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4TH AND COLORADO Two transporta-tion-related construction projectsare scheduled to start in the com-ing weeks, and the city has issued astatement describing the reconfig-ured traffic patterns.
Construction of the ColoradoEsplanade will officially begin onMonday, March 16, with installa-tion of a railing at 4th Street andColorado Avenue. The project willoverlap with continued construc-tion of the Expo Light Rail stationat the same location.
According to the City, one
northbound lane on 4th Street,between the I-10 Freeway andColorado Avenue will be closedstarting March 16. Left turns fromnorthbound 4th Street to west-bound Colorado Avenue will alsobe prohibited from about 9 p.m.
Road closures and detours scheduled for Downtown
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LOS ANGELES David Carrillo, the manwho barricaded himself in a SantaMonica Apartment on Feb. 21,pleaded not guilty this week afterbeing charged with murder by theLos Angeles County DistrictAttorney’s Office.
In a statement, the Attorney’sOffice said Carrillo could receive alife sentence if found guilty ofmurder and that his bail is set atmore than $1 million.
According to Deputy DistrictAttorney Steven Gates, Carrillo isaccused of fatally stabbing WesleyMorejon, 30, with a folding knifeoutside of a fast food restaurant in
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BY JEFFREY I. GOODMANDaily Press Staff Writer
Art is often a personal endeavor,a vision devised and executed byone person. But, as the upcomingSanta Monica Airport ArtWalk willshow, it doesn’t have to be.
Collaborative and communalprojects will be highlightedthroughout the ninth-annualevent, which will be held fromnoon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The free, family-friendly after-noon in the airport’s convertedhangars will also feature open stu-dios, live music, art and theaterworkshops, children’s performanc-es and food trucks.
It’s all part of a festival along
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BY DAVID MARK SIMPSONDaily Press Staff Writer
CITY HALL City Council will considerrevamping its approach to taxisand vehicles for hire at its meetingon Tuesday.
Changes could include theaddition of curb-space for towncars, Uber drivers, and other vehi-cles for hire that are currentlyexcluded from freely utilizing thesepick-up zones.
Additionally, they’ll considerasking city officials to amend thesoon-to-be expired taxi cab fran-chise — altering, for instance, thenumber of taxicabs authorized tooperate in the city. Council will
also consider establishing minimalregulations for in-city vehicles forhire.
The Daily Press, earlier thisyear, inaccurately reported thatthese regulations would extend tooperators of ride-hailing apps likeUber and Lyft.
City officials believe that theCalifornia Public Utility Codegives the state exclusive authorityto regulate these ride-hailing apps.
Regulation is only being consid-ered for drivers that don’t enter orleave the city with passengers.
“These are vehicles for hire thatdo not cross jurisdictional lines
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Morgan Genser [email protected] Santa Monica High School boys varsity baseball team hosted NorthHollywood High in a Southern California Invitational Tournament game and won 1-0 to improve their record to 2-2. Pictured are Jaylon McLaughlin bunting, NoahBarba attempting to steal and Fernando De La Torre diving back to first.
Council to considercurb-space for Uber,Lyft, town carsRegulations could come for in-city vehicles for hire
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March 12Lye Soap with AngharadCaceresLearn to make bar soap from olive,coconut, and other oils, aromatics andlye. Use safe kitchen chemistry tomake versatile holiday and hostessgifts, and know what’s in your skincareproduct by making it yourself.Register for classes athttp://ow.ly/oZGSg or call (310) 458-2239 for more information. 1450Ocean, 7 - 9 p.m., $20 + $15 cashmaterial fee
Beginner Salsa withIsabelle PampilloSalsa is not as hard as looks. Learnthe basics of Salsa and easy patternsto get you out on the dance floor.Bring a partner, or come alone, but getready to dance and have fun.Intermediate class follows from 8:30 -9:30 p.m. Series cost: $63-72, drop-in$15. Register for classes athttp://ow.ly/oZGSg or call (310) 458-2239 for more information. 1450Ocean, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Women in sports screening:Venus VS.To celebrate the anniversary of TitleIX, ESPN commissioned the acclaimed“Nine for IX” documentary film seriesthat “focused on captivating stories ofwomen in sports told through the lensof female filmmakers.” Venus Vs. (60min.) Documents Venus Williams’scampaign to convince Wimbledon andthe French Open to offer equal prizesto women and men. Montana AvenueBranch Library, 1704 Montana Ave., 7p.m.
A Jane Austen Educationwith William DeresiewiczWilliam Deresiewicz, a former Englishprofessor at Yale and author of thecurrent best seller Excellent Sheep,discusses his 2012 book whichanswers the question of how JaneAusten and her literary work taughtDeresiewicz to be a man. Guest mod-
erator Max Diamond. Main Library, 601Santa Monica Blvd., 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Rent Control BoardRegular Rent Control Board Meeting.For more information visithttp://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx for more information.City Hall, 1685 Main St., 7 p.m.
Cal/Pell Grants workshopGet informed about governmentgrants in this Q&A session lead byMaria-Belèn Vaccaro from SantaMonica College. Fairview BranchLibrary, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 7 p.m.
Youth Beach VolleyballClasses for ages 7-15 and all experi-ence levels, available in a semi-privatesetting. $18/class or $72 (4 classes).Annenberg Beach House, 415 PCH, 4p.m.
