ND E DITIO E K E N WE
a
Visit us online smdp.com
Santa Monica Daily Press August 5-6, 2006
A newspaper with issues
DAILY LOTTERY 2 24 31 50 55 Meganumber: 44 Jackpot: $28M
Volume 5, Issue 228
School board calls for $268M
Finally time to change gears
1 2 8 16 32 Meganumber: 10 Jackpot: $12M 1 9 31 34 38 MIDDAY: 6 4 8 EVENING: 5 0 1 1st: 01 Gold Rush 2nd: 08 Gorgeous George 3rd: 11 Money Bags RACE TIME: 1.44.77 Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the winning number information, mistakes can occur. In the event of any discrepancies, California State laws and California Lottery regulations will prevail. Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at California Lottery retailers. Visit the California State Lottery web site:http://www.calottery.com
NEWS OF THE WEIRD BY
CHUCK
SHEPARD
BY KEVIN HERRERA Daily Press Staff Writer
Jay and Laura Flynn of Lilburn, Ga., filed a $111 million lawsuit in June against Home Depot and the maker of Tile Perfect Stand’N Seal Grout Cleaner, charging that a defect caused toxic fumes that permanently destroyed half of Jay’s lung capacity, which, among other effects, according to Laura, ended the couple’s “extremely active love life.” She added, “I mean every day. But now that is over.”
What happens in Vegas
20
CITYWIDE — While the race to fill three seats on the City Council will not be decided until November, there are many who feel the outcome will be determined this Sunday, when Santa Monica’s ruling political party makes its highly coveted endorsements. With a dedicated base of roughly 5,000 supporters and the ability to raise and spend an unlimited amount of money during the campaign season, Santa Monicans for Renters Rights (SMRR) has the power to make or break a candidate. Granted, there are those who have
ban on “mobile soup kitchens.” Three people were arrested and seven were issued summonses at two parks, city officials said, including a reporter and a cameraman ticketed for trespassing while covering the protest
SMMUSD HDQTRS. — Citing the need to repair leaky roofs, improve computer technology and remove asbestos and mold from classrooms and other facilities, the school board Thursday voted to place a $268 million bond on the November ballot. The bond, which is expected to be issued in installments over an eightto 11-year span, also would fund the construction of more classrooms to ease overcrowding, as well as replace deteriorating, 30-year-old bathrooms at several schools. None of the bond money would be used to pay salaries or other administrative costs, school district officials said. The bond must be approved by 55 percent of voters in Santa Monica and Malibu before any money is issued. If approved, property owners can expect to pay an additional $30 for every $100,000 of assessed value when their property taxes are due. The measure comes as the district completes an extensive community outreach process to develop a facilities master plan, which will drive land use within the district for the next 20 years. During the process, which began in January, residents were asked to identify priorities, which included the construction of new schools to handle an anticipated increase in enrollment. The bond is expected to help fund priorities identified by the community. A final facilities meeting
21-22
See SMRR, page 13
See DOWN AND OUT IN VEGAS, page 12
See BOND, page 14
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is the 217th day of 2006. There are 148 days left in the year. On Aug. 5, 1864, during the Civil War, Union Adm. David G. Farragut is said to have ordered, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” as he led his fleet to victory in the Battle of Mobile Bay, Ala. In 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal was laid on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor.
INDEX Horoscopes Add more mystery, Cap
2
Fabian Lewkowicz/Daily Press Eleven young cyclists, ranging in age from 16 to 22, arrived at Santa Monica Beach on Friday concluding the 'American Challenge,’ which began six weeks ago in Savannah, Ga. The bicyclists rode more than 3,000 miles to the Pacific Ocean.
SMRR rally ignites races BY KEVIN HERRERA Daily Press Staff Writer
Surf Report Water temperature: 72°
3
State Oh pooh!
4
Opinion Table for one, Mr. President?
6
Q-Line Hot under the collar
7
National Gaining a paw-hold
10
Sports Defending Nance for commish
17
MOVIETIMES Catch a flick!
19
Comics Strips tease
Classifieds Ad space odyssey
BEST ON THE WESTSIDE
By staff and wire reports
LAS VEGAS — City marshals blocked a radio personality from feeding homeless people at a City Hall park last week, and issued summonses to a television news crew covering a publicity protest against a
THE UNDER $10 DINNER SPECIAL
MUSIC LESSONS
Served from 4pm - 10pm
INSTRUMENTAL & VOICE
1433 Wilshire Blvd at 15th St
(310) 453-1928
1901 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica
targeted by a local law requiring providers to seek permits if 150 people attend.
Back by popular demand...
SINCE 1972
www.santamonicamusic.com
File Photo
NUMBERS GAME Homeless feedings like this one in Palisades Park have been
01578836
310-394-1131
GABY SCHKUD The name you can depend on! Serving sellers and buyers on the Westside. 2444 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 102 Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 586-0308