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In the event of any discrepancies, California State laws and California Lottery regulations will prevail. Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at California Lottery T. Butts, who will take over as the residents, the business community retailers. Visit the California State Lottery web site:http://www.calottery.com A soul staple director of law enforcement for the and a high-ranking city official — to See CHIEF, page 8 NEWS OF THE WEIRD BY CHUCK SHEPARD sashays in for Getting their Bard on ■ Enrique Mora of Montclair, Calif., said that within a few days of his gold detec- tor’s having sounded in his front yard, Twilight show he had dug a hole six stories down (but By Daily Press staff had come up empty). He said he had only planned to dig three or four feet, but got “carried away,” according to a SM PIER —Tonight hundreds of June Associated Press report. people will experience the “the epit- ■ Martinsburg, W.Va., physician John C. Veltman, 52, was arrested in May ome of soul” during the 22nd after he (likely intoxicated) comman- Annual Twilight Dance Series. deered a backhoe and hit a building and The sweet sound of soul and a tree and crashed through two fences. Veltman allegedly told an arriving police gospel with singer Mavis Staples is the officer, “I am a (expletive omitted by the highlight of tonight’s free outdoor Martinsburg Journal) medical doctor, concert at the Santa Monica Pier. and you are below me.” Staples possesses one of the most TODAY IN HISTORY recognizable and treasured voices in contemporary music. Rock artist Today is the 201st day of 2006. There are 164 days left in the year. Prince once called her “the epitome of soul.” In 1810, Colombia declared independ- Staples began her career in her ence from Spain. In 1861, the Congress of the family group, The Staple Singers, Confederate States began holding ses- singing at local churches and on a sions in Richmond, Va. weekly radio show. As the band grew QUOTE OF THE DAY in popularity they became a voice of the civil rights movement. Staples’ “The things we know best are the father was a friend of Rev. Dr. things we haven't been taught.” Martin Luther King Jr. Fabian Lewkowicz/Daily Press MARQUIS DE VAUVENARGUES Since starting her solo career with Dash Pepin, who plays the character of Edmund, and Camron Robertson, who will portray Edgar, rehearse the final scene INDEX her 1969 self-titled album, Staples has of ‘King Lear’ on Wednesday at Miles Memorial Playhouse. The free play opens tonight. embraced rhythm and blues while Horoscopes never relinquishing her gospel roots. Take a ride, Sag 2 She is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Surf Report and was named one of VH1's 100 Water temperature: 67° 3 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll. Cops get their Opinion In 2003, Staples was nominated Victims shared Much to-do about nothing 4 for Grammy for her collaboration man in Adelanto Commentary with Bob Dylan. Staples also has By Daily Press staff A schooling in priorities 5 recorded with Aretha Franklin, Ray a common Bond State Charles, The Band, Los Lobos and JOHNSON POLICE HDQTRS. — Police have ‘Bumfight’ follower convicted 6 Marty Stuart. She has appeared with BY KEVIN HERRERA and, at times, arrested a man believed to be National everyone from Bill Cosby to presi- Daily Press Staff Writer charming. responsible for the sexual assault of a The immigration void 7 dents Kennedy, Carter, and Clinton, The defen- Santa Monica woman last DOWNTOWN LA Business to Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, Santana, — One after dant typically September. Stay gold, Ponyboy 10 and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. another, women who said they were dressed in a suit Christopher Troy Malray, 44, was Opening for Staples is innovative approached by Victor Paleologus to and tie, drove a arrested in Adelanto on Monday by MOVIETIMES blues guitarist Rick Holmstrom. be poster girls for a fictitious James Mercedes Benz, PALEOLOGUS San Bernardino Sheriff’s deputies, ‘Break-up’ is easy to do 11 Holmstrom’s background as a tradi- Bond film told jurors here Wednes- and was never short on compli- who then contacted Santa Monica Comics tional blues guitarists landed him in day that the man on trial for the ments, particularly about the Police Detectives. Strips tease 12 the spotlight. 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Although it’s not a laughing matter in real life, the trials and tribulations of a “forni- cationally challenged” woman will take center stage next week at a Santa Monica play- house. The one-woman show — about an attractive, talented, funny and recently divorced woman who can’t get satisfaction — will debut at the New York International Fringe Festival in August. But before it leaves for the Big Apple, there will be a local send-off on July 27 at 8 p.m. The play is written and performed by Judi Lee Brandwein, and developed and direct- ed by Mark Travis. Tickets, on sale for $20, will benefit the Save-the-Playhouse Campaign. The show is for a mature audience, and will be shown in the Main Stage of the play- house located on 1211 Fourth St. Reservations required. Call (310) 934-9779 ext. 1 or visit SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 67°

