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September 20 – 26, 2019 Volume XXII, Issue 9

SM Students at Climate Strike Absences Unexcused Global youth strike prior to UN Climate Summit

Photo: Patrizia Barretto (Youth Climate Strike Los Angeles).

By Sam Catanzaro On Friday, three days before the UN Climate Summit in New York City, many students in Santa Monica will participate in a climate strike along with young people and adults throughout the world, and their school district has announced that those participating will be marked with an unexcused absence or cut.

“People and adults will strike all across the US and world to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. Millions of us will walk out of our workplaces and homes to join young climate strikers on the streets and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels,” said the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club, who is helping to organize the event.

The strike is inspired by Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old teenage climate activist who last year began skipping school every Friday to protest outside the Swedish parliament calling for action on climate change. Thunberg then sailed

across the Atlantic Ocean to New York in a zero-emissions boat to attend U.N. climate talks and to participate in protests.

In Santa Monica, students will be striking at

11:00 a.m. at Burton Snowboards on 1460 4th Street. Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati says that the administration is aware of the strike and

while they “support opportunities for students to express themselves”, any student missing school Friday will be marked as absent.

“SMMUSD schools are not sanctioning, coordinating or facilitating any planned student walkouts. This includes elementary, middle and high schools. We are unable to support various strikes or protests, as this would be a big disruption to our teaching and learning programming on our campuses,” Drati said in a statement released Wednesday. “Any student who is missing from class will be marked as an unexcused cut for the missing time. Students who leave school without permission are jeopardizing their own safety.”

Instead, Drati said that several schools will be planning in-school educational activities on Friday relating to the climate movement.

SMMUSD asks parents would like their child to participate in any walkout to sign them out of school to mark their absence as a “parent excuse,” considered an unexcused absence, as opposed to an unexcused cut.

On Wednesday, the New York City Department of Education announced that the district will excuse absences of students participating in

STUDENTS, see page 10

SMPD Shoot Suspected Burglar Amid Standoff Officer-involved shooting occured last week.

By S am C atanzaro Santa Monica police officers shot a suspected burglar in the abdomen last Thursday evening amid a manhunt, the second large scale search for an armed criminal in Santa Monica last week.

According to Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Lieutenant Candice Cobarrubias, on September 12 a man arrived home and found an intruder in his residence near Pine Street and 11th Street. The in-

truder, described as a male between 25 and 30 years old, proceeded to point a firearm at the resident and the resident fled to a neighbor’s house. The resident called the police at approximately 6:20 p.m.

SMPD officers responded to find the suspect in the front yard of the victim’s home clutching a gun. The suspect fled and a perimeter was established as police initiated a search aided by a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter.

Officers soon found the suspect hiding in a yard near the 1000 block of Cedar Stree.

During a standoff, multiple shots were fired and the suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The suspect remained

non-compliant forcing K9 deployment and he was taken into custody at a local hospital.

As of Friday morning, the suspect’s identity has not been made public. His condition is listed as stable.

This was the second manhunt to occur in Santa Monica this week. On Tuesday, September 10, an armed gunman made off with between $3,000-$5,000 after robbing a Santa Monica Wells Fargo and eluding a massive search operation.

As of September 19, the bank robber remains at large.

Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

The Santa Monica Police Department on the scene after a suspected burglar was shot by officers last week.

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IN LOS ANGELES: Trump Vs. Homelessness White House Council of Economic Advisers release report on state of homelessness in America day before president visits California.

By Sam Catanzaro President Trump was in Los Angeles and the Bay Area Tuesday for fundraisers, landing at Santa Monica Airport, just one day after White House economists suggested that increased law enforcement could be used to combat increases in homelessness in cities throughout California.

“Of course, policies intended solely to arrest or jail homeless people simply because they are homeless are inhumane and wrong. At the same time, when paired with effective services, policing may be an important tool to help move people off the street and into shelter or housing,” reads a report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), released Monday titled “The State of Homelessness in America”.

In a call with reporters, Acting CEA Chairman Tom Philipson highlighted homelessness in California, especially in the City of Los Angeles, partly blaming recent spikes on state and local policies. According to one administration official, Trump has asked aides to figure out “how the hell we can get these people off the streets.”

Local organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, however, are asking the president to address the need to provide health care, along with housing, to vulnerable individuals in Los Angeles during his visit to the City this week.

“During his visit to our state, we hope the president will take the time to understand this issue and seek humanitarian and meaningful solutions,” said Elizabeth Benson Forer, the CEO of Venice Family Clinic. “Proposals aren’t enough. Action is needed now. Success will depend not only on funding for homeless programs but on all programs that serve those in need – from affordable housing to the continuation and extension of Medi-Cal coverage.”

Forer and Venice Family Clinic leaders met on last Tuesday with a member of the administration’s team, Rear Admiral Susan Orsega, director, Commissioned Corps Headquarters, that was visiting Los Angeles to learn more about the City’s homeless programs.