March 13WISE & Healthy Aging:Volunteer OrientationApply your skills as a volunteer atWISE & Healthy Aging. VolunteerOrientation Friday, March 13 9:30 -11:30 a.m. to register, call (310) 394-9871, ext. 552 Information will be pro-vided on volunteer roles for variousWISE & Healthy Aging programs. KenEdwards Center, 1527 4th St.
Paper flowersMake flowers out of tissue paper. Ages5 & up. Montana Avenue BranchLibrary, 1704 Montana Ave., 3:30 p.m.
Family Movie: Big Hero 6Watch the 2014 Oscar Winner for BestAnimated Film. Plus-sized inflatablerobot Baymax and prodigy HiroHamada team up with friends to forma band of high-tech heroes. FairviewBranch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd.3:30 p.m.
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Carnegie Hall’s MusicalExplorers makes its West Coast Debut at The Broad Stage
The Broad Stage has launched a musicalpartnership with Carnegie Hall’s Weill MusicInstitute with the West Coast debut ofMusical Explorers. In this celebration of LosAngeles’ rich and diverse musicians, fami-lies will discover a world of music in theirown backyard. Playful and informative, thisinventive program will get children listening,singing, and thinking about musical tradi-
tions both familiar and yet to be explored.The program will consist of three groupsfrom very different musical backgrounds.
Changüí Majadero brings authenticChangüí & Son Cubano music deep fromthe island of Cuba, attracting people todance and celebrate to traditionalCarribean folk rhythm and melody fromGuantánamo, Cuba. The group deliversstunning vocals, fiery bongo de monte,marimbula-bass thump, driving guayo andmaracas, and blazing tres-cubano solos.Changüí Majadero captures the essence of“musica campesina” of Cuba, inspiring andcaptivating audiences with its high energy,lyricism, and soulful syncopated swing.
Jesse Palter Quartet is led by the jazzvocals of Jesse Palter. Through both train-ing and pure instinct, Jesse has grown intoone of the most accomplished and dynamicvocalists (and composers) in the jazz andoverall music scenes. Her voice is a flexible,facile instrument wielded by an ambitiousand visionary player; it can be sweet orsalty, polished or raw, wide in range andbroad in stylistic scope, channeling andcombining influences such as EllaFitzgerald, Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughan,Patsy Cline, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder,and Carmen McRae. It’s the voice of some-one who has a voracious appetite forgrowth and is fearless in that pursuit — the
perfect equation for a promising future.Classical Indian Ensemble is comprised
of Varshini Muralikrishnan on vocals andkeys, Deepak Kumar Chandla on tabla, andJanani on thambura. The ensemble bringsto life a genre of music incorporatingdiversity, vibrancy, soul, and tradition.They seamlessly integrate their classicalCarnatic music roots with hip-hop, R&B,jazz, and other global influences.
Performances will be Saturday, March14, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Broad Stage,1310 11th St. Tickets are $15-$25, visitwww.thebroadstage.com or call (310) 434-3200 for more information.
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Santa Monica Theatre Guild:Next To NormalThe story of a mother, Diane Goodman,who struggles with bipolar disorder andthe effect that her illness has on herfamily. This contemporary musical is anemotional powerhouse that addressessuch issues as grieving a loss, ethics inmodern psychiatry, and suburban life.With provocative lyrics and a thrillingscore, this musical shows how far twoparents will go to keep themselves saneand their family’s world intact. TheMorgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 PicoBlvd. $20 - $30, www.morgan-wixson.org
March 14Santa Monica Symphonyfree concertThe Santa Monica Symphony travels tothe historic Wilshire Boulevard Templefor a free concert at 7:30 p.m. The pro-gram of music befitting its venueincludes the poignant Theme fromSchindler’s List and Brahms’ beautifuland reflective Symphony No. 3. TheWilshire Boulevard Temple is located at3663 Wilshire Blvd., three blocks east ofWestern Ave. All Santa MonicaSymphony concerts are free and ticket-
less. For more information, visitwww.smSymphony.org.
Paint-out at Point Dume Point Dume forms the western end ofSanta Monica Bay and offers views ofWestward and Zuma beaches. Paint atthe beach or hike up to the headlands.Voluntary Critique at 12:30 p.m. nearrestrooms. From PCH, drive west pastKanan Road to Westward Beach Road.Turn left onto Westward Beach Roadand proceed to furthest parking areaclosest to Point Dume. 7200 WestwardBeach Road, Malibu Parking fee.Facilities. For more information, con-tact Bruce Trentham, 818-397-1576 [email protected] or AnnieHoffman, 310-339-8396 [email protected]. http://allied-artists.com.
Santa Monica AirportArtWalkExplore open studios, watch art andceramic demonstrations, participate inart and theater workshops, and enjoylive music and food trucks in the air-port’s converted airplane hangars. Freeadmission, parking and bike valet. Opento all. ArtWalk at the Santa MonicaAirport, along Airport Avenue betweenBundy Drive and 23rd St. 12 - 5 p.m. visitwww.smgov.net/airportartwalk for moreinformation.
