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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010
Volume 9 Issue 81
Santa Monica Daily Press TAXING THE WIND? SEE PAGE 6
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Aiding the underdog BY CARLEE JENSEN Special to the Daily Press
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WILSHIRE BLVD Gary Adams was going to be a CEO. That was the plan, at least, when he entered college at the University of California, Davis. “Plans” are fickle things, though, and — fortunately for hundreds of dogs and cats — Adams’s plan changed. “I was always that kid who brought home wounded pigeons and stray dogs,” Adams said.“Ever since I was a little kid, people would say, ‘You should be a vet when you grow up.’” Though Adams “never gave it any thought” as a child, a college stint working for a veterinarian set him on the path that people had been suggesting for him for years. “I loved all the hands-on work. I love dogs and cats. I just fell in love with the practice,” Adams said. Today, as owner of Westside Animal Emergency Hospital, Adams has teamed up with animal rescue organizations throughout SEE CP PAGE 9
Brandon Wise brandonw@smdp.com Gabriela Partida points to a group of sea lions during a whale watching event at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday. Heal the Bay was the sponsor.
Police arrest trio for attempted murder BY DAILY PRESS STAFF MIDCITY Santa Monica police arrested three men early Saturday morning after witnessing one of them fire several shots into a vehicle near Colorado Avenue and 17th Street. The shooting took place as SMPD officers responded to a call regarding a fight in progress outside of a party. Police officials reported that, shortly after arriving on scene, they observed the shooter fire into a vehicle containing six
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people before fleeing in a separate vehicle. As officers attempted to check on those in the car, it drove off. SMPD officers were able to locate the victims a short distance away, finding that none were struck by bullets. Offices were also able to stop the vehicle carrying the suspects not far from the crime scene. As officers tried to conduct the stop, two suspects exited the vehicle while the third attempted to drive off. He didn’t get far before SMPD personnel apprehended him.
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The three suspects were identified as Alex Martin, 19 of Compton; Roderick Goldman, 18, of Corona; and Donte Jackson, 19, also of Compton. They were arrested for conspiracy and attempted homicide. Their bail is $500,000, respectively. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Santa Monica Police Department (24 hours) at (310) 4588495.
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