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A decade later, Santa Monica mourns death of slain teenager

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Those who knew Lloyd Jake Beare remembered him as a free spirit with a good-natured personality, a passion for exploration and a love of athletics.

They are now stricken with grief as they mourn the loss of Beare, a recent graduate of Santa Monica High School who died Monday at the age of 19.

“He was a really good kid, hardworking, a delight to have around,” said Zohar Abramovitz, who coached Beare in the Marina Del Rey-based Marina Aquatic Center junior rowing program. “He was always helping out and very popular with his teammates.”

Beare was reportedly attending college in the Seattle area, according to Abramovitz, and his passing was recorded in King County in Washington state. A cause of death could not be immediately confirmed.

A GoFundMe crowdfunding drive in Beare’s honor had raised more than $16,000 as of Thursday morning, with many donors leaving loving messages for Beare’s mother, Tanja Elliott. A memorial for Beare is being planned.

Samohi is offering grief counseling to students and staff, according to Santa Monica-Malibu school district spokeswoman Gail Pinsker.

“We are devastated by this news and all shocked and deeply saddened,” said principal Eva Mayoral, who has been in touch with Elliott.

“I encourage students, teachers and staff to be there for one another and join me in sending love and prayers to Jake’s family and SEE BEARE PAGE 3

Man shot in home invasion robbery

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ACCIDENT: In addition to a home invasion robbery, a car drove off the canyon cliff near Adelaide Road.

BY MATTHEW HALL on August 29, 2016

Adelaide Drive was home to a pair of serious crimes on Sunday morning as a driver careened off the road and into the canyon followed by an unrelated shooting in a nearby home.

The first incident happened at about 1:45 a.m. when a car driving at a high rate of speed left the road and fell down the canyon.

According to Santa Monica police Lt. Saul Rodriguez, the car was traveling at up to 90 miles per SEE CRIME PAGE 3

Santa Monica High principal resigns

BY JEFF GOODMAN on June 23, 2016

The top administrator at the Santa Monica-Malibu school district’s flagship campus will leave her post at the end of the month.

Eva Mayoral resigned Thursday as Santa Monica High School principal after three years at the helm and 21 total years in the district, SMMUSD spokeswoman Gail

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reached out in need, and as unfathomable as it is to leave you, I just don’t have it in me to say no.”

Details regarding the process for naming Mayoral’s successor at Samohi were not immediately clear, but Pinsker said district officials will begin conducting a search for her replacement “immediately.”

The shakeup at the local high

Eddie Lopez was a popular student, a promising outfielder in Santa Monica High School’s baseball program and a loving son and grandson. He never got the chance to be more.

Ten years ago this month, Lopez was shot and killed while walking with friends near Virginia Avenue Park. He was 15 years old.

It’s been a difficult decade filled with mourning and healing for those who knew Lopez, and community members want to make sure he is not forgotten.

A memorial mass is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at St. Monica Catholic Church, 725 California Ave. Following the service, family and friends will gather for a potluck meal at Virginia Avenue Park. Loved ones have already planned to bring carne asada, chicken and pots of rice.

Organizers are hoping the memorial and potluck demonstrate their support for Lopez’s mother, Armita, and provide her with a measure of comfort during what figures to be a particularly emotional anniversary.

Longtime resident Louise Jaffe, the current chair of the Santa Monica College board of trustees, said it’s hard to believe that a decade has passed since Lopez was killed.

“Lots of things have changed since then,” Jaffe wrote in a letter to friends of the Lopez family and the rest of the community. “Virginia Avenue Park is full of life, activity, learning, and play. And, as a community, we continue to work

Pinsker confirmed.

In a message to the school community, Mayoral said she is moving out of state to be closer to family.

“I can tell you unequivocally that I have never been fonder of any group of students, parents or staff,” she wrote. “It is this love that has made my life joyful, and this decision excruciating. But you are not my only love. My son and his family, all of whom I adore, have

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friends.”

Born Nov. 4, 1996, Beare graduated from Canyon Charter School before entering SMMUSD at Lincoln Middle School.

