Page 4 April 18, 2019 EL SEGUNDO HERALD
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The Snow Lion by
Jim Helmore and Richard Jones
Police Reports
Thursday, April 4
Traffic accident (no injuries) occurred at
0921 hours in the intersection of Mariposa
Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway, vehicle
versus vehicle.
One female adult was arrested at 1156
hours form Holly Avenue and Illinois Street
for resisting arrest.
An online hit and run report was taken at
1500 hours from the 700 block of South Pacific
Coast Highway, vehicle versus parked vehicle.
An online grand theft report was taken at
1530 hours from Grand Avenue and Standard
Street. A laptop computer was taken from an
unlocked vehicle.
One female adult was arrested at 1808 hours
from the 100 block of Vista Del Mar for grand
theft auto and one LASD felony warrant.
Friday, April 5
One male adult was arrested at 0108 hours
from the 500 block of East Pine Avenue for
misappropriation of lost property and driving
on a suspended license.
One female adult was arrested at 0108 hours
from the 500 block of East Pine Avenue for
possession of drug paraphernalia.
A hit and run report was taken at 1049
hours from the 100 block of Oregon Street,
vehicle versus a parked vehicle.
A hit and run report was taken at 1130 hours
from the 400 block of East Grand Avenue,
vehicle versus a parked vehicle.
A fraud report was taken at 1155 hours
from the 700 block of East Grand Avenue.
Unknown suspect passed a fraudulent check
to make a church donation.
A vandalism report was taken at 1252 hours
from the 300 block of East Franklin Avenue.
Unknown suspect(s) wrote graffiti on a building.
A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at 1332
hours from the 2200 block of East Rosecrans
Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the
victim’s vehicle.
A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at
1826 hours from the 800 block of South
Pacific Coast Highway. Unknown suspect(s)
smashed victim’s vehicle window.
A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at
1930 hours from 2200 block of East Rosecrans
Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) smashed victim’s
vehicle window.
A burglary (vehicle) report was taken at
1933 hours from the 800 block of South
Pacific Coast Highway. Unknown suspect(s)
smashed victim’s vehicle window.
Saturday, April 6
One male adult was arrested at 0110 hours
from Main Street and El Segundo Boulevard
for DUI with a BAC of .08% or above.
Two male adults were arrested at 0158 hours
from the 300 block of North Pacific Coast
Highway for suspicion of burglary (auto),
conspiracy to commit a crime and possession
of burglary tools.
A vandalism report was taken at 0643 hours
from the 1400 block of East Imperial Avenue.
The suspect broke the victim’s vehicle window.
Grand theft auto report was taken at 1128
hours from the 500 block of Sheldon Street.
A 1994 Toyota truck was stolen.
Traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at
1440 hours in the intersection of Mariposa
Avenue and Nash Street, vehicle versus vehicle.
Sunday, April 7
One female adult was arrested at 0950 hours
from the 100 block of South Pacific Coast
Highway for trespassing.
One female adult was detained at 1345 hours
from the 200 block of West Grand Avenue and
transported to Harbor UCLA Medical Center
for evaluation and treatment.
Traffic accident (with injuries) occurred at
1603 hours from Douglas Street and Maple
Avenue, vehicle versus pole.
One female adult was arrested at 1647 hours
from Douglas Street and Maple Avenue for
misdemeanor DUI.
Monday, April 8
One male adult was arrested at 0319 hours
from the 400 block of Main Street for possession
of nunchuks, possession of a controlled
substance, possession of drug paraphernalia,
and one outstanding SMPD misdemeanor
warrant. •
Reviewed by Kristina Kora-Beckman,
Librarian, El Segundo Public Library
This week, I’m reviewing a lovely new
picture book about friendship and finding
courage to face the unknown: The Snow Lion
by Jim Helmore and Richard Jones. Beautiful
as it is poignant, the story follows shy
heroine Caro who has moved to a new home
and struggles to adjust. But then she finds
the snow lion and her days are full of fun,
playing games with her new friend. When a
neighborhood boy invites Caro to come play,
she’s reluctant to leave her comfort zone with
the snow lion…but with gentle nudging, she
eventually finds her way.
Quiet yet sincere, my family and I enjoyed
the soft illustrations, wise and thoughtful
advice and empowering ending. As a shy
kid myself, I liked how the lion helped
Caro come to her own conclusions, in her
own way, at her own pace rather than
forcing her to confront her fears before she
was ready.
