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GETTY FIRE FORCES WIDESPREAD EVACUATIONS
Homeless Deaths Doubled LA County Public Health releases report on fatalities among homeless population By Sam Catanzaro
“An Extreme Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 6:00 p.m. Thursday. Strong Santa Ana winds gusting between 30 and 50 mph will continue to impact wind prone areas of Los Angeles. Widespread single digit relative humidity is forecasted with poor to no overnight recoveries. This all adds up to an extreme fire weather threat, meaning that conditions are as dangerous for fire growth and behavior as we have seen in recent years.,” Humphrey said. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Mountaingate community, Pacific Palisades and most of Brentwood with the exception of the following: Tigertail Road at Deerbrook Lane to Chickory Lane
Over the past five years, the number of individuals experiencing homelessness countywide who have died has doubled according to a report released this week by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health), an increase that is occurring on the Westside as well. The report, released on Tuesday, October 29 shows that the number of deaths from 2013 and 2018 increased by 536 to 1,047. In addition, the death rate increased by over one-third, accounting for the increase in the homeless population. "This alarming increase in homeless deaths requires immediate action to improve the care for our most vulnerable populations," said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. "As we work hard to secure housing for those experiencing homelessness, we have a civic and moral obligation to prevent unnecessary suffering and death. We need to start this work by speaking directly with those experiencing homelessness to better understand how to align our support." According to Public Health, drug and alcohol overdose was the largest contributor to the overall increase in the homeless death rate. From 2016 to 2018, the overdose death rate was 26 times higher among the homeless than among the general population. Other leading causes of homeless deaths included heart disease, traffic injuries, homicide and suicide.
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Firefighters combat the Getty Fire Monday night
Fire burns over 700 acres, destroys 12 homes By Sam Catanzaro
Mandatory evacuation orders for Pacific Palisades and parts of Brentwood have been lifted as firefighters continue to battle through Santa Ana winds combatting the Getty Fire, which as of 10:00 a.m. Thursday is at 39 percent containment. The fire, which broke out in the Sepulveda Pass near the Getty Center around 1:30 a.m. Monday, has burned 745 acres and is at 39 percent containment as of 10:00 a.m. Thursday. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), 12 structures have been destroyed and 5 have been damaged as 7,091 residential buildings are threatened by the blaze. The Getty Center has not been damaged by the blaze. Two firefighters have suffered
non-life-threatening injuries. In a press conference Tuesday evening, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and the LAFD announced that the fire was sparked by a tree branch falling on a powerline. “The fire was deemed an accidental start, caused by a tree branch that broke off and subsequently landed in nearby powerlines during high wind conditions. This errant tree branch caused the sparking and arcing of the powerlines, igniting nearby brush. All powerlines on the pole remained intact,” said LAFD Spokesperson Brian Humphrey. Firefighters worked Wednesday night to cool any hot spots and contain any flare-ups within the current fire perimeter. Adverse weather conditions will continue to be the greatest challenge for firefighters.
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FAA Rules on SM Airport Runway Removal Agency says airport revenues can pay for removal of excess runway. By S am C atanzaro Last week the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a decision saying that aviation funds may be used to pay for the removal of excess pavements at Santa Monica Airport that are no longer needed for aircraft operations. The determination was made in response to a complaint filed jointly by National Business Aviation Association Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and General Aviation Manufacturers Association vs. City of Santa Monica. In their complaint, the aviation groups challenged the use of airport funds for the runway shortening project completed in December 2017 as well as the Excess Pavement Removal Project, which is scheduled to be completed by November 8, 2019. “This is good news that comes as we complete the removal of the excess pavement and hydroseed the areas that are no longer needed for the safe operation of aircraft to our now shortened runway,” said Mayor Gleam Davis. “The FAA determination clearly states that we are working in accordance with the Consent Decree and FAA rules, and the shortened runway en-
sures safe and proper aviation use until the airport closes in 2029.” The FAA’s determination states that the “removal of the subject pavements, pavement pulverization and reuse, and the soil stabilization at SMO appear justified as an airport operating cost.” It also includes that “SMO met all applicable standards prior to the pavement removal and the airfield remains compliant with all applicable standards following completion of the project.” Opponents argue that using airport revenue for shortening the runway is a misuse of funds. “The proposition offered by the City – that any non-discriminatory on-airport expenditure is an eligible use of airport revenue, no matter if it is not beneficial for,
