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THETHE HEALINGHEALING HASHAS BEGUNBEGUN SwimmingSwimming byby thethe pierpier stillstill unadvisable,unadvisable, butbut SMSM beachesbeaches areare gettinggetting cleanercleaner STORYSTORY BYBY KEVINKEVIN HERRERA HERRERA PAGE PAGE 1010 Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] MTA mulls hikes to avoid debt BY MELODY HANATANI ing cash fares by another .75 cents, token fares by another .75 In 1988, bus riders were paying 44 percent of the cost Daily Press Staff Writer cents, the day pass by $3, the weekly pass by $12, the month- to operate the entire transit system. That number has ly pass by $45 and the EZ Pass by another $45. decreased to 24 percent today. LOS ANGELES Facing an estimated $10 million deficit in The MTA has adjusted fares just once in the past 12 years “We’ve been racking a massive deficit,” Littman said. the next fiscal year, the MTA Board of Directors will be for buses and trains, all the while increasing services as it “If we don’t do anything new, we’re projecting a $1.8 bil- faced today with the daunting and controversial task of adhered to a 10-year consent decree issued by the federal lion deficit over the next 10 years.” possibly raising bus fares. government, said Marc Littman, spokesman for the MTA. The Bus Riders Union has been vocal in its opposition to The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of The consent decree, which was in effect from October 1996 to the proposed fee hikes, demanding that the MTA look to Directors is scheduled to hold a public hearing this morning October 2006, resulted in the MTA purchasing 2,100 new buses, other alternatives to balance the budget, such as cutting back on the potential fee hikes, also discussing several other pro- adding the Metro Rapid buses and freeway express service. The on the rail lines. posals, including one by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to raise court-appointed order required the MTA to increase services and The union is instead proposing that the agency stop the the fees at a more modest rate than what’s on the table. restricted its ability to raise fares, according to Littman. extension of the Exposition Light Rail and cut back or stop The MTA staff is proposing to increase token fares by .15 In some cases, fares have actually decreased over the past the Gold Line, adding more rapid bus service instead, said cents per trip, $2 for a day pass, $6 for weekly passes, $23 for few decades. Francisca Porchas, lead organizer of the union, which repre- monthly and $37 for the EZ transit pass. The kindergarten through 12th grade monthly student pass sents half a million bus riders in Los Angeles County. The changes, if approved, would go into effect July 1. was sold for $22 in 1982 and is sold for $20 today. The senior cit- The staff is also proposing changes again in 2009, increas- izen cash fare in 1988 was .55 cents per trip. It is now .45 cents. SEE MTA PAGE 10 PLAY IN A BAND IZZY’S DELI GABY SCHKUD WORKSHOP SERVES SUPER ’07 DINNER SPECIALS (310) SIGN UP NOW! FROM 4PM-10PM 586-0308 (310) 453-1928 15TH AND WILSHIRE IN SANTA MONICA The name you can depend on!

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BY JEREMIAH MARQUEZ and 2,000 Iraqis. Two soldiers, not yet iden- Associated Press Writer tified, have died in the search. If the soldiers were taken alive, it would TORRANCE The body of a U.S. soldier be the single biggest abduction of U.S. sol- found in the Euphrates River in Iraq was diers in Iraq since Pvt. Jessica Lynch and six identified Wednesday as a California man others were captured on March 23, 2003. who was abducted with two comrades a Anzack’s family had already endured an week and a half ago, a relative said. earlier rumor that he was dead. About a Military officials told the family of Pfc. month ago, messages on MySpace.com said Joseph Anzack Jr. of Torrance that a com- the Army gunner had died. South High manding officer identified the body, but that School, where he had been a high school DNA tests were still pending. football star, posted a message on the “They told us, ‘We’re sorry to inform you school’s marquee reading: “In Loving the body we found has been identified as Memory Joseph Anzack Class of 2005.” Joe,’” said the soldier’s aunt, Debbie Anzack. His father, Joseph Anzack, called the Red “I’m in disbelief.” Cross about the rumors, and military com- Anzack, 20, was one of three soldiers who manders were able to get his son to a phone vanished after their combat team was where he confirmed he was alive and well. ambushed May 12 about 20 miles outside of In the soldiers’ hometowns, the discovery Baghdad. Five others, including an Iraqi, of the body cast a pall after days of optimism were killed in the ambush. that all the soldiers might be found alive. DOUBLE GOOFS Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] The three U.S. soldiers were members of Still missing are Pvt. Byron Fouty, 19, of Comedy duo Tim Heidecker (left) and Eric Wareheim film a scene for an upcoming video on the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment of the Waterford, Mich. and Spc. Alex Jimenez, 25, Santa Monica Pier last week. The video’s theme is “to have fun and not worry about the war.” 10th Mountain Division’s 2nd Brigade com- of Lawrence, Mass. The pair’s films have been shown in clubs, theaters and festivals in NYC (The Knitting Factory, bat team. The 10th Mountain Division, In Lawrence, Mass., a yellow ribbon was UCB Theater, Galapagos) and Philly (Silk, The Kyber). based in Fort Drum, N.Y., has spearheaded a search that has included 4,000 U.S. troops SEE IRAQ PAGE 11 Dr. Rachel West, D.O. - Board Certified Family Physician of contemporary medicine TAXES Treating you with a combination of Cranial/Sacral Osteopathy, Integrative medicine, herbs and vitamins, ALL FORMS • ALL TYPES • ALL STATES IV’s, infrared sauna, Chelation and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, food allergy, Metal, urine and stool testing. AUDITS • BACK TAXES • BOOKKEEPING • SMALL BUSINESS Specializing in Autism, AD(H)D, Chronic Fatigue, Auto-Immune Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome, allergies, migraines, heavy metal toxicity, diabetes, chronic body pain and much more... SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA AVOID FLU SEASON — Come in for a vitamin IV! (310) 395-9922