Beare joined the wrestling program upon starting Santa Monica High School, qualifying for CIF-level competition as a freshman.

“The skill of all the wrestlers there was at a whole new level and it really tested me,” he told the Samohi student newspaper in 2012.

“However, I was very prepared thanks to my

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hour when it hit a wall/gate of a private residence at 4th Street and Adelaide. The car left the road, fell down the canyon, bounced of the roof of a second residence before landing on Entrada.

Rodriguez said the car was not part of a police pursuit and there was no evidence of racing at the crash site. He said officers are investigating the cause of the crash and have

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together so that all of our families and children thrive. We will keep working, but this Sunday, if you can, come to St. Monica’s and/or Virginia Avenue Park to share a moment of remembrance and regret with Eddie’s mom.”

Lopez, who police said was not known to have any gang affiliations, was shot while

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school comes as SMMUSD searches for a new superintendent following the announcement that Sandra Lyon will have a new job with the Palm Springs Unified School District starting July 1. An interim leader for the district has not yet been announced.

Mayoral, who earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s in education from UCLA, taught for six years at Fairfax High School in the Los Angeles Unified School District before arriving at Samohi as a science teacher in 1995. During her initial stint there, she served as chair of the chemistry department and led professional development for Advanced Placement teachers.

In 2004 Mayoral became a Samohi house principal, a role she kept until she was named principal of John Adams Middle School in 2010. In late 2012 she was named administrator of the year by the California Music Educators Association for her work

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coaches and the upperclassmen on our team.”

Beare left briefly for Texas, continuing his wrestling career while attending Westlake High School near Austin. He reunited with the wrestling team when he returned to Samohi as a junior. He graduated in 2015.

Beare took up rowing as a senior in high school, Abramovitz said, because it was less taxing on his knees than other sports. And although Beare was only involved in the MAC rowing club for a short while, Abramovitz said, he left an “indelible mark” on the team.

Kieran Kerwin, a childhood friend,

recalled watching his first PG-13 movie and playing capture the flag with Beare. The two were study partners for Advanced Placement courses in U.S. history and statistics.

Kerwin remembered when Beare cut the entire lunch line on the first day of kindergarten, earning him the nickname “Jake the Cutter.”

“I’ll never forget my first friend,” Kerwin wrote in a tribute on Facebook. “I’ll never forget your loving personality, distinct laugh, incredible willpower, and most of all, your kind soul.”

Beare also enjoyed supporting local businesses. He regularly worked out at Box ‘N

Burn on Lincoln Boulevard before school, made sure to take out-of-town visitors to Bay Cities for sandwiches and frequented The Slice on Ocean Park Boulevard for pizza because it was close to his house.

Friends and peers expressed their grief on social media.

“I will never forget the memories that we shared,” rowing teammate Luc Zarco said.

Added Samohi alumna Layla Parvis: “I have no words for this tragedy, but we lost a special kid too soon.”

not ruled out drugs or alcohol as a contributing factor.

Witnesses described the driver as a woman and Rodriguez said she was transported to a local hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. He said no arrest was made at the time of the crash due to a lack of injuries but charges could still be filed pending the outcome of the investigation.

A second, unrelated incident occurred at about 6:21 a.m. when a homeowner was shot during a potential home invasion robbery.

Rodriguez said a homeowner on the 600

block of the street interrupted a suspected home invasion robbery and was shot once.

The suspect fled and the victim was transported to a local hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries.

According to Rodriguez, the only description of the suspect was a man, in dark clothing, wearing a mask similar to the one used in the movie “Scream.” He said officers are actively investigating the incident but additional details were not yet available.

Adelaide is part of Santa Monica and calls originating on the street are handled by the

Santa Monica Police Department. In the case of the car crash, because the driver left the road on a Santa Monica Street, the case falls under Santa Monica’s jurisdiction no matter where the car landed. Rodriguez said the home invasion address is entirely within City limits.

Anyone with information about either case is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 3959931.

walking with friends near the corner of Pico Boulevard and 26th Street. His killing struck a nerve in Santa Monica as violence and gang activity persisted, particularly in the Pico Neighborhood.

