BY MATTHEW HALLDaily Press Editor

Local students are expected toreturn to John Adams MiddleSchool (JAMS) on Monday after acontagious illness swept through agroup of students and parents latelast week.

Public Health officials suspectthe symptoms could have beencaused by Norovirus but tests areongoing and no official cause hadbeen released by press time. JAMSclosed on Friday and the schoolwas cleaned over the weekend.

In a statement sent to parentslast week, SMMUSD said 80 chil-dren and 10 adults where showingsymptoms after returning from a

trip to Yosemite. Experts said thedisease spreads very quickly andwhile it could have been present atthe trip site, it was equally possibleone individual was unknowinglyexposed to the virus days beforethe trip and it simply spread in theclose quarters.

If the illness is Norovirus, it canspread quickly and officials saidclosing school on Friday wouldhelp prevent the outbreak fromextending to other individualsbecause the three day gap wouldallow most of the infected individ-uals to show symptoms and thenremove themselves from contactwith others.

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They call themselves Hulugansand they are quickly multiplying inSanta Monica.

They’re not soccer fans – well, atleast not all of them – but are Huluemployees. And while their cam-pus features every perk, open floorplan and game room you wouldexpect with a typical Silicon Valleytech behemoth, they’ve decide tosettle down in Santa Monica.

“We consider ourselves at theintersection of entertainment andtechnology,” said Hulu’s SeniorVice President of Talent andOrganization Jim O’Gorman, whohelped make the decision in 2013to grow the company in SantaMonica. Since Hulu’s videostreaming service combines techand television, Santa Monicaseemed like a perfect fit.

“We consider it TV’s backyardbut it’s also the front porch of tech-nology when you think about SiliconBeach,” O’Gorman said. “We canblend both aspects of the industry.”

Just four years ago Hulu stakeda claim at the Colorado Center onBroadway with 350 employees and95,000 square feet. The companyhas quickly ballooned in size andby the end of this year will haveabout 1,000 employees working atthe Santa Monica campus. Toaccommodate all those techies,their office space is expanding to240,000 square feet when con-struction ends.

That fast growth is part of thereason the Chamber of Commercehas decided to honor Hulu with thisyear’s Economic Excellence Awardat the State of the City address.More than five hundred people willpack SGI Auditorium Mondaynight to hear City Manager RickCole’s annual speech and watch

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Santa Monica is known for itsiconic Pier, the famous ThirdStreet Promenade and the high

number of homeless people thatwalk through the city.

In 2016 the City of SantaMonica homeless count found 718individuals (this year’s countoccurred in January and results will

be available in the coming months)and many of those individualsmake frequent visits to emergencyrooms at local hospitals.

Providence St. John’s EmergencyDepartment helped the same home-

less man (John Doe) 837 times infive years. Each time, he’d arrive inthe ER, receive treatment and be dis-charged back to the streets. The lack

SEE NOROVIRUS PAGE 6

SEE ST. JOHN’S PAGE 7 SEE HULU PAGE 5

File photo/imageSICK DAYS: John Adams Middle School closed Friday after several students and adults developed symptoms consistent with Norovirus.

Stop Norovirus!Norovirus causes diarrhea and vomiting. It spreads easily from an infected person to others, especially in long-term care facilities. Elderly residents are more likely to become very sick or die from norovirus.

Protect yourself and elderly residents from norovirus.

WASH YOUR HANDS

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time and avoid touching your mouth.

CLEAN SURFACES

Use a bleach-based cleaner or other approved product* todisinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.

WASH LAUNDRY

Remove and wash soiled clothes and linens immediately, then tumble dry.

USE GOWN AND GLOVES

Use gown and gloves when touching or caring for patients to reduce exposure to vomit or fecal matter.

STAY HOME WHEN SICK

If you’re sick, stay home and don’ttake care of or visit people in long-term care facilities for at least 2 days after your symptoms stop.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/norovirus

*Use a chlorine bleach solution with a concentration of 1000-5000 ppm (5-25tablespoons of household bleach [5.25%] per gallon of water) or other disinfectant registered as effective against norovirus by the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) at http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/list_g_norovirus.pdf

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Saturday, February 4Dueling Pianos: TheAmerican Masters

Pianists Karen Spurney and ValerieStern present an educational and enter-taining medley of music and visualsreflecting the deep and rich history ofAmerican popular music. Includes worksby Aaron Copland and George Gershwin.For all ages. Main Library, 601 SantaMonica Blvd., 2 - 3 p.m.

