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Associated Press weigh in on whether the city of the The City Council decided MADELEINE PAUKER The model is available to rent rich and famous should become the Tuesday night to make some Daily Press Staff Writer locally and the company will soon A fiery debate is breaking out first in the U.S. to outlaw the sale of offer it in other North American across Beverly Hills as people at tony tobacco products everywhere except SEE TOBACCO PAGE 6 Bird Rides Inc. introduced cities. Wednesday a new electric scooter This is the second model Bird model in Santa Monica and Los has designed in-house. The Bird Angeles that riders can buy outright. Zero, which launched last year, has The Bird One, which is available lasted more than 10 months on the in black, white and rose for $1,299, street on average, said CEO and is more durable than the five models founder Travis VanderZanden. Bird has previously deployed. The The lifespan of each scooter Bird One’s battery is double the size is critical to the company’s of any scooter on the market and profitability. Earlier models from has a 30-mile range, according to Xiaomi and Ninebot, Segway’s a press release. It also comes with parent company, broke down anti-theft features, such as GPS and a digital lock. SEE SCOOTER PAGE 7 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns Saturday ANGEL CARRERAS single-day food drive in the nation, Daily Press Staff Writer collecting roughly 75 million pounds of food nationwide last year for those Once you send off that sweet in need. Locally, 130,000 pounds Hallmark card to Meemaw for of food were donated. Since its Mother’s Day, make sure to set out inception, the program has collected some non-perishable foods by your over 1.5 billion pounds of food in own mailbox — it’s for a good cause total. and it’ll change lives. And yes, that’s ‘billion’ with a ‘b’. The 27th annual National “The mission is to literally stamp Association of Letter Carriers out hunger,” Justin Landrum, USPS (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger Food letter carrier and union representative Drive occurs this weekend, Saturday, said. Landrum has been with the post May 11. The event sees the United office for 14 years and says the food Juanita Moore States Postal Services letter carriers drive event is a personal one for him. COMICS: Comic book lovers of all ages had a Marvel-ous time celebrating Free Comic Book Day at the collect food donations that help “The food goes to good causes Santa Monica Public Library on Saturday. Attendees made superhero slime, doodled with a Droid, and made support their local community. some cool comic book crafts. Stamp Out Hunger is the largest SEE FOOD DRIVE PAGE 11 Calendar Healthy Lunches for Seniors! 2 THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2019 Visit us online at www.smdp.com WISE & Healthy Aging offers a weekday lunch program for Santa What’s Up Monica residents age 60 and older. Your trusted community source for For information call: a nutritious meal. (310) 394-9871 Registration Required! Westside OUT AND ABOUT IN SANTA MONICA Locations: Ken Edwards Center & Reed Park in Santa Monica Thursday, May 9 Sunday, May 12 Chrysalis: Social Media and Hatmaking with Leslie the Job Search Robinson Learn how to maximize social media to Join Milliner Leslie Robinson for this enhance your marketability and obtain introductory Hat Making class. You will employment. Fairview Branch Library learn the fundamentals of blocking, 1 - 2:30 p.m. shaping and trimming a hat, beginning with an unformed base. Choose from Pilates Class a wool felt, natural straw or Japanese Develop core strength and coordination, twisted toyo (woven shellacked rice this class draws traditional Pilates exer- paper) base. Make a cloche, fedora or cises with breath and correct alignment. wide-brimmed hat. Returning students Including resistance to body weight welcome - we’ll cover more advanced training and core isolation. Helping the techniques. Cost: $60 + $30 cash body to increase movement to joints material fee payable to instructor. 2 and tone the abdominal muscles. Pico – 5 p.m. 1450 Ocean. Register online Branch Library 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at https://apm.activecommunities. com/santamonicarecreation/Activity_ Santa Monica Rent Control Search/73004 Regular Board Meeting The Rent Control Board meets to con- Gallery Opening and duct business associated with the Performance Rent Control Charter Amendment And then there is California: opening and Regulations. City Hall Council reception and performance by fran- Chamber 7 p.m. kendee and Chloe Levaillant. Opening reception with the artists 12 – 5 p.m. Performances 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ‘And Friday, May 10 then there is California.’ is curat- ed by Beck+Col and features work Mat Pilates by Santiago Acero, Alia Ali, Diego Learn the techniques of Pilates, a Barrientos, Kira Doutt, Philipp Farra, system of controlled exercises that lydon frank, Hanieh Khatibi, Serena engage the mind and condition the Himmelfarb, Chloe Levaillant, Alicia total body. Please bring a yoga or Piller and Kelly Wall. Annenberg Pilates mat. Montana Avenue Branch Community Beach House, 415 PCH. Library, 3 - 4 p.m. Reservations available online at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/and-then-there- is-california-opening-performance-by- Saturday, May 11 frankendee-and-chloe-levaillant-tick- ets-61472158882 MainStay Gallery: Grand Opening Party MainStay Gallery is the newest addi- Monday, May 13 tion to the Santa Monica and Venice Beach arts community. Join organiz- The Social Services ers for their grand opening and debut Commission Special Meeting collection featuring the work of fine The Social Services Commission works art photographer Michael Scott Adams, to preserve and enhance the quality internationally featured muralist and of life for all Santa Monica residents painter Ivotopia, and the textile sculp- through research, outreach, and advo- ture of Emmy nominated costume cacy. The Commission advises City designer Swinda Reichelt. RSVP pref- Council and City staff on identifying erable ([email protected]). needs, setting priorities, planning pro- 2443 Main Street, 7 – 10 p.m. grams, and analyzing fiscal impacts on social services. Ken Edwards Landlord workshop, “Pet Center, 7 p.m. Policies-Know the Facts” This workshop will be focusing on Landmarks Commission the latest pet policies, statistics, and Meeting pet-friendly practices. Landlords will Regular meeting of the Santa also be provided an overview of LA’s Monica Landmarks Commission. The current rental trends, new construction Commission normally meets on the and more on the Westside. Apartments. second Monday of every month in com Retail Store: 1020 Wilshire Blvd, the City Council Chamber. City Hall. 10 - 11 a.m. 7 p.m. For help submitting an event, contact us at 310-458-7737 or submit to [email protected] Local Visit us online at www.smdp.com THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2019 3 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Citywide totaling $2,250 to juniors and seniors in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, pot- Mission Miracle Kicks Off May 9 To Help Those Recovering tery, digital design, film, video and digital photography. The artwork will be adjudicated by outstanding visual art professionals. Honorable mention ribbons will be given for other From Substance Use Disorders outstanding work. Local residents, businesses and community groups are invited to help individuals “Visual arts, as well as performing arts, is an incredible mainstay in Santa Monica- recovering from substance abuse disorders by participating in Mission Miracle that offi- Malibu, and with good reason — we have so many talented student artists and instruc- cially kicks off Thursday, May 9. Mission Miracle is a new year-round community based tors,” SMMUSD Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Tom Whaley said. “Our students campaign that collects donated items to support and beautify CLARE|MATRIX recovery truly exemplify talent and creativity and we are grateful to have this event highlight their centers. Mission Miracle will launch at 9 a.m. on May 9 at the CLARE|MATRIX Prevention achievements.” Center, located at 1002 Pico Blvd. Entertainment for the art show will be provided by the Santa Monica High Jazz Combo People seeking addiction treatment often come to CLARE|MATRIX with nothing more and Bowl Kitchen will have food and beverages available for purchase. than the clothes on their backs. CLARE|MATRIX is constantly in need of personal care Art Show poster, designed by Sebastian Alcock, an 11th grade student in Shawn items and basic clothing for men and women in treatment. In response to this need, Saunders’ Digital Design class at Samohi. Mission Miracle is now welcoming the community to donate items that will support these SUBMITTED BY GAIL PINSKER individuals in recovery. Items in most demand include toiletries, first aid kits, socks, shoes and clothing. To celebrate Mission Miracle’s launch, the Glamour Project, a nonprofit that takes Pico Blvd. glamour photos of those who’ve suffered loss, will visit the nearby CLARE|MATRIX Women’s Over 100 Children and Parents Find Delight in STEM at Annual Treatment Center (at 844 Pico Blvd.