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Cities put on notice Water officials threaten Santa Monica and others with fines for polluting bay

BY KEVIN HERRERA I Editor in Chief CITY HALL Santa Monica, along with 19 other cities and the

that has been the source of endless discussions at the neighborhood drugstore, multiple conversations starting with the likes of “have you seen that house?”

Modernistic in style and unique in comparison to its neighbors, the threestory creation on the corner of Seventh Street and San Vicente Boulevard is not the latest Frank Gehry brainchild but rather a dream come true for homeowner and architect Jennifer Wen. On a street filled with multi-million dollar single-family residences, many of which have called the north of Montana Avenue neighborhood home for decades, the unconventional structure

LOOK OF THE FUTURE: The home of architect Jennifer Wen, located on Seventh

county of Los Angeles, received violation notices on Tuesday from regional water officials threatening them with tens of thousands of dollars in daily fines for repeatedly polluting Santa Monica Bay. The move is the culmination of a decades-long effort to clean up the bay’s bacteria pollution, which has the potential to cause swimmers to become ill after coming into contact with contaminated water. In 2006, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board voted to start fining cities $10,000 a day if the water at their beaches did not meet clean-water standards.

The notices come just one day after Santa Monica Baykeeper and the Natural Resources Defense Council filed two federal lawsuits against the county and Malibu for failing to keep pollutants out of the bay.

In an e-mailed statement, board chair Francine Diamond said she could not comment on the specifics of the violations but said “it is critical that water quality laws be followed.”

“The health of our residents, visitors, multibillion-dollar coastal economy, and environment depends upon it,” she said.

The city of Santa Monica was one of the top violators with 795 instances in which bacteria levels were too high.

The water was tested in 2006 from September through October and again in 2007 from April through October.

The notice required the city to provide a variety of information including the causes of the violations, the results of investigations into the sources of the bacteria and the city’s plan to clean up the problem.

The letter also issues a stern warning to any city that decides to ignore the requirements. In addition to the $10,000 a day fine, the letter also warns of fines of $10,000 or more if any requirement in the order was violated. The board could also ask the state’s attorney general to seek civil liabilities in court of up to $25,000 each day a violation persists.

Representatives from City Hall said they are taking the notice very seriously and will offer a detailed response that will include Santa Monica’s long history of investing in projects to protect the bay. The officials pointed out that Santa Monica is downstream from most Los Angeles cities and therefore has the challenge of cleaning up more than its fair share.

“These notices are really a regional wake-up call,”

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Home buying from the skies

BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

HIGH IN THE SKY Kevin Potter touched down on Los Angeles on Monday seeking a new place to call home, thoughts in mind of moving from his hometown of Johannesburg to communities like Santa Monica and Palos Verdes.

Rather than spending seemingly endless hours driving from prospective property to property, getting caught in traffic in transit, Potter did his real estate shopping high in the air on Tuesday, from the comfort of an aircraft.

Home buying from the friendly skies — it’s the new approach to real estate courtesy of 20-year pilot John Mowatt and licensed realtor W. Paul Markley, the owners of Air Concierge International, which frequently takes off at the Santa Monica Airport.

Also a licensed realtor, Mowatt, a native Briton, was seeking ways to combine his first two loves — flying and real estate — when he and his business partner decided to marry the two concepts into an innovative business model.

Starting at roughly $995 an hour, Mowatt and Markley take their clients on an aerial tour of properties in Southern California,

covering more ground in a short period of time than possible if they were driving.

Flying thousands of feet in the air presents several added advantages, including showing clients unfamiliar with the Los Angeles area just where each community lies in relationship to local landmarks, easily visualizing how far away the homes are from the ocean and major freeways.

“We can show them if it’s in close proximity to their place of business,” Markley said.

Only a handful of clients have used Air Concierge International since it launched last fall, but one of the biggest customers flew on Tuesday.

Potter, who is looking to expand business opportunities in the Los Angeles area, was the first client from out of the country, a result of efforts by Mowatt and Markley to tap into the international market. The South African native said he discovered the business, which has been featured in the entertainment news magazine Extra, online.

“The experience was superb,” Potter said after his hour-long flight Tuesday morning.

“You can’t compare an aircraft with a car — you can’t hover with a car.”

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CITY HALL Santa Monica and the largest cities and counties in California have pledged to purchase only 100 percent postconsumer recycled copy paper as part of a collaboration to accelerate local, regional, national and international efforts to achieve sustainability.

Environmental executives of the cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, and the county of Marin have joined together to form Green Cities California.

Alexis Hawkins news@smdp.com Together, GCC members annually pur- CITY HALL IS TURNING GREEN: Special Project Administrator Bruce Leach on Tuesday makes photocopies on 100 percent recycled paper at chase half a billion sheets of office paper, at City Hall. Santa Monica joined other major cities in a collaborative effort to promote sustainability. Up next, getting rid of plastic water bottles. a cost exceeding $5 million dollars. By converting to 100 percent post-consumer recy- switch from 50 percent to 100 percent In addition to converting to 100 percent purchasing recycled paper. cled paper, the 10 cities and counties will see post-consumer copy paper in 2004, we recycled paper, the cities and counties are Future GCC collaborative campaigns will their governments save 67,000 trees, 8.6 mil- look forward to working with GCC mem- also committed to increasing double-sided focus on the elimination of bottled water, lion pounds of CO2 emissions, 19.6 million bers to push for greater reform in sustain- copying and using multi-function machines purchase of local foods and carbon offsets; gallons of water, and 11.5 million kilowatt able procurement among other pending to store documents electronically rather and promoting manufacturer responsibility hours of electricity. initiatives,” said Craig Perkins, director of than printing them. Savings from double- for solid and toxic waste.

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Prop. 98 is just right for state Editor:

This letter is in response to Kevin McKeown’s opinion commentary dated March 4, 2008 ( “Prop.

98 puts rent control in jeopardy”). For the record, I, like our founders, am a private property advocate. Ladies and Gentleman lets set the record straight.

In the words of Rent Control Board member Jeffrey Sklar, a (Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights) member, “Rent Control is not a law to help low income people.” This quote is found on YouTube under Santa Monica Rent Control. Well friends, if is not about the needy then what is Mr. McKeown writhing about? It’s about power. SMRR is very afraid of losing it. Plain and simple.

Prop. 98 is a state proposition that came about because our government is overreaching its power.

Eminent domain is the state’s right to buy property from a private individual in order to use it for “The Public Good.” When government is unchecked it abuses its power.

Over the past several years, various cities have used this power for what the city states as “Public Purpose.” The current example is “Kelo v.

New London.” The city of New London used its eminent domain power to force Ms. Kelo to sell her home to the city. The city then sold her home to a private company so they could build a parking lot.

Friends Prop. 98 is about forcing the government to stop the taking of private property for private purpose.

Both eminent domain and Rent Control are a taking of private property. Clearly SMRR would prefer that I and property owners went away. Say we go away, our voices are crushed, then the city under SMRR could do as they please.

Is this what we are about? Letting government act as they please. NO. Now that the apartment owners are gone, the voices of the free market are banished; SMRR rules the city un-opposed. Who will stand up for you when they come after you? And they will. History is clear that unchecked government grows more powerful and enjoys its power and thirsts for more. The clear fact is that our founders were such strong proponents that they wrote the 14 amendment.

Section 1.

All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.

No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Prop. 98 clearly states that any new rentals will not be subjected to rent controls. Current tenants are unaffected and their tenancy remains unchanged.

