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Available only to qualified customers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services at participating dealers through February 01, 2016. Not everyone will qualify. Advertised 36 months lease payment based on MSRP of $34,725 less the suggested dealer contribution resulting in a total gross capitalized cost of $33,400. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Includes Destination Charge and Premium 1 Package. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $11,844. Cash due at signing includes $2,499 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee and first month's lease payment of $329. No security deposit required. Total payments equal $15,138. At lease end, lessee pays for any amounts due under the lease, any official fees and taxes related to the scheduled termination, excess wear and use plus $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles, and $595 vehicle turn-in fee. Purchase option at lease end for $21,877 plus taxes (and any other fees and charges due under the applicable lease agreement) in example shown. Subject to credit approval. Specific vehicles are subject to availability and may have to be ordered. See participating dealer for details. Please always wear your seat belt, drive safely and obey speed limits.

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Available only to qualified customers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services at participating dealers through February 01, 2016. Not everyone will qualify. Advertised 36 months lease payment based on MSRP of $58,205 less the suggested dealer contribution resulting in a total gross capitalized cost of $54,680. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Includes Destination Charge and Premium 1 Package. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $19,044. Cash due at signing includes $3,749 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee and first month's lease payment of $529. No security deposit required. Total payments equal $23,588. At lease end, lessee pays for any amounts due under the lease, any official fees and taxes related to the scheduled termination, excess wear and use plus $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles, and $595 vehicle turn-in fee. Purchase option at lease end for $34,341 plus taxes (and any other fees and charges due under the applicable lease agreement) in example shown. Subject to credit approval. Specific vehicles are subject to availability and may have to be ordered. See participating dealer for details. Please always wear your seat belt, drive safely and obey speed limits.

Available only to qualified customers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services at participating dealers through February 01, 2016. Not everyone will qualify. Advertised 36 months lease payment based on MSRP of $41,725 less the suggested dealer contribution resulting in a total gross capitalized cost of $41,235. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect your actual lease payment. Includes Destination Charge, Premium 1 Package, Blind Spot Assist and Heated Front Seats. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $16,164. Cash due at signing includes $3,399 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee and first month's lease payment of $449. No security deposit required. Total payments equal $20,358. At lease end, lessee pays for any amounts due under the lease, any official fees and taxes related to the scheduled termination, excess wear and use plus $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles, and $595 vehicle turn-in fee. Purchase option at lease end for $25,452 plus taxes (and any other fees and charges due under the applicable lease agreement) in example shown. Subject to credit approval. Specific vehicles are subject to availability and may have to be ordered. See participating dealer for details. Please always wear your seat belt, drive safely and obey speed limits.

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L e t t e r s Lower the Speed Limit on Via Marina Re: “Three Die in High-Speed Crash on Via Marina,” News, Dec. 31 When will the Sheriff’s Department crack down on speeders on Via Marina? Or the L.A. County Board of Supervisors reduce the speed limit through this residential area along Via Marina to 35 miles per hour? I tried to get the county to do these two things in Spring 2013 after one of our homeowners was hit by a car on Via Marina. A county engineer politely told me that there was no problem with traffic on Via Marina and nothing could be done. The Sheriff’s Department never responded. Three people dead, in part because of county negligence, is more than enough justification for proper speed enforcement and a lower speed limit. But we only live here. We don’t represent the business interests who are taking over the marina. Norbert J Kubilus Treasurer, Via Marina Tahiti HOA

trees in the median at the end of Via Marina. There were five, but now only two. I thought they helped people slow down. Just days after the trees were removed, the crash that killed three people happened. If the trees had been there, would it have? Susanne Cumming Marina del Rey

Rey may be able to afford a drink at the new hotel; it’s for outsiders and unfair to L.A. County residents. Lynne Shapiro Marina del Rey

FROM THE WEB

Re: “Three Die in High-Speed Crash on Via Marina,” News, Let’s Not Add More Cars Dec. 31 Re: “Three Die in High-Speed Via Marina has many problems Crash on Via Marina,” News, with speeders. I am a resident of Dec. 31 a condo that faces Via Dolce; the For years cars have been rear faces Via Marina. We had a exceeding the speed limit along lady resident struck by a car Via Marina in the evenings in an crossing at Bora Bora to mail a apparent rush to get home. We letter. There are no cross walks. have had no deployment of traffic The speed limit is too fast. police for many years. Now three Sanford Nadlman are killed and one is critically injured in what appears to be a Something needs to be done about Via Marina in general. As speeding car hitting a curb/tree. a resident whose windows face And the L.A. County Supervithat street, I can tell you that a sors wish to add to the mix 288 lot of people use it as a raceway. hotel rooms at Via Marina and The sounds that come from there Tahiti Way. Think of the trafare ungodly at all hours. And the fic! Think of the pollutants from speed is ridiculous for a pedesconstruction and traffic, the trian street. This will continue to additional water, waste and happen unless there is a way to electricity. There are already six slow down the traffic on this hotels in Marina del Rey, none street. There is no logical reason operating at more than 80% occupancy, and plans to develop to be driving 80 mph on this street. None. another at Fisherman’s VilDeb lage. Most visitors to Marina del

Do Trees Save Lives? Re: “Marina del Razed,” Opinion, Dec. 31 Goodbye to the lovely coral

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Contents

VOL 46, NO 1 Local News & Culture

News

Feature

Westchester’s ‘Uncle Sam,’ 1937 – 2015 ...................................... 8

westside Happenings

Predictions: 2016 What next year will mean for housing prices, the environment, education, short-term vacation rentals, the Santa Monica Civic, beach safety and more ........................ 14

Pier 44 Trader Joe’s up for Discussion ............................. 8

Venice Stories

Arts A Celebration of Hughes Exhibit seeks personal

This Week

Excitement and Freedom

Fireside at the Miles returns and the Santa Monica Public Library celebrates 125 years . ........................... 30

Photographer Walter Chism talks about Venice changing for the better in this month’s installment of Jason Hill’s graphic storytelling series ...................... 10

Opinion We should examine our own behaviors before looking to others for traffic solutions ........ 11

give Syrian refugees a symbolic embrace as activists burn out ................. 12

Photo by Kelly Hayes-Raitt

‘Refugee Fatigue’ L.A. County Supes

Biz Buzz

‘1984’ in 2016 Headlong Theatre Co. offers a new

Addicted to Driving

stories of those who worked for the aviation giant at what’s now Playa Vista ........ 32

Sidewalk Scholar

take on Newspeak in its stage adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian novel . ................ 17

How Art and Seeking founder Lizy Dastin built a business out of a personal discovery on Abbot Kinney Boulevard ................... 34

Food & Drink Ocean Park’s Local Hero Chef Maire Byrne has another winner on her hands with Local Kitchen & Wine Bar ............................................. 19

On The Cover: “Predictions: 2016” expert contributors (clockwise, from left) Andrew Woo, Francie Stefan, Marco Petruzzi, Mike Bonin, Rick Cole, Steve Clare, Sarah Sikich and Tony Vazquez.

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Hal Fisher Jr. delighted kids and families as Uncle Sam in Westchester’s annual Fourth of July Parade for 14 years Harold W. Fisher Jr., a photographer and actor who played Uncle Sam in Westchester’s annual Fourth of July Parade and appeared in more than 50 years of Kentwood Players productions, died in November from complications with Parkinson’s disease. He was 78. Fisher, who went by “Hal,” was raised in Westchester and was a longtime resident of Mar Vista. He graduated from Westchester High School in 1956 and attended Santa Monica College. While in college Fisher was drafted into the U.S. Army and trained to be a

combat photographer, said brother Robert Fisher. He went on to shoot pictures for the Santa Monica Evening Outlook and Torrance Press-Herald, later branching out into commercial photography. In 2011 a Westchester gallery hosted a retrospective exhibit of Fisher’s work, which included photos of presidents, actors, sports stars and slices of local life. Fisher’s other great passion was acting. In 1958 he joined a new theater group, the Westchester-based Kentwood Players, and remained an active member until his death. But the role that would most likely define Fisher’s acting career, his brother said, is that of Uncle Sam in the Westchester Fourth of July Parade — beginning with the parade’s inception in 2000 and continuing each year through 2014. “He had a real passion for that role and took it very seriously” to the delight of local kids and families, Robert Fisher said. “He had terrible arthritis in his ankles those whole 14 years, yet he would walk the parade route.” Fisher is also survived by another brother, Charles Fisher, and was buried on Dec. 1 with a military funeral service at Riverside National Cemetery. — Joe Piasecki

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The meeting is part of an effort to assess recreation needs throughout the county, including park repairs, expanded amenities and additional recreational programs. For more information, visit lacountyparkneeds.org. — Gary Walker

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Addicted to Driving

Before we ask the government to fix traffic, we should study our own behaviors By William Hicks My father, retired LAX Operations worker John Hicks, tells me that before construction of the northernmost LAX runway, two tunnels that would have connected to Lincoln Boulevard were built around 1960. The tunnels were intended to reduce the amount of traffic from the present one-way-in, one-way-out setup off Century Boulevard. Although the tunnels still exist today, he says, the plan to use them for traffic management was buried. There have been many plans to alleviate L.A.’s traffic, including monorails, people movers, delivery drones and more bike lanes, but like the tunnels most don’t seem to get very far. A friend of mine even suggests more bridges for pedestrians — especially the ones who take their dear sweet time crossing the street! Which brings me to the Holy Grail of traffic solutions: mandatory telecommuting. We should pass a proposition requiring that all desk jobs be performed from home. Since 86% of all jobs are desk jobs, then this means that 86% of all autos would be off the road! Imagine that. Imagine the time that we would get back, the money that we would save on

