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BEFORE THE FLAMES SAMOHI Singers’ surreal concert at Notre Dame Cathedral days before fire. By Keldine Hull Construction of the Notre Dame Cathedral began in 1163 during the reign of King Louis VII and was completed nearly 200 years later in 1345. The famed cathedral survived centuries of war and unrest to become one of Europe’s most revered and recognizable monuments. On April 15, shocking images and video of the Notre Dame Cathedral on fire riveted the world. Centuries after the first bricks were placed, the world watched as pieces of the cathedral collapsed. Millions of people mourned by sharing personal photos of the cathedral and the touching stories that went with them. Santa Monica High School’s Madrigal Ensemble and all-female Chamber Singers performed at the Notre Dame Cathedral on April 12, just three days before the fire. Mari Kubani, a senior at Santa Monica High School and member of Chamber Singers, recalls the life-changing experience performing in such an iconic piece of history. “We were the last choir to perform there before it burned. The experience was frankly amazing. I had visited the cathedral four years before and was in awe of it. It is a rare opportunity to get to perform there. Being able to fill

“The fire destroyed the roof right above where we sang; the photos of the rubble piled up where I had been standing just days before shook me to my core.”

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Questions Raised After SMPD Detain Man for Riding Bike on Sidewalk Video shows Santa Monica police officers arresting Dwayne Sampson on April 12. By Cailley Chella

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Some people didn't believe me, but by the time we landed everyone knew. I was just heartbroken and shocked. It was so surreal.” Miller continued, “Seeing photos of Notre Dame on fire and knowing that this incredible monument had been subject to such a terrible event was just awful. I’m a history geek so having the opportunity to be in a centuries-old cathedral and to touch the pillars and stone and stand on the ground was incredible.” Director of Vocal Music at SAMOHI Jeffe Huls led both choirs through their performances at the cathedral. “This is the third time that the Santa Monica High School Choirs have performed at the cathedral. It is always awe-inspiring. I think being able to perform in such a revered space gave the students a great sense of accomplishment, that all of their hard work preparing, had been rewarded.” Huls recalls the moment when students learned of the fire. “Normally, the plane would

A cell phone video uploaded last weekend on Facebook shows the moment five Santa Monica police officers stop, physically detain and arrest a black, male bicyclist, identified as Dwayne Sampson, for riding his bike on the sidewalk. The April 12 encounter was witnessed and recorded by Marcy Winograd. She records as police officers can be seen twisting Sampson’s arm behind his back while telling him to “put your arms behind your back, you’re being arrested.” In return, Sampson shouts “I have not committed any crime,” “stop squeezing my arm,” followed by “you’re hurting me!” The video has been shared almost 100 times on Facebook and viewed more than 3,600 times, according to Winograd. The Facebook video cuts out there, but Winograd sent the Santa Monica Mirror, as well as members of the Santa Monica City Council and City Manager Rick Cole, two other videos of the incident. They’re also posted on her Vimeo. The first video is 33 seconds long. It shows Sampson standing with his feet together and hands clasped while four officers tug at his arms. The second

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Members of the SAMOHI Madrigal Ensemble and Chamber Singers perform in Notre Dame Cathedral on April 12.

that amazing place with music is one of the highest honors of my life, I feel so humbled and amazed to have had that opportunity,” Kubani said. News of the fire was unsettling and overwhelming. “I was shocked,” Kubani said. “Walking through the airport I felt completely numb. I was watching the live stream when the spire fell, and my stomach dropped. It felt like someone had died right in front of me. I feel lucky that we were able to sing there before it was lost. The fire destroyed the roof right above where we sang; the photos of the rubble piled up where I had been standing just days before shook me to my core.” Sam Miller, a junior at SAMOHI and member of Madrigal Ensemble, also performed at the cathedral. “The experience was amazing. After I heard about the fire I was dumbfounded. I didn't find out until we landed back in LAX. I saw the news notification and said, ‘Oh my God guys, Notre Dame is on fire.’

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Man Dies by Suicide After Jumping off Parking Structure Third downtown SM parking structure suicide in past year. By Sam Catanzaro On Thursday, April 11, an unidentified man died by suicide after jumping off a downtown Santa Monica parking structure. According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers received a call

regarding the death around 12:30 p.m near Broadway Avenue and 4th Street Thursday. Upon arrival, officers found no signs of foul play. According to SMPD Lieutenant Saul Rodriguez, witnesses reported seeing the man standing on the edge of the parking lot before jumping. This is the third time an individual has died by suicide by jumping off a downtown Santa Monica parking structure in the past year. In September 2018, a man jumped off Parking Structure 4 and in December 2018, a woman died after jumping off the same structure.

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By Sam Catanzaro A Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officer died last week while swimming in Hawaii, the SMPD has announced. The Santa Monica Police Officers’ Association (SMPOA) this week said that Santa Monica Police Officer Rashad Riley passed away in a tragic drowning accident while on the island of Kauai April 12, 2019. He leaves behind his loving wife, as well as three beautiful children. “Officer Riley was a beloved friend to all who knew him, and mentor to local youth in both the Santa Monica Police Explorer and Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) programs. He served the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) with great pride, courage and integrity for the past 3 years. Officer Riley was a cherished member of the Department’s Homeless Liaison Program,” SMPOA said in a letter. “With an infectious and genuine smile, he always demonstrated compassion and empathy when interacting with the community. Officer Riley will be truly missed by his SMPD family, all those who served the City of Santa Monica

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SMPD Officer Rashad Riley, who died in a drowning accident April 12 on the island of Kauai.