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100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800 Santa Monica 90401 Opinion 4 THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 A newspaper with issues LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Golden Rule applies to Santa Monica, too Whore to the chore lord Editor: food and trying to ascertain why the motion- I am a former resident of Santa Monica and I still work in Santa Monica. After read- activated light on my porch isn’t working. If ing all the comments on homeless that I have seen in your paper, I felt that I had to say ICONOCLAST all goes well, as I settle down on my couch my thoughts on the matter. To be honest I am a little tired of all the lack of human con- BLAST after a long day of nicking tasks off my list, I cern that I have read from my fellow readers. The Santa Monicans who turn a blind eye BY SETH BARNES may clip my nails — hands and feet. to the issue of homelessness need to reexamine the problem. Part of my problem may be an inability to First off, it must be understood that this is not just on the shoulders of Santa leave anything off my “To Do” list. Admittedly, Monicans, this is a national issue that every man woman and child who calls himself or most people just go ahead and “do” some of herself American needs to deal with. I used to live in Santa Monica for 10 years and have I am an innocent victim. the stuff that I “schedule.” For instance, it seen just about every corner of the city. I’ve been to and seen a lot of the hangout spots In this age of terror, we are all part of a probably would be a lot easier if I just filled the for the homeless population such as the Promenade, Memorial Park and the pier. I’ve global community where evil knows no bor- ice cube trays when they were empty as talked with many of them over the years and have had many interesting moments. I’ve ders, where upstanding citizens are snatched opposed to assigning myself this action in my seen drunken bums who want cigarette money; I’ve met good people who have just given under cover of darkness and held at the daily planner. Most people would probably up on normal society, folks who are just not with us mentally anymore, and people that mercy of their captors. At this very moment just go ahead and set the table before dinner. we as a community have given up on. I’ve met nice homeless, homeless who have threat- one such thug has invaded the sanctity of my My thinking on the matter is “what if I for- ened my life, and homeless who just need a friendly ear to listen to them. home. I have been bound, gagged and made get?” So inevitably “set table for dinner” is With all my years dealing with this issue firsthand, I feel comfortable sharing my to perform unspeakable acts that violate entered in my personal project management thoughts here. As I understand it, years ago Santa Monica welcomed the nation’s home- every principle close to my heart. system as if I had to set aside time to write a less with open arms in hopes of helping them out. It was a great idea, but it is unrealis- My “To Do” list is staring me down. I have software program to successfully lay out the tic for a single city to take on the entire nation’s homeless. You can not label every home- no choice but to comply with his vile wishes. silverware and place mats. Of course, the ulti- less on the streets 100 percent, but for the most part there are a few distinct groups. There I am his hostage. mate humiliation on this matter is that after are of course the mentally crazy. The people who need help but have been cast aside. Yes, This feeling, of course, is nearly universal. 27 years on this planet, and thousands of dol- they can be violent a lot of times, but it’s not totally their fault. They need help in a men- After all, Americans lead notoriously busy lars in tuition bills, I’m not entirely confident tal institution, but lack of government funds has put them on the streets. Then there are lives and notoriously love to complain about about proper layout for a table setting. One lit- the veterans. Yes, the same ones who gave their lives so we could have it so nice. And I that very fact. But I suspect that nagging tle macabre trick I taught myself is that the don’t mean gave up as in dead, I mean gave up as in before they went off to war they had chores, the little tasks that suck up the balance knife goes on the right hand side where it’s lives worth living, and since they have come back have found their once happy lives of each day, have been bothersome since easily accessible — for a right-handed person ruined. Many say that it is the ultimate disrespect to burn the flag. I say it’s more of a dis- beginning of time. Man has been battling this — in case you’re suddenly pulled into a respect to kick these brave folks that gave up all for us. Then there are folks who have lost scourge since he was able to walk upright. The switch-blade fight as you’re eating. their way in life, more times than not thanks to drugs or drinking, and again, they need invention of fire, the wheel and written lan- I suppose the more important you are, a hand from their fellow man. Then there are the people who are just plain lazy, but the guage were revolutionary back in those days, the more exciting your “To Do” list is. A can- main difference between them and some lazy rich kid who is living off of mommy and but think of all the annoying chores the orig- cer researcher spends his or her day tackling daddy is chance. I mean, the roles could easily be reversed there. And lastly, the people inal Homo Sapiens had to knock back to even a vicious disease that randomly afflicts mil- who have just been dealt a bad hand by life. Yes, within all these groups there are mean get started on the advancement of mankind. lions. The Pope spends his day as a conduit people and nice people, people who would give you the world if they could and people All these millennia later, the obsessive to God for millions of followers. A CIA offi- that would stab you in the back if they ever got the chance. But that is the point of this compulsive organizer in me can’t see past cer spends his or her day doodling aimlessly — they are people like you and me. The biggest difference between the homeless and those ancient “To Do” lists: Gather large sticks in a notebook, and then our government non-homeless is the hand a fate that life has given us. Some will never give up being and armful of small twigs. Find two perfectly spends millions of dollars putting those homeless, that is a fact of life. But there are many out there who would and they need complimentary sticks that when rubbed doodles into action. help. I dare say that any man or woman who would mock the homeless, if given the same together just so, will bring forth the miracle of While our government spends its time and life experiences, would end up homeless themselves. fire. Find 12 perfectly shaped stones for the resources on big picture problems such as ter- So what do we do about it? Well, as