Traffic isn’t just a problem, it’s a choice we can make

Many of us have experienced having a momentary lapse of time while driving. It’s a little unnerving, and we are hesitant to tell anyone. That’s the right brain taking over. gas and auto expenses. Imagine the reduction of pollution, stress, auto accidents and response time for emer-

gency and utility vehicles. Imagine the millions of dollars saved on road repairs. I could go on and on, but you get the

picture. In this Information Age of high-speed Internet, Skype and smart phones, this is the biggest no-brainer in the history of mankind. So what’s the hold up? Is it those darn oil, tire and auto company lobbyists? Is it our politicians? Is it those annoying control-freak bosses still living in the Industrial Age, who think that most people are lazy and need to be constantly monitored? These folks obviously aren’t aware of the study by Stanford University that found productivity increases by 13% when workers are allowed to work from home. While certainly the above reasons are factors, I see them more as effects of the main cause, which is the man or woman in the mirror. That’s right; we’re the holdup because we’re addicted to driving. Before you casually brush off this idea, why do you think that millions of people have decided that sitting in their cars for hours per day is acceptable, when they could be doing something else far more productive? Sure, we may curse at traffic and sometimes joke about it, but it’s probably (Continued on page 12)

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Living Large in Limbo

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‘Refugee Fatigue’

L.A. County’s embrace of Syrian refugees is a symbolic gesture at best, but it’s a better response than most “Imagine being so desperate, so terrified for your children’s safety, so traumatized by the horrors you’ve witnessed, that you flee every comfort and familiarity you know to start over in a new country, with a new language, new customs, no family, no job, no economic security, perhaps discrimination, and lots of uncertainty. … And the kids I’ve spoken with, they’ve all witnessed horrifying things: Siblings brutalized or killed, schoolmates orphaned, parents unable to provide assurances or security. I can’t imagine… “So they come to someplace that has promised sanctuary, usually after a harrowing, exhausting, expensive trip, arriving with only what they could carry. Then they are corralled into institutional dormitories or camps while they wait to be ‘processed’ like cattle. Is it any wonder their patience breaks?” Anna’s eyes fill with tears, but I sense she Syrian children living at a refugee camp in Lebanon isn’t totally convinced. Perhaps I am not totally convinced either. according to the U.S. State Department, nearby Jordan and 93% of Syrians now in I’ve met refugees who seemed ungrateful, impatient, almost entitled. I have to remind the Supervisors’ motion noted. Lebanon live below the national poverty myself that in Middle Eastern culture, it’s During these four years of war, the U.S. lines, and only half of refugee children an honor to take in anyone who shows up has accepted fewer than 2,300 Syrian attend school. at your door. As a visitor, I’ve frequently refugees, although President Obama Guterres argues that what’s needed is been the recipient of overfeeding from recently pledged to accept 10,000 more increased multinational cooperation and over the next fiscal year. more flexibility for international financial families struggling with post-war shortages. It must be hard for them to fathom a culture with such a fundamental difference about hospitality. “It’s not for the County of Los Angeles to For my part, I’m proud that Los Angeles say,‘We don’t think you built the walls high County attempts — at least by a symbolic enough; we’re going to build a higher wall.’” gesture — to mirror that hospitality. “All this motion says,” Kuehl concluded, — L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl “is that Los Angeles will continue its tradition, its devotion, to being a In 2015 alone, nearly 1 million refugees institutions to provide aid, explaining that place [where], once the United States from throughout the world flooded Europe, Lebanon and Jordan aren’t eligible for the government has said, ‘This person may according to António Guterres, the UN World Bank’s reduced rate loans and enter,’ [we] will say, ‘This is a good High Commissioner for Refugees. That grants, for example, because they are place to live.’” feels huge, he points out in a recent TED classified as “middle income” countries Kelly Hayes-Raitt, a Santa Monica Talk, but it’s only one refugee per 2,000 — even though they are bearing the resident, has worked with Iraqi refugees Europeans, whereas in Lebanon there’s financial brunt of the world’s worst in Damascus, Syrian refugees in one refugee for every three Lebanese. refugee crisis since World War II. Lebanon, and Palestinian refugees in In explaining this recent influx into Though a bit shocked, I understand the West Bank. She blogs at Living Europe, Guterres cites a World Bank Anna’s sentiment. LargeInLimbo.com and can be reached at study: 87% of Syrians who’ve resettled in “They’ve lost everything,” I say gingerly. KellyArgonautColumn@aol.com.

Addicted to Driving

Many of us have experienced having a momentary lapse of time while driving. It’s a little unnerving, and we are hesitant to tell anyone. That’s the right brain taking over. Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had a left-brain stroke that forced her into her right brain. In her compelling TED Talk video about the experience, Taylor says she “felt at one with all the energy that was, and it was beautiful there.” So how do we implement solutions to traffic when we are addicted to it? Therein lies the rub. The solution isn’t just “out there in the matrix.” It’s in our heads. The only remedy that I can suggest for all of us

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one of the few times in the day when we’re actually in our right minds — driving is a right-brain activity, just like meditating and watching television. Sleeping is also a right-brain activity, which often gets disturbed by the overactive left brain. When a driver cuts you off, you get irritated because he or she has interrupted your meditation and forced you back into your left brain. Searching for an address and hunting for a parking space are left-brain activities, but sitting in traffic allows our minds to drift. PAGE 12 THE ARGONAUT January 7, 2016

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By Kelly Hayes-Raitt “Why do they have such high expectations?” my friend Anna complains about the Syrian refugees who’ve flooded Europe. “Why are they so ungrateful?” In the wake of German Chancellor Angela Merkel embracing 800,000 Syrian refugees and newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau taking in 35,000 of them, 31 American governors declared they would not welcome Syrian refugees in their states. It’s a pompous position at best, since governors have no authority to close state borders to anyone who has legally entered the U.S. In contrast, on Dec. 8 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a symbolic motion to “reaffirm the county commitment to hospitality, to democracy and to compassion” toward refugees — especially Syrian refugees — Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the proclamation’s sponsor, said during the discussion. “It’s not for the County of Los Angeles to say, ‘We don’t think you built the walls high enough; we’re going to build a higher wall,’” added Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who cosponsored the proclamation and represents many Westside neighborhoods. Anna and I are lounging in a cheery room warmed by a fire and twinkling Christmas lights. In London for the holiday season, I missed witnessing firsthand my home county’s resolution. Instead I’m witnessing anguished ambiguity from my European peace activist friends who are experiencing “refugee fatigue.” Not buying into the fear stoked by Donald Trump and other U.S. presidential candidates, they instead are burned out by news reports of traumatized refugees whose needs seem insatiable. The numbers are staggering: Some 12 million people – half of Syria’s population – have fled their homes since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war four years ago. That’s more than the 10 million people who live in Los Angeles County and three times the 3.9 million people living in the City of Los Angeles proper. Almost 70% of these refugees are women and children,

addicts is this: begin exercising our right brains in our spare time so that we don’t need a driving fix. Instead of picking up the remote, pick up a pen or paintbrush. Instead of listening to music, play or write it. Instead of starting the treadmill, start dancing. Instead of eating out, cook something in. Instead of planning the next getaway, get creative, meditate and contemplate your navel. Many people are not aware that we also have an abdominal brain — a network of nerves located at the celiac or solar plexus near the diaphragm — that is very active for dancers, athletes, and people who work with their hands, but

not for us auto, desk and couch junkies. Since childhood we have been trained in school to memorize facts with our left-brains and to prepare for left-brain jobs. But the brain is a processor, not a memory bank. Now it is time to step out of the looking glass and retrain our brains so that we can live more in our right minds. Only by overcoming our addiction to driving can we get serious about implementing successful traffic solutions. William Hicks lives in Marina del Rey. Reach him at williamhicks.columnist@ gmail.com.

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Predictions: 2016 What next year will mean for our neighborhoods, the economy and the environment

By Rick Cole The short answer is yes: The city will make a decision about the Civic Auditorium, but we don’t expect the decision to lead to a quick reopening. The landmark Santa Monica Civic Auditorium opened in 1958. Designed by architect Welton Beckett, the Streamline Moderne building is a focal point for Santa Monica’s Civic Center and is warmly remembered for its legacy of cultural and community memories. The building’s vulnerability to earthquakes led to suspending regular operations in 2013 — the same time that California’s abolition of redevelopment eliminated funding for a complete rehab of the building. That closure forced hard choices over how best to preserve and repurpose the building and the surrounding site for future generations. The Santa Monica City Council appointed a Civic Working Group of nine residents to lead a community dialogue around the future of the Civic and the surrounding site. The working group