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MODE (Mobility On-Demand Every Day) is a program launched in July 2018 by the Big Blue Bus to serve the transportation needs of Santa Monica’s senior residents. The BBB partnership with LYFT provides seniors with service throughout the City of Santa Monica, south on Lincoln Blvd to Smart and Final and to 5 local medical facilities. The fare $.50. MODE has been a resounding success! Twice as many riders per day are going to medical appointments, shopping destinations, social events, services and more, than those served by the clunky old Dial-a-Ride. Twice as many senior riders are set free to have a life beyond apartment and house walls. Now the City of Santa Monica and the Big Blue Bus system want to make “program adjustments” that, in effect cut back service availability to seniors. I guess we were enjoy-

ing our new life too much. Time to put the seniors back in their box. The four “proposed adjustments” to MODE service represent a major cut to the service currently enjoyed by seniors in our community Fare Adjustments The most glaring proposed adjustment is the fare increase times 4 from $.50 per ride to $2.00 per ride. $4.00 RT to go to the grocery store, shop or attend a class at Emeritus. What does it cost a resident to make that same grocery store run in their private car? Maybe, $1.00. At most $2.00 if you’re going across town. The alternative to Lyft is the BBB. This is not always the safest environment and is definitely a huge time commitment. The same grocery store trip can take two or more hours for the round trip. It can often involve taking two different busses each way. That means four rides, lousy bus seating, and a wait in the elements at the bus stop. Riding the bus potentially represents a big chunk out of anyone’s day just to purchase basic grocery items.

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Many home owners take great offense to hear the truth about their own homes. Times are changing very quickly and the taste for buyer these days is quite different than it was even five or 10 years ago. I remember building my own house and choosing materials 15 years ago, I really thought I was a decorator myself. I picked the tiles, kitchen counters, the carpet, the hardwood floors, the wall coverings and the drapery. Wow, I sure knew what I was doing! Actually, I really didn’t at all; I chose what I thought was very popular at that time and now looking back I can’t believe that I made the choices I made. But yes, I am willing to face the reality that trends and desires have changed. Many home owners are not willing to face the truth. They tell me they have a remodeled kitchen and they tell me their house is impeccable and in move in condition. When I get to their home, I find that they are absolutely correct. Their home is impeccable, and they’ve maintained it lovingly and with great care. The truth however, is that it is perfect for them, and it is a very suitable for them as it is. Some people might admit that that if they were remodeling today they would do it different, other’s say they wouldn’t do anything different and they think it’s perfect. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter, the only thing that matters is how your house presents to a buyer. When it goes on the market, you’re going to find out very quickly, either that it sells with multiple offers and that there’s lots of interest or that buyers are resistant because maybe they think that the house requires a lot of work, or just isn’t a good fit for them. The words” the house needs too much work” can be very offensive and condescending. An owner might say, “what do you mean”? “My house doesn’t need any work at all.” “In fact, I’m offended that you’d go along with the notion that my house needs work”, might be another comment made by a homeowner, when an agent doesn’t immediately fight back to the comment made by a potential buyer. I quickly explain to them that I am only the

messenger, and I’m delivering the feedback that I got at open the house. I agree with people, that their home may be well maintained, but it may not suit the taste of a 30 -year old single person or young couple. There are many things that enter in to the suitability of a home. Different ethnic groups have ways of decorating their home, that might be suitable for them based on customs, where they come from, and their comfort. Perhaps you grew in Europe and are used to things that are formal with ornate detail. That might be the basis for decisions that you make when you design your own home. Today buyers want everything minimalistic, light, bright and airy. The current trend is “less is more”. Decorative tiles, wall papers and heavy draperies do not seem to be popular right now. People like to go light. If your home has the look of something eastern European, Italian or Mediterranean it might be suitable for somebody who has that taste, but it wouldn’t be suitable to somebody who wants modern, chic, or contemporary. This goes the same with exterior landscaping, gardens and patios. As you look on houzz.com you can get ideas of what people are craving today. Not everyone has the same taste, but young people seem to be going a certain direction, particularly young people who are groomed toward the American beach like lifestyle here in Southern California. There is a Southern California vibe that goes on. It’s very Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Venice, La Jolla and beach communities. If your taste is beachy then you’re not going to like something that is Mediterranean. On the other hand, if you grew up with a formal lifestyle you may have a craving for that and might be offended by the beachy look that others crave here near the coast. At the end of the day, it is not a debate and what is right and what is wrong, but there are trends that always lead the market. The current trend seems to be; light and bright, volume ceilings, open space, minimal draperies and furnishing, orientation to the yard, lots of wide glass doors, disappearing into the wall pockets and opening to a patio or yard space which is furnished as a natural extension to the inside living space. Comfort, simplicity, work spaces, open kitchen and places for everyone to hang out are top priorities. Email me to get further insight to the pros and cons of relocating. Ron@RonWynn.com

