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Enjoy your Labor Day weekend at the “Labor of Love” fundraiser by helping shape future global citizens.

Art’s Table and the Verge family are inviting the Santa Monica community to par-

ticipate in the fundraiser from Sept. 2 - 5 on the southeast corner of 10th Street and Montana Avenue.

The restaurant will serve special entrees over the weekend to honor Dr. Art Verge and to help Santa Monica College students learn and explore the beauty and history

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Dr. Verge is a popular and longtime SMC history professor and late father of Mark Verge. He helped pioneer SMC’s Study Abroad program due to love for people, culture and travel.

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PENINSULA PALATE: Chichen Itza serves up southeastern Mexican specialties.

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Editor’s note: With the opening of the Expo Line’s extension to Santa Monica, locals have a new way to explore neighboring areas. The Daily Press will publish a weekly travelogue about what to eat, see and do near each of the stations along the Expo Line, continuing this week at the Jefferson/USC stop.

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Mayor Tony Vazquez, Councilmember Pam O’Connor and community members gathered Thursday to celebrate the opening of the California Incline.

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Don’t worry if you have trouble pronouncing Cnidoscolus aconitifolius. Just call it tree spinach. Better yet, make your way over to Chichen Itza near the University of Southern California, order an agua de chaya and commence wondering where it’s been all your life.

The refreshing bright-green beverage, infused with orange and lime and bearing the color of the shrub after which it is named, offers a glimpse into how this casual but extraordinary Mexican restaurant brings the flavors of the Yucatan Peninsula to life.

Chichen Itza isn’t visible from the Expo Line station at Jefferson/USC, which is close to several notable Los Angeles landmarks. There’s the USC campus itself, home to thousands of students from around the world.

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Friday, Sept. 2 Marion Davies Guest House Open Free tours begin at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Tours are free, last approximately 30 minutes, and no reservations are required. Visitors outside of the tour hours can receive information from Santa Monica Conservancy docents.

Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway.

Pico Youth & Family Center continues to bring Hippy Hop to the Westside.

Santa Monica's premier musical event Flowmotion returns! A groovy night filled with Audio & Visual performances, Dancing, and Culture at the PYFC. Free admission. All-ages. Doors open at 8 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 715 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 90405.

Ocean Park Branch Book Group A Monthly Meeting of the Ocean Park Book Group. Meets the 1st Saturday of the Month. Open to All. September Title: “A Tale for the Time Being” by Ruth Ozeki. No Registration Required.

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St.

DIY Watercolor Paintbox with Zeal Harris Using inexpensive ingredients from the kitchen cabinet, learn to make your own watercolor paints from scratch. This workshop will include working with the just-made paint, brush demos, and fun and simple painting exercises. Cost: $5.

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Virginia Avenue Park. Take these delicious chilies home and whip up something tasty or freeze them to use later.

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Chili Roast It’s late summer and the chilies are ready for harvest! Join organizers for a southwest style chili roast at the Pico farmers market located in

Hatmakers Lab with Leslie Robinson Join milliner Leslie Robinson in this drop-in hatmaking laboratory. A small number of head blocks and sewing equipment provided to share; ribbons, notions, and blank hoods available for purchase. Some hatmaking experience required, but beginners can get started by making a fascinator with Leslie. 1450 Ocean, 1 – 4 p.m., cost: $20, 1-4 p.m.

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Santa Monica Certified Farmers Market (Main St.) The Main Street market hosts a variety activities including bands, a biweekly cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, a face painter, a balloon animal designer as well as seasonal California grown fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats and cheeses. 2640 Main St., 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 5 Library closed All Library locations are closed today.

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California Incline open The California Incline reopened on Sept.

1 after 17 months of construction.

The new bridge is 5.5 feet wider than previous bridge and is more secure thanks to 96 reinforced, concrete piles and over 1,000 new “soil nails” to stabilize the bluff above the Incline penetrating 20-75 feet into the bluffs.

In addition to wider lanes, the new incline has a two-lane separated bike path and makes use of energy-efficient LED lighting.

The original porcelain-coated “Santa Monica” sign was carefully preserved by a Santa Monica based company, Los Angeles Neon+Cathode.

The new, $17 million bridge will carry an estimated 15,000 vehicles per day and was funded nearly 90 percent through federal funds. An additional $2 million was spent on the Idaho Trail Pedestrian Overcrossing. The

Overcrossing is not yet open to the public.