Rent control by its nature does not support the American Dream; it handicaps renters and removes the dream of home ownership. I don’t believe that government should be telling the American people how much to charge or where to live. I support Prop. 98.

I believe in the free market place. This is the American way. Please support our long and strong system of supply and demand. We all want a safe and prosperous Santa Monica, vote yes on Prop. 98 and let’s give the free market a chance.

Robert Kronovet Small business owner Candidate for Santa Monica Rent board 2008

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The inside scoop on Obama-nomics TEN GUYS GO INTO UNCLE SAM’S BAR

every day and order a round of beers which comes to $100. They decide to pay the bill the way we pay our taxes (Some of you have heard this apocryphal Internet parable). The first 4 men, the poorest, pay nothing. The fifth pays $1, the sixth pays $3, the seventh pays $7, the eighth pays $12, the ninth pays $18 and the 10th, the richest, pays $59.

After a time, the bartender, Uncle Sam, decided to decrease their overall bill by $20.

It was discovered that if he divided the “windfall” amongst the PAYING customers then the fifth and sixth man would GET PAID for drinking their beer while the first four would still pay nothing. Soooo, “Uncle” decided to divide their savings fairly based on the “tax” table.

The fifth man now, like the first four, paid zilchadero for 100 percent savings, the sixth paid $2 for 33 percent savings, the seventh paid $5 for 28 percent savings, the eighth paid $9 (25 percent savings), the ninth paid $14 (22 percent savings), the rich guy paid $49 (16 percent savings).

All were still better off than before and the first four still drank for free. Upon comparison of their savings, however, the bottom nine men came to complain: “I only got $1 out of $20,” whined the sixth man, “but he got $10!” pointing to the 10th man. “Me, too!” squealed the fifth man. “It’s unfair he got 10 times more than I did.”The seventh added,“and why should he get $10 when I only got $2? The wealthy get ALL the breaks!”

The first four belched in unison “We didn’t get anything at all. The system exploits the poor!

Can I bum an American Spirit from you?”

So the nine men surrounded the 10th man and beat the chicken soup out of him.

The next night the 10th man didn’t show up for Happy Hour yet the “Neener-neener Nine” drank without him. When it came time to pay the bill, however, they received an epiphany from the God of “Duh”…They didn’t have enough baksheesh between them to pay even half of the bill!

For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.

Now let me get this straight … Sen. Barack Obama wants to cut “taxes” for the middle class so they can buy more cheap crap from China. He endeavors to raise the bar tab for the “rich” from its top shelf price of 35 percent to 39.6 percent as a punishment for their entrepreneurial success while providing the bottom feeders of ale house philosophy with a “level playing field.” Recently, Obama had imbibed deeply from the barrel of anti-American protectionist legislation (Fair Pay Act) and was subsequently cut off and had his car keys taken away by his own frat party. He supports the Patriot Employers Act that rewards companies only if they choose to not outsource their

operations overseas while ignoring the Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment for companies that do. He wants to renegotiate the alleged failings of NAFTA, fast tracked at an all night kegger party and stuporously signed by fellow Democrat Bill Clinton unconcerned that Mexican corn farmers are getting plowed under by subsidized corn exports and Canadians are anxious that they will get cut off at the bar from their American subsidized Viagra.

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Welcome to Tequila-nomics, whereby you punish the Bill Gates’, the Warren Buffets’ and the Oprah Winfreys’ for their vision, tenacity and business savvy until you hurl. Where the bouncer “86’s” the individual so the mob of slacker ingrates can drink for free on someone else’s tab. Whereby you “short pour” the very people who provide the Bottle of Envy of all other nations that wish they could be materially like us.

If any of you had to deal with your bank over the phone with someone in Bangladesh due to “outsourcing,” you can reason that if Obama has his way, then the next order you place at the drive-thru window at McD’s after last call will be fielded by some kid in Mongolia.

Folks, everybody hates the rich because everybody wants to be like THEM! Me? I love the rich! I wanna be just like Paris Hilton! Cute and blond with a criminal record. And when the “Price is Right” and you get lucky by purchasing your Super Lotto tickets at Pagliari’s Liquor rather than make smart investments in your 401K or stuffing it in your mattress, then does your caterwauling against the rich seem to demur.

Another round for all my friends!

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A little advice for the ‘Tomb Raider’ I LOVE BRAD AND ANGIE, I REALLY DO.

I admire Brad for doing whatever he can to help re-build New Orleans and I think it’s great that she takes her job as Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N. High Commission for Refugees so seriously. After reading her opinion column in the Washington Post last week, however, it’s clear she has the wrong idea about what that title means and what the world in general, and the UNHCR in particular, needs from her. She obviously didn’t get the memo, so I’ll spell it out: Get over yourself, Angelina, you’re an ambassador in name only.

She starts by pointing out that in the six months since her last visit, the humanitarian crisis caused by millions of Iraqis being driven from their homes hasn’t gotten any better.

She notes that in the week before her most recent trip, however, the Iraqi government, U.S. forces, and the UNHCR “have begun to work together in new and important ways.”

She met with Gen. David Petraeus, who said he would “support new efforts to address the humanitarian crisis.” She also met with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki who “announced the creation of a new committee to oversee issues related to internally displaced people, and a pledge of $40 million to support the effort,” and she was left feeling “hopeful that more progress can be made.”

I don’t know how to tell her this but in Iraq, a week-old solution to a years-long problem isn’t a good reason for hope. These men, Patraeus and al-Maliki, work in a place where you never know when the next parked car on the street or shopper in the market is going to randomly explode and kill everyone within a 50-foot radius. While I’m sure they took their meeting with Lara Croft: Tomb Raider seriously, I wouldn’t put it past them to tell her what she needed to hear so they could get back to business.

She mentions that some 2.5 million refugees have found their way to Syria and Jordan, causing those countries to “close their borders until the international community provides support.” She goes on to say, “I’m not a security expert, but it doesn’t take one to see that Syria and Jordan are carrying an unsustainable burden. They have been excellent hosts, but we can’t expect them to care for millions of poor Iraqis indefinitely and without assistance from the U.S. or others.” She got one thing right: She’s no expert. Neither am I. But I know that if you’re the Syrian or Jordanian government

and you allow weapons, men, and material from all over the region to pass through your country on their way to jihad against America in Iraq, you can’t be surprised when a stream of people trying to escape the fighting starts flowing the other way. The Syrians and Jordanians may be “excellent hosts”, but they’ve been lousy neighbors.

She says her visit left her “even more deeply convinced that we not only have a moral obligation to help displaced Iraqi families, but also a serious, long-term, national security interest in ending this crisis.” This bothers me. Who the hell is Angelina Jolie, she of the $200 million prenuptial agreement, to tell the rest of us what our moral obligations are? We are responsible for un-doing the damage we’ve done, but are we responsible for the de-facto ethnic cleansing that happened at the hands of government death squads and private militias? Aren’t millions of displaced Iraqis more of a serious, long-term, national security interest for the Iraqi government than ours? When can we, as Americans, say we’ve spent enough of our resources in Iraq to demonstrate our commitment to the people of that country?

She wraps up by asking if we can afford to risk millions of poor and displaced people in the region reacting to their desperation by causing chaos? Her answer is to call on Congress (that can’t pass comprehensive immigration laws at home) to come up with a “comprehensive refugee plan” for Iraq. In an attempt to get my head to explode, she ends by addressing the issue of whether or not the “surge” is working. She says the U.N. wants to stay because they feel like they can finally “scale up” their operations, and the troops she spoke to want to stay because they don’t want their friends to have died in vain. She’s all for continuing the undermanned U.S. occupation of Iraq, not realizing the reason so many people were displaced was there weren’t enough troops to provide the security they needed to be able to stay in their homes. That’s why we only ask the U.N. Goodwill Ambassador to call attention to the needs of others, not to make policy recommendations, Angelina.

