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Tobacco license program to fund sting operations

BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

CITY HALL Those who sell tobacco might want to be on the lookout for minors seeking cigarettes after a new retailer licensing fee was adopted this week to fund sting operations.

The new Tobacco Retailer Licensing Program, which was adopted by the City Council on Tuesday, will require that all vendors who sell products containing tobacco hold a license issued through City Hall. The program comes in addition to the various other licenses that tobacco retailers have to purchase from various agencies depending on their type of business.

“This is designed to do one thing and that is to curb sales to minors and that’s entirely what the fees are used for — sting operations and to fund administration of the program and education,” said Adam Radinsky, who heads the Consumer Protection Unit in the City Attorney’s Office.

Enforcement will be done in conjunction with the Santa Monica Police Department.

The sting operations usually involve minors working undercover who will go around to various stores and try to buy tobacco products, Radinsky said.

City Hall has yet to set the fee amount, which will be based on the cost of the program divided by the number of businesses that will receive a license. The timeline for when the program will go into effect is also still up in the air.

Retailers will have their licenses suspend-

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Santa Monica fire captain faces the music

BY KEVIN HERRERA Editor in Chief

DOWNTOWN A veteran Santa Monica firefighter arrested in July for allegedly manipulating his genitalia while seated on a bench at Pacific Park will be arraigned today, officials with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.

Fernando Padilla, a paramedic captain

assigned to Santa Monica Fire Station No. 5, has been charged with one misdemeanor count of lewd conduct and will be arraigned at the Airport Courthouse in Department 140, said Shiara Davila, a spokeswoman for the District Attorney’s Office.

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Padilla, who has worked for the SMFD for 19 years, was put on paid leave after the arrest, which occurred on July 30 at about 5:15 p.m. Santa Monica police said Padilla was observed by witnesses exposing and manipulating his genitalia while seated on

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place, but even Samohi’s head coach Zach Cuda doesn’t completely understand the process for deciding the fate of all three teams.

If Samohi were to be denied an automatic bid, there is a good chance that they would receive an at-large bid in the Western Division. If they win tonight, an 8-2 record would most likely propel them into the postseason.

But, nothing is certain.

For now, all Cuda and his Vikings can do

SMMUSD HDQTRS The fiscal crisis in Sacramento could spell trouble for local public schools.

That was the message sent at an educational forum on Wednesday titled, “Why Sacramento matters: How it impacts our schools,” focusing on how the budget proposals being deliberated in the current legislative special session could affect districts across the state.

The forum, which brought together a panel of experts — including state Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, D-Santa Monica — was co-sponsored by the Santa Monica-Malibu Council of PTAs; the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica and the League of Women Voters of California Education Committee.

“I think our current fiscal situation is the worst it’s ever been in the history of California,” said Brownley, who previously served on the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s Board of Education.

She referred to a recent analysis on the special session proposals by the Legislative Analyst’s Office — a nonpartisan fiscal and policy adviser — which projected a bleak forecast, estimating an annual budgetary shortfall in the range of $22 billion a year through 2013-14.

The budget deficit currently stands at about $11.2 billion and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is proposing to close the gap in part with $4.5 billion in cuts and $4.7 billion in new revenues, much of which would come from a temporary increase in the state sales tax from 5 percent to 6.5 percent.

While the governor’s office said in a statement last week that the proposal would protect significant education funding, Brownley argued that the biggest impact will be felt in public education, taking a $2.2 billion cut for K-12 in the current year. The money would come from cost of living adjustments allocated to the districts.

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MAKING THE GRAB: Santa Monica High School’s Chris Featherstone catches a long touchdown pass against Culver City earlier this season.

Vikings face Hawthorne HS with postseason on the line

BY DANIEL ARCHULETA Managing Editor

SAMOHI This is where the season gets complicated.

Santa Monica High School’s football team must win tonight against Hawthorne to keep the dream of making the CIFSouthern Section playoffs alive. But even a win doesn’t necessarily grant them entry into the postseason.

The Vikings (7-2, 2-2) are currently in third place in the Ocean League, which sends its top two teams to the playoffs.

Beverly Hills and Culver City, which both beat Samohi this year, are currently one and two, respectively. With both schools playing each other on the last day of the season, there is a possibility that Santa Monica moves on with an automatic bid.