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A dependency on the bus also limits a person’s opportunity to shop a variety of stores for lower-priced necessities. The elder adult sees their cost of living go up while their quality of life goes down. Furthermore, this fare increase to $2.00 is

only good through the end of 2020. Then it jumps to $2.50 and again to $3.50 in 2021. It’s going to cost the most financially vulnerable members of our community a lot more

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to run the basic errands that keep them independent. Monthly Trip Cap BBB also wants to cut the number of Lyft rides from 40 per month to 35. Some months 35 rides might be more than enough. Then there are other months where 40 barely makes it. For example, if someone requires daily medical treatment, that’s 10 rides per week, 40 per month. No rides left for basic needs. Every ride you cut is going to cost a senior at least $6.00, maybe more depending on distance. Many will do without when they really shouldn’t. Minimum Age Requirement Raising the minimum age required for older adults to enroll in the program from 60-years-old to 62-years-old is just petty and mean. What about the seniors who qualified for the program this year at 60? Do they get dropped and have to wait to requalify? Two additional years of waiting when someone needs the service? Petty and Mean. Medical Appointment Trips Currently medical appointment trips outside of Santa Monica can be taken any time during service hours. The new direction is to encourage weekday trips to be taken between 10am and 3pm. You’re looking at an appointment window between 10:30am and 2:30pm if you consider transportation time. Trying to get an appointment with a doctor or other out-patient care within such strict parameters can be next to impossible. This limits Urgent Care to weekdays 10am to 3pm. How long do you want to wait for urgent medical need to be addressed? This adjustment is a significant cut back from what Dial-a-Ride offered. MODE allows elder adults in Santa Monica to be self-sufficient. They travel in a safe environment from doorstep to destination and back. The MODE Proposal sheet states: “The success of MODE thus far, reflects how essential on-demand, curb-to-curb transportation is to Santa Monica residents.” Let me tell you, those of us using MODE have been celebrating a life of reconnecting socially and meeting our needs independently. Our quality of life has improved. BBB is providing a valuable life-affirming service. Let’s keep it that way.

video is 55 seconds and shows officers touching Sampson’s hair and removing his hat while Sampson tells the officers not to touch him. One of the officers can be seen picking up Sampson’s wallet, which has fallen on the ground. He removes what appears to be Sampson’s ID and attaches it to his police uniform. They then place him in the back of a patrol car. “After I turned off the video, the bike rider shouted that the police had injected something into his arm,” Winograd writes on her Facebook post accompanying the video. “I asked one of the officers if they had injected the man with drugs, and the officer said he didn’t know. I told him I thought this was a heavy-handed use of force and the officer said they had to be sure the bike rider wasn’t wanted for other crimes.” Winograd, a Santa Monica resident and Coalition for Police Reform volunteer wrote an email to Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud that says not only did police stop Sampson unnecessarily but that he did nothing to warrant the amount of force used. “At no time did the bike rider become violent or pose a physical threat, but rather stood erect and questioned whether he was being detained–and why he needed to show his ID,” Winograd wrote. She also wrote that she later saw other bicyclists doing the same thing a few hours later, ”I saw three other bike riders doing exactly what this man did–riding on the sidewalk on 4th street next to the #10 freeway,” Winograd wrote. The Santa Monica Mirror has requested the

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Guest Columnist Pat Becker has been a Santa Monica resident for over 35 years, is now an active Senior, and a member of the Historic San Vicente Coalition. We thank Pat for her contribution this week. By Pat Becker for SMart (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) Thane Roberts, Architect, Robert H. Taylor AIA, Ron Goldman FAIA, Architect, Dan Jansenson, Architect, Building and Fire-Life Safety Commission, Samuel Tolkin Architect, Mario Fonda-Bonardi, AIA, Planning Commissioner, Phil Brock, Santa Monica Arts Commission. For previous articles see www.santamonicaarch. wordpress.com/writing

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police records of Sampson’s arrest but at the time of publishing these have not been provided. Winograd says she believes Sampson is being held for obstruction. She visited him in the Santa Monica jail where he said he’s being held on a $10,000 bail. He also told her that during the incident the police officers broke his arm. The Mirror has reached out to Police Chief Renaud for comment but she has not responded to our request. In the email correspondence to Chief Renaud, Winograd requested Sampson’s release from jail, telling Renaud, “his civil rights were violated.” Chief Renaud responded to Winograd by saying she needed more details surrounding the arrest to figure out if any use of force protocol were broken. “I have watched all the videos you sent in and I definitely see that an arrest took place of a person who did not want to be arrested,” Renaud wrote. Statistics on police use of force are hard to get ahold of, but, under AB 71, as of January 1, 2016, all law enforcement agencies have been required to begin collecting data on use of force incidents for submittal to the Department of Justice. The submission of that started on January 1, 2017 and 2018’s report has not yet been publicized. California uses URSUS, a California Department of Justice application, to compile and publicize this data. According to an URSUS report, “In 2017, there were 707 incidents reported that involved use of force resulting in serious bodily injury or death of a civilian or officer; or the discharge of a firearm.” Of the 741 civilians, 43.9 percent were Hispanic and 30.2 percent were white. The report also states that 19.3 percent of civilians involved

Photo: Marci Winograd.