Kaleidoscopes with StudioArtist in Residence AlexisMacnabGet inspired by the Camera Obscuraoptical device and make a kaleidoscope
using simple materials. Come away witha ‘beautiful form watcher’ of your owndesign. $5. Register for classes athttp://ow.ly/oZGSg or call (310) 458-2239 for more information. 1450 Ocean,11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Second Saturday Free CraftLounge Angharad Caceres leads a free sessionof making “Art Money” - small multiplesinspired by the swirls and complicatedor colorful designs of paper money. Youcan collage, stamp, or completely handdraw your pieces, and as a bonus, we’lllook into making coins out of polymerclay. Register for classes athttp://ow.ly/oZGSg or call (310) 458-2239 for more information. 1450 Ocean,11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Quick Pickles from Aroundthe World Join pickle making expert Chef RachaelNarins of Chicks with Knives to learnhow to make some simple and fun pick-les. Swedish Cucumber-Dills, PickledVietnamese Carrot, and Indian Chiliswith Ginger taste great and add a pop offlavor to any dish. $22 + $5 cash mate-rial fee. Register for classes athttp://ow.ly/oZGSg or call (310) 458-2239 for more information. 1450 Ocean,2 - 3:30 p.m.
Voice For The Animals: 15thAnniversary GalaJoin Voice For The Animals Foundationfor a night of fun, laughter, and supportfor the animals! Featuring live comedi-ans, gourmet vegan catering by
Monrose, and both a live and silent auc-tion with once-in-a-lifetime items.Cocktail attire required. 6:00 pm - 10:00pm. Santa Monica Museum of Flying,3100 Airport Ave. $250. http://www.vftafoundation.org/15th_anniversary_fundraiser
Social Security WorkshopLearn how to optimize your SocialSecurity benefits and avoid the pit-falls. John Pak, Certified FinancialPlanner and host of KFWB’s “SmartMoney Fundamentals”, will discusscommon and lesser known rules. Q&Ato follow. (90 min.). Ocean ParkBranch Library, 2601 Main St., 2 - 4p.m.
AP Practice Tests: U.S.History and EnglishLiteratureC2 Education offers full-length, proc-tored practice tests. Limit: 30 studentsper test. Registration required; signupat the Youth Services Desk or by calling(310) 458-8621. Main Library, 601 SantaMonica Blvd., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Book releaseSanta Monica author Christina Ross willintroduce her debut book, “Love Fed:Purely Decadent, Simply Raw, Plant-Based Desserts,” to her Santa Monicaneighborhood at Lazybones (2929 MainSt.) on March 14 at 1 p.m. The event willinclude good, family friendly entertain-ment and information from Ross abouther journey from a corporate recruiterto a raw cook.
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Debbie Lee, Communications and PublicAffairs Officer for the City, said the lane clo-sures are related to Expo but the City is tak-ing the opportunity to begin work on theEsplanade to minimize disruptions.
The Esplanade is a pedestrian-friendlycorridor on Colorado that will connect theExpo Light Rail station to Ocean Avenue, thePier and the future Palisades Garden Walkpark. According to the City’s description ofthe project, “The reconfigured roadway willexpand bicycle and pedestrian facilities andincrease landscaping and public art to createa visual and functional focal point betweenthe Downtown and Civic Center.”
On March 26, Colorado between 4th andOcean will permanently become one-waywestbound to facilitate the Esplanade vision.According to the city, eastbound travel willbe redirected to Broadway or the newly con-structed Olympic Drive.
An official notice said walkways would beopen to ensure access to all businesses in thearea. Officials said the Esplanade should befinished within a year and in advance ofExpo opening.
Additional road closures will begin inApril for a second project, the replacementof the California Incline. The projectincludes a separated bike path, walkway,enhanced stability of the bluffs and widen-ing of the bridge.
“The California Incline was last renovat-ed in 1930, and the existing structure must
be reconstructed to meet current seismicstandards,” the city’s statement reads.
The road will be closed in both directionsfor the one-year project. Southbound trafficon Pacific Coast Highway will be redirectedto the Moomat Ahiko Way off-ramp ontoOcean Avenue. Westbound traffic comingfrom the I-10 will be redirected to LincolnBoulevard.
Lee said the City is working to provideresidents with ample information and com-munication about the projects. Residentswill receive a notification 30 days prior tothe start of Incline work and the city is host-ing weekly meetings about both projects.The construction updates will be held onThursdays, beginning on March 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4thSt., Room 106.
“Though we have key information avail-able online and through social media, wewant to make sure that people have theopportunity to learn about the projects, askquestions and voice concerns in-person,directly to the team working on theEsplanade and Incline projects,” Susan Cline,Interim Public Works Director, said in astatement. “We know there will be inconven-iences during the construction phase and weare committed to working with the commu-nity to make the next year run as smoothlyas possible.”
For more information about theColorado Esplanade Project and CaliforniaIncline Reconstruction, visit www.smcon-structs.org. Hotline numbers are availablefor each project: Esplanade Hotline (626)344-4248, Incline Hotline (888) 303-6026.
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THE DOCUMENTARY “GOING CLEAR:Scientology, Hollywood and the Prison ofBelief” by Oscar-winning filmmaker AlexGibney, based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lawrence Wright, will open inlimited release at The Arclight Cinema inHollywood on March 13, followed by HBOscreenings beginning March 29. The cablecastdate was originally slated for March 16, butwas pushed back; it has reportedly taken 160lawyers to clear the release of “Going Clear.”
The film’s premiere at Sundance generat-ed positive reviews and raised the hackles ofScientology’s top brass. Full-page New YorkTimes ads and rebuttal videos have attackedthe filmmakers as liars.
Allen Barton is a playwright and pianistwho took over the reins of the Beverly HillsPlayhouse, founded by legendary actingteacher and director Milton Katselas. Katselas’slong association with Scientology broughtmany new acting recruits to the Church,including big names and award winners.
