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Community organizing wins the day Good people, high tech built the train Merging the skills and enthusiasm of many to build Expo BY MATTHEW HALL new stations (four at-grade and Daily Press Editor three aerial). It is projected to carry BY KATHY SEAL 64,000 daily riders by 2030 Special to the Daily Press As of noon today, the Expo Line (Downtown Los Angeles to Santa is open to the public and the peo- Monica) and has an estimated trav- Behind the May 20 opening of ple behind the actual construction el time of 46 minutes end to end. the Expo Line to Santa Monica lies of the tracks said the successful The mandate for Expo was the untold story of dozens of dedi- delivery of the project was due to ambitious. Contractors were cated volunteers who worked for excellent employees with access to tasked with creating a “transit decades and made this line happen. cutting edge technology. parkway through the urban fabric In 1989 Santa Monica city offi- Phase 2 of the Expo Light Rail to unite communities, integrate cials convened a group of citizens line is a $1.5 billion project that cov- neighborhoods and create a source to advocate for the purchase of a ers about 6.6 miles from Culver City former Red Car right-of-way from to Santa Monica including seven SEE CONSTRUCTION PAGE 8 downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica. They envisioned provid- ing a fast, comfortable, and green light rail line along this route. Among that group was Darrell Clarke, who, growing up in Los Angeles, had often talked with his Courtesy Photo parents about that city’s red and RED CAR: Santa Monica’s former rail system ended in 1963. yellow streetcars and their demise in 1963. Clarke joined this groups in Cheviot Hills and Committee to Preserve the Right- GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING Rancho Park opposed building a of-Way, which succeeded in con- The Exposition right of way had new passenger line on Exposition. vincing Los Angeles Metro’s prede- served trains carrying passengers So members of the Committee to cessor to buy this route. from 1875 until 1953, and freight Preserve the Right-of-Way docu- The campaign to build the Expo until the mid-1980s. Line light rail had begun. But in 1989 homeowners’ SEE HISTORY PAGE 9 Station parties open to the public on May 21

BY MATTHEW HALL Engagement Arts Project with Daily Press Editor STATION CELEBRATIONS Sarah Renae Barnard

Expo’s opening celebration 26TH ST/BERGAMOT On Stage includes free rides along the length With the opening of the Expo ■ 10 - 11 a.m. Masanga Marimba - of the line to encourage explo- Line, this early railroad station Zimbabwean & Latin American ration of the new system and sev- (1875 - 1953) turned arts destina- Music eral stations are hosting daylong tion, is now home to both. ■ 11 - 11:30 a.m. Bergamot parties on Saturday, May 21. Disembark here to explore live Station Arts Center Ribbon Station celebrations will be music, entertainment and all the Cutting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at new ways to get around town. In ■ 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Masanga Downtown Santa Monica, 17th tandem, Bergamot Station Arts Marimba St/SMC, 26th St/Bergamot, Center celebrates the arrival of the ■ 12 - 12:45 p.m. Dublab DJ - Expo/Bundy and Palms. The Expo Line with their own open Guest DJ from Dublab’s Online Culver City station, open since house, EXPO-SÉ, featuring gal- Radio Station 2011, will be joining the celebra- leries, food trucks and live music. ■ 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Dustbowl tions as well. Entertainment, chil- Revival - American Roots dren’s activities, food trucks, bike ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rogue Artists Orchestra valet and bike pit stops, and infor- Ensemble - Interactive Puppets & ■ 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. Dublab DJ mation booths are among the Photo Booth activities. ■ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Community SEE PARTIES PAGE 10

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Quixote, who takes us on a whimsical Friday, May 20 journey in his quest for the “Impossible Dream.” Show will run at Expo Line Phase 2 Opening SMC May 20 - 29. Advance tickets Head over to BigBlueBus.com/BOGO Ceremony range from $17 to $20 ($10 for pre- An opening ceremony hosted by view), plus a service charge, and can or call us at 310-451-5444. Metro will kick off service on the Expo be purchased by going to Line, which is the first train in Santa www.smc.edu/eventsinfo or by calling Monica since the Red Car ended serv- (310) 434-4319 or (310) 434-3005 ice in 1948. There will be a banner Monday through Friday. Tickets are $3 break just east of the Downtown higher at the door before performanc- Station. Elected officials from Los es. Parking is free on Friday evenings Angeles, Metro, Expo and Santa and weekends. SMC Campus, 1900 Monica will converge to officially open Pico Blvd., 8 p.m. the seven stations that are part of the Expo Line Phase 2 extension. The line SMC Global Motion World is expected to be open to the public in Dance Company Spring the afternoon and rides will be free. Show SHARE THE LOVE The Santa Monica College Global Main Library Docent Tours Motion World Dance Company will pres- Docent led tours of the Main Library ent an exciting spring program show- EXPERIENCE BURN FITNESS cover the library’s gold LEED rating of casing dance styles from a variety of sustainability, its art, architecture and cultures around the world. Tickets are even the library’s collection. Main $20. Parking is free. For tickets, go to Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 12:30 www.smc.edu/eventsinfo or call (310) - 1:30 p.m. 434-3005. For more information, please see www.smc.edu/dance or call Word 1 Computer Class (310) 434-3467. Performances are Introduction to using Microsoft Word Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m., and 2013 to create and format basic docu- Sunday, May 22 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ments. Intermediate level. Seating is in The Broad Stage at the SMC first come, first served. For more Performing Arts Center (Santa Monica information, please visit the Boulevard and 11th Street). Reference Desk or call 310-434-2608. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., ‘Summer Star Party 3 - 4 p.m. Planner’ Find out where and when to go, and Something Cool After what to bring to be welcome at a star School party. The John Drescher Planetarium, A 3-day readers’ theater workshop, is located near the elevators on the taught by local teens. Select a script, second floor of Drescher Hall (1900 get a part, rehearse and then perform. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica). Tickets are Space is limited. Registration begins available at the door and cost $11 ($9 Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Youth seniors and children) for the evening’s Reference Desk. Presented by the scheduled “double bill,” or $6 ($5 sen- Library’s Teen Advisory Council. iors age 60+ and children age 12 and Grades 3 - 5. Main Library, 601 Santa under) for a single Night Sky or feature Monica Blvd., 3:45 - 5:15 p.m. show or telescope-viewing session. For information, call (310) 434-3005 or SMC Stages ‘Man of La see www.smc.edu/eventsinfo or Mancha’ www.smc.edu/planetarium. All shows COMPLIMENTARY DAY PASS Winner of five Tony Awards, “Man of subject to change or cancellation with- La Mancha” is a play within a play, out notice. SMC Campus, 1900 Pico performed by Cervantes - a Spanish Blvd., 8 p.m. Inquisition prisoner - in the role of Don NEW CLASSES, 310.394.1300 SEE LISTINGS PAGE 3 PERSONAL TRAINING, www.burnfitness.com

