CORRECTION: In the page 1 photo caption, in the March 23 edition of SMDP, the performers should have been identified as Omowale Orisayomi, who was dancing, and Richard Fultineer, on drums. They are part of the Nigerian Talking Drum Ensemble.
“In a state with a high democratic registration such as California the Democratic primary winner is a likely successor to the office,” according to Julie Lopez Dad, president of the Santa Monica Democratic Club. “It’s important for members of the public to have a chance to hear from candidates in person before voting in June so that they can decide who best reflects their values.”
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Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on March 24, 2006. Read the original PDF.