If Beverly Hills beats Culver City — and Santa Monica and Inglewood win — it would create a three-team tie for second place. Each team would have 3-2 records during league play and have one victory over one of the other two teams. With three teams stuck in a log jam, a complicated formula would be used to determine second

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IN THE LATEST MOVE TO CRACK DOWN ON SMOKERS,

the City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that will require all those who sell tobacco products to purchase a license from City Hall. These businesses will be monitored, with the Santa Monica Police Department most likely sending out underage Explorers to purchase packs of smokes and tins of chaw. Those who are caught selling to minors three times in five years will have their license revoked, and they would no longer be able to offer tobacco products.

It sounds reasonable, and more needs to be done to protect children from the dangers of smoking and chewing tobacco.

But what the Daily Press doesn’t like is the fact that the law was approved without any outreach to businesses. We spoke with the owners of two convenience stores in Santa Monica and both had no idea that such a law was being considered, and both were not happy about having to pay another licensing fee and face additional penalties. They feel the state does a good enough job of keeping them honest.

We talk about second-hand smoke, but what about second-hand information? These businesses should have been contacted and consulted, just as City Hall did with restaurant owners before the council approved a ban on smoking in outdoor dining areas. Why did those business get an opportunity to give their input and the others didn’t?

We commend City Hall for protecting the public from the dangers of second-hand smoke. Santa Monica should be at the forefront on this issue, but failing to consult these businesses once again shows City Hall’s lack of respect for a certain segment of the community — those who smoke or sell smokes. Just look at the ban on smoking within 20 feet of public entrances. The council approved the ban more than two years ago, and there is still no marketing campaign on the level of Beverly Hills, which, like Santa Monica, attracts many tourists who are not aware of the law. City officials got ahead of themselves and now there is widespread confusion about what is legal and what is being enforced.

Adam Radinsky of City Hall’s consumer protection unit said the ban is being enforced and so far cops have issued 277 citations this year. City Hall is penalizing people who are unaware that they are smoking a legal substance in an area that is off limits. It just doesn’t seem right.

And now we find out that the $150,000 marketing campaign is not up to snuff and a revised plan will most likely not go before the council until January — talk about the wheels of government moving slowly.

The next step, and what hopefully will be the final frontier when it comes to regulating smoking, is a ban on lighting up in the common areas of apartment buildings and condominiums.

The Daily Press supports such a ban, but does not believe the council should go any further by prohibiting smoking inside apartments and condos. People should be free to do what they like in the privacy of their own homes as long as it is not illegal, and last time we checked, tobacco isn’t an illegal substance. If City Hall does invade one’s home, then the council better set aside money to help smokers kick the habit, and it better not take two years for it to do so.

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IT’S BEEN 10 DAYS BUT I’M STILL

thrilled about the election results — except for Proposition 8. I still can’t understand how allowing gay people to marry threatens the “sanctity of marriage.” A 50 percent divorce rate begs the question, “What sanctity?”

Since Nov. 5, I’ve even begun watching Fox News (or, as Keith Olbermann refers to it, “Fixed News”). It’s a delicious, if not perverse, pleasure seeing Sean Hannity and Bill O’Reilly, who are so miserable since the election that it looks like their heads are going to explode. In Hannity’s case, that would be a substantial explosion.

O’Reilly made news recently with his interview of Carl Cameron, a Fox reporter inside the McCain campaign. According to Cameron, Palin didn’t know which countries were in NAFTA, or if Africa was a continent or a country.

McCain staffers labeled Palin a “Diva,” a “whack job” and a “shop-aholic,” and those were among the nicer comments.

They called the Palins “Wasila Hillbillies” who “looted Neiman Marcus all across the country” (run everyone, Republicans are eating their own).

O’Reilly finally responded, “OK, so in geography, history and civics, Sarah Palin’s a little weak.” Ya think? That’s like saying Yao Ming is a little tall.

To her credit, Sarah “Baracuda” (high school nickname) is biting, uh, fighting back. Recently she’s been on TV more than Ryan Seacrest. She’s giving “exclusives” to any show that’ll have her, calling McCain staffers “jerks” and “stinkers” (among the nicer comments).

On the Fox “exclusive” (how many “exclusives” can still be exclusive?) she fed Greta Van Sustren a bowl of her famous moose stew. And Todd gave Greta a ride on his snowmobile (either of which would explain why Greta looked nauseous).