The original trail where the current California Incline exits was established 120 years ago in 1896, then called the “Sunset Trail.” Since, the California Incline has become a regional landmark, serving as a major gateway for both those traveling southbound on the Pacific Coast Highway into the City of Santa Monica, and also for those leaving the City for destinations along the California coast. The Incline has also become iconic for its perennial presence in popular culture, ranging from photography to film. The California Incline was opened to vehicular traffic in 1905, and was significantly upgraded in 1930 to a 46.5- foot roadway that included a series of 5 small bridges along the bluffs, and a narrow 4foot sidewalk to accommodate pedestrians.

In the early 1990’s the City requested approval from CALTRANS to fund another upgrade for the bridge, as its sufficiency

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Splitopia Improv Show

Tuesday, Sept. 6 Ocean Park Film Series “The Wanderers” (1979). Film historian Elaina Archer screens and discusses this coming of age teenage movie set against the urban jungle of 1963 New York’s gangland subculture. (Film runtime: 112 min.). Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St., 6 – 8 p.m.

DIY: Zine Workshop Learn how to make DIY, self-published Zines (short for magazine) and contribute to a Teen Zine done by teens from the Pico Branch Library. No previous experience required, materials will be provided. Pico Branch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd., 4:30 – 6 p.m.

Meet & Greet At Fairview Come meet with neighbors and friends.

Please join Fairview Branch Library staff for coffee, cookies, conversation, and coloring. 3 – 4 p.m. Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd.

21 & over comedy show at M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater. Join author Wendy Paris as she reads from her just-published non-fiction book, Splitopia: Dispatches from Today’s Good Divorce and How to Part Well (Simon & Schuster/Atria). Then watch improvisational comic actors take on the challenges of divorce and make them more . . . challenging? You’ll laugh ‘til you cry.

(Oh, you’re already crying?) Laughter is the best tonic for heartache, yours or someone else’s. 1323-A 3rd St Promenade, 8 p.m., $10.

The College Process from A to Z Diana Hanson of College Mentors will discuss the entire college process, including high school academics and course planning, building your high school resume, forming a college list, standardized testing, the application process, college essay and financial aid.

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rating continued to decline, a condition that qualifies its replacement for federal assistance.

After extensive planning and public outreach, the City Council certified the required Environmental Impact Reports in 2012, and cleared the project for final design and local and state approvals. The City closed the Incline for re-construction on April 20, 2015.

In November 2015, the City Council approved expediting the replacement of the Idaho Trail Pedestrian Overcrossing (of the Incline), in order to avoid having to close the Incline once again for that project. The California Incline is open and the Pedestrian Overpass will reopen in the following weeks.

Both bridges were replaced and now meet current seismic safety standards.

The City replicated the classic look of the outside rail of the previous bridge con-

structed in 1930 to pay homage to the California Incline’s and Sunset Trail’s long and rich history. The design, taking into account shifting paradigms of mobility, and fostering wellbeing among the community, includes a widened bridge to accommodate a separated pedestrian path and new bike lanes. The City also retained and refreshed the historic Santa Monica Sign near the base of the Incline to provide that familiar welcoming to those entering the City from the north.

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Planning Commission meeting Regular meeting of the Planning Commission. City Hall, 1685 Main St., 7 p.m.

Forks Over Knives Family Book Release Celebration Five years ago, the Forks Over Knives documentary was released and sparked a medical and nutritional revolution.

Now, just in time for “back to school” season, husband and wife Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman follow up their best-selling book The Forks Over Knives Plan with the family-friendly guide Forks Over Knives Family. Packed with delicious, kid-friendly recipes, the book offers parents insights and tips for raising a whole-foods-loving child. Join us as we celebrate the book’s launch with the authors. A book sale and signing follows the authors’ presentation. Main Library, 601 Santa Moncia Blvd., 7 – 9

On this sustainable building hard hat tour, you’ll learn from industry leaders about the next frontier in environmental design. Morley Builders Site, 3330 Ocean Park Blvd.

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gives me chills. What if the there was a missile crisis like with Cuba in 1962, only instead of JFK in the oval office, it’s temperamental Trump? Two words: Goodbye world.