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Citywide Station. access bike parking facility that will offer Authority. The new bikeway runs mostly on Metro makes bicycling Previously funded by Metro through a bike repair, retail sales of parts/accessories an exclusive bike path along the rail line $2-million grant in 2011, the Santa Monica and restroom facilities for registered users. between Culver City and Palms stations and to and from new Expo Line Bike Center’s two locations provide nearly It is scheduled to open in late 2017. between Overland Avenue and 17th St/SMC stations easy 360 secure bicycle parking spaces. The Bicyclists should not lock bikes to sta- Station in Santa Monica, with connections When the Expo Line to Santa Monica offi- center also offers bicycle tours and tion railings or furnishings, as the bikes to Santa Monica’s bike lane network. cially opens May 20, people riding bikes who rentals, showers, lockers, self-service will be subject to removal. The new bike path includes striping, want to connect with Metro’s newest rail repairs, vending machines and restrooms If people bring their bicycle on the train signage, lighting and landscaping. Cyclists extension can park their bikes at 130 new bicy- for members. The Santa Monica Bike to reach their destination, they should in Culver City can easily connect with the cle racks and lockers at seven new stations. Center will offer a 15 percent discount on look for the designated open area of the Ballona Creek Bike Path and ride seven A single bike rack can accommodate two bicycle locks and other bicycle accessories train that accommodates bikes and other miles to the Marvin Braude Bike Trail that bikes and a locker can hold one bike. Racks and for Expo Line bike riders who mention the large items and should stand with their runs mostly along the beach for 20 miles lockers are available at each of the new sta- “BikeExpo” promotion code when visiting bikes. Blocking doors or aisle ways with between Torrance and Pacific Palisades. tions between Culver city and Santa Monica. the center. bicycles is not permitted. If a train is too More improvements are planned. Metro has an agreement with the city Additional secure bicycle parking is also full to accommodate another bicycle, peo- For more information about how to con- of Santa Monica to encourage secure bicy- being planned for the Culver City Expo Line ple should wait for the next train. nect to the new Expo Line to Santa Monica via cle parking at the Santa Monica Bike Station. The Culver City Metro Bike Hub is Bicycle riders can now access Expo Line biking or walking, visit metro.net/moreexpo. Center at 1555 2nd Street - one block planned for the corner of Venice and stations via a new bikeway built by the - SUBMITTED BY JOSE UBALDO, METRO LOS ANGELES from the Downtown Santa Monica Expo Robertson boulevards and will be a secure- Exposition Metro Line Construction COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER MEDIA RELATIONS