Actually, slamming Sarah only makes John McCain look bad. After all, he’s the one who picked her (I think). McCain even said Palin was “the most qualified VP in recent memory,” which may say something about his memory. McCain only interviewed her once. And that was for 15 minutes. As former Reagan chief of staff, Ken Duberstein, commented, “Even at McDonald’s you’re interviewed three times.”

The ‘08 campaign was long, dirty and mean-spirited. That said, I miss it. In fact, I’m experiencing post-partisan depression (any moment I expect Tom Cruise to jump up and down on my couch and call me glib). The symptoms of PPD include a longing to see the latest Zogby poll, along with projections of the electoral map.

Every day during the campaign, I received dozens of e-mails, many of which claimed Obama was a Muslim who hates America and doesn’t wear a flag pin. They had me there, because neither do I. On the stump, Gov. Palin said that Obama was “a socialist and palled around with terrorists.” And McCain said of Obama that he was “willing to lose a war just to win an election.” But that was then, and this is now, the post-partisan era.

But not everyone is on the post-parti-

san page (how’s that for alliteration?).

Congressman Paul Brown of Georgia is concerned Obama could become a Marxist dictator. He says that Hitler was

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THE ‘08 CAMPAIGN WAS LONG, DIRTY AND MEANSPIRITED. THAT SAID, I MISS IT. IN FACT, I’M EXPERIENCING POST-PARTISAN DEPRESSION (ANY MOMENT I EXPECT TOM CRUISE TO JUMP UP AND DOWN ON MY COUCH AND CALL ME GLIB).

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also elected in a democracy. I suppose an intelligence entrance exam for members of Congress would eliminate too many.

I have a friend who would love Congressman Brown. It’s Gene who walks his Pomeranians by the beach and who, unfortunately, has my e-mail address. His latest missives claim Obama wasn’t born in the U.S. and that there’s no record of his grades at Harvard.

Those charges are so tired they’re sad. I give Gene, a Russian immigrant, this, he’s relentless. Every time I disprove of one of his crackpot allegations, he has 10 more waiting. If Gene ever wins an argument it’s only by virtue of exhaustion.

Gene wonders if Michelle will “wear her burka in the White House” and of Barack being president, “will sharia law rule America?” Gene must love Rush Limbaugh, who is already blaming Obama “for the depression.” Poor Gene. Actually, poor me, as I get his e-mails. He does have one endearing quality. He loves dogs, so he can’t be that exasperating. You’d think.

Lately I’ve also gone into right-wing chat rooms on the Internet (or as Bush says, the “Internets”). In one AOL room, Obama was called a “raghead” (by “Fadetoblack4libs”) and a “monkey.”

Another pea-brain “joked” that the White House chef better know how to make chitlins. Someone else wondered if it would still be called the White House.

These Cro-Magnons actually think it’s amusing. I think it’s depressing.

As dirty as the campaign was, it was pleasant compared to the hard work that lies ahead. I don’t think Obama can count on much support from Fox, Congressman Brown, Rush, Hannity, O’Reilly, Fadetoblack4libs@aol.com, Gene or Tom Cruise. Actually, Tom is a Democrat. He probably could help most by staying off the couch.

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Stepping up to the ballot box THE 2008 ELECTION SEASON WAS

something, the likes of which we’ve never seen in our country. It was especially rewarding for me, and what I experienced will stay with me for the rest of my life.

I am a member of Step Up on Second, a Santa Monica-based organization that provides housing and support services for the mentally ill. Step Up has been my home and my solace for the past two-and-a-half years.

I am honored to be one of two members who serve on Step Up’s board of directors.

A couple months ago I had a discussion with another board member about the changes and challenges our country faces in the months and years ahead. The next morning I woke up with a burning desire to get Step Up members, many of whom were totally disengaged from politics, involved in the election process. And so, “Step Up to Vote” was born.

The first step was registration. I helped arrange for representatives of the League of Women Voters to come to Step Up and sign up members to vote. About 35 members took advantage of the opportunity.

The next step was education. I recorded the presidential and vice-presidential debates and hosted debate-watching parties at Step Up to encourage members to think about the candidates and issues. These parties were a huge success. Many members joined in and let their thoughts be heard. As we viewed the debates, we frequently paused the recording so the members could discuss what was just talked about. They became interested, engaged, and passionate. I was so proud of them.

