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DOWNTOWN, LA An animal research protest- er — indicted last year on charges he and another person stalked two UCLA researchers and a Santa Monica resident who was the executive of a juice company — was sentenced Tuesday to three years in prison. Kevin Richard Olliff, 23, pleaded no con- test in March to felony stalking and conspir- acy charges. Olliff and co-defendant Linda Faith Greene were indicted in 2009 by a Los Angeles County grand jury on charges involving the UCLA researchers and an

SEE JAIL PAGE 9 Holbrook’s lead over Winterer File Photo down to 61 votes LOOKING FOR FRESHNESS: Shoppers at the Wednesday Farmer's Market in Downtown. State and city officials are looking for ways to better monitor markets and their farmers to ensure goods sold are organic and produced in the region. BY NICK TABOREK Daily Press Staff Writer Farmers’ Market enforcement comes into focus DOWNTOWN A close election got closer late on Tuesday, with updated results showing five- BY NICK TABOREK to be true. the Hollywood and Mar Vista markets term City Councilman Bob Holbrook leading Daily Press Staff Writer The picture was taken in July and decided to team up to get some answers. challenger Ted Winterer by 61 votes — fewer showed the vendors selling Gala apples, They sent the photograph to three leading than .1 percent of those cast in the contest. DOWNTOWN Bringing locally-grown pro- which Avery said aren’t harvested in apple industry experts. The verdict that At the time of the previous update from duce directly from the farm to the con- California until the late summer or fall. And came back was unanimous: The apples the Los Angeles County Registrar- sumer is at the heart of the Santa Monica though it’s possible to store apples for long could not have been grown at the Kern Recorder/County Clerk on Friday, Holbrook Farmers’ Markets’ mission. periods of time under the right conditions, County farm operated by Jonah’s Apples. had led by 121 votes. So when Laura Avery, who oversees all Avery said these particular specimens had Armed with the evidence, Avery and her It was unclear by deadline Tuesday how four of the Santa Monica markets, received none of the telltale signs of having been colleagues confronted the farmers and many ballots, if any, remained to be counted. a tip that one of her regular vendors may picked the previous season. eventually received an admission of guilt. But based on vote totals, it was evident have been selling fruit imported from South While state law requires market vendors Though the farmers sought re-admission to that at least 4,505 ballots had been processed America, she was understandably con- to sell only produce they grow themselves, the Santa Monica market, Avery said the since initial election results were posted on cerned. the rapid proliferation of markets has made breach was too egregious. Jonah’s Apples Nov. 3, at which time county election offi- The tip came in the form of a picture it difficult for state and county inspectors to was banned from returning. cials had said there were an estimated 5,954 taken at a Hollywood market over the sum- enforce the rules. Often, the task of policing “They didn’t grown them and they weren’t ballots outstanding. mer showing Jonah’s Apples (a vendor that vendors falls to local market supervisors. organic, so that’s major fraud,” she explained. also participates in Santa Monica markets) When the suspicious Jonah’s Apples pic- SEE ELECTION PAGE 9 hawking fruit that looked a little too good ture surfaced, Avery and the managers at SEE MARKET PAGE 8 PIANO & GUITAR LESSONS Gary Limjap SMALL BUSINESS $ .00 45 MINUTE CLASSES STARTUP? ONLY 15 – SIGN-UP NOW! – (310) 586-0339 STARTUP? In today’s real estate climate ... TAXES • BOOKKEEPING • CORPORATIONS (310) 453-1928 Experience counts! SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA 1901 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica [email protected] (310) 395-9922 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800Santa Monica 90401 www.santamonicamusic.com www.garylimjap.com Calendar General, Cosmetic, & Implant Dentistry 2 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 We have you covered MODERN, COMFORTABLE AND RELAXED ATMOSPHERE Gentle Dentistry | Sedation Available | Digital Technology | Smile Makeover | Flexible Financing Have your kids been to the dentist? Basic Cleaning, Exam$ .00 and full Mouth Xrays This month: KIDS ARE FREE! Modern facilities, gentle dentistry, sedation Exam, basic cleaning and full mouth xrays 65 Call for details.