a.m. - 12 p.m. and signing his new book “Hippie Inc.: newsprint and brayers will be available LISTINGS The misunderstood subculture that (bring your apron and tubes/portfolios FROM PAGE 2 Documentary and Film Q&A: changed the way we live and generated for finished work). Palisades Park, 1450 To Climb a Gold Mountain billions of dollars in the process.” Barnes Ocean Ave., 12 - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21 Director Alex Azmi screens and discuss- & Noble, 1201 3rd St., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. es his illuminating documentary on four The Groove Dance Michael Klassen signs Asian-American women, from the 1850s Sand & Sea Ball Sundays 5/1-6/5. Cost: $60, Drop-In $10. ‘Hippie Inc.’ to the present. Some of them, like film After cocktails and dinner, dancers will com- Please register at the link below or call Author Michael Klassen will be reading star Anna May Wong, reached success pete for the mirrored ball. The evening will 310-458-2239. Palisades Park, 1450 and signing his new book “Hippie Inc.: and fame, but others, like Sing Ye, a end with social dancing and mixers led by Ocean Ave., 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. The misunderstood subculture that prostitute from the 1800s who had to Arthur Murray professionals. Six dancers changed the way we live and generated fight for her freedom, are all but forgot- from the Santa Monica-Malibu area, three Venice Art Walk & Auctions billions of dollars in the process,” all day ten. Film runtime: 75 min. Main Library, celebrity judges and a celebrity emcee will Stop by and bid on your favorite work of at the Venice Beach Spring Fling. 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 2 - 4 p.m. raise money and awareness of the impor- art, then enjoy food, music, live art, curat- tance of music and dance for students. ed artisan booths, and an Imagination SurfSTAR Surf Contest Cendrillon presenting artist Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 5 p.m. Station for kids. This annual fundraiser is Local public school surf teams. For more Cara Barer free and open to the public. You can also information call 424-903-9500 or email Exhibition public reception to coincide LA Walk for Williams purchase a “Studio Tour Ticket” that [email protected]. Beach with the opening of the Metro Expo Line Syndrome allows you to get a behind-the-scenes (south), 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Santa Monica. Laura Korman Gallery, Join families and raise awareness for this look at artists’ creative process and gain 2525 Michigan Ave., Ste. D2, 1 - 4 p.m. genetic condition that remains virtually entrance to the heart of Venice’s creative Expo Station Activities unknown to the general public. For more scene. Your purchases helps provide vital Station activities will be hosted at sever- Santa Monica History information call (248) 244-2229 or visit health care to someone in need. 340 Main al stations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Museum Hands on History www.williams-syndrome.org. Ocean Park St., Venice, 12 - 6 p.m. fares will be free on May 21 on the Expo workshop View, 2701 Barnard Way, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Line, as well as on Big Blue Bus and This event is free and includes a short Orchestra Santa Monica: Breeze Bike Share. Each station will cel- lesson in the galleries followed by a fun, Printmaking Lab ‘From France to Vienna’ ebrate the opening and various locations related craft activity. This month’s Laboratory for experimenting and print- Orchestra program includes Beethoven: will provide information about local theme is Asian/Pacific American ing with a 30”x48” Dickerson Overture to The Creatures of transportation options, and encourage Heritage Month. Santa Monica History Combination motorized printing press. Prometheus, Op. 43; Saint-Saëns: Piano attendees to get out and about to enjoy Museum, 1350 7th St., 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Printmakers with some experience are Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22; local businesses and activities happen- invited to sign up for printing time; bring Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, ing throughout the day. your blocks or everything you need to Op. 36. Ann and Jerry Moss Theater, Sunday, May 22 work on them here; monotype, linocut, 3131 Olympic Blvd., 2:30 p.m. Messy Baby Art Workshop and other similar techniques will be Messy fun for little ones and their care- Michael Klassen signs accommodated. Paper will be available givers for ages 6 months-24 months. ‘Hippie Inc.’ for purchase; shared water soluble ink in Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 11 Author Michael Klassen will be reading primary colors, inking surfaces,

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His mother, Nasreen, said Robert Lemle Your Case Is Resolved national champion. the game encourages critical thinking, inde- Asaria demonstrated his skill and will as pendence and other skills that are applicable 310.392.3055 he took the title and accompanying trophy at away from the board. the U.S. Chess Federation’s national junior “We are so proud of Danial for his pas- www.lemlelaw.com high championships, which were held April sion and dedication in reaching his goals 15-17 in Indianapolis. and for setting a wonderful example for our “It’s obviously pretty amazing that I entire community,” Santa Monica-Malibu somehow accomplished a great thing,” he school district Superintendent Sandra Lyon said. “It’s not like I’m different now, but it’s said in a news release. “Congratulations to PRESIDENT SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES pretty amazing.” Danial for his amazing achievement and we Ross Furukawa Rose Mann Asaria’s recent victory qualified him to wish him continued luck and success.” [email protected] [email protected] 1640 5th Street, Suite 218 compete in the World Chess Federation Asaria, who is planning to attend Santa Jenny Medina Santa Monica, CA 90401 PUBLISHER [email protected] OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) youth championships, which will be held in Monica High School this fall, has experi- Rob Schwenker FAX (310) 576-9913 late September and early October in Khanty- enced similar success before. 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WITH EXPO ROLLING THROUGH TOWN transit over a car just two times per week will today, we usher in a new transportation cul- help ease gridlock over time. More impor- ture that is all about choice. Welcome to the tantly, getting out of the car can reduce newly connected Santa Monica! stress, give you more time outdoors, and I hope you’ll see Santa Monica like never improve overall wellbeing and the health of before as a passenger on a Big Blue Bus or our planet. I also think you’ll find the multi- Expo train, or as a cyclist leveraging our 100 model Santa Monica convenient, enjoyable, plus miles of bikeways. Don’t have a bike? and maybe even liberating. No problem. Download the Social Bicycle Expo’s opening is breaking barriers in App to check out a Breeze Bike available at regional connectivity. We can get from Santa 75 stations throughout our city. Renting a Monica to Downtown L.A. in 46 minutes Breeze Bike typically costs just 10 cents a without sitting in traffic on the 10 Freeway. minute. But, to celebrate the arrival of the You can now start your Sunday at the Santa train, Breeze will be free today through Monica’s Farmers Market, followed by a trip Saturday, making the first and last mile con- to the Broad and lunch on Spring Street nection to Expo a breeze. while getting back in time for Jazz on the Santa Monica is a beautiful place to walk, Lawn and dinner on Main Street without stroll and run. Being a pedestrian is now easier paying for parking. More options for how and more fun. Look from the Downtown Expo you travel mean more options for how you Station to the Pacific and you’ll see the expan- spend your days. sive Colorado Esplanade that offers pedestri- Thank you to the residents and business- ans convenient access to the Pier, Ocean es who had a hard road for much of the past Avenue, and Santa Monica Place. This week we three years as the Expo Line and Colorado launched all-way “scramble” crosswalks along Esplanade were under construction. the Esplanade to make moving on foot faster Everyone at the City and Metro value your and safer. A total of 12 scrambles will be patience and partnership in getting to today. installed throughout the city this summer. We hope you’ll celebrate with us by taking a Having access to a car is, in some free ride on Expo, Breeze, or the Big Blue moments, the only option. I don’t expect to Bus, and by coming out to Metro’s Station see anyone biking home from a neighboring Celebrations tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 Costco. Zipcar now gives you the freedom to p.m. and to our local celebration with Coast, have “wheels when you want them” with 35 Santa Monica’s very own open streets event, cars around town. June 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. I also don’t expect traffic to ease Now, get out there and see what the newly overnight. But, I challenge you to embrace connected Santa Monica is all about - try a our new model of mobility and try a variety new transit option that works for you and of transportation modes. Opting for public get going at smgov.net/gosamo. Local Metro presents 8 FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016 Visit us online at www.smdp.com