recently completed their task of coming up with recommendations to achieve the vision of a mixed-use cultural district with the Civic as its anchor. Their complete report is available at smgov.net/civic. Bringing the building up to modern safety codes (and operating a venue offering a full range of cultural, entertainment and community events) is pricey. There are no easy answers — unless a benevolent philanthropist is willing to write a check for $50 million dollars or so. The Working Group looked at all other viable options for re-opening the Civic, including tapping public funds for the capital and operating expenses, partnering with a private operator and/or adding revenue-generating uses to the site. Next year the council will consider the Working Group’s Report and recommen- Now a historic landmark with an uncertain future, the 1958 Santa dations. One first step might be to issue Monica Civic Auditorium was a striking cultural venue in its heyday. a request for proposals to assess interest in a public-private partnership to rehab the Civic Auditorium and put it back into operation. So, the next year will see progress — but don’t hold your breath waiting to book event tickets in 2016. Rick Cole is city manager By Monica Trepany In contrast, renters and prospective of Santa Monica. Mark Twain said it buyers now struggle to afford the costs best: “Buy land, associated with a hot rental market, with they’re not making many tenants seeing their rental rates it anymore.” drastically increase. Newer complexes Low inventory and located near increasing job markets on high demand will the Westside are averaging $3,000 for a Council have actually done very little to continue to be the one-bedroom apartment, and two-bedameliorate the living conditions that norm for 2016. room apartments are averaging $4,500. unhoused residents of Los Angeles are The California Association of Realtors This trend is pushing multiple residents forced to endure. into single units and causing renters to The L.A. Homeless Services Authority’s is forecasting a 6.3% national increase in sales of existing homes into 2016, jump into the housing market — that is, homeless count last January indicated a but in California that increase is foreif they have access to a down payment. 12% increase in homelessness over the casted at 3.2%. Though there are many factors that previous year in the city and county of Demand contributing to higher home could affect supply and demand, Los Angeles. Later this month, volunteers prices is definitely on the rise, with our including interest rates and the national will spread out again to count the homebeautiful weather, growing job markets and global economies, as of now the less. And it is a safe bet that unless it and local amenities attracting not just housing market is expected to continue rains hard enough to drive homeless local buyers, but international buyers as improving in 2016 while a shortage in people out of the open where they are well. These international buyers aren’t supply and decreased housing affordeasy to identify and into hiding spaces just looking for homes. Due to the ability will also continue. that are more difficult to locate, the Optimistic about a strong real estate homeless count in L.A. will increase again. volatility of financial markets, they are using real estate to diversity their market, Leslie Appleton-Young summaIt’s also a pretty safe bet that the city investment portfolios — often paying rizes as such: “The foundation for will not come up with $100 million of cash, and thereby competing with California’s housing market remains new funding to constructively address traditional buyers obtaining financing by strong, with moderating home prices, homelessness this coming year and that other means. signs of credit easing and the state the city will not expand its housing stock Another market segment is real estate continuing to lead the nation in ecoby 14,000 units or even meet its stated investors who are now realizing signifinomic and job growth.” goal to create a measly 500 affordable cant gains on their current real estate and While the future remains to be seen, I housing units next year. have sold out in this bullish market. am optimistic about continued strength But will the city continue to pass new These investors are now sitting with a and growth in the real estate market. In ordinances and enforce existing ones that large amount of cash and needing to the meantime, we should be grateful to criminalize the status of being homeless call the Westside our home. in Los Angeles? I sadly predict that it will. purchase real estate in a short period of time to complete 1031 tax exchanges, Monica Trepany is a real estate broker Steve Clare is executive director of the which is also driving demand upwards. and president of Playa Realty. Venice Community Housing Corporation.

What will L.A. City Hall’s $100 million for the homeless actually accomplish? By Steve Clare Predicting the future is risky business, unless you are in the business of sheltering the homeless in Los Angeles. Then it’s more like predicting the weather. So long as you predict that tomorrow will bring the same as we have today, you’re on pretty safe ground. Notwithstanding loud protestations of grave concern, acknowledgements of a deep and worsening housing crisis, declarations of intent to declare a state of emergency, goal setting of 100,000 new housing units over the next seven years, promises to identify and spend $100 million on housing the homeless; despite professed urgency that included a city report that L.A. is spending $100 million on managing homelessness rather than solving it, the mayor’s appointment of a new homelessness deputy and the City Council’s creation of a new Homeless and Poverty Committee; and despite the forecast of torrential rains this winter which will no doubt cause the death of many left unsheltered, the mayor and City PAGE 14 THE ARGONAUT January 7, 2016

Will low inventory and high sales prices continue to dominate the Westside housing market?

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Will city officials make a decision about the Santa Monica Civic in 2016?

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By Roslyn E. Walker It won’t, because the shakeup began from the inception of Marina del Rey and when it became a “cash cow” for Los Angeles County and not a “marina for the people.” It won’t, because there are only five supervisors for a county of more than $10 million people and very little voter interest in who the supervisor is, and because the 50-year history of the marina has proven that the business model of L.A. County acting as landlord to run, maintain and

protect the marina is beyond faulty. Despite three new supervisors taking office in 2012 and 2014, votes remain constant to continue to morph Marina del Rey into a city out to and even over the water, where even before every tree and animal is gone and the density of buildings and traffic is at a maximum, the putrid fumes from the heavy equipment necessary to build all this inhibits walking and cycling. Roslyn Walker is a community activist in Marina del Rey. Santa Monica Mayor Tony Vazquez says the city will continue to fight for local control over its airport.

Will El Niño storms bring more exotic wildlife to Santa Monica Bay? By Sarah Sikich Over the summer, as El Niño brewed in the eastern Pacific, abnormally warm water moved its way up the California coast. By August we were experiencing ocean temperatures in the mid-70s. As a surfer, I welcomed these warm temps, as they meant long surf sessions in Malibu without a wetsuit! For those of us with our eyes on the water, 2015 marked a year of unusual wildlife sightings in Santa Monica Bay. Riding the warm currents northwards, several species of marine life not resident to Southern California made their way to our local waters, including graceful whale sharks, cartoon-like pelagic red crabs, swift hammerhead sharks, threatened green sea turtles and quizzical reef cornetfish. Probably the most unusual sea creature spotted along our coast was the tropical and venomous yellow-bellied sea snake that washed ashore in Oxnard this fall. This sea snake hasn’t been spotted in California for more than 40 years, and never as far north as Oxnard. But we don’t expect to see another influx of warm water species in 2016. Generally, coastal waters start to cool after El Niño brings winter storms, and most of our ocean visitors will travel back south as the warm waters recede. But that doesn’t mean we should take

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Hammerhead sharks are among the exotic creatures that warmer waters are bringing to Southern California shores.

What will happen next in the city’s battle with the FAA over Santa Monica Airport? By Tony Vazquez The controversy over the Santa Monica Airport will continue into the New Year and most likely for years to come. The facts are Santa Monicans have voted to take control over our airport land. Yet the FAA continues to favor aviation interests to the detriment of the health and safety of the families that live near the airport. After almost two years, including four extensions of time to render a decision, on Dec. 4 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finally released its director’s determination that may affect the timing of Santa Monica regaining local control over our airport. The issue before the FAA was whether the city’s assurances stemming from a 1994 FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant expired in 2014 or whether the assurances expire in 2023. According to the determination, the assurances expire in 2023. The implication is that the city must continue to adhere to federal grant assurances and operate the airport accordingly until 2023. The city disagrees with the determination. We believe the determination is factually incorrect and inconsistent with best grant management practices. Here’s why. Airports that receive FAA grants are

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Headlong Theatre Co. offers a new take on Newspeak in its adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian novel By Christina Campodonico Is it possible to hold two contradictory ideas in one’s mind at the same time? This Jedi-level mind trick that George Orwell called doublethink in his seminal novel “1984” may only exist in dystopian fiction, but Duncan Macmillan and Robert Icke set out to make it happen on stage. Orwell’s frightful vision of a brainwashed world patrolled by Thought Police and ever-watching telescreens, ruled by a corrupt political party, and dominated by the omnipresent fear of Big Brother comes to The Broad Stage this week in the form of a radical new play. The adaptation of the novel about bureaucrat Winston Smith’s attempt to defy the Party’s hold on his life is a production of the U.K.-based Headlong Theatre Company, which is making its American debut in Santa Monica. In bringing “1984” to the stage, playwrights and co-directors Macmillan and Icke set out not only to dramatize Orwellian concepts like doublethink, but also create a work that would embody the aesthetic shape of Orwell’s novel. “How do you present on stage a particular kind of brainwashing? How do you put

characters on stage whose identity is subjective and whose memory is unreliable and for whom there is no past — there is only the present moment and the

piqued their curiosity because novels don’t testament of guilt. It could be all sorts ordinarily have appendices and, more of things.” interestingly, it suggested that the all-pow- That range of possibilities inspired erful Party had fallen. Most people think Macmillan and Icke to explore all the text’s latent ambiguities through the very format of their play, which collapses past and present by framing the story of Winston and his lover Julia’s struggle for freedom against a book club discussion of the protagonist’s diary, set in the future. Multimedia film and projection elements — “1984” co-director Duncan Macmillan also blur the line between time and space. “So much of the meaning of the book and the complexity of the political statement Party is always right?” muses Macmillan, that the novel ends when Winston, and the philosophical and the intellectual speaking over Skype from the U.K. defeated, pledges his devotion to Big “We were trying to think — how do Brother. Even Macmillan had to convince argument of the book is contained within its form,” says Macmillan. “We wanted to you do that to an audience?” his mother that the novel indeed had an find a theatrical form which achieved on The key, it turned out, was in the appendix. The addition, however, holds stage what Orwell manages to achieve in novel itself. more questions than answers. the novel.” When Macmillan and Icke started “It begs the question, well, what is this Finding that form was not always easy. working on the script for Headlong I’m holding? What is this I’m reading if Theatre, they noticed an aspect of the book it’s not a novel?” contemplates Macmillan. Macmillan remembers a point in rehearsal “It could be a document of an un-person- when Tim Dutton, the actor who plays the that often goes unread — a footnote in ing [in the book, an erasure of someone’s mysterious Party insider O’Brien, suddenly Chapter 1 that refers the reader to an paused to mull over a perplexing thought. existence from history], for instance. It Appendix on Newspeak, the truncated “You could see the cogs turning … and he language the Party develops to prevent the could be a record of a thought crime. It could be a diary. It could be an amalgama- said, ‘Yeah, I’m just struggling with a citizens of Oceania from even thinking question, which is, can I as an actor exist tion of various different events that have rebellious thoughts. been reconstructed. Or it could be a Written in the past tense, the footnote (Continued on page 18)

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Stephanie Younger: CalBRE #01365696 ©2015 Teles Properties, Inc. Teles Properties is a registered trademark. Teles Properties, Inc. does not guarantee accuracy of square footage, lot size, room count, building permit status or any other information concerning the condition or features of the property provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources. Buyer is advised to independently verify accuracy of the information.