Narcissistic and grandiose, Trump reminds me of the fascist Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini. Believe it or not, Trump actually quoted Mussolini. (By the way, when Trump says, “Believe it or not,” believe the “not.”)

I wish I could laugh at Trump’s buffoonery. The latest involves his doctor, Harold Bornstein, a long-haired, earing-wearing Manhattan gastroenterologist.

In December 2015, Dr. Bornstein wrote a letter on behalf of Trump, describing his “astonishingly excellent” health. It was so riddled with typos and hyperbole, I just assumed Trump wrote it.

This week, in a bizarre interview with NBC, Dr. Bornstein said he authored the letter. One pundit said, “It’s the single most absurd letter ever written by a doctor in the history of the practice of medicine on earth.”

That may have been an understatement.

The letter begins with, “To Whom It My Concern.” My? And on the letterhead Dr. Bornstein includes his father name, Jacob who was originally Trump’s doctor. But, unfortunately, Jacob died in 2010. A dead man’s name on the letterhead? Seems a bit macabre.

At the bottom of the letter, Dr. Harold Bornstein lists as part of his credentials “F.A.C.G,”, or a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. Except that F.A.C.G says Dr. Bornstein hasn’t paid his dues for over 20 years. Oops.

The last line in the letter typifies the absurdity throughout. “If elected, Mr. Trump I can say unequivocally, will be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.” Doesn’t that sound like something Trump would say? I’m surprised the letter didn’t say Trump’s health was “huge.”

Healthiest president ever? John Adams, the 2nd president, lived to 90. And George W. Bush ran 5k’s averaging under 8-minute miles. I’d pay to see Trump run a mile. Or even a block. He’s so bloated, afterwards he’d be doubled over panting leaving his combover askew. Comedian B.K. Irons jokes, “All messed up, Trump’s hair looks like that’s where he hides all his dirtiest secrets and they’re just tryin’ to get out.”

Dr. Bornstein’s letter is no more absurd than Trump surrogates, including Katrina Pierson. She blamed Obama for the death in

Iraq of Captain Khan, whose father spoke so memorably at the Democratic convention.

The only problem is Captain Khan died in 2004, when Obama was a State Senator.

When confronted on CNN, Ms. Pierson reluctantly admitted, “I was wrong ... but only with my timeline.” Good grief.

Then there’s Michael Cohen, a Trump lawyer. In defending Trump from a decadesold allegation that he raped his then wife Ivana, Cohen said authoritatively, “By definition, a husband can’t rape his wife.” And he actually passed the bar?

Two weeks ago, Cohen repeatedly questioned CNN anchor, Brianna Keilar, who suggested Trump was trailing in the race.

“Says who?" Cohen snapped. “Polls. All of them," Keilar responded. “Says who?" Cohen asked like a child repeating, “I know you are but what am I?” Perhaps, though, former NYC Mayor Rudy Guiliani takes the Trump surrogate absurdity grand prize. On Aug. 15, he shouted to his audience, “There weren’t any successful radical Islamic terrorist attacks in the U.S. until Obama was elected!” Poor Rudy. Apparently 9/11 completely slipped his mind.

On Wednesday, Trump had a private meeting with Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto. Trump has called Mexicans “rapists and criminals,” and has warned “Mexico is not our friend.” (Reuters reports that, since June, 2015, “extremely bashable piñatas” in Mexico, bearing a repulsive Trump likeness, including a big mouth, have been selling off the shelves.)

For his part, Nieto has said, “Trump’s rhetoric sounds like something from Hitler and Mussolini.” But the meeting proceeded and afterwards, Trump almost seemed diplomatic. (Six hours later, however, at an Arizona rally, he reverted back to a “deportation task force” hate-monger feeding red meat to his rabid supporters.)

Back in Mexico, Trump had said “The wall was discussed but not who would pay.” Nieto suggested on social media, however, that Trump had lied.““I made it clear at the beginning that Mexico will not pay for the wall.”

Given how Trump antagonizes almost everybody, I fear as president he would undoubtedly tweet us into a war. Maybe even with an ally. Frankly, I’m just glad Mexico doesn’t have the bomb. They don’t, do they?

For hilarious videos, Google “Even the cat hates Trump” and “Trump lawyer says who.” JACK is at jnsmdp@aol.com.

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anything more appropriate to celebrate the memory of Back to School season than a recommended reading list (except maybe a big shot of tequila, but the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive.)