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LOS ANGELES The handling of the remains of Matrice Richardson, whose disappearance after release from a Los Angeles County jail led to criticism of the Sheriff’s Department, is now the focus of an investigation. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter told the Los Angeles Times in a story published Sunday that sheriff’s deputies may have vio- lated California law and undermined his investigation when they moved the skeletal remains from a Santa Monica Mountains canyon in August. The Times says the coroner’s office and Sheriff’s Department have now agreed to a probe overseen by the Office of Independent Review, the sheriff’s watchdog agency. Sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore says HANDS ON Brandon Wise [email protected] it’s designed to minimize miscommunication. Local skater/surfer/artist/activist Peggy Oki (left) shows Santa Monica College students and faculty the proper way to make origami whales Winter says the coroner’s office told sher- during her lecture at the main campus on Tuesday. Oki uses her popularity as one of the original Dogtown skaters to lecture others about the iff’s deputies the remains should be importance on the protection of whales. untouched until coroner’s investigators arrived. Homeowners say loan mods led them to foreclosure

little help from the part of the government’s Several federal lawsuits filed in Boston continue aggressively defending itself BY JACOB ADELMAN $700 billion Wall Street rescue that aimed to accuse major lenders of breach of contract against the cases. Associated Press help them directly. under the government’s Home Affordable More lawsuits have been filed against Indeed, Treasury statistics show that only Modification Program, in which banks agreed other lenders elsewhere. LOS ANGELES Grocery store owners William about one-third of the nearly 1.4 million to participate as part of the bank bailout. In San Francisco, the Housing and and Esperanza Casco were making enough homeowners accepted into the government’s The lawsuits say the banks agreed under Economic Rights Advocates legal services money to stay current on their mortgage, but payment reduction program over the past year HAMP to grant permanent mortgage modi- group sued Chase, accusing the New York when JPMorgan Chase & Co. offered a plan have had their reductions made permanent. fications to borrowers who make all pay- bank of profiting from collecting payments that reduced their payments, they figured “It is extremely unfair that someone like ments during trial modifications. during long trial modifications that ulti- they could use the extra cash and signed up. me and my wife who have owned our home Attorney Shennan Alexandra Kavanagh mately end in foreclosure. The Cascos say they never missed a sub- for 17 years and never missed a payment said several of the plaintiffs lost their homes “They’re participating in the crisis they sequent payment, so they were horrified could end up in foreclosure,” Casco, 47, said after their payments reverted to their original had helped to foment by refusing to honor when the bank decided the smaller pay- in Spanish through an interpreter. sums that they were unable to pay. She said loan modifications they had already agreed ments weren’t enough and foreclosed on Chase spokesman Gary Kishner was she believes tens of thousands of borrowers to,” said attorney James C. Sturdevant, their modest Long Beach home. unable to comment on whether Cascos had in Massachusetts alone could be covered by whose firm is assisting in the lawsuit. Their story is echoed across the country been current on their payments but insisted the suits if they get class-action status. Chase’s Kishner said he could not com- by people who claim — some in lawsuits — the bank had treated the couple fairly. One of the lawsuits, against Bank of ment on the pending litigation. that banks didn’t live up to their end of the “We worked with the borrower to give him America Corp., was consolidated earlier this Joseph R. Mason, a professor at Louisiana deal when they agreed to trial mortgage as many opportunities as possible to qualify month with similar complaints in five other State University’s business school who has modifications. for a modification,” he said. “However, they states, Kavanagh said. written widely on the subprime lending The suits add to a feeling among many were not able to do so and therefore we were Bank of America spokeswoman Shirley struggling homeowners that they’re getting forced to foreclose on the property.” Norton said in an e-mail that the lender will SEE FORECLOSURE PAGE 9 Since 1967 Quality & Value Always! Open 6am - 2:30pm Mon. - Fri. 6am - 4pm Sat. - Sun.

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PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Your column here Ross Furukawa Send comments to [email protected] Jon Coupal Send comments to [email protected] [email protected] EDITOR IN CHIEF Same old story Kevin Herrera Editor: Paying the proper property tax [email protected] Just thought I would chime in on the election. Funny MANAGING EDITOR how all the incumbents won for Santa Monica City Daniel Archuleta Council. They have been bought and paid for for years THIS FALL HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY by the voters. [email protected] by the special interest groups, mainly developers who frightening. There have been the little mon- Local general obligation bonds for have overbuilt every inch of the city with no traffic sters at our doors on Halloween, the mon- libraries, parks, police and fire facilities and STAFF WRITER Nick Taborek plan. I find it sick that not one of these incumbents strous politicians invading our homes other capital improvements are repaid [email protected] even bothered to have lawn signs printed. Guess they through the television, and there has been exclusively by property owners. Because a knew they were shoe-ins. This is not government, but a that property tax bill in the mail box. minority of the population is required to pay CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER dictatorship! Fortunately, as a direct result of the entire amount, the California Brandon Wise Can your paper shed some light on how these peo- Proposition 13, which limits increases in a Constitution of 1879 established the two- [email protected] ple got re-elected and who was funding them? property’s assessed value to two percent thirds vote for approval of these bonds. This annually, most property owners have a good assures a strong community consensus STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Kelly Davis idea what their tax bill will be even before before obligating property owners to repay Morgan Genser [email protected] Santa Monica opening the envelope. Still, every year at this debt for 20 or 30 years. time, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Planes change