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Beautifying Lincoln Photo by Jorge M. Vargas, Jr.
Lincoln Boulevard Task Force representatives (from left) Cynthia Rose, Roger Swanson, Bob Taylor, Jim Lawson, Dave Tann and Evan Meyer have been active in generating support for upgrading a portion of the highway south of the 10 freeway.
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Angered by what they feel is an affront on the grassroots democratic process, a group of Los Angeles neighborhood council leaders have asked the city’s chief legal officer to inform Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the City Council that their budgets are not to be touched. The action was prompted by the decision of a City Council committee that would require each of the 95 neighborhood councils to pay 20 percent of their budgets for their own elections in 2014 or the elections would be suspended. The mayor’s budget committee has also proposed slashing the annual allotments of local councils from $37,500 to $27,000. If the elections were to be postponed, “that would be the beginning of the end
of democracy in Los Angeles,” said Jay Handal, the chair of the West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council. Neighborhood council elections take place in even numbered years. They were delayed over a year due to municipal budget restraints and were held last year, with the councils paying approximately $1,000 for the services of independent election administrators, who ran the elections with the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, which oversees all neighborhood councils. In 2010, the city clerk’s office managed the elections. The neighborhood leaders, many of whom are part of a group called the budget advocates, sent a letter to City Attorney Carmen Trutanich apprising him of
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Task force members jumpstart efforts to enhance aesthetics of major Santa Monica corridor By Vince Echavaria For Santa Monica resident Evan Meyer, art has the power to revitalize an area that has experienced some forms of neglect and is in need of aesthetic enhancements. It is with that cognition that Meyer went to work on Lincoln Boulevard, one of the city’s primary thoroughfares, collaborating with other artists to create a series of murals on the exterior walls of several businesses fronting a stretch of the highway. While some view Lincoln as an area that has long been neglected in regards to aesthetics, Meyer believes that art can be the spark to begin to change people’s perceptions. “Art is the beginning of bringing life to an area,” said Meyer, who has coordinated the painting of murals on establishments such as the Novel Café and Metropolitan Cleaners. “I think that art is proven to be the thing that can change things the quickest.” Meyer is the streetscape committee chair of the Lincoln Boulevard Task Force, which has worked with residents and businesses to gather feedback on their perceptions of the boulevard between the 10 freeway and Venice border and the changes they would like to see happen along the street. The task force, which is supported by the Ocean Park Association, Friends of Sunset Park, Pico Neighborhood Associa-
Neighborhood leaders confront Villaraigosa over loss of funds, canceling elections By Gary Walker
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the council committee’s proposal and the possible reduction to their budgets, which they allege is in violation of the city charter. Neighborhood councils are advisory boards that work on local matters and are funded with public money. They provide recommendations to their council representative and serve as forums for neighborhood residents to air their grievances and vote on local and citywide issues including budget matters, planning and development and neighborhood specific topics. “I am writing to urge you to provide full funding to all neighborhood councils that will enable them to carry out their city charter-mandated functions, including (Continued on page 10)
tion and Borderline Neighborhood Group, was formed prior to the changeover of oversight of Lincoln Boulevard from the state to the city of Santa Monica last year. Through its efforts, including holding meetings and conducting surveys, the task force hopes to facilitate the transformation of Lincoln into an attractive, pedestrian-friendly, neighborhood-serving street that reflects the needs and desires of local residents and businesses. In doing so, the group wants to ensure that the boulevard is considered one that is safe, clean, beautiful and green. Task force chair Roger Swanson agrees with Meyer that the new murals are something that can trigger people’s view that changes are starting to take place along the Lincoln streetscape. “Getting art on the boulevard is very noticeable; it’s something that people can embrace and say (the street) is clean and looks nice,” Swanson said. Two opinion surveys conducted of residents and Lincoln businesses were answered by a total of 638 residents, 91 percent of whom live south of the 10 freeway, and 15 percent of the businesses located south of the freeway, Swanson said. Outreach efforts included email notifications, a press release and task force teams that visited all of the businesses and many residences in the survey area. Residents indicated that they would (Continued on page 7)
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students. Today, the program enrolls 160 students, down 57 percent in one decade. Roughly 50 percent of those enrolled Broadway Mandarin immersion is a have obtained inter-district permits. startling example of what public schools Many families are seeking academic can do. The curriculum is challenging, programs that address the global, multiteachers are inspired, parental involvelingual and multicultural society in which ment is total and children are thriving. they live. The English program at BroadThe school is bucking flat or declining way does not meet their needs and is unenrollment trends at all area schools and helping point the way towards a bright fu- able to sustain itself. Broadway Mandarin immersion has ture for Los Angeles Unified School Disbeen a success by any measure and shows trict and the public education options for how LAUSD can stop the outflow of local Venice residents, where the middle class residents to private schools and neighboris once again participating in building ing districts. Board Member Steve Zimsuccessful schools that provide opportunimer’s recommendation to move the imty for all. The Mandarin program is the school of mersion program negatively impacts several of our local schools not only choice for many Venice residents and physically, but financially as well. Broadway Elementary is their neighborMany Mandarin immersion parents hood school too. Ten years ago, the Engfeel district administrators should focus lish program at Broadway enrolled 372 VOL 43, NO 12 Local News & Culture
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Friend of animals lives on in pope’s name
I was delighted to learn that the newly elected pope chose for himself the name of St. Francis of Assisi, generally known as the patron saint of the animals. Indeed, Catholic and Anglican churches hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of Oct. 4. On one of his nature walks, St. Francis reportedly preached to the birds and is often portrayed with a bird in his hand. On another occasion, St. Francis made a pact with a ferocious wolf that was terrorizing local townsfolk, whereby the wolf would quit preying on the town’s sheep in exchange for being fed regularly. He even persuaded local dogs to stop harassing the wolf. He freed a rabbit from a trap, returned caught fish to their stream, and fed half-frozen bees in winter time. I hope that Pope Francis will inspire Catholics and all persons of good-will to show animals the respect and compassion they so richly deserve, particularly when it comes to subsidizing their abuse and slaughter for food at the checkout counter. Joining the Meatless Mondays trend may be a good start. Al Masters Marina del Rey (Letters continued on page 6)
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Protecting the birds
The Ritz-Carlton hotel in Marina del Rey has once again put up nets on the trees that birds like to nest in by its driveway. They did it last year too. We need to protect these birds’ nesting sites, not put up nets to prevent them from inconveniencing a hotel. These trees are on county land and are not owned by the hotel. The county had not even been asked for permission last year. Please help me to stop them from blocking the nesting sites of our water birds. Last year the birds went somewhere else and we had very few left here in the Marina to enjoy. We should be supporting their nesting here. They can attract tourists from around the world. These are beautiful, majestic birds. Betty Ann Chatfield Marina del Rey
It’s ‘pirate time’
Sir Francis Drake, a mercenary, naval pilot and pirate, landed along the California coast five centuries ago. His independent, piratical spirit is rising up once again among Santa Monica Bay-Los Angeles residents, who are tired of city, country, and state officials plundering them for more of their money. The Argonaut reported that the Washington D.C. sequester may shut down the air tower at the Santa Monica Airport. For the record, that sequester was “land-lubber” President Obama’s idea from the start, and remains a signal of his failure for his unwillingness to avert its implementation with real cost-cutting, budget-balancing compromise. Furthermore, a March 14 letter writer’s letter represents the independent spirit of this country, and the “piratical independence” of its citizens. When the government fails to do its job (as is often the case), the American people step up and finish the job better, as they often do. Trained pilots do not need an operating tower to operate their airplanes. In fact, most Americans do not need the government for much of anything, since the government either robs our time or wastes our money. As the late Robert Novak advised, “Always love your country, but never trust your government.” The ongoing pink-slip tsunami in our local schools validates that Prop 30 increased taxes, nothing more. Los Angeles city residents rejected a sales tax increase in the last election The tabling of L.A. County’s Clean Water, Clean Beaches initiative
further proves that “We the People” rule, not “They the Government.” Dedicated activists charged that the proposed tax would have cleaned out Santa Monica Bay residents’ wallets, or forced them to clear out of their homes. Forget the “Tea Party.” Santa Monica Bay residents are saying, “It’s Pirate Time!” They are rebelling against the excessive taxation and legal piracy of “big government.” Arthur Christopher Schaper Torrance
Clarifying the plans for interpretive center
Re: Setting the record straight. We welcome this opportunity to clarify information included in the article, “Nature center presentation removed from neighborhood council agenda,” (Argonaut, March 14). The piece reports “the foundation indicates the center will occupy 15 to 20 acres” – that statement is incorrect. Within the context of a 30-acre portion of the Ballona Wetlands, the proposed Urban Ecology Visitor Center would be limited to approximately one acre in Area C south (bounded by Lincoln Boulevard on the west, Culver Boulevard to the north, Ballona Creek to the south and immediately adjacent to the on-ramp of the 90 freeway). Elsewhere, the article indicates the center would encompass approximately 46,000 square feet – that account is correct. The balance of the Annenberg Foundation’s commitment to Area C south is restorative in nature. For example, the foundation has pledged to reconfigure and enhance the four Culver/ Marina Little League fields using native plant materials to increase the total vegetated area of the site and improve the compatibility of these existing uses with adjacent habitat zones. Together, the fields encompass approximately six acres. Moreover, the existing native soil parking area for approximately 250 cars will be broken into two smaller areas, exercising current best practices to halt untreated vehicular emissions from leaching directly into the ground. Additional efforts include removing invasive plant species on approximately 15 acres of upland habitat (Area C south is not considered wetlands habitat) and replacing them with native vege-
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tation, improving the biodiversity of the landscape and increasing the opportunity for wildlife renewal. Biological studies confirm virtually no portion of Area C south is considered “pristine habitat.” Annenberg’s investment will halt and reverse the significant degradation of the site caused by years of neglect. The Annenberg Foundation is enthusiastically working in partnership with the signatories to the memorandum of understanding, many other stakeholders and within proper accord. In no way does the agreement contemplate a transfer of public lands to the foundation. The state of California is and will continue to be the deed holder. The foundation is engaged at Ballona by invitation and willfully committing $50 million to create a world-class experience for the residents of Del Rey, Playa del Rey, Westchester, Mar Vista and beyond. Independent, science-based and objective assessments of the environmental conditions of Area C south conclude this upland site is in serious need of an intervention. There are many in the community who are saying the status quo is no longer acceptable. We agree. Leonard J. Aube executive director Annenberg Foundation Santa Monica
