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MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2006
Volume 5, Issue 229
Santa Monica Daily Press A newspaper with issues
SMRR puts slate into place
DAILY LOTTERY 2 24 31 50 55 Meganumber: 44 Jackpot: $31M 6 19 23 35 40 Meganumber: 20 Jackpot: $15M
BY KEVIN HERRERA Daily Press Staff Writer
1 19 24 26 32 MIDDAY: 8 7 6 EVENING: 6 0 4 1st: 02 Lucky Star 2nd: 09 Winning Spirit 3rd: 05 California Classic RACE TIME: 1:46.22 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
■ Daughter Carriel Louah, 25, is suing her parents for at least $75,000 for the broken ankle she suffered in a fall on their property when she paid them an unexpected visit in Darlington, Wis., in 2005. The mother said she appreciated the surprise birthday visit, but denied any negligence. (A judge refused to toss out the lawsuit in July.) ■ Jaime Pinedo filed a lawsuit in Hackensack, N.J., in June against the estate of his late brother’s late girlfriend. Daniel Pinedo and Xiomara Ortiz were murdered in May 2004, execution style, by Ortiz’s jealous former boyfriend, and Jaime Pinedo alleges that that was Ortiz’s fault.
OLYMPIC HIGH SCHOOL — Nearly 200 members of Santa Monica’s ruling political party packed the auditorium here Sunday to select their crop of candidates for the municipal election in November. While a democratic process complete with campaign speeches and secret ballots, the nearly four-hourmeeting of Santa Monicans for Renters Rights (SMRR) lacked suspense, play-
ing more like a political rally as members enthusiastically threw their support behind experienced veterans and a handful of promising rookies with strong ties to SMRR. Most of the endorsements were uncontested, including those for the City Council and the Rent Control Board. However, some competition arose when members were asked to vote for the school board and the Santa Monica College board of
Carolyn Sackariason/Daily Press
IF YOU’RE SURE City Councilman Kevin McKeown and other SMRR members See SMRR ENDORSEMENTS, page 8
await collection of their secret ballots for the City Council endorsements.
Belize that!
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is the 219th day of 2006. There are 146 days left in the year. On Aug. 7, 1942, U.S. forces landed at Guadalcanal, marking the start of the first major allied offensive in the Pacific during World War II. In 1782, George Washington created the Order of the Purple Heart, a decoration to recognize merit in enlisted men and noncommissioned officers. In 1789, the U.S. War Department was established by Congress.
INDEX Horoscopes Add more mystery, Cap
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Surf Report Water temperature: 72°
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Opinion Paying dearly
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Commentary The ‘Buzz’ about town
Fabian Lewkowicz/Daily Press Dylan Bernard, 42, who hails from Belize, cooks his Caribbean Jerk Chicken on Saturday during the John Muir School PTA Art and Antique Fair. The Art and Antique Fair is held on the first Saturday of each month.
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Local Know Before You Go
State A station’s fine tuning
A watchful eye in times of change
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National New fiber source
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BY MICHAEL J. TITTINGER
MOVIETIMES Catch a flick!
Daily Press Staff Writer
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Comics Strips tease
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Classifieds Ad space odyssey
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Santa Monica since taking the reins via Inglewood, serving as everything from the voice of reassurance during trying times to the face of authority and order in stretches of civic pride. See PROFILES, page 6