Teachers Oppose Slow-Growth Measure

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Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 Volume 7 Issue 294 Santa Monica Daily Press GONE FOR GOOD? SEE PAGE 18 Since 2001: A news odyssey THE CAMPAIGN COUNTDOWN ISSUE Teachers oppose slow-growth measure

BY MELODY HANATANI sectors. The pro-T campaign is just as deep Daily Press Staff Writer in supporters, headlined by Councilmembers Bobby Shriver and Kevin DOWNTOWN Fearing the potential impact to McKeown, and backed by mainly neighbor- public schools, the teachers union has joined hood groups and long-time residents. a chorus of opponents to Measure T, criticiz- The SMMCTA is one of a handful of ing the anti-development initiative as a poor unions that have come out against Measure approach to policy formation. for Excellent Public Schools and various dis- of endorsements and opponents has grown T, including the Santa Monica Police The position by the Santa Monica- trict officials. rapidly since Measure T was placed on the Officers Association. The existing public Malibu Classroom Teachers Association The measure, which would limit com- ballot earlier this year by Santa Monica employee union opposition to the measure (SMMCTA) wasn’t unexpected considering mercial development to 75,000 square feet a Coalition for a Livable City. was one of the reasons why SMMCTA took a that various other educational advocates and year, has been a polarizing issue, causing Among the Measure T critics are five of position against. groups have taken a similar position in the divisions among otherwise political allies the seven City Council members, businesses, past few months, including the Community and differences among city officials. The list developers, and the nonprofit and healthcare SEE MEASURE T PAGE 12 Putting parents at ease

BY SABA HAMEDY Special to the Daily Press THIS IS BASI-

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BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press Writer

LONG BEACH The federal government should move swiftly to enact a second economic stimulus package to help teetering homeowners or face another possible crisis — banks stuck with a massive stock of vacant homes, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger warned Wednesday. A day after urging congressional leaders to consider a new jolt for the ailing economy, the Republican governor said Washington needs to “put money into the housing market.” California has been devastated by the mortgage crisis, with thousands of foreclosures and median home prices falling sharply. “The key is to make people stay in their homes,” the governor said during a panel discussion with investor Warren Buffet. “I think that this is the direction that the second economic stimulus package should go in.” Rachel Dardashti [email protected] Money should be used to buy loans, he PROTECTED: The Santa Monica Animal Shelter is taking special measures to protect cats this year, which are often abused during Halloween. explained, after the value of homes has been adjusted to reflect lower market prices. His proposal appeared to mirror John McCain’s prescription to ease America’s Animal shelter takes precautions mortgage crisis. The Republican presidential candidate has proposed a $300 billion plan for the government to buy BY SABA HAMEDY bad mortgages and renegotiate them at a Special to the Daily Press IT WOULD MAKE NO SENSE TO DENY A reduced price. Democrat Barack Obama wants a mandatory 90-day freeze on some SANTA MONICA The month of October is HOMELESS ANIMAL AN OPPORTUNITY TO known for Halloween decorations, candy SEE ASSISTANCE PAGE 13 corn and autumn weather. But for animal BE PLACED IN A GOOD HOME.” shelters across the United States, it’s a month connoted with animal cruelty, par- Donn Umber District seeks applications ticularly cat abuse. Santa Monica Animal Shelter Manager In the past year, over 2,000 cases of ani- for special education group mal cruelty have been reported across the My answer is no,” Umber said. “It would the shelter makes all members of the United States, according to pet-abuse.com. make no sense to deny a homeless animal household come to the shelter the day of BY DAILY PRESS STAFF Many of these incidents have occurred in an opportunity to be placed in a good adoption.But,Umber added,“Anyone October due to superstitions which involve home.” who has cruel intentions is not likely to SMMUSD HDQTRS The Santa Monica- satanic cults sacrificing black cats on To ensure the safety of animals, shelter want to pay for the pet’s mandatory spay Malibu Unified School District is seeking Halloween. staff members spend a considerable and neuter surgery and then have to wait applications from community members who Although the Santa Monica Animal amount of time with anyone seeking to a day or two before they can bring it would like to serve on the SMMUSD Special Shelter has not seen any cat abuse in recent adopt a pet, observing them as they interact home.” Education Collaborative Working Group. years, shelter manager Donn Umber with the animals and verify that they are Umber emphasizes that owners of black The goal of the collaborative is to achieve emphasizes that black cats, like other col- there to adopt a companion and not just a cats and all other types of cats need to real- significant breakthroughs to strengthen the ored cats, must be protected by their own- temporary addition to their household. ize their pet is “completely dependent upon quality and the climate of special education. ers from all the various risks that they face, They also require adopters to identify them for their health and safety” especially There will be 16 members on the working especially during this month. themselves with valid identification, such as with all the mischief in October. group: Eight district staff members and eight “Many people ask us, ‘Do you stop a driver’s license. adopting black cats around Halloween?’ Before anyone can adopt an animal, [email protected] SEE SPECIAL ED PAGE 13

