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Photo by Christine Chang [email protected]; Photo illustration by Frances Casareno [email protected] IZZY’S DELI BEST ON THE WESTSIDE GABY SCHKUD SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIALS SINCE 1972 COMPLETE DINNERS $10.95 MUSIC LESSONS (310)586-0308 SERVED 4PM-10PM INSTRUMENTAL & VOICE 1433 WILSHIRE BLVD AT 15TH ST. (310) 453-1928 The name you can depend on! 1901 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica www.12113navy.com 310-394-1131 OPEN 24 HOURS www.santamonicamusic.com Calendar Eddie Says... Better To Be Safe 2 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 A newspaper with issues Than Sorry! summer JEWELRY REPAIR CHECK LIST 1920 Santa Monica Blvd. (Corner of 20th & Santa Monica Blvd.)  Have jewelry cleaned & checked FREE* K (310) 829-9597 Hours: 6:30am - 10:00pm Daily K Have watch battery checked FREE K Jewelry and watch repair estimates FREE K Have gemstone settings checked K Have bracelet clasps checked K Have watch battery changed K Have pearls restrung K New watch band K Have insurance appraisal updated Catch a presentation & some BBQ, bra K Have watch serviced 1621 Abbot Kinney, Venice, 12:30 p.m. Surfrider Foundation co-founder Glenn Hening will deliver his presentation titled “Modern Surfing: A Business, A Contact Sport, or a Religion?” at the K Update and redesign old jewelry QuikSilverEdition Mission on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach. Following the discussion, the QuikSilverEdition Mission will host its final Neighborhood BBQ Competition starting at 2 p.m.

Compost your heart out Shop where they know your name 2200 Virginia Ave., 9 a.m. — 11 a.m. The City of Santa Monica Solid Waste Management Division and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works are offering a free composting 331 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica workshop at Virginia Avenue Park. Learn how to improve the health and 2 Hours Free Parking (Behind Store) 310.451.1349 water retention of your soils. www.readersjewelers.com Sri Lanka Day Expo *Limit three pieces. Third Street Promenade, 10 a.m. — 10 p.m. Sri Lanka Day Expo 2007 will host a Sri-Lankan cuisine food court, open-air entertainment and a parade of Sri Lankan culture.

Daybreak Designs end of summer sale 1751 Cloverfield Blvd., 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Daybreak Designs, a project-based business started in 1999 as an exten- sion of Daybreak Shelter, will hold its annual end of summer sale holiday sale today. Items for sale will include a variety of specially designed arts and crafts. The annual sale provides the opportunity for these artists to increase their limited income and learn important self-supporting skills. For information, call Donna Miller at (310) 264-6646, ext. 235.

Bright Light Chamber Players in concert 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 2 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Bright Light Chamber Players return with a concert of chamber music at the MLK Jr. Auditorium. Limited seating; tickets available one hour before event.

Open a gallery, save a dog 1421 Aviation Blvd., Redondo Beach, 5 p.m. — 9 p.m. Surf Dog Market, of Redondo Beach, is hosting an art show to benefit the dogs of Karma Rescue, a local Santa Monica non-profit organization. Karma Rescue saves at-risk dogs from Los Angeles-area shelters. To meet the dogs or for more information, visit www.KarmaRescue.org.

Fiesta La Ballona 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City, check for times An entertaining weekend featuring entertainment, food, a Beer & Wine Garden, carnival rides and games, and a petting zoo. For more information, go to www.FiestaLaBallona.org.

‘Notorious’ natch .00 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, 7 p.m. $28 Cinespia presents Alfred Hitchcock’s “Notorious,” starring Cary Grant and MERCEDES BENZ TAXI SERVICE Ingrid Bergman, at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. $10 donation tickets FLAT TO LAX available at the gate. For more information, visit EURO TAXI FROM SM www.cemeteryscreenings.com. OF SANTA MONICA Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 Markus Burger and Jan Von Klewitz in concert (310) 828-4200 1730 Wilshire Blvd., 7 a.m. — 10 a.m. Pilgrim Lutheran Church presents a free concert by Jazz musicians Markus • OUR FARES AVERAGE 20% LESS THAN MOST OTHER LOCAL TAXI CO. Burger and Jan Von Klewitz. Appetizers and drinks will be served following • CLEAN CARS - VANS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR LARGER PARTIES the concert. More information on the musicians is available • ALL OF OUR DRIVERS SPEAK CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH at www.markusburger.com. • 24/7 DISPATCH • ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED WWW.EUROTAXISM.COM Jazz on the Lawn 1685 Main St., 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. BIODIESEL! IT’S THE FUTURE Bring a blanket and a picnic to City Hall’s front lawn and catch some jazz performed this week by Maggie Palomo; also known as the Hot Salsa EURO TAXI is working hard to add cars to the fleet that will use Momma. This event is free and free parking is available after 4 p.m. BIO-DEGRADABLE fuel as well as convert our existing cars to this new at the Civic Auditorium. environmentally friendly technology. It will give us up to 92% cleaner air, create jobs, reduce our deficit and lessen our dependence on foreign For more information on any of the events listed, log on to smdp.com and click the “Events” tab for the given day’s calendar. oil. For more information, please log on to www.labiofuel.com or search for biodiesel. Thank you for your interest and support. DON ALEXANDER, OWNER/GM Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 3

AP Photo FACING THE MUSIC: Self-proclaimed pedophile Jack McClellan arrives to court in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles Friday, where a restraining order was extended. Order targets self-described pedophile BY ROBERT JABLON Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES A judge revised a restrain- ing order against self-described pedophile Jack McClellan on Friday, ordering him to stay at least 10 yards from places where children congregate, including schools, playgrounds and child care centers. Superior Court Judge Melvin Sandvig had initially ordered McClellan to stay at least 30 feet from every person under age 18 in California for a three-year period. FIDDLE FURY Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] As he left the hearing, McClellan told Singer/songwriter Carrie Rodriguez works the violin while entertaining the crowd Thursday night at the Santa Monica Pier during the free Twilight reporters: “I don’t know what I’m going to Dance Series show. Next week's series-finale will feature the legendary Mexican-American band Los Lobos. do now.” McLellan, 45, had made national news for a Web site in Washington state on which he had posted photos of children in public places and discussed how he liked to stake out parks, libraries, fast-food Neighbors need to lighten up restaurants and other areas where little girls congregated. He subsequently fled Avenue has also become known as a neigh- sity of installing street lights, more than a Washington in favor of the Westside, Georgina Avenue borhood cast in the shadow of darkness. year after some of them got the ball rolling where he was spotted in the children’s sec- That will all soon change, as the 24 res- with a petition. tion of the Santa Monica Main Library last residents divided idences from Fourth Street to Seventh Watering his lawn on Friday afternoon, month, prompting SMPD Chief Timothy Street in this northern Santa Monica Louis Morneau said he has mixed feelings Jackman to publish a controversial bulletin neighborhood will for the very first time about paying for street lights. He wasn’t warning parents of McLellan’s presence. over shedding light have street lights illuminating their block. initially supportive of the measure, but McClellan has never been charged with BY MELODY HANATANI But not everyone who lives there is feels that, in the end, more lights might be molestation. He maintains that he Daily Press Staff Writer thrilled to be in the spotlight. a good thing. launched the Web site as a form of thera- Even as City Hall seeks a contractor to “It’s not cheap,” Morneau said. py and wouldn’t do anything illegal. NORTH OF MONTANA Aside from being execute the approximately $231,000 proj- At issue for many residents is the price His Internet server took his Web site pegged as one of the priciest corridors in ect — half of which will be funded by the tag affixed to the project — though City down more than a month ago. town, dotted with beautiful multi-million residents along Georgina Avenue — dollar homes, this stretch of Georgina neighbors remain divided over the neces- SEE LIGHTS PAGE 16 SEE ORDER PAGE 18 BACK/UNFILED TAXES?