Artists for Solidarity reading/discussion group Be More Solidary, was founded in searchof a dialogue to learn and build relation-ships across difference. In this session,read essays from the book Black,Brown, Yellow and Left, work on our“Timeline of An(Other) Los Angeles”,and share playlists and reading lists.Participants are invited to bring in theirown texts and examples of multiracialsolidarity and alliance building. 1450Ocean, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free.https://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Activity_Search/56722

Sunday, February 5 Fascinators to Fedoraswith Leslie RobinsonJoin Milliner Leslie Robinson forthis introductory hatmaking class.You will learn the fundamentals ofblocking, shaping and trimming ahat or headpiece. Materials avail-able for purchase range from $15-30 (please bring cash), and includeboth felt hat blanks as well as veganalternatives with the option to cre-ate a smaller shape and style, in theform of a Fascinator or “Cocktail”shape. Cost: $60. 1450 Ocean, 1:30– 4:30 p.m. Register athttps://apm.activecommunities.com/santamonicarecreation/Activity_Search/56316or call (310) 458-2239.

Monday, February 6Organizing Your Closets,Drawers, and SpaceGet a clean start on the new year withthis organizational workshop. EstherSimon shows you that there’s a placefor everything, how to throw thingsout, and techniques for creating morespace. Pico Branch Library, 2201 PicoBlvd., 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Architectural ReviewBoard MeetingThe ARB generally meets on the firstand third Mondays of each monthunless there is a holiday. City Hall,1685 Main St., 7 p.m.

Disabilities CommissionMeetingRegular meeting of the Santa MonicaDisabilities Commission. Ken EdwardsCenter, 1527 4th St., 6 p.m.

3 Keys to Being MoneySmart In Your Teens andBeyond Learn important money skills includ-ing how to save, use credit cards wise-ly, and be financially free. Presentedby money coach Marisa Nakhi, authorof Money Made Simple & Delicious: 5Keys to Having More Money Now!Grades 9 and Up. Main Library, 601Santa Monica Blvd., 4 – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, February 7Beach=Culture: Fashion inFilm - 1960sLove style in the movies? You’re invit-ed to this segment of film and fashionhistorian Kimberly Truhler’s six-partseries on “The Style Essentials: aHistory of Fashion in Film.” Truhler’sfifth talk focuses on the style iconsfrom the 1960s, including JeanSeberg, Elizabeth Taylor, AudreyHepburn, and Faye Dunaway.Annenberg Community Beach House,415 PCH, 6:30 – 8 p.m. http://annen-bergbeachhouse.com/beachculture.

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DowntownState of the City on Feb. 6

The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual State of the City onMonday, Feb. 6, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Over five hundred people are expected to attend theevent, which will take place at SGI Auditorium in downtown Santa Monica (525 WilshireBlvd.) Highlights of this year’s event include remarks by Santa Monica Mayor TedWinterer and City Manager Rick Cole, presentation of the Economic Excellence Award toHulu, a keynote address by former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSecretary Henry Cisneros, and a discussion between Secretary Cisneros and Mr. Colemoderated by KCRW’s Frances Anderton. This year’s theme, “Creating SolutionsTogether,” encourages Santa Monicans to come together to explore opportunities forpartnership and dialogue as a united community in which all can thrive.

“We have a stellar program planned for State of the City 2017—one that celebratesinnovation, unity and solution-oriented discussion,” said Chamber of Commerce Board ofDirectors Chair Yesenia Monsour of Kaiser Permanente. “As our community comestogether following a passionate election season locally and nationally, the Chamber looksforward to serving an essential civic role by facilitating the open exchange of ideas, aswe have for 91 years.”

In addition to remarks by Mayor Winterer, City Manager Cole, Secretary Cisneros (him-self a former Chamber of Commerce Chair in San Antonio, TX) and Chamber ofCommerce leadership, the event will feature an update on the highly successful Hack theBeach series the Chamber launched last year in partnership with the City to encouragethe technology community’s participation in civic life. The program will be followed by anetworking reception in the SGI Auditorium.

The State of the City doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The program begins at 5 p.m.with a reception immediately following. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors, $40for Chamber members and Santa Monica residents, and $50 for non-residents. Moreinformation can be found at http://www.smchamber.com/SOTC or by calling (310)393-9825.

