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Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 Volume 6 Issue 232 Santa Monica Daily Press TASTY DESTINATION SEE PAGE 3 Since 2001: A news odyssey THE PICTURE IMPERFECT ISSUE Two critically injured in shooting Santa Monica Police officers received a report about The victims were described as two black males in their Pico neighborhood incident shots fired around 12:10 a.m. A few minutes later, officers early to mid 30’s. received a call from St. John’s Hospital that two gunshot The investigation is ongoing and anyone with informa- takes place outside liquor store victims had been brought into the emergency room. tion regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Preliminary investigation revealed that the two vic- SMPD Robbery/Homicide Division at (310) 458-8451. BY KEVIN HERRERA I Daily Press Staff Writer tims were in the parking lot of Eddie’s Liquor when an unknown suspect or suspects fired several gunshots at [email protected] PICO NEIGHBORHOOD Two men were shot early Sunday the victims, striking them both. morning as they stood outside a liquor store at the cor- No suspect description was available Sunday after- WHAT DO YOU THINK? ner of 20th Street and Pico Boulevard, police said. noon, said SMPD Lt. Alex Padilla. ■ Send letters to [email protected] ENVIRONMENT Development BOTTLED WATER goes full speed ahead — for now BACKLASH Residents’ concerns may lead City lawmakers considering a ban to changes to the General Plan on packaged water for employees BY KEVIN HERRERA I Daily Press Staff Writer CITYWIDE Applications are pending for more than 2,000 housing units, a result of developers looking for approval before STORY BY KEVIN HERRERA PAGE 11 changes to development standards went into effect in January of this year, city planners said in a report to the City Council. The majority of units, 978, are single room studios between 150 square feet and 375 square feet, followed by 654 condominiums, 207 artist live/work studios and 180 apartment units. As a result of the proposed residential development, 230 existing units would be demolished, including 102 mobile homes at the Village Trailer Park, city planners said. The report comes as residents pressure elected officials to pass a moratorium on development until an update to the city’s Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE) is updated, something which is still years away. City planners have engaged the community at several meetings over the last year in an effort to get suggestions on how land should be used for the next 20 years or more. The next LUCE workshop is tentatively schedule for October, said Amanda Schachter, planning manager for City Hall. City planners are working on an interim ordinance for the Aug. 28 council meeting that would freeze development in the manufacturing/industrial area of the city, which is under extreme pressure from developers looking to build artist live/work studios. Three projects are proposed for the industrial areas of the city, including a 91- unit project at 1610 Colorado Ave., a 66-unit project at 1639 11th St. and a 48-unit project at 2834 Colorado Ave., File Photo SEE DEVELOPMENT PAGE 12 Gary Limjap platinum TAXES (310) 586-0339 ALL FORMS, ALL TYPES, ALL STATES AUDITS • BACK TAXES • BOOKKEEPING • SMALL BUSINESS It’s all about you... The client SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA (310) 395-9922 331 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica 2 Hours Free Parking (Behind Store) 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800 Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm • 310.451.1349 • www.readersjewelers.com Santa Monica 90401 MERCEDES BENZ TAXI SERVICE $28.00 Calendar FLAT TO LAX 2 MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 A newspaper with issues EURO TAXI FROM SM OF SANTA MONICA (310) 828-4200

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Monthly Movie Classic: 'Rebel Without A Cause' 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 3 p.m. — 5 p.m. Free screening of the classic James Dean film, "Rebel Without A Cause." Seating is first come, first served in the MLK Jr. Auditorium.

‘Mindful Eating for Good Health’ 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. This seminar features Marius Imfeld, Clinic Manager of Yo San University and Licensed Acupuncturist. Mr. Imfeld will discuss the best ways to eat. This program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and on a first arrival basis in the MLK Jr. Auditorium of the Main Library. For more information, call (310) 458-8600 or visit www.smpl.org.

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Toddler Story Time for Twos 2601 Main St., 10 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. The Ocean Park Library hosts an afternoon of stories and music for toddlers, aged 24 — 36 months, accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. To register call (310) 392-3804.

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. Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 3 The foodie’s republic of Santa Monica Westside eateries help make L.A. a hot spot BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

CITYWIDE Long labeled as the entertain- ment capital of the world, Los Angeles can now add another reputation to its resume — “foodie” destination. The City of Angels was recently named by Forbes.com as one of the top 10 cities in the country for “foodies,” sharing the distinction with well-known and up-and- coming culinary cities such as New York, London, Las Vegas and Paris. A relatively new term now officially included in the Merriam-Webster dic- tionary, foodie is defined as “a person having an avid interest in the latest food fads.” Listed specifically in the July 31 piece by Shivani Vora as “essential eats” in Los Angeles are mostly Santa Monica restaurants, including Melisse and Coast, which is located inside the Shutters on the Beach hotel. The Santa Monica Farmers’ Market TO THE RESCUE Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] was also highlighted for its “vast selection Denise Fleck checks a dog dummy for vital signs during her 'Introduction to Pet First Aid and CPR' presentation at the Main Library on Saturday. of vegetables.” The Forbes.com writer compiled the list with the input of several luxury travel con- sultants that specializes in food-focused trips. COMMUNITYPROFILES MISTI KERNS “Based on my interview with my source, I determined that an ultimate foodie experience should consist of a fine dining meal, an excellent casual meal and a good place for breakfast and a market visit,” Vora said Kerns welcomes tourists on Friday. Los Angeles made the list despite not Southern California. so much in the afternoon … if you’re a din- being considered a “foodie city,” which Head of Santa Monica A career in hyping ing fanatic, we were just awarded by Zagat according to Vora’s article, consists of an tourism in Santa the best dining in Southern California.” eclectic mix of restaurants, from the hid- Convention & Visitors Monica actually “The shopping — how lucky are we den gems to the internationally renown. involves quite a bit of that we’ve got very diverse shopping dis- “The experts I spoke to felt that Los Bureau knows her stuff traveling in itself, tricts,” Kerns added. Angeles was unique and worth mentioning something Kerns has When Kerns pitches Santa Monica to because it’s not typically thought of as a BY MELODY HANATANI learned since she other cities, she speaks as the president and foodie city, but has a fair share of excellent Daily Press Staff Writer became the head of chief executive officer of the Convention & chefs, restaurants and markets,” she said. the Santa Monica Visitors Bureau, with the inside knowledge The compliment from Forbes.com got a OCEAN PARK The person behind Santa KERNS Convention & Visitors of a resident who has called Santa Monica mixed reaction from people in Santa Monica’s booming tourism, Misti Kerns Bureau six years ago. home since the late 1980s. Monica, some praising the food, others recently returned from a road trip to “It’s the diversity of experience that can She has spent her entire career in the finding that good food can only be found Montreal, promoting the city by the sea as be offered here,” Kerns said of Santa the premier traveling destination in Monica. “If you’re into the arts, you can do SEE CP PAGE 12 SEE FOODIES PAGE 13 Since 1967 Quality & Value Always! Open 6am - 2:30pm Mon. - Fri. 6am - 4pm Sat. - Sun.

310-399-7892 “Break from 2732 Main St. the CHAINS!” Santa Monica OpinionCommentary 4 MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 A newspaper with issues

PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa My Write [email protected] Bill Bauer Send comments to [email protected] Not clear for landing EDITOR Editor: Michael Tittinger (The following is an open letter to FAA representa- [email protected] tives in Los Angeles) As a resident here in Santa Monica , I’m sick of the ASSOCIATE EDITOR red tape and loopholes that the FAA and City of Santa Giving the public Daniel Archuleta Monica have used to continue to abuse the residents [email protected] that live here! The airport was not designed for jets. Toxic fumes STAFF WRITERS Kevin Herrera from the jets are killing us. The loud take-offs and [email protected] landings wake-up my baby! And a 10-fold increase in power to decide traffic! Melody Hanatani We no longer want these jets here! VILLAGE TRAILER PARK, LLC (VTP) IS encompassing and consistent vision for the [email protected] If you can’t put a limit on this problem then CLOSE taking the first steps to obtain a development city’s future is implemented. the airport. That seems to be our only way to stop these agreement at Planning Commission, Unfortunately, our city STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ridiculous runway Band-Aids. Listen to the people: We Wednesday night. The developer wants to government continues to ignore the Fabian Lewkowicz do not want the JETS! Stop the red tape and BS. turn the Village Trailer Park at 2930 Colorado majority of the people who want restric- [email protected] Kal Davis Ave. into a mixed-use project with sizable res- tions on development and growth. Santa Monica idential, studio and retail components. Perhaps, the recourse is to place a charter PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN The proposal consists of an 109-unit amendment on the 2008 ballot that would Christine Chang rent-controlled, affordable, single room require all development agreements to be [email protected] Live up to city’s standards occupancy (SRO) apartment building, 240 approved by the public -— or not vote for ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Editor: market-rate condominiums, 40,030 square pro-development council persons and Robbie P. Piubeni I write today shocked by the lack of ADA-compliant feet of creative studio/office space and candidates running for office next year. [email protected] public accommodations within the City of Santa Monica. 8,030 square feet of “neighborhood-serv- Don, a disabled and homeless veteran, living on the ing” retail floor area on the 3.85 acre site. Rob Schwenker Promenade, was taken advantage of by the Santa The property is zoned R-MH [email protected] Monica Hotel (on Pico) a few nights ago. The motel (Residential-Mobile Home) so the devel- UNFORTUNATELY, rented a room to wheelchair-bound Don claiming it oper is requesting a change of zoning to Julie Martinez would accommodate his disability; it did not. When he LMSD (Light Manufacturing and Studio OUR CITY GOVERNMENT [email protected] asked for his money back, he was rebuked. Of the 20 District) to allow mixed-use development ADVERTISING ASSISTANT other motels in the city he contacted, none were ADA- and a broad range of development CONTINUES TO IGNORE Cynthia Vazquez compliant. options. Three buildings are proposed -— [email protected] Homeless for months, Don has been unable to one with an extra (fourth) floor and a 50- THE MAJORITY OF locate ANY ADA-compliant housing within the city foot height for another structure which OPERATIONS MANAGER willing and/or able to provide him a permanent place exceeds the current code height of 45 feet. THE PEOPLE WHO Connie Sommerville to call home. Public restrooms in Downtown Santa The developer also proposes an extend- [email protected] Monica have been, largely, closed (i.e., the restrooms ed stay for mobile home park residents WANT RESTRICTIONS within the parking structures.) Each day is an adven- facing eviction and priority to current res- PRODUCTION MANAGER ture for Don (and others like him) just to find some- idents for 52 of the SRO units. Discounts ON DEVELOPMENT Tessa Vergara where to accommodate a bodily function most of us and priority on condominium purchases [email protected] take for granted. for park residents, Santa Monica employ- AND GROWTH. I believe that the City Council, like myself, may ees and teachers are also promised. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Frances Casareno have been oblivious to the federal violations of the Nevertheless, the size of this project is [email protected] Americans with Disabilities Act within our city. frightening and the timing couldn’t be A few weeks ago, the Santa When asked by our country to defend freedom, Don worse. Developers are rushing to get their Monica/Malibu Unified School District PRODUCTION INTERN did not shrink from the responsibility — he welcomed projects underway now because more Board of Education quietly approved a Tessa Pelias it. We asked the high standards of strength and sacri- restrictive codes are expected once the moratorium on “nondisclosure agree- [email protected] fice from Don. 1984 General Plan update is approved. ments” opening the door for a transfer of “With a good conscience our only sure reward, with The VTP proposal exceeds size, density the $530,000 increase in the City’s annual CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER history the final judge of our deeds,” said John and permitted land uses under the cur- facilities payment to the schools. Annie Kotok Kennedy in his inaugural speech. I challenge the City rent code and is inconsistent with the 1984 Everybody is breathing a sigh of relief but [email protected] Council to lead this progressive city we love in asking General Plan. Moreover, It would probably there are still serious problems remaining what we can do for our disabled veterans. not be approved under the more restrictive including a lack of transparency and the CIRCULATION Keith Wyatt Surely we can do better. This IS Santa Monica, after all! housing, land-use and circulation elements ongoing fiscal misadventures by district Glenn Bolan Kelly Charpenet of the pending Land Use and Circulation administration and the board — such as [email protected] Santa Monica Element (LUCE) revisions to the General the one involving "unbudgeted” teacher Plan. It’s why the developer is seeking this pay raises that started the latest fiscal cri- NEWS INTERNS development agreement, now. sis, last fall. Gerry Shih Good fences? Santa Monica Coalition for a Livable Santa Monica for Renters’ Rights insid- Emily Skehan Editor: City (SMCLC), a citywide residents land er, Ralph Mechur, an architect and educa- [email protected] (Re: “Obama tries to mend fences,” August 10) use advocacy group, agrees with me in a tion supporter whose been active in If I sound skeptical with the chilling uncertainty of letter recently sent to Planning school fundraising, has been appointed by grappling eye to eye with al-Qaida in both Afghanistan, Commission, City Council and planning the board to replace board member, Emily A newspaper with issues and now nuclear armed Pakistan, considering that the staff that says the VTP redevelopment Bloomfield who’s moving out of town, 19 men at the core of 9/11 were not only led by educat- is inconsistent with the goals and princi- mid-term. 1427 Third Street Promenade, #202 ed pilots who were for the most part Saudis, but ples articulated during the LUCE process. It seems the district is still up to it’s old Santa Monica, CA 90401 assisted by free wheeling zealots, then presidential “Those principles include protection of tricks. Forgoing a special election and OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 candidate Senator Barack Obama saying that he would existing housing stock, not replacing it by after a virtually “secret” public meeting swap threatening military action to hunt down terror- high-density projects that do not meet where replacement candidates were inter- Visit us online at smdp.com ists if Pakistan’s President Pervez Musharraf doesn’t existing housing needs, worsen the viewed (SMDP, Aug. 9, page 9, “Board of act, for denying millions and millions of dollars to work/housing imbalance and creates addi- Education adds one"), the board gave Pakistan for military aid I am now downright fright- tional traffic in a highly congested area,” Mechur their blessings. ened by Obama’s ambition to now use force rather SMCLC says. “This project is at odds with I hope Mechur doesn’t have the same The Santa Monica Daily Press is published six days a week, than diplomatic statesmanship, when he has not kept those goals and destroys the very housing “head-in-the-sand” attitude about district Monday through Saturday. quiet about his refusal to approve attacking Iraq in residents have endeavored to retain.” management that his SMRR cronies on 19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 2003 since none of the 19 including U.S. educated This is one more example of a development the school board do. Unfortunately, his daily readership. Circulation is audited and verified by Circulation Verification Osama bin Laden were Iraqis! rushing into the pipeline before a revised involvement promoting more and bigger Council, 2006. Serving the City of Santa Monica, and the communities of Any presidential candidate must realize that the LUCE/citywide General Plan is implemented. parcel taxes and city subsidies for schools Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA. Members of CNPA, AFCP, CVC, ability to run fast while carrying the ball is not an ade- Last month, City Council refused to approve a over the years tells me he’s not going to be Associated Press, IFPA, Santa Monica quate basis to build trust when running like wrong- citywide moratorium on new projects. As a guarding the purses strings very closely. Chamber of Commerce. way Corrigan towards his own goal-line! result, a growing list of pending developments Published by Newlon Rouge, LLC When not watching his own wallet, BILL can Frank Muller like this will add to the hodge-podge of piece- © 2006 Newlon Rouge, LLC, all rights reserved. Santa Monica meal growth (if approved) before an all- be reached at [email protected]