Here are some books to make you happy.

Just the fact that you’re reading instead of eating apple pie straight from the pan while watching The Bachelorette re-runs will probably make you happier already.

3. “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle: I feel like this is just a staple we all need to have read at this point— your Life 101 textbook. If you’re not familiar with the practice of “presence,” read this. If you are acquainted with the subject, Tolle is uniquely succinct and clear in his writing, and you’ll walk away with your understanding of how to live

4. “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell: This recommendation is for the people who are unhappy because they feel unsuccessful.

Gladwell illuminates some of the mystery around success, dissolving its seeming randomness, which helps you stop whining about how life isn’t fair and gives you the power to take consistent action in line with your goals. It’s pretty fascinating to read— lots of stories about what all your favorite athletes and moguls have in common. And there’s enough supporting data accompanying the text to make your old high school stats teacher giddy.

5. “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo: Your environment can have a massive impact on your mood. I just finished this book and put the theory into practice by cleaning my entire house according to Kondo’s method. As promised, it was a pretty life-changing experience. Cleaning is always therapeutic, but permanently decluttering your space in the way she teaches goes beyond the simple satisfaction you get from hanging some clothes up and putting your books away. I ended up getting rid of 80% of the stuff I owned (and really didn’t need or even like). There is virtually not a single object left inside my apartment that doesn’t bring me joy. So this is a two-part assignment—you’ll have to read the book and then take some fairly hefty action. But it wouldn’t be a proper Back to School analogy without some homework, right?

And after you finish all your reading and homework, you can watch one episode of “The Bachelorette” before bed. Okay, two.

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in the moment pleasantly expanded. And if you’ve already read it, congratulations, you’ve graduated to Life Honors and can pick up Tolle’s sequel, A New Earth.

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1. “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho: This one comes first because it isn’t nonfiction— nonfiction can feel tedious after a while if it’s all you’re reading, even if you are an A-plus self-improvement student. There’s something about an inspiring truth wrapped up in the creativity of a fictional story that can touch your heart in a way step-by-step advice sometimes just can’t. I read this on a flight a couple months ago— cried all over the folding tray table in front of me. It’s a book that just makes you feel happy to be, you know what I mean? It’s a nice re-read too. You’ll get something new from the story each time based on where you are in your own life.

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Wasted money Editor:

I would hope the City Council would stop wasting taxpayer dollars trying to close the airport. I like most of the other Santa Monica residents I know like the airport and want it to stay. It was here first.

The City is going again to try and raise the sales tax to 10% to fund housing and schools. Perhaps instead of wasting money fighting a losing battle to close the airport, the funds could be put to a better use. However I question the need for a higher sales tax in the same City which can afford to fund a $3 million temporary soccer field.

This is madness. We’ve got real problems with crime and most recently have had a resident shot in their home. The City Council needs to start focusing on what it is supposed to and stop trying to buy votes from special interest groups.

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indoor arena where the Trojans have hosted college basketball and volleyball games for the last decade. There’s the nearby Shrine Auditorium, a treasured facility built in the 1920s that has hosted the Academy Awards and numerous other high-profile events. And there’s the Felix Chevrolet dealership, whose iconic sign hovers over the intersection of Figueroa Street and Jefferson Boulevard.

Hiding about a half-mile from the light-rail transit stop is Mercado La Paloma, which stands off Grand Avenue just east of the Interstate 110 freeway. The former garment factory offers clues as to how the South Figueroa Corridor has changed over the last two decades.

“The area has historically suffered from lack of investment — including a lack of quality jobs and business opportunities, quality gathering spaces, healthy food choices, art and cultural opportunities,” reads an introductory sign in the market.

Starting in the mid-1990s, the Esperanza Community Housing Corporation transformed the former factory into Mercado La Paloma, a multipurpose food court and event venue that neighborhood members cherish.

“It provides opportunities for our local residents,” the sign reads, “and showcases local creativity to the broader Los Angeles community.”

That creativity is perhaps no more evident than at Chichen Itza, where the taste and quality of the food belie the counterservice system through which it is delivered.

And in a city where Mexican food is commonplace, even predictable, this eatery stands out with its focus on Yucatecan specialties and its crafty flavor combinations.

The jicama and orange salad makes for an excellent first course, its cilantro and

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crushed cayenne pepper providing the perfect balance to the sweetness of the fruit.

