Hey, Developers, Hold That Thought CITYWIDE — a Group of Residents Frustrat- the Process Has Been Delayed Because of Become a Target of Developers

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Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] COOL IT: Firefighters continued on Tuesday to try and control a fire that erupted in the Pico Neighborhood Monday night. Investigators said it might be days before they can sift out clues to its start. Hey, developers, hold that thought CITYWIDE — A group of residents frustrat- The process has been delayed because of become a target of developers. Residents look to ed with development throughout the city are changes in leadership in City Hall. During that “Residents have spoken time and time waiting for the hammers to drop, at least for time, several projects, including three large again over the past three years ... about their a little while. residential developments totaling 896 units vision for our city, and it does not include stop building until A coalition of neighborhood groups will and 19 condo projects totaling 400 units, have the unprecedented growth the city has sus- ask the Planning Commission tonight to gotten the green light. tained over the past 23 years,” said Diana city has a plan support a building moratorium for Santa The coalition believes those projects, and Gordon, co-chair of the Santa Monica Monica until a new general plan is approved others approved in the near future, could Coalition for a Livable City, which has part- by the City Council. make the general plan update irrelevant. nered with Friends of Sunset Park, North of BY KEVIN HERRERA Residents are currently working with city Residents are particularly concerned about Montana Association, Wilshire-Montana Daily Press Staff Writer staff to develop a plan that will outline how the future of the light manufacturing dis- land should be used for the next two decades. trict, which appears ripe for change and has SEE MORATORIUM PAGE 14 summer stackables Gary Limjap SMALL BUSINESS STARTUP? Let me help you succeed (310) 586-0339 CONSULTING • BOOKKEEPING • PLANNING TAXES It’s all about you... The client SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA (310) 395-9922 331 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica 2 Hours Free Parking (Behind Store) 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800 Monday-Saturday 10am-6p10.451.1349 • www.readersjewelers.com Santa Monica 90401 Calendar 2 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 A newspaper with issues

Mystery book discussion group 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. SAT The Main Library’s mystery and thriller discussion group takes up Faye Kellerman’s “Straight Into Darkness;” a thriller set in 1930s pre-war ISEE Munich. This group is open to all and will gather in the Community Meeting Room, located on the second floor. PACKAGES Solar Santa Monica open house AVAILABLE 1212 Fifth St., 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. Visit the Solar Santa Monica office and learn about the city’s program. Get ahead this Meet “preferred” solar contractors and experience hands-on solar exhibits, receive fact sheets on energy efficiency and rebates, and sign up summer! for a free solar assessment. Refreshments will be served. Montana book discussion 1704 Montana Ave., 7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. The Montana Branch book club will discuss James Surowiecki’s “The Wisdom of Crowds.”

Do you look this happy while working out? Venice Arts Youth Photography Exhibit 1809 Lincoln Blvd., 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. The Venice Arts Gallery hosts an opening featuring black & white photography created by teenage girls who have participated in Venice Arts’ Advanced Studies programs. Their work includes documentary photogra- Easton Gym features: phy, self-portraits, environmental portraits, and experimental works. For No Sign-Up more information, visit www.Venice-Arts.org.

A Great Location on the Third Street Promenade ‘Pure’ 1700 Ocean Park Blvd., 11 a.m. — 6 p.m. Awesome Trainers Daniel Francisco’s current exhibit, “Pure,” is on display at Kulturas Books. All for only $55 per month For more information, call (310) 450-8707. Thursday, June 21, 2007

‘Let’s Talk about Constipation’ Santa Monica YMCA, noon — 1:30 p.m. Dr. Daniel Cole, gastroenterologist at Santa Monica-UCLA and Orthopaedic Hospital, covers the major causes of and treatments for constipation at 310.395.4441 1233 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica this free community lecture sponsored by UCLA Healthcare. Call (800) 516- 5323 for reservations.

Wanted: Virgins MTV show casting call, through June 30 MTV is casting a new documentary-style reality series that follows virgin guys (18 years of age and up) on their quest to find a girlfriend/lover. Do you get nervous around women? Do the girls you meet think of you more like a brother rather than a boyfriend/lover? Are people surprised to know you’re a virgin? If this sounds like you or someone you know, send an e- mail to [email protected] with your name, age, location, phone numbers, and e-mail. Be sure to include a current photo and brief history of your love life.

RecoLate Night at LACMA! 10:30 p.m. — 1 a.m. Art watchers are invited to join the summer fun @ LACMA and watch demos projected onto the buildings from: Comic book artist Stephen Platt, concept designers, The Black Frog, Scott Robertson, Nick Pugh and Daphne Yap. This event is free!

For more information on any of the events listed, log on to smdp.com and click the “Events” tab for the given day’s calendar. Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 3 Pop star kicks up his cleats ‘Millenium’ singer is helping to put soccer league on map BY KEVIN HERRERA Daily Press Staff Writer

MID-CITY A little-known soccer league based in Santa Monica is getting a lot of attention these days thanks to a European pop star and the paparazzi who follow his every move, both on and off the pitch. After posting a link to the Los Angeles Premier League’s Web site on his fan site, Robbie Williams, a pop god in Europe, having sold roughly 18 million albums, has put the A CALL FOR CHANGE Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] league and its 11 teams on the map, with journalists from as Actor Ricco Ross encourages people to unite during the Impeach Bush Rally staged before the City Council meeting on Tuesday far away as London looking for the latest news on Williams in front of City Hall.’People power is what's going to propel the impeachment agenda forward,' Ross told the crowd. and his L.A. Vale, the team he founded in 2005. Interest has grown so much over the last two seasons that pesky photographers have to be escorted off the artificial turf at Crossroads School, where the 30-and-over league holds matches. “Nobody cares about (Williams’ fame) here, and that’s what’s nice about it,” said Michael Orosco, a physician at Governor predicts Bloomberg USC who helps manage the league, now in its 12th season, and TP United, a team formed in 2001 and sponsored by Santa Monica-based @RADICAL media. “(Williams) kind of lays low here and really is just having would be ‘excellent’ candidate fun playing like the rest of us,” Orosco added. “Since he linked our Web site to his, the paparazzi have been coming BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD joint appearance with Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles, when out and people have been calling from Australia and AP Political Writer the mayor joked about a potential presidential ticket with Germany asking us how to buy tickets to games. the celebrity governor but again said he had no plans to “That’s funny for us because we don’t even sell tickets ... LOS ANGELES Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on enter the 2008 contest. anyone can come down and check it out.” Tuesday predicted New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg But in a speech Monday night and in remarks Tuesday, Williams, who made a big splash in the U.S. with his hit would be “an excellent” presidential candidate. He stuck by Bloomberg stressed the progress is gained by reaching across single “Millennium” in 1998, may be the star of the moment, the statement even after learning a few hours later that the the party aisle. “We’re here not to represent parties, we are but what takes center stage on game nights is the league mayor had withdrawn from the Republican Party. here to represent the people,” he said. itself, its players and their fans. “The governor was surprised to learn of the mayor’s Schwarzenegger said the mayor _ who shares the gover- Unlike any other league in the Los Angeles area, the decision,” said Schwarzenegger spokesman Adam nor’s maverick brand of politics _ would be a worthy addi- Premier League (www.lapremierleague.com), sponsored by Mendelsohn. “He looks forward to continuing their strong tion to the large presidential field. At the same time, the gov- the Santa Monica Soccer Association, does its best to weed working relationship. The governor has always said it does- ernor said the candidates need to “be focused on the things out wild weekend warriors looking to take out their aggres- n’t matter what party you are a member of, what matters is that are really important, rather than to attack each other.” sions. There is no slidetackling and sportsmanship is key. serving the public.” “I think he would make an excellent candidate,” the gov- “Every time someone does a hard tackle or something, In a statement issued in New York, Bloomberg ernor said, with Bloomberg at his side. He’s “all about fixing we’re all like, ‘Come on man, we’ve got to go to work in the announced that he’d switched his party status from problems and creating a great vision for the future.” morning,’” said Michael Weaver, an actor currently appearing Republican to unaffiliated, a move certain to be seen as a Bloomberg later joked about forming a presidential ticket on ABC’s “Notes from the Underbelly” and manager of the prelude to an independent presidential bid that would with Schwarzenegger and dickering over who would lead it. FC Cock ’N Bull team, sponsored by the local British pub of upend the 2008 race. “He would want to arm wrestle for the top spot; I would He made no mention of the impending party change in a want to check the Constitution,” Bloomberg said. SEE PREMIER LEAGUE PAGE 14 Since 1967 Quality & Value Always! Open 6am - 2:30pm Mon. - Fri. 6am - 4pm Sat. - Sun.

