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VOL 46, NO 8

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Wrong Fit Big Blue Bus has no business on Ocean Avenue . ................................. 6

News Hotel Plan is Hot Topic Short-term vacation rental opponents take aim at Venice Suites . ........................ 8

Local News & Culture

Samohi Sophomore Named Youth of the Year ............................. 11

A Show of Support for Neighborhood Schools .................... 9

In Praise of Bill Rosendahl Former councilman’s

Jurassic 5’s Chali 2na hosts a Pisces bash ....................................... 29

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Mar Vista’s Art Ninja Mitchelito Orquiola colors a community one relationship at a time ...................... 14

Poetry anthology honors the legacy of murdered combat journalist James Foley ......................................... 31

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‘Fix It’ Francis: The Joyful Activist . ......................................... 10

Westside Happenings

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Community Bulletin

Fast Food with Flavor Get noodles any way you want them at Westchester’s Noodle World Jr. . ........... 19

Opinion

Burke Seeks to Expand Coastal Commission . ...................... 9

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Yalda T. Uhls on the challenges facing “Media Moms and Digital Dads” ............. 34

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L etters Keep the Big Blue Bus off Ocean Avenue Re: “Big Blue Bus is Coming to the Marina,” News, Feb. 18 It is inconceivable that there are plans to have a Big Blue Bus route through residential Ocean Avenue between Venice and Washington boulevards. Traffic on Ocean is already bumper-tobumper during morning and afternoon rush hour as well as on weekends. Also, there are speed bumps, driveways and the street is very narrow. The streets that parallel Ocean have seen increased traffic due to drivers avoiding the gridlock on Ocean. The mobile app Waze directs traffic around Ocean as well. Northbound Ocean Avenue at Venice Boulevard has been reduced to one lane in each direction, causing gridlock at Mildred Avenue and on all the side streets off Ocean. I have lived on Ocean Avenue for more than 35 years. In that time I’ve seen it change from a peaceful residential street to a major thoroughfare with traffic speeding out of the marina, crossing Washington Boulevard at over more than 50 miles per

hour, as well as drivers traveling south on Ocean speeding up to make the signal at Washington. I park my car on Ocean, and my vehicle was hit five times last year and already once this year. All but once it was a hit and run, and only because one car was badly damaged and disabled. Every car I have owned has been hit parked on Ocean. The pollution we already experience on Ocean is unbearable. I have to wash off my porch and railings to clean off the dust and exhaust fumes, not to mention the toxic chemicals we are breathing just a few feet away. Pacific Avenue and Abbot Kinney Boulevard are much wider streets and should be the alternatives to using Ocean Avenue as a bus route. Terry Ballentine Venice Chamber Music Draws Crowds at Marina City Club A series of chamber music concerts that culminated with a performance of two major piano quintets in early February has turned the tower complex of the

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Marina City Club into a beachside music center. The five musicians who played the Schumann and Elgar quintets at the club on Feb. 2 were pianist Warrant Peterson and violinist Geoffrey Maingart, both residents of the club, and Los Angeles Philharmonic members violinist Guido Lamell, viola player Dale Hikawa and cellist Tao Ni. The concert was organized by the Marina City Club Social Committee, which has sponsored a series of chamber music events over recent years. The February event took place before a packed crowd of nearly 200 people, both club members and residents from neighboring districts. An urgent appeal for a suitable grand piano (the club’s own instrument is an old-fashioned bar piano) brought an offer of a Hamburg Steinway from a local arts patron, and the committee is casting around for a permanent gift of a grand piano. The three L.A. Philharmonic players take off in March for (Continued on page 30)

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Hotel Plan Riles Affordable Housing Advocates The battle over short-term rentals policy heats up around Venice Suites long-pending apartments-to-hotel status change for his 31-unit Venice Breeze Suites building at 2 Breeze Ave. Lambert’s plans for 417 Ocean Front Walk will next go before a city zoning administrator for approval. Supporters of the Venice Suites conversion, including many area business owners, drastically outnumbered opponents at the neighborhood council meeting. Venice Neighborhood Council President Mike Newhouse noted that he received 108 requests to speak publicly on the matter, The owner of Venice Suites (417 Ocean Front Walk) underscoring passions on both is seeking official permission to operate the historic sides of the issue. building as a hotel “During all my time as president “This project is a clear threat to Judith Goldman, a Venice and vice president of this council, affordable housing and our resident and founder of the local we’ve never had this many community stability. The vote activism group Keep Neighborcards,” Newhouse said. sends a clear message that our hoods First. The council’s Land Use and community doesn’t want our Venice Suites wouldn’t be Planning Committee had homes turned into hotels, and Lambert’s first short-term rental previously voted to discourage these types of short-term rentals property. The California Coastal the full council from supporting are a real threat to Venice,” said Commission recently supported a Lambert’s plan for Venice Suites, Photo by Wally Gobetz via flickr.com

By Gary Walker Neighborhood tensions about the impact of short-term rentals on the price and availability of long-term rental housing in Venice divided the room during a packed Feb. 16 neighborhood council discussion over the fate of a 32-unit complex on the Venice Boardwalk. Venice Chamber of Commerce President Carl Lambert was before the council seeking support for obtaining a city change of use permit to officially convert the designation of his Venice Suites property at 417 Ocean Front Walk from apartment building to hotel. The council instead voted 10-6 against recommending approval for city planners, creating a temporary setback for Lambert and a momentary victory for community activists battling a proliferation of short-term rentals that they believe pits tourist dollars against housing affordability in Venice.

citing possible violations of the Mello Act, which is a state law that protects low- and moderateincome housing in coastal areas. “The [LUPC] staff report is highly inaccurate,” Lambert told the council. “The question is ideology versus good planning.” Several speakers during the meeting attested to Lambert’s philanthropic support of local charities and his overall reputation as a good neighbor. “When I came to Venice Beach, I was unemployable. I came here just with my duffel bags and nothing else,” said Scott Branch, a manager at Venice Suites. “But Carl took a chance on me, and now I have a family, a kid and affordable housing. It’s turned my life around.” Cara Brown, a Lambert supporter, said transient occupancy taxes that the city collects from hotels could be used to create more affordable housing. (Continued on page 30)

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A Show of Support for Neighborhood Schools Grand View Boulevard Elementary School students, their parents and community supporters gathered at the school on Feb. 17 to participate in an LAUSD-wide “walk-in” to oppose efforts to expand the number of charter schools throughout the school district. Grand View is home to LAUSD’s longest-running Spanish language immersion program, and participants held signs declaring support for the school in both languages. Billionaire philanthropist Eli Board and other education reform allies developed a plan last year to double

the number of charter schools in LAUSD by 2023. “We see today as a declaration of support for public education,” Grand View Principal Alfredo Ortiz said. Amy Kurland, whose daughter is in first grade at Grand View, said she attended the walk-in to show appreciation for her neighborhood school. “By doing so, the hope is that the Broad Plan, which threatens the existence of many public schools around the country, will be opposed,” Kurland said. — Gary Walker

Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Coming to Venice The Venice Chamber of Commerce is bringing “The Wall that Heals,” a traveling memorial honoring Vietnam Veterans, to Windward Circle on Wednesday, March 2. The memorial is a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., and the chamber is bringing it to Venice in collaboration with Veterans Foundation Inc. in order to raise

awareness about the need to help homeless veterans. Volunteers are needed to take part in an honor guard during setup at 11:30 a.m. on March 2 and to act as docents while the memorial is on display through Sunday, March 6. Call (310) 822-5425 or visit venicechamber.net to sign up to help. — Joe Piasecki

LMU Honors President of the Philippines Photo courtesy of LMU

Rep. Maxine Waters, LMU President Timothy Law Snyder, President of the Philippines Benigno Aquino III and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Loyola Marymount University bestowed Philippines President Benigno Aquino III with an honorary Doctorate Degree of Human Letters on Feb. 17, celebrating his humanitarian work and support for Jesuit education around the world. What links Aquino to LMU is his Jesuit education at Ateneo De Manilla University. “We have a chance to make a difference,” Aquino said of his support for Jesuit education and humanitarian efforts. Rep. Maxine Waters (D- Los Angeles)

attended the ceremony to celebrate the contributions of the 21,000 Filipino-Americans in her congressional district in “making Los Angeles a great place to live,” she said. Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti also offered Aquino a warm welcome. “I like to think of Los Angeles as a great Filipino city,” he said. “In fact, if we took the population of all the Filipinos who live here, we would be a Top Ten city in the Philippines by population alone.”