The delicately constructed panuchos aren’t your average tacos. The corn tortillas are fried, split and filled with black bean paste before being topped with shredded turkey, pickled onions and avocado. They’re crunchy, filling and quickly disappearing.

Chichen Itza is perhaps best known for its cochinita pibil, a beautifully built pile of pork that’s been marinating inside banana leaves with achiote, orange juice and spices. You hardly need the accompanying sides and tortillas — the meat is sensational on its own.

Also worth trying is the pollo asado, which is cooked over mesquite charcoal and juicy beyond belief. The resulting dish has barbecue sensibilities without being smoky, and its flavors pair stupendously with rice, black beans and fried plantains.

All of the food at Chichen Itza can be accentuated by the restaurant’s homemade habanero hot sauce, which is sold to customers by the bottle. A container of the good stuff will be brought to your colorfully tiled table without its cap, an invitation to use it liberally.

After bites you’ve supplemented with a little too much heat, turn to the agua de chaya.

Its muted impression of melon and earthy sweetness make it a suitable antidote, almost like a gastronomical aloe. Indeed, it’s certainly more soothing than your pronunciation of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius will ever be.

The Expo Line now has 19 stations covering 15.2 miles between Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica. A regular one-way fare is $1.75 and includes two hours of free transfers for riders using a TAP card. A daily pass good for unlimited rides on Metro is $7 and monthly passes are $100. Visit taptogo.net for more information. jeff@smdp.com

Keith Lee Emberson June 14, 1956 - June 5, 2016

memorial service celebrating the life of Keith Lee Emberson will be held at St. Anne’s Catholic (1519 20th Street, Santa Monica) at 11am on September 3. Keith was born on June 14, 1956 and lived his entire life in the house his parents built on Pier Avenue in Santa Monica. He died on June 5, 2016. Keith was a

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kind, innocent soul who lived his life in a quiet, noble fashion. Keith is predeceased by his parents, Johanne Emberson and Keith Lloyd Emberson. The Emberson family has a long history in Santa Monica dating back to Keith’s grandparents.

Keith is survived by a sister, Rita Emberson

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GOING ABROAD: Scholarships allow SMC students to explore other parts of the world.

Professor Delphine Broccard who led the trip last year and is leading again this year is thrilled and thankful for actions put forth by Art’s Table to financially help the SMC students.

She said, “If it weren’t for scholarships, most of our students would not have a chance to go abroad. These study abroad opportunities are, for some of our students, their first exposure to the world beyond the United States. Most of our students come back with a greater love for humanity, in that they recognize that their life is more meaningful when it is focused on serving others.

For some students, studying abroad changed their career trajectory, while others have been active in seeking out opportunities to give back locally in Los Angeles.”

Interested students are invited to apply and join SMC professors Delphine Broccard and Wilfred Doucet to learn more about the rich history of South Africa during the 2017 winter session. The program highlights taking classes at University of Cape Town, a safari in Kruger National Park, townships tour, and visiting cultural sites such as Robben Island where Nelson Mandela along with other political prisoners were incarcerated.

For more information about the Art Verge Study Abroad Scholarship Fund, visit www.smc.edu/studyabroad.com. For more information about the Art Verge Study Abroad Scholarship Fund, please contact the Santa Monica College Foundation at (310) 434-4215. Visit www.ArtsTableSM.com for reservations.

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The program is now opening minds of young adults, allowing them to travel and experience the world.

In honor of Dr. Verge and his legacy the Art’s Table and the Verge family are in partnership with the SMC Foundation, which created the Art Verge Study Abroad Scholarship in 2014.

Mark said “My dad was a huge supporter of traveling and exploring different cultures, he loved leading groups of SMC students to new places, new experiences, and broader perspectives of the world. He worked hard to help make SMC’s Study Abroad Program one of the best ones out there and ensure that, as many students as possible were open to the opportunity.”

This weekend’s proceeds will help eligible students with a scholarship toward the cost of the South Africa program. The scholarship is now providing students $500 to help offset the cost of travel participating in SMC’s South Africa Winter Study Abroad programs in 2017.

“The continued generosity of Art’s Table in making these life-changing opportunities possible for SMC students is a testament to the legacy of Art Verge,” said Lizzy Moore, SMC Interim Dean of Institutional Advancement. “Study Abroad experiences are not only transformative for our students, but also has proven to motivate them to persist in their academic journey. We are grateful to everyone who makes these scholarships possible.”