OPINIONS EXPRESSED are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Santa Monica Daily Press staff. Guest editorials from residents are encouraged, as are letters to the editor. Letters will be published on a space-available basis. It is our intention to publish all letters we receive, except those that are libelous or are unsigned. Preference will be given to those that are e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters must include the author’s name and telephone number for purposes of verification. Letters also may be mailed to our offices located at 1427 Third Street Promenade, Suite 202, Santa Monica, 90401, or faxed to (310) 576-9913. All letters and guest editorials are subject to editing for space and content. Commentary Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 5 That Rutherford Guy john H. Whitehead Send comments to [email protected] ‘The King’ represents the rebel in all of us “BEFORE ELVIS, THERE WAS NOTHING.” that Elvis’ act was too sexually suggestive, —John Lennon Sullivan wanted nothing to do with Elvis. But The year was 1955, and I had just heard after Steve Allen’s success, Sullivan surrendered Chuck Berry on the radio singing “Maybelline.” to market economics and signed Elvis for three GERMAN CAR SERVICE I was electrified. By the time Berry appeared on shows at the unprecedented sum of $50,000. television, duckwalking across the stage and However, a concern about Elvis’ wiggling hips Specialist in Repair of Porsche • VW • Audi • BMW playing his guitar, there was no turning back. caused the producers to also shoot Elvis only America had its first black rock’n’roll hero, from the waist up on the first show. Still, after I Best alternative to high dealer prices and rock’n’roll had fused with my soul. the third show, Sullivan conceded to the audi- I Complete service and repair Then along came Elvis Presley. Although ence that Elvis was a “real decent, fine boy.” I All work guaranteed Berry had moved me, Elvis became part of me. In reality, Sullivan’s decision to sign Elvis I Locally owned and operated since 1965 He combined all the images of rebellion— augured a profound change in American taste. such as James Dean and others—into one soli- While the white elite had appreciated black tary figure and quickly became the poster boy jazz in the past, they had a visceral, democrat- 2202 OLYMPIC BLVD., SANTA MONICA • (310) 829-2563 for our generation. And, at first, his story ic reaction to Elvis. seemed like the American Dream come true. Soon Elvis was everywhere, even starring Sam Phillips, a Memphis recording artist in movies (he made more than 30). However, and African-American music enthusiast, had although Elvis could sing, he couldn’t act. been looking for “a white boy who could Then, in 1958, Elvis joined the Army. sing like a black boy and catch the beat of Suddenly, he was part of the establishment, RECYCLE NOW! black music.” With his early “greaser” style, and that’s when his rebel image was tar- $ Elvis fit the bill, and Phillips recorded him nished. Indeed, years later, when John CRV ALUMINUM CANS: 1.70 per lb. on his now-legendary Sun label. Lennon heard of Elvis’ death, he remarked, (Up to $1.90 per lb.) Drop-off donation bins available 24 hours in front Those 1954-55 soundtracks for Sun “Elvis died the day he went into the army.” Records, including “It’s All Right, Mama” However, his success was short-lived. After Santa Monica Recycling Center MICHIGAN and “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” were some his 1972 divorce brought on violent mood 2411 Delaware Avenue in Santa Monica X 24TH of Elvis’ best recordings. A synthesis of the swings, Elvis began to eat voraciously, some- (310) 453-9677 DELAWARE AVE. CLOVERFIELD white and black cultures, Elvis’ music also times consuming a dozen cheeseburgers and a 10 WEST had a general gospel flavor that reflected pound of bacon at a time. Literally ballooning his early singing in church. to around 250 pounds, the whale-like Elvis was By the time he had conquered the South forced to cancel all-important Las Vegas and with regional appearances, Elvis had also Lake Tahoe shows. And after hints of drug PUBLIC DUMP IN SANTA MONICA perfected his act. Most notably, he added dependence circulated, Elvis secluded himself Southern California Transfer Company body gyrations reminiscent of the move- at Graceland or his Palm Springs home. Then, ments of gospel singers. But on Elvis, the on August 16, 1977, Elvis died. He was only 42. MICHIGAN movements took on sexual overtones. The After his death, which shocked and sad-

first time Elvis gyrated onstage, the crowd dened his fans worldwide, Elvis became 24TH DELAWARE AVE. went wild. From then on, wiggling hips larger than life. In fact, the Elvis cult that CLOVERFIELD FRANK became a signature move. began shortly after his death has now 10 WEST With Elvis’ performances often described become, in essence, a religion. There are still as “demon rock as jungle music” by local those who believe he is alive. newspapers, it was little surprise that minis- In Elvis’ life, we see an allegory of the 310-828-6444 ters publicly attacked him. In fact, they entire American experience during the 1908 Frank St. threatened to lead a crusade to have him 1950s, 1960s and beyond. Like many before in Santa Monica arrested if he set foot in their communities. and after him, a youthful and dynamic After Elvis performed his first national hit, beginning ended in premature old age and a “Heartbreak Hotel,”on the Milton Berle Show bloated, overweight body. A victim of suc- in April 1956, the song moved to number one cess, Elvis became a parody of himself and of Attention on the music charts. An appearance on the modern, materialistic America. Like so many Contractors and Construction Sites: Steve Allen Show followed in July 1956. of the generation he spawned, Elvis was a Although Allen had persuaded Presley to wear lonely soul on that train to nowhere. We are a close and convenient Santa Monica permitted and authorized mixed C&D transfer station. a tuxedo and limit his movements, he still only Approved C&D Recycler * Roll off service available shot Presley from the waist up to avoid those Constitutional attorney and author JOHN W. wiggling hips. And for the first time, Allen beat WHITEHEAD is founder and president of The the legendary Ed Sullivan in ratings. Rutherford Institute. He can be contacted at CITY OF SANTA MONICA Between his dislike of rockers and his belief [email protected]. NOTICE INVITING BIDS PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica invites sealed bids for the:

Suspense is building Subsurface Abatement Services Big Blue Bus Facility Expansion, SP1609.2 Rampant growth and a full-slate of development projects in the works has Bids shall be delivered to the City of Santa Monica, Office of the City Clerk, Room 102, the City Council considering a moratori- 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, not later than 2:30 p.m. on August 28, um on building until the Land Use and 2007, to be publicly opened and read aloud after 3:00 p.m. on said date in City Hall. Circulation Element (LUCE) is updated. Each Bid shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents.

So this week’s Q-Line question asks: Contract Documents are available for review by appointment at the City’s Big Blue Bus construction trailer located at 6th Street and Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Do you think the City Council should The City recommends that prospective bidders review these pertinent documents. Please enact a freeze on all building or would such a measure be overkill? call Miriam Mulder at (310) 434-2617 for further details. Cost of documents and mailing shall be $20.00. Additional information may be obtained on the City’s website at Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 www.santa-monica.org/engineering. p.m. and we’ll print your answers in the weekend edition of the Daily Press. Please Pursuant to Public Contracts Code Section 22300, the Contractor shall be permitted to limit responses to a minute or less. substitute securities for any monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under this Contract. LocalState 6 MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 A newspaper with issues KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