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Día de los Muertos at Woodland Cemetery Celebrates ancestors with live music and dance By Keldine Hull The City of Santa Monica’s eighth annual Día de los Muertos celebration returns on Saturday, November 2 from 11 AM to 4 PM. The free event will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, located at 1847 14th Street in Santa Monica. Día de Muertos, or Day of
the Dead, is an annual Mexican celebration where families gather to honor loved ones who have passed away. Many believe that the souls of the deceased return to visit the living. According to the City of Santa Monica, “This family-friendly event celebrates the cycle of life and the remembrance of ancestors with live music and dance, storytelling, workshops, altars, craft vendors and food trucks.” The event is produced by the City of Santa Monica Community and Cultural Services Department and Woodlawn Ceme-
tery, Mortuary and Mausoleum. Festivities kick off with an Aztec cultural dance and include a Oaxaca photo exhibit, paper flowers and flower headband workshops, mariachi music and face painting. Guests can grab a bite to eat from a variety of food trucks including Los Tamaleros, Tacos Del Valle, Tacos Gallo Loco and The Churro Company. To learn more, including a schedule of events, how to get there and where to park, visit: https://www.santamonica.gov/arts/dia
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Newsom Cleaning Up Some Brown Messes TOM ELIAS Mirror Columnist
Corruption and waste quietly abounded during the eight years of ex-Gov. Jerry Brown’s second go-‘round as governor of California, but there are signs current Gov. Gavin Newsom means to clean up at least some of those messes. This may be the meaning of two recent reports that should have come down from state authorities years ago, but never did – perhaps in part because of the Brown family’s longstanding ties to the oil industry and to big California utilities. One of those reports – released by the often scandal-ridden state Public Utilities Commission – found that the longest and largest known release of methane gas in an urban area in U.S. history was caused by a corroded pipe casing and other safety failures by the Southern California Gas Co. The other, ordered up by Newsom from the state Energy Commission, found that “market manipulation” may have been one cause of the gasoline price spikes motorists had to endure during the spring and earlier periods of sharp price increases, with prices climbing far above $4 per gallon in many places. Neither of these conclusions came as a surprise to consumer advocates or the victims in both cases, and both likely could have been reached years earlier had Brown wanted. But Brown’s family has long had ties to the oil and natural gas industry. His father, ex-Gov. Pat Brown, represented Indonesian energy interests in California for years after leaving office and his sister, exstate Treasurer Kathleen Brown Rice, still sits on the board of Sempra Energy, parent of SoCal Gas and the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. As for waste, Newsom quickly ended Brown’s pipe dream of twin tunnels to bring Northern California river water south through the Delta of the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers. Newsom advocates a single tunnel at most, still not satisfying
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environmentalists and fishermen who very effectively fought the Brown proposal for almost a decade. But Newsom's action won’t bring back more than $30 million already wasted on planning the twin tunnels. A federal Interior Department report in 2016 – before President Trump took office – also accused Brown appointees of misappropriating half a $60 million grant intended to improve fish habitats in and near the Delta. Meanwhile, Brown’s administration again and again tried to let SoCal Gas – associated with Brown’s sister – off the hook for the four-month 2015-16 methane leak from the utility’s Aliso Canyon gas storage field, which caused years of illness among many residents of the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, especially in the nearly adjacent Porter Ranch area. The new report from a private firm said the company should have been able to plug its leak much sooner than it did. Courts will determine how much liability that report may create for SoCal Gas. Meanwhile, consumer advocates had noted for years that gasoline prices during periodic spikes coinciding with refinery fires and other shutdowns were much higher than
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have invited Dick Platkin, a former planner for the City of Los Angeles, who is writing about the lies that the building and financial industries perpetuate in their quest for profits using the wedge of new State of California laws gutting local development controls. Since this year the State has been feverishly passing laws unleashing over development, (the City of Santa Monica is now supposed to build 5000 new units in the next 10 years) we felt this article was relevant to expose the lies used to sell this overdevelopment. While Dick’s article was written about Los Angeles identical issues apply in Santa Monica. Just substitute Santa Monica every time he mentions Los Angeles. This article first appeared in City Watch LA a few weeks ago. Planning Los Angeles. If you follow the news regarding housing-related legislation bubbling up in Sacramento and at LA’s City Hall, you have been subjected to a series of big lies. They all claim that quickly-permitted, larger, taller, denser apartment buildings will finally solve the housing crises ravaging Los Angeles and the rest of California. For good measure, the lies sometimes fold in other alleged benefits, such as less traffic congestion, reduced Green House Gas emissions, and increased transit ridership. Even though many CityWatchLA writers have exposed these lies, like zombies, they repeatedly rise from the grave, intent on keeping the current real estate bubble alive. For this reason they need continuous debunking, as well as identifying who benefits from them.
