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A hard lesson in real estate Westchester Secondary Charter School loses its home to redevelopment .......... 6

Time’s up for free parking Business owners cheer city plans to pave dirt lot and add pay meters behind Abbot Kinney storefronts ........... 8

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OPINION Fuel story was lean on the facts

Compari’s in Westchester has stayed the same ......................................... 20

Speaking through comics Keshni Kashyap gives voice to Indian American teen angst in “Tina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary” .............. 17

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A hard lesson in real estate Westchester Secondary Charter School loses its home to redevelopment and may have to relocate to Crenshaw High Photo by Nick Stoffler

co-location option for the upcoming 2015-16 school year, only it’s at Crenshaw High School — more than six miles away through dense city traffic.

And that doesn’t make sense to the school’s leadership, who say they created Westchester Secondary to specifically serve kids who live in Westchester, Windsor Hills or Ladera Heights.

“If we were to go Crenshaw, I would probably guess that we would lose 60% of our students,” Westchester Secondary Charter School Principal Janet Landon Westchester Secondary Charter School students and said. parents staged a rally on Feb. 25 Landon continues to push district officials for space in or closer to Westchester. She argues another middle school and high

By Gary Walker Westchester Secondary Charter school option,” said Andy Inkles, LAUSD could have placed them at Westchester Enriched Science who has a son in the seventh School students, parents and Magnet (formerly Westchester grade at Westchester Secondary teachers took to the streets last High School) but instead offered week to galvanize public support Charter School. “Our kids can available space to Ocean Charter around efforts to keep the school ride their bikes to school and go to a diverse neighborhood school School and the Incubator School. in Westchester.

“I think that was done deliberwith great teachers.”

The school serves 286 middleately because Mr. Zimmer does Under state laws created and high-school students and has not see any value in our school,” operated on the 8820 S. Sepulve- through 2000’s Proposition 39, said Landon. “We’ve been told the Los Angeles Unified School da Eastway campus of Westchester Community Church District must offer to lease vacant by his office that they have no interest in helping us because we for two years. Following the sale or under-utilized classrooms to charter schools. On the Westside, are not an LAUSD charter.” of the church’s land for redevelZimmer took issue with that usually leads to “co-locaopment last year, Westchester Landon’s assertion. tion,” in which charters locate Secondary Charter School must “This has nothing to do with a inside existing traditional public now find a new home. value judgment about the school campuses. The area has Nearly 70 people waved one of the highest concentrations school,” Zimmer said. “Board colorful signs and placards in members are not engaging in front of the school on Feb. 25 as of co-locations in the district, social engineering with regard to according to LAUSD board motorists crossing La Tijera Proposition 39 co-locations. member Steve Zimmer.

Boulevard honked in support.

LAUSD has offered Westchester There’s a process around Prop.

“There are a lot of families who 39 and a court case around it, and Secondary Charter School a came here because they wanted

we fully believe that we’re following the law.”

The LAUSD board voted against approving the charter for Westchester Secondary in 2012, but the school’s founders later sought and got approval from the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

Westchester Secondary sued LAUSD last year after it was not offered a school in Westchester, claiming in court papers that LAUSD failed to uphold Proposition 39 requirements that school districts “make reasonable efforts to provide the charter school with facilities near where the charter school wishes to locate.” A judge ruled against Westchester Secondary, and the school has appealed the decision.

Landon said Westchester Secondary has considered renting another private space in Westchester, but the school hasn’t been in operation long enough to qualify for a bank loan to do so.

“The building that we’re currently in really is the only one that we’ve been able to find with a large enough space for us,” she said.

Leasing property is also difficult because schools are required to have specific zoning, she said. “We looked at other options — including renting space at St. Bernard’s [High School in Playa del Rey] — but they don’t want to lease to a competitive high school pro-

gram, so they would only take our middle school,” Landon said.

Sam Innes, who teaches journalism and seventh- and ninth-grade English at Westchester Secondary, said the commute would be a hardship for many and leaves whether he would continue working there uncertain.

“That’s a good question. I’m with the school long-term, but I don’t know how far I would go. I live here in the community like a lot of other teachers, and I don’t know if all of them would follow the school,” Innes said. “To see so many people out here really shows how much this school means to them.”

Another teacher, Jane Andino, saw the rally as a civics lesson for students.

“One of the things that makes Westchester Secondary Charter School so special is that we are trying to instill in our students the idea that they have a voice and that their voice matters. We’re really training our kids to be involved in their communities,” said Andino, who teaches English and drama.

“I feel committed to this school, but we want to have all of our energy on staying here in Westchester,” said Andino, a Santa Monica resident. “Not everybody would come with us to Crenshaw, and we need to stay cohesive.”

LAUSD will make final leasing offers to charter schools on April 1. gary@argonautnews.com

LAX runway closure to begin Friday Work could cause flight delays, construction noise The first in a series of temporary LAX runway closures that could cause flight delays for travelers and construction noise for airport neighbors is set to begin on Friday.

All four LAX runways will completely shut down one-at-atime over the next several years for completion of $250-million in airfield maintenance and runway safety projects.

The first runway to temporarily close is in the airfield’s south complex, and nearby Westchester and Playa del Rey neighborhoods could be impacted by construction noise during the roughly one-month closure.

“That’s about all of the impacts that we expects for those neighborhoods. We’re trying to be abundantly cautious in being forthright about possible noise impacts, but there may not be any,” Roger Johnson, deputy executive director of airport development for Los Angeles World Airports, said during a tour of the runways next week.

Passengers at the airport may also experience wait times and flight delays beginning in March.

“Our biggest concern will be during inclement weather,” Johnson said of possible delays.

A major aspect of the construction project is increasing the length of the southern runway

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safety area buffer zone to protect planes that overshoot takeoff or landing.

Senior Airport Engineer Mark Vicelja said construction work on the southern runway will include grading in order to attain federally mandated runaway safety dimensions of about 1,000 by 500 feet.

LAX officials expect to conduct the second temporary runway closure from June to October, the third from November to October 2016 and the fourth from October 2016 to June 2017, with additional airfield maintenance work expected to continue through 2018.

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Time’s up for free parking Business owners cheer city plans to pave dirt lot and add pay meters behind Abbot Kinney storefronts Photo by Joe Piasecki

Workers have been ripping up Abbot Kinney Boulevard to install fiber optic cable

By Gary Walker The past two weeks of lane closures to lay fiber optic cable underneath Abbot Kinney Boulevard is only a taste of more work to come — only this time it’s parking that will be impacted.

In a push to increase parking circulation along the main retail and entertainment stretch of the boulevard, local businesses are supporting a city plan to install pay meters on the dirt-and-gravel parking lot along Electric Avenue (behind Abbot Kinney) between Santa Clara and California avenues.

For years it has been free to park from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. on the 667-foot-long, 30-foot-wide dirt lot, which will be paved to accommodate the new parking plan. Work is expected to start on Monday, with construction taking place from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays, according to contractor Excel Paving.

The city plans to install 66 meters on the space, where parking will cost $1 per hour for a maximum of four hours. The 66 metered spaces would present either no change or a slight gain in overall spaces, according to Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin’s office.

“It’s going to be a pain, but it’s something that we all want.

We’ve been working with the city for a long time to get these lots paved,” said Don Novak, owner of Abbot Kinney restaurants Hal’s Bar and Grill and Casa Linda.

Novak, a member of the Abbot Kinney Merchants Association, said the local business commu-

nity is continuing to push for construction of a parking garage financed through private and public funding as a potential long-term solution to the trendy area’s parking woes. “’But that might take a while,” he said. In the short-term, “We’re happy to have the dirt gone and most of the merchants here are OK with the meters.”

valet parking outfits use up most available public parking at night.

Novak and other Venice business owners have previously submitted plans to the city for a 400-space parking structure along Electric Avenue that would run all the way to Venice Boulevard. The mixed-use project would incorporate affordable housing for military veterans and seniors.

“We would all like to see more parking than the city is planning to provide with the meters, but this is a start,” Novak said.

Fran Camaj, whose popular Gjelina restaurant helped transform the once low-rent boulevard into a bustling commercial hub, says Abbot Kinney business owners stand to benefit from the new meters but adjacent residential neighborhoods won’t see much relief.

“If you define community as residents and businesses working together, then this will be very helpful. It won’t do anything for the residents. The only thing that might help the residents is preferential parking zones,” said Camaj, who also owns Gjusta on Sunset Avenue

“It’s going to be a pain, but it’s something that we all want. We’ve been working with the city for a long time to get these lots paved.”

shoppers and diners, even though they would make it harder for her personally.

“Meters are one prong of a multi-prong approach to create order out of the parking chaos here now.

For me, construction will be a super hardship, as access to my own home and parking space will be difficult, and it will be a pain for many other residents too. In the end, we should be much better off as most of the spaces are filled by 10 a.m. and don’t open up at all the entire day,” Spierer said.

Bonin acknowledged that there would be a period of adjustment for Abbot Kinney merchants but feels they will welcome the improvements to the parking lot.

“This project will pave the dirt lot and add landscaping and lighting, making the parking lot safer and more welcoming for guests and customers at local businesses,” Bonin said. “Since this work will require major construction, there will be times

when vehicle and pedestrian access may be restricted for safety reasons or when concrete or asphalt needs to dry. I have instructed my staff to work with the contractor to ensure we engage businesses and residents to provide as much access for vehicles and pedestrians as possible while construction is underway.”

Meanwhile, the parking lot upgrades along Electric Avenue won’t be the only work impacting the boulevard.

Source Broadband Services, a Riverside-based engineering and technical support firm for telecommunication companies, is completing a project near the intersection of Abbot Kinney and Venice boulevards and has two more planned for Abbot Kinney — one near California Avenue, less than a block from the Electric Avenue lot, and another near Palms Boulevard, Source Broadband project manager Adam Dominguez said. gary@argonautnews.com

news i n b r i e f High-concept Affordable Housing Breaks Ground in Marina del Rey

— Hal’s Bar and Grill owner Don Novak

The California Coastal Commission granted a permit for parking lot construction on Electric Avenue in November 2013.

During that same meeting, the commission also discussed a city proposal to re-pave and install 50 meters at the adjacent 520-by-30foot free lot along South Irving Tabor Court down to Palms Boulevard. The cost of completing both projects, including related lighting and landscaping upgrades, was estimated at $1.6 million, The Argonaut reported at the time. No work has been scheduled for the Irving Tabor Court lot.

While homelessness, increasing density and gentrification remain hotly contentious topics in Venice, parking isn’t far behind.

The success of Abbot Kinney Boulevard has created animosity among residents nearby who say

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in Venice.