As Santa Monica police worked to solve the murder, community members tried to affect change. Hundreds marched with the boy’s family near Samohi, calling for peace and unity.

In November 2013, following a two-week trial, Jose Contreras Zapien was convicted of

murder in the 2006 slayings of Lopez and 22-year-old Miguel Martin. Zapien was also convicted of 12 other attempted murders.

In early 2014, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The 27-year-old is currently an inmate at Calipatria State Prison, according to state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation records.

Meanwhile, members of the local community cling to fond memories of Lopez.

Fernando Padilla, a former Santa Monica

firefighter, said he got to know Lopez because he and Padilla’s son played baseball together. He said he sometimes picked up Lopez for practices and games and that the boy was often running late because he was helping his grandmother.

“Eddie was a great person, filled with joy and laughter,” Padilla said. “He honestly loved his family and was dedicated to them.

We miss Eddie.”

with the JAMS music department.

She was responsible for keeping students safe during the deadly June 2013 shooting at Santa Monica College, which is in close proximity to the 16th Street middle school.

She has described it as the scariest ordeal of her life.

Mayoral’s tenure at JAMS ended shortly thereafter as she followed many of the graduates to Samohi, where she replaced Laurel Fretz as principal. Fretz had been in charge of the high school for two years.

In her parting message, MAyoral touted the school’s progress on disciplinary issues, Advanced Placement participation and support for educators.

“I have worked hard and long to be sure that we had a critical mass of supporters within everything we have done,” Mayoral wrote. “We have a huge number of brilliant and committed teachers and administrators who will carry on and care for this work.”

Samohi PTSA president Joan Krenik said it’s been a privilege to work with Mayoral.

“Her passion for Samohi and unwavering support of all students has resulted in the

implementation of many programs and a change in culture that will benefit our community for years to come,” she said. “Eva will be sorely missed.”

Under Mayoral’s watch, Samohi also saw a variety of crises, controversies and tragedies.

In the fall of 2013, she canceled the school’s homecoming rally following what she deemed disruptive behavior in prior assemblies. She also received pushback over new dress-code emphases in her first few months as principal.

In spring 2014, she was criticized over the handling of a scuffle between a student and teacher Mark Black, who was reportedly trying to confiscate marijuana.

Tensions also flared over another personnel matter in mid-2014, when Vikings baseball coach Kurt Schwengel was canned after

two successful seasons. Allegations of cronyism popped up when Loren Drake was named as Schwengel’s replacement.

Mayoral’s leadership was again tested as a measles outbreak spread across Southern California in early 2015, when a Samohi baseball coach and an infant at the school’s child care facility were found with the contagious virus. Around the same time, she was also forced to deal with the aftermath of a brawl between Samohi and Beverly Hills High School students following a league basketball game.

Shock and sadness washed over the campus in May 2015 when freshman Leo Castillo, a JAMS alumnus, was killed while riding his scooter in Santa Monica.

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A judge has awarded a Santa Monica man $1.1 million in a police brutality case.

A federal judge rendered the verdict last week in favor of Justin Palmer, an AfricanAmerican man who was arrested while charging his electric vehicle at Virginia Ave. Park.

Palmer is a NYU grad and father of four with no criminal history and was at the park’s electric car charging station on the evening of April 21. He was asked to leave the charging station by police officers who said the park had closed for the night and police say Palmer refused to provide identification when officers tried to issue a citation. Palmer’s attorney said the park was not closed, that officers singled out Palmer while others continued to use the park and that Palmer questioned the need for his identification because he felt he had done nothing wrong.

During the interaction with police, Palmer was tackled to the ground, peppersprayed and arrested. Palmer subsequently filed a federal lawsuit claiming police used

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Two officers were taken to trial over the incident and the jury exonerated one while finding the other did use excessive force.

Palmer’s attorney, Justin Sanders, said his client was knocked unconscious by the takedown and was barely awake at the time he was pepper-sprayed. He said the testimony of eye-witnesses reinforced Palmer’s assertion that he was not a threat.