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Burke Seeks to Expand Coastal Commission Coastal communities with significant racial and economic diversity could gain more influence on affordable housingrelated decisions by the California Coastal Commission if a bill proposed by state Assemblywoman Autumn Burke (D- Marina del Rey) becomes law. On Feb. 19, Burke introduced a bill that would add three new voting members to the 12-member commission, each of them from a diverse, low-income community. Burke’s proposal would also give the commission authority to preserve and protect existing affordable housing along the coast. “We rely on the Coastal Commission to preserve our natural resources and access for all Californians,” said Burke. “By adding new membership and restoring their ability to enforce affordable housing requirements, overlooked communities will no longer be relegated to public comment — they’ll have a seat at the table.” Burke’s Assembly Bill 2616 would also reinstate commission powers to see that affordable housing is created. In the 1980s, opponents of affordable housing successfully

Assemblywoman Autumn Burke wants to expand the Coastal Commission to enfranchise diverse communities eliminated a provision in the California Coastal Act that ensured affordable housing on the coast, according to Burke’s office. The California Coastal Commission became a political hot topic earlier this month when members voted 7-5 to fire the commission’s executive director, who was popular with environmentalists and slow-growth advocates. — Gary Walker

LAUSD Supt. Michelle King to Speak in Westchester Newly minted LAUSD Superintendent Michelle King is expected to address members of the Neighborhood Council of Westchester-Playa during the council’s March 1 meeting. King was chosen by the LAUSD Board of Education in January to succeed Ramon Cortines, who was filling in as an interim superintendent following the October 2014 resignation of John Deasy.

King is LAUSD’s first African-American superintendent. She previously worked as a magnet school coordinator at Orville Wright Middle School in Westchester and a high-level administrator serving Westside public schools. The neighborhood council meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Westchester Municipal Building Community Room at 7166 W. Manchester Ave. — Gary Walker

Recreational Boating Objectives up for Discussion Los Angeles County’s Small Craft Harbor Commission is holding a special night meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 3, to discuss the L.A. County Department of Beaches & Harbors’ recreational boating objectives in Marina del Rey. Representatives of nautical organizations will speak about current activities and discuss ways to increase public access to

boating. Members of the public can comment during the meeting or via email to DSCHSecretary@bh. lacounty.gov by March 1. The meeting takes place in the Burton Chase Park Community Room, at 13650 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. An agenda will be posted Saturday at beaches.lacounty.gov. — Gary Walker

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Francis DellaVecchia, creator of The Joyful Activist newsletter and playbook, thinks it should be fun to do good. His mission: “transforming outrage into outrageous fun!” From organizing community events to creating new online communities, DellaVecchia has made a career of bringing people closer together and empowering them to make positive change in the world. DellaVecchia grew up in New Jersey and moved to Los Angeles in 1984 to study theater at UCLA. He supported himself managing a theater company, a gallery and a bookstore. Having long been interested in contributing to the public good, and with friends in politics and technology, he became intrigued by the prospect of an interactive political campaign. In 1999, DellaVecchia decided to test out his ideas with a run for mayor of Los Angeles. His goal was to make the process leading up to the 2001 election as transparent and interactive as possible. Long before YouTube or the proliferation of video on smartphones, he made all the forums, debates, meetings and other interactions he participated in available for public view on his “Watch The Mayor” website. It was the world’s first completely webcast political campaign — perhaps a few years before the world was ready for it. Even so, DellaVecchia finished a respectable seventh out of 15. (All of the candidates who finished ahead of him spent more than $2 million each to his $25,000.) After his run, DellaVecchia moved to the Westside, where he continued his political involvement. He started The Joyful Activist newsletter to continue engaging the folks who had helped with his campaign, “letting them know cool things that were going on and how to get involved to make a difference,” he says. In 2010, he was tapped by Kelly Layne, then the marketing supervisor for Whole Foods Market Venice, to help with her goal of making the store a better neighbor. They joined forces to assist local public schools and community groups with various projects, primarily community gardens and plantings, plus some murals and Little Free Library structures. DellaVecchia would supply the people power and organize the entertainment;

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concept, Layne went on to create a “Chamber in Action” committee for the Venice Chamber of Commerce). DellaVecchia began to focus on consulting services, solving problems and giving back. For his 50th birthday, he gave away 50 free “Fix It Francis” personal consulting sessions. One person sought advice for a spouse who was feeling worthless after losing their job. Someone else wanted help expanding their company’s digital presence. Another asked for guidance transitioning from technical writing to creative writing projects closer to their heart. One of the current projects that DellaVecchia is most excited about is Caremob, a mobile app that allows users to unite around current issues and influence their friends. When news breaks, Caremob users can call for a united global movement of protest, empathy, mourning, celebration or support. He hopes the app will eventually direct financial resources and volunteer power to causes. This year DellaVecchia also began hosting a monthly “Mastermind” group at the Expert Dojo co-working space in Santa Monica. These free events on the fourth Tuesday of each month bring together people with ideas for start-ups and others who want to take their businesses to the next level. Participants ask and answer questions, offer resources and make connections. And, as can be expected when DellaVecchia is involved, there’s a particular focus on how these businesses can add value to the community. When he ran for mayor, DellaVecchia realized his engagement in communication, politics and social good was much deeper than for many people, and he wondered how he could get others interested and involved. Rather than kick off the campaign from behind the barrier of a press-conference podium, he threw “a big fat party” at the El Rey Theatre. Then and now, he’s found the best way to engage people is to make taking action exciting and joyful. Learn more about Francis DellaVecchia and his work at joyfulactivist.com and fixitfrancis.com. Sign up for a Mastermind session at expertdojo.com.

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Mylan Ross inspires those around her The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica has named Mylan Ross, a 15-year-old resident of Mar Vista, its 2016 Youth of the Year. Ross, a sophomore at Santa Monica High School, has been a member of the club for more than two years. She hopes to attend Columbia College in Chicago to pursue a degree in music

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Westchester Mental Health Guild to Host Spring Tea Fundraiser The Westchester Mental Health Guild, the nonprofit fundraising arm of Airport Marina Counseling Service, is holding its inaugural Spring Tea fundraiser on March 5 at the El Segundo Women’s Club. Guild members will serve as hostesses for fellow members, their daughters, sisters and other attendees, who will hear about recent activities of the Airport Marina Counseling Service as well as highlights of the guild’s annual holiday home tour. Now more than 200 members strong, the Westchester Mental Health Guild formed in 1962 to promote the cause of affordable mental health care in the greater LAX area and raise money for Airport Marina Counseling Service, a nonprofit clinic

in Westchester that trains therapists and provides affordable mental health services. For more information about the spring tea, email tanyajg@aol.com. Other upcoming guild events include the annual Spring into Well Being Dinner & Auction on April 2 and the Westchester Mental Health Guild Annual Meeting Luncheon on April 20. For more information, visit westchestermhg.org or pick up a copy of The Guild Gab (the guild’s biannual newsletter) at The Guilded Cage, the group’s boutique fundraising gift shop at 8917-B S. Sepulveda Blvd. in Westchester. — Regan Kibbee

35 Venice High Students Earn Jackets of Excellence Local leaders recognized 35 Venice High School seniors for exceptional grades, excellent behavior and high test scores during the 31st annual Jacket of Excellence Awards on Jan. 29. Venice High School hosted the campus ceremony and luncheon with support from the VHS Alumni Association, Venice Chamber of Commerce and Venice Neighborhood Council. State Sen. Ben Allen and LAUSD Board of Education President Steve Zimmer were on hand to present the students with their jackets and achievement certificates. Winning a Jacket of Excellence requires a high level of commitment to academic success. Beginning in their freshman year, honorees must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or above, at least a 96% attendance rate, and high marks for work habits and cooperation. This year’s awards went to: Joshua Alaie, Hagar Hassan Ali, Mariam Aly, Tanapat Ampornprapha, Daniel

Anderson, Wendy Arce, Sara Smith Babakhyi, Jeny Bannon, Ashley Briones, Catherine Barrie, Maina Cioni, John Covarrubias, Corynn Craig, Alexander De La Cruz, Ugyen Dorji, Simon Greiner, Iris Jacobs, Laura Johnson, Mellia Kanani, Emily Kang, Emily Lui, Benjamin Melechin, Merlyn Miano, Jocelyn Morales, Lauren Moy, Karina Orozco, Ine Richards, Miranda Robinson, Andrew J. Selvo, Anika Troeger, Graciela Trujillo, Yesenia Vargas, Jennifer Vazquez, Blake Wakasa and William Yi. “It is incredibly moving to hear their personal statements about their experiences at Venice High, their involvement in activities and the colleges to which they’ve applied,” Venice Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Donna Lasman said. “It’s wonderful to learn all the great work our young people are doing in their schools and for the community.” — Regan Kibbee