with the understanding that there would be no further expansion of the northern periphery of the airport property or the runways, as they were meant to serve terminals 1, 2 and 3. On that basis I proceeded to build my home in 1974 here on the north bluff (Zitola and Delgany). I soundproofed the south wall to combat the noise. The noise was plausible until the use of the larger aircraft started. The decibel levels have increased substantially. The pollution levels need the attention of the health department. I am cleaning outside more than inside. What the residents of Playa del Rey, especially the singlefamily residences west of Falmouth Avenue to the ocean, need to know is that if the north airfield is expanded, the real issue will be safety followed by noise and pollution. Those living south of Manchester Avenue will be the ones most at risk. The Federal Aviation Administration is now allowing aircraft that are above 500 feet to fly closer to those residences and in many instances directly over them. An aircraft malfunction could be disastrous. My conclusion is that if this bureaucracy is allowed to proceed against the 8,000 or so concerned residences of Westchester and Playa del Rey, then it’s time for those that will be most affected to get together with (attorney) Douglas Carstens, et. al. and have them file a class action lawsuit for loss of value, etc., in an amount equal to the amount estimated to realign the north North airfield plan airfield. That amount reportedly is $500 million. The majority of is about money, the award to go to those who special interests will be most affected – the I’ve been following The ArDrollinger commercial propergonaut’s coverage of the Los ties, those in Playa del Rey from Angeles International Airport the airport to the north bluffs, north airfield since its inception. especially those west of FalThis whole exercise is a per- mouth. fect example of government hyAs I am writing this, I am pocrisy. Reconfiguring the north seeing a 747 landing on the north airfield from east to west airfield is not about safety, but (windy day). I also totally agree about money and special interests. Reconfiguration of the run- with Lynne Shapiro’s earlier letways is primarily about accom- ter to you, “Residents owed conmodating the larger aircraft that sideration.” Richard Chew serve the international carriers, Playa del Rey especially those located in the northern portion of the new international terminal. The city, not being a business-friendly Supervisor was city, derives a huge portion of its income from foreign tourists, es- upfront about clean pecially Asia. water measure costs What the six commissioners Re: “Supervisors put brakes who voted for the plan (none of on measure to combat stormwater pollution” (Argonaut, March whom probably live within a close proximity of the north air- 14). In postponing action on storm field) did not know was that water abatement, Supervisor when the airport was first expanded in the early 1970s, over Don Knabe is simply being realistic as well as honest about the 600 residents were relocated
dim prospects of cost effective treatment. Los Angeles depends on growth and development for prosperity. But with the development of the Ballona Wetlands the prospect of efficient and inexpensive storm water treatment has vanished. As someone who has worked in the development community in his professional life, I for one would regret seeing the California Coastal Commission eviscerated since its comments, although bothersome at the time, have often made projects much better and more profitable. William Firschein Venice
High marks for principal
Re: “Moving school’s Mandarin program ignites fierce community debate” (Argonaut, March 14). I am one of those parents with a child who is smiling at Broadway Elementary School. My son, Kody, is in the fourth grade. I read the article on Broadway and was instantly upset that you didn’t give credit to our wonderful principal, Susan Wang. For four years, Broadway students have continued to show academic growth, and my son is one of them. The continuing achievements are due to his teachers, Miss Van, Miss Wile, and mostly, Wang. The Mandarin immersion program is a wonderful program. It instructs 50 percent English and 50 percent in Mandarin. You have a Title 1 achievement award school because of Wang’s leadership, with qualified teachers and great parents who believe in a good educational environment for their children. I am very much in support of her wonderful support and leadership of our school. She has respect, honesty and dignity, and continues to work daily with families, students and teachers to make Broadway a great school for every child. Cheryl Noda Venice
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Residents, businesses weigh in on future of Lincoln streetscape Photo by Jorge M. Vargas, Jr.
(Continued from cover) like to have more restaurants, coffee shops and other neighborhood-serving businesses on the street, and that they would consider relaxing parking requirements for such establishments. Businesses called for more off-street/shared parking and like residents, wish for additional street amenities like flashing crosswalk lights, better sidewalk lighting and more trash cans. Swanson said the surveys gave the task force data to support the need for streetscape improvements. “We have more than 630 data points that the city doesn’t have,” Swanson said of the survey results. “I think this should be a wake-up call to the city that we are tired of having them walk away from this boulevard and spend money elsewhere.” He noted that much of the feedback provided was common knowledge: traffic is the primary concern and Lincoln appears to be over-represented by auto serving businesses. “There are certain times of the day when you just don’t go on (the street),” Swanson said of the congestion. Respondents suggested that the highway has been neglected when it comes to public safety, weeds and trash, graffiti and homelessness. “The task force survey confirmed that a broad range of residents are concerned about these same issues, not just a few people,” said Zina Josephs of the Friends of Sunset Park. “We hope that city officials and planners will take the survey results into account as they make decisions about the future.” Although much of the survey input may be rather obvious, it allowed the residents and businesses to weigh in on their desires for upgrading the corridor, Meyer said. “I think it’s good that what was captured is what people feel, even if it’s obvious,” he said. “I think it’s important to have that community data so that the community gets their say in what’s happening.” Other supported amenities included more trees and landscaping, landscaped medians and additional bus and bicycling features. A proposal for Big Blue Bus priority lanes was supported by 55 percent of residents, while 74 percent of businesses surveyed opposed the lanes. Carla Barrett of Barrett’s Appliances said the businesses are strongly supportive of streetscape enhancements but a proposed bus lane on the northbound side in the morning rush hours and on the southbound side in the evening rush hours would be a concern by removing on-street parking, primarily for small businesses. “Everybody would like to see Lincoln prettier; that’s not a point of contention. But no business wants those bus lanes,” she said of the plan which has reportedly been put on hold by the city. “I don’t think the businesses have problems with making Lincoln look nicer. The businesses’ main concern is traffic and parking.” One suggestion to help make traffic flow more smoothly across the boulevard
LINCOLN TASK FORCE members are hoping to energize community members to take part in Santa Monica’s streetscape design project this summer.
into Los Angeles would be to have synchronized traffic lights, Barrett said. “We also think that what’s going to make Lincoln an effective street is if you can get Santa Monica and L.A. to agree to coordinate (traffic) lights and make crossing the street safer,” she said. Another of the task force’s proposals is for the installation of street “feedback” signs that would alert motorists to how fast they’re travelling, Swanson added. One of the most telling indicators of the survey, Swanson said, related to building heights along the street, where 64 percent of residents support the proposed three-story limit and over 70 percent of businesses and residents are in favor of a two- or three-story limit on a proposed activity center at the Albertsons plaza at Ocean Park Boulevard. With the conclusion of the surveys, the task force is now encouraging the community to participate in the city’s upcoming streetscape design project. “We want to energize the community to participate in the streetscape process and say ‘here’s what the survey said,’” Swanson noted. “We have a starting baseline and that’s kind of critical.” As he works to build support for improving the Lincoln streetscape, Meyer said he wants to inspire residents to realize that “change is possible in the hands of the people,” and by doing their part they can help turn the area into something they take pride in. “My goal is to make Lincoln Boulevard one of the most vibrant, bright areas, and I will do that,” he said. §
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Pilot school approved, but location may not be at Venice High School little was known about the school and an engaged group of parents and faculty members in Venice were unsure how it would affect their campus. “We don’t know if this is a good idea or a bad idea,” she told the board. “We ask you to please slow down the process.” At a community meeting at the high school days before the board vote, LAUSD officials were met with angry protests about the pilot school coming to their campus. While a few people in the audience did not appear to take issue with the notion of another school colocating with them, the majority of parents and faculty from the high school questioned the lateness of the notification of the date of the board’s vote as well as what many feel is LAUSD’s lack of respect for its magnet program, which they say has not been given sufficient resources in order to grow. Many complained that they learned of the meeting on the same day, March 15. LAUSD officials Rachel Bonkovsky and Cheryl Hildreth sought to explain that there had been a miscommunication between the district and the Venice High administration that led to the delay in notice. Health and swimming teacher Sophie Sabbah said having middle school students on the campus with high school teenagers could lead to trouble. “It’s a disaster waiting to happen,” the teacher told the district representatives. Others stated that they did not want a school made up of an “elitist and entitled group of parents” who would not give their school a second look after they graduated from middle school. Bonkovsky, LAUSD’s executive director of division of intensive and intervention support, in a previous interview said KRISTIN DUERR and Sylvia Shelp (left) oppose the Incubator School coming to Venice the pilot schools are a reform approach High School. that the district likes. “This is a model with Anderson on board, the vote would have gone through without any notice.” Zimmer said having a new, innovative teacher-led school and allowing the existing magnet school to grow were competing and difficult choices for the school board. “I am struggling with how to deal with change and questions of space within the Venice complex,” he said. Before the meeting, Bhatt, a nationally certified teacher, said her school was not a threat to Venice High and she is seeking to create a new paradigm within LAUSD. “I have a deep connection to teaching and a passion for advocating for kids,” she said. “The — James Encinas world is changing and it’s time to take some risks and explore new possibilities.” The Grand View elementary teacher said she will look for opposed the pilot school into account. other locations if Venice High is no lonthat we’re very excited about,” she said. “The whole thing feels like a conspirager a viable option. Venice High School Parent Teacher cy, like they were hoping to get through Bhatt is being assisted by Green Dot and Student Association President Kristin with the vote and discuss later,” she asDuerr, like many at the community meet- serted. “I think (LAUSD officials) weren’t Public Schools founder Steve Barr, who is ing, had a sense that LAUSD had a plan banking on Zimmer winning (his election no longer with the charter organization. § that did not take the views of those who against challenger Kate Anderson), so
“If you vote in favor of (the Incubator School), you will be validating the work of highly valued teachers. A vote in favor is a vote for change and reform from within (LAUSD).”
