the Internet has introduced us to the concept of the online classroom. In the 1990’s personal computers became more popular and people realized that skills traditionally learned in a classroom could be learned over the web. With E-Learning, more people than ever had easier access to valuable educational courses that distance previously prevented them from getting to. In the early aughts advancements in computer technology popularized E-Learning, particularly when it came to learning software literacy. We also saw the introduction of educational computer games. The ClueFinders was a popular educational software created to teach older elementary-aged children algebra, grammar and spelling. Revolving around the story of a group of multi-racial kids who explore the world and solve exciting mysteries, ClueFinders was designed to appeal to both boys and girls of all backgrounds whilst introducing them to more complex academic themes through challenging and fun games and interesting storytelling. This era also saw the rapid expansion of social media and introduced to us its educational advantages. Websites with video chat capabilities could be used

much more curated to work around our unique lives. Businesses are now integrating e-courses into their training and professionals can learn the skills necessary to advance their career through the comfort of their home. And statistics show employees learn faster and retain more knowledge when utilizing an e-course. Mobile technology means that we can take our online classrooms with us anywhere we go. Having access to educational materials anywhere at any time means those of us with complicated work schedules, kids and other responsibilities that take priority in our lives can still receive a good education for an affordable price. E-Learning has liberated us from the confines of the traditional classroom, evolving education for the 21st century.

to conduct lessons online, which could be attended by anyone anywhere in the world. From 2006 to 2010, E-Learning tools and online classrooms became much more integrated into standard curriculum. Schools were introducing computers into the classroom and properly educating students on how to use programs like PowerPoint, Word and Excel. Paperback textbooks were being converted into eBooks and could be purchased and read online. Lectures could

be recorded and placed online. People could achieve their high school diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, etc. online, opening the opportunity for higher education for individuals who were too busy or did not possess the finances to attend a traditional university. As we live more of our lives online, E-Learning will not only be popular, but essential to our advancement. The future of E-Learning means an education that is

Nektar Baziotis is an entrepreneur and IT project manager based in Santa Monica. 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. He is currently President of ENKI Technologies, located at 100 Wilshire, Suite 700, in Santa Monica. For more information, visit https://enki.tech/ or call (213) 814-2332 or follow on social media at twitter.com/enkitechi/ and at linkedin.com/in/nektariosbaziotis.

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FROLICKING IN THE FLOWERS Spring Garden Tour invites us to spend more time with nature By Staff Writers Embark on this year’s Pacific Palisades Spring Garden Tour, and discover beautiful gardens throughout Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Brentwood. This self-driving tour is set for Sunday, April 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and features five private residence gardens, a condominium

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association's garden installation and the N/E/X/T/Garden in Temescal Canyon. As California has been reveling in rain this year, landscapers have been sculpting and fashioning their plants. Colors we have seen in the gardens this year seem to have a surreal quality which sparks the imagination. Some special features of this year's gardens include: panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, gardens which incorporate children friendly spaces, and kaleidoscope popping succulent gardens with rustic Mediterranean features. Landscape designers focused on creating garden spaces where families and friends could gather and spend quality time outdoors nestled amid nature and her elements. We will have cookies for sale and a spe-

cial prize for one lucky ticket holder. The N/E/X/T/Garden in Temescal Canyon is open on Tour day from 11-5 p.m. and will feature docent led tours of the garden. Docents will share information about native and drought tolerant plants and some succulents, and, how once they are established, these type of plants can provide endless hours of enjoyment with minimal tending. Each tour guest will receive a special set of coupons with each ticket purchase. Tickets are $30 per person and children can attend free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tour guests may purchase

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Embark on this year’s Pacific Palisades Spring Garden Tour, and discover beautiful gardens throughout Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica and Brentwood on Sunday, April 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

tickets online at www.pacpalgardenclub. org. or, in person, at the following vendors: Gift Garden Antiques in Pacific Palisades, Merrihew’s Nursery in Santa Monica, and Wild Birds Unlimited or Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery in West LA. Make your way over to the Pacific Palisades Spring Garden Tour on April 14 and spend more time with nature.

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Best Jobs for Women 50+ in Gig Economy These days, it seems like we can do practically anything with our smartphones, from booking plane tickets to video chatting to online shopping. We can even find jobs through our

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phones, too, thanks to a few helpful apps. These “gig economy” jobs are especially popular with Millennials. Studies that most of the gig economy or “alternative workforce” is made up of “them,” but don’t let the 20-somethings be the only ones earning a little extra cash! Many of these jobs are perfect for us, the 50-plus workforce, whether you’re retired (I wish) or still working a traditional 9-5. These types of jobs are flexible and can work with any schedule, and it’s never been easier to find them and make money. Below are a few of my favorites:

Dog Walking I am an animal freak, so this job would be my dream job. We all know how important a little exercise is to keep us in shape as we age (that’s why originally adopted Zoey.) What better way to get some steps in than by dog walking - and getting paid for it! Apps like Wag and Rover connect you to pet-owners in your area who are willing to pay someone to walk Fido and Fifi for a few hours everyday, or to watch them over a weekend. I love animals so much that I often volunteer to pet sit, so earning money while doing so is just an added bonus. Kiddie Carpool There is a new service available in town called Kango that is a perfect way for empty nesters to earn some additional income.