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PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa Send comments to [email protected] Your column here [email protected] Mark Paredes Send comments to [email protected] EDITOR IN CHIEF Making a deal Kevin Herrera Editor: [email protected] I’ve noticed something as I ride my bike in Santa MANAGING EDITOR Monica. It seems as though many drivers are actually Daniel Archuleta trying to hit me. Now I realize fully well that this is In defense of faith [email protected] unintentional for the vast majority of drivers. Upon seeing me peddling alongside them in the road, the STAFF WRITER driver explicitly thinks to him/herself, “Don’t hit the THE PROTECT MARRIAGE COALITION gays discriminated against in employment, Melody Hanatani biker!” Unfortunately, the last bit of that phrase is “hit has inspired countless volunteers statewide housing, or education. Gay bashing is immoral, [email protected] the biker,” and this has the ironic effect of causing the from the Orthodox Jewish, Evangelical, unacceptable behavior. All Mormons I know driver to momentarily swerve toward me before cor- Catholic, Muslim, Mormon and other faith feel the same way. I also support the inclusion STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER recting course and moving away from me (Dan Wegner communities to stand up for traditional mar- of sexual orientation as a protected status for Brandon Wise of Harvard University calls this an ironic effect on riage by supporting Proposition 8. Many of hate crimes. However, I make a huge distinc- [email protected] motor behavior). these volunteers were among the 61 percent of tion between gay marriage and gay rights. As a CONTRIBUTING WRITERS That charitable interpretation is decidedly not true California voters who supported Proposition gay rabbi recently admitted to me, the push for Bill Bauer, David Pisarra, of other drivers who have been known to shout, honk, 22 in 2000, which was recently overruled by gay marriage was not a part of the historic gay Meredith Carroll, Kenny Mack, wave obscene gestures toward me, or try to beat me four judges on the California Supreme Court. rights movement and is incompatible with the Jack Neworth, Lloyd Garver, through an intersection by flooring it (often running Given that Mormons make up less than 2 per- theology and moral standards of many Seth Barnes, Taylor Van Arsdale, stop signs to achieve their goal). You know who you are. cent of the state’s population, my guess is that Abrahamic faiths. On the other hand, support Dane Robert Swanson, Ryan Hyatt, The only explanation for such apparent hostility is that there are a whole lot of non-Mormons here for true gay rights is praiseworthy. Steve Breen, Elizabeth Brown, Maria these drivers actually think that I am motivated to slow who voted for Prop. 22 and don’t support gay As a bi-racial Mormon leader, I was out- Rohloff, Merv Hecht, them down. marriage in the current debate. raged to read Master Pisarra’s bizarre, Mike Heayn, Brian Hepp I have many motivations for riding my bike in Santa However, judging from David Pisarra’s patronizing assertion that blacks who sup- Mariel Howsepian, Cynthia Citron, Monica. It’s healthy. It’s environmentally friendly. It’s poorly-researched essay (“Mormon maneu- port Prop. 8 are either “morally bankrupt” or Amanda Cushman, Steve Parker and convenient (especially parking). It’s often faster than ver,”page 4, Oct. 21), support for the millen- “just plain stupid.” This common red her- Phyllis Chavez driving. And it’s just plain fun. The list goes on and on. nia-old institution of traditional marriage in ring reveals a profound lack of understand- NEWS INTERNS Rest assured, however, none of my motivations for bik- California is due primarily to Mormons who ing of the civil rights movement in this Christina Walker, Catherine Cain, Saba ing in Santa Monica involve slowing you down or mak- want to legislate how Californians live their country. While there are no differences Hamedy, Elizabeth Kenigsberg ing your drive more difficult. So can we call a truce? I’m lives. Rather than discuss the merits and among races that should be legally recog- [email protected] quite confident that my goal not to be hit by your car is demerits of gay marriage, Mr. Pisarra prefers nized, there are profound differences much stronger than your goal to quickly arrive at your to criticize his own distorted concept of between men and women, as well as benefits PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNS destination. So let’s make a deal. I’ll ride in a safe and “Mormon” religious beliefs, many of which of male-female couplings, that have been Morgan Genser, Soraya Danesh, predictable manner, and you do the same. And the next we do not hold. For example, we do not take and continue to be recognized and/or pro- Raymond Solano, Rachel Dardashti time you feel tempted to let out your road rage on a a position on contraception (which many moted by governments throughout the [email protected] bicycle, consider stopping to buy a bike of your own faithful Mormon couples use), we encourage world. Unsurprisingly, in our conversation instead. Exercise can go a long way to help rid you of marital sex for pleasure as well as parent- Mr. Pisarra was unable to name a single ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER that rage. hood, we emphatically believe that blacks prominent African-American civil rights Rob Schwenker [email protected] Kerri L. Johnson have souls, we do not ban caffeine (while leader who agrees that gay marriage is a civil Santa Monica faithful Mormons do not drink coffee or tea, rights issue, regardless of whether he/she ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES the church takes no position on caffeinated supports gay marriage for other reasons. Julie Martinez soft drinks), and we believe that men and On a similar note, I was highly amused by [email protected] Exporting cavities women have equal standing before God. Mr. Pisarra’s regurgitation of Bill Maher’s Editor: Robert Hertel In a particularly glaring distortion, Mr. ridiculous assertion that Mormons didn’t [email protected] Dr. Kari Sakurai offers to exchange candy for cash Pisarra claims that if Prop. 8 is approved,“we believe that blacks had souls until 1978. We (“Dentist offers cash for candy,” page 1, Oct. 20). She are opening the door and letting the have always believed that blacks are children Erin Collins will trade one pound of candy for $1. She does this to Mormon missionaries into our state to begin of God, with souls, and stand as good a chance [email protected] reduce damage to children’s teeth which can be caused legislating how we live our lives.” Mormon of reaching heaven as anyone else. The church ADVERTISING TRAFFIC FACILITATOR by sugar, including cavities and possible gingivitis. The missionaries have been preaching in did not ordain black men to the priesthood Amber Kessee candy will be given to a charity which will ship it over- California for well over 150 years. Approval for 120 years for the same unknown reason [email protected] seas to U.S. troops. The troops will give some of the of Prop. 8 won’t change that in any way. that the priesthood in ancient Israel was only candy to children “in communities they are controlling In a conversation I had with him follow- given to Aaron and his descendants, or that OPERATIONS MANAGER in Iraq and Afghanistan.” The charity, Operation ing the publication of his essay, Mr. Pisarra Jesus announced in the New Testament that Connie Sommerville [email protected] Gratitude, says that last year it sent a ton of candy and admitted that he had simply pulled informa- he would only preach to Jews, not Gentiles. hopes to send two tons this year. tion about our faith off a few Internet sites. Mormons have endured far worse than PRODUCTION MANAGER Dr. Sakurai’s purchases will probably have a positive If he had any interest at all in knowing what Mr. Pisarra’s ill-considered rantings. We care Robert Summa affect on the dental health of children in her neighbor- we actually believe, he should have asked us, more about being right than being popular, [email protected] hood. But what about the overseas recipients of those not our antagonists. and will continue to support Prop. 8 even as CIRCULATION sweets? Are they not harmful to the dental health of As Mormons, we are not trying to force we reject gay-bashing and reach out in love Keith Wyatt troops? Perhaps this is not too important as the mili- our doctrines on anyone. Rather, we are to our gay and lesbian family members, Osvaldo Paganini tary provides dental care when needed. Much more joining forces with like-minded citizens of neighbors and friends. [email protected] worrisome is the candy given to Iraqi and Afghani chil- all faiths to oppose the efforts of those who dren. I doubt that they are likely to have dental check- want to force the entire state to embrace MARK PAREDES is a high councilor in the Santa ups. Are these efforts merely exporting a local problem same-sex marriage, and in the process rede- Monica Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of A newspaper with issues to somewhere overseas? fine the institution of marriage. Latter-day Saints. While the views expressed R.B. Noble I have supported gay rights since I was old here are his own, his stake president agrees with 410 Broadway, Suite B Santa Monica enough to vote. No decent person wants to see him. Santa Monica, CA 90401 OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 YOUR OPINION Visit us online at smdp.com COUNTS