Flight Path’s New Officers are Ready for Takeoff Flight Path, the nonprofit that operates the learning center and aviation museum in the LAX Imperial Terminal, recently elected new board members. Lynne Adelman of Westchester, a longtime Flight Path board member, was elected president and board chair, succeeding Nancy Niles of Pacific Palisades. Adelman is a former flight attendant and passenger services manager who has been active in various community organizations. She began at the museum as a volunteer and went on to direct major fundraising events. Other newly elected officers include Lori Keir of Westchester, vice president;

Robert E. Smith of Hawthorne, CFO and treasurer; and Agnes Huff of Playa del Rey, corporate secretary. Continuing in office are Lee Nichols, Flight Path executive director; and Beverly Migliazzo, recording secretary. John Burke, Ethel Pattison and Robert Slusser were re-elected to the board. Members chairing standing committees are Ethel Pattison, museum operations; Vincent Migliazzo, flight simulator training programs; Robert Acherman, electronic communications; Barbara Keller, scholarships; and Lori Keir, awards. — Regan Kibbee

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By Ken Alpern On the way to an excellent meeting with city planners about a proposed development near the future Bundy/Olympic Expo Line station, it dawned on me how the changes resulting from the election of Bill Rosendahl to the Los Angeles City Council in 2005 are alive and well. As of this writing, Rosendahl is in hospice care at home as a result of the cancer that forced him out of office. Although his physical health isn’t as strong as I wish it were, the “quiet revolution” of his election and his popularity on the Westside are quite healthy and strong. Whether one agreed with Rosendahl’s opinions had and still has nothing to do with the hallmark of his City Council tenure. Simply put, Bill Rosendahl embraced everyone, conservative or liberal, and made darned sure that ordinary residents — no matter how poor or wealthy, no matter how quiet or loud — were heard and represented. Emblematic of his initial campaign for City Council was a small, hastily-arranged meeting that a few of us transit advocates called together with Rosendahl in a hotel room in Santa Monica. We talked about transit goals and finally having a City Council representative who gave more than lip service to the idea of alternative forms of transportation. Later a few of us had a small meeting with Rosendahl in the Mar Vista Library to talk about transit-oriented development and truly affordable housing, instead of the nonsense that normally just leads to overdevelopment, gridlock and environmental misery. It was these kinds of gatherings that made him so reachable, so accessible and so empathetic to the goals and problems of ordinary Angelenos. Whether it was the Santa Monica Airport and LAX, gridlock and mobility

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Simply put, Bill Rosendahl embraced everyone, conservative or liberal, and made darned sure that ordinary residents — no matter how poor or wealthy, no matter how quiet or loud — were heard and represented. problems, or affordable housing and lack of economic opportunity, Rosendahl finally made it clear that Westsiders had

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someone to go to who would listen to and fight for them. Thank you, Bill Rosendahl, for being a

huge part of the fight to upgrade LAX in a manner that didn’t smash Westchester and the rest of the Westside, and for having both my back and that of the region in fighting to get a Metro Green Line to LAX and the Westside. A movement may start with one person, but for it to have legs and endurance requires a successor, and a cadre of individuals who operate based on the principles of that movement. And the movement you started is true, indeed. The countywide train/plane mobility effort is part of your legacy, no matter who belittled and disrespected you along the way. An affordable housing effort is part of your legacy, no matter how opportunistic creeps have abused your efforts to make housing for the middle class a reality on the Westside. An effort to help the homeless, particularly veterans, is part of your legacy that began as a social worker for veterans returning from the Vietnam War. Most importantly, the imperative that campaigns and issues be addressed transparently and honorably is certainly part of your legacy. Bill, your Mar Vista neighbors love you and are proud of you. And I love you and am proud to have you as one of my friends. My social worker wife Celia was and still is thrilled that a social worker actually made it to the Los Angeles City Council. Thank you so very much for being an example of how to live a life of honor and service to others. Thank you for a life well lived. Ken Alpern is a Westside Village Zone director and member of the Mar Vista Community Council. A version of this column first appeared at citywatchla.com, where Alpern is a regular contributor.

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Mar Vista’s Art Ninja Mitchelito Orquiola colors a community one relationship at a time Story by Christina Campodonico Photos by Ted Soqui Stroll along Venice Boulevard from Centinela Avenue to the Mar Vista Branch Library and you’ll find traces of artist Mitchelito Orquiola just about everywhere. At Louie’s of Mar Vista, a painting of a feathered Mardi Gras Indian hangs above the bar. A utility box with whimsical portraits of musicians Billie Holiday, Fela Kuti, Esperanza Spalding and Miles Davis adds a dash of color to the corner of Venice and Grand View Boulevard. Inside the Venice Grind coffee shop, a painting of a startled ingénue with a red strawberry between her plump lips greets you, while a devilish looking femme fatale with dark wings, exposed breasts and a black swan flying overheard bids adieu on the way out. Like a valediction, “Orquiola” is signed at the bottom in curvy black letters. Around the neighborhood, Orquiola goes by many names. A local dry cleaner alternates between calling him “Gauguin,” “Cezanne” and “Toulouse.” Friends call him “Mitch” for short. Others have dubbed Orquiola the unofficial “Mayor of

Mar Vista Art,” though he bristles at the title. Orquiola calls himself an “artist ninja” and wears the title emblazoned on a T-shirt. But this ninja isn’t some Banksy-esque,

The second installment of art walk brings live painting, music, street theater, spoken-word poetry and music to Venice Boulevard on Thursday, March 3. The first one happened on Dec. 3, and others

“It speaks to his work ethic, love of life and love of people. Mitch makes you realize that art is not just a thing, but a way of life.” — Trunk Gallery owner Ann Perich fly-by-night, secret identity kind of creator who works under the cover of darkness and signs his paintings with a nom de plume. Orquiola’s face is as widely known around town as his many names. One painting, one artistic collaboration and one conversation at a time, he’s become an unlikely community organizer. By virtue of his enthusiasm, creativity and local connections, Orquiola is one of the driving forces behind the new Mar Vista Art Walk, an expression of the neighborhood’s increasing social and economic vitality.

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are already on the calendar for June, September and December. *** Mar Vista isn’t just Orquiola’s hood; it’s a canvas for meshing art into the fabric of local independent businesses that have been quick to embrace the creative spirit. Art walk sponsor Demetrios Mavromichalis, a Mar Vista native, has been on a mission to invigorate Venice Boulevard through various entrepreneurial ventures since opening Venice Grind in 2005. He’s collaborated with Orquiola to put

more art made in the neighborhood onto the walls of neighborhood businesses, and says Orquiola’s appreciation for creativity in all its forms is a catalyst for collaboration. “Ice cream is an art, soap is an art … coffee-making is kind of like an art, and then you have chefs creating dishes, they’re works of art. Mitchelito comes in as an artist appreciating his neighbors’ craft and we kind of merge. We take his craft and put it on our walls,” says Mavromichalis. “He is the second chapter in the revitalization of Mar Vista by taking the arts to another level.” It isn’t just his work. A longtime tenant of Grand View Fine Art Studios, Orquiola, 47, is also getting his studio neighbors’ work onto local restaurant walls and often co-creates canvases with emerging young artists. Orquiola’s most frequent collaborator is Charlotte Vanhaecke (aka Chalavie). The 30-year-old French expat landed in Mar Vista five years ago, but it was only after joining forces with Orquiola last year that she began to realize her dream of making painting a full-time profession. The two often paint together as Babak, reacting to

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each other’s brushstrokes and completing canvases together without sharing a word. Orquiola also collaborates with twentysomething painter Bethany Richards (aka Pink Riches), who’s day job is cutting hair at Floyd’s 99 Mar Vista. They’ve co-created some of the canvases at Venice Grind. Trunk Gallery owner Ann Perich, an art walk collaborator who hosted an exhibit and live painting event for the Babak duo in October, says Orquiola’s eye for art and head for business have helped Mar Vista’s art community grow. “By bringing the work of artists into businesses, Mitchelito has created a win-win situation in which the businesses get to have incredible art on their walls, while at the same time supporting

push my art, myself,” Orquiola says. He built up a fan base of collectors, kept on getting commissions through word of mouth and right before the recession hit was scheduled for commissions three years in advance. That was before the net. Now, if he’s not making a sale through a Mar Vista business, Orquiola sells his work on social media. “I’m not handcuffed to a gallery,” says Orquiola, who counts Picasso and Basquiat among his influences and relishes his freedom as an independent artist. But there is one thing to which he is attached — Mar Vista. The artist, whose family immigrated from the Philippines when he was four, grew up in Southern California and had studios in downtown L.A. and midWilshire, but didn’t really feel connect-

