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Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY,AUGUST 30, 2007 Volume 6 Issue 247 Santa Monica Daily Press LOS LOBOS AT TWILIGHT SEE PAGE 13 Since 2001: A news odyssey THE BOX IT UP ISSUE Surprisingly civil protest City Council grounds FAA proposal amid considerable debate BY KEVIN HERRERA Daily Press Staff Writer

CITY HALL Elected officials on Tuesday rejected what they called an inadequate runway safety proposal from the Federal Aviation Administration, instructing city staff to continue working with the agency to come up with measures that best pro- Kevin Herrera [email protected] tect residents, pilots and their passengers. THE TIME IS NOW: Protesters take to the The City Council also asked its staff to front of City Hall on Tuesday to voice their con- contact federal legislators, some of whom cerns about living near the busy airport. have voiced displeasure with the FAA, to see if Congress could intervene by chang- Associate Administrator Kirt Shaffer, the ing Santa Monica Airport’s classification second-highest ranking member of the so that it would no longer be a “reliever” FAA, spent nearly four hours defending airport for LAX. their proposal, which would include the It’s the officials’ hope that if the airport installation of two, 130-foot collapsible is reclassified and safety measures concrete beds at each end of the runway installed, larger jet aircraft would no capable of stopping large aircraft exiting longer be able to fly into Santa Monica, a the runway at 40 knots (46 miles per development that would provide some hour) or less. relief to residents currently living within Shaffer and his staff listened to rough- Photo courtesy Summer Strummer Festival 300 feet of the end of the runways. ly 70 residents who attended the hearing, PRIMAL SCREAM: The Summer Strummer Festival will feature the best in alternative culture. Seven years in the making, Tuesday’s and answered questions posed by Council public hearing with the FAA was preceded members. by an emotional rally in front of City Hall. Shaffer pledged to do whatever he More than 100 residents who live beneath could to address the concerns of residents Summer Strummer Fest the airport’s flight path voiced their con- and the Council, but was firm in his belief cerns about jet aircraft operations, which that the FAA’s proposal will achieve the they say have increased considerably over greatest amount of safety without pre- the last decade — especially since the 9/11 venting aircraft currently using the air- rocks Bergamot Station terrorist attacks — bringing with them port from doing so in the future. more noise and air pollution, as well as “This is unprecedented,” Shaffer said of BY EMILY SKEHAN across four stages and will also include a the increased chance of a runway overrun the FAA’s proposal, which would shorten Special to the Daily Press petting zoo, skateboarding expo and local or other accident that could kill hundreds the existing runway by less than 150 feet. vendors in attempts to unite two genera- of people. “We have gone everywhere, looked at MID-CITY If you’re a tattooed, punk dad tions through music and Dogtown culture. “We’re mad as hell and we’re not going to every option, and using any amount of with a preteen daughter hooked on bub- “When my partners and I decided to take it anymore,” said Martin Rubin, direc- runway that is currently being used by an blegum pop, this weekend could provide start the festival, we wanted to put some- tor of Concerned Citizens Against Airport aircraft simply has not been done and has that elusive bonding experience. thing together that would appeal to Pollution (CRAAP), which has blasted the not been proposed at any other airport, Families can rock out to an assortment everyone from hip parents to their young FAA for playing “runway roulette” with res- but we are proposing it to you as a means of old and new school punk, country and teenage kids,” said Phil Jaurigui, presi- idents’ lives. “The FAA’s proposal is com- of finding a way to add safety benefits to pop rock bands this Sunday at the second dent of Swing House Rehearsal, the com- pletely inadequate (and) we’re tired of an already safe operation.” annual Summer Strummer Festival at them gambling with our lives.” Bergamot Station. The festival takes place SEE FESTIVAL PAGE 12 Federal aviation officials, including SEE PROTEST PAGE 10 PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS IZZY’S DELI GABY SCHKUD ONLY SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIALS $15.00 COMPLETE DINNERS $10.95 (310) 45 MINUTE CLASSES 586-0308 Sign-up NOW! SERVED 4PM-10PM (310) 453-1928 1433 WILSHIRE BLVD AT 15TH ST. The name you can depend on! www.12113navy.com www.santamonicamusic.com 1901 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica 310-394-1131 OPEN 24 HOURS Calendar Eddie Says... Better To Be Safe 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 A newspaper with issues Than Sorry! summer JEWELRY REPAIR CHECK LIST 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. (Corner of 20th & Santa Monica Blvd.)  Have jewelry cleaned & checked FREE* K (310) 829-9597 Hours: 6:30am - 10:00pm Daily K Have watch battery checked FREE K Jewelry and watch repair estimates FREE K Have gemstone settings checked K Have bracelet clasps checked K Have watch battery changed K Have pearls restrung K New watch band

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SACRAMENTO The approximately 24 per- cent of California students that failed the mandatory high school exit exam last year might have another means to obtain a diploma if they can’t pass the test again. A legislative bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Julia Brownley (D-Santa Monica) would add evaluative methods through which high school students who fail the exit exam — required for gradua- WOMAN DOWN Photo courtesy David Brown tion — could receive a diploma. A woman is attended to as she lies on the street after reportedly being struck by a car as she crossed the intersection of Pico and Cloverfield Assembly Bill 1379 would direct the boulevards late Tuesday afternoon. No furter details were available as of presstime Wednesday. state superintendent of public instruc- tion, the state secretary of education and the exit examination standards panel to identify alternative measures for high school students to demonstrate their pro- ficiency. The bill would supplement, not replace, the exam. Drunk driver admits guilt The bill passed in the Assembly on June 5 and could land on the Senate floor as BY GERRY SHIH convicted. By changing his plea, he now Customs Enforcement. “Once the local early as today. Special to the Daily Press faces six years in prison when he is sen- law enforcement agencies’ custodial duties The Senate Appropriations Committee tenced on Sept. 27. are finished, we will take custody and put determined the bill could have a one-time LOS ANGELES A 24-year-old man — in Police records indicated that Velazquez- him in a formal removal process.” cost of $300,000 for the work to identify the country illegally — pleaded no contest Nava was driving a GMC Yukon on April 4 Velazquez-Nava previously lived in Los the alternative measures, Brownley said. Wednesday to charges that he killed film along the Pacific Coast Highway with a Angeles, and was on two years’ probation Advocates celebrate the bill as giving director Robert Clark and his 22-year-old blood-alcohol level of 0.24 — three times after pleading guilty in 2005 to a prostitu- students who don’t fare well in standard- son, a SMC student, while driving drunk the California legal limit — when he tion-related charge in LA, according to ized examinations another opportunity to on the PCH in April. swerved and crashed into a 1997 Infiniti reports. prove their competency in high school Hector Velazquez-Nava, of Mexico, Q30, driven by Clark. The father and son Clark was well-known for having math and English language arts. submitted his plea to two counts of gross were pronounced dead at the scene by directed and produced “Porky’s” and Meanwhile, opponents argue that the exit vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated paramedics, and Velazquez-Nava and his “Porky’s II: The Next Day,” two cult exam is just one of many stops along the at the Airport Superior Court, admitting passenger, 29-year-old Lidia Mora, sus- favorites that effectively launched the teen way to graduation, adding that students to being behind the wheel when his sport tained minor injuries. sex comedy genre. He also directed the must also maintain a certain grade point utility vehicle swerved into oncoming Police said the defendant did not have holiday-season classic “A Christmas average to move on. traffic, killing Clark, 67, and his son Ariel. documentation of legal U.S. residency or a Story” in 1983 and “Loose Cannons,” star- “Having a multiple-measured The plea was entered before Velazquez- U.S. driver’s license, A hold has been placed ring Gene Hackman, in 1990. approach really provides a richer and Nava’s preliminary hearing, the Los Angeles by immigration authorities, who said that His son, Ariel, was considered a prom- more rigorous standard than what we District Attorney’s office confirmed. Velazquez-Nava will likely be deported. ising jazz musician studying at Santa have now,” Brownley said last week. Velazquez-Nava had previously plead- “The fact that he is the subject of a detain- Monica College. Brownley was a member of the Santa ed not guilty following the crash and faced er means that he is deportable,” said Virginia a maximum of 12 years in state prison if Kice, a spokeswoman for Immigration and [email protected] SEE BILL PAGE 7 TAXES ALL FORMS • ALL TYPES • ALL STATES