The Coastal Commission has rejected preferential parking and other proposed parking restrictions that would favor residents of the communities in its purview several times over the past six years — twice in Venice and once in Playa del Rey. On each occasion, commissioners have cited their mandate to preserve public beach access.

When Gjelina opened in 2008, Camaj worked with city officials to fund the creation of 12 public parking spaces behind the restaurant in a residential neighborhood near Millwood Avenue, he said.

Elaine Spierer, a real estate agent who lives and works in Venice, said the parking meters would “dramatically free up” parking spaces by making them more consistently available for

A rendering depicts the future Gateway Apartments

The Venice Community Housing Corp. is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony at 9:30 a.m. today for the renovation of its newest affordable housing development, a 20-unit apartment building at 13368 Beach Ave. in Marina del Rey. Dubbed the Gateway Apartments, the 9,300-square-foot building was a foreclosed property purchased by the nonprofit

low-income housing organization.

“We hope to complete construction by February of 2016 and be fully leased by next June,” said Venice Community Housing Corp.

Executive Director Steve Clare.

“We’re very excited to be in the building business again.”

Construction costs will be close to $11 million, Clare said.

The organization has not yet started to seek tenants.

— Gary Walker

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Fuel story was running lean on the facts Legal battle over lead content in aviation gasoline was more about misguided bluster than public health photo by Jorge M. Vargas Jr.

By Joe Bates In response to “Getting the Lead Out,” news, Feb. 19 The Argonaut’s recent article about a legal settlement regarding leaded aviation fuel was riddled with factual errors and seems to be little more than a misinterpreted mishmash of articles found during an Internet search. It gives the impression that the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) has won some kind of huge victory against suppliers of leaded aviation gas in California. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Proposition 65, “The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986,” is designed to both protect our drinking water from chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects and to provide a way to warn the public about potential exposure to such chemicals.

Since Prop 65 was enacted, a number of companies and their law firms have made a very profitable business of suing California companies for failing to provide adequate notice that chemicals in use on their sites were on a list of more than 750 chemicals noted by the state of California to potentially cause cancer. These chemicals vary in toxicity from almost none to high risk.

Lawsuits instituted by CEH have largely resulted in consent agreements where no finding of guilt was made, large fees were awarded to CEH and their law firm, and the net result was simply that companies were required to post notices of potential Prop 65 hazards more prominently than before. In other words, even though CEH and their lawyers have made a lot of money from various settlements, it doesn’t appear that much has changed in the marketplace or that consumers have become better protected.

In the first paragraph of his article, reporter Gary Walker states that the settlement “lowers the maximum allowable lead content of airplane gasoline.” It does nothing of the sort. Current lead content of aviation gasoline is regulated by a consensus standard developed by a committee of the American Society of Testing Materials, an international standards body. ASTM D910 specifies a maximum of 0.56 grams of lead per liter in

Piston airplane traffic at Santa Monica Airport has dropped markedly since a 2009 lead pollution study 100LL avgas. No aviation gasoline can have more than this amount of lead and meet the specification, so what victory is Mr. Walker referring to? There are no “fuel mixes” that contain more than 0.56 g/l of lead sold in California, so no new standard was set by this settlement. Where did he get this idea and who fact-checked the article?

similar to kerosene. Jet A does not contain lead and never has.

The article cites testimony regarding high levels of lead exposure possibly lowering children’s IQ levels as if it had some relevance to our local airports. Most childhood lead exposure is from lead paint particles found on or in the vicinity of older buildings. Even at the highest levels found in the

Even though CEH and their lawyers have made a lot of money from various settlements, it doesn’t appear that much has changed in the marketplace or that consumers have become better protected.

The settlement provides that fixed-based operators and fuel suppliers provide Prop 65 warning notices wherever fuel is sold — just like those you see on the side of the gas pump where you fill your car. Nothing special there.

The story notes that “some smaller jets have continued to run on leaded fuel.” Jets don’t run on gasoline, no matter what size their engines are. Anyone with an even cursory knowledge of aviation would know that turbine (jet) engines run on Jet A, a fuel

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studies, the lead levels sampled in locations surrounding Santa Monica Airport and LAX were far below the maximum levels set by the EPA. Considering that the study was done in 2009 and piston airplane traffic has dropped markedly at Santa Monica Airport since then, any perceived danger from lead exposure has also been reduced proportionally.

The FAA’s Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative (PAFI) program represents the years-long work and input of numerous public

and private stakeholders intent on finding a way to safely replace lead in avgas. The intent is to produce a lead-free fuel that safely meets the needs of the entire piston-engine aviation fleet, from 60-year-old piston singles to the most modern multi-engine aircraft. This is a scientifically complex process that must fully satisfy dozens of separate performance specifications in order to make a universal and safe replacement fuel. The end result will be a new ASTM specification that refiners can use to produce a replacement for our current 100LL fuel.

In spite of the CEH representative opining that manufacturers always claim that it “will be seven or 10 more years before they can transition to unleaded gas,” the FAA and the aviation industry have set a path to make that transition as soon as the final fuels are selected near the end of 2018. These fuels will be fully mixable with current leaded avgas and will allow fuel suppliers, airplane owners and operators to safely transition to the new fuel without having to make changes of any kind to the supply chain, the storage facilities or the aircraft.

Perhaps Mr. Walker’s article may not have been so riddled with inaccuracies had he been able to attend the excellent Advances in Alternate Aviation Fuels Workshop that was put on

by Santa Monica Airport staff during the Jan. 26 Santa Monica

Airport Commission meeting.

Presentations were made by four industry representatives. Dr. Phillip Fine of the South Coast Air Quality Management District provided information on the ground-level ozone challenge that aims to substantially reduce mono-nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions at airports throughout Southern California through a variety of methods, including the introduction of alternative aviation fuels. Ellie Wood of the Boeing Company spoke of her company’s efforts to reduce aircraft emissions worldwide utilizing a variety of alternative jet fuels combined with advances in aircraft and engine design.

AltAir Fuels President Brian Sherbacow discussed how his company has worked with our military for more than a decade to produce a molecularly identical bio-based jet fuel that can be a “drop-in” replacement for the current petroleum-based Jet A. BioJet A has a 50%-orgreater reduction in ultra-fine particles and other pollutants and is expected to be available this year. Finally, Chris D’Acosta, CEO of Swift Fuels LLC, discussed his two variants of unleaded 100 octane avgas currently under testing in the FAA PAFI program.

The PowerPoint presentations and summaries are available online at smgov.net/departments/ airport/commission/.

Another source of information for those interested in learning how our airports are becoming greener is the website of the Santa Monica Airport Association: santamonicaairport.info.

The SMAA maintains extensive archives of information and provides access to numerous industry and public-sector experts who would have been pleased to better inform The Argonaut.

There is already enough misinformation regarding unleaded avgas and its dangers — perceived or real — without spreading more of it through badly researched and poorly written articles.

Joe Bates is a member of the Santa Monica Airport Association’s Green Fuels Committee.

A Venice resident, he has lived under the SMO flight path for more than 30 years and currently flies a Cessna 172.

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Venice’s great homelessness divide Compassion for others and tolerance for economic diversity, not public safety concerns, are what separate us on the biggest local issue of our time

By Steve Clare In response to “Transient-related crime is no exaggeration,” Power to Speak, Feb. 18 In a recent column in The Argonaut the claim was made that Venice suffers a disproportionate amount of what the writer called “home invasions” and that Venice is “fundamentally unsafe and under-policed.” In support he described five very frightening break-ins that occurred in his neighborhood over a ten month period — all, according to the columnist, perpetrated by “transients” and offered as proof that he is not exaggerating the threat posed by a large transient population in Venice.

What started as a plea for more policing then morphed into an attack on those of us who value the economic, racial and cultural diversity of our community, which has for decades been a hallmark of Venice and has always included a sizable homeless population. He says the line is now drawn between those who want a safe community (the “newcomers”) and those who don’t (longtime residents who “dream of the Venice of 1970”).

But is public safety really the issue that divides us? No, it is not. Most everyone in Venice, including and especially homeless people, want a safe and secure community. The homeless are the people most often victimized by theft and violence.

I think most of us would like more police patrolling our neighborhoods. We want foot patrols on Ocean Front Walk 24/7, and we want responsive police and fire protection. And based upon the number of people who live in or visit Venice every year, Venice deserves more police protection. The reason that we have fewer cops than we believe we deserve is that the LAPD distributes its force based upon analysis of where crimes are actually occurring. And the fact of the matter is that crime is much higher in other parts of Los Angeles than it is in Venice.

What most of us don’t want is selective

enforcement of laws against homeless people or to criminalize behaviors that the 60,000 homeless people living in the city and county of Los Angeles must engage in just to stay alive. It is a sad fact that two prominent national organizations working to end poverty and homelessness in our country have identified the city of Los Angeles as “the meanest big city in America” because of its anti-homeless laws and practices.

In Los Angeles, it is against the law to sleep at night in any public space, on a sidewalk, in a park, on the beach, anywhere. Though the courts recently blocked its enforcement, a city law makes it illegal to sleep in a car (if you are fortunate

We also know that the city and the county have not come to grips with this huge social problem and have not committed — and do not plan to commit — sufficient resources to eliminate this condition any time soon.

It has taken the city of Los Angeles all of eight years to create 1,250 units of housing for homeless people. That’s the number the city (in a 2007 court settlement) agreed to create before it once again starts enforcing its ordinance that forbids people “to sit, lie or sleep in or upon any street, sidewalk or public way.”

Last year the city of Los Angeles did not spend a single dime of its multi-billiondollar general fund budget to create or

We need to provide the homeless with at least the simple dignity of a safe and legal resting place, 24/7 access to toilet facilities and a personal property storage option to help them protect their few possessions. enough to have one) on any public street or parking lot.

This is important because, unlike other big cities where most of the homeless are sheltered at night, 75% of the homeless in Los Angeles are left out in the streets to fend for themselves. The winter shelter program, which only operates for three months a year (from December to March), has only 1,521 beds for the entire county!

The 2015 homeless count was recently completed and we will soon know whether homelessness has increased or decreased over the past two years. One thing we do know already is that in 2013, 190,000 people in Los Angeles experienced homelessness at some point during that year.

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preserve housing that’s affordable to low-income people. And there is not a penny of general fund money proposed to be spent on affordable housing in this year’s budget, either. Even the money that the now-abolished Community Redevelopment Agency used to spend on housing, which now flows into the city’s general fund, has been allocated elsewhere.

The General Plan for the City of Los Angeles, which establishes the city’s framework for development over the next eight years, sets a goal of creating only 500 affordable rental housing units per year. That’s only 4,000 units citywide over the next eight years, of which only 1,200 are earmarked for the homeless.