“There were eye witnesses standing 25 feet away who testified (Palmer) appeared to be unconscious for a significant amount of time,” he said.

Palmer said the verdict should be seen as a beginning, not an end, to the discussion. “I think (the police) probably need to evaluate how they look into matters like this because when you think of a police officer, you think of their duty, their sense of brotherhood, how courageous they are in times of crisis, but you don’t really think of them being able to self-evaluate, self-assess or deconstruct their problems,” he said. “You would think if you have witnesses that are telling you something is wrong you should be able to look into that and see what we could have done to make this better and it seems like they’re

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Palmer said the institution of law enforcement has a bias against black men, regardless of the race or gender of the individual officer. The two officers taken to trial in Palmer’s case were Hispanic and Asian.

Jacqueline Seabrooks, Santa Monica’s Police Chief, is an African-American woman but Palmer said being a police officer overrides any other demographic affiliation. “To me it’s a great thing that they hired a black woman, but what is she doing as a black woman? Who’s she really helped?” he said.

“Has she broken down their system of doing things slightly differently? No, she is a police officer.” In a statement, the Santa Monica Police Department said the city has not yet evaluated its prospects for an appeal.

“The Santa Monica Police Department recognizes and respects the work of the court system and the jury’s decision in the Palmer case. We understand the verdict is not, in any way, a general criticism of the men and woman of the Santa Monica Police Department or of their work.” said Chief Seabrooks. “We remain steadfast in our goal of continuing to provide Santa Monica with the highest quality of law enforcement services. We will continue to keep our community safe while respecting the rights of individuals. And, like any committed organization, we strive to learn any lessons taught by our experience” Palmer said he hoped residents would seek out the trial transcripts and read the testimony from everyone because he said the stark differences in the descriptions are star-

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“The ones in charge are aware of needing more diversity and exposing community to all different backgrounds,” he said. “I don’t think the people on top are completely bias or have any ill intentions, it’s very uplifting and positive, they want to create the Santa Monica that everyone dreams Santa Monica is.”

He said without a diverse community, prejudice and fear take root. It’s also possible to get complacent in a place like Santa Monica where many people feel insulated from the broader problems in American society. “People feel the news is more of a show than reality and are disconnected,” he said. “Santa Monica is an ideal place and when you pop their bubble, you kind of shock them into some of the realities of the rest of the world.” Palmer said he will be more involved in issues in the community after the incident, but at the end of the day, he wants to focus on his family.

“I don’t think I’ll completely jump into being an activist,” he said. “I still have four girls, I still have to get myself somewhat back to normal.”

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Santa Monicans preparing for Trump visit

BY MATTHEW HALL on May 25, 2016

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump will be in Santa Monica today for a private fundraiser.

The Los Angeles Times obtained an invitation to a private fundraiser at the home of Tom Barrack scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on May 25. Barrack’s Santa Monica based private equity firm, Colony Capital made news earlier this year when it sold Miramax and the company is listed as one of the largest of its kind in the world. The invitation lists a minimum ticket price of $25,000, with more expensive donation options running up to $100,000.

The address of the fundraiser is provided only to invited guests.

The Trump campaign responded to a request for information about the fundraiser by pointing the Daily Press to Trump’s official schedule posted on the internet. The website lists an event at the Anaheim Convention Center at noon on Wednesday followed by an event in Billings, Montana at

4 p.m. on May 26. There is no mention of a Los Angeles or Santa Monica fundraiser.

The City of Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Police Department and the fire department all declined to comment on the visit. Federal authorities and the Secret Service often request local agencies maintain confidentiality surrounding visits by candidates and precise travel routes are not made public.

Several residents contacted the Daily Press to discuss a potential event in the North of Montana neighborhood and at least two said protests were under discussion. Individuals who asked not to be identified said road closures are scheduled for San Vicente Boulevard between 14th and 19th at the same time as the Barrack fundraiser.

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According to SMPD, the lone officer entered the 7-11 store at 1600 Santa Monica Blvd. at about 7:25 p.m. on Oct. 28.

While in the store, the officer was approached by Darryl Andrew McIntosh, 28 of Santa Monica who appeared to intentionally bump into the officer.