To check out The Snow Lion, or browse
more fabulous new picture books, please
visit the library to apply for your free library
card. For more reassuring young reader
picks and staff favorites, stop by our Youth
Services Desk, our friendly Youth Services
librarians would love to help you find your
next great read! •
The Snow Lion by Jim Helmore and Richard Jones. Kristina Kora-Beckman.
Film Review
Mary Magdalene: A Timely,
Quietly Captivating Biblical Drama
By Morgan Rojas
for www.cinemacy.com
Just in time for Easter Sunday comes Mary
Magdalene, another emotional drama from
director Garth Davis (Lion) that brings the
story of the apostle (or mythical apostle, depending
on whom you ask) Mary Magdalene
to light for the first time. Aside from the
film’s visual beauty, it’s important to note
that Mary Magdalene is the last film score
by the incredibly gifted composer Jóhann
Jóhannsson.
The film opens on a shot of a woman drowning
-- her wavering, sinking body looking more like
an underwater ballet than a death. This imagery
is strong, but should not be taken literally. It is
made to resemble Mary’s (Rooney Mara) suffocation
at the hands of her father, her arranged
marriage and her lack of a sense of purpose.
Mary is beautiful and headstrong -- two qualities
that aren’t compatible with her time -- and so
all she can do is pray for change. When
news spreads that a mysterious man named
Jesus (Joaquin Phoenix) has come into town,
claiming he knows the path to God’s kingdom,
Mary finally sees a way out. Without
hesitation, Mary follows her faith and blindly
follows Jesus and his disciples, including
Peter (Chiwetel Ejiofor), on his journey to
preach the word of God.
Mary falls under the spell of the bearded
messiah after witnessing him heal the blind and
bring people back from the dead, but it is their
intimate, abstract discussions that bond the two.
There is no romance between Jesus and Mary.
It is purely platonic (off-screen, however,
Phoenix and Mara found love on the set).
Mary is there with Jesus until the very end
as he hung lifeless on the cross. She was
there when he was buried in the tomb made
of rocks. And she was the first person to
witness his resurrection.
Rooney Mara’s ethereal beauty and wideeyed
innocence are natural features that make
her the perfect Mary. She reteams with Garth
Davis and delivers a simmering performance.
From Jesus to the Joker in a matter of months,
Joaquin Phoenix flexes his range as an actor
as the proverbial Son of God. This film proves
that he really can do it all.
Throughout the film, Davis is respectful to the
religion and the beliefs of Christians, handling
the crucifixion and miracles with sensitivity.
He even goes so far as to dispel the popular
“rumor” that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute.
In one of the title cards at the end of the film,
a statement reads this was a “misconception”
started by Pope Gregory in 591 AD.
Believer or not, there is a quiet captivation
in Mary Magdalene that audiences will find
themselves lost in, be it the picturesque surroundings,
Mara and Phoenix’s chemistry, or
the gift of hearing Jóhann Jóhannsson’s final
musical score one last time.
Mary Magdalene is rated R. 120 minutes.
Now playing at Laemmle theaters and on
VOD and digital platforms. •
Mary Magdalene, Coutesy of IFC Films.
Morgan Rojas
City Council from front page
proposed bill seeks to allow non-profits to buy
properties in a community and sell the ADU
portion separately from the primary unit. At
Hensley’s request, the Council agreed to send
a letter in opposition to SB13 – but warned
that if the bill goes through, the City will have
to move quickly to pass an urgency ordinance
to comply with the new rules.
Public Works Director Ken Berkman discussed
the upcoming solid waste collection service
changes set to go into effect on May 1. He
reported that new carts will roll out (literally)
later next week, with EDCO dropping those
off at single family homes and duplexes. The
new hauler will take away old cans if residents
leave a note on those bins to do so. Customers
will receive bills next month for $45 (covering
three months of service in advance), with
the statements going to the property owners
of said units and not renters. Nicol expressed
concern about the sign-up process, saying he
tried to do so online but was unable to set up
an account and didn’t receive an email. More
information on the account initiation process
will be forthcoming. In the meantime, Berkman
also pointed out that street sweeping days
may change for various blocks since EDCO
will only collect four days a week with Friday
now an off day. Information will continue to
go out through the hauler and the City with
updates and instructions.
At the beginning of the meeting, Fire Chief
Chris Donovan announced his department
received a $758,000 grant from Chevron to
purchase a new fire engine. This goes along
with a second grant covering the cost of a new
ambulance, thereby freeing up City monies to
apply towards other equipment replacement. •