municating about the construction plans CONSTRUCTION and sometimes altering construction sched- FROM PAGE 1 ules to accommodate the needs of the resi- dents or businesses along the tracks. COAST of civic pride.” The outreach was particularly important City of Santa Monica's Open Streets Event Designs had to include not only the train, but while workers were essentially in the back- also bike facilities and pedestrian linkages with yards of Cheviot Hills and Rancho Park res- the requirement that the line and its stations idents, some of who actively opposed the provide a sustainable sense of place that also project from the start. highlights the character of each neighborhood. “We try to be part of the community and Skanska-Rados received the contract to to be a good neighbor,” Freund said. design/build the project in 2011 and began They said the end result was a relatively Bike, bus, train or walk your way to a free, major construction in 2012. conflict free work environment that moti- Casual observers can see the actual tracks vated the front line workers to do better, engaging and fun way to explore your city. in the street and touch the individual sta- safer, more efficient work. Enjoy two miles of car-free streets and tions, but what they might miss is the huge And the work was not without logistical discover local food, music, shops, culture, task associated with what is actually one challenges. The line has to utilize elevated dance and games with family and friends. continuous project with structural, engi- crossings, pass under bridges, travel down neering and technological challenges more already developed roads, all while preserving akin to a skyscraper than a street. access to utilities and installing high tech Sunday, June 5, 2016 Conducting that work in the Los Angeles underground control systems. 9 AM - 3 PM area with its already constrained infrastruc- In the past, contractors would have devel- ture magnified some of those challenges, as oped a plan on paper, begun digging and then did the need to work in close proximity to tried to problem solve on the fly as unexpected business and residents, some of whom were delays occurred. However, in the modern era, politically opposed to the line to start with. advanced 3D modeling software allowed the Vice President Brian Freund and General company to build a virtual model of the line Superintendent Geoff Bender said the com- and identify problems before they occurred. pany relied on well trained staff to keep the That’s not to say there weren’t surprises. project on track and a few technological When entertainment businesses along the tricks helped ease some of the trouble spots. lines advocated for quiet trains, the company “The people selected and assigned were utilized new construction techniques. One the best people the company had and were example at the corner of 26th and Cloverfield sent here for this project,” Bender said. has the tracks running over a slap of concrete He said when you’re building a project that rests on springs. The system absorbs Downtown Sustainability Zone, Esplanade Route Bike Path Santa Monica Tongva Park Expo Line Station almost seven miles long that passes through vibrations and dramatically reduces noise. Culture Zone, Mobility Zone, Pedestrian Community Information Camera Obscura Art Lab Civic Auditorium Only Zone Garden

City Zone, residential neighborhoods, there’s going to Both Freund and Bender said they were Library/Conservancy, Car Crossing Farmer’s Market Parking Ken Genser Square Norman Place & Main St be some disruption to the lives of nearby res- proud of the end result. idents. However, he said the company’s “We had the ability to see the transforma- approach is to be as collaborative as possible tion of the transit landscape in Los Angeles and See the full schedule and program at with neighbors and adapt whenever they can Santa Monica, and that’s exciting,”Bender said. smgov.net/coast #GoSaMo to neighborhood concerns. That included a lot of time spent com- [email protected] For all his crime-fighting, karate chopping, and superhero-ing. Get to know us before you need us.

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The City of Santa Monica is bringing back Go With The Flow, a summer traffic management plan to keep cars moving, streets safer and parking easier.

Courtesy Photo This map highlights your parking options and best routes. BACK ON TRACK: It took dozens of volunteers decades to bring a train back to Santa Monica.