“Know Before You Go” is a weekly update on construction projects throughout Santa Monica. Here Clinton pledges is a run-down of this week’s construction projects initiated by City Hall Access Center Construction of a new two story homeless servic- to honor science es facility begins at 503 Olympic Blvd for the new Access Center building. The sidewalk on Olympic BY LISA LEFF a group of construction workers and mar- Blvd between 5th & 7th Streets will be closed to Associated Press Writer veled at building insulation made out of the public except Samoshel residents. old blue jeans. SAN FRANCISCO Sen. Hillary Clinton said Accompanying her on the visit was San Alley Closure at 3107 Santa Monica Blvd Friday that if elected president she would Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who Construction crews are working in the alley behind 3107 Santa Monica Blvd. The alley work to reverse “a very insidious campaign joined other California Democrats Friday in will be closed to traffic. Detours will be posted at various sites during construction. against science” waged by the Bush adminis- endorsing Clinton’s bid for the party’s presi- tration on issues such as stem cell research, dential nomination. The mayor is best Annenberg Community Beach Club at Santa Monica State Beach global warming and human evolution. known nationally for openly defying state The historic Marion Davies Estate and former location of the Sand & Sea Club will Visiting the future site of a science educa- marriage laws in 2004 by directing clerks at be rehabilitated into use as a public beach facility. The 5.5 acre project at Santa Monica State Beach will consist of rehabilitation of the historic pool and guest tion center that’s being billed as the world’s City Hall to sanction same-sex unions, an house and construction of new structures including an entry pavilion, pool house, most environmentally friendly museum, experiment eventually halted by the courts. event building, and public restroom building. Clinton argued that the executive branch has Newsom said afterward that while he and put ideology over evidence at the expense of Clinton do not agree on gay marriage — he Annual Tree Trimming Project the nation’s health and economic viability. is for legalizing it while Clinton supports City trees will be trimmed at the following locations this summer: Olympic “Scientists have been muzzled. civil unions — he thinks she is only Boulevard Median (10th Street to Centinela), San Vicente Boulevard Median (Ocean Information has been taken off government- Democrat who can move the country for- Ave to 26th Street), Georgina Avenue (17th Street to 26th Street), Centinela sponsored Web sites. The leaders of our ward on matters ranging from homelessness Avenue (Pico to Ocean Park Boulevard), 18th Street (Wilshire to Colorado boule- country have dismissed scientific research to foreign affairs. vards), Seventh Street (Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado), Seventh Street (Kensington to Ocean Park Boulevard), Bay Street (Lincoln Boulevard to 16th and advancements,” Clinton said. “They “Because of what she has gone through Street), Sixth Street (Bay Street to Ocean Park Boulevard), Ashland Avenue (16th have denied the factual basis of so much that and she has experienced at the White House to 17th streets), California (Seventh to 14th streets), 23rd Street (San Vicente to we take for granted.” and as a senator, there are few people ever Wilshire boulevards) and Euclid Street (Broadway to Olympic). There will be mini- who have been more qualified,” he said. mal lane closures from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. The annu- Asked how Clinton’s vote authorizing the al tree trimming schedule is subject to change without notice due to inclement SCIENTISTS war in Iraq would play in one of the nation’s weather, emergencies, community events, budget conditions, street repairs or other public improvements. Residences and businesses will be notified in advance most liberal cities, the mayor said he thought of tree trimming operations, blocks will also be posted with no parking signs. HAVE BEEN voters would be able to make a distinction between her role in Congress and how she Back On the Beach Café MUZZLED...THE LEADERS would perform as chief executive. Due to construction of the Annenberg Community Beach Club, parking at Lot 10 is Clinton said that unlike Bush, she would limited, however, Back On the Beach Café remains open. Patrons are advised to OF OUR COUNTRY HAVE rely on science-based evidence to inform her carpool, ride a bike or park in Lot 9 north instead. The self pay machine in Lot 9 policy decisions. Joking that she never was a allows payment for either all-day or two-hour parking. DISMISSED SCIENTIFIC strong science student herself, she said she admired people who were and would fund Big Blue Bus Transit Store RESEARCH AND their work. Tenant improvements begin at the site of the Big Blue Bus Transit Store located at “It would help to have a president who 223 Broadway. Improvements include a new building façade and construction ADVANCEMENTS." actually supported science again and who rehabilitation. Construction is scheduled until August 2007. respected the work of scientists,” she said. Sen .Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. “The National Academy of Sciences, the Marine Street Utility Undergrounding National Science Foundation, the Relocation and undergrounding of electric, phone, and cable facilities on Marine Clinton, D-N.Y. made her remarks Department of Energy, the National St., between Lincoln Blvd. and Prospect Ct. Parking limitations will be posted daily and detours may be announced as necessary after touring the Golden Gate Park site of Institutes of Health — they have all had their the California Academy of Sciences, which budgets either flat or cut at a time when the Stewart Park Restroom Project is scheduled to open next year with a recy- United States has to work even harder to cled steel frame and a roof outfitted with maintain our competitive edge when it Construction of new restroom facilities at Stewart Park. Sidewalk is closed on the west side of Stewart Street (between Exposition and Delaware). Please use east sidewalk. solar panels and native plants. She greeted comes to research and science.” Traffic Signal Upgrade Modification of existing traffic signals and installation of a fiber optic communication system. Lane and sidewalk closures on Lincoln Boulevard from Olympic to Army officers receive mild Wilshire boulevard from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday- Friday). There will be lane closures on Arizona Avenue at Lincoln Boulevard from August 13 to17. Water Main Replacement Project: reprimands in Tillman case The contractor will be installing new water main on Franklin Street between Santa Monica Blvd. and Arizona Avenue. There will also be water main work on Ocean BY MARTHA MENDOZA NFL contract with the Arizona Cardinals to Front Walk, under the Santa Monica Pier. The pedestrian/bike path will remain AP National Writer join the military after the Sept. 11, 2001, ter- open during construction. rorist attacks. Subsequent investigations into SAN FRANCISCO Official reprimands his death and congressional hearings raised Wilshire Storm Water Diversion Structure issued to three high-ranking Army officers questions both about the circumstances of Construction for the installation of the diversion facility on Ocean Avenue and are only mildly critical of their mistakes after his death and the immediate follow-up. Wilshire Blvd. is in process and is scheduled for completion November 2007. Traffic will be narrowed to 2 lanes north/1 lane south on Ocean Avenue at Wilshire Blvd. the friendly fire death of Pat Tillman and at Last week, the Army announced that times praise the officers. seven officers would be disciplined for criti- The Army also said it would not include cal errors related to the incident. For more information, log on to santa onica.org/engineering/projects/kbug_project_list.asp the reprimands in the officers’ military The military laid most of the blame on or call (310) 458-8721. records, according to documents reviewed Philip Kensinger, a retired three-star general by The Associated Press. who led Army special operations forces after THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS IS Tillman’s direct superiors knew within Sept. 11. CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR CON- hours of his April 2004 death in Afghanistan Kensinger was censured for “a failure of TRIBUTORS AND INTERNS TO HELP that the former football star had been killed leadership” and accused of lying to investiga- US AUGMENT OUR ENTERTAIN- LIGHTSLIGHTS by fellow Army Rangers, but the truth was tors. A stinging disciplinary letter recom- MENT COVERAGE. EXPERIENCE IN kept from the public and Tillman’s family mending his demotion was released by the THE FIELD IS GREAT, BUT WE’LL TALK for five weeks — in direct violation of Army Army last week. TO ANYONE WITH A FRESH VOICE regulations. Retired Brig. Gen. Gary Jones, who led AND A WILLINGNESS TO WRITE CAMERACAMERA “You should not consider this as an one of the early investigations, was criticized ORIGINAL AND, AHEM, ENTERTAIN- adverse action,” letters to the officers say. by Army Commanding Gen. William ING COPY. GOT WHAT IT TAKES? “This document will not be filed in any sys- Wallace for accepting Kensinger “at his CONTACT ASSOCIATE EDITOR DANIEL tem of records maintained by the Army.” word” and for incorrectly characterizing ARCHULETA AT [email protected]. ACTIONACTION Tillman’s death attracted widespread Tillman’s actions in describing why he attention because he had turned down an should be awarded a Silver Star. State Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 7 Federal regulators cut hospital’s budget A woman died in May after writhing Decision brought on untreated on the floor of the emergency room lobby for 45 minutes, and in after the institution February a brain tumor patient languished in the emergency room for four days before his family drove him to another failed two inspections hospital for emergency surgery. BY ROBERT JABLON The hospital failed a federal inspection in Associated Press Writer September 2006, but managed to remain open under a reorganization that shifted LOS ANGELES Federal regulators services to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center announced Friday they are pulling $200 mil- and reduced King-Harbor’s inpatient beds lion in funding from Martin Luther King Jr.- from 250 to 48. Harbor Hospital, forcing a medical center The second inspection, conducted last that serves one of the city’s poorest inner- month, found the hospital still had failed to city neighborhoods to all but shut down. comply with federal standards in eight of 23 The decision was made after the hospi- areas, ranging from nursing services to tal failed two federal inspections, including patients’ rights, according to a letter to DO YOU HAVE COMMUNITY NEWS? one last month, in which it was found that King’s administrator, Antoinette Epps. Submit news releases to [email protected] or by fax at (310) 576-9913 “conditions at the facility have placed the “We worked day and night to reform the health and safety of patients at great risk,” hospital while keeping it open, and in the Visit us online at smdp.com said Herb Kuhn, the acting deputy admin- end the risk was worth the effort because the istrator for the U.S. Centers of Medicare need is so great,” Chernof said. and Medical Services. “This decision is a blow to the communi- CITY OF SANTA MONICA “While some progress has been made, ty, but the department will not operate a NOTICE INVITING BIDS significant problems persist,” Kuhn said in hospital that cannot meet national stan- a statement. dards.” NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica invites sealed bids for the: At a news conference hours after Kuhn’s The second inspection found that in one announcement, Los Angeles County’s case a woman in the emergency department FY 2007-2008 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, SP2078 chief medical officer told reporters the managed to obtain a scalpel and cut her Bids shall be delivered to the City of Santa Monica, Office of the City Clerk, Room 102, hospital would close its emergency room arms, while other patients considered a dan- 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, not later than 2:30 p.m. on August 30, Friday night and patients would be moved ger to themselves or others were allowed 2007, to be publicly opened and read aloud after 3:00 p.m. on said date in City Hall. to other hospitals within two weeks. Each Bid shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents. “We brought every resource to bear but in the end it just wasn’t enough, fast WHILE SOME ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE: $1,450,000 to 1,770,000 enough,” said Dr. Bruce Chernof. “It is very CONTRACT CALENDAR: 365 distressing to have to close a hospital that we PROGRESS HAS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $1,250.00 PER DAY worked so hard to preserve.” COMPENSABLE DELAY: $500.00 PER DAY Chernof said King-Harbor would remain BEEN MADE, SIGNIFICANT Contract Documents may be obtained at the Office of the City Engineer or by mail for an open 16 hours a day, seven days a week to offer additional mailing charge (check or money order payable to the City of Santa Monica). Cost outpatient care to people with routine med- PROBLEMS PERSIST, of the documents shall be $30.00. Additional mailing charge shall be $10.00. Contract ical problems. Ambulances will be available to Documents may also be examined in City Hall, at the Civil Engineering and Architecture take the more seriously ill to other hospitals. Herb Kuhn counter, phone number (310) 458-8721. Additional information may be obtained on the He said the county Health Department is Acting deputy administrator for the U.S. City's website at wwwsanta-monica.org/engineering. The Contractor is required to have a committed to eventually reopening King- Centers of Medicare and Medical Services Class A license at the time of bid submission. Harbor as a full-service hospital, perhaps under the direction of a private contractor. But he unsupervised access to a bathroom. Pursuant to Public Contracts Code Section 22300, the Contractor shall be permitted to substi- warned that could take 15 months or longer. The letter to Epps also said that: tute securities for any monies withheld by the City to ensure performance under this Contract. King-Harbor has been under the gun for — Patients were placed at “serious risk” months to improve operations, and poor of contracting tuberculosis or other diseases, patient care has been blamed for several including dialysis patients who were deaths there. improperly treated. Farmers could be driven out of business if crack down happens BY JULIANA BARBASSA half the nation’s 1 million farm workers do Associated Press Writer not have valid Social Security numbers. Losing them would devastate the industry, SAN FRANCISCO Farmers and other particularly fruit and vegetable growers, employers who rely heavily on immigrant which rely heavily on manual labor, farmers labor said Friday that they could be driven said. out of business by the Bush administration’s Other businesses that count on large plans to crack down on workers whose numbers of illegal workers include construc- Social Security numbers do not match their tion, janitorial and landscaping companies, names, and businesses that hire them. and hotels and restaurants. Administration officials said the “We are concerned that the new regula- stepped-up enforcement would begin in 30 tions will result in employers in numerous days. industries having to let workers go as the “Everyone’s very anxious,” said Paul economy is facing an increasingly tight labor Schlegel, director of public policy for the market,” said John Gay of the National American Farm Bureau Federation. “We’re Restaurant Association. heading into the busiest time of the year for Homeland Security Secretary Michael agriculture, so you’re going to see a lot of Chertoff and Commerce Secretary Carlos worry from farmers and employers about Gutierrez said they were forced to beef up how you deal with this.” enforcement of existing laws after Congress The industry group, which represents 75 failed to pass a comprehensive immigration- percent of U.S. farmers, estimates at least reform bill. Environment 8 MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 A newspaper with issues Earth Talk By the editors of E Magazine Send comments to [email protected]