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By Gary Walker A pilot school seeking to colocate at Venice High School was given the green light by the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education March 19, but its supporters will now be forced to wait and see where they will call home for the academic year 2013-14. An amendment by LAUSD Board Member Steve Zimmer, whose district includes Venice High, allowed for the approval of the Incubator School but does not automatically allow it to establish itself at the high school, which its proponents had selected as their preferred location. Zimmer, who has watched in recent weeks as parents and teachers from the high school have lobbied his office as well as the school district to keep the pilot school off of its campus, said the amendment would permit the Incubator School to be approved but also give “Venice stakeholders input into the (site selection) process.” The high school’s existing schoolbased management groups would be required to vote on allowing the Incubator School to set up shop at Venice High, along with district approval. Opponents of the pilot school were hoping to convince the board to postpone the matter until a deeper discussion could be held with a larger segment of the school community. Sujata Bhatt, a fifth grade teacher at Grand View Boulevard Elementary School in Mar Vista, is the architect of the Incubator School. Pilot schools are somewhat of a hybrid of charter schools and traditional public schools. They have the freedoms – or some charter opponents say the lack of accountability – of charter schools but are under direct district control. Unlike most charters, instructors at these schools usually belong to United Teachers Los Angeles. Their attraction comes in the way of flexibility and autonomy with hiring, governance and school curriculum. Pilots also tend to have a particular theme, and the Incubator School is geared toward entrepreneurship. Bhatt describes pilot schools as “teacher-driven” models that are “the district’s answer to charter schools.” Proponents of the school, which was approved by the pilot school steering committee last year, have hundreds of signed letters from families supporting the Incubator School, which hoped to begin sixth and seventh grades in Venice next year. James Encinas, a fourth grade teacher on leave from Westminster Avenue Elementary School in Venice, pleaded with the board to approve the school. “If you vote in favor of (the Incubator School), you will be validating the work of highly valued teachers,” he said. “A vote in favor is a vote for change and reform from within (LAUSD).” Karen Wolfe, a parent at Marina Del Rey Middle School in Del Rey, said very
Olympic athlete leads elementary school ‘Jog-A-Thon’ Olympic track and field gold medalist Allyson Felix joined students from Playa Vista Elementary School March 20 for a morning of exercise and fitness in the school’s first “Jog-A-Thon.” Students from the elementary school, which opened in July, took part in three different runs based on their grade levels. A Los Angeles native, the sprinter won three gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics in the 200 meters and as a member of the United States 4-by-400 relay team and 4-by-100 team, which set a world record. Felix also won a gold medal in the 4-by-400 meter relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and took home two silver medals in the 200 meters at the 2008 and
2004 Olympics. The Jog-A-Thon event served as an opportunity for students to raise money for their physical education classes next year. Event organizers say it will cost $20,000 to pay for coaches’ salaries. During the event students were encouraged to collect donations in order to reach their fundraising goals, event organizers said. Felix is the second female Olympic sprinter to visit a Westside school in recent months. Felix’s teammate, Keisha Baker, who won the gold in the 4-by-400 meter relay in London, visited Coeur d’Alene Avenue Elementary School in Venice Dec. 10 during a fundraising event OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST ALLYSON FELIX addresses students at Playa Vista Elementary School during its first Jog-A-Thon. for a new track.
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Trutanich recommends restoring local councils funding to $50,000 make cuts in every department, I don’t see the logic in canceling our elections or postponing them again or defunding them all together,” Koontz said. “That money is just a drop in the bucket compared to other departments in the city.” Trutanich, who is battling former Assemblyman Michael Feuer in a runoff election race, referenced earlier statements by Villaraigosa regarding the city’s fiscal condition. “The mayor has said that the city’s financial condition is improving, so it follows that the Los Angeles neighborhood councils and DONE should be fully funded,” Trutanich told The Argonaut. “The city charter mandates neighborhood council functions and their critical mis-
cils. “The city attorney is spot on,” the costs of conducting their he said. elections. As you are aware, Redick, a frequent critic of since 2009, there have been Villaraigosa’s budget proposals, drastic cuts to both the budget believes the recommended acand staffing of the Department tion by the mayor’s team is deof Neighborhood Empowerment, signed to reduce the local counas well as to the funds provided cil’s growing influence. to the neighborhood councils,” “This is a willful and deliberTrutanich wrote Villaraigosa in a ate attempt by the mayor to spay March 13 letter. and neuter neighborhood counTrutanich, who has at times cils,” he asserted. “Quite simply, been at odds with the outgoing it’s shameful and there’s no exmayor, suggested that there are cuse for it.” legal requirements that the city Koontz noted that local counis mandated to carry out regardcils have been extremely genering the local advisory councils. ous as well as judicious with “Moreover, I know that you their budgets despite suffering are aware of the line of legal aucutbacks for three consecutive thority that concludes that conyears. stitutionally required activities “I look at the council system of government cannot be so deas the best bang for the buck that the city has,” he said. “Here in Mar Vista, we have 13 seated council members, all volunteers. get $37,500 from the “This is a willful and deliberate attempt We city and we don’t use that pay for salaries, retireby the mayor to spay and neuter neigh- to ments, gas for the city car or anything like that. borhood councils. Quite simply, it’s “Instead we use that to shameful and there’s no excuse for it.” help schools start learning gardens, purchase and in— Marck Redick stall neighborhood watch signs, help LAPD support their Santa’s Sleigh and Winter Wonderland programs for kids, etc.,” he sion to hold credible elections. continued. “We pump that funded as to materially impair “This need not be a win or money right back into the neighand render their intended duties lose situation; the mayor and borhood on a much smaller scale incapable of appropriate perforcouncil can choose to make this than the City Council has time mance,” the city attorney contin- a win for the entire city by fully to deal with.” ued. funding these councils that serve Handal credited Trutanich for “This office believes that as the local voice of our resibacking the local advisory neighborhood councils fall dents.” boards during a time when many squarely within that category of Following the defeat of a feel they are under siege. “He is government activities that should local tax measure, Villaraigosa the first city official not to give be fully funded.” told news outlets that he had lip service to (supporting) neighMar Vista Community Coun- been informed that the local borhood councils but who is accil First Vice President Bill economy was improving. tually standing up for neighborKoontz is against any proposal Mark Redick, vice president hood councils,” he said. to reduce neighborhood council of the Neighborhood Council of Councilman Bill Rosendahl is allotments. Westchester-Playa, said he aware of the budget committee’s “While I understand that the agrees with Trutanich on the im- proposal but views it as a startcity is in trouble and it needs to portance of neighborhood coun- ing point and not a final recom-
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MARK REDICK views a proposal to force neighborhood councils to pay for their own elections as “appalling.”