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STAFF WRITERS Kevin Herrera according to Seth [email protected] MY FIANCÉE AND I HAVE WELCOMED dening. Every patch of soil was an opportu- Melody Hanatani new life into our home. Each morning, we nity to expand an empire. Our smallish front [email protected] wake to feed the little guy, yawning as we stoop was an open canvas on which we could PARENTING scamper out of bed, thinking of nothing express the myriad beauty of blooming life. Nina Furukawa other than our new arrival. It’s not easy The dingy terra cotta planters that had been [email protected] having so much responsibility, but this collecting cobwebs out back were vessels that experience, this joy of cultivating and could foster herbs, spices and seasonings STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER tending to a helpless living thing has gathered from across the globe. They headed Fabian Lewkowicz taught us much about ourselves. He has to off to the specialty gardening store and I [email protected] come first, our needs are secondary. huddled in my room with the shades drawn. PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN I have to admit, in the beginning it wasn’t Christine Chang easy. On the outside, I played the part of [email protected] proud parent, basking in the compliments Photo courtesy and good tidings others bestowed upon our ON THE OUTSIDE, I ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES wonderful creation. But inside, I felt chained Robbie P. Piubeni LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and constrained, suffocating from obliga- PLAYED THE PART OF [email protected] tion. I wanted to flee and never return. Rob Schwenker Maybe I’m not cut out to raise a garden, I PROUD PARENT, BASKING [email protected] Trees are an urban treasure thought. Maybe flowers, herbs and freshly Editor: tilled soil weren’t for me. IN THE COMPLIMENTS ADVERTISING ASSISTANT The dense foliage on Fourth Street is one of the finest It started with 22 patches of sod. We Cynthia Vazquez remaining promenades of tree canopy in Southern decided it might be nice to replace the AND GOOD TIDINGS [email protected] California (“Shedding light on downtown,” May 22). mulch in our front patio with fresh green Removing these magnificent trees will not only make the grass. I’d always had a nice relationship OTHERS BESTOWED UPON OPERATIONS MANAGER Connie Sommerville street much less pedestrian friendly, it will also cause the with grass, enjoying its lush contours and [email protected] area to experience significant increased heat, and a large pleasing smell at cocktail parties and bar- OUR WONDERFUL reduction in the ability of local vegetation to absorb the becues over the years. Only when I found PRODUCTION MANAGER bus emissions and noise currently experienced by local myself schlepping chunks of moist sod CREATION. BUT INSIDE, I Tessa Vergara folks there. through the parking lot of Home Depot [email protected] This incredible assemblage of trees not only lends won- did I realize that “lawn” meant “work” and FELT CHAINED AND derful, soothing character to the downtown area, it is also “moving massive amounts of loose dirt PRODUCTION ASSISTANT a direct amenity to members of the public shopping on around.”I looked longingly at the group of CONSTRAINED... Frances Casareno [email protected] this street. Tree shade is a desirable thing, not something capable helpers gathered at the entrance. to be eliminated — the removal of these trees will make Maybe they could pitch in?! “They look CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER the street far less appealing, and will turn the street into like garden experts to me!” I exclaimed to When I emerged hours later, I was gen- Annie Kotok a harsh, hot, overly-bright area; not a place to linger. My Samantha. “A lawn care Dream Team!” She uinely surprised. The patio and front of [email protected] work office has been on Fourth (Street) for almost 10 shook her head. The message was clear. No the house looked amazing. Colorful flow- years, and every visitor coming to my business comments surrogate parents or nannies for our lawn ers and plants ringed the exterior. They CIRCULATION on the beauty of the trees and the pleasant nature of the and garden. We were going to raise our had pared back some overgrown shrubs Keith Wyatt Glenn Bolan shade they provide. precious baby the old fashioned way, by and added two chairs and a table to the [email protected] Chopping down these wonderful trees and replacing doing everything ourselves. new yard. Everything looked fresh, them with small, canopy-less vegetation would be a terri- The lawn installation wasn’t so bad. vibrant and lively. Spring had sprung. It NEWS INTERNS ble mistake. Our city, and the city council still have time to The space isn’t huge, so it didn’t take all was our own Garden of Eden and I didn’t Irene Manahan stop this from happening. We want more shade canopy, day. I also had a baseball game on the have to lift my green thumb one bit. Kristin Mayer not less! radio, drank a pitcher of iced tea and took This initial joy of parenting was tempered Daniel Jansenson a long nap halfway through the process. by the morning watering sessions, the worry SPECIAL PROJECTS Dave Danforth Architect Who said thinking about something other (what if those flowers die when I’m at work?) than myself would be hard? and the responsibility of general upkeep. But [email protected] When the sod was laid out, we proceed- we gradually got used to our new role and Carolyn Sackariason We can learn from Samohi student ed to water it until an Ark was needed to even reveled in the commitment. [email protected] Editor: cross the patio. “It needs a big drink so the Today, I’m happy to announce another Thanks to reporter Kevin Herrera for the inspiring arti- roots take hold,” Sam told me. My mind addition to our family. This fellow has a cle on Josh Miller (“Tracking to somewhere,” May 21), the started to spin. Watering. Roots. Growth. special place in my heart. He’s gleaming A newspaper with issues Samohi student who created a documentary on the Lawn mower. More watering. I went black and not alive in the animal/plant school’s tracking system that contributes to dispropor- online and entered “astro turf” into the sense of the word. But if you push a button 1427 Third Street Promenade, #202 tionately fewer students of color in the advanced place- search box. You know, just in case. on his side, he comes roaring to awareness Santa Monica, CA 90401 ment classes. The issue of tracking in our schools is of The next weekend, my future mother-in- and sizzles meats and vegetables just so. OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 huge importance to the future of so many youth and fam- law arrived. I was genuinely happy to see her I’m talking about our new grill of course, ilies of color. An equal opportunity for a quality education and show her our new home. But in seven the one that we keep on the back patio. Visit us online at smdp.com should be the right of every young person in this country; years of dating her daughter, I hadn’t real- Which is nice, in case I want to get away after all, there are people who gave their lives and others ized that the two of them, given the proper from all this flowering life once in awhile. who devoted their lives to ensure it. conditions and light, could turn into the (Miller) is both an inspiration and a role model to other Alexander The Great and Napoleon of gar- Bcan be reached at [email protected]. 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Carroll Send comments to [email protected] Complete Import Service Ask for Life is short when anger Tune Ups • Tires monthly specials Complete Body & Paint takes root deep inside Brakes • Mufflers A STUDY RELEASED LAST YEAR FROM 2001, Grandpa Teddy was the talk of blue- 1048 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 • 310-584-9600 Concordia University in Montreal found haired ladies from Fort Lauderdale up to that when recalling memories of identity- Riverdale. An unattached man living on his shaping negative events, people tend to own with minimal assistance, fully stocked downplay feelings of fear and anger, choos- with not only his wits but a sharp sense of ing instead to remember only positive emo- humor, driver's license, car and a strikingly tions. thick head of silver hair, was a rare and Hypnosis Works! My Grandpa Teddy never needed to sup- highly coveted commodity among the shuf- press any pessimism. Living his life through fleboard set. rose-colored lenses was something that came But Grandpa Teddy brushed them off. When you’re ready for a change as naturally to him as breathing. He passed After 64 years of marriage (65 if the secret away last Memorial Day at the age of 92. wedding they had 10 months before their John McGrail C.Ht. When I was a kid, I was under the mis- public ceremony is taken into account), no taken impression that Grandpa Teddy was one could take the place of his sweetheart. In Clinical Hypnotherapist in the mafia. the final years of her life, despite her deteri- (310) 235-2883 www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com I was skeptical at first, but I became a orating memory and health, Grandpa made believer when my cousin Jeffrey presented sure Grandma was by his side, making what- what I thought was fairly substantial evi- ever arrangements necessary to keep her out dence. Grandpa always carried a huge wad of hospitals, nursing homes and hospices. of cash and never seemed to pay for any- When she finally became too frail to leave thing with credit cards. He conducted home, he would bring the ladies from her RECYCLE NOW! cryptic phone conversations at all hours of beauty parlor to the apartment to make sure $ the day and night. No matter where we her nails and hair were well-maintained CRV ALUMINUM CANS: 1.70 per lb. went, people knew and seemed to revere because he knew it made her happy. (Up to $1.90 per lb.) Drop-off donation bins available 24 hours in front him. And oftentimes at family gatherings, Charming others remained something at there were in attendance large men in dark which Grandpa Teddy excelled until the bitter Santa Monica Recycling Center MICHIGAN suits who kept to themselves, referring to end. When we were little, my sister, cousins 2411 Delaware Avenue in Santa Monica X 24TH Grandpa as their uncle or godfather. and I assumed he invented the “Which (310) 453-9677 DELAWARE AVE. CLOVERFIELD Take into consideration his profession Hand?” game since he used to impress and 10 WEST — funeral director — and in hindsight, it dazzle us with it for hours on end, handsome- probably wasn’t such a stretch. ly rewarding our astuteness with shiny quar- Grandpa Teddy became an undertaker ters and crisp dollar bills. during the Great Depression because he Despite dealing with death and grieving said, no matter the state of the economy, families for nearly seven decades, Grandpa, AA OLYMPIC people will always die and need funerals. He almost without exception, maintained a was with the same company for 68 years, disposition brighter than the lights in and up until a few months before he died, he Yankee Stadium the last time they won the still received sporadic calls from recently World Series at home in 1999. Self Storage bereaved friends looking for advice. No, the man who lost his mother when he Over the years, the only thing Grandpa was in his early teens, buried his newborn son, took more seriously than work was his fam- his wife and his grandson never lost site of the Serving Santa Monica and West L.A. ily. He mostly lost contact with his four sib- joys in his life, including the twinkling eyes of lings decades ago when his penniless, wid- his great-grandchildren, the delight of watch- owed father needed to find others to care for ing them grow up, graduate, get married and them. But when he married Grandma Anne, the memories of raising his three daughters. he embraced her family as his own. And his And despite the two heart attacks and Rent family expanded exponentially over the the bout of pneumonia that kept him hos- years. He took such a heartfelt interest in the pitalized and homebound in the months many people who passed through his life leading up to his death, Grandpa Teddy was 2 Months FREE that his honorary kids, grandkids and great- still more than happy to blow a kiss over the + FREE Lock grandkids are too numerous to count. For phone, brag about the birth of his newest the time and attention he gave to others, great-granddaughter and report that he was they were always eager to reciprocate — “hangin’ in.” Not that anyone who knew Call for details school pictures, birthday cards, invitations him expected otherwise. to holiday dinners all decorated the dining room in his Bronx apartment. MEREDITH C. CARROLL can be reached at When Grandma Anne passed away in [email protected]. 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Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 p.m. and we’ll print your answers in next (310)829-2525 weekend’s edition of the Daily Press. Please limit responses to a minute or less. 3250 OLYMPIC BLVD. • www.selfstorage.net/aaolympic State 6 THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 A newspaper with issues California urges EPA to approve waiver BY ERICA WERNER its tailpipe emissions law. warming emissions from cars in the state by Va., came after more than a year of inaction Associated Press Writer At least 11 other states are ready to follow 2020. But the law can’t take effect unless since California submitted its waiver peti- California’s lead if it gets permission to go California gets a federal waiver. tion in 2005. During a break, Margo Oge, WASHINGTON — Backed by dozens of forward. While the federal government has director of EPA’s office of transportation and environmental groups and other states, top Brown asked the hearing panel to take a authority to make air pollution rules, air quality, said it was premature to say any- California officials demanded federal per- message to EPA Administrator Stephen California has unique status under the Clean thing about what the agency might do. mission Tuesday to impose controls on Johnson. Air Act to enact its own regulations as long Another hearing is scheduled May 30 in greenhouse gas emissions from cars and “We want him to speak truth to power,” as it receives permission from the EPA. Sacramento. The agency has no deadline, other vehicles. said Brown. “There is a tremendous influ- Other states can then follow the federal or but Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has The lone voice of opposition at an ence of the oil industry. We know (Vice California standards. announced plans to sue if the EPA does not Environmental Protection Agency hearing President) Cheney and (President) Bush are Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, act on the state’s request by Oct. 25. came from an auto industry lobbyist who oilmen, they think like oil folks. ... We say Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Tuesday’s session included witnesses deemed California’s approach “counterpro- grant the waiver.” Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, from environmental and public health ductive” and said there was no proof it At issue is a 2002 California law that Vermont and Washington are ready to groups, as well as officials from Illinois, New would help reduce global warming. requires automakers to cut emissions by 25 implement California’s emissions standards, Jersey, Rhode Island and Maryland, speaking “This is more important than any issue percent from cars and light trucks and 18 according to California officials. Six other in favor of California’s law. The lone voice of that EPA’s going to have to face,” California percent from sport utility vehicles starting states are actively considering them: opposition came from Steve Douglas of the Attorney General Jerry Brown told regula- with the 2009 model year. Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, New Hampshire, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. tors who will recommend whether to give California officials estimate this would New Mexico and North Carolina. The waiver request “contains many assump- California the waiver it needs to implement lead to an 18 percent reduction in global Tuesday’s hearing in suburban Arlington, tions and undocumented claims,”he said. Governor Richardson declares presidential campaign BY NEDRA PICKLER “With pride, I hope to be the first Latino president of the New Mexico in Congress and served as President Clinton’s Associated Press Writer United States,”he said in Spanish, with cheers from the many energy secretary and ambassador to the United Nations. “I supporters in the room who speak the language. am not, but I have a proven record. LOS ANGELES In English and Spanish, New Mexico Gov. Richardson made the announcement during a news con- “I’ll put that record up against anyone’s,” he said. Bill Richardson on Monday declared himself a candidate to ference at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in the same room He was introduced by his wife, Barbara, who has shied become the first Hispanic president of the United States — where he said his hero, President Kennedy, accepted the away from the campaign trail but plans more appearances without the “rock star” status of some of his rivals. Democratic nomination in 1960. now that her husband is a full-fledged candidate. The former congressman and Cabinet secretary said his He played up his experience to set him apart in the field “The decision to seek the presidency was not an easy one, track record makes him the right person to lead the country with some more famous and better-funded rivals. He is run- especially for me,”she said. She said she values her privacy, but through a pivotal time. He said he would repair the “ravages” ning against Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama, concluded that the country needs her husband’s leadership. of the Bush administration, beginning with a withdrawal of Chris Dodd and Joe Biden; former Sens. John Edwards and Richardson has been running for president for months, all U.S. forces from Iraq and a determination to make diplo- Mike Gravel, and Rep. Dennis Kucinich. but he had gone only so far as to form an exploratory cam- macy the primary instrument of U.S. foreign policy. “Some are rock stars,” said Richardson, who represented paign under federal election rules.