Association reminds taxpayers to carefully Bill Bauer, David Pisarra, Editor: examine their latest property tax bill. BECAUSE OF THE Meredith Carroll, Jack Neworth, My neighbor said that one of the papers ran a story Although not common, assessors do make Lloyd Garver, Dr. Reese Halter, that the new SMO flight path has had no detrimental mistakes. CURRENT DECLINE IN Taylor Van Arsdale, Dane Robert Swanson, effect on the neighborhood. Taxpayers should understand the various David Alsabery, Merv Hecht, That is absolutely false. Come to my house and charges and make certain that they are not PROPERTY VALUES IN Cynthia Citron, Amanda Cushman, Steve Parker and Phyllis Chavez count the propeller planes. There are over 100 a day being dunned for more than they are legally flying low and loudly over my house — descending obligated to pay. The best way to check a tax CALIFORNIA, MANY CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER ascending, and revving their engines. It sounds like bill is to have your previous year’s bill handy Fabian Lewkowicz WWII. for reference. RECENT HOMEBUYERS I have lived in Ocean Park since May 1995 and the Checking the bill is especially important NEWS INTERNS first 14 years were wonderful and tranquil. The last year for those who bought their homes within ARE ENTITLED TO A Melissa Leu, Patrick Hourihan, has been hell due to low-flying prop planes and jet traf- the last six years at the height of the market. Jessie Schiewe fic. If the current home value is actually lower REDUCTION IN THEIR [email protected] Do not believe what SMO tells you. In my opinion than the assessed value shown on the tax bill, PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN they only care about keeping their jobs, they could care the owner is entitled to file for a reduction in PROPERTY TAX BILL Ray Solano less about how they have ruined our neighborhood. taxes. [email protected] Typically, the property tax bill will show Until the year 2000, local school bonds Rob Nokes three categories of charges. They are the also required a two-thirds vote, but the ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Santa Monica General Tax Levy, Voted Indebtedness, and passage of Proposition 39 — backed by a Rob Schwenker Direct Assessments. small group of wealthy Silicon Valley [email protected] The General Tax Levy is what most peo- businessmen — lowered the vote to 55 SENIOR ADVERTISING ple think of when talking about property percent. Because the 55 percent require- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE taxes. It is based on the assessed value of ment guarantees that most school bonds Brittney Seeliger land, improvements and fixtures. This will pass, regardless of merit, many [email protected] charge usually makes up the largest part of homeowners are seeing a significant ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES the tax bill and it is the amount that is limit- increase in the Voted Indebtedness col- Steven Stuart ed by Proposition 13. umn on their tax bills. [email protected] Proposition 13, passed overwhelmingly Less common than bonds are per parcel ADVERTISING TRAFFIC COORDINATOR by voters in 1978, established a statewide taxes. These are taxes on property owner- Amber Kessee uniform tax rate of 1 percent of assessed ship, not on property value. Under [email protected] value at the time of purchase and limited Proposition 13, they require a two-thirds OPERATIONS COORDINATOR annual increases in assessed value to no vote and are also listed either under “Voted Michele Emch more than 2 percent. From a practical stand- Indebtedness” if they are being imposed to [email protected] point, this means that once the base year repay bonds or under “Other Levies” if they PRODUCTION MANAGER value of your property is established, the are for operational expenses of a local gov- Darren Ouellette General Tax Levy cannot be increased more ernment entity. [email protected] than 2 percent each year. This allows all Ironically, under the system in place for PRODUCTION DESIGNER property owners to predict their property over a century, property taxes go into the Alejandro Cantarero tax bills into the future and budget accord- general fund and are used for local services [email protected] ingly. unrelated to property. For services to prop- CIRCULATION Keith Wyatt The best way to check to make sure that erty, such as sidewalks and sewers, we pay Osvaldo Paganini your current General Levy of Assessment is extra. These charges are known as direct [email protected] correct is to compare it with the previous assessments. year’s bill. The increase should be no more Because of Proposition 218 — the than 2 percent unless there have been Right to Vote on Taxes Act, placed on the improvements to the property like adding a ballot by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers We have you covered room to a house. Association in 1996 — property owners 410 Broadway, Suite B This bears repeating: Because of the cur- must be given a meaningful say in approv- Santa Monica, CA 90401 rent decline in property values in California, ing new assessments. Before an assess- OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) many recent homebuyers are entitled to a ment can be imposed, or increased, prop- FAX (310) 576-9913 reduction in their property tax bill to an erty owners must be informed in writing amount even lower than their home’s and be given the opportunity to cast a Proposition 13 adjusted base value. protest vote on the new assessment or Although the reduction is temporary — assessment increase. taxes will go up again when the property If you have a question about your proper- The Santa Monica Daily Press regains value — the savings are permanent. ty tax bill you should contact the office of is published six days a week, If in doubt about the current value of your county assessor. It’s your money and Monday through Saturday. 19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 your property, check sales of comparable you have a right to be certain that your bill is daily readership. Circulation is audited homes in your neighborhood. If homes like correct. and verified by Circulation Verification Council, 2006. Serving the City of yours are selling for less than the valuation Santa Monica, and the communities of Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA. on your latest bill, contact your county JON COUPAL is president of the Howard Jarvis Members of CNPA, AFCP, CVC, Taxpayers Association — California’s largest Associated Press, IFPA, Santa Monica assessor and ask that the value and resulting Chamber of Commerce. tax be adjusted to reflect true current value. grass-roots taxpayer organization dedicated to Published by Newlon Rouge, LLC Voted Indebtedness is made up of the protection of Proposition 13 and the those bonds and per parcel taxes approved advancement of taxpayers’ rights. © 2006 Newlon Rouge, LLC, all rights reserved.