We also held election group discussions on Monday mornings, with the assistance of two interns who studied and helped clarify the various issues. The interest was far more than I could ever have dreamed of. At first, we had four or five people. Once the debates began, there was more interest. Sometimes as many as 15 members attended these discussions.

The next step was getting out the vote.

On Election Day, I set up several times to personally escort members to the polls if they felt uneasy or if they needed some support. I was blessed to have a volunteer who helped with this process. As we took mem-

bers to the polls, I was moved to see other members who had arrived on their own to let their voices be heard.

One member had never before exercised his right to vote. He had always felt he couldn’t vote because he could neither read nor write. We helped him register and he was thrilled. I helped him understand and fill out a vote-by-mail application and send it off.

On the Friday before the election, he received his ballot. I read him the descriptions of the candidates and the ballot measures. Before I helped him mark his ballot, he thought long and hard, for this opportunity was important to him. On Election Day, I delivered his ballot to the polls and got an “I Voted” sticker for him. Later, I proudly presented it to him.

I will never forget the look on his face. The magic was seeing him beam, for he had done something he once felt he could never do.

And he truly knew his voice mattered.

Now the election season is over, all the ballots are counted, and we confront the serious challenges that lie ahead. Regardless of what happens in the future, I have a collection of memories that I will forever cherish. For example, the first person we took to the polls was an African American who wanted to be part of history. And so he is.

There is something I believe with all my heart, and I told it to our members repeatedly: “While you are in the booth placing your vote, there is no one in the country more powerful than you!”

It was a remarkable experience and a wonderful feeling for me, not just to vote in this ground-breaking election, but to help mobilize so many of my mentally ill brothers and sisters to exercise their privilege and power and become part of history. I salute them for their interest and involvement and hope and pray that they will continue to actively participate in our great democracy in the years to come.

LES JONES is both a member and a board member of Step Up on Second. Step Up on Second involves individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in developing opportunities to reintegrate into the community. Step Up is committed to increasing public understanding and acceptance of mental illness. For more information, go to www.stepuponsecond.org.

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Sticking it to him Crime Watch is a weekly series culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

SATURDAY, NOV. 8, AT 9:19 A.M., Officers responded to the 1400 block of the Third Street Promenade — AMC Santa Monica 7 — regarding a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. When officers arrived, they made contact with several witnesses who said the suspect pushed a movie theater employee off of a ladder as he was trying to change the marquee. The suspect then allegedly began stabbing the employee with chop sticks. Witnesses held down the suspect until police arrived. The victim received medical attention for minor injuries. The suspect was arrested and booked for assault with a deadly weapon. He was identified as Howard J. Swensen, 37, a transient. His bail was set at $30,000.

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NEW RULES: The new Tobacco Retailer Licensing Program, which was adopted by the City Council

Police responded to the 300 block of Santa Monica Boulevard — Hooters — regarding a report of a customer failing to pay for his meal. When officers arrived, they made contact with restaurant employees who said the suspect was making rude comments to the waitresses and was asked to leave the restaurant. The suspect allegedly left $10 . His bill was for $17.58. When an officer confronted the wheelchair-bound suspect, he challenged her to a fight and attempted to get away, police said. The suspect was arrested and booked for defrauding an innkeeper, resisting arrest, challenging someone to a fight and giving false information to a police officer. The suspect was issued a citation and ordered to appear in court. He was identified as Thomas William Moore, 63, a transient.

on Tuesday, will require that all vendors who sell products containing tobacco hold a license.

City Hall to reach out to vendors of tobacco

FRIDAY, NOV. 7, AT 12:15 P.M., An officer on routine patrol in the 1900 block of Lincoln Court observed a man drinking beer in the alley. The officer detained the suspect and ran a computer check, discovering that the man was wanted for stabbing someone on Sept. 11 in the 700 block of Pico Boulevard. The victim was stabbed while waiting at a bus stop near the corner of Pico and Lincoln boulevards. He required medical attention and was transported to a local hospital. The suspect was taken into custody and booked for attempted murder. He was identified as Raymond Charles Wilkins, 62, a transient. His bail was set at $1 million.