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The ArgonAuT pRess Releases HOUSING MARKET iN 2016

For 2016, Bob Waldron sees the real estate market as remaining healthy and strong. Values should continue to increase at a moderate rate and demand should remain steady. Although interest rates have increased slightly, most buyers will not be deterred. Millennials, GenX-ers and Baby Boomers will all participate in home buying, and will sustain a healthy market. Bob Waldron is looking forward to another productive year of assisting buyers and sellers with their real estate needs.

happY new Year!

Williamson and Pagan would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and fun 2016! We are so thankful for all of our friends, family, and clients who have supported us in business and in life for all of these years, and for the beautiful blessings that surround us in this lovely community. Happy New Year to all! Williamson and pagan RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-678-6650

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“This spectacular coastal bungalow embodies the very best of Westchester,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Enter into the inviting living room and see the quality details and sophisticating finishing. The heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen, boasting butcher-block counters and professional-grade stainless counters. The formal dining room boasts traditional accents and custom wainscoting. The master bedroom, offering tranquil views of the lush backyard, is bright and cheerful. Two additional well-sized bedrooms, one full bath, and a detached two-car garage complete the house.”

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“This one bedroom, one bathroom home offers fantastic panoramic views of the mountains, the city, and the marina,” says agent Eileen McCarthy. “Enjoy hardwood floors throughout the condo and the stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Moreover, you have immediate access to all the amenities of the Marina City Club, including pools, six tennis courts, a gym and fitness center, a full restaurant and bar, 24-hour gated security, and much more.” Offered at $479,000 eileen Mccarthy, Marina Ocean properties, 310-822-8910

“This beautifully renovated one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium that boasts floor-to-ceiling windows is in the iconic Marina City Club,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Enjoy the panoramic mountain, city, and ocean views. The features of the condo include a modern, open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ample storage space, a large patio, wood floors throughout and a highly renovated bathroom. This condo is located ideally in the Center Tower with easy access to all the Marina City Club offers: the gym, swimming pools, tennis courts, a daytime café, and guarded security.”

NOrth KeNtWOOd HOME

“This home is a terrific combination of traditional character and superior improvements,” say agents Kevin and Kaz Gallaher. “Freshly painted walls and exquisite tiled and hardwood floors accentuate the floor plan. The living room boasts a fireplace and picture windows. An adjacent dining room leads to an open kitchen that overlooks the family room. A roomy master suite features a soaking tub and separate shower, while the two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The home features a centrally located laundry room. A detached two-car garage and a private backyard complete the home.” Offered at $1,299,000 Kevin and Kaz Gallaher, RE/MAX Execs 310-410-9777

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Open House Directory listings are published inside The Argonaut’s At Home section and on The Argonaut’s Web site each Thursday. Open House directory forms may be faxed, mailed or dropped off. To be published, Open House directory form must becompletely and correctly filled out and received no later than 12 Noon Tuesday for Thursday publication. Changes or corrections must also be received by 12 Noon Tuesday. Regretfully, due to the volume of Open House Directory forms received each week. The Argonaut cannot publish or respond to Open House directory forms incorrectly or incompletely filled out. The Argonaut reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or cancel any advertisng at any time. Only publication of an Open aHouse Directory listing consitutes final acceptance of an advertiser’s order.

The ArgonAuT Real estate Q&a

Can Bargain Hunting For Homes Backfire? It’s natural to want to save money when you’re making a purchase as large as a home. You want to buy the best home in the best neighborhood at the best price, and to do that, you may think you have to shop in the bargain bin.

a bad fit costs you later. To get out of a home that’s too small, too old, or too far from where you need to be, you’ll likely to pay more in transaction costs to sell the home and buy another than if you’d chosen more wisely in the first place.

FSBOs (for sale by owner,) foreclosures, and short sales aren’t as plentiful as equity listed homes -homes listed with a real estate agent by the seller. You may even scour the MLS (multiple listing service) for signs of desperate sellers, such as homes priced AS-IS, or homes that have been on the market for months.

Bargains are rare. If a home is priced lower than others in the area, there’s a reason. Sometimes bank-owned home will appear to be a bargain compared to other similar nearby homes, but you may notice a real difference in the way it’s been maintained. It’s not much of a bargain if you find out that all the appliances have been stolen or all the copper wiring has been pulled out of the walls.

While some people are successful buying a bargain basement home, you may not be so fortunate, if you put price first. Here are five ways a low price can backfire on you: the home doesn’t suit your needs. A home is a good buy only if it suits your family’s needs for space, features, comfort, and function. If you buy a home without enough bedrooms or baths, it’s not as comfortable or functional.

the home needs updating. A home priced below market value usually requires expensive repairs or updates. Are you willing to perform the work or pay someone else to do the work? Any remodeling you do will be at today’s prices. Before you buy, get a home inspection and then talk to professionals who can help you bring the home up to today’s standards. You lose ground trying to lowball the seller. Just as you want the home you buy to appreciate in value,

sellers purchased their homes as investments, too. They want to net as much as possible, because they’ve already taken on the risks of buying and maintaining a home. That makes sellers less willing to negotiate on homes that are well priced and well maintained. If a home has been on the market for a long time without a price reduction, there’s usually a good reason. You have an unmotivated, unrealistic, or upside-down seller, any of which could waste your time unmercifully. An unmotivated or unrealistic seller simply won’t negotiate to your level. For example, for-sale-by-owner homes are typically priced the same as listed homes, even though the sellers aren’t paying real estate agent commissions, including for your agent, if you have one. Why would you pay the seller not to represent your interests?

evaporate in higher interest payments. Right now, home prices are still below previous market highs. Mortgage interest rates are hovering near historic lows. And inventory levels are improving in most areas. Under these circumstances, you’re buying a home at a bargain already. The best strategy for today is not to try to beat the seller down, but to offer a fair price for the home you think is best for your household.

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Furthermore, a bank foreclosure or bank-approved short sale could take months to close. What if interest rates go up before you close? You may get the home at a bargain price, but the savings could January 7, 2016 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section PAGE 29

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Hearing Health Screenings for Adults, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Steven Kolodin from Connect Hearing discusses the importance of hearing health care and the role hearing plays in preserving mental faculties. Hearing screenings will be conducted for attendees on a first come, first served basis. Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8683; smpl.org Stomach Club and All You Can Dance, 8 and 10 p.m. Brian Lebarton and Lucky Paul of the Stomach Club play live in the Del Monte at 8 p.m., then deejays J. Rocc & Mr. Choc of The World Famous Beat Junkies spin with special guests starting at 10 p.m. Cover: $5. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

reveal the hundreds of potential planetary systems. $6, or $5 seniors age 60+ and children age 12 and under for one show; $11, or $9 seniors and kids for the pair. John Drescher Planetarium at Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 434-4767; smc.edu/planetarium “The Fencer,” 7:30 p.m. Part of a joint American Cinematheque and Hollywood Foreign Press Association film series celebrating 2016 Golden Globe Foreign Language Nominees. In “The Fencer,” a young man escapes Leningrad to find work as a teacher in Estonia and starts a fencing club for his students, which proves challenging when a competition forces him back to Leningrad. A discussion follows with director Klaus Härö and actor Märt Avandi. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $9 to $11. (310) 260-1528; americancinematheque.com Marina del Rey Dinner Cruise, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Enjoy a four-course seated dinner, private tables, a boarding glass of champagne, complimentary beverages, DJ entertainment and scenic harbor views. $50.98 to $86.95, plus fees. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (800) 668-4322; hornblower.com The Barry Zweig Trio, 8 to 10 p.m. The Barry Zweig Trio plays classic jazz repertoire featuring electric guitar, bass and drums in the Del Monte. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No Cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

Singer-songwriter (and art history PhD) Francis Livings kicks off the annual Fireside at the Miles concert series with jazz and world music. SEE FRIDAY.

Ipanema Lounge, 8 p.m. The annual Fireside at the Miles performance series opens with jazz and world music by Frances Livings. Miles Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $10. Youth and seniors $5. Reservations recommended: milesplayhouse@ smgov.net. (310) 458-8634; milesplayhouse.org

Live Music at TRiP, 8 p.m. to midnight. Spincycle presents Isms at 8 p.m., Gun Hill Royals at 9:30 p.m., and the Carothers Brothers at 11 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. No Cover. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

Live Music at TRiP, 9:30 p.m. to midnight. The Potential Suitors play at 9:30 p.m., Jed’s A Millionaire at 10:30 p.m. and The Things at 11:30 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

Little Miss Nasty, 9 p.m. Rock ‘n’ roll burlesque happens the first Thursday of each month at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $13 to $20, plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com

Alligator Beach, 9:30 p.m. New Orleans funk comes takes over Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com

Friday, Jan. 8 Westchester First Fridays at the Triangle, 4 to 9 p.m. Food trucks, a free art project, a city block of brick-and-mortar merchants, live music and a Dan McNay CD giveaway. 6200 block of West 87th Street, Westchester. (424) 204-2431; facebook.com/WestchesterFirstFridays “The Night Sky Show” / “Starbirth in Orion’s Sword,” 7 p.m. An evening at the planetarium begins at 7 p.m. with “The Night Sky Show,” offering recent news in astronomy and space exploration and a family-friendly tour of the constellations. At 8 p.m., explore the Great Orion Nebula and learn about recent discoveries that