I said, Santa Monica, or any city, can not do this fire pit — anyone who’s been camping knows rorism and poverty, my nagging “To Do” list is alone. Also, it’s not fair to expect the government to do it all, nor is it realistic. Bottom line: what a pain in the rear this can be. For the ever expanding. Is it too much to ask for a lit- Us private citizens will have to do this ourselves. If ever the golden rule applied, it’s here. perfect wheel, scout out a recently fallen tree tle assistance? Can’t we find a place in the mas- Those with money and power especially will have to step it up. Look to the examples of with a smooth surface and firm core, then sive federal budget to alleviate some of the men like Warren Buffet and Bill Gates. They are giving money to people in need outside whittle away at it with a blunt tool for two to thousands of chores that bog down average of this country, but we have plenty of problems right here at home. But you don’t have to three days. And I don’t even really want to get Americans each day? Perhaps we could replace have money to make a difference. Just a change in attitude will be a start. Instead of flip- started on the arduous process of creating a the Department of Homeland security with ping the finger at the homeless guy you pass by, wish him a good day. Not always easy, I’ve coherent written language. Let’s just say it the Department of Little Helpers. These brave done it, but the change in your own mind frame will go a long way. We in the Santa requires a lot more organization and plan- men and women would fan out across the Monica area can’t do it alone, of course. But with all the tourists that come here and all ning than heading down to Staples to buy a country to assist citizens with the frustrating the folks moved here from different states, we need to get the word out to them. Until pen and pad of paper. responsibilities of everyday life. every community in this country stands up and decides that they will do something, it will When you really think about all the mun- Sure, I’m as frightened as the next guy of never get better. Stop waiting for Uncle Sam to deal with it and do it yourself. dane grunt work that our society has been built a massive terrorist attack. And if I hit a on, it’s amazing the human race is still plugging rough stretch, it would be nice to pick a slab Jason M. Schlierman along. You’d think our ancestors would have of food stamps and receive a monthly check Santa Monica given up from sheer boredom long ago. in the mail while I chill out on my couch. In our modern world, the “To Do” list is But what about the growing pile of laundry much more personal and boring. For instance, in my bedroom? Who’s going to do some- INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE ONLY LOCAL DAILY PAPER IN SANTA MONICA? as I look over my list for today, it doesn’t look thing about that? like I’m tackling any of the world’s complex Call us at (310) 458-7737 problems. Instead I’m going to settle for wash- (Seth Barnes can be reached at barnesseth@hot- ing last night’s dishes, picking up a sack of dog mail.com.) You make the call. We’ll print the answers. Sound off every week on our Q-Line™. See page 3 for more info.

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How would you feel if you could not go outside A PROFESSIONAL LEGAL CORPORATION ENOUGH and run, take your favorite yoga class or do 2001 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica CA Civil Litigation IS ENOUGH whatever it is you like to do? Imagine all you 310/453 8320 www.lawgross.com Consumer and Business Disputes BY JENNA LINNEKENS could do all day long was perform your daily work duties with no outlet for your creative instincts? Without these critical classes and activities the students of Santa Monica’s CAN’T FIND A DAILY PRESS NEWSTAND IN YOUR AREA? WE’LL TRY TO GET ONE TO YOU! It seems that the city’s support of educa- public school system have to go through this tion is tentative at best. drudgery every day. Call us at (310) 458-7737 It is clear that the current City Council We must also focus on increased after- must continually be pushed by devoted edu- school programs. These are not new ideas, cational activists and community members but we must take them more seriously. There for the critical funds needed to reinforce the needs to be a demand by our community. crumbling foundation that is known as our Enough really is enough. To have a function- educational system. It is the “holder of the ing and successful society we must start with purse strings” that should view this educa- a basic right to learn and to express our- tional debacle as one of its top priorities. It is selves. imperative to look at the immediate effects I will share a personal story with you. I of a successful educational system, as well as grew up in Los Angeles. My mom moved to the long-term effects. a particular area so that I could attend the By allocating more funds that would be public school in the area. Kindergarten and supervised by a “community watch group” first grade was super. Second grade was we would be assured that the money would approaching and bussing began. The district go directly to specific areas that would avoid wanted to bus me to a school hours away misappropriation. This would result in a sig- from my home that had a very low reading nificant increase in employed graduates, percentile. My mom, who has a lifetime decreased crime and less homeless. teaching credential, decided to change pro- My grandfather used to say, “without fessions and found a teaching position at a your health, you have nothing.” I agree. school that would allow me to attend. I am However, I think it is equally true that “with- very grateful to the academic community out an education, you have nothing.” Every that welcomed us. child deserves basic and fundamental prepa- Many families have to use life savings, ration to allow him or her the opportunity take multiple jobs, or take out second and to be an active and positive part of society. third mortgages to fund there children’s The City Council must empower the school educations. It is not right that a wealthy city board by