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LOS ANGELES Church decides against cell antenna in chapel belfry Cingular Wireless offered $1 million over 20 years to conceal a cellular telephone antenna in the belfry at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. But directors of the San Pedro church decided to end negotiations with Cingular because of community protests, even though a bell tower antenna wasn’t consid- ered harmful, the Rev. Sarah K. Belknap said. “Our priority is to serve the larger community,” Belknap said. “We don’t want anything to stand in the way of that.” Councilwoman Janice Hahn praised the board of directors decision. “It was a tough issue, but the church’s decision has restored the spirit of peace in the neighborhood,” Hahn said. ASSOCIATED PRESS

LOS ANGELES Supervisors approved $1.7 million reorganization Supervisors approved a $1.7 million county reorganization plan giving Chief Administrative Officer David Janssen a new title, vast new authority and a pay hike up to $399,000 a year. Janssen’s title will be changed to chief executive officer and he will have five deputies overseeing various county departments. Starting July 1, department heads will report directly to Janssen rather than supervisors. The reorganization allows supervisors to hold one person accountable for fixing county problems. Opponents fear it will lead to closed-door decisions by deputy CEOs. The board, which approved the reorganization 4-1 on Tuesday, plan to ask voters next year to approve the reorganization as part of the County Charter. “This plan has a lot of promise,” Supervisor Gloria Molina said. “That doesn’t mean there aren’t things I worry about. This is a very big and bold step.” Supervisor Michael Antonovich, the lone dissenter, blasted the proposal, saying, “This is a step backward toward the old days of backroom deals and catering to an all-powerful bureaucrat.” The pay raise pushes Janssen, who currently earns $242,116 a year, ahead of Department of Health Services chief Dr. Bruce Chernof, who earns $306,800 annu- ally and is now the county’s highest-paid worker. Supervisors voted to give Janssen an increase within a range, with the top reach- ing just over $399,000. “It sounds like they are being pretty generous with taxpayer dollars,” said David Kline, spokesman for the California Taxpayers Association. “One would think when the government is facing shortfalls left and right and a really tight budget that they should be trying to conserve taxpayer dollars whenever possible, and that includes salaries for administrators and the people who should be leading by example.” AP SAN LUIS OBISPO SLO airport runway construction suspends Vegas flights US Airways is temporarily suspending nonstop Las Vegas flights at San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport because of runway construction. Flights will be halted starting June 3 and will resume no sooner than July 31 and “will likely have to be suspended beyond that,” US Airways corporate spokesman Philip Gee said in an e-mail message. Airport managers have predicted the $15 million extension of the main runway will be completed this fall. Runway construction is scheduled for nighttime hours and US Airways flights to Las Vegas have run after 9 p.m. The airline’s flights to Phoenix and San Francisco, where passengers can get a connection to Las Vegas, are not affected. “The market will return once the work is completed,” Gee wrote. AP SANTA CRUZ Small-lot logging banned Small-lot logging will be banned in Santa Cruz County. The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to block owners of property under 40 acres from rezoning their land for timber production. Property owners have until Jan. 1 to get land rezoned for timber harvesting before the new restriction goes into effect. It will affect up to 1,500 parcels and nearly 19,000 acres, the county Planning Department said. Supervisors Mark Stone, Neal Coonerty and Jan Beautz voted for the ban, while supervisors Ellen Pirie and Tony Campos voted against. Stone said it gives local control over logging, which he felt was stripped away last year by the California Supreme Court. Justices ruled that county leaders could use zoning to regulate where logging occurs, but could not tell foresters how to do it. “The issue is the state’s mandate on our zoning process,” Stone said. AP TELL SANTA MONICA WHAT YOU THINK! WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR FAX TO (310) 576-9913 Visit us online at smdp.com State 8 THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 A newspaper with issues Spector jury sees video of witness BY LINDA DEUTSCH test on his hands and then took him to a hospital for an chair in the foyer behind him. AP Special Correspondent examination given in cases where sexual assault is suspected. At one point as the detectives questioned him in an inter- Defense attorney Linda Kenney-Baden elicited details of view room, De Souza asked: “You think I’m in danger LOS ANGELES Five hours after an actress was shot to death how Spector was stripped nude and subjected to extensive because this guy is too rich?” at Phil Spector’s mansion, the chauffeur who is the key wit- examination and taking of samples. The detectives told him he was not in danger but warned ness at his murder trial told officers in a videotaped inter- “Would it be fair to say he was cooperative?” asked him that the case was going to be “high profile” and the story view seen in court Tuesday that the music producer, with Kenney-Baden. would be newsworthy and that he could expect to be con- gun in hand, had told him: “I think I killed somebody.” “Yes,” replied Heckers, who also said Spector was calm. tacted by investigators for Spector’s attorneys. Defense attorneys have been challenging whether the Prosecutors displayed two photos taken of Spector that “I don’t think you’re in danger,” one detective said. “But chauffeur, a Brazilian immigrant with a heavy accent, clearly day, a thin handcuffed figure in black slacks and a black do I think his attorney is going to contact you? Yes. Just tell understood and related the potentially incriminating state- shirt, his hair a tousle of shoulder-length curls. He appeared the truth. You are not obligated to talk to anyone.” ment. Prosecutors won a bid to play the tape to show that to be smiling. When Detective Paul Fournier first mentioned that the even under pressure in the immediate aftermath he was able The interview with De Souza by homicide detectives was case was likely to be in the news, De Souza exclaimed, “Oh, to tell the story clearly. admitted into evidence over objections by the defense, which my God.” Jurors also heard testimony that police fired a Taser elec- claims actress Lana Clarkson shot herself inside Spector’s “He’s a man with a lot of money,” Fournier explained. tronic stun gun at Spector before he was taken into custody, home as the driver waited outside. “He’s wealthy and it’s going to be considered high profile.... apparently because he was uncooperative. But a paramedic It showed that chauffeur Adriano De Souza easily han- It’s gonna be a big thing.” who saw him at the jail testified that Spector “had no med- dled English when he was questioned by detectives and, He also warned the chauffeur that the news media would ical complaints” and declined treatment. although clearly upset, stayed to his story. He was the only be interested and advised him it was not a good idea to talk Michael Brown said the Taser barbs hooked into Spector’s person to see Spector in the moments after the shooting. to reporters. At one point during the lengthy tape, De Souza shirt and did not penetrate the skin. According to De Souza, Spector came out of his house in appeared to become flustered as the detectives peppered him Alhambra police Officer Sean Heckers testified he drove the early hours of Feb. 3, 2003, with a gun in one hand and with questions inquiring repeatedly about the words that the handcuffed Spector to jail, conducted a gunshot residue made the statement as Clarkson’s body lay slumped in a Spector used.