But according to some reports, Kataselaschose not to fully advance “up the bridge tofreedom,” as Scientology characterizes itshierarchy, and was perceived as being insuf-ficiently committed to the Church. It wasn’tlong before students were allegedly instruct-ed to cut their ties with him, followed bywhat’s been characterized as a smear cam-paign. Katselas died shortly thereafter.
A timely show, the Skylight TheatreCompany production of Allen Barton’s“Disconnection” at Beverly Hills Playhouse isbased on his own experiences with Scientology,and on his personal relationship with MarioFeninger, a concert pianist who was his musicteacher, a member of Scientology and an oldfriend of founder L. Ron Hubbard.
A former member, Barton chose toremove himself from Scientology’s sphereafter witnessing its treatment of Katselas.Reconnecting with Feninger and helping himfinancially, Barton was identified as “a sup-pressive personality.” Feninger received wordthat he could no longer communicate withBarton and should not accept his money.
Although denied as a tactic by members ofScientology, “disconnection” aims to alienate,isolate and discredit former members andprovides the inspiration for Barton’s play.
A pianist desperate to recover from theguilt over his responsibility for an accidentthat killed his wife joins a church that offerssolace, but now is looking to leave it. Anadded plot point involves his daughter, fromwhom he has been estranged due to the acci-dent, and who, as she advances up thechurch ladder, is pregnant and beginning to
question its role in controlling her life. Asboth father and daughter begin breaking
away, intimidation, physical violence, sham-ing and disconnection are among the tacticsemployed to prevent them from slipping outof its clutches.
This is revealing, complex and subtlestuff, but it’s done in a somewhat static andverbose way; more talk than dramaticaction. Nevertheless, for anyone who worriesabout a loved one being caught up in a cult-like organization, “Disconnection” is worthseeing and discussing, and the actors’ per-formances are solid and persuasive.
“Disconnection” is scheduled throughMarch 29 at Beverly Hills Playhouse, 254 S.Robertson Blvd. For more information andtickets, visit http://skylightix.com or call(213) 761-7061.
DEAD MAN WALKINGI wish you could still see the Opera
Parallèle production of “Dead ManWalking,” but there were only two perform-ances at the Broad Stage last weekend.
I went knowing that I am not a big operabuff nor terribly fond of contemporary clas-sical music.
But I walked out a fan. I can’t hum any ofthe music or remember any of the words,but boy, oh boy, what a dramatic stage pro-duction this is.
Generally, the cliché of opera is that theheroine/hero dies at the end after someromantic plot twist. In this drama, the hero-ine is trying her best to bring comfort andjustice to a death row inmate, his family and
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THE SANTA MONICA DISABILITIESCommission would like to formally respondto Dr. Barge’s March 2nd column “LifeMatters”. While Dr. Barge’s advice to leave thecoordinated provision of outreach and serv-ices to homeless individuals to the profes-sionals is sound, she goes on to paint a broadpicture of people with mental illness (andthose experiencing homelessness) as unsta-ble and violent. This overly simplistic andnegative portrayal of homelessness and men-tal illness sends a dangerous message to thepublic because it serves to further isolate anddisempower a population already marginal-ized and subjected to daily discrimination. Itis even more stigmatizing when a mentalhealth professional like Dr. Barge incorrectlytries to make a link between a mental healthdiagnosis and a violent, dangerous or menac-ing behavior. The Commission would like totake this opportunity to provide some factsand extend an invitation to Dr. Barge and thecommunity to learn more about the realitiesof mental illness.
The tragic reality is that people with psy-chiatric disabilities are far more likely to bevictims than perpetrators of violent crime.Researchers at North Carolina StateUniversity and Duke University found thatpeople with severe mental illnesses likeschizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis,are 2 times more likely to be attacked, rapedor mugged than the general population.When you consider the added dangers asso-ciated with living on the streets and thethreat of violence against individuals whoare homeless, one can start to understandthe ongoing trauma experienced by thosewho live under these conditions every day.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General,the inaccurate linkage between mental ill-ness and violence in the minds of the gener-al public leads to the discrimination and
stigma associated with mental illness. Stigmaleads others to avoid living, socializing,working with, renting to, or employing peo-ple with mental health disorders - especiallysevere disorders, such as schizophrenia. Itcan lead to low self-esteem, isolation, andhopelessness for the one-quarter ofAmericans that will experience a mental ill-ness in their lifetime. Mental illness is justlike any other disability except that the dis-crimination associated with it is often fueledby fear and sometimes even hatred for theindividual with the condition. As under-scored by the doctor’s commentary, the stig-ma associated with mental illness con-tributes to a troubling cycle that compro-mises community support for solutions tohomelessness and treatment for mental ill-ness.
Unfortunately, our media is full of thesenegative portrayals. Most news accountsportray people with mental illness as dan-gerous or focus on other negative character-istics related to people with the disorder. Inan attempt to counter these harmful stereo-types, the Santa Monica DisabilitiesCommission will be joining the City in rec-ognizing May as Mental Health AwarenessMonth. We will be showing the Oscar win-ning film “Silver Linings Playbook” at theSanta Monica Main Library on May 16th,followed by a panel discussion with clini-cians and people in recovery from mental ill-ness and substance abuse. These stories ofrecovery will help highlight the realities ofmental illness - that people can and dorecover. It takes a lot of work and, moreoften than not, the assistance of friends,family and the community to support thatrecovery.
TTJJ HHIILLLL is Vice-Chair of the Santa MonicaDisabilities Commission.