“Mar Vista doesn’t need a soul. Mar Vista doesn’t need a spirit. It’s already here.” — Mitchelito Orquiola artists with an opportunity to exhibit and sell,” Perich says. “It speaks to his work ethic, love of life and love of people. Mitch makes you realize that art is not just a thing, but a way of life.” Louie’s of Mar Vista chef-owner John Atkinson, also sponsoring art walk, believes Orquiola is able to foster bonds between art and business because he makes himself known throughout the neighborhood. “I see him every day. His face is in the neighborhood almost all the time,” Atkinson says. “He can talk to the city councilman or someone who could very well be homeless. He’s quite an ambassador for the neighborhood.” *** An insomniac, Orquiola hardly sleeps but seems to draw from a boundless supply of energy. If he’s not painting, he’s meeting with business owners or hanging his art for public view. A break, if he squeezes one in, might consist of a smoke outside the studio or a bite at Louie’s. On the afternoon we meet at Grand View Fine Arts Studios, Orquiola has been up since 5:30 a.m. and hasn’t stopped. The next day he pulls an all-nighter to finish a commissioned painting. “My whole ambition in life is art,” he says. Orquiola attributes his discipline and tireless work ethic to his first artistic pursuit: earning a black belt in karate. He traces his do-it-yourself spirt to the challenges he faced as a young, selftaught artist — namely that galleries wouldn’t accept his work. “I had to go grassroots and basically

ed to a community until finding his current studio in Mar Vista, where he could be close to his 11-year-old daughter and still be part of a vibrant neighborhood of artists and businesses. “It was the very first time I embraced the community where my studio had been located,” says Orquiola, wearing a Mar Vista All-Stars T-shirt. *** Orquiola knew that something special was happening in Mar Vista’s art scene when a customer at Venice Grind told him that he should take his artwork to Venice and set up shop there. Orquiola took the compliment but stood up for the street cred of his adopted home. “I go, ‘Look, I have friends who are artists who are already holding it down in Venice. They don’t need my help. I’m an artist here in Mar Vista. I’m a Mar Vista artist,’” recounts Orquiola. “Once that comes out of your mouth and you’re proclaiming it,” he explains, “then you got to back that shit up.” With sponsorship from Louie’s of Mar Vista and Venice Grind, participation from the nonprofit Green Communications Initiative and the Mar Vista Community Council and additional support from L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin, next Thursday’s art walk backs it up. Events include: •

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Street theater scenes from Ovation Award-winning repertory company Fugitive Kind’s “Illyria Loses the Moon,” based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” A concert by the band Tropical Nasty at Timewarp Records, 12257 Venice Blvd.

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Spoken word at 826LA’sTime Travel Mart, 12515 Venice Blvd. Ceramic art by Cara Faye Earl on display at Full-Circle Pottery, 12023 Venice Blvd. Live music, art and fashion at Vanities, 12615 Venice Blvd. A display of midcentury modern curiosities and works by midcentury women painters at Surfing Cowboys, 12553 Venice Blvd. A painting, drawing, woodwork and photography session with live music at Atmosphere Café, 12034 Venice Blvd. A group exhibit, art talk and live music at Buckwild Gallery, 12804 Venice Blvd. Performances by School of Rock’s house band and music students at 12300 Venice Blvd.

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Aiming to break out of indoor spaces, this art walk also invites visitors to interact with numerous artists at work wherever they may encounter them on the night of the event, from sidewalks to alleyways and parking lots. Orquiola sees the art walk as not just a one-night showcase of the arts in Mar Vista, but an opportunity to bring attention to the creative community that thrives in this neighborhood every day. “Mar Vista doesn’t need a soul. Mar Vista doesn’t need a spirit. It’s already here,” Orquiola says. (Continued on page 35)

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Storm Large lets her bawdy side loose for a whirlwind cabaret show in Santa Monica By Stephanie Case Storm Large begins a YouTube video about her memoir with an answer to the question everyone’s asking. “Yes, it is really my name,” she assures, likely for the thousandth time. It’s a one-of-a-kind moniker that evokes equal parts superhero and rock star — and she looks the part. Six feet tall and tattooed, with watermelon pink waves and cherry-colored lips, Large is at home towering behind a microphone, whether it’s at a dive bar or the Kennedy Center. “If Lenny Bruce looked like a Vargas pin-up and could sing as quietly as Emiliana Torrini and as loud as Bruce Dickinson [of Iron Maiden], that’s sort of me on stage,” she explains. Tomorrow night at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, Large is set to perform a cabaret act with a gleefully punny title: “Taken by Storm.” The show, which she’s touring around the globe with her band, is a swirl of bawdy jokes and ruminations on love and heart- break, a curious juxtaposition. Her cover songs suggest the torrid and the luscious: Nina Simone’s “Forbidden Fruit,” Sting’s “Sacred Love.” “Ne me quitte pas,” she trills in French: “Don’t leave me.”

Large’s voice has a deep, vibrant timbre, like that of a 1950s starlet. Her slinky silk dresses, trailing across the stage, harken back to Old Hollywood glamour. But between songs, the Lenny Bruce bursts out of the Vargas pin-up; the

as she was in her thirties as a punky, full-throated Portland rocker. Back then, Large played regular gigs at nightclubs with her backing group, the Balls. They were known for their offbeat takes on classic songs; once, she warped Olivia

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illusion of glamour is swapped for something real. “I’m a huge dork with zero mystique [and] totally at home on stage,” she says. “A lot of people get into music and performing because it looks like artists and performers are super cool — sexy, untouchable, beautiful or tragic figures with unbelievably glamorous lives. … I never had the ability nor desire to swirl some guile or charms between me and the audience.” Even when she’s singing Cole Porter in a gown, Large is still as bitingly authentic

Newton-John’s sugary “Hopelessly Devoted to You” into a so-called “serial stalker” anthem, belting each word with comically manic eyes and bared teeth. “I wanted to be Joey Ramone, not Judy Garland,” she wrote in her 2011 memoir, “Crazy Enough.” In 2006, Large was a contestant on the American Idol-esque reality show “Rock Star: Supernova,” where she sang Cheap Trick, Evanescence and Aerosmith for votes. She came in fifth and lost – but won over a sea of new fans. In 2011, she landed her biggest break

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Masterfully renovated three-BedrooM in the azzurra “This masterfully renovated three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom condo over the pool in the full-service Azzurra Marina del Rey high rise” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “The renovations include white oak hardwood flooring, fresh paint throughout, LED lighting, Lutron maestro dimmers, and a reclaimed wood accent wall in living room. The stunning kitchen boasts quartz counters, all new appliances including a KitchenAid fridge and double oven, an integrated dishwasher, pro-style range hood, new sink and faucet, and an artful backsplash. This unit also offers fabulous marina and city views, an open floor plan, ceilings nearly nine feet high, floor to ceiling glass and two balconies. The building services include 24-hour complimentary guest valet, concierge, 24-hour security, a rooftop sky lounge, pool, two spas, a professional fitness center with a training studio for yoga and Pilates, fine art collection, media room and more!”

offered at $1,549,000 i n f o r M at i o n :

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6502 Wynkoop Street, Westchester Experience superior craftsmanship and quality living in this sophisticated Cape Cod inspired home. Set in prime upper North Kentwood just minutes to all the buzz in Silicon Beach, this architectural gem is sure to impress with its open floor plan, fine attention to detail, and indoor-outdoor flow. Enter into a stunning living room with soaring ceilings, sunlit windows, and a dramatic fireplace. An elegant dining room is ideal for large dinner parties and boasts French doors that open to a beautifully landscaped back yard and pergola-covered stone patio. An entertainer’s dream, the great room is the heart of this exceptional home and features a built-in entertainment center and gourmet kitchen with a Wolf range and dual ovens, wine fridge, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in breakfast nook and an expansive center island. Enjoy 4 spacious bedrooms, one of which is downstairs and makes the perfect guest room. The master suite with vaulted ceilings leads to a private office with city views and boasts a walk-in closet, balcony and spa-like bath with dual vanities and a luxurious soaking tub. With numerous updates and extras throughout, this exclusive home represents Westchester at its very finest!

4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 3,215 sq ft | 6,129 sq ft lot

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7901 Denrock Avenue | Westchester | 3bd 2ba $1,199,000 | Gracious Kentwood Traditional

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6532 W. 85th Place | Westchester | 5bd 3ba $1,499,000 | Sophisticated Contemporary Residence

7806 Beland Avenue | Westchester | 3bd 2.5ba $1,499,000 | Classic Kentwood Elegance

8341 Flight Avenue | Westchester | 4bd 2ba $1,299,000 | Beautiful Family Home in Prime Westchester Location

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Stephanie Younger: CalBRE #01365696 ©2016 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 PLAYA ViSTA Home

superB mAriNA & HARBOR ViEWS

offered at $1,849,000 Jesse Weinberg, Jesse Weinberg & Assoc. 800-804-9132

offered at $464,500 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman & Assoc. 310-821-8980

“This luxurious newer construction free-standing home is on a quiet cul-de-sac street in Playa Vista,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “The versatile layout features three spacious bedrooms and three baths on the top floor, as well as a flex room on the second floor with adjoining full bath which could be used as a fourth bedroom or den. The entry level features a warm open living room with direct access to both the wraparound outdoor patio and the gourmet kitchen. This home also features a direct access two-car garage that boasts ample storage space and a separate laundry room.”