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This month’s mixer is themed “Chamber Gives Back”, and will showcase the latest and greatest inno- BY TREVOR HUNNICUTT charged food marketers with being complic- For The Associated Press it in the country’s growing childhood obesi- vations and updates for our members to take advantage of, including the Santa Monica ty rates. They hope other cities and counties Job Bank, Santa Monica Marketplace, MyChamberApp, “I Am Santa Monica” classes, SAN FRANCISCO It’s a happy moment for peo- nationwide will follow their lead. the Chamber Videos, the 1st Annual Santa Monica Pub Crawl, and a special chance ple who see the Happy Meal as anything but. “This will be a sign to the fast-food industry for you to be on the cover of the 2011 Santa Monica Business Guide! San Francisco is poised to become the first that it’s time to phase out its predatory market- major American city to prohibit fast food ing to children at large,”said Deborah Lapidus, With over 120 members at each mixer, this event is a perfect way to network restaurants from including toys with children’s a senior organizer with Boston-based and make new contacts. Mingle while enjoying food, drinks and meals that do not meet nutritional guidelines. Corporate Accountability International, a these special attractions on the beautiful Doubletree Terrace. The measure passed on a preliminary watchdog group that supported the legislation. vote by the city’s Board of Supervisors last A similar ordinance has already been Raffle | Bar | Appetizers week, and was expected to win final passage approved in California’s Santa Clara County, Valet Parking available for $16, Self Parking for $8 Tuesday with enough votes to survive a like- where it affected about a dozen restaurants. ly veto by Mayor Gavin Newsom. The industry, which favors self-regulation, In partnership with: Blue Sky Online, ChamberMaster, H2P, Lo-Ro Media, the Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Santa Monica Pub Crawl The ordinance, which would go into effect says there is no evidence that San Francisco’s in December of next year, prohibits toy give- law will halt the expanse of children’s waistlines Register ONLINE at www.smchamber.com or contact Shelly at 310-393-9825 x10 aways in fast food children’s meals that have and the diseases associated with obesity, such as Members Pre-sale $10 | Members at the Door $15 | Prospective Members $25 more than 640 milligrams of sodium, 600 hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. calories or 35 percent of their calories from McDonald’s and Burger King Corp. are fat. The law also would limit saturated fats among 17 major food and beverage mar- INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE ONLY LOCAL DAILY PAPER IN SANTA MONICA? and trans fats and require fruits or vegetables keters who have signed on to the Children’s to be served with each meal with a toy. Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative, a office (310) 458-7737 The legislation is a big victory for activists and public health advocates who have SEE TOYS PAGE 7 Parenting Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 7 Teaching children the gift of giving BY IVAN ILLAN not to judge. If they would prefer to give the Special to the Daily Press local spouse-abuse center iTune gift cards for the kids instead of shampoo or toilet paper As the holidays approach those U.S. fam- (the less “sexy,”but more needed items), think ilies that can afford to are studying how they hard before you say no. Remember, you want will spend a large chunk of their annual this to be a joyful — not stressful — experi- charitable donations. It seems that most giv- ence. You’ll find your 6-year-old will probably ing happens during the period between want to rescue the cute arctic fox (complete Thanksgiving and Christmas each year. We with a stuffed animal for the donor), while want to help those in need when we have so the 13-year-old may be inspired to donate to much to be thankful for. the local children’s shelter. Their choices may This year, take it a step further, and involve be a little self-absorbed the first go-around. your kids. By establishing an annual holiday Let them be. We all donate to the causes that tradition, you can teach your children that mean something to us. wonderful feeling of giving to others. Children learn best by doing, and by empow- ering them to research, choose and donate CHILDREN LEARN BEST money to a charity, they will understand what you already know: Giving feels great. BY DOING, AND BY You are likely among the 90 percent of American households that donate to chari- EMPOWERING THEM TO ties every year. But, have you ever asked your children how they want the money spent? RESEARCH, CHOOSE AND And do they understand who in your com- munity needs help? Now is your chance to DONATE MONEY TO A teach them what you value most. Here’s what you do: CHARITY, THEY WILL 1) Agree. First, you’ll want to decide on an amount with your partner or spouse. Do UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU the children have to choose a single charity? Do you want them to present the money ALREADY KNOW: GIVING themselves? Do you only want the money to help people, or can they “adopt” an animal FEELS GREAT. with such groups as the World Wildlife Fund? Make sure you are in agreement 6) Research. Giving the children a timeline about the parameters. As in all things to do for conducting their research, and check in with child rearing, you’ll want to have a unit- with them periodically to see if they have any ed front and clear instructions. questions, what they’ve discovered and 2) New tradition. Build this new habit whether their opinions have changed. You are into your existing holiday traditions. You telling them their opinion matters. Show them could present the money to the children at how to ensure that the charity spends the your Thanksgiving dinner, for example. Or it money effectively and is classified as a 501c3. can be as simple as the first fire of the season, This will teach them how to be conscientious to add a little anticipation to the mix. consumers. Also, they might want to partici- 3) When? Try to start when they’re young, pate in their school’s “Coats for Kids” cam- but older children can also enjoy these les- paign or donate to the school’s library, so sons. You’ll want to keep it age-appropriate. encourage them to check in with their school’s A 5 year old won’t be able to independently administration. Also, some principals have a research his charity of choice, but a 12 year “principal’s fund” for children who need old might want minimal guidance. school supplies or even a new pair of shoes. 4) How much? Present each child with an By teaching these lessons to your kids, you envelope with a meaningful amount of money give our society the gift of children who inside. You don’t want the amount of money understand the power of money as a source of to overwhelm them, but you do want them to change. Added bonus: You are teaching them feel they are participating in changing the to think about someone other than them- world for the better. A good rule of thumb is selves without having to say they should be their monthly allowance times three. grateful. They’ll be grateful all on their own. 5) Good choices. Take this opportunity to talk out what you consider important and the IVAN ILLAN is director of financial planning and needs of the community. Tell them how you investments at Michel Financial Group in Los choose to spend your donation dollars and Angeles. You can e-mail him at why. Then, ask them if they agree. Work hard [email protected].