Saturday, Jan. 9

purchased locally at Marina del Rey Sportfishing (13759 Fiji Way), West Marine (13555 Fiji Way) or online at wildlife.ca.gov. Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. RSVP required. (310) 726-4128 Santa Monica Public Library 125th Anniversary Celebration, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Santa Monica Public Library celebrates over a century of service to the city and commemorates the 10th anniversary of its Main Library building with a day of festive activities, including concerts by Moos Moo Musica and Samohi Strings, a tour of the library’s murals and a talk with bestselling author Robert Crais. Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8635; smpl.org Recognizing Print Types with Patricia Mitchell, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artists who want a better understanding of printmaking or collectors who’d like to know what they’re buying, this session is for you. Studio Artist-in-Residence Patricia Mitchell gives a digital presentation of her body of work, followed by a run-through of the various types of prints, including the four main printmaking processes and how to distinguish the difference between Relief, Intaglio, Lithography and Screenprint. Free. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8300; smgov.net/arts Second Saturday Free Craft Lounge, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Camera Obscura invites artists and crafters to come work on their projects with diverse company on every second Saturday of the month. Sewing machines and art supplies are available for sharing, and a guest artist leads an activity. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8300; smgov.net/arts Organic Gardening, noon to 2 p.m. Get your hands dirty with Master Gardener Emi in this gardening workshop. RSVP to Emi at oneiemi3@gmail.com. Venice-Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 439-9445; lapl.org/branches/venice

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In the Kentwood Players’ production of “A Raisin in the Sun,” Walter (Damon Rutledge) tries to convince his wife Ruth (Shannon O’Connor) to intercede with Mama on his behalf. SEE SATURDAY. Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free outdoor concert by Jimbo Ross & The Bodacious Blues Band. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com Sweater Repurposing Workshop, 2 to 5 p.m. The workshop covers what to look for in thrifted sweaters (sweater provided, or bring your own and waive the materials fee), the unraveling technique, creating a niddy noddy and making skeins (materials provided), as well as treatment and winding options. Experienced knitters, bring your favorite needles to work with; newbies, you’ll get a basic lesson. $5 cash fee for materials. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8300; smgov.net/arts Marina del Rey Dinner Cruise, 7 to 10 p.m. This cruise is packed with a four-course seated dinner, private tables, a boarding glass of champagne, complimentary beverages, deejay entertainment and scenic harbor views. $53.97 to $89.95. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (800) 668-4322; hornblower.com

Free L.A. Knitting Meetup, noon to 3 p.m. Knitters and crocheters of all levels can drop by for lively conversations with new friends and, of course, a knitting and crocheting session. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8300; smgov.net/arts

“Fargo” / “Lost Highway,” 7:30 p.m. “Fargo” is a crime drama with a car salesman who has gotten himself into so much debt that he hires two thugs to kidnap his own wife for ransom money, and “Lost Highway” features two separate but intersecting stories — one about a jazz musician accused of his wife’s murder, and another one about a young mechanic drawn to deceit by a woman who is cheating on her gangster boyfriend. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $7 to $11. (310) 260-1528; americancinematheque.com

DJ Bella Foxx spins the best of the ‘90s in Westchester. SEE SATURDAY.

“A Raisin in the Sun,” 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 13. When Mama’s deceased husband’s insurance money comes through, she dreams of a new home in a better neighborhood in Chicago. However, her son has plans for buying a liquor store, while her daughter dreams of attending medical school. The tensions of the family form an American drama about sacrifice, trust and love in the face of a harsh environment. On Sunday, enjoy a conversation with Mamie Hansberry, author Lorraine Hansberry’s sister, who will share memories of the creation of the play and its initial run on Broadway. $20. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. (310) 645-5156; kentwoodplayers.org

“Movement. Torah. Sweat.” 9 to 10:30 a.m. Each first Saturday of the month, renew the soul and satisfy the intellect with Open Temple during Rabbi Ilana Grinblat’s Shabbat morning experience. With each Sweat and embodied Torah Boogie Session finishes with a deep dive into universal Torah Truths. Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. Free and all ages. (310) 821-1414; opentemple.org Shore Fishing Class, 9 to 10:30 a.m. The L.A. County Dept. of Beaches and Harbors offers a free introductory class in shore fishing, with fishing poles and bait provided at no cost. All ages are welcome. Anyone over 16 must present a valid state fishing license to participate. Fishing Licenses can be

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A Capella Night, 8 p.m. Fireside at the Miles continues with an evening of a capella music at the Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $10. Youth and seniors $5. Reservations recommended: email milesplayhouse@smgov.net. (310) 458-8634; milesplayhouse.org Hot Jazz Saturdays, 8 to 10 p.m. Brad Kay’s Regressive Jazz Quartet plays early jazz and ragtime in the Del Monte. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Live Music at TRiP, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Ben Foerg & The Absurd play at 8:30 p.m., followed by Bash at 11:30 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com ‘90s Night with DJ Bella Foxx, 10 to 11:45 p.m. DJ Bella Foxx spins the best of the ‘90s at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; melodylax.com Mission IMPROVable, 10 p.m. Each Saturday brings an unpredictable evening of high-energy improve comedy with audience interaction at M.i. Westside Comedy Theater, 1323 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica. 21 and over; $12. (310) 451-0850; westsidecomedy.com

Sunday, Jan. 10 Mar Vista Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Score fresh produce and delicious treats, hear live music and hang with Mar Vista locals at the corner of Venice and Grand View boulevards in Mar Vista. marvistafarmersmarket.org California Native Seed Paper with Zeina Baltagi, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Just in time for the rain, make seed-embedded paper that you can plant and grow. Bring an apron and shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, and a cardboard box or flat to take your work home. $25. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8300; smgov.net/arts Santa Monica Farmers’ Market, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh produce, entertainment, cooking demos and educational activities for kids each Sunday at Heritage Square, 2640 Main St., Santa Monica. smgov.net

Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free outdoor concert by Jimi Nelson & The Drifting Cowboys. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com Soap Box Open Reading, 2 p.m. Signups for this public open mic begin at 1:45 p.m. Bring your words or sit back and listen at Beyond Baroque, 681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. $5 donation. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org. Live Music at TRiP, 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday Set for Saturday Sinners plays at 3 p.m., Marvin Etzioni at 6 p.m., Jonah Tolchin at 7 p.m., 2TonBridge at 8 p.m. and Doug Macrae at 9:30 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. No Cover. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com “Black Lives Matter: The Role of the Community,” 6 to 8:30 p.m. Black Lives Matter regional representative Audrena Redmond leads a free Committee for Racial Justice workshop to help attendees to gain a better understanding of the Black Lives Matter Movement and ways to get involved. Mikayla Branz and Rebecca Drago, representatives of White People for Racial Justice in LA, will discuss what “allies” can do to help. The workshop begins with a potluck supper. Virginia Avenue Park, Thelma Terry Building, 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 422-5431 “Dark City” / “The Matrix,” 7:30 p.m. A double feature of two sci-fi flicks. In the first, aliens study the minds and hearts of humans to try to understand humanity and save their own planet, but one man escapes the experiment and unlocks truths about memory and experience. In the second, humans fight for their minds against computer-generated enforcers in a dreamlike techno-future. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $9 to $11. (310) 260-1528; americancinematheque.com Karaoke Lisa, 9 p.m. Sing your heart out every Sunday at the Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com The Toledo Show, 9:30 p.m. A cabaret show shakes up Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com Vida featuring DJ Creepy, 9:30 to 11:45 p.m. Ambient and dance music light up the evening’s soundscape at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; melodylax.com

Monday, Jan. 11 Seated Breath Meditation with Naam Yoga, 10:15 a.m. Mondays. The focus of the class is on breath, mudras (hand seals) and simple seated-movement to develop balance and rhythm. Venice–Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd. (310) 439-9445; lapl.org/branches/ venice Storytelling and Reading for Kids, 11 a.m. to noon and 3:30 to 5 p.m. The library’s readers make storytelling and reading enjoyable for kids in one-on-one and small group settings. Kids earn a free book after three visits. The class also happens at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Wednesdays, and 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Venice–Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd. (310) 439-9445; lapl. org/branches/venice Free Zumba Class, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. A combo of fun and fitness led by Cammie Richardson at the Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. (310) 726-4128; beaches. lacounty.gov Comics on the Spot, 7 p.m. This weekly stand-up comedy event begins with an open mic before the pros take the stage at 7:45 p.m. The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com Live Music at TRiP, 8 to 10 p.m. Lightning Deluxe plays at 8 p.m., followed by Chris Mulkey & Deluxe at 9 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com Jack Daniel’s Comedy Classic, 9 p.m. Each Monday, specials on Jack Daniel’s and local stand-up comics take the stage at Brennan’s Pub, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. No cover. (310) 821-6622; brennanspub-la.com The Proof / Foxtrax, 9 p.m. The L.A.based groove and funk band The Proof is on at 9 p.m., followed at 10 p.m. by the indie rock trio Foxtrax. Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $5 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com

Tuesday, Jan. 12 Burton Chace Park Walking Club, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join others in a light walk while enjoying the beautiful view of the Marina del Rey harbor. Burton Chace Park, 13640 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free, but RSVP by calling (310) 305-9595; beaches. lacounty.gov Gateway To Go Food Trucks, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rotating lineup of the city’s best food trucks each Tuesday. This week choose from Currywurst Truck, Crepes Bonaparte, Brigadeiro & Co., Seasons Food Truck, and Mapuche Argentinian. Crowne Plaza LAX, 5985 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. Park and enter on 98th Street. gatewaytola.org Taco Tuesdays with the Hot Sauce Committee & DJ Harlow, 5 to 11:45 p.m. Enjoy $2 tacos with an eclectic music soundtrack. Melody Bar

& Grill, 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; melodylax.com Gourmet Food Truck Night, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each Tuesday night, diverse tent vendors and gourmet food truck cuisine take over the California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St., Santa Monica. This week the lineup includes the Currywurst Truck, Tainamite, Street Kitchen LA, The Hurricane Kitchen, Say Fish Taco, Falasophy, and Kakigori Kreamery. (310) 392-8537; californiaheritagemuseum.org; lotmom.com/lots/profile/31