“Our experience shows that health care is critical to the success of housing many of those experiencing homelessness,” Forer said. “Many have experienced trauma in their lives, and providing health care, including injectable medications for mental health issues, helps establish the connections needed to get people experiencing homelessness to consider shelter and helps ensure they succeed in housing programs.”

President Trump’s visit also comes as moving through LA City Council is a proposal that would prohibit sleeping within 500 feet of schools, among other locations including the Venice Beach Boardwalk and parts of 3rd Avenue near Rose Av-

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Councilmember Mike Bonin, who represents Venice, has come out against increased criminalization of homelessness saying “the heart of LA’s

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Suspicious Package at Third Street Promenade Evacuations, closures underway

By Sam Catanzaro A suspicious package was found on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, shutting down a block of the popular shopping destination and forcing evacuations.

After a joint investigation by the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) it was determined that the object posed no threat to the public.

“Police Activity due to a suspicious package near 1400 block of 3rd Street Prom. Stay away from the area. Those on the Promenade, please evacuate the area and follow all instructions from law enforcement personnel on scene. Vehicular Traffic: 200-300 block of Broadway is closed,” said the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) in a 5:59 tweet adding “The 200-300 block of Santa Monica Blvd is also closed.”

At 7:16 p.m. the SMPD tweeted “to ensure the safety of all the people visiting and working in the area, and in line with our standard protocol for a possible threat, we’ve evacuated the area. We understand

the inconvenience and ask that you remain patient as we continue the investigation.”

At 8:28 p.m. the SMPD tweeted that officers “have determined there is no threat to the public from the item placed in the trash container.”

KTLA reported that around 5:30 p.m., a witness called 911, reporting they had seen someone put a pressure cooker or something that looked similar, into a trash can in front of Urban Outfitters on the Promenade.

The bomb squad of the Special Enforcement Bureau of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) arrived on the scene around 7 p.m.

Photo: Sam Catanzaro.

The 1400 block of the Third Street Promenade shut down after a suspicious package was found.

J.W. Marriott SM to Pay $35,000 in Settlement Hotel settles with the National Labor Relations Board

By Chad Winthrop On Tuesday, the J.W. Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot hotel signed a settlement agreement with the National Labor Relations Board in D on ’ t

which it agreed to pay over $35,000 in bonuses the company withheld from workers in 2016, to rescind 7 disciplines issued to employees, and to offer reinstatement to a worker who was fired.

Although the company has not admitted wrongdoing, the agreement would resolve 11 unfair labor practice cases. The cases, which were set for hearing less than two weeks later, involved alleged unlawful conduct by hotel management spanning from late 2016 to mid 2018. The settlement is subject to approval by

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The agreement contains a total of two dozen specific commitments related to the hotel’s compliance with laws protecting workers’ right to organize. For example, part of a notice that management will be required to post inside the hotel states: “WE WILL NOT discipline you or reduce your scheduled work hours because of your union membership or support or for engaging in other protected concerted activities, including discussing your concerns about wages, hours and work-

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My Mantras for Relieving Pain With Barbara Bishop

It’s been three weeks since my horrible fall.

I can use my arm and shoulder a little, but it’s taking daily physical therapy, a good night’s sleep, regular cardio exercise and six more weeks to gain full mobility. And, damn, it’s my right arm!

I’m a person who is literally on the run everyday. I’m used to doing things fast, them move on to the next thing I have to do fast, and so on.

It’s been tough. Honestly, a little depressing. It has been taking me much longer to do everything. Simple things, like showering, dressing, eating, lifting, even writing this now is taking much longer than it used to.

Could it be that I’m getting old? No friggin way. I’ve turned to my spiritual side for a little extra help. Yes, I am praying. And doing mantras every day. I can use all the help I can get.

What’s a mantra? Mantras are specific sounds or vibrations. When either chanted out loud or repeated silently, they can create a desired effect in any area of your physiology or life—for healing, transformation, and inner awakening.

Healing mantras are normally repeated with the attention in the area of discomfort—or, you could say, directing the vibration to where it is needed.

The vowel sounds can also be used for healing. These are non-local, meaning you can chant one of them and direct its vibration

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Aaa Eeeee Eye Ooooo Uuuuuu I’ve been using the vowel sounds Ooooo and Eeeee (ha, it’s almost like how I sound when I am trying to get dressed) and a specific mantra for healing: “Tayata Om Bekanze Bekanze Maha Bekanze Radza Samudgate Soha.” (Ok, this takes some practice. While I’m busy trying to chant this, maybe I will forget about my pain for a while!)

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This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed TAWNY LASKAR. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on August 09, 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 08/30/2019, 09/06/2019, 09/13/2019, and 09/20/2019.

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OPINION

SMa.r.t Has Had Enough!

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Residents are lamenting the turn our beach town has taken in the last few years, and sadly it is not for the better. Mom & Pop stores and services are closing. Crime is up significantly.

Homelessness seems to have increased, and from reading the various comments made on the local Santa Monica Facebook pages, there are more violent right wing comments being made within the various local pages. As recent violent incidents have occurred there are even those few who have posted about wanting concealed carry permits. The wild west all over again. One wonders and speculates about the root causes of this decline in our quality of life.