mendation. “Right now, there are a lot of different strategies that are floating around on how to deal with the budget,” the councilman said. “I take it with a grain of salt because the reality is at this point it’s unclear what we will do.” During last year’s neighborhood council elections, the turnout was among the highest since the local councils were created a dozen years ago. The Venice Neighborhood Council led all councils in voting with 1,622 ballots cast, more than some City Council candidates throughout the city garnered in the March 5 election. Redick was outraged at Villaraigosa’s statements about the economy and the proposal to slice more from neighborhood council budgets. “It was appalling that the mayor knew of the city’s improving financial status and didn’t say a word about it,” he said. “His willful silence underscores why neighborhood councils are more important than ever.” The Westchester-Playa vice president feels there is a direct correlation between the elections and the proposal to take more
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Waters bill targets more construction jobs, additional rail station By Gary Walker Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Westchester) has reintroduced legislation that could pave the way for additional light rail stations in Leimert Park as well as Westchester. The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grants for Job Creation Act was announced March 13 and would provide $1 billion over a two-year period for transportation infrastructure. “The economy is struggling to recover from the recession,” said Waters, who also represents Playa del Rey. “The unemployment rate is nearly 8 percent nationwide and is even higher in minority and disadvantaged communities.” The congresswoman said the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2009 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure estimated that there is a $549.5 billion shortfall in investments in roads and bridges and an additional $190.1 billion shortfall in investments in transit. In an interview with The Argonaut after her announcement, Waters talked about how the TIGER grants could be used for light rail stations on the Metro Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor, which runs through her congressional district. “These funds can certainly help with (stations in Leimert Park and Westchester),” she said. “With these grants, cities and counties can apply for more funding for the transportation projects that they have identified.” Currently, there is one station at the end of the light rail line in Westchester at Century and Aviation boulevards, but light rail advocates have lobbied for an additional station closer to the eastern portion of Westchester. “Obviously a bill that will provide transportation funds for our light rail system needs to pass (Congress),” replied Westchester resident Denny Schneider, a longtime light rail proponent. “Right now, we don’t have that.” The 8.5-mile light rail project will run between the Metro Expo Line on Exposition Boulevard and the Metro Green Line. It will serve the Crenshaw Corridor, Inglewood, Westchester, and Los Angeles International Airport area with six stations, a maintenance facility, park and ride lots, traction power substations and the acquisition of rail vehicles and maintenance equipment. “An emergency supplemental appropriation for TIGER will allow the Secretary of Transportation to begin immediately to organize new competitions for TIGER grants and allow states, local governments, and transit agencies to prepare grant applications, thus ensuring an efficient use of funds and timely job creation,” the congresswoman explained. Waters said another Westchester station can benefit her constituents who work and study in the community. “Students who attend (Westchester Enriched Science Magnets) and Loyola Marymount University could certainly use a station in Westchester, as well as people who work there,” she noted. A rail station at Leimert Park has been one of Second District Supervisor Mark
Ridley-Thomas’ transportation goals over the last year. The supervisor, who represents Westchester east of Lincoln Boulevard as well as the historic African-American area of Leimert Park, submitted a motion last year to the Metro board for a station to be built there. The original Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor map did not include a Leimert Park stop. “Rail stops have been shown to reinvigorate the neighborhoods in which they are placed. Just think about Hollywood and Highland, which was a blighted area before redevelopment money and a subway stop transformed it,” the supervisor wrote in a Los Angeles Times editorial last May. “Leimert Park deserves that kind of boost, and if the decision isn’t made now, it will be too late.” The Metro board agreed to consider a Leimert Park station in its construction bids that month. Seven months later, an at-grade, or ground level station at Hindry Avenue at the Westchester/Inglewood border was environmentally approved by the Metro board in its environmental impact report. An aerial, or above grade stop at Manchester Avenue and Aviation Boulevard was also listed as an optional station until the final environmental review was approved, but was not considered at the time. Ridley-Thomas has not advocated for an additional Westchester station as he has for Leimert Park. Schneider, who resides in east Westchester, said the supervisor might reconsider if he visited his constituents west of La Cienega Boulevard and asked their opinions on light rail. “I would challenge our supervisor to come to Westchester more often and he’ll hear how there is a great need for (a station at Hindry),” Schneider said. “He’s in a position to make it work for us and we need him.” Waters said the TIGER grants could also help transportation projects on the Metro Green Line, which also has a stop in Westchester. Metro officials are calling for an extension into LAX, which the congresswoman also supports. The congresswoman said that despite the rancorous tone in Washington among political factions, especially in the House of Representatives, she remains hopeful that her bill will be passed. “I want to remain optimistic, and I’ve heard lately that after the elections in November (House Republicans) have been talking about change” she said. “So I’m hopeful.” Waters’ proposed legislation come three months after the Crenshaw Line received the green light to continue its path toward construction and was allowed to receive an infusion of federal dollars. The Federal Transit Administration issued a record of decision for the Crenshaw/LAX light rail project Dec. 30, which authorizes Metro to move ahead with project implementation, including property acquisitions, utility relocations and the purchase of any rail cars needed for the project. Metro officials said the decision also
REP. MAXINE WATERS reintroduced the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grants for Job Creation Act, which she says can help fund a new light rail station in Westchester.
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Ragtime musical on stage at Westchester Playhouse Photo by Shari Barrett
The Kentwood Players theater group is presenting the 1998 Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime at the Westchester Playhouse through Saturday, April 20. Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester, Ragtime is a quintessential American musical that paints a powerful portrait of life at the turn of the 20th century, says Shari Barrett, Kentwood Players spokeswoman. Three stories are woven together that illustrate the struggle Americans faced dealing with class, race, money and justice in a country still struggling to find balance as they moved from the 19th to the 20th century. The story tells of a tumultuous time when immigrants were looking to find hope in America, and when former slaves and their children, now freed, were trying to establish their hold on the American dream, and the white, upper middle-class society struggled to maintain their lifestyle and expectations. Intertwined with the fictional characters are many historical figures, including Emma Goldman, Harry Houdini, Henry Ford, Adm. Peary, Stanford White, Harry K. Thaw, Evelyn Nesbitt, Booker T. Washington and J.P. Morgan. The production is directed by Susan Goldman Weisbarth, with musical director Bill Wolfe, choreographer Victoria Miller, and produced by Margie Bates and Gail Bernardi by special arrangement with Music Theatre International. Tickets are $23 with a $2 discount for seniors, students, servicemen/women, and Metro riders. To purchase tickets, (310) 645-5156 during box office hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 4 to 7 THE MUSICAL, RAGTIME, tells the story of American life at the turn of the 20th century. The show, starring Bradley Miller and Karen p.m. Tickets are also available online. E. Kolkey (above), is being performed at the Westchester Playhouse. Information, www.kentwoodplayers.org.
Tea & Symphony performance series to launch at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica Young stars of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and the Ekpo Trio will be featured at the launch of the new “Tea & Symphony” afternoon tea and performance series at Shutters on the Beach hotel in Santa Monica. The event is scheduled to begin with a tea reception at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, followed by a tea setting at 3 p.m. at Shutters, 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. The “Tea & Symphony” event series is aimed at providing funding towards children’s education in the performing arts
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and offers an upscale culinary alternative to the typical Sunday brunch, said Ernest Littles, the event series’ executive producer. Donations and proceeds from the performance will go to the Debbie Allen Dance Academy Scholarship Fund. “We are committed to helping these community children’s performing arts education centers extend their donation outreach effort, while at the same time offering a platform to encourage and showcase the talents from among the most gifted
and talented young performing artists within these organizations,” said Littles. Each event in the series will feature a different nonprofit children and young adult performing arts organization and will showcase a variety of performing arts, including dance, vocal and instrumental. This first event in the series will feature the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and will also showcase the classically trained and eclectic musical talents of the Ekpo Trio.
The dance academy is a nonprofit cultural center that works to make dance a meaningful experience for all individuals, and prepares young dancers for careers in dance, musical theater, film and television. The Ekpo Trio is a string ensemble comprised of three brothers playing violin, viola and cello. Admission is $60. For tickets and donation information, Steve Brown, (310) 280-9145.
Guitar Shorty to take stage at Harvelle’s Blues guitar player and vocalist Guitar Shorty will return to Harvelle’s in Santa Monica for a performance beginning at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Guitar Shorty, a.k.a. David Kearney, was born in Houston, TX, but raised in Kissimmee, Fla. by his grandmother. As a young boy, he would sneak into his uncle’s room and try to play his guitar. He was so small that his hands didn’t fit around its neck, so he would lean the guitar against the wall and play it like a stand-up bass. When other kids were in high school, Shorty was a student by day and a working musician by night. He was influenced by the sounds of B.B. King, Guitar Slim, T-Bone Walker and John Lee Hooker. After a move to Tampa when he was 17, the young Shorty won a slot as a featured guitarist and vocalist in the locally popular 18-piece orchestra led by
Walter Johnson. He was younger and shorter than the rest of the band, and a club owner bestowed the name Guitar Shorty on him. Backed by Otis Rush on second guitar, Shorty cut his first single, “Irma Lee,” backed with “You Don’t Treat Me Right,” for Chicago’s famed Cobra Records in 1957. The single was recorded under the direction of Willie Dixon. “Willie Dixon was a huge influence on me and my singing,” Shorty remembers. “Willie helped me find my own singing voice and showed me how to tell a story with my words.” Guitar Shorty settled in Los Angeles in 1971, where he recorded his first full album and received his first W.C. Handy Award. Since that time he has recorded several albums for the Black Top label and he is currently signed to Alligator Records.
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presents “Lectures From Beyond: Emily Dickinson,” unconventional talk about the Belle of Amherst, with a multimedia presentation, guest readers, hosted by Carlye Archibeque, admission, $7, $5 students/seniors, free to members, 8 p.m., 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, (310) 822-3006, www.beyondbaroque.org.