Big Lie # 1. California needs 3.2 million more homes, and up-zoning the entire state will end the housing shortage and, therefore, the state’s housing ‘crisis’. As carefully refuted in CityWatchLA by Casey Maddren and myself, this is a lie for two reasons. First, the 3.2 million figure comes from a McKinsey Global Institute consultant study that relied on New York and New Jersey housing data to draw conclusions about California. Other studies show a smaller housing shortage, and if you look at such obvious measures as homelessness, out-migration, over-crowding, and rent-gouging, the figure is even lower. Second, if up-zoning has any effect on housing production and costs, it will only produce expensive housing funded by private investors. These investors do not plunk billions in under-performing capital into profitless low-income housing ventures. As for HUD programs to directly build and operate low-income housing, the Nixon, Reagan, and Clinton administrations eliminated them decades ago. The one remaining public housing option, California redevelopment agencies financial support for low income housing projects, ended in 2011. This is when the State Legislature and Governor Jerry Brown dissolved California’s local redevelopment agencies. Big Lie # 2. Los Angeles does not have enough remaining zoning capacity to meet its housing needs. The solution, therefore, is to up-zone the city’s residen-
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from page 8 tial neighborhoods, through State laws, like SB 330, and local ordinances, like “Transit Neighborhood Plans.” Anyone who believes this tall-tale only needs to drive, walk, bike, or take the bus down any of LA’s endless, low-rise, mostly-treeless commercial corridors, like Van Nuys Boulevard in the San Fernando Valley, Pico Boulevard on the west side, Vermont Avenue south of DTLA, and Whittier Boulevard on the east side. You will see miles of one and occasional two story buildings. These long, woefully under-utilized transit corridors could be redeveloped with three story, byright apartment buildings. Through density bonuses, these corridors could be re-built with mixed-use or apartment-only buildings six or more stories tall. This is why the most accurate study on LA’s unused zoning capacity, Chapter 7 of the General Plan Framework’s Draft Environmental Impact Report, reveals that LA’s zoning build-out population would be 7 million people, far above the capacity of the city’s infrastructure and public services. Subsequent density bonus laws lift this zoning build-out figure to 9 million people, or more than double the city’s population. Despite LA’s current building boom, most of this unused zoning capacity remains untouched, far exceeding the latest population forecasts. Big Lie # 3. Transit ridership will in-
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crease if the density of nearby housing is raised through zone changes. This fix could work if the current housing boom were restricted to low-priced housing rented to transit-dependent low income tenants. But, this is not the case. In Los Angeles new “transit oriented development” (TOD) decreases transit ridership because it is based on private real estate investment. Since investors are strictly guided by profit maximization, and since the most profitable apartment houses are for the well-off, TOD is really car-oriented, transit-adjacent housing. These well off tenants rarely ride a bus or subway, even when it is close by. They own cars and stick with them for most trips, the main reason LA’s bus and subway ridership continues to plummet. As you can see from this first half of the article, these are familiar themes that apply directly to Santa Monica. Santa Monica does not need more housing, just more affordable housing that cannot be produced by private profit seeking developers. When these developers do build their high end apartments in our City they give us a code required fig leaf (of about 8%) of affordable units which only makes their pricier units even more expensive. Our City already has plenty of capacity, like Los Angeles, in its existing zoning, particularly along the boulevards, to meet all its foreseeable future population housing demand. It does not need up zoning. And finally, transit oriented development has no impact on traffic congestion or in-
creasing public transit ridership as the new development around transit stations is only for rich tenants who will always drive cars. In short, up zoning entire Cities is bad public policy with no net benefit to the Cities forced by the State to endure its burdens. To be continued next week.