I pointed out in a previous column that our police vehicles were once blue and white, representative of a more peaceful beachfront town, but changed to a more aggressive urban presentation with the cars becoming traditional large city black & whites. And now there seems even to be unmarked, black ‘stealth’ SUV’s on the street. Why the shift? The change as I remember seemed to have begun when the City started re-writing it’s General Plan and LUCE (Land Use Circulation Element) which, as we witness, was the beginning

of the intensive over-development that we are experiencing. About ten years now of accelerated over-development, most especially within the expanded downtown borders apparently requires that urban police ‘look’.

In last years election, the residents, voted to limit the number of years council members will be able to serve. Many of the council members are deeply, and apparently safely, encapsulated as members, year after year, due to the one-party power structure that seems to control our City politics. And it was about time for the term limits, as there were, and are, members sitting right now that have been there for well over twenty years and obviously are a part of the problem in the land speculation and over-development that has caused the decline in our quality of life. Faced with term limits may in fact be one of the motivating elements for them to continue their fight against what are already court-mandated district elections, at what appears to be at a cost to the residents in excess of $20 million, though no one seems to be able to find the exact and projected costs to date. It is also ironic that at least one, though there had been two, council member(s) also live(d) in rent-controlled apartments, and yet by their continued approval of expensive, high rent, small, non-family oriented units, long-time residents and lower-income families have been economically forced to leave their homes.

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“Support for continued over-development seemingly comes solely from those people that stand to gain, one way or another, from the growth and development devouring our town. People that cannot see the difference between downtown Los Angeles, and our beach facing Ocean Avenue,” writes Bob Taylor in the latest SMa.r.t. Column.

that is allowing this to occur.

SMa.r.t., over the last several years, have been describing how to better plan “responsibly” rather than in the reckless manner that you see around you. It is worth noting of course, that support for continued over-development seemingly comes solely from those people that stand to gain, one way or another, from the growth and development devouring our town. People that cannot see the difference between downtown Los Angeles, and our beach facing Ocean Avenue, for example. People that seem to think lining Ocean Ave., and Ocean Front walk, with

large scale multi-story commercial, hotel/ condo projects, currently three in the pipeline, is desirable. Unfortunately some of those ‘people’ also occupy seats on the City Council. We at SMa.r.t., and it appears six of the seven neighborhood groups, are also very concerned about the continuing processing, by the council, of our resident/City owned land at 4th/5th & Arizona, a proposed private development of a 12-story commercial/hotel project on the site contrary to the “Central Park” or “Public Plaza” that the majority of residents seem to desire. And note that within the newly created “downtown”, bounded by Ocean Ave to Lincoln, and the Freeway to Wilshire, and described in the City’s Downtown Community Plan, there is no land area designated as park or open space. It is hard to think of the commercial 3rd St Promenade as ‘open space’.

Some supporters of the over-development we are experiencing attempt to ‘justify’ it by crying “housing crisis”. Yet the proposed, more than 350,000 sq. ft. 12 story project at 4th/5th & Arizona, even with a small corner of the site left open as a small plaza, will probably have a daily work occupancy of close to 2000, but with only 48 housing units, further exacerbating the jobs/housing imbalance. And typical of the development approvals, in spite of ordinances that require 30

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from page 6 percent “affordable” units (much too little), it is our understanding that of the multitude of units approved in the last 5+ years, it appears only about 12 percent are deemed affordable.

So, we point out the negatives that are being foisted upon the residents by developers with the obvious blessing of a handful of people on the Council and planning department, and commissions that don’t even require their members to be residents.

And while several on this council are fighting hard to appeal the District Election judgement, there will still be another election next

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Standing in the face of this proposal, and ultimately any solutions proposed by the White House, is a federal court ruling last year in the case Martin v. City of Boise which barred cities from punishing individuals from sleeping on public property unless they provide sufficient and accessible indoor housing.

“As long as there is no option of sleeping indoors, the government cannot criminalize indigent, homeless people for sleeping outdoors, on public property,” reads the ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which includes both Idaho and California.

year, and it will be up to all of us to show up at the polls and vote for some new blood, as it seems very clear that unless stopped, the current political structure at City Hall is going to keep on doing exactly what it has been doing for the last many years. Enough!

Bob Taylor, AIA for SMa.r.t.

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In the decision, which ruled a City of Boise law penalizing homelessness unconstitutional, citing the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause of the Eighth Amendment, the court did give cities leeway to prohibit sleeping in public in certain situations.

On August 22 the City of Boise filed a petition in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Martin v. City of Boise, formally asking the Supreme Court to consider the case.

“If the 9th Circuit’s ruling is allowed to stand then cities will not have the tools they need to prevent a humanitarian crisis on their own streets. We hope the Supreme Court takes this case to restore the power of local communities to regulate the use of their streets, parks, and other public areas,” said Mayor Boise Dave Bieter.