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ON AUG. 23 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:45 A.M. Santa Monica police officers responded to Ocean and Colorado avenues regrading a robbery that had just occurred. The victim indicated that three suspects were involved and a handgun was displayed. As officers arrived in the area, three possible suspects were located at the top of the Santa Monica Pier ramp. Officers ordered them to stop. The suspects initially complied but two of the three suspects fled westbound down the pier ramp. As the suspects were running down the ramp, one of the suspects dropped a handgun. Both suspects were taken into custody in Lot 1 North, the 1550 Beach lot, without incident.

Jason Francisco Figueroa, 19, was arrested for attempted robbery. Bail was set at $50,000. Alexis Javier Hernandez, 21, was arrested for robbery, a parole violation and resisting arrest. He was denied bail. The third suspect was a juvenile.

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Audible burglar alarm 2000 block of Wilshire 12:44 a.m.

72 hour psychiatric hold 300 block of Santa Monica Pier 1:50 a.m.

Hit and run misdemeanor 1200 block of 11th 2:37 a.m.

Armed robbery 4th/ Wilshire 2:51 a.m.

Trespassing 1600 block of Santa Monica 5:49 a.m.

Fight 1500 block of 2nd 6:08 a.m.

Auto burglary 2200 b lock of 20th 6:58 a.m.

Petty theft 1900 block of Wilshire 7:07 a.m.

72 hour psychiatric hold 1500 block of Palisades park 8:00 a.m.

Elder abuse 2400 block of Oak 8:04 a.m.

Trespassing 500 block of Pier 8:04 a.m.

Fight 700 block of Broadway 8:13 a.m.

Battery 1300 block of 3rd 8:24 a.m.

Indecent exposure 2500 block of Santa Monica 8:39 a.m.

Trespassing 1800 block of 9th 9:06 a.m.

Auto burglary 2200 block of 20th 9:28 a.m.

Indecent exposure 1500 block of 6th 10:00 a.m.

Public intoxication 2000 block of Ocean 10:06 a.m.

Person with gun 1300 block of 2nd 10:19 a.m.

Grand theft 2500 block of San Vicente 10:32 a.m.

Trespassing 1300 block of Pacific 10:43 a.m.

Lewd activity 1400 block of Olympic 11:46 a.m.

Petty theft 600 block of Santa Monica 12:36 a.m.

Hit and run 1200 block of 11th 1:38 p.m.

Burglary 2400 block of 20th 1:40 p.m.

Mark and tag abandoned 200 block of Washington 1:46 p.m.

Burglary 2200 block of 6th 1:47 p.m.

Urinating in public 1800 block of Lincoln 1:49 p.m.

Traffic collision 17th/Olympic 2:00 p.m.

Trespassing 1300 block of 2nd 2:02 p.m.

Trespassing 2100 block of Colorado 3:09 p.m.

Grand theft 00 block of Sea Colony 3:17 p.m.

Battery 3100 block of Main 3:43 p.m.

Hit and run 20th/ Wilshire 4:00 p.m.

Battery 1900 block of 17th 4:01 p.m.

Mark and tag abandoned vehicle 1700 block of Wellesley 4:09 p.m.

72 hour psychiatric hold 14th/Wilshire 5:11 p.m.

Petty theft 1600 block of Ocean Front Walk 5:16 p.m.

Threat report 300 block of Olympic 5:16 p.m.

Traffic collision 600 block of Ocean 6:33 p.m.

Trespassing 500 block of Ocean 7:32 p.m.

Domestic violence 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk 8:18 a.m.

Traffic collision 200 block of PCH 9:07 p.m.

Strongarm robbery 300 block of Santa Monica Pier 20:19 p.m.

Trespassing 1100 block of 12th 11:24 p.m.

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EMS 400 block of Colorado 12:24 a.m.

EMS 1100 block of Euclid 12:31 a.m.

Structure Fire 2000 block of 20th 1:56 a.m.

Automatic alarm 1400 block of Ocean 2:33 a.m.

EMS 1700 block of Cloverfield 3:43 a.m.

EMS 1300 block of 15th 6:30 a.m.

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EMS 1300 block of 3rd Street Prom 8:26 a.m.