FRIDAY, NOV. 7, AT 6 A.M., Officers assisting the Los Angeles County Probation Department as it conducted compliance checks came into contact with the mother of a probationer. The mother allegedly became hostile and refused to cooperate with officers. She was handcuffed and arrested for interfering with officers. She was identified as Danielle Alberta Tarber, 39, from Los Angeles. Her bail was set at $10,000.

THURSDAY, NOV. 6, AT 10 P.M., Officers responded to the 1900 block of Ocean Avenue — Casa del Mar — regarding a report of an assault and battery. When officers arrived, they made contact with witnesses who said a suspect appeared to be intoxicated when he bit someone and pushed hotel security as they attempted to detain him. During the incident, the suspect identified himself as a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy, police said. Officers detained the suspect and he was placed under arrest for public intoxication and assault and battery. He was issued a citation and ordered to appear in court. He was identified as Joseph Farrah Nasser, 51, of Studio City.

MONDAY, NOV. 3 AT 9:37 P.M., Officers responded to the 2900 block of Main Street regarding a report of vandalism.

When officers arrived, they made contact with witnesses who said they watched as a man applied spray paint to six parking meters. Officers detained the suspect, who was positively identified, and placed him under arrest for felony vandalism and public intoxication. He was identified as Richard Joseph Hedberg, 41, a transient. His bail was set at $22,500.

MONDAY, NOV. 3, AT 4:56 P.M., Officers working at the Downtown Police Substation, located in the 1400 block of Second Street, were approached by a woman who wanted them to remove a pair of handcuffs that were attached to one of her wrists. While talking with the woman, officers determined she was possibly under the influence of LSD and had driven a vehicle to the substation for assistance. Officers detained the suspect and called for Santa Monica firefighters to remove the handcuffs. The woman was transported to the Santa Monica Jail.

As she was being searched, the suspect allegedly kicked a jailer. She was booked for driving under the influence, assault and battery on a custodial officer, resisting arrest and obstructing a police officer. The suspect was identified as Barrie Alexis Lockitch, 26. She refused to give officers were address. Her bail was set at $25,000.

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FROM TOBACCO PAGE 1 ed if they repeatedly violate laws prohibiting sales to minors. Businesses that violate the ordinance the first time will have their licenses suspended up to 30 days.

A second violation within five years will extend the suspension to 90 days, while those who break the law the third time during the same period will see their licenses revoked.

The program wasn’t well received by Gary Seth, a long-time employee at Signature Wine & Spirits on Ocean Park Boulevard, calling the license fee just another way for City Hall to make money.

The store has never been caught selling cigarettes to minors, Seth said, adding that the employees are careful to check everyone’s identification. But the store was fined by the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control several years ago during an enforcement operation when an employee mistakenly sold liquor to a customer under the age of 21. Seth said he suspects the decoy was intentionally sent during the store’s busiest time.

Rather than going after businesses, City Hall should focus its efforts on educating teenagers and their parents, Seth said.

“It’s easy money for the city,” he said.

“They send someone and punish the business rather than punishing the persons who

are actually doing it.”

David Weiss, the president of cigar store Lone Wolf on Broadway, was a little more supportive of the new program, but wondered how much the licenses would cost and whether there is existing money that could be dedicated to enforcement.

“If the local government wants more laws, then I’m all for it,” Weiss said. He motioned to a wall displaying five tobacco licenses issued by various agencies, soon to be joined by one more.

Lone Wolf is located in the Keller Building, occupying a space that was once a news depot and cigar store during the late 1800s.

Weiss said that he was also supportive of City Hall’s ban on smoking on the Third Street Promenade, but would like to see more designated areas where people can feel free to light up.

City Hall is planning on reaching out to tobacco vendors to educate them on the new requirements. Radinsky said that there were no outreach efforts prior to the program’s adoption, calling it “self explanatory.” “(The program) is being used more and more in Southern California cities so it’s the kind of thing that we will obviously educate businesses about now that it’s been adopted,” Radinsky said. melodyh@smdp.com

Vikings fight for playoff lives FROM FOOTBALL PAGE 3 is play the game against Hawthorne and hope for the best.

“We’re just focusing on finishing 8-2,” Cuda said. “We feel like if we could walk off the field [tonight] with a win we can almost guarantee that we will play next week [in the playoffs].

“That’s all you can do.”