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Authorities say a Claremont man has apparently shot himself to death after wounding his wife during an argument.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy Oscar Butao (Boo-TOW’) says a SWAT team entered the home about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and found the man dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Deputies did not fire any shots during the nearly four-hour standoff about 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Sheriff’s officials say the man shot his 51-year-old wife in the chest about 6:15 a.m.

She ran next door to a neighbor and was flown to a hospital in stable condition.

The man remained in the home with his elderly mother-in-law until she was released unharmed about three hours later.

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Hate crime allegation added in Yucaipa slaying Prosecutors have added a hate crime allegation to murder charges filed against a Calimesa man who allegedly targeted a Hispanic for death.

Christopher Fulmer is charged with first-degree murder for the Dec. 4 shooting death of Joshua Morales and the attempted murder of a second man who was wounded during the Yucaipa street attack.

A detective testified the 30-year-old Fulmer, a white man with a swastika tattooed on his chest, is part of a group that tries to start fights with Hispanics and blacks by making derogatory comments.

A San Bernardino judge ruled Monday the hate crime allegation will be added and arraignment was set for March 11.

If convicted, Fulmer could be sentenced to life in prison.

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Stucco skin goes back on LAX landmark starting in May The Space Age-style Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport is getting a new stucco skin this spring.

It’s been slightly more than a year since a half-ton chunk of stucco fell off an arch and smashed into the roof of the flying saucer like Encounter Restaurant.

The restaurant reopened after renovations, but construction scaffolding still surrounds the building as workers repair corroded metal as part of an $11 million repair project.

On Monday, officials opened up bidding for replacement of the stucco exterior, improvement of ventilation and seismic upgrades. That seven-month project is expected to begin in May. AP

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19 arrested in drug trafficking investigation Nineteen people were arrested after a series of arrests into a drug trafficking operation based in Santa Maria and Guadalupe.

Alleged ringleader Jorge Garcia is charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, providing meth to a minor and having unlawful sex with a minor. He has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody until a hearing next month.

Santa Barbara County prosecutors say 18 others were arrested on a variety of charges, including burglary and child endangerment. No not all of them were linked to the drug trafficking operation.

Details of the drug operation are being withheld.

The investigation began last summer and included the Santa Barbara Regional Narcotic Enforcement Team, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.

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The El Paso de Robles Youth Correctional Facility closes down in July and turning it into a state prison is one of three proposals for the facility.

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Greka crude spills into stream Up to 168 gallons of crude oil spilled from a Greka Oil and Gas facility into a seasonal stream east of Santa Maria.

Cleanup crews worked Monday to sop up the goo.

Santa Barbara County Fire Department Capt. Eli Iskow says firefighters responded to the spill Monday morning after getting a call from a Greka employee.

Greka spokesman Robert Emmers says the oil leaked from a 4-inch pipe left over from a well shut down in 2005.

The crude flowed about 300 yards down the creek, which has a small stream of water.

Greka has been plagued by a string of spills and, in recent months, the county has issued stop-work orders at some of the firm’s facilities.

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Mold and water intrusion, oh my!

THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF RAIN RECENTLY.

If you drive around the streets of our fair city, you will likely see a lot of water leak detection, repair and mold remediation trucks out there. Beware! Many of these “contractors” who deal with mold are dubious at best. Recently I had a “remediator” who wanted to charge a client $350 a day rental for an air scrubber. My very reputable guy came in to do the same job and charged only $25 a day rental for the same machine.

This same dubious “remediator” wanted to charge $6,000 for the job. My client had used the man before and was convinced he was a legitimate professional. After meeting with two other contractors who were veritably legitimate and honest, we received bids for the same job at $1,500 and $2,000.

Unfortunately, it is my experience that most of these mold pros tend to be seedy and not very legitimate. So, please be aware and don’t trust anyone. It is a relatively new industry and a lot of these people virtually “certify” themselves. It is the perfect profession for sleazy people who want to take advantage of the inexperienced.

Some people wonder why mold is such a seemingly “new” issue. This has to do with the use of drywall instead of plaster in walls.

Drywall has a paper backing, which mold loves. Old fashioned, or higher-end plastered walls don’t have this vulnerability.

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To give you some insight into the process.

When water intrusion is detected, a mold inspector or mold remediator should be called in. Unless it is a recent problem, there will be mold. An inspector simply tests for mold. Generally, they will drill a small hole in a wall, take an air sample and send it to a lab for analysis. If a severe enough mold case is detected, a remediator will come in to contain and clean all the mold away. Sometimes, if you are sure you have a problem, you can skip the inspection and just bring in the remediator. At the end of the remediation, to make sure it was successful, you will need to have an inspection and a sample sent to the lab. Different remediators have different success rates at coming up with a “clear,” final inspection. Try to find one who has a good history with this.

Cleaning up all the mold is one thing, making sure it doesn’t come back is another.

There are leak detection specialists out there who are trained at finding sources of water intrusion. Water is insidious and hard to track down. Sometimes, even the best leak detectors can’t find the source.

If you are in escrow or will be soon, there are some things to consider.

Sometimes a seller isn’t aware of a mold and/or water intrusion problem, and therefore won’t disclose it to a buyer. After you close escrow, you may not be aware of the problem until a severe rainstorm occurs.

Sometimes, a seller will cover up the water issue and not tell the listing agent about it, and certainly not potential buyers.

Inspectors, who are hired by almost all buyer’s to inspect their prospective purchases, are not trained to detect these types of problems. Even the best of them, usually fail to do a moisture reading around windows and other seams in the construction.

In fact, most do not even own a moisture reader. Additionally, there have been many instances when water intrusion was covered up or not noticed by a seller and/or missed by the general inspector only to show up a day, a month or a year after closing. Regardless of any of these factors, my policy is that if there is any question in your mind... do a mold inspection. A mold inspection will cost around $500-700.

You can also do a CLUE report for about $100, which is a search for any insurance claims on a property. The CLUE Report is more critical on a single family house than a condo. This is because insurance claims for water intrusion on a house can sometimes leave a new homeowner without the ability to gain insurance on the property, period.

Sometimes, evidence of a water leak looks very insignificant on the surface compared to the $10,000 to $50,000 problem lurking underneath the drywall. As a buyer, do not

fear that doing an inspection and discovering mold will put an end to your purchase.

Once mold is discovered, the seller will have to remedy the issue or face the challenge of having to disclose it to all subsequent prospective buyers, who, like you, will want it repaired.

As a seller, having a mold inspection prior to the close of escrow, or preferably prior to the sale, will give you the ability to use your own contractors to fix the issue. If you wait for it to be discovered by a buyer, you could very well end up with less reputable mold companies, a hysterical buyer, and agents who don’t really understand the problem.

The risk of unnecessary stress and unnecessarily high financial costs isn’t worth not paying the money for a pre-emptive mold inspection.

I have begun to think how strange it is that a seller is required to do a termite inspection prior to closing escrow but that a mold and water intrusion inspection isn’t required. This doesn’t make sense to me.

Most of the time termites are discovered, it’s a pretty simple inexpensive fix. Whereas mold and water intrusion repairs are far more troublesome and expensive.

Having mold doesn’t always mean your health is threatened or that your property is going to fall to pieces. It doesn’t mean your home is plagued by something sinister. It just means some water got inside and is taking long enough to evaporate that mold has time to grow.