Photo courtesy Honda CLEANEST MACHINE ON EARTH?: Honda’s natural gas Civic GX may be the cleanest mainstream car on the road, edging out Toyota’s hybrid Prius. Honda produces a clean machine Dear EarthTalk: of natural gas emits 117,000 pounds per billion (ppb) ers can save about $1 per gallon over gasoline and can also I am considering buying Honda’s natural gas Civic. BTUs of carbon dioxide as compared to gasoline’s get a federal $1,000 tax rebate. (Also, like the Prius, the What exactly comes out of a natural gas vehicle’s 164,000. Its 92 ppb of nitrogen oxide emissions are con- purchase of the Civic GX itself qualifies for a federal tax tailpipe, and how harmful to the environment is natu- siderably lower than gasoline’s 448, and its mere one ppb break of $2,000 as well as up to another $2,000 in state ral gas extraction and refinement? Which is greener, a of sulfur dioxide emissions is dwarfed by gasoline’s 1,122. and local incentives where applicable.) Some Honda deal- hybrid or natural gas car? Natural gas also emits just seven ppb of particulates com- ers lease home systems for between $34 and $79 monthly. Alex Neal pared to 84 for gasoline, and it emits no mercury what- Honda pegs the fuel cost at 3.75 cents/mile, compared to San Diego CA soever against the trace amounts emitted by gasoline- 8.8 cents/mile for the gasoline-powered Civic. burning engines. Natural gas combustion does generate Regarding the extraction and distribution of natural HONDA’S NATURAL GAS CIVIC GX, which debuted in slightly more carbon monoxide than gasoline, at 40 ppb gas, the fuel is often sourced along with or near oil 2006 in California but is now becoming available in other versus 33, but the difference is negligible. reserves, and involves similarly invasive drilling methods. parts of the country, just may be the cleanest mainstream The big trade-off for Civic GX owners is the car’s lim- Accidents do happen from time to time and, though nat- car on the road. At least the American Council for an ited 220-mile range between fuelings. The gasoline-pow- ural gas does not spill like oil and cause ground and sea- Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) thinks so. The non- ered Civic can go 350 miles on a tank; the Prius, even with level ecosystem disturbances, it rises into the atmosphere profit group publishes an annual Green Book listing the just an 11-gallon tank, can go considerably further oper- where it contributes directly to global warming. greenest (and meanest) cars of the year, and put the Civic ating at as much as 55 miles per gallon in highway driv- GX at the top of its 2007 environmentally friendly car ing. While a few dozen natural gas refueling stations have Want to get down to earth? Submit questions to list, edging out Toyota’s hybrid Prius. popped up around the U.S., they are few and far between. [email protected]. Although neither car is a slouch when it comes to fuel For those who need to make longer trips but still value a economy and reduced emissions, the natural gas-fueled greener ride, a hybrid may be the best bet, as it will pro- Civic scored slightly better than the Prius on both counts duce only marginally worse emissions while taking in ACEEE’s battery of tests. It also scored better in terms of advantage of the ubiquity of gas stations out on the road. the pollution generated in the manufacturing processes. Those who already use natural gas for home heating Natural gas is the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels. can pay $5,000 for a car fueling system installed in their According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the burning garage or driveway. While that cost may seem high, own- Study: Antelope flourish in Wyoming’s gas fields development area uniformly. The report was written by scientists Joel current scale of development would result The animals do not The report says antelope are not avoid- Berger, Kim Murray Berger and Jon Beckmann. in measurable impacts on antelope.” ing the gas fields within the Anticline, but There is a separate ongoing five-year The report said animals in the control only about 3 percent of the surface area study on the impacts of energy develop- area away from development were not appear to be overly has been disturbed so far. It is estimated ment on sage grouse and mule deer. Both healthier than animals using habitat in the about 40 percent of habitat in the core those animals appear to be far more developed areas. In fact, antelope in the con- stressed by practice development areas eventually will be dis- affected by energy development than trol areas had slightly higher stress levels, By the Associated Press turbed during energy exploration. antelope, although why antelope are more which may be due to poorer quality of forage. The research also showed that antelope adaptable is unclear. Fences, snow and traffic on roads also JACKSON, Wyo. Antelope do not appear rely on specific parcels of federal and state Leigh Work with Wildlife Conservation affected antelope’s use of habitat, the to be unduly stressed so far by natural gas land for migration to summer and winter Society said the group is interested in see- report said. development on and around the Pinedale ranges, and several of those parcels are in ing the point at which habitat fragmenta- The antelope route in western Anticline area of western Wyoming, but areas slated for development. tion in developed areas affects antelope. Wyoming is the second-longest migration increased energy activity may change their “Thus, gas field development in some If habitat in the core development area route in the Western Hemisphere — sec- use of the area in the future, according to areas of the Upper Green River Basin may is pinched in winter, it could result in a ond only to the caribou migration in the an ongoing study. have little impact on the animals, whereas reduction in antelope numbers, the ante- Arctic. It is estimated to be 6,000 years old. The Wildlife Conservation Society com- development in other areas may hinder lope report said. That reduction will also The report is funded by Ultra pleted its second year of a five-year study antelope movements or limit antelope depend on other factors, including the Resources Inc. and Shell Exploration & on antelope in the Upper Green River numbers,” the report said. pace and extent of development, efforts at Production Co., in cooperation with Basin, focusing on the Pinedale Anticline. Steven Hall, spokesman for the Bureau habitat restoration and mitigation, and Questar Market Resources. It is designed Scientists collared 50 antelope and of Land Management, said the agency will severity of winters. to give land managers information on documented movements. They discovered “review the study and see what impact it But, “in the absence of severe drought how to balance natural resources with that antelope do not use all habitat in the may have on public land management.” or winter weather, it is unlikely that the energy development. Environment Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 9 How much water does it take to make ethanol? BY NATE JENKINS Associated Press Writer

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. The growing thirst for ethanol takes a lot of water to quench, but less than many people believe and not enough to cause serious problems, experts told farmers. Last year in Nebraska, the nation’s third- leading ethanol producer, it took 2 billion gallons of water at 15 ethanol plants to churn out 676 million gallons of the alternative fuel, Derrel Martin, an irrigation and water resources engineer said Thursday. But roughly 900 billion gallons of rain water falls annually in Lincoln County, Martin said, addressing the public percep- tion that ethanol production takes an inordinate amount of water. “These plants are not consuming a huge amount of water,” he said. Martin spoke during an agriculture conference in North Platte that focused on water. Nebraska is aggressively pushing Photo courtesy Texas Tech University development of ethanol plants and is poised GOOD SOAKING: Experts contend that ethanol production doesn’t take the amount of water critics claim it does. to become the second-leading producer in the country later this year. At the same time, plants, said David Pimentel, an ecology and ethanol deal was a major benefit, but the financial allure of planting more irrigated it is struggling to meet water demands of its agriculture professor at Cornell University. you’ve got to be a scientist first and an corn to meet ethanol demands, Martin said. farmers and those in neighboring states who The figures cited by both Martin and agriculturalist second.” Corn prices have risen with ethanol rely on water that passes through Nebraska. Pimentel include only a plant’s produc- Martin said the question of whether production. There are 19 percent more A longtime analyst of ethanol production of ethanol, not the water it takes to increased corn production and the irriga- acres of irrigated corn this year across the tion disagreed with Martin and ques- grow corn. After adding that, about 1,700 tion it requires will overburden the state’s country, including about one million tioned his figures, saying it takes an aver- gallons are needed to produce every gal- water supply is an important one that more irrigated acres in Nebraska, he said. age of about 15 gallons of water to pro- lon of ethanol, Pimentel said. does not yet have a clear answer. Plans designed to curtail water use in duce a gallon of ethanol — much higher The entire water-use picture, coupled Moratoriums on new groundwater wells some basins could become “toothless tigers” than the roughly three gallons of water with the fuel it takes to produce ethanol, are already in place in some regions, such as in the face of such market pressures, he said. per gallon of ethanol Martin cited. makes long-term, mass production of along the Platte River, and the Republican Groundwater tables in some states, ethanol unsustainable, Pimentel said. River basin has caps on groundwater use. ON THE NET including Missouri, have been drawn down “I wish it were sustainable, I’m an agri- The state faces a test over whether it will ■ Nebraska Ethanol Board: to dangerously low levels near some ethanol culturalist,” he said. “I wish this whole control water use in fragile areas or succumb to http://www.ne-ethanol.org/

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Archer said. If companies cannot get loans, they cannot expand At the center of the concerns are high-risk loans to indi- American homeowner woes and may have to cut expenses, typically through layoffs. viduals or businesses made by banks globally. America faced a crisis similar to the current mortgage More Americans are failing to keep up with their home can be felt all the way in China fiasco when hundreds of savings and loan companies went mortgage payments, and there are concerns that this could belly-up in the 1980s. Back then, the fallout did not spread ripple around the globe because much of the debt from BY MATT MOORE I AP Business Writer dramatically to foreign shores because the U.S. government mortgages has been packaged into securities sold to pen- stepped in to bail out the banks and repay depositors. sion funds, banks and other investors who were hungry for FRANKFURT, Germany The latest crisis in financial markets has once again served as a reminder of how vital and interconnected the health of the U.S. economy is to that of WE ALL FEEL THREATENED, PROBLEMS ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE the rest of the world. From New York to Frankfurt to Tokyo, markets were jolt- HAVE CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ECONOMY OF AMERICA AND OF ed in the past week by fears that Americans are failing to keep up with their mortgage payments and the ripple effects THE WORLD. AMERICA INFLUENCES ALL, FOR GOOD OR FOR BAD.” that could have on the global banking and financial system. The fallout could further depress U.S. housing prices by Gabriella Savarini, 69-year-old shopkeeper in Rome making it harder to find buyers for a glut of foreclosed homes. That, coupled with a drop in the value of invest- But the past two decades have seen a quantum leap in glob- high returns on investments. ments, could leave U.S. consumers feeling poorer and less alization and outsourcing, crumbling trade barriers, and a revo- The same mortgage securities in the U.S. that are crum- likely to spend on domestic and imported goods. lution in financial markets have knit the world tightly together. bling in value are a part of bigger holdings that banks from “The sharp falls in global stock markets obviously affect A steep sell-off in global markets on Thursday and Japan to Germany bought into because of low U.S. interest consumer wealth, which again could dampen spending,” Friday was triggered by distress signals from France’s rates and a good returns. That is, until the mortgage hold- said Howard Archer, chief British and European economist biggest bank, BNP Paribas, which had to freeze billions of ers started defaulting. at Global Insight. dollars in assets in three mutual funds because of the Meanwhile, the ability of banks to convert assets to cash The most immediate effect for the half of all American falling value of securities linked to high-risk mortgages quickly was in doubt because some were unable to track households who own mutual funds and other individual taken out by U.S. borrowers. how much money they poured into now worthless securi- investors worldwide is a decline in the value of their invest- “I’m sitting here in Brazil and Brazilian markets have got- ties backed by sub-prime U.S. mortgages, or loans made to ments, which may or may not be short-lived. ten crushed by this. ... It’s hit all the emerging markets,” said high credit-risk individuals. Around the globe, small-time investors are taking a beat- Kenneth Rogoff, a former director of research at the Those bad loans raised fears of broader credit troubles ing. Stock prices have slid in recent days as fears of the mar- International Monetary Fund and now a professor at that could affect the entire banking and financial system ket crisis infected markets worldwide. Worried investors sold Harvard University. “If this were to snowball next week, it — concerns that caused stock markets to plummet and stocks but finding buyers was hard, which caused share would affect markets in Turkey, Indonesia.” threatened pensions. prices to dip even lower. Global interdependency isn’t a recent phenomenon: The The slide started innocuously in April after New “We all feel threatened, problems on the stock exchange Wall Street stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Century Financial, a U.S. mortgage lender whose principle have consequences for the economy of America and of the Depression affected the entire world, and helped create the borrowers were Americans with less-than-stellar credit, world” said Gabriella Savarini, a 69-year-old shopkeeper in conditions for the rise of fascism in Europe. filed for bankruptcy protection. Its customers were people Rome. “America influences all, for good or for bad.” But with faster communications and real-time trading, who may have been late on credit card payments, maybe The distress in the markets makes it harder and more market jitters in New York race around the world almost even filed bankruptcy in previous years, but still wanted a expensive for businesses and consumers to get loans and cash, instantly today. shot at buying their own home.