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Jet-Propelled Performance in “Latin History for Morons” Hoots, hollers, whistles, and wild applause greeted John Leguizamo as he entered the Ahmanson Theatre stage. The star of his one-man Latin history lesson quickly quieted down the audience telling them there was a lot of material to cover. Dressed in a conservative outfit, he quickly assumed a professorial demeanor, (but not for long) immediately launching into a 110-minute, non-stop, hilarious, head spinning, and sometimes irreverent re-telling of the mostly invisible rich Latin legacy.

You might be wondering why this highly gifted actor/writer was inspired to write his one-man show and take it on a national tour. It seems that in addition to being bullied at school and called a “beaner,” it began with his young son’s assignment to write an essay on a great Latin hero and the search to find such a person. The American

history books did not have a great deal written about Latin civilizations or heroes, so thus began Leguizamo’s quest to find those unsung heroes.

He talks about his research, comically breaking down 3,000 years of history. In a rapid, machinegun delivery, he outlines the accomplishments and contributions to humanity made by the Aztec Empire, Mayans, and Incas. He explains how all the gold was stolen from the Aztecs, which was melted down and used for coins by the King of Spain. He references his quest for knowledge as an “intellectual Jihad.”

With a large blackboard equipped with an eraser, which also doubled as a costume enhancer, he began to scrawl historic notes depicting the rise and fall of great Latin empires beginning with the Aztecs, who the history books say were invaded and ultimately conquered by Hernán Cortés in

5 DANGERS OF DOING BUSINESS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

By Ron Wynn

When it comes to doing business with friends and family, blood isn’t always thicker than water. Despite the best of intentions and the highest of hopes, what starts out as a seemingly “safe,” mutually-beneficial project or interaction can turn into anything from a minor embarrassment to a major nightmare.

I’m not talking about running a family business -- that’s a different topic with a whole host of its own risks and challenges -I’m talking about buying, selling, and doing deals with pals and kinfolk.

Here are five common pitfalls: 1) You lose their money: This is always the biggie. When that money goes down the drain, people tend to become a lot less philosophical. They may say “Hey, don’t worry about it, I took the risk,” but in all likelihood your relationship will forever be tainted -whether subtly or dramatically -- by the experience. Family money is often said to be the easiest to get, but it can also be the most expensive.

2) A deal goes bad: A good friend of mine recently did a real estate deal with one of his close relatives. When some critical issues came up, they wound up at an impasse that turned ugly and expensive. Let’s just say they’re no longer as close as they used to be.

Just like in any business matter, no matter how foolproof you think a plan may be, it’s wise to assume things can and will go wrong.

And “family wrong” can be much worse than “business wrong.”

3) The business comes to the family picnic: There are people who can completely shut off work and draw a solid line across their lives when they close the office door behind them. The rest of us inevitably bring our working lives home with us in one way. When you do business with family and friends, at some point you’ll be with them at an event. If there’s tension brewing between

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John Leguizamo as a conquistador who invaded the Azec Empire.

1521, claiming Mexico for Spain. John added that most of the natives died from diseases brought to them by the European conquerors including syphilis, which he deliberately misspelled, daring anyone in the audience to spell it correctly. He used the analogy that “If your wallet is in your back pocket and I take it, now it’s mine.” Despite being bullied, his son is anti-violence and quoted Gandhi to which his father replied, “Gandhi couldn’t think straight because he was always hungry.” His son cited an incorrect piece of history to which dad quipped, “Oh, my son is learning history from Mel Gibson.”

Under the tight direction of Tony Taccone, what is so compelling about Leguizamo’s work is his ability to morph into a variety of characters including his soft spoken son, the school bully’s father, a pompous New England type white guy

with an affected accent, his son’s teacher, his shrink, who points out that he might have unexpressed “ghetto rage” emanating from his childhood, his soft-spoken Jewish wife, and Sigmund Freud, for whom he quickly applied a tiny beard.

His transitions from the different characters back to himself were mercurial and seamless. With a heavy dose of unending laugh lines, which kept the action moving swiftly, he describes the conquistadors conquering the Aztecs, which included raping and pillaging, as being like “N.B.A. players at a Kardashian pool party.” With no end to his amazing talent and imagination, much to the audience’s delight, Leguizamo’s demonstrated, in rapid transition, a sampling of Latin dances including samba, mambo, tango, and an Irish Jig, all thought to have evolved from ancient Aztec and Inca rituals.

Soon there was very little black peeking through on the blackboard as this theatrical dynamo scribbled note after note, some with comical or sexual illustrations, with an occasional jab at the current state of American politics, which went over really well with this enthusiastic audience. I wondered how any Trump supporter in the audience, if there was one, would react, but never a boo was uttered.

Ah. But I digress. Soon we learn that there were Latin patriots who fought in the Civil War and, in fact, fought in every American war, illustrating how whitewashed history books are. As a mat-

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4) You can’t un-ring the bell: Once you remove the “arms-length” and start doing business with people who are close to you, you often start down a course that’s hard to change or reverse. Changing or getting out of friends/family dealings is much harder than business-as-usual.

5) There’s collateral damage: I’ve introduced friends to my own important business contacts, only to have that introduction turn sour. We all like to think that grownups can keep clear heads about these things, but again, human nature is such that it’s always easy to be calm and philosophical going in, much harder coming out. If you decide to play matchmaker, make sure it’s very clear to all parties that you are simply making an introduction, the rest is completely up to them.