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from page 7 they should have been. These spikes often continue long after refinery repairs and maintenance are completed. For sure, oil company profits peaked at those same times, making it pretty clear what was happening, even if there was no proof at the time of industry collusion. Brown did not pursue either of these problems with any sense of urgency, paying them as little attention as he could get away with while gallivanting around the globe to push the worthy cause of stemming climate change. In interviews during his 2018 election campaign, Newsom firmly promised to go after corruption in state government. He singled out sweetheart contracts of various types as one area he would closely examine,
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night sleeping arrangements and food. Small animals are welcome at these shelters. Animal evacuation centers include the West Valley Animal Shelter (20655 Plummer Street), West LA Animal Shelter (11361 West Pico Boulevard) and Hansen Dam Recreation Area (11798 Foothill Boulevard) for large animals. 619 personnel are fighting the fire across a range of cooperating agencies, including 118 engines and 5 hand crews.
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but so far there has been no public effort to clean those up. Firefighters, for example, retain their single-source deal with the makers of PhosCheck fire retardants, while state authorities refuse to examine alternatives that might be more effective. Next on Newsom’s agenda ought to be a close look at the rate-making practices of utility regulators, whose tight relationships with electric and natural gas companies have cost consumers billions of dollars. But Newsom has at least made a start. That’s both a positive and far more than Brown ever did in his last eight years in office. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. His book, "The Burzynski Breakthrough: The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It," is now available in a soft cover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, visitwww.californiafocus.net
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019255514 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 09/23/2019. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business MINUTEMAN PRESS 1453 14TH STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: BRIAN BRENNER LLC 1453 14TH STREET SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed Brian Michael Brenner. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on September 23, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, and 11/1/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019256889 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 09/24/2019. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business 1. SANTA MONICA SUZUKI MUSIC 1010 21ST STREET, APT #5 SANTA MONICA, CA 90403. 2. J&M STRINGS The full name of registrant(s) is/are: J AND M STRINGS, LLC 1010 21ST STREET, APT #5 SANTA MONICA, CA 90403. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed MORGAN GERSTMAR. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on September 24, 2019. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 10/11/2019, 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, and 11/1/2019.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19SMCP00490 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 1725 Main Street | Santa Monica, CA 90401 Petition of: Teresa Anne UpdeGraff-Power for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Teresa Anne UpdeGraff-Power filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Teresa Anne UpdeGraff-Power to Teresa Anne Power The court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/13/2019 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: K Room: A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA MONICA MIRROR | Dated: OCT 16, 2019 Judge Lawrence H. Cho Published: 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, 11/01/2019, and 11/08/2019 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19VECP00456 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles Northwest District – East Bldg. 6230 Sylmar Ave | Van Nuys, CA 91401 Petition of: Minna Aziz for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Minna Aziz Petitioner: Minna Aziz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Minna Aziz to Minna Sarwar The court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/25/2019 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: W Room: 610 A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA MONICA MIRROR | Dated: OCT 17, 2019 Judge HUEY P. COTTON Published: 10/18/2019, 10/25/2019, 11/01/2019, and 11/08/2019
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Bar Pintxo’s Joe Miller Passes Away at 60 Renown chef dies following complications from September cardiac arrest By Kerry Slater Joe Miller, one of Los Angeles’ most prominent chefs who opened the acclaimed Joe’s Restaurant on Abbot Boulevard and Bar Pintxo in Santa Monica, died last Wednesday night at the age of 60. “It is with great sadness that we share Chef