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PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa Modern Times [email protected] Lloyd Garver Send comments to [email protected] Fluoride belongs in toothpaste EDITOR Editor: Michael Tittinger Just want to thank your brave paper for [email protected] helping raise visibility for this divisive policy-driven experiment called fluoridation (“Flouride becomes ASSOCIATE EDITOR standard,” Aug. 23) . Virtual sex, real Daniel Archuleta I forwarded (Kevin Herrera’s) excellent, objectively [email protected] written front page report to our coalition networks, and to some other press members. The article’s pho- STAFF WRITERS Kevin Herrera tos, I think, nicely added eye appeal to this not-so- [email protected] sexy, shall we say, acidic subject. major problems? Speaking of acid, the phosphate fertilizer indus- Melody Hanatani try’s waste product — called hydrofluosilicic acid — IN MY CONTINUOUS, YET ALWAYS ill- went on to say that Nick Yee, a Ph.D. grad- [email protected] really has no business going into our public water sup- fated attempt to become more aware of uate from Stanford University polled plies, especially as a non-pharmaceutical grade addi- computer technology, I recently tried to 30,000 virtual worlders. Almost 40 per- STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tive administered as oral health care for everyone — venture into the realm of “virtual worlds.” cent of the men and more than 50 percent Fabian Lewkowicz whether we want it or not! I should’ve known better than to try out of the women said their virtual friends [email protected] Let’s hope the MWD and others in the fluoride deliv- virtual reality. I have enough trouble with were just as good or better than their real- ery chain, which includes our local governments, wake real reality. life friends. In other words, they feel as PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN up before October’s add date. Still, millions of people have joined close to those computer images as they do Christine Chang The MWD and others health-policing our waters these sites. When you become a citizen or to their next-door neighbors or those [email protected] need to help stop this wild and very risky process — resident of one of these virtual world friends they’ve had since childhood. It ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES permanently. communities, you create an “avatar,” gets weirder: More than 25 percent of Robbie P. Piubeni Gene Burke which is a cartoon or comic book-looking them said their emotional highlight of the [email protected] Founder, Santa Monicans for Safe Drinking Water Coalition person. You make up a name, an age, a past week occurred in a virtual world. background, etc. So when you go on the Yikes! Rob Schwenker computer, you can be great looking, high- [email protected] No landing zone for jet planes ly educated, and have a fantastic job and Editor: an unlimited amount of money. Your vir- Julie Martinez As a concerned citizen and taxpayer living here in tual self can drive your dream car, you can SHOULD WE EXPECT [email protected] Santa Monica, we need to stop the FAA and the City of have as much virtual sex as you want, and ADVERTISING ASSISTANT Santa Monica from allowing fractionally owned jets you can have been the most popular kid in SPOUSES TO FEEL Cynthia Vazquez from using the Santa Monica Airport. high school. [email protected] There has been an increase in jet traffic by 1,500 Are you starting to see the attraction of JEALOUS OR ANGRY percent. The airport is unsafe for these jets and the these sites? OPERATIONS MANAGER runway is not built for this kind of traffic. A recent article in “The Wall Street ABOUT VIRTUAL Connie Sommerville In addition, the toxic fumes and loud decibel level Journal” told the story of a married man [email protected] makes it hard to enjoy my home or conduct any busi- who spends more time online in a virtual ADULTERY? WILL IT SOON ness via telephone. The airport is out of control and no world than he does in the real world with PRODUCTION MANAGER one is doing anything about it — the FAA nor the city his real wife. His virtual self has a virtual BE GROUNDS FOR Tessa Vergara of Santa Monica nor the LA Air Quality Control. We female friend that was created by a real [email protected] need to stop the loopholes and start fixing the prob- woman. They talk, go for virtual motorcy- DIVORCE IN A REAL lem! cle rides, shop at the virtual mall, etc. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Frances Casareno I ask all of you to attend the Aug. 28 meeting (of They’ve never spoken to each other on a COURTROOM? [email protected] the City Council) for an important meeting concerning real phone, and have no plans to meet in the safety issues of the airport. the real world. So, it’s no big deal, right? PRODUCTION INTERN No one seems to listen to the residents living here. Well, a few months ago, his virtual self I know many of you will react to this by Tessa Pelias We do not want the jets!! proposed virtual marriage to his virtual saying these people should “get a life.” [email protected] Please, FAA, don’t submit some bogus report about girlfriend. His real wife’s virtually furious That was my immediate reaction, too, but a “Band-Aid” for the runways. It is only another ploy about the whole thing. I tried to be more tolerant. So, I told CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER to keep the jets coming- Should we expect spouses to feel jeal- myself that maybe being obsessed with Annie Kotok John Jib ous or angry about virtual adultery? Will these virtual world sites isn’t any worse [email protected] Santa Monica it soon be grounds for divorce in a real than being obsessed with golf, reading or courtroom? It’s this blurring of the virtu- watching sports on TV. And I believed CIRCULATION al and real worlds that is confusing. On at that for an instant. But then I remem- Keith Wyatt Glenn Bolan least one site, you can get some virtual bered: “Having sex with a cartoon?!” Army Corps’ weapons are shovels [email protected] Editor: money to spend on anything you want on However, I knew there would be little Please allow me to clarify a few facts in response to the site — like a yacht, a mansion, even chance of my getting addicted to a virtual NEWS INTERNS John W. Whitehead’s commentary on Aug. 20 — your own island. However, you have to world, so I checked out a couple of these Gerry Shih “Tyranny’s instruments seem to be everywhere.” buy that pretend money with real money, sites. Unfortunately, my poor computer Emily Skehan As Commanding Officer of the Los Angeles District, and there have been lawsuits about people skills were just as evident in the virtual [email protected] US Army Corps of Engineers, you can be sure that claiming that a virtual site or one of their world as they are in the real one. It took there are no “agents carrying deadly weapons” as Mr. virtual associates owes them actual me an hour and a half just to figure out Whitehead asserts. In fact, there are no “agents” in money. how to make the figure that represented A newspaper with issues the Army Corps at all. Our employees are part of a But the emotional confusion is more me walk. By then, I was getting a stiff neck team of teams dedicated to providing the American interesting than the economic. The real from looking at the screen so intently. I 1427 Third Street Promenade, #202 people the nation’s premier public engineering outfit. wife of that guy who proposed virtually to tried some more, but really couldn’t navi- Santa Monica, CA 90401 They serve with pride and put themselves in harm’s his virtual girlfriend is fed up because he gate the site. I couldn’t figure out how to OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 way, both at home and abroad. They are involved in a sometimes spends 14 hours a day on the make friends with important people, earn diversity of projects throughout Southern California computer in his virtual world. She stacks of cash or be the father of a perfect Visit us online at smdp.com designed to safeguard property and, even more impor- bemoaned, “You try to talk to someone or family. It was just like in the real world. tantly, the lives of those whom we serve. But they do bring them a drink, and they’ll be having it all unarmed! sex with a cartoon.” LLOYD GARVER writes the “Modern Times” The only “weapons” we bring to any of our projects This virtually wayward husband is not column for CBSnews.com’s Opinion page and The Santa Monica Daily Press is published six days a week, are the blades of the engineer’s shovels, the lasers of alone in taking these “worlds” quite seri- can be reached at smdp@lloydgarvermodern- Monday through Saturday. the surveyor, various instruments and tools that move ously. The “Wall Street Journal” story times.com. 19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 steel and dirt, and the willingness to use them to help daily readership. Circulation is audited and verified by Circulation Verification people. Council, 2006. Serving the City of Santa Monica, and the communities of I recognize Mr. Whitehead’s right to his opinion and Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA. I respect his right to give it voice in a public forum. 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“I thank God I did not injure others.” — Actress Lindsay Lohan in a statement released after her lawyer negotiated a plea deal for her many criminal charges.

“I don’t know what I’m going to do without them. Oh boy.” — Ashtra Miller, a grandmother, who gets free 40-minute massages, three times a week, at Ceragem International, Inc., which is closing due to higher rent demands from its landlord.

“I was cutting myself THEY after he found me in NEED TO our room about to do drugs with a call girl BE UPFRONT and rightly said I was- n’t good enough for BEFORE THEY him.” BEGIN THE — Singer Amy Winehouse defending her husband after a fight in the early morning hours of Friday, which resulted in blood- MASS ied cuts and bruises for both. MEDICATION “They’re willing to pay more money. It’s OF 18 MILLION checkbook journalism PEOPLE IN SIX to get heads up.” — Wayne Bilowit, the legislative advo- cate for the county sheriff’s department, COUNTIES.” on the way Internet media goes after information from law enforcement to — Gene Burke of Santa Monicans for Safe scoop the competition. Drinking Water Coalition, on the Metropolitan Water District’s board of directors voting to fluori- “But, if certain things date the water supply of six counties. happen between now and the election, particu- larly with respect to terrorism, that will automat- ically give the Republicans an advantage again, no matter how badly they have mishandled it, no matter how much more dangerous they have made the world.” — Sen. Hillary Clinton, Democratic presidential candidate in a speech to New Hampshire voters on Thursday.