Of course, it would be great if doing business with those closest to us was a risk-free, rewarding pleasure. Certainly, sometimes it works out fine, but often times it doesn’t. As with many things in business, it is helpful to try to anticipate the worst-case scenario, and consider the reasoning, benefits and alternatives. Decide if it’s a risk worth taking, and if you can live with the possible consequences.

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from page 8 ter of fact, a young Latina woman named Loreta Janeta Velázquez disguised herself as a man and became “Lieutenant Harry T. Buford," a Confederate soldier.

Leguizamo’s lessons were not without current reference as to what’s happening to Latinos today who, under this administration, are being as oppressed as they were historically, with the added horror of children being ripped out of their mothers’ arms and put in cages. He also referenced what was done to the American Indians citing the tragic Cherokee “Trail of Tears.”* At one very serious point, seated in a chair with a spotlight shining only on him, he rattled off statistics on how many Latinos served not only in the Civil War, but in all American wars, including accomplishments from every sector of society including politics, distinctly saying “Not Ted Cruz.” Some of the inventions which came out of Mexico include, color television, ballpoint pen, artificial heart, the electric brake, contraceptive pill, and from Perú, the neonatal artificial bubble.

Leguizamo’s “Latin History For Morons” is a brilliantly conceived piece of writing, wonderfully executed by this gifted actor who gives a tourde-force performance.

While you will laugh you way through the evening (or afternoon) underneath it all is the hidden subtext of just what the “white” world has visited upon not only the Latin population, but the Jewish population as well. I wish this most entertaining production could also serve as a cautionary “tale” of just what dangers we are facing in our country

that are manifesting in both a symbolic and actual “ethnic cleansing.” That said, if you need non-stop laughter to get you out of the national doldrums, this play is a perfect prescription to accomplish just that. *During the 1830s, the federal government forced relocation of Eastern Woodlands Indians living in the southwest, to territory west of the Mississippi River. The tribes included Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole. Only 3,500 of the 15,000 Creeks survived.

The WOW Agency Presents: “Latin History for Morons” Writer-performer: John Leguizamo Director: Tony Taccone Scenic Design: Rachel Hauck Costume Design: Luke McDonough Lighting Design: Alexander V. Nichols Original Music & Sound Design: Bray Poor Ahmanson Theatre 135 N. Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012 Run: Wednesday – Friday: 8:00 pm Saturday: 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Tickets: $30 – $145 Closing: Sunday, October 20, 2019- 1:00 pm Reservations: (213) 972-4400 or HYPERLINK "http://www.CenterTheatreGroup.org" www.CenterTheatreGroup.org Groups: (213) 972-7231.

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the climate strike with parental permission.

According to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), it is up to each local district to decide whether or not students participating will be marked with an unexcused absence. The Santa Monica Mirror has reached out to LAUSD Local District West, which serves many Westside families, seeking more information but they could not immediately be reached for comment.

Read Drati’s full statement below: Dear parents, guardians, staff and community members, We are aware that there is a Global Climate Strike planned for Friday, September 20th for youth and others to spread awareness of the climate crisis. The goal of the movement is for youth to take a stand for their health, future and climate justice.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District takes this issue seriously. We have implemented a sustainability plan districtwide that is making a positive impact on our schools and the communities we serve. Our Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution in March that calls for action on climate change.

There are many ways our schools may participate and support this movement. Several of our schools are planning in-school educational activities on Friday, which we support.

SMMUSD schools are not sanctioning, coordinating or facilitating any planned student walkouts. This includes elementary, middle and

high schools. We are unable to support various strikes or protests, as this would be a big disruption to our teaching and learning programming on our campuses.

As for this and future “calls to action” of this nature, we do not have the capacity to supervise or monitor students who choose to leave school for this purpose and want to help parents understand that we cannot be responsible for your student outside of school, during an unauthorized walk out.

We are continuing our important work of educating students every day, including Friday, September 20th. Any student who is missing from class will be marked as an unexcused cut for the missing time. Students who leave school without permission are jeopardizing their own safety. As a parent, if you feel strongly about allowing your student to participate in any walk out, please sign them out of school. (This is recorded as a “parent excuse,” considered an unexcused absence.)

We support opportunities for students to express themselves, regardless of their opinion, on various issues. There are a variety of opportunities to teach and model methods for effective civic engagement, while under our care and supervision at our school sites. We ask that students consider the impact on their education by choosing to leave school and encourage any outside activities be conducted under parent supervision, after school or weekends.

Educating your child is the most important work we do every day and we are looking forward to a productive school day on Friday and every day.

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Nine SM Students National Merit Scholar Semifinalists SAMO, Crossroads students honored

By Keldine Hull On Tuesday, September 10, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the 2020 semifinalists of the 65th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

Approximately 16,000 high school students will go on to compete for a share of 7,600 scholarships collectively worth over $31 million. According to the NMSC, over 1.5 million juniors in 21,000 high schools throughout the United States entered the scholarship program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT).