cussed over several months, Corporate TOYS Accountability ran a local newspaper advertise- FROM PAGE 6 ment signed by physicians, community activists and small restaurants that called on Board of self-regulation effort run by the Council of Supervisors swing voter Bevan Dufty to support Better Business Bureaus. the measure. McDonald’s says its meals advertised to Dufty eventually did so, saying San children meet government nutritional stan- Francisco should not wait for the federal dards, limiting total calories to 600 per meal government to act and should serve as an and capping fats and sugars. The company example to other cities. also agreed to curtail advertising in schools “I don’t care how much they say, ‘It’s San and promote healthy lifestyles in all market- Francisco, they’re whacked out there, it ing efforts directed at children. doesn’t matter,’ the reality is they’re taking “McDonald’s remains committed to notice,” Dufty said. responsible marketing practices, including Fast-food restaurants spent $161 million advertising and promotional campaigns for advertising to children under 12 and an esti- our youngest customers,”McDonald’s senior mated $360 million on toys distributed with vice president for marketing, Neil Golden, their meals in 2006, according to a 2008 said in a statement to The Associated Press. Federal Trade Commission report. McDonald’s sent several senior executives Marlene Schwartz, deputy director of Yale and others to San Francisco to oppose the University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy & measure in person. Obesity,said fast food advertising aimed at children As it was being drafted, amended and dis- has increased since self-regulation efforts began. Local 8 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 We have you covered MARKET I THINK PEOPLE FROM PAGE 1 ARE VERY The move was the most recent example of the steps Santa Monica officials take to CONFIDENT WHEN THEY ensure the integrity of produce sold at local Farmers’ Markets, and it came as state agri- COME TO THE SANTA culture leaders are taking a closer look at how to regulate markets amid growing con- MONICA MARKETS THAT cern that some growers are flouting the law. A recent investigative series on NBC news THEY’RE ACTUALLY detailed the transgressions of several Los Angeles-area market vendors, showing MEETING THE FARMER.” footage of them purchasing vegetables from mainstream bulk produce sellers and then Laura Avery passing the crops off as locally grown. Santa Monica Farmers’ Market supervisor The expose, Avery said, has had a big impact on the Farmers’ Market community. Another common refrain has been a call “People want to believe that they’re sup- for a better process for referring complaints porting a farmer and this has really shaken about vendors to the right authorities, Van people’s confidence,” she said. Rein said. In Santa Monica, she added, enforcing File Photo While Avery said Santa Monica’s farm the rules is a priority. ABOUT TIME: The expansion of the Farmers’ Market sector to include more than 700 markets audit program, which has been in place since Avery and her team conduct regular farm with 2,200 growers statewide has made it imperative to review the market rules, state officials said. at least 2004, could serve as a model for mar- visits to verify that vendors at Santa Monica kets throughout the state, she said toughen- markets sell only crops they grow them- Committee this week completed a series of into fairly complex events.” ing the penalties for transgressors could go a selves. But with 200 farmers who participate four public hearings focused on updating The advisory committee will begin con- long way toward improving compliance. in local markets, she acknowledged it’s a Farmers’ Market rules that were held around sidering comments made at the hearings in Currently, state agriculture code calls for daunting task. the state, including one in Santa Monica. November and will then release formal rule- a penalty of between $50 for minor viola- “We’re well known for being the people Jay Van Rein, a spokesman for the change recommendations to the CDFA. tions up to $1,000 for major breaches of that do go out and check,” she said. “I think California Department of Food and Recommendations could call for adminis- market rules. people are very confident when they come to Agriculture, said the expansion of the trative changes or new state legislation, Van Avery said the threat of permanently the Santa Monica markets that they’re actu- Farmers’ Market sector to include more than Rein said. revoking selling permits would be a better ally meeting the farmer.” 700 markets with 2,200 growers statewide A major theme at the hearings, he said, deterrent than the relatively minor fines. Consumers, she said, can do their part to has made it high time for a review of has been a call for more formal training for Van Rein said the state currently has the make sure the produce they’re buying is legit California’s so-called direct to market rules. market managers, who are consumers’ first authority to suspend a vendor’s license for by asking questions of the farmers. The peo- “It’s the first time since Farmers’ Market line of defense against fraudulent vendors. up to 18 months, but added it’s possible the ple who sell the food should be able to con- laws were put on the books that there’s been By knowing which crops are in season and advisory committee could recommend fidently explain where their produce came a statewide reconsideration of the rules,” he being able to spot signs a vendor’s produce stricter penalties for breaking market rules. from and exactly what variety it is. said. “These markets started out as fairly may have been mechanically sorted, it’s pos- The California Farmers’ Market Advisory small and simple operations and have grown sible to hone in on bad actors, officials said. [email protected] Local Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 9