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IN A DEAL BETWEEN MARVEL STUDIOSand Sony Pictures, Marvel has gained use ofSpider-Man within their own cinematic uni-verse. Terms allow Spider-Man to exist inSony and Marvel films at the same time.Curiously, there were two words missingfrom Marvel’s press release: Peter Parker,Spider-Man’s alter ego. Which begs the ques-tion: Who is Spider-Man? It’s a headlineworthy of The Daily Bugle. It has beenreported that Sony is looking to stick withPeter, while rumors swirl around Spider-Man’s future in the Marvel CinematicUniverse, home of the Avengers.
The buzz is that Marvel’s Spider-Mancould be the mixed-race (Black and Latino)Miles Morales, currently the Spider-Man inMarvel’s Ultimate line of comics, a universethat exists separate from Marvel’s main lineof books. It would be a fresh direction thatwould help add diversity to future MarvelStudios films.
Here is where the Internet’s collectivegnashing of teeth begins. When the rumorwas floated, people cried out with fallaciousfuror. Comment sections, Twitter accountsand message boards filled with complaintsfrom self-identifying white males who see anon-white Spider-Man as a terrible idea. Atworst, it has been claimed, it’s the destruc-tion of Spider-Man by progressive “socialjustice warriors.” At best, a cash grab by a
studio out of ideas. I can kind of understand.As a Latino, I loved the characters from mychildhood I could identity with — even ifthey weren’t that great. I could only imaginewhat it would be like if I could see myself inone of the coolest heroes in history.
When established characters are re-imag-ined as minority or female, a lot of the samedemands pop up, earnest and facetious:Either there should be more original charac-ters who are female and/or people of color,or we should turn iconic black characterslike the Black Panther white — carefullyavoiding the fact that characters like theBlack Panther were explicitly created by StanLee and others to confront the lack of diver-sity in the universe they saw at MarvelComics in the 1960s.
Dan Slott, a perennial Spider-Manauthor, made the point that Spider-Man’srace is not inherent to his character. If youwere to list the qualities of what makesSpider-Man, he stated, being white should-n’t be on there. Unfortunately, it seems, thatthe only way to get the masses to demandnew female and minority characters is tothreaten to take away a white male charac-ter. Why make Spider-Man a minority?Why not?
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Los Angeles on Feb. 10.The Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s
Department identified Carrillo as the sus-pect through the use of video surveillanceand witness statements. Officers arrestedCarrillo in Santa Monica after a multi-hourstandoff that included the use of theSheriff ’s helicopter, the SWAT team and a K-9 unit. The arrest shut down the area aroundthe 800 block of Ocean Park Boulevard forseveral hours.
Detectives are still seeking the public’shelp in identifying possible witnesses to theoriginal crime.
“Detectives are requesting the public’sassistance in identifying several witnesses
to the murder,” officials said a statementissued on March 2. “Detectives areattempting to identify a female depicted insurveillance video wearing a white shirtwith red stripes that appears to be with thevictim in a store. In addition, detectives aretrying to identify a black male wearing agreen shirt who arrives in a Cadillac STS. Itappears that this male not only witnessedthe murder, but also videotaped it using hiscellular phone.”
Anyone with information is urged tocontact Homicide Detective Francis X.Hardiman or Sgt. Jeff Cochran at LASDHomicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Information can be shared anonymouslythrough Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 orusing the website lacrimestoppers.org.
Airport Avenue that is organized each yearby the Santa Monica Airport and the city’sCultural Affairs Division.
Among the collaborative projectsplanned for the ArtWalk involves SantaMonica College’s ceramics and art mentorstudios, which are located at the college’sairport campus. Children are invited tomake shapes to add to a large ceramic ves-sel that will be covered with others’designs.
SMC students and alumni will alsodemonstrate their molding, wheeling, bak-ing, glazing and Raku firing techniquesthroughout the afternoon. A sale of studentceramic and glass work will be held as well,according to a news release.
The ceramic arts program, which is ledby Franklyn Phillips and which providestechnical instruction while encouragingcreative expression, includes courses inhand-building, mold-casting and wheel-forming and also covers surface decora-tion.
Another collaborative project will high-light the city’s expanding curbside com-posting program. Young attendees willhelp turn hundreds of recycled bottle capsinto a collective artwork that will be dis-played at the Santa Monica Festival inMay.
In the early afternoon, artist LaraineMestman — whose work has been shown inexhibits throughout Southern California —will facilitate a communal chalk mural atStudio G. “ArtChalk” aims celebrate ArtWalk
by inviting attendees to draw their favoriteparts of the event.
There’s even a sense of collaboration atthe Arena 1 Gallery, whose exhibit showcas-es artists who use movement in their work toexplore gesture. The exhibit at Arena 1 wascurated by Carl Berg.
Other participants in the ArtWalkinclude Santa Monica Art Studios, SantaMonica Airport Artist Studios, theRuskin Group Theatre and the Museumof Flying.
The Ruskin Group Theatre will performshow highlights and organize improvisationactivities for kids.
At the Museum of Flying, where MikeMachat will be painting a mural over thenext few months, the artist will draw any air-craft from memory.
For information, visit smgov.net/airpor-tartwalk or call the city’s Cultural AffairsDivision at (310) 458-8350.
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and would otherwise not hold a state permitsuch as TNC [transportation network com-panies, like Uber] or TCP [transportationcharter permit vehicles, like town cars]would,” Acting Chief Administrative OfficerSal Valles said of the regulations. “Once avehicle for hire operates in more than onecity/jurisdiction it is required to hold a stateissued permit (except for taxicabs which arerequired to have a city issued permit).”
