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05.19.17 Volume 16 Issue 161
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WHAT’S UP WESTSIDE ..................PAGE 2 LAUGHING MATTERS ....................PAGE 4 CRIME WATCH ..................................PAGE 8 MYSTERY REVEALED ....................PAGE 9 COMICS ............................................PAGE 10
Santa Monica Daily Press
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City anticipates deficits in coming years BY KATE CAGLE Daily Press Staff Writer
While the Santa Monica’s fiscal outlook looks strong for the next two years, a dramatic rise in pension costs threatens the City’s
Chinese Theatre marks 90 years as Hollywood glamour hotspot BY SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer
“King Kong” made his cinematic debut there in 1933.There was a yellow “brick” carpet when the “Wizard of Oz” premiered in 1939. George Lucas brought R2-D2 and C-3PO along for the premiere of “Star Wars” in 1977, and the two droids left their marks in the cement out front. A glamorous symbol of Hollywood’s golden age, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre is turning 90. Now known as the TCL Chinese Theatre, the landmark movie palace first opened on May 18, 1927, and it’s been hosting movies, stars and fans ever since. “It’s still the most amazing theater,” Cher said at a recent premiere. “I remember coming here (when) I was very small... It was so magical.” Sid Grauman’s masterpiece movie house stands on a bustling corner of Hollywood Boulevard, next door to the Dolby Theatre where the Oscars are now presented and across the street from the historic Roosevelt Hotel, where the first Oscar ceremony was held in 1929. Like a Hollywood take on a Chinese temple, it boasts a pagodaSEE THEATRE PAGE 7
ongoing stability, according to a nearly 400 page budget released by the City Manager’s Office Wednesday. Even if national economic growth continues over the next two years, the City faces a $3.8 mil-
lion General Fund deficit in 2019 that balloons to $19 million in 2021, according to current estimates. Pensions and workers’ compensation present the most significant pressures on the budget. “We can and will avoid those
sobering threats,” City Manager Rick Cole said in the report. “But only with a rigorous focus on the efficiency and effectiveness of our programs and expenditures -- and accepting the reality that we will need to be exceptionally disci-
plined in setting priorities.” Beginning next year, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) lowers its anticipated investment SEE BUDGET PAGE 6
Marina Del Rey preparing for summer fun BY REGAN TAYLOR Daily Press Intern
With the summer entertainment season rapidly approaching, local officials want to remind Santa Monicans of the options for recreation just down the beach in Marina Del Rey. “Marina del Rey is a popular recreational destination offering all of what visitors love about Southern California,” said Janet Zaldua, CEO of the Marina del Rey Convention & Visitors Bureau. “L.A.’s Marina continues to thrive as an active waterfront playground for both visitors and LA locals who enjoy the Marina’s resort-style amenities like dining with sparkling marina views and onthe-water activities like sailing, jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, sportfishing, yacht charters, and paddleboarding.” The Marina is easy to get to for locals. Several large parking lots are about a 20-minute drive. The facilities are also accessible via a short bike ride along the beach. The Big Blue Bus also offers route 18, which takes riders from downtown Santa Monica straight to the heart of the Marina. Here’s a list of summer events throughout the week: CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB’S SUNSET SAILING SERIES REGATTA
Wednesday’s from 6 - 8 p.m. Free. The annual summer series is back with the boat races. As long as you have a view of the Marina’s
Matthew Hall
BOATS: Marina Del Rey has many recreational opportunities over the summer months for locals and visitors.
main channel (Burton Chace Park or Fisherman’s village are popular viewing spots) you’ll catch a part of the race. Or, join on of Hornblower’s Sunset Cocktail Cruises, timed perfectly each Wednesday to see the regatta, an optional prime-vantage point cocktail cruise is 2 hours, and $37 per guest. “BEACH EATS” FOOD TRUCKS
Thursday’s, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Marina (Mother’s) Beach Parking Lot, 4101 Admiralty Way, $2-$20
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depending on items. From now through September 28 a rotating selection of food trucks with sell their select snacks in the parking lot at every Thursday. Bring chairs or a blanket for a picnic on the beach, or snag a table under the lot’s pavilion. Some trucks kicking off the first days will feature India Jones Chow Truck, Rolln Lobster, Chancho’s Tacos, and Blast Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream. To find a detailed schedule of the food trucks, go to lotmom.com/beacheats.
MARINAFEST
Saturday & Sunday, May 20-21, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way. Free. The Marina presents its annual MarinaFest at Burton Chace Park! Each day features yacht displays, an in-boat water show, live music, a DJ, vendors, wine & beer garden, historic water tours, kid’s activities, and on Sunday — a classic car show. SEE MARINA PAGE 10
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