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PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa Iconoclast Blast [email protected] Seth Barnes Send comments to [email protected] Police allow Pico violence to fester EDITOR Editor: Michael Tittinger Once again, in a seemingly never-ending pattern, [email protected] there has been gunfire resulting in injury in Santa Monica in the same area, week after week, month after ASSOCIATE EDITOR month, year after year (“Tensions run high in Pico,” Daniel Archuleta Aug. 29). It is tantamount to a shooting gallery. Back to $chool [email protected] It is not as if the city were so big, like Los Angeles, there was no way to cover the area? It’s the same rela- STAFF WRITERS Kevin Herrera tively small geographic area and the same method. It [email protected] seems to me, the SMPD are ineffective to stop this sort of violence and (City Council), as the elected represen- $pecial mania Melody Hanatani tatives of the people, have some real decisions to make [email protected] in order to come to a point where this violence is fingertips (most likely with Wi-Fi access). stopped in no uncertain terms! IF I READ ONE MORE “BACK TO SCHOOL I’ve read innumerable news reports of STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Stewart Resmer and/or college” article detailing all the kiddies arriving on campus with so much Fabian Lewkowicz Santa Monica creature comforts and material “bling” stuff that they can’t fit it in their sizable [email protected] students are equipping themselves with living quarters. If three roommates all for the coming school year, I’m going to arrive with pimped-out entertainment PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN OPCC didn’t create the homeless have a meltdown. Seriously, I might have systems and PlayStation 3s, somebody’s Christine Chang Editor: an all-out vomit attack. going to get squeezed out. Whatever hap- [email protected] Bill Bauer’s column on Aug. 27, “New portal for the pened to college students being the most ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Westside’s homeless,” contains numerous inaccuracies poverty-stricken demographic this side of Robbie P. Piubeni and false allegations, apparently based on Mr. Bauer’s illegal alien field workers? When I was in [email protected] intention to use “rumors” from “reliable sources” as the IS THERE ANYTHING college not all that long ago, there was one basis for his assertions. The claim that OPCC will be ATM on campus. And nobody ever used it Rob Schwenker involved in bussing people here to Santa Monica to enroll INHERENTLY WRONG because we were all poor as sin (which [email protected] in services is not only ludicrous, it’s absolutely false. generally happens when your only gainful There are enough homeless people living on the streets WITH LIVING THE GOOD employment is as an Assistant Library Julie Martinez in Santa Monica who need our attention and care. We have Filing Clerk). If the sub-prime mortgage [email protected] neither the desire nor the resources to bus people into LIFE IF YOU CAN fallout has you in a bind, consider heading ADVERTISING ASSISTANT Santa Monica, and our emphasis has been, and continues back to school to pick up a new pad! If Cynthia Vazquez to be, giving priority to serving people already here in this AFFORD IT? AM I you can con your parents into footing the [email protected] community. The new Access Center will provide opportu- bill, all the better. nities for homeless individuals and families to connect ACTING LIKE AN OLD I always wondered why the cost of a col- OPERATIONS MANAGER with the support systems and services they need to move lege education continued to rocket well Connie Sommerville off the streets and into housing. The numerous collabora- FOGEY AT MY above the rate of inflation. I couldn’t fig- [email protected] tions we have with other organizations to provide medical ure out where the increased costs were and mental health care, substance abuse treatment and (RELATIVELY) YOUNG coming from: Professors weren’t being PRODUCTION MANAGER employment assistance aren’t “just one more magnet to paid like bankers, most of us still took four Tessa Vergara attract and keep ‘em here.” On the contrary, they are the AGE FOR INSISTING classes and the food in the average college [email protected] very resources these individuals need to make the difficult dining room was, well, food in an average life-changes that lead to stability and self-sufficiency. THAT KIDS-THESE-DAYS college dining room. But now it’s all dis- PRODUCTION ASSISTANT If we don’t want people living on our streets, then we gustingly clear. To cater to sheltered twits Frances Casareno [email protected] need to provide adequate housing and supportive servic- DON’T HAVE IT AS who’ve always gotten whatever they want, es. The alternative is to ignore the problem and pretend universities across the nation have under- PRODUCTION INTERN that it will go away, or to blame those who are on the front ROUGH AS I DID? taken a building boom. You can’t walk Tessa Pelias lines every day doing the difficult work of helping people across a campus these days without stum- [email protected] rebuild their lives. Homelessness is an ugly condition. It’s bling upon the Paul J. Moneybags Student not good for the person living on the street, and it’s not For more than a month, I’ve been read- Union or the Victor and Sheila Cash Cow CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER good for residents, businesses or visitors. OPCC didn’t ing about how the most spoiled, ungrate- Fitness Center. Of course, alumni dona- Annie Kotok create the public policy decisions that have resulted in ful, clueless, self-absorbed, unworldly, dis- tions finance a lot of construction, but it’s [email protected] Los Angeles County becoming the homeless capital of this tracted, and status-obsessed generation in undeniable that colleges now market country, and we certainly can’t take any credit for the American history is cheerfully headed off themselves to students based on the swank CIRCULATION Keith Wyatt beach, thriving tourist industry and temperate climate to class or university with a Hummer full accommodations they can provide. Glenn Bolan that make Santa Monica a world class destination for both of personal belongings. Memo to the news Is there anything inherently wrong [email protected] housed and homeless people. What we can take credit for media: Enough already. We get it. It’s never with living the good life if you can afford is the willingness to continue to reach out and serve the been easier to be a pampered brat rolling it? Am I acting like an old fogey at my NEWS INTERNS poorest and most destitute with compassion, even in the around in clothes and personal electronics (relatively) young age for insisting that Gerry Shih face of unfair and unfounded criticism. like a pig rolling around in, um, stuff. kids-these-days don’t have it as rough as I Emily Skehan John Maceri USA Today recently reported on the did? In part, I think my reaction comes [email protected] Executive Director, OPCC rise of the backpack as the number one from the heavy dose of reality that we all accessory and status symbol in school experience after college. Namely, that halls from Los Angeles to Lewiston, you’re at the bottom of the rung no mat- Shaken, not deterred Maine. Part designer accouterment, part ter how you slice it. This entry-level status A newspaper with issues Editor: bling-mobile with storage for clothing, isn’t a curse, it’s a blessing because it ori- 1427 Third Street Promenade, #202 (Re: “What’s shaking in Santa Monica,” Aug. 28) cellphone, laptop computer and iPod, ents you to the ways and whims of life. Santa Monica, CA 90401 It is a common misconception that a one-unit increase we’ve come a long way from skipping off That first year or two in your early 20s OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 in the Richter scale corresponds to a tenfold increase in to school with a paper bag lunch and takes some of the sheen off your idealism the amount of energy released in an earthquake. More books tied with a string. The little ones and gets you more in tune with reality. Visit us online at smdp.com accurately, to take an example, approximately 31.6 times have gone luxe when it comes to lugging. We’d all love to do something we have as much energy is released in a 7.0 earthquake as is in a And this past Thursday, The Los Angeles passion for and live in a designer loft, but 6.0 earthquake. Times informed us about “Dorms Gone getting to a place of contentment requires To state it accurately, a one-unit increase in the Richter Deluxe.” Remember that shanty-like, con- hard work and dedication. My opinion is The Santa Monica Daily Press is published six days a week, scale corresponds to about a 31.6-unit increase in earth- crete cell where you spent four years the higher style of living you have through Monday through Saturday. quake energy. drinking light beer while trying to make the end of your childhood, the farther you 19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 Jon Fledderjohann sense of who you were and what you have to fall when you get out on the gritty daily readership. Circulation is audited and verified by Circulation Verification Santa Monica should do with your life? Boy, were you streets of real life. Council, 2006. Serving the City of Santa Monica, and the communities of missing out. Today’s college students are And a $500 North Face backpack isn’t Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA. Members of CNPA, AFCP, CVC, living the life in high-end luxury apart- going to make the cubicle in your first job Associated Press, IFPA, Santa Monica Your ad could run here! ments complete with 24-hour fitness cen- any nicer. Chamber of Commerce. ters, lap pools and granite kitchen coun- Published by Newlon Rouge, LLC Call us today at (310) 458-7737 SETH BARNES can be reached at barnes- ters. There’s nothing left to figure out for © 2006 Newlon Rouge, LLC, all rights reserved. young adults, they already have it at their [email protected].