Vehicles like Free Ride Santa Monica,which is like a souped up golf cart that takestourists and residents around the city forfree, are not currently required to have driv-er permits or minimum insurance or vehiclestandards. Right now, all they need are busi-ness licenses to operate within the city.
City officials would like to establish regu-lations for these kinds of in-city drivers.
Currently the city allots 35 zones for taxi-cab pick-up and only five zones for all vehi-cles, including vehicles for hire, through a
15-minute parking zone.“TCPs and TNCs are not authorized to
pick up passengers unless the trip is pre-arranged, meaning that these for hire vehi-cles cannot legally accept a passenger whosimply approaches the vehicle or hails thecab from the sidewalk or street,” city officialssaid in a report to council. “Therefore, zonesthat might be created for these types of vehi-cles would likely need to be set up as loadingand unloading or for a short time limitedparking depending on the location of thezone.”
City officials recommend that they comeback with an ordinance regulating vehicles-for-hire no later than July. They also recom-mend amending the taxi franchise system —which the Daily Press will cover in-depth intomorrow’s paper — during the same timeframe. The five-year taxi franchise expires atthe end of this year and city officials are rec-ommending that council address renewalsand vehicle allocations no later thanSeptember.
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the families of his victims. The act of vio-lence that put him there is acted out in theopening so there’s no doubt about his guilt,but he is trying to get his execution stayed bydenying he did it.
He is also seeking spiritual comfort; butwithout coming to terms with what he hasdone, it won’t be possible to achieve. It’shardly the stuff of love songs and arias butbrilliant in the dynamic between nun andconvict and absolutely gripping as a stageddrama-sung instead of spoken-aboutredemption and love.
Baritone Michael Mayes, with his six-pack abs, tattoos and white supremacisthairstyle, is the killer. Demure, modest andearnest, Jennifer Rivera is gentle Sister HelenPrejean. Along with the other cast members,these singers aren’t just vehicles for the deliv-ery of music; they’re utterly believable, act-ing and putting across a drama that is dense,emotional and very powerful, supported bythe music and the book.
I am sorry that this was such a limitedrun, but if you ever have an opportunity tosee and hear “Dead Man Walking,” don’tmiss it.
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But that is what’s happening thisSaturday as violinist Vijay Gupta of the L.A.Philharmonic appears as guest soloist withSanta Monica Symphony Orchestra at thespectacularly refurbished WilshireBoulevard Temple, recognized for its preser-vation efforts by the Los AngelesConservancy. And it’s free!
Hear Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in DMajor, the achingly poignant “Theme fromSchindler’s List” by John Williams, and theBrahms Symphony No. 3 in F Major con-ducted by Guido Lamell, music director ofSanta Monica Symphony.
Find out more and help Santa MonicaSymphony continue to keep these concertsfree at www.smsymphony.org. The musicbegins at 7:30 p.m. on March 14 at WilshireBoulevard Temple, 3663 Wilshire Blvd., LosAngeles 90010.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★ You will be acting quickly on a long-term desire that perhaps you had not evenbeen aware of until now. Your imaginationsoars to new levels, especially if you are willingto be spontaneous. Feelings could surprise youas they come up. Tonight: Worry less.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ A friend could add an element of confu-sion to your plans. You might decide to invitesomeone who has been a bit off to a sponta-neous dinner. You are likely to gain someinsight into this person’s personal life as aresult. Tonight: Reveal more of your thoughts.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Let others have their way. You mightneed to change the way in which you explain howyou want something done. By speaking moreclearly, you will help people learn faster. Reachout and make a call to a special friend whom youcare a lot about. Tonight: Chat up a storm.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)★★★ You might be looking at the long-termramifications of continuing on the path you cur-rently are on. Reach out to someone who oftengives you good advice. A boss or someone youmust answer to could be demanding. Tonight:Your imagination provides a fun solution.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)★★★★★ Tap into your positive energy whendealing with others. Someone who is very dif-ferent from you will provide some interestingnews. Surprises are likely to surround certainevents. A close associate might not be gettingthe gist of a conversation. Tonight: Movie night.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)★★★ Tension seems to build as you deal witha personal matter. Recognize that you are cre-ating this stress through your own judgments.Just do what you feel is necessary. Readbetween the lines with a key associate whomight not be clear. Tonight: Take a walk by thewater.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)★★★★★ Make the first effort to reach out tosomeone at a distance. Communication willflourish, as long as you verify what you hearand confirm meeting times and places.Unexpected developments with a child coulddemand your attention. Tonight: Allow yourcreativity to speak.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)★★★ You’ll be ready to make a major pur-chase, but what you desire might not be in linewith your budget. You could be a little toodirect or demanding when dealing with others.Try a different approach, and you will like theresults. Tonight: Treat a friend to munchies.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★★ You tend to express a lot of enthusi-asm, no matter what you are doing. You add extra“oomph” to others’ days as well. Don’t be sur-prised if others seek you out; they respect youropinion and appreciate your strong drive andpowerful energy. Tonight: All eyes turn to you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)★★★ You have been stepping back more thanusual. Others need to understand the workloadthat you carry every day. In the process, youmight discover that someone who performs aswell as you can be helpful in taking the reins.Tonight: Get as much R and R as possible.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)★★★★★ You are a sign that honors friendship.You will have plenty of opportunities to interactwith friends, whether you plan on meeting up orjust end up running into each other. Try not torush yourself, as you easily could make a mis-take. Tonight: Hang out with a friend.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)★★★ Others seem to have a lot of expecta-tions. You’ll sense these implicit demands andrespond accordingly. Know that you won’t beable to please everyone. Don’t push beyondyour limits. Your imagination might be out ofcontrol today. Tonight: Use your imagination.