loosening its “purse strings” and like Santa Monica cannot provide more reinstating the crucial arts and athletic pro- enriched educational programs and activi- grams. These programs have proven to ties for the children of its community. strengthen children’s self-esteem, as well as Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School their ability to work in groups. The number District is going through big changes. With a of young people who would engage in gangs new superintendant on the way and three would be significantly reduced when they seats up for grabs in the coming election, are enriched by arts programs. along with three seats available on the City We also have so many children with spe- Council, it is our responsibility to speak up cial needs who deserve our attention. I won- and take action in the name of change. We der if Santa Monica restaurants, stores and must insist that the school board and the the like are being supportive and willing to City Council act as a united front that will employ these special kids? We need to form allow great change in our special city. a community wide awareness that we have high-functioning kids that have special (Reach Jenna Linnekens at [email protected].) State 6 THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 A newspaper with issues STATE BRIEFS ‘Bumfights’ bully convicted BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS By Daily Press Staff against one another in fights and encour- LOS ANGELES aged them to take part in dangerous stunts. LOS ANGELES — One of two young men The four producers were subsequently Supervisors gang up on sheriff charged with mounting attacks on two brought up on charges for paying partici- County supervisors withheld support from a plan by Sheriff Lee Baca to ask voters to homeless men after viewing “Bumfights” pants to commit felonies. raise sales taxes to fund a crackdown on gang violence. was found guilty on Wednesday of two A Los Angeles Superior Court jury found Baca presented his plan Tuesday for a ballot measure that would raise $325 million counts of assault. Brumfield guilty of assault by means likely with a quarter-cent sales tax hike. Justin Edward Brumfield, 20, faces up to to produce great bodily injury and assault Supervisors told him to come back in 45 days with another way to fight gangs. 11 years in state prison for the assault with a deadly weapon — a baseball bat. The “We currently have the budget necessary to make gang suppression a top priority charges, and could face more if prosecutors jury also found that the assault left victim without going back to the taxpayer for additional resources,”said Tony Bell, a spokesman decide to retry him on one count of attempt- Ernest Adams with a brain injury. for Supervisor Mike Antonovich. ed murder, according to the District Brumfield was convicted of beating one Supervisor Don Knabe said it would be difficult to get voter approval for a tax hike Attorney’s office. victim, striking him in the arm with the bat, at when the Sheriff’s Department can’t recruit enough deputies to fill its current large num- A mistrial on the attempted murder 9th and Wall streets. He was also convicted of ber of vacancies. charge was declared by Judge Sam Ohta attacking Adams, beating him in the head and Baca said he was hopeful about resurrecting his sales tax increase for the 2008 ballot. when the jury deadlocked. Prosecutors will causing major injuries to the brain. Adams SAN BERNARDINO decide whether to retry Brumfield by Aug. 1, lost sight in one eye as a result of the attack. the next court date. Both attacks occurred on Aug. 16, 2005. Man sentenced for deadly boating crash A separate trial for co-defendant William A security guard who happened upon the A man who admitted being drunk during a boating accident that left a man and his Alexander Orantes, 20, is scheduled to begin scene, called police and followed the men’s 10-year-old son dead was sentenced to three years probation. Aug. 9. Toyota Corolla. The pair was subsequently Robert Padilla of Corona was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in April to one “Bumfights: Cause for Concern” was an arrested by LAPD. count of boating under the influence, causing injury. independently produced video and DVD, Deputy District Attorney Michael San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Joseph Brisco also ordered Padilla to released in 2002, which pitted homeless men Lebovich prosecuted the case. forfeit his driver’s license and attend counseling and alcohol education programs. Padilla was driving a speed boat that crashed into a catamaran on Lake Havasu on June 16, 2004, officials said. Steven Patchett, 48, and his son Tyler of Simi Valley were killed. Another son, Stephen, 20, was seriously injured. Steven Patchett’s ex-wife Sheila, who was vacationing with the family at the time of the accident, said she was disappointed that Padilla would serve no jail time but glad his plea deal called for a felony conviction. Padilla’s lawyer, Debra S. White, said her client agreed to the deal in order to prevent the pain of a trial. Padilla apologized to Sheila Patchett and her children in the court hallway. VENTURA Police look to ‘stop the hemorrhaging’ Sheriff’s deputies would get raises of nearly 18 percent under a tentative contract deal reached after negotiations began early to stem the loss of personnel to other law enforce- ment agencies, officials said. “We were losing six people a month and hiring three,” Sheriff Bob Brooks said. We specialize in saltwater fish, The $14 million agreement must still be approved by the county Board of coral, live rock, invert and Supervisors. custom design tank/maintenance It would bring most deputies pay increases of $10,000 to $15,000 over three years, according to the Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs Association. Over the life of the contract, annual starting pay for a deputy would increase from $49,764 to $58,682, officials said. “Hopefully we can stop the hemorrhaging,” union president Sgt. Pat Buckley said. SAN FERNANDO Ex-cop gets eight years for preying on girls A former police officer convicted of using the Internet to try to prey on underage girls was sentenced to nearly eight years behind bars. Arthur Crabtree, 45, now a family law attorney, received the maximum sentence Now open!open! Come visitvisit ourour newnew showroom.showroom. Tuesday of five years and eight months in state prison, followed by two years in county jail. A jury convicted the former Glendale police officer of five felony counts, including SANTA MONICA AQUARIUM attempted lewd acts on a child and trying to send harmful matter electronically. 