The next round of the scholarship program will determine who the finalists are. “To become a Finalist, the Semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received,” said the NMSC. About 15,000 semifinalist students are expected to advance to finalists. Students will be notified in February if they make it to the next

stage, and half of those students will go on to win a scholarship. Finalists will be selected for three types of National Merit Scholarships.

Winners will be announced between April and July of 2020. The NMSC added, “These scholarship recipients will join more than 345,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.”

According to the Daily News, the following students in Santa Monica were selected as semifinalists: Crossroads School Celeste Mancia Santa Monica High School Rex A. Evans Weston R. Kerekes Ireland M. Neville Matthew W. Sasaki Samuel W. Sasaki Lily P. Stern Michael Vigman Kiana M. Williams

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The officers learned from this tenant that his “friend” was inside the apartment and that his “friend” had become intoxicated after consuming copious amounts of alcohol (that is typically what happens). The tenant added that his “friend” had made quite a mess of the apartment and had refused to leave when requested. The officers entered the apartment and noticed that furniture had been strewn around the room and that the “friend” was indeed heavily intoxicated. The officers attempted to reason with this drunken man but to no avail, and as the officers continued to talk with the man he suddenly punched one of the officers in the face with a closed fist. The officers immediately tackled the man and after a brief struggle the man was overpowered and arrested.

This 26-year-old Venice resident was later charged with resisting arrest and battery upon a police officer. Bail was set at $50,000.

of the Shofar Bring a New Year of Good Health, On Tuesday, January 31 at 10:10 p.m. officers Renewal of the Santa Monica Police Department spotted a and Peace vehicle that was violating a vehicle equipment code and failing to stop for a STOP sign in the area of the 2900 block of Pico Boulevard. The officers followed this vehicle and after a short distance initiated a traffic stop. The officers spoke with the driver of the vehicle and discovered that this man was driving on a suspended license in addition to 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 the names of numerous individuals none of whom 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.

With Friends Like That On Wednesday, February 1, at 7:11 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were called out to an apartment located on the 400 block

A Glassless Window On Wednesday, February 1, at 12:58 a.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were flagged down by a citizen in the 2000 block of Pico Boulevard who told them that they had heard glass shattering and had spotted a man standing next to the broken window of a parked car on the street.

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“The Sound of Silence”

September 20 – 26, 2019 FEBRUARY 10 – 16, 2017

Not Rated 85 Minutes Released Sept. 13

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By Kathryn Whitney Boole Director Michael Tyburski makes sound the basis of sensory experience throughout “The Sound of Silence”. The concept of the film is fascinating. The story plays out in an understated style, so that sound actually plays the leading role. The stories of the two human stars, “Peter Lucian” and “Ellen Chasen, are a counterpoint to the drama that seems to be unveiled by sound.

Sound as visceral part of our environment is not a new concept. During the Late Medieval and early Renaissance periods, concepts established by the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras were popular. Pythagoras believed that movements of the planets and the stars The citizen added that this person had appeared to corresponded to musical notes and produced have been picking items off the ground next to the an inaudible symphony that could be perceived vehicle before leaving the area. The citizen gave the not by the human ear but by the human psyche. officers a detailed description of the suspect and the This “Harmony of the Spheres,” the vibration officers went in search of this man. As the officers of the planets and stars, was reflected in the were searching the area they spotted another vehiquality of life of each being. cle with a smashed window that was parked at the Fast-forward 500 years and add the humside of the street. The officers then drove back to ming notes of millions of electronics and you the 2000 block of Pico Boulevard where they spotfind the concept of The Sound of Silence, that ted man that whosurrounds fit the description the suspect. the asound us is the of cacophony of The officers detained this man and a few moments millions of contributors. Think how much quilater had flaggedwould the officers eter the lifecitizen in thewho Renaissance havedown been appeared and positively identified the suspect.

- no TV or radio, no computers, smart phones, Shortly thereafter theno owner of the first vandalized electronic devices, traffic. vehicle appeared andthis stated that numerous Tyburski takes fascinating theoryitems and that haditbeen recovered from in thethe suspect been brings to life.

The colors film had are mutstolen his car.that Theitowner of thea vandalized ed to from the extent feels like black and vehicle was desirous of a prosecution so the officers white film. Composer Will Bates’ excellent arrested this 19-year-old Santa Monica resident score has soft sounds and music that drivesand the he was Cinematographer charged with vehicleEric burglary in addition to story.

Lin and Tyburski possession opiates.

Bailwith wasaset at $20,000. have shot of every scene stationary camera, perhaps to feature the sound track. The stillness He Tried detracts a bit Speed from the flow of the story.

On Wednesday, February 1, at 3:40 a.m.plays offiNoted film/TV actress Rashida Jones cers of theOhio Santa Monica to Police Department a lonely transplant the city.

As the received callthe for great serviceQuincy in regard to a she possible daughtera of Jones, has surely theft been that surrounded music inher bicycle had just by occurred thewhole 1300 life. Ironically her character embodies thetostark block of 10th Street.