This year you begin a period where you see expansion in yourdaily life. There will be a new factor, such as a hobby that youare passionate about, or perhaps a rewarding job situation.You will start taking better care of yourself and paying moreattention to your health. If you are single, after August you easily could meet someone who will liven upyour love life. You will experience a profound closeness with this person. If you are attached, the two ofyou will develop a new mutual hobby, which could add a lot of energy to your bond. You often are seenout on the town together. SAGITTARIUS admires you.
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Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ON MARCH 5 AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30 P.M.Two suspects entered the TJ Maxx store at 1251 4th St. and started looking at different items. Shortlyafterward, one of the suspects took off a belt he was wearing and put on a belt from the store. Thesuspect then walked out of the store without paying for the belt, while the other suspect, identified asMichael Gomez, continued looking around. Loss prevention agents who witnessed the theft followedJuarez out of the store and asked him to stop so they could talk to him about the belt. Juarez stopped,but pulled a knife out of his pocket and threatened them with it. As the agents backed away, for fearof being stabbed; Juarez ran away from them and fled the area. While viewing security camera footageof the theft, officers recognized the suspect from previous arrests and identified him as Allan IsraelJuarez. At about that same time, Gomez was still in the store and paid for some items. Gomez wasdetained as he left the store however, to determine whether or not he was involved in the theft as well.During a pat down search, officers found a baggie of methamphetamine in one of his pockets. Gomezwas then taken into custody and booked at the Santa Monica. An arrest warrant was also issued forJuarez, who was stopped by Culver City police officers the following day and taken into custody for therobbery. The knife Juarez used in the crime was also recovered. As Juarez was being booked at theSanta Monica jail, officers learned he was also in possession of a meth pipe. Juarez, 21 of Santa Monicahad bail set at $50,000. Gomez, 20 of Los Angeles had bail set at $1,000.
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Santa Monica GREAT APARTMENT 10 BLOCKS FROM THE BEACH!! 1-car Parking included, Paid water & trash, Rent $2,636.96, Deposit 3900.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1151288 Santa Monica JUST REDUCED GREAT SANTA MONICA LOCATION 2 BR 1 BATH APARTMENT Street parking, Paid water & trash, Rent $2,095.00, Deposit 2195.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1167359 Santa Monica STUNNING 5 BDRM 5 12 BATH LUXURY HOME IN A PREMIERE SANTA MONICA LOCATION, 12 BLOCK FROM MONTANA 2-car Private Garage, Paid gardener, Rent $10,000.00, Deposit 20000, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1147707 West LA REMODELED STUDIO WITH KITCHENETTE IN MAR VISTA 1-car Parking included, Paid partial utili-ties & water & trash & gardener, Rent $1,100.00, Deposit 1100, Available 4115. westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=931768 West LA **MAR VISTA** 1 BED-ROOM1 BATH IN NICE BUILDING. 2-car Gated parking, Paid hot water & trash & association fees, Rent $1,800.00, Deposit 1800, Available 4115. westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1169886 Venice HUGE 3-STORY TH -- 1 BLOCK FROM BEACH! 2-car Garage parking, Paid utilities, Rent $10,000.00, Deposit 5000, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1166234 Brentwood SPECTACULAR WEST SIDE LIVING AT ITS FINEST! BRENTWOOD. 1ST MONTH FREE! 1-car Covered parking, Paid water & trash, Rent $2,295.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1162661 Brentwood 2 BED 2 BATH IN NICE BRENTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD 2-car Tandem Parking, Paid water & trash & gardener, Rent $2,795.00, Deposit 2795, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=734707 Brentwood BEAUTIFUL LOWER 2 BD ON MONTANA - NEXT TO GOLF COURSE! DSHWSHR, FIREPL, BALCONY, WOOD FLOORS MORE! 1-car Parking included, Paid water & trash & gas, Rent $2,750.00, Deposit 2750.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1170147 West LA AVAILABLE NOW SMALL 21 FRONT HOUSE WITH FRONT AND BACK YARD AND WASHER AND DRYER IN UNIT 2-car Garage parking, Paid water, Rent $3,300.00, Deposit 3300, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1152305
Santa Monica APARTMENT WITH TREELINED VIEW FROM EVERY ROOM 1-car Parking included, Paid water, Rent $5,500.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=286140 Brentwood 2 BEDROOM CONDO IN THE HEART OF BRENTWOOD VILLAGE 1-car Garage parking, Paid water & trash, Rent $2,500.00, Deposit 2000.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1164127 Venice GREAT VENICE PROPERTY 1-car Parking included, Paid water, Rent $2,300.00, Deposit 2300.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1164666 Venice THE BODHI VENICE RETREAT Street parking, Rent $6,000.00 to 7000, Deposit 1000.