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Gary Helmer, the U.S. Forest Service’s 1453 15th Street, Santa Monica G (310) 395-2338 BY GILLIAN FLACCUS safety and occupational health manager, Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Associated Press Writer said the inspector general for the U.S. Department of Agriculture has also begun YUCAIPA Risky decisions to protect an investigation. structures from a raging arson wildfire “They’re not necessarily going in to last fall, failure to fully scout escape routes look for criminality, they’re going in to and social pressure to work in a hazardous investigate our process and report that to situation apparently led to the deaths of Congress,” he said. “Often they will find five U.S. Forest Service firefighters who criminality and if they do that, they will were overrun, an investigative report report that to the Department of Justice.” released Tuesday found. The report listed “contributing” factors “The human elements are critical fac- including that the five U.S. Forest Service tors in the evaluation of this investiga- engines working the blaze, including San tion,” said the report on the so-called Bernardino National Forest’s Engine 57, the Esperanza Fire. “A risky decision or a one that was overrun, used a USFS tactical series of risky decisions appear to have radio frequency not assigned to the fire. contributed to this dangerous situation “Effective communication controls from which there was no room for error.” were not in effect prior to the incident,” Families of the fallen firefighters were the report said. shown the report before its release, said The report also found that the Engine U.S. Forest Service spokesman Matt 57 crew had not scouted escape routes or Mathes. The investigation was conducted safety zones in an area with heavy fuels by the federal agency and the California and lots flammable items around the Department of Forestry and Fire property they were trying to save. The Protection, the agency that was in com- nearest area of refuge was about 1,500 feet mand of the firefighting effort. from the accident site, the report found. The Esperanza Fire was ignited on Oct. The report also looked into the culture 26, 2006, and was spread by fierce Santa of wilderness firefighting. Ana winds. The five firefighters and their “The public and firefighting communi- engine were overrun by flames as they ties expect and tolerate firefighters accept- tried to protect a house in a mountain ing a notably higher risk for structure I’ll pay for your gas. community about 90 miles east of Los protection on wildland fires, than when Angeles. The blaze eventually charred other resources/values are threatened by more than 60 square miles and destroyed wildfire,” it said. 34 homes and 20 outbuildings Under a section on personality and U.S. Forest Service Chief Forester Gail safety attitude, the report checked off Kimbell told a press conference there were overconfidence, excessive motivation to If we can’t beat your price two “causal factors” involving the tragedy. achieve the assignment, organizational or “There was a loss of situational awareness peer pressure to operate in a hazardous on a new Honda. Don’t buy a Honda concerning the dangers associated with situation or condition, and acceptance of potential fire behavior ... while in a complex a high risk situation or assignment as key without calling me. urban wildland situation,” Kimbell said. human factors. Decisions by command officers and “A check mark means that the condi- supervisors to try to protect buildings also tion was present by some or all personnel was a causal factor, Kimbell said. assigned to the incident,” the report said. “They underestimated, accepted or Helmer said that the chief forester will misjudged the risk to firefighter safety,” now review a safety action plan developed Ed Hoffman Kimbell said. from the investigation’s findings and 310.612.6173 The individuals who made those deci- could sign it as early as this week. 9055 Washington Blvd sions were not identified, and the officials Asked if the plan will include a recom- at the press conference refused to answer mendation to not do structure protection. National Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 9 AZ Governor wants more troops BY ARTHUR H. ROTSTEIN deployments. go backward.” Associated Press Writer “The explanation given was that there will be the same Arizona has the most illegal immigrant activity in the number of guard on the front line,”Napolitano said. “Where nation, though the Border Patrol’s Tucson and Yuma sectors, TUCSON, Ariz. The federal government’s plan to slice in half the reductions will be felt are those that are doing back- the two busiest, have both seen significant reductions in the number of National Guard troops assigned to support office work. apprehensions so far this fiscal year — Yuma’s down by more Border Patrol operations along the Mexican border is worri- “I’m not satisfied with that.” than 60 percent. some, Gov. Janet Napolitano said Wednesday. Maj. Paul Aguirre, an Arizona National Guard When Operation Jump Start began, the Border Patrol had In Phoenix during a weekly meeting the governor holds spokesman, said there now are about 2,400 guardsmen in the some 12,000 agents nationwide. DHS spokesman Russ with reporters, she said she is concerned that fewer National state on any given day, about 40 percent of the 6,000 guards- Knocke said the Border Patrol has more than 13,500 agents Guard troops will be deployed as part of Operation Jump men deployed along the southwestern border. currently and is on track to reach the goal of 18,000. He said Start in the effort to stem the flow of illegal immigrants. Over about two months starting in July, that number will 178 new agents who have completed training are in place in President Bush announced that mission last spring to be cut in half, Aguirre said — giving Arizona a daily average the Tucson sector, which now has 2,659 agents. bolster the Border Patrol as it adds 6,000 new agents by the of about 1,200 guardsmen until Operation Jump Start ends In Arizona, guardsmen have built roads, fencing, vehicle end of 2008. in July 2008. barriers and lighting, performed vehicle maintenance, Napolitano said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Napolitano said she told Chertoff and Aguilar that she manned entry identification teams to watch for illegal Chertoff and Border Patrol Chief David Aguilar assured her would be watching “very, very carefully because what we’ve crossers and monitored surveillance cameras. at a meeting this week in Washington that only back-office seen since Operation Jump Start is a reduction in illegal No guardsmen have been involved in apprehending bor- and logistical rolls will be trimmed and not on-the-border immigrant apprehensions at the border... We don’t want to der crossers. Oil-and-gas parcel gets no bids remain open for two years at a minimum price of $2 an Prospective buyers steer acre, BLM spokeswoman Mary Wilson said Wednesday. The parcel was nominated for auction by an unidenti- fied industry player, but BLM officials had predicted it clear of Utah oil project probably wouldn’t sell because it had a low potential for By the Associated Press oil. For that reason, they turned down Holt’s protest appeal. SALT LAKE CITY Oil wells won’t be bobbing near the Sun In 1976, Holt placed the four cement tubes — 18 foot Tunnels land art, which marks summer and winter solstices. long and 9 feet in diameter — in an X pattern, aligning Nobody bid at an oil-and-gas auction on a piece of the tubes with the sun as it rises and sets during the sum- land adjoining the artwork in Box Elder County. mer and winter solstices. Holes cut in the concrete also The proposed lease, part of an auction held Tuesday make art out of sunshine every day. by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, brought a Sun Tunnels is considered historically significant but protest from Nancy Holt, the New Mexico artist who cre- has no protected status. ated the work. She feared oil rigs or gas wells would over- Holt didn’t return a phone message seeking comment shadow the art and turn the area industrial. Wednesday. The BLM had 1,280 acres of desert land up for lease She has owned the property since 1973, the year her on the western edge of the Great Basin desert near Lucin, late husband Robert Smithson died. He built the Spiral next to 43 acres owned by Holt. Jetty, a world-famous art installation on the north end of The parcel drew no bids for drilling rights but will the Great Salt Lake. Attorney faces ethics questions over lawsuit By the Associated Press continue to suffer from high poverty rates and other socio-economic problems, she said. HONOLULU An attorney who sent an e-mail seeking stu- “(Rosen) can’t understand what Hawaiians are going dents to renew the challenge of Kamehameha Schools’ through today,” Moore said. admissions policy is coming under fire from Native She’s considering filing a complaint with the Office of Hawaiians, and the State Bar Association is looking into Disciplinary Counsel, which polices attorney conduct. complaints about his actions. Honolulu attorney David Rosen wrote in a May 15 e- mail that he’s looking for a group of 10 to 20 non- WE WANT THIS ISSUE Hawaiian students to serve as plaintiffs in another law- suit seeking to overturn Kamehameha’s admissions poli- BEFORE THE U.S. cy, which gives preference to Native Hawaiians. Kamehameha Schools, a tax-exempt charity that edu- SUPREME COURT.” cates children of Hawaiian ancestry, will vigorously defend its admissions policy, said spokeswoman Ann Botticelli. David Rosen “This attorney is gambling, and it’s a huge gamble,” Honolulu attorney Botticelli said, noting that the federal appeals court has already ruled that the schools’ admissions policy does not Court rules bar attorneys from soliciting clients trample the rights of non-Hawaiians. through e-mails or faxes, said Carole Richelieu, chief dis- “We knew there was always a possibility we would get ciplinary counsel. She declined comment on the specifics sued again,” she said. “We are not interested in settling of Rosen’s actions. this case.” Rosen said he wants to file a lawsuit similar to one that Some legal experts say Rosen’s e-mail, sent the day was recently settled before it could get a ruling in the U.S. after a settlement was announced in a four-year-old chal- Supreme Court, in which an unnamed non-Hawaiian lenge to Kamehameha’s admissions policy, may have vio- student alleged that Kamehameha’s admission policy vio- lated professional ethics codes that prohibit lawyers from lated federal civil rights laws. soliciting potential clients through e-mail. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The Hawaii State Bar Association will investigate the “I’m opposed to the trustees’ decision to implement a matter at a regular board meeting Thursday after it discriminatory admissions policy,” Rosen said. “We want received several complaints, said bar president Jeff Portnoy. this issue before the U.S. Supreme Court.” “I find this kind of solicitation of clients to be very The e-mail calling for clients was not intended for troubling,” Portnoy said. “It’s a tough debate.” widespread distribution, said Rosen, who sent it to a The e-mail also angered many in the Hawaiian commu- nonprofit group and a fellow lawyer who then forwarded nity, said Paulette Moore, a 1952 Kamehameha graduate. it to many others. Challenges to Kamehameha’s admissions take away The e-mail asks people who want to join the lawsuit to resources that should be used to educate Hawaiians, who contact him directly. Local 10 THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 A newspaper with issues Local beaches remain polluted BY KEVIN HERRERA history of good water quality. director of environmental programs for City completion on two diversion projects along Daily Press Staff Writer As a result, the city of Long Beach has Hall. “Santa Monica is doing more than just Ocean Avenue at Montana and Wilshire, the dubious distinction of being ranked as about any other city in the region to keep the which should help boost grades. SM BAY Bummer. the number-one “Beach Bummer” in this bay clean, from our Santa Monica Urban Santa Monica beaches that were rated Once again, the water around the Santa year’s report. Runoff Recycling Facility, which was the first some of the best in the state include Gold’s Monica Pier was some of the dirtiest in the “We are starting to see some of the Santa of its kind, to a number of other types of favorite spot — Ocean Park Beach at state, marring an otherwise positive report Monica Bay beaches clean up, but we still control measure to keep trash and other pol- Ashland Avenue (“A”); Santa Monica Beach card from environmental watchdog Heal the have some chronically polluted locations,” lutants from entering into the beach.” at Strand Street (“A”); SM Beach at Pico Bay, now in its 17th year of issuing annual Gold said. “LA County, by far, had the worst City Hall is working on completing a diver- Boulevard/Kenter storm drain (“A”) and grades for more than 500 beaches statewide. water quality in the state, and there’s some- sion project that would funnel all runoff dur- Venice City Beach at Rose Avenue (“A+”). While the pier draws millions of visitors thing going on in Long Beach that has us all ing dry weather into the sewer, and with each year, people may not want to swim in the perplexed ... We haven’t seen anything like it. money from Measure V — approved by voters GETTING WET water around it after Heal the Bay ranked it as “Here at home (in Santa Monica), we in November — city staff will begin imple- As in past years, there continues to be a one of the top-10 most polluted beaches in have a couple of spots that need to be menting a watershed management plan that great disparity between dry and wet California, earning an “F” for water quality. A addressed, including the per, which is at includes funding for improvements to the pier. weather, when water quality typically poor grade means beachgoers face a higher risk the bottom as one of the most polluted.” “We are in the process of prioritizing plummets, because of pollution that rain of contracting illnesses, such as stomach flu, ear Gold said that LA County fared worse than (Measure V) projects to figure out what flushes through the storm drain system infections, upper respiratory infections and others because officials are monitoring pollu- are the most important, most urgent and into the ocean, Gold said. While 74 skin rashes than swimmers at cleaner beaches. tion directly in front of flowing stormdrains things to focus on and the pier will be percent of the beaches monitored in “The public has a right to water quality and creeks. LA and portions of San Diego are right at the top of the list,” Kubani said. Southern California during summer dry information that will help them make the only regions to test such hotspots. Measure V funds will be available Jan. weather received “A” grades, that number informed decisions about where to take their 1. The special parcel tax is expected to dropped to only 40 percent during wet families swimming,” said Mark Gold, presi- BEST FLIPPER FORWARD raise approximately $2.35 million annual- weather, with 27 percent of the beaches dent of the Santa Monica-based group. “The City officials said they are working to ly to cover stormwater operations and monitored receiving an “F” grade. Beach Report Card is a public service, help- address poor water quality around the pier maintenance costs, as well as fund around Overall, the report card showed signifi- ing everyone understand which beaches they — one of the most popular attractions in $30 million in capital projects over the cant improvements in many areas, signaling can visit without fear of getting sick. Southern California and an important asset next 10 years. a shift in attitudes towards water quality. Statewide, water quality this season has to the city. In a partnership with Heal the Regional efforts are making a difference, been above average, due in large part to the Bay, a study was conducted last year on the SM BEACHES RANK Gold said. record-low rainfall in much of the state, level of fecal bacteria around the pier. If it was up to Gold, the pier would be the “In dry weather, we have seen a lot of Gold said. From San Luis Obispo County Researchers discovered a high level of fecal first project funded under Measure V since it improvement and that had to do with the north to Humboldt County, more than 90 bacteria coming from two possible sources is one of the most popular beaches in the record-low rainfall, but also the efforts put percent of the beaches earned an “A” grade. — the large bird population nesting under- region and one of just two dirty beaches in in place to clean up some of the more Southern California didn’t fare so well, neath the pier and an outdated, over- Santa Monica, the other being at the Montana troubling beaches,” Gold said. “In areas especially Los Angeles County and the whelmed pier storm drain system that is Avenue storm drain, which received a “C.” like Will Rogers, where we usually had very Long Beach area, which suffered a dra- allowing water to bypass the urban runoff Will Rogers State Beach at Temescal polluted areas, the beach is perfectly clean. matic drop in water quality during the last treatment center and leak into the bay. Canyon and Santa Monica Canyon drains — So there have been significant improve- year. Of the 28 Long Beach locations “The issue with the pier is something we two of the most polluted locations last year ments thanks to diversion projects.” monitored, 24 registered a “C,”“D” or “F,” are well aware of and are working very dili- — received “Bs,” a sign that diversion pro- a significant change for a city that has a gently for a solution,” said Dean Kubani, grams are working. City Hall is nearing [email protected] MTA Board of Directors could vote today to increase a range of bus fares FROM MTA PAGE 1