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PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa That Rutherford Guy [email protected] Calls of ‘timber!’ may be warranted John H. Whitehead Send comments to [email protected] EDITOR Editor: Michael Tittinger In response to the many letters attacking the plan to [email protected] remove and replace the ficus trees on Second and Fourth ASSOCIATE EDITOR streets: I pedaled my bike up and down those streets for a Daniel Archuleta personal and, I hope, neutral assessment. The trees’ merits Dictatorship may [email protected] (maturity, shade) and drawbacks (expensive to maintain, roots lifting the sidewalks) are readily apparent. However, STAFF WRITERS an additional factor is that the trees seem far too large for Kevin Herrera [email protected] the narrow sidewalks. Second and Fourth streets suffer not be too far off from more than the problems caused by the trees. Though Melody Hanatani the car-parks along Fourth may be hopelessly ugly, if the “Those who do not remember the past are example, over 70 years ago, the citizens of [email protected] city really wants to make those streets more inviting, it condemned to relive it.” another democratic world power elected a could widen the sidewalks and prune and move the existing — George Santayana leader who promised to protect them from STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Fabian Lewkowicz ficus trees farther away from the buildings. all dangers. In return, he was given [email protected] If that’s not feasible, the plan to replace the ficus trees ON MAY 9, WITH LITTLE ATTENTION FROM absolute power. with ones that are more in proportion to the surroundings the snoozing media, George W. Bush issued This leader went to great lengths to make PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN seems a reasonable option. a “presidential directive” that allows him to his rise to power appear both legal and neces- Christine Chang Paul Bergman assume control of the federal government sary, masterfully manipulating much of the [email protected] Santa Monica following a “catastrophic emergency.” citizenry and their government leaders. ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Although the directive doesn’t specifical- Unnerved by threats of domestic terrorism Robbie P. Piubeni Youth center is mission, not a site ly identify the types of emergencies that and foreign invaders, the people had little idea [email protected] Editor: would qualify as “catastrophic,” it is vague that the domestic turmoil of the times — such (Re: “Getting the boot,” June 15) enough to encompass “any incident, regard- as street rioting and the fear of Communism Rob Schwenker I want to thank the SMDP for informing the community less of location, that results in extraordinary — was staged by the leader in an effort to cre- [email protected] of the Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC) and its need for levels of mass casualties, damage or disrup- ate fear and later capitalize on it. In the ensu- Julie Martinez assistance in finding a new home. As the story was print- tion severely affecting the U.S. population, ing months, this charismatic leader ushered in [email protected] ed, another shooting rocked the Pico Neighborhood. The infrastructure, environment, economy or a series of legislative measures that suspended PYFC is committed to addressing the root cause of youth government function.” As Matthew civil liberties and habeas corpus rights and ADVERTISING ASSISTANT violence through a strategy that employs prevention, Rothschild of The Progressive noted, it empowered him as a dictator. Cynthia Vazquez intervention and community building. Since opening our could include “another 9/11, or another On March 23, 1933, the nation’s legisla- [email protected] doors in 2002, the PYFC has developed prevention and Katrina, or a major earthquake in tive body passed the Enabling Act, formally OPERATIONS MANAGER intervention strategies and, I can honestly say, we have California.” In fact, the language is so broad referred to as the “Law to Remedy the Connie Sommerville saved lives. that it could include almost anything the Distress of the People and the Nation,” [email protected] Youth violence is a complex social problem that affects public is led to believe might have a major which appeared benign and allowed the us all. Since 1989, more than 38 Santa Monica youth have impact on the country. leader to pass laws by decree in times of PRODUCTION MANAGER Tessa Vergara been murdered on our streets. The pain that youth vio- emergency. What it succeeded in doing, [email protected] lence imparts on families is tragic and permanent. We can however, was ensuring that the leader no longer afford to see this as a people of color problem became a law unto himself. The leader’s PRODUCTION ASSISTANT or a problem exclusive to the Pico Neighborhood. This AMERICANS ARE BEING name was Adolf Hitler. The rest is history. Frances Casareno sentiment was made clear in the two city sponsored town Yet history has a way of repeating itself. [email protected] hall meetings on gang violence prevention in 2005. LULLED TO SLEEP BY Hitler’s rise to power should serve as a stark PRODUCTION INTERN One thing is clear: Youth violence exists where hope- lesson to always be leery of granting any gov- Tessa Pelias lessness and despair run rampant. Youth who are strug- THE GOVERNMENT’S ernment leader sweeping powers. [email protected] gling through poverty, single-parent families, addiction, Americans are being lulled to sleep by the family conflicts, early incarceration and low academic CONSTANT WARNING government’s constant warning that terror and CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER achievement are all high-risk candidates for destructive destruction lurk around the corner. Color- Annie Kotok [email protected] behavior. Yes, it all starts in the home, but we cannot THAT TERROR AND coded terrorism threat levels and reports of ignore the fact that it ends in the streets. alleged terrorism plots are constantly paraded CIRCULATION The PYFC was born when we organized a 1,000-person DESTRUCTION LURK before us. Indeed, since 9/11, the American Keith Wyatt Vigil for Peace in 1998 when, in two weeks, four were killed people have been kept in a state of constant Glenn Bolan and five were shot. Despite our recent struggle to find a AROUND THE CORNER. fear and expectation of yet another terrorist [email protected] new home, we will move forward and will continue to serve attack or, more subtly, another Katrina. Thus, NEWS INTERN as a safe place for youth who seek support, knowledge of COLOR-CODED while the recent spate of directives giving the Reagan Wheeler self and a place where they can practice the principles of U.S. president broad powers to supposedly [email protected] our motto — peace, unity and social justice. TERRORISM THREAT ensure America’s safety and security from ter- We are seeking donations in this time of need. Please rorism and natural disaster should serve as a SPECIAL PROJECTS visit us at: www.picoyouth.org. LEVELS AND REPORTS warning, they have caused barely a ripple Dave Danforth Oscar de la Torre, among the media or the masses. [email protected] Founder, Pico Youth & Family Center OF ALLEGED TERRORISM President Bush has assured us that he will Carolyn Sackariason do whatever it takes to keep America safe, [email protected] Setting the record straight PLOTS ARE CONSTANTLY and Americans have blindly trusted him. Editor: How did he reward that trust? First, he I’m writing to clarify information attributed to me and PARADED BEFORE US. claimed the authority to permanently A newspaper with issues included in the article (“Apartments spared,” June 14). imprison American citizens alleged to be so- Any donations, regardless of who made them, which called “enemy combatants.”Then he asserted 1427 Third Street Promenade, #202 compensate the property owner (Or Khaim Hashalom) for This directive followed on the heels of a his right to order government intelligence Santa Monica, CA 90401 residential occupancy of withdrawn units, would be con- bill that was pushed through Congress and agencies to not only spy on America’s ene- OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 sidered rent. Under such circumstances, withdrawn units which gave the president the power to mies, but also on Americans. Now he has would be considered again offered for rent or lease in vio- declare martial law and establish a dictator- quietly and unobtrusively granted himself Visit us online at smdp.com lation of Ellis Act restrictions on their use. ship. Under these provisions, the president the power to take control of the government. Keith J. Kresge can now use the military as a domestic James Madison, the father of our Staff attorney, Santa Monica Rent Control Board police force in response to a natural disaster, Constitution, said that Americans should disease outbreak, terrorist attack or any take alarm at the first experiment upon their The Santa Monica Daily Press is published six days a week, “other condition.” liberties. But this latest “presidential direc- Monday through Saturday. SIGN UP TO GET FREE In other words, the groundwork has been tive” is not the first attack on our liberties, AMBER ALERTS 19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 laid for the president of the United States to and I dare say it will not be the last. We’d bet- daily readership. Circulation is audited ON YOUR CELL PHONE. and verified by Circulation Verification do away with our democracy, such as it is, ter open our eyes soon, lest we wake up one Council, 2006. Serving the City of wirelessamberalerts.org Santa Monica, and the communities of and establish a dictatorship. The president, morning and find that we live under a new Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA. Members of CNPA, AFCP, CVC, in effect, has become a power unto himself. regime. It will be one of our own making. Associated Press, IFPA, Santa Monica If we continue down this road, there can Chamber of Commerce. be no surprise about what awaits us at the Constitutional attorney JOHN W. 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His son, Charles, started vacationers in from the Bay Area, the working there four years later, as a teenage Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, and ride operator in Kiddie Land, a collection farther afield. of rides for children not tall enough for The Giant Dipper roller coaster, a the larger attractions. National Historic Landmark, remains the Today Charles, 67, is president of the signature ride. It began thrilling visitors on company. “Technology has really changed May 17, 1924 and its 500 feet of twisting amusement parks considerably,” he said. track and wooden construction survived the “(But) the people are basically the same. ... 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. They just come here to have a good time, The slow climb to the Giant Dipper’s 75- sort of escape their jobs for a weekend.” foot peak is a tense affair. Apple says iPhone battery will live up to expectations BY MAY WONG climbed 3.8 percent, or $4.59, to close at AP Technology Writer $125.09. Shaw Wu, an analyst at American Stroller Strides is celebrating its 3rd Anniversary! SAN JOSE Apple Inc. gave rival smart phone Technology Research who has a “buy” rating makers another reason for heartburn on Apple, was skeptical, however. “Our Monday, claiming its upcoming iPhone will sources have indicated iPhone’s active use We invite you to join the festivities by signing up for a monthly have a battery life that exceeds the compa- battery life may be closer to around 4 to 5 membership for ONLY $33! (Regular fee is $75) ny’s previous estimate and the battery life of hours for heavy use, similar to other smart competing phones. phones,” he noted in a research report With the iPhone launch still 11 days away, Monday. First class is FREE! Apple said the hotly anticipated gadget will He also predicted Apple will face com- last for 8 hours of talk time, 6 hours of plaints over the design of the battery, which Internet use or 7 hours of video playback. can’t be easily swapped out by users. It’s a We have locations all over the Westside: When the company previewed the device convenience that other gadget makers often in January, it said the rechargeable battery offer but one that Apple has not, most could last 5 hours handling any one of those notably in its iPods, forcing users to send in functions. their devices when the battery wears out. Palisades Park: M — S Competitors’ phones — such as Palm If Apple’s new iPhone battery life claims Inc.’s Treo and Research in Motion Ltd.’s are true, analysts say the gadget will set a new Ocean Park: M, W, F BlackBerry Curve — tout talk times of about performance standard for smart phones — 4 hours. Samsung Electronic Co. claims handsets that handle voice and data commu- Marina del Rey: Tues & Thursday about 5.5 hours for the BlackJack. nications. The announcement lifted Apple shares, The Cupertino-based company also said Culver City: M, W, F which have soared more than 40 percent the iPhone battery can handle 24 hours of over the past three months in anticipation of music playback and up to 10 days of standby For information call 800-795-6708 the iPhone, which combines the functions of time before requiring a recharge. a cell phone, iPod media player, digital “It is amazing,” said Richard Doherty, or visit www.strollerstrides.net/losangeles organizer and wireless Web device. president of The Envisioneering Group, a After a day of heavy trading, Apple shares research company. Parenting Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 7 STATE BRIEFS