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STICK TO WHAT YOU KNOW: MCDONALD’S “Neutron Dance” fame). Murphy looked like heeds the adage. While in its 52-year history the the super freak when, in 1985, he recruited global fast food juggernaut has offered unin- Rick James for help with the single “Party All tentionally short-lived menu selections (i.e. the the Time” (voted by Blender magazine as McDLT: “Keep the hot side hot, and the cool No. 7 on the Worst Songs Ever list). side cool”), it has been shrewd enough not to There are also actresses who sing (Nicolette RECYCLE NOW! attempt marketing a McFootlong hot dog. Sheridan recorded a duet with fiancé Michael $ President George W. Bush also wisely Bolton) and actresses who release albums. CRV ALUMINUM CANS: 1.70 per lb. endeavors to live by it, never having put him- (Carmen Electra made two of them, although (Up to $1.90 per lb.) 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(Who’s laughing at who now, France?) of expertise should seriously consider retiring To their credit, there are some athletes early, drawing their curtains and never leaving who have successfully made the crossover home again in order to hide from the masses into Hollywood. Michael Jordan held his who will forever snicker as their lapses in own with Bugs Bunny in 1996’s “Space Jam.” judgment are called up on the Internet. Lance Armstrong did a decent imitation of Selling more than 70 million records before himself in the “Dodgeball” movie. And the she was 21 wasn’t enough for Britney Spears. 1985 Chicago Bears hit one out of the park Before she began marrying, divorcing and with their “Super Bowl Shuffle” single. No pumping out babies whose teeth she’s tried to word on any future releases from William have whitened and to whom she feeds Doritos “The Refrigerator” Perry, though. and cola, she decided to test her talents on the It has become de rigueur for Hollywood big screen, starring in one of the most poorly stars to produce perfumes, clothing lines and reviewed and attended films of 2002. makeup collections. However, the merchan- “Crossroads” received several dubious dise usually just makes it for a year or two at JC distinctions, including Golden Raspberry Penney before finding its way to Filene’s, and nominations for Worst Director, Worst then, eventually, to the piles of donated goods Picture and Worst Screenplay. Brit took to be shipped out to third world countries. home the Razzie statues for Worst Original One actress, Sarah Jessica Parker, recently start- Song and Worst Actress, which might have ed her own clothing label, Bitten, only to be actually been more meaningful to the trou- taken aback when wedding dress designer bled pop tart than, say, the 2000 Teen Choice extraordinaire Vera Wang criticized the “Sex Award she won for Hottie Female, as at least and the City” star for not wearing her own cre- she tied for the most awful achievement in ations, which retail for less than $20 per item. acting with the grand dame of gimmicks, SJP isn’t the only one withstanding accusa- Madonna (who starred in an equally cringe- tions of hypocrisy lately. Cell phone provider worthy film that year, “Swept Away”). Sprint landed at the top of MSN Money’s It’s not just the singers who want to act. Customer Service Hall of Shame after doing its Audiences have been kind to thespians Bruce best Donald Trump imitation and firing more Willis (the “Die Hard” through “Die Already, than 1,000 customers because the company Will You, Please?” tetralogy is still alive and claimed they called to complain too much. well) and Eddie Murphy. (The next film in By all means, stick to what you know. the “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise is set for But if you can’t stand the calls (and you’re a release in 2009. Seriously, there is going to be cell phone company), maybe it’s time to another one). Too kind, apparently, as both hang it up or re-evaluate what it is you were mistakenly thought their silver screen suc- supposed to be doing in the first place. Can cesses would translate onto the Billboard you hear me now? charts. Willis fashioned himself hip enough to record a cover of “Respect Yourself” in E-mail questions or comments to 1987 with the Pointer Sisters (they of [email protected].