“This lovely one bedroom and one bath home opens to ample storage and a renovated open kitchen adjacent to a spacious living area,” says Charles Lederman. “Freshly painted with new carpet, and tile at the entry ways, this home is ready for immediate occupancy. Revel in all that Marina City Club offers: huge executive gym, free classes (yoga, stretch, cardio, spinning and more), three swimming pools, six tennis, two paddle tennis, and three racquet ball courts, gourmet restaurant and bar, daytime cafe, room service, car wash, 24 hr. gated and guarded security. This is coastal living at its finest.”

NortH KeNtWood MODERN

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offered at $1,499,000 stephanie Younger, Teles Properties 424-203-1828

offered at $829,000 Barbara Feidler, RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-559-7783

“Situated on a large lot, this mid-century residence has been re-imagined to strike the perfect balance between modern and classic detailing,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Floor-toceiling windows highlight the bright and spacious living room. The newly updated chef's kitchen opens to an expansive family room with striking stone fireplace and oversized glass doors leading to the private and tranquil backyard. Along with the impeccably designed master suite that boasts a chic en-suite bath are two more bedrooms and two additional baths. A sunny craft room completes this home.”

KENTWOOD Home

“This spacious tri-level townhouse offers three bright bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a large bonus room,” says agent Barbara Fiedler. “On the main floor, boasting bamboo flooring throughout, is the living room, featuring a gas fireplace, and a step-up dining room that leads to a newly tiled patio. Also downstairs are the large remodeled kitchen, a powder room, and a separate laundry room. Upstairs are the three generous bedrooms, all that boasts ample storage space. The extra room downstairs offers direct access to two secure parking spots. Low HOA dues make this an opportunity.”

MARiNA CiTY

“Contemporary details define this extensively remodeled home,” say agents Kevin and Kaz Gallaher. “Bordered by a stylish redwood fence, the expansive lawn welcomes you to a chic porch. The open kitchen includes the dining room and a casual gathering area. A separate living room provides a more intimate entertaining experience, with its light hardwood floors and fireplace. This home offers three bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with a door leading out to a private backyard. Highlights include new kitchen, baths, recessed lighting, auto sprinklers and so much more!”

“This one bedroom, one bathroom home offers fantastic panoramic views,” 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

offered at $1,299,000 Kevin and Kaz Galleher, RE/MAX Execs 310-410-9777

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maRina del Rey Sun 12-3 4321 Alla Rd. #4 Sun 1:30-4 13212 Mindanao Way Sun 1-4 4338 Redwood Ave. B209 Sun 1-4 4346 Redwood Ave. A306

3/3 Sunny end -unit TH w/private yard/patio 2/2.5 Sunny tri-level TH, office, great opportunity 2/2 Gorgeous view 2nd flr, one level 1,886sqft 2/2 Modern remodeled penthouse, pool, tennis+ loft

$815,000 $669,000 $895,000 $1,175,000

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playa del Rey Sun 1-4 7008 Rindge Ave.

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$2,195,000

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4/3 New Listing! Large 1-story home on huge lot 3/1 Remodeled move in read Knoll-built beauty 3/2.5 Custom built home in North Kentwood 3/2 beautiful 2016 remodeled home w/heated pool 3/2.5 Classic Kentwood elegance 4/3 Beautiful family home in prime location 3/2 Gracious Kentwood traditional 3/2 California bungalow, minutes from the beach 5/3 Sophisticated contemporary residence

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The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A

How is Buying Home Warranty Beneficial for Sellers and Buyers? Whether you are selling or buying a home, a home warranty can be a great investment. When selling your home, the last thing you will want to have happen is for a system or appliance to stop working and have to pay for costly repairs.

warranty will cover kitchen appliances, garbage disposals, plumbing, sump pump, water heater, ceiling/exhaust fans, and heating/electrical system components.

Why a warranty is good for home sellers

When selling your home it is important to make it attractive for all buyers. Eight out of ten buyers prefer to buy a home covered by a home warranty plan. Like all warranties, a residential warranty is there to protect against unforeseen, pricey repair bills and provide comfort that your home is protected. A home warranty can act as a safeguard for a homeowner who doesn’t have an emergency fund.

Home sellers will typically purchase a one-year warranty when they are selling a home with older appliances and systems; that way they are protected while the house is on the market and the policy can be transferred to the buyers. When buying your home, it is reassuring to know you will be protected from expensive repairs and replacement costs.

Buyers prefer a home with a warranty

What a warranty will cover

Warranty insurance may help close the dea

Buyers, especially first-time buyers, like the fact they can rely on the warranty to pay for repairs during the first year while they are settling. In general your

A common concern from home buyers is how well the homes’ components have been taken care of. Nobody wants to come across a major

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“Within the last six to eight months we’ve really revved up our conversations,” said Ikem Chukumerije, chief executive of Marina del Rey firm Westside Premier Estates. “It’s all about relationships. If we don’t have connections to a player but someone else does, they get the business.”

repair bill soon after purchasing their new home. In order to calm these fears, some real estate agents will offer home warranty insurance to help close the deal. Most of the time the real estate agent will have the seller pay or in some cases they might even pay for it themselves. The average cost is $300-500 a year.

How does a home warranty plan work? A home warranty is a contract between a homeowner and a home warranty company that provides discounted repair or replacements. If any appliances or systems malfunction, all you have to do is reach out to the home warranty company who will send a technician to your home to fix the issue. Most warranty companies have a deductible which is normally anywhere from about $60- $100. There are many companies that offer a zero deductible as well.

When to buy a home warranty Many sellers and buyers wonder when they should buy home warranty. Generally, you should purchase home warranty if you have appliances that are getting old, your home is more than five years old, you do not have a cash cushion to handle expensive repairs, and you are a first time home buyer.

When buying an older home When buying an older home, a home warranty will most likely be beneficial. It is important though that before buying a home service contract you should study the fine print and carefully think about whether or not the warranty is going to pay off. This week’s quesTion is answered by

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Space Race. $5 to $6 for one show; $9 to $11 for the pair of shows. John Drescher Planetarium at Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 434-4767; smc.edu/ planetarium

Interior Design Celebration, 6 to 8 p.m. Food, drinks and a book signing event with celebrity interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks to celebrate the recent opening of The Shade Store, 1001 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. theshadestore.com “Stairway of the Stars” Concerts, 7 p.m. SMMUSD presents a music extravaganza showcasing the talents of nearly 1,000 students from schools throughout the district. This Thursday the Samohi band takes the stage at Barnum Hall Auditorium, 600 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $17. Parking available at the Civic Center parking structure on 4th Street. stairway-of-the-stars.brownpapertickets.com Le Cellier Wine Tasting, 7 to 9 p.m. Try four Seebass wines paired with five French-Vietnamese appetizers crafted by Le Cellier, with bottles available for purchase at wholesale prices. Le Cellier, 417 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey. $28. RSVP by calling (424) 228-5491. Tropics-inspired Dance Night, 9 p.m. The Inland Empire’s Yanga plays a tropical mix, followed by East L.A. trio El Haru Kuroi, whose new tropical sounds are reminiscent of Latin America and jazz elements. The night’s special guest is DJ Chico Mann, who will spin Afro-Colombian, Latin, soul, funk, and rock. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $8. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

Storm Large, 7:30 p.m. Pink Martini’s Storm Large and her new band Le Bonheur perform a cabaret show with a range of provocative love songs and rock anthems at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $55 to $85. (310) 434 3200; thebroadstage.com

Take the Polar Plunge at Mother’s Beach to raise money for the Special Olympics. SEE SATURDAY. “Bad Betty: A Bad-Girl Music Revue,” 10 p.m. Retro renegade revue Bad Betty, fronted by Jessie Payo and her band The Bad Thing, take over Harvelle’s with a group of dancing hellcats led by Miss Dakota. 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 to $35 plus a two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com Karaoke with Kiki, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays. Sing ‘til you can sing no more at the Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com

Friday, Feb. 26 “The Night Sky Show” / “Gemini 7 & 6 — 50 Year Retrospective,” 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., examine the history of the Gemini 7 and 6 flights with a guest lecturer sharing memories of the