SANTA ANA Jury convicts man in beating, rape of elderly woman Jurors convicted a young man of brutally beating and raping a frail, 73-year-old grandmother collecting aluminum cans near a Garden Grove trash bin. Patrick Daniel Piceno, 23, faces 15 years to life in prison when he’s sentenced July 17 by Superior Court Judge David A. Hoffer. The seven-man, five-woman jury deliberated a day before returning the verdicts Monday. “It was terrible. When he hit her and saw how old she was, he should have just stopped,” juror Sheri May, 65, said. The victim testified she was collecting recyclables in Garden Grove at about 5 a.m. on May 31, 2005, when she was attacked. She told jurors she did not remember the rape, but recalls Piceno beating her. Piceno testified in his own defense, admitting to the beating but denying the rape. DNA evidence linked him to the crime several months later. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES Carson High graduates will sit this ceremony out Attendance slackers won’t be participating in Thursday’s graduation ceremonies at Carson High School. Some 170 students, a fourth of the 665 in the 2007 graduating class, won’t be wear- ing a cap and gown or participating in the graduation ceremonies because they missed too much school. The students failed to show up for more than 60 hours of instruction this year or were late to class more than 15 times. The 170 students, who have already forfeited the senior prom, will receive diplomas but won’t be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremonies or the grad-night festivities at Disneyland. Like other schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, Carson has broad lati- tude concerning graduation-related privileges. The goal of this year’s toughened attendance requirements is to get students to class, principal Kenneth Keener said. “Throughout the year, they get 60 hours to take care of normal business, trips to the doctor and dentist, going to appointments to serve as translators for parents who don’t speak English. Normal things we figure are covered,” Keener said. “Above and beyond that, if there are legitimate reasons, a student can appeal once they become ineligible.” The 60-hour limit covers about two weeks of class time. The first appeal is to a committee of teachers and administrators. The next level is Keener, who estimates that he has granted about 20 exemptions. Senior Bruno Rodriguez, who ranks No. 2 in the class and is headed for the University of Wisconsin in Madison, was among those initially penalized for “over hours.” “Some were for scholarship interviews I had to leave early for, and some were for baseball games that my coach didn’t clear himself,” he said. It took a week to straighten things out. “There should be a better system for keeping track of the excused hours,” he said. “But it does keep you in school, and that’s what it’s designed for.” AP LOS ANGELES Health officials concerned about rise in rabid bats Three more rabid bats found in the past month bring the number found in Los Angeles County this year to six. No one was harmed by any of the bats. Normally, about nine rabid bats are found in the county during an entire year with about one or two found by now, said chief veterinarian Patrick Ryan of the county Department of Public Health. “At this point, we don’t really know if we’re starting to see a trend,” Ryan said. The three recent discoveries were in a home in La Verne, a warehouse in Downey and at a Pico Rivera school that Ryan would not identify. Statewide, 49 rabid bats have been found, compared with 47 at this time last year, said Ben Sun, California’s public health veterinarian. “The increase in Los Angeles County is large percentage-wise, but if you look at the absolute number, I would say it’s not a huge increase,” Sun said. AP RIVERSIDE Student held for bomb threats gets out of jail A former University of California, Riverside, student arrested for allegedly making bomb threats and setting a fire was released from jail. Audley Yung, 22, of Richmond posted $50,000 bond and was released Sunday, two days after bomb threats and a firebomb forced postponement of UC Riverside graduation ceremonies and some finals, Deputy Craig Roberts of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said. The ceremonies were rescheduled for Monday under intense security precautions. “We’re aware of the release and don’t think it affects the safety of the ceremonies,” UC Riverside spokeswoman Kris Lovekin said. Yung, who last attended UC Riverside in 2006 and didn’t graduate, was arrested in an off-campus apartment Saturday afternoon. He was booked for investiga- tion of possession of a destructive device, arson, and making terrorist threats, campus police said in a statement. Hours before Friday’s planned graduation ceremonies, police found suspicious devices after a fire that burned a palm tree on campus. They later found two letters threatening the graduation ceremony. Yung’s mother told her son’s neighbor Alex Po that she was in Riverside on Friday to attend her son’s graduation. But university officials said Yung did not have enough credits to graduate. AP State 8 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 A newspaper with issues Climate talks focusing on California to limit auto emissions. A final decision is diminish its water supply, increase flooding sity and variable geography present scien- All eyes turn to West expected later this year. and fuel more intense wildfires, while parts tists and policy makers with a unique place Meanwhile, the state is polishing a new of its famed coastline will be inundated by to observe the changes wrought by climate as debates heat up law that would bar its utilities from buying rising sea levels. Agriculture, its No. 1 indus- change, and to craft potential solutions. electricity from out-of-state coal plants try, also could suffer, even putting It’s an influential role that California over environmentalism that don’t meet certain emissions stan- California’s famed wine country at risk. has demonstrated in the past, becoming dards. Coal produces more carbon dioxide A wide majority of residents support the nation’s de-facto lab for environmental BY SAMANTHA YOUNG than any other commonly used U.S. fuel steps to curb the state’s contribution to cli- policy. Associated Press Writer source. mate change. A 2006 survey by the Public California lawmakers enacted the first “California definitely has been an early Policy Institute of California found that rules to reduce smog and required utilities to SACRAMENTO In California, environmen- leader on a wide variety of environmental eight in 10 residents believe global warming use alternative energy. State standards led talism has never been a dirty word. issues, and I think that leadership has been will be a very or somewhat serious threat to industry to develop more efficient refrigera- It celebrates tree-sitters like Julia Butterfly continuing on global warming,” said Judi the state’s future economy and quality of life. tors and air conditioners, as well as the cat- Hill, who spent two years on top of a giant red- Greenwald, a director at the nonprofit Pew Two-thirds said the state should address the alytic converter. wood. And its laws protect geckos, yellow-billed Recognizing the state’s pioneering status cuckoos and the Mohave ground squirrel. on environmental issues, Congress in the While sometimes ridiculed for its granola WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE GLOBE, 1960s gave California the ability to set its image and left-leaning tendencies, own air pollution controls. Four decades California also has set the agenda for clean CALIFORNIA IS A LITTLE SPOT, BUT THE later, it is using that special authority to air, clean water and other health standards make its own strides on global warming. that later become the norm in middle KIND OF POWER AND INFLUENCE THAT WE HAVE Last fall, Republican Gov. Arnold America. It was the first to kick smokers out Schwarzenegger signed legislation that of bars, order tailpipe smog checks and put ON THE REST OF THE WORLD IS AN EQUIVALENT OF imposed the first statewide cap on green- warnings on beer. house gases, garnering worldwide attention Today, the state where drivers of hybrid A WHOLE HUGE CONTINENT.” for a move that put California at odds with cars cruise solo in the carpool lane serves as the Bush administration. the template for other states on global Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, California The law, written by Democrats, requires warming policy. 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Jewish heritage. “It’s one of the most awkward issues to But there was no crying, no scalpel, no talk about,” said R. Louis Schultz, author of blood, no “mohel” — the person who tradi- “Out in the Open: The Complete Male tionally conducts ritual circumcisions in the Pelvis.” Jewish faith. In fact, Elijah Rose’s “bris” dif- fered markedly from the ceremony long used to initiate Jewish boys into a covenant THERE’S NO ‘CUT with God: There was no circumcision. “I knew before I was even pregnant that I HERE’ LINE. IT’S would not circumcise,” said Query, 39, a San Francisco filmmaker whose son was born in NOT MADE TO BE CUT OFF, 2002. “It’s not like you’re just cutting a piece of paper off a pad — there’s no ‘cut here’ AND I WOULD NEVER, EVER line. It’s not made to be cut off, and I would never, ever do that to my baby.” DO THAT TO MY BABY.” Query is among a growing number of TELL SANTA MONICA WHAT YOU THINK! American parents refusing circumcision, in Julia Query which the foreskin is removed from the penis. a San Francisco filmmaker According to data from the National WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Health and Social Life Survey, the U.S. cir- “We were all circumcised when I was born cumcision rate peaked at nearly 90 percent — it was easy for my parents,” said Schultz, EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR FAX TO (310) 576-9913 in the early 1960s but began dropping in the 79, of New York City.“People thought it could ‘70s. By 2004, the most recent year for which ward off masturbation or disease, and those Visit us online at smdp.com government figures are available, about 57 funny attitudes have really changed. Now percent of all male newborns delivered in people are saying, ‘Why do it?"’ hospitals were circumcised. In some states, Many doctors still recommend circumci- the rate is well below 50 percent. sion because of some evidence that it Experts say immigration patterns play the reduces the risk of penile cancer, urinary biggest role in the decline, which is steepest tract infections, HIV and perhaps other sex- in Western states with big populations from ual transmitted diseases. Major insurance Asian and Latin American countries where companies still cover it, and many hospitals circumcision is uncommon. The trend has offer it as a free service for newborns. also accompanied a change in Americans’ But circumcision opponents say the med- attitudes toward medicine and their bodies. ical benefits are dubious. Study: Gastric bypasses can help patients get drunk faster BY SUDHIN THANAWALA drive afterward,” Morton said. Associated Press Writer Gastric bypass, or stomach stapling surgery, involves reducing the size of the stom- SAN FRANCISCO — People who had obesi- ach and bypassing part of the small intes- ty surgery got drunk after just one glass of tine. People eat less and absorb fewer calo- wine, researchers reported in a small study ries after surgery. that was inspired by an episode on “The About 177,600 people underwent the Oprah Winfrey Show.” For those who have procedure in the United States last year, had the operation, one drink may be too making it the most common obesity opera- many, the lead researcher warned. tion performed in the country. While some experts took issue with the Morton, who has performed more than study’s size and methodology, they said it 1,000 gastric bypass surgeries, said he rou- basically confirmed what they had suspected tinely warned his patients about drinking for some time: People who have gastric alcohol, but it wasn’t until Winfrey discussed bypass surgery have a heightened sensitivity the issue on an episode about the procedure to alcohol. last October that patients really took notice. “A lot of people think they can have one Questions poured in after the episode, but glass of wine and be OK,” said Dr. John Morton couldn’t find all the answers. Morton, assistant professor of surgery at “I didn’t find a whole lot in the literature, Stanford University Medical Center, who is so that prompted the study,” he said. the study’s lead author. “The concern here is Morton and his research team gave 36 they really can’t.” men and women — 19 who had gastric The findings, presented Thursday at a bypass surgery and 17 control patients — meeting of bariatric surgeons in San Diego, five ounces of red wine each to consume in highlight an important warning for gastric 15 minutes. Using a breathalyzer, they had bypass patients: “Never have more than a their alcohol level measured every five min- couple of glasses in a single sitting, and don’t utes until it returned to zero. TheRealDeal 10 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 Real Estate and Business Simon Says Real Estate 101 Simon Salloom Send comments to [email protected] Mike Heayn Send comments to [email protected] TORCA conversions Buying on the Westside and what it all means is always a good decision Although prices on the Westside are not options and low interest rates for short fixed TORCA STANDS FOR TENANT allowed these original tenants to also keep dropping like bricks out of the sky, some periods. Many borrowers who met lender’s Ownership Rights Charter Amendment. the old antiquated Santa Monica Rent believe it is only a matter of time until they standard underwriting criteria began taking This is a convention that only exists in Santa Control. This older version is similar to what do. Due to the recent subprime meltdown, subprime loans instead because they could Monica. If a condominium or townhouse they have in New York City, where the ten- lenders have tightened underwriting guide- afford a more expensive home for the same property is a TORCA conversion and is tenants pay an exceptionally low rent in com- lines, making it more difficult for many first- payment. The problem is many borrowers ant-occupied by the original tenant, you parison with what the market will allow for. time homebuyers to get a home loan. bit off more than they could chew, and when may not be able to get rid of the tenant A TORCA property can be sold by an With less people able to qualify, the pool their rate adjusted, their payment went with unless they leave of their own free will. owner even if it is occupied by the original of homeowners shrinks. In theory, if less it, often doubling and in some cases causing rent control tenant. However, the new owner homebuyers can purchase homes, less the home to go into foreclosure. Many will be subject to the same laws that gov- demand is placed on the inventory on the lenders who sold subprime loans to investors erned the ownership by the previous owner market. Homes begin staying on the market on the secondary market were forced to buy IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING and will not be able to get the old tenant out for longer periods of time and sellers begin back the loans that went into foreclosure, unless they leave of their own free will. For reducing prices to move them, causing a causing a liquidity crisis due to cash reserves BUYING A PROPERTY many of these long-term tenants, their rent- decline in property values. For the first-time that needed to be placed with the bad loans. controlled home is the only thing in their homebuyers who are able to meet a lender’s Many subprime lenders went under, causing WITH A TORCA TENANT, lives that give them a feeling of security. It is underwriting requirements, the issue all lenders to tighten underwriting guide- often a very serious part of their identity. becomes one of purchasing power — how lines. Today, many first-time homebuyers are YOU MAY WANT TO MAKE Because of this, many TORCA tenants, even much money a person can borrow to pur- having problems meeting these new guide- when offered tens of thousands of dollars, chase a home. Over the last four weeks, lines such as higher credit scores and larger IT A CONTINGENCY OF will not leave. interest rates have increased 50 basis points, down payments, causing the dream of a new If you are considering buying a property or half of a point causing a decrease in the home to remain just a dream. However, a sil- THE SALE THAT IT IS with a TORCA tenant, you may want to amount of loan dollars they can get. For ver lining does exist. More often than not, make it a contingency of the sale that it is example, a homeowner who could afford a lenders will overcompensate for losses like DELIVERED VACANT OF delivered vacant of the tenant. loan of $500,000 at 6.50 percent can only those experienced in the subprime meltdown Please note that the new Santa Monica afford a loan of $475,000 at 7.00 percent and and will relax underwriting guidelines after a THE TENANT. Rent Control is very similar to what you find roughly $450,000 at 7.50 percent. period of time. in the city of Los Angeles and is not some- Many variables affect a real estate market, So, should a first time homebuyer wait on thing to be terribly worried about. but few have as much of an impact as a per- the sidelines? This question is not easily Back in the mid-1980s, local landlords Additionally, a TORCA conversion that is son’s ability to borrow money. If an individ- answered, since everyone has different cir- were able to get the city to allow conversions tenant-occupied, but not by the original ten- ual cannot borrow enough money, they have cumstances. If you purchase a home in a of their apartment buildings to condomini- ant from the conversion period, is not under to wait until the price of a home drops to an good area, such as Santa Monica, a demand ums. Many landlords appreciated this the same rules and regulations. There is affordable level before they can swoop in will always exist even if values drop. The old because the strict Santa Monica Rent nothing wrong with buying a TORCA con- and make the purchase. The problem is, adage of location, location, location holds Control laws made it an often unprofitable version if you don't have the original tenant. prices do not initially drop to meet an true in this case. If you can afford a home experience for these property owners. Under In fact, about 80 percent of the properties in increase in rates, but once they do, prices the tax benefits alone may make it worth this agreement, the landlords had to offer Santa Monica under $700,000 are TORCA tend to drop significantly more. A few years buying in today’s market. Remember, values the properties for sale first to the tenants. If conversions and are virtually free of any ago, a type of lending known as subprime tend to go up over time. If you purchase a the tenants declined to make the purchase, major encumbrances. lending gained in popularity. Essentially, home for the long haul, it is hard to go they were allowed to stay in the unit indefi- subprime loans were for borrowers who wrong buying at any time. nitely. One of the reasons why there are so SIMON SALLOOM is a Santa Monica real estate could not meet a lender’s standard under- many TORCA conversions with tenants still specialist with Coldwell Banker. He can be writing criteria. However, these loans MIKE HEAYN is a Washington Mutual multi-family occupying the property is because the city reached through www.SantaMonicaSimon.com. became more exotic with interest only loan consultant. Contact him at (310) 428-1342.