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Yes, a few of them are criminals, and we need an active and responsible police presence to keep us safe and secure from criminals whether they live indoors or on the street. But we also need to provide services and support to help our unhoused neighbors survive where they are forced to live.

Until we can provide housing, we need to provide the homeless with at least the simple dignity of a safe and legal resting place, 24/7 access to toilet facilities and a personal property storage option to help them protect their few possessions from theft and confiscation.

Yes, as the columnist reminded us, Venice has changed over the years. Rising rents and property values have forced many people to move elsewhere. Old bungalows have been torn down to make way for new people and a new aesthetic. The Venice canals have been upgraded, and Google has moved in. But the welcoming spirit of Venice, the wonderful diversity of cultures and classes and the inclusive and tolerant vibe that people all over the world come to Venice to experience — that hasn’t changed.

The few who hope to change Venice into Redondo Beach by scrubbing it clean have misread history and are victims of their own wishful thinking.

But do I want them to go elsewhere? No, not really. There is room for all of us in Venice. I just hope that eventually they will someday come to appreciate this wonderful community they are a part of.

Steve Clare is executive director of the Venice Community Housing Corporation, a nonprofit affordable housing and social services organization.

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Silicon Beach Philharmonic Executive Director Alistair Joobeen and Creative Director Olivia Tsui hope their new orchestra may one day perform at venues such as the Playa Vista Bandshell.

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Sound Vision Organizers of the Silicon Beach Philharmonic work to build an orchestra that musicians in Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Westchester and Playa del Rey can call their own Story by Concert violinist Olivia Tsui and Michael Aushenker classical music booster Alistair Joobeen and Joe Piasecki are bringing a different kind of startup to the tech-enamored Westside: a volunteer Photos by Inae Bloom community orchestra.

On Saturday morning at Marina Del Rey Hospital they host the first of several audition sessions for the Silicon Beach Philharmonic and Silicon Beach Chorale, an effort to unite local musicians and singers for a series of free classical music concerts. Ongoing Saturday practices at hospital conference rooms would double as free entertainment for patients and visitors.

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or as lawyers or doctors or whatever and are classically trained but chose to pursue another career. We want to bring all that talent together to build the best choir and the best community orchestra in the country,” says Joobeen, a Marina del Rey resident who serves as executive director of the umbrella Los Angeles Virtuosi Association, founded by association creative director Tsui.

Tsui brings a lengthy musical résumé to the table. Music director and conductor of the Glendale Symphony Orchestra from 2006 to 2009 and its concert master for the five years prior, Tsui has been a tenured member of the L.A. Opera Orchestra since 1993 and the Hollywood

Bowl Orchestra since 1991.

The association has already produced professional concerts under the banner of its Silenced Voices Project, an effort to revive lost works by composers silenced in the Holocaust, and its No Empty Seats program to provide unsold concert tickets to low-income youth.

Taking the name Silicon Beach, the now ubiquitous moniker for the burgeoning tech industry west of the 405, was no accident. Joobeen, a former engineer, sees the mission as creating an infrastructure to tap underutilized musical talent similar to the way that rideshare apps and short-term vacation rental sites put unused inventory back on the market.

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From left-front: Westchester Playa Village Executive Director Carol Oike Kitabayashi, Alistair Joobeen, Larchmont Financial Management Co. Managing Principal Partner Jeff Kim, Olivia Tsui, Del Rey Yacht Club member Dennis Schachter, Marina Del Rey Hospital Director of Business Development Mark Miller, In Style by Bobbie owner Bobbie Casalino-Lewis, and Rotary Club of Playa Venice Sunrise Services Director Peter Smyth.

“We have tremendous talent in West Los Angeles. There are people who work in IT or as lawyers or doctors or whatever and are classically trained but chose to pursue another career.

We want to bring all that talent together to build the best choir and the best community orchestra in the country.”

— Silicon Beach Philharmonic and Chorale co-founder Alistair Joobeen

“We’re building a community-based, volunteer symphony orchestra made up of student and layperson musicians of all ages where we can participate in weekly rehearsals and community engagement,” he said.

In that vein, he and Tsui also intend to launch a companion Silicon Beach Music Academy, through which professional musicians and voice coaches would provide free musical training for budding (or rusty) musicians who need help to qualify as choral members or orchestra players.

With the encouragement of several San Francisco House soloists, Tsui attempted to parlay the successful launch of music events in Oregon into founding a classical music festival in the Silicon Valley 15 years ago, but she failed to realize the project. Success in Silicon Beach would close the circle on that unfulfilled dream.

Funding remains an issue, however: While volunteers can fill performance chairs and coaching slots, the ultimate success of the program hangs on Joobeen’s ability to find donors — likely

local tech companies, he says — to underwrite performance-related costs.

“I want all the concerts to be free,” Joobeen said. For starters, Marina Del Rey Hospital is providing several rooms for public practices, but there’s still a long way to go.

Nonetheless, the Silicon Beach Philharmonic has already assembled a dedicated group of local backers — most of them through participation in the Playa Vista Sunrise Rotary Club — and, according to Joobeen, more than 30 musicians who’ve RSVP’d for upcoming tryouts.

One such player is Playa del Rey resident Jeff J. Kim, managing principal partner of the Larchmont Financial Corp.

Kim studied music at Cal State Northridge and UC Santa Barbara and played cello in the New West Youth Symphony for two years, but now he is at a loss about where to put his talents into practice.

“I looked into [playing for] other orchestras, but there were none around here,” he said.

Sure, the Westside is affluent with classical music: the Santa Monica

Symphony, Maestro Frank Fetta’s Culver City Symphony Orchestra (which doubles as the Marina del Rey Symphony for four annual summer concerts at Burton Chase Park), and the Santa Monica-based Jacaranda contemporary classical music series, for example. But these existing organizations — with the exception of the Venice Symphony Orchestra, a successful volunteer community orchestra that blends contemporary rock compositions with classical musicianship — are primarily the realm of professional musicians.

And while close to home, they don’t specifically serve or represent affluent communities that Silicon Beach Orchestra backers believe are ripe for additional classical music programming — specifically Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey and Westchester.

“There is not one orchestra within the communities that our rotary club serves,” said Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club Services Director Peter Smyth, a real estate broker and president of Marina del Rey-based California Realty Inc.

Marina Del Rey Hospital Director of Business Development Mark Miller sees value in making weekend orchestra and chorale practices available to hospital patients, their visitors and other community members.

“One of our major initiatives is to be more engaged with Marina del Rey and its immediate surroundings, so supporting the orchestra seemed like a natural fit for us,” Miller said. “We already have a music therapy program in which a harpist comes in to play in our lobby, and we appreciate the high level of performers that can be added through the orchestra. In terms of music therapy and stress relief for our patients, this fits really well with the environment we’re trying to create.”

Another fan of the idea is Carol Oike Kitabayashi. As executive director of Westchester Playa Village, a nonprofit network of volunteers who help senior citizens stay socially active while living independently at home, she thinks a community orchestra can be a tool to keep elderly clients engaged.

“A local symphony would create a meaningful avenue for seniors who like classical music to enjoy live performances and afford those who participate an opportunity to give back to the community as well,” Kitabayashi said. “The majority of our members are longtime residents of the Westchester/Playa area, and we feel they would find value in something closer to home and would enjoy knowing that people from their own community are taking part in it.”

Tsui, a Los Angeles resident, also sees opportunities for local youth.

Born in Shanghai, Tsui began studying the violin at age 3 and arrived in the U.S. in 1986 to further her musical education after her ambitions to conduct music hit a ceiling in conservative China.

She believes musical studies provide the discipline and creative tools that kids need in order to excel at academics, describing her own musically accomplished sons with ex-husband Kristopher Carter (an Emmy-winning TV producer) as honorroll students. Both Caelan, 11, and Adrian, 6, study piano at the Colburn School Conservatory of Music, and her older boy sang at the Hollywood Bowl and performed solo in a Los Angeles Opera production of “Billy Budd.”

Tsui understands that most children grow up without similar opportunities to pursue music.

“We have these fortunate kids from musical families who grow up singing, dancing and playing instruments, having straight A’s at school, but not every kid has that privilege,” she said. “We would like to give everyone a chance. That what the Silicon Beach Music Academy is all about.”

Open auditions for Silicon Beach Symphony and Silicon Beach Chorale run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Marina Del Rey Hospital, 4650 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey (entrance on Mindanao Way). Tryouts are open to all ages. Call (310) 999-3625 or visit meetup.com/ Silicon-Beach-Philharmonic/.

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Angsty Indian-American teenager Tina (left) hangs with Jean-Paul Sartre in an inventive graphic novel by Keshni Kashyap (right)

Speaking through comics Keshni Kashyap gives voice to Indian-American teen angst in “Tina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary”

By Michael Aushenker When it comes to graphic novels created

by Asian-Americans, there are a handful of artists working in alternative comics who come to mind, but they are primarily men —Adrian Tomine, Gene Luen Yang and Jason Shiga among the most prominent.

Female Asian-American voices are far less visible.

Enter filmmaker and new mother Keshni Kashyap, the creator and writer behind “Tina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary,” which chronicles the angst-ridden teenage world of 15-year-old Tina, an Indian-American girl attending private school in a posh Southern California neighborhood.

Kashyap, who speaks about her work on Tuesday at Loyola Marymount University, is unabashed about the fact that “Tina’s Mouth” reflects her Indian-American upbringing. And while there is no ostensible mention in the book, she said the backdrop is firmly set in her native Palos Verdes.

Kashyap didn’t read comics growing up, but picked up “Persepolis” during the tail end of graduate school. The landmark two-book graphic novel that depicts Persian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi’s coming of age during the chaos of the Iranian Revolution found a huge American audience, even inspiring a 2007 animated feature.

Unlike Satrapi, however, “I don’t draw at all,” Kashyap said. “I’m not a comic book artist, but I had a very specific take.”

Once Kashyap decided to create a comic, she needed an illustrator. So she drove over to Art Center College of Design campus in Pasadena and headed to the student cafeteria. A student suggested Kashyap get in touch with his friend, a woman from Osaka named Mari Araki who had time off from school.

With illustrator Araki, Kashyap realized her concept as a short story and managed to get their comic to Anjali Singh, a senior editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt —

“It’s not just looking at comics and graphic novels as a new niche.

It’s asking,‘Can a graphic novel deal with notions of race and gender in a way that a novel can’t?’”

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the very same editor who had acquired “Persepolis” for the North American market.

