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Low-Income Seniors Program Expands Juvenile million for POD Great White $2 but concerns remain over implementation, Sharks in readjustments. SM Bay B S C Shark breachings caught on camera at Palisades surf spot. By Keldine Hull While shark attacks in California are rare, breaching particularly towards the end of summer isn’t. Several shark sightings have been reported in Santa Monica Bay so far this summer, including two caught on camera on July 5 and August 7 at the popular Sunset surf spot in Pacific Palisades. Breaching is a hunting method used by sharks to catch fast-moving prey. Sharks can swim 40 miles per hour and fly as much as 10 feet into the air. “It is very common to see young white sharks in Santa Monica Bay and throughout Southern California, especially in the late summer and early fall,” said Kristen Macintyre, communications manager at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). “Mako Sharks, which look quite similar to White Sharks from a distance, are also found in the area and are well known for their leaps out of the water.” On July 13 Owen Dirkse was surfing near Bay Street in Santa Monica. It was 1:00 p.m. and he had been on the water about 2

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As Santa Monica City Council approves $2 million to expand a program to keep low-income seniors housed, questions remain surrounding implementation and readjustments for recipients. Santa Monica City Council approved the Preserving Our Diversity (POD) Pilot 1 program in July 2017, a cash assistance program to help low-income seniors meet their basic needs. Pilot 1 began providing direct assistance in November 2017 and concluded in January 2019. According to Andy Agle, Director of Housing and Economic Development for Santa Monica's Housing Division, during the 14 months, 22 participants were enrolled. After Pilot 1, 17 participants remained enrolled and 5 participants exited the program. Three participants remain housed in the City and are now assisted through voucher programs, one participant moved to another city and one participant passed away. Council's action Tuesday expands Pilot 1 from a $300,000 one-time budget item to an expanded program with an annual assistance budget of $2 million to serve up to 400 partiicpants. "The Preserving Our Diversity Program maintains the dignity of our seniors who quietly struggle with rent, food, and housing insecurity," said Mayor Gleam Davis. "By adding hundreds of long-time senior residents to the program, we will make a dent in the affordability crisis that often requires seniors to choose between paying rent or medical bills and even raises the specter of homelessness." The only change to the POD program threshold eligibility requirement is an increase in the minimum eligible age from 62 to 65 to maximize program participation and funding, according to Agle. Under Pilot 2, recalculation of assistance will occur when a household reports that their income has increased or decreased by more than $200 per month, or if a household’s rent has increased

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by more than $100. However, an annual reexamination of a household’s income and recalculation of assistance is not part of Pilot 2, with the City saying it is too labor-intensive and additional staffing would be needed to implement annual reexaminations and recalculations. Under Pilot 2, readjustments based on household income will take place after 5fiveyears. While the Council approved Pilot 2 unanimously, Councilmember Sue Himmelrich expressed concern that not annually reexamining a household's income could have negative consequences if a recipient's income decreases or if they are hit with a medical bill not covered by insurance. "I work in these issues all the time and there are small shifts that change people's lives and put them out on the streets and that is why I am concerned about that procedure," Himmelrich said. This concern was also echoed by Danielle Charney, who participated in Pilot 1. "The amounts being suggested to trig-

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ger an adjustment are so unreasonable, that the already depressed seniors living in poverty will see little in the way of joy or hope much less food by the third year," Charney said. In addition to concerns over lack of annual adjustments, the Santa Monica Housing Commission raised questions about the rollout of the program. "The Housing Commission believes that it is worth a one-time expenditure of $100,000 or less of HTF [Housing Trust Fund] monies to create an additional oneyear-only full-time position to assure timely implementation of the new POD ramp-up and the new City maintenance of the waiting lists for all affordable housing opportunities in accordance with City preference policies," said Michael E. Soloffe, Chair of the Housing Commission writing on behalf of the Commission in a letter to Council. "While it is possible that the desired results could be timely

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Cease + Desist for Developer who Bulldozed Playa Dunes Ecologically–sensitive dunes graded by Legado Companies By Sam Catanzaro The California Coastal Commission (CCC) is taking swift and forceful action after a developer bulldozed ecologically sensitive dunes in Playa del Rey. “My staff has since confirmed that unpermitted development occurred on your property and that heavy construction equipment, including frontloaders and a bulldozer, were used to break the dunes located on your property apart and grade the dunes flat, and in doing so, removed sensitive dune habitat, which is considered an environmentally sensitive habitat area,” reads a cease and desist letter from the CCC to developer Legado Companies. “This is a very serious violation of the Coastal Act.” Local residents contacted the councilmember’s office after noticing the developer using heavy machinery on the ecologically sensitive Playa del Rey dunes at Toes Beach. According to Bonin, his staff and residents on two occasions ordered crews to cease the clearing. Bonin says that the property owner, Legado Companies, was instructed to take down some rusty fencing surrounding the property, but does not believe permission was granted to grade the dunes.