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Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 p.m. and we’ll print your answers in the weekend edition of the Daily Press. Please limit responses to a minute or less. Local 6 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 A newspaper with issues More bad news for Wilson find themselves in the middle of a war. Hollywood manager who worked with John Tuesday about “The Darjeeling Limited,” Actor drops out of Wilson’s part was to be filmed in just a Belushi and Chris Farley, said Tuesday. which stars Wilson, Adrien Brody and week, the trade paper said. Brillstein said the reported suicide Jason Schwartzman. The film is scheduled upcoming movie Messages left early Wednesday for a attempt is “serious, but it’s a singular case. for release Sept. 29. DreamWorks representative and Wilson Anyone can have a bad day, a very bad day.” Wilson’s next starring vehicle, `Tropic Thunder’ publicist Ina Treciokas seeking comment Wilson’s box-office track record — Paramount’s “Drillbit Taylor,” is set for a weren’t immediately returned. “Wedding Crashers” topped $200 million, March release, a studio spokeswoman BY SANDY COHEN Treciokas declined to answer questions “Cars” brought in almost $250 million — said, declining further comment. AP Entertainment Writer Tuesday about whether Wilson attempted plus his on-screen image as an affable every- A spokesman for 20th Century Fox to commit suicide. man who can charm the ladies while booz- declined to discuss Wilson’s scheduled LOS ANGELES Owen Wilson, hospitalized Many Hollywood insiders believe ing with the boys has made him a favorite appearance opposite Jennifer Aniston in after an apparent suicide attempt in his Wilson’s setback will be short-lived and that with both filmmakers and filmgoers. the upcoming “Marley & Me.” Santa Monica home, has dropped out of he will continue to enjoy big-screen success. Wilson’s public perception is “very “It’s an inappropriate question to ask,” the upcoming ensemble comedy “Tropic he said. “All our thoughts and concerns Thunder,” film industry trade papers are with his health and well-being. Owen reported Wednesday. MOST PEOPLE ARE CONFUSED BY THIS, BUT asked his privacy be respected and we Wilson will not appear in the intend to honor that.” DreamWorks movie, already six weeks AS A RECOVERING ADDICT MYSELF IT GIVES Wilson’s emotional issues could have “a into production in Hawaii, Daily Variety deep impact on his future employability and The Hollywood Reporter said, citing ME HOPE THAT THIS IS HIS BOTTOM AND HE CAN and the ability to obtain insurance,” said sources they didn’t identify. longtime publicist Michael Levine. The decision was characterized as a TURN IT AROUND. HE REALLY IS A GOOD GUY.” But Brillstein said the problem lies in mutual agreement between director Ben media coverage and the public’s taste for Stiller and the 38-year-old actor, who was Tom Arnold, Friend of Wilson ever more sensational celebrity news. taken to the hospital Sunday after police “There is no boundary,” he said. “This responded to the report of a suicide “Most people are confused by this, but as positive,” industry analyst Paul (kind of thing) has happened for years but attempt. a recovering addict myself it gives me hope Dergarabedian of Media By Numbers said the press was never so vigilant in report- The Hollywood Reporter said Wilson that this is his bottom and he can turn it Tuesday. “Owen Wilson has a really good ing bad news.” had a minor part in the movie, which stars around. He really is a good guy,”friend Tom reputation and people in general really Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. and Arnold told theinsideronline.com. feel bad for him right now.” WHAT DO YOU THINK? revolves around a group of actors who “He’s loved,” Bernie Brillstein, a veteran Fox Searchlight had no comment ■ Send letters to [email protected] AA OLYMPIC Self Storage Serving Santa Monica and West L.A.

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GOING DEEP Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] Michael Benzimra, 17, a volunteer at the Santa Monica Aquarium, lowers the facility’s ROV (remote operational vehicle) into the ocean during the aquarium’s ‘Last Waves of Summer’ event on Sunday. New bill would help high school students 320 SANTA MONICA BLVD. OFF 3RD STREET PROMENADE IN BAY CITIES BEAUTY SUPPLY FROM BILL PAGE 3 supports the measure, believing it would expand opportunities for those students Monica-Malibu Board of Education prior who fail to demonstrate their proficiency to joining the state assembly last year, in a standardized test. serving as president in her last term. De la Torre added that he did not per- During her stint on the board, form well on standardized tests, but still Brownley advocated for multiple assess- graduated with honors. ments for students. “We can’t have a one-size-fits-all and The California High School Exit that is what we have now,” he said. Examination (CAHSEE) was made The district’s teachers’ union has yet to mandatory for graduation, beginning take a position on the bill, but it generally with the class of 2006. Students are tested, opposes “high stakes testing which are a snap- starting in the 10th grade, and take the shot in time,” said President Harry Keiley. exam until they pass. Students in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District fared well in tak- BY HAVING A ing the exam in the 2006-07 school year, with 90 percent of the 10th graders pass- MULTIPLE- ing, compared to 70 percent of 10th graders in Los Angeles County and 76 MEASURED APPROACH percent statewide, said Sally Chou, the district’s chief academic officer. REALLY PROVIDES A Those who fail the test can take CAH- SEE preparation classes after school and in RICHER AND MORE the summer until they pass, Chou added. The idea to add more measures to sup- RIGOROUS STANDARD THAN plement CAHSEE was rejected last year by Jack O’Connell, the state superintendent of WHAT WE HAVE NOW.” public instruction, who reported to the California Board of Education that the sta- Julia Brownley, Assemblywoman tus quo should be maintained, said Roger Magyar, the board’s executive director. The Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom “There is a whole set of other require- Teachers Association does not believe ments that you have to satisfy in order to standardized tests like CAHSEE should be receive a diploma,” Magyar said, adding removed, but would like to see multiple that students must pass three years of forms of assessments adopted, including English and two years of math. “Some of portfolios, Keiley added. the arguments made about the unfairness “I think there is far too much of an of the exit exam, I think, it overlooks the emphasis on standardized test scores right reality that the exit exam is not the only now and teaching and learning is far more requirement. It’s one of many.” than about test scores,” Keiley said. Oscar de la Torre, the vice president for the Santa Monica-Malibu school board, [email protected] 8 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION YOUR GUIDE TO DINING IN Santa Monica,Brentwood, West LA and Venice Beach