— SUBMITTED BY JAMARAH HAYNER, JKH CONSULTINGCitywideRecord-breaking response to $25,000 matching gift

The Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation received $161,801 from 588 donorsduring a five-day drive to meet a $25,000 matching gift from Fairmont Miramar Hotel &Bungalows / MSD Capital. The drive ended on Tuesday, Jan. 31, which was also the endof the Ed Foundation’s annual parent pledge campaign.

“What an incredible show of support for our children!” said Linda Greenberg,Executive Director of the Education Foundation. “Our community is dedicated to makingsure that students receive the best education possible. Thank you to every donor whogenerously contributed during this campaign and thank you to the Fairmont Miramar andMSD Capital for their leadership. We are so grateful!”

Donors contributed over $100,000 on the last day of the match alone, the most everraised from community donations on a single day in the Ed Foundation’s history.

“We are truly amazed and energized by the tremendous response to this match,” saidEllis O’Connor, of MSD Hospitality, the hotel asset manager for MSD Capital, theMiramar’s parent company. “The response is a wonderful example of our community andlocal businesses partnering to affect positive change. We are so proud that our matchinspired this amazing result and would like to thank each donor who joined us in support-ing our local public school students.”

Education Foundation fundraising for programs in schools next year will continuethrough the spring with events as well as corporate and foundation outreach.

Upcoming events include the Greg Coote Concert For The Arts on March 11 featuringMichael McDonald (of the Doobie Brothers) with special guest Amy Holland, “Weird Al”Yankovic, Richard Page (Mr. Mister), VENICE and student musicians. On April 30, theEducation Foundation’s Santa Monica-Malibu Wine Auction will be held at the FairmontMiramar Hotel & Bungalows, the event’s sponsor hotel. Finally, on May 21, local luminar-ies will dance in a competition, based on “Dancing with the Stars,” at the Sand and SeaBall, held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.

Donations to the Santa Monica-Malibu Education Foundation change the lives of stu-dents in the Santa Monica-Malibu public schools. Contributions fund excellent programs– from arts to STEM to wellness – that shape our future problem solvers, visionaries andglobal citizens.

For a full list of programs, event information or to donate, go to smmef.org.About the Education FoundationEstablished in 1982 by a dedicated group of parents, community leaders, and local

business owners, the Education Foundation raises funds to enhance and supplementthe curriculum of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. The EdFoundation’s mission is to engage the community to invest in a vibrant educationalexperience for all students in the Santa Monica and Malibu public schools. TheFoundation raises funds through its annual campaign, endowment earnings and spe-cial events. To learn more about SMMEF visit www.smmef.org or like us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/smmef.

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THE FIRST SUPER BOWL WAS PLAYED IN1967 and was at the L.A. Coliseum, which wasone-third empty. The most expensive ticketwas $12. Today, the Super Bowl has grown tosuch national holiday status, it’s as thoughonly after the game does the New Year begin.And, so far this year, the highest price paid fora ticket is $74,928. Frankly, I don’t have a dogin the race, and I probably won’t for manyyears. Take pity, I’m a Rams fan.

There’s an old expression in sports, “Ifyou’re not cheating, you’re not trying hardenough.” The New England Patriots, giventheir spying on other teams and deflatingfootballs, certainly “try harder.” All the moreexasperating, since 2002 they will have beenin 7 Super Bowls! That’s why on Sunday, inbetween dip, chips and beer, I’ll be chanting“Go Falcons.”

With these columns at 800 words, if I list-ed the accomplishments of Tom Brady, itwouldn’t be a column, it’d be a Mini-Wikipedia Page. Brady holds just aboutevery quarterback record there is, and at 39,amazingly, he doesn’t seem to have slowed abit. (Hopefully on Sunday?)

At least Brady seems likable. Tall, hand-some, rich and he has a gorgeous wife,model Giselle Bundchen who may be evenricher. Not so likable is Bill Belichick, thetaciturn coach who not only wears a hoodieto the games, I suspect he sleeps in one. Yet,if the Pats win on Sunday (biting my tongue)Belichick may be considered the greatestNFL coach of all-time.

Belichick certainly doesn’t have the great-est personality. Has anyone ever seen himlaugh? His depressed voice, even when hewins, reminds of a dreary Ingmar Bergmanmovie. Put it this way, he can make DickCheney seem upbeat.