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cers attempted to reason with this drunken man but to no avail, and as the officers continued to talk with the man he suddenly punched one of the officers in the face with a closed fist. The officers MIRROR ARCHIVES WWW.SMMIRROR.COM 15 immediately tackled the man and after a brief struggle the man was overpowered and arrested. This 26-year-old Venice resident was later charged The citizen added that this person had appeared to the apartment complex in which she resided. The with resisting arrest and battery upon a police offi- have been picking items off the ground next to the victim had been able to supply a detailed descripvehicle before leaving the area. The citizen gave the tion of the suspect, which had also been conveyed to cer. Bail was set at $50,000. officers a detailed description of the suspect and the the officers, as they were en route to the location. A Glassless Window officers went in search of this man. As the officers The officers arrived in the vicinity of the apartment On Wednesday, February 1, at 12:58 a.m. offi- were searching the area they spotted another vehi- complex and began to scour the area. The officers cers of the Santa Monica Police Department were cle with a smashed window that was parked at the soon spotted the suspect lurking in the 1300 block With Friends Like That flagged down by a citizen in the 2000 block of Pico side of the street. The officers then drove back to of Alley Number 10. The suspect was easy to recthe 2000 block of Pico Boulevard where they spot- ognize due to the fact that in addition to the On Wednesday, February 1, at 7:11 p.m. offi- Boulevard who told them that they had heard glass settle a lawsuit with the city emanating from ted a man who fit the description of the suspect. description given by the victim the suspect was ridcers of the Santa Monica Police Department were shattering and had spotted a man standing next to being shotwindow six times byparked a rookie coptheoutside The officers detained this man and a few moments ing one bicycle whilst pushing a second one with his the broken of a car on street. called out to an apartment located on the 400 block a very undesirable bar, which as an off-duty later the citizen who had flagged the officers down free hand. The officers attempted to stop this suscop, he probably should have avoided. While appeared and positively identified the suspect. pect but he tried to speed away and in doing so disWith Beverly Cohn, Editor-At-Large riddling Walter with bullets, the rookie let Shortly thereafter the owner of the first vandalized carded the second bicycle. The officers eventually loose a string of descriptive epithets, directed vehicle appeared and stated that numerous items caught the man and he was arrested and taken off One can pretty much count on outstanding at Walter’s African-American heritage. The that had been recovered from the suspect had been to jail. A search of this 21-year-old Hemet, Califortheatrical presentations at the award-winning lawsuit has been ongoing for decades, but stolen from his car. The owner of the vandalized nia resident resulted in the discovery of not only the Fountain Theatre. The latest production to Walter, who was on the force for 30 years, re- vehicle was desirous of a prosecution so the officers seemingly obligatory burglary tools but also a grace its busy stage is the Los Angeles pre- fuses to settle on the grounds that he was shot arrested this 19-year-old Santa Monica resident and packet of methamphetamine. This man was later Nest School any race, color, andtheethnic origin miereThe of Stephen Adly admits Guirgis’students BetweenofRivbecause he’snational black and financial settlement he was charged with vehicle burglary in addition to charged with possession of burglary tools, posseserside and Crazy, his multi-award winning is less than the amount he wants. In to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or an effort possession of opiates. Bail was set at $20,000. sion of methamphetamine, theft and resisting or play, including the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for to blackmail him into signing off on the settledelaying arrest. Bail was set at $10,000. made available to students at the school. Drama. ment and Confidentiality Agreement, Walter, He Tried Speed It does not discriminate on playwright’s the basis of race, The storyline in this talented whocolor, spends his time sitting in his late wife’s Editor’s Note: These reports are part of a regular police On Wednesday, February 1, at 3:40 a.m. offitightly-written script, which is in skillfully di- wheelchair and drinking heavily, is threatened national and ethnic origin administration of its cers of the Santa Monica Police Department coverage series entitled “Alert Police Blotter” (APB), rected by Guillermo Cienfuegos, revolves losing his rent-controlled Riverside Drive educational policies, admissions policies, with scholarship received a call for service in regard to a possible which injects some minor editorial into certain police activaround the central character of recent widower apartment, nicely designed by David Mauer. and loan andWashington, athletic andbrilotherAt this point, he is impervious to threats and bicycle theft that had just occurred in the 1300 ities in Santa Monica. Not all of The Mirror’s coverage of and retired copprograms, Walter ‘Pops’ block of 10th Street. As the officers hastened to the incidents involving police are portrayed in this manner. school-administered liantly played by Montae Russell, who gives a really doesn’t care. scene they learned via police radio that a victim had More serious crimes and police-related activities are reguhighly actualized sub-textual performance as As if dealing with his own predicament Jenny Graham programs. the pages of the Santa seen a man stealing her bicycle that at that time, had larly reported without editorial inPhotos: a man beset with almost an unmanageable set Montae Russell (Walter “Pops” Washington,) Joshua Bitton (Lt. Caro,) Lesley Fera (Detective OConMonica Mirror and its website, smmirror.com. been locked up in a bicycle rack in the courtyard of of life’s circumstances. First, he refuses to REVIEW, see page 17 nor,) Marisol Miranda (Lulu,) and Matthew Hancock (Junior). methamphetamine and United States Mail under the names of numerous individuals none of whom were the driver of the vehicle. The officers utilized their communication November 1 – technology 8, 2019and discovered that one of the named individuals on the mail had recently been the victim of identity theft. The officers had enough evidence to arrest the driver, aged 30 years and a Santa Monica resident, and he was later charged with possession of methamphetamine,THEATRE possession of burglary tools, identity theft, REVIEW driving on a suspended license and a violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000.
