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Articles from the April 7, 2014 edition


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  • 1 Killed, Another Injured in Separate Santa Monica Accidents

    David Ganezer, Publisher|Apr 7, 2014

    by David Ganezer Publisher Santa Monica streets are a mess lately. Colorado is undrivable as the Metroline is constructed. Lincoln Blvd., already narrowed in one lane near Colorado, will soon be carrying all the traffic on PCH, As California avenue closes. Road work and other construction forces increasingly impatient drivers into residential streets. In such circumstances, and as Spring Break begins, it is not surprising that the fatality and injury rates appear to be increasing on local...

  • Student Pleads Not Guilty to Assault, Drugs

    Apr 7, 2014

    An 18-year-old Santa Monica High School student pleaded not guilty Tuesday to assault and drug possession charges in connection with a fight with a teacher, authorities said. Blair Moore, of Los Angeles, was charged with two counts of threatening a public school official, one count of possession of a box cutter on school grounds, one count of possession of less than 28.5 grams of marijuana on school grounds, and one count of force or violence against a school employee in retaliation for an act...

  • 3 Indicted In Pier Stabbings

    Apr 7, 2014

    Three Burbank men accused in connection with a double-stabbing at the Santa Monica Pier in January will stand trial on attempted murder and assault charges a judge ruled this week. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Deborah Brazil ruled Monday there was enough evidence presented during the two-day preliminary hearing to move forward with a trial against Araik Ovoian, 24, Gevork Bagdasaryan, 19, and Alex Akbari, 18, for the stabbing and assault of alleged victims Antonio Castillo and Gilberto...

  • Local News Briefs

    Apr 7, 2014

    Lincoln, Colorado to be Rerouted April 21-28 Construction will close the intersection of Lincoln and Colorado Avenue from Monday, April 21 to April 28th, in order to install railroad for the new Expo line project, Santa Monica City officials said. City officials are urging motorists to be prepared for the extended traffic delays and detours that construction will likely cause. Santa Monica residents should be quite used to such things by now. Construction work will continue around the clock to...

  • Movie Review DRAFT DAY and THE RAILWAY MAN

    debbie lynn elias|Apr 7, 2014

    With Spring in full bloom and along with it the freewheeling spirit of growth, vibrancy, color and the brightness of a new day after a long cold winter, not to mention spring breaks taking hold across the nation this week, Hollywood adds its own bouquet to the mix with a colorful collection of studio releases and indies alike with something to please everyone from the animated and musically delightful RIO 2 where we take a trip south of the border to the Amazon rainforest with everyone's...

  • SANTA MONICA CRIME WATCH

    Antje Weser|Apr 7, 2014

    Impatient Patron Throws Bottle into Local Restaurants Window Santa Monica Police say on April 1 at about 9 pm, officers responded to Tar and Roses Restaurant in the 600 block of Santa Monica regarding a vandalism that just occurred. Officers arrived and immediately located Luckas Balys the person allegedly responsible for the disturbance, in front of the business. The officers were told them that Balys was waiting for a table inside the restaurant, but grew very impatient because of the long...

  • Giants Send A Message: Look Out, Dodgers

    Mitch Chortkoff, Sports Editor|Apr 7, 2014

    The Dodgers have been favored by numerous media outlets as favorites to win the World Series. Their off-season spending spree, totaling a record $240 million, is the primary reason. But championships are decided on the field, and on the Dodgers' home-opening weekend they got all they could handle from the long-time rival San Francisco Giants. As the Giants won two of the three games they proved to be a worthy opponent for the Dodgers. A very worthy opponent. I'm impressed that the Giants, who wo...

  • It's Crazy, It's Goofy, It's The NBA

    Mitch Chortkoff, Sports Editor|Apr 7, 2014

    By Mitch Chortkoff Sports Editor Here's that time of the year again when talented teams with excellent coaches are in danger of finishing as failures. It gets crazier every year because only eight Western Conference teams qualify for the playoffs and several more barely miss. There's even talk that Golden State's Mark Jackson could lose his job if the Warriors lose their first round playoff series against the Clippers. What a shame that would be as the Warriors have won 19 more games than they'v...

  • Fitness and Diet Expert Charlene Ciardiello Shares Her Secrets

    Christine Peake|Apr 7, 2014

    1. Why fitness? Were you an athlete as a child? That's a very good question. "Fitness" itself was never a thought, but I always had a passion to challenge myself in body, mind and soul. As a child, dance and sports helped me strengthen my discipline and mind, building my confidence and self esteem. It wasn't until later in life that I realized that "Fitness" wasn't just pushing your body to its extremes, but also a balance in lifestyle and a therapeutic outlet for the soul. That's was my life...

  • Samohi Lady Vikings Scorch Beverly High Normans

    Wendy Perl|Apr 7, 2014

    The Heat didn't stop Samohi High Lady Vikings from scorching the Beverly Hills Normans on Apri 8. Pitcher, Whitney Jones didn't give up any runs and she and her catcher, Annie Quine both hit home runs!.... Sara Garcia also hit a home run while other teammates contributed to the 12/0 win by hitting triples, doubles, singles and there were several successful stolen bases. Kenedee Jamerson was the closer!...