Barry Zweig Trio and DJ Shiva, 8 p.m. A classic jazz repertoire with electric guitar, bass and drums from 8 to 10 p.m., followed at 10 p.m. with DJ Shiva spinning soul, funk, hip-hop, disco, house, indie and EDM. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com “Hello, Frisco, Hello”, 8:15 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. In this 1943 film, an ambitious vaudevillian seeks to make it bigtime with his quartet while rejecting the love of the troupe’s star singer for a selfish heiress. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. $8 to $10 cash or check. (310) 322-2592; oldtownmusichall.org Pisces Birthday Bash Concert, 9 p.m. The electrifying House of Vibe journeys through rock, jazz, hip-hop and R&B in this return of annual bash that also includes performances by Chali 2na (of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli), Crown & the MOB, Kanetic Source, Res and DJ Chitlin. Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10 plus

two-drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com Live Music at TRiP, 9:30 p.m. Thoroughbred Dead play at 9:30 p.m., The SHOW at 10:30 p.m., and Freedom Heartsong at 11:30 p.m. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. 21 +. $5. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

Saturday, Feb. 27 Pancake Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to noon. The Emerson Avenue Community Garden hosts its annual breakfast of gluten-free or regular pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee and tea. Community Garden tours happen throughout the morning. United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 8065 Emerson Ave., Westchester. $4 to $6. Contact Dorothy at (310) 337-0827 or visit eacgc.org for more information. Polar Plunge, 9 a.m. Raise $50 in support of the Special Olympics to take part in a beach party that includes games, local vendors and party guests taking a plunge in chilly ocean waters (or staying dry on shore). A pancake, juice and coffee breakfast happens at 9 a.m. and is free for plungers or $10 for guests. Mother’s Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (562) 502-1041; sosc.org/laplunge Habitat Restoration Volunteer Day, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Help the Friends of Ballona Wetlands restore coastal wetland habitat and learn about wetland ecology. Gloves and tools

provided. An adult must accompany children under 15. Meet in the parking lot behind Alkali Water (Gordon’s Market) at 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 306-5994; ballonafriends.org Freshwater Marsh Tours, 10 to 11 a.m. See a variety of birds, learn about native plants and discover how the freshwater marsh ecosystem works each second and fourth Saturday of the month with Friends of Ballona Wetlands. Park on the southwest side of Jefferson Boulevard west of Lincoln Boulevard. (310) 306-5994; ballonafriends.org Screenprinted Shopping Bag Workshop, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Design and create your own eco-friendly tote bag using water-based inks and a nontoxic block-out emulsion to paint images on a small screen. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica. $5. apm.activecommunities.com Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free R&B outdoor concert by Jimbo Ross & The Bodacious Blues Band. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey. com Comedy Night & Silent Auction, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The South Bay Music Association hosts a night of music, food and comedy, with proceeds benefiting the El Segundo High School Band. The program includes the Beach Cities Swing Band, El Segundo H.S. Comedy Sportz Team (Continued on page 32)

On Stage – The week in local theater c o m p i l e d b y C h r i s t i n a ca m p o d o n i c o Photo by Paul Rubenstein

Kristina Drager and Nilli Rain Segal do ‘Lear’ a whole new way Shakespeare, Next Generation: “Lear” @ City Garage Theatre In the West Coast premiere of Young Jean Lee’s “inaccurate distortion” of Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” the focus shifts from the title monarch and his male courtiers to the younger generation of royals: Lear’s three daughters and Gloucester’s two sons. This is not your grandma’s Shakespeare. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays

and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays (except Feb. 28) through Mar. 13. $20 to $25. City Garage Theatre at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., T1, Santa Monica. (310) 453-9939; citygarage. org The Confessional:“Secrets Out” @ Highways Performance Space Performer, dancer and director Sarah Llewellyn curates an evening of solo performances and group works by Brian

Girard, Craig Ng, Chanel Pepper, Jennifer Shields, Tadia K Taylor about shame, guilt and secrecy. This weekend only. Plays at at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Feb. 26 and 27) at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th Street, Santa Monica. $15 to $20. (310) 3151459; highwaysperformance.org Literary Love Story:“I Take Your Hand in Mine” @ Pacific Resident Theatre Guillermo Cienfuegos directs a play charting the love story of playwright Anton Chekhov and his leading lady Olga Knipper through their intimate correspondence over six years and great distances. Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays through March 13 at Pacific Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice. $15 suggested donation. (310) 822-8392; pacificresidenttheatre.com Sister Act:“My Sister” @ Odyssey Theatre A hit at last year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival,“My Sister” comes to Odyssey

Theatre in an expanded production. Identical twin sisters Elizabeth and Emily Hinkler play two adventurous siblings as they travel from the countryside to pre-Nazi Berlin and enter the wild life of cabaret. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 13 at Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $15 to $34. (310) 477-2055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com The Odd Couple:“Jack & Jill” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Jack and Jill must decide to love or not to love in this play by Jane Martin about the ups and downs of one oddly perfect couple. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 27 at The Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $20 to $25. (323) 960-1055; plays411.net Moulin Rouge-y: A Night at the Black Cat Cabaret @ Edgemar Center for the Arts Set in 1943 Paris, soldiers, smugglers

and society’s elite all try to escape the war by dancing and drinking at the Black Cat Cabaret. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 30 at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., Santa Monica. $35 to $45. (310) 392-7327; edgemar.org The Funny Bone Tickler: “Safe at Home: An Evening with Orson Bean” @ Pacific Resident Theatre The actor, entertainer and longtime Venice canals resident opens up about his life on stage and off in this stage adaptation of his memoir. From breaking into standup in New York to firewalking in Malibu at an all-time career low, Bean shares the ups and downs of living in the spotlight. Expect gaffs, laughs, hard truths and even some magic tricks. Continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 13 at Pacific Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice. $25. (310) 822-8392; pacificresident-theatre.org

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Hotel Plan Riles Affordable Housing Advocates (Continued from page 8) “There is a lot of fear and disappointment that folks don’t have a lot of affordable housing. But this could be the answer. So you could all just go with the premise that maybe this could work for everybody and use these taxes for affordable housing,” Brown said. But opponents say Lambert’s record of goodwill toward the community shouldn’t allow him to take permanent rental housing under rent stabilization controls off the market. Venice Breeze’s certificate of occupancy describes it as an apartment building and not a hotel, said land-use attorney Amanda Seward, a former Venice Neighborhood Council member. “The area is zoned for residential use, and short-term rentals are illegal in R3-zoned areas. This is not about how nice a guy Carl Lambert is. … This is about following the rules,” Seward said. “We need to save our long-term housing in Venice.” Sue Kaplan, who lives on a walk street where several short-term vacation rentals

operate, said denying Lambert’s conversion was about more than just following rules. “Whatever happens, no matter what Mr. Lambert says, we have to remember that it would be unconscionable for Venice to not support affordable housing and rent-stabilization policy, and that’s what’s going on here. It is a moral issue for me, and I hope it is for all of you,” Kaplan told the council. After the meeting, Lambert said he was optimistic about his chances at the city planning level. “The zoning administrator looks at codes and facts, and the neighborhood council was making emotional pleas for something that they can’t have,” said Lambert, referring to affordable housing in coastal areas. Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin has an ordinance pending before the City Council that would regulate short-term rentals and prohibit apartment units from being converted into short-term rentals. gary@argonautnews.com

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with such tremendous growth it makes good sense today! Ken George Playa del Rey Attention to Parks is a Farce Re: “More Walking Trails, Anyone?” News, Feb. 11 The county is asking residents what public parks improvements they’d like to see in Marina del Rey. What irony! Why? Because Marina del Rey was created by the federal government for the recreation of all of the people of Los Angeles, not just its boaters. Instead, today we have building project after building project along the shoreline to bankroll the county’s projects elsewhere. The latest outrage is a 288-room hotel project in a 100% residential area along Via Marina: 700 homes, hundreds of condominiums and hundreds of high-rent apartments. Instead of recreation, these residents will contend with constant traffic. Let the county recall that our 1996 Local Coastal Plan provided funds from lucky

developers for a recreational park at the corner of Marquesas Way and Via Marina with a view of the water, perfect for senior adults and young adults. This parcel, FF, was given to the developer of the new Neptune buildings in exchange for a teeny, tiny walk-through wetland park at the other end of the 288 room hotel. Enough deals! We the people own Marina del Rey, and we deserve more than trails! “County Asks…”? What a farce. We have told them over and over and over and over at more meetings than I can count. Lynne Shapiro Marina del Rey HAVE YOUR SAY IN THE ARGONAUT: We encourage readers to share thoughts on local issues and reactions to stories in The Argonaut through our Letters to the Editor page. You too can have a voice in the community. Letters should include your name and place of residence (for publication) and a telephone number (not for publication). Send to letters@argonautnews.com.