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Schwarzenegger cials are always working hard and are com- peting for your vote,” Schwarzenegger said. hopes to set political The actor-governor has talked about the idea for years as part of his plans to upend the political status quo in Sacramento — a district boundaries goal that has largely eluded him. BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD Schwarzenegger pushed a similar proposal AP Political Writer in 2005, which was snubbed by voters along with a slate of other initiatives to curb LOS ANGELES Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger spending and public union power. said Thursday he would try for a second His idea is to give an independent com- time to reform rules at the heart of how mission the authority to draw district California selects legislators and members of boundaries. Currently, legislators slice up Congress — a system he says has all the fair- districts for themselves and Congress every ness of loaded dice. 10 years to reflect population shifts, a prac- Flanked by former Govs. Gray Davis, a tice often criticized as a blatant conflict of Democrat, and Pete Wilson, a Republican, interest. In other words, they draw the dis- Schwarzenegger said he wants voters next tricts they run in. year to consider changing the way the state Many California districts are heavily carves out districts for legislators and mem- skewed to favor candidates from one party, bers of Congress. turning them into fortresses of incumbency. He alluded to the possibility of calling a Several attempts to take that role away from special session of the Legislature to take on lawmakers over the years have been rejected the issue. He said he was prepared to make by voters, including Schwarzenegger’s 2005 trade-offs to get what he wanted in negotia- proposal. tions in Sacramento, and he didn’t rule out “Currently, our legislators pick their vot- going to the ballot on his own if the ers. Under our reform, voters will pick the Legislature doesn’t act. legislators,” Davis said. He wants the proposal on the Feb. 5 bal- There are four constitutional amend- lot, the same date the state holds its presi- ments that have been introduced in the dential primary. Assembly to create commissions that would In races for the Legislature and Congress, assume the power to draw district bound- “there’s no competition,” the governor aries. Schwarzenegger will negotiate with the lamented. He noted that in hundreds of Legislature to agree on a plan, or could come races over three election cycles, only four of up with one of his own. those seats changed party. “By reforming the way the districts are WHAT DO YOU THINK? drawn and by taking it out of the politicians’ ■ Send letters to [email protected] Judge to rule on allowing sex-abuse trials in San Diego BY ALLISON HOFFMAN cases for $660 million in July, two days Associated Press Writer before jury selection was scheduled to begin in the first of 15 trials involving 172 SAN DIEGO A federal bankruptcy judge abuse claimants. The Diocese of Orange said Thursday she would decide by Monday agreed to settle 90 claims for $100 million whether to allow immediate civil trials in as in 2004 after a judge promised to set trial many as 42 sex-abuse cases pending against dates and begin the discovery process if set- the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego. tlement talks collapsed. Bishop Tod D. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Louise DeCarl Brown later said he couldn’t risk a trial in a Adler issued a preliminary ruling late state where a jury once awarded $30 million Wednesday night tentatively granting the to two people who claimed they were sexu- plaintiffs’ request for state court trials, but ally abused by clergy. said she needed to weigh additional issues The San Diego diocese has offered about brought up in oral arguments before mak- $94 million to settle the claims as part of its ing a final decision. bankruptcy reorganization plan. Plaintiffs’ San Diego Superior Court trials already attorneys are seeking a settlement of about scheduled for five cases were automatically $200 million, which they say would put San suspended when the diocese abruptly filed Diego in line with settlements reached else- for bankruptcy in February, the night where in California. before the first trial was slated to begin. In her tentative ruling, Adler said jury tri- Lawyers representing about 150 people als were an efficient way of valuing claims who claim they were sexually abused by against the diocese and accused the church priests as children told Adler that re-acti- of shopping its case to different courts to vating those trials was the only way to force seek the best advantage. A district court the diocese into a settlement after more judge decided earlier this week to hold off on than three years of fruitless negotiations in a church request to assign a federal judge to state and federal courts. estimate fair settlements for the abuse “A trial is something that drives settle- claims. ment, maybe because we’re afraid we’ll lose, Attorneys representing the diocese told maybe because there are things they don’t Adler they were looking for the fastest and want to have come out on the stand,” said most efficient way to reach a fair deal for James Stang, a bankruptcy lawyer repre- both sides. senting the plaintiffs. “It worked in L.A., it “This case is about plaintiffs who want worked in Orange, and it will work here.” lots of money,” said John Harris, a diocese The Los Angeles Archdiocese settled 508 attorney. State 8 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 A newspaper with issues Test results continue to improve passed the exam by May, about 2 percent English-learners in the class of 2009 took the lies outscored their black and Hispanic Slightly more seniors more those in the class of 2006 at the same test last winter, pass rates had dropped to 36 counterparts even when those students came point last year. More than 88 percent of percent in English and less than 47 percent from wealthier households, O’Connell said. pass California high black and Hispanic students passed, a jump in math. He blamed systemic inequities that have of nearly 5 percentage points for blacks and State Superintendent of Public developed over time and pledged to “con- school exit exam about 3 percentage points for Hispanics. Instruction Jack O’Connell said he is not front and change the things that are holding The pass rate is a cumulative figure that sure what caused the decline but is hopeful these students back.” BY JULIET WILLIAMS includes multiple opportunities for students an outside evaluation will help pinpoint Specifically, he said minority students Associated Press Writer to take the two-part math and English exam, what went wrong. typically have not had as many qualified starting in their sophomore year. In releasing the results, O’Connell was teachers as their white peers, have not had SACRAMENTO Nine of every 10 seniors Pass rates also increased for those taking optimistic but noted there is still a dramatic the same quality of schools in which to study passed California’s high school exit exam in the test for the first time in 10th grade. The achievement gap between racial subgroups. and have not been held to the same academ- time to graduate with their class last May, rate rose across every student subgroup Emphasizing a point he made last week, ic expectations. with black and Hispanic students making except those learning English. he said the performance gaps appear to be Equally important in addressing the the greatest strides, according to figures When English-learner students in the racially based and not merely a result of inequities, he said, is increasing the rigor and released Thursday. class of 2006 took the test, 39 percent passed socio-economic status, as many had previ- relevance of career and technical education The state Department of Education said the English portion the first time and 49 per- ously thought. programs that typically have high numbers 93 percent of seniors in the class of 2007 had cent passed the math portion. When White students from impoverished fami- of minority students enrolled. Military gave troops the OK to enter Pakistan in ‘04 BY SCOTT LINDLAW 11 attacks, has long viewed such incursions as a threat to its —If the head of U.S. Central Command, which oversees Associated Press Writer sovereignty. Islamabad protested loudly this month when American forces in the Middle East and Central Asia, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama approved direct action “against The Big 3,” listed as Osama SAN FRANCISCO Newly uncovered “rules of engagement” pledged to grant U.S. forces the authority to unilaterally pen- bin Laden; his deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri; and Taliban show the U.S. military gave elite units broad authority more etrate Pakistan in the hunt for terrorist leaders. supreme leader Mullah Omar. The three are still believed to than three years ago to pursue suspected terrorists into Washington repeated assurances it would consult before be hiding in the border region. Pakistan, with no mention of telling the Pakistanis in any such incursions. —If the Defense secretary approved such an incursion. advance. But summaries of the rules of engagement on the Other grounds for incursions into Pakistan, according to The documents obtained by The Associated Press offer a Afghanistan-Pakistan border in April 2004 say chasing al- this summary, were “personnel recovery,” including rescuing detailed glimpse at what U.S. Army Rangers and other ter- Qaida leaders across the frontier was fair game. troops after the downing of aircraft; and troops “in contact rorist-hunting units were authorized to do earlier in the war One summary states that “Entry into PAK authorized with” the enemy, meaning under fire. on terror. 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SANTA ANA Medical marijuana users want their stash back Two Orange County medical marijuana users want police to return their pot. Charges against Jim Spray, 51, of Huntington Beach and Felix Cha, 22, of Garden Grove were dropped but police agencies have refused to return the seized marijuana. The men, who are medical marijuana patients using pot to relieve pain under California’s 11-year-old Compassionate Use Act passed by voters, argued their cases Thursday before the 4th District Court of Appeal, which has 90 days to issue a deci- sion. Americans for Safe Access attorney Joe Elford, who represents Cha and Spray, said the men simply want return of property they lawfully possessed. Cha was arrested in June 2005 after Garden Grove police searched his car during a traffic stop and seized eight ounces of marijuana. Prosecutors dropped the case after contacting Cha’s doctor and a judge ordered return of the marijuana. But Garden Grove appealed to the 4th District Court. The city’s lawyer, Magdalena Lona-Wiant, said the judge made a mistake by ordering the return of the marijuana without determining whether Cha qualified as a medical marijuana patient. She also said the Compassionate Use Act did not establish a property right to the drug, claim- ing marijuana possession violates federal law. Spray was arrested in November 2005 after police confiscated five ounces of mar- ijuana and paraphernalia from his home. Drug charges were dropped and Spray asked a judge to order Huntington Beach police to return the pot. But the judge refused and Spray appealed to the 4th District Court. ASSOCIATED PRESS Summer Warehouse SAN BERNARDINO Judge closes Flesh Club for nudity, sex Sample SALE! The city is optimistic it will win its 12-year fight to close the Flesh Club, a gen- tlemen’s retreat featuring nude dancers. 30% - 50% Superior Court Judge Donald R. Alvarez, in a tentative ruling Thursday, fined the Less Than Retail Hospitality Lane exotic dancing club $25,000 and ordered it shuttered for eight months. The judge said it was a haven for illicit sex. Starts Tuesday, July 10th The club has 15 days to appeal. Sale ends Tuesday, The city has been trying to close down the club since 1995. September 18th “After more than 20 years of public service, the days just don’t get any better than this,” City Attorney James F. Penman after Alvarez’s ruling. Attorney Roger Jon Diamond, representing Flesh Club parent Manta Management Corp., said the club would not close and he is prepared to appeal to COLORADO the Supreme Court if necessary. “This is not over, not by a long shot,” Diamond said. OLYMPIC 16TH 1641 16th Street, Santa Monica (310) 452-1888/ (310) 450-8889 Flesh Club owner Ward “Ryan” Welty said the club remains open and there are Sale Hours: Every Tuesday Noon – 4 p.m. no plans to close. Joseph Arias, the city’s lead attorney in the case, said he was pleased with the judge’s 15-page tentative ruling after hours of lurid testimony from private investi- gators and dancers about sexual liaisons at the club. “These owners were pimps who brought a house of prostitution to our commu- nity,” Arias said. “They thought we were small-time over here, and they learned otherwise.” AP LOS ANGELES Council members hesitant about parting with city property Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s plan to sell surplus city property to bolster the strained budget hit an obstacle: Council members are hoarding land in their districts. Nearly a year ago, the mayor said the sale of 252 parcels could generate up to $58 million over the next few years. But no properties have been sold because of council member reluctance. Although a council member would keep half the sale proceeds for the district, most have objected to proposed sales or said they want to give them more consideration. “People feel territorial about property in their district and want to be part of the process,” Villaraigosa spokesman Gil Duran said. Councilman Tom LaBonge said he is hesitant to part with 11 properties tagged for sale in his district, including several near Griffith Park. “Where there is no need today, there is a need tomorrow,” LaBonge said. “I’m very cautious about getting rid of land just because it appears to be surplus.” AP LOS ANGELES Raids lead to 59 arrests, $5 million and drugs seized Fifty-nine people were arrested and a half-ton of drugs and $5 million were seized during the bust up of a major Southern California trafficking operation based in Mexico. The Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI agents and local law enforcement, including the El Monte and Pomona police departments, participated in Wednesday’s culmination of Operation Imperial Emperor, authorities said. Besides the arrests and confiscation of cash, more than 1,000 pounds of drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana were seized. Investigators estimated the street value at $30 million. DEA special agent Timothy Landrum said the arrests dealt a serious blow to drug trafficking in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. “This operation targeted a complex confederation of Mexico-based drug traffick- ing organizations that put hundreds of kilograms of cocaine onto the streets of Southern California,” Landrum said in a statement. The drug ring was allegedly led by Sinaloa, Mexico-based kingpin Victor Emilio Cazarez-Salazar, who arranged transportation of large shipments of cocaine from Colombia and Venezuela to Mexico, investigators said. AP State 10 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 A newspaper with issues Driver could face jail time Chris Goodwin said Wednesday. ing, company spokesman Bill Furlow said. September to appeal the citations, which CHP recommends Goodwin would not disclose details of “This further underscores the tragedy cover incidents in March through May, or the report, which CHP investigators for- that has befallen the Coble family,” com- bring its operations into full compliance. warded to the Orange County district pany officials said Wednesday in a pre- Company officials said they would not charges in OC crash attorney’s office last week. pared statement. “Our hearts continue to contest the findings. Romero, 37, of Apple Valley told police ache for them every day and also for Mr. Only one citation — alleging that the that killed children after the accident he was traveling 55 mph Romero and his family, whose lives have company failed to require Romero to take By the Associated Press to 60 mph in Mission Viejo on May 5 also been changed forever.” a drug and alcohol test after the collision when traffic slowed too suddenly for him Romero could not be reached for com- — dealt directly with the crash, company MISSION VIEJO State officials recom- to stop in time. ment on Thursday. A telephone number officials said. An alcohol test should have mended that prosecutors file charges Killed in the crash were Kyle Coble, 5, for a J. Romero in Apple Valley had been been administered within eight hours of against the driver of a big rig that crashed and his sisters, Emma, 4, and Katie, 2. disconnected. the crash and a drug test within 32 hours. into a minivan on the Santa Ana Freeway Their mother, Lori Coble, 30, and the The Federal Motor Carrier Safety The company thought Romero did not in May, killing three young siblings. children’s grandmother, Cynthia Maestri, Administration cited K.W. Express for 15 have to be tested because he passed breath California Highway Patrol investigators 60, were seriously injured. safety violations after the accident , and blood tests administered by the CHP found that the driver, Jorge Miguel Romero, who was not hurt in the crash, including failure to keep proper records after the accident, officials said. Romero, was driving too fast when he got was suspended indefinitely as a driver for and improper handling of drug tests, offi- into the accident that killed the three KW Express, the Carson-based company cials said. WHAT DO YOU THINK? youngsters from Ladera Ranch, Officer that owned the tractor trailer he was driv- The company was given until mid- ■ Send letters to [email protected] Weather plays major role in Santa Barbara fire County this week, was 83 percent contained after burning humidity became too high for the brush to burn well. Humidity helps, hinders crews 235,601 acres, or about 368 square miles of steep backcountry. The humidity on Friday was a moist 47 percent as a The fire was about 15 miles away from the communi- coastal marine layer dampened the canyon lands inland. fighting huge SoCal wildfire ty of Ojai and did not threaten any other large commu- “It isn’t helping with trying to get the fields to burn,” nities, fire spokesman Larry Griffith said. Griffith said. By the Associated Pres Despite its size, the fire has only destroyed one struc- Along the fire’s northwestern perimeter near the ture, an outbuilding. Sisquoc River, crews were cutting firelines by hand and SANTA BARBARA Crews fighting a seven-week-old wild- The blaze increased by about 3,000 acres overnight on had about seven miles to build, Griffith said. fire in the Santa Barbara County wilderness got a mixed its active northern front. Crews set backfires on Thursday Sparks from equipment being used to repair a water blessing Friday as higher humidity slowed the fire but to burn up chaparral and form a blackened fireline — a pipe ignited the blaze north of Los Olivos on July 4. made it harder to burn off the dense brush in its path. tactic that was successfully used in the past week to partial- About 2,500 firefighters, aided by aircraft, were fight- The so-called Zaca Fire, which nudged its way into Ventura ly box the fire. However, they had to stop the effort when ing the fire. Costs have reached $99.7 million. International Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 11 Former Pakistani leader returns BY DAVID STRINGER I Associated Press Writer mentary elections if the vote is to be considered democratic. while he was in office, but said Washington must “If the people of Pakistan elect me to serve the country, reconsider its relationship with Pakistan and not give its sup- LONDON Immediately after Pakistan’s highest court ruled he I’ll be honored to do that,” he said. port just to Musharraf if it wants to quell religious militancy. could return, former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Washington has made clear that its war on terrorist “In any democracy you can find such menaces, but if a said he would go home soon to lead his party’s campaign to groups takes priority over the speed of democratic reform in democracy fights terrorism, ultimately it will win the battle,” he oust President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, who exiled Sharif Pakistan. However, it appears to be growing impatient with said.“But if one individual is fighting the battle (he) cannot win.” eight years ago. Musharraf and has been prodding him toward a power-shar- Sharif appeared more vigorous during his interview than Speaking to The Associated Press in his London office on ing deal with Bhutto and her political party. when he was forced from his homeland into exile in Saudi Thursday, Sharif, who once dominated Pakistani politics, con- Arabia and London, when he looked frail, gray and nearly bald. firmed he planned to run for a third term as prime minister. He said he would return to Pakistan soon, but gave no date. The ruling by Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday and THERE IS NO CHANCE FOR A committee from his party, the Pakistan Muslim League, will Sharif’s promise to return and run for office further compli- meet in London in the next few days to decide on plans. cate life for Musharraf, who as an army general overthrew ANY RECONCILIATION.” The charismatic 57-year-old conservative secularist Sharif in a bloodless 1999 coup. served twice as prime minister and is known internationally Musharraf’s recent failed attempt to fire the Supreme Sadique al-Farooq, Senior leader of Sharif’s party for authorizing Pakistan’s first nuclear bomb test in 1998. Court’s chief justice triggered widespread pro-democracy He was arrested when the army seized power a year rallies. He also faces U.S. pressure to crack down on Islamic On Friday, Sadique al-Farooq, a senior leader of Sharif’s later and eventually sentenced to life imprisonment on extremists in Pakistan’s volatile northwest region near the party said “there is no chance for any reconciliation” with hijacking and terrorism charges. He was released from jail Afghan border, where attacks on soldiers have increased and Musharraf. “It is out of question,” he told the AP. after signing a pledge not to return to Pakistan for at least the security situation has deteriorated. “Democracy and dictatorship cannot go together.” 10 years. Sharif and Benazir Bhutto — another banished former Al-Farooq said their party will meet in the capital, Islamabad, On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled Sharif has “an premier with strong popular support planning a comeback — on Saturday to consider dates for the return of Sharif. inalienable right to enter and remain in the country,” said insist Musharraf must let them compete in year-end parlia- Sharif told the AP he had a cordial relationship with the Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry. Republican senator calls for immediate troop withdrawals