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Automatic alarm 1000 block of Pico 9:43 a.m.

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EMS 1900 block of Pico 11:34 a.m.

EMS 900 block of Broadway 11:42 a.m.

EMS 1500 block of 4th 12:21 p.m.

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Automatic alarm 1000 block of 2nd 1:08 p.m.

EMS 800 block of 4th 1:22 p.m.

EMS 300 block of Olympic 2:03 p.m.

EMS 1200 block of 16th 2:15 p.m.

EMS 1800 block of Wilshire 2:44 p.m.

Smoke investigation 3000 block of 4th 2:56 p.m.

EMS 2000 block of Santa Monica 5:17 p.m.

EMS 600 block of Ocean 6:33 p.m.

Arcing wires 1100 block of Hill 6:38 p.m.

EMS 2300 block of 10th 7:11 p.m.

Elevator rescue 3200 block of Wilshire 7:16 p.m.

EMS 2100 block of Ocean 7:35 p.m.

EMS Lincoln/ Arizona 8:26 p.m.

Haz Mat- Level 1 2800 block of Wilshire 8:30 p.m.

Automatic alarm 500 block of Colorado 8:51 p.m.

EMS 200 block of PCH 9:02 p.m.

EMS 1400 block of Olympic 9:03 p.m.

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Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block.

Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from (easiest) to (hardest).

GETTING STARTED There are many strategies to solving Sudoku. One way to begin is to examine each 3x3 grid and figure out which numbers are missing.

Then, based on the other numbers in the row and column of each blank cell, find which of the missing numbers will work. Eliminating numbers will eventually lead you to the answer.

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■ Over the years, the scientific debate over the merits of regularly eating breakfast versus losing weight has whipsawed back and forth, but one thing seemed constant: Children should eat breakfast in the morning to boost their cognitive skills. A bright kid is a full kid.

■ Or not. A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that breakfast consumption did not have any appreciable effect on keeping kids’ minds sharp. Researchers gave a series of cognitive tests to children, ages 8 to 10, who had either had breakfast or not eaten all morning. There wasn’t any different in performance.

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TODAY IN HISTORY – Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt utters the famous phrase, “Speak softly and carry a big stick” at the Minnesota State Fair.

– Arthur Rose Eldred is awarded the first Eagle Scout award of the Boy Scouts of America.

– The 1935 Labor Day hurricane hits the Florida Keys, killing 423.

– World War II: Following the start of the invasion of Poland the previous day, the Free City of Danzig (now Gdaƒsk, Poland) is annexed

by Nazi Germany.

– World War II: Combat ends in the Pacific Theater: The Japanese Instrument of Surrender is signed by Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu and accepted aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. – Vietnam declares its independence, forming the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

– The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister.

– United States Air Force C-130A-II is shot

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down by fighters over Yerevan in Armenia when it strays into Soviet airspace while conducting a sigint mission. All crew members are killed.

– The first election of the Parliament of the Central Tibetan Administration, in history of Tibet. The Tibetan community observes this date as Democracy Day. – CBS Evening News becomes U.S. network television’s first half-hour weeknight news broadcast, when the show is lengthened from 15 to 30 minutes.

– Operation OAU begins during the Nigerian Civil War – NASA announces the cancellation of two Apollo missions to the Moon, Apollo 15 (the designation is reused by a later mission), and Apollo 19.

– Seven people are shot and killed and 12 wounded in the Milperra massacre, a shootout between the rival motorcycle gangs Bandidos and Comancheros in Sydney, Australia.

– Sri Lankan Civil War: Sri Lankan Tamil politicians and former MPs M. Alalasundaram and V. Dharmalingam are shot dead.

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FILM REVIEW

THE HOLLARS Rated PG-13 105 Minutes Released August 26th The Hollars debuted at this year’s Sundance as a strong independent film. This is a true ensemble piece, shot on a relatively low budget. It is a poignant heartfelt snapshot of a family going through a series of crises, most of which will be personally familiar to many audience members. The characters are well drawn, enough so that you become invested in them and feel their pain and joy. They deal with life’s curveballs, as we all do, in sometimes careless, sometimes sloppy and often brilliant ways.

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years on The Office as “Jim Halperton” is both star and director of The Hollars. This is only his second stint as a director.