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T's Thai 1215 4th St. (310) 395-4106 been a staple for Santa Monica locals. 6:30 am to 2pm daily. DOWNTOWN Tudor House 1403 2nd St. (310) 451-8470 2732 Main St. (310) 399-7892 Victoria Pizzeria 1607 Ocean Front Walk (310) 394-6863 Oi vay: Library announces Jewish literature series Villa Italian Specialties 8 Santa Monica Pl (310) 451-3031 Oyako 2915 Main St. (310) 581-3525 The Santa Monica Public Library will host a five-part reading and discussion series Wahoo's Fish Taco 418 Wilshire Blvd (949) 222-0670 Panini Garden 2715 Main St (310) 399-9939 called “Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature” on the theme of sex and love. Barbara Whist 1819 Ocean Av (310) 260-7509 Rick's Tavern 2907 Main St (310) 392-2772 Wolfgang Puck Express 1315 Third Street (310) 576-4770 Schatzi On Main 3110 Main St (310) 399-4800 Bilson, a veteran professor of English at Santa Monica College and Jewish literature Yangtze 1333 Third Street Promenade (310)260-1994 Shoop's Delicatessen 2400 Main St (310) 452-1019 teacher at Leo Baeck Temple in Los Angeles, will lead the discussions in the series. Yankee Doodles 1410 Third Street (310)394-4632 Sparky's Fine Frozen Yogurt 3110 Main St. #12 (310) 399-4513 Ye Olde Kings Head 116 Santa Monica Blvd (310)451-1402 Urth Caffe 2327 Main St. (310) 749-8879 Books to be discussed are Philip Roth’s “Portnoy’s Complaint” on Sept. 16; Grace Via Veneto 3009 Main St. (310) 399-1843 Paley’s “The Little Disturbances of Man” on Sept. 30; S.Y. Agnon’s “A Simple Story” on PICO/SUNSET PARK The Victorian Baker Cafe 2640 Main St. (310) 392-4956 310 Lounge & Bistro 3321 Pico Blvd. (310) 453-1331 Wildflour 2807 Main St. (310) 452-7739 Oct. 14; A.B. Yehoshua’s “The Lover” on Oct. 28; and Rebecca Goldstein’s “The Mind- Abbots Pizza Company 1811 Pico Blvd (310) 314-2777 World Café 2640 Main St. (310) 392-1661 Body Problem” on Nov. 11. Acapulco Restaurant 3360 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-8665 Yose Restaurant 2435 Main St. (310) 255-0680 Air Conditioned 2819 Pico Blvd (310) 829-3700 The series will be a launched with a special program, entitled “Jewish Stories of Love Ameci Pizza Pasta 2218 Lincoln Bl (310) 314-0090 VENICE and Family for the New Year,” with acclaimed storyteller Karen Golden on Sunday, Sept. B B Q Garden 1707 Pico Blvd. (310) 450-6494 26 Beach Restaurant 3100 Washington Blvd. (310) 823-7526 9, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room at the Main Library. Golden is the The Bread Factory Inc 1900 Pico Bl (310) 434-4653 Abbot's Habit 1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd (310) 399-1171 Buddha Boba 1701 Pico Bl (626) 674-8882 Abbot's Pizza Co 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd (310) 396-7334 recipient of a National Parenting Publications Gold Award and is well known for her com- Burger King 1919 Pico Blvd (310) 450-1227 Agra Indian Kitchen 2553 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 396-8749 munity storytelling around Santa Monica. Bud's Famous Deli & Desserts 2727 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-6860 Axe 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 664-9787 Cafe Bolivar 1741 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 581-2344 Azteca Restaurant 835 Sunset Ave. (310) 396-6576 No registration is required, and all discussions will be held in the Multipurpose Room Campos Mexican Food Inc 2008 Pico Blvd (310) 450-4477 Baby Blues BBQ 444 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 396-7675 502 Pico Blvd (714) 778-7116 of the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. at 2 p.m. For more information on these and Carls Jr Restaurant Beechwood 822 W. Washington Blvd. (310) 448-8884 Carrows 3040 Ocean Park Blvd (714) 863-6435 Benice 1715 Pacific Ave. (310) 396-9938 other Santa Monica Public Library programs, call (310) 458-8600. Classic Pizza 2624 Pico Blvd (310) 399-0452 Big Daddy and Sons 1425 Ocean Front Walk (310) 508-2793 DAILY PRESS Cocos 1264 3440 Ocean Park Blvd (864) 597-8591 The Brig 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 399-7537 The Counter 2901 Ocean Park Bl #102 (310) 399-8383 The Brick House Cafe 826 Hampton Dr. (310) 581-1639 The Daily Pint 2310 Pico Blvd (310) 450-7631 SANTA MONICA Cafe 50's 838 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 399-1955 Dominos Pizza 1865 Lincoln Blvd (310) 396-9696 Casablanca Restaurant 220 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 392-5751 El Indio 2526 Pico Blvd (310) 450-8057 Chaya 110 Navy St. (310) 396-1179 Beginning to look a lot like Christmas El Pollo Loco Restaurant 1906 Lincoln Blvd (310) 392-9800 The Santa Monica Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will hold its annual Christmas in El Torito 3360 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-8665 China Beach Bistro 2024 Pacific Ave. (310) 823-4646 El Texate 316 Pico Blvd. (310) 399-1115 Danny's Deli 23 Windward Ave. (310) 566-5610 September fashion show/luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel Fast Taco 2901 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-4255 in Downtown Santa Monica. 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Chef Jared Simons’ flavor- Rainbow Acres Natural Foods 4756 Admiralty Way (310) 823-5373 ful small plate fare has something to suit everyone, from light Sapori Ristorante 13723 Fiji Way (310) 821-1740 eaters to those with a taste for a more robust fare. Unique Tony P's 4445 Admiralty Way (310) 823-4534 selection of new and old world wines by the bottle, glass or Tsuji No Hana 4714 Lincoln Blvd (310) 827-1433 flight as well as an impressive list of domestic & imported The Warehouse Restaurant 4499 Admiralty Way (310) 823-5451 artisan beers.

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Pico Blvd. (310) 475-3585 Creative Sushi 2518 Main St. (310) 396-2711 Awash Restaurant 5990 Pico Blvd. (323) 939-3233 Dhaba Cuisine Of India 2104 Main St. (310) 390-9451 Bombay Cafe 12021 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 473-3388 Elvira's Cha Cha Chicken 1906 Ocean Ave. (310) 581-1684 Carmine's II Caffe 10463 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 441-4706 The Enterprise Fish Co 174 Kinney St. (310) 392-8366 Euphoria Loves RAWvolution 2301 Main St. (310) 392-9501 Colony Cafe 10937 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 470-8909 Finn McCools Irish Pub & Restaurant 2700 Main St. (310) 452-1734 En Sushi 11651 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 477-1551 Groundwork Coffee Co. 2908 Main St. (310) 930-3910 DiVita's 11916 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 478-0286 The Galley 2442 Main St. (310) 452-1934 Feast From the East 1949 Westwood Blvd. (310) 475-0400 Holy Guacamole 2906 Main St. (310) 314-4850 Gaby’s Mediterranean 10445 Venice Blvd. (310) 559-1808 It's All Good Bakery 2629 Main St. (310) 260-0233 Il Grano 11359 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 477-7886 Joes Main Street Diner 2917 Main St. (310) 392-5804 John O'Groats 10516 Pico Blvd. (310) 204-0692 La Vecchia Cucina 2654 Main St (310) 399-7979 Kay 'n Dave's Cantina 10543 Pico Blvd. (310) 446-8808 *reservations suggested* Library Alehouse 2911 Main St. (310) 314-4855 Melanee Thai Restaurant 9562 Pico Blvd. (310) 273-4066 Lula Cocina Mexicana 2720 Main St. (310) 392-5711 Ramayani 1777 Westwood Blvd. (310) 477-3315 Main Street Bagels 2905 Main St. (310) 392-6373 Shanghai Diamond Garden 9401 Pico Blvd. (310) 553-0998 3221 Pico Boulevard Malia 2424 Main St. (310) 396-4122 Sisley Restaurant 10800 Pico Blvd. (310) 446-3030 Mani's Bakery & Cafe 2507 Main St. (310) 396-7700 Sushi Masu 1911 Westwood Blvd. (310) 446-4368 Santa Monica, CA 90405 O'Briens Irish Pub Oar House 2941 Main St. (310) 396-4725 Torafuku Restaurant 10914 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 289-0392 Upstairs 2 2311 Cotner Ave. (310) 231-0316 310.453.9113 OCEAN PARK OMELETTE PARLOR Versailles Restaurant 10319 Venice Blvd. (310) 558-3168 www.violetrestaurant.com The best breakfast in town, featuring locally grown vegetables Wakasan 1929 Westwood Blvd. (310) 446-4368 from the Farmers Markets. Sinc 1962, the Omelete Parlor has The Wine House 2311 Cotner Ave. (310) 479-3731 Local 10 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 A newspaper with issues Demonstrators crash meeting FROM PROTEST PAGE 1 “I was really proud of everybody, the community, the council and the FAA, Shaffer, who said Santa Monica Airport because everyone was treated with dignity is one of the top 15 general aviation air- and respect,”Trimborn said. “We had a real- ports in the country in terms of its opera- ly good discussion. People were very bal- tional level, believes it is important to anced, rational about their concerns, which maintain the current mix of aircraft using are legitimate, and I think the FAA got a real Santa Monica because of their contribu- good, up-close-and-personal picture of how tion to the local and regional economy. If many of the residents feel about airport the runway is shortened significantly, cer- safety, and I think that’s a really good thing.” tain types of aircraft, mainly jets, would From the comments made by elected not be able to land or take off. officials and residents during the rally, it He further promised to “take owner- seemed that the hearing was going to be ship” of the airport and make sure that combative. But it was the opposite. seven more years do not pass before a Despite years of frustration, residents, for solution is reached. the most part, kept their calm and polite- “I am committed to keeping ownership ly addressed the FAA and the council. of this,” Shaffer said. “We know how in big Elected officials also stayed away from organizations there are several layers bashing the FAA, instead taking the between here and the headquarters. But, opportunity to learn more about airport just so you have assurances, whatever fur- operations so that they could make an ther coordination, it will be done very informed decision on how to proceed. expeditiously and have my personal atten- “I’m not only grateful for the fashion tion along the way.” in which you folks have conducted this Santa Monica Airport Manager Bob public hearing, but more importantly, I Trimborn, who has been working closely couldn’t be more impressed with the fash- with the FAA on runway safety, said it was ion all the folks, the neighbors, have given “extraordinary” to have someone of their comments,” Shaffer said. Shaffer’s status come address the Council Trimborn said he will make recom- and then spend hours listening and mendations at the Council meeting on THIN AND HE'S IN Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] answering questions. Sept. 25. Electrician Brock Bone installs emergency lights at 1918 Main Street on Wednesday. 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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING THE PROPOSED REMODEL OF SANTA MONICA PLACE MALL