The Green Line has very low ridership as opposed to the rapid bus lines, Porchas said. Further, the union proposes reducing the current monthly bus fare from $52 back to $42, which was the fare before 2003. “We do think that there needs to be other alternatives to balancing the budget on the backs of the poorest peo- ple in the entire county,” Porchas said.

BUS FARES TOUCH EVERYONE UCLA student Bonnie Foote was waiting for the MTA red rapid bus line on Wednesday afternoon, toting a small crate of fruit to the bus stop at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Fourth Street. As a special student bus pass holder, Foote said she doesn’t think she’ll be affected by the fee increases. “I would hope the city would look at alternative ways of funding, but at the same time, I sympathize with the MTA,” Foote said. Rather than fighting the agency on the fee hikes, rid- ers should ask the county and state to provide more funding to the MTA, she suggested. The MTA records more than 300,000 boardings for 73 miles of track every day and 1.3 million boardings a day on 4,000 miles of bus routes, Littman said. Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] “If you shut down the entire rail system, you can’t KICKER: Cutline make up the deficit,”Littman said. “If you lay everyone off in this office, you can’t make up the deficit. It’s that big.” The EZ Transit Pass allows riders to use several of the the country in how they have adjusted fares and addressed The MTA deficit affects nearly every person in Los Angeles bus systems in LA County at a fixed cost, including Big structural deficits, said Santa Monica Councilmember Pam County, regardless of whether they walk, bike, ride the bus, or Blue, the Culver City line and the Montebello lines. O’Connor, who serves as First Vice Chair on the MTA drive, Littman said. The MTA funds streets and highway proj- If the MTA increases the EZ Transit Pass rate to $95, it Board of Directors and will become chairwoman in July. ects and street lighting, as well as other projects. will force all the other participating agencies to adjust The board will have to consider whether fares will be “We don’t want to raise fares, we don’t want to cut service,” their rates to the same price, said Dan Dawson, adjusted, and if so, by how much and over what period of Littman said.“We kept putting it off after all this time and now spokesman at the Big Blue Bus. time, she said. we’re in a unique situation because the court told us to put The Big Blue Bus is affecting changes in its own poli- “If we do not (cut the structural deficit), we are going more buses (on the road) than we could afford to operate.” cies, eliminating free transfers and introducing a day pass to have to cut services or go bankrupt,” O’Connor said. The proposed fee increases could also impact riders of on July 1 that allows unlimited trips for $2.50 a day. other bus systems, such as the Big Blue Bus. The MTA will be looking at other transit agencies across [email protected] Local Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 11 Students have transfer options FROM COLLEGE PAGE 3 sideration, said Nannini, who recalled a student turning essay. down acceptance letters from UCLA and Berkeley to take a “Last November was the most busy and most nervous sion to more than 57,000 high school seniors in the state. full ride scholarship at UC Irvine instead. month of my life,” he said. Data for transfer students is not yet available. “That’s pretty attractive to some students,” Nannini said. When the responses started rolling in, Koblansky became Last year, 940 SMC students transferred to the University With nearly a perfect grade point average, honors student anxious, continually checking his personal profile on the of California schools and 2,000 are now attending the Koblansky has decided to attend Berkeley next year, mainly University of California Web site and calling the schools to California State University. About 180 SMC students trans- because of the caliber of its business administration program. see if a decision had been made about his admission, specif- ferred to USC last fall. The only schools that rejected Koblansky were UC ically to Berkeley, his first choice. Counselors at the Transfer Center at Santa Monica Riverside and the University of Pennsylvania. Then one day, he clicked on his account to check his sta- College assist students on choosing between different A native of the Ukraine, Koblansky moved to the United tus for Berkeley and saw the word “congratulations.” schools, weighing the pros and cons of a quarter school ver- States in 2005 after attending National University in his home “Everything else didn’t matter (all of a sudden),” sus the semester system, of moving away as opposed to stay- country. The 19-year-old selected Santa Monica College Koblansky said. “I was happy and relieved, finally. The years ing close to home, and of attending a school in a big city as based on its reputation as being a good feeder school. of hard work paid off.” opposed to one with small town charm. He recalls an intimidating application process and the Some students will also take financial aid offers into con- difficulty of compressing his entire life into a 1,000-word [email protected] Soldier found dead in Iraq is that of Californian FROM IRAQ PAGE 3 Francisco Urena, the city’s veteran services miles northwest of Detroit, a dozen trees post, said Sgt. Kevin Stewart, 25, a six-year director and a former Marine who served a that line the road leading to Fouty’s high veteran from San Antonio. tied to the front door of the home of tour as a tank commander in Iraq, said he could school were adorned with yellow ribbons. “We’re focused on training, but I think Jimenez’s father, Ramon “Andy” Jimenez. hardly contain himself as he awaited news. At Fort Drum, soldiers were carrying out everyone is concerned and hoping for a pos- Ramon Jimenez, who speaks Spanish, said itive outcome,” Stewart said, while standing through a translator that he has been bouyed in a shopping center parking lot off post. “As by the support of friends and family. I THINK EVERYONE IS CONCERNED AND soldiers, we can all relate, and we can all “The hope is very high that God is going to imagine what it’s like for the families.” give Alex back to him,” said Wendy Luzon, a HOPING FOR A POSITIVE OUTCOME.” Lori Kenner said that while soldiers family friend who translated the conversation might be concentrating on training, many and has served as the family’s spokeswoman. Sgt. Kevin Stewart, a six-year veteran from San Antonio spouses have probably followed the search He last spoke with his son three weeks much more closely. Kenner’s husband is set ago, she said, but the conversation was brief to come home within the month following a because of a bad connection. “I just wish I could grab my pack and their training and other operations with a 15-month deployment in Afghanistan. Neighbors and friends in the former mill start searching for him myself,” he said. “business as usual” attitude as news of the “I know the waiting and not knowing city north of Boston waited anxiously. In Commerce Township, Mich., about 25 body’s recovery quickly made it around the must be horrible,” said Kenner, 28.

CITY OF SANTA MONICA NOTICE INVITING BIDS Memorial Weekend NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica invites sealed bids for the: Parking Structure #6 – Painting Improvement Project, SP2027 Bids shall be delivered to the City of Santa Monica, Office SALE SALE SALE of the City Clerk, Room 102, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, not later than 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2007, to be publicly opened and read aloud after 3:00 p.m. on said date in City Hall. Each Bid shall be in accor- dance with the Contract Documents. ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE: $415,000 CONTRACT CALENDAR DAYS: 30 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $500.00 PER DAY 50-70% Off COMPENSABLE DELAY: $500.00 PER DAY Contract Documents may be obtained at the Office of the City Engineer or by mail for an additional mailing charge (check or money order payable to the City of Santa Monica). Cost of the documents shall be $35.00. Additional mailing charge shall be $10.00. Contract Documents may also be ALL MERCHANDISE examined in City Hall, at the Civil Engineering and Architecture counter, phone number (310) 458-8721. Additional information may be obtained on the City's web- rd site at www.santa-monica.org/engineering. The Contractor Wed, May 23 through Thursday, May31st is required to have a Class C33 license at the time of bid submission.