1155111551 Santa Santa Monica Monica Blvd., Blvd., W. W. LALA 90025 90025 (310) (310) 696-0656 696-0656 He also was convicted of five misdemeanor counts, including attempted child Cross Street - Colby Ave 2 Blocks west of 405 Freeway molestation and attempted child annoying. Defense attorney Patrick Clancy said Crabtree had turned down a plea deal for a reduced sentence to fight the charges. NOTICE OF ADOPTED DEVELOPER FEE STUDY “There are a couple of grounds for appeal,” Clancy said. “I’ll give it to him if he wants to file it.” AND STATUTORY SCHOOL FACILITY FEE INCREASE Crabtree was arrested in early 2005 at a bus station, where he was met by undercover agents who had been posing online as a 13-year-old girl, officials said. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, following (2) prior public ses- Clancy said his client knew he was dealing with law enforcement authorities and sions, the Governing Board of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified wanted to taunt them. School District, at its June 15, 2006 Board Meeting, adopted a PALM DESERT Developer Fee Justification Study for the District and increased Real estate agent sells same parcel two dozen times the statutory school facility fee (“Level I Fee”) on new residential Authorities are looking for a real estate broker suspected of selling the same piece of (from $1.93 to $2.63 per square foot) and commercial/industrial desert to more than two dozen people. (from $.31 to $.42 per square foot) developments (as approved by Haydee Verdugo, 59, accepted deposits ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 from would- the State Allocation Board in January 2006). Also, the Board of be buyers, according to a complaint released Tuesday by the Riverside County District Education clarified/amplified (for SMMUSD) the existing rules to Attorney’s Office. terminate the “disaster” waiver provision beyond the owner of Verdugo is believed to have fled with nearly $500,000 in deposits, said Ingrid Wyatt, a record at the time of occurrence by limiting said waiver benefit to spokeswoman for the office. Lawyer John Gallegos said he represented 17 would-be buyers in a civil case against the owner who suffered the loss. Further, the adoption eliminates Verdugo that ended in May with the award of $135,000 to his clients. But they haven’t the cap of 5,000 square feet for residential construction. The new been able to collect, he said. rates will become effective August 14, 2006. “If she is brought to judgment, maybe she can tell us where the money is,”Gallegos said.

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Call Chris Pumphrey www.actcoaching.com 800-915-4228 Local 8 THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 A newspaper with issues SMPD’s rank and file encouraged to apply CHIEF, from page 1 base with all key stakeholders of the com- “We are proud that we have a solid talent Airport police and security forces assigned to munity to develop a solid profile of the type within, but I think we have a duty to make four airports in three cities, as well as assume a country who best exhibit the chosen traits. of chief we want to replace an incredible sure we are verifying that the talent is the pivotal role in collaborating and coordinating Members of all neighborhood associations chief we’re losing,” Ewell said. “We want to best and compare it with the nation and law enforcement and security duties performed will be consulted, Ewell said, along with the make sure everyone has a chance to convey whoever best fits what the community by more than 4,000 federal and local officers. Human Relations Commission. the thoughts and wishes of what they would wants,” Ewell said. The largest of these outside agencies include the Karen Bancroft, City Hall’s director of like to see and go out and do a national Councilman Richard Bloom said it is Transportation Security Administration (2,000 human resources, said a timeline is being recruitment and try to appoint the person important for the next chief to gain the transportation security officers) and Customs developed for when the interviews with that best fits the needs of this community.” respect of the community and officers, just as and Border Protection (800 sworn officers). community members will take place. That does not rule out the possibility that Butts has done during his 15 years at the helm. Butts announced his decision to leave the Ewell said he is looking for applicants the next chief of police could be serving the “It is important in any organization for SMPD on May 24. Before being selected as who are community oriented, with experi- community already. Members of the rank the rank and file to have confidence in their chief of Santa Monica in 1991, Butts served ence in neighborhood policing, as well as and file, residents and city officials have all leader,” Bloom said. “And in the case of the nearly 20 years in the Inglewood Police those who understand the importance of expressed their desire to see someone pro- police chief, it’s of the utmost importance Department as a police officer, sergeant, tourism to the local economy. moted from within. that the community have confidence. I lieutenant, captain and deputy chief. The candidates must also appreciate and If officers here do apply, they will be given think, by and large, our police chief has The salary for the next police chief ranges respect the importance of being a team player. just as much consideration as other appli- enjoyed great respect by the community.” from $151,856 to $187,476, according to “I want the executive search firm to touch cants, Ewell said. Butts, 52, will lead the Los Angeles World Bancroft.