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“The property owner is claiming they were ordered or authorized to do the work. That’s bull. They were ordered to remove a rusty and sharp-edged fence that was a danger to kids at the beach. They were not directed or authorized to regrade the dunes and destroy sensitive habitat. We need restoration, remediation, and penalties,” Bonin said. CCC says their staff was alerted to the unpermitted development over the weekend of August 10-11 through news outlets, posts from City of Los Angeles Councilmember Bonin’s office and by members of the public. Coastal dune habitat is extremely rare in southern California and it’s CCC responsibility

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to protect those remaining coastal dunes. “There are very few natural dunes left in L.A. We are outraged to see the destruction of this rare habitat in Playa del Rey. If we don’t act now to restore and protect the Playa del Rey dunes, we are leaving our coastline defenseless,” said local non-profit environmental group Heal the Bay. “Often times, urban development is built right up against the water’s edge, with little room for wide stretches of hilly sand that anchor wildlife and act as natural buffers against the impacts of climate change. The leveling of the Playa del Rey dunes means our coast is even more vulnerable to erosion, sea-level rise and invasive species.” In addition to citing Legado Companies for

unpermitted grading and removal of major vegetation, which had the effect of impacting an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area, the CCC also cited the company for the undertaking of activities that blocked or impacted public access. “The use of large mechanized equipment to grade this portion of the sandy beach and dunes created a deterrence to reach this portion of the beach,” CCC says in their cease and desist order. The CCC penalties imposed may be in an amount up to $11,250, for each violation, for each day each infraction has persisted or is persisting, for up to five years under Section 30821 of the California Coastal Act. In addition, the CCC said 30 day time period to correct a violation that is allowed under the statute does not apply in this case. In a statement to CBS LA, an attorney for Legado Companies disputed that any grading took place. “The removal of the fencing and posts was ordered by the city pursuant to an Order to Comply because the fencing was rusty and dangerous to the public. Our client has no choice. No grading was done and no sand removed offsite,” reads the statement. While Legado Companies has announced no plans to develop the area, they are currently embroiled in a lawsuit with the city over an undeveloped triangular parcel land between Culver and Vista Del Mar at 138 Culver Boulevard that the company wants to build a mixed-use project on that critics say would be out of character with the neighborhood.

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COLUMN: Save The Sound of Music! By Tim Battig, David Early, Rebecca Regalado Hogan

Music, music is in the air....except at Santa Monica College, where a personnel decision is potentially affecting over eighty musicians and hundreds of fans. A petition gathered by supporters of the Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra has garnered over 292 signatures, included distinguished educators and members of our community. All of this to save the job of a symphony conductor who is a product of Santa Monica. Dr. Brian Stone attended Santa Monica's Washington Elementary, John Adams Junior High, and Santa Monica High School. He is an accomplished musician, teacher, and conductor. His curriculum vitae includes a BA at Vermont's Bennington College, a Masters in Music Degree and a Doctorate at the prestigious Peabody Institute and a long stint at the University of Delaware as the Director of Orchestras. He received national recognition for the diversity of his music programs in Delaware. Brian was named symphony conductor of the Santa Monica College Orchestra in 2017. "I have long known Brian to be an excellent conductor, beloved by his orchestra, with a depth of global music experience, not to be rivaled. Brian puts all of his self and heart into his art, the orchestra." -Jen Van der Heide Santa Monica schools nurtured Brian's musical talents. Brian won prizes in music competi-

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tions as a saxophonist during his Santa Monica years from the Kiwanis Club, Bank of America and other organizations. He was the first chair saxophonist in the All-State High School Honor Band and was a top selection for the McDonald's Disney All-American Band. At Samohi, Brian was a key member of outstanding ensembles. He studied viola, piano, improvisation, and composition in addition to his skill with the saxophone. He maintained his ties to his hometown music community by playing saxophone, viola, and celeste in the Santa Monica College Symphony