SIMON SALLOOM is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. He specializes in Westside real estate.

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Surfing legend Young makes local stop to talk about book

BY TAYLOR VAN ARSDALE I Special to the Daily Press MID-CITY A surfing legend is coming to town.

Nat Young, a pioneer of the power-oriented surfing style that was based on using a shorter board, will meet and greet fans tonight to celebrate the new edition of his book, “The Complete History of Surfing — From Water to Snow.”

“It’s especially important for me to have this book signing in Santa Monica, after all Surfrider Beach [in Malibu] is one of the birthplaces of surfing in America,” said Young, who has been a member of the Malibu Surfers Association since 1962.

Young will sign copies of the book beginning at 6 p.m. at the Santa Monica Surf Shop, 2934 Wilshire Blvd. This edition contains two new chapters, numerous new photographs and covers the roots of surfing, the Hawaiian revival; the heyday of the hollow board; the evolution of the modern board; the age of surf clubs, world championships, the birth of professionalism, and surfer girls.

Young will speak about his career as an athlete and author (he has written six books on surfing including his autobiography, “Nat’s Nat, and That’s That” and “Surfing Fundamentals”) and present a narrated slideshow of corresponding images.

Young first appeared on the surf radar in 1966 when he won the World Championships of surfing. His new, power-orient-

ed surfing style was based on surfing a shorter board — not what was traditionally in use at the time. Young and a handful of friends were instrumental in inspiring the genesis of short board surfing — now a large part of the action sports market worldwide — and were responsible for changing the way in which enthusiasts surfed as well as how they viewed the sport.

His raw, eclectic style also enabled him to become the World Longboard Champion in 1988, ‘89 and ‘90. And though he is one of the most famous surfers in the world, he remains a man devoted to his family, humbled by his success, and continues to be an inspiration to athletes worldwide.

The colorful edition utilizes rare reproductions of early Hawaiian illustrations and Australian surfing. It also includes photographs from some of the world’s greatest surf photographers. The book sells for $39.95 and copies will be available at Santa Monica Surf and on Amazon.com.

Following the slide presentation Young will sign copies of his book. The event is free to the public. However, because of limited space, it will only be open to the first 100 people who arrive. No reservations will be accepted. For more information call (310) 315-7244.

Photo courtesy Nat Young Taylor Van Arsdale is a writer/producer and movie reviewer for the Daily Press. She can be reached at Tailfish@roadrunner.com

TALKING SURF: Nat Young will sign copies of the book beginning at 6 p.m. at the Santa Monica Surf Shop, 2934 Wilshire Blvd.

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BY H. JOSEF HEBERT I Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON Market speculation on energy prices may have added as much as 10 percent to crude oil costs and the peak may be yet to come, a top Energy Department official said Tuesday.

Guy Caruso, head of the department’s Energy Information Administration, told a Senate hearing that supply and demand would suggest a price of about $90 a barrel.

Prices fluctuated around $102 a barrel Tuesday — although futures prices later dropped below $100 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange — on word that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries are likely to keep production as is when they meet on Wednesday. Oil prices had surged to $104 a barrel on Monday.

President Bush, meanwhile, chided OPEC for failing to pump more oil as energy prices soar and the U.S. economy slumps. “My advice to OPEC is understand the consequences of high energy prices,” Bush said after an Oval Office meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II. “I think it’s a mistake to have your biggest customers’ economies slowing down as a result of higher energy prices,” Bush said.

Caruso said that supply and demand cannot account for all of the recent price surge.

“Something is clearly going on,” he told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Caruso said that in the long run oil prices are forecast to decline, but he acknowledged any short-term predictions are uncertain and prices could increase further.

“I think it’s difficult to say whether this is a peak because there’s so much uncertainty,” said Caruso.

Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., asked Caruso to explain the recent surge in oil prices.

“I am fairly well convinced that in the short term what we have is an unbelievable orgy of speculation,” Dorgan said.

“There’s clearly been a surge in moneys coming in to commodities markets, including energy, which has had some upward effect on the price above the trendline,” Caruso

responded. He said it was difficult to say whether speculation contributed $5 or $10 to the most recent surge, but that his agency’s estimate of where prices should be, based on supply and demand, was about $90 a barrel.

Caruso said higher oil prices also stem in part from strong global economic growth, shortages of experience workers, equipment and construction material in the oil industry, and political instability in regions of major oil production.

Energy analysts also have cited the shift of money from the stock market to the commodity markets, including energy, as well as the declining value of the dollar and political turmoil in the Middle East, Nigeria and Venezuela, and a buildup of military forces on the Venezuela-Colombia border in recent days.

Caruso said his agency’s forecast shows oil prices declining over the next eight years, and then resuming an upward direction.

The Energy Information Administration’s long-term energy forecast expects oil prices to average $57 a barrel by 2016, declining because of increased production of crude oil and availability of alternative fuels including ethanol. But then increased demand is projected to push crude prices higher again to an average of well over $100 a barrel by 2030.

That brought a skeptical response from some senators.

“We’re looking at $100 barrel today. I’m not confident in these projections in any way shape or form,” said Sen. Kenneth Salazar, D-Colo., adding that he would not rule out $100 oil through 2015.

Caruso acknowledged difficulty in predicting short and long-term prices given today’s price volatility.

“In the long run we do think...that high prices do stimulate investment on the supply side,” he said. “We do think that over time the (fundamental) economics should prevail.”

“It’s our view that the longer term impact of the current high oil prices will lead to more exploration and development and investment.” But Caruso noted the EIA has hedged its numbers for 2030. It said crude oil prices could be $111 a barrel by 2030 under one economic scenario, but as much as $185 a barrel under another set of economic assumptions.

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BY TOM KRISHER I AP Auto Writer DETROIT General Motors Corp. says it expects to bring its first lithium-ion battery powered hybrid engine system to market in North America in 2010.

The world’s largest automaker by sales was to announce the hybrid system Tuesday at the Geneva International Motor Show, saying the new battery will deliver three times the power of GM’s current nickelmetal-hydride batteries.

Automakers and battery companies across the globe have been racing to develop lithium-ion technology, seen by many as the key to mass producing hybrid vehicles powered by conventional and electric motors. The batteries also are essential in producing the next generation of electric cars.

Daimler AG plans to introduce a gasoline-electric hybrid version of its Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class luxury sedan that also uses a lithium-ion battery starting next year.

Lithium-ion technology already is widely used in consumer electronics, but now is being adapted to meet demanding automotive requirements. The batteries are lighter than other batteries, but cost and concerns about overheating have delayed their use.

Lithium-ion batteries common in laptops are smaller, yet more powerful than the nickel-metal hydride batteries used in gas-electric hybrids like Toyota Motor Corp.’s Prius.

The GM and Daimler announcements in Geneva indicate increasing confidence about lithium-ion technology.

In addition, Toyota said in December it was preparing to start mass producing lithium-ion batteries for lowemission vehicles.

GM said the new hybrid system eventually will spread worldwide, and it expects sales volumes to exceed 100,000 vehicles per year. The system would build on GM’s current hybrids, reducing engineering costs and the cost to consumers, the company said.

The battery system would be paired with a wide range of GM engines, including turbocharged gasoline, diesel and biofuel power plants. It would be used in multiple GM models across all brands, but the company would not say which models would get the new system.

The new system will produce a 15 percent to 20 percent increase in fuel economy over what a nonhybrid vehicle would get in 2010, GM spokesman Brian Corbett said.

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What investment personality do you have?