Holmstrom brings it A gazer’s dozen TWILIGHT, from page 1 such legends as Jimmy Rogers, R.L. Burnside and Smokey Wilson. But his groundbreaking record was Hydraulic Groove, which juxta- posed the traditional sound of the ’40s and ’50s guitar and vocals with hip-hop style break beats. Bike Attack and Amoeba Records are continuing to give out prizes at tonight’s concert. Bike Attack, located on Main Street, is raffling off a beach cruiser and the pro- ceeds from the raffle will be going to support Heal the Bay. Amoeba Records will give away a $100 gift certificate to one fan who signs up for their mailing list at their booth. The Santa Monica Pier entrance is at the intersection of Colorado Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. Beach parking is available in lots located at 2030 Barnard Way and 1550 PCH, both of which are accessible from Ocean Avenue. However, space is limit- ed. Pier officials encourage walking, biking, Fabian Lewkowicz/Daily Press and using mass transit. For more informa- Ray Wong keeps chins up by flying a 12-pack-stack of hyperkites above Santa Monica Beach. tion and a line-up of future Twilight per- formers go to www.twilightdance.org. For bus information, visit www.bigbluebus.com and www.mta.net or call (310) 451-5444. HOLMSTROM Would-be bandit is busted By Daily Press Staff streets. resulted in the identification of a suspect on At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Fugitive is found file in the Combined DNA Index System POLICE HDQTRS. — Police officers arrest- Santa Monica Police responded to the call SEXUAL ASSAULT, from page 1 (CODIS). Malray has an extensive criminal ed a man on Wednesday who allegedly regarding a juvenile annoyance. Preliminary history and matched the composite and attempted to rob a downtown bank by pre- investigation revealed that the victim — a 2005, Malray allegedly entered a private description provided by the victim. senting a demand note to one of the branch’s white female, 16 years of age — was contact- apartment in Arcade Terrace near the beach Additional evidence linked Malray to the employees earlier in the day. ed by the suspect, who drove alongside of and confronted the female resident. He crime and a warrant for his arrest was Around lunchtime, Santa Monica Police the victim and made lewd comments. The allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill her obtained. responded to the 1300 block of Fourth suspect reportedly spoke to the girl in both before forcing her to submit to sexual acts. Malray, whose last known residence was Street, regarding an attempted armed rob- English and Spanish. The victim, in fear for her life, was held cap- in San Bernardino County, was observed bery that just occurred at Washington The suspect then reportedly opened his tive by the suspect for approximately 30 min- near a relative’s home in the community of Mutual. The suspect — Justin Chandler side passenger door, leaned across the seat utes. Malray eventually fled and the victim Adelanto. SMPD detectives served search Horton, 26, — allegedly entered the bank and grabbed at the victim, while telling the called police. warrants at two residences — one in and presented the note, but left without any victim to “come here.” According to the vic- A composite drawing of the suspect was Adelanto and one in Hesperia — and subse- money. tim, the suspect’s trousers were unzipped completed and distributed to other law quently brought Malray back to Santa Responding officers spotted Horton on and his “white boxer” underwear was enforcement agencies. Forensic evidence, Monica. foot in the 1300 block of Fifth Street, where exposed. including possible suspect DNA, was collect- Malray was booked at the Santa Monica he was detained. A field show-up was con- The teenage girl continued walking east ed from the scene of the crime. Jail and charged with one count of sexual ducted and the suspect was positively identi- on Marine Street until she met a friend on Recently, the DNA evidence analysis assault. His bail has been set at $1 million. fied and arrested. the 1500 block. The suspect drove away east Horton, a transient, was booked at the on Marine Street, towards Dewey Street. The Santa Monica Jail and charged with attempt- victim remembered seeing the suspect and ed armed robbery and probation violation his vehicle in the area earlier in the day, but and his bail is set at $50,000. had no contact with him. Anyone with information about the The suspect is described as a Hispanic attempted robbery is encouraged to call the male, 20-30 years of age, of medium weight, Robbery/Homicide Unit of the Santa with short black hair combed back, and was Monica Police Department at (310) 458- wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and blue 8451. jeans. His vehicle was described as a Honda Accord or similar four-door sedan, dark POLICE SEARCH FOR CHILD ANNOYER green with stock hubcaps. Police also reported on Wednesday that Anyone with any information regarding they are on the lookout for a suspect wanted this incident is encouraged to contact the in connection with a child annoyance inci- Youth Services Division of the Santa Monica dent that occurred at 14th and Marine Police Department at (310) 458-8931. Local Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 9 Yeast infectious