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others demonstrated outside the professor’s JAIL house and chanted slogans about burning it FROM PAGE 1 down, prosecutors said. Santa Monica police and FBI agents raid- executive at POM Wonderful Juice Co. ed the homes of several animal rights Greene, 62, pleaded guilty to three counts activists affiliated with the Animal each of stalking and conspiracy to commit Liberation Front in November 2006 as part the crime of stalking. She was sentenced in of an investigation into the group. April to five years probation. The Santa Monica City Council in 2008 The indictment alleged that Olliff, created a 50-foot buffer zone area around Greene and others affiliated with the Animal residences, restricting protesters in response Liberation Front, whose members have to the aggressive tactics of some animal protested in Santa Monica on several occa- rights activists protesting in the city. The sions, posted claims on the group’s website ordinance was sponsored by the Santa about an explosive reportedly left on the Monica Police Department, which was doorstep of a UCLA psychiatry professor in called out to the home of UCLA vivisector June 2006. Nelson Freimer several times in 2007 after The device, which had been set alight but animal rights activists targeted his home did not explode, was discovered at a neigh- north of Montana Avenue. bor’s home, officials said. The following month, Greene, Olliff and [email protected]

An attempt to reach Holbrook Tuesday ELECTION evening was not successful. FROM PAGE 1 As of deadline Tuesday, Holbrook had 11,916 votes, compared with Winterer’s Reached Tuesday evening, Winterer said 11,855. The candidates were ranked third he remained hopeful. and fourth, respectively, in the race for three “I’m encouraged to be gaining ground, but four-year terms on the City Council. it’s frustrating that the county is not giving us The results showed a gain of 1,076 votes information on the number of ballots that have for Holbrook and a gain of 1,136 for been counted and whether they’re absentee or Winterer since Friday’s election update. provisional,”he said.“And they’re not telling us how many votes remain to be counted.” [email protected] The Real Deal 10 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 We have you covered Stocks and bonds stumble while commodities soar BY DAVID K. RANDALL was down sharply, losing about two full seek a bailout from other European coun- $1,410.10 an ounce, a 0.5 percent rise from Associated Press Business Writer points, or $2 per $100 in face value. Its yield tries in April after investors dumped the late Monday. rose to 4.23 percent, the highest level since countries bonds in the wake of a fiscal cri- Silver also rose, jumping 5.4 percent to NEW YORK Stocks fell in afternoon trading June 10. sis there. settle at $28.906 an ounce. The metal’s large Tuesday as commodities rallied to two-year The 30-year bond wasn’t one of the The Dow Jones industrial average fell gains may be a result of traders buying silver highs. maturities being heavily targeted by the 37.16, or 0.3 percent, to 11,369.68. The index because it had fallen below its typical price Gold, silver and soybeans jumped to Fed’s purchasing program announced last lost 37.24 on Monday following six days of relationship with gold. Gold usually trades levels last seen in October 2008 as week, and its long maturity makes it more gains. at 50 times the price of silver, said Rick de los investors moved money into hard assets sensitive to inflation than shorter-term The broader Standard & Poor’s 500 index Reyes, a metals and mining analyst at T. in anticipation that a massive economic notes. fell 5.17, or 0.4 percent, to 1,218.08, while Rowe Price. stimulus plan announced by the Federal Many investors worry that the Fed’s the technology-focused Nasdaq composite “Gold is someone’s first instinct when Reserve last week will continue to weaken bond-buying program could lead to a jump index fell 7.49, or 0.3 percent, to 2,572.56 they are buying for all of the reasons they’re the dollar. Investors are expecting that in inflation down the line, which would Telecommunications and energy compa- buying gold right now, and silver usually lags commodities will hold their value even if erode the value of all bonds since their fixed nies were the only groups of the S&P 500 to somewhat,” he said. Silver, which has a the dollar falls. payouts would become worth less over time. gain. Financial shares, which fell 1.6 percent, greater use for industries than gold, is rising The Fed plans to buy $600 billion in U.S. With the Fed now focused on encouraging were the worst performing industry group. alongside other industrial metals like plat- government bonds over the next six months some inflation, “it might be hard for Gold rose further, a day after trading inum and copper. in an effort to push interest rates even lower investors to convince themselves to buy” at above $1,400 for the first time. Gold is at a In corporate news, Chevron Corp. shares and encourage borrowing and spending. It’s Wednesday’s auction, said John Briggs, a record in dollar terms but is still well below fell 1.1 percent after announcing a deal to a tactic called quantitative easing, one that fixed income analyst at RBS. its peak in the early 1980s after accounting buy the natural-gas producer Atlas Energy the Fed used successfully in 2008 to restore The dollar has been falling against other for inflation. for $4.3 billion, following other natural gas confidence in financial markets at the height currencies in anticipation of the Fed’s stim- The weakening dollar has been benefiting deals by rival energy giants Exxon Mobil of the credit crisis. ulus program, but it gained 0.6 percent gold as investors seek other assets seen as Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell PLC. “The market is still being driven by the against an index of other currencies Tuesday safe places to park money. Some gold Shares of Dean Foods Co. sank 17.7 per- Fed’s actions and it will be for a while,” Dirk as new troubles emerged in Ireland, one of investors see the metal as a hedge against cent after the country’s largest dairy compa- van Dijk, senior equity strategist at the weaker countries that use the euro, national currencies losing their value as a ny announced disappointing results. The Zacks.com. Europe’s shared currency. result of inflation. company has slashed prices to compete with Treasury prices fell despite a strong auc- Investors are concerned that Ireland’s Gold was given another boost Monday supermarkets selling milk under their own tion of 10-year notes. Investors are con- government will not be able to pass addi- when World Bank President Robert Zoellick labels. 