Singh liked the comic but requested something longer. So Kashyap and Araki knuckled down and set upon expanding their collaboration to 256 pages. Kashyap decided to dramatize Tina’s troubles by having no less than Jean-Paul Sartre appear opposite the angsty teen.

“I needed a device to tell the story, and I never wanted the book to be overtly about race,” Kashyap explained. Having taken a class on Existentialism — a “half-dead philosophy,” she said — Kashyap settled on Sartre.

“You think of Camus but you don’t get a visual image,” Kashyap said. Also, she liked the comic possibilities of depicting the French philosopher “with two eyeballs that were facing in different directions.”

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Kashyap had initially advertised for an illustrator on Craigslist, but that yielded a lot of submissions featuring female characters “with big boobs,” she said.

While Kashyap wasn’t consciously gravitating toward collaborating with a woman of Asian heritage, “I felt weird about working with a white guy on my teenager coming-of-age story.”

“I was drawn to [Araki’s] work because of her style. I fell madly in love with her paintings, and I still am. It’s an original combination of sadness and whimsy. And there was a darkness,” she said.

The women worked together at coffee shops and at Kashyap’s parents’ house in Palos Verdes.

Upon its 2012 release, “Tina’s Mouth” landed on Entertainment Weekly’s Must List and garnered positive reviews in the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly and other periodicals.

Oddly enough, their publisher encouraged them to bypass comic book shops and conventions while promoting “Tina’s Mouth.”

“The book doesn’t really appeal to comic book readers; it appeals more to young adults” was the thinking, said Kashyap.

She also made the Hollywood rounds with a prominent producer eager to develop the story for television, but the concept tanked.

“The book was a very quiet story where not very much happens. The feedback that we constantly got was that it’s too soft,” Kashyap said. “I think there’s truth in

what they’re saying. It’s very hard to sell and to even make something that’s very soft.”

Kashyap was invited to speak at LMU by associate professor Stella Oh, who chairs the university’s Department of Women’s Studies. Oh has written and published think pieces about Mine Okubo’s “CITIZEN 13660” and two seminal AsianAmerican graphic novels: Tomine’s “Shortcomings” and Yang’s “American Born Chinese.”

“It’s an emerging field right now in academia,” Oh said of sequential art. “It’s not just looking at comics and graphic novels as a new niche. It’s asking, ‘Can a graphic novel deal with notions of race and gender in a way that a novel can’t?”

More than two years after finishing “Tina’s Mouth,” Kashyap has been working on a novel and various screenwriting projects while caring for her 19-month-old daughter, Inika. But she hopes to collaborate with Araki on a second graphic novel — a format that wasn’t easy to adapt to, but ultimately won her over.

“It’s a way to tell really subtle stories in interesting ways, but it’s deceptively easy,” said Kashyap, who looks at her inexperience in comics as a strength rather than a weakness.

“I think I bring an outsider approach to the work,” she said. “It’s always going to be something outside the box.”

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I’ve been to a few of them — the town in Kansas where my wife could navigate by landmarks she hadn’t seen since she was little, for example, and the waterside village in Maryland where my uncle has ordered off the same menu for at least 50 years. Sure, the prices are different, but if they took the crab imperial off the menu several generations of customers might riot.

Around here, it’s an unexpected pleasure when anything still exists the way you fondly remember it, but such moments can happen.

When I was fresh out of high school, I had a job at a travel agency in Westchester at the corner of La Tijera Boulevard and Centinela Avenue. On Fridays the company bought lunch, usually pizzas from a little Italian place in a strip mall around the corner. After I quit the job I pretty much forgot about the restaurant, until I noticed during a recent drive through the neighborhood that, at least from the outside,

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Compari’s menu also still fits the décor — the most modern item is the so-called Cajun pasta, a relic of a dining craze of the early 1980s. Otherwise it’s a parade of the classics, including guilty pleasures like deep-fried mushrooms with garlic and simple joys like antipasto.

We ordered both the mushrooms and antipasto as starters, perhaps unconsciously hoping that the greens in the antipasto would balance out the impending onslaught of meat and starch in the rest of our meal.

It was a good basic antipasto — meat and cheese pinwheels, pepperoni, tomato and mozzarella on a bed of fresh greens, with house-made Italian dressing on the side. This was a cool, tangy counterpoint to the mushrooms dusted with Parmesan, which were served with mild blue cheese dressing rather than the expected ranch. The mushrooms arrived straight from the fryer and were too hot to eat at first, but the seasoned breadcrumb

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Compari’s — founded in 1960 — looked the same as it had decades ago.

As it turns out, Compari’s looks the same inside as well, which is noteworthy because it had been a paradise of Italian restaurant kitsch. The tablecloths are checkered; bad replicas of Old Master paintings line the walls; and the ceiling is festooned with hanging Chianti bottles, Christ-

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Dinner for three people ran $82 with wine, and though it was a nostalgic experience for me it would be equally enjoyable for a first-timer seeking a classic Italian dining experience. There are enduring virtues to old-school Italian food, and this hideaway in a strip mall shows them off well.

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Ideally, you want to live near your rental property. That way, you can check on it periodically (after giving your tenants proper notice), take care of repairs yourself, and show the property when it’s time to re-rent it.

Know landlord-tenant law. Most states have specific landlord-tenant provisions that cover issues such as security deposits, what sort of access to your rental property you can expect to have, and how much notice you need to give your tenants when you want them to leave. There are also federal laws you need to know, such as habitability and anti-discrimination laws. Ron Leshnower, real estate attorney and author of Fair Housing Helper for Apartment Professionals, says that “many landlords gloss over housing discrimination laws because they assume that as long as they’re not racist or sexist, they needn’t worry about fair housing violations.” But fair housing liability traps can arise in many ways, so it’s important that you fully understand the law and ensure that you aren’t breaking it.

Make sure you can enforce the rent being paid on time. This seems like a no-brainer but, believe me, if you get too friendly with your tenants, you might just let them slide a couple of weeks here and a partial payment there. Before you know it, your tenants are six months behind. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat tenants with respect. Real estate consultant Elizabeth R. Elstien notes that “creating rapport shows respect and makes the job of collecting rents and dealing with repair requests that much easier.” Casey Fleming, author of The Loan Guide: How to Get the Best Possible Mortgage, says it’s important to “have a thick skin” and advises people not to buy rental property if tenant shenanigans will “drive you crazy.” Case in point: Fleming once had an evicted tenant break into the house, change the locks, and move back in.

Screen potential tenants. It’s worth the time to do a background and credit check on all potential tenants.

Credit score alone is not always a reason to accept or deny an applicant, but it is a useful screening tool. You should also conduct an interview and check their references.

Customize the lease. If you don’t hire an attorney or property manager, you can use a standard lease form from Nolo, for example, but you should tweak it to fit your situation. For example, if you allow pets, specify how many, what kind, and any rules that apply.

Inspect the property regularly. “Have language regarding inspections clearly written in your lease documents,” says Timmi Ryerson, CEO of Smart Property Systems. She suggests taking pictures to establish a base line and conducting an inspection at three months. If you find problems, Ryerson recommends that you “issue a notice to comply and set another inspection in one week.”

Understand that this is not a get-rich-quick scheme. Being a landlord is not just sitting around collecting a big wad of cash each month. You’ll need to spend some money to ready the property for tenants, buy landlord insurance, and pay property taxes. If you’re taking out a mortgage, be prepared to fork over at least a 20 percent down payment. Think of being a landlord as part of your overall investment strategy and aim realistically for getting around a 5 percent return on your investment.

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6251 Coldwater Canyon Ave #303, North Estate Hollywood. Priced to Sell $319,000 The Real Consultants 3BD/3BA, 1,367 Sq.Ft. Top floor corner unit, only one common wall! Light, bright, excellent floorplan.

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STEPHANIEYOUNGER 424.203.1828 | stephanieyounger.com VOTED ONE OF THE TOP REAL ESTATE AGENTS ON THE WESTSIDE

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Loyola Village Home

Bob Waldron Honored

“Relaxed living awaits a short walk from the center of Westchester,” says agent Stephanie Younger.“A brick path leads to a ruby-red front door and into a flowing open floor plan, from formal living room to the elegant kitchen with a breakfast nook, into the dining room with a majestic chandelier and wet bar, then to the family room with backyard views. A sweeping stair leads you to the master suite, plus a second and third bedroom. A first floor bedroom and bath complete the floor plan.” The property is offered at $1,149,000. Information, Stephanie Younger, Teles Properties, (424) 203-1828.

Bob has once again been honored as the top-producing agent for 2014 in the Westchester Coldwell Banker office. Bob has achieved this distinction every year since 1982, and is also a member of the top 100 agents in the Southern California region. Bob states, "I am very privileged to be of service to Westchester, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista and the neighboring Westside communities. I look forward to continuing to assist buyers and sellers in 2015 for another terrific year in the real estate market." Information, Bob Waldron, Coldwell Banker, Westchester/Playa Vista, 310-337-9225, bob@ bobwaldron.com.

Jenny Williamson Welcomed Back

Marina City Club

"Williamson & Pagan is thrilled to have Jenny Williamson back on the team this year," say agents Kim Williamson and Nicole Pagan. "It just wasn't the same without her.

If you're looking to buy a home this year, she's your girl. She's the best buyer's agent in town. Welcome back Jenny." Information, Jenny Williamson, Williamson & Pagan, (310) 801-0614.

Kentwood Home

“This two bedroom, two bath unit offers stunning views of the Marina, harbor and ocean,” says agent Charles Lederman.

“Features include an open kitchen and a large living space which leads to an oversized patio, ideal for entertaining. Enjoy Marina City Club's amenities: pools and spa, gym, free classes, courts, a gourmet restaurant and bar, room service, daytime cafe, 24-hour guard gated security, car wash, beauty salon and much more, all within walking distance of restaurants and shops.” The property is offered at $685,000. Information, Charles Lederman, Marina City Realty, (310) 821-8980.

Sunset Park Home

“This traditional two bedroom, 2.5 bath home has a newly remodeled kitchen with granite counters and a large sunny breakfast area,” says agent Tracey Hennessey. “The kitchen leads to a family room with high ceilings and access to the back yard. The living room has hardwood floors, and a doublesided wood-burning fireplace that also serves the dining room.

The spacious master bedroom has a fireplace and a large walkin closet.” The property is offered at $899,000. Information, Tracey Hennessey, Gibson International, (310) 622-7425.

“This three bedroom, one bath home in Santa Monica is a wonderful development opportunity,” say agents Kevin and Kaz Gallaher. “Set on a huge corner lot, with a double detached garage and alley access, this property is within walking distance of Whole Foods, Main Street and the beach.