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Orchestra. As director of the University of Delaware Orchestras, he developed a three-ensemble area of orchestral activities that doubled the enrollment, tripled the number of performances, and quadrupled the audience. His sophisticated programs, ranging from Baroque to Contemporary, and the Classics to Jazz, Broadway, and Hollywood received national recognition. It was this experience along with many other significant professional conducting accomplishments that led to Brian being named the conductor of the SMC

Symphony Orchestra in the Fall of 2017. In 2017, when the search began for a new conductor to lead the Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra, the musicians believed that the opening required an extremely accomplished conductor and teacher. The conductor would need to be an individual with strong ties to our community, its history, values, a legacy of musical excellence, and its heart. The perfect candidate, Dr. Brian Stone, was available. Brian accepted the position of conductor/ teacher at SMC and set about the strengthening of music programming and the connection to the local community. Brian teaches music in a way that enriches the experience for his students and professional musicians. Dr. Stone immersion in Santa Monica music education gives him strong ties to this community. He consistently develops programming that reflects both Classical and Film music. He is in tune with the rich musical history our community enjoys. Under his leadership, the SMC orchestra has thrived. Brian halved spending and increased ticket sales while raising the quality of its performances. Brian inspired many former Samohi musicians to join the orchestra. He increased concert attendance and audience size. Audience members lined up after performances to thank him for his musical contributions. It is rare for a community college orchestra to have a conductor of his status. The SMC symphony orchestra is playing at a high professional

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from page 6 level under Dr. Stone's leadership. It is also rare to have such a connection to both musicians and audience while creating an "approachable" feeling toward classical music. Only about 4 percent of Samohi graduates attend SMC however over 45 percent of the orchestra are Santa Monica residents. The majority of whom joined at Brian's invitation and have stayed because of his ability to make them feel valued. They were "honored to play under his baton." He is a true ambassador for the Santa Monica arts community and a liaison between education, music, and community involvement. He brings unity and a sense of equality and value to each member. For two years under the direction of Brian Stone, the SMC symphony members have been inspired to give their time, energy, and talent toward achieving a higher level of excellence and making a notable musical contribution to Santa Monica life. Orchestra members have recently learned that Dr. Brian Stone's SMC contract will not be renewed despite glowing faculty reviews. This news is shocking and devastating. Members of our community have banded together to speak up loudly against this decision. Strong objections have been emailed to the President of Santa Monica College by Orchestra members & SMC music students. Former SMC and SMMUSD faculty, teachers, professional musicians, audience members, Santa Monica residents and SMMUSD Alumni, and Arts organizations, are among those who have voiced their objections. Many attended

an SMC board of trustees meeting (podcast here https://bit.ly/31EuLi9) and submitted a petition from the orchestra to those named above. (petition link and comments: https://bit.ly/305WY19) The Orchestra and broader Community are still speaking out to keep Dr. Stone as the Symphony conductor. Please join with us to have Dr. Brian Stone retained as the SMC Symphony Conductor. Contact the Music Dept co-chairs, the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the President of the College and lend your support to keep Dr. Stone at Santa Monica College. "Brian is a musical treasure; he is a brilliant conductor and one of the greatest musical educators on the planet. To lose Brian would be a tremendous loss to SMC and the Santa Monica community." -David Berg Orchestra member/professional musician "The entire community should take immense pride in the fact that Dr. Stone has decided to come home to give back to Santa Monica. To lose him would be a disaster." -Linda Allen Anderson Former SMMUSD Faculty Western Division Past President, American Choral Directors Association With so many issues dividing our Community, Dr. Stone has brought us together. He has reminded us of Santa Monica's legacy of musical excellence, music accessibility, and inclusion. Without his leadership and vision, many orchestra members will not return. SMC Symphony Orchestra members Tim Battig, David Early, Rebecca Regalado Hogan

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Senior Dies Hiking in SM Mountains Victim dies after getting separated from her group By Sam Catanzaro A 72-year-old woman hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains near the Circle X Ranch above Malibu died after becoming separated from her group, authorities announced Wednesday. Ventura County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a hiking trail near Circle X Ranch at 12896 Yerba Buena Road in Ventura County around 2:35 p.m. Tuesday and were informed the woman, Pamela Vigil of Oxnard, had been missing for at over two hours.

