Santa Monica Councilmember Terry O'Day with his daughters Teagan, 5, and Taryn, 3, eat a traditional Irish breakfast at Finn McCool's during St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2010. Terry O’Day is a 12 year resident of Santa Monica. He served on the Planning Commission for 6 years until 2009, and was appointed to the Santa Monica City Council on February 23, 2010, replacing the late Mayor Ken Genser.

Beachgoers enjoy the 80 degree weather along the Santa Monica shoreline on Tuesday March 16, 2010. 

Michael Rayner, 53, scavenges the beach with his metal detector on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Today he found a silver necklace and a few coins.

Members of Northwest High School Drill Team from Fort Worth Texas, practice high kicks during their spring break at Santa Monica beach on Saturday, March 13. 2010.

Kids ride the Sig Alert at Pacific Park on Sunday, March 14, 2010.

(TOP) Dr. Deepak Chopra, 64, with his granddaughter Tara Mandal, 8, reads "You With The Stars in Your Eyes" during his children's book reading at the Santa Monica Library on Saturday, March 13, 2010.  (ABOVE) Dr. Deepak Chopra, 64, signs his new children's book "You With The Stars in Your Eyes" for Nathan Renteria, 7, and his sister Aranna, 3,  during his children's book reading at the Santa Monica Library on Saturday, March 13, 2010.

The sun sets along the jagged Pacific Coast on Friday, March 12, 2010.

Chef Maire Byrne, Owner of Thyme Café & Market, serves Vermacelli Pasta during the 31st Annual Food Fare at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Thursday, March 11, 2010. The event featured  samples of food and drink from the city’s premier restaurants, wineries, caterers, and beverage purveyors. Food Fare  began in 1979 with a cooking demonstration by Julia Child. Food Fare raises funds for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles which provides vital health care and education services for over 196,000 people.