On the market for the first time in 50 years.” The property is offered at $1,399,000. Information, Keven and Kaz Gallaher, RE/MAX Execs, (310) 410-9777.

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El Segundo Sun 2-4

754 Hillcrest

4/3 180 degree ocean views, kitchen upgrades

$1,499,000

Bill Ruane

RE/MAX Beach Cities

310-877-2374

2105 Bentley Ave. #202

2/2 New York style condo w/optimum floor plan

$649,000

Fritz/Buffone

Coldwell Banker

310-754-8148

Sun 2-5

310 Washington Blvd. #105

3/3 Gorgeous turnkey south facing architectural TH

$1,475,000

Peter & Ty Bergman

BergmanBeachProperties

310-821-2900

Sun 2-4

3501-3503 Esplanade

2/3 +Back office, rftp deck, blocks from beach

$2,790,000

Bill Ruane

RE/MAX Beach Cities

310-877-2374

Sun 2-5

25 Northstar #1

3/3 Single-lvl, corner unit with ocean views

$1,399,000

Berman Kandel

RE/MAX Estate Properties

310-424-5512

4249 Beethoven St.

3/2 Marina adjacent +bonus rm, near shops

$995,000

Wendy Kaye

Keller Williams

310-210-6855

Sun 2-4

8148 Redlands St. #205

1/1 Close to shops, beach, LMU, 2car side by side pkg

$369,000

Bill Ruane

RE/MAX Beach Cities

310-877-2374

Sa/Su 1-4

8600 Tuscany Ave. Unit 319

1/2 Fabulous, updated resort style complex

$445,000

Yolanda Caldwell

Coldwell Banker

310-883-4059

Sun 1-4

8635 Falmouth Ave. #102

1/1 First floor end unit, open living room/dining area

$375,000

Philomena Agege

Coldwell Banker

310-701-3572

Sun 2-5

1225Marine St.

3/1 Sunset Park, best buy, new listing

$1,399,000

Kevin & Kaz Gallaher

RE/MAX Execs

310-410-9777

Sun 1-4

3002 3rd Street #107

2/2.5 Stunning architectural unit w/outdoor space

$1,200,000

Amy Frelinger

Teles Properties

310-951-0416

2405 Grand Canal

3/3+Den, lovely home on the canal

$3,750,000

Earley Schick Partners

Teles Properties

310-490-3068

Sun 1-4

7520 McConnell Ave.

5/5.5 State of the art remodel in North Kentwood

$1,995,000

Stephanie Younger

Teles Properties

424-203-1828

Sun 1-4

8418 Loyola Blvd.

4/2 Mid-century sanctuary on large lush lot

$1,149,000

Stephanie Younger

Teles Properties

424-203-1828

Sun 1-4

7942 Altavan Ave.

4/3 Elegant remodel on expansive lot

$1,349,000

Stephanie Younger

Teles Properties

424-203-1828

Sun 1-4

7300 Dunfield Ave.

3/2 Sublime Silicon Beach sanctuary

$1,095,000

Stephanie Younger

Teles Properties

424-203-1828

Sun 1-4

7401 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #124

3/5 Contemporary condo w/rooftop terrace

$795,000

Stephanie Younger

Teles Properties

424-203-1828

Sat 2-4

7120 LaTijera Blvd. #C-101

2/2 Great condo, gym, spa, w/d hook-ups

$389,000

Bill Ruane

RE/MAX Beach Cities

310-877-2374

Sun 1-4

7120 LaTijera Blvd. #E201

2/2+Loft, quiet top floor, corner w/roof deck

$405,000

Lisa DeRose

RE/MAX Estate Properties

310-488-8874

Sa/Su 1-5

8811 Wiley Post Ave.

4/3 Back on market, huge remodel

$895,000

Dominique Higgins

Michelle Lowe Real Estate

909-243-3022

Sun 1-4

7832 Agnew Ave.

3/2 Zen & the city meets Westchester in this home

$1,200,000

Amy Frelinger

Teles Properties

310-951-0416

Sun 1-4

8031 Bleriot Ave.

4/4.5 Elegant Mediterranean masterpiece w/FDR

$1,699,000

Phil Gilboy

TREC

310-846-0020

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Santa Monica

Venice Sun 1-4 Westchester

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Biz Buzz

a monthly dispatch of interesting business news

Compiled by Michael Aushenker

Palms-based Phorage (opened a few years back by Perry Cheung, Eric Cho and Jesse Duron) has expanded with a new beachside outlet, ASAP Phorage (303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey). The new venue benefits from the magic touch of Chef Ulises Pineda-Alfaro, the wizard behind the Pastrami Nosh burgers and sweet potato waffle fries at Plan Check Kitchen + Bar on Sawtelle Boulevard in West L.A. (310) 876-0910; phoragela.com An authentic Italian gelato spot has just soft opened (“soft”… and smooth, too!) last week in Santa Monica. Dolcenero (2400 Main St., Santa Monica) features all-natural recipes of founders Simone Acciai, Nicola Cambuli and Francesca Mallus, natives of Florence and Sardinia, Italy. (323) 540-6263; dolcenerogelato.com A new PaperSource stationery store opened in late January inside developer Rick Caruso’s Waterside at Marina del Rey, 4718-A Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-1952; papersource.com Teabo N Things, a convenience store featuring Asian culinary treats such as boba tea, eggrolls, Vietnamese iced coffee and banh mi, opened last Saturday at 103 W. Washington Blvd. in Marina del Rey. (310) 751-6098

Foodie Shares, a membership-based food marketplace and iOS app, launches today in Santa Monica and parts of West Los Angeles. Unlike many food delivery apps, Foodie Shares aims to connect foodies to chefs who are cooking from home, providing a digital storefront for chefs to post dishes for review and sale to members. Users can search based on distance, culinary specialty,

user ratings and overall value. Users can also “follow” chefs to receive regular updates and pre-order dishes. foodieshares.com/launch-area

year at the Runway Playa Vista retail and entertainment complex, which will be anchored by the theater and a Whole Foods.

Uber isn’t just a ride service anymore. UberFRESH, an on-demand food delivery service , is now serving Venice, Mar Vista and Marina del Rey with deliveries from local and cross-town restaurants from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. blog.uber.com/uberFRESH

Also soon to land at Runway is the cafeteria-style Urban Plates, featuring dishes such as Grilled Urban Steak Salad (lettuce blended with pineapple-mango salsa, jicama, mint, mild jalapeno lime dressing and coconut roasted cashews) as well as healthy beverages with monikers like The Replenisher (orange, carrots, ginger).

Santa Monica’s Simply Raw has returned to 606 Broadway after an aborted attempt to relocate to West Hollywood, according to online reports. The restaurant’s menu has not been altered.

Closings The well-reviewed pop-up barbecue spot Brick Smokehouse (826 Hampton Drive, Venice) has shuttered for lack of a permanent lease agreement, according to Eater LA. Opened last October, Glen Rogers and Chris Sturge’s restaurant offered brisket, tri-tip and ribs as well as an array of craft beers.

Coming Soon The Cinemark Playa Vista & XD movie complex (12746 W. Jefferson Blvd., Playa Vista) opens March 12, the first in a string of openings this

Bowlero Mar Vista (12125 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista) is expected to open in mid-April, rising from the total remodel of the former AMF Mar Vista Lanes. The concept is “a retro-modern spin on classic bowling fun” that features 28 lanes of black light bowling plus vintagestyle custom furniture and an upgraded audio-visual system with a large lane-side video wall and state-of-the-art deejay booth. In another nod to fun times past, Bowlero will feature classic old-school arcade games and pinball machines. Pepe’s Galley is gone, but now executive chef Edward Porter, winner of Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games,” will be handling the food and drink.

The Independence, named for an 1875 Los Angeles rail line, is methodically chugging its way to 205 Broadway in Santa Monica.

Photos by Brittany Soo Hoo

Right on the cusp of Valentine’s Day and the very day “Fifty Shades of Grey” hit multiplexes, James Murez’s 800 Main event space in Venice became the se-XXX-y site of an adult-themed party celebrating the fifth year of Mistress Creative, which recently moved from Venice to Santa Monica. The Feb. 13 affair featured a second-level room where guests were encouraged to pose with paddles or their firmest spanking hand, while professional pole dancers swirled to DJ-curated beats downstairs.

On the rooftop, guests socialized over libations and freshly made popcorn while taking in the multimillion-dollar view of Venice at night. Overall, the evening was a touch more wink-wink and playful than the shenanigans featured in “Fifty Shades” but still a feisty, fun way to ring in the romantic holiday.

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at General Assembly in downtown Santa Monica featured Jordan Manavian, president and co-founder of WeDesign L.A., who talked about branding via social Tonight: Venice Chamber Happy Hour, 6 to 8 p.m. Monthly networking networks.

Upcoming Events

event takes place this time at the venerable Hal’s Bar & Grill, 1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. $10.

(310) 822-5425; venicechamber.net

March 6: Free Fridays @ LAX Coworking, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Lunchtime speaker at 12:30 p.m. LAX Coworking, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 208, Westchester. (310) 645-5151; laxcoworking.com March 10: Tech Talk Tuesday, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guest speakers share

expertise on everything from social media to startups at this informal lunch sponsored by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.

(310) 393-9825; smchamber.com March 31: Binge Networking, 8 to 9 a.m. A monthly meet and greet at the LAX Coastal Chamber, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 210, Westchester. Free for members; $10 for future members. (310) 645-5151; laxcoastal.com

Santa Monica Conservancy Awards Photo by Dwight FlowerS

Branches of the fast casual pizza chain Pieology, operated by Carl Chang, have spread throughout California and across 10 states. The latest location, adjacent to the Culver Hotel (3815 Bagley Ave., Culver City), is the first to open in Los Angeles proper. (310) 280-9810; pieology.com

Celia Brugman (Kaiser Permanente, HeartThrob Sponsor), Dr. Curley Bonds (Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, WFHC Community Partner) and Celia Bernstein (Director of Development, WFHC) pose at Westside Family Health Center’s “I HEART WFHC” event on February 21, 2015 at TAG Gallery in Santa Monica.

This Buddha’s Belly redux by owner Jonathan Chu is set to get on track with chef Tom Block (BLT Steak, Allen & Delancy) overseeing a menu featuring burgers topped with gruyere and caramelized onions as well as shellfish stew with clams and chicken wings with salsa verde. Santa Monica native Tatia Oshidari serves as general manager. Vincenzo Marianella, who also works at Chu’s nearby hot spot Copa D’Oro, has a cocktail menu in the works that includes the LongShore (bourbon, port syrup, lemon, egg white, bitters) and the Last Stop (scotch, coffee, grappa, amart averna, Last month’s Tech Talk Tuesday whipped cream).