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His only real forming exercise activities in a manner that either JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) From the most Muslim nation on look came during a couple of motorcade rides. impedes access to nearby driveways or leaves less than earth, President Barack Obama is reaching out to the Islamic “I feel great affection for the people here,” Obama said. a four-foot contiguous sidewalk width clear for pedestri- world, declaring that efforts to build trust and peace are “And obviously I have a sister who’s half Indonesian. My an passage. showing promise but are still clearly “incomplete.” mother lived and worked here for a long time. And so the Obama on Wednesday will deliver one of the most per- sights and the sounds and the memories all feel very familiar.” Ordinances 2326 and 2327 will become effective thir- sonal and potentially consequential speeches of his presiden- The president drew smiles from the gathered dignitaries ty days after their adoption. The full test of the ordi- cy, reflecting on his own years of upbringing in Indonesia by speaking a little Indonesian at times. nances is available upon request from the Office of the and giving an update on America’s “new beginning” with “We have been waiting for so long,” said Yudhoyono to city Clerk, located at 1685 Main Street, Room 102 Muslims that he promised last year in Cairo. Obama at a press event shoved inside by rain. Santa Monica, California phone (310) 458-8211. At the same time, the path to lasting peace in the Middle The two presidents touted a deal that will have both East was hardly looking smoother. A reminder of that diffi- countries cooperating on energy, education, the environ- cult road was waiting for Obama when he landed here ment and many other subjects. More broadly, Indonesia Tuesday on a steamy afternoon in southeast Asia. Israel’s offers the United States one more strategic, democratic voice decision to build more apartments in east Jerusalem, a dis- in a continent of emerging powers and lucrative markets, puted territory claimed by Palestinians, had already earned a while U.S. support can help Indonesia’s own economy and rebuke from American diplomats before a tired, traveling regional security. president weighed in himself. Both leaders pushed back on the thesis that Obama’s “This kind of activity is never helpful when it come to efforts aim, at least in part, to counter China’s rise. Obama peace negotiations,” Obama said when questioned at a news insisted he wanted China to grow and prosper, and he said conference alongside Indonesia’s president, Susilo Bambang that “we’re not interested in containing that process.” Yudhoyono. “I’m concerned that we’re not seeing each side Yudhoyono said he didn’t think of one power counterbal- make the extra effort involved to get a breakthrough. ... Each ancing another, but he added that there must be an “equilib- of these incremental steps can end up breaking down trust.” rium” in the region. Heavily invested and eager for Mideast stability, Obama Obama also pointedly noted that the global economy is insisted: “We’re going to keep on working on it.” out of whack, saying, “We have seen some countries run up Obama’s criticism came during a cherished, fleeting and very big surpluses and intervening significantly in the cur- twice-delayed homecoming in Indonesia. He canceled plans rency markets to maintain their advantage.” The U.S. con- to come earlier this year because of domestic troubles, and tends China’s undervalued currency gives Beijing an unfair now he’s dodging a big cloud of volcanic ash. trade boost in the selling of its goods. India’s most volatile volcano, Mount Merapi, has erupted The president’s stop in Indonesia came after he spent with deadly force for days. The White House determined Air three days in India — the most attention any foreign coun- Force One could fly in as scheduled to Jakarta but that try has received from him. Obama leaves Wednesday night Obama should shorten his stay given the flow of airborne for global economic meetings in South Korea, and then ash. That meant Obama would be in Indonesia for just 19 more in Japan. hours, still long enough to visit a famous mosque and deliv- Obama credited his own outreach effort as he described er his speech. the joint efforts of the United States and Indonesia, saying The president, who is Christian, is eager to hold up they were “direct results of my call in Cairo for a new begin- Indonesia as a model: an overwhelmingly Muslim nation ning between the United States and Muslim communities.” where other religions are respected freely and an evolving Overall, he said progress has been mixed. democracy is gaining strength despite a legacy of corruption. “Or efforts have been earnest, sustained,” he said. “We He will revisit themes of his famous 2009 Cairo speech, don’t expect that we are going to completely eliminate some one in which he called for mutual respect: from the United of the misunderstandings and mistrust that have developed States for Muslims in a post-Sept. 11 world, and also from ... but we do think that we’re on the right path.” Muslims for the United States for its diversity and compas- Indonesians all over this country of more than 17,000 sion. That speech also essentially set up an Obama scorecard islands gathered around television sets in their houses, coffee on Iraq, Iran and efforts to combat Islamic extremists. shops and office buildings as Obama’s plane touched