According to national polls, the Pats arethe most hated NFL team, two years in arow. Some say it’s jealousy because of theirremarkable success. Others say it’s their“cheating ways.” In 2007 there was “Spygate”(fined $250,000 and a draft choice); in 2015there was “Deflategate” (Brady suspended 4games) and assorted other scandals inbetween. (Not to mention AaronHernandez, backup tight end for NewEngland, whose double murder trial beginson February 13.)

But here’s another reason for me to rootagainst the Patriots, Belichick and Brady arebig Donald Trump fans. Even Pats owner,Robert Kraft, is a Trump supporter. (I’massuming Giselle is, too but I’m cutting her

some slack on the off chance after she leavesTom she might call.)

Digressing, other sports icons who arefans of Trump include: Mike Tyson (duh);Jack Nicklaus (sorry now Tiger won’t breakhis record) and Bobby Knight. In fact, at apolitical rally in Indiana, Knight introducedTrump, “This man, like Harry Truman,won’t be afraid to drop the nuclear bomb.”Isn’t that comforting? Not to mentionTrump’s top adviser Steve (“Loose Cannon”)Bannon recently predicted that in a matterof years the U.S. will likely go to war withChina. What do you suppose the Chinese aredoing now that they’ve been put on notice?

Back to the Super Bowl, of which thePatriots have won 4 and lost 4. If they win onSunday they will be tied with the Cowboysand 49ers for second most Super Bowl winsat 5. (Pittsburgh holds the record at 6.) If thePats lose, however, they will be tied withDenver for the most Super Bowl losses at 5.

The Atlanta Falcons were in a Super Bowlin 1999. Even the Rams were in a Super Bowlmore recently, (2000) and they won. Theyreturned in 2002 against...you guessed it, thePatriots, but even again there was possibleNew England cheating.

While the Rams, favored by 7 to 14points, dominated the game statistically, thefinal score was Pats 20 Rams 17. There wastalk the Pats had spied on Rams practices. Iwouldn’t doubt it. Hey, in 2015 Steelers’headsets went out while playing in NewEngland as has happened to other teams atthe most inopportune times. (Where’sthere’s smoke...)

With New England favored, Bill Plaschke,L.A. Times sportswriter, says not only is thegame “David versus Goliath,” it’s also “Goodversus Evil.” With likable Matt Ryan at quar-terback for the high-flying Falcons under thesteady guidance of coach Dan Quinn,Atlanta is considered by most to be the goodguys.

This will be Quinn’s first Super Bowl as ahead coach. He was, however, a defensivecoordinator for Seattle against the Pat twoyears ago and will have been in the big gamethree of the last four years. Not only isQuinn smart and even-tempered, he doesn’twear a hoodie. Belichick, of course, does andseemingly everywhere. He, too, is smart and,some say, he’s even-tempered ... alwaysgrouchy.

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FILM REVIEWGOLD

Rated R121 MinutesReleased January 27

Gold is loosely based on a true, very com-plicated account took place from the late1980’s into the 1990’s. What happens when ageologist – a dreamer and treasure-seekerwith the personality of a Disney pirate - goeslooking for a source of gold in the hills deepin Indonesia and ends up swinging high onthe sails of the volatile stock market? In real-ity, the geologist, John Felderhof, advised amineral company to buy a mine in a junglein Indonesia based on his estimates of thegold it contained. His project manager at thesite, Filipino geologist Michael de Gusman,corroborated Felderhof ’s estimate with evi-dence he collected from the site.

In this movie the story is skillfully simpli-fied by screenwriters Patrick Massett, JohnZinman and Stephan Gaghan, to highlightemotional arcs, develop a delicious mysteryand leave some dangling questions for theaudience to answer in their own imagina-tions. Felderhof ’s character is “Kenny Wells”in this film and is played with aplomb byMatthew McConaughey. McConaugheygained 40 pounds for the role and inhabits acharacter larger than life, as big a drinker ashe is a dreamer. Edgar Ramirez creates a per-sona who is a great counterpoint foil toKenny, in his portrayal of “Michael Acosta”,the de Gusman character. He is the more sen-sible and pragmatic, the more elegant andhandsome, of the two. As the story unravels,we are left to surmise if either is to be trusted.