website - http://friends4expo.org - F4E HISTORY members brought supporters to attend FROM PAGE 1 Metro (MTA) board meetings and public hearings, including one especially boisterous mented the economic and social sense of the meeting in the spring of 2001 at the Veterans line, and pleaded their case by petitioning Administration auditorium, where the huge door to door and tabling at shopping malls. and passionate support for Expo Light Rail Planning began after the right-of-way surprised even the longtime activists. purchase, then halted, then restarted in 1998 On June 29, 2001, after 56 people spoke after the cancellation of new subway exten- in support, the Metro board unanimously sions. Advocates resumed work, and in 2000 approved the first half of the Expo Line as Get SM PARKING the official free Santa Monica parking app. Clarke and community organizers Kathy light rail from downtown L.A. to Culver Your guide to real-time parking pricing and availability on the Seal and Julia Maher launched a mass organ- City. streets and in the lots. ization to fight for Expo light rail. Friends4Expo members leaped from “We wanted to use the pressure of grass- their seats in the board room and hugged roots support to make the Expo Line hap- each other with the joy of victory. pen,” said Maher. “I knew this would change the way I felt about Los Angeles.” ORGANIZING CHEVIOT HILLS gowiththeflowsm.com The group quickly attracted new activists, But several homeowners associations for many of them women who were not typical Cheviot Hills and nearby Rancho Park rail buffs but who emphasized the social and strongly opposed extending the line to Santa environmental impact of a future Expo Line. Monica (and would later fund a lawsuit “We saw this project as a way to bring people against this second segment, as Neighbors Featured and communities together rather than for Smart Rail.) Landscaping dividing them,” said attorney Faith Mitchell. In 2007 Friends4Expo member Karen & Groundcover She suggested “Connecting Neighbors” as Leonard launched a group, Light Rail for Products the F4E slogan. Cheviot, which did extensive grassroots edu- Pebbles Clarke said the issue was also about eco- cation, organized neighborhood gatherings, Glass Rocks nomic equity. met with politicians, and testified at Metro “We saw it as serving Westside and board, school, and city council meetings. Crushed Downtown jobs, a ladder of economic They leafletted 1400 houses several times Recycled Glass opportunity giving residents greater access over the next few years. Finally, they showed Boulders to the rich economic, educational and spiri- politicians that the strong neighborhood Gravel tual centers throughout the Los Angeles support for the Expo Line dwarfed the region,” he said. opposition. Decomposed As fighting against climate change rose In 2012 the line opened from Downtown We’ve got Granite on the national agenda, the activists stressed to La Cienega, and the following year the Mulch the environmental benefit of clean, speedy, California Supreme Court ruled against the your ground high-capacity light rail. Neighbors for Smart Rail lawsuit. covered at Fountains Dozens of enthusiasts joined and Expo line ridership has exceeded expecta- Friends4Expo went to work, presenting slide tions. F4E’s dozens of volunteers played a Bourget shows to senior centers, churches, a mosque, major role in bringing the more than neighborhood groups, chambers of com- 800,000 people living within two miles of merce, Rotary clubs, schools, unions, and the Expo Line - not to mention tourists and Neighborhood Councils flanking the right business travelers - an alternative to the of way. They gathered thousands of signa- region’s world-record traffic. Residents and tures at community events and lobbied Los visitors now enjoy a fast, comfortable, quiet, Angeles, Culver City, and Santa Monica city exhaust-free, high-capacity transit line serv- council members, and members of the ing their economic and cultural needs from Metro board. downtown to the sea. Community organiz- Elected official told the activists if they ing won the day. started the parade, the leaders would walk in it. Which is what F4E did. KATHY SEAL is co-chair of Friends 4 Expo Relying on an email list of 2,500 and their Transit with Darrell Clarke and Julia Maher.