BY ANNE FLAHERTY Armed Services Committee and Navy secre- out troops and contends that conditions on ligence assessment says Iraqis have failed to Associated Press Writer tary during the Vietnam War, said Bush should the ground should dictate deployments. govern effectively or reach the political com- bring some troops home by Christmas. Doing “I’m hopeful that this (redeployment) promises believed necessary to tamp down WASHINGTON Sen. John Warner’s call for so, he told reporters Thursday, would send a could lead to more emphasis on the Iraqi sectarian violence. troop withdrawals from Iraq is likely to powerful message that the U.S. commitment forces taking the major responsibility, as The report finds that Iraq’s security will ratchet up pressure on President Bush sub- in Iraq was not open-ended. it relates to the internal insurgency in continue to “improve modestly” over the stantially and lend momentum to Warner says the president should get to that country,” the Virginia Republican next six to 12 months, provided that coali- Democratic efforts to end U.S. combat. decide when and how many troops should said. tion forces mount strong counterinsurgency Warner, R-Va., former chairman of the leave. Bush has opposed setting a date to pull Warner’s suggestion comes as a new intel- operations and mentor Iraqi forces. 12 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION YOUR GUIDE TO DINING IN Santa Monica,Brentwood, West LA and Venice Beach

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Bookmark Cafe 601 Santa Monica Bl (310) 587-2665 802 Broadway (323) 656-6136 Bravo Cucina 1319 Third Street Promenade (310) 394-0374 Call us today at (310) 458-7737 Broadway Deli 1457 Third Street Promenade (310) 451-0616 Tandoor Cafe 395 Santa Monica Place #009 (310) 435-3845 Brunos Italian Rest Deli 1652 Ocean Ave. (310) 395-5589 Tastie16 Santa Monica Place (310) 770-6745 Bubba Gump Shrimp Co 301 SM Pier (310) 393-0458 Thai Dishes Restaurant 1910 Wilshire Blvd (310) 828-5634 Buca Di Beppo 1442 2nd St. (310) 587-0771 Tokyo Kitchen 15 Santa Monica Pl (310) 451-5385 westside SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 13