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Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] (310) 458-6000 BYE BYE BOTTLES: City lawmakers are considering banning the purchase of bottled water for its many employees. www.smexpress.com Pollution concerns lead SINCE 1984 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED officials to consider ban their own bottles and refilling them as they go about their City Hall may end practice day, and restaurants are starting to offer their customers filtered water over more expensive Avian, or Fiji water, of supplying bottled water which can sell for as much as $5 a bottle in some spots. “I knew that most bottled water wasn’t really coming to its many departments form where they said it was, but It’s become a habit to just pick one up and go,” said Jorge Moreno, who was BY KEVIN HERRERA I Daily Press Staff Writer walking out of a local convenience store with a bottle of Dasani, Coca Cola’s brand of bottled water. “I’m trying to CITY HALL Concerned over the waste piling up in make an effort to recycle more or re-use the same bottle municipal landfills and the greenhouse gases emitted by all day. It’s going to take a while, but I think I can do it.” the production and transportation of plastic bottles city In response to an increase in consumers like Moreno, an officials are considering following in the footsteps of San association of water bottlers is defending their reputation Francisco and ban or extremely limit the use of bottled in full-page ads in the New York Times and San Francisco water by employees. Chronicle that fend of criticism and recast the debate. The idea is one of several initiatives City Hall is con- “If the debate is about the impact of plastic packaging templating along with seven other cities across the state on the environment, a narrow focus on bottled water who are trying to be more environmentally conscious, spotlights only a small portion of the packaged beverage said Craig Perkins, director of environmental and public category and an even smaller sliver of the universe of works for City Hall. packaged products,” said Joseph K. Doss, president and “The whole point was for these cities, who are more CEO of the International Bottled Water Association. progressive on sustainability issues, to take collective “Any actions that discourage the use of this healthy action to raise visibility and public education and aware- beverage choice are not in the public interest,” Doss said. ness about some of the fairly simple, straight forward “When it comes to bottled water or tap water, most peo- approaches municipal governments can take to be more ple drink both, depending on the circumstances.” sustainable in their operations,” Perkins said. Bottled water is big business. As more consumers swear Some of the other cities participating in the discussion off the calories in sugary drinks, bottled water sales have are Sacramento, Berkeley, Santa Barbara and San jumped considerably from 18.8 gallons a year per person Francisco. in 2001 to 28.3 gallons per person annually five years So far City Hall has changed the way it uses paper, pur- later, according to the Beverage Marketing Corporation. chasing only 100 percent post-consumer copy paper, The consumption of fortified water such as Gatorade and Perkins said. Bottled water could be next along with other Vitamin Water has also jumped considerably. changes to the way City Hall manages its operations. With that increase in consumption comes an increase in “We are asking ourselves questions about how we the release of heat-trapping emissions created by the pro- could make changes to our every day processes without duction of plastic bottles. Making water bottles for the U.S. diminishing the quality of service,” Perkins said. requires 1.5 million barrels of oil every year, or enough to Concerned about the production of plastic bottles and fuel 100,000 cars, according to the Earth Policy Institute. how they are impacting the environment, San Francisco Doss said bottled water is being unfairly targeted and Mayor Gavin Newsom in June stopped city departments believes more focus should be placed on recycling rather from buying bottled water. In July, he led the U.S. than the manufacturers. Conference of Mayors in a resolution praising tap water “Any efforts to reduce the resources necessary to pro- and called for a study on the environmental impact of duce and distribute packaged goods and increase recy- bottled water. cling rates must focus on all packaging,” Doss said. “Any That, followed by PepsiCo. Inc.’s admission that its top other approach misses a real opportunity to arrive at a selling water brand, Aquafina, was actually tap water comprehensive solution to protecting and sustaining the instead of coming from natural springs, has created environment.” somewhat of a bottled water backlash across the country. More consumers are turning to tap or are purchasing [email protected] Local 12 MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 A newspaper with issues COMMUNITYPROFILES MISTI KERNS The face behind booming tourism FROM CP PAGE 3 hospitality industry, starting in 1981 when fresh out of high school, the Akron, Ohio native moved to Palm Springs with husband Chris and began working as a hotel restaurant hostess. Kerns slowly worked her way up the ladder and through different Palm Springs hotels, positions that included sales and marketing for food and bever- ages. After more than seven years in the desert, Kerns was recruited to help launch the opening of Donald Trump’s Taj Mahal hotel in Atlantic City. About nine months later, she was in Santa Monica. Kerns spent the next seven years with the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, one of her successes being that she had a hand in bringing the annual American Film Market conference to Santa Monica. In 1997, the director of sales and marketing position opened at the Convention & Visitors Bureau, which at the time was under the leadership of President Beverly Moore, who now runs the bureau for Marina de Rey. Part of the reason why Kerns left the hotel industry is because she wanted a job that would allow her to spend more time with her growing family, after giving birth to daughter Kalei in 1994. “It’s still hospitality on a grander scale,” said Kerns. “I had been in the community during a time when Santa Monica tourism was starting to grow more and I saw the potential, there was a lot of potential for this community as a (travel) destination.” A few years later, Kerns became the second president in the bureau’s history. As the head of the visitors bureau, Kerns sees her job as the manager of Santa Monica, the tourist destination. Santa Monica’s tourism has slowly grown since 1983 — the year after the visitors bureau was founded — from 2.87 million to approximately 4.9 million in 2004. While growth has been modest, spending by these tourists has dramatically increased during the same time period, from $207 million in 1983 to $840.5 million in 2004, Kerns said. “Our job is very focused on sustaining tourism,”Kerns said. “We’re not always looking at growing the number of people coming here; we’re looking to grow the length of stay and money spent here.” There are several factors that have hurt tourism in Santa Monica, most notably the Sept. 11 attacks and the homeless issue. Melody Hanatani [email protected] Tourism did drop off immediately following Sept. 11 BOSS LADY: Misti Kerns stands in front of the Santa Monica Convention & Visitors Bureau on Main Street on Friday. and what was the number one market at the time for Santa Monica — Japanese tourists — is no longer the depend on their mindset, whether they come from an area consistent tourism revenue stream aren’t able to offer, case. That group has since been replaced by travelers where the homeless population is prevalent, Kerns said. helping to keep everything from the school district to from the United Kingdom. “This community is a community that cares and feels a city maintenance running strong, Kerns said. “Prior to 9/11, Japan was our number one market,” sense of responsibility,” she said. “At the same time, it’s “Santa Monica as a community has grown with its Kens said. “On Sept. 12, it wasn’t any longer and it still wearing. It’s difficult to look at the situation that is a tourism and the awareness as a premier tourist destina- hasn’t gotten up in the top five.” regional situation that we have at some level been labeled tion,” she said. “We’re the healthiest now that we’ve ever The homeless issue has affected tourism, but Kerns with.” been in history in attracting tourism.” believes the situation has improved over the years. Tourism in Santa Monica has allowed an expansion in Whether the homeless will affect a person’s vacation will services to residents that other communities without a [email protected] Developers hurry to gain approval for projects FROM DEVELOPMENT PAGE 1 of certain neighborhoods. The Santa Monica Coalition tions for new development, Schachter said, but they for a Livable City (SMCLC) has partnered with all of the aren’t overwhelmed as of yet. according to city planners. A single room occupancy proj- major neighborhood groups in the city to call for a city- “A lot of projects have come through, but we have a very ect, or SRO, is proposed with 623 units at 3025 Olympic wide moratorium on developments so that city planners talented staff and we are working hard,” Schachter said. Blvd., and a 5,760 classroom addition to the New Visions have the time to concentrate on the LUCE process The report on development will be updated every Foundation campus at 3131 Olympic Blvd. has just instead of processing development applications. quarter because of the heightened interest in the issue, received planning entitlements and awaits plan check. “Development is steamrolling along in Santa Monica in Schachter said. Two “modest” media production/post production an interim period between the old General Plan and the “It’s a combination of forces,” Schachter said of the facilities have been proposed for a total of 10,500 square- new one and this development, we don’t believe, would be Planning Department’s decision to issue quarterly feet, and the owners of the Village Trailer Park have plans approved under the new General Plan being developed by reports. “It’s the amount of development that has been to remove 102 trailers and replace them with a mixed-use residents,” Diana Gordon, a spokesperson for SMCLC. proposed, the interest in the LUCE process and the inter- project consisting of 102 affordable, rent controlled SROs “The issue is how do we halt development until a new est by residents to get a better understanding of what is and 247 1 to 2 bedroom condos. Also proposed is 48,000 plan is adopted in 2009,” Gordon added. “Residents and going on. This will help everyone make better decisions square feet of studio and retail commercial floor area the coalition believe that without their insistence at meet- on not just development projects as they come through, over one level of subterranean parking. ings with the city and before the Planning Commission, but with the growing vision of what we want Santa Residents are concerned that projects such as that will that the interim ordinance the council plans to adopt for Monica to look like in the future.” overwhelm the city’s aging infrastructure and would industrial lands would never have been discussed.” increase traffic congestion as well as change the dynamic City planners are extremely busy processing applica- [email protected] Local Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 13

Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] GOOD EATS: Fine restaurants like Michael’s has helped turn the Los Angeles area into one of the “Love Where You Live.” best spots for foodies in the world. Westside eateries helped city earn exclusive designation. FEATURED LISTING OPEN HOUSE 2-5PM SUNDAY 3 + 1.75 Condo in Heart of Santa Monica Completely Remodeled Santa Monica a Heather Nesis w/Hardwood Floors, Berber Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances 2 Parking Spaces Bright & Quiet Easy Access to 10 Fwy, Beach, tasty destination SM College, Main St.& Promenade FROM FOODIES PAGE 3 flocking to the market in the late 1990s Exceptional Value after Nancy Silverton, a chef at $615,000 at an expensive price. Campanile, began frequenting the market, “The food in L.A. is OK I guess, but not spending hours shopping and chatting that great when it’s cheap,” said Highland with the farmers, Avery said. Park resident Jeff Lazo while on the Third “From there, other restaurant shoppers www.palmwestproperties.com Street Promenade on Friday. would start coming and just sort of watched The culinary scene in Los Angeles has what each other was doing,” she said. (310) 314-PALM slowly gained respect over the past 25 to Known to market patrons as “the Residential and Income Properties in 30 years, dating back to the late 1970s mushroom man,” David West, who sells Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey area when Michael’s restaurant opened in different varieties of the fungus at his Santa Monica. The owner and chef, stand, has seen a number of chefs stop by Michael McCarty, is credited with found- over the years. ing the California Cuisine movement. The Clearwater Farms table on INTERESTED IN YOUR DAILY FORECAST? McCarty reinvented food in Los Wednesday exuded the fragrance of shi- Angeles, using fresh seasonal ingredients itake and chanterelle mushrooms. The CHECK OUT THE HOROSCOPES ON PAGE 15! combined with international influences, farm has been operating on and off at the said Lesley Balla, the editor and writer of market since 1993. Eater L.A., an online gossip blog following “We have a very food savvy audience who Call us at (310) 458-7737 restaurants and nightlife in Los Angeles. travels to Europe, New York and they know “He is considered the godfather of good food,” West said on Wednesday. California Cuisine,” she said. Los Angeles is a world-class dining destination now more than ever before, crawling with world-renown chefs from WE HAVE A Wolfgang Puck who became famous with Spago to Suzanne Goin with Lucques VERY FOOD restaurant, said Michael Mahle, the spokesman for dining guide Zagat. SAVVY AUDIENCE WHO Zagat last year named Santa Monica as serving the best cuisine in Southern TRAVELS TO EUROPE, California according to a survey of almost 8,000 diners. Melisse was rated as serving NEW YORK AND THEY the best French-American fare in Los Angeles County. KNOW GOOD FOOD.” Melisse was honored by Forbes for its vegetarian menu, a rarity in fine dining David West , ‘The Mushroom Man’ restaurants. “The coupled food and service ele- At the center of the foodie scene in ments in terms of bringing it to the high- Santa Monica is the Downtown Farmers’ est level is unique about us,” said Lynda Market held every Wednesday. With 77 Atri, the events coordinator for Melisse. farmers spread down Arizona Avenue and Coast was selected by Forbes for whip- spilling onto Second Street, the market ping up some of the best breakfasts in the attracts an average of 8,000 shoppers region, Vora said. every week, said Laura Avery the supervi- The Coast menu was revamped along sor for the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market. with the restaurant, which reopened “The reason why everyone comes on about six week ago. Wednesday is the sheer volume of farmers “We have created a new menu and real- we have,” Avery said. ly have taken the comfort food to a differ- The market is crawling with restaurant ent level,”said Henri Birmele, hotel gener- and personal chefs and caterers, perusing al manager. through the fresh and unique selection of fruits and vegetables. The chefs began [email protected] Sports 14 MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 A newspaper with issues MLB Record-tying ball on block