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BY MICHELLE LOCKE large grocers, never mind farmers’ markets. Associated Press Writer Cathi Lamp, a UC Cooperative Extension nutritionist who works as a family and con- BERKELEY From handcrafted cheeses at sumer sciences adviser in Tulare County in $20-plus a pound to free-range turkeys com- Central California, says people can band manding $100 each, the cost of eating “slow together to try to solve this problem, even in food” can add up fast. small ways. But advocates of slow food — a move- In one community too small to support a ment that emphasizes the nutritional and full market, parents are helping run a veg- cultural benefits of eating foods produced etable stand once a week at an elementary locally with fair labor and ecologically sound school, she said. practices — say eating feel-good food doesn’t A state extension service can give advice have to take such a big bite of your budget. on how to get started. “It’s been sort of touted as being an upper-income thing, which is unfortunate GET GREEN AT THE GROCERY because that is not the bottom line,” says If you can get to a grocery, but not a Gail Feenstra, food systems analyst at the farmer’s market, go green anyway. University of California, Davis. “The slow Shop the outer ring of your grocery store, food movement needs to be about every- home to the freshest and least processed body having access to good quality food.” (and therefore often the least expensive) Perhaps more aptly thought of as “slower foods. food,” here are some solutions to save time “Stay away from prepared foods,” says and money while still aiming for the slow Beth Pool, a Northern California high food ideal: school teacher who was among the thousands who attended Slow Food Nation, a DO THE MATH, AND THINK BIG recent four-day conference in San Buying local and fresh food can cost extra Francisco celebrating eating fresh and money. But maybe not as much as you think. local. “You’re paying for people’s labor, Brian Wansink, author of “Mindless you’re paying for packaging when you buy Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think,” prepared food.” says people who think slow food is much more expensive than processed food usually TIMING IS EVERYTHING aren’t comparing costs to the way they really Another issue with slow food is that it can eat — that is, eating out. live up to its name, from requiring more, “Almost anything, even eating the slightly and more frequent, shopping trips for fresh more expensive ingredients, at home will produce to the preparation involved in almost always end up being cheaper per per- cooking from scratch vs. ripping open a son if you’ve got a family of four,” he says. microwave pouch. “Time is money for everybody. I don’t BE A BARGAIN HUNTER-GATHERER care if you are rich or you are poor,” says As with anything else, there are bargains Lamp. to be had at even the farmer’s market. But you can plan fresh dishes that require Alia Ghabra, a 24-year-old low-income little prep, or that incorporate both fresh and Oakland resident on a budget says she pools prepared foods. funds with her roommates and sticks to cheap- How about pasta with fresh vegetables or er foods, such as greens at $1.50 a bunch. She raw vegetables with dip — slow foods with shops later in the afternoon when prices some- the advantage of being inexpensive and times go down. Smart shopping — such as quick. buying cosmetically challenged produce, In-season apples or pears served with including “drops” and other bruised produce natural peanut butter make a good brown- — can also help make money go further. bag lunch. Locally grown potatoes pur- chased at a farmer’s market keep for weeks ORGANIZE TO LOCALIZE and can be quickly baked in the microwave Many city centers and rural areas lack and stuffed in dozens of ways. New books to get you cooking with the kids