T's Thai 1215 4th St. (310) 395-4106 been a staple for Santa Monica locals. 6:30 am to 2pm daily. Tudor House 1403 2nd St. (310) 451-8470 2732 Main St. (310) 399-7892 Victoria Pizzeria 1607 Ocean Front Walk (310) 394-6863 Villa Italian Specialties 8 Santa Monica Pl (310) 451-3031 Oyako 2915 Main St. (310) 581-3525 Wahoo's Fish Taco 418 Wilshire Blvd (949) 222-0670 Panini Garden 2715 Main St (310) 399-9939 Whist 1819 Ocean Av (310) 260-7509 Rick's Tavern 2907 Main St (310) 392-2772 Wolfgang Puck Express 1315 Third Street (310) 576-4770 Schatzi On Main 3110 Main St (310) 399-4800 Yangtze 1333 Third Street Promenade (310)260-1994 Shoop's Delicatessen 2400 Main St (310) 452-1019 Yankee Doodles 1410 Third Street (310)394-4632 Sparky's Fine Frozen Yogurt 3110 Main St. #12 (310) 399-4513 For inquiries on Ye Olde Kings Head 116 Santa Monica Blvd (310)451-1402 Urth Caffe 2327 Main St. (310) 749-8879 Via Veneto 3009 Main St. (310) 399-1843 PICO/SUNSET PARK The Victorian Baker Cafe 2640 Main St. (310) 392-4956 310 Lounge & Bistro 3321 Pico Blvd. (310) 453-1331 Wildflour 2807 Main St. (310) 452-7739 PREMIUM Abbots Pizza Company 1811 Pico Blvd (310) 314-2777 World Café 2640 Main St. (310) 392-1661 Acapulco Restaurant 3360 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-8665 Yose Restaurant 2435 Main St. (310) 255-0680 Air Conditioned 2819 Pico Blvd (310) 829-3700 Ameci Pizza Pasta 2218 Lincoln Bl (310) 314-0090 VENICE B B Q Garden 1707 Pico Blvd. (310) 450-6494 LISTINGS 26 Beach Restaurant 3100 Washington Blvd. (310) 823-7526 The Bread Factory Inc 1900 Pico Bl (310) 434-4653 Abbot's Habit 1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd (310) 399-1171 Buddha Boba 1701 Pico Bl (626) 674-8882 Abbot's Pizza Co 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd (310) 396-7334 1919 Pico Blvd (310) 450-1227 Agra Indian Kitchen 2553 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 396-8749 or Bud's Famous Deli & Desserts 2727 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-6860 Axe 1009 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 664-9787 Cafe Bolivar 1741 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 581-2344 Azteca Restaurant 835 Sunset Ave. (310) 396-6576 Campos Mexican Food Inc 2008 Pico Blvd (310) 450-4477 Baby Blues BBQ 444 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 396-7675 Carls Jr Restaurant 502 Pico Blvd (714) 778-7116 ADVERTISING Beechwood 822 W. Washington Blvd. (310) 448-8884 Carrows 3040 Ocean Park Blvd (714) 863-6435 Benice 1715 Pacific Ave. (310) 396-9938 Classic Pizza 2624 Pico Blvd (310) 399-0452 in the Big Daddy and Sons 1425 Ocean Front Walk (310) 508-2793 Cocos 1264 3440 Ocean Park Blvd (864) 597-8591 The Brig 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 399-7537 The Counter 2901 Ocean Park Bl #102 (310) 399-8383 The Brick House Cafe 826 Hampton Dr. (310) 581-1639 The Daily Pint 2310 Pico Blvd (310) 450-7631 Cafe 50's 838 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 399-1955 Dominos Pizza 1865 Lincoln Blvd (310) 396-9696 Casablanca Restaurant 220 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 392-5751 El Indio 2526 Pico Blvd (310) 450-8057 Chaya 110 Navy St. (310) 396-1179 Restaurant 1906 Lincoln Blvd (310) 392-9800 El Torito 3360 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-8665 China Beach Bistro 2024 Pacific Ave. (310) 823-4646 El Texate 316 Pico Blvd. (310) 399-1115 Danny's Deli 23 Windward Ave. (310) 566-5610 Fast Taco 2901 Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 450-4255 Fosters Freeze 1530 Pico Blvd (310) 734-2233 FIREHOUSE Fresh & Natural Cafe 1900 Pico Blvd (310) 392-0516 Famous for keeping the Body Builders fit since 1986. Serving a A Midtown Garys Grill 2819 1/2 Ocean Park Blvd (310) 450-9949 wide selection of "tasty, good quality & plenteous portions". Georges Burgers 3101 Lincoln Blvd (310) 452-0445 Serving a hot breakfast all day along w/lunch & dinner or forget Gilbert's El Indio Mexican Food 2526 Pico Blvd. (310) 450-8057 it all and enjoy succulent sushi complimented by our full bar. Hotel Casa Del Mar Restaurant 1910 Ocean Way (310) 581-5533 213 Rose Ave. (310) 396-6810 The Hump 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South (310) 390-3177 French Market Cafe 2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 577-9775 Oasis The Hungry Pocket 1715 Pico Blvd (310) 458-5335 Il Forno Caffe & Pizzeria 2901 Ocean Park Blvd (310) 450-1241 Great Western Steak & Hoagie Company 1720 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 450-4545 2025 Lincoln Blvd (310) 450-2927 Hal's Bar & Grill 1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 396-3105 Josie Restaurant 2424 Pico Blvd (310) 581-4201 Hama 213 Windward Ave. (310) 396-8783 Cha Tao is the elegant ritual K F C 2727 Pico Blvd (310) 829-3090 James Beach 60 N. Venice Blvd. (310) 823-5396 of the Chinese tea ceremony La Playita 3306 Lincoln Blvd (310) 452-0090 Joe's Restaurant 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 399-5811 Call us today! Lares Restaurant Inc 2909 Pico Blvd (310) 829-4550 La Cabana Restaurant 738 Rose Ave. (310) 392-6161 Enjoy a return to proper Lazy Daisy Inc 2300 Pico Blvd (310) 450-9011 La Meditrina 1029 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 396-5000 tea drinking with the exotic Le Pain Du Jour 828 Pico Blvd #2 (310) 399-4870 Lands End Restaurant 323 Ocean Front Walk (310) 392-3997 (310) 458-7737 Mandarin Food Service 2618 Pico Bl (310) 396-9559 Lilly's French Cafe & Bar 1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 314-0004 elegance of our Cha Tao Mc Donalds 2902 Pico Blvd (630) 689-5588 Maos Kitchen 1512 Pacific Ave. (310) 581-8305 Michael D'S Cafe 234 Pico Blvd (310) 452-8737 Piccolo Ristorante 5 Dudley Ave. (310) 314-3222 Miyako 2829 Ocean Park Blvd (310) 396-5588 Primitivo Wine Bistro 1025 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 396-5353 Ocean Park Cafe 3117 Ocean Park Blvd (310) 452-5728 Rose Cafe 220 Rose Ave. (310) 399-0711 One Pico Restaurant One Pico Blvd. (310) 587-1717 Shima 1432 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 314-0882 Panchos Tacos 2920 Lincoln Blvd (310) 452-2970 Siam Best Restaurant 2533 Lincoln Blvd. (310) 827-8977 Pedals Cafe One Pico Blvd. (310) 587-1707 Stroh’s Gourmet 1239 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 450-5119 Fun Inc 2029 Pico Blvd (310) 399-6767 Szechwan Restaurant 2905 Washington Blvd. (310) 821-6256 nel Mill ... late Raes Restaurant 2901 Pico Blvd (310) 820-1416 Uncle Darrow's 2560 S Lincoln Blvd. (310) 306-4862 For the Discerning Pa Santa Monica Bar and Grill 3321Pico Blvd (310) 453-5001 Wabi-Sabi 1635 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 314-2229 (310) 597-4395 www.funnelmill.com 930 Broadway, Suite A, Santa Monica Santinos 3021 Lincoln Blvd (310) 779-1210 Wacky Wok 2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310) 822-7373 Sheraton Delfina 530 Pico Blvd (310) 399-9344 The Slice 1622 Ocean Park (310) 453-2367 MARINA DEL REY Spitfire Grill Beachside Cafe 4175 Admiralty Way (310) 821-5313 Great Food, Great Service and new, low prices on your menu C & O Cucina 3016 Washington Blvd. (310) 301-7278 favorites. What more can you say about this world famous Cafe Del Rey 4451 Admiralty Way (310) 823-6395 "unintentionally chic little dive?" Open 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. California Pizza Kitchen 3345 Fiji Way (310) 301-1563 3300 Airport Ave. (310) 397-3455 Casa Escobar 14160 Palawan Way (310) 822-2199 Chart House 13950 Panay Way (310) 822-4144 Star Of Siam 3133 Lincoln Blvd (310) 396-9511 The Cheesecake Factor 4142 Via Marina (310) 306-3344 2901 Ocean Park Blvd (310) 396-3004 Chin Chin 13455 Maxella Ave Ste 266 (310) 823-9999 Sunset Grill 1701 Ocean Park Blvd (310) 450-7546 4718 Admiralty Way (310) 821-0059 Tandoor India 2622 Pico Bl (310) 581-9964 Harbor House Restaurant 4211 Admiralty Way (310) 577-4555 Tom's No 1 Pico 2350 Pico Blvd. (310) 396-4481 Islands 404 Washington Blvd (310) 822-3939 Typhoon 3221 Donald Douglas Loop (310) 390-6565 Jer-ne at The Ritz-Carlton 4375 Admiralty Way (310) 823-1700 UnUrban Coffeehouse 3301 Pico Blvd. (310) 315-0056 Kaya Sushi 13400 Washington Blvd. (310) 577-1143 Valentino Restaurant 3115 Pico Blvd (310) 829-4313 Kifune Restaurant 405 Washington Blvd (310) 822-1595 Le Marmiton 4724 Admiralty Way (310) 773-3560 VIOLET Mercedes Grille 14 Washington Blvd (310) 827-6209 At Violet restaurant the atmosphere is casual, comfortable, Mermaids-Juice Java & More 14045 Panay Way (310) 306-3883 and, like its cuisine, is uncluttered. Chef Jared Simons’ flavor- Rainbow Acres Natural Foods 4756 Admiralty Way (310) 823-5373 ful small plate fare has something to suit everyone, from light Sapori Ristorante 13723 Fiji Way (310) 821-1740 eaters to those with a taste for a more robust fare. Unique Tony P's 4445 Admiralty Way (310) 823-4534 selection of new and old world wines by the bottle, glass or Tsuji No Hana 4714 Lincoln Blvd (310) 827-1433 flight as well as an impressive list of domestic & imported The Warehouse Restaurant 4499 Admiralty Way (310) 823-5451 artisan beers.

3221 Pico Blvd (310) 453-9113 Vitos 2807 Ocean Park Blvd (310) 450-4999 BRENTWOOD 3010 Pico Blvd (310) 450-7671 Barney's 11660 San Vicente Blvd. (310) 447-6000 Windows Restaurant 530 Pico Blvd. (310) 399-9344 Chez Mimi Restaurant 246 26th St (310) 393-0558 Yongs Cafe 3020 Nebraska Ave. (310) 828-4775 Chin Chin 11740 San Vicente Blvd. (310) 826-2525 Beef Bowl 2360 Pico Blvd (310) 527-6060 Coral Tree Cafe 11645 San Vicente Blvd. (310) 979-8733 Yuni Sushi 1928 Lincoln Blvd (310) 396-4039 Harvest Restaurant 13018 San Vicente Blvd. (310) 458-6050 Yum Yum Donuts 2628 Pico Blvd. (310) 452-9814 Literati II 12081 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 479-3400 Zabies 3003 Ocean Park Blvd (310) 392-9036 Enzo and Angela 11701 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 477-3880 Jared Simons Trattoria Amici 2538 San Vicente Blvd (310) 826-4888 MAIN STREET Voted one of LA’s hottest chefs – LA.com Amelia's 2645 Main St. (310) 396-9095 WEST LA Bravo Pizzaria & Deli 2400 Main St. (310) 392-7466 Anna's Italian Restaurant 10929 Pico Blvd. (310) 474-0102 Chinois On Main 2709 Main St. (310) 392-3038 Aphrodisiac 10351 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 470-0792 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Ocean Park Blvd. (310) 396-6706 The Apple Pan 10801 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 475-3585 Creative Sushi 2518 Main St. (310) 396-2711 Awash Restaurant 5990 Pico Blvd. (323) 939-3233 Dhaba Cuisine Of India 2104 Main St. (310) 390-9451 Bombay Cafe 12021 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 473-3388 Elvira's Cha Cha Chicken 1906 Ocean Ave. (310) 581-1684 Carmine's II Caffe 10463 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 441-4706 The Enterprise Fish Co 174 Kinney St. (310) 392-8366 Euphoria Loves RAWvolution 2301 Main St. (310) 392-9501 Colony Cafe 10937 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 470-8909 Finn McCools Irish Pub & Restaurant 2700 Main St. (310) 452-1734 En Sushi 11651 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 477-1551 Groundwork Coffee Co. 2908 Main St. (310) 930-3910 DiVita's 11916 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 478-0286 The Galley 2442 Main St. (310) 452-1934 Feast From the East 1949 Westwood Blvd. (310) 475-0400 Holy Guacamole 2906 Main St. (310) 314-4850 Gaby’s Mediterranean 10445 Venice Blvd. (310) 559-1808 It's All Good Bakery 2629 Main St. (310) 260-0233 Il Grano 11359 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 477-7886 Joes Main Street Diner 2917 Main St. (310) 392-5804 John O'Groats 10516 Pico Blvd. (310) 204-0692 La Vecchia Cucina 2654 Main St (310) 399-7979 Kay 'n Dave's Cantina 10543 Pico Blvd. (310) 446-8808 *reservations suggested* Library Alehouse 2911 Main St. (310) 314-4855 Melanee Thai Restaurant 9562 Pico Blvd. (310) 273-4066 Lula Cocina Mexicana 2720 Main St. (310) 392-5711 Ramayani 1777 Westwood Blvd. (310) 477-3315 Main Street Bagels 2905 Main St. (310) 392-6373 Shanghai Diamond Garden 9401 Pico Blvd. (310) 553-0998 3221 Pico Boulevard Malia 2424 Main St. (310) 396-4122 Sisley Restaurant 10800 Pico Blvd. (310) 446-3030 Mani's Bakery & Cafe 2507 Main St. (310) 396-7700 Sushi Masu 1911 Westwood Blvd. (310) 446-4368 Santa Monica, CA 90405 O'Briens Irish Pub Oar House 2941 Main St. (310) 396-4725 Torafuku Restaurant 10914 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 289-0392 Upstairs 2 2311 Cotner Ave. (310) 231-0316 310.453.9113 OCEAN PARK OMELETTE PARLOR Versailles Restaurant 10319 Venice Blvd. (310) 558-3168 www.violetrestaurant.com The best breakfast in town, featuring locally grown vegetables Wakasan 1929 Westwood Blvd. (310) 446-4368 from the Farmers Markets. Sinc 1962, the Omelete Parlor has The Wine House 2311 Cotner Ave. (310) 479-3731 Local 14 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 A newspaper with issues