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Kango is a ridesharing service but for kids.

It is a ridesharing service, like Uber or Lyft, but only for kids. It’s available throughout the greater Los Angeles area, and you’ll be helping busy parents out by taking children to and from school or other activities, while earning at least $35/hour. It does require a thorough screening pro-

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SANTA MONICA SINGLE FAMILY HOMES February 2019 SALES 733 Ozone St. 2617 7th St. 333 E Rustic Road 2425 20th St. 2228 Cloverfield Blvd. 2677 34th St. 654 Hill St. 2343 Ashland Avenue 2617 24th St. 408 Sycamore Road 1787 Sunset Avenue 418 Hollister Avenue 375 Mesa Road 2314 31st St. 607 22nd St. 311 10th St. 424 Marguerita Ave.

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“The Mustang” is Epic in Style BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole "The Mustang" is the first feature length film by writer/director, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre. In 2014 she wrote and directed a short film called Rabbit, about a female prisoner who bonds with a rabbit as part of a Pet Partnership program. Rabbit serves the same purpose as a sketch would for a painter commencing work on a grand canvas. "The Mustang" is that finished cinematic painting. This film is epic in style, with meticulous detail and has the realism of a documentary. From the beginning scenes of wild mustangs in Nevada being rounded up by helicopter and herded into a corral, to the vivid portraits of the lives of hard line prisoners who train the horses, to the bonds that are created between people and animals, this film never loses its rhythm. It carries you into a different world. The story is rewarding in understanding of human nature and of the huge impact of small acts of kindness, a reminder of the intricate nature of our relationship with our surroundings and the space around us. Cinematographer Ruben Impens has captured the widely varied landscapes and interiors with skill. The editing and music provide the rhythm that keeps the story moving to the end and key points in the revelation of the story are made visually rather than verbally. The director, as an actress herself, selected an extraordinary cast. Matthias Schoenaerts, already one of my favorite actors to watch, provides a deep performance as Roman Colman, a hardened prisoner with extreme anger issues covering deeply hidden intense emotions. Bruce Dern plays the head trainer displaying underlying sensitivity balanced with a sarcastic sense of humor. Jason

Mitchell is the “class clown,” with attitude. Gideon Adlon has a wonderful grasp of the deeply internalized relationship she has with an absent father. Connie Britton is memorable as the prison psychologist. Thomas Smittle’s performance stands out. He is a minor character, the centerpiece of one of the most beautiful and emotional scenes in the movie, and is in reality one of the prisoners involved in training the wild mustangs. In a discussion following her film, de Clermont-Tonnerre noted that she gave the film a European pace and sensibility, allowing the audience to absorb the impact of emotions and color. She wrote the original screenplay four years ago, then spent four years researching, interviewing inmates, psychologists and staff at prisons. When she returned to writing her script, she had more than enough material for the original story, so she decided to focus on one man and his horse. In casting the lead role of Roman Colman, she auditioned several actors. When she met Schoenaerts she know immediately that he had the wildness, intensity and physicality to embody the character. "The Mustang" is a timely and important movie. There is much political outcry at the present time over the US Bureau of Land Management’s proposal to lift regulations against the slaughter of wild horses that have been captured and are in holding areas. To read about the BLM and the history of the wild horses, see https:// abcnews.go.com/US/wild-horses-facing-slaughter-us-government-proposes-regulations/story?id=52538898 and google “Wild Mustangs.” 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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DBAs and LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019046355 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 02/25/2019 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as ON TOUR AGAIN 234 WESTMINSTER AVE VENICE, CA 90291. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: STEINBERG MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL, INC. 10850 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE. 350 LOS ANGELES, CA 90024. This business is conducted by a Corporation. 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 DEVANEE CRAWFORD. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on Feb 25, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 03/15/2019, 03/22/2019, 03/29/2019 and 04/05/2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019078674 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 03/27/2019 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business GUIDED BARS 11955 WALNUT LANE #206 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: NATALIE HOLBROOK 11955 WALNUT LANE #206 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/2019. 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 NATALIE HOLBROOK. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on MARCH 27, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY

EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 03/29/2019, 04/05/2019, 04/12/2019 and 04/19/2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019078690 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 03/27/2019 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as NATALIE HOLBROOK WELLNESS 11955 WALNUT LANE #206 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: NATALIE HOLBROOK 11955 WALNUT LANE #206 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/2019. 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 NATALIE HOLBROOK. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on MARCH 27, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 03/29/2019, 04/05/2019, 04/12/2019 and 04/19/2019.