BY J.M. HIRSCH Colella Bloomfield (DK Publishing, 2008) AP Food Editor This fun book covers the gamut of Jewish holidays, offering easy recipes kids will enjoy The holidays are the perfect excuse to making and eating, including mandel bread carve out a little extra time for cooking with (similar to biscotti), baked stuffed apples, your kids. Embrace the fact that it will be a even jam doughnuts. messy experience, and that wonderful mem- ories will be made. Here are some recent • “Paula Deen’s My First Cookbook” by cookbooks for easy inspiration. Paula Deen (Simon & Schuster, 2008) Charming illustrations walk children • “Kids in the Holiday Kitchen” by Jessica through easy recipes for kid-friendly classics, Strand and Tammy Massman-Johnson such as monkey bread, pancakes, various (Chronicle Books, 2008) stews, sloppy joes and beef kebabs. This is a mix of easy holiday crafts and edibles, including tomato soup with snow- • “Cooking Italian with Kids” by Liz man-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches, rein- Franklin (Ryland, Peters & Small, 2008) deer bark (chocolate and almond bark), Budding gourmets will appreciate baked goods for gifts, and holiday themed Franklin’s easy takes on classic Italian dishes, soaps (Santa’s Suds). such as rosemary foccacia, tomato and bread soup, tomato crostini (called tomato toasts • “Jewish Holidays Cookbook” by Jill for the little ones) and calzone. Food Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 7 The Re-View Merv Hecht Send comments to [email protected] Tasty take on a traditional treat

CHURRO CARTS ARE A FAMILIAR SIGHT in Mexico and in several areas of East Los Angeles, not to mention amusement parks New West Symphony like Disneyland or Magic Mountain. They look a lot like popcorn carts. For about $3, patrons get a pastry looking like a sugar coated extruded donut — actually imagine Presents something resembling a cross between a donut and a fritter. Now Vicente Cisneros and his wife Begoña Amaya have taken this basic concept and created something new and wonderful: Bravo Beethoven a place called XOORO (an alternate spelling of churro) located at 125 Broadway in Sunday, November 9, 2008 Downtown. Their offerings are not like the traditional churros sold from the carts. At XOORO Barnum Hall, Santa Monica 4pm you’ll find any one of a number of different soft centers nestled in a long pastry, including dulce de leche flavored creme, white chocolate creme, hazelnut, cappuccino, macadamia nut, and coconut flavored cus- Boris Brott, Conductor tards. On the outside expect various coatings including dark chocolate, white chocolate, Corey Cerovsek, Violin and milk chocolate with pecan dust, to name but a few. Freshly made each day, the churros at 2006 Grammy Nominee XOORO feel lighter than donuts and, to my XOORO taste, lighter than even the best fritters. I would compare a chorro to a French pastry, 125 Broadway but they’re not all that similar due to the (310) 260-2919 Beethoven Leonore Overture No, 3, Opus 72a churro’s distinctive shape and more intense Closed Mondays. flavors. I had one filled with dulce de leche Tuesday through Thursday, Sunday: Noon to 9 p.m. Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 36 cream, coated with milk chocolate and Friday and Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m. pecan dust, and it was a real treat. Beethoven Concerto in D Major for Violin & Orchestra, Opus 61 The delicacies are a bit pricey for those who are used to the plain churros bought on dream about eating dinner in a local restau- the street (around $5), but the quality is rant topped off by a churro for dessert, with worth the price. a cup of joe, enjoying another of the varied In Spain and Mexico people customarily pleasures of living in Santa Monica. drink hot chocolate while eating churros, or, of course, you can drink a good cup of cof- MERV HECHT, the food and wine critic for the fee. Other than bottled water, that’s the Santa Monica Daily Press, is a wine buyer and entire selection at XOORO. consultant to a number of national and interna- Sitting there listening to a guitarist play- tional food and wine companies. He can be ing Spanish music prompted me to day- reached at [email protected]