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DOWN TO BUSINESS Courtesy SM Chamber of Commerce Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce Chairman Tom Larmore opts to sing his welcome speech while strumming his guitar at the chamber’s recent installation dinner. Blockbuster’s Blu-ray deal strikes blow to HD buyers BY GARY GENTILE online, the Dallas-based company said. AP Business Writer The decision was helped in large part by the lopsided availability of titles in Blu-ray, LOS ANGELES — Blockbuster Inc. will rent Smith said. All major studios except one are high-definition DVDs only in the Blu-ray releasing films in Blu-ray, with several, format in 1,450 stores when it expands its including The Walt Disney Co., releasing high-def offerings next month, dealing a exclusively in Blu-ray. Only Universal major blow to the rival HD DVD format. Studios, which is owned by General Electric The move, being announced Monday, Co., exclusively supports HD DVD. could be the first step in resolving a format Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc., war that has kept confused consumers from and Paramount Pictures, which is owned by rushing to buy new DVD players until they Viacom Inc., release films in both formats. can determine which format will dominate “When you walk into a store and see all the market. this product available in Blu-ray and there is Blockbuster has been renting both Blu- less available on HD DVD, I think the con- ray and HD DVD titles in 250 stores since sumer gets that,” Smith said. late last year and found that consumers were The rollout of Sony Corp.’s PlayStation 3 choosing Blu-ray titles more than 70 percent game console, which comes standard with a of the time. Blu-ray drive, also helped give the format “The consumers are sending us a mes- momentum, Smith said. sage. I can’t ignore what I’m seeing,” Blockbuster’s decision, while significant Matthew Smith, senior vice president of on it’s own, could boost Blu-ray even more if merchandising at Blockbuster, told The other retailers follow suit. Associated Press. “It will help shift the balance toward Blu- Blockbuster will continue to rent HD ray, clearly,” said Richard Doherty, president DVD titles in the original 250 locations and of The Envisioneering Group. Local 12 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 A newspaper with issues