Director Stephen Gaghan noted in the

Q&A following the screening that he wasattracted to the script immediately and sawno one other than McConaughey in the leadrole. To shoot the film, the cast and crew hadto live through the same hazardous condi-tions these characters endured: flooding, heatand insects, in the jungles of Thailand. Oneday they woke up to find that whole set thatthey had spent days building was completelyunder water. The filmmakers that Gaghan hasassembled for this project are some of the bestin the business, many from both film and TV.

This movie is worth seeing on three lev-els. It’s a fun adventure story that showcasesexcellent work by the actors in their portray-als of highly unusual characters. It will keepyou guessing from minute to minute. It’salso a wake up call in the sense that a self-styled entrepreneur could ignite gold feverin so many individuals based on his claim,with no solid evidence, that the mine he dis-covered had the potential to deliver 30 to 45million ounces of gold. Profit-hungryinvestors caused the stock price of the min-ing company to balloon from 30 cents to$187 a share. People tend to believe informa-tion they hear if it’s simply communicatedwith confidence – and if it’s what they wantto hear. It’s smart right now to remember atranslation of a Russian proverb used byRonald Reagan regarding nuclear disarma-ment, we all need to “Trust, but Verify.”Always check the facts!

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CITY OF SANTA MONICAOrdinance Numbers 2534-2535 (CCS)

(City Council Series)The following are summaries of Ordinances Number 2534 and 2535, which were

adopted by the City Council at its meeting of January 24, 2017. Ordinance Number 2534 amends numerous provisions of the Municipal Code:

expands the list of animal species prohibited from various areas in the City, adds a parkand five parcels to the open space on Ocean Park Boulevard, changes the name fromStewart Street Park to Gandara Park, and expands the authority of the Director of theCommunity and Cultural Services Department.

Ordinance Number 2535 clarifies regulations governing online booking services forhome sharing and vacation rentals. Internet companies that serve as hosting platforms andcharge a fee for facilitating short term rental transactions, will be responsible for collectingTransient Occupancy Taxes (“TOT”) and held accountable for booking illegal rentals.

The ordinances will become effective thirty days after their adoption. The full text ofthe ordinance is available from the Office of the City Clerk located at 1685 Main Street,Santa Monica, California 90401; phone (310) 458-8211.

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O’Gorman accept the award.The Chamber considers Hulu a good

addition to the City because of civic pro-grams that give back, most notably the com-pany’s sponsorship of Breeze Bike Share.There are more than 500 green electronicbikes in Santa Monica and Venice. Anyonewith a smart phone can download the SocialBikes app and rent one for the day or just afew minutes for a quick commute.

Bicycles are a big part of tech: Google andFacebook bikes pepper the streets ofMountain View and Palo Alto near theircampuses. O’Gorman says bikes are a natu-ral fit because tech companies tend toemphasize sustainability.

“It plays into our values,” O’Gorman said.“Tech companies, all of us operate under aclear set of values.”

“When we talk about how character mat-

ters and we operate as one team, those arewords we need to demonstrate and show outin the community.”

While the Hulu branded baskets on Breezebikes are their most visible contribution,O’Gorman is most proud of mentorship pro-grams fostered in Santa Monica. The compa-ny works with Spark, a national non-profitthat connects middle school students withmentors in the local business community.More than ninety percent of Spark studentsgo on to graduate from high school on time.

“In order to grow in any geography youhave to be a responsible member of thatcommunity,” O’Gorman said. “It is broaderthan just your company doors.”

The State of the City address will start at5 p.m. at the SGI World Peace Auditorium at525 Wilshire Boulevard. Doors open thirtyminutes before the speeches begin. Ticketscosts $40 for Santa Monica residents and canbe purchased through smchamber.com.

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Dr. Paul Krogstad, a professor of pedi-atric infectious disease at Mattel Children’sHospital UCLA said there are about a mil-lion cases per year and about 50-70,000 ofthose results in a hospitalization. The diseaseis responsible for between 600 and 800deaths per year. Those most likely to die arethe very young and the very old. The dangerin both cases isn’t the disease itself but com-plications from dehydration and those com-plications are more severe in the tiny bodiesof newborns and in the elderly who mighthave already compromised health.

“If you’re in the middle, it is uncomfort-able and an annoying disease but one that isseldom dangerous to an individual,” he said.

He said simple eating and drinking tokeep up with fluid loss is enough to get mostpeople through the relatively short window.Those who are at risk should seek medicalattention and can often be treated throughdrinking or in rare cases, intravenous fluids.