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A Watercolor Journey with Timothy Kitz, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. Join urban sketcher and watercolorist Timothy Kitz in a six-session watercolor course that’s open to all levels. Tim will share tips about medium and technique while going through weekly exercises to hone your vision and brush skills. The curriculum also covers color theory, plein air technique and composition. $30 per class. Call (310) 458-2239 to drop-in. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8300; smgov.net/arts

Sound Healing, 6 to 7 p.m. Journey through sound healing and meditation and enjoy an improvised sound presentation of Tibetan Singing bowls and harmonic style vocals. VeniceAbbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 439-9445; lapl.org/branches/ venice Too Far by Vice, 7:30 p.m. Live bands and deejays curated by Venice-based VICE Media play rock, indie and electronic at the Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. Free. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Live Music at TRiP, 8 to 10 p.m. Blue Noise Kitchen plays at 8 p.m., followed by The Julian Coryell Trio at 9:15 p.m. TRiP Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com Karaoke with Kiki, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sing ‘til you can sing no more at the Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Westchester Life Story Writing Group, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Memoir-writing workshop meets Wednesdays at the YMCA Annex, 8020 Alverstone Ave., Westchester. Donation: $10 per semester. (310) 397-3967 Toastmasters “Speakers by the Sea” Club, 11 a.m. to noon. Learn to overcome your public presentation nerves at this weekly meeting. Pregerson Technical Facility, Room 230A, 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey. (424) 625-3131 Adult Yoga, 12:30 p.m. Bring a mat and be ready to breathe and stretch. All levels welcome. Venice-Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 439-9445; lapl.org/branches/venice Adult Coloring Session, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Discover why everyone is talking about adult coloring books. Choose from a variety of designs and enjoy a stress-relieving evening. All materials provided. Venice-Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 439-9445; lapl.org/branches/venice

The annual costume party at the Beach House brings history to life

The Annenberg Community Beach House reprises its annual birthday celebration of Marion Davies, the film actress, philanthropist and mistress of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst who once lived there. Come out in vintage attire to celebrate Davies while watching home movies of Hearst’s 1937 circus-themed 74th birthday party at the Beach House, catching a performance by psychic entertainer Mark Edward, and cutting a rug to music from

— Joe Piasecki The celebration is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica. Parking is $8 for the day. RSVP at (310) 458-4904 or HappyBirthdayMarion2016.eventbrite.com.

‘Dead Rock Stars’ at Beyond Baroque

Kim Nicolini explores the energy that music icons left behind Jimi Hendrix. Jim Morrison. Kurt Cobain. Amy Winehouse. And now Scott Weiland. What is it about rock that fulfills a death wish? What came first: the death wish or the rock? Artist Kim Nicolini explores such questions in “Dead Rock Stars,” a series or drawings of rock ’n’ roll icons who died young that opens Sunday, Jan. 10, at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center. “These are not portraits,”

Beyond Baroque Assistant Director Carlye Archibeque says. “They are more like maps or evidence of the energy that the rock stars left us when they left the world. They could be images of all of us on some level — or at least pieces of us.” During Sunday’s opening, Nicolini will read prose poem letters she’s written to each of her subjects.

— Joe Piasecki “Dead Rock Stars” opens from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, at Beyond Baroque, 681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. The event is free. Call (310) 822-3006 or visit beyondbaroque.org.

Unkle Monkey, 6 to 9 p.m. The local duo plays Jimmy Buffet-style beach tunes each Wednesday evening at The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, (Continued on page 33)

the classic American song book by LA Love Band (featuring Danny Meyer). Jan. 3 would have been Davies’ 119th birthday.

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Hughes Aircraft Co.’s Legacy Comes out of Retirement Exhibit seeks personal stories from those who worked for the former aviation tech giant in what is now Playa Vista By Christina Campodonico When JoAnn Cowans was working on a book of art and personal stories to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Marina del Rey, the artist and author wasn’t expecting the research to lead her to Hughes Aircraft Co., the aerospace and technology giant where her husband worked for 12 years. Discoveries from that search, including old copies of the company’s newspaper “Hughes News” and material from her husband’s archives, will go on display in February at the Fullerton Public Library in Orange County. But Cowans says the exhibit is still missing an important element needed to bring the history of Hughes Aircraft Co. to life — people’s personal stories, especially stories related to the Hughes campus that is now Playa Vista. And all of them are important. Cowans said she didn’t realize how important her husband’s story was until delving into it. Last year she happened upon boxes of patents that Ken Cowans had developed while working as a mechanical engineer at Hughes between 1957 and 1969. Because of the often-classified nature of work being done during the Cold War, Ken and his fellow Hughes employees didn’t often discuss what they were doing at the office. So it was only in 2015 that Cowans discovered that her husband of 58 years had developed 16 patents while at Hughes and headed a team that developed a high-tech cryogenic cooling system. “Hughes people don’t talk easily. They were so used to not talking,” Cowans said. “I was overwhelmed with the work my husband had done.” When Cowans was making these discoveries she was also reading “Hughes After Howard,” which recounts how the company reorganized following the departure of its famously eccentric billionaire founder.

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Hughes Aviation Co. as it looked in the early 1970s — Howard wouldn’t recognize the place today The book’s author, former Hughes President D. Kenneth Richardson, will speak about his time at the company on Feb. 20 as part of the exhibit’s run. Reading Richardson’s book and discover-

company’s Fullerton location. Now they’re seeking stories from those who worked at Hughes headquarters in what was then Culver City (now Playa Vista) to be part of the exhibition.

“Hughes people don’t talk easily. They were so used to not talking.” — exhibit curator JoAnn Cowans

ing her husband’s patents led Cowans to drop her other project and begin assembling Hughes Aircraft memorabilia and stories for the forthcoming exhibition. She and retired Hughes electrical engineer Larry Iboshi have solicited dozens of stories from former Hughes employees, but so far most of them are coming from those who worked at the

Send stories to Larry Iboshi at iboshi@ pacbell.net or mail to 1668 N. Mountain “Hughes Culver City [was] the motherView Place, Fullerton, CA, 92831 by land. That’s where it started,” said Cowans Jan. 15. Submissions should be no longer of the need for stories from the Westside. than 1,800 words. She and Iboshi are accepting story submissions from former Hughes workers The Hughes Aircraft Co. exhibit runs through Jan. 15. These written accounts from Feb. 1 to Feb. 29 at the Fullerton will be placed in binders for exhibition Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth visitors to explore. Ave., Fullerton. Reach the library at “We want the stories that people share (714) 738-6334.

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over the dinner table,” said Cowans, who encourages would-be storytellers to not just refresh their resumes but recount meaningful memories from their time at Hughes, no matter how short or long that might be. “A page or a paragraph will do,” she said. As for Cowans’ story, she recalled how her world completely changed after her husband received a Hughes Fellowship to work at the company. The couple, about to be married, had plans to move from North Carolina to New York, where Ken was originally from and where Cowans planned to study art. Two weeks before the wedding, Ken told her that they’d be moving to California. He went to work at Hughes right away and pursued graduate work in theoretical physics at UCLA. She started taking arts classes at night, also at UCLA. Yet stories like these aren’t just for posterity but to connect young people to Hughes Aircraft Co.’s legacy and its impact on the current technological landscape, Cowans said. Some technologies — such as in-flight entertainment systems, communications satellites that power XM Radio and DirecTV, and miniaturized computers that were a precursor to the smart phone —trace their lineage to Hughes. “People tend to think of Hughes as a company of the past and something dead and gone,” said Cowans. “We are realizing how everything we have today had their beginnings at Hughes Aircraft.”

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OPENINGS Ozel Fine Jewelry has opened in Waterside at Marina del Rey (4718 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey). Founded in 1980 by brothers Abraham and Joe Tekin, the family-run business hand-selects its diamonds and specializes in custom design. (310) 301-9797; ozeljewelry.com Yalla Mediterranean, a fast casual restaurant emphasizing freshness, opened in December at 9516 Culver Blvd. in Culver City. (310) 2801650; yallamedi.com.

Coming Soon Erewhon Natural Foods, a pioneer of the organic and local grocery movement, is expected to open its third L.A.-area location in February at 585 Venice Blvd. in Venice. The 11,000-square-foot store will feature fresh

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ANNOUNCEMENTS After months of renovations, Healthy Spot Santa Monica (1110 Wilshire Blvd.) celebrated a grand reopening in December and now includes a Shelter Spot to help homeless animals get adopted. (310) 458-2004; healthyspot.com The Gateway to L.A. Business Improvement District in Westchester has hired former California Highway Patrol Cmdr. Calvin Beard to oversee the area’s security and maintenance as director of operations. Beard replaces Jim Sakalis, who is retiring after more than 14 years in the post. (310) 216-7328; gatewaytola.org

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Wednesday, Jan. 20: The Westside Council of Chambers of Commerce convenes its annual State of the Westside conference from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton, 6161 Centinela Ave., Culver City. This year’s discussion, “The Digital Economy,” features City of Los Angeles Chief Technology Innovation Officer Peter Marx as keynote speaker. $65. (310) 287.3850; laxcoastal.com Thursday, Jan. 28: The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce convenes its annual State of the City conference, this year celebrating innovation in the sharing economy. SGI – Soka Gakkai International Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. $10 to $150. (310) 393-9825; smchamber.com

S i d e wa l k S c h o l a r Art and Seeking founder Lizy Dastin finds diamonds in the rough in Venice street art By Christina Campodonico Photo by Steve Hansen