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from page 15 wasn’t enough, living with him now is his son Junior, well played by Matthew Hancock, who is newly released from prison for probably selling “hot” merchandise. Junior’s girlfriend Lulu, played by Marisol Miranda, also lives in Walter’s apartment along with sad sack Oswaldo (Waldo), who is brought to life by Victor Anthony, who captures the struggles of a recovering addict trying to stay clean and sober. He has just received his 90day sobriety chip, which he wants to share with his estranged father, an attempt that results in a sad, violent outcome. Marisol’s performance did not rise to the polished theatrical level of the rest of this highly professional cast as although she is clearly “eye candy,” her acting did not leap over the “footlights” and would be more suited to television or film. Out of respect, everyone refers to Walter as “dad” who is basically a foul-mouthed, cynical, angry man who still hasn’t gotten over the death of his wife Dolores. Perhaps sitting in her wheelchair makes him feel closer to her as he downs drink after drink, beginning with whiskey in his morning coffee, without any outward manifestations of being drunk, which is not unusual for alcoholics. As is somewhat customary for recovering addicts to pick a healthy “addiction,” at the top of Act I, Waldo does a long dissertation on the merits of eating good food, pointing out to Dad the dangers in eating non-organic
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food. Dad is duly unimpressed and has no intention of altering his eating habits. In an unexpected visit, his ex-partner Detective Audrey O’Connor, played by Lesley Fera, shows up with Lt. Dave Caro, both of whom, thanks to the excellent script, and spot-on directing, create interesting characters who keep their hidden intentions under wraps – at least for a while. The last character to arrive is the Church Lady, extremely well played by Liza Fernandez, who mines the different aspects of her unpredictable character. She is ostensibly visiting Walter to minister communion, but in an hysterical transition from soft spoken lady of God, to seductress, administers communion in a most unorthodox method which, under old circumstances, would call for smoking a cigarette afterwards. Poor Walter. It’s all too much for him and results in a health issue, followed by yet another visit from his ex-partner Audrey and her now fiancée Lt. Caro, who graced his girlfriend’s finger with a huge diamond engagement ring. It seems there’s more at stake for the good lieutenant than meets the eye. By now Walter is exhausted and they are wearing him down to sign the papers. He may be sick but he’s not stupid and realizes there must be something big at stake for the good lieutenant and cleverly lays out the rather unusual terms under which he will sign off on the lawsuit. At first the dynamic duo thinks he’s kidding, but he’s not, and our dear Walter gets the last laugh after all. With regard to the production values, augmenting David Mauer’s excellent set design,
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Matthew Hancock as Junior, Marisol Miranda as Lulu.
are Matt Richter’s lighting, Shen Heckel’s set decoration, and Christopher Moscatiello’s sound design, all worked together in what technically unfolded on stage. Although laugh lines abound in this twoact play, I would not characterize it as a comedy as it deals with profound issues of the human condition. A more accurate term would be a “dramady,” which is what the word sounds like, a drama infused with comedy. “Between Riverside and Crazy” The Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029 Performances: Mondays: 8:00 pm Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00pm Saturdays: 2:00pm & 8:00pm Sundays: 2:00 pm Closing: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 Tickets $25-$45 323.663.1525 or www.FountainTheatre.com
The report also found that people experiencing homelessness died on average 22 years earlier than among the general population (average age was 51 among the homeless and 73 among the general population). The report also suggests that County establish a “homeless death review team” to further understand the contributing factors of homeless deaths to prevent them in the future. This increase in death rates among the homeless population is not just regional. The Westside Coalition, a coalition of nonprofits, public agencies and faith communities working to address homelessness carries out an annual memorial service for individuals experiencing homelessness who have died on the Westside while receiving services from local organizations. The 2019 service, which was held last Sunday at Reed Park in Santa Monica, honored 112 individuals compared to 27 in 2018.