A Vimeo screengrab of showing Santa Monica police detain Dwayne Sampson for riding his bike on the sidewalk.

were black, even though recent census information estimates California’s Black population at only 6.5 percent. The report also says 27.3 percent of the incidents took place in Los Angeles County, but only lists one incident for Santa Monica. Renaud wrote that every use of force goes through an in-depth review process to determine if that force was an abuse of force and that “this arrest will go through that same thorough review process.”

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Sierra Club Celebrates Earth Month Trail Building and Planting in the Santa Monica Mountains By Carolyn Zweifel

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This Earth Day – April 22 – Sierra Club wants to remind everyone to explore, enjoy and protect the planet. This past weekend, Sierra Club – the nation’s largest and most effective grassroots environmental movement – worked with Mountains Restoration Trust to build a new bird-dedicated hiking trail in the Cold Creek Preserve. The trail will become a self-guided bird walk, which will allow visitors to see the unique biodiversity of the Santa Monica

Mountains firsthand. The area traverses through five different habitats (coastal sage scrub, chaparral, grassland, riparian and oak woodland habitats), and is home to hundreds of local bird and plant species, including Wrentits, Acorn Woodpeckers, Cooper's Hawks and the Peregrine Falcon – which can reach speeds of up to 200 MPH. On May 4, as part of Bird Day LA, renowned bird scientists, Dr. Tom Smith and Dr. Brenda Larison from UCLA, will guide and educate visitors along the trail. Binoculars will be provided. The trail is open to the public now, though signs with various bird and habitat identifications will be installed later in the summer. With all the rainfall earlier in the year, the area is lush, vibrant and ready to be enjoyed.

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SANTA MONICA SINGLE FAMILY HOMES March 2019 SALES 3014 7th St. 2937 Delaware Ave. 3012 Glenn Ave. 1337 Maple St. 1030 26th St. 2327 18th St. 1402 Oak St. 2223 California Ave. 1741 Maple St. 737 Raymond Ave. 1325 Cedar St. 2223 Marine St. 710 Adelaide Place 517 11th St. 2247 24th St. 457 20th St. 2102 Pier Ave. 770 Latimer Road 248 14th St. 524 15th St. 526 23rd St.

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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: 2019 086037 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 04/01/2019 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as 1. TOP RECRUITING PROS 4140 BEETHOVEN STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90066. 2. 1924 RIDGE RD RALEIGH, NC 27607. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: TOP PR PROS LLC 4140 BEETHOVEN STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90066. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed ALISON OLDS. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on APRIL 01, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME

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“Too Hot Tamales” Hit the Town with Socalo Taste of Santa Monica With Barbara Bishop

Attention foodies! There’s a new restaurant in town. It’s Socalo, a casual, all-day Cal-Mexican gastropub from award-winning chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. I loved their Santa Monica restaurant, Border Grill on 4th Street, the “it” place to go for years. The new neighborhood joint is opening this late Spring and will be located near restaurant-sparse Saint John’s Health Cen-

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Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken.

ter and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. They’ve taken over the old IHOP space at 1920 Santa Monica Blvd., adjacent to the Gateway Hotel, which is currently undergoing a major remodel and upgrade. I sat down with Susan and Mary Sue last week to get an idea of what Socalo will bring to the table. The word is they will be serving farmer’s market-fresh ingredients combined with their recipes inspired by Mexican and Latin kitchens they encountered while traveling throughout Mexico. They informed me that much like Mexico City’s Zócalo serves as a central town square, Socalo is intended to be the neighborhood gathering place. Socal-o. Get it? Cute. Appealing to the hundreds of employees that work various shifts in the area’s medical centers, local businesses, and those that make their home in the neighborhood, Socalo will offer a variety of menu options, anticipating the diverse community’s dining needs. In addition to indoor and outdoor seating comprised of colorful, communal tables and cozy booths, they’ll provide quick-counter service for breakfast and lunch with online ordering and delivery options. Happy hour and dinner is accompanied by a robust bar program. Love that word – obust. Susan and Mary Sue told me they discovered many new mezcals, tequilas and other Latin alcoholic beverages across Mexico while doing research for the restaurant, resulting in Socalo being a unique, one-of-a-kind place for

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discovering Latin-themed alcoholic beverages. I want that job! “Santa Monica is such a great community, that the idea of being able to have a cool bar serving unique spirits and food pairings for happy hour where people can come hang out after work, and stay in the neighborhood is very exciting for us.” And guess what? Socalo has free underground parking! It was a little known parking “secret,” but the “Too Hot Tamales” told me I can announce the news to my readers. Woo hoo! Free parking is pretty darn hard to find around there. About Susan Feniger: Iconic culinarian, author and entrepreneur Susan Feniger may be best known for her modern Mexican concept, Border Grill restaurants, which she runs with her business partner of more than 35 years, Mary Sue Milliken. Susan also launched her own solo ventures—Blue Window with Kajsa Alger at The Huntington Library in 2016 and to-go concept Grab & Global by Susan Feniger at both LAX and San Jose International Airports in 2018. 1982, Susan and Mary Sue forever changed L.A.’s culinary landscape by introducing eclectic dishes from around the world with City Restaurant. That evolved into the larger City Restaurant in 1985—and the introduction of Border Grill as a simple spot for authentic home cooking and street foods of Mexico informed by the duo’s treks through the country.