As the officers hastened the isolation of living in a that tinyaapartment. scene they learned viaalone police radio victim had Her aanxiety issues bring that her attogether seen man stealing her bicycle that time,with had Lucian to inupan to rack find in thethesource of her been locked in effort a bicycle courtyard of panic attacks. With great nuance, Jones pres-

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the apartment complex in which she resided. The victim had been able to supply a detailed description of the suspect, which had also been conveyed to the officers, as they were en route to the location. ents Ellen’s sensitivity, her history of broken The officers arrived in the vicinity of the apartment relationships and her downward spiral. complex and began to scour the area. The officers Peter Saarsgard is such a skilled actor that soon spotted the suspect 1300 block with very few lines helurking createsin athedeeply conof Alley Number 10.

The suspect was easy to rectemplative and philosophical character.

His ognize due toisthe fact that in addition to the Peter Lucian a “house tuner” who categoridescription giventhat by every the victim the suspect was ridcally believes electrical appliance in ing one bicycle whilst pushing a second one with He his a home emits chords that he can identify. free officersaround attempted to stopthe thistones sushas hand. built aThe business assessing pect but he tried to speed away and in doing so that are emitted within his clients’ homes disand carded the second bicycle. The officers apartments and identifying those that eventually are not in caught the His mantenet and he was when arrested andsurroundtaken off harmony. is that your to jail.are A search this 21-year-old Califorings not in of harmony, discordHemet, fills your life. niaThe resident resulted in the discovery of not only the heart of the story, tonal dissonance, seemingly obligatory burglary tools but also a plays as a backdrop to a romance that develpacket of methamphetamine.

This man ops between two lonely people who was longlater for charged withexistence possessioninofNew burglary a peaceful York.tools, The possesmovie sion methamphetamine, and resisting or doesofnot quite create the theft epiphany that I was delaying set at $10,000. hoping arrest. for. ItBail is, was however a purely original idea and well worth watching. It premiered Editor’s Note: Theseand reports arenominated part of a regular at Sundance 2019 was forpolice the coverage series Prize. entitled “Alert Police Blotter” (APB), Grand Jury which injects some minor editorial into certain police activitiesKathryn in Santa Monica.

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81 Part of a so-called “grand tour” 82 Trade barbs or blows 84 Like some saws and bobsleds

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G O F I O N U G R P P L M A C R E E S I N E S T Y M O L O G Y M E T R O

E U R O

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R O M E

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A T E A M P O R E

S H E D

24 Things sailors spin 26 Late afternoon hour 29 Some economic figs.

32 Tournament bridge players, typically 35 Stick-to-it-iveness 36 Santa ____, Calif.

37 Speak out against 38 City by the Bay, informally 39 “Why, you little …”

43 Several quarter turns?

45 Jay with jokes 46 Starting squad 47 Speak up, and then some 49 ____ Brand, two-time N.B.A. All-Star 51 Boo-boo 53 Good trait in a housemate 56 “Jeez, wasn’t expecting that!”

57 For rent 59 Test for fit

111

95 100

103

107

112

94

99

102

106

110

88

86 Supplication 90 “What did Delaware?” “I don’t know, but ____” (classic joke) 92 University in North Carolina 94 “Feel me?”

98 “____ fugit” 99 Gooey chocolate treat 100 Public transit system 103 Be economical with 105 Lead-in to -centric 106 Stepped 107 Italian dear 108 Victim of a revolution 109 What the upright yoga pose vrikshasana simulates 110 It’s worth a little more than a dollar 111 Violently send out 113 Stridex target, informally 115 Mag personnel

T A B S

101

80

G R I T

96

79

86

90

82

70 74

77 85

81

60 65

A S T E A R G E U N E E S S T I D I N E S S

84

59

73

76

47

54

E T R A T A D E S T R S A O L D N E O N T F O R A Y D O P I N O N N A Y C H A E D T I E R G D E S E

75

45

63

72

46

22

40

44

68

71

120

33

62

67

89

30

57

61

83

29

51

16

S A L L A I L L T E F G R R E E O D S L E A Y L T O N

50

15

26

43

56

66

14 21

A L O H A O E

55

13

P E T R I

49

12

38

42

48

11

25

32

36

10

20

28

41

116

9

24

31

105

8

19

27

35

7

S E A L

23

6

T W O M A N

18

5

M U D P I E

17

4

R E U S E

Sudoku Puzzle

3

T S A R

1 Things the police may keep on suspects 2 Narrow cut 3 [legally covering our butts here] 4 Clickable item 5 Boom ____ 6 Remit in advance 7 Digital greeting 8 “Stay in your ____!”

9 Approximately 10 Untroubled 11 Divine bovine?

12 Timeline sections 13 Wee bit 14 Destined for greatness 15 Opening in cosmetology?

16 Molt 18 Woodard with four Emmys 21 Covalent bonds of a carbon atom, e.g.

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I M P E L C I R C A Y O C E A N A N P R E G R P A D D N D A Y S P S E I C A S C R O O N O R S W I F T H Y I N R O W M E T A L O T E O N E W O L F S T N O R S E A Y N E N E L S E T T L A Z E R O S C E M E N K Z A P P A A I R O U T T O P S Y

DOWN

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R E C A L C U L A T E

89 Batman’s favorite rapper?

91 Revivalists, for short 93 Not only that but also 95 Singer Sumac 96 The Avalanche, on sports tickers 97 Make do with a lesser option 99 Thor’s favorite rapper?