ARE YOU A RISK TAKER OR DO YOU TEND

to be more conservative? While these personality characteristics might make interesting dinner conversation, they are vital when it comes to creating your investment portfolio. Unfortunately, many investors don’t take the time or are uncertain on how to determine how much risk they are willing to assume in exchange for the potential returns on their investments.

To help you get a better idea of how much risk you can tolerate when investing, take this quiz. Then share the results with your financial consultant, who can help you design a portfolio that matches your risk profile in addition to your other investment objectives.

WHICH STATEMENT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD PORTFOLIO UPS AND DOWNS?

1. I am uncomfortable with significant upswings and downswings in my portfolio and prefer its value to remain relatively stable.

2. I am comfortable with some variances in my portfolio value, although I would not describe myself as a significant risk-taker.

3. I can withstand some up and down movement in my portfolio to achieve long-

5. Speculative — I am willing to take chances on potential opportunities, which may yield large returns or large declines.

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3. I have invested in stocks, although I sometimes worry and feel uncomfortable with my stock investments.

4. I have invested in stocks and feel quite comfortable with the risks and rewards of my stock investments.

WHICH STATEMENT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD INVESTING IN BONDS?

term goals.

4. I understand that I must take some risk to benefit from the long-term rewards and am prepared to be patient, even in market downturns.

5. I think of myself as a risk-taker and do not mind volatile investments.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING BEST DESCRIBES YOUR OVERALL INVESTMENT PERSONALITY?

1. Very conservative — I am willing to forego potential large returns for stability.

2. Conservative — I would like to minimize declines in my portfolio.

3. Moderate — I can withstand some fluctuation in my portfolio over time.

4. Aggressive — I want my portfolio to have the opportunity to significantly outpace inflation and am willing to accept wide swings in my portfolio value.

1. I have not invested in bonds and believe I would be uncomfortable with a large part of my portfolio invested in bonds.

2. I have not invested in bonds, but I think some portion of my portfolio might benefit from some exposure to bonds.

3. I have invested in bonds, although I sometimes worry and feel uncomfortable with my bond investments.

4. I have invested in bonds and feel quite comfortable with the risks and rewards of my bond investments.

To calculate your risk tolerance, add the numbers next to the responses you chose.

The lower the score, the more conservative you may be; the higher the score, the more aggressive you may be.

If you find that you’re more conservative than you thought, you may want to choose investments with less volatility. Then, as you gain comfort with market action and your portfolio, you may feel the urge to venture into more aggressive investments.

Your financial consultant can help you further understand your investment personality and then help you choose investments that match your risk tolerance, investment objectives and time horizon.

WHICH STATEMENT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD INVESTING IN STOCKS?

1. I have not invested in stocks and I believe I would be uncomfortable with a large part of my portfolio invested in stocks.

2. I have not invested in stocks, but I think some of my portfolio might benefit from some exposure to stocks.

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Stock markets recuperate from plunge thanks to late bargain hunting

BY MADLEN READ AP Business Writer

NEW YORK Wall Street closed mixed Tuesday, recuperating from a sharp plunge as investors snapped up bargain stocks on

rumors that a bond insurer rescue plan is progressing and upbeat comments from Cisco Systems Inc. Earlier in the session, the market sank after Merrill Lynch lowered its full-year earnings prediction for Citigroup Inc., which a Dubai fund executive said will need

to raise more cash to stay in business.

Another damper on trading was Intel Corp., which lowered its forecast for first-quarter profit margins.

But in afternoon trading, the stock market showed signs of optimism. The financial sector regained some steam after CNBC

reported that a plan to save the bond insurer Ambac Financial is advancing nicely.

Technology stocks rebounded too after a Dow Jones Newswires report that Cisco CEO John Chambers said he is “even more comfortable” with the long-term growth targets the company has outlined.

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Modern house the talk of local neighborhood FROM HOME PAGE 1 has been met with by mixed reactions.

“I don’t know if I like it yet,” Jeff Graf, who lives across the street from the Wen home, said on Friday.

The house has been a source of debate in the Graf household, the couple discussing whether the house fits in with the character of the neighborhood. While it may stand out on San Vicente, modern architecture is a trend that many new developments throughout the city have headed toward, Graf said.

“The structure is not so unusual, but the color is,” Graf said, referring to the sky blue exterior.

Graf pauses and points to two other houses on the same block — a bright yellow Spanish-style and a soft pink house.

“But it’s a colorful neighborhood.”

The parcel on the northeast corner is a lot that was once nothing but a patch of grass when Wen purchased the property from next-door neighbor Barbara Cullom a few years ago.

Wen, who is trying to sell her current home in Mar Vista and has yet to fully move into the new digs, wanted to pay homage to Santa Monica’s beach culture in designing her new home, shaping its lines to resemble the curves of the waves.

“It’s my tribute to the ocean,” Wen said on Friday.

Her approach to architecture is to have a harmonious relationship between structure and nature and that perspective extends to the new house — built using eco-friendly materials, situating each window so that it serves as a picture frame to the outside, and using natural light as much as possible. On the front yard, Wen has already planted between 10-12 trees and expects that once the landscaping blossoms in a few years, it will lessen the visual impact of the home.

Wen’s architectural mindset continues inside where

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TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT THE INTERIOR: Architect and homeowner Jennifer Wen said she tries to have a harmonious relationship between structure and nature and that perspective extends to the new house — built using eco-friendly materials, situating each window so that it serves as a picture frame to the outside, and using natural light as much as possible.

everything from the staircase to the furnishings is simplistic in nature. The house boasts its own wok room, specially made for the family of Chinese cuisine lovers, a music room in the basement designed with especially thick walls and an office studio on the third floor, complete with views of the Pacific Palisades and the ocean.

“I want to be a part of nature,” Wen said.

The architect said she has received varying reactions from neighbors and passersby, though the majority of comments have been positive. Some motorists stopped at the traffic signal in front of the house have rolled down their windows to praise Wen from their cars. At least one person has remarked that the house looks like the Walt Disney Concert Hall, which was designed by Gehry.

Wen, a nearly 26-year professional architect who has her own firm, Jennifer Wen Architecture, has also designed the New West Charter School in West Los Angeles and the Union Rescue Mission in Downtown Los Angeles. The Santa Monica home is expected to be featured in an architectural tour later this year.

Jordan Ruthven who recently moved a few doors down in the yellow Spanish-style home said he wasn’t shocked to see the Wen residence because of the proliferation of modern houses in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia.

“They would welcome it (in Melbourne),” Ruthven said.

“I’m not sure how it would go here because of the old houses in the neighborhood.”

One neighbor, who chose to remain anonymous, was less than enthused.

“I don’t know how they ever allowed it to be built,” the neighbor said on Monday. “It is ugly and it’s certainly not in keeping with the neighborhood. It’s way over built and just doesn’t belong here.”

There are development standards for single-family residences in the north of Montana Avenue area and as long as they are met, permits can be awarded, according to city planner Jing Yeo. “If the house meets those standards and they apply for a plan check, they get a building permit,” Yeo said.

The Architectural Review Board typically sees multi-family and commercial properties and the only single-family projects that go before the body are for developments that have a changing grade of more than 12.5 feet,Yeo said. Single-family projects almost never go before the Planning Commission unless it’s an appeal to a decision by the Zoning Administrator.

To Dell Burks, a neighbor who lives a few doors down, what is developed on the property is entirely up to its owner, as long as it falls within the guidelines.

The 40-year NOMA resident said several of the neighbors she has spoken to have commented in opposition to the design of the house, believing that it stands out because the neighborhood does not have another similar-style home. It’s a conversation starter at the local drug store, she added.