Ross Furukawa [email protected] FIRE GRIPS A CITY: (Clockwise from top left) Traffic snarls as a fire erupts on 14th Street Monday evening; the view from Woodlawn Cemetary; a cross-town glimpse as firefighters take on the blaze; smoke chases residents out- doors; a Santa Monica firefighter battles the blaze from a raised ladder; firefighters and emergency personnel hustle about the scene; residents of Pico Neighborhood and passersby Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] watch flames engulf a two-story office building. Tessa Pelias [email protected]

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Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] Photo courtesy of Paul Scott AS I LOOK OUT MY WINDOW RIGHT NOW THERE IS ASH FALLING.” Nancy Kaufman Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] owner of 14th Street boutique, Brat

Photo courtesy of Kristopher Wedman Local Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 13 Cause of blaze remains unclear BY MELODY HANATANI “It’s just a business,” Ganz said. “We’ll Daily Press Staff Writer continue to take care of our clients because that’s what we do.” PICO NEIGHBORHOOD Fire officials believe The business prides itself as being it could be days before they learn what ignit- Southern California’s largest CD and DVD ed a monster of a blaze on Monday, a fire duplicator. that nearly gutted a two-story office build- Fire officials say the stacks of CD jewel ing, collapsed its roof and took with it three cases melting in the business further fueled small businesses. the fire, making it an even more difficult bat- Firefighters had the blaze at the 15,000- tle for firefighters as the jewel cases are square-foot structure at 1928 14th St. largely petroleum-based. under control by 1 a.m. Tuesday, less than six Just a few buildings down is Fast Track hours after the Santa Monica Fire Electronics, a radio repair shop filled with Department first responded to a call around plastics. 7:30 p.m. of a fire across the street from Store co-owner Dave Barry received a Woodlawn Cemetery. call from the Santa Monica Fire City building inspectors on the scene Department around 10 p.m. on Monday deemed the building unsafe early Tuesday that his building was not in danger. Barry morning, keeping Santa Monica Fire investi- was not even aware of the fire until he gators from entering the structure to search received the call. for clues as to the cause of the fire. Watching coverage of the fire on televi- Investigators were still waiting late Tuesday sion, Barry saw just how close the fire was to afternoon for a private contractor hired by his business. the property owner to secure the core walls Holding up a CD case, Barry talked about of the building. how dangerous the jewel cases can be, saying The fire erupted shortly before dusk at a that it’s like adding fuel to a fire. split-level building occupied by Imperial “It would’ve been a real bummer,” Barry Media Services — a media production com- said, alluding to the fire’s proximity to his pany specializing in the duplication of CDs business. “I feel very bad for them (Imperial and DVDs, as well as a software business and Media Services).” a graphic design firm, according to Santa Monica Fire Marshall Jim Glew. THE SKY WAS RAINING ASH In the aftermath of the fire, a deeply The fire is believed to be Santa Monica’s charred building was exposed among its biggest since a blaze claimed the old counterparts of small businesses and auto Broadway Gymnasium Club on 12th Street repair shops on a normally quiet stretch of in 2000, Ziegert said. 14th Street. That wasn’t the case the night When firefighters arrived on the scene before, as the biggest blaze in recent Santa Monday, flames shot up from the structure, Monica history brought swarms of residents causing firefighters to battle the blaze on the out of their homes, Pico Boulevard was jam- “defensive,” which means they had to fight packed with cars, and intersections through- the fire from the outside. out the area were crowded with onlookers, Nancy Kaufman, owner of the nearby cameras in hand. boutique Brat, had gone home for the day The stretch of 14th Street between when she received a call from a friend that Michigan Avenue and Pico Boulevard her building was on fire. Fearing the worst, reopened to traffic on Tuesday. Kaufman made her way from her home on Smoke still steamed from the windows Pearl Street back to the store, seeing fire- and entryways of the building as there were fighters standing on her building as they bat- still pockets of fire burning from within, tled the blaze. Glew said. The stench of burning CD cases The store remained closed on Tuesday. permeated the immediate vicinity. Still, the Kaufman was optimistic that she would smoke from the fire was not toxic enough reopen today. Photos by Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] for firefighters to evacuate residents in the “As I look out my window right now, REMAINS TO BE SEEN: (Top) Charred jewel cases used to package compact discs were blamed immediate neighborhood, according to there is ash falling,” she said on Tuesday. by fire officials for contributing to the prolonged fire Monday evening, as the cases are petroleum- Capt. Scott Ziegert. Filmmaker Todd Darling was just leaving based. (Above) The site of Imperial Media Services and two other local businesses was a house of A small crowd of firefighters, insurance his office, located next door to Imperial ashes by Tuesday morning, as firefighters continued putting out small hotspots. investigators, building officials and business Media Services, when he smelled smoke. He owners affected by the destruction were on went down the driveway separating the two the site Tuesday, sifting through some of the buildings and saw a black cloud wisping items pulled from the building, including a from the back of the structure. Nights of Beauty number of charred desktop computers. He ran to the front to see if anyone was Among the business owners on the scene still in the building and saw several employ- Learn about the latest advancements in facial Tuesday was Imperial Media Services founder ees of an office on the first floor leaving for aesthetics to help you look your best this year Howard Ganz, talking to person after person, the day, oblivious that there was a fire brew- determining what his next steps should be. ing. Darling dialed 9-1-1 from his cell At each of our ‘Nights of Beauty,’ you’ll receive: Ganz founded Imperial Tape Company in phone, getting a recording for the California 1982 in a 600-square-foot apartment, later Highway Patrol. After trying a few more • A FREE consultation upgrading his company to an 8,000-square- times, Darling said he finally got a hold of (Discounted rates applicable only on attendance night) foot space on 14th Street and changing the the fire department. name of his business to the Imperial Media In the short period of time from the • Enjoy appetizers Company. Ganz was not sure when the busi- moment he smelled smoke to when he con- ness relocated to the current site. tacted the fire department, the fire spread Tuesday, June 26, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Imperial Media Services occupied more rapidly, Darling said. than half of the office building. Just a few weeks ago, Darling moved out Seating is limited, so call to An exhausted-looking Ganz tried to of the Imperial Media Services building, reserve a spot for you remain optimistic about the future on relocating his business just a few yards away. & a friend! Tuesday, saying that as a Santa Monica resi- “It’s very disturbing to see the place I was dent and business owner, he intended to in not have a roof,” Darling said. MOY-FINCHER MEDICAL GROUP rebuild his company here and was thankful 100 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste. 590 • Los Angeles • 310.794.7422 • www.fincherderm.com that none of his employees were injured. [email protected] Local 14 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 A newspaper with issues Paparazzi focuses on Premier pitch FROM PREMIER LEAGUE PAGE 3 in a league that was not as large as others, nor as dangerous. Some of the larger city leagues the same name. “This league is just full of play on poorly-maintained fields and are guys looking to have fun and stay in shape, overcrowded with those looking to take out however, we have had a few bad apples that their aggression on the next man. Three teams we’ve had to weed out who have left over started the first season and since then it has anger from not making the college football steadily grown to 11, which seems to be the team or whatever and take it out on the pitch. limit for now as the league has trouble finding “It’s great to play a game and then head proper places to play. back to the bar.” “Crossroads has been great,” Orosco said. What also sets the league apart is the level “The field is well maintained ... They’ve basi- of dedication and diversity within. There are cally kept us around by allowing us to rent it.” teams comprised of Americans, Brits, Playing doesn’t come cheap. The rent is Mexicans, Irish lads and Scotts, Romanians, $175 an hour, Orosco said, and that usually Israelis and Argentineans. There are actors, means $235 a game. Each player pays an lawyers, doctors, writers and bankers. average of $200 a season to participate. “We could play for cheaper in the city, but you get what you pay for,” Orosco said. IT’S A PRETTY With the opening of the new Airport Park and its synthetic turf soccer field, there may SWEET THING be room to expand the league, but Orosco and others aren’t so sure. WE’VE GOT GOING “Adult soccer is not well liked in this city,” Reagan Wheeler [email protected] Orosco said. “If you try to get a game going STAR ATTRACTION: Members of the LA Vale take on O’Brien’s FC during a recent Los Angeles OVER HERE.” at Clover Park, you get kicked off the field. Premier League match at Crossroads School. The adult soccer league was formed in 2002. It’s really tough. The only way we can do it is Michael Orosco to play at Crossroads.” The hardest part about managing the ager,” Taylor said. “Having the injuries made manager Los Angeles Premier League, The field there is somewhat smaller than league is keeping everyone together. For the me miss the game so much and then we TP United a regulation size field, but it suits the players most part, attendance has been good. added a few more teems that made the just fine. Occasionally a player or two from a team league even more competitive and that made “You can find the entire world playing During a recent game involving the L.A. won’t be able to make it because of work or me feel like I was missing [out]. So I worked here,” Orosco said. “That’s kind of what soc- Vale and O’Brien’s FC, sponsored by the pub family. hard on getting back in shape and I’m back.” cer is all about and we pride ourselves in it of the same name, a small group of fans had “That’s why we are looking for people Players will readily admit that they are and our dedication to sportsmanship. Right gathered, mostly to check out Williams. who are really interested in playing,” he said. very protective of the league and do not now, we have a community of guys who love Teammates were seen jumping up and down “This is a volunteer league. No one is mak- want to do anything to jeopardize it. That to play soccer. It has taken off from there. on the sidelines encouraging players to give ing money off it so if we’re going to put in said, they don’t mind a little publicity. “It’s a pretty sweet thing we’ve got going it their all. One fan kept going on and on this much effort, we want to make sure peo- “Maybe it will help us get better recruits,” over here.” about how good the players are, many of ple are dedicated and want to play.” Weaver said. “I’m not sure what it will do. them being former professionals and college Dedication and the love of the game is Perhaps it will force us to grow. I don’t know GETTING THE BOOT standouts back in the day. what brought Richard Taylor back. The by how much but sooner or later I think that The league was formed in 2002 by Westside “The players are really good,” said Lee manager of O’Brien’s suffered an injury to will happen.” resident Amir Rofougaran and other soccer Rogers, who called Premier, a “local blokes his knee requiring two ACL surgeries. enthusiasts who wanted to play closer to home league.” “That’s basically why I became the man- [email protected]