Christine Chang [email protected] GROUNDED: Many residents frown at the noise and pollution that the Santa Monica Airport creates. The FAA and City Hall are currently at odds over the best operating procedures for the facility. Locals pine for propellers FAA and City Hall clash over “We’re outside less,” Harewood added. “I’d say it’s had never seen. a negative impact on our lives.” “I’m surprised by how bad the offer is,” Larson added. safety at the local airport Harewood isn’t alone. The vast majority of residents “I wouldn’t say I am living in constant fear, but I’m con- living near either end of the airport’s runway share simi- cerned because we know that we don’t have the safety BY KEVIN HERRERA I Daily Press Staff Writer lar stories about having to change their daily routines bumpers that the FAA recommends. We don’t even have because of the municipal airfield. Some sleep with the minimum. We have less than the minimum. We have SUNSET PARK Weekend , quiet nights relaxing earplugs so they aren’t woken up in the middle of the nothing, basically.” on the back patio, opening up windows to embrace the night when a jet makes an unscheduled landing. Others The FAA’s proposal calls for City Hall to take extreme afternoon sun — residents here who live in the shadow of seldom take to their backyards, concerned the fumes they measures to enhance safety at the airport without limit- the Santa Monica Airport say forget it. They’ve given up smell might be harming them physically. ing the types of aircraft that can use it, according to a let- on those idyllic outdoor pursuits long ago. “The sad thing, for me, is that I do love to garden and ter from the federal agency to city officials. That is, unless they don’t mind the roar of jets flying over- be outside, but since moving here I’ve noticed that ... I As part of the proposal, City Hall would have to extend head every 10 to 20 minutes or the sickening stench of fuel don’t enjoy them as much because of the planes,” said existing runways closer to homes in order to accommodate left behind in their wake, permeating their living rooms. Ellen Mark, who has lived in Sunset Park for nine years. a 155-foot runway safety area that would include a 130- Such is the reality for those Santa Monica residents On Friday, Mark said she has no regrets and is not foot Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), who have chosen to live within 300 feet of the airport’s opposed to the airport, just the increase in jet traffic. which is basically a ramp at the end of a runway made of runway. Nowhere else in the country are homes located “People will say, ‘Why did you move there knowing collapsible concrete that crumbles under the weight of an so close to a bustling airport, one that accommodates that there was an airport?’” Mark said. “It’s not about errant aircraft. The extensions would reach the inside lane 140,000 take-offs and landings each year. that anymore. The issue is that the airport is a disaster of the existing perimeter road, which would be reduced to “It’s gotten worse over the years,” said Adrian waiting to happen.” one lane for several hundred feet at each end of runway. Harewood, who moved in 1992, along with his wife and The extensions would be made through the addition of two children, into a modest home at the corner of Pier SHOWDOWN WITH THE FAA infill and the use of retaining walls. Avenue and Clover Street, just a stone’s throw away from Residents are expected to show up to City Hall in force The FAA also suggests City Hall, with the help of the the airport’s northwest boundary. Tuesday night to confront officials from the Federal City of Los Angeles, purchase 14 acres of land on each side of the runway (the eastern side is in Los Angeles) to create a Runway Protection Zone, a trapezoidal area “off I DO NOTICE THAT WE’RE OUTSIDE LESS BECAUSE OF (THE JET the end of the runway end that serves to enhance the pro- tection of people and property on the ground in the event TRAFFIC). I’D SAY IT’S HAD A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON OUR LIVES.” an aircraft lands or crashes beyond the EMAS system.” That would require both cities spending millions of Adrian Harewood, resident living just on the other side of the Santa Monica Airport dollars to buy homes and demolish them, which is not likely a realistic option for city officials, who have received “Part of the reason why we moved here was because we Aviation Administration, which will present its latest enough criticism from residents over the last 23 years — could afford it, and that was because it was right next to the runway safety proposal, one that has already been reject- when City Hall last entered into a legally-binding agree- airport,”Harewood said.“We knew we were living next to an ed by city officials and residents for being inadequate, ment with the FAA over the operation of the airport. airport, and after a while, we didn’t hear the smaller planes and in many ways, insulting since it places an emphasis That agreement ends in 2015 and city officials said at all. They were like flies just buzzing in the background. on protecting private flights instead of the lives of pilots, they have no desire to extend it by accepting federal “But in the last few years, more jets have been flying their passengers and the people living less than a football grants to help pay for the runway safety enhancements. overhead,”he said Friday.“Now it’s almost unbearable. And field away from aircraft traveling at high rates of speed. what’s more devastating than the noise are the fumes.” Residents plan to rally in front of City Hall to force the ‘LAUNCH PAD INTO THE COMMUNITY’ At present, Harewood has to periodically pause for 10 FAA to stop playing “runway roulette” with their lives. In an interview with the Daily Press on Friday, City to 15 seconds if he wants to have a conversation with “This latest offer (from the FAA) is absurd,” said Manager Lamont Ewell and Airport Manager Bob someone in his front yard, waiting for the jet engines to Sunset Park resident Cathy Larson, who is concerned that Trimborn expressed their extreme disappointment with subside. Windows and doors are kept closed throughout a jet will one day travel past the runway and collide with the weekends, when jet traffic seems to spike, he said. homes, causing a disaster the likes of which the city has SEE AIRPORT PAGE 15 Local Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 15

Kevin Herrera [email protected] EWWW: Margaret Williamson, who lives just east of the Santa Monica Airport, cleans a windowsill in her backyard that is covered with what she says is a mixture of dirt and soot from aircraft emis- sions. Williamson said she and her husband rarely enjoy their backyard because of the loud, disrup- tive sounds of jets landing and taking off, as well as the nauseating fumes emmitted by the aircraft. Neighborhood fuming at jets FROM AIRPORT PAGE 14 For their part, the FAA has repeatedly said that it will not support any runway the FAA’s suggestions and hope that the safety enhancements that dramatically Council discussion Tuesday will produce reduce the length of the runway, and there- better results. fore, prevent larger jet aircraft from using “It’s extremely disappointing and frus- it. Federal officials made it clear in previous trating,” Ewell said of the process. “It took interviews that they want Santa Monica seven years to get here and (the proposal) Airport to remain a reliever for LAX. is clearly inadequate and deficient … We “The FAA’s focus seems to be on access need to come up with a solution, like yes- and use,”Trimborn said.“You won’t read any- terday, and even that’s not fast enough.” thing about safety ... All life is precious and we Ewell and Trimborn said the current shouldn’t be pitting one against the other.” proposal, which is estimated to cost Ewell said it is not the city’s goal to around $5 million or $6 million, does not close down the airport, but rather, make it even meet the FAA’s minimum standards safe for everyone. for safety and would actually make the Trimborn criticized the FAA for allowing runways more dangerous because of the larger aircraft to use the airport over the last construction of runway extensions. decade. The airport was never meant to han- Since the EMAS beds would only work for dle such aircraft, but because of advances in aircraft weighing in excess of 12,500 pounds technology, pilots are able to land the jets on that exited the runway at 40 knots or less, runways once considered too small. smaller aircraft — which represent roughly Pilots have complained that if the run- 85 percent of the planes flying in and out of way were shortened, they would have to the airport — would roll over the EMAS and carry less passengers or make an extra crash into homes or the service road below, stop to refuel. While Ewell understands “virtually ensuring a catastrophic event,” the importance of the airport to the city’s TELL SANTA MONICA WHAT YOU THINK! Trimborn said in his report to the council. economy, he said he is not worried about The EMAS would act as a “launch pad pilots being inconvenienced. into our community,” putting residents “That’s not a concern for us,” Ewell WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR living on the western end at risk, Ewell said. “Our concern is safety, not the con- said. The effectiveness of the blast wall at venience of travelers going from point A EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR FAX TO (310) 576-9913 the eastern end, built to deflect exhaust to point B.” from aircraft taking off, would also be Visit us online at smdp.com limited by the extensions. [email protected] Local 16 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 A newspaper with issues Residents to finally get lights FROM LIGHTS PAGE 3

Hall will pay for half, the average resident along the three-block stretch will end up shelling out approximately $4,800. The homeowners’ assessment will depend on whether their legal address sits on the street receiving the lights or if it is on a cross street of Georgina Avenue, the latter chipping in about $2,400. Concerned for their children’s safety and wary of the increasing amount of shady activities occurring outside at night, several neighbors circulated a petition last year, asking if residents would be willing to open their pocketbooks to fund street lights. “People park there constantly ... and they smoke pot and drink,” said Kathleen Zadikian, a mother who helped initiate the petition after noticing several questionable transactions taking place outside her home. The petition received the necessary num- ber of signatures — 60 percent of home- owners on the block — to move the project forward, prompting a series of workshops reviewing the design of the lamps, culmi- nating in an election in October when the measure narrowly passed. The total votes cast in the public hear- ing last year to approve the project was split right down the middle —12 residents in support and 12 against. The tie-breaker went to the “ayes” because their combined would-be assessment outweighed those opposing the measure, which is accounted Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] GEORGINA ON THEIR MINDS: Darkness descends on Georgina Street this week, seen here from Seventh Street, looking west. SEE LIGHTS PAGE 17 Local Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 17 Georgina gets brighter FROM LIGHTS PAGE 16 children. “It’s a safe street, but we still need lamps. for in assessment elections. The outcome “It’s as dark as the eighth circle of hell.” of the election established an assessment district along Georgina Avenue. WHERE ARE THE LIGHTS The project calls for the installation of nine Contrary to what some Georgina Avenue Aegean-style ornamental concrete street homeowners might think, their block isn’t lights, conduits, pull boxes and electric wiring, unique for its absence of street lights. according to City Engineer Tony Antich. “There are a lot of areas in the city that The bidding process for contractors don’t have street lights,” Antich said. will close on Sept. 12 and the City Council Such requests are always done through is tentatively scheduled to award the bid an assessment proceeding, where the cost on Oct. 23. Construction should begin would ultimately fall on the residents. The shortly after the beginning of the year and only reason why Georgina has never had be completed within 120 calendar days. street lights is because the proposal had Nikolaos Koutouratsas, a retired doctor never gotten this far. who has lived in his Georgina Avenue The Noma street is one of many assess- home since 1965, said he prefers the status ment districts in the city. quo, finding the darkness to be a charm The push to establish the district came unique to his street. at the same time when several residents in The former radiologist recalls a time Sunset Park were petitioning the city to when a new doctor was set to join his prac- install street lights. tice at what was then Santa Monica Hospital. However, their proposal to install lights The doctor was living in Palos Verdes and on 30th Street from Pico Boulevard to looking for a home in Santa Monica to Pearl Street never saw the light of day, as it shorten the commute. Koutouratsas men- was defeated handily, 19-6. The election tioned a home on the market on Ninth was held concurrently with Georgina’s. Street, but the doctor said there was only one A good number of residents along place in Santa Monica where he would con- Georgina Avenue are senior citizens, living sider living — Georgina Avenue, between on a fixed-income. Those who qualify will Fourth and Seventh streets. receive financial assistance, Antich said. “He said he wanted to buy a house “In this case, the city is more of an accom- there because it has no lights,” modater,” Antich said. “(Residents) could do Koutouratsas said. this all on their own, but the approach of the For many residents that supported the city is to use its ability to do bond financing measure, installing street lights is a matter so residents can pay off the debt to the bond of protecting children. holder over a 10-year period.” “Anybody with a child wants a street light,” said Ben Fitzgerald, father of three [email protected] Local 18 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 A newspaper with issues Pedophile makes court appearance FROM ORDER PAGE 3 after determining the order had been invalid because the dren.” He said he and Patterson had also offered to help judge failed to schedule and give McClellan proper McClellan get counseling. Sandvig did not give specific reasons for revising his notice of a hearing required to argue its merits. McClellan has been unemployed and living out of his initial order but indicated he was aware of concerns Attorneys Anthony D. Zinnanti and Richard A. car, reportedly near Venice, since arriving in Southern about its constitutionality given its sweeping nature. Patterson had sought the order behalf of their children. California this summer from Washington. “Minor children are a group that do need extra pro- After the hearing, they said they believed McClellan At the hearing, he was represented by attorney Robert tection because they can’t be watched 24-seven,” the would follow the restrictions. J. Wilson, who said he was acting at the request of the judge said. Civil libertarians and others had argued that the orig- American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. McClellan was arrested Aug. 13 for investigation of inal sweeping restraining order had virtually barred However, Wilson was handed a note by the bailiff during violating the order when he was found near a child care McClellan from the state by forbidding him from going the hearing that said the ACLU would not be taking center at the University of California, Los Angeles. He near any child. McClellan’s case. had a camera with him at the time, but he told a local TV Zinnanti said that, with the modified order, “Mr. station there wasn’t any film in it. McClellan can go shopping ... he’s not barred from hav- WHAT DO YOU THINK? Prosecutors dropped the criminal case against him ing a life, but there is, however, a perimeter around chil- ■ Send letters to [email protected]