“It’s their property,” Burks said. “I have no objections to it.”

Such is the sentiment expressed by Cullom, who said that while the house does look different, she believes it will look beautiful once the landscape flourishes.

“It’s very unusual but it’s not going to affect anybody else one way or the other,” Cullom said. “We’re just so thrilled we’re going to have such nice neighbors.” melodyh@smdp.com

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Measure V expected to help clean up bay FROM FINES PAGE 1 said Gil Borboa, City Hall’s water resource manager. “I think we have done more than just about all other cities in addressing this problem with specific responses and projects. These notices let others know that they have to do more.”

Some of the projects City Hall has completed to protect the bay from pollutants include the Santa Monica Urban Runoff Reclamation Facility, and stormwater collection sites underground at Montana and Ocean avenues, and Wilshire Boulevard and Ocean.

As a sign of Santa Monica’s commitment to reducing urban runoff, voters last November passed Measure V, a special parcel tax that will raise an estimated $2.3 million a year to help pay for additional projects, including the enhancement of the SMURFF facility and improvements to the Santa Monica Pier storm drain system, which drains directly under the pier.

“The voters in Santa Monica have stepped up again and passed Measure V, which will provide us with a guaranteed income stream to do the kinds of projects required to clean up the bay, at least what is under our control,” said Kate Vernez, assistant to the city manager, community and government relations.

Representatives from the regional water quality control board said they recognize Santa Monica’s efforts and do not believe fines will have to be issued, however, other cities may not be so lucky.

Other top polluters included Los Angeles County and the cities of Los Angeles, Malibu and Culver City, the board said.

The ongoing effort to clean up the bacteria pollution stems from a larger plan outlined in a 1999 settlement of a lawsuit between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the environmental groups Heal the Bay and Santa Monica Baykeeper. The federal lawsuit filed by the environmental organizations argued that the EPA had for 20 years failed to ensure the state’s waters were clean, as mandated by federal law.

Government officials and the groups worked out a schedule to set limits on a variety of pollutants that end up in Los Angeles and Ventura counties’ waters including bacteria, trash, toxic metals and chemical pollutants.

Local governments must meet “total maximum daily loads” or limits on these pollutants that make their way into the county’s numerous watersheds.

Setting and enforcing bacteria limits was the first of nearly 100 regulations that con-

servationists hoped would eventually be enforced.

But in the near decade since the federal consent decree, however, many of the beaches still aren’t clean.

Most contamination happens during the winter when rains overload storm drains and sewage systems, washing waste directly into the ocean.

Swimming in such waters can cause gastrointestinal, respiratory and other illnesses. A study released last year found that there were an estimated 1.5 million cases of gastrointestinal illness as a result of swimming in polluted waters, resulting in roughly $50 million in medical costs and lost wages.

I THINK WE HAVE DONE MORE THAN JUST ABOUT ALL OTHER CITIES IN ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM WITH SPECIFIC RESPONSES AND PROJECTS. THESE NOTICES LET OTHERS KNOW THAT THEY HAVE TO DO MORE.” Gil Borboa City Hall’s water resource manager

Kirsten James, water quality director of Heal the Bay, said the board’s action Tuesday set a precedent, representing the first time an agency has tried to enforce bacterial limits in storm water permits.

“We really commend the regional board for taking this step,” James said. “They are showing that public health is a priority for them … . This is a great step forward.”

James praised City Hall for its efforts, but said if cities do not comply with the notices then fines should be issued.

The deadline to reply to the board is April 21.

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Paying the bills County waives water charges for victims of Malibu wildfires

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LOS ANGELES Victims of the rash of fires that plagued Malibu late last year are getting a bit of a boost from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in the form of utility bill relief.

Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, who represents the Westside, announced Tuesday that the board approved a policy for Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29 to waive water bill charges for homes or businesses that were destroyed or substantially damaged by the fires.

“Victims of the Malibu fires have enough to worry about without the county dunning them for a water bill on a property that may no longer even be there,” Yaroslavsky said. “Our board felt very strongly this was the only right thing to do.”

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Agent says killing was self-defense

BY ARTHUR H. ROTSTEIN Associated Press Writer

TUCSON, Ariz. A U.S. Border Patrol agent on trial for the shooting death of an illegal immigrant from Mexico testified Tuesday that he fired in self-defense.

Agent Nicholas Corbett told jurors that he shot 22-year-old Francisco Javier Dominguez Rivera of Puebla because he was about to hit the agent in the head with a rock. He said he was facing Dominguez, holding him off with his left arm outstretched and handgun in his right hand pointed downward when he fired.

Corbett is more than a foot taller than

Dominguez was.

Prosecutors contend that Dominguez was on his knees surrendering when he was shot.

In his closing arguments to jurors Tuesday afternoon, special prosecutor Grant Woods urged them to convict Corbett of the most serious of the charges he is facing, second-degree murder.

Woods said there was no threat to the agent but that he had his gun drawn and his finger inside the trigger guard.

An unintended squeeze of the trigger caused his gun to fire, Woods said.

The actions amounted to a “grave indifference” and led to the death, Woods said.

Corbett is also charged with negligent

Governor signs landmark ‘carbon capture’ legislation

BY BEN NEARY Associated Press Writer

CHEYENNE, Wyo.

Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed two measures into law Tuesday that resolve ownership and regulation issues critical to the state’s effort to lead the way on developing technologies to capture carbon gas and other emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Freudenthal and top state lawmakers say enacting the two carbon-capture laws puts Wyoming, the nation’s top coal-producing state, at the forefront of efforts to combat global warming.

“It is clear that these two pieces of legislation are the most thorough pieces of legislation passed anywhere in the country,” Freudenthal said at Tuesday’s bill signing.

One of the bills signed by Freudenthal specifies owners of the land surface also have underground storage rights. The other bill sets up a state regulatory framework for carbon sequestration projects. Both laws will take effect July 1.

Freudenthal wrote to legislative leaders last year, urging them to act to settle the ownership and regulation questions.

Rep. Tom Lubnau, R-Gillette, researched and wrote the storage ownership bill. He said Tuesday that carbon-capture techniques have been in use for decades in oil-recovery projects that involve injecting carbon dioxide into the ground.

Technology for capturing smokestack emissions from coal plants is still developing, but is gaining support due to concerns over global warming. Coal-fired power churns out about two billions tons of greenhouse gases annually.

General Electric Co. announced last month that it has signed a letter of intent with the University of Wyoming to develop a coal research plant in the state.

Company and state officials said the planned $100 million facility could be operating by 2010.

Lubnau, an attorney, said Wyoming doesn’t currently intend to demand power plants in the state use carbon-capture technology.

He said the state is not a big enough generator of electricity to effect a change in the nation’s entire market for power.

However, Lubnau that if Wyoming plants start using the carbon-capture technology, the state will be able to market its electrical power as a “value-added” product that would command a premium price, particu-

larly in California’s huge market.

California has been pushing to cut greenhouse gases and has been pressuring the Environmental Protection Agency for permission to enact its own limits on automobile emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.

Lubnau said he and other legislators recently traveled to California with Freudenthal to meet with public utility officials there to discuss business prospects.

IT IS CLEAR THAT THESE TWO PIECES OF LEGISLATION ARE THE MOST THOROUGH PIECES OF LEGISLATION PASSED ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY.” Gov. Dave Freudenthal Wyoming

“Some of the other states — New Mexico and Idaho — have committees that are studying the issue,” Lubnau said of carboncapture. “But nobody else has come to grips with the real issues about ownership and regulation. So we’re far out ahead of everybody. We’re a role model.”