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FILM REVIEW: “Harriet”
BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole My task with the movie “Harriet” was merely to figure out what makes this cinematic experience so gripping. We can start with the skill and genius of director/writer Kasi Lemmons. Lemmons has been acting since 1979 when she was 18 years old. She appeared in such acclaimed films as The Silence of the Lambs and The Five Heartbeats. She wrote and directed the award-winning
Eve’s Bayou (1997). Now, she should win more awards for “Harriet”. The beautiful musical score, by trumpeter/composer/band leader Terence Blanchard, perfectly sets the emotional framework of each scene. Lemmons also managed to procure the talents of legendary cinematographer John Toll. Toll is equally adept at capturing landscapes that seem to breathe on their own and faces that have thousands of stories written in their expressions. Gregory Allen Howard wrote the story and screenplay along with Lemmons. They have skillfully woven this many-layered true story of the courageous, inspi-
WHY ARE ALL THE BUYERS EITHER INVESTORS OR DEVELOPERS? By Ron Wynn I recently represented a sweet 3-bedroom, 2 bath home in Santa Monica of approximately 1,700 square feet built in 1948 and remodeled in 1990. Since 1990, the owner replaced tile with granite counter tops, added all new stainless appliances, refinished the wood floors and removed the cottage cheese ceiling to now take on a smooth finish more to people’s liking. The owners are immaculate people and their home is so clean you could eat off the floor. So where were all the owner user buyers? Don’t be surprised if the same happens to you. The reason is simple. When a home is priced at nearly $2,000,000, you are looking at some really hefty payments considering that the property taxes alone are $2,000 a month. Add a big mortgage and you are easily paying $10,000 a month or more. To qualify, a buyer must be earning over $300,000 a year. Chances are this buyer is probably leasing a home or condo that is totally fresh and new with all the whistles and bells to satisfy every desire one might currently have. Apartments and condos built in the past 5 years cater heavily to lifestyle, emotions and perceptions of the perfect untouchable dream. Sure, a tenant is dumping $7,000 a month into the ocean paying rent and not building equity, but they are getting what they are craving. After drenching themselves in shear luxury for several years, they are absolutely not willing to move into a home that looks like their parent’s house or worse yet, the grandma’s house, no matter how clean and immaculate it might be, even if it was nicely remodeled. The fear of never being able to own a home doesn’t faze them and the thought of being a renter forever doesn’t bring them to fear either. Now there are exceptions of course. There are plenty of Europeans, Asians, and Mid-Eastern buyers for example with different values, priorities, taste and mindset. The typical American buyer who can afford prices here on the westside has been living in a home or apartment anywhere from almost new to 40 years old and remodeled. Imagine someone living in a country where homes are over 100 years old. A 50-year-old home may look quite modern and hip in comparison. Now, are many exceptions that can produce a motivated buyer for an older home in good condition. Imagine a buyer coming into a big inheritance, a buyer whose company just
went public or a buyer receiving a great year end bonus with a child on the way. Imagine a buyer with wealthy parents helping them out or two people getting married and pooling their wealth and income. These are all people who are absolutely qualified to purchase a home, but for them, they want a home equal to better than what they are used to. This means they want a home that is virtually perfect, meeting all the criteria of a newly built home assuming they can afford it. Otherwise, they may just keep renting. Flippers and developers have totally figured this out and have in fact nailed it, to the point of buyers jumping in and paying full price often on the first day a property hits the market. When a homeowner tries to compare their home, that was remodeled three times over the past 10 years with remnants of a 10 year old remodel in places and an oval jacuzzi tub in the master bath that no one has used in 10 years, it just won’t qualify as the same offering, and just most likely will not receive the same enthusiasm from buyers. Remember, there are plenty of buyers but you may need to wait for a specific buyer, and this buyer will probably expect pricing consideration given that you didn’t professionally gut your house down to the studs and rebuild 90% of the house, to the current trends in the past 6 months. Hopefully this might give some insight to the changes in today’s buying trends, types of buyers and factors that influence motivation. If you have different observations, I would be pleased to know of them. My email is ron@ronwynn.com.