Photo by Michael Aushenker

Openings

Structural engineer Scott Christiansen (from left), contractors Dale and Cindy Morimoto (Archisys Inc.), master carpenter Serge Levesque, and Renevation Award winners Richard and Keiko Kuyama with daughter Katie

You might say their mission is to protect and preserve.

Santa Monica Conservancy hosted its annual meeting and 2015 Preservation Awards ceremony on Feb. 8 at the historic Casa del Mar hotel in Santa Monica, where board members Nina Fresco and Mario Fonda-Bonardi gave an update on the pending opening of its Preservation Resource Center at the rehabilitated landmark Shotgun House. Built in the 1890s, the Shotgun House once stood at 2712 Second St. and is now located at 2520 Second St. Santa Monica Mayor Kevin McKeown and Santa Monica Conservancy President Carol Lemlein made introductory remarks before local historian Alison Rose Jefferson delivered a talk titled “Diversity, Real Estate, and Remembrance in Santa Monica.”

Jefferson summarized her research on the “Inkwell,” the Jim Crow

era-spawned beach site (adjacent to today’s Casa del Mar) that remained an important gathering place for African-Americans even after racial restrictions at public beaches were overturned by 1927.

The location was historic enough for the city of Santa Monica to install a monument at Bay Street and Oceanfront Walk officially recognizing the “Inkwell” as well as paying tribute to the first documented surfer of African- and Mexican-American descent, Nick Gabaldón, in 2008.

Formed in 2002, the Santa Monica Conservancy is a nonprofit organization devoted to the appreciation of “the cultural, social economic and environmental benefits of preserving the historic resources of Santa Monica’s unique urban landscape.”

For more information, visit smconservancy.org.

— Michael Aushenker

Westside Happenings Compiled by Michael Aushenker and Ellie O’Brien

Thursday, March 5 36th Annual PPLA Food Fare 2015, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Playa del Rey chefs Brooke Williamson and Nick Roberts (Playa Provisions, The Tripel) are the honorees as more than 150 restaurants serve gourmet bites, libations, craft beers and wines and spirits. Launched in 1979 with a cooking demonstration by Julia Child, Food Fare has evolved into a benefit extravaganza hosted by the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles Guild to support its health centers throughout Los Angeles County.

Tickets are $150, or $175 at the door, for the daytime session (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.); $250, or $275 at the door for the evening session (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.). Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. (213) 284-3300; pplafoodfare.com Senior Fitness Balance and Mobility Assessments, 11 a.m. to noon. Westchester Playa Village provides free fitness, balance and mobility assessments each Thursday in conjunction with Loyola Marymount University Department of Health and Human Sciences.

Covenant Presbyterian Church Chapel, 6323 W. 80th St., Westchester. (310) 695-7031; thewpv.org “Longbourn” Book Discussion, 4 p.m. As part of Santa Monica READS, trained volunteer facilitators lead a conversation open to all ages at the Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., Santa Monica. smpl.org “Art, Architecture and Music,” 6 to 9 p.m. Exhibit featuring photographer Shawn Frederickson and acoustician Hanson Hsu. Waterfront Lofts on the Lofts 6005, 6006 and 6007 of the Esprit Marina del Rey Promenade, 13900 Marquesas Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 305-3700 “Pride and Prejudice,” 6:30 p.m.

Movie screening as part of Santa Monica READS at Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 458-8681 Stroke Painting Class, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Join the group art class in a step-by-step process to create your own version of a featured painting.

Have fun with friends and save homeless pets while creating your own masterpiece. All proceeds benefit Dirty Dog Squad. $40 donation includes beer, wine, snacks, and art supplies.

Streetcraft LA, 2912 Main St., Santa Monica. (310) 823-4993; dirtydogsquad.org The Masters of Wisdom and Transmission Meditation, 7 p.m.

Share International presents a free spiritual talk and group meditation.

Santa Monica Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.

(310) 314-7511

“Live Talks LA: An Evening with Kim Gordon In Conversation with Aimee Mann,” 8 p.m. The former Sonic Youth frontwoman appears in conversation with the former ‘Til Tuesday frontwoman to discuss Gordon’s new memoir. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $30. (310) 260-1528; livetalksla.org

Heaven of Never Before,” will infuse the evening with the sights, sounds and sensibilities of New York City. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. beyondbaroque.com

Friday, March 6

The Roustabouts, 10:45 p.m. Rock show at the WitZend, 1717 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $10. (310) 305-4790; witzendlive.com

Animo Westside Charter Middle School Shoe Drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Through March 26.) The school is hosting a used shoe drive to benefit people in Third World countries.

Tennis shoes, heels, dress shoes or sandals are acceptable. Neighbors and friends may drop shoes off at the main office Monday through Friday (except March 23). Shoes must not have holes in them and must be tied together or bound with a rubber band. Animo Westside Charter Middle School, 5456 McConnell Ave., Del Rey. (323) 565-3251; greendot.org/westside Westchester First Fridays, 4 to 9 p.m. The monthly food truck event returns, this time with Chef Jean Paul Peluffo and his Fair Game food truck, which will be serving foie gras now that it’s legal again.

Peluffo was executive chef for the 2000 G8 Summit in Genoa, Italy, where he was tasked to design, oversee and prepare meals for President George W. Bush and heads of state Jacques Chirac (France), Tony Blair (England), Silvio Berlusconi (Italy) and Vladimir Putin (Russia), among others. 6200 block of West 87th Street, Westchester. facebook.com/ WestchesterFirstFridays “Leaving Home,” 8 p.m. Ruskin Group Theatre presents one of the “1,000 Essential Plays in the English Language,” a play focused on immigration challenges. Continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 14.

3000 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $25. (310) 397-3244, ruskingrouptheatre.com Blundercover, 8 p.m. The timeless rock cover group performs at Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey; (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com Shoshana Bean, 8 p.m. Bean, who has sung in roles in Broadway smash hits “Wicked” and “Hairspray” and has performed on television alongside Brian McKnight and Bebe Winans, performs songs off of her debut solo album, “Superhero,” at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10. (310) 395-1676; santamonica. harvelles.com Poets Sharon Alexander and Carine Topal, 8 p.m. Alexander, author of “Voodoo Trombone,” and Topal, the writer behind “God As Thief,” “Bed of Want” and “In The

Del Guido, 9 p.m. Live music at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. No cover. (310) 390-1328; thecinemabar.com

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L.A. National Eating Disorder Association Walk, 9 a.m. to noon.

Fundraiser takes place at Crescent Bay Park, 2000 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. (212) 575-6200; walks@ nationaleatingdisorders.org Women Veterans Conference, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A one-day conference discussing such veterans’ issues as health coverage, housing and financial and legal counsel at the YWCA Santa Monica, 2019 14th St., Santa Monica. Free with RSVP; includes breakfast and lunch. (310) 452-3881; smywca.org “Open Wetlands” Event, 9 a.m. to noon. Los Angeles Audubon Society will host their monthly event at Ballona Salt Marsh to help visitors learn about the unique ecosystems and view birds and aquatic invertebrates. Enter through the northeast corner in the 300 block of Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey. (310) 301-0050; cindyhardin@ laaudubon.org “S&M: A Gentle Introduction,” 10 a.m. In the spirit of the hit movie “50 Shades of Grey,” sex educator Jean Franzblau, who has 18 years of experience with the 12-step model of recovery, offers an overview of bondage and discipline to maximize fun and minimize risk. Course includes S&M vocabulary and techniques on how to “surrender” or “dominate.” Hands-on experiences include a practice BDSM negotiation, a rope bondage play session, experimentation with “honorifics” and spanking laboratory. The Love Dome in Venice, 200 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $147 to $497; sexualesteemwithjean.com Cartoon Quilts, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Los Angeles artist Kathryn Pellmen presents her whimsical quilts of single-frame stories for the first time in 20 years at Ten Women Gallery, 1128 Montana Ave., Santa Monica.

(310) 393-6253; tenwomengallery. com Second Annual Empty Bowls Santa Monica, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Community event created through the Westside Food Bank, Bread and

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Sunday Services at 1:00 pm Meeting at First Lutheran Church, 600 W. Queen, Inglewood

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Common Greatness Academy Award-winning rapper anchors First Amendment Week at LMU creator Seth MacFarlane.

While Common’s connection to the topic of free expression is obvious, it’s also not so obvious.

He plays a lesser-known role as founder of the Common Ground Foundation, a nonprofit that employs the arts as a tool to empower underprivileged youth and expose them to new educational, leadership and creative opportunities.

So it wasn’t politics or protesting but an inner awareness of one’s personal strengths and motivations that drove Common’s speech emphasizing the importance of pushing for personal excellence and not being afraid to “wear your greatness.”

“I made a choice in life to be great,” he said. “At one point I was open to just being good.”

Recounting a story from his years in grade school, Common said he would stir up trouble in class trying to win girls’ attention. In math class, this meant frequently passing gas — until one day a teacher scolded him that he was “greater” than the way he was behaving. Those words stuck with him, and now he believes their effect was an awakening that someone believed he had the potential to be great.

At first he directed his efforts at becoming a competitive basketball player, waking up early to practice before school and continuing to train after school.

“Fast forward, I’m NBA material,” he laughed. “But that came through practice.”

He traced his beginnings as an artist to freestyling with his friends at school.

Recalling his mother’s initial skepticism when he first started making music, he said she changed her tune once he became famous: “She like, ‘Hurry up and write a new song.

I need a car.’”

For Common, composing lyrics allowed him to find his voice and recognize the power of words.

Common stayed to answer questions from audience members and won their hearts when he invited them up to the stage to take selfies with him.

He encouraged students in the crowd to find their own voice and to always work with passion — saying you cannot achieve greatness without putting in the time and effort, but stressing that believing in yourself is most important.

“Find your path, believe in your path and live it,” he said.

Deluxe,” “Jesus or the Bottle” and “Hot Sauce.” Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10. (310) 3951676; santamonica.harvelles.com

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By Emily Barnett Hip-hop artist and actor Common took to the mic last Tuesday at Loyola Marymount University as keynote speaker for the school’s First Amendment Week, an annual celebration of our constitutional rights to free expression.

Just two days earlier he was in front of a very different crowd — at the Oscars, where he and John Legend (a prior LMU First Amendment Day speaker) performed their song “Glory,” which was written for the film “Selma” and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

With more than 700 students and community members on their feet, Common (born Lonnie Rashid Lynn in 1972) approached the stage with a warranted swagger.