VENICE-ABBOT KINNEY MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY — TRiP — presents Steven Casper
presents Chess Club, ages 6 – 15, MAR VISTA PUBLIC open to all levels, parents welcome, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m., 501 S. LIBRARY — presents Mystery Venice Blvd. Venice, (310) 821Book Club: The Fourth Bear, by 1769, www.fovl.org. Jasper Fforde, 6:30 p.m., 12006 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista, (310) 390-3454, mrvsta@lapl.org, TRiP — presents King’s Road, City of Blue, Posole, China Fox, www.lapl.org. The Saturday Giant, 8 p.m., free, no cover, kitchen open from 11 V E N I C E - A B B O T a.m. - 1 a.m. daily, 2101 Lincoln KINNEY MEMORIAL Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 396-
Church and School Maundy Thursday, March 29th • 7:30 p.m. Cathedral Choir Presentation of
Community Calendar Thursday, 3/21
Westchester Lutheran
& Cowboy Angst, The Sun Warshippers, Town in the City, 8 p.m., free, no cover, kitchen open from 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 396-9010, www.tripsantamonica.com.
TOWER 42 —
restaurant features live entertainment in the private library entertainment room, Disco Fridays with DJ Ray,
Our Savior Lutheran Church
“For everything there is a Season” “A Time to Love”
Maundy Thursday, March 28th 7:00 PM
“A Time to Speak” Good Friday, March 29th 7:00 PM
“A Time to be Born” Easter Sunday March 31st. 10:00 AM
In The Heart of Kentwood (Not on Sepulveda)
6705 W. 77th Street, Westchester (Where 77th and Emerson St. intersect)
(310) 670-7272
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Community Calendar 10 p.m. – 1 a.m., 119 Culver Park, Santa Monica, Stoner Park, Blvd., Playa del Rey, (310) 823- culminate at Kuruvunga Springs, 6800, http://tower-42.com. campus University High School, West Los Angeles to enjoy food FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE and drink, ceremonial danceducational guest speak— weekly comedy/variety show ing, ers, Information, Miguel, (310) hosted by David Corrado, 8 p.m., 425-4141, Gina, (310) 266-2810, free, open to the public, St. Bede’s e-mail, spiritrun.wx@gmail.com, Church, 3590 Grand View Blvd., www.spiritrun.ws. Mar Vista, (310) 829-1219.
Saturday, 3/23 7TH ANNUAL FOUR CORNERS SPIRIT RUN — Relay Prayer Run done in
MAR VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY — presents
“Afternoon With a President: Thomas Jefferson,” 2 p.m., 12006 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista, (310) 390-3454, mrvsta@lapl.org, indigenous ceremonial fashion, www.lapl.org. starts with sunrise ceremony at Ballona Wetlands near Lincoln and Jefferson boulevards at 5:30 DEL REY YACHT CLUB a.m., conducted by Tongva rep- — in partnership with South resentatives, indigenous people Bay Yacht Racing Club presents of the L.A. Basin, runners will introduction to yacht racing 2013, run relay either individually or in event brings new crew and skipsmall teams carrying energy and pers into sailboat racing to experiprayers, each stop share ceremo- ence the sport, meet other sailors, nial songs, history and positive assists experienced crew to find visions for these sites/communi- openings on racing boats around ties, five segments to the run, the marina, morning session covaverage 2 – 4 miles, total of 12 ers basics, new crew assigned miles, runners can run as much or to boats for on-water practice, as little as they want, or not run at mentors available, day ends all, everyone welcome, ceremo- with practice race inside marina, ny stops include Playa del Rey, Information, registration, 13900 Mar Vista Gardens in Del Rey, Palawan Way, Marina del Rey Oakwood Park in Venice, Pico Greg Rutter, SBYRC, sbyrcpubYouth & Family Center, Virginia licity@gmail.com, www.seaya.
com/get-started-in-a-yacht-rac- ents SupaSoul featuring JaNell, ing-crew. performs funk, R&B and jazz, 9 p.m., admission at door, $10, SANTA MONICA 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del PLACE — the Easter Bunny Rey, (310) 823-5451. will be here throughout March, welcome Bunny’s arrival for a THE TALKING STICK special breakfast with a free gift, COFFEE LOUNGE — purchase a special photo of your free comedy show with some of child with the Easter Bunny, tick- best L.A. comics, 8 p.m., Brian ets for breakfast are $5 per child Kiley, Greg Edwards, Brandie above two years of age (breakfast Posey, Kiran Deol, David for children only), portion of pro- Rosenfeld, Scott Luhrs, Christian ceeds donated to Mattel Children’s Shirm, Jim Coughlin, hosted by Hospital UCLA, Bunny hours, Solange Castro, 1411 Lincoln Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – Blvd., Venice, (310) 450-6052, 8 p.m., (breaks at 1:15 p.m. - www.thetalkingstick.net. 2 p.m., 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.), Sunday, noon – 6 p.m. (break TOWER 42 — restaurant 2:15 – 3 p.m.), The Market, Level features live entertainment in 3, 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa the private library entertainment Monica, (310) 260-8333, selfroom, The Mason Affair, funk/ parking available in structures soul/R&B, 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 7 and 8, first 90 minutes free, – 1 a.m., 119 Culver Blvd., Playa valet parking available on Second del Rey, (310) 823-6800, http:// Street. tower-42.com.
TRiP —
presents Scott Allan MARINA DEL REY Knost, Rin Tin Tiger, Smoky Knights, Stage 11, 8 p.m., free, OUTRIGGER CANOE no cover, kitchen open from 11 CLUB — women newcomers a.m. - 1 a.m. daily, 2101 Lincoln invited to try this team water sport, Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 396- 8 a.m., Mother’s Beach, Palawan 9010, www.tripsantamonica.com. Way (south of Admiralty Way), Marina del Rey, Information, (310) 997-2313, or e-mail THE WAREHOUSE Steve, info@marinaoutrigger.org, www. RESTAURANT — pres- marinaoutrigger.org.
Get answers by attending a 2-hour class with a question and answer period presented by
Questions About a Living Trust?
Joe DeCarlo from We The PeoPle and sponsored by Santa Monica College Community Education Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30 P.M.
Enroll On-Line at: www.commed.smu.edu or call: Santa Monica Community Education
at 310-434-3400
Enrollment fee $39
Discover CUBA! k by Bac ular p po and! dem
MAY 17, 2013 • 8 DAYS
A Cultural People-to-People Exchange with WISE & Healthy Living
For information please call:
(310) 394-9871
• Round trip air • First class hotels • 16 meals • Daily tours/admissions • People to People interaction with Cuban citizens • Professional drivers/guides • Modern motor coaches • Cuba entry visa • Famous Tropicana Show and more ...
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VENICE FIT CLUB —
free, geared to people at all fitness levels, work out with others to programs such as P90X, INSANITY, and TurboFire, group vibe helps keep you motivated, on track, wear sneakers, bring a towel and water, equipment available in gym, free to use, 8 – 9 a.m., Venice Church, 2241 Walgrove Ave., Venice, enter the gym through the gate off Walgrove Ave. (310) 776-5781, www.alexisleon@fitness.com.
MO’S PLACE AT THE BEACH — invites you to
Shred-Time D S
shoot the breeze, shoot some pool and shoot some photos of Angie McCartney’s book signing, “My Long and Winding Road” (Sir Paul McCartney’s stepmother), and Beatles stories event, a portion of the sales go to the Linda McCartney Breast Cancer Centre in Liverpool, 4 – 7 p.m., free parking, 203 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, (310) 822-6422.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS — music by
the sea, , 2 – 5 p.m., Cuban music with Carangoa, two hours free parking with validation, Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey.
Sunday, 3/24 C A N T A L I N I ’ S SALERNO BEACH RESTAURANT — join us
for live music with Ian Whitcomb, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., 193 Culver Blvd. (cross street Vista del Mar), Playa del Rey, (310) 821-0018, www.cantalinis.com.
TRiP — presents Elle Carpenter, Abbi Rajasekhar, Debbie Goodman and Friends, Soul Identity, Good Gravy, 7:30 p.m., free, no cover, kitchen open from 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 396-9010, www.tripsantamonica.com. HAL’S BAR AND GRILL — features live jazz Sunday nights from 8 to 11 p.m., and Monday nights from 9 p.m. to midnight, no cover charge, musical stylings of such internationally acclaimed musicians as Vince Wilburn, Cal Bennett, Thom, Rotella, John Nau, Louis Taylor, Quentin Dennard, Greg Poree, you never know who might be sitting in with the band, 1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, (310) 3963105, www.halsbarandgrill.com
MARINA DEL REY OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB — male newcomers
.29¢/LB
invited to try this team water sport, 7:30 a.m., Mother’s Beach, Palawan Way (south of Admiralty Way), Marina del Rey, Information, Cal, (310) 902-8096, or e-mail info@marinaoutrigger. org, www.marinaoutrigger.org.
Pickup Available
BEYOND BAROQUE —
310-348-9773
www.Shred-Time.com
S O ONLY
($20 Minimum)
Business-Residential Walkins/No Appts. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5pm
Sat. 10-4pm/Sun. by Appt. 9000 B ellanc a Ave . #102, Westc hester, 90045
presents fundraiser for the Valley Contemporary Poets, serving the literary scene for 33 years by hosting old masters and giving up-and-coming poets a chance to be heard, stellar line-up of readers, hosted by Eric Howard and
Community Calendar Sharon Venizio, admission, $7, $5 students/seniors, free to members, 8 p.m., 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, (310) 822-3006, www. beyondbaroque.org.