A James Beard Award that same year confirmed their impact on the nation’s cuisine. Feniger and Milliken brought their innovative approaches to The Food Network with nearly 400 episodes of the “Too Hot Tamales” and “Tamales World Tour” series. They also were the original co-hosts of the popular food-centric radio show, KCRW’s “Good Food,” in L.A. Susan has co-authored six cookbooks, including Susan Feniger’s Street Food and competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” in 2010. About Mary Sue Milliken: throughout a groundbreaking, nearly 40-year career, Mary Sue Milliken finds the key to her success in following her insatiable curiosity. She is best known for Border Grill restaurants, trucks and catering, which she runs with her business partner of more than 35 years, Susan Feniger. Mary Sue seeks to amplify the flavors of amazing ingredients, surprising guests with texture and color while maintaining harmony on the plate at every Border Grill location— Downtown Los Angeles, LAX, the Huntington Library, and Las Vegas’s Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, as well as gourmet food trucks and catering. In June 2018, Milliken and Feniger debuted a fast casual eatery, BBQ Mexicana, at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Follow @SocaloRestaurant to find out when opening date is confirmed.

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MEET THE ARTIST Jorin Bossen will be Featured in solo show at Santa Monica’s the Upper West. By Henry K. Long On Sunday, April 28, 2019, "Notes on Gesture" featuring the art of Jorin Bossen opens at Santa Monica Restaurant, the Upper West

with an artist reception from 4-7 p.m. Bossen started creating at a young age. Raised by artists, he was encouraged to attend museums and galleries. Still to this day he appreciates visiting local galleries. Like most artists, he works on several paintings at a time. “I work on them concurrently until one starts to take off. Then I focus on that one and get back to the other ones once I am finished.” He added that he often jumps back and forth between his figurative, portraiture and cowboy paintings. “I try to work on similar ones at the same time, but if one series is taking

Carlos at Canter’s/oil, acrylic and pastel pencil on canvas/60 x 48 in.

longer I’ll start working on a new one while finishing up the previous.” He spends three days per week working on his art, in addition to a few hours over the course of the week. “I experiment with variations on my process, but generally I start my paintings in a similar way. Bossen said he looks at his process as if it were a toolbox of techniques. “I’ll use a few of techniques for this painting and a few of the same and a couple different techniques for another painting, said the artist. I don’t use all of the tools/techniques for every painting but each painting comes from a similar place.” Bossen cited music as being a big part of his process. “I’ll come up with a playlist for different series that have aspects of the mood and feel that I am interested in conveying in the final work.” The painting, “What am I Doing in This Place?” was based on a found photo. Bossen was intrigued with the two figures in the photo and the relationship between them. “With the woman’s hand on her hip she exudes a certain strength. The image plays with gender roles, the man serving at the behest of the lady.” The artist said he chose to crop the heads of the figures out of the frame so that the viewer would then be drawn into the body language and gestures of the figures. “As with most of my paintings, I wanted to show an aspect of the figures psychology, and with this painting felt that just the figures' bodies told more than the whole figure would.” He added that he felt the faces would

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Sound Salvation (Elvis Costello)/oil, acrylic and pastel pencil on canvas/30 X 24 in.

have been a distraction. The simple use of paint highlights these interplays. The light washes on everything but the unclothed limbs of the figures give the painting and the illusion of space an airy quality that lets the viewer focus on the figures relationship. The community is invited to attend the free opening reception of "Notes on Gesture" at the Upper West on Sunday April 28th, 2019. Meet the artist Jorin Bossen and mingle with Santa Monica locals. The Upper West is located at 3321 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica 90404; 310 586-1111; https://theupperwest.com/ http:// www.jorinbossen.com/

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Walking to School in Santa Monica Safe routes to school and student safety. By Keldine Hull In Santa Monica, more kids are walking and biking to school, and the benefits go beyond saving on gas money. According to a survey conducted by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, 15.7 percent of students walked to school in 2012, a steady improvement to the 12.4 percent in 2007 revealed in a similar survey. Throughout Santa Monica, residents may have seen signs that say one in three students walk to school. Safe Routes to School Coordinator Cory Keen explains, “During weeks of encouragement (i.e. Bike It Walk It weeks coincide with National Bike and Walk to School Days in May and October) volunteers collect gate count tallies at all entrances of SMMUSD elementary and middle schools.” In October 2018, nearly 2,000 of the 5,900 students enrolled throughout Santa Monica elementary and middle schools were tallied who walked to school. During Bike It Walk It weeks, as much as 60 percent of Santa Monica students utilize biking, walking, skating, scootering, and transit. “Increases this high during Bike It Walk It tend to spill over into everyday habits according to qualitative observation from our parent, cross-