According to the National Park Service, the woman was hiking to the Grotto Trail near Sandstone Peak and was a new member of her hiking group, according to the group. She was reportedly wearing denim pants and carrying a water bottle. One hiker said the woman seemed groggy and disoriented at the bottom of the trail, according to the NPS spokeswoman. A passerby noticed her body near Canyonview Trailhead two hours later. Paramedics responded to the scene and performed CPR but the woman was pronounced dead at 3:52 p.m. A preliminary investigation concluded the woman died from a heat-related illness. No foul play is suspected.

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DBAs and LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019204487 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 07/26/2019. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as JOHN MORTON MINISTRIES 2101 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 225 SANTA MONICA, CA 90403. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: THE TRAVELERS FOUNDATION 2101 WILSHIRE BLVD., STUITE 225 SANTA MONICA, CA 90403. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/2009. 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 JOHN MORTON. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on JULY 26, 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 08/02/2019, 08/09/2019, 08/16/2019, and 08/23/2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019209240 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 07/31/2019. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as SANTA MONICA TENNIS COLLECTIVE 1107 ARIZONA AVE SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: CATANZARO & MAHDESSIAN INC 1107 ARIZONA AVE SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed DEBBIE MAHDESSIAN. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on JULY 31, 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 08/02/2019, 08/09/2019, 08/16/2019, and 08/23/2019. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19SMCP00291 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 1725 Main Street | Santa Monica, CA 90401 Petition of: Rachel Greenwood for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Rachel Greenwood filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rachel Greenwood to Ru Keïn The court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 08/30/2019 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: K Room: A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA MONICA MIRROR | Dated: JUN 21, 2019 Judge Lawrence H. Cho Published: 08/2/2019, 08/09/2019, 08/16/2019, and 08/23/2019