101 Actress Thurman 102 32° Fahrenheit, in Celsius 103 Parisian street 104 ____ volente (God willing) 105 Old-fashioned provider of directions 107 Completely set 109 Sir and madam 112 Electro’s favorite singer?

114 What the musical artists in this puzzle would form if they all performed together?

116 Decompose 117 Let breathe, as stinky shoes 118 Tangent line?

119 Princess Fiona, after sunset 120 One begins, “Thou still unravish’d bride of quietness” 121_ ___-turvy 122 Chocolate cup inventor H. B. ____ 123 Pained cry

T R O D

1 Agcy. for Kennedy and Reagan 4 Push 9 Positive quality 14 Provider of directions, for short 17 Penne ____ vodka 19 Around 20 Claw 22 “Intriguing!”

23 Aquaman’s favorite singer?

25 The Human Torch’s favorite band?

27 ____ Edberg, two-time U.S. Open tennis champion 28 With child, informally 30 Nicely muscled 31 Canine warning 32 Feminine-hygiene product 33 Seashore feature 34 Oriental, e.g.

35 The Hulk’s favorite band?

38 Does 110, say 40 Sculptor/collagist Jean 41 Staff 42 Number between cinque and sette 43 Mama ____ Elliot 44 Iceman’s favorite band?

48 Bermuda, e.g.

50 Sweetly sing 52 14-pound unit 54 Australian friend 55 The Flash’s favorite singer?

58 Adamant refusal 60 Animator’s frame 61 “Your” of yore 62 Bit of progress 64 “Seriously?”

66 Front of a vessel 68 Magneto’s favorite band?

70 Quaint agreement 71 Comment advising you to set your sights a little lower?

73 Low tie 74 Response to “You have something on your face,” maybe 75 List-ending abbr.

76 Gobbles (down) 78 Spider-Man’s favorite band?

83 Smell ____ (sense something fishy) 85 Like Hägar the Horrible 87 ____ Martin 88 “Enough already!”

NY TIMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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ACROSS

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Answers

POWER BALLADS

BY ERIK AGARD AND ALEX BRIÑAS / EDITED BY WILL SHORTZ

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STAR GAZING

By Electra V. Loveridge

ARIES (March 21-April 19) The planets are in a position that encourages you to focus on mental health. Stretch your mind in a productive way. Don’t forget the importance of eating right for maintaining healthy emotional footings. Today is a five out of 10. Color gold plays a role.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Pay attention to your family, Taurus. You play bigger roles in their lives than you realize. Today might be a windy day where you are, but you can be someone’s steady oak tree. In the evening, especially, look to reconnect with someone you thought was lost.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Gemini is feeling Mars in particular today. Wake up feeling refreshed and empowered. Today you have the heart of a lion if you're willing to roar. Overcome that mental obstacle that’s been holding you back lately. Something scandalous is around the corner at work; don't get pulled into the drama.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancers are feeling the chill of an icy relationship lately. How might you turn up the heat? Look to connect on a deeper level, and don’t be afraid to reveal your true feelings. Planetary transits are beneficial to you today, so accept the kindness of a stranger.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There are some challenges awaiting you today, Leo, but if you stick it through, the day ends on an upswing. End your evening with self-affirmation. Your power spice today is celery seed, so try out a new recipe that uses it. Today is a six out of 10.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Virgo, you are living through an intense period of change right now. Health and beauty concerns are possibly creating a great upheaval in your mind lately. They might even be interfering with your sleep. Black and Gold are your power colors today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Libras will benefit from finding someone to talk to today. Commit to making the best choices for your emotional well-being. A special movie might play a role in how the day progresses. Stand for something as opposed to falling for someone today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) How have you been feeling, Scorpio? Be honest when you answer. You can use some changes right now, and the position of Mars is a great inspiration for those changes. Reach a new height in personal development. Find a book that challenges you. This is a great day to start a new fitness routine, and maybe find a friend along the way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a nicely harmonious day for you, Sagittarius.

Things are aligning well. Some of the stars’ positions point to the completion of tasks that have troubled you for a while. Enter into a new phase with your relationship, or seek to change the status of an old one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Capricorns can expect a run of good luck in the near future. Don’t take it for granted or blow all the profits on some gaudy extravagance. Always set something aside for when the luck begins to fade. Today is a nine out of 10.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Aquarius, today is all yellow for you. Yellow is your power color, and lemons are a source of strength.

Take strength in cheerfulness and humor. Offer it as much as you can. It’s a great day to do a kindness for a stranger!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Keep protecting the people you love, Pisces. You’re doing a fantastic job of being a positive influence on the people around you. Seek opportunity to be around the color white today, because it's a source of strength and power.

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