“The officer attempted to take the suspect into custody but the suspect was non-compliant and became agitated and aggressive towards the officer,” said Lieutenant Saul Rodriguez. “A violent struggle ensued between the officer and suspect inside the store. At some point, the suspect gouged the officer’s eyes. The officer was able to request assistance over the police radio. The first assisting officer arrived on scene and was able to subdue the suspect with a police baton.”

Rodriguez said video surveillance is available of the incident and the suspect might

have purposed entered the store to encounter the officer.

McIntosh has a previous arrest that involves the officer.

McIntosh was eventually subdued and arrested. The officer was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries- head injury and multiple injuries.

Rodriguez said the officer is expected to recover despite what was a life threatening encounter.

“Definitely, this officer was fighting for his life. It could have been lethal had he not continued to fight and had the assisting officer not arrived,” he said.

McIntosh was arrested for Mayhem, Battery on a Peace Officer and Resisting an officer by means of force or violence.

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Counts ■ 20: Percentage caregivers spend of annual income on providing care to family members or loved ones (twice that percentage for lowincome caregivers) ■ 6,954: What that 20 percent translates to for average out-ofpocket caregiving costs annually per individual, in dollars ■ 10,697: Annual out-of-pocket cost, in dollars, for caring for persons with dementia

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Doc Talk ■ Heloma molle: a soft callus or corn. If it’s hard, it’s an heloma durum.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 31)

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By JOHN DEERING

It’s your year to live like it’s heaven on earth. State your wishes; make your preferences known.

This is your moment to sate yourself and let the rest of the world adjust. February will bring an interesting alliance. In March is an investment opportunity. April will meld your ideas with the karma of your family. Cancer and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 6, 44, 43 and 28.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

Wanting is an affirmation that you lack something, and it only creates more of the same.

Instead of wanting, feed the seed that already exists in your life, in the spirit of practical nurturing.

Any daily activity can be a path to peace. True -- any activity at all! Slow down. Breathe. Be mindful. Your attention to experiences will involve all of your senses as you completely join with the moments of your life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)

This tug on your heart is just part of the fun.

Enjoy the push-and-pull game of romance. You have to admit: It would be boring if all attractions were mutual and perfectly timed.

Value. It’s different for every person. He wants a thing and sees a thing as valuable. She wants and sees it, too, only with a different style of energetic placement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Your responsibilities sometimes get in the way of relationships, but they enhance your relationships, too. Your loved ones appreciate the ways the rest of the world appreciates you.

You can’t rest on your good looks these days. Your good acts will make up the difference. If you keep going in this direction, you may just make it to social superstardom!

Agnes

By TONY COCHRAN

CANCER (June 22-July 22) If you’re wondering whether or not to telegraph your many mood changes, just don’t.

You have a sympathetic core of supporters, but why would you want to wear them out?

Stoicism will serve you well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Headlines, as a rule, have to be juicy. But you, as a rule, can bite into whatever you want.

Choose carefully. There may be a lot of big words around you stacked up to provoke anxiety.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your love will be felt even in silence. Cooking is another quiet way you express your passion.

You’ll be inspired by new ingredients. You’ll be motivated by people who need your kind of food.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You imprint yourself on others, even when merely passing in the street. It’s an interesting thing to think about, your casual impression.

To understand the effect you create is no small matter of mind.

You’re smiling because you love what just happened. Tomorrow will bring more of the same.

Today is a resting bit: a time to process, organize and relax.

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By MICK & MASON MASTROIANNI & JOHNNY HART

Your patience will be tested again and again.

Sweeties will press your buttons -- an understatement, to be sure. They will actually dance on your buttons or stomp them into bits.

Zack Hill

By JOHN DEERING & JOHN NEWCOMBE

Mars and Neptune Party On The DJs of this cosmic party will be Mars in Pisces and Neptune aligning in the same. This is some spiritual realness. This is a salute to the ancestors and all that led us to being the creatures we are. An animal dance, a low form of self-expression, a laugh or two or 20 and the stuff that leads to: What is happening right now? Welcome 2017.

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