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ing guard, and PTA volunteers. We suspect that during any given week of non-incentivized or encouraged biking and walking promotion, Santa Monica experiences a higher proportion of students walking to school in comparison to much of the greater Los Angeles region,” Keen said. Debbie Mahdessian, a lifelong Santa Monica resident and a mother of five boys who have all gone to school in Santa Monica, has always felt comfortable letting her children walk and bike to school alone. And not only does she feel safe letting her kids walk to school alone, she believes it is beneficial in teaching them independence. “I let my 12 year old walk/ride to school because I believe the independence he gets contributes to self-confidence, better decision making (just yesterday he told me he preferred to ride his bike on streets with designated bike lanes- we were riding somewhere and I chose a street without one) outweigh the possible dangers. They also get a much better sense of how to navigate their city- they need to pay attention to where they arewhen we drive them they have no sense of geography,” Mahdessiasn said. Active community involvement and programs dedicated to the safety of Santa Monica’s residents play a significant role in encouraging other modes of transportation outside of sedans and SUV’s. Programs and services offered include Safe Routes to School, GoSaMo, Vision Zero, Big Blue Bus, MODE and Breeze. According to Keen, Santa Monica has a tradition of policy, programs, services and facilities that make the community easier to navigate on foot, bicycle and transit. “Our guiding policy comes in forms like the Land Use & Circulation Element (LUCE), Pedestrian Action Plan, Bike Action Plan, Sustainable City Plan and Wellbeing Project. We have made a decades-long commitment to balancing our streets to provide more bike lanes, to make pedestrian crossings shorter and more visible, to calm vehicle speeding, and to generally provide a street that serves many types of transportation options,”

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Keen said. Keen continued, “In the last year we have also implemented 15 mph limits around many schools in the district. We have recently launched the ‘Take the Friendly Road’ campaign as part of the city’s commitment to Vision Zero, the elimination of severe and fatal crashes. One of the first activities was working with the schools on the lawn sign campaign to reduce speeding in the residential zones and near schools. The campaign encourages drivers to slow down and for everyone to put their phones down and to look up.” As more students walk or bike to school, the

positive effects on students as well as the environment become even more evident. Walking and biking to school provides another form of much needed physical activity while reducing auto congestion and improving both air quality and traffic safety around school zones. It also teaches and encourages independence in children while sharpening their safety behaviors. To share your ideas about how to keep students and families safe near school sites, visit: https:// cityofsantamonica.mysocialpinpoint.com/friendlyroad#/