CITY OF SANTA MONICA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Builders asked to slow their roll FROM MORATORIUM PAGE 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica dents who are unable to find other suitably priced housing,” a letter from the coalition to the Planning Commission invites proposals for: Neighborhood Coalition, and the North of Montana and states. “What is imperative is that we free up the staff Ocean Park associations in calling for the moratorium. resources to move ahead and complete the general plan revi- Consulting services for the selection and implementation “Meanwhile, without an update plan, development proj- sions as soon as we can, and that we ensure that all interim of a homeless management information system. ects throughout the city are steamrolling ahead,” Gordon development not be at odds with that update and with resi- added. “It’s time now for our city to put the brakes on what dents’ targeted goals of scale and size for Santa Monica.” Submission Deadline is July 11, 2007 at 5:00 PM PDT. is essentially unplanned development …” Still, moratoriums are rare, according to Eileen Fogarty, The existent general plan is more than 20 years old and a director of planning and community development in City The request for proposals may be obtained from the new one is at least a year away from adoption. Hall, but they can be useful tools. Fogarty feels one may be Human Services Division, City of Santa Monica, 1685 Developers had mixed reactions to the moratorium. Some in order for Santa Monica as the Land Use and Circulation Main St., Room 212, Santa Monica, California; by calling were concerned about the effects a stoppage might have on Element of the general plan is hammered out. (310) 458-8701; by e-mailing your request to projects already underway, while others said it would make Residents and city staff have made progress over the last [email protected]; or by visiting the Human Services them reluctant to purchase property in Santa Monica if they six months on the update, holding forums on placemaking Division website at http://www.smgov.net/hsd. were unable to build for at least a year or more. and neighborhood preservation. The next step is tackling the In a city desperately seeking affordable housing, the mora- light manufacturing district, where current projects are out EXPERTS IN MESSENGER SERVICE SPECIALIZING IN... torium could exacerbate the problem, developers warned. of step with the desires of residents, Fogarty said. Representatives with the coalition said they are open to “The real issue, to me, is not placing a moratorium on excluding certain types of development, such as single and one kind of project or another, but on one area over anoth- Advertising and multi-family residential housing and affordable housing, er,” Fogarty said. “We are going to see change, and in one which are exempted by law from a building moratorium. area, there are clearly projects that are not representative of Cities do have the ability to pass a moratorium on devel- what we’ve heard from residents. Those projects are in the Creative Agencies opment, but face a high burden of proof. Under the law, industrial area.” Direct or Same Day Service to Anywhere in SoCal before a government body can adopt or extend any morato- Typically, when a moratorium is passed, Fogarty said, rium on development, it must find that there is a current or projects already approved move forward and are not Available anytime 24/7! immediate threat to the public’s health safety, or welfare. affected. However, the council could choose to cast a West Hollywood recently adopted an emergency interim wider net. Competitive Rates and Excellent Local References ordinance to halt approvals of luxury housing projects that Planning Commissioner Jay Johnson said he too is open replace sound housing stock while it revises its 1988 housing to a moratorium on development, but only in certain areas. GUARANTEED ON-TIME SERVICE element. The practice of replacing existing market rate units “I doubt we need a moratorium in (single family residen- with a lesser number of larger, high-priced luxury units was tial), but certainly in the (light manufacturing district),” eroding the city’s supply of middle income housing and was Johnson said. “Downtown is another area that has been really (310) 458-6000 at odds with its own housing replacement goals and state targeted for development, but I can’t be too precise without first www.smexpress.com mandates, officials there said. having a hearing and seeing everything in front of me.” “We believe that these same development pressures exist SINCE 1984 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED in Santa Monica, causing the loss of long-time, ‘rooted’ resi- [email protected] Sport Surf Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 15 FOOTBALL Blowing the whistle on NFL concussions BY ANDREW SELIGMAN Besides implementing the whistle-blower AP Sports Writer system, the league will require all players to undergo baseline neuropsychological testing ROSEMONT, Ill. Troy Vincent recalls going starting this season. Rules requiring players back to the huddle and forgetting to look at to properly buckle their chin strap will be the sideline for the play, even though it was enforced. And a brochure will be distributed his job to relay the signal. to players to help educate them and their He mentions the days after one concus- families about concussions. sion when he couldn’t remember phone The league has been examining the issue SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 64° numbers and kept thinking his car was run- for 14 years, and medical meetings are not ning. When he sees clips of himself knocked unusual. What set Tuesday’s conference SWELL FORECAST ( 2-3 FT ) unconscious, he cringes. apart was its scope and list of speakers, some Today the SW and NW continue their descent “I’m not sure if we — athletes — know of whom have been critical of the NFL. with waist high waves at south facing spots, smaller at west facing breaks. The tide will be what a concussion is,”said Vincent, a veteran quite low early to mid morning, but AM winds defensive back and the president of the NFL should be light. Players Association. I HAVE SAID The NFL is taking steps to educate players on the subject and make sure they report REPEATEDLY AND LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS NW WIND SWELL ON CHARTS FOR END OF WEEK... concussions, implementing a whistle-blower TRACKING LIGHT, SSE SWELL FOR 27TH... system when training camps start next WILL CONTINUE TO SAY month. The league hopes that will ease pres- sure on players to take the field with a con- THAT MEDICAL DECISIONS cussion. TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA “It’s an important element of what we’re MUST OVERRIDE ANY trying to accomplish here,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday after a COMPETITIVE DECISIONS.” conference with medical personnel from every team in the league. “I have said repeat- Roger Goodell edly and will continue to say that medical NFL commissioner decisions must override any competitive decisions. The heightened awareness comes amid “And if anyone feels they are being forced studies indicating that players who suffered onto the field when they are not ready to multiple concussions might be susceptible to play, we want to know about that and look neurological disorders later in life. And it into it.” comes amid reports suggesting brain dam- Although details need to be worked out age may have been a factor in the deaths of with the players union, the new system former Philadelphia Eagles safety Andre allows anyone to anonymously report when Waters and former Pittsburgh Steelers offen- doctors are pressured to clear players or sive linemen Mike Webster, Terry Long and when players are pressured to play. It’s one of Justin Strzelczyk in recent years. several changes the league is making in its Waters committed suicide in November. effort to manage concussions. Long killed himself in 2005. Webster suf- The deaths of four players in recent years fered brain damage and was homeless before have raised awareness of the issue, and the he died of heart failure in 2002. Strzelczyk meeting was held to discuss the latest infor- crashed his pickup truck while being chased mation on treating the condition. by police in 2004.