“There’s no special treatment, it onlyrequires supportive treatment to address theloss of fluids and electrolytes lost. Makingthat correction allows the short lived, self-limited illness to run its course, no punintended, in two to three days at the verymost,” he said.

According to the CDC, the virus causesthe stomach and/or intestines to becomeinflamed. This leads to stomach pain, nau-sea, diarrhea and vomiting.

Krogstad said several references indicatethat norovirus will persist on hard surfacesfor several weeks at levels high enough tocontinue an outbreak. Room temperatureand drying do not rapidly inactive the virusso extensive cleaning of surfaces withhypochlorite bleach or other known-effec-tive disinfectants is recommended.

He said the school’s response was entirelyreasonable and a valid attempt at addressingboth the incubation period and virus’ abilityto persist.

“Knowing that some of these kids did goback, they are trying to break the chain. Theschool in contact with the Department ofPublic Health is taking very reasonable stepsto interrupt the chain of transmission,” hesaid.

Parents who suspect their child has theillness can take steps at home to prevent itsspread. Enforcing proper hand hygiene isimportant as is washing food before eating,cooking food properly, avoiding food prepa-ration or care for others when sick, washinglaundry and cleaning contaminated sur-faces. The CDC recommends a chlorinebleach solution with 5-25 tablespoons ofhousehold bleach per gallon of water (oranother disinfectant registered as effectiveagainst norovirus by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency).

For more information about Norovirus visithttps://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/index.html.For updates on school closures, visitwww.smmusd.org.

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of follow-up care is a chronic problem and St.John’s has partnered with other local agenciesto provide a more robust health care systemfor homeless patients.

Lauren Lewow, CommunicationSpecialist at Providence Health and Servicessaid, “The goal is to help the vulnerable andprovide care not just in the hospital but out-side of the facility as well.”

Providence partnered with Venice FamilyClinic (VFC) and Ocean Park CommunityCenter (OPCC) back in 2007 to worktogether to find a solution to continue careafter medical visits.

OPCC continues to be one of the largestnonprofit agencies to serves the homelesscommunity in Santa Monica, while the VFCprovides quality out patient care throughoutthe Westside.

Together they formed the WestsideRespite Center. OPCC converted two largerooms in their SAMOSHEL facility toRespite Care, along with two offices for examrooms where VFC physicians can provideoutpatient services within the same building.

“The man (John Doe) used many differ-ent addresses usually the address of a build-ing or office that he slept in front of,” saidProvidence Director of Community Benefits,Mary Luthy. “We knew that we needed amore valid way of identifying homelessness.”

Part of the solution was creating a posi-tion responsible for connecting homelessindividuals with needed services. TheRespite program at Providence St. John’sHealth Center created a Community CareCoordinator position in partnership withOPCC in 2016 to help those who are dis-charged from the hospital to find shelter for

the evening and a connection for services inthe future.

Mallnese Tarpley started as the firstCommunity Care Coordinator, she wasassigned to the Emergency Department dur-ing the evening hours to assist the homelessindividuals who came into the hospital andfind them shelter and other resources.

“To date, 471 patients agreed to meetwith Tarpley about their homelessness,” saidLuthy. “Of these, 175 have been placed inshelter and have been connected to servicesand to housing.”

The goal of the program is to provideadditional medical care and support oncethey are discharged from the EmergencyDepartment. It can be difficult to regain ahealthy body when put back on the streets.

Lewow said,“It is also about gaining thesepeoples trust and having a safe place to sleepfor the night. Its crucial they have supportwhen transition from a hospital.”

This year Providence received a grant foranother full-time position to be in theEmergency Department. This person willfollow the footsteps of Tarpley, to make surethat once patients leave the hospital theyhave a place to rest, heal and follow up ontheir medical needs.

With the help of the Respite program,John Doe now lives in another state with hisfamily, and he fulfilled his mothers wish, tosee her son again.

“PSJHC caregivers were very happy tohear he has a loving family to return to, andthat he was able to go home. We are happyfor him and grateful for our partners,OPCC, VFC, the City of Santa Monica, theSanta Monica Police Department HomelessLiaison Team, for being a crucial part ofhelping this man get home,” said Luthy.

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DAILY POLICE LOG

The Santa Monica PoliceDepartment responded to 334

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CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF.