rational and truly unique Harriet Tubman into a riveting tale. The events are true. I’m very pleased with the tendency now of directors and casting professionals to make an effort to cast actors who really resemble the historical figure they are playing. This is probably due to the immediate availability of research to everyone in the audience. You will see as the end credits roll how similar the cast look to their counterparts who lived over a century ago. Cynthia Erivo, the British actress I loved in Bad TImes at the El Royale (2018) so perfectly embodies Harriet Tubman that if the real Harriet came back to life she would do a double take. Erivo is even the same diminutive height as Tubman, 5’0”. One of the finest actresses working today, she was born Cynthia Chinasaockwu O. Erivo in London to Nigerian parents and is also an excellent singer/songwriter. Recently, Erivo had written candid tweets that angered African American fans so she lost popularity on social media. This should not affect the fact that her talents and dedication as an actress and singer are extraordinary. Other great performances come from Janell Monae as “Marie Buchanon,” Leslie Odom Jr. as “William Still,” and Joe Allwyn as “Gideon Brodess,” son of the plantation owner. Allwyn is another fine actor to watch. Although Brodess is innately entitled and believes in his own superiority, Allwyn gives him an added dimension of humanity, suggesting, “What if he had been born under different circumstances?” Some background: Harriet Tubman was born
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“My task with the movie “Harriet” was merely to figure out what makes this cinematic experience so gripping.”
into slavery in early 1822. Her maternal grandmother had arrived on a slave ship from Africa. She was injured as a child by a heavy weight that her master had thrown at another slave, which struck her in the head instead. From that day on she experienced dizziness, pain, headaches and hypersomnia. Tubman turned this disability into a positive force, believing that the hallucinations she had were sent from God to push her to prevail in leading her fellow slaves to freedom. She stood up to whites, men, officials, slavery and the confederacy as if she were 7 feet tall. Pay attention to this movie. See it more than once. Then watch it win Oscars. Kathryn Whitney Boole has spent most of her life in the entertainment industry, which has been the backdrop for remarkable adventures with extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. kboole@gmail.com
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STAR GAZING By Electra V. Loveridge
ARIES (March 21-April 19) A partner has become extremely devoted to you. Don’t abuse this devotion. Earn respect by giving respect. Watchful eyes are upon you, and there is a chance you’ll be judged soon. Steady your heart by reading a classic book. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You said something you regretted, Taurus, but the damage in not irreversible. Gently make the necessary corrections. If your career has been a struggle, there’s a good chance that’s about to change. The color pale yellow will be a source of good luck! GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Gemini, don’t ignore your problems. They will come back to haunt you. Be especially attuned to your romantic health today. It needs your attention. Why haven’t you been honest with yourself about your work situation? CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancer, be patient through your struggles today. The right people are aware of your situation. Ask for assistance from an old friend. It’s a good day to find a personal development book. Lavender may help you cope with impending uncertainty. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Leo, express yourself to your partner today. There’s a lot on your mind lately. Truth and honesty will always be preferred over letting things stew and stagnate. Happiness relies on a solid foundation of faith. It’s a good day to try a new recipe! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The Moon’s in your constellation, Virgo, and that means love is in the air. Make a grand romantic gesture to your partner, or seek the attention of a potential new suitor. You look good today, so feel good, too. You’re desirable and attractive. Use these powers carefully! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) There’s no reason to be bored, Libra! There are many options available to pull you out of your recent funk. Seek to receive payment for your recent efforts. You’ve been stuck on the treadmill for too long. There may be a budding romance happening just out of sight. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Scorpio, follow your instincts to respond to your partner appropriately. Don’t tackle new projects unless you feel emotionally prepared. A past mistake seems to handicap your efforts to move forward. Today is a six out of ten, and the gemstone emerald will hold a special power for you today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Sagittarius, offer a helping hand to a partner, and you’ll be handsomely rewarded. An attractive but distant person enters your circle soon. How will you respond to their overtures? The stars are supporting your risky adventures. Your power herb today is chive. Seek to add it to a meal to add energy and focus to your day. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Capricorn, rely on your organizational skills to get you through the day. They are a strength and will serve you well. A relationship from the past may resurface and cause you to question a recent decision. The color yellow is a nexus of focus and power. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Let go of your sentimental approach to love today, Aquarius. It’s time to be more pragmatic. What is your partner really offering you? Don’t be tempted by a flashier alternative just because it’s new and different. Keep an eye on your diet. Today is a six out of ten. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Pisces, things are much more complicated than you first thought. You’re more determined than ever to reach long-standing goals. A friend from the past shares news that threatens to disrupt your equilibrium. Be careful not to spread yourself too thin.
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