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Bail was set at $50,000. officers a detailed description of the suspect and the the officers, as they were en route to the location. andGlassless PET plastic, and the rise in operating officers (ABC)went and in have its ofremaining assets liqui- The officers arrived in the vicinity of the apartment A Window search this man. As the officers costs resulting from minimum wage indated. were searching the area they spotted another vehi- complex and began to scour the area. The officers On Wednesday, February 1, at 12:58 a.m. officreases and required health and workers According to Consumer Watchdog, cle with a smashed window that was parked at thea soon spotted the suspect lurking in the 1300 block cers of the Santa Monica Police Department were compensation the2000 Company has side nonprofit organization which of the street. The officers thenadvocates drove backfor to of Alley Number 10. 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In a letter Governor The officers detained thisto man and a fewNewsom, moments ing one bicycle whilst pushing a second one with his the window of a parked car on the street. called out to an apartment located on the 400 block the citizen who had President flagged the Jamie officersCourt down free hand. The officers attempted to stop this susThe press release continued, “We re- later Consumer Watchdog On August 5, California’s largest reand positively identified the suspect. wrote, “The closure of the largest recy- pect but he tried to speed away and in doing so discycling collection network, rePlanet, has gret that these site closures will negative- appeared thereafter the first vandalized cling chain in the theowner state,ofrePlanet, has cut carded the second bicycle. The officers eventually closed all 284 of its locations, including ly impact our employees, grocer partners, Shortly appeared stated that numerous items caught the man and he was arrested and taken off the number of and recycling centers available centers throughout the Westside, and laid customers and the recycling community vehicle had been recovered from thethe suspect been to jail. A search of this 21-year-old Hemet, Califorto Californians in half over last had 6 years. off 750 employees. The move follows the at large. We thank our employees for their that stolen from his car. The owner of the vandalized closure of 191 centers in 2016 that laid off hard work and dedication in providing CalRecycle has long known about these nia resident resulted in the discovery of not only the was desirous of afailed prosecution so the officers seemingly obligatory burglary tools but also a convenient recycling opportunities to our vehicle problems, but it has to act.” 278 workers. man was later arrested this 19-year-old Santa Monica resident and packet of methamphetamine. This Photo: Getty Images. valued customers across the State of CaliThe California Department of Resources InThe a press release, rePlanet announced, Nest School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin was charged with vehicle burglary in addition Recycling and Recovery, CalRecycle, is toa charged with possession of burglary tools, posses“With the continued reduction in State fees, fornia.” The recycling network plans to file he to all the rights, activities generally accorded of The methamphetamine, theft and resisting of opiates. set at $20,000. Assignment for the Benefitorof Creditors possession department withinBail thewas California Environ- sion the depressed pricingprivileges, of recycledprograms, aluminumandfor gram. leadership of CalRecyle needs or to arrest. Bail was set at $10,000. made available to students at the school. mental Protection Agency that administers delaying change its attitude and treat this crisis as a He Tried Speed and provides oversight for all state- man- crisis or it needs to be replaced. We suggest It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, Editor’s Note: These reports arefor partthe of adirector regular police On Wednesday, February 1, athandling 3:40 a.m. offiaged nonhazardous waste and an immediate job review of national and ethnic origin in administration of its coverage series entitled “Alert Police Blotter” (APB), cers of the Santa Monica Police Department recycling programs. CalRecycle and possible replacement deeducational policies, admissions policies, scholarship injects some minor editorial into certain police activreceived call for service in regard tohas a possible Courtacontinued, “CalRecycle failed which pending upon on its findings.” ities in Santa Monica. Not all of The Mirror’s coverage of bicycle theft that had just occurred in the 1300 and loan programs, and athletic and other to save the redemption centers, to force the incidents involving police are portrayed in this manner. Byschool-administered Ron Wynn block of 10th Street. As the officers hastened to the retailers to live up to their legal obligations, To read the full letter, visit: https:// scene they learned via police radio thataccountable a victim had More serious crimes and police-related activities are reguto hold beverage companies w w w. c o n s u m e r w a t c h d o g . o rg / s i t e s / d eprograms. seen a man stealing her bicycle that at that time, had larly reported without editorial in the pages of the Santa When a buyer goes under contract to purfor bilking the state and to honestly present fault/files/2019-08/LtrNewsomCalRecybeen locked up in a bicycle rack in the courtyard of Monica Mirror and its website, smmirror.com. chase a piece of property, it is advisable to the financial ledger of the recycling pro- cle8-8-19.pdf have contingencies for inspections and for financing, if needed. The most important contingency is the inspection contingency One reliable source which is part of your due diligence. The for all your insurance needs. goal is to inspect a property and learn as The Ideal combination of much about it as you can before your deposcoverage, price and service. it becomes non-refundable. You want to in advance, ask questions of the seller to know if there are any defects they are aware of or any repairs or modifications they have made that may lead you in a direction of detecting hidden problems. Perhaps you may want to item. Also a sewer line that is cracked and talk with the neighbors as well, or find out emitting sewage into the ground is a big 100 Wilshire Blvd., #1800, Santa Monica, CA more about a suspicious hillside that could deal. The biggest concern when you are purchasing a residential property is; drainage have a drainage problem, for example. There are many kinds of inspections one and environmental issues. Once a property can do depending on the property. Perhaps has a mold issue, you could be in for a long your general physical inspection, (which is process to eliminate that mold not knowing the first inspection you will do) will make how much it will cost or if it’s even possible. The things to be most tuned in on are; recommendations for further investigation. Some of those recommendations could be a environmental issues and mold, moisture, geological inspection if there is a hillside, condensation, drainage issues, and hillside a drainage inspection if there is suspected issues. If you have an unstable hillside and drainage problems, an environmental inthere is earth movement that could cause spection if there are suspected environmen- a hillside to give way, you are asking for tal issues, which might include asbestos, a trouble unless that is dealt with immediately chimney inspection, and/or sewer inspec- the cost to remedy a hillside slide could be tion, and/or swimming pool inspection. devastating and may not be covered by inThere are many inspections that can be done surance. One strong rain lasting 3 or 4 conon a residential property but they are not secutive days could cause a lot of problems always necessary depending on the nature and if you do not take precautions upfront to of the property. Expect to spend anywhere stabilize the hillside, the problem could all come down on your shoulders. It could be from $1,000-$3,000 on inspections. Many things might come up that you re- an issue for the seller as well, if he did not ally need not be concerned with. I general- reveal previous problems in his disclosures. In conclusion, make sure to have thorly tell my clients to categorize inspection issues that come up. One category is de- ough inspections and make sure to study the ferred maintenance. The second category is real estate transfer disclosure that is supimprovements needed, but not urgent. The plied to you by the seller. Ask appropriate third category is code violations and urgent- questions and study all other due diligence. ly needed repairs. When it comes to urgent- Be sure to speak with a well-trained real ly needed repairs and code violations, you estate agent and in some cases an attorney, need to be savvy and know these are things when necessary. Feel free to contact me to discuss or for that need to be dealt with, one way or another. Some things are small and incidental. specific questions Ron@RonWynn.com A roof that needs to be replaced is no small (310) 963-9944. being on probation for burglary and identity theft. The officers conducted a search of the vehicle and discovered that it contained burglary tools, methamphetamine and United States Mail under 10names of numerous individuals none of whom the were the driver of the vehicle. The officers utilized their communication technology and discovered 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 of burglary tools, identity theft, driving on a suspended license and a violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000.