Fabian Lewkowicz/Daily Press Five loaves of bread recently caused a feeding frenzy among hungry seagulls at Santa Monica Beach. Looking for a pattern MURDER TRIAL, from page 1 Paleologus has been charged with the murder of Kristi Johnson, a Michigan trans- “He approached me and asked me if I was plant who was attending Santa Monica an actor or a model … He thought I had College when her body was found in March great legs,” said Cathy DeBuono, a 6-foot- 2003 at the bottom of a ravine in tall, athletic brunette and former stunt dou- Hollywood. Johnson’s body was partially ble on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” who covered by a sleeping bag, her hands and feet remembers first meeting Paleologus at the bound by shoe laces, her face badly decom- Westfield Shopping Center in the latter part posed. It is believed she was killed several of 1998.“He told me that he thought I would weeks before her body was discovered. be great and that I should audition.” Johnson’s disappearance gained national However, having spent years in attention as her mother, Terry Hall, who tes- Hollywood working as an actor, DeBuono tified briefly Wednesday, pleaded publicly said something didn’t seem right. Paleologus for her safe return. Johnson told one of her seemed elusive when probed about the film roommates that she had been approached by role, and he didn’t want to deal with her a movie executive at Century City on Feb. agent. 15, and the man offered her an audition for She wasn’t alone. Other women testified a James Bond film. She never returned home that Paleologus never seemed to have a busi- from the meeting. ness card on him, even though he was sup- DeBuono and Walker, along with other posed to be casting for Disney. When they women, have testified that they had been tried to get more details on the audition, approached by Paleologus while shopping at Paleologus would continually change the the Century City mall and said he told them subject. One said she brushed him off he was a movie executive looking for a because he failed to provide any contact poster girl for the spy franchise. Some said information. Paleologus asked them to show up at the The women said there was something else auditions wearing a white dress shirt and that seemed strange about the 44-year-old black mini skirt, with nylons and black, restaurateur, who was seated a few yards high-heeled stilettos — the outfit Johnson from them in a Los Angeles Superior Court was wearing when her body was found. room writing notes and whispering to his With no murder weapon or physical evi- defense attorney throughout the day’s pro- dence linking Paleologus to the crime, ceedings. Deputy District Attorney David Walgren is After digging deeper into his background, relying heavily on the testimony of those each woman said they began to unravel a women who said they had been approached web of lies that made Paleologus, at least in by Paleologus with the same pick-up line their eyes, transform from an intelligent and used to lure Johnson to her death. Walgren is pleasant man looking to lend a helping hand looking to show a history of deceit by into a sexual predator using deceit to lure Paleologus. attractive Hollywood hopefuls into an aban- Defense attorney Andrew Flier has chal- doned Pilates studio so he could rape them. lenged the memories of those women, one of “He told me numerous times that I had whom said she was contacted by Paleologus an 80 percent chance of getting the role. He as far back as 1991. Several admitted to pick- said he believed in me,” said Alice Walker, a ing Paleologus out of a line-up, however, striking brunette from Chicago and a former they could not recall specific details of their waitress at Houston’s in Century City, who conversations with officers from the Santa told jurors she practiced for the alleged Monica Police Department. Bond audition twice with Paleologus before Under cross examination, those same she realized it was a hoax when he didn’t women said it was not unusual for men to deliver. approach them claiming to be affiliated with “I didn’t understand what the whole cha- the movie or music industry. They also said rade was about,” said Walker, who testified Paleologus never threatened them nor said that she arranged a dinner with Paleologus anything or did anything inappropriate, and so she could investigate further why he lied seemed to be concerned only with casting a to her. “I just wanted to find out who this beautiful woman for a movie poster. person was. I felt like I had to know. Flier will have a chance to question “I know it sounds strange, but I wanted to Walker today. The trial, which began July 10, know why he lied.” is expected to last at least two more weeks. Business 10 THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 A newspaper with issues Don’t let the golden years become tarnished income: Social Security benefits; earnings with income, you have a surplus, you are on IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER (including part-time jobs); personal savings the right track to enjoying a comfortable There is no set asset allocation strategy MIND YOUR and investments, including IRA account(s) retirement. However, if you note a deficien- that works for everyone. Before determining BUSINESS or additional employee savings plans; and cy, you can make decisions now to help which strategy best fits your personal situa- company retirement plans. ensure that you will have a relatively com- tion, keep in mind that different people have BY KIRK G. AGUER According to the Social Security fortable retirement later on. different financial resources and expecta- Administration, Social Security may account tions regarding how long they will be in for only about 40 percent of your income in SHOULD I ADJUST MY ASSET ALLOCATION retirement. Therefore, individuals have dif- As you approach retirement, you will retirement. Personal investments and sav- STRATEGY? ferent risk tolerances and investment hori- quite likely be assessing your financial situa- ings, company retirement plans and other Having a good understanding of invest- zons. And remember, no matter what asset tion to determine if