SOCCER Hobbling Beckham faces a considerable climb in LA BY ROBERT MILLWARD 15 games. AP Soccer Writer It was only the second victory of the season for the Galaxy (2-4-3), playing without LONDON After winning a Spanish League Landon Donovan, with the U.S. national title for the first time, David Beckham hob- team at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. bles toward Major League Soccer hoping to “We have a lot of work to do in certain bring similar success to the Los Angeles areas,” coach Frank Yallop said. “I’m happy Galaxy. Someone should tell him it won’t all around but now we need to regroup and be that easy. get ready for our game next Saturday. It’s Nursing an ankle injury, Beckham sat on nice to have a smile on my face for a the bench watching his Real Madrid team- change.” mates turn around a deficit to beat Mallorca Beckham will have a scan on his injured 3-1 Sunday for the club’s 30th league title. It left ankle to determine exactly what’s wrong was his last game after four frustrating years with it. He is due to join the Galaxy next with the Spanish club. month, but if there is a fracture or a liga- Don’t expect him to bring immediate ment tear, he will be out for a long spell. MLS success to the Galaxy. “I felt it snap again,”he said after the title- While Beckham was still celebrating in winning triumph at the Bernabeu Stadium. Madrid, Los Angeles ended a five-game win- “There was a lot of pain.” less run with a 3-2 victory over last place Beckham picked up the injury playing for Real Salt Lake. That at least put the Galaxy England against Estonia on June 6. Despite three points ahead of Salt Lake, which is last limping for much of the game, he set up two in the Western Conference and hasn’t won in of England’s goals. InternationalHoroscope 16 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 A newspaper with issues Vatican has more Commandments “That’s a sad reality, and at the same time, of liturgy at the Pontifical Gregorian But for some, the document was at least Unusual document a great challenge for society and the church,” University in Rome, said Martino was clear- reason to poke fun at the Vatican. he said. ly responding to an underreported social “Overtaking is a sin? Well, then I’m a He noted that the Bible was full of people concern: an increase in traffic deaths in murderer, I’ll turn myself in immediately,” advises drivers not to on the move, including Mary and Joseph, the places like Italy and Spain because of speed- quipped movie director Dino Risi, whose parents of Jesus — and that his office is ing, as well as an increase in road rage, classic film “The Easy Life” — “Il Sorpasso,” use their cars for sin tasked with dealing with all “itinerant” peo- aggressive driving and DUI in places like the or “The Overtaking” — ends with a car crash. ple on the roads — from refugees to prosti- United States. “I think the Vatican has lost its marbles,” BY NICOLE WINFIELD tutes, truck drivers and the homeless. Associated Press Writer The document, “Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,” extols the bene- THE POINT CARDINAL MARTINO IS MAKING VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Tuesday fits of driving — family outings, getting the issued a “Ten Commandments” for motorists sick to the hospital, allowing people to get to IS THAT DRIVING IS ITSELF A MORAL ISSUE. to keep them on the road to salvation, warn- work and seeing other cultures. ing drivers against the sins of road rage, abuse But it laments a host of ills associated HOW WE DRIVE IMPACTS ON THE LIVES OF of alcohol or even simple rudeness. with automobiles: Drivers use their cars to The unusual document from the show off; driving “provides an easy opportu- OURSELVES AND OTHERS.” Vatican’s office for migrants and itinerant nity to dominate others” by speeding; and people also warned that automobiles can be drivers can kill themselves and others if they The Rev. Keith Pecklers, a Jesuit professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome “an occasion of sin” — particularly when drink, use drugs or fall asleep at the wheel. used to make a dangerous passing maneuver It warned about the effects of road rage, “It may be surprising for people because he added, according to the ANSA news or when used by prostitutes and their clients. saying driving can bring out “primitive” we’re accustomed to the church speaking out agency. And it suggested prayer might come in behavior in motorists, including “impolite- about sexual matters, capital punishment, There was no indication Pope Benedict handy — performing the sign of the cross ness, rude gestures, cursing, blasphemy, loss immigration,” he said. “The point Cardinal XVI had approved of, or even read, the doc- before starting off and saying the rosary of sense of responsibility or deliberate Martino is making is that driving is itself a ument. It was signed by Martino and his sec- along the way. The rosary was particularly infringement of the highway code.” moral issue. How we drive impacts on the retary — as is customary for lower-level well-suited to recitation by all in the car, it It called for drivers to obey speed limits lives of ourselves and others.” documents that are routinely put out by the said, since its “rhythm and gentle repetition and to exercise a host of Christian virtues: Pecklers dismissed any suggestion that offices of the Vatican’s vast bureaucracy. does not distract the driver’s attention.” charity to fellow drivers, prudence on the Martino’s “Ten Commandments” were at all Martino is known as something of a loose Cardinal Renato Martino, who heads the roads, hope of arriving safely and justice in sacrilegious, saying it was “creative peda- cannon at the Vatican, and occasionally his office, told a news conference the Vatican felt the event of crashes. gogy” that would certainly get people’s pronouncements have gotten him into trou- it necessary to address the pastoral needs of Martino’s initiative was sure to make attention. He stressed that they could never ble. In 2003, he was rebuked by Vatican offi- motorists because driving has become such a headlines in Italy, where car culture is deeply be considered binding in the way the official cials for telling a press conference the United big part of contemporary life. entrenched — this is the home of Ferrari Ten Commandments are. States treated Saddam Hussein “like a cow” He cited World Health Organization sta- and Fiat — and where weekend highway The Rev. Thomas Williams, a Rome- after his capture. A senior Vatican official tistics that said an estimated 1.2 million peo- deaths make the evening news on a regular based theologian, concurred. called in reporters several days later to stress ple are killed in road crashes each year and as basis. “It might be a little flippant but it’s not that Martino was expressing his personal many as 50 million are injured. The Rev. Keith Pecklers, a Jesuit professor sacrilegious,” he said. opinion and not the view of the pope.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have:

★★★★★ Dynamic ★★★★ Positive A personal night, Libra ★★★ Average ★★ So-So ★ Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ You have been the bearer of the flame for the past few days. Now assume a more subtle but just ★★★ Everyone has a right to call a halt to what doesn’t work for him or her. Though you might not as effective role. Know when you need to back off and say “no.” Too much information could put you in be sure this course of action is a good choice, make this idea an option. A call or meeting provides a quandary. Ask a trusted associate to help you sort through facts and opinions. Tonight: Easy does it. perhaps too much information! Tonight: A personal night. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★★ Where others stumble, you take the lead. Knowing when to pull back and try yet anoth- ★★★★★ Understanding what might be provocative but important falls on your shoulders. A meet- er approach might be key. Not everything that happens meets your expectations. Remember, ing or get-together points to you using more energy and resources. Be sure you absolutely want Taurus, you cannot control other people. Tonight: Midweek break! to pursue that course of action. Tonight: Surround yourself with friends. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Start from square one. Listen to suggestions first, then mull them over. If you aren’t com- ★★★★★★ You know what works. Take measures to ensure that a specific path will be followed. fortable, don’t make a decision. You do know what is workable. Honor your judgment. Tonight: No hemming and hawing; action is necessary. Avoid scattering in many directions and getting Homeward bound. nothing done. Tonight: Could be late. CANCER (June 21-July 22) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ Reach out for others, especially if they have been MIA as of late. Another approach or ★★★★ Understand that you don’t have to have the answers, even if you are looking for solutions. different choice of words could impact a situation. Prioritize. Much demands your attention, and You do need to use your ingenuity to draw results that work. Someone you meet, though fun, could your immediate attention at that. Tonight: Visit with a friend. be troublesome to your life. Tonight: A favorite TV show. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Leo is prone to extravagance. That trait could easily emerge late in the day if you don’t ★★★★ Clearly another person has strong ideas, whether you choose to follow them or not. You rope yourself in. Understanding why you need to indulge to such an extent might be important. don’t need to be on top of a project or plans. This person would take pleasure in running the show. Honor another’s inquiry but say “no” to a risk. Tonight: Slow downd and relax ... after paying bills! Tonight: So many friends, but what is important ultimately? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★ Put your idea out there or take a first step. Though tumultuous feelings could come up, ★★★★★ Others dominate, though you certainly have a lot on your plate. Knowing when to say stay steady and on course. You will like the end results. Matters involving property or family could “enough” might be helpful, as many want you to follow through on their projects. Let others do be a touch chaotic or extreme. Tonight: What would make you happy? what they want. You don’t have to join in. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation. Born Today Happy Birthday! Actress Nicole Kidman (1967) This year life takes some swift turns, and you might be surprised or even jolted. Pursue a steady, even path. Your stability Singer Lionel Richie (1949) will come from a sound sense of knowing who you are as well as where you are heading. Goals will keep you on the right path. Actor Errol Flynn (1909) Ideas often come from brainstorming with family or simply relaxing at home. Truth be told, you might have many choices coming your way. If you are single, you could meet that special person close to the new year. Even if the relationship isn’t Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at http://www.jacquelinebigar.com (c) 2006 by King Features Syndicate Inc. easy, it is worthwhile. If you are attached, your bond grows as you put a higher priority on family and your domestic life. People in the News Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 17 Rosie O’Donnell pursuing MOVIEGUIDE AERO THEATRE ‘Price Is Right’ hosting gig 1328 Montana Avenue Come on out (310) 395-4990 “The Price Is Right” needs italization underscoring her in the running are Todd show. Now, whether they "View” commentator’s Check theatre for movietimes a host, and ROSIE feelings. Newton of the E! network, want a lady host, I don’t plans: “Rosie is meeting O’DONNELL is interested. CBS and Mark Steines of know. I’ve never heard that with several networks Very interested. FremantleMedia North “Entertainment Tonight,” discussed. As far as I know, about a lot of different AMC LOEWS BROADWAY 4 The 45-year-old said on America, which produces George Hamilton and John they’ve only auditioned ideas.” 1441 3rd Street her blog recently that she the hit game show, have O’Hurley. But Barker said men.” “The Price Is Right” is (310) 458-1506 was meeting with the been seeking a replace- O’Donnell is his pick. CBS and filmed in Los Angeles. “Price” people this week ment for the venerable Bob “She knows the show,” FremantleMedia had no O’Donnell lives in Nyack, DOA: Dead or Alive (PG-13) 1:05, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10:00 and that she “sure would” Barker, who retired this he said backstage at comment Tuesday. New York, near New York Knocked Up (R) accept the job if they offer. month after 35 years as Friday’s Daytime Emmy O’Donnell’s spokes- City, with her partner and 12:55, 3:45, 6:45, 9:50 “I LOVE THE PRICE IS the show’s host. Awards. “There’s no doubt woman, Cindi Berger, was their four children. Ocean’s Thirteen (PG-13) RIGHT,” she wrote, the cap- Among those reportedly in my mind she could do the not specific about the ex- ASSOCIATED PRESS 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30 IT TAKES A SCIENTOLOGIST Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End `Las Vegas’ hunk knows his role 2:45, 6:10, 9:40 AMC 7 SANTA MONICA 1310 3rd Street Duhamel has a hot career, but calls girlfriend Fergie the star (310) 289-4262

“She’s a real total star,” Duhamel Paramount Pictures action movie Hostel Part II (R) says in the July issue of Best Life “Transformers,” directed by Michael 12:45, 3:10, 5:40, 8:00, 10:25 magazine, on newsstands June 26. Bay, which opens July 3. Knocked Up (R) “I’m more subdued than that. I’d “There’s still so much more I want 12:35, 1:35, 3:30, 4:35, 6:25, rather sneak up on people. But that’s to do,” he says. “Before it was about JOHN TRAVOLTA says 7:35, 9:30, 10:30 what makes us work. We have similar gaining confidence. Now it’s about his thinking is in line Ocean’s Thirteen (PG-13) fundamental values. We both grew up gaining some respect for what I do. with fellow 12:30, 1:20, 3:15, 4:25, 6:00, 7:25, in similar families. She’s just got a Get that, and everything you want will Scientologist Tom 9:00, 10:20 great soul.” come along with it because people Cruise, who has publicly Pirates of the Caribbean: Duhamel, 34, and 32-year-old will want to work with you.” defended the religion’s At World's End (PG-13) Fergie (real name: Stacy Ann A few acts to follow: actors- stance against psychia- 12:50, 4:20, 7:50 Ferguson), who performs with the turned-power players Brad Pitt, try and the pharmaceu- Pirates of the Caribbean: At Black Eyed Peas and as a solo act, George Clooney and Leonardo tical industry. World's End DLP-Digital have been dating for nearly three DiCaprio. Cruise, during a Projection (PG-13) years. The couple have no immediate “There are actors my age who are famously heated debate 3:00, 6:30, 10:00 plans to marry, according to Best Life, just incredible,” says Duhamel, who on NBC’s “Today” show and recently bought a house together. studies the work of Matt Damon and in 2005, criticized A big house. Ryan Gosling. “They set the bar, and Brooke Shields for tak- LANDMARK NUWILSHIRE “A girl like Fergie comes with stuff that’s where I want to be.” ing anti-depression 1314 Wilshire Blvd _ a lot of stuff,” Duhamel says. “And The A-list competition helps sharp- drugs and berated host (310) 281-8223 there just wasn’t enough room for the en his drive for success. Matt Lauer for suggest- stuff.” “It always feels like I have to prove ing that psychiatric Brand Upon the Brain! (NR) 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:55 ‘Las Vegas’ star JOSH DUHAMEL and Duhamel got his start on ABC’s myself to be more than what people treatment might help Golden Door his girlfriend, Fergie, are a match “All My Children” before graduating think they see. That’s part of what I’m some patients. (Nuovomondo) (PG-13) made in Hollywood heaven, with hot to prime time (NBC’s “Las Vegas") fighting right now. People don’t know “I don’t disagree with 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45 looks to match their hot careers. But and film ("Turistas,” “Win a Date with what you’re capable of until you actu- anything Tom says,” Fergie, who’s been heating up the pop Tad Hamilton!"). He co-stars with ally do it.” Travolta says in the July LAEMMLE’S MONICA FOURPLEX charts, is the flashier one. Shia LaBeouf and Jon Voight in the AP issue of W magazine, on 1332 2nd Street newsstands Friday. (310) 394-9741 “How would I have presented it? Maybe differ- The Boss of It All ently than how he did, Gere to receive award from Philadelphia (Direktoren for det hele) (PG-13) but it doesn’t matter. I 12:00, 2:20, 4:50, 7:30, 10:00 RICHARD GERE will receive the world,” Mayor John F. work to better medical care and was named a delegate still think that if you Once (R) the 2007 Marian Anderson Street said Tuesday in for HIV/AIDS patients. to the United Nations by analyze most of the 12:20, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:40 Award for his advocacy announcing the award. The Marian Anderson President Eisenhower. school shootings, it is Paris, I Love You efforts on behalf of inde- Gere, 57, has served as Award is given by the city Gere, a native of not gun control. It is (Paris, je t'aime) (R) pendence for Tibet and bet- the chairman of the board each year to an artist or Philadelphia, will receive (psychotropic) drugs at 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 9:55 ter care for HIV/AIDS of the International performer for humanitarian the award at a Nov. 12 gala the bottom of it.” Waitress (PG-13) patients. Campaign for Tibet and has efforts. featuring a concert by the “I don’t want to cre- 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 “His accomplishments sponsored the Dalai Lama The award is named in Philadelphia Orchestra. ate controversy; I just as an actor are only sur- on two trips to the United honor of the first black His screen credits have an opinion on passed by his accomplish- States. 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