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Conversation with Julianne Moore, Bart Freundlich CONE E N TON ER ONE S TA G E

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Julianne Moore (Julie) is one of Hollywood’s most gifted actors. She has won an Academy Award and an Emmy and was the first American woman to be feted with acting awards at film festivals including, Cannes, Berlin and Venice. Due to her father’s military career, Julianne lived in dozens of countries around the world. Eventually, she enrolled in Boston University where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She cut her teeth on episodic television series such as, “The Edge of Night,” “Another World,” “B.L. Stryker,” and “30 Rock.” Moving onto the big screen, she

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L-R: Michelle Williams as Isabel and Julianne Moore as media mogul Theresa Young in “After the Wedding,” directed by Bart Freundlich.

gave memorable performances in such films as The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Body of Evidence, Benny & Joon, The Fugitive, Roommates, Nine Months, Surviving Picasso, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Boogie Nights, Welcome to Hollywood, Psycho, Hannibal, Far from Heaven, The Hours, Children of Men, I’m Not There, A Single Man, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, (and Part 2) The Kids Are Alright, and The Big Lebowski, which, starring Jeff Bridges, turned into a cult classic. Julianne’s latest film is After the Wedding in which she plays Theresa Young, a high-powered media mogul who has amassed millions. Directed by her husband Bart Freundlich, Michelle Williams co-stars as the mysterious Isabel, who runs an orphanage in a poor section of Calcutta. Billy Crudup plays Oscar, Theresa’s husband, and Abby Quinn plays their daughter Grace, who has two younger twin siblings. Bart, Julianne, and Abby Quinn* recently sat down with a select group of journalists to talk about their film and other topics and the following interview has been edited for content and continuity for print purposes. Danish filmmaker Susanne Bier’s Academy Award nominated film featured the two main characters as men. Why did you change those characters to women? Bart: Susanne Bier’s and Anders Thomas Jensen’s film was so complex emotionally that I didn’t see any reason to remake it in English. So, it needed some kind of reinvention. When

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L-R: Michelle Williams as Isabel, Billy Crudup as Oscar Carlson, and Julianne Moore as Theresa Young.

Julie saw the movie, she was really drawn to the role of Theresa and expressed interest in that role. I don’t think it was a real thought that we were actually going to change the genders. How did the change actually take place? Bart: During discussions with the producers, I talked about how we would give the story a new life. They said that we should try to reinvent it with the lead characters as two women instead of men. Because I knew the plot

so well, I was confident that it would not be a major stumbling block. I struggle talking about this because I don’t want to give away too much away, so I rely on all of you to figure it out. (Laughter) But obviously the challenge was going to be if you’re a woman and have a baby, you’re going to know. One of the male characters in the original screenplay was ignorant

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from page 12 about the existence of the baby. The thing that became the ultimate stumbling block became the thing that helped me reinvent the story. How did you approach the new concept? Bart: I researched people who had been given up as babies and were adopted by a different family asking them how they felt about that. It gave me a whole new world to explore and it felt really exciting to have two women at the heart of the movie - both of them very strong characters with totally different life philosophies and both of them convinced that their philosophy of the world is the right one. I loved that contrast and having Julie and Michelle play those roles. Julie: We all had to make a considered decision. Every adult in this film knows about the decision and kept it a secret. That deliberateness really heightened the drama tremendously. It’s like people make the best decision they can at the time and later oftentimes have regrets.

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*Due to space limitations, Abby’s portion of the interview is not included.

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What did you use in your acting toolbox in that emotional scene between you and your husband? Julie: A lot of water. (Laughter) My character doesn’t reveal that she’s sick to anybody so when you get to that moment, that’s truly a very private moment and the only person who will see her that way is her husband. Despite all her pent-up tension, you’ve never seen her crack, and then you see her implode. Bart: I feel why her character was so important was that she was doing all the things she had to do so set up everyone’s life as a

way to keep moving forward. And, after all was said and the secrets were finally out, there was no more to do. And, I loved it because she’s not just sad – she’s furious because she’s someone who’s so capable and yet there’s nothing she can do to change the impending outcome.