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‘M*A*S*H’ star discusses life, work Actor Mike Farrell, best known for his role as B.J. Hunnicutt on “M*A*S*H,” will discuss his new autobiography “Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist” on Monday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Santa Monica Public Library’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium. A book sale and signing will follow Farrell’s talk. Besides M*A*S*H, Farrell has enjoyed a long television acting career, appearing in FARRELL successful series such as “Providence” and “Desperate Housewives,” and has worked as a writer, director and pro- ducer. He is also the co-chair emeritus of Human Rights Watch in Southern California; spokesperson for Concern America; and co-founder of Artists United to Win Without War. As president of Death Penalty Focus, he has exten- sively worked to abolish capital punishment. This library event is free and open to the public. Auditorium seating is limited and on a first arrival basis. Tickets for auditorium seating will be available one hour prior to the program. No prior reservations are available. For more information on this and other Santa Monica Public Library programs, call (310) 458-8600 or visit www.smpl.org. GERRY SHIH Clothing drive for vets, Elk-style The Santa Monica Elks, along with other local legions, initiated their annual clothing drive for the patients at the Westwood V.A. Hospital. Last year, the Elks delivered Seven pick-up truck loads, one van load, and one carload. Many homeless are veterans, who are often taken to the V.A. hospital, where their clothes are immediately incinerated. Clothing is a lacking necessity at the facility, and donations of all sizes are gratefully accepted. Both men and women’s clothing is welcome. Serviceable shoes, clothing, books, etc. may be dropped off at the Santa Monica Elks (1040 Pico Blvd.) or the Westchester Elks (8025 Manchester Blvd., Playa del Rey), or call Curt Curtiss (310) 645-8989. EMILY SKEHAN Library to announce green winners The Santa Monica Public Library will announce its win- ners for the 2007 Green Prize for Sustainable Literature on Sept. 29. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. in the Main Library North Courtyard, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. The winning authors, illustrators and publishers are invited to attend, as well as members of the sustainability communi- ty, local press and city staff. For more information about the Santa Monica Public Library’s Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, call (310) 458-8600 or visit www.smpl.org/greenprize.htm. GS Local Visit us online at smdp.com WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 19 Waving goodbye to summer Santa Monica Aquarium celebrates end of the season BY MELODY HANATANI I Daily Press Staff Writer

SANTA MONICA PIER Just because school has yet to begin doesn’t mean kids can’t squeeze in a lesson or two. The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium — operated by Heal the Bay — will host a series of educational and entertain- ing programs this weekend as part of its end of summer celebration. “The Last Waves of Summer” will include a series of presentations and interactive learning activities for chil- dren and families to learn about the natural marine-life habitats in the Santa Monica Bay. The feature presentation today will be headlined by animal ethics expert Thomas White, who will address the relationship between humans and dolphins. The chair of the Center for Ethics and Business at Loyola Marymount University, White will discuss his new book, “In Defense of Dolphins: The New Moral Frontier.” The book discussion will be followed by a computer animation presentation on Sunday by computer graphics engineer Stirling Duguid, who will talk about how waves were created in the Sony animated film, “Surf’s Up.” Smaller activities will be included as part of the summer conclusion celebration, including an arts and crafts station where children can create take-home wave models and a demonstration of the aquarium’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV). The ROV will be submerged 30 feet into the Santa Monica Bay, giving spectators a glimpse of oceanic life through the vehi- cle’s camera. Last Waves organizers hope the weekend’s events will Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] be the first of many to be held annually. The aquarium FRONT ROW: Volunteers Shannon Lee (left) and Alicia Cooper examine a 3 1/2 foot moray eel at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. already hosts similar events at the end of the fall, winter and spring. Each of the 10 tanks focuses on a specific habitat and Ian Alkire, who lives in the Inland Empire, visits the “It’s fun for the staff to offer something new and it’s sea creature, including kelp forests, rocky reefs, octopus- Westside occasionally to see her granddaughter, Juliana, something that keeps the public coming in,” said aquari- es and sharks. and take her to the aquarium. um Director Vicki Wawerchak. The aquarium’s budget is nearly $1 million this year, Friday was one of those occasions as grandmother funded mainly from government grants, membership and granddaughter took another trip to the pier. SANTA MONICA: DEEP DOWN BELOW fees and donations. “You can learn by reading, listening or doing,” Alkire The aquarium has been educating the public about Santa Monica’s marine life since Heal the Bay took over what was then the UCLA Discovery Center in February IT’S FUN FOR THE STAFF TO OFFER SOMETHING NEW AND IT’S 2003. The aquarium opened beneath the carousel build- ing in 1996. SOMETHING THAT KEEPS THE PUBLIC COMING IN.” Heal the Bay is a non-profit organization advocating for cleaner coastal waters and watersheds in Southern Vicki Wawerchak, Director, Santa Monica Pier Aquarium California. After the organization took over the facility, the Approximately 65,000 people visit the aquarium said, as 5-year-old Juliana runs around her legs, asking focus was shifted toward exhibiting habitats in the annually, including 15,000 students on class field trips. grandma where are the turtles. bay. Summer is the busiest time for the general population, “It’s a great place to learn hands on,” Alkire added. The approximately 4,500-square-foot space holds 10 but spring is the most popular for the aquarium’s educa- tanks, housing aquatic life unique to the Santa Monica tional programs. Wawerchak estimates that more than Daily Press intern Gerry Shih contributed to this report. Bay, including horn sharks, rock fish and several varieties 23,000 visitors will have come through the doors from of rays. June to the end of August. [email protected] Board spends quality time with BB projects tative dates for construction at Santa Monica the elementary and middle schools. The ground partnership that was funded by Construction would and Malibu high schools on Thursday. projects are part of the district’s Facilities another bond measure a few years ago, The timeline shows construction com- Master Plan, which outlines the future of the allowing the district to improve play- begin as early as next mencing for Malibu High School’s athletic public schools over the next 20 years. grounds at the elementary schools facilities in June 2008, though the project At this point, the projects for both Thanks to the joint use agreement, the June at two campuses could be accelerated if it receives an exemp- Malibu High and Samohi are estimated to playgrounds are open to the public during tion from several requirements set forth under cost approximately $71.9 million, the non-school hours and City Hall provides BY MELODY HANATANI the California Environmental Quality Act. majority of which is being earmarked for employees to monitor the grounds, said Daily Press Staff Writer Many of the projects at both high the Santa Monica institution. Barbara Stinchfield, director of Community schools — which include adding new One of the biggest concerns of school and Cultural Services. SMMUSD HDQTRS Construction and reno- parking lots, classrooms, locker rooms and board members during the meeting There could be other joint use opportu- vation for the district’s two largest campus- playing fields — will likely not have a seemed to be finding a way to incorporate nities in the future, including the planned es could begin as early as next June, accord- groundbreaking until 2009. joint use opportunities between the dis- field space at the Civic Center, providing ing to a timeline released recently for the Tom Tomeoni of Parsons 3D/I presented trict and City Hall and Santa Monica much needed athletic space for Samohi. spending of a $268 million bond measure. the timeline during a school board meeting College, allowing the three entities to “We have a long history of collabora- The district’s consultant for managing on Thursday, the first of several expected ses- share future facilities and programs. tion,” Stinchfield said. projects funded by Measure BB — Parsons sions in the coming months as Parson 3D/I Such programs have been successful in 3D/I — presented an outline containing ten- begins hammering out dates for projects at the past, one of the highlights being a play- [email protected] National 20 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 A newspaper with issues World War II submarine found BY JEANNETTE J. 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ANCHORAGE, Alaska The mangled remains of a World War II submarine were found in the Bering Sea on Wednesday night, more than six decades after the U.S. Navy vessel disap- peared with a crew of 70 off the Aleutian Island of Kiska. The discovery of the USS Grunion culminates a five-year search led by the sons of its commander, Mannert Abele, and may finally shine a light on the mysterious last moments of the doomed vessel. “Obviously, this is a very big thing,” the oldest son, Bruce Abele, said Thursday from his home in Newton, Mass.“I told my wife about it when she was still in bed and she practical- ly went up to the ceiling.” A remotely operated vehicle snapped pictures and cap- tured three hours of video footage of the Grunion on a Photo courtesy U.S. Navy rocky underwater slope north of the volcanic island, BACK IN THE DAY: The USS Grunion as it looked when it took its maiden voyage in 1941. Researchers have found the sunken sub. according to John Abele, who was in Kiska Harbor with the search team on Thursday. also had the fence, which prevented docking lines from get- Bentz said the news is a relief after decades of not The submarine lies 1,000 feet from the surface and had ting caught in propeller. knowing what happened. Her father’s youngest brother, been crushed by water pressue, said Abele. He is director and The Grunion patrolled Alaska’s Aleutian Islands during Carmine Anthony Parziale, of Weedville, Penn., was in his co-founder of the medical equipment company Boston the early months of World War II. Her last official radio mes- early 20s when he served as a torpedoman third class on Scientific Corp. and the youngest of the three brothers. sage to the submarine base at Dutch Harbor came on July 30, Grunion. “The most surprising thing was the damage,” said Abele. 1942 and described heavy enemy activity at Kiska Harbor. “I know when my dad would talk about him, his eyes “It was much more than we or anyone else imagined. Earlier that month, the Grunion had sunk two Japanese sub- would well up with tears,”said Bentz.“I was relieved to know Initially it was very hard to recognize as a ship.” marine chasers and heavily damaged a third near Kiska, one of that this is finally over, that now we can say, two and three The hull had imploded so severely that the interior, two islands in the far west Aleutians captured by the Japanese. generations later, that we know what happened.” including bunks and a dive wheel, are clearly visible, Abele Until a few years ago, the clues to the Grunion’s disap- A forensic engineer and other experts will use the said. No human remains were found. pearance were too fragmented to justify a search. footage to piece together the Grunion’s final hours and fig- The search team hired by the Abeles, Deep Sea Systems But after receiving more information from a model ship ure out why it sank. The search crew of 17 plans to spend International, said no identifying markings or lettering builder in Japan, the Abeles launched an initial expedition to several more days looking for sunken Japanese ships in the could be seen, however, the location and appearance of the Kiska in August 2006. Sonar images of a sub-shaped silhou- area. vessel indicate it is the missing sub. ette prompted a second journey this month. “Actually seeing the burial site was touching and in a way “There’s a 95 percent chance that this is the Grunion and As news of the search spread, several relatives of the rewarding,”John Abele said. “It provides a closing and hope- a less than five percent chance that it’s not,”said Christopher Grunion’s crew banded together to locate others with ties to fully an answer to the unknown.” J. Nicholson, general manager of the company based in the lost men. To date, the relatives of 69 men are following Cataumet, Mass.“The fact that they actually found this in an the progress of the search, said Mary Bentz of Bethesda, Md., expanse of ocean is really pretty spectacular.” whose uncle died on the Grunion. ON THE NET The Grunion had a propeller guard, which was rare in The relatives of one more man, Byron Allen Traviss of ■ Search for the USS Grunion: subs of the day, Abele said. The vessel discovered yesterday Detroit, remain to be found. www.ussgrunion.com/