BY GEOFF MULVIHILL not been determined. Associated Press Writer With his 755th home run, Bonds tied Hank Aaron for the all-time lead in major It did not take long for the plumber league home runs. Three days later, he SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 68° who has Barry Bond’s record-tying 755th broke the record. home run ball to decide to cash in. Sports collecting experts say the most SWELL FORECAST ( 2-3 FT ) Adam Hughes, who got the ball Aug. 4 valuable Bonds ball will be his last home Today looks similar to today with knee to maybe in a game at Petco Park in San Diego, said run. And the value of that may be tem- waist high waves around south facing breaks, Friday that he was going to sell it through pered over suspicions that Bonds used smaller at west facing spots. Winds should SCP Auctions in Mission Viejo, Calif. steroids and because New York Yankees remain calm in the morning, although back to the usual 15 mph in the afternoon. The tide though star Alex Rodriguez has a chance of break- will be rather low early. ing the record within the next decade. IT’S THE However, it might not fetch as much as the $3 million a collector paid for Mark LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS McGwire’s 70th home run ball of 1998. WIND SWELL DURING SECOND HALF OF THE WEEK... GREATEST TRACKING POTENTIAL SSE FOR 20TH... Three years later, Bonds broke that single- AMERICAN SPORTS season record. Hughes, 33, said he expected to share TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA ACCOMPLISHMENT the money with the cousin who attended the game with him. With the remaining IN HISTORY.” money, he plans to pay off some debts, donate to charity and then “sock away” Matt Murphy, College student who caught whatever is left. Bonds’ record-breaking ball in San Francisco Matt Murphy, the 21-year-old New York college student who caught Bonds’ record- The auction house, which is a partner breaking ball in San Francisco, told NBC’s of Sotheby’s and specializes in high-end “Today Show” on Thursday that he was sports items, said the ball would be avail- leaning toward keeping his trophy, even able in an online auction Aug. 28-Sept. 14. though it could fetch around $500,000 It’s the marquee piece in an auction because he’s sentimental about it. that’s expected to include about 1,300 lots of memorabilia. WHAT DO YOU THINK? The minimum bid price for the ball has ■ Send letters to [email protected]

MLB Houston holds ceremony to honor one of its best Astros owner Drayton McLane and gen- Biggio noticed for eral manager Tim Purpura were on hand, along with G.W. Bailey, executive director 3,000-plus hits and of the Sunshine Kids Foundation. About longtime teammate Bagwell, his 20 years as Astro Biggio said, “Baggie, I guess all things have to come to an end. But I love you and we’ll By the Associated Press be friends forever.” The crowd chanted Biggio’s name when HOUSTON Minute Maid Park was more he was introduced and a five-minute long than three-fourths full 45 minutes before tribute was played on the big screen that game time Sunday as the Houston Astros included well-wishes from fellow members held a ceremony honoring Craig Biggio for of the 3,000-hit club Tony Gwynn, Cal his 3,000-plus hits. RipkenJr., Rickey Henderson. He was given “This is a very overwhelming experi- letters from Pete Rose, Robin Yount and ence for a player,” Biggio told the crowd, Wade Boggs congratulating him. not long before hitting a home run in Bagwell spoke first and said that it was Houston’s 6-4 victory over Milwaukee. “To an honor to play with Biggio. Son Conor have this many people come out for a cer- thanked the Astros fans and described his emony like this is one of the ultimate com- experience growing up in the Astrodome. pliments you can have. McLane thanked Biggio for his service to “I am so lucky — I have had an Astros the team and community, presented him uniform on for 20 years.” with a crystal bat and unveiled a perma- Biggio was driven onto the field in a nent sign on the stadium wall commemo- black 1956 Chevrolet convertible along rating his 3,000 hits. with his wife Patty, sons Conor, 14, and Officials said that Biggio had helped Cavan, 12, and daughter Quinn, 7. raise more than $2.5 million for the Special guests on the field included for- Sunshine Kids, his favorite charity, over the mer teammates Jeff Bagwell, Nolan Ryan past 15 years. and Casey Candaele, and Nancy Caminiti, The bat, cap, batting glove and batting jer- wife of former teammate Ken Caminiti, sey from June 28, the night Biggio got his who died in 2004. 3,000th hit, were donated to the Hall of Fame. People in the News Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2007 15 Brown trustee accused of MOVIEGUIDE AERO THEATRE taking money quits post 1328 Montana Avenue The pay back (310) 395-4990 A trustee accused of mis- telephone number and died Christmas Day at age South Carolina and children, Forlando Brown, Check theatre for showtimes appropriating $350,000 of another trustee, Buddy 73, Brown had been on an Georgia to attend school; accused his aunts and JAMES BROWN’s money Dallas, did not immediately allowance of $100,000 a the other would pay for uncles of trying to break AMC LOEWS BROADWAY 4 resigned and handed over return a message seeking month. Brown’s grandchildren to the trusts to get their 1441 3rd Street a check for that amount comment. Levenson said his firm go to school. father’s money. (310) 458-1506 during a court hearing, a A follow-up hearing has is trying to find out where The Rev. Larry Fryer “People are greedy,” newspaper reported. been scheduled for Sept. the singer’s money went. said he’s worried the the West Georgia Bourne Ultimatum, The (PG- David Cannon also 24 as various people wran- Brown’s former pastor money meant for poor chil- University student told The 13) 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:50 BRATZ (PG) resigned Friday as co- gle over the late soul has filed a motion to inter- dren is being squandered Augusta Chronicle. 1:35, 4:20 executor of the late soul singer’s estate. vene on behalf of needy by the court battles. “If Forlando Brown said he, Daddy Day Camp (PG) singer’s will during a four- It’s not clear how much children who are supposed we’re paying all of the his brother and his father, 1:20, 3:30, 5:45, 8:00, 10:15 hour hearing before Circuit money is left in the estate, to benefit from the James money to all of the legal Terry Brown, have been Simpsons Movie, The (PG-13) Judge Jack Early, The said Louis Levenson, an Brown “I Feel Good” Trust. sources,” Fryer said, ostracized by the rest of 1:00, 3:25, 5:55, 8:15, 10:25 Transformers (PG-13) Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle Atlanta attorney repre- That is one of two trusts “what’s left for the chil- the family for siding with 7:00, 10:10 reported Saturday. senting several of the Brown had set up: One to dren?” the trustees. Cannon has an unlisted singer’s children. Before he pay for poor children in One of Brown’s grand- ASSOCIATED PRESS AMC 7 SANTA MONICA PUTTING HUMANS FIRST 1310 3rd Street (310) 289-4262 “Y Tu Mama Tambien” The Bourne Ultimatum (PG) stars GAEL GARCIA Fan wants to turn Elvis’ old home 11:00am, 1:50, 4:50, 7:40, BERNAL and DIEGO 10:35 LUNA said a gala din- Hairspray (PG) ner they are hosting 11:20am, 2:10, 4:55, 7:45, in Palm Springs into a tourist spot 10:30 Saturday will raise No Reservations (PG) money to support An ELVIS PRESLEY fan tub and a pool. Elvis and six times a day to see much to see in the unfur- 11:45am, 2:20, 4:45, 7:15, 9:50 human rights and shine wants to give Graceland Priscilla Presley bought the inside of the Elvis nished home. Ratatouille (G) light on poverty and a run for the money by the home in April 1970. house,” said Bill Davis, But Fontana, a lifelong DLP-Digital Projection injustice in Mexico. refurbishing the King’s The family, including owner of Celebrity Tours Elvis fan, plans to deco- 11:25am, 2:25, 5:10, 8:05, The $300-a-plate old desert home as a daughter Lisa Marie, in Palm Springs. rate it in elaborate Elvis 10:40 The Simpson Movie (PG-13) meal in the capital will tourist attraction. lived there part-time. “In fact, last week I style and build a chapel, 11:35am, 2:05, 4:35, 7:10, 9:40 benefit Mexico’s Reno Fontana and his After his death, had a woman from banquet hall and recording Stardust (PG-13) Commission for the wife, Laura, bought the Presley’s lawyer took Poland, and all she could studio to attract weddings 11:05am, 2:00, 5:00, 7:55, Defense and Promotion Palm Springs home site control of the estate. It say was: ‘inside Elvis and recording business. 10:45 of Human Rights as unseen in November. was not immediately house,"’ he said. “People “We may have our Underdog (PG) 11:10am, 1:20, 3:35, 5:50, well as Witness, an “I want this to be Elvis known whether anyone want to see what’s names on the deed, but 8:00, 10:15 organization founded of California,” he said. lived in the house before inside.” we are the caretakers,” he by singer Peter The Spanish-style the Fontanas bought it. Fontana says he’ll pro- said. “This house belongs Gabriel. white stucco home has The house is already a vide a look to anyone to Elvis fans around the LANDMARK NUWILSHIRE AP five bedrooms and seven bit of a tourist draw. who knocks on the door. world.” 1314 Wilshire Blvd (310) 281-8223 bathrooms, with a sunken “I get asked probably Right now, there’s not AP Talk to Me (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:45 JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS This Is England (NR) The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:00 ★★★★★ Dynamic ★★★★ Positive ★★★ Average ★★ So-So ★ Difficult Fun doesn’t have to cost, Leo LAEMMLE’S MONICA Happy Birthday! FOURPLEX ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) 1332 2nd Street You will experience a progres- ★★★★ Some might be unusually amorous, while others could be ★★★ Meetings and get-togethers in general have a great (310) 394-9741 sion of feelings this year. At quite creative. Either way, the Ram has nothing to complain about. impact. You might decide that a situation needs to be handled in times, you will be overly con- New beginnings become possible with this energy. Do you know what a certain manner. The real issue is which way to go. Laugh and 2 Days in Paris cerned with responsibilities you want? Good. If not, start finding out! Tonight: Clear out errands. relax. Tonight: Your smile is a sure-bet winner. (Deux jours a Paris) (R) 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:55 and heavy in terms of your Becoming Jane (PG) mood. Other times you could TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45 be most efficient. Work on ★★★ This morning, thought and reflection about security seem ★★★★★ You sometimes feel the weight of responsibilities, but La Vie en Rose combining these sometimes unavoidable. This afternoon, tap into your creativity, and what within a short few hours, you might be able to revel in the end (La Mome) (PG-13) extreme moods in order to occurs will become much more dynamic. Tonight: Focus on a results of this behavior. Bring friends together; the reason might 1:20, 4:45, 8:10 The Ten (R) draw the results you want. . If special person. be irrelevant. Tonight: Jumping up and down. 12:15, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:00 you are single, you might have recently met someone. This GEMINI (May 21-June 20) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) person might be interesting, ★★★★★ You say what you think and do what you want this ★★★★★ The research and calls you make have an impact on MANN'S CRITERION THEATRE though once involved, you’ll morning. The sudden activity might make other happenings a bit others. Reach for the stars, and expect to receive what you 1313 3rd Street find it difficult to disengage. If dimmer. Go for what you want, and make new possibilities hap- want. Though the results might not be exactly what you expect- (310) 395-1599 you are attached, the two of pen. Tonight: Happy to be at home. ed, you could be pleased. Tonight: Responsibilities call. 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Please come by and fill out an ap- your resume to: Magellan’s, 1006 Studio 1/Ba; No pet, balcony, carpets, plication at 2107 Ocean Ave. Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA community, is looking for an ideal can- location. Will train. Apply in person: didate to work as a receptionist at our parking $950/MO Bourget Bros. 1636 11th St. Santa Mon- SM, 90405. 90401; Fax 805-564-8014; E-mail: Pets 1bd/Ba upper, no pets, ref stove, new [email protected] front desk. Job duties include answer- ica, CA 90404 IMMEDIATE POSITIONS available in the ing phones, greeting residents and visi- paint SMC, PKG $1100/Mo Environmental Services Department. tors and responding to inquiries. Some We have others From $650.00 SECURITY OFFICERS Looking for part time housekeepers/ light clerical work is also involved. This 310-276-0881 Make a change for the better NOW! floor techs. Hospital Experience pre- is a full time position and benefits eli- www.apartmenthunterz.com ferred. 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Janitorial Assistant Café Line Cooks Must be able to pass drug and alcohol My name is Chance. Go to www.coopportunity for more and would enjoy working in a small I love outdoor activities. House dog, VENICE $900+ Pizza Rollers high-quality independent bookstore in test with clean driving records. 2200 info or Apply at Perry’s, 2400 Ocean Front Walk Centinela, Los Angeles, Cross st. Olym- patient, stoic, adjusts to change, Studio/1 Ba, view, No Pkg, LDY, Stove , stop by the store at 1525 Broadway Malibu. Please bring resume to Die- kind, full of love. Chance. HDWD $950/Mo and call Mary at (310)722-5853. sel, A Bookstore, 3890 Cross Creek pic. Please contact (310)923-8888 for an application. (No calls on Thursdays.) 818.660.2269 1BD/BA Sunny upper unit, 1 block from Road, Malibu ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737 805.403.7105

