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THE HANG IN THERE, CHIEF ISSUE
Publisher of local weekly paper dies BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer
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Michael Rosenthal, the publisher and co-founder of the Santa Monica Mirror, died this week after a long battle with renal cell cancer. The memorials began pouring in soon after the local businessman’s death on Wednesday morning, friends — including childhood buddies — expressing their condolences on his Facebook page. “So sad to lose this old friend,” one woman wrote. He turned 56 on July 30. A resident of the Pacific Palisades, Rosenthal founded the local weekly newspaper in 1999 with Deborah Daly, who serves as the art director, and Peggy Clifford, who was the editor and today writes for the Santa Monica Dispatch. “Michael loved the newspaper,” Daly said. “He loved it.” She met Rosenthal 18 years ago at Instant Replay, a video security systems company that was founded by his father, Carl Rosenthal. The younger Rosenthal served as the president and Daly was responsible for sales. The newspaper came out of Rosenthal’s desire for creativity. “He appreciated people who were creative,” Daly said, noting that his first wife was a photographer and his current wife, Laurie Rosenthal, is a writer. “He loves the idea of being creative and this gave him that ability.” Ross Furukawa, the publisher of the Santa Monica Daily Press, called Rosenthal a “great leader, gentleman and friend.” “As a fellow local publisher, we had a unique view of the town that was always intriguing to discuss,” he said. Laurel Rosen, the president of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, described Rosenthal as a “man of integrity” who always kept his word and spoke honestly. They became friends through a partnership in which the Mirror publishes the chamber’s directories. “Standing up for the community was important to him and his paper,” she said. “It
BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer
SANTA MONICA BLVD A trio of antique typewriters sit in a line atop a desk, showcased in exhibition yet still living out their created purpose, each holding a piece of paper from the platen, containing the thoughts of a 23-year-old woman. “That one types in cursive,” the woman said, pointing to the device the farthest from her. A proud smile comes across her face as she then pulls open a drawer, revealing two very special typewriters, picking up a hard case that holds one from the 1920s, purchased from her fiancé who helped the young woman begin her growing collection. From the books on the shelf to the typewriters on the desk to the black shawl draped over the window, these are the items that make the small room inside the former Village Motel feel more like home for Leslie Moreno, who this summer was one of eight local young adults suffering from mental illnesses to take up residence in the new Daniel’s Village. “I feel safe,” Moreno, who suffers from depression and bipolar disorder, said. “Being able to have my things is important to me.” Daniel’s Village, the latest project of nonprofit organization Step Up on Second, celebrated its grand opening on Friday, having the distinction of being the only permanent supportive housing program in the Los Angeles area for young adults — 1828 years old — who experience the initial symptoms of mental illness. The program was spawned from Daniel’s Place, a drop-in center geared toward the same demographic that has served more than 400 clients since it was founded 11 years ago, offering support groups for clients and families and individual consultations. Located at 2624 Santa Monica Blvd. in an old motel, the $2.4 million project involved Brandon Wise brandonw@smdp.com
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AT HOME: Leslie Moreno shows off her typewriter collection at Daniel's Village on Friday.
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