Your character is very strong and successful. Did you base her on someone you know? Julie: I’ve seen examples of women who have big lives - who have successful careers and also have families they are dedicated to, and what it takes to achieve that. I’m always impressed by how much they are able to accomplish. Many roles for women are paper-thin where you are that horrible person who hires you. It’s nice to see a woman in a powerful position who is not represented as an evil boss lady. Did you guide the actors in the development of their characters and did you take input from them? Bart: I thought a lot about the story line and the characters, but the actors did their own work in becoming those people. You try to listen to them because they’re usually right.

Billy Crudup as father of the bride Oscar Carlson, Abby Quinn as his daughter Grace, and Julianne Moore as Theresa Young, Grace’s “mother.”

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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Aries on August 24th will be like the heroes of an action-packed movie. Do not be frightened; nothing terrible will happen to you, although what happens at some point will frazzle your nerves. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Taurus will spend this day hoping for the best. You will believe and wait that your spouse will comprehend the dialogue that took place between you yesterday, and confirm that you were completely right. But no, until late in the evening your partner will insist on their point of view, stubbornly ignoring all your good arguments. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) To the Geminis, on August 24, 2018, one should not allow anger and irritation. Negative emotions will undermine your psyche from the inside, and it will be extremely difficult for you to regain your normal mood. This should not be allowed on the eve of a responsible meeting. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) Cancers today will recall certain facts from their history. You will feel a little embarrassed by them, but you will not turn those memories away. In all your memories, you go so far as to remember the names and nicknames of all your school friends, with whom you constantly joked. LEO (July 23 - August 23) Leos should spend this day outside the walls of a dusty office. Once your work day is fully completed, go to the heart of nature. Invite people on this trip who are especially nice to you. If you are dreaming of starting a romance, you cannot think of a better reason. VIRGO (August 24 - September 22) Virgo today should trust only proven facts. Anything that comes to you at the level of rumor, try to not hear it. If you are activated by this unverified information, your family happiness will be destroyed. Your partner will never forgive you, if you do not trust them personally, but rather the inventions of all who envy your couple. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22) Libra today will be able to insist on their correctness in the course of a complex family dialogue. Your family will gradually support your idea that you and the older generation should go to separate living arrangements. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21) Scorpios today will get a little sad from the fact that the summer has almost ended. Try not to miss the last warm days. If you have a summer residence or any suburban real estate, without hesitation, get away from the stuffy city. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21) For Sagittarians, the most important event of this day will be the return of his younger relative. Most likely, your son or daughter, or a child of one of your relatives, will return from a small entertainment trip. Nevertheless, you are destined to experience a whole gamut of joyful feelings, waiting for this person on the platform. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 20) Capricorns today will get tired of the bustle that accompanies each of their projects. Particularly offensive to you will be the fact that your work partner "escaped" from work. You will work up a sweat on your face for yourself, and for this person. AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19) Aquarius will spend on August 24, 2018 in a surprisingly romantic way. All this romance is organized by your spouse, timed to some weighty occasion. It is important that you do not forget what happened today, and how important this event is for your couple. PICES (January 21 - February 19) Pisces today is not allowed to be capricious and lazy. If you, while at work, behave like a child, you can be sure that your career in your current position has reached the end. A person who replaces your former leader will not abide by your obvious negligence.

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August 16 – 22, 2019

SANTA MONICA CONDO SALES REPORT JANUARY - JUNE 2019

AREA

AVG. SIZE

PRICE PER SQ. FT.

AVG SALE PRICE

Ocean Ave

1,686 $1,669.09 $2,762,800

Ocean Park

1,479 $1,071.22 $1,623,819

MIN

2115 3RD STREET, UNIT 407 SANTA MONICA • $1,995,000 2 BR (Plus Den) / 2.5 BA / 1,435 SF

Wilshire-Montana 1,347

$931.89

$1,262,674

Sunset Park

$732.91

$1,107,553

1,507

MIN

908 5TH STREET, UNIT 103

Wilshire-Olympic 1,373 (Ocean to 26th)

Wilshire-Olympic 1,349 (26th to Bundy)

$808.77

$718.47

$1,111,590

SANTA MONICA • $2,500,000 3 BR / 2.5 BA / 2,000 SF (+ 4-Car Garage)

$944,478

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