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NEW YORK Yolanda Ruiz, a Latin-pop chanteuse from Santa Monica, beat out nearly 2,500 other artists in an online music-video competition to win a global recording contract with Epic Records and a year-long endorsement deal with Gibson Guitars. Ruiz, who won in the pop category, and two other grand prize winners of the Music Nation competition will be showcased on an episode of “Stripped” — Clear Channel Radio’s in-studio performance series. IF YOU HAVE A DREAM IT IS IMPORTANT TO NEVER LIMIT YOURSELF FROM THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE OUT THERE.” Yolanda Ruiz local singer

“Words cannot express how honored I feel to be part of the Music Nation and Epic/Sony BMG family,”Ruiz said. “I still can’t believe something I’ve dreamt about since I was a little girl is a reality today ... Music Nation has changed my life and has made my lifelong dream come true.” The competition served as an opportunity for inde- pendent artists to have their music heard by industry Photo courtesy heavyweights — Charlie Walk, president of Epic Records; BOUND FOR STARDOM: Yolanda Ruiz, a Latin-pop singer based in Santa Monica, has won the Music Nation competition and will producer Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (pop); Joel and Benji be showcased on an upcoming episode of “Stripped,” which is Clear Channel Radio’s in-studio performance series. Madden of Good Charlotte; Grammy-nominated produc- er Howard Benson (rock); and multi-platinum rappers Music Nation co-founder and CEO. spokesman for Music Nation said. Nelly and The Game; as well as Mark Pitts, president of “We created Music Nation as a platform for artist discov- The newly signed artists join the ranks of such celebrated Urban Music at Jive Records (urban). ery and empowerment,”Klaus said.“The quality of these win- Epic recording artists as Good Charlotte, Modest Mouse, During the competition, the public, along with the ning artists clearly demonstrates the potential that exists Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. panel of judges, cast votes to help artists proceed to the online to find and develop talent. We’re excited to be working “This experience has shown me that if you have a next round, sort of like “American Idol” online. Ruiz, who with these artists in partnership with Epic and leverage the dream it is important to never limit yourself from the lives in the Mid-City area, prevailed as the nation’s choice success they’ve had online into a sustainable recording career.” opportunities that are out there,” Ruiz said. “Music in the pop category thanks to her catchy single “Loca” The three winners represent a varied selection from Nation definitely created a home and an outlet for inde- (http://pop.musicnation.com/v428), featuring vocalist the Music Nation community. pendent artists and its just been such a great experience. Jabu from LA’s Ozomatli. The song combines pop Santa Monica’s Ruiz captivates with her fun, Latin-pop Not only did I get to participate in the contest, but it gave melodies and Latin grooves in an ode to living wild. sensuality; Las Vegas’ Kid Deposit Triumph, winner in the me a chance to go out in the street and promote myself. The Music Nation competition, in offering artists the rock category, excels at combining intense melodies with That was a lot of fun.” chance of a lifetime, attracted some of the top unsigned ruthless rhythms; and Atlanta’s T-Max, winner in the urban talent from across the Internet, according to Daniel Klaus, category holds court with his smooth, relaxed flow, a [email protected] Stay tuned for South Asian stars like Sanjaya BY HOWIE RUMBERG points that people have of South Asian cul- laughing at it,” says Dipa Basu, professor of than double that of the median black family, Associated Press Writer ture: arranged weddings, Bollywood, music, sociology at Pitzer College. “There’s still not according to Census data, which makes their dance, strict social taboos, professionals, that complete kind of acceptance and inclu- demographic more marketable. Sanjaya Malakar’s attempt to become the doctors that sort of stuff.” sion because there is that notion of hilarity, It also helps that in the major cities more next “American Idol” is recent history. But Still,“For something to happen at a much spectacle and that kind of stuff.” than 25 percent of the South Asian popula- what he represents is probably the future, bigger pop level I think a lot has to happen.” This predicament is not new. Blacks and tion is in the advertisers’ magic under-25 age albeit a distant one. In the world of literature and art cinema, then Latinos struggled for years before find- bracket. People of South Asian descent make up a South Asians -- especially Indians -- have a ing acceptance on television and in movies Sunaina Maira, Cal Davis professor and relatively new immigrant population in the solid resume. Most recently, “The in roles that celebrated their culture rather author of “Desis in the House: Indian United States, just about 2 million people Namesake,” a film based on the book by than playing on racial stereotypes. American Youth Culture in New York City” out of 300 million here. They don’t yet have Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian-born Blacks, who make up about 12 percent of (Temple University Press), says that what we the clout to create a runaway hit, says Aseem American author Jhumpa Lahiri, has the U.S. population, needed 1980s hits like are seeing in the South Asian community Chhabra, a columnist for Mumbai Mirror reached beyond the immigrant community. “The Cosby Show” and “Do the Right right now is similar to other immigrant and freelance entertainment writer. The film stars Kal Penn, the go-to actor of Thing” to finally start being taken seriously experiences in the United States. A small but But South Asians have made great strides South Asian heritage in the United States. by network and studio executives. significant number of second-generation in gaining solid footing in the American cul- While Penn occasionally lands roles that “I think what’s happened is that black youths with professional parents are pursu- tural landscape in the past decade as the are not based on ethnicity, his greatest suc- pop paved the way,” Chhabra said. “I think ing careers in the arts. And she says they will children of a large wave of immigrants from cess has come as a comedic actor in the film that if Bill Cosby and ‘The Jeffersons’ had have a chance to make an artistic contribu- the late 1960s began coming of age. “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.” not made it into the mainstream, if that kind tion. (Consider Nora Jones, daughter of sitar Henna tattoos, saris, Punjabi folk music In fact, many Indian characters and cul- of work had not been done, Indian play Ravi Shankar. And Malakar is the and Bollywood have all left their indelible tural references in the media are used for Americans would have had much more of a American-born son of an Indian man. ) mark on the mainstream. Madonna and comic effect. Even Malakar didn’t complete- struggle.” The ride to the top is not without its Gwen Stefani made wearing bindis a fashion ly ride a wave of love to the top. Backed by The South Asian immigrant arc in the speedbumps, she said. In post Sept. 11 times statement. The television season’s only break- Howard Stern and the Web site voteforthe- United States has been significantly easier it is more difficult for someone with a out hit, “Heroes,” has an Indian narrator. worst.com, his endurance was partly based than the black narrative, though. Besides not Muslim sounding name to break out com- “It’s not just a mystical little community on his wobbly voice. sharing a long history of oppression in the pared to a talent with an American name. anymore,” says Arun Venugopal, who runs a “It’s not like people are going, ‘Wow, this country with blacks, South Asians, especially “If Kal Penn’s name were Mohammed blog for South Asian journalists called SAJA guy’s really talented.’ It’s a bit like Apu from Indians, are on sounder economic footing. Hassan, I think it would have been tough for forum. “There are enough of these reference ‘The Simpsons.’ It’s kind of like everyone is Their median household income is more him,” Maira said. Entertainment Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 13 GAMEREVIEW NEW IN STORES ★ Ratings are based on a five star scale

Photo courtesy Activision TAKE THAT: Puss in Boots should have been included in the game much more prominently. ‘Shrek the Third’ ★★★