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from page 1 keeps that system in place while the City’s appeal proceeds,” said Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr, one of the attorneys representing the city. The case, Pico Neighborhood Association, et al. v. City of Santa Monica, filed by plaintiffs Pico Neighborhood Association, Maria Loya and Advocates for Malibu Public Schools alleges that Santa Monica’s at-large 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 a ruling released Feb 15, Palazuelos ordered that all future elections for seats on the City Council be based on a seven-district map drawn by an expert for the plaintiffs and that the City hold a special election this summer for all seven

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seats on City Council using this new district map. Palazuelos’ ruling prohibited anybody not elected in a district election from serving on City Council beyond August 15, 2019. It is this prohibition of serving after August 15 that the California Court of Appeals has put a stay on with their March 27 ruling. The appeal process according to Boutrous will take at least one year. In a February media briefing, Boutrous said the City will be able to draft an appeal brief within four to six months and that the judge will issue a response a few months after the appeal is submitted and that it will be at least one year before attorneys can make oral arguments. Rex Parris, an attorney representing the plaintiffs, however, said in a December interview with the Santa Monica Mirror that the chances of the city prevailing in an appeal are low. “What are the odds of reversing on this appeal? Very remote,” Parris said. “At some point, rational people are going to have to take a look at this beyond their self-interest.”

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from page 10 cess, but that only means the company cares about the safety of its riders and drivers. If you’ve thought about a ridesharing job, but were worried about unsavory or unruly adult passengers, this is a much better option both safety-wise and money-wise. With Kango, you can set your own schedule and you can even work with the same families on a regular basis. Plus, we all know how little ones can warm the heart - especially if you’re far from your own kids or grandchildren - which is probably why so many women over 50 choose to drive for the service. I never had kids, or grandkids. This would be a good way to get the “kid fix” by driving them around for a few hours and returning ‘em back to their parents. Perfect amount of time. Grocery Shopping Did you know that we’ve gone so digital that some people order their groceries through an app instead of going to the store? Luckily for job-seekers, this makes for an easy and financially rewarding job. With apps like Instacart, you simply shop the aisles and drop off the goods. The only issue for you ladies to lookout for is that you should be able to do some occasional heavy lifting, as some people

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might have heavy orders, so I advise checking with your doctor if you are unsure of the physical aspect of this job. You can also shop for yourself, and cross that off your to-do list at the same time! Crafting If you knit, sew, paint or have an otherwise creative hobby, there is very real earning potential thanks to websites like Etsy. Etsy is where you can set up an online marketplace for your handmade wares, whether you have an abundance to sell or just a few pieces. You can also make money doing custom orders for people interested in your craft. I’ve personally seen jewelry, stationary, blankets, clothing and many different art mediums for sale on the site, but the options of what to sell are almost limitless. There is an app just for sellers, which means you can manage your business on-the-go, even if you are on vacation or have another day job. I’m going to sell my photographs and floral greeting cards online. There are many different ways to earn money, but as we get older it’s important to spend our time where it matters most. When you’re looking for work, choose something that aligns with your interests and that you will enjoy. Do work a different “gig economy job” not on this list? Leave me a note in the comments - we love hearing about new opportunities.

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1 Top 10-rated sitcom each season from 1972 to 1976 6 Chilling 11 Payment vouchers 16 Dugout propeller 19 Mexico City daily 20 Dish of cooked buckwheat 21 Site of a 2019 Trump/Kim meeting 22 ____ hug 23 Moved stealthily, colloquially 24 Not a nice look 25 Pronounces breathily 27 Hearty pasta topping 29 Absolute truth 31 A singer can carry one 32 Some plumbing joints 33 Ask too-personal questions 34 Tailor’s tool 35 Uses as a perch 37 Mold into something new 39 Historic San Francisco thoroughfare 41 ____ y Plata (Montana’s motto) 42 Aid in tapestry-making 43 Itinerant sorts 44 Outfits in the operating room 48 Stockholm stock unit 50 “Look at me — I did it!” 54 Precisely 55 Saint in a children’s rhyme 56 ____ Maria (coffee liqueur) 57 Sister in a children’s story 59 Small pain 60 Upright building support 61 Travel group 64 Big name in 1950s politics 65 “Flowers” and “Sticky Fingers” for the Stones 66 Some Sunday broadcasting 69 Cakes and ____ (simple material pleasures)

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