For the Vikings to accomplish that goal, running back Christian Ross will have to continue his stellar season. He gained 212 yards on 23 carries and scored two touchdowns last week during a win against Inglewood.

Hawthorne is 0-9 on the season, but that gives Cuda little comfort. Hawthorne tradi-

tionally is stocked with what he calls “scary” athletes.

“They try to get their players out in space to make plays,” Cuda added.

Making matters worse, the Vikings will be missing four starters on defense. Senior starting cornerback Terry Wilson will miss his second game in a row. Defensive back Darryl James, defensive tackle Kealan Malone and defensive lineman Jose Perez will also miss this week’s game. All three players are juniors.

Even with all the adversity facing the Vikings, Cuda sees a silver lining.

“The upside is,” Cuda said, “that this game still has an implication on our playoff scenario.” daniela@smdp.com

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State budget problems may lead to staff cuts FROM BUDGET PAGE 3

THE SCHOOL SYSTEM IS A VERY COMPLEX BUSINESS THAT GOES WAY BEYOND WHAT YOU THINK OF TIMES AS ONE TEACHER AND 28 CHILDREN.”

tendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, said that about 80 percent of funding to schools comes directly from the state.

“The level of state control here in California is unusual because a large percentage comes from the state,” Robles said.

Los Angeles County serves 1.7 million students in 81 K-12 school districts. The county is unique in that there is a high percentage of minority students and families below the poverty line.

“Our kids truly deserve the best and their needs are great,” Robles said.

She added that over the past 30 years, the state has lagged behind the rest of the nation in per pupil spending. She quoted several surveys that found Californians are willing to pay more taxes to fund education.

In the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, approximately 85 percent of the budget is funded from local and state property taxes, Chief Financial Officer Jan Maez said on Thursday. Much of that money is found in the “revenue limit” portion of the budget, which is the state entitlement that each district receives. The amount is calculated based on students’ average daily attendance and other factors.

The trouble brewing in Sacramento could hit the school district in the magnitude of losing 50 teachers, 55 classified staff and 10 administrators, according to interim Superintendent Tim Cuneo, who was one of the panelists.

The district currently has 1,460 employees, approximately 650 of which are teachers and 110 administrators. Approximately 84 percent of the budget is dedicated for employee salaries and benefits, leaving just 6 percent for school supplies, 7 percent for

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operating services and 3 percent on other expenditures.

“The school system is a very complex business that goes way beyond what you think of times as one teacher and 28 children,” Cuneo said.

Part of the current fiscal crisis can be attributed to the loss of revenue from the 2003 repeal of the car tax, Brownley said.

Schwarzenegger repealed the car tax increase shortly after being elected to office.

“When the vehicle license fee was taken out of the budget, we started to borrow and borrow and now we have to pay that back,” Brownley said, adding that the fee could come back to the table for discussion.

The three strikes law has also impacted the budget because much of the general fund is being used to increase the capacity of prisons, she added.

The crisis in the state and global economy has only exacerbated the problem.

“We’re at the end of our rope,” she said. melodyh@smdp.com

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■ People Different From Us: (1) In the town of Sekiu, near Port Angeles, Wash., in October, Ms. Cory Davis, 56, was shot in the leg by her stove. (A .22-gauge shotgun shell had found its way into some newspapers that she had put on to burn. "There's always that one problem stray," she said.) (2) A 21year-old woman was arrested in Hamilton, New Zealand, in October after she allegedly kicked in the door of her ex-boyfriend's home, then assaulted him because of a custody dispute between the couple over their pet possum.

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Commercial Lease SM PRIVATE office on 7th St near Wilshire includes Internet, electricity, cleaning services $490/mo (310)656-9922 THIRD STREET PROMENADE. Office in tranquil, architecturally designed six-office suite. Brick, exposed redwood ceiling, original artwork.

Must see to appreciate. Excellent location on the Third Street Promenade.

Perfect for a professional. 11'X11'.use of waiting room and kitchen. Monthly parking pass available.Steve (310)395-2828 X333

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PRIME SANTA MONICA rent ready 522 San Vicente Blvd $2500 mint condition, 2 large bedroom, fireplace, hardwood floors, large balcony no pets Francis Drooz (310)479-1012 Santa Monica/ West LA $1295.00 1Bdrm, 1 Bath.stove, refrig, gas paid, NO PETS 2535 Kansas Ave #211 Open daily 9am-7pm Additional Info in unit Mgr- Apt #101

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Room and Board 401 Montana Avenue Your home away from home.