BY MICHAEL J. TITTINGER and guile, rather than a drawn-out punch- Daily Press Editor em-up that leaves one feeling a tad numb after a few hours. PLAYSTATION2 Not being the target Another feature allows players to demographic for Activision’s “Shrek the square off in mini-games (since the story Third,” I had to suspend my thirst for mode game doesn’t allow for two play- spilling Nazi blood or calling an audible at ers!), shooting at pirate ships and cor- the line of scrimmage like I do in my typ- ralling frogs and the like. To be honest, the ical video game fare. But the ogre movies “Shrekleboard” mini-game was my had done right by me and my nieces, so I favorite feature of the game, a relaxed decided to give the “Shrek” game a test- game of shuffleboard staged on a pirate drive. Besides, the wife is a big Puss in ship, complete with soothing music. Boots fan. While that admission likely speaks vol- Unfortunately, gamers have to proceed umes about my video game wants, it also through the quests as Shrek, Fiona, says a lot about the rest of the featured Sleeping Beauty, Puss, Arthur and Donkey title, as does the eight-page instruction at the game’s behest. So while one favorite book (four of which explain the entire character and their fighting abilities breadth of the game). might appeal to different players, just who Voiceover actors do a respectable job storms the castle is not an option left to imitating the familiar cadences of actors the player. In this sense, one size does not Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy and Antonio fit all. Banderas, but the game forces players to In “Shrek the Third,” players attempt to watch their exchanges over and over save Far Far Away after Prince Charming again, often preventing an eager combat- storms the city in an attempted coup. It’s ant to jump right into the action. In the up to Shrek and company to find a suit- end, “Shrek” the game does little to chal- able king for the land, presumably Artie, lenge players of any age. the future King Arthur. But none of the And from what I’m gathering at home, backstory really matters once you’re gam- it could use a lot more Puss in Boots too. ing, advancing from one arena of battle to another with similar skills to battle simi- “Shrek the Third” is available on all lar enemies. A game designed for children major gaming systems, including your PC. 10 and up should offer the player more challenges in terms of problem-solving [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 Entertainment 14 THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 A newspaper with issues Odd Man Out The Art Palette By Mark Marchillo Send comments to [email protected] Hamp Simmons Send comments to [email protected] Gay man cometh to a realization WALKING DOWN THE STREET IN A CITY munity. And, the more the “other” people in like Santa Monica or New York one can feel that society see us as just gay. Just the gay unidentified, completely alone and guy. The gay uncle. My gay friend. “By the unknown in the chaos of street garbage and way, he’s gay.”“I can’t wait for you to meet car horns. Maybe it’s this feeling of a life in my gay friend, Nick.” masquerade that leads us to identify our- Do Nick and Joe really need to walk selves as gay, over any other aspect or char- around with titles like “Gay Nick” and acteristic of our time here on this planet. “Gay Joe?” But the idea that a sexual orientation is of Seems like we’re regressing here. Where’s the utmost when it comes to prioritizing the the normality in being us? In being gay. existence of a human being seems like it There’s such a stereotype, a stigmatism to it. would do the polar opposite. The yearning Jack McFarlands of the world take note. to feel like we’re important, that we mean We’re so much more than that! But in our something and have something maybe not efforts to be included in that winner-take-all everyone else has — our gayness — and to society we try to fit into, we sink the defini- find that place in the world where we belong, tion of “gay” into the easy-on-the-brain con- Photo courtesy a community… doesn’t really offer up much cept of the screaming banshee or the drag LIMBER: World-renowned Butoh Master Katsura Kan will be appearing at Highways. comfort. I mean, let’s face it, while Joe is off queen or the twink with the electric hips. All proving he’s a vibrant homosexual man and of them are very present in the community screaming it like a banshee off the balcony of — I mean, let’s admit, stereotypes exist for a Fiesta Cantina, Mr. Schmo leads his hetero- very good reason. They’re true. But there is Santa Monica Festival sexual life not worrying about it. another side to it. To our identity. Both as a He doesn’t need to shout out to the world community and as individuals. In essence, that he’s straight. He knows it. It sits well we’ve lost our own identities to the commu- with him. He’s good like that. ‘Nuff said, nal summarization of us all. was a stirring success Marvel. So why does Joe the gay guy figure But you know what? that constant procurement of his sexual We’re not all that or this or then or now. So, how’d you like the Santa Monica Festival? I’m pretty sure I saw you there, dancing along identity gives him an identity? We’re you. And me. And him. And that best to Rhythm Roots All-Stars or checking out the re-fashion shows on the youth stage. Weren’t In a time where gays are really starting to friend over there. That jerk over here. Yes, those kids awesome? The future of haute couture is obviously attending elementary school in “come out” to society as a whole, in the you know it, we all know it. So say it! Show Santa Monica right now. What a great day it was! If you weren’t there, you missed out. media, politics, and even in high schools, it! Guess we gays are coming of age. But it’s time to move on and there’s even more art, more culture and more fun com- shouldn’t we be promoting our lifestyle as, Finally. It’d be cool to find that long lost ing down the pike. well maybe more than just a lifestyle? Simply reflection in the mirror. Look closely. See This weekend, we’ve got a world of culture going on — everything from Broadway- put we make ourselves unimportant. anything you like? Can you see who you are? bound Samohi kids to classic butoh from Japan. It’s going to be a Memorial Day week- Because how important is orientation? The hour to figure up the cost of damages end to remember. The more emphasis we place on its has arrived. Search out that identity and pay importance the more we just become that up. Be real. BUTOH FROM AROUND THE WORLD there’s limited seating on a first-arrival basis. “thing,”and not who we truly are, as individ- Let’s just hope we know where to find it. Global Butoh You can pick up your tickets one hour prior uals, as people of a society — not just a com- After all, Nick and Joe deserve better. 8:30 p.m. to the event in the library’s North Courtyard. Friday and Saturday, May 25-26 Highways Performance Space SHOWSTOPPERS II 1651 18th St. The Disney Legacy (310) 315-1459 Fridays, May 25 and June 1 — 8 p.m. Enhanced star is born Saturdays, May 26 and June 2 — 2 p.m. and Highways offers up an evening of lively and 8 p.m. “misunderstanding she received from me provocative butoh theater featuring world- Santa Monica High School BY SANDY COHEN regarding the terms of her probation.” renowned Butoh Master Katsura Kan from 601 Pico Blvd. AP Entertainment Writer He said Hilton was being truthful when she Kyoto, Japan, in his LA debut. You’ll also be (310) 458-5939 told a judge she believed — incorrectly, it transfixed by the trans-disciplinary per- LOS ANGELES Paris Hilton is so pam- turned out — that “it was O.K. for her to drive formance troupe Black Stone Ensemble, The young performers at Samohi will per- pered she doesn’t read her mail. under certain circumstances”under the terms. from San Francisco, and the work of Corpus form 26 delightful songs from 21 unforget- “I have people who do that for me,” she The 26-year-old hotel heiress, who par- Delicti. This magical evening of dance, the- table shows in the school’s Humanities told a judge. layed her party lifestyle into worldwide atre, yoga, visual art and music will tantalize Center Theatre. Full of charm, vim and vigor, Legal documents and traffic citations fame, told the judge hearing the case that she and amaze you. the students are the stars of tomorrow, so elude her. didn’t have time to talk with her attorneys catch them now while they’re still affordable! “I just sign what people tell me to about her probation. That dismissive atti- DIRECT FROM CARNEGIE HALL sign,” she testified. tude is part of her appeal, said veteran pub- Peter Fletcher IN SEARCH OF THE MIRACULOUS And based on statements from Hilton licist David Brokaw. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. to midnight and publicist Elliot Mintz — who “The premise of her fame is being Thursday, May 24 Saturday, May 26 announced recently that he will no longer be naughty,” he said. Martin Luther King, Jr. Auditorium Libertad Soccer Club working for her — she apparently took legal “This is a career move for her. It simply Santa Monica Main Library 1410 Olympic Blvd. advice from Mintz but not her lawyers. fuels the fascination. She can only win with 601 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 453-3711 Facing a 23-day jail sentence — and per- this.” (310) 458-8600 haps her first brush with accountability — Hilton made her first public comments The 18th Street Arts Center will present new could be a reality check for Hilton. But on the sentence to photographers assembled Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher wowed the drawings, sculptures and photographs by regardless of how she handles it, it may make outside her home on Saturday night. crowds at the Santa Monica Library two Diego Teo, the center’s visiting artist-in-resi- her more popular than ever. “I feel that I was treated unfairly and that years ago and returns following his debut at dence from Mexico City for one night only. “It will actually increase her star appeal in the sentence is both cruel and unwarranted Carnegie Hall in February. He’ll be playing Teo’s works have been shown in museums, a very sick and demented way,”said longtime and I don’t deserve this,” she said as she left compositions from the 1400s through the galleries and art spaces in Spain, Japan, publicist Michael Levine. “There’s a segment for a shopping trip with her mother. 1900s, including works by Louis Couperin, Cuba, Poland, the U.S., and throughout of our society that’s somehow engaged in the Some celebrities have fared well after a Francois Couperin, J. S. Bach, Eric Satie and Mexico but this will be the first time he’s soap opera that is Paris Hilton, and this a stay in the graybar hotel. Martha Stewart Carlo Domeniconi. The program is free, but exhibited at a local soccer club! very compelling plot line in the soap opera.” started a TV show after her stint behind bars. If you would like to subscribe to the Santa Monica Arts Palette via e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with Mintz said in a statement that he and the Robert Downey Jr. rebounded with a recur- the word “Subscribe” in the subject line to [email protected] Hilton had parted ways over an apparent ring TV role that led back to the big screen. Local Surf Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 15 CYCLING Ex-manager is focus of hearing BY EDDIE PELLS Tour champion testified he’d received a AP National Writer phone call the night before from Landis’ manager, Will Geoghegan, who threatened MALIBU Part science, part circus, the Floyd to divulge LeMond’s secret. Landis hearing gyrated through more Barnett tried to portray Landis and tawdry testimony Tuesday, with questions Geoghegan as scheming together to keep about testosterone, telephone calls and neck- LeMond from testifying, then not showing SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 59° ties filling the Tour de France champion’s remorse until they got caught. stay on the witness stand. Landis said that although he was sitting SWELL FORECAST ( 2-3 FT ) Attorneys used Landis’ cross-examina- near Geoghegan when the manager made Today the periods from the New Zealand SW swell tion to portray him as someone who hangs the call last Wednesday night, he didn’t know should shorten to 14-16 seconds, evening size out a bit more to chest high for most south facing with the wrong crowd and would do any- what was going on until later. spots with fewer of the "plus" set waves around thing to win his case, including trying to Barnett tried to pin him down on when, standouts. intimidate and humiliate Greg LeMond, exactly, he told his attorneys of the call, and whose revelations of sexual abuse and why he waited to fire Geoghegan until after LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS potential witness tampering turned this LeMond revealed details of the call on the SW FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND... hearing into a melodrama. witness stand. SW SWELLS DUE NEXT WEEK... “Would you agree, that as my mother Landis testified that he told his attorneys used to say, that a person’s character is about the call as soon as he arrived to the revealed more by their actions than their hearing room Thursday, though nobody words?” U.S. Anti-Doping Agency attorney thought to fire Geoghegan until after TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA Matthew Barnett asked Landis. LeMond’s testimony. “It sounds like a good saying,” Landis “In hindsight, I probably should have said. fired him immediately, but I needed some- Then, it got ugly, as Barnett dredged up one to talk to,” Landis said. events surrounding testimony LeMond gave USADA attorneys tried to portray Landis last Thursday. On that day, the three-time as an active participant in the LeMond plan.