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If you eat McDonalds, drink two buck Chuck, Via Dolce 1627 Montana Ave. (310) 458-1562 and think Starbucks is gourmet, this place is not for you. Vincenzo Ristorante 714 Montana Ave. (310) 395-6619 Discover what coffee and tea should really taste like to the dis- cerning palate. Try our traditional tea ceremony to truly appreciate the flavors of the East. www.funnelmill.com MID-CITY 930 Broadway Suite A (310) 597-4395 Akbar Cuisine Of India 2627 Wilshire Blvd (310) 586-7469 Back On Broadway 2024 Broadway (310) 453-8919 Gate Of India 115 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 656-1665 Bergamot Cafe 2525 Michigan Ave. # A3 (310) 828-4001 Gaucho Grill 1251 Third Street Promenade (323) 468-0220 Big Jos 1955 Broadway (310) 828-3191 Georges Bistro 1321 Third Street (310) 451-8823 Bistro Of Santa Monica Santa Monica Blvd (310) 453-5442 Hedwigs Cafe 1509 4th St. (310) 394-3956 BISTRO 31 THE HIDEOUT Bistro 31, the culinary student-run restaurant of The The Hideout is Santa Monica's best lounge! 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Chandni Vegetarian 1909 Wilshire Blvd (310) 828-7060 202 Wilshire Blvd (602) 553-2111 Coogie's Cafe 2906 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 829-7871 The Corner Cafe 28th St. #121 (310) 452-2905 I Cugini Restaurant 1501 Ocean Ave. (310) 451-4595 The Cutting Board 1260 15th St. #105 (310) 434-9924 IL FORNAIO DAGWOODS Pizza lovers love DAGWOODS for its real hand tossed authentic NY Style Pizza. In the tradition of Italy's trattorias, the sight, sounds and aromas Others come for the delicious Italian food: custom made calzones, 100% of authentic Italian cuisine are recreated everyday at Il Fornaio. semolina pasta dishes, giant subs and zesty salads and side dishes. Whatever Mornings bring crisp crusted bread hot from the oven accom- you choose, it comes at great prices with friendly service. Free Delivery. panied by the scent of fresh brewed espresso. During lunch and 820 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 899-3030 dinner, pastas and flavorful sauces simmer while meats and vegetables roast over hot coals. Daily Grill 2501 Colorado Ave. #b-190 (310) 309-2170 1551 Ocean Ave. (415) 945-0500 Drago Restaurant 2628 Wilshire Blvd (310) 828-1585 Dragon Palace 2832 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 829-1462 Infuzion Cafe 1149 3rd St. #100 (310) 393-9985 El Cholo 1025 Wilshire Blvd (310) 899-1106 Interactive Cafe 215 Broadway (310) 395-5009 Fromins 1832 Wilshire Blvd (310) 829-5443 Ipanema Cafe 150 Santa Monica Place (310) 838-8586 House Of Billiards 1901 Wilshire Blvd (310) 828-9203 Ivy At The Shore 1535 Ocean Ave. (310) 278-2908 I H O P 1920 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 829-9100 Jinkys Cafe 1447 2nd St. (818) 981-2250 Casa Escobar 2500 Wilshire Blvd (310) 828-1315 Jiraffe Restaurant 504 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 917-6671 IZZYS DELI JOHNNY ROCKETS Where the stars meet the locals. Izzys features 10.95 dinners Every Johnny Rockets restaurant boasts an all-American look nightly. Since 1970, Izzys has been serving hungry locals the and feel with great tasting food including juicy hamburgers, world famous Reuben sandwich and generous omeletes for classic sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes and malts. Come generations. in and see for yourself why Johnny Rockets is the place Where 1433 Wilshire Blvd (310) 394-1131 the Good Times Roll!TM” 1322 Third Street (949) 643-6100 J P's Bar & Grill 1101 Wilshire Blvd (310) 394-7660 Kaido Japense Cuisine 2834 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 828-7582 Kaiten Restaurant 1456 Third Street (310) 451-8080 Kay 'N Dave's 262 26th St. (818) 782-6196 La Botte, Inc. 620 Santa Monica Blvd #A (310) 576-3072 L A Farm Ltd 3000 Olympic Blvd (310) 449-4007 La Salsa #44 1401 Third Street Promenade (310) 587-0755 Lee's Chinese Food 1610 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 828-5304 La Serenata 1416 4th St. (310) 204-5360 The Lincoln 2460 Wilshire Bl (310) 828-2217 Le Merigot Hotel 1740 Ocean Ave. (310) 395-9700 Lucys Lunchbox 710 Wilshire Bl #100 (818) 762-6267 Leonidas 331 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 417-8851 Maya Japanese Food 2840 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 453-2612 Light House Buffet 201 Arizona Ave. (310) 451-2076 Manhattan Bagel 2216 Wilshire Blvd (310) 828-3228 The Lobster 1602 Ocean Ave. (310) 458-9294 Nawab Of India 1621 Wilshire Bl (310) 829-1106 Locanda Del Lago 231 Arizona Ave. (310) 451-3525 Networks Cafe 2700 Colorado Ave. #190 (310) 315-0502 Loews Santa Monica 1700 Ocean Ave. (310) 458-6700 Noma Restaurant 2031 Wilshire Blvd (310) 453-4848 Manchu Wok 11 Santa Monica Pl (310) 458-3558 Norms Santa Monica 1601 Lincoln Blvd (310) 395-6310 Mariasol 401 Santa Monica Pier (213) 626-5554 O' Briens 2226 Wilshire Blvd (310) 829-5303 Michaels 1147 3rd St. (310) 395-7911 Our Cafe 2104 Wilshire Bl (310) 828-5313 Musha Restaurant 424 Wilshire Blvd (310) 576-6330 Overunder 1333 Santa Monica Blvd (310) 899-0076 Newsroom Santa Monica Inc 530 Wilshire (310) 451-9444 Pacific Dining Car 2700 Wilshire Blvd (310) 453-4000 Ocean Avenue Seafood 1401 Ocean Ave. (310) 437-8824 Pot & Pan Thai Food 2315 Santa Monica Blvd (818) 439-7083 Ocean Cafe 100 Wilshire Blvd #B1-10 (310) 260-6010 Santa Monica Pizza 1318 Wilshire Blvd (310) 393-4554 The Shack Restaurant 2518 Wilshire Blvd (310) 449-1171 THE ORCHID The Slice 915 Wilshire Blvd (310) 453-2367 Asian fusian at it’s best. 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Sushi appetizers. Open winning cuisine in a California beach environment. With an Daily. Please call for specific hours. extensive collection of historic surfboards and memorabilia, 1447 4th St. (310) 260-1423 Rusty's pays homage to the "Surfing '60s", the Golden Era of California Surf Culture. Rusty's lunch and dinner cuisine are Bookmark Cafe 601 Santa Monica Bl (310) 587-2665 consistent award winners, but great meals share the stage Bravo Cucina 1319 Third Street Promenade (310) 394-0374 with great music at Rusty's when the Dining Room stage wel- comes live music and dancing with top area bands and national acts. Rusty's is available for Special Events during normal BRITANNIA PUB operations or as a restricted facility for Private Parties. Rusty's Britannia Pub has been a favorite for years for locals and visi- Surf Ranch is a perfect reminder of a simpler time in tors alike. This English pub has a traditonal charm with a California's beachfront history, with good food in a casual Californian flair. A cozy inviting atmosphere makes this a great environment, live music and FUN. Open daily at noon. Happy place to relax and meet new people. Our friendly staff provides Hour 4-7p.m. you with excellent service for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or 256 Santa Monica Pier (310)393-PIERS Cocktails. We also offer live music, karaoke, pool and an unbe- SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 9 westside Sonny