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FROM PAGE 1 ■ Gift and Souvenirs - 1541 Ocean Ave. - 10 Citywide percent off regular price item (excl. tobacco) New artworks for the Metro Expo Line ■ 2:15 - 3 p.m. Dustbowl Revival ■ Haunted SM Ghost Tours - 1045 Third St Stations on the Metro Expo Line extension include 98 new works of art that enrich the ■ 3 - 4 p.m. Dublab DJ # 104 - 15 percent off two hour walking transit environment and contribute to the artistic vibrancy of the neighborhoods served ghost tour. by Metro. 17TH ST/SMC STATION ■ hip’tique - 2727 Main St. - Show us your Artists were commissioned to create original artwork for each of the seven new sta- This station is at the doorstep of the 18th current day light rail pass and receive 15 per- tions. Art panels featuring designs by the artists are displayed above the entryways and Street Arts Center and Highways cent off your full price purchases seating areas. They are double-sided to maximize visibility for Metro customers on sta- Performance Space & Gallery, and within ■ Lids - 1413-B Third St. - Free Lids Club tion platforms as well as pedestrians, cyclists, neighborhood residents, and motorists in walking distance to Santa Monica College, a membership w/ $35 plus purchase between proximity to the station. leading community college and home to May 20 - 30. Lids Club members receive dis- There are between 8 and 24 individual art panels per station, depending on station KCRW. Festivities at this station include live counts all year long. configuration. The panels display a body of work by a single artist and add a continuous music, entertainment, food trucks and ■ Naam Yoga - 1231 4th St. - Free yoga class visual narrative that defines the rail line as it travels through various neighborhoods. information on ways of getting to, from and for participants on May 21 - 22 when you Durable materials ensure the artwork is resistant to graffiti and color fading, and is around Santa Monica by rail, bus, bikeshare, mention “EXPO Grand Opening.” easy to maintain. Fabrication materials include glass mosaic, ceramic mosaic, and porce- car share and more. ■ Playland Arcade - 350 SM Pier - Double lain enamel steel. prize point coupons up to 500 points when “Art has the power to transform and enhance the transit rider’s journey,” said Los ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Captain Tall Tale - Stilt you mention “EXPO Grand Opening.” Angeles County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Mark Ridley-Thomas. “Station by sta- Walker ■ REI - 402 SM Blvd. - 10th Anniversary tion, each piece of artwork within the Metro system is contributing to Los Angeles ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Food trucks Celebration w/ huge savings throughout the County’s vibrancy and strengthening ties with the communities we serve.” ■ 12 - 3 p.m. Michelle Berne - Giant store, including a 20 percent coupon for REI Artwork by the following artists are listed in station order from east to west: Puppets co-op members. ■ Rusty’s Surf Ranch - 256 SM Pier - two for PALMS STATION: SHIZU SALDAMANDO, ARTIST EDUCATORS On Stage one Cali Tacos - choice of Chipotle Shrimp Art panels combine images of pencil drawings on wood panels and hand-cut Japanese ■ 10 - 10:45 a.m. Hot Club of Los Angeles - or Carnitas Pork. $5 Margaritas. washi paper collage to illustrate the people, places and plant life of the area. The use of wood Gypsy Jazz/Swing/French Caberet ■ SM History Museum - 1350 7th St. - half and washi paper connects the materiality of the compositions with the area’s Japanese her- ■ 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. Sweetbeats - Music price admission to anyone who presents a itage, while depicting images of a changing landscape and social demographic. Truck with DJ TAP card on Friday, May 20 and Saturday ■ 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Hot Club of Los May 21. WESTWOOD/RANCHO PARK STATION: ABEL ALEJANDRE, PANORAMAS Angeles ■ SM Playhouse - 1211 4th St. - two for one Artwork on entryways depict the legs of travelers headed to their destination, art ■ 12:15 - 1 p.m. Sweetbeats DJ ticket specials this weekend to panels above seating areas present commuters calmly waiting. The standing figures ■ 1 - 1:45 p.m. FLACO - Salsa and Latin “SNOWHITE” and “CLIMAX,”call the tick- combine styles of dress from the past as well as the present, collapsing time and place Music et office at (310) 394-9779 ext. 1. into a series of narrative stances. Each figure is purposefully placed to create a story of ■ 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. Sweetbeats DJ ■ SM Travel & Tourism - 30 percent off place illustrated through the act of commuting. ■ 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. FLACO merchandise at the SM Visitor Center loca- ■ 3:15 - 4 p.m. Sweetbeats DJ tions: 2427 Main St, 1400 Ocean Ave, Third EXPO/SEPULVEDA STATION: SUSAN LOGORECI, RIGHT ABOVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY St Promenade (1300 block) and 200 SM The artworks present aerial views of local neighborhoods, depicted in an intricate DOWNTOWN SANTA MONICA Pier. series of colored pencil drawings. Drawn from photographs that were shot from a heli- Walk to the beach, 3rd Street Promenade ■ Segway LA - 1660 Ocean Ave. - 50 percent copter hovering above the city, the images present the structured landscape of the area and Santa Monica Place, stroll in Tongva off all tours and rentals this weekend. Use punctuated with identifiable landmarks. Seen as a body of work, the group of eight art Park, ride a roller coaster on the Santa discount code “EXPO50” to book online at panels reveal a patchwork of growth and development that describe an ever changing Monica Pier and shop and eat along Main www.segway.la. civic infrastructure. Street. Celebration activities include live ■ Sunnin Lebanese Cuisine - 525 SM Blvd. - music, entertainment and information Free side with purchase of any sandwich or EXPO/BUNDY STATION: NZUJI DE MAGALHÃES, AND HERE I WILL STAY about all of the exciting new ways to get to meal. Mention “Expo Grand Opening.” A series of art panels are united by a flowing sash, meant to convey the history and and around Santa Monica. ■ Thai Dishes on Broadway - 123 Broadway vitality of the local neighborhood. Some panels depict the agricultural area that once Activities along the Colorado Esplanade - Free dessert w/ $25 minimum order. Lunch existed as well as the present day urban city. On other panels, people, restaurants and & in the Kiss And Ride Lot (adjacent to the Special excluded. May 20 through May 22 theatres are the focus - drawing attention to the many different kinds of people and busi- DTSM Station): only. nesses that have contributed to the growth of the area. ■ The Acorn Store - 1220 5th St. - Stop by On Stage the store and receive a free treat when pur- 26TH ST/BERGAMOT STATION: CONSTANCE MALLINSON, LOCAL COLOR ■ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Have More Fun chasing a