However he comes well prepared to that task. Although best known as an actor and voice actor, beginning with small roles on film and TV in 2000, Krasinski taught English in Costa Rica and then attended Brown University. He graduated as an honors playwright with a BA in English Lit. The Hollars has a somewhat biographical connection for Krasinski, whose Mom is a nurse and Dad is an internist - a hospital is an important location in the movie.

Sharlto Copley is “Ron Hollar”, John’s dysfunctional older brother. He perfectly portrays this earnest klutz who makes crazy bad choices and whose favorite strategy is escape. He may have picked up his knack for escapism from his Dad “Don Hollar”,

BE WHERE THE FUN IS, LEO ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ You might be putting the final touches on a project or a festivity that you are hosting this weekend. Great communication surrounds you, although someone could talk your head off. Be willing to back off and approach a situation differently. Tonight: Let the fun begin.

★★★★ You will be able to get past a problem, but only if you tap into your patience. Be willing to ask for more of what you need and want. The good news is that you won’t have to wait long for others to respond. Do what is necessary for you to free up some more time. Tonight: All smiles.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ You finally will arrive at where you have

★★★★ Use the daylight hours to the max. Call

wanted to be. You are ready to launch into Labor Day festivities. A loved one could need a little time and devotion. Be smart and give it to him or her before the pace becomes too hectic.

Tonight: Join a friend and do some shopping.

or visit with friends and loved ones. If you’re planning to go out of town for Labor Day weekend, you’ll want to get moving. You might find that living in the moment is easy with a lot of personal support. Tonight: Not to be found.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★ Getting going and completing what you

★★★ Investigate the situation when someone

must could feel more like drudgery than you thought. The good news is that once you are done, you will be ready to smile and enjoy every moment of the weekend. Family and friends surround you. Tonight: Rock and roll!

makes a demand that seems unreasonable. If this person is a boss, however, you might want to maintain a low profile. You could feel burdened by responsibilities. Decide to clear out as much as possible. Tonight: Nap, then decide.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ Your imagination keeps stealing you away from the present with its lure of fantasies.

You won’t be able to achieve your desires if you don’t clear out some practical aspects of your life first. You can’t depend on a friend behaving as you might like. Tonight: Entertain from home.

★★★★ Some surprising news could encourage you to gain a new perspective. Once you understand where others are coming from, you’ll experience inner peace. A request is likely to push you into a leadership role, but this one will be fun. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ Be aware of what is happening around

★★★★ Friends will knock on your door. Did you

you, and let go of some of your to-dos so that you can kick back. Allow the weekend to begin.

You are likely to run into someone you have not seen in a while, as summer friends can differ from winter friends. Tonight: Be where the fun is.

have plans to get a lot done today? Don’t fight the inevitable and throw your plans to the wind.

It is rare to have an opportunity to visit with as many friends as you can in the next few days.

Tonight: Accept a loved one’s invitation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ You can’t seem to resist living in the

★★★★ A new beginning seems inevitable,

moment, nor should you. It might feel as if everyone wants to chat and visit. What is wrong with that? Work is important, but it is also important to know when to embrace life.

Tonight: Use a little self-discipline when out and about.

especially with a close loved one. Recognize that you won’t be able to stop this person from trying a new trend or experience. You might as well join this person and try to understand where he or she is coming from. Tonight: With a loved one.

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played with big-hearted sincerity by Richard Jenkins. Randall Park of Fresh Off the Boat adds an earnest touch as “Dr. Fong”. Josh Groban is neatly cast as “Reverend Dan” and displays great comedic timing. Groban has worked as an actor since his recurring guest star on Ally McBeal in 2001. It has been hard for him to distance his acting persona from his strong identity as a religious singer.

This role incorporates the religious side into the role with a knowing smile. Anna Kendrick has an adult role for a welcome change. Without extensive screen time Kendrick is able to represent a major force in the lives of this family. It’s Margo Martindale’s performance as “Sally Hollar” that steals the show. Martindale proves once again that she is a superb dramatic and comedic artist.

The action takes place in middle America

– middle class that is, in a small town eight hours away from New York City by cab (you will see the source of this measurement in the movie). The exact location is not important – it represents any small town in the US. The film was actually shot in three different locations in Mississippi. The story is really about the struggles of the often forgotten American middle class. It restores hope in our humanity - that with all our flaws exposed, we are strong enough to prevail and find the beauty of life in the end.

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