MLB Brewers go Hollywood I would be going out and facing Roger ‘Restless’ Milwaukee Clemens,” Hardy said. “I lost some sleep last night thinking about the lines.” goes from swings to The Brewers rehearsed with actors Peter Bergman and Michelle Stafford before hit- ting the makeup and hair room, Hollywood’s being on the soaps equivalent to a baseball clubhouse. BY BETH HARRIS As Stafford was primped, she pointed AP Sports Writer out to Capuano that both are lefties. “I do sports with my left hand and eat LOS ANGELES “The Young and the Restless” with my right hand,” he said. is a good way to describe the Milwaukee He also explained the differences Brewers, who are in first place and baseball’s between right and left-handed pitchers. big surprise this season. “Lefties are more crafty, they don’t throw So it seemed fitting that shortstop J.J. as hard as right-handers.” Hardy, center fielder Bill Hall and pitchers Stafford seemed duly impressed. Chris Capuano and Jeff Suppan taped their She suggested the group go over their lines acting debuts on the top-rated CBS soap again. As they volleyed dialogue back and forth, opera of the same name Tuesday. the makeup artists worked their magic and a “I’ve gotten more calls about this than I hairstylist curled Stafford’s red locks. have about baseball in the last two years,” “I have to memorize that jargon,” Stafford Hardy said, his face perfectly powdered to said. “Pinch-hit, go-ahead single.” withstand the hot studio lights. Suppan’s wife, Dana, along for the trip to And he figures to get an even bigger CBS Television City, plopped herself into the response after the episode airs June 20. stylist’s chair at Stafford’s invitation. “The ladies might be chasing him after “I have extensions,” she confided to the this scene,” teased Hall, noting that teenage stylist. girls comprise Hardy’s fan base. “Maybe he “So does everyone else,”he said, laughing. can start getting some grandmas and moms.” From the other end of the room, a surprised The players’ scene involves them visiting the Suppan noticed his wife getting a blowout. office of Jack Abbott at a photo op during his “How’d you finagle that one?” he said. campaign for Wisconsin state senate. His sexy Before Suppan had joined the group, colleague Phyllis Newman bursts in and is Capuano cracked, “Sup is actually in his own agog at finding four Brewers in her presence. room. He needs so much makeup, he has eight Before Abbott’s campaign manager guys working on him.” yanks her out of the room, she gushes over Bergman, an Emmy-winning 18-year each player’s achievements on the field. veteran of the show, settled into another “Can I get her name and number?” chair and announced to the makeup man, Hardy asks in the scene. “I got a lot of young, studly guys in the The soap opera’s casting director sought room, so make me look good.” out the Brewers for the appearance since the Waiting around downstairs for taping to show is based in Genoa City, Wis., a real begin, Suppan pulled out the 2006 World town outside the resort area of Lake Geneva. Series ring he earned pitching for the St. “I was a lot more nervous doing this than Louis Cardinals. Horoscope 16 THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007 A newspaper with issues

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have:

★★★★★ Dynamic ★★★★ Positive In the limelight, Scorpio ★★★ Average ★★ So-So ★ Difficult

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Political discussion turns personal for MOVIEGUIDE AERO THEATRE Rosie and Elisabeth on `The View’ 1328 Montana Avenue Cat fight (310) 395-4990 Watching ROSIE outlets suggested that people what I believe.” you to explain your “Extra” that was to air He Said Drive 7:30 O’DONNELL and she’d called U.S. troops O’Donnell and thoughts. They’re your Wednesday evening. Family Plot ELISABETH HASSELBECK “terrorists” during a previ- Hasselbeck were shown on thoughts! Defend your own “I honestly think, I 7:30 squabble on ABC’s “The ous debate. a split screen as the argu- insinuations!” believe that we are View” is nothing new, but “What you did was not ment progressed without O’Donnell, who is leav- mature women who can AMC LOEWS BROADWAY 4 1441 3rd Street Wednesday’s dustup defend me. ... I asked you if commercial interruption. ing the ABC daytime talk resolve,” she said. “I hope (310) 458-1506 seemed particularly you believed what the “Do you believe that I show next month, said we can. I would hope that nasty with the co-hosts Republican pundits were think our troops are ter- she wasn’t going to fight a disagreement or a heat- Brooklyn Rules (R) trading accusations and saying — you said nothing, rorists? And you would not anymore. “So for three ed debate wouldn’t be the 2:30, 5:00, 7:20, 9:50 Georgia Rule (R) personal digs. and that’s cowardly,” even look me in the face, weeks, you can say all the end of a relationship.” 2:00, 4:35, 7:30, 10:10 A political discussion O’Donnell said. Elisabeth, and say, `No, Republican crap you In a posting on her Pirates of the Caribbean: At over the war in Iraq Responded a stern Rosie,"’ O’Donnell said. want.” blog, O’Donnell wrote: “a World’s End became heated when an Hasselbeck: “Do not call Responded Hasselbeck: Hasselbeck discussed split screen, new heights, 8:20 Spider-Man 3 (PG-13) angry O’Donnell decried me a coward, because No. “Because you are an adult, the war of words in an or lows, depending on 1:00, 3:50 Hasselbeck for not stand- 1, I sit here every single and I am certainly not interview with syndicated who u ask.” The Wendell Baker Story ing up for her when media day, open my heart and tell going to be the person for entertainment show ASSOCIATED PRESS (PG-13) 2:15, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40 MEL GOES TO CHURCH

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I’m a child to lose a parent,” Mayan epic Pirates of the Caribbean: At the things that I love,” in my life.” very fortunate,” she said. she said. “I lost my mom “Apocalypto,” to attend World’s End the 31-year-old actress Jolie and her partner, Her new film, “A Mighty too young, but it hap- a Roman Catholic con- 8:00, 9:15, 12:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: At said in an interview that Brad Pitt, 43, have four Heart,” had its world pre- pened. And I’m happy firmation ceremony. World’s End DLP Digital aired Wednesday on children: 5-year-old miere at the Cannes Film she’s out of pain, `cause I Archbishop Emeritus Projection NBC’s “Today” show. Maddox, who was adopted Festival earlier this week. love her and she’s my Carlos Quintero Arce 8:45, 12:30 “So I’m at a strange, I from Cambodia; Pax Jolie stars as Mariane friend. Mariane lost her told reporters he per- Spider-Man 3 (PG-13) suppose, place in my life. I Thien, 3, from Vietnam; 2- Pearl, the wife of journal- husband in a way that is formed Tuesday’s cere- 1:30, 2:50, 3:20, 4:40, 6:00, 6:30, 7:50, 9:15, 9:45 think that that happens year-old Zahara, from ist Daniel Pearl, who was not natural and is unfair. mony for Gibson’s when you lose a parent, Ethiopia; and daughter kidnapped and murdered ... It’s something to grandchildren and for where you drop and do a dif- Shiloh, who will be 1 on by Islamic extremists remember.” several adults in the LANDMARK NUWILSHIRE ferent kind of serious, and May 27. while reporting for the AP chapel of the archbish- 1314 Wilshire Blvd op’s residence in (310) 281-8223 Hermosillo, the capital Black Book (Zwartboek) of northern Sonora (R) state. He did not identi- 1:00, 4:30, 8:00 fy the adults. Hot Fuzz (R) Laurie receives honor 1:15, 4:15, 7:00, 9:45 Gibson and his wife, HUGH LAURIE, who stars Britain for more than 20 Sensibility,” “Peter’s Robyn, have seven in the hit TV medical years. He was a member of Friends” and “Stuart children, but his rep- LAEMMLE’S MONICA FOURPLEX drama “House,” was made the Cambridge Footlights Little.” resentative, Alan 1332 2nd Street a member of the Order of comedy group along with He has won two Golden Nierob, said the actor (310) 394-9741 the British Empire on Emma Thompson and Globe awards for his role does not have any Wednesday. Stephen Fry. on “House” as the bril- grandchildren. Nierob Away From Her (R) 1:25, 4:10, 7:00, 9:45 Queen Elizabeth II Laurie and Fry landed liant but flawed Dr. did not immediately The Lives of Others presented the honor to their own sketch show, “A Gregory House, who know what Gibson’s (Das Leben der Anderen) Laurie at Buckingham Bit of Fry and Laurie,” in heads a medical team relationship was to (R) Palace. 1987. They also starred in specializing in the diag- the children who were 1:10, 4:20, 8:00 The 47-year-old “Jeeves and Wooster,” a nosis of rare disorders. confirmed. Paris, I Love You (Paris, je t'aime) (R) actor has been hugely popular TV ver- He now spends most of Gibson spent more 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 9:55 part of the sion of P.G Wodehouse’s his time in Los Angeles than an hour at Waitress (PG-13) comedy comic stories. for his role on News Quintero’s house and 12:00, 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, establish- Laurie’s film roles Corp.’s Fox network show. left without speaking 10:15 ment in include “Sense and AP to reporters. His plane departed Hermosillo MANN'S CRITERION THEATRE on Tuesday evening. 1313 3rd Street Confirmation is a (310) 395-1599 sacrament by which a baptized person is 28 Weeks Later (R) Arnold wants to end marriage 11:20a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 7:00, welcomed into full 9:50 TOM ARNOLD has filed for “irreconcilable differences.” months later, Arnold divorced in 1994 after membership in the The Ex (PG-13) divorce from his third wife, The actor-comedian and asked a judge to dismiss nearly four years of mar- church. 12:00, 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, Shelby Roos, after five Roos have no children. that request while the riage. He was married to Gibson’s directing 10:10 years of marriage, accord- The couple married in couple attempted to work Julie Lynne Champnella credits include 2004’s Fracture ing to court documents. 2002 and split briefly in things out. from 1995 to 1999. “The Passion of The 11:10a.m., 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 10:00 Arnold filed for divorce August 2006 after Arnold was previously Arnold’s screen credits Christ.” Shrek the Third DLP-Digital on Monday in Los Angeles Arnold filed a petition for married to comic actress include “True Lies.” AP Projection (PG) Superior Court citing legal separation. Six Roseanne Barr. They AP 10:10a.m., 12:30, 3:00, 5:30, 8:00, 10:30 Shrek the Third (PG) 11:00a.m., 11:40a.m., 1:30, ™ You make the call. We’ll print the answers. Sound off every week on our Q-Line . See page 5 for more info. 2:10, 4:05, 4:40, 6:30, 7:10, 9:00, 9:40

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