The Macerich Company (Macerich), owner of Santa Monica Place, proposes to extensive- ly remodel its existing 558,556 gross leasable square foot shopping mall (Project), to achieve a number of objectives including:

I Updating and redesigning the currently enclosed mall into an outdoor shopping venue;

I Establishing an open connection to the Third Street Promenade and to adjacent streets in order to better integrate the shopping center into Downtown;

I Providing an attractive shopping destination that will better appeal to retailers and the Santa Monica community.

Santa Monica Place is located in the C3-C (Downtown Overlay) Zoning District and is sub- ject to the Redevelopment Agency’s Downtown Redevelopment Plan (Redevelopment Plan). As required by the Redevelopment Plan, the Agency must approve architectural, landscape and site plans for all new and modified improvements that occur within the Project Area to ensure conformance with the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Project Area and any other documents formulated pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan. The Agency will be reviewing the proposed Project’s design as well as its compliance with zoning regulations, the Redevelopment Plan, City participation and approvals, Agency terms and conditions of approval, and CEQA findings.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED PROJECT:

Regarding: Proposed Remodel of Santa Monica Place Mall

Location: Santa Monica City Hall City Council Chambers 1685 Main Street Santa Monica, California

Date/Time: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 7:00 p.m. (or as soon as possible thereafter)

If you wish to obtain further information about the proposed Project, please contact Sarah Lejeune, Senior Planner at 310.458.8341 or Nia Tang, Senior Administrative Analyst at 310.458.2232.

The meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, please contact (310) 458-8341 or (310) 458-8696 TTY at least 72 hours in advance. All written materials are available in alternate format upon request. Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Lines numbered 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 10 serve City Hall. Entertainment 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 A newspaper with issues Strummer Fest rocks Dogtown FROM FESTIVAL PAGE 1 Fisher, “because you make new friends and run into old ones.” pany that organizes the event. Summer Strummer also features a pro Jaurigui came up with the concept for skateboard demonstration with legends Summer Strummer when he attended like Lance Mountain, Chad Muska and KROQ’s Inland Invasion music festival in Steve Olson. Orange County about five years ago. It was “Santa Monica is Dogtown and the year that the Sex Pistols reunited, he Dogtown is the original skateboard scene said, and other new school bands like where it all blew up in the 1970s,” said Offspring played. Jaurigui noticed an Jaurigui. “As a kid, I thought of it as eccentric mix of older, punk and rockabilly skateboard land! parents with their new school music kids. “And yet today, there are a bunch of “These parents were bringing their skate stores and a few skate parks, but children to show them the music they there’s no skate community.” loved as kids,” he said. “It was like they Jaurigui believes punk rock and skate- were passing the torch on.” boarding go hand in hand, as they share Jaurigui, who had always been disap- a renegade vibe, and wanted to do an pointed by the lack of a music scene on event that combined the two. the Westside, decided a smaller-scale “When I was a kid, I skated on half- event was in order for the city of Santa pipes and played guitar; that was the Monica. coolest thing you could possibly do,” he “We were going for an old school fes- said. tival vibe, like a mini-Coachella, but One of the skaters in the expo is street fair-style,” said Jaurigui. Duane Peters, an old school Orange “That’s why Bergamot Station is the County skater who also leads the punk perfect venue. It’s totally concert friendly band Gunfight. and has this street fair feel, but it’s really “I heard about the festival,” said self-contained.” Peters, “and, obviously, I’m big into Late-night television personality music and skating, and anything with the Carson Daly, who hosts “Last Call” on name Strummer in it I want to check NBC, will emcee the event, which fea- out.” tures four stages showcasing different Peters, who says he has attended many genres of music — from singer-songwrit- similar festivals in Europe, thinks this ers like Brett Dennen to the type of event is unique in the United Americana/soul bands Charlie and the States and should continue to gain popu- Valentine Killers and Augustana, to punk larity. rockers Rezurex. Santa Monica-based “Mixing skating up with rock and roll groups Cannon and Rocket will also take — that’s what I’m all about!” he said. to the stage. Admission to Summer Strummer, A Barnes & Noble artist of the year, which will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Jeremy Fisher is one of the up-and-com- on Sunday, is $40 general admission and ing soft rock performers at the event. $60 VIP. A portion of VIP ticket sales “It’s my favorite time of the year to be benefits the VH1 Save the Music playing shows,” said Fisher, who calls his Foundation and the Los Angeles Ballet. sound a modern-vintage fusion that All ages are admitted to the festival. harkens back to Paul Simon’s work. “It “Save the Music is really the perfect gets dark a little bit earlier and there’s sponsor,” said Jaurigui, “because we all not the extreme heat of mid-summer, but know there are no music classes in school it’s the perfect time for summer-y music anymore, which means there’s nothing events.” giving kids the awareness that you can Fisher says he is most excited to check pick up your guitar and learn how to out the other bands that are playing play, and be excited about bands instead Photos courtesy Summer Strummer Festival Summer Strummer of Playstation.” VARIETY PACK: The Summer Strummer Festival will combine elements from punk rock, skate- “When you’re out there on the road all boarding culture and all things alternative at Bergamot Station this weekend. the time, festivals are like gold,” said [email protected] PUBLIC DUMP IN SANTA MONICA Southern California Transfer Company