toy. Landscapes are overlaid with colorful objects and natural materials gathered on walks Stringband - Old Time & Early Bluegrass ■ The Albright - 258 SM Pier - A special in the local area. While these collected discards are often overlooked by passersby, the ■ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Petrojvic Blasting Celebrate EXPO two-course menu ($35) artist re-presents these materials as the central focus of the landscapes, suggesting that Company - Southeastern featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients they reveal potential narratives about the people who frequent the area. European/Romanian Brass Band plus seafood. ■ 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. One Grain of Sand ■ The Hive Organic Cafe & Superfood Bar - 17TH ST/SMC STATION: CARMEN ARGOTE, WHAT YOU WORE, WHAT YOU WEAR Puppet Theater - Giant Puppets 606 Broadway # 102 - Free health shot with In this series of artwork, clothing represents both the commuter and the commute. ■ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Stilt Circus - Stilt Walkers any purchase. Art panels above gateways reveal open closets full of clothes. Artwork above seating ■ 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Critical Brass - New ■ The Learning Path - 1212 5th St. - One areas emphasize the rhythm of sitting and waiting as part of the commute. Clothing is Orleans Second Line Mashup Band free month of tutoring (Math or English) w/ draped over benches creating the impression of a seated figure. The diverse attire is ■ 1 - 4 p.m. Mariachi Los Dorados de Villa purchase of another month of tutoring, new culled from community members and represents a wide range of personalities, profes- - 5-Piece Traditional Mariachi Group clients only. sions and cultural influences. ■ Tilly’s - 1426 3rd St - Show your TAP card, BUSINESS SPECIALS receive 20 percent off one item. One dis- DOWNTOWN SANTA MONICA STATION: JUDITH HERNANDEZ, L.A. SONATA count per customer, per day, per transaction, Located at the terminus station, at the edge of the continent, the twenty-four art pan- DOWNTOWN SANTA MONICA STATION restrictions apply. els depict a composite of global mythologies. The artist layers images to create metaphors (4th/Colorado) ■ Yogurtland SM - 304 SM Blvd. - 3 oz. free for day and night as well as the seasons. By weaving cultural identifiers with elements that yogurt coupons. denote the passage of time, artworks create a sense of shared place and historical signifi- ■ Arthur Murray Dance Center of Santa ■ Whole Foods Market - 500 Wilshire Blvd. cance that honors the heritage of the local, the immigrant and the tourist alike. Monica - 928 Broadway Blvd. - Two Personal - Party w/ DJ Ezmoney, bag giveaway plus Sessions, One Group Class, One Dance Party food specials on Saturday, May 21 from 11 More information and free docent guided tours: visit metro.net/art or call 213/922-4ART for $45, expires June 10. a.m. - 3 p.m. - SUBMITTED BY JOSE UBALDO, METRO LOS ANGELES COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER MEDIA RELATIONS ■ Boba Lab - 711 Pico Blvd. - Receive a ■ ZipRecruiter - 401 Wilshire Blvd. - T- reusable beverage tumbler with any pur- shirts and giveaways to the metro riders for chase; BOGO on Waffilicious Waffles or Opening Weekend. 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FILM REVIEW doubt, to the skill of these directors and of casting director, Sarah Finn. Robert Downey CAPTAIN AMERICA: Jr. likes to use spontaneity in a scene. Chris P OSITIVE Evans rarely veers from his script. Cedric CIVIL WAR Bozeman, a method actor, stays in character Rated PG-13 both on and off set. The interplay of their E XISTENCE 147 Minutes styles informs their characters and relation- Released May 6th ships. There are many ultimately human and touching scenes: “Vision” and “Wanda” dis- P R I N TING EXPERTS “Captain America: Civil War” brings to cuss emotions while sitting in the kitchen life our current day mythology of larger- like two teenagers, “Captain America” and than-life players from comics, movies and “Iron Man” recognize each other’s stubborn POSITIVE EXISTENCE IS A FULL SERVICE PRINTING video games. If you grew up in a comic book streak, “Ant-Man” laughs at the awkward- world, it’s like watching family home videos ness of his tiny size in a pivotal battle scene, (425&3><.9-9-*7*84:7(*8948*7;.(*&11 of your childhood daydreams on the big “Spider-Man” is awed by the superheroes’ 57.39.3,3**)8+74282&11941&7,*+472&9 screen in 3D. Each superhero has a human power and laughs with glee when he is able alter ego whose traits and flaws we can easi- to literally tie them down. ly identify with. In this particular story, they The sets by production designer Owen also wrestle with a dilemma common to us Paterson draw on your deepest emotions. humans - a family feud. Our band of cham- Many of them feature foreboding dark rock pions is at odds over the annoying puzzle of and metal, soiled with age, while the metal- how to go about saving the world: do they lic sounds in the background evoke bleak- work hand in hand with international gov- ness and imprisonment. Is this what our ernments or go rogue? world today suggests? This style is similar to Blockbuster movies like this are a huge dark Expressionist films from the 1920’s. endeavor and when done well reflect great Did we never recover from seeing idyllic pas- ingenuity, resourcefulness, and leadership tures laid waste by the industrial revolution? on the part of the filmmakers. The budget Bozeman’s “Black Panther” character sug- for this film was around $250 million - the gests that a glimmer of hope exists. roll of credits looks like an employee data- The relevance of this movie’s theme is base from a Fortune 500 company. Of course echoed in a political “poster” recently shared there are the requisite epic battle scenes with on Facebook by my young nephew that vast collateral damage to the surrounding reads: “I don’t think America should elect population and environment. However, this any President in 2016. We need to be single film actually addresses the problem of collat- for a few years and find ourselves.” In a per- eral damage. fect dream world, that might be a very smart Present at my screening was a panel of the move. Our country just may be having a directors, brothers Anthony and Joe Russo, “huuuge” family feud. and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The Russo’s brought a KATHRYN WHITNEY BOOLE has spent most of refreshing sense of humor to this block- her life in the entertainment industry, which is buster, having come from a TV comedy the backdrop for remarkable adventures with background (“Arrested Development”). extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager They discussed the varied acting styles of the with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. cast and how smoothly they worked togeth- [email protected]. For previously published er. The camaraderie on set was due, no reviews see https://kwboole.wordpress.com