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A NEW FICTITIOUS FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 2bd/2Ba Carpet, Fan, F/P, D/W, Gym , BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Pool, Cat ok $1650/Mo RATES PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED We have others From $650.00 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement 310-276-0881 TIME FOR A 30 a fictitious business name statement in violation does not of itself authorize the use in this state of www.apartmenthunterz.com of the rights of another under federal, state, or a fictitious business name statement in violation common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business of the rights of another under federal, state, or YEAR FIXED? and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business Commercial Lease PRESS to publish 7/23/2007, 7/30/2007, and Professions Code). 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ARM 1.5%* of the rights of another under federal, state, or a fictitious business name statement in violation APR 8.5% common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business of the rights of another under federal, state, or Warehouse. Single story building. 12ft.+ and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business ceiling height. 10’ x 10’ ldg. door, side *Rates subject to change PRESS to publish 7/23/2007, 7/30/2007, and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY door, parking. $1200/month. Owner * As of August 1, 2007 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007 PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, (310)828-4481 or (310)993-0414 cell. ** Denotes an interest only loan 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20071644993 FIRST FILING. The following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE SANTA MONICA 2941 Main Street. Crea- person(s) is (are) doing business as SHENANI- NO. 20071768004 FIRST FILING. The following tive office space $750-$1000/month. 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Four of- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE a fictitious business name statement in violation does not of itself authorize the use in this state of fices in third floor of six-office NO. 20071581867 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or a fictitious business name statement in violation BRENTWOOD CHARMER CLOSE TO UCLA person(s) is (are) doing business as COVENANT suite--. furnished/unfurnished. Archi- 2+2 11670 W. Sunset Blvd. #306. common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business of the rights of another under federal, state, or tect-designed, exposed redwood ceil- AND AGREEMENT RECORDING SERVICES, COVE- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business ROB $554,999. Open house Sat. and Sun NANT AND AGREEMENT RECORDING SERVICES OF ing and brick walls, interior windows, PRESS to publish 7/23/2007, 7/30/2007, and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY 10-5. Pool, Jacuzzi, elevator. Approx. 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The following a fictitious business name statement in violation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of person(s) is (are) doing business as YOBI, 4424 person(s) is (are) doing business as CREATIVE of the rights of another under federal, state, or LOS ANGELES County on 7/26/2007. NOTICE: THIS LOS ANGELES County on 7/16/2007. NOTICE: THIS STAUNTON AVE., L.A., CA 90058. The full name of EDGE DESIGN, 1041 LINCOLN BLVD. #7, SANTA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES registrant(s) is/are : JOSEFA ZARAT DE DUQUE, MONICA, CA. 90403. The full name of NO. 20071760384 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 6053 OTIS AVE., HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255 registrant(s) is/are : DAAREK SZETO, 1041 LIN- person(s) is (are) doing business as DA UPHOL- PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS This Business is being conducted by, an individ- COLN BLVD. #7, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403 This STERY, 4128 W. 59TH PL., L.A, CA 90043. The full 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to Business is being conducted by, an individual. name of registrant(s) is/are : DENNIS WELLING- TON, 4128 W. 59TH PL., L.A, CA 90043 This Busi- PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement transact business under the fictitious name or Signed: The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of does not of itself authorize the use in this state of names listed herein.. /s/: JOSEFA DE DUQUE business under the fictitious business name or ness is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact NO. 20071740527 FIRST FILING. The following a fictitious business name statement in violation a fictitious business name statement in violation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of names listed on (Date)1/1/1995. /s/: DAAREK person(s) is (are) doing business as AC TOWING of the rights of another under federal, state, or of the rights of another under federal, state, or LOS ANGELES County on 7/17/2007. NOTICE: THIS SZETO business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: DENNIS WELLINGTON SERVICE, 13730 E. MEYER RD., WHITTIER, CA common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 90605. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE LOS ANGELES County on 8/01/2007. NOTICE: THIS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 7/25/2007. NOTICE: THIS MARIA ELVIRA GUTIERREZ, 13730 E. MEYER RD., PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES WHITTIER, CA 90605 This Business is being con- 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS not yet begun to transact business under the fic- does not of itself authorize the use in this state of BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: MARIA NO. 20071678633 FIRST FILING. The following a fictitious business name statement in violation PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement ELVIRA GUTIERREZ NO. 20071670747 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or does not of itself authorize the use in this state of PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement person(s) is (are) doing business as LYNDA'S CA- person(s) is (are) doing business as IRAVE, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of TERING, 173 E. 45TH STREET, L.A, CA 90011. The common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business a fictitious business name statement in violation LOS ANGELES County on 7/23/2007. NOTICE: THIS 16773 E. BENWOOD ST., COVINA, CA 91722. The and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY of the rights of another under federal, state, or a fictitious business name statement in violation full name of registrant(s) is/are : LINDA JEAN full name of registrant(s) is/are : MANUEL ESPI- of the rights of another under federal, state, or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES WILLIAMS, 173 E. 45TH STREET, L.A, CA 90011 PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE NOZA, 16773 E. BENWOOD ST., COVINA, CA 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business This Business is being conducted by, an individ- 91722; CECILIA MARLEN ESPINOZA, 16773 E. and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS ual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BENWOOD ST., COVINA, CA 91722 This Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, transact business under the fictitious name or is being conducted by, husband and wife. Signed: 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement names listed herein.. /s/: LINDA WILLIAMS NO. 20071714220 FIRST FILING. The following does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- person(s) is (are) doing business as HABITAT DE- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE a fictitious business name statement in violation ness under the fictitious name or names listed SIGN, 1609 W. JAMES M. WOOD BLVD. LOS ANGE- NO. 20071757181 FIRST FILING. The following LOS ANGELES County on 7/16/2007. NOTICE: THIS herein.. /s/: MANUEL ESPINOZA; CECILIA MARLEN NO. 20071749137 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES LES, CA. 90015. The full name of registrant(s) person(s) is (are) doing business as MICHAELSON common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business ESPINOZA is/are : GIORDANO OBDULIO GOMAR MELENDEZ, person(s) is (are) doing business as EAGLE JUMP- FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE MARKETING GROUP, 1141 19TH ST. #5, SANTA ERS, 5810 S. NORMANDIE AVE., RM 2F, LOS AN- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 7622 ADWEN ST. DOWNEY ST. LOS ANGELES, CA. MONICA, CA. 90403. The full name of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 7/13/2007. NOTICE: THIS GELES, CA 90044. The full name of registrant(s) PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED 90241, DIANA MARLIN BERMUDES, 3337 W. registrant(s) is/are : ADAM MICHAELSON, 1141 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES 134TH PLACE, HAWTHORNE, CA. 90250 This Busi- is/are : CRECENCIO SANCHEZ, 5810 S. NORMAN- PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement 19TH ST. #5, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403 This DIE AVE., RM 2F, LOS ANGELES, CA 90044; REY- FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE ness is being conducted by, co-partners. Signed: Business is being conducted by, an individual. does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS MUNDO RIOS, 5810 S. NORMANDIE AVE., RM 2F, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE a fictitious business name statement in violation Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact NO. 20071833266 FIRST FILING. The following BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ness under the fictitious name or names listed LOS ANGELES, CA 90044 This Business is being of the rights of another under federal, state, or business under the fictitious name or names conducted by, co-partners. Signed: Registrant person(s) is (are) doing business as PEANUT PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement herein.. /s/: GIORDANO GOMAR, DIANA BERMUDES listed herein.. /s/: ADAM MICHAELSON common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business does not of itself authorize the use in this state of has not yet begun to transact business under the BLENDERS, 8960 CYNTHIA STREET #205, WEST and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of HOLLYWOOD, CA. 90069. The full name of regis- a fictitious business name statement in violation LOS ANGELES County on 7/19/2007. NOTICE: THIS fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, LOS ANGELES County on 1/1/2007. NOTICE: THIS LARRY INFANTE trant(s) is/are : DOMINICK VILLANI, 8960 CYNTHIA of the rights of another under federal, state, or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of STREET #205, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. 90069 This FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Business is being conducted by, an individual. and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 7/24/2007. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES Signed: The registrant has not yet begun to NO. 20071680369 FIRST FILING. The following PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE transact business under the fictitious business person(s) is (are) doing business as BIG RIGGS PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement name or names listed on (Date)8/2/2007. /s/: DO- does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS TRUCKING, 17004 KOMORI CIRCLE, GARDENA, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED MINICK VILLANI 90247. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : a fictitious business name statement in violation a fictitious business name statement in violation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NO. 20071691080 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement SHAUN HENRY RIGGS, 17004 KOMORI CIRCLE, person(s) is (are) doing business as LASARA of the rights of another under federal, state, or does not of itself authorize the use in this state of LOS ANGELES County on 8/2/2007. NOTICE: THIS GARDENA, CA 90247 This Business is being con- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES EVENT PRODUCTIONS, 6549 E. HARCO STREET, and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY a fictitious business name statement in violation ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has LONG BEACH, CA 90808. The full name of regis- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY of the rights of another under federal, state, or FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE not yet begun to transact business under the fic- PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS trant(s) is/are : LAURA NICOLE BAKER, 6549 E. 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: SHAUN HARCO STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90808 This 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED RIGGS Business is being conducted by, an individual. PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact NO. 20071823757 FIRST FILING. The following 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 LOS ANGELES County on 7/16/2007. NOTICE: THIS business under the fictitious name or names NO. 20071689537 FIRST FILING. The following a fictitious business name statement in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES person(s) is (are) doing business as BELLY MAT- person(s) is (are) doing business as A & E MAIN- of the rights of another under federal, state, or listed herein.. /s/: LAURA BAKER TERS DOULA SERVICE, 555 ROSE AVE. #3, VEN- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of TENANCE, 5825 SANTA MONICA BLVD., HOLLY- NO. 20071690433 FIRST FILING. The following common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS ICE, CA. 90291. The full name of registrant(s) WOOD, CA 90038. The full name of registrant(s) and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY LOS ANGELES County on 7/17/2007. NOTICE: THIS is/are : CAROLANN BRAUN, 555 ROSE AVE. #3, person(s) is (are) doing business as FORNAX IN- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES is/are : WENDY ROXANA TEZOCO, 5825 SANTA TERNATIONAL, 879 W. 23RD STREET, LOS ANGE- PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement VENICE, CA. 90291 This Business is being con- MONICA BLVD., HOLLYWOOD, CA 90038 This 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE ducted by, an individual. Signed: The registrant LES, CA 90007. The full name of registrant(s) does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Business is being conducted by, an individual. is/are : RAKSHIT BIPIN PAREKH, 2108 MISSOULA commenced to transact business under the ficti- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE a fictitious business name statement in violation BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact AVE. APT #1, HELENA, MT 59601 This Business is tious business name or names listed on NO. 20071784090 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement business under the fictitious name or names being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Regis- (Date)4/19/2005. /s/: CAROLANN BRAUN person(s) is (are) doing business as OPTIMUS common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business does not of itself authorize the use in this state of listed herein.. /s/: WENDY R. TEZOCO trant has not yet begun to transact business un- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of COTY, 9510 FIRESTONE BLVD., DOWNEY, CA and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY a fictitious business name statement in violation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of der the fictitious name or names listed herein.. LOS ANGELES County on 8/1/2007. NOTICE: THIS 90241. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : 819 PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, of the rights of another under federal, state, or LOS ANGELES County on 7/17/2007. NOTICE: THIS /s/: RAKSHIT PAREKH FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES TONY INC., 11614 LEIBACHER AVE., NORWALK, CA 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 90650 This Business is being conducted by, a and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE LOS ANGELES County on 7/17/2007. NOTICE: THIS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED to transact business under the fictitious name or NO. 20071669665 FIRST FILING. The following 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE person(s) is (are) doing business as ESPARZA PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement names listed herein.. /s/: 819 TONY INC.; ANTO- does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS DESIGNZ, 1360 VOLNEY DR., L.A., CA 90063. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED NIO AGUILERA; PRESIDENT full name of registrant(s) is/are : DANIEL POR- a fictitious business name statement in violation a fictitious business name statement in violation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NO. 20071679944 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FIRIO ESPARZA, 1360 VOLNEY DR., L.A., CA 90063 person(s) is (are) doing business as MAIN MAR- of the rights of another under federal, state, or does not of itself authorize the use in this state of LOS ANGELES County on 7/27/2007. NOTICE: THIS This Business is being conducted by, an individ- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES KET, 12604 PENN ST., WHITTIER, CA 90602. The and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY a fictitious business name statement in violation ual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to full name of registrant(s) is/are : AMAN KUMAR and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY of the rights of another under federal, state, or FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE transact business under the fictitious name or PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS CHODHA, 8635 LA ENTRADA AVE., WHITTIER, CA 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business names listed herein.. /s/: DANIEL ESPARZA 90605; REETU CHODHA, 8635 LA ENTRADA AVE., 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED This statement was filed with the County Clerk of WHITTIER, CA 90605 This Business is being con- PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 7/13/2007. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of ducted by, husband and wife. Signed: Registrant NO. 20071768523 FIRST FILING. The following 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES has not yet begun to transact business under the NO. 20071739976 FIRST FILING. The following a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE person(s) is (are) doing business as CATALYST AT person(s) is (are) doing business as ARNU, 3940 of the rights of another under federal, state, or fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: AMAN LARGE CONSULTING, 130 OUTRIGGER MALL, MA- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS KUMAR CHODHA; REETU CHODHA BRUNSWICK AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90039. The NO. 20071735617 FIRST FILING. The following common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED RINA DEL REY, CA. 90292. The full name of regis- full name of registrant(s) is/are : JEREMY A. HAR- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of trant(s) is/are : SUZANNE BIEGEL, 130 OUTRIG- person(s) is (are) doing business as LOS AVEN- PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 7/16/2007. NOTICE: THIS RIS, 3940 BRUNSWICK AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA TADO'S DE EMILIANO RIOS, 7553 HAPPY ST., PRESS to publish 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of GER MALL, MARINA DEL REY, CA. 90292 This 90039 This Business is being conducted by, an 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES Business is being conducted by, an individual. PARAMOUNT, CA 90723. The full name of regis- a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun trant(s) is/are : EMILIANO RIOS, 7553 HAPPY ST., Signed: The registrant commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE of the rights of another under federal, state, or OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS to transact business under the fictitious name or PARAMOUNT, CA 90723; ERIC RIOS, 7553 HAPPY business under the fictitious business name or NO. 20071783353 FIRST FILING. The following common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED names listed herein.. /s/: JEREMY A. HARRIS ST., PARAMOUNT, CA 90723; ORLANDO RIOS, names listed on (Date)1/1/2007. /s/: SUZANNE person(s) is (are) doing business as ZML ENTER- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 7553 HAPPY ST., PARAMOUNT, CA 90723 This BIEGEL PRISES; GLOBAL SOURCING GROUP, 810 E. RAL- PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of LOS ANGELES County on 7/23/2007. NOTICE: THIS Business is being conducted by, co-partners. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of EIGH ST., GLENDALE, CA 91205. The full name of 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 a fictitious business name statement in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact LOS ANGELES County on 1/1/2007. NOTICE: THIS registrant(s) is/are : TONY MARTIN, 810 E. RAL- of the rights of another under federal, state, or FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE business under the fictitious name or names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES EIGH ST., GLENDALE, CA 91205; ERIC CHEN, 6240 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS listed herein.. /s/: RIOS; RIOS; ORLANDO RIOS FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE PRESCOTT CT., CHINO, CA 91710; EDWARD NO. 20071668097 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED This statement was filed with the County Clerk of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS ZHANG 810 E. RALEIGH ST., GLENDALE, CA 91205 person(s) is (are) doing business as FRANCO'S PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 7/23/2007. NOTICE: THIS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED This Business is being conducted by, co-partners. CARPET CLEANING, 1540 W. 145TH ST., #10, 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES GARDENA, CA 90247. The full name of PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement a fictitious business name statement in violation Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE registrant(s) is/are : WILFREDO FRANCO, 1540 W. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE of the rights of another under federal, state, or OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS business under the fictitious name or names 145TH ST., #10, GARDENA, CA 90247 This Busi- a fictitious business name statement in violation common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business listed herein.. /s/: TONY MARTIN; ERIC CHEN; ED- NO. 20071701158 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ness is being conducted by, an individual. person(s) is (are) doing business as STEAMER and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement WARD ZHANG Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CLEANERS; AI #/ON 3017369, 1010 N. GLENDALE and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY does not of itself authorize the use in this state of business under the fictitious name or names AVE., #103, GLENDALE, CA 91206. The full name 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 a fictitious business name statement in violation LOS ANGELES County on 7/27/2007. NOTICE: THIS listed herein.. /s/: WILFREDO FRANCO PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES of registrant(s) is/are : PATIL INC., 1010 N. GLEN- 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 of the rights of another under federal, state, or This statement was filed with the County Clerk of DALE AVE., #103, GLENDALE, CA 91206 This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE LOS ANGELES County on 7/13/2007. NOTICE: THIS NO. 20071759792 FIRST FILING. The following OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES Signed: The registrant commenced to transact person(s) is (are) doing business as CHRISTY'S PRESS to publish 8/6/2007, 8/13/2007, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Business Name BEAUTY STUDIO, 3004 E. CHARLINDA ST., WEST PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement business under the fictitious business name or Document Record # 20071750338 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS names listed on (Date)7/15/2007. /s/: PATIL INC.; COVINA, CA 91791. The full name of registrant(s) does not of itself authorize the use in this state of BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED Current File No. 04 0676501 is/are : CHRISTY CATANO, 3004 E. CHARLINDA a fictitious business name statement in violation TALIN YERETSIAN; PRESIDENT State of California, County of Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of ST., WEST COVINA, CA 91791 This Business is be- NO. 20071759796 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or does not of itself authorize the use in this state of The following person(s) has/have abandoned the ing conducted by, an individual. Signed: Regis- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business LOS ANGELES County on 7/18/2007. NOTICE: THIS use of the fictitious Business name: person(s) is (are) doing business as PSYCHIC a fictitious business name statement in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES trant has not yet begun to transact business un- READING'S BY EVA, 11544 ROSECRANS AVE., and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY of the rights of another under federal, state, or ARTURO GUTIERREZ/ART’S TOWING der the fictitious name or names listed herein.. PRESS to publish 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007, FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE located at 13730 MEYER RD., WHITTIER, CA NORWALK, CA 90650. The full name of common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS /s/: CHRISTY CATANO registrant(s) is/are : SHIRLEY UWANAWICH, 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007 and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY 90605 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED The fictitious business name referred to above 17072 LA KENICE WAY, YORBA LINDA, CA 92886 PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 7/25/2007. NOTICE: THIS This Business is being conducted by, an individ- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 was filed on 03/22/04 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES NO. 20071699571 FIRST FILING. The following does not of itself authorize the use in this state of In the county of LOS ANGELES. ual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE transact business under the fictitious name or person(s) is (are) doing business as KNIGHTS- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE ARTURO GUTIERREZ, 13730 MEYER RD., WHIT- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BRIDGE RADIOLOGY, 1047 4TH STREET #203, of the rights of another under federal, state, or TIER, CA 90605 names listed herein.. /s/: SHIRLEY UWANAWICH NO. 20071677796 FIRST FILING. The following common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED This statement was filed with the County Clerk of SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403. The full name of reg- person(s) is (are) doing business as HAIR OF THE This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement istrant(s) is/are : CHARLES C. HOO, M.D. INC. and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY /s/ ARTURO GUTIERREZ LOS ANGELES County on 7/25/2007. NOTICE: THIS DOG, 1420 N. CLAREMONT BLVD., SUITE 107A, PRESS to publish 7/30/2007, 8/6/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES 1047 4TH STREET #203, SANTA MONICA, CA. CLAREMONT, CA 91711. The full name of regis- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of a fictitious business name statement in violation 90403 This Business is being conducted by, a 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007 Los Angeles County on 07/24/07. Published: FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE trant(s) is/are : JULIE AND GEOFF HINES, 222 E. of the rights of another under federal, state, or OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun HILL DR., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 This Busi- SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 8/6/2007, common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business to transact business under the fictitious name or 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ness is being conducted by, husband and wife. Your ad could run here! and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement names listed herein.. /s/: CHARLES C. 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LOS ANGELES County on 7/18/2007. NOTICE: THIS PARAZZI, 1901 OCEANFRONT WALK #1, VENICE, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES CA. 90291. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE EDIZEN STOWELL, 1901 OCEANFRONT WALK #1, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS VENICE, CA. 90291, ALEX STOWELL, 1901 OCEAN- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FRONT WALK #1, VENICE, CA. 90291 This Busi- PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement ness is being conducted by, husband and wife. does not of itself authorize the use in this state of Signed: The registrant commenced to transact a fictitious business name statement in violation business under the fictitious business name or of the rights of another under federal, state, or names listed on (Date)6/27/2007. /s/: EDIZEN common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business STOWELL, ALEX STOWELL and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of PRESS to publish 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007, LOS ANGELES County on 7/26/2007. NOTICE: THIS 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED NO. 20071822033 FIRST FILING. The following PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement person(s) is (are) doing business as ZDS COM- does not of itself authorize the use in this state of MUNICATIONS, P O BOX 544, 1320 GRANT ST. a fictitious business name statement in violation SANTA MONICA, CA. 90405. The full name of reg- of the rights of another under federal, state, or istrant(s) is/are : ALEXANDRA DUBIN SCOTT common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business (NICKNAME AKA ZAN DUBIN SCOTT), 1320 GRANT and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY ST. 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The filing of this statement This Business is being conducted by, husband does not of itself authorize the use in this state of and wife. Signed: The registrant commenced to a fictitious business name statement in violation transact business under the fictitious business of the rights of another under federal, state, or name or names listed on (Date)6/27/2007. /s/: common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business ALEX STOWELL, EDIZEN STOWELL and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of PRESS to publish 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007, LOS ANGELES County on 7/26/2007. NOTICE: THIS 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS NO. 20071871154 FIRST FILING. The following BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED person(s) is (are) doing business as YES WATER, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. 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A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business 1987 Lincoln CONTINENTAL and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007, Special edition Givenchy. 63k miles, 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007 original, fully loaded. Collectors item. Only 500 made like this in this coun- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20071833203 FIRST FILING. The following try, Like new.$3750.00 person(s) is (are) doing business as EAGLE ROCK Call (310)924-5375 HOME LOANS AI#/ ON 2981185, 2118 COLORADO BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA. 90041. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : EAGLE ROCK TEAM, INC. 2118 COLORADO BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA. 90041 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: FRANK CORDOVA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 8/2/2007. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 1993 CHRYSLER 5th Ave. Sky blue, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS 4 dr, 6 cyl, reliable, clean, lots new. BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED Ready to go. Reduced $2000 (trade PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement for pick-up). (310)428-5383 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 8/13/2007, 8/20/2007, 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007

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