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The Human behind the Headlines Poetry anthology honors the public and private legacies of murdered combat journalist James Foley By Stephanie Case The first thing poet Luivette Resto remembers about James Foley is his grin. “He had a smile that dominated his face,” Resto says — a magnetic, toothy, all-American beam, framed by a jawline that could cut glass. She’d pass him in the hallways at the University of Massachusetts on her way to a poetry class, where, almost always, he’d be teasing his friends with a good-natured smirk. The last thing she remembers about Foley is an image on her Facebook feed: him kneeling in an orange jumpsuit, in the stark Syrian desert. Next to him, a masked man clenches a knife. Foley, an American combat journalist, was beheaded by ISIS in August 2014 after nearly two years of imprisonment, his execution captured in a graphic YouTube video that shell shocked the Internet. Foley’s death was covered in New York Times op-eds, CNN reports and a new HBO documentary, “Jim.” But his life was richer than any one news story could capture; he was more than just a victim of terrorism. “He was my best friend,” says Yago S. Cura, a poet and former classmate of Foley’s at UMass’ MFA Program for Poets & Writers. He’s curated an anthology of poems called “Ghazals for Foley,” which debuts on Saturday at Gus Harper Art in Culver City. The book is brimming with memories of his late friend. I ask Cura for a memory or two. “If we were at a bar, I’d keep you there ‘til closing time, telling stories,” he says. In 1999, as two city kids in rural Amherst, Foley and Cura bonded over dancehall reggae, hip-hop and history. They swapped short stories and sonnets, and poured over Latin American poetry. Between classes, they taught English to pregnant and parenting teens at a Holyoke, Mass., care center. “I could say unabashedly — and Jim would probably agree with me — that he was a pretty terrible poet,” Cura says with a laugh. “But he was an amazing fiction writer.” Foley won an award from the Indiana Review for “Notes to a Fellow Educator,” a short story based on his experience teaching middle schoolers in the barrios of Phoenix, Ariz., with Teach for America. After UMass, Foley encouraged Cura to take up teaching, while he switched gears to conflict reporting. He embedded himself with rebel fighters in the Middle East, filing stories on the ground amidst

James Foley (above) is remembered by former classmate Yago S. Cura (below) in the new poetry anthology “Ghazals for Foley”

“How well do you really know a person? They can be your best friend, but there are certain things they do — certain acts of heroism and valor — that you’ll never know.” — Yago S. Cura

the chaos of the Arab Spring for GlobalPost and Agence France-Presse. In April 2011, Foley was attacked and held captive by Muammar Gaddafi’s forces for 44 days, then made it home to the U.S. But Foley wasn’t done. He flew back to the Middle East soon after, was seized in northern Syria, and never returned. His gruesome, publicized death —and the talk surrounding it — hit Cura, Resto and their community hard.

“The first narrative is that he was some unfortunate journalist,” Cura says. “The second is that he was predisposed to danger” — that by venturing back to the Middle East, “he was asking for it.” Neither of those characterizations rests well with Cura. “We can’t sit there and vilify him and call his courage myopic,” Cura says. “Jim chose where his heart was: telling

the [untold stories of Syrians], regardless of what may happen.” To tell Foley’s story, Cura made a Kickstarter page to fund a book of poems about his friend. Submissions poured in from across the country: from a dozen or so former MFA classmates, an old professor, a friend from his teaching days in Phoenix, a reporter he was imprisoned with in Libya — even a handful of strangers. Many of the poems are ghazals, an Arabic style of verse that predates the sonnet by centuries. Classic ghazals are songs of separation, mourning and loss, and these are no different; each page is darkly beautiful and haunted by memory. Cura was on an L.A. bus when he first read Martín Espada’s entry, “Ghazal for a Tall Boy from New Hampshire.” As he eyed each verse, he sobbed in his seat. “That one decimated me,” he says. “That’s when I realized: this [anthology] could be a really powerful thing if done right.” Cura’s own poem, “Ghazal for HamzaFoley,” wrestles with Foley’s conversion from Catholicism to Islam during his second and final imprisonment, a mysterious change of heart Cura never fully understood. “I think a good piece of art leaves you with more questions than answers,” he says. Even now, Foley’s legacy is full of small surprises. After his death, fellow hostages shared how he was a beam of light in prison: organizing Secret Santas between the captives, playing makeshift games of Risk with prison scraps and never letting the daily torture break him. Even later, at his funeral service, Cura met dozens of other best friends of Foley who shared stories of his generosity that he’d never heard before. “How well do you really know a person?” he asks. “They can be your best friend, but there are certain things they do — certain acts of heroism and valor — that you’ll never know. Sometimes they’re little things that most people don’t see.” But telling vital stories of global injustice “was a big thing that everyone saw,” says Cura. “It’s something that we should all aspire to — to have that courage and morality.” A book release party for “Ghazals for Foley” begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at Gus Harper Art, 11306 Venice Blvd., Culver City. Cura, Resto and eight others will read poetry dedicated to Foley. Proceeds from copies sold will benefit the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation.

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director Marcelo Lehninger leads the orchestra in a concert featuring the music of Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven, with cellist Andrew Janss returning to the orchestra to perform Haydn’s Concerto No. 1 in C major for cello and orchestra. Santa Monica High School, Barnum Hall, 600 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $29 to $102. A 30-minute pre-concert discussion about the program’s music begins one hour before the performance. (866) 776-8400; newwestsymphony.org La Poesia Festival, 6 p.m. A monthly bilingual poetry salon at Beyond Baroque, 681 N. Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org

Jazz Funk Fest, 7 to 10 p.m. Local Venice musicians celebrate the rebellious liberation of musical creativity, with Rag ‘n’ Bones at 7 p.m. and Eric Ahlberg’s Jazz workshop at 8:30 p.m. at UnUrban, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. laughtears. com/jazzfunkfest.html

7 Dudley Cinema at Beyond Baroque, 7 p.m. Steve DeGroodt drops by for a screening of ethnographic films and “Residue,” his own look at Western consumerism confronting the tribes of Papua New Guinea. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice. Blvd., Venice. Free. beyondbaroque.org

Jim and Morning Nichols, 8 p.m. The San Francisco-based pair, Jim a jazz guitarist and Morning a lyricist, plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. $15. (310) 398-2583; boulevardmusic.com

Adults who Love to Color, 7 to 9:30 p.m. It’s a meetup to unwind, relax and join others in a creative coloring activity. Center for Mindful Living, 11850 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 200, West L.A. meetup.com

Rich Shelton, 10 p.m. Live music with a twang at Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com

The Wainwright Sisters, 8 p.m. Canadian-American folk rock from the daughters of Louden Wainwright III at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. $25. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com

Sunday, Feb. 28 “Most Likely to Succeed” Screening & Discussion, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Sholem Community School screens this acclaimed documentary that explores revolutionary approaches in project-based learning. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Westside Neighborhood School, 5401 Beethoven St., Del Rey. $5. (310) 399-2259; sholem.org Beethoven’s Wig Concert for Kids, 11 a.m. A family-friendly symphony sing-a-long and multimedia performance show at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica. $10 or free for kids under 2. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a free jazz and funk concert by 2Azz1 at Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. visitmarinadelrey.com “Asteroid Radar Astronomy,” 2:30 to 3 p.m. The Meteorite Gallery Lecture Series welcomes Shantanu Naidu, postdoctoral scholar at NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, for a lecture on radar astronomy, which is the best-known technique to observe asteroids nearing Earth. UCLA’s Slichter Hall, Room 3853 (near Meteorite Gallery in Geology 3697). Free. (310) 825-1986; meteorites.ucla.edu “Music of Three Classical Masters,” 4 p.m. New West Symphony music

Monday, Feb. 29 Coffee and Create, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Start your morning with creative art exercises at ArtSpace, 419 Main St., El Segundo. $25 includes art supplies and coffee. (424) 277-1460; artspacela.com

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 Green Living Workshops, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn how to live more sustainably at this three-part interactive workshop series offered by Sustainable Works and LADWP. Receive resource-saving tools, save money on utilities and connect with your community. Each Monday through Mar. 14 at Westside Pavilion, Community Room A, 10800 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A. Free for LADWP customers. sustainableworks. eventbrite.com “An Evening With Neil Young” at Cinemark Playa Vista, 7:30 p.m. Fathom Events, Warner Bros. Records and AARP present a one-night screening of Neil Young’s post-apocalyptic musical comedy “Human Highway,” paired with his concert feature “Rust Never Sleeps.” In between the two features will be an exclusive Q&A playback with Neil Young and his casts moderated by Cameron Crowe. Cinemark Playa Vista & XD, 12746 W. Jefferson Blvd., Playa Vista. fathomevents.com