Burglary investigation/walk through 300block of 22nd 12:41 a.m. Party complaint 1700 block of Lincoln12:45 a.m. Person with a gun 1500 block of 2nd 1:13 a.m. Prowler 2400 block of Beverley 2:31 a.m. Vandalism 2nd/Santa Monica 2:34 a.m. Missing person 1800 block of 11th 2:42 a.m. Encampment 200 block of Santa Monica4:20 a.m. Drunk driving investigationOcean/Olympic 5:07 a.m. Prowler 700 block of Navy 6:02 a.m. Petty theft 1400 block of 15th 6:03 a.m. Identity theft 1900 block of Washington6:20 a.m. Petty theft 1300 block of Pico 6:58 a.m. Speeding 4th/Wilshire 7:03 a.m. Encampment 1600 block of the beach 7:10 a.m. Burglary 1900 block of 6th 8:15 a.m. Burglary 700 block of Ozone 8:22 a.m. Person down 4th/Pico 9:17 a.m. Identity theft 2000 block of 20th 9:26 a.m. Burglary 800 block of 7th 9:28 a.m. Assault 700 block of Montana 9:34 a.m. Vehicle with excessive tickets 1100 blockof Idaho 9:40 a.m. Burglary 1400 block of 5th 10:09 a.m. Indecent exposure 1500 block of 2nd10:25 a.m.

Fight 2500 block of Pico 10:54 a.m. Burglary 700 block of Pine 10:58 a.m. Burglary 1400 block of 5th 10:59 a.m. Vehicle with excessive tickets 1300 blockof 6th 11:00 a.m. Encampment 26th/Olympic 11:10 a.m. Lewd activity 1600 block of Ocean 11:15 a.m. Fight Ocean/Colorado 11:38 a.m. Battery 3rd Street Prom/Broadway 12:40 p.m. Identity theft 1600 block of Cloverfield12:43 p.m. Petty theft 2100 block of Main 12:59 p.m. Petty theft 800 block of Broadway 1:09 p.m. Petty theft 1300 block of 3rd Street Prom1:20 p.m. Animal related incident 21st/Montana 1:44 p.m. Burglary investigation 600 block of 20th1:55 p.m. Fraud 1700 block of 18th 2:28 p.m. Bike theft 1600 block of Cloverfield 2:34 p.m. Elder abuse 1300 block of 15th 2:38 p.m. Speeding Euclid/Wilshire 2:57 p.m. Battery 4th/Colorado 3:21 p.m. Indecent exposure 100 block of SantaMonica 3:22 p.m. Petty theft 1200 block of 3rd Street Prom3:24 p.m. Child abuse 25th/Hill 3:49 p.m. Speeding 34th/Pico 4:03 p.m. Animal related incident 2300 block ofAshland 4:04 p.m. Hit and run 2600 block of Washington4:09 p.m. Identity theft 300 block of Arizona 4:12 p.m. Burglary 1900 block of 6th 4:30 p.m. Hit and run Moomat Ahiko/Ocean 4:35 p.m. Theft suspect in custody 200 block ofBroadway 5:06 p.m. Identity theft 800 block of Ashland 6:43 p.m.

DAILY FIRE LOG

The Santa Monica Fire Departmentresponded to 42 calls for service

on Feb. 2.HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE

CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF.

EMS 1700 block of Ocean 12:27 a.m. EMS 2600 block of Montana 1:32 a.m. EMS 1400 block of Ashland 2:02 a.m. Automatic alarm 200 block of SantaMonica 2:25 a.m. EMS 200 block of Santa Monica 2:57 a.m. EMS 2100 block of Navy 4:04 a.m. EMS 1400 block of Broadway 4:26 a.m. Automatic alarm 2200 block of Colorado6:18 a.m. EMS Lincoln/Pico 7:15 a.m. EMS 2800 block of Kansas 8:10 a.m. Automatic alarm 200 block of 21st Pl8:30 a.m. EMS 300 block of Pico 9:19 a.m. EMS 1800 block of 7th 9:25 a.m. EMS 1300 block of 12th 9:34 a.m.