“Peace, everybody,” he said with a grin, getting the crowd going with a freestyle rap before launching into a TED Talk-esque motivational speech on “greatness.”

“In the Common dictionary,” he said with an over-the-top, tongue-in-cheek confidence, “greatness is using your potential and your gifts to the highest level to inspire others

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Roses Café, many Santa Monica stores and restaurants, and UU Santa Monica helps the food bank and café fight hunger. Participants receive generous servings of soups and breads. Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica (UU Santa Monica), 1260 18th St., Santa Monica. $20 donation. (310) 829-5436; uusm.org First Annual Drought Awareness Solutions Summit, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Westchester Enriched Sciences Magnet’s Aspen Team presents the first annual Drought Awareness summit, including workshops on rainwater catchment systems and drought-tolerant landscaping and other topics. 7400 W. Manchester Ave., Westchester. (310) 338-2400 Shades, 1 p.m. Free R&B music outdoor concert at Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Austen Variations Panel, 2 p.m. A Santa Monica READS discussion

features a panel of authors, including Syrie James, Diana Birchall and others who have expanded on Jane Austen’s world.

Santa Monica Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.

(310) 458-8600; smpl.org “Love in the Key of C# or Bb,” 7:30 p.m. (Also 3:30 p.m.

Sundays, continuing through March 29.) Fun, upbeat, familyfriendly musical addressing the different phases of love. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $29.50. (310) 394-9779, ext. 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com “The Hebrew Hillbilly,” 8 p.m.

Down-home diva Shelley Fisher presents her solo musical play, including 15 original Memphisinspired blues, rock and pop songs, at The Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $35.

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“Poetry in Motion,” 8 p.m. Started in 1988, Eve Brandstein continues to present an eclectic array of writers from the literary and Hollywood communities. Tickets: $15 to $20 or $8 for members. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. beyondbaroque.com Johnny Hawthorn Band, 9 p.m.

Live country-rock music at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. No cover. (310) 390-1328; thecinemabar.com DJ Ray, 9 p.m. Records spin at The Prince O’ Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey; (310) 823-9826; princeowhales.com Still Gandhis, 9:30 p.m. The local funk group performs at WitZend,

Cartoon Quilts, noon to 5 p.m.

Los Angeles artist Kathryn Pellmen presents her whimsical quilts of single-frame stories for the first time in 20 years at Ten Women Gallery, 1128 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 393-6253; tenwomengallery.com Susie Hansen’s Latin Jazz, 1 p.m. Free outdoor concert at Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com “One Person Crying: Women & War” Talk, 2 to 4 p.m. Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Marissa Roth appears in person to discuss the lingering effects of war captured in her series of moving black-and-white photographs.

Venice Arts, 1702 Lincoln Blvd.,

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Open to everyone. With guest poets Juan Cardenas and Tikal Sun. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. Suggested donation: $5. beyondbaroque.com Tom Farrell, 4 p.m. The guitarplaying singer-songwriter and music educator returns. WitZend, 1717 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $10. (310) 305-4790; witzendlive.com INSOMNIA! 6 to 7 p.m. Join modern conjuror Derek Hughes for his comedy and magic experience at Casa Del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica. $55. (310) 518-5533; hotelcasadelmar.com Sunday Jazz Suppers, 7 p.m. Local bands create a lounge atmosphere on the patio of Whiskey Red’s, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 823-4522; whiskeyreds.com “Once Upon a Time in America,” 7:30 p.m. Late classic Sergio Leone

Westside Happenings film explores the Jewish underworld of New York City. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $14. (310) 260-1528; aerotheatre. com Poets Brent Armendinger and Elena Minor, 7:30 p.m. Author of “The Ghost in Us Was Multiplying” shares stage time with Minor, author of “Titulada.” Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice.

Suggested donation: $5. beyondbaroque.com The Toledo Show, 9:30 p.m. A cabaret show held on Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10. (310) 395-1676; santamonica.harvelles.com Tocadisco featuring DJ Creepy, 9:30 to 11:45 p.m. Ambient and dance vibes light up the evening’s soundscape at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester. (310) 670-1994; barmelodylax.com

Swim Sessions, various times.

Southern California Aquatics leads morning workouts at 5:30 and 6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and evening workouts at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Santa Monica Swim Center, 2225 16th St., Santa Monica. $69 to $109 per month. (310) 458-8700; swim.net FallProof Balance and Mobility Program, noon to 1:30 p.m. (Also

“Longbourn” Book Discussion, 2:30 p.m. Discuss “Longbourn” with trained volunteer facilitators as part of Santa Monica READS. All ages.

Ye Olde King’s Head Restaurant, 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 451-1402; yeoldekingshead.com Comics on the Spot, 7 p.m. Weekly stand-up comedy event begins with an open mic before the pros take the stage at 7:45 p.m. at The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. $10. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com

Jack Daniel’s Comedy Classic, 9 p.m. Comedy showcase each Monday at Brennan’s Pub, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey, No cover. 21+. (310) 821-6622; brennans-pub-la.com

Suzy Williams & Her Solid Senders, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Live music at Typhoon, 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica. $10. (310) 390-6565

Style Stories with Kimberly Truhl: Gloria Swanson, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Emil Richards Big Band, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Live music at Typhoon, 3221 Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica. $10 cover. (310) 390-6565

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Unkle Monkey, 6 to 9 p.m. The local duo plays beachy tunes at The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com Community Discussion About the Miseducation of the American Elite, 7 p.m. William Dereziewicz, author of “Excellent Sheep,” speaks about a broken high-pressure education system that skews college for today’s students. Call to reserve your space. $18 suggested donation.

Beit T’Shuvah, 8821 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 204-5200 Green Living Workshop, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free city workshop on ways to save money and make a positive impact on your family and the planet through sustainable living.

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Thursday, March 12 “Jane Austen Education,” 7 p.m.

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They still got it Still Gandhis — the funk-soul-rock tribe formerly known as Boxing Gandhis — stake out a residency at WitZend Photo by Doug McNamee

By Bliss Bowen Veteran bands often reunite for money rather than for love, but more organic forces propelled one local band’s re-emergence on the club scene.

Boxing Gandhis, who started rocking Los Angeles clubs in 1991, made their name with funky live shows and a pair of albums: a self-titled 1994 debut on Mesa Blue Moon, which spawned a #5 hit on Billboard’s Adult Album Alternative chart, “If You Love Me (Why Am I Dyin’)”; and 1996’s “Howard” on Atlantic.

Their soul-affirming, environmentally conscious message and hip-grinding grooves spiced corporate radio’s bland menu as they opened tours for Dave Matthews Band and Big Head Todd and the Monsters.

At the end of that decade, they took “a little break.” Over the intervening years they’ve periodically reteamed to play community events and record.

“We’d do benefits and some gigs, fall in love again and do it for a while,” saxophonist/ vocalist Ernie Perez recalls. “At one point we realized that our music took on a life of its own.”

What brought them together again last year, he says, was a prospective Boxing Gandhis documentary. Said project never took wing, but friends at WitZend got wind of it and

The Still Gandhis specialize in hip-grinding grooves invited the Gandhis to play a show. The monthly residency into which that Song Night has evolved represents completion of a circle.

“We [invite] an artist or two to join us, learn three or four of their songs, and we back them up and add our own Gandhi flavor to it,” guitarist Eric Fowler explains.

“Saturday, we’re going to have [blues guitarist] Joey Delgado and Rebecca Carlish, who [WitZend owner John Nau] and I worked with years ago. …

“Ernie and I have been playing music together since ’91, ’92.

John Nau, he’s played keys with us, I’ve known him since ’99 and our kids play together. We go to Christmas dinners together. It is a total community. Remember

when Jon Brion would do nights at Café Largo? We want to create a similar night at WitZend, where you never know who’s gonna jump onstage.”

“A lot of people in the band have other projects, back up other people on tour, so there are a lot of interchanging parts,” Perez says. “But it’s awesome.

People always talk to us, they’re emotional, they come up and they’re like, ‘Wow, we felt that.’

When we play the music that’s only half the story; it’s also the people who give you the time and the love. … We’re blessed to be in that position. How many bands would love to have a place where they can say, ‘Hey, man, this is our camp first Saturday of the month’?”

Not all the original members are present at every show; some, like percussionist Brie Darling and bassist/guitarist David Darling (an in-demand producer who wrote most of the band’s early material), guest when other commitments allow. The core band now includes Fowler, Perez, keyboardist Ted Andreadis, saxophonist Alfredo Ballesteros, drummer Gary Pavlica and bassist Yukihide Takiyama.

They’ve tweaked their name to Still Gandhis, but what hasn’t changed is their earthy, jammy vibe. At one recent show, as audience members pushed aside tables and danced, players grooved so deep in the moment they lost track of the hour and started composing a song onstage.

Another constant is their uplifting message of brotherhood and peace. The industry may have radically transformed, radio may sentence band heroes like Curtis Mayfield and George Clinton to oldies purgatory, but the Gandhis believe music still fills a vital role in contemporary culture.

“Absolutely,” Perez says.

“We’re going to be the ones to record our history. Look anywhere in the world, people want the same thing: Everybody wants to feel happy, wants to be safe, wants to know their kids are

growing up in good environments and there’s love everywhere. Our music has always been that positive thing. It’s all about that love thing. It sounds kind of corny, but that is who we are.”

“The world we live in today is much more complex with all the different issues that are out there,” Fowler observes. “Things are so politically divided. You’re seeing people afraid to come out and say what they feel because they don’t want to be ostracized.

You really have to have the courage of your convictions. …

“It’s not to say there aren’t artists coming out with strong messages,” he adds, singling out “amazing songwriters” Fink, Mike Farris and John Fullbright for praise. “But artists realize they have to be careful what they say, more so than in the past.”

“When I wake up in the morning and I can speak and I can sing and I have a voice, it’s a good day,” Perez says. “I’m blessed to be in a band that I love and play music for people.

Being the Gandhis, you know it’s going to be soulful and you know it’s going to be funky.”

“California Street Scenes,” through Mar. 22. Artist Bonnie Lambert presents a show of expressionist oil paintings at Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica, 1260 18th St., Santa Monica. (310) 829-5436; uusm.org

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mountains of Mexico won the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor. Paired with Raoul Walsh’s epic 1949 film noir, in which James Cagney made a substantial comeback all along the giant gas tanks as doomed gangster Cody Jarrett.

Co-starring Virginia Mayo, Edmond O’Brien and Steve Cochran in the movie that gave us the line “Made it, Ma! Top of the world!” Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $14. (310) 260-1528; aerotheatre.com

Galleries & Museums “Playtime,” opening 6 to 8 p.m.