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As the officers The officers arrived in the vicinity of the apartment On Wednesday, February 1, at 12:58 a.m. offi- were searching the area they spotted another vehi- complex and began to scour the area. The officers cers of the Santa Monica Police Department were cle with a smashed window that was parked at the soon spotted the suspect lurking in the 1300 block With Friends Like That flagged down by a citizen in the 2000 block of Pico 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 On Wednesday, February 1, at 7:11 p.m. offi- Boulevard who told them that they had heard glass the victim the suspectredesign was ridted a maneffect who fit description of the suspect. shattering and had spotted a man standing next to To Whom It May Concern: developer given to dobyone more iterative yon-like on the Vicente Terrace, throws off description cers of the Santa Monica Police Department were one bicycle whilst pushing a second one withone his The officers detained this man and a few moments ing the broken window of a parked car on the street. long shadows, and darkens the street. of the project; for example, to remove called out to an apartment located on the 400 block free hand. The officers attempted to stop this suslater the citizen who had flagged the officers down The people of the City of Santa Monica are A neighborhood group consisting of 50+, section from the 4th floor fronting Vicente but hereducing tried to speed away and and in doing so disappeared and Avenue positivelyResidents identified (SOAR), the suspect. straining to maintain some semblance of the Terrace, the mass overall scale, South Ocean of pect carded the second bicycle. The officers eventually Shortly thereafter the owner of the first vandalized city’s beloved beach town character. As Sanwhich I am a member, has appealed the proj- SOAR would drop its opposition. Neighbors man andtohea was arrested taken off vehicle appeared anddense, stated that items caught ta Monica residents, we are seeing our comare notthe opposed project, butand want comect as too massive, and numerous high, for being jail. A height search ofand thismass 21-year-old Hemet, Califorthat had been from thedisrespectful suspect had been munity sold and developed out-from-under us patible modifications withat odds withrecovered the LUCE and of to resulted in theany discovery of not only the stolen from hisresidential car. The owner vandalized and we live with adverse consequences. Polithe existing scale ofofthe Vicente Ter- nia outresident necessarily losing units or affordable seemingly obligatory burglary tools but alsooura vehicle was desirous of a prosecution so the officers cy-wise there exists a middle ground between race. If built to its current plan, the project units but to provide a softer transition to packet of methamphetamine. This man was later arrested this 19-year-old Santa Monica resident and City of Santa Monica. no growth andSchool rampant development. will overshadow the terrace and change its neighborhood. The Nest admits students Howof any race, color, national andPhoto: ethnic origin with possession of burglary tools, he was charged withworst vehicle burglary in addition to charged ever, the organs of power within the City; “The current proposal contains no affordable housing character for the forever. The terrace streets going down to thepossesbeach to allthe themoney rights,interests privileges, activities generally or views of the the proposed buildingaccorded at 1921 blocks of methamphetamine, theft andpedestrians, resisting or possession opiates. Bailreview was set process, at $20,000.SOAR sion namely, andprograms, some cityandand Duringofthe public are used and enjoyed by tourists, historic and landmarked Casa del Mar from the southarrest. Bail wasare set atremnants $10,000. of histormade available to students at err theon school. politicians, all too often collude to the pressed for a more sensible scope and the de- delaying and residents. They west,” writes Jeffrey Graham in a letter to the editor. He Tried Speed by the Planning Com- ic Santa Monica and are integral to the pier side of overdevelopment. Are they delivering veloper was compelled It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, s Note: These reports areare part charming of a regular police On Wednesday, 1, at 3:40 a.m. what the people want or delivering big dollars beach aesthetic. They and mission to respond.February It is unanimous thatoffithe and Editor’ national and ethnic origin in administration of its series entitled It’s “AlertanPolice (APB), of the Santa Monica Police Department for themselves? Are they providing needed immediately adjacent to Casa del Mar, had cers project’s buildings have improved in part as coverage worth protecting. easyBlotter” call: follow educational policies, admissions policies, been scholarship injects some editorial certain police activowned by the City and designated an af- received a call for service in However, regard to awhat possible housing for a diverse community or luxury the LUCE and minor preserve theinto neighborhood by a result of neighbor input. has which in Santa Monica. Not allofofthe The project Mirror’s coverage of theft that had just occurred the 1300 housing lineprograms, their pockets? they and adherdownsizing one side with no been incorporated to date still fallsinshort, rep- ities andtoloan andAre athletic otherfordable housing site until 2012 when in light bicycle involving police are portrayed in this manner. of 10th Street. As the officers hastened to the the incidents ing toschool-administered our Land Use and Circulation Element of the demise of the State Community Rede- block resenting only a modicum of relief from loss of housing. (LUCE) or doing what they can get away velopment Agency, the City elected to cash scene prospect of living adjacent ana victim oversized they learned via police radiotothat had More serious crimes and police-related activities are regupages of theyours, Santa with programs. to increase profits? Are the community out of the property to fund other projects in seen structure. Neighbors havethat been consistent. a man stealing her bicycle at that time, had larly reported without editorial in theSincerely benefits paid really enough? Blame cannot be the pipeline and sold it to The Edward Thom- been Jeffrey Graham We are asking one more conlocked up infor a bicycle rack incremental in the courtyard of Monica Mirror and its website, smmirror.com. placed on the developer entirely; it’s the City as Group, owners of three hotels that already cession. Were the City Council to direct the SOAR Steering Committee Member facilitating the excesses by adopting misguid- dominate and congest the area: Shutters, Casa ed design standards and “tiers” – with paltry del Mar, and Bayside. The current proposal One reliable source (from the public’s point of view) communi- contains no affordable housing and the profor all needs. 1921insurance blocks views of the ty benefits far outweighed by the long terms posed building atyour The Ideal combination offrom historic and landmarked Casa del Mar costs associated with such explosive density coverage, price andcomponent service. is (The affordable and insensitive design. The perfect example the southwest. is the project at 1828 Ocean Avenue and 1921 all being located in the building proposed for Ocean Front Walk, which seems to comply the 1828 site.) The 1828 site abuts a residential neighwith most of the technical requirements of the City’s codes as written. When those codes borhood to the northwest designated by the were modified, the City acted in league with City as a Contributing Historic Resource, full this developers’ lawyer specifically to allow a of homes with 100-year histories and res100 Wilshire Blvd., #1800, Santa Monica, CA higher density project – the so-called Tier 2- idents of 30+ years. The proposed building at this (and other) location(s). This is a case at 47 feet tall dwarfs these homes and, since of Wall Street vs. Main Street, and the 1% are the site is sloping, the apparent height of the winning. Let’s turn the tide. The City Council building from the lower end exceeds 52 feet needs to prioritize community concerns over with yet further structures and a roof pool/ investor concerns beginning with this project. barbeque feature on top. This cannot stand. The 1921 Ocean Front Walk land parcel, The structure is out of scale, creates a canmethamphetamine and United States Mail under the names of numerous individuals none of whom were the driver of the vehicle. The officers utilized their technology and discovered Aprilcommunication 19 – 25, 2019 that one of the named individuals on the mail had recently been the victim of identity theft. The officers had enough evidence to arrest the driver, aged 30 years and a Santa Monica resident, and he was later charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession burglary tools, identity theft, Letter toofthe Editor driving on a suspended license and a violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000.