EMS 1700 block of Franklin 9:59 a.m. EMS 700 block of Ocean Park 10:02 a.m. Lock in/out 1200 block of 16th 10:21 a.m. Odor of natural gas 1800 block of 16th10:23 a.m. EMS 17th/Pico 10:38 a.m. EMS 1100 block of 7th 10:38 a.m. EMS 700 block of Santa Monica 11:32 a.m. EMS 600 block of Pico 11:42 a.m. EMS 1900 block of Stewart 12:30 p.m. EMS 1700 block of Franklin 12:46 p.m. EMS 4th/Interstate 10 1:32 p.m. EMS 1100 block of 7th 1:53 p.m. EMS 400 block of Euclid 2:27 p.m. Odor investigation 2400 block of 30th3:39 p.m. EMS 3000 block of 4th 3:47 p.m. Automatic alarm 900 block of SantaMonica 4:05 p.m. EMS 500 block of 16th 4:18 p.m. EMS 800 block of 3rd 5:45 p.m. EMS 800 block of 3rd 5:45 p.m. EMS 1400 block of 17th 7:00 p.m. EMS 1100 block of 24th 7:01 p.m. Automatic alarm 900 block of Marine7:13 p.m.

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 JANUARY 25, AT ABOUT 2 A.M.While patrolling the 600 block of Navy Street officers observed a bicyclist with nolighting equipment and pushing a second bicycle along. Officers stopped the subjectand spoke with him. The subject was very evasive regarding the second bicycle andwho the owner of the bicycle was. A further search of the subject resulted in therecovery of several burglary tools found in his backpack. The subject was placedunder arrest and transported to SMPD Jail for booking. William Jansen, 23, fromWestchester, was arrested for receiving stolen property and burglary tools. Bail wasset at $1,000.

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CITY OF SANTA MONICANOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica invites Contractors to completeand submit sealed bids for the:

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Bids shall be delivered to the City of Santa Monica, Office of the City Clerk, Room 102,1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401, not later than 3:00 P.M. on March2nd, 2017, to be publicly opened and read aloud after 3:30 p.m. on said date in CityCouncil Chamber. Each Bid shall be in accordance with the Request for Bids.

MANDATORY PRE-BID JOB WALK: A mandatory pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for:February 21st, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at the Moss Avenue Pump Station located at 1637Appian Way, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Attendees are responsible for their own parking.

PROJECT ESTIMATE: $1,014,000CONTRACT DAYS: 130 Calendar daysLIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $1,240 Per DayCOMPENSABLE DELAY: $975.00 Per Day

Bidding Documents may be obtained by logging onto the City’s bidding website at:http://www.smgov.net/planetbids/. The Contractor is required to have a C-10 license at thetime of bid submission. Contractors wishing to be considered must submit Bids contain-ing all information required pursuant to the City’s Request for Bids.

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The crossing of love goddess Venus (who also rules the work we want to be good at) into the warrior signof Aries changes the tone of feedback. We all have vulnerabilities, unhealed wounds and emotional sensi-tivities. This is what makes it hard to hear criticism, even the kind that will, if applied, take us to the nextlevel of mastery.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)You’re not here to show anyone you’re better;you’re here to be better. The impression youmake matters a lot less to you than the workyou’re committed to.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)When the conversation is over, let it be over.Don’t replay it in your head. Anything youreplay will be distorted. You have a much bet-ter effect when you don’t worry so much aboutwhat exactly it is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)Love and life lessons can be learned throughdifficulty or ease. Both are valid methods ofeducation, though lessons of hardship tend tobe learned faster and deeper. Mankind is wiredthis way.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)Warren Buffett famously stated, “Our invest-ment philosophy borders on lethargy.” Apply itto your energetic investments today, becausethere’s much drifting across the radar that’snot worth trifling over.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)You’re not imagining it: The one who keeps pay-ing special attention to you is smitten. It’s verylikely that you’re not sure how you feel aboutthis but the days to come will make it clearer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)With your immense powers of creativity youwill create scenarios in which you can shine.This is especially effective on the social front;friends love your brand of fun.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)Your story is more interesting than you thinkand is packed with valuable information andinspiration. How and when you share it will beimportant. Don’t wing it. Work on it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)You will fail many times before you will suc-ceed. You can’t get ready for the big leaguesany other way except through trial and asmany errors as it takes to learn the right way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)Often we assume that the people we admireare somehow happier than us and they leadglamorous, problem-free lives. Nope, not true,not usually, anyway. In fact, maybe you’re thelucky one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)Someone shows up to take the heat off of you.You’ll be glad that the attention is flowingaway from you, but this is not a reason for youto pack up and go. Stay and contribute. You’lllearn something.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)Craft your communication to present yourideas and identity in the best light. Pushing“send” takes a fraction of a second, but theconsequences can be lasting.

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