Tuesday, Mar. 1 Insects vs Robots Album Launch Party, set time TBA. Venice-born “psychotropicturesque quasi-nomadic music tribe” Insects vs Robots (Milo Gonzalez, Tony Peluso, Micah Nelson, Jeff Smith and Nikita Sorokin) launch a West Coast tour behind their new EP “Stupid Dreams” at The Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com Gateway to Go Food Trucks, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A rotating lineup of the city’s best food trucks each Tuesday. Crowne Plaza LAX, 5985 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. Park and enter on 98th Street. gatewaytola.org

Leap Day Celebration, 4 p.m. Celebrate the day that only comes once every four years with arts and crafts for kids ages 4 and up. Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista. (310) 437-6680; lapl.org/branches/ playa-vista

Playa Vista Teen Coding Club, 4 p.m. A space for people age 12 to 18 to explore interests in technology, computers and coding. Playa Vista Branch Library, 6400 Playa Vista Drive, Playa Vista. (310) 437-6680; lapl.org/branches/playa-vista

“Slavery by Another Name,” 5 p.m. The Venice-Abbot Library celebrates African American Heritage Month with a screening of “Slavery by Another Name,” which documents how forms of slavery still persist today. Venice-Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd. (310) 439-9445; lapl. org/branches/venice

Gourmet Food Truck Night, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Each Tuesday night, diverse tent vendors and gourmet food trucks take over the California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St., Santa Monica. This week’s lineup includes The Pudding Truck, District Burger, Curb Appeal Food and Mapuche Native Argentinian Food. (310) 392-8537; californiaheritagemuseum.org

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Parenting 2.0 “Media Moms and Digital Dads” author Yalda T. Uhls on choosing a facts-overfear approach to kids using social media By Will Theisen When Yalda T. Uhls left her beloved Berkeley for Los Angeles, she had no idea how permanent that move would be. “I got an MBA at UCLA then went into the film industry. You have to live here to do that. So I stayed and developed a career, got married and had a family,” she says. Twenty years later, Uhls spends a lot of time looking at similarities between social media and movies. As a psychologist and expert on child development, she focuses her research on the way social media impacts children. Before becoming a published author whose research on social media frequently appears in The New York Times and The Huffington Post, Uhls’ years in Hollywood helped her understand why movies and entertainment get a bad rap with parents. “Those industries are very similar in that they’re both run by young people and there’s not much diversity,” she says. In her new book “Media Moms and Digital Dads,” Uhls suggests that parents take a “fact, not fear” approach to parenting in a world dominated by social media. You have two “digital teens” — a boy and a girl. Which is more glued to their screen? They both are, but my son is more glued. He is less social and very into video games. How do they react to having a mom who studies this behavior? I think they react well because it helps me understand the way to approach them. It also helps calm me down [about social media], because I know that a lot of what they do is normal, even though it feels strange to me because I didn’t grow up with it. It’s something they use to do the things that I did [as a kid], which is

How much responsibility should social media companies have in preventing cyberbullying? They can’t prevent kids from being kids, and they can’t prevent human nature. At the same time, they can give parents a resource for dealing with some of these things. But parents need to step in and help their children navigate this stuff and understand how to have respectful communication. Schools need to teach digital citizenship. I think the kind of responsibility that a company could have would be perhaps creating a foundation or a charity that helps promote digital citizenship, and teaching children — or helping parents teach their children — how to navigate this stuff. Yalda T. Uhls draws from movie industry experience to understand new media connect with friends, develop an identity, have fun and learn. You say you offer a “fact not fear” approach. What are parents afraid of? What are they not afraid of?! They’re afraid of cyberbullying, Internet predators, what happens when [kids] stare at screens and not at faces. They’re afraid of time wasted and inappropriate content. There’s just a billion different things. They’re afraid of what will happen if [their kids] use social media, but they’re also afraid of what will happen if they don’t use it and don’t learn those skills. You’re saying that instead of just being afraid of those things, it’s better to understand them? Exactly. The reality is, there are a lot of studies out there now that have looked at the way kids use this stuff, and most of that is not extremely negative. As a whole, most kids are doing all right.

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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. 2016020217 The following person is doing business as: Bev Concepts 129 Arena St. El Segundo, CA. 90245. Registered owners: John William Bevelheimer 7471 Denrock Ave. 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: John William Bevelheimer. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: January 27, 2016. Argonaut published: February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 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).

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: Nami Brown. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: January 28, 2016. Argonaut published: February 4, 11, 18, and 25, 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. 2016025213 The following person is doing business as: N8 Beauty 645 W. 9th Street Unit #110-320 Los Angeles, CA. 90015. Registered owners: Nikkia Jackson 645 W. 9th Street Unit #110-320 Los Angeles, CA. 90015. 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: Nikkia Jackson. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: February 2, 2016. Argonaut published: February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 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).

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. 2016026638 The following person is doing business as: VenicePier2Peer 204 Hampton Dr. #13, Venice, CA. 90291. Registered owners: Peter John Ruiz 204 Hampton Dr. #13 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: Peter John Ruiz. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: February 3, 2016. Argonaut published: February 11, 18, 25 and March 3, 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. 2016025797 The following person is doing business as: Marina Firewood, Marina del Rey Firewood and santa Monica Firewood 4500 Lincoln Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Marina Boat & RV Storage 4500 Lincoln Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. 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: William Stein III. Title: Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: February 2, 2016. Argonaut published: February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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

FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2016034721 The following person is doing business as: Chroma Souls 12226 Culver Blvd. #3 los Angeles, CA. 90066. Registered owners: Patrick Bradford 12226 Culver Blvd. #3 Los Angeles, CA. 90066. 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: Patrick Bradford. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: February 12, 2016. Argonaut published: February 18, 25, March 3, and 10, 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).

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE of: Norbert Juds Case Number: bP16794 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NORBERT JUDS AKA NORBERT ALFRED JUDS AKA NORBERT A JUDS. A Petition For Probate has been filed by Charmagne Stewart in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. The Petition for Probate requests that Charmagne Stewart be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing will be held in this court as follows: March 8, 2016, at 8AM, in Dept: 11 Rm: N/A. Address of court: 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA. 90012 Stanley Mosk Courthouse. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent , you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing dated noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate , you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Charmagne Stewart 10460 National Blvd. #10 Los Angeles, CA. 90034. Telephone: (310) 991-1109. THE ARGONAUT: 02/11/16, 02/18/16, 02/25/16 and 03/03/16 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF bULK SALE UCC Sec. 6105 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s) are: Rungthip Kittisak, 2533 Lincoln Blvd. Los Angeles, Ca. 90291. Doing business as: Siam Best. All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s) is/are: NONE. The name(s) and address(es) of the Buyer(s) is/are: Kris Yenbamroong 6434 San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90048. The assets to be sold are described as in general as: Fixture, Equipment, Inventory, & ABC license, and are located at 2533 Lincoln Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90291. The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Tulare County Escrow Co. 308 W. Oak Ave. Visalia, CA. 932914929, and the anticipated sale date is March 14, 2016. The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 ñ YES. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Leslie Silva, Tulare County escrow Co. 308 W. Oak Ave. Visalia, CA. 93291-4929, and the last date for filing claims shall be March 11, 2016, which is the business day before the bulk sale date specified above. Document Date: January 25, 2016. Signed: Kris Yenbamroong. THE ARGONAUT: February 25,2016 FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2016035278 The following person is doing business as: Trevor Schraufnagel, PHD 9171 Wilshire Blvd. PH 2 Beverly Hills, CA. 90210. Registered owners: Balance

CBT, A Psychological Corporation 171 Wilshire Blvd. PH 2 Beverly Hills, CA. 90210. 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: Trevor Schraufnagel. Title: President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: February 12, 2016. Argonaut published: February 25, March 3, 10, and 17, 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).

Public Notices AMbROSE and MARGOT TERRENCE Take notice that an Action has been started against you in the Campbell River Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia under Court File No. S11755. The court has ordered that you may be served substitutionally by means of this notice and a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim left with the Harbor Master at the Del Rey Yacht Club, located at 13900 Palawan Way, Marine Del Rey, California. You may also obtain a copy of the Pleadings by contacting the Campbell River Court Registry located at 50013th Avenue, Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, V9W 6P1, Ph. (250) 286-7510 Fax (250) 286-7512. You have 28 days from the date of publication of this notice to file a Response to Civil Claim, otherwise default judgment may be taken against you. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. ySO28161 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of Karen Ilene Rose, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Karen Ilene Rose filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Karen Ilene Rose to Karen Ilene Green-Rose 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 4-1-16. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: M Room: N/A. The address of the court is 825 Maple Ave. Torrance, CA. 90503. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Argonaut. Original filed: February 5, 2016. Steven R. Van Sicklen, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: 02/25/16, 03/03/16, 03/10/2016, 03/17/16

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