Lubnau said the Wyoming Legislature will continue working on the issue beyond the legislative session that ends this week.

Wyoming still needs to iron out legal questions, such as what happens when the dominant legal right to develop minerals on a particular piece of land collides with the landowner’s right to store carbon underneath, Lubnau said. The state also needs to address the question of what happens if carbon stored underground migrates under neighboring parcels of land.

Lubnau credited Rep. Mary Throne, DCheyenne, for drafting the carbon regulation bill. It will require state permission for underground carbon storage and calls on state agencies to devise bonding requirements for companies. House Speaker Roy Cohee, R-Casper, said the bills will prove critical to the state’s future.

homicide and manslaughter, and the jury could acquit him or find him guilty of only one of the charges.

During his closing arguments, Corbett’s attorney, Sean Chapman, accused the victim’s brothers and a third witness of lying about what happened.

Chapman also told jurors that the forensic evidence supports Corbett, whom he says was victimized by a sloppy and unjust sheriff ’s investigation.

Dominguez was crossing the desert near Naco, Ariz., on Jan. 12, 2007, along with his two brothers and a woman when Corbett spotted them, raced up in his Border Patrol truck and the fatal confrontation took place.

The two brothers testified last week that

Dominguez was going to his knees and surrendering when Corbett fired.

Corbett refused to talk to investigators but told other Border Patrol agents, including a supervisor, that he had shot after Dominguez raised his arm to throw a rock at him.

Cochise County prosecutors filed charges after reviewing reports compiled by sheriff ’s investigators and interviewing the witnesses.

The case is unusual because it involves state criminal charges but is being tried in federal court because Corbett is a federal law enforcement agent.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. After flirting with retirement for years, Brett Favre means it this time. The Green Bay Packers quarterback ended a 17-season career in which he dazzled fans with his grit, heart and rocket of an arm.

“I know I can still play, but it’s like I told my wife, I’m just tired mentally. I’m just tired,” Favre told ESPN’s Chris Mortensen in a voice mail message.

Tuesday’s surprise move comes just months since the 38-year-old three-time MVP set several league records, including most career touchdown passes, in one of his most successful seasons.

Coach Mike McCarthy said Favre informed him of the decision by telephone Monday night.

“He said it was time for him to hang up the cleats,” McCarthy said at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.

Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, also learned of the decision Monday.

“Nobody pushed Brett Favre out the door, but then nobody encouraged him not to go out that door, either,” Cook told The Associated Press by phone from his Hattiesburg, Miss., office.

Packers general manager Ted Thompson thanked Favre for 16 years of wonderful memories with the team.

“His accomplishments are legendary,” Thompson said. “And it’s the passion with which he played that made everyone a Brett Favre fan.”

The team hasn’t said when Favre might address the media.

Favre led the Packers to the NFC championship game in January, but his interception in overtime set up the New York Giants’ winning field goal.

“If I felt like coming back — and Deanna (Favre’s wife) and I talked about this — the only way for me to be successful would be to win a Super Bowl,” Favre told ESPN. “To go to the Super Bowl and lose, would almost be worse than anything else. Anything less than a Super Bowl win would be unsuccessful.”

Last season, Favre broke Dan Marino’s career records for most touchdown passes and most yards passing and John Elway’s record for most career victories by a starting quarterback.

He retires with 5,377 career completions in 8,758 attempts for 61,655 yards, 442 touchdowns and 288 interceptions.

“He was the prototypical gun-slinger type,” said Marv Levy, Pro Football Hall of Fame coach. “He’s the type of guy where, ‘Oh, what’s he throwing into that crowd for?’

But he had intuition, toughness, resilience.”

Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman wondered if Favre’s decision was final.

“As the season gets closer, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he changes his mind,” said Aikman, a Fox analyst who played 12 years with the Dallas Cowboys.

The news stunned many.

“I was surprised when I heard it this morning,” former Packers general manager Ron Wolf said. “He played with such a great passion. He must have figured he no longer had that passion, and it was time to get out.”

Even Favre’s teammates didn’t see it coming.

“I just saw it come across the TV,” Packers wide receiver Koren Robinson said,

when reached on his cell phone by The Associated Press.

In his final season, Favre also extended his quarterback-record streak of consecutive regular-season starts to 253 games — illustrating his trademark toughness. Add the playoffs, and Favre’s streak stands at 275.

“To me he’s an ironman,” seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong said after speaking at an anti-smoking rally in Wisconsin’s capital. “He was around a long time. He played hard the whole time.

He worked hard the whole time. He inspired and encouraged his team the whole time.

He played through pain, he played through losses.”

In the past several offseasons, Favre’s indecision about his football future became a winter tradition in Wisconsin, with Cheeseheads hanging on his every word.

Unlike after the 2006 season — when Favre choked up in a television interview as he walked off the field in Chicago, only to return once again — nearly everyone assumed he would be back next season.

NOBODY PUSHED BRETT FAVRE OUT THE DOOR, BUT THEN NOBODY ENCOURAGED HIM NOT TO GO OUT THAT DOOR, EITHER.” Bus Cook Brett Favre’s agent

It was a remarkable turnaround from 2005, Favre’s final season under former head coach Mike Sherman, when he threw a career-worst 29 interceptions as the Packers went 4-12.

Surrounded by an underrated group of wide receivers who proved hard to tackle after the catch, Favre had a career-high completion percentage of 66.5. He threw for 4,155 yards, 28 touchdowns and only 15 interceptions.

Before the Packers’ Jan. 12 divisional playoff game against Seattle, Favre told his hometown newspaper that he wasn’t approaching the game as if it would be his last and was more optimistic than in years past about returning.

“For the first time in three years, I haven’t thought this could be my last game,” Favre told the Biloxi (Miss.) Sun Herald. “I would like to continue longer.”

But Favre finished the season on a sour note, struggling in subzero temperatures in a 23-20 overtime loss to the New York Giants in the NFC championship game.

Afterward, Favre was noncommittal on his future. McCarthy said he wanted Favre to take a step back from the season before making a decision.

Now he has — to walk away.

“The Packers owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude,” Thompson said in a statement.

“The uniqueness of Brett Favre his personality, charisma and love of the game — undoubtedly will leave him as one of the enduring figures in NFL history.”

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JUDGE NAMES SMITH’S HEIR

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Backstreet Boys creator to make plea in fraud case The creator of the Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync has agreed to plead guilty to charges he laundered money and made false statements during a bankruptcy proceeding.

LOU PEARLMAN will appear in court Thursday, according to a 47-page plea agreement released Tuesday.

Federal prosecutors accuse Pearlman of lying to investors to raise mil-

lions of dollars for fake companies. They say the total loss to investors is estimated at more than $300 million.

The plea deal says Pearlman will help investigators develop cases and testify against others who helped in his schemes.

Federal prosecutors still plan to seek a significant prison sentence for Pearlman.

ANNA NICOLE SMITH’S daughter will inherit her late mother’s estate.

A Los Angeles judge on Tuesday not only made 1 8 - m o n t h - o l d Dannielynn Hope the sole heir, but also set up a trust in the girl’s name.

Her father, Larry Birkhead, and Smith’s executor, Harry K. Stern, will be cotrustees.

Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff granted a petition filed by Stern, who wanted to clarify Smith’s intentions toward her daughter. Smith drafted a will in 2001 — five years before the child was born — that left her estate to her then only child, Daniel. However, it said the assets in Daniel’s trust should be shared equally if she had future children.