down. Obama is also giving substantial attention to the new He was to deliver his speech at the University of Indonesia to partnerships his government has reached with Indonesia’s. an indoor crowd of about 6,000 people. An outdoor event And he is talking freely about his time here, from age 6 to 10, was ruled out by concern over weather and the expected when he was running around as a boy named Barry. overwhelming crowd. Sports 16 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 We have you covered NCAA FOOTBALL Hawkins fired as Colorado football coach after loss BY PAT GRAHAM This season, the Buffs started 3-1 but AP Sports Writer have lost five in a row in the Big 12, increas- ing the call for Hawkins’ ouster, especially BOULDER, Colo. Dan Hawkins was fired as after Saturday’s loss when he walked out on football coach at Colorado three days after his postgame radio interview. the biggest meltdown in school history put a “We collectively believed that it was cap on his five failed seasons with the important to provide the opportunity for Buffaloes. Dan as head coach and his current staff to Athletic director Mike Bohn promoted pull things together, and things looked longtime assistant Brian Cabral to interim bright just one month ago,” Bohn said. coach for the final three games of the season, “However, things have gone downhill from beginning Saturday against Iowa State at there. Folsom Field. “While we recognize the progress that we Bohn said search for a new coach would have made in several areas during nearly five begin immediately. years under Dan, the negativity and divisive- At 70 years old, former CU coach Bill ness that is associated with the current lead- McCartney has publicly expressed an inter- ership has become detrimental and is est in coaching again and remains a “viable beyond repair to our current enterprise and SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 62° candidate,” Bohn said. McCartney led the it’s time to make a change.” Buffaloes to their only national title in 1990. As for future plans, Dan Hawkins said SWELL FORECAST “He’s a great statesman for our program,” those remain unknown. About chest high or so at west facing breaks. Bohn said. “Life’s an adventure: I’ve always sort of LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS Hawkins was hailed as a “home run” hire looked at it like that,” he said. “I’m sure I’ll LOOKS SMALLER, ABOUT WAIST+ AT WEST FACING BREAKS. WE COULD THOUGH SEE SOME SWELL LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. by Bohn in 2006 after going 53-11 at Boise coach again — at some point, at some place. State. But he never had a winning season in ... I’m going to be a passionate spectator here TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA Boulder in nearly five seasons, going 19-39 for the next three, hopefully four games.” and losing his last 17 games outside of Over the weekend, it appeared that Colorado. Hawkins may retain his job. Bohn issued a The final loss came Saturday. Colorado statement Saturday night after flying back blew a 28-point lead at Kansas when the from Lawrence, Kan., that did not mention Jayhawks scored 35 points over the final 11 Hawkins’ job status. minutes for a stunning 52-45 win. It was the However, Hawkins continued to take heat biggest collapse in the 121-year-old pro- for having his quarterback son throwing the gram’s history. ball in the fourth quarter instead of running Dressed in Colorado colors — black suit, out the clock with a big lead. Some argued yellow shirt and striped tie — Hawkins Dan Hawkins was more focused about get- stepped up to the podium at a news confer- ting his son the school’s all-time passing ence Tuesday, thanking former coaches, record than he was about securing the win. players and team personnel as he spoke for Cody Hawkins laughed at that notion. nearly 13 minutes, ending his speech with “I was joking in the back ... that I was “Go Buffs.” going to come up here and the fist thing I He didn’t take any questions from the was going to say, I was going to sit down and media. say,‘As of 1:30 p.m. today, I’m no longer part “I know it’s been a tough time for every of the Colorado Buffaloes football program.’ Buff faithful. Hopefully, we can get those Just to see what you guys would do,” Cody things remedied,” said Hawkins, who Hawkins said. “That couldn’t be further addressed the team and informed them of from the truth. When I signed my national his removal first thing Tuesday morning. “I letter of intent to come play football here, really hope the negativity that might sur- nowhere on the contract did it say I’m going round me doesn’t surround them. They to come play for Dan Hawkins. Yes, that’s a don’t deserve that. It’s my responsibility and big reasons why I came here, because I I take full responsibility for that.” thought he ran the program the right way. Quarterback Cody Hawkins, the son of But I wanted to be a part of Colorado.” Dan Hawkins, was among the seniors who In his speech Tuesday, Dan Hawkins addressed the media, saying he found out encouraged fans to support the program Sunday night. over the next few weeks and in the move to “I had a little time to deal with it,” Cody the Pac-12 next season. Hawkins said.“College football is a business. Cabral, 54, who coaches the inside line- There are a lot of great guys in this business backers, is the longest-tenured assistant in who kind of get put out on the street.” school history at 21 seasons. He served as Dan Hawkins was one of the hottest interim coach once before, in the spring of coaches in the nation when he was brought 2004, when Barnett was suspended. to Boulder to replace Gary Barnett, whose “Here we go again,” smiled Cabral, who’s tenure was marred by scandal and a 70-3 loss hoping to be considered for the opening. to Texas in the Big 12 title game after the “My role again is very much like last time I 2005 season. sat here. ... My role is to calm the storm.” Comics & Stuff Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 17 MOVIE TIMES

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