you have saved and sources will have to make up the remaining ing becomes more important as you allocation strategy you choose, there is invested enough to afford a comfortable portion of your income — about 60 percent. approach retirement. Examine all the invest- always some level of risk and no guarantee future. Generally, financial professionals After calculating your projected retire- ments available through your retirement that you will not experience a loss. advise that to maintain your current lifestyle ment income, you also need to examine your plan and determine into which category — Also, keep in mind that you need to look you will need approximately 70 percent to 80 current expenses and determine which items stocks, bonds or cash equivalents — each of at your holdings as a whole. Consider your percent of your current annual income each will increase or decrease, which will be elim- them falls. Next, assess your level of risk. As personal accounts, retirement accounts and year in retirement, although your own situa- inated and which will be added after you people prepare to retire, they generally want any additional sources of retirement income tion may differ based on your personal goals retire. By reviewing that information early less risk in their investments than in the past. that you may have. By planning the entire and finances. on, you can develop a sense of whether you’ll Since your income from employment will picture you will be better able to develop a Taking an in-depth look at your finances have the necessary income to cover your have stopped or decreased considerably and portfolio that reflects your immediate and and an inventory of your retirement funds expenses once you retire. your assets may be invested over a shorter long-term goals. Your financial advisor can approximately five to seven years before Compare your expense calculations with period, it may be more difficult to recover help you determine if your strategies are on retiring will give you time to make adjust- your projected sources of income and deter- from loss. Therefore, you may want a lower- the right track toward a secure retirement ments to help you meet your goals when mine whether you will have a surplus or a risk investment strategy than before. and help you find ways to maintain your retirement time comes around. deficiency. At the same time, determine at Whether you intend to use your money over position or work toward your goals. what point in retirement you will need to a relatively short period or spread it out WILL I HAVE ENOUGH RETIREMENT INCOME? begin drawing on your retirement plan through your retirement is another impor- (Kirk Aguer is a financial advisor for Morgan Stanley Generally, retirees turn to these sources of assets. 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MOVIEGUIDE Richards’ swerve in the clear SHOWTIMES: THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2006 Aero Theatre By The Associated Press The governor said he got the idea for a pardon She plans to commute to New York for classes 1328 Montana Avenue when he realized that Richards’ impression of and continue publishing The Woody Creeker, an (310)395-4990 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas “was marred by a misdemeanor traffic eclectic magazine devoted to Thompson and the Friday, July 21 The state of Arkansas is prepared stop.” community he dubbed his “psychic anchor.” 7:30 PM TOMMY to pardon Keith Richards for being During a Stones concert in Little Rock in March, Thompson shot and killed himself at his Woody a reckless driver, 31 years later. Richards asked whether anyone in the audience was Creek home on Feb. 20, 2005, following health prob- Saturday, July 22 3:00 PM THE WIZARD OF OZ The state Parole Board on July 3 from Fordyce, adding, “I used to know the chief of lems. He was 67. 7:30 PM JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR & approved an application for police there.” HAIR clemency submitted on behalf of PITTSBURGH ASPEN, Colo. Sunday, July 23 Richards, the 62-year-old guitarist Making videos is a snap 7:30 PM PENNIES FROM HEAVEN for the Rolling Stones, by Gov. Mike You go, gonzo girl Ben Roethlisberger helped the RICHARDS Huckabee. Hunter S. Thompson’s widow PovertyNeck Hillbillies, a local coun- Monday, July 24 The board posted the official will get a chance to do something try band, shoot a music video for Call theatre for showtimes notice Tuesday, and the pardon will be forwarded to the godfather of gonzo journalism their new single, “Mr. Right Now.” Tuesday, July 25 Huckabee within 30 days. When the governor signs never did: graduate from Columbia Hillbillies lead singer Chris Call theatre for showtimes it, it will clear Richards’ record in Arkansas. University. Abbondanza and fiddle player Chris Richards was arrested July 5, 1975, as he, band- Anita Thompson, 33, learned Higbee competed for the charms of Wednesday, July 26 7:30 PM FLASHDANCE mate Ron Wood, a security guard and a fan traveled Friday that she had been accepted at a young woman during the video from Memphis, Tenn., to Dallas. The group had the school, where her husband stud- ROETHLISBERGER shoot Tuesday. Thursday, July 27 stopped in Fordyce for lunch, then got back on the THOMPSON ied creative writing more than 50 “I wanted to be involved with the 7:30 PM CALIFORNIA SPLIT road with Richards driving. years ago. She plans to earn her band because of their Pittsburgh roots,”the 24-year-old A Fordyce officer saw the car swerve — Richards bachelor’s degree in English. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said in a statement. AMC7 Santa Monica said later he bent to adjust the radio — and stopped “I’m thrilled. 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