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Photo courtesy Los Lobos EAST L.A. COMES TO THE WESTSIDE: Los Lobos closes out this year’s pier concert series. Local legends rock at twilight BY EMILY SKEHAN “On the pier, a free, outside show — Special to the Daily Press this couldn’t be any better!” raved Saxophonist Steve Berlin. SM PIER As summer heat fades away Berlin says the band feels a special con- and fall descends on Santa Monica, the nection to any performance in the city. final performers of the Twilight Dance “It’s not just an area code 562 thing,” Concert Series will close the series with a he said. “We’re city-wide and we take a bang. Los Lobo are the quintessential Los lot of pride being Los Angelenos. Angeles band, a five-man fusion of roots- “It’s a funny thing, when you travel rock, blues, Tex-Mex and norteño. and play all over the world, the concept Tonight “The Wolves,” as their name of home is so liquid — it’s an odd thing translates to English, will howl folk rock but you’re always thinking about it when and modern beats at the moon from the you’re away.” Gibson Stage at the Santa Monica Pier. As Los Lobos has grown in fame, the The band, who dance the line between band has been able to play in their home their Chicano roots and love of classic city less and less, Berlin added, so American rock, made it big in the 1980s Thursday night’s concert will be an extra- when they covered Ritchie Valens songs for special event. the soundtrack to the film “La Bamba.” “The show is going to touch on every- The title track became an instant hit —it thing,” he said. “We’ll start with our reached no. 1 on American Charts — and acoustic roots — when the band started Los Lobos went on to release 16 publicly we played exclusively folklore music — watched and critically acclaimed albums. and move to louder and faster music The band was not always a smash hit until by the end of the show the audience however; the four original members, is one big sweaty mess.” Cesar Rosas, Conrad Lozano, David Despite the band’s notoriety and large Hidalgo, and Louie Perez had modest fan base in Los Angeles, Berlin is still mod- beginnings. They formed Los Lobos est. When asked of the band’s greatest while attending East Los Angeles school achievements, he noted that winning a cou- Garfield High. The band played weddings ple Grammies and playing at Clinton’s first and bars in their neighborhood until inaugural were highlights, but it’s not some- they scored their first full-time gig at a thing they really sit back and reflect upon. Mexican restaurant in Orange County. In “It’s funny,” he mused, “we don’t stop 1978 they released their debut album, and think about what we’ve done. We “Just Another Band from East L.A.” approach every album, every show, every While they began playing traditional venture like we’re just starting out.” Chicano folk rock, the band moved in an The concert, located on the west lot of electric, modern direction and began the Santa Monica Pier, begins at 7:30 p.m. playing in Hollywood clubs. By 1983, Los Parking is available at 2030 Barnard Way. Lobos had a record deal and had joined However, spaces are limited and attendees forces with The Blaster’s saxman Steve are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public Berlin. That year, they won a Grammy for transit. A free bike valet will be provided. Best Mexican-American Performance for Bike Attack and the Santa Monica their rendering of the Mexican Daily Press are still conducting a weekly Revolution song “Anselma.” raffle, giving away a beach cruiser to ben- Over the next decade, the band toured efit Heal the Bay. For more information worldwide, opening for legendary acts on the Twilight Series, visit www.twi- such as Bob Dylan and The Grateful Dead. lightdance.org, or call (310) 458-8900. In 2001 Los Lobos received the Billboard Century Award. [email protected] Entertainment 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 A newspaper with issues ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS

Major without a major deal The season finale of the first-ever “Bodog Music Battle of the Bands” will air live from the House of Blues on Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now available for $20 at www.hob.com. After more than 7,000 bands entered the contest, months of competition decided the final list of 10 semi-finalists, who have spent the past month traveling across the U.S. performing showcases.The winner of the contest, to be decided by fan voting via text messaging, will land a $1-million dollar record contract with Bodog Music. The reality show accompanying the competition will be aired live that night on the Fuse network at 7 p.m. GS Cleo Laine comes to Marina del Rey Grammy-winning recording artist Cleo Laine will head- line the Marina del Rey Summer Pop Series alongside her husband, Sir John Dankworth, on Saturday Sept. 1. Cleo Laine is both a singer and actress, having enjoyed the- atrical success, including a role as Julie in “Showboat.” In music, Laine broke into the British Top Ten with her 1961 single “You’ll Answer to Me,” and has performed alongside highly regarded classical musicians such as Photo courtesy Cirque du Soleil flutist James Galway and guitarist John Williams. Laine’s BRING IN THE CLOWNS: Cirque du Soleil returns to Southern California with its latest death-defying show ‘Corteo.’ husband, John Dankworth has served as musical director for such artists as Nat “King” Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Prepare to be amazed Sophie Tucker. Dankworth was knighted in 2006 and Cirque du Soleil is making Southern California its playground for the next five months. To celebrate the 20th Laine was made a Dame Commander of the British anniversary of U.S. performances, the legendary acrobat troupe brought its cast of 61 artists from 16 countries to Empire in 1997 by Queen Elizabeth. The free concert venues in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. The three-hour show is called “Corteo,” derived from the series is held at the scenic Burton Chace Park on the Italian word meaning a joyous procession — and features a festive parade with a clown imagining his own funeral waterfront at the Marina del Rey Harbor. For more in a carnival set between heaven and earth. Tickets range from $55 to $90 for adults, and discounts for children information, please call (310) 305-9545. and seniors are available. Tickets are available online at www.cirquedusoleil.com. The shows in Los Angeles will be GS at The Great Western Forum at 3900 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood. GERRY SHIH Gamers, start your controllers Monday was V-day for Activision, as the Santa Monica-based distributor announced the public beta Global warming: Hot or not? launch of the highly anticipated first-person shooter, This Sunday, The Lois Lambert Gallery and the “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare,” on the Xbox LIVE Gallery of Functional Art will host an “Ecospective” network. The game’s developer, Infinity Ward, said lecture presented by Carl Salas, a Bay Area-based that it went to lengths to create the best multi-play- engineer who works with energy-efficient power sys- er experience ever, and decided for the first time to tems. At the talk, Salas will discuss global warming, set the latest installment of the Call of Duty series in renewable energy, environmentally friendly vehicles, modern times (previous “CoD” games and more. Audience members with questions are were set in World War II). So far, welcome. The Gallery is located at 2525 reviews have been largely positive. Michigan Ave. E3, Santa Monica. The lecture IGN’s Hilary Goldstein raves about will be 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2. For more the game’s “bigger guns, bigger information, please call (310) 829-6990. explosions, and far deeper multi- GS player,” and the Tech-Talkers.com bloggers called the gameplay It’s purity season “intense, rewarding, and pretty Come join the creators of “Hollywood Hell clever.” Players are able to cus- House,” Reverend Bill Maher, and Christian Improv tomize their character by choosing group Fishes and Loaves, among others, for a very a class such as Assault or Spec Ops. special one-of-a-kind evening and you too can Successful combat garners experi- become a virgin once again! Purity Balls, now in 49 ence points and skills, and a states and funded by your tax dollars, are plethora of modifications evangelical proms attended by young are available for girls (starting at 4 years old) and their weapons. Some cool dates: Their Dads. The girls pledge gameplay features their most precious gift, their virgini- have also been ty, to their fathers. In turn, the introduced. Tired of fathers pledge to guard this most stalking through precious gift until their daughter rubble as a sniper? marries. The father/daughter Jump into a helicop- purity ball will be held two nights ter, turn up the only, Saturday, Sept. 8 and Wagner, and wreak Saturday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. at havoc. The full offi- The Bulgarian Cultural Center, cial release is slated 1530 Vermont Ave. (North of for Nov. 5, and the Sunset) in Hollywood. Ticket game will be available prices are $30 and includes din- for Windows, Xbox 360, ner, dancing and the chance to and PlayStation 3. For reclaim your virginity! For Tickets, more information, please call (323) 960-5771 or visit please visit www.hollywoodpurityball.com. CharlieOscarDelta.com. EMILY SKEHAN GS