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California. “I don’t see how the legalization of This television advertisement for a ballot gay marriage or the passage of Prop. 8 changes initiative that would ban same-sex marriage in that obligation.” California urges voters to “protect children” by The need for such awareness training was approving the measure. brought home to California in February, when There’s not a word about education in a 15-year-old who sometimes wore feminine Proposition 8, but what public schools will be clothing and talked about being gay was shot required to teach about same-sex marriage to death at his Oxnard junior high school. A has emerged as the central issue in the cam- classmate has pleaded not guilty to murder paign. and hate-crime charges. The measure’s supporters warn that teach- “We have to address harassment and bully- ers will be forced to tell young children about ing, and there is no way to do that in America gay marriage if the measure fails on Nov. 4. without talking about gay people,” said Debra Opponents of the measure say that’s Chasnoff, an Oscar-winning filmmaker who deceptive because schools already are required has made four documentaries to address anti- to teach tolerance of gays and lesbians, and the gay harassment in schools. ballot measure won’t change that. The opposing sides have debated what, if “I’ve seen the spots on the TV, and (legal- anything, schools must teach about marriage ized gay marriage) just isn’t going to require now that gays have the right to wed. any kind of teaching of personal relationships The state education code specifies that or lifestyle,” said state Superintendent of marriage should be discussed in sex education Public Instruction Jack O’Connell, who has classes. But school districts are not required to INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE ONLY LOCAL DAILY PAPER IN SANTA MONICA? joined the state’s largest teacher’s union in hold the classes and parents can have their opposing the measure. “That’s just not an children excused if the course conflicts with Call us at (310) 458-7737 accurate statement or portrayal.” their moral values. The vast majority of To combat anti-gay discrimination, California districts do not teach sex ed. California schools have addressed topics such “Current state law does not require school as gay households, homophobia and sexual districts to teach anything about marriage or orientation for years, well before the state same-sex marriage,” Sacramento County Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal Superior Court Judge Timothy Frawley wrote this year. But how school districts choose to in ruling on Proposition 8’s ballot arguments. deliver that instruction is decided locally He added, however, that the state “may instead of mandated by the state, according to require” such instruction in the future. educators and legal experts. Robin Sinks, the health education specialist Supporters of Proposition 8 — which for the 90,000-student Long Beach Unified would overrule the state Supreme Court deci- School District, does not think what is taught sion — received fodder for their claims earlier in California schools will change much this month. With parental permission, a pub- regardless of what happens on Election Day. lic charter school took 18 first-graders on a Teachers in large, diverse districts now field trip to San Francisco City Hall where strive to make their sex education lessons rel- their teacher and her female partner had just evant to straight, gay and bisexual students, been wed by Mayor Gavin Newsom. Sinks said. “We’re talking about really refrain- “The other side’s argument is (Prop. 8) has ing from using things like, husband-wife, nothing to do with education. Our argument boyfriend-girlfriend, those kind of things, and is this has everything to do with education,” just say ‘partner,’” she said. said Chip White, a Proposition 8 spokesman. Gary Marksbury, a history teacher at “It’s already happening.” Lakewood High School in Long Beach, plans An estimated 52,000 children are being to let his students debate Proposition 8 during raised by two mothers or two fathers in a mock election, but he is so strongly opposed California, which is one of 12 states with com- to gay marriage that he donated $1,000 to sup- prehensive anti-bullying laws that apply to gay port the measure. students and children with unconventional Marksbury said California should give par- families. ents more latitude to pull their children out of Some elementary schools have acquired courses that offend their religious beliefs. “In books depicting families with same-sex cou- today’s world,” he said, said, “it seems like tol- ples, middle schools have taught students not erance is a one-way street for some people, so to use anti-gay slurs, and high schools have if you don’t like the idea of same-gender mar- sanctioned gay-straight alliance clubs. And riage you are immediately labeled a bigot.” school districts have been found liable for not California gives local districts authority — taking steps to prevent anti-gay harassment. and in the case of sex education, the impera- The mother-daughter campaign ad refers tive — to adopt curricula that reflect commu- to “King and King,” a children’s book about nity mores while meeting certain standards. two princes marrying that became the subject So what students hear about homosexuality in of a lawsuit in Massachusetts, the first U.S. Long Beach schools may be different from state to legalize same-sex marriage. The par- what they learn in the more conservative ents of a second-grader sued after the book Central Valley. was read in class, but the school district suc- Wendy Robertson, a teacher at Forest cessfully argued that advance notice of the Park Elementary School in Fremont, is not reading was not required because the book worried about having to explain same-sex was not part of the sex education curriculum. marriage to her pupils. Critics of Proposition 8 point out that During her 17 years teaching kinder- many schools in California already use “King garten, Robertson says no one has ever told and King” and other books to discourage dis- her to talk about any kind of marriage with crimination against gay students or children her pupils. State Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 11 BRAKE SPECIAL Winds return fire Front 2- Wheel Disc 00 $99 REG. $120. 