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1169954 Santa Monica TWO BEDROOMTWO BATH - N. WILSHIRE BLVD 1-car Parking included, Paid water, Rent $2,850.00, Deposit 3050, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1166320 Brentwood CLASSY BRENTWOOD CONDO Gated parking, Rent $3,250.00, Deposit 3250, Available 4115. westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1168009 Santa Monica EXCELLENT LOCA-TION!! SPACIOUS UPPER, FRONT- FACING 1BR 1BA APARTMENT 1-car Parking included, Paid utilities, Rent $1,795.00, Deposit 1995, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1170118 Santa Monica SHORT TERM RENTAL OF A ONE BEDROOM FURNISHED APARTMENT IN QUIET AREA 1-car Parking included, Paid utilities, Rent $725.00 to per week, Deposit plus $100.00, Available Now! west-siderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=272793 West LA BRIGHT AND LARGE 2 BED-ROOM 2 BATH WNEW WOOD FLOORS AND WD IN UNIT! 2-car Garage parking, Paid water & trash, Rent $2,595.00, Deposit 2595, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1165279 Venice STOP AND ENJOY AND RELAX THE FRESH OCEAN BREEZE ! 1-car Parking available, Paid water & gardener, Rent $3,900.00, Deposit 3900.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1161368 Santa Monica UNIQUE SPLIT LEVEL OPEN FLOOR PLAN APARTMENT. 1-car Carport parking, Rent $2,800.00, Deposit 3000, Available 4115. westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=981353
Santa Monica QUIET, CHARM-ING APARTMENT FOR RENT 1-car Parking included, Paid water & gardener, Rent $7,500.00 to 7500.00, Deposit 7500.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1128774 Marina Del Rey EVERYTHING YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR & MORE! 1-car Parking included, Rent $2,419.00, De-posit $500 (O.A.C.), Available 31115. westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1001599 Santa Monica SPACIOUS SPLIT-LEVEL, NORTH OF WILSHIRE 2-car Garage parking, Paid water & hot water & trash, Rent $3,100.00, Avail-able 32815. westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1169776 Marina Del Rey TOWNHOUSE 2-car Garage parking, Rent $3,800.00, Deposit 3800, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1168094 Marina Del Rey 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH UNIT IN GREAT COMMUNITY - 983 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE! 1-car Parking included, Rent $2,900.00 to AND UP, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=978154 West LA APARTMENT, 1 BEDROOM WITH FENCED PATIO. JUST 4 MILES TO UCLAU 1-car Parking available, Paid water, Rent $1,335.00, Available 31015. westsiderentals.com/listing-detail.cfm?id=750887 Santa Monica SPACIOUS UPDATED UNIT 1-car Parking included, Paid water, Rent $2,950.00, Deposit 3600, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1083274 Santa Monica HUGE 2 BEDROOM , 2 BATH SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NEW LAMINATE FLOORS AND FRESH PAINT THROUGHOUT, SPACIOUS Garage parking, Rent $3,750.00, Deposit 4150, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1165273 Venice 813 VENICE RETREAT Parking available, Rent $6,000.00 to 7200, Deposit 1000.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1169942 Marina Del Rey GREAT KITCHEN SPACE, LARGE BEDROOMS, MUST SEE! 2-car Parking included, Rent $3,000.00, Deposit 500, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1168993 Santa Monica BEST OCEAN CORNER UNIT IN BUILDING! FULL SERVICE 2-car Driveway parking, Paid water & cable, Rent $11,500.00, Deposit 23000, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1169221
Santa Monica QUIET SAFE NEIGH-BORHOOD AND JUST REMODELED FURNISHED ONE BEDROOM 1-car Parking included, Paid utilities, Rent $825.00 to per week, De-posit plus $100.00, Available 41415. westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1092462 Brentwood SPECTACULAR 1 BED 2 BATH DEN APARTMENT ON THE WEST SIDE! BRENTWOOD'S FINEST! 1ST MONTH FREE! 1-car Covered parking, Paid water & trash, Rent $2,750.00, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1164134 Santa Monica OCEAN PARK CLASSIC LIGHT FILLED SPANISH BEAUTY Street parking, Paid utilities & water & hot water & trash & gardener, Rent $2,000.00, Deposit 2000, Available 5315. westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=999039 Santa Monica TOP FLOOR LUXURY APARTMENT, 2 BEDROOM WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS! 1-car Subter-ranean parking, Paid water & trash, Rent $4,100.00 to per month, Deposit 4100, Available 4115. westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=850209 Brentwood ELEGANT UNIT WITH LARGE BALCONY 1-car Parking included, Paid water & hot water & trash & gardener & pool service, Rent $2,650.00, Deposit 2950, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=991076 Venice MOVE IN SPECIAL! $50 OFF THE FIRST THREE MONTH?S RENT! 1-car Parking available, Rent $198.00, Deposit 198, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=976836 Santa Monica BEAUTIFUL 2 BED-ROOM SANTA MONICA BUNGALOW STYLE 1-car Parking included, Paid water & trash & gardener, Rent $2,750.00 to monthly, Deposit 4000, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1007387 Santa Monica ARCHITECTURAL MODERN MASTERPIECE! 3-car Valet parking, Paid water, Rent $30,000.00 to mo, Deposit 60000, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=1166154 Brentwood ONE OF A KIND APART-MENT 2-car Carport parking, Paid water & hot water & trash & gar-dener, Rent $4,400.00, Deposit 4400, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingdetail.cfm?id=496105 Marina Del Rey BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED 2 MASTER BEDROOM TOWN-HOUSE FOR LEASE! 2-car Parking included, Paid partial utilities, Rent $4,950.00, Deposit 9900, Available Now! westsiderentals.com/listingde-tail.cfm?id=1169697
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