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Photo courtesy Nederlander LEGENDARY: Stevie Wonder visits the Greek Theatre on Wednesday. Signed, sealed, delivered to Los Angeles Through the month of September, the Greek Theatre is welcoming an exciting lineup of exciting musical artists across a broad spectrum of genres. Heading the roster is another star among the musical geniuses of the past half century, Stevie Wonder. The 22-time Grammy Award winner is on his first tour in over 10 years, and swept through the Bay Area just last week to rave reviews. This is a show you don’t want to miss. The Master Blaster will play at the auditorium located at 2700 N. Vermont, Los Angeles, at 8 p.m. on Sept. 5. The concert’s promoters report that the show is sold out. More information is available at www.greektheatrela.com. GS

Voodoo lady Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.. Six musi- Art buffs should mark their calen- cians, some of whom are platinum-sell- dars for this Friday, Sept. 7, when Los ing singer/songwriters, will stump for Angeles artist Loren Holland’s exhibi- Project Angel Food, an organization tion Black Magic Woman opens with a that has provided meals for those reception open to the public from 7 to homebound with illnesses such as 9 p.m. at the Santa Monica Museum of HIV/AIDS, diabetes and cancer since Art. Black Magic Woman, which uses 1989. Among those appearing will be hauntingly beautiful yet disturbing country music hit maker Kevin Fisher images that play upon modern and and Mark Luna, who has recorded with mythical elements to explore key superstars such as Faith Hill and Bon themes of creativity and the resource- Jovi. Beth Wimmer, Jane Bolduc, fulness of African-American women, Wendy Conrad, and Synergy old-timers will be open through December 8. Mark Islam and duo Tom & Byron round SMMoA is located at Bergamot out the lineup. Grassroots Acoustica is Station, Building G1, 2525 Michigan held the first Saturday of every month Ave. For more information, visit from 8 p.m. - 11 p.m . in the listening www.smmoa.org. room at Synergy Cafe and Lounge, ES 4437 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. There is no cover charge. For more information please visit Will work for (Angel) food www.projectangelfood.org or Grassroots Acoustica, the socially- www.synergycafelounge.com, or call conscious concert series, is returning (646) 279-7740. to Synergy Cafe in Culver City on GS Entertainment 16 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 A newspaper with issues NEWRELEASES BY TAYLOR VAN ARSDALE

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LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS SW SMALL TO MODERATE THROUGH THURSDAY... SW SWELL FILLS IN BY WEEK'S END. Photo courtesy Universal IN DEFENSE: Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner star in terror thriller ‘The Kingdom.’ TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA ‘Kingdom’ pleases in so many ways An FBI team, led by Jamie Foxx, fina- juggles incompetence and injustice with- gles its way to Riyadh to investigate the in his department with the added pres- bombing of a Western housing com- sure of babysitting the FBI. Jeremy Piven pound and find and kill the Saudi terror- holds back just the right amount of “Ari ists who perpetrated the crime. Gold” so as to make his cameos believ- In Peter Berg’s terror/thriller, more able without ever going over the top. often than not, the Saudis are presented Stylistically, and true to Berg’s trade- as incompetent investigators (contami- mark, one wonders if the close-cropped, nating the crime scene) and the jarring, frenetic camera jockeying and Americans as macho, headstrong, get-it- jumpcut edits were not constructed to done-now types. Despite the stereotypes, mask the fact that the bulk of the desert Foxx is every woman’s fantasy — tough, scenes were shot in Mesa, Arizona. These stern and full of bravado while dealing points aside, the deeper emotional levels with the Saudi police yet taciturn and explored in this film are sure to resonate persuasive when questioned at a sit down with a broad audience. with a Saudi Prince. It’s his graceful Foxx’s ending line succinctly addresses response to the Prince’s query “What the futility of war simultaneously prov- have you seen so far in our Kingdom?” ing we are culturally more alike than dif- which allows Foxx to manipulate the sit- ferent with each side striving for the uation, convince the Prince to rethink his same outcome — though you may be original position, and grant the FBI crew surprised how honest the answer is. more leeway with their investigation. “The Kingdom” — It’s not “Syriana,” That within five days the team is able but it doesn’t have to be. to hunt down and eradicate the terror threat is beyond plausible — you’ll find TAYLOR VAN ARSDALE is a writer/produc- yourself wishing the real “war on terror” er and movie reviewer for the Daily Press. could be fought so adroitly. Yes folks, it’s She can be reached at a movie. And at its core, “The Kingdom” [email protected]. is a male bonding flick with its two like- minded police officers realizing they share similar wants and needs — to kill A Universal Pictures release. the bad guys. Produced by Scott Stuber, Michael As with any film depicting war, where Mann and Peter Berg. Executive pro- life hangs in precarious balance, there’s ducers: Sarah Aubrey, John Cameron, just the right amount of levity and Dylan Clark, Mary Parent and Steven almost all comic relief is given to Jason P. Saeta. Directed by Peter Berg. Bateman. His line, “It’s pronounced, Leh- Written by Matthew Michael Carnahan. vit, not Liv-et. I’m not a French Canadian,” elucidating the Saudis on the Starring: finer points of American phonetics while Ronald Fleury – Jamie Foxx clearly emphasizing and extolling his Janet Mayes – Jennifer Garner Jewish heritage received the most laughs, Adam Leavitt – Jason Bateman and to his credit, Peter Berg does a bang Grant Sykes - Chris Cooper up job at balancing the action (which American Diplomat – Jeremy Piven rarely stops) with the drama, the Col. Al-Ghazi – Ashraf Barhom poignancy and the humor. Ashraf Barhom gives a convincing Release Date: Sept. 28, 2007 performance as the Saudi Colonel (with a Running Time: 110 minutes particular loathing for invectives) who People in the News Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2007 17 Security guard wounded in MOVIEGUIDE AERO THEATRE shooting during Benigni show 1328 Montana Avenue Interruption (310) 395-4990

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