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According to a report from the fed- PUBLIC NOTICE eral Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday, plant operators reported a, quote, “rapid influx of jellyfish” on Tuesday afternoon but said reactor protection systems operated as designed and the system was stable. ASSOCIATED PRESS Pursuant to Government code Section 40804, The City of Santa Monica is required to LOS ANGELES publish a summary of its Annual Report of Financial Transactions submitted to the State Judge bans sale of Mongols logo Controller's Office. The following Consolidated Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and A federal judge in Los Angeles has barred the Mongols motorcycle gang from selling Changes in Fund Balance/Working Capital for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 is or distributing its trademarked logo after authorities arrested dozens of its members in drawn from that report. six states. 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Buffet says he can’t pre- dict where the market will go in coming months, but over the next decade he’s confident it will be “appreciably higher.” Buffet says stocks have made a historical climb, even with the nation limping through depression and wars over the years. That record shows stocks will outperform cash-based investments like savings accounts over the long haul. He says the economy can get gummed up but “this country works.” AP YREKA Two arrested in boy’s 1976 murder, kidnapping Siskiyou County authorities have arrested two people in the 1976 kidnapping and murder of a 6-year-old boy taken from his father’s truck outside a store. Fifty-one-year old Gregory Nelson and 69-year-old Suzane Little, also known as Suzanne Aubrey, are each being held in the Siskiyou County Jail on $500,000 bail. They are accused of snatching Willie Cook Jr. from his father’s truck outside a store in Happy Camp in August 1976. 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In taking its ment,” Gordon said. “It has nothing to do position on the measure, the union felt that with schools and will have no effect on edu- a ballot initiative wasn’t the best way to deal cation.” with development issues, Keiley said. She added that city officials and business “All of us … are affected by traffic but leaders have been putting pressure on public promoting alternative means of transporta- employees unions to side with developers tion would be a more appropriate approach against the measure. to dealing with traffic,” he said. Developers have been one of the biggest Terry O’ Day, one of the co-chairs of Save financial backers of the anti-Measure T cam- Our City, a campaign against Measure T, paign. Measure T supporters have claimed said the union’s opposition, as well as those that opponents are using education as a from other school advocates, shows that scare tactic. there is concern about the hit that education At least one educational advocacy group could take if the initiative passes. — the Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council “Educators are concerned about Measure — has decided to take a neutral position on T and we all should be,” O’Day said. “Our the measure. schools are so important in our community Proponents argue that Measure T is need- and this coalition that has come together to ed to curb development and resulting con- fight Measure T is the broadest in the city’s gestion on the Westside, which they have in history.” the past called uncontrollable. But those against the measure, including [email protected] GOT NEWS? IF YOU SEE NEWS HAPPENING OR HAVE SOMETHING TO REPORT, CALL THE SANTA MONICA PRESS AT OUR NEW TIPLINE! CALL [310] 285-TIPS Visit us online at smdp.com Local Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 13 Stimulus considered FROM ASSISTANCE PAGE 3 to stimulate the sputtering economy. He did not set a date for lawmakers to reconvene, foreclosures. but aides said the budget crisis is so severe Schwarzenegger warned that if banks that a special session must be called before seize a large number of homes, their condi- the new Legislature is sworn in Dec. 1. tion and value can quickly deteriorate with- Democrats in Congress are pushing out regular maintenance. He imagined efforts to assemble a second economic stim- swimming pools turned into breeding ulus program that could total $150 billion or grounds for mosquitoes. more. “They don’t want to get stuck with the On Monday, Federal Reserve Chairman homes,” he said. “I think there is something Ben Bernanke said a “significant” stimulus in there for everyone if government helps package is appropriate. The White House with those homeowners.” has yet to endorse the idea, but has said On Tuesday, Schwarzenegger urged con- President Bush was at least willing to congressional leaders to support a second eco- sider a second stimulus measure. World nomic stimulus package that would include leaders will gather in Washington on Nov. a temporary increase in federal Medicaid 15 to discuss the global economic melt- funds for states and another extension of down. unemployment insurance benefits for those Congress enacted a $700 billion financial who remain jobless. rescue plan earlier this month. He also called for more spending on Last month, Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill large-scale construction projects, such as that would have prohibited some of the roads and bridges. The letter did not men- lending practices advocates say contributed tion troubled homeowners. to the downturn in California’s housing Schwarzenegger’s appeal for urgent feder- market. al help comes at a time when foreclosures The legislation would have banned so- have ravaged the California market, jobless called negative amortization loans, in which rates are climbing and Sacramento contends homeowners pay less than the interest on with an ongoing budget crisis. their loan and can end up owing more than This week, the governor said he will sum- their homes are worth. It also would have mon legislators back to the state Capitol, prevented mortgage brokers from steering barely a month after passage of an overdue borrowers into more profitable but higher- state budget. In a troubling sign, tax rev- risk loans if those buyers actually qualified enues have already slipped $3 billion below for lower-cost mortgages. expectations. It was one of several bills related to the The governor wants to address the short- housing crisis sent to his desk, some of fall in this year’s budget and figure out how which he signed. Group would meet through February