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Court unanimously ruled that the “The state doesn’t allow lawsuits by con- Superferry should have been required to do cerned individuals unless they can show harm an environmental study. to them personally rather than the environ- A full environmental assessment could ment in general,” said Lisa Munger, an attor- delay the ferry service’s launch by months or ney for the Superferry, after the hearing. “The years. key is, were they harmed by the process?” Ferry officials, however, said it’s their The state Department of Transportation “continued hope and intention” to begin allowed the interisland ferry to move for- daily interisland service from Oahu to Maui ward without the environmental review and Kauai on Tuesday. because officials said it wouldn’t be fair to The flashy blue and white catamaran, require only the ferry to go through the painted with a giant manta ray logo, has process without holding other harbor users already been tested at sea and toured by to the same standard. more than 16,000 people. 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BY MATT GOURAS I Associated Press Writer ment levels in the 1980s and began the slow crawl back in the early 1990s. HELENA, Mont. The owner of a joint in Montana’s “This is actually the biggest economic story of our time, booming oil patch found himself outsourcing the drive-thru and we don’t quite grasp it because it is 15 years in the mak- window to a Texas telemarketing firm, not because it’s ing,” said economist Larry Swanson, director of the cheaper but because he can’t find workers. O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West at the Record low unemployment across parts of the West has University of Montana. created tough working conditions for business owners, who The U.S. Department of Labor reports the mountain in places are being forced to boost wages or be creative to fill West region — covering eight states along the Rocky their jobs. Mountains — has the lowest overall unemployment rate in John Francis, who owns the McDonald’s in Sidney, the nation. The region hit an all-time low of 3.4 percent in Mont., said he tried advertising in the local newspaper and May. even offered up to $10 an hour to compete with higher-pay- The effects are everywhere. Logging equipment in Idaho ing oil field jobs. Yet the only calls were from other business sits idle as companies have a tough time finding workers. A owners upset they would have to raise wages, too. Of course, shortage of lifeguards has forced Helena to shorten hours at Francis’ current employees also wanted a pay hike. children-only pools. A local paper in Jackson, Wyo., has page “I don’t know what the answer is,” Francis said. “There’s after page of help wanted ads. just nobody around that wants to work.” In Jackson Hole, the Four Seasons Resort still had open- Unemployment rates have been as low as 2 percent this ings in late July. The problem has created longer hours and year in places like Montana, and nearly as low in neighbor- tougher working conditions for current employees. ing states. Economists cite such factors as an aging work For years, the resort has imported dozens of workers from force and booming tourism economies for the tight labor Eastern Europe who often come as much for the summer market. recreation opportunity as the money. This year, however, For places like Montana, it has been a steady climb in the that wasn’t enough and so for the first time the resort also nearly two decades since the timber and mining industry sent recruiters to a high school job fair, said spokeswoman recession. The state approached double-digit unemploy- Greer Terry. It only helped a little. Sports 24 WEEKEND EDITION, AUGUST 25-26, 2007 A newspaper with issues NFL Oakland continues quarterback hunt BY JOSH DUBOW team defense. Kiffin warned not to read AP Sports Writer too much into his pick as starter this week, saying he wanted to give all three of OAKLAND For most teams, the third exhi- his quarterbacks a chance with the first bition game is the chance to give the team. starters their most time on the playing Kiffin said he’d like to pick his starter field during the preseason. for the season opener after this game but SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 68° The Oakland Raiders are still figuring cautioned that he might wait until the out who that will be at the most impor- exhibition finale next Thursday at Seattle. SWELL FORECAST ( 3-5 FT ) tant position on the field heading into the One of the three may not even make the Saturday into Sunday is when our next SW swell third preseason game against the St. Louis team if the Raiders sign top draft pick is due. This is from a storm that skirted the Rams on Friday night. JaMarcus Russell and decide to carry the lower reaches of the southern hemisphere near Daunte Culpepper will be the third usual three quarterbacks on the 53-man Antarctica recently. It didn't nudge northward much, but some of the energy from its 30-foot quarterback to start for Oakland this pre- roster. seas got thrown our way, but of course with a season, following Josh McCown and The key for Culpepper is to transform high degree of angular spreading decay. Andrew Walter. himself from the risk-taker he has been “This competition, as I said a long time earlier in his career to a quarterback who LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS ago, it’s going to be about guys that make controls the ball. SW FILLS IN THIS WEEKEND, INCREASES SUNDAY... POSSIBLE WIND AND WEATHER ISSUES THIS WEEKEND... the right decisions,” coach Lane Kiffin Culpepper has thrown 137 touchdown said. “It’s not going to be about the biggest passes, but also turned the ball over 124 arm or the best stats. It’s going to be about times. TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA the guys that make the right decision, put “This has guy been a big play-maker for us in position to score and don’t give the his career, a ton of explosive plays, over 20- ball to the other team.” yard passes,” Kiffin said. “I told him from When he has held on to the snap — he Day 1 that has to change, and that may has fumbled three center exchanges in two sound weird to you guys, but he’s got to games — Culpepper has been the best at make smart decisions. We don’t want three- that, throwing a pair of touchdown passes touchdown, three interception games.” last week against San Francisco without The Rams have no questions at quar- an interception. terback where two-time Pro Bowler Marc Now he gets a chance with the entire Bulger signed a six-year, $65 million con- first-team offense working against a first- tract extension in July.

NFL After slow start, Jacobs gets the gist of Niners’ offense BY GREG BEACHAM into position for a significant role with the AP Sports Writer 49ers — perhaps as their No. 3 receiver. “I want to be a big productivity guy,” SANTA CLARA Ten months after his daugh- Jacobs said.“I want to be contributing in any ter died, Taylor Jacobs quietly left the hospi- kind of way that I can. I don’t want to take tal where his son was born last weekend and any situation for granted. I want to play dashed to Candlestick Park. every play all-out.” A tumultuous, tragic year has been getting Jacobs did just that last weekend, rushing much better recently for the veteran receiver. from the birth of his son, Taylor Jr., to the Though Jacobs was an afterthought when the 49ers’ preseason game against Oakland. He San Francisco 49ers opened training camp napped in the locker room until kickoff, several weeks ago, he appears to be playing then didn’t play much — and it still didn’t his way into a job with both a dynamite deflate his stock with the 49ers. training camp and a new perspective on life. Nolan said Jacobs is “clearly the third guy “I’ve just been working hard and believ- to me right now.” Jacobs lines up in San ing in good things, and especially focusing Francisco’s three-receiver sets at practice, on the mental aspect,” Jacobs said as the showcasing the speed and soft hands that 49ers broke training camp Wednesday. “In made him a college star at Florida and a sec- the past, I think that’s been my biggest hin- ond-round pick by the Redskins in 2003. drance. Not that I’m weak-minded, it’s just “He’s done a great job of knowing what we that I’m real hard on myself.” expect of him, and then doing it,” Nolan said. Jacobs knows his NFL career has been a “He’s made a lot of progress. He’s working hard disappointment, both to the receiver himself and competing in practice, but he’s also playing and to the two clubs that have employed smarter than I think he ever did before.” him. He was an underachiever during his Jacobs gained a new maturity over the first three NFL seasons with the Washington past year when his life changed dramatically. Redskins, and his daughter’s death from Just two months after the 49ers acquired sudden infant death syndrome consumed him in a trade last fall, his 2 1/2-month-old his first season in San Francisco last fall. daughter, Taryn, died while at home with his With just 34 catches in his first four sea- wife, Christine. sons, Jacobs seemed unlikely to make the Jacobs was devastated, but leaned on his team after the 49ers’ offseason acquisitions strong Christian faith. At the same time, he of Darrell Jackson and Ashley Lelie. worked tirelessly with the 49ers’ coaches, But just when Jacobs was falling, he who gave him distractions and goals, along picked himself up. With one outstanding with instruction he rarely received when he practice after another, he has played his way first entered the league. 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