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It’s not every day that you find diamonds in the street. Yet that’s what happened to Lizy Dastin — well, sort of. She was rushing down Abbot Kinney Boulevard one day, heading to teach a spin class, when she saw something glittering in the gutter. “I noticed this drainpipe that seemed to have something interesting and sparkly inside, and I looked down and I saw these beautiful paper geodes. And I was incredibly intrigued. Who made this work? Is it a work at all? Why is it in a drainpipe? What was the intention behind it? And there was just such a lovely collision of extremes between the built urban environment of Abbot Kinney and then the evocation of the natural of the world of the geode,” muses Dastin, a university art history teacher and founder of Art and Seeking, a web-based company that offers both private and pre-recorded guided tours of street art throughout Los Angeles, including Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Finding those urban gems was kind of like striking gold for Dastin, 31, whose Eureka moment inspired her to take her interest in street art first to the classroom, then to the business world. Around the same time, she was teaching a course at Chapman University on the subject and decided to include her latest find — those glistening and intricately folded bits of metallic paper by street artist Paige Smith — into her lecture material. From there, the idea for Art and Seeking unfolded. If she could take street art to the classroom, why not take a bit of the classroom to the street? So Dastin combined her training in art history from Wellesley, Christie’s Education and the CUNY Graduate Center in New York with her budding scholarly interest in street art, conducted one-on-one interviews with street artists, and generated her own analysis of their artworks to develop original content for her website and guided tours. Going on a tour with Lizy Dastin, whether in-person or by iPhone, (pre-recorded audio tours are available on her website) is part city walking tour, part art history seminar. As she guides you through the streets, Dastin sprinkles in colorful anecdotes about the work or the artist with her own insightful analysis, putting the artwork into context historically, critically and environmentally. For instance, on her audio tour of Abbot Kinney, Dastin discusses a piece by the anonymous French artist and

TED prize-winner JR that hangs above the restaurant Gjelina. It’s a giant eye that peers down at you from the second story above. Dastin animatedly describes the work, part of JR’s “Wrinkles of the City” series and its implications: “It reminds us of all the seeing and being seen that happens when we’re outside and in a public space. When you visit Abbot Kinney, you’re there to admire luxury goods, beautiful people, fearless fashion and site-specific art. … So JR’s eye can be read as celebrating this urban phenomenon. … Second of all, I feel that the eye serves as a quiet protector. … We might even read the eye as a symbol of the benevolent man [Abbot Kinney] who happily watches without needing to be noticed. While the work itself may be physically lofty, Dastin poetically brings its meaning down to eye-level, so to speak, where we can contemplate the work through her eyes and our own. Her enthusiastic yet sophisticated take on art that uses the city as its canvas forces us to recognize hidden gems that we might not have noticed before — even if that means chasing down secretive street artists for interviews and checking up regularly on her art tour routes to make sure that a mural on a street corner one day isn’t gone the next. Dastin explains that the fate of street art, unlike art in a museum, is in the hands of business and building owners who can choose to commission new works, erase or preserve preexisting ones on their buildings’ walls. Much of that decision-making depends on the whims and personal tastes of the business owner, or if the building changes hands, meaning that Dastin is constantly updating her tours with the latest additions to the street art world, as well as documenting its departures. “Street art is temporary, it’s fleeting, it’s ephemeral, and there’s no guarantee that any given work is going to exist in its space for any amount of time, so if I can record the artist talking about it and show still images then that’s my contribution to the zeitgeist,” says Dastin. “What I really want to do is to be a docent of the street.” Pre-recorded audio tours of Abbot Kinney Boulevard ($12.99) and other neighborhoods are available at artandseeking.com, and private tours (starting from $175) can be booked online. christina@argonautnews.com

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Will Los Angeles put new restrictions on short-term vacation rentals?

Will the Expo line help alleviate Westside traffic?

By Mike Bonin Yes, I am confident the city of Los Angeles will impose regulations on the short-term rental industry this year. We need a smart and enforceable set of regulations that protect neighborhoods, affordable housing, and our too-scare rental stock. I personally advocate a regulatory system that distinguishes between “good short term rentals” and “bad short term rentals.” I’d like to outlaw the wholesale

By Francie Stefan Traffic and circulation are top concerns cited by many people. In 2016 Expo Light Rail will open all the way to downtown Santa Monica. Coupled with Expo’s protected bike and pedestrian path which extends west to 17th Street in Santa Monica, this $1.5-billion project will create a new way for people to get where they are going without having to get in their car. In 2016 we will celebrate new choices for mobility in the region — train stations, shared bikes and cars, direct bus lines with real time information, expanding shared ride services, and safer walking and biking. Santa Monica will enjoy more choices to get to Expo and to move all around town. The Expo Light Rail will connect Santa Monica with downtown Los Angeles in about 46 minutes, even during peak times when that car trip can take 1.5 hours. Riders from any of three Santa Monica stations get access to the entire region through a network of light rail, subway and rapid bus transit options. Breeze Bike Share sponsored by Hulu launched this year in November with 500 bikes at 75 hubs at locations throughout Santa Monica. The number of people riding Breeze will continue to grow, attracted by this new cleaner, greener and more convenient way to go. The same bikes will be launched in systems in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Long Beach.

theft of rental housing by speculators operating rogue hotels, while finding a way to allow people to rent out a spare room and make ends meet. To do that, we need rules with teeth and a commitment that the city is serious about enforcing them. The Planning Department will have a draft ordinance available in a few weeks, and soon after the council will take up the matter. Public input will be crucial to making sure we get this right. Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin’s district includes Venice, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, Palms and Westchester.

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Will El Niño keep people out of the water or keep lifeguards busy with more rescues? By Lidia Barillas This year we had more than 15,000 rescues because of changes in the weather or hazardous weather conditions, so we broke the record of 14,523 [Jan. 1 to Dec. 25] set last year. We think we’re going to be in for a very busy year given the amount of rain that we’re expecting. We’re hearing that El Niño could create extremely hazardous weather conditions, including a lot of rip currents. For people to come to the beach it’s typically correlated to weather. Looking at our records from the last El Niño storm season (1997-98), we see that that was also a very high rescue year — 14,097 in 1997, according to county records. One thing that the public needs to understand is that ocean conditions can still be very hazardous even after the rainstorms subside. There could also be

high surf warnings and coastal flooding associated with El Niño. Another thing that concerns us is the level of bacteria that might be on our beaches during and after the storms, so we’ll be working with the county Dept. of Public Health to put up signage to notify the public if there is a high level of bacteria at a particular beach. Lifeguards’ preparations for incidents related to an El Niño event consist of the following: Incidents related to an El Niño event can also include lightning warnings or small craft advisory warnings, advisories due to high winds, and marine mammal rescues related to domoic acid poisoning. Lidia Barillas is a Los Angeles County lifeguard specialist. She dictated her response to Gary Walker.

Access to a car when you need it will be provided with car share operated by ZipCar. Members can use a range of low-emission car types by the hour, with 20 cars in public spaces and another 40 cars on accessible private lots. Big Blue Bus is rolling out new lines and services to provide exceptional Expo integration, informed by thousands of resident and user comments. With many key destinations just beyond walking distance from the new stations and station parking at a premium, first- and last-mile connections will be crucial to maximizing the benefit of the rail line on traffic congestion and quality of life. The plan will leverage the strengths of the current Big Blue Bus route system, and will serve existing riders and attract new riders. Our city has been focused on how to best welcome Expo to Santa Monica. We are testing signals, creating suggested routes for smoother circulation and offering a variety of transportation options that don’t include vehicle trips. We also want the public to know that the trains that will be entering Santa Monica are short three-car trains, approximately 300 feet long. These trains will clear an intersection in the same amount of time as a normal light cycle at a busy crossing. The longest residents will have to wait for a train crossing is one or two minutes. The city of Santa Monica and Metro will continue to work with its residents, stakeholders, businesses and community organizations to make our transition to a rail city a seamless one. Francie Stefan is the city of Santa Monica’s transportation & strategic planning manager.

Will charter school enrollment west of the 405 continue to grow in 2016? By Marco Petruzzi I can predict with complete confidence that in 2016 families west of the 405 — and across all of LA — will continue to want great public school choices for their children. No one can predict, however, if charter enrollment will continue to grow; but that’s really not what’s important to me, nor should it be important to anyone what the “school label” is. Families want innovative options as part of a thriving education community that includes public charters, traditional schools and magnets. Parents will then find effective ways to put their children on the pathway to

success in college, leadership and life. Instead of focusing on enrollment, we should be ensuring that parents have the tools at their disposal to assess how their students are doing and how schools are contributing to their students’ success, which is a much more difficult task. As LAUSD focuses on this issue, promoting all high-quality options for families (Yes, including public charters!) and providing transparency and choice will continue to be paramount, particularly for the students most in need. Marco Petruzzi is CEO of Green Dot Public Schools, which operates 18 schools in Greater Los Angeles, including Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School and Ánimo Venice Charter High School. (The feature continues on page 36) January 7, 2016 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 35

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Will rental housing costs continue to rise? Will there be a more cohesive By Andrew Woo from the listings on our site. In first place partnership between LAPD and Rents in Los Angeles was San Francisco ($4,610 and $3,500, Mar Vista Gardens? increased by 8.3% in respectively), and in third place was 2015, driven by job and wage growth. A twobedroom apartment in L.A. now costs roughly $2,400 per month. As of December, Santa Monica had the second-highest median rents of any city (or specific unincorporated area) in California, with two-bedroom units going for an average of $4,200 and one-bedroom units for $2,670, according to data drawn

Marina del Rey ($3,940 and $3,080). In 2016, we at apartmentlist.com expect rent price increases to be more moderate: 4% to 6%. Rents will still increase as employment and wage growth improve, but apartment building permitting is higher than it has been since 2005, and this new housing supply coming online should help keep rent increases more moderate. Andrew Woo is the data scientist for apartmentlist.com.