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SAMO Baseball Continues to Dominate Vikings season nears an end. By C had W inthrop The Santa Monica High School Vikings baseball team continues to pay top-notch baseball versus league opponents, as seen in a recent 6-1 victory over Lawndale. On April 11, the Vikings traveled out to Lawndale and despite the long drive, came back to the Westside with a convincing 6-1 win. With the win, the Vikings improved their overall record on the season to 11-12 and more importantly, improved their record within the League to 6-2. With the victory, the boys baseball team finds themselves in second place in the Ocean League Standings as the season comes to a close, behind El Segundo High School, a team that has not lost a league match all season long. The Vikings will close out their regular season on April 25 at home versus El Segundo High Shcool.

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ABOVE – SAMOHI’s Brett Edwards connects with the ball. TOP RIGHT – Lawndale second baseman runs to first after bunting as Santa Monica’s Tristin Gallego records the out. CENTER RIGHT – Left Santa Monica’s catcher (left) congratulates his teammate pitcher Caleb Downing on his pitching a complete game against Lawndale High School. BOTTOM RIGHT – Santa Monica infielder Matthew Gutierrez in action versus Lawndale April 11.

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Rated PG-13 132 Minutes Released April 5

FILM REVIEW:

“Shazam!” Takes the Big Screen BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole “Shazam!” Is a sincere and humorous look into the pains of growing up, in the guise of a comic book/ superhero movie. The special effects are simplistic by today’s standards – however that goes with the style of the movie, an unabashed, comedic look at courage, the changes we face as teens and honor and loyalty, without an overload of bells and whistles. All the actors bring heart to their roles and the basic concept of the film is refreshingly creative. David F. Sandberg, the director, is the writer/director of the ingenious horror film Lights Out, which began life as a short in 2016 before taking on a life of its own and becoming a feature with a cult following.

He has great instincts for simple low budget films – he knows how to tap into emotions using the basic aspects of cinema. The cast of “Shazam!” span many ethnicities. The only well-known actors in the film are Zachary Levi (TV’s “Chuck”) and Djimon Housou (“Guardians of the Galaxy”, “Blood Diamond”). The relatively unknown members of the cast do a wonderful job as an ensemble that clearly enjoyed working with one another. The adults in the movie are well portrayed, especially Levi as the grown-up hero, and Mark Strong as the complex yet sympathetic villain Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, who is almost comically evil incarnate. Spanish actress Marta Milans as the foster Mom, and Cooper Andrews (“The Walking Dead”) as the foster Dad also stand out. The kids carry the movie - Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddie, is wonderful as the motor mouth target of

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the class bullies and sidekick of teen Billy, who is played with great sensitivity by Asher Angel. The script is well written even if the narrative in places is a bit confusing. You will get to know the characters by the way they handle situations rather than through extensive dialogue. The theme covers foster children, foster parents, growing up, handling bullying and the fine line between following the rules versus taking chances. A surprise quick scene at the end of the movie suggests a continuation of the franchise. If you’re a teen, “Shazam!” is the world seen from your eyes, with all the unabashed hope that superheroes provide. If you’re an adult, “Shazam!” will give you a window into how teens perceive you…and it isn’t always pretty, though within its plethora of angst, this view encompasses love and respect. 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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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Aries on this day should avoid pessimistic thoughts. Once in their power, you risk losing objective self-esteem, joining the ranks of people who are extremely unsure of their abilities. It becomes even more dangerous if today you have a public speech. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Taurus will not have much trouble, but will also not have any reasons for enthusiasm. First you will have to do a lot of duties at work, and in the evening you'll work alongside your second half. If you want, you can significantly liven up this monotonous process. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Gemini will achieve brilliant results in sports. It’s about a competition which you will participate in side by side with colleagues. When the victory is being given to your team, you will experience real delight and invite your “classmates” to celebrate this event together. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancers are destined to learn a number of stunning details about the professional advancement of their spouse. Your partner will not only brilliantly pass all internal examinations at his company, but will also be appointed to a very prestigious position. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Leos will try to make an indelible impression on the parents of their better half. You plan your outfit to the smallest detail, spend a lot of time doing the cleaning in the home, and then work many hours to prepare your own special dish. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Virgos will have to choose between family and friends. Your help will be needed both in your own home and in the home of your best friend. Most likely, you just flip a coin and commit yourself to him, knowing that this will cause a big uproar in your household. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Libra will very carefully choose their image for an event scheduled for this evening. As soon as you appear there, all eyes will be directed only at you, not the main reason for this big feast. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Scorpios will be irritated by the behavior of a particular person. It’s about your long-cherished sweetheart, who at first will agree to spend the evening with you, but at the last moment will change their mind. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Sagittarians on this day plan to visit the places where their distant childhood passed. You will not become nostalgic, walking along a strangely familiar square or seeing your neighbors grown old. You will be led here for some specific reasons. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Capricorns will regretfully remember all the mistakes made in the sphere of their personal attachments. You will be especially strained by an incident that happened recently between you and your soulmate. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Aquarius will be able to make a very profitable purchase. You accidentally look into the store and find here that the goods you have long wanted to buy are on sale at a reduced price. Without hesitation, you will acquire this item and will be very pleased. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Pisces will have time to accomplish a lot. In the daytime, you will very deftly finish your current project, and you will have free time to help a colleague with his work. In turn, he will decide to thank you for taking part in the elimination of his troubles.

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