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Vaupen and Kailey Fry. Annenberg Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica. (310) 4584904; annenbergbeachhouse.com “One Person Crying: Women & War,” artist talk 2 p.m. Saturday.

This global photo essay by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Marissa Roth covers 12 conflicts and addresses the lingering effects of war through moving black-andwhite photographs. Venice Arts, 1702 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (310) 392-0846; venicearts.org “Kamil Vojnar: Just Pictures,” artist talk, 3 p.m. Saturday. TAG Gallery, Bergamot Station, D3, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica.

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Santa Monica. (310) 829-5436; assistant@uusm.org Jules Muck Art, through March.

New works by the renowned Venice muralist at the new Qart.com Gallery and Showroom, 480 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey. (310) 405-6183; qart.com “Relief,” through Mar. 14. A solo exhibition by sculpture and mixed media artist David Abir. Shulamit Gallery, 17 N. Venice Blvd., Venice.

(310) 281-0961; shulamitgallery com “Landscape Paintings,” through Mar. 14. James Urmston shows his latest works. First Independent Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., G6, Santa Monica.

(310) 829-0345 “Quotes, Lines & Lyrics,” through March 15. A group show of more than 70 artists at Hero Complex Gallery, 2020 S Robertson Blvd., West L.A. (310) 876-0668

Amir Fallah and Alice Wang, through Mar. 27. Anuradha Vikram’s first artist-in-residence picks since coming aboard as the institution’s director of residency programs. 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St., Santa Monica.

(310) 453-3711; 18thstreet.org “My American Experience,” through Mar. 29. Originally from Mexico, Venice resident Dennis Miranda presents a solo show of his large paintings at In Heroes

“Tattoo: The Shamrock Social Club,” through Mar. 29. A photographic look at Mark Mahoney’s legendary West Hollywood tattoo shop “where the elite and the underworld meet.” California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St., Santa Monica. (310) 392-8537; californiaheritagemuseum.org “Chroma” and “Silver Light,” through April 11. Casper Brindle’s newest series of abstract paintings explores the expressive possibilities of color and Jim Gleason introduces his new series of abstracts at William Turner Gallery, 2525 Michigan Ave., E1, Santa Monica. (310) 453-0909; williamturnergallery.com

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This family that Jennie and John created and guided with gentle loving hands since 1952 have proven that love does matter; family is key. Jennie joined John her loving husband of 63 years on Saturday, February 28, 2015 in peaceful sleep with family by her side.

Born in El Paso, Texas on November 24, 1924; daughter of Elizabeth & Anastacio Reyes, Jennie was raised in Venice, California. She is a graduate of Venice High School, a past PTA President, a Saint Mark’s Catholic Church religious education teacher, a delightful family matriarch, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, friend and neighbor. She is survived by her children, Mike Perea, Chuck Conterno, Joni Conterno, Nancy Fisher, their spouses Linda, Cathie, Susan and Scott, her grandchildren Trigby, Michelle, Kristi, Conrad, Cora, Lisa, Evan, Marc, Mindy, and her great grandchildren Taylor, Chase, Grant, Avery, Layne, Jacob, Victoria and baby K. Memorial service honoring both Jennie and John Conterno will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Saint Marks Church in Venice, CA at 10am. Amen! Amen!

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legal advertising FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015011683 The following person is doing business as: Extra Margin Marketing 5856 W. 74th St. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: Kimberly Fox 5856 W. 74th St. Los Angeles, CA. 90045.

This business is conducted by a 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: Kimberly Fox. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 14, 2015. Argonaut published: February 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 2015. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of

a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015013684 The following person is doing business as: Chroma X 211 Windward Ave. Venice, CA. 90291.

Registered owners: Chroma Music, LLC 211 Windward Ave. Venice, CA. 90291. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Steve Dzialowski. Title: President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 16, 2015.

Argonaut published: February 12, 19, 26, and March 5, 2015.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other

than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015019745 The following person is doing business as: Energy Data Management 3110 Main St. The Annex Santa Monica, CA. 90405. Registered owners: Robert Sarkisian 632 Vernon Ave. Sudio Venice, CA. 90291 and Andrew Hastings 4013 Ω Alla Rd. Los Angeles, CA. 90066.

This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Andrew Hastings. Title: General Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 23, 2015. Argonaut published: February 19, 26, March 5, and 12, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of

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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. 2015023765 The following person is doing business as: Thanya Haro, LCSW 2017 Lomita Blvd. #2251 Lomita, CA. 90717. Registered owners: Thanya Acosta-Haro 2122 W. 247th St. Lomita CA. 90717. This business is conducted by a 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: Thanya Acosta-Haro.

Title: LCSW/Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 28, 2015. Argonaut published: February 19, 26, March 5, and 12, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015027874 The following person is doing business as: Nexus Realty 4316 Marina City Dr. #1027 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Eileen V. Seidlin 4316 marina City Dr. #1027 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by a 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: Eileen V. Seidlin. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 2, 2015.

Argonaut published: February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2015. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another

under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015029126 The following person is doing business as: Dreamslate Publishing 3221 Carter Ave. #357 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. Registered owners: Rachel Schoenbauer 3221 Carter Ave. #357 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by a 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: Rachel Schoenbauer.

Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 3, 2015.

Argonaut published: February 12, 19, 26, and March 4, 2015.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015033589 The following person is doing business as: Hammer And Wood 5625 Crescent Park West #306 Playa Vista, CA. 90094.

Registered owners: Nelson Kuo 5625 Crescent Park West #306 Playa Vista, Ca. 90094. This business is conducted by a 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: Nelson Kuo. Title: Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 6, 2015. Argonaut published: February 19, 26, March 5, and 12, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015033600 The following person is doing business as: Mr. Manny 2554 Lincoln Blvd. #136 Venice, CA. 90291. Registered owners: Oliver Standring 2554 Lincoln Blvd. #136 Venice, CA. 90291. This business is conducted by a 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: Oliver Standring. Title: Chief Manny. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 6, 2015.

Argonaut published: February 19, 26, March 5, and 12, 2015.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015036424 The following person is doing business as: APEX Investments 201 Ocean Avenue #1709B Santa Monica, CA. 90402.

Registered owners: APEX Investments Group LTD 311 West Third Street Carson City, NV. 89703. 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: Mark Ascar. Title: President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 10, 2015. Argonaut published: February 12, 19, 26, and March 4, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015037650 The following person is doing business as: West Los Angeles Living Word Christian Center 6520 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: West Los Angeles Living Word Christian Center 6520 Arizona Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90045. 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: Katherine E. Burno. Title: CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 11, 2015.

Argonaut published: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 2015. NOTICE-

In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015042735 The following person is doing business as: Rumph For Bishop 10435 S. Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90002. Registered owners: Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles 10435 S. Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90002. 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: James A. Rumph. Title: Pastor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 18, 2015.

Argonaut published: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2015. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015048579 The following person is doing business as: Nest properties 7524 Shore Cliff Drive Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: Nest Property Solutions, LLC 4730 S. Fort Apache Rd. Suite 300 Las Vegas, NV. 89147.

This business is conducted by a limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Julie Aguilera. Title: Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 24, 2015.

Argonaut published: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2015. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of

legal advertising 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. 2015048621 The following person is doing business as: Sakinny 1954 S. Barrington Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90025. Registered owners: Sakhin Yeth 1954 S. Barrington Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90025. This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Sakhin Yeth. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 24, 2015. Argonaut published: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2015. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NamE STaTEmENT File No. 2015048653 he following person is doing business as: The Savage Players 114N. Flores St. Apt. 9 West Hollywood, CA. 90069.

Registered owners: Anne Butler 1114 N. Flores St. Apt. 9 West Hollywood, CA. 90069 and Colin Simon 19609 Vision Dr. Topanga, CA. 90290. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Anne Butler. Title: Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 24, 2015. Argonaut published: February 26, March 5, 12, and 19, 2015.

NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NamE STaTEmENT File No. 2015052993 The following person is doing business as: Mullen Construction Services & Management 3487 Mclaughlin Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90066. Registered owners: Michael Mullen 4163 Via Marina #104 Marina del Rey, CA. 90292. This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Michael Mullen. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 27, 2015.

Argonaut published: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance

with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NamE STaTEmENT File No. 2015048608 The following person is doing business as: Cavalry Plumbing 12405 Venice Blvd. Ste. 402 los Angeles, CA. 90066. Registered owners: Joey Leonel Chavez 3939 Globe Ave. Culver City, CA. 90230. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Joey Leonel Chavez.

Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 24, 2015. Argonaut published: February 26, March 5, 12, and 19, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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: Krista D’Angelo. Title: Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 27, 2015. Argonaut published: March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

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FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NamE STaTEmENT File No. 2015053703 The following person is doing business as: L.A. Marketing Group 14 Westminster Ave. #C Venice, CA. 90291. Registered owners: Frank A Lutz III 14 Westminster Ave. Venice, CA. 90291 and Linda J. Albertano 14 Westminster Ave. Venice, CA. 90291.

This business is conducted by a a general partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

Registrant Signature/Name: Frank A. Lutz III. Title:Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 27, 2015.

Argonaut published: March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2015. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NamE STaTEmENT File No. 2015053685 The following person is doing business as: Millie Zayne Soap CO. Millie Zaynee Soaps CO., Millie Zayne Soap Company, and Millie Zaynee Soaps Company 5615 S. LaCienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90056. Registered owners: Krista D’Angelo 5615 S. LaCienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA. 90056. This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business

OrDEr TO ShOW caUSE FOr chaNGE OF NamE case No. NS029957 SUPErIOr cOUrT OF caLIFOrNIa, cOUNTY OF LOS aNGELES. Petition of Mahboob, Kamran Jahangard, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Mahboob, Kamran Jahangard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Mahboob, Kanran Jahangard to Jahngard Mahboob, Kamran 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: 04/03/2015. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 27. Room: N/A. The address of the court is 275 Magnolia Long Beach, CA. 90802. 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 19, 2015. Ross M. Klein, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut 02/26/2015, 03/05/2015, 03/12/2015, and 03/19/2015 OrDEr TO ShOW caUSE FOr chaNGE OF NamE case No. VS026804 SUPErIOr cOUrT OF caLIFOrNIa, cOUNTY OF LOS aNGELES. Petition of Emeline Fernanda Coronado & Yareline Coronado, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Araceli Coronado-Duran filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Emeline Fernanda Coronado to Emeline Fernanda Torrez b.) Yareline Coronado to Yareline Torrez 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: 04/01/2015. Time: 1:30PM. Dept.: C. Room: 312. The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk, CA. 90650.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 3, 2015. Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut 02/26/2015, 03/05/2015, 03/12/2015, and 03/19/2015.

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