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Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ON MAY 12, AT ABOUT 7:13 P.M. Officers responded to Bloomingdales – 315 Colorado Blvd., regarding a suspect being detained by the store’s Loss Prevention for passing fraudulent currency. An investiga- tion revealed the suspect entered the store to exchange merchandise and requested change using a counterfeit bill. The clerk recognized the bill as fraudulent and notified Loss Prevention. The suspect was detained inside the store until officers arrived. Sammeiso Lewis, 20, of Las Vegas was arrested for passing a counterfeit note. Bail was set at $100,000.

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Grand theft auto, 300 block of Olympic The Santa Monica Police Dr., 9:09 a.m. Department responded to 357 Critical missing person, 1100 block of calls for service on May 18. Lincoln, 10:20 a.m. Burglary, 2200 block of 20th, 10:32 a.m. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE Traffic collision, 2500 block of Colorado, CALLS CHOSEN BY THE 11:10 a.m. SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Traffic collision, 1400 block of 11th, 11:44 a.m. Stalking, 2100 block of Virginia, 12:44 p.m. 131 BROADWAY SANTA MONICA, CA 90401 | LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF 2ND & BROADWAY | PH: 657.859.3721 Vandalism, 1500 block of 2nd, 12:06 a.m. Hit and run, 2500 block of Georgina, 1:43 p.m. Domestic violence, 400 block of Battery, 600 block of Pico, 2:27 p.m. Washington, 12:09 a.m. Hit and run, 3200 block of Pico, 2:28 p.m. Burglary, 1400 block of 4th, 12:30 a.m. Hit and run, 400 block of Colorado, 3:34 p.m. SURF FORECASTS WATER TEMP: 63.7° Construction noise, 1200 block of 15th, Traffic collision, 1400 block of Wilshire, 12:31 a.m. 4:48 p.m. FRIDAY – POOR TO FAIR – SURF: 3-4 ft waist to shoulder high Suspicious circumstances, 2400 block of Traffic collision, Park Dr./Santa Monica, SSW swell continues. Potential for bump in NW swell/windswell. 20th, 3:12 a.m. 5:02 p.m. Variable morning winds as a weak front moves through. Burglary, 1500 block of 4th, 3:30 a.m. Battery, 1500 block of 2nd, 5:47 p.m. Traffic collision, 2500 block of Michigan, Person down, 2200 block of Main, 6:44 p.m. SATURDAY – FAIR – SURF: 2-3 ft thigh to chest high Easing SSW swell. NW windswell continues. Still some larger peaks for combo exposed breaks. 4:12 a.m. Public intoxication, 2600 block of Main, Traffic collision, 300 block of Olympic, 6:53 p.m. 4:47 a.m. DUI, 800 block of Wilshire, 7:38 p.m. Burglary, 1500 block of 4th, 5:04 a.m. Family disturbance, 800 block of San Domestic violence, 1000 block of 3rd, Vicente, 7:54 p.m. 5:06 a.m. Fraud, 300 block of Olympic Dr., 8:51 p.m. Suspicious person, 1100 block of 11th, 6:43 a.m. Battery, 1600 block of Cloverfield, 9:48 Grand theft auto, Ocean/Palisades, 7:31 a.m. p.m. DANCE CLASSES Domestic violence, 1000 block of 3rd, Hit and run, 1300 block of PCH, 9:52 p.m. 7:40 a.m. Fire, 1800 block of Euclid, 10:05 p.m. NOW ENROLLING FOR AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES EVERY DAY! Elder abuse, 900 block of Euclid, 7:41 a.m. Disturbance of the peace, 2300 block of Elder abuse, 1500 block of 5th, 7:46 a.m. Ocean Park, 11:52 p.m. Grand theft auto, Ocean/Palisades, 8:58 a.m. Suspicious person, 700 block of 20th, GROW AND STRETCH WITH Burglary, 400 block of Broadway, 9:07 a.m. 11:58 p.m. THE PRETENDERS STUDIO! DAILY FIRE LOG

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Available only to qualified customers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services at partici- pating dealers through May 31, 2016. Not everyone will qualify. Advertised 39 months lease payment based on MSRP of $41,125 less the suggested dealer contribution resulting in a C300 Sedan total gross capitalized cost of $39,585. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Includes Destination Charge, Premium 1 Package and Blind Spot As- sist. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $14,001. Cash due at signing includes $3,359 cap- Per Mo PlusTax italized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee and first month's lease payment of $359. No security deposit required. Total payments equal $18,155. At lease end, lessee pays for any amounts due under the lease, any official fees and taxes related to the scheduled termination, $ 39 Month Lease excess wear and use plus $0.25/mile over 32,500 miles, and $595 vehicle turn-in fee. Pur- chase option at lease end for $25,909 plus taxes (and any other fees and charges due under $4513 total due the applicable lease agreement) in example shown. Subject to credit approval. Specific ve- at signing hicles are subject to availability and may have to be ordered. See participating dealer for 359 details. Please always wear your seat belt, drive safely and obey speed limits.

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Available only to qualified customers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services at participating dealers through May 31, 2016. Not everyone will qualify. Advertised 36 months lease payment based on MSRP of $41,725 less the suggested dealer contribution resulting in a total gross GLC300 SUV capitalized cost of $41,235. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Includes Destination Charge, Premium 1 Package, Blind Spot Assist and Heated Front Seats. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep and addi- tional options. Total monthly payments equal $16,164. Cash due at signing includes $3,399 Per Mo PlusTax capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee and first month's lease payment of $449. No security deposit required. Total payments equal $20,358. At lease end, lessee pays for any amounts due under the lease, any official fees and taxes related to the scheduled termination, $ 36 Month Lease excess wear and use plus $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles, and $595 vehicle turn-in fee. Purchase option at lease end for $25,452 plus taxes (and any other fees and charges due under the ap- $4643 total due plicable lease agreement) in example shown. Subject to credit approval. Specific vehicles are at signing subject to availability and may have to be ordered. See participating dealer for details. Please 449 always wear your seat belt, drive safely and obey speed limits. Many Pre-Owned Vehicles. Certified and just plain awesome.

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All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charges and any emission testing charge. Ad expires 05/23/16 close of business.