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Starting at $1,800/MO

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MAR VISTA, 11621 Braddock Dr. unit 16 2bdrm. 1.5 bath, $1350, townhouse style, stove, carpt, w/d hookup, patio, gated parking, carpet, intercom entry, no pets.$500 off move-in (310)967-4471 www.jkwproperties.com

WLA $1750/MO. Large bright 2 bdrm upper, on Barrington near National. Very spacious. Large closets, crown moldings, new carpet appliances Closed garage Well maintained, charming, older building in popular WLA area.near Whole Foods. FREE MONTH WITH ONE YEAR LEASE (310)828-4481 or (310)993-0414 after 6pm.

Santa Monica/ West LA $1395.00 & up 1Bdrm, 2Bdrms W/ Lofts . See manager at 2535 Kansas Ave. #101 for list of vacancies

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(Cal-SCAN) LAKEFRONT OPPORTUNITY. Nevada's 3rd Largest Lake. Approx. 2 hrs. South of Carson City. Lake Front - $89,900.

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NEW MEXICO SACRIFICE! 140 acres was $149,900, Now Only $69,900. Amazing 6000 ft. elevation. Incredible mountain views. Mature tree cover. Power & year round roads. Excellent financing. Priced for quick sale. Call NML&R, Inc. 1-888-204-9760. (Cal-SCAN)

Santa Monica/ West LA $1295.00 & up 1Bdrm, 2Bdrms W/ Lofts . See manager at 1935 Cloverfield blvd. #19 for list of vacancies SM $1685 large 1 bdrm Arizona & Franklin hardwood floors,.remodeled kitchen & bath, lots of windows, bright & airy. Spacious closets, beautiful yard & garden area. Laundry on site, fridge & stove (310)729-5367

NEW TO MARKET. New Mexico Ranch Dispersal 140 acres - $89,900. River Access. Northern New Mexico. Cool 6,000' elevation with stunning views.

Great tree cover including Ponderosa, rolling grassland and rock outcroppings. Abundant wildlife, great hunting.

EZ terms. Call NML&R, Inc. 1-866-360-5263. (Cal-SCAN)

SM LARGE room for rent with private bath and entry close to beach mature $750/mo + deposit (310)581-8982

WESTCHESTER 6707 W. 86th place B, 2+ 2 upper, bright unit, newly remodeled hardwood floors, tile, carpet d/w microwave,blinds, laundry, tandem gated parking no pets $1795 $500 off move-in (310)578-7512 www.jkwproperties.com

1020 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica

WLA, LARGE 3+2. OCEAN VIEW, top of hill, prv drvwy, 3 patios/backyard, gated, no pets. Redeco $2750/mo 310-390-4610.

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WLA, UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEW. 2+2, hilltop upper front. Priv drvwy, large sundeck, cat ok. Newly redeco, $2350.00. 310-390-4610.

Land for Sale

MONTANA LAND BARGAINS (A Safe Haven) 20 Acres w/ Road & Utilities$29,900. 40 Acres w/ New Cabin$89,900. 160 Acres at $99,900. Financing available. Fully guaranteed.

1-888-361-3006 www.WesternSkiesLand.com (Cal-SCAN)

Venice 25 19th Ave. Single unit E $1000/mo stove, fridge, carpet, blinds, laundry, no parking or pets, $300 off move-in (310)578-7512 www.jkwproperties.com

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Vehicles for sale AUDI CONVERTIBLE 2005 quarttro certified low miles perfect condition blk w/beige top owner (310)922-1175

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AFFORDABLE HOUSE CLEANING $40 by day, honest reliable, own transportation, references, L.I./L.O. nanny housekeepers. Low fees, been in business since 1988, open 7 days. Call, ask for (818)705-0295 or fax (818)705-2927

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Computer Services COMPUTER REPAIR, DATA RECOVERY, AND VIRUS SOLUTIONS, We have computer expertise Call (310)450-5085 (323)786-6746. We will meet or beat any price!

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SINCE 1967 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS IN ALL DAMAGE REPAIR “EXPERT IN GREEN CONCEPTS” Free estimates, great referrals

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