FROM SPECIAL ED PAGE 3 The application deadline is 3 p.m., Oct. 30. Members of the community interested in from the community. applying can find more information and the The group will be meeting over a period application form at the following school dis- of four months — November through trict Web address: http://smmusd.org/spe- February — and its work is expected to be cial_education/pdf/SPEDapplication.pdf. instrumental in designing the future of Special Education in the SMMUSD. [email protected]

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WITH A VAST COLLECTION OF MEDIEVAL overcrowded and a bridge was built over a and Georgian architecture, Edinburgh is ravine to move people to the new town. The often considered one of Europe’s most pic- excavated area of land under the new bridge turesque cities. Thousands of tourists flock had many lightless chambers and rooms that 30 Min = $33 MASSAGE 55 Min = $55 here each year to walk the shops of the became known as the Edinburgh Vaults. Golden Mile, marvel at the soft green hills, Here in the underbelly of the city thousands 85 Min = $77 and the cold North Sea at the city’s edge. It’s of people lived and died, many of whom unique and striking city skyline is dominat- never glimpsed the light of day. SoCal Recession Special Chair = $1/min ed by one of Scotland’s most famous and The vaults remained the crypt for many • Swedish oldest castles. 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This should leave most sets around south facing breaks running waist to chest. move to Milan, a glamorous city as famous SOMETHING EXTRA TO LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS for fashion as for soccer and opera. It could FRIDAY THE 24TH IS WHEN OUR NEXT SOUTHERN HEMI SWELL IS DUE. THIS IS FROM A STORM THAT RECENTLY BROKE OFF ANTARCTICA SOUTH OF be an ideal new home for Beckham and wife THE TEAM.” TAHITI, THROWING SOME 16- 18-SECOND PERIOD ENERGY OUR WAY FROM 190 DEGREES. Victoria, the Spice Girl heavily into promot- TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA ing her own fashion lines. Arrigo Sacchi If her husband joins the likes of Brazilian Former Milan and Italy coach stars Ronaldinho and Kaka at Milan it will raise his profile in Europe again and make doing well in the UEFA Cup. It is a seven- him even more marketable. time winner of European soccer’s most pres- Milan could consider buying out the tigious club competition, the Champions remainder of Beckham’s five-year contract League, and Beckham would join a star- with the Galaxy, for whom his appearances studded lineup — Ronaldinho, Kaka, Andriy and performances have been inconsistent. Shevchenko, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Beckham announced his move to the Galaxy Nesta, Andrea Pirlo, Gennaro Gattuso and in January 2007, although he didn’t start Filippo Inzaghi. playing for the team until July of that year With his trademark free kicks and accu- after the conclusion of his contract with Real rate passes, Beckham would fit in well. He Madrid. would also stand a good chance of keeping Although Beckham’s move to America his place on the England team, now run by was greeted by hype and hoopla, it has hard- former AC Milan coach Fabio Capello, who ly been a major success. He hobbled into also was his coach at Real Madrid. MLS with an ankle injury that kept him “I advised Galliani to take Beckham sidelined for weeks. His arrival was responsi- because he’ll only help the squad, com- ble for a big hike in sales of tickets and mer- pared to other players which, in some cases, chandise, but his impact on the field was are a risk,” said former Milan and Italy minimal. coach Arrigo Sacchi, who also had a spell as For the second straight year, Los Angeles sporting director at Real Madrid when the failed to make it to the MLS playoffs after a former England captain was there. season in which the president/general man- “Beckham is a great professional and an ager who took him there, Alexi Lalas, was exceptional guy. He’s not going to be a fired. bother, and if he’s still the player I knew a In his short spell, Beckham has played few years ago, he’ll give something extra to under three coaches — Frank Yallop, Ruud the team.” Gullit and Bruce Arena — or four if count- Beckham hasn’t started in any of ing Cobi Jones. He was put in charge for one England’s four World Cup qualifying victo- game before Arena replaced Gullit. ries, although Capello used him as a late Such a history suggests Beckham could be substitute each time. going nowhere with the Galaxy despite his That means the 33-year-old Beckham is salary of $6.5 million a year — twice that of still in his thoughts. 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■ Developing Democracies: Candidates for local office in Brazil can either register under their own names or make them up, and in the October election this year, three candidates chose "Barack Obama" (none won), and others registered under "Bill Clinton," Strange Brew By John Deering "Jorge Bushi" and "Chico Bin Laden," but more than 200 offered themselves under the name of the country's popular president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. And in July, when the government of India tried to push its historic nuclear pact with the United States through the parliament, it found six more votes among elected members who were serving prison sentences, and ordered them released so they could vote for the bill. (Nearly one-fourth of the 540- member parliament have criminal charges pending against them.) ■ News That Sounds Like a Joke: (1) Britain's Bristol City Council warned residents in government housing in September to always leave their sheds unlocked. Otherwise, thieves would have to break the doors down to get inside, and taxpayers would be stuck with the repair bills. (2) Atlanta Pentecostal preacher Thomas Meeks told the Journal- Constitution in October that he Speed Bump By Dave Coverly was "in talks" to create a "Survivor"-type TV reality show in which the twice-divorced evangel- ist navigates a field of single women and selects a winner. "Holy Hook Up: Who Will Be the Next Mrs. Weeks?" will, he said, be a "very tasteful, five-star presentation."

TODAY IN HISTORY President Nixon 1973 agreed to turn over White House tape recordings sub- poenaed by the Watergate special prosecutor to Judge John J. Sirica. 241 U.S. service mem- 1983 bers, mostly Marines, were killed in a suicide truck-bomb- ing at Beirut International Airport in Lebanon; a near-simultaneous attack on French forces killed 58 paratroopers. a jury in Houston 1995 convicted Yolanda Saldivar of murdering Tejano singing star Selena.

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