“We and Mr. Stern always believed that Anna Nicole never intended to disinherit her daughter,” Stern’s lawyer, Bruce S. Ross, said after the hearing.

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This year you exude an aura of mystery and feel much better about yourself than you have in years. You relax more easily with people and enjoy them on a whole new level. Just the same, be wise and keep your own counsel.

You also love your downtime when you are not accountable. If you are single, someone quite alluring could enter your life this year. As enticing as this person is, you do need to check him or her out more carefully. If you are attached, you make a profound difference in your sweetie's life. You might want to share much more than you have in the past. AQUARIUS makes a great healer for you.

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Winston Churchill delivered his famous ``Iron Curtain'' speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. Soviet dictator Josef Stalin died after three decades in power. country music performers Patsy Cline, ``Cowboy'' Copas and ``Hawkshaw'' Hawkins died in a plane crash near Camden, Tenn., that also claimed the life of pilot Randy Hughes (Cline's manager). a nuclear nonproliferation treaty went into effect after 43 nations ratified it.

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Immediate positions available. Customer service. Call for more information. (310)451-2355, (310)498-7910 CHIROPRACTORS POSITION available, fully equipped office with front office staff.

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IMMEDIATE POSITIONS available in the Environmental Services Department. Looking for part time housekeepers/ floor techs. Hospital Experience preferred. Call (310)829-8431 for interview.

LOOKING FOR A GREAT PART TIME JOB? A leading Market Research Company is looking for Hosts/Hostesses for its Los Angeles Focus Group facilities located in Santa Monica. Must have previous experience in Hospitality, Hostessing, Hotel or Wait Staff or in Market Research or related field. Interested applicants must be computer literate, responsible and flexible, well spoken and have previous experience with direct client interaction both in person and on the telephone.

Job responsibilities include greeting clients, meal serving/clearing, audio & video recording as well as basic office and reception duties. Please email with "CSR Position" in subject line for consideration to mnorris@focuspointeglobal.com.

MANAGER EL Segundo - immediate opening for an experienced manager to oversee entire operations of very busy, state-of-the-art carwash.

Responsible for personnel, hiring, training, scheduling, customer service matters, Inventory control; oversee equipment maintenance, multiple daily sales computer reports.

This location has been profiled in multiple magazines and is considered one of the busiest car washes in the nation. It also serves as the training center for investors, customers, industry leaders, and all corporate personnel.

Candidate must posses minimum of 5 yrs management exp, excellent computer skills, mechanical aptitude a plus. Weekend work required.

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Aaron 1 800 922 9000 SALES PROS: Exciting opportunity with industry leader. Entering our 24th yr in Santa Monica, we need self motivated and success oriented individuals wanting to work from home. Training + Great commissions + bonuses.

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Mattresses MEMORY FOAM Thera-Peutic NASA Mattress: Q-$399, K-$499. Free Delivery.

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Education

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HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Fast, affordable, accredited. FREE brochure. Call now! 1-800-532-6546, ext. 532 www.continentalacademy.com

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ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! No Experience!

TOLL FREE 1-866-844-5091, code-11

JOB WANTED! Elder Care/Child Care.

Have own car. References. Worked at St. John’s for 25 years. (805)551-9111

EARN UP TO $500 weekly assembling angel pins at home. No experience required.

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Bookkeeping Services QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING service, personal or businesses. Online version available. Call 310 977-7935

For Rent LA 1523 Holt ave, unit 3, 2bdrm/1bath upper unit, $1400. stove, fridge, carpet, blinds, laundry, parking, no pets, 9310)578-7512 jkwproperties.com

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HOWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP (310) 869-7901 12321 Ocean Park 2bd/1ba $2495, 1234 11th st 1bd/1ba $1650 PLEASE Visit our website for complete listings at: www.howardmanagement.com MAR VISTA $1600 spacious two bdrm/2bath lower. Patio. Parking.

Stove, refrigerator, intercom entry, carpet, blinds, no pets. Centinela, near Palms. (310)456-5659 MAR VISTA, 11621 Braddock Dr. unit 9, 2bdrm. 1.5 bath, $1400, townhouse style, stove, carpt, w/d hookup, patio, gated parking, carpet, intercom entry, no pets. (310)967-4471 www.jkwproperties.com SANTA MONICA $1025, single w/ sm. den, 1 bath, no pets, stove, refrigerator, parking, 2535 Kansas ave. #108-B, Open Daily for viewing 9am-7pm. Additional info in unit. Manager in #101 WLA $2450, 2+2 unobstructed ocean view/ sunsets, top of hill, private sundeck, newly redeco, clean and quiet, (310)390-4610

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Apartment Wanted SEEKING GUEST house in SM, Pacific Palisades, MalibuVenice area. Clean, quiet, non-smoking, responsible, working female. Excellent References Wendy (310)749-0787

Commercial Lease SANTA MONICA 2941 Main Street.

Creative office space $750-$1000/month.

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MDR 13322 Washington 500-1900 sq. ft. office space for lease.

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HIGH EXPOSURE ground floor retail space in Santa Monica. Approx. 600 sq.ft. with large storefront window. 15 ft exposed beam ceilings, exposed brick walls.

Tenant is responsible for utilities (approx 250/mo). Available for move-in in 30 days. Available to view immediately. Sublease.

The space is between Fred Segal and the Third Street Promenade. Next to independent retailers, Vans, Active, Benihana, Border Grille, two large parking structures.

Term: through July 2011. Please call 310-922-4060 for more details.

HONDAS FROM $500! Police Impounds for sale! Many makes/models available.

For listings call 1-800-706-1759 x 6445

REWARD, LOST 20 lb siamese male cat with blue eyes, black face, and a long black tail. 14 months old. Last seen 1/20/08 at Broadway and 18th st. in Santa Monica. Call (310)828-6701 or email loisannpepitone@yahoo.com

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NORTH CAROLINA Mountains. New log cabin shell on 2 wooded acres, only $99,900. FREE BROCHURE of Mountain& Riverfront acreage. Financing.

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PLAYA VISTA: NEW CONSTRUCTION: Loft inspired living from the mid - $500,000's! Co certo Lofts by Warmington Homes CA. Call: 310-857-2850 or visit us at: www.LIVEatCONCERTO.com

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The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors requests proposals from firms with registered civil and structural engineers qualified to perform assignments such as preparing engineering drawings, reviewing engineering documents, inspecting marine facilities, and designing engineering structures. The Contractor(s) will work with Department staff on various projects within the Marina del Rey Small Craft Harbor and on various beaches within the County operated by the Department. Those who submit proposals must have a minimum of five years' experience in engineering marine projects and current civil engineering registration with the California State Board of Registration for professional engineers and land surveyors.

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An informational meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in the Boathouse Meeting Room, 13640 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. The deadline for submitting proposals is 12:00 noon, April 1, 2008.

To request a copy of the Request for Proposals and required forms, either telephone (310) 306-0495, send an e-mail with HARBOR ENGINEER in the subject line to dpritchett@bh.lacounty.gov, visit http://lacounty.info/doing business/main db.htm, or write Department of Beaches and Harbors, Contract Section, 13837 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292.

The County reserves the right to cancel the RFP and to modify any and all terms and conditions of the RFP, including minimum requirements. For further information, call Debra Pritchett at (310) 306-0495.

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DBAS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080246969 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A N E TRUCKING, 5469 5TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90043; LA COUNTY. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ALEXANDER HERRERA, 5469 5TH AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90043 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: ALEXANDER HERRERA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 2/11/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 2/27/2008, 3/5/2008, 3/12/2008, 3/19/2008

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