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By Enrique Fernandez I think that with the newly arrived Capt. Nicole Alberca we have a chance to work together a lot better than three or four years ago. The police are really trying hard to build trust with the residents of Mar Vista Gardens, and that’s the way that you have do things with the residents who live here. But I think this year we can definitely make more progress. Our new senior lead officer for Mar Vista Gardens, officer Hector Acevas, grew up in the area, so he knows the neighborhood and that’s important. For many years, we would have a lead officer for a short time and then they would leave. It’s critical that we have continuity because the senior lead gets to know all of the people who can help them identify problems and work with the residents to make the community safer. The collaboration that started last year is a good start, but it’s going to be critical to keep the leaders of Mar Vista Gardens

involved if it’s going to work. I personally would like to see more officers interacting one-on-one with the residents, and I’d like to see more officers getting out of their cars and walking around so they can develop relationships with people. I know the police say they’re doing that already, but I’d like to see more of it. People who live in Mar Vista Gardens know who’s causing most of the problems and they’re willing to help, but they have to feel that they can trust you. It’s just like any other community. This year we can rebuild that trust, but both sides have to be willing to interact with each other face-to-face and be honest with one another. We need continuity and stability. That will go a long way to building trust this year. Enrique Fernandez is a member of the Del Rey Neighborhood Council and a former resident of Mar Vista Gardens.

Can you see any downsides to implementing the Great Streets concept in downtown Mar Vista? By Sarah Auerswald As a 19-year resident of Mar Vista, I see no downside to the Great Street designation for Venice Boulevard. In fact, I think it will be wonderful. The changes that are proposed include the protected bike lane everyone’s talking about, but there’s so much more to it than that. Parts of the proposal are safety-related, including adding mid-block crosswalks along Venice

Boulevard that will help keep people safe while crossing the street. There are also plans to add sustainable landscaping along the median and sidewalks, which will help make the whole area more beautiful and “greener.” Plus there are plans to add public art to Venice Boulevard, with some projects already underway. The overall goal is to help create a feeling of “Main Street” on Venice, rather than a highway, and I think that’s going to be great. I can’t wait. Sarah Auerswald is president of the Mar Vista Chamber of Commerce.

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legal advertising FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015265515 The following person is doing business as: Regency Boats 13466 Beach Ave. Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Daniel Paul McComb 13468 Beach Ave. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Daniel Paul McComb. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 16, 2015. Argonaut published: December 24, 31, 2015, January 7, and 14, 2016. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015289464 The following person is doing business as: Inline Consultants 2356 Holliston Avenue Altadena, CA. 91001. Registered owners: Daniel Thomas Joyce 2356 Holliston Avenue Altadena, CA. 91001. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Daniel Thomas Joyce. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 13, 2015. Argonaut published: December 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015305300 The following person is doing business as: Phoenix Motorsports 12144 Clearglen Avenue Whittier, CA. 90604. Registered owners: Stefani KamnskiAlbright 12144 Clearglen Ave. Whittier, CA. 90604. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Stefani Kamnski-Albright. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with

the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 3, 2015. Argonaut published: December 24, 31, 2015 January 7, and 14, 2016. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015305641 The following person is doing business as: Mobile Car Care & Details 5645 West 78th Street los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: Kimberley Farrise 5645 West 78th Street Los Angeles, CA. 90045. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Kimberley Farrise. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 3, 2015. Argonaut published: . NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015308966 The following person is doing business as: Insurance Services Network 16 18th Ave. Suite C Venice, CA. 90291. Registered owners: Scot Adams 26 18th Ave. Venice, CA. 90291. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Scot Adams. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 8, 2015. Argonaut published: December 17, 24, 31, 2015 and January 7, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 11, 2015. Argonaut published: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015314851 The following person is doing business as: Health Progress Management 13428 Maxella Ave. #537 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Margaret Borbon 13428 maxella Ave. #537 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Margaret Borbon. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 15, 2015. Argonaut published: December 17, 24, 31, 2015 and January 7, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015306719 The following person is doing business as: KM Strategy Consultants 14016 Bora Bora Way Apt. G137 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Knut Meyer 14016 Bora Bora Way Apt. G137 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Knut Meyer. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 4, 2015. Argonaut published: December 17, 24, 31, 2015 and January 7, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015311790 The following person is doing business as: Kathy Brown Events 1101 15th St. Santa Monica, CA. 90403. Registered owners: Kathy Brown 1101 15th ST. Santa Monica, CA. 90403. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Kathy Brown. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 10, 2015. Argonaut published: December 17, 24, 31, 2015 and January 7, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015312548 The following person is doing business as: Lady Frangipani 2910 Highland Ave. Unit 2 Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Registered owners: Bory Allenstein 2910 Highland Ave. Unit 2 Santa Monica, CA. 90405. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Bory Allenstein. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015316238 The following person is doing business as: arkjems 450 N. Greencraig Rd Los Angeles, CA. 90049. Registered owners: Ark And Arrows LLC 450 N. Greencraig Rd Los Angeles, CA. 90049. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Ann Rosen. Title: Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 16, 2015. Argonaut published: December 24, 21, 2015 January 7, and 14, 2015. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See

Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015318740 The following person is doing business as: Upgrade LA 11845 W. Olympic Blvd. STE. 645 Los Angeles, CA. 90064. Registered owners: Kerman Maddox 229 N. Gower Street Los Angeles, CA. 90004 and Nicole Clark Reed 9106 S. Van Ness Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90047. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Nicole Clark Reed. Title: Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 18, 2015. Argonaut published: December 24, 31, 2015, January 7, and 14, 2016. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015324603 The following person is doing business as: Apostrophe Flowers 1818 Parnell Ave. #10 Los Angeles, CA. 90025. Registered owners: Danielle Darnault 1818 Parnell Ave. #10 Los Angeles, CA. 90025. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Danielle Darnault. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 29, 2015. Argonaut published: December 31, January 7, 14, and 21, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015326959 The following person is doing business as: Classic Craftsman of California 171 Pier Ave. #503 Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Registered owners: Rowecon LLC 8381 Dunbarton Ave. Los Angeles, CA, 90045. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and

Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Matthew Rowe. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2016. Argonaut published: December 31, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2901522965 The following person is doing business as: Pacific One Enterprises LLC 1024 Palms Blvd. Venice, CA. 90291. Registered owners: Pacific One Enterprises LLC 1024 Palms Blvd. Venice, CA. 90291. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Monique Thompson. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on November 17, 2015. Argonaut published: December 17, 24, 31, 2015 and January 1, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015322009 The following person is doing business as: Shape Space VR, Shapespacevr, and Zen Parade 12316 Evensong Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90064. Registered owners: Mack Art Productions, Inc. 12316 Evensong Dr. Los Angeles, CA. 90064. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Martha Snow Mack. Title: Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 23, 2015. Argonaut published: January 7, 14, 21and 28, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement

legal advertising must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOuS BuSInESS naME STaTEMEnT File no. 2015321027 The following person is doing business as: Avant Financial Group 400 Corporate Pointe Suite 300 Culver City, CA. 90230. Registered owners: Dod Ventures Inc. 400 Corporate Pointe Suite 300 Culver City, CA. 90230. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Jaymini Dave. Title: President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on December 22, 2015. Argonaut published: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2016. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOuS BuSInESS naME STaTEMEnT File no. 2016001526 The following person is doing business as: Silicon Beach Psychotherapy 11949 Jefferson Blvd. #106 Los Angeles, CA. 90230. Registered owners: Scott Lindsay Johnson 11949 Jefferson Blvd. #106 Los Angeles, CA. 90230. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who

declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Scott Lindsay Johnson. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 5, 2016. Argonaut published: January 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2016. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Obituaries Marc gorfine Gorfine, Marc, 65, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at home. Growing up in Edgewood, RI, a son of the late Dr. H. Lewis and Harriet (Shulkin) Gorfine, he had lived in Marina del Rey, CA for 17 years, previously living in River Vale, NJ. Devoted father of Amanda Gorfine of Fort Lee, NJ and Ashley Gorfine and her wife, Jessica, of Staten Island, NY. Dear brother of Bethany Gorfine and her husband, Ken Stirbl. He was the former husband of Linda Gorfine Del Gaizo. He owned the Stop Slipping Company. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Gotta Have Sole Fdn., P.O. Box 8379, Cranston, RI 02920.

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Exhibitions PhotograPhY Met Me at a VerY strange tiMe: neW Work bY Venice arts’ aluMni public reception: saturday, January 16, 5–8pm Exhibition on view through January 30 Featuring work by Venice Arts’ alumni rickie bautista, Arthur Cooke & Zinnia moreno

Visit us at Photo l.a. January 21–24 | the rEEF/lA mart Rickie Bautista, age 19 • 2015

Film sCrEEnings Join us for the launch of a new monthly film screening and discussion series sparking discovery and understanding of the struggles and triumphs of women, filmmakers, and activists worldwide. A partnership of Venice Arts and Women’s Voices Now.

india’s daughter | thursday, January 21, 7pm

discussion with director leslee udwin, moderated by roopashree Jeevaji

WoMen Without Men | thursday, February 25, 7pm Focus on iran | thursday, march 24, 7pm healing & PeaceMaking: in her oWn Words thursday, April 21, 7pm still fRom the film india’s daughteR, diRected By leslee udwin

Free program! Visit www.venicearts.org for more information and to rsVp.

workshops Youth Media arts | Photo, FilM & coMics spring workshops run January 23–April 30 FrEE for low-income families workshops are filling fast! Call today to enroll: 310.392.0846

Founded in 1993, Venice Arts ignites, expands, and transforms the lives of low-income youth in los Angeles through meaningful arts education and mentoring programs, and develops and presents participant-produced and documentary work in photography, film, and multimedia, locally and globally. Find out more, get involved & donate: www.venicearts.org Venice arts: a center for Media & learning • 1702 Lincoln Boulevard • Venice, California • 310.392.0846 • info@venicearts.org

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