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS — music by
the sea, , 2 – 5 p.m., country music with Jimi Nelson & The Drifting Cowboys, two hours free parking with validation, Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey.
Monday, 3/25 TRiP —Swamp Monsters presents Black Hole Past, Firehs, Bite the Buffalo, Bullet Made Statues, The Hidden Depths, 8 p.m., free, no cover, kitchen open from 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 3969010, www.tripsantamonica.com.
Tuesday, 3/26 TRiP — Fallopian Tunes presents Yolke, Big Yawn, Principal Spinach, Document Swell, 8 p.m., free, no cover, kitchen open from 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 396-9010, www.tripsantamonica.com.
conference room 230 A, Playa del KINNEY MEMORIAL Rey (one light south of Imperial BRANCH LIBRARY — Highway on Vista del Mar, turn presents Toddler Storytime, stointo complex on Hyperion Way, ries, songs, stretches for newborns Information, (310) 559-2834. to three-year-olds, 3:30 p.m., 501 MAR VISTA PUBLIC S. Venice Blvd., Venice (310) 821-1769. LIBRARY — presents Toddler/Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m., and Computer: Internet, MAR VISTA LIBRARY 2 p.m., 12006 Venice Blvd., Mar — presents Quilting Workshop, Vista, (310) 390-3454, mrvsta@ 1 p.m., 12006 Venice Blvd., Mar lapl.org, www.lapl.org. Vista, (310) 390-3454, mrvsta@ lapl.org, www.lapl.org.
THE WESTCHESTER LIFE STORYWRITING BEYOND BAROQUE meets — presents poet Frank GROUP — Wednesdays, writing your life stories, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., donation to the YMCA is $6 a semester, YMCA Annex, 8015 Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester, Information, Mary Sage, (310) 397-3967.
N A T I O N A L THE TALKING STICK STUTTERING ASSOC. COFFEE LOUNGE — comedy show with some of — the West L.A./Santa Monica free best L.A. comics, 8 p.m., Brian
Chapter offers self-help groups to people who stutter, offers relaxed, friendly environment, share concerns, meets once a month on fourth Wednesday, 7 – 8:30 p.m., free to attend, parking with validation or free on-street, Yahoo Community Center Community Room, 2500 Broadway, Santa THE CHARLESTON — Monica, Information, Jory enjoy live jazz every Tuesday Faermark, (310) 859-2265, night, Richard Glaser Band takes e-mail, jorymark@gmail.com, the stage at 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 www.nsastutter.org. p.m., no entertainment fee, band returns for Sunday brunch at 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., visit site TRiP — presents Drinking to join, www.charlestonla.com to Liberally, TRiP Tease Burlesque, join, 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa 8 p.m., free, no cover, kitchen Monica, reservations, (310) 828- open from 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa 2115 or opentable.com. Monica, (310) 396-9010, www. tripsantamonica.com. TOWER 42 — restaurant features live entertainment in the private library entertainment HAL’S BAR AND GRILL room, Comedy Rescue, evening — features live jazz Sunday of standup comedy with comedi- nights from 8 to 11 p.m., and ans who have performed on top Monday nights from 9 p.m. to 12 TV shows, 8 p.m., 119 Culver a.m., no cover charge, musical Blvd., Playa del Rey, (310) 823- stylings of such internationally acclaimed musicians as Vince 6800, http://tower-42.com. Wilburn, Cal Bennett, Thom, Rotella, John Nau, Louis Taylor, Quentin Dennard, Greg Poree, you never know who might be sitting in with the band, 1349 Abbot T OA S T M A S T E R ’ S Kinney Blvd., Venice, (310) 396OPEN HOUSE — special 3105, www.halsbarandgrill.com guest speaker Robert Mackenzie, who was featured in documen- LAX JAZZ CLUB — prestary film “Speak,” shares speak- ents full bar, no cover, validated ing tools to coach speakers-in- parking, $15 food and beverage training, stage technique, physical minimum, 7 – 10 p.m., Crowne awareness, vocal ability, unleash Plaza Hotel, 5985 W. Century one’s unique potential to effec- Blvd., Westchester (310) 642tively communicate, arrive by 7500, www.CrownePlaza.com. 10:45 a.m., meeting concludes at noon, Pregerson Technical Facility, 12000 Vista del Mar, V E N I C E - A B B O T
Wednesday, 3/27
Samapri Trilogy: Quadrifariam, Prefiguration, Lumen Gloriae, 4 p.m., admission, $7, students/ seniors, $5, members free, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, (310) 8223006, www.beyondbaroque.org.
Kiley, Greg Edwards, Brandie Posey, Kiran Deol, David Rosenfeld, Scott Luhrs, Christian Shirm, Jim Coughlin, hosted by Solange Castro, 1411 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, (310) 450-6052, www.thetalkingstick.net.
Country Legends Band members Kathy Leonardo and Greg Cruz to perform at March of Dimes benefit at Melody Bar and Grill in Westchester on Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. (FORMERLY PASTA FACTORY)
Globally inspired / Locally grown
We have re-invented our much loved restaurant, along with our menu, to better serve our loyal & long time customers. We invite new patrons to experience & enjoy one of the very few remaining family owned gems, here in the heart of the Marina.
We hope to serve you well & see you often! Open 7 days • Lunch & Dinner Weekly Rotating Dinner Specials
Happy Hour M–F 3–6PM Tapas • Beer • Wine Lunch Specials 11:30AM–3PM • Dishes under $10 Salads • Sandwiches • Fresh Pasta
P R O U D LY F E AT U R I N G , S E R V I N G & R E T A I L I N G Unique Concept in Indian Food Since 1985
Come Taste What You’ve Been Missing!
Daily Lunch Special 2 Meat Dishes, 4 11am – 3pm Veg Dishes, Combo 1: Rice Pulav & 1 Meat Curry, Raita, Naan Bread 1 Veg Curry, Rice
Worldwide-Award-Winning Wines from Argentina
Dinner for 2 3pm – 11pm
$14.99
$4.99
Vegetable Samosa ea. Only 99¢ DINE IN • TAKE OUT
310-398-2948
OPEN DAILY 11AM -11PM 12825 Venice Blvd. at Beethoven, Mar Vista 90066 - Parking in Rear
A SMALL WINERY WITH GREAT WINES & DEEP PASSION
Come enjoy our Malbec, Rosado, & Cabernet Sauvignon... www.BodegaZemlia.com (310) 823-9838 425 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey 90292 (Macchi’s Bistro formerly named Pasta Factory, same owner since 1998)
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Restaurants WACKY WOK
399-9696, www.cocknbullbritishpub.com.
Gourmet Chinese food, lunch, dinner, 7 days, 2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Marina del Rey, (310) 822-7373, also 8919 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester, (310) 6700071, www.wacky-wok.com.
YE OLDE KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, RESTAURANT, GIFT SHOPPE All things
British icon since 1974, fish and chips, bangers and mash, beer, full bar, kids’ WHARO menu, general fare, 116 Santa Monica Korean charcoal BBQ, modern Seoul-style, Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 451-1402, certified Angus beef, 4029 Lincoln Blvd., www.yeoldekingshead.com. Marina del Rey, (310) 578-7114, www. wharo.com.
CUBAN/SPANISH CUISINE
WILD THAI
Thai delicacies from all regions of Thailand, lunch, dinner, 7 days, Promenade Howard Hughes Center, 6081 Center Drive, Unit 209, Westchester, (310) 215-0209, www. wildthairestaurant.com.
ZENGO
Blend of Latin/Asian styles, lunch, dinner, vegetarian menu, gluten-free menu, full bar, rooftop dining, 395 Santa Monica Place, #306, Santa Monica, (310) 8991000, www.richardsandoval.com.
BRITISH CUISINE COCK ‘N BULL BRITISH PUB Breakfast, lunch, dinner, English fare, burgers, sandwiches, English beers on tap, every Sunday traditional roast of lamb or beef, Yorkshire pudding, live entertainment, 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310)
EL RINCON CRIOLLO
Authentic Cuban cuisine, pollo asado, Cuban-style roasted garlic chicken, ropa vieja, take-out, catering, 4361 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, 9310) 391-4478, www.bestcubanfood.com.
VERSAILLES RESTAURANT
Original Cuban recipes, most order served with fried sweet plantains, your choice of rice or moro, delicious appetizers, lunch specials, soups and salads, 10319 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, 90034, (310) 5583168, www.versaillescuban.com.
