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A tenant’s trepidation Will a longtime resident of a rent-controlled unit be able to stay? BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN Daily Press Staff Writer
The 3-bedroom apartment in the 1400 block of Harvard Street is more than a collection of rooms and walls to Connie Hill. It’s where she created a life with her late husband, who passed away a couple years ago. It’s where she raised her children, who are now grown and living elsewhere. For more than 35 years, it’s been her slice of Santa Monica. Her current unit is rent-controlled. She owes about $1,100 each month, well below the market rate. Hill struggles to imagine living elsewhere, let alone paying for another place. It’s why she and her family are worried about the changes taking place at her build-
ing. “It’s the new face of Santa Monica,” Hill’s daughter, Kim Cecere, said. The debate over rent control rages on in the beachside city, which adopted the housing regulations in 1979. Proponents believe the policies promote stable neighborhoods and help to keep Santa Monica affordable for middle- and low-income residents. Critics argue that the laws reduce the availability of vacant units and discourage landlords from paying for repairs and upgrades. Rent control in desirable places like Santa Monica has led to a notable increase in evictions under the Ellis Act, which allows landlords to evict tenants if they SEE APARTMENT PAGE 9
Local athletes earn all-CIF honors Mathews, Luneng-Solli among Samohi standouts BY JEFFREY I. GOODMAN Daily Press Staff Writer
To the victors go the spoils. Several local high school sports teams enjoyed postseason success this winter, and some of their standout players were recognized by the CIF Southern Section this month. The Daily Press takes a look at the honorees: BOYS BASKETBALL
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On Saturday, March 26, the Santa Monica Junior Chamber (Jaycees) hosted the 24th annual Peter Rabbit Day at Douglas Park. The free community event included egg hunts, egg dyeing, sack races and face painting for all ages.
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Jonah Mathews didn’t just make a name for himself this year. He made several: McDonald’s All American Games nominee, most valuable player in the Ocean League and CIF-SS player of the year in Division 1A, among other accolades. The USC-bound senior guard carried Santa Monica to a section
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championship and a stupendous 29-3 campaign that included a 24game winning streak. Mathews was one of several members of the Samohi squad to be honored this year. Senior forward Mikhail Brown earned first-team all-1A and firstteam all-league recognition, junior forward Daniel Schreier made the all-section 1A second team and the all-conference first team, and sophomore wing Rip Economou was a second-team honoree in 1A and the Ocean League. Longtime coach James Hecht, who guided the Vikings to their second section title in four seasons, was named the 1A coach of the year and the conference coach of the year. SEE HONORS PAGE 8
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