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03.07.17 Volume 16 Issue 98
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WHAT’S UP WESTSIDE ..................PAGE 2 MID CITY MEETING AND RAFFLE PAGE 3 TALKING TREES ..............................PAGE 4 PAY TO PLAY ....................................PAGE 6 CRIME WATCH ..................................PAGE 8
Santa Monica Daily Press
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COUNCIL PREVIEW:
Pedestrian in critical Agenda includes pot, condition after hit-and-run noise and traffic BY MATTHEW HALL BY KATE CAGLE
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At the City Council meeting, staff will recommend leaders prohibit recreational marijuana businesses in Santa Monica. Staff members will recommend the City err on the side of caution when it comes to pot, despite overwhelming support of marijuana legalization in Santa Monica. Back in November, Proposition 64 passed in a landslide in the City with 71 percent of voters casting their ballots in favor of legal weed, according to data from the LA County registrar of voters. Proposition 64 legalized possession of up an ounce of pot for any-
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) is seeking help identifying a hit-and-run driver that critically injured a man early Sunday morning. According to SMPD, officers responded to the 2400 block of Neilson Way at about 1:50 a.m. for a report of a man lying in the road. The victim was found with significant head trauma and transported to a local hospital by the Santa Monica Fire Department. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition and additional
A packed agenda awaits the City Council as leaders face a weighty slate of topics just a week after their final February meeting. The Council will have its first discussion of the future of marijuana sales in Santa Monica since Californians legalized cannabis for recreational use last November. The Council will also vote on a controversial modified noise ordinance that will allow loud protests in the City’s commercial areas. New traffic lights on Montana Avenue, upkeep of vacant buildings and a historic post office renovation round out the agenda.
Associated Press
Without fanfare, President Donald Trump signed a scaled-back version of his controversial ban on many foreign travelers Monday, hoping to avoid a new round of lawsuits and outrage while fulfilling a central campaign promise. His order still bars new visas for people from six Muslim-majority countries and temporarily shuts down America’s refugee program. The revised order, signed with none of the flourish of his first version, eliminates some of the most contentious aspects in an effort to surmount the court challenges that are sure to come. Trump’s first order, issued just a week after his inauguration, was halted by federal courts.
to contact investigators. “Other than the individuals who saw (the victim) lying on the ground after the fact, we really don’t have much information at this point,” said Lieutenant Saul Rodriguez. Rodriguez said hit-and-run accidents occur within the city but it’s rare for drivers to leave the scene of such a severe crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer S. Pace at (310) 458-8993; Investigator J. Olson at (310) 458-8954 or the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491. editor@smdp.com
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Trump signs new anti-terror travel ban — without new fanfare BY ALICIA A. CALDWELL & JILL COLVIN
information about his condition was unavailable at press time. The Major Accident Response Team responded to the scene to conduct an investigation and located debris consistent with a possible 2012-2016 Toyota Camry, silver in color and 4-door. Officers said the vehicle might have substantial damage to the front of the vehicle on the driver’s side. While investigators have some evidence regarding the kind of car, they have no information regarding its driver or possible passengers. The stretch of road is bordered by a parking lot and homes. Officers are asking anyone with any information
The new one leaves Iraq off the list of banned countries — at the urging of U.S. military and diplomatic leaders — but still affects would-be visitors and immigrants from Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and Libya. It also makes clear that current visa holders will not be impacted, and it removes language that would give priority to religious minorities — a provision some interpreted as a way to help Christians get into the U.S. while excluding Muslims. The order won’t take effect until March 16 despite earlier warnings from Trump and his aides that any delay would put national security at risk by allowing the entry of “bad ‘dudes’” who want to harm the country. The changes underscore the
Photos by Brett Elkins
CHAMP Dane Elkins, a senior from Brentwood, just became the second person in history of USA to win all three gold #1 USA National Racquetball Championships divisions in St. Louis (singles, mixed and doubles) this past weekend at St. Louis, Missouri. Elkins won his 21st major national championship junior title. By winning, he qualified the USA Jr. National Team. Elkins played with his Jr. Olympic championship partner Atossa Rejaei from Palisades Charter High School and Jared Anwar from Pacific Palisades. Pictured are Elkins, Rejaei and Anwar.
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