EUROPEAN CUISINE BISTRO DU SOLEIL
Distinctive French bistro cuisine, beer, wine, cocktails, closed Mondays, lunch, Tues. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., dinner, 5 9:30 p.m., Sat/Sun. brunch, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30
Easter Sunday Buffet March 31, 2013 Complimentary Champagne 8:30am–8pm
Carving Station to include: Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Ham & Turkey Assorted Chilled Gourmet Salads, Fresh Sushi Station, Pasta Station, Mexican, Omelette & Waffle Station, Lox, Bagels & Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon & Poached Salmon, Dungeness Crab Legs, Mussels, Peel & Eat Shrimp, Eggs Benedict, Crisp Bacon & Sausage Links
Variety of Hot Entrées Including Chicken, Baked Salmon, Pork Loin, Lasagna, Seafood Newburg, Beef Bourbougnon, Seafood Pasta, Korean Short Ribs & much more
p.m., dinner 4 - 9:30 p.m., 6805 Vista del inspired food, cheese fondue, authentic Mar Lane, Playa del Rey, (310) 823-1530, Swiss entrees, diverse menu of world fare, www.bistrodusoleil.com. beers, full bar, family atmosphere, lunch, dinner, 7 days, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., 8740 Sepulveda Blvd., Westchester, (310) 645FRENCH MARKET CAFÉ Café serves breakfast, hot dishes, 8740, www.chaletedelweiss.com. sandwiches, gourmet food, wine market, 7 days, Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat/ Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, (310) 577-9775, www. frenchmarket-café.com. JINO’S PARS Two restaurants in one, Persian Cuisine LE CELLIER WINE BAR & and Italian fare, lunch specials, beer, wine, catering, 5844 Manchester Ave., RESTAURANT Gastro wine bar, paired with contemporary Westchester, (310) 645-6666, www. French-Vietnamese cuisine, small bites, jinospars.com. platters, lunch, Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m., dinner daily from 5:30 p.m., 417 Washington SHALIMAR OF INDIA Blvd., Marina del Rey, (424) 228-5491, Indian cuisine, all you can eat lunch www.le-cellier-winebar.com. buffet, dinner, wine, beer, delivery, 7 days, 10708 Jefferson Blvd., Raintree Plaza at LA PETITE CREPERIE Overland, Culver City, (310) 839-2841, Authentic French creperie, brunch, Wed. - www.shalimarcuisineofindia.com. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., dinner reservations highly recommended, Thurs/Fri/Sat. 5:30 TAJRISH p.m. to closing, Monday/Tuesday closed, Persian kabob house, dishes marinated 38009 Grandview Blvd., Mar Vista, (310) in herbs, spices daily, cooked over open 437-0226, www.lpcmarvista.com. flame, beer, wine, high tea, lunch, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., dinner, 4 - 10 p.m., 7 CHALET EDELWEISS days, Happy Hour, 507 Washington Blvd., RESTAURANT AND BAR Swiss- Marina del Rey, (310) 301-3344, www. tajrishrestaurant.net.
INDIAN/PERSIAN CUISINE
Please visit The Argonaut online for the complete listing of restaurants, www.argonautnews.com.
Easter Champagne Brunch & Dinner Sunday, March 31 Brunch: Eggs, omelette station, pancake & waffle bar, French toast, variety of sausages, bacon and other breakfast meats, breakfast potatoes, eggs Benedict, Danish, pastries, cinnamon rolls, blintzes, bagels & lox. carving Station: Hand-Carved Turkey, Prime Rib, Pork Loin, Virginia Ham and Leg of Lamb with all of your favorite traditional accompaniments and side dishes. For Seafood Lovers: Two fresh fish preparations plus our chilled seafood bar with Peel ‘n Eat Shrimp & Crab Legs. We are also serving an assortment of Mexican foods, Asian foods, and a wide variety of salads. An Assortment of Holiday Desserts: Pumpkin, Pecan and Apple pie, carrot cake, Bread Pudding, Brownies and more.
BruncH Buffet served 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
Elaborate Desserts
$39.95 adults; $15.95 children 12 & under
Menu items subject to change without notice.
DInner Buffet served 4 p.m - 8 p.m.
$41.95 Adults • $15.95 Children ages 5–10
Same as Brunch with Pasta Bar, no breakfast items.
All Breakfast items are removed at 3:30pm Dinner will start at 3:30pm – 8:00pm
chaMPaGnE SErVEd aLL day
$29.95 adults • $15.95 children under 12
(310) 823-5451
Beat the Clock: 8:30am, 9:00am $5.00 off Adult Price
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY!
Fresh seaFood, steaks, Pasta
13813 Fiji Way, Marina
del
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mdrwarehouse.com barrelsofrum@mdrwarehouse.com
(310) 823-4524 www.ShanghaiRedsRestaurant.com
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Food&Drink
Fresh CoFFee - roasted on site
Exploding expectations
Brewed One Cup at a time!
BreakFast ser ved all day Home made Oatmeal/Granola Fresh produce From Local Growers enjoy Some wine or Beer on our patio
Open 6am every day!
Marina Beach Shopping Center behind Marriott Hotel
552 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey 310.305.7147 www.JonisCoffee.com
Top QualiTy STeakS, HamburgerS & Seafood enjoy Money saver
Dinner SpecialS served every Day The outdoor fire pit at The Wood Café in Del Rey adds a note of style and romance, while enjoying appetizers such as chicken liver crostini and a duck and arugula salad with pomegranate seeds and citrus dressing.
By Richard Foss
Richard@RichardFoss.com
The Wood
12000 Washington Blvd. Del Rey. 310-915-9663. It was a cool, foggy evening when we pulled into the parking lot at The Wood Café in Del Rey, and I was dismayed that every space was filled. I dropped off my wife to get a table, remarking that I hoped there was room inside where it was warm. When I returned my wife was seated outside. “The server said it was warmer out here,” she explained. In fact it was, thanks to the fire pit built into the table, and the flickering flames added a note of style and romance to the meal. Sophisticated experiences aren’t what you’d expect from the outside of this place, since it is quite obviously a remodeled burger stand. That’s not what is going on now – this is contemporary cooking with premium ingredients like grass-fed lamb, organic seasonal vegetables, and other boutique ingredients, and though the wine list is short, the bottles are very well chosen. I had stopped in for lunch previously and sat on that same patio on a sunny day, and the feel of the place was very different. Then the rustic wooden benches and clean but stark patio had seemed more utilitarian, a pleasant place for a veggie burger and a side of turkey chili. The veggie burger was homemade and particularly good, while the turkey chili was robust with the right subtle heat, which was why we returned the next day. What had been planned as a quick dinner out turned into a more sophisticated evening, an unexpected bonus.
There was just enough light on the softly illuminated patio to read the menu, an interesting mix of updated traditional dishes. We hesitated over roasted cauliflower florets with hummus or flashfried Brussels sprouts with goat cheese, but decided to start with chicken liver crostini and a duck and arugula salad with pomegranate seeds and citrus dressing. This turned out to be a perfect counterpoint of dishes – the chicken liver with rich blue cheese gravy, and the salad all bright, sharp flavors that cut through cheesey funk. I’m not usually a big fan of chicken livers but sometimes order them just to see if a chef can convert me – in this case, I was sold on them. We paired the starters with a Blue Plate Chenin Blanc and Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris. The Raptor Ridge was the better sipping wine before the food arrived and was very good with the salad, but I found the Blue Plate superior with the bigger flavors of the crostini. We continued with grass-fed rack of lamb brushed with chimichurri sauce with a side of sautéed kale and grilled wild king salmon with garlic caper sauce, spinach and roasted fingerling potatoes. The salmon was excellent, the firm flesh and rich flavor everything that I like about the wild fish. It’s incomparably superior to the mushy, insipid farmed stuff, and the mild garlic sauce enhanced the flavor nicely. The roasted fingerlings were a bit saltier than I would have preferred, but alternating the spinach made them go down just fine. At $18 for a generous entrée this was modestly priced, and it’s worth a trip. The season is ending soon, so if you like fresh fish you should go and get this while it’s available.
The rack of lamb was a bargain too – four big, meaty chops grilled to a perfect medium-rare, and the kale in olive oil with garlic, basil, and oregano a perfect foil for the rich meatiness with a tang of spice. A little potato, root vegetable, or some other starch would have decorated the plate and finished the flavors, but that’s a minor quibble. We paired these with a Hayden “The Fig” Pinot and a South Ridge Syrah - the latter a new addition to the menu recommended by our helpful server, Angela. The Syrah was particularly good with the lamb, the Pinot something I’d happily try with just about anything – there’s a reason this grape has been called the skeleton key to the human palate. We finished with a very good croissant bread pudding and a pot de crème with house-made graham crackers. The graham crackers had been heavily dusted with powdered cocoa, which I thought was a mistake; they would have been better left to show off their own flavor as a counterpoint to the rich mousse. We departed very happy, having spent $143 for an exceptional evening of fine food and excellent service. We could have easily spent much less, but we were seduced into a date night splurge by the incongruous atmosphere and adventurous menu. By day or by night, modest or luxurious menu, The Wood delivers. The Wood is at 12000 Washington Blvd. in Del Rey – parking entrance from Inglewood Boulevard. Open Mo 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tu-Fr 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sa/Su 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Beer and wine served, children welcome, wheelchair access OK. Website at thewoodcafe.com. 310-915-9663. §
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“Fall hopelessly in love with this romantic, fourbedroom, three-and-a-half bath villa’s unique quality,” says agent Barbra Stover. “This luxurious home is on a sought-after corner location. The library/office has a bay window and woodbeam ceiling. The oak-distressed wood floor’s main entrance on the second level provides all rooms with a Tuscan-style décor. An updated kitchen offers granite counters and top-ofthe-line appliances. The formal dining area is complemented by an antique, hand-carved double door entrance and crown moldings. The bottom level boasts a bonus layout complete with a separate bedroom, bathroom, fireplace and wet bar, and an outdoor patio. The sumptuous master suite has a fireplace. Exterior iron work was imported from the original Loews Theater in New York. The banister leading to the bedrooms was imported from a New York mansion. The rooftop deck highlights spectacular city and mountain views. Features include a three stop elevator. 24-hour notice is needed to view the home.”
