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Anniversary not valid from hotels or with other offers • SM residents only • Expires 12/31/12 SantaMonicaTaxi.com THURSDAY,APRIL 19, 2012 Volume 11 Issue 136 Santa Monica Daily Press PARIS IN SANTA MONICA SEE PAGE 8 We have you covered THE WE’LL REMEMBER ISSUE Court dismisses Chez Jay Expo Line challenge BY ASHLEY ARCHIBALD contends Daily Press Staff Writer LOS ANGELES The Exposition Metro Line for new Construction Authority will move full steam ahead with the second phase of a rail line into Santa Monica in light of a court decision handed down Tuesday that rejected a neigh- borhood group’s lawsuit against the project. agreement The Second District California Court of Appeal sided with Expo against the commu- Iconic restaurant ready to nity organization Neighbors for Smart Rail, change with the times which sued to stop progress on the second section of the 6.6 mile line on environmen- tal grounds. The second phase will connect BY ASHLEY ARCHIBALD Culver City to Santa Monica. Daily Press Staff Writer The group, which lost both of its court contests to date, has already declared its CITY HALL Frank Sinatra dined there. The intention to take the case to the California Pentagon Papers were reportedly leaked Supreme Court. there. One of its peanuts went to space. Neighbors For Smart Rail challenged an The Chez Jay restaurant at 1657 Ocean Ave. has a long list of famous patrons and SEE EXPO PAGE 11 notable events spanning its more than 50- year resume, but that may not be enough to keep its spot in Santa Monica. By law, the Chez Jay ownership team SMC plans $12.3M will have to compete against all other applicants for the right to operate on the performing arts city-owned property and, for the first time since 1957, city officials are looking for more than the quirky steak joint is used to campus expansion providing. The restaurant sits on Ocean Avenue BY KEVIN HERRERA immediately west of what will be Palisades Editor in Chief Garden Walk Park. That’s a $47 million investment, and City Hall planned from the SANTA MONICA BLVD Santa Monica outset to include an eatery that syncs with College’s Performing Arts Center is planning the outdoor ambiance and the clientele that an encore. the park is expected to attract. Officials with the college on Wednesday With that in mind, the restaurant has Daniel Archuleta [email protected] said they have hired an architect and will been on a month-to-month lease until offi- LOCAL LANDMARK: The city-owned property that Chez Jay restaurant sits on is up for bid. break ground next year on a $12.3 million cials had a clear idea of what they wanted building to be located adjacent to the Broad out of the restaurant in the Civic Center Stage that will house a 165-seat music hall as park. well as rehearsal space and storage. Now that Palisades Garden Walk is Dick Clark dies at Saint John’s The East Wing Expansion Building, fund- designed and under construction, “it’s a lot ed through a bond measure approved by easier,” said Miriam Mack, economic devel- LYNN ELBER Year’s Eve countdown from Times Square, voters in November 2008, comes at a time opment manager with City Hall. AP Television Writer has died. He was 82. when officials with the Performing Arts “It’s something we’ve been anticipating Spokesman Paul Shefrin said Clark had a Center, located at Santa Monica Boulevard for a long time, so we did not make any SANTA MONICA Dick Clark, the ever-youth- heart attack Wednesday morning at Saint and 11th Street, are looking to expand their longterm commitments until we knew what ful television host and tireless entrepreneur John’s hospital in Santa Monica, where he programming and compete with other cul- was happening,” Mack said. who helped bring rock ‘n’ roll into the main- had gone the day before for an outpatient tural institutions in the region during the The criteria listed in a staff report calls for stream on “American Bandstand,” and later procedure. fifth anniversary season of the Broad Stage, produced and hosted a vast range of pro- SEE CHEZ JAY PAGE 11 gramming from game shows to the New SEE CLARK PAGE 12 SEE SMC PAGE 10 Now WE CURE PROPERTY offering Andrew Thurm GLUTEN FREE BREAD, MANAGEMENT HEADACHES BAGELS AND MUFFINS! 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The production runs modelo 12 PacK cans $10 by a variety of things, but is not through May 12. For more infor- the best health choice. mation, call (213) 268-1454. Psychotherapist Rachel Fintzy (310) 394-8257 will teach you some strategies to In the news 1011 Broadway | Santa Monica, CA 90401 avoid eating at the wrong times Santa Monica College, Theatre and for the wrong reasons. Arts Studio Stage For more information, 1900 Pico Blvd., 8 p.m. call (310) 393-2721 ext. 129. “The Front Page,” a classic hit Broadway comedy, will debut at Reaching out to City Hall the SMC Studio Stage Friday NOW CALLING ALL Santa Monica College, Bundy night and continue until April 28. DANCERS, SINGERS, Campus The play follows a cocky news- 3171 S. Bundy Dr., paper reporter who hides an & ACTORS TO BECOME... 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. escaped death row inmate to City officials are presenting this ensure an exclusive interview. free workshop to explain the per- Written by Ben Hecht and SUMMER CAMP 2012 mit and approval process for Charles MacArthur, the original Sing, dance, create art projects, enjoy new and prospective businesses production opened in 1928 on that are looking to renovate. Broadway and has been per- the summer sun, & put on a musical! For more information, formed throughout the country visit smcsbdc.org. and even adapted into several July 9th-Aug 3rd, 10a-3pm, Monday-Thursday films. Tickets are $10 each. CAMP SHOW FRIDAY EVENING AUGUST 3rd For more information, Campers ages 7-15 yrs old – $795/camper (includes camp t-shirt) Friday, April 20, 2012 call (310) 434-4319. RAND Pre-camp yoga available 9am-10am daily for an additional $230/4 weeks B Celebrating the planet NEW Tour the facility Main Library 2600 Beach Lot, FACILITY The www.thepretendersstudio.comPretenders Studios - 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 8 a.m. — 7:30 p.m. The Pretenders Studio believes inRegister a healthy bodyby May image, 1st positive- 310.450.1800 attitude and the power to communicate through creativity. 12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m. The Tadasana International 1635 16th Street, Santa Monica CA 90404 Docents will lead visitors Festival of yoga and music kicks through the city’s primary library, off this Friday and will continue showing off what the facility has through Earth Day weekend. to offer. The tour will showcase Activities will include yoga les- the interior and exterior of the sons, live music, food and eco- Leader in Energy & shopping opportunities. Environmental Design building. Speakers will address the crowd For more information, throughout the weekend on call (310) 458-8600. health, nutrition and yoga topics. For more information and tickets, ‘Proof’ on stage call (415) 533-4052 or visit The Church in Ocean Park www.tadasanafestival.com. 235 Hill St., 8 p.m. To create your own listing, log on to smdp.com/submitevent For help, contact Daniel Archuleta at 310-458-7737 or submit to [email protected] For more information on any of the events listed, log on to smdp.com/communitylistings Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012 3 COMMUNITY BRIEFS OLYMPIC DRIVE Drop off drugs Santa Monica residents are encouraged to drop off their expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs at the Santa Monica Police Department April 28, as part of a day-long “Take-Back” event. An officer will be at the curb of the station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the service is free, anonymous and no questions will be asked. The event was coordinated in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration, which has organized drives at nearly 5,400 sites.