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“Perfect Storm” in Westside Real Estate “During the past six months, we saw more activity and price increases than in the past five years on the Westside,” says Erik Flexner, a two-percent Coldwell Banker worldwide agent in Marina del Rey. “All categories from $200,000 condos to $2,000,000 beachfront homes seem to be getting snapped up. Multiple offers are the norm for well-priced homes. In addition, among our escrows, around 50 percent of the winning bids have been all cash offers.” What is spurring this bump in the market? “A perfect storm of historically low interest rates and a low inventory of houses at market prices,” estimates Flexner. And why so many all-cash offers? “Many people believe the stock market has reached a long-term high and are cashing out to take advantage of low rates and cheap real estate,” says Flexner. Information, Erik Flexner, The Flexner Group, Coldwell
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Sea for yourself Marina del Rey Don’t settle for anything less than the unbelievably spacious and stylish 1 & 2 bedroom apartments at Villa del Mar. Some apartments feature den, wetbar and gas fireplace. Tennis, swimming, basketball, clubhouse with billiards, and free wi-fi, fitness center, saunas and spa. Boat slips also available. Office HOurs: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. daily
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Once a homeowner loses their home to foreclosure or short sale, what is the likelihood they will return to homeownership? A: To answer this question, the Federal Reserve Bank’s (the Fed) economists tracked a sample of mortgages from the first quarter of 1999 to the fourth quarter of 2011. They then singled out the point at which a mortgage balance was satisfied and the trust deed mortgage was reconveyed. Borrowers were split into two diametrically opposed groups based on their mortgage payoff; and borrowers who were subject to a foreclosure or short sale (borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure or short sale will be referred to as foreclosed homeowners). Thirty-five percent of borrowers in good standing had taken out new mortgages within the 12-year sample period. That meant that nearly 70 percent did not return to buy a home by obtaining purchase-assist financing. In contrast, only 13 percent of foreclosed homeowners had taken out new mortgages within the 12-year period. Since our concern is whether these foreclosed homeowners return to buy a home, let’s delve further into the Fed’s research. Only 13 percent of foreclosed homeowners had taken out new mortgages within the 12-year period of the study. The 12-year sample period encompasses the credit crunch of the Great Recession. To
review the recession’s effects, researchers compared foreclosed homeowners’ return to the market before and after the Great Recession hit. Foreclosed homeowners were separated according to the year of their foreclosure: 2001 and 2003, in the thick of the housing boom; and 2008, during the Great Recession. Accordingly, 2001 and 2003 foreclosed homeowners were four times more likely than 2008 foreclosed homeowners to buy a home (with a mortgage) within the first three years after a foreclosure or short sale (why only three year time periods? Data for 2008 defaults does not extend further than 3.75 years beyond the default date). What accounts for the difference? 2001 and 2003 foreclosed homeowners had subprime mortgages at their disposal. The loose underwriting standards of these loans gave even foreclosed homeowners easy access to new mortgage money. In contrast, 2008 foreclosed homeowners were stonewalled in the credit crunch. Though more likely to return to homeownership than 2008 foreclosed homeowners, the majority of 2001 and 2003 foreclosed homeowners did not return within the sample period. Only 25 percent of the 2001 and 2003 foreclosed homeowners
returned to the market to buy again within three years, even with thriving economies and readily available financing. Researchers then sliced up the pool of foreclosed homeowners by credit score at the time of mortgage origination: prime foreclosed homeowners with credit scores higher than 650; and subprime foreclosed homeowners with credit scores of 650 or lower. Following the foreclosure or short sale, both prime and subprime foreclosed homeowner’s credit scores dropped below 600. Only 25 percent of the 2001 and 2003 foreclosed homeowners returned to the market to buy again within three years, even with thriving economies and readily available financing. However, by the end of the 12-year sample period, around 35 percent of prime borrowers had taken out new mortgages. Only 10 percent of subprime borrowers had taken out new mortgages. Why did prime foreclosed homeowners fare so much better than subprime foreclosed homeowners? This is a crucial question since a large chunk of the loans made and foreclosed on during this recession and recovery was subprime loans. If credit scores are a factor, this will direct future buyer behavior. And as it turns out,
credit improvement plays a pivotal role in determining which foreclosed homeowners return to the market. Foreclosed homeowners who increased their credit scores by more than 100 points were more likely to return to the market within five years of their default. Further, another Fed research paper found that credit score recovery was slower for recent foreclosed homeowners (2008-2010, in this second study) than earlier (2001-2006) foreclosed homeowners. The recent foreclosed homeowners were subject to economic fallout of the financial crisis. Sudden employment or underemployment created a long-term economic problem for many households, and persisted after the foreclosure or short sale. The sustained lack of income created a vicious feedback loop: lack of income led to delinquency, delinquency led to more expensive credit, more expensive credit led to lack of disposable income, which led back to delinquencies, and so forth. This week’s question was answered by the first tuesday Realty Publications, Copyright©2012, Inc., firsttuesdayJournal Online — P.O. Box 5707, Riverside, CA 92517.
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310-642-7257
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Peter & Ty Bergman Melissa Macfadyen Tracey Hannum
Bergman Estate Properties Teles Properties, Inc. Nelson Shelton & Associates
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6556 W. 85th Street 7560 Cowan Avenue 8111 Naylor Avenue
2/1.75 Beautiful home with large pool in Kentwood 4/3.5 Cust N. Kentwd hm, pool, entertainers paradise 3/2 SFH w/remod kitch, lrg pvt bck yard, LR & DR
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21115 Dumetz Road
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$949,000
Mary Cronin
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St. Bernard High School in Playa del Rey celebrated its 55th anniversary March 16 with alumni from each of the past five decades in attendance. The event, held at Shanghai Red’s in Marina del Rey, was intended to re-engage the alumni and local community members, while at the same time, celebrating positive news for the future of St. Bernard, school officials said. During the celebration, two members of the St. Bernard community – Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, 1972 graduate, and current student Jason Ferguson of the Class of 2013 – were recognized for their leadership efforts. Chilton, a fighter pilot and astronaut, was the pilot on space shuttle Endeavour’s maiden voyage and was the recipient of NASA’s “Top Fox” (flight safety) Award. Ferguson, a varsity football player, was instrumental in encouraging student
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LAX Coastal Area Chamber celebrates 60th anniversary The LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce marked its 60th anniversary March 11. Founded as the Westchester Chamber of Commerce on March 11, 1953, the chamber was created by 20 area business leaders who wanted to have an organization that would act as the voice for the local business community. The chamber has since grown to serve the communities of Westchester/Los Angeles International Airport area, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey and the surrounding beach cities. “The chamber of today has grown by leaps and bounds. What started off as a few community members working together to promote business, has turned into a regional advocacy organization making a difference,” said chairman of the board Tony Palermo. “We represent the LAX coastal region and we are more dedicated than ever to advocate for our business community.” Chamber officials say that despite all the changes the area has experienced and the techno-
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Santa Monica proposal to study wellbeing wins $1-million prize The city of Santa Monica has won a $1-million prize for its project to measure the wellbeing of residents and visitors and embed it in policy making. Santa Monica is one of four runners-up in the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge, a competition to inspire American cities to generate innovative ideas that solve major challenges and improve city life – and that ultimately can be shared with other cities to improve the well-being of the nation. Philadelphia, Chicago and Houston were the other $1-million prize winners, while the $5 million grand prize went to Providence, RI. “The Mayors Challenge is dedicated to the idea that cities are the new laboratories of democracy,” said New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. “If an innovative program or policy can work in one city, it can spread across the country and even across the globe.” With its project, Santa Monica will become the first city in the nation to measure wellbeing at the local level, and use that information to drive the city’s decision-making process in order to address critical wellbeing gaps in the community, city officials said. Santa Monica will also receive a
sculpture created by world-renowned designer Olafur Eliasson to commemorate each of the Mayors Challenge winners. “Participating in the Mayors Challenge has been an intensely rewarding experience. We are thrilled beyond belief to be one of the winners,” said Santa Monica Mayor Pam O’Connor. “Now that the door is open to implementing the big idea we’ve been thinking and talking about for months, I can’t wait to get started. Our Local Wellbeing Index is going to be a game-changer, not just for Santa Monica, but for cities across the country and beyond.” Santa Monica will team with top national and international researchers to create a Local Wellbeing Index. The project will incorporate wellbeing factors such as economics, education, health, social connectedness, and physical environment. City officials note that when the index is applied it will guide city staff in its policy setting, decision making, and resource allocation processes to help ensure that tax dollars are being spent effectively and efficiently to create the conditions needed for people to thrive.
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Bike advocates to assist in delivery of meals to Santa Monica residents
Santa Monica bicycle enthusiasts will assist Meals on Wheels West Thursday, March 21 with the delivery of hot and cold meals to homebound residents. With support from CICLE, Santa Monica SPOKE and Sustainable Streets, the volunteers will cruise the streets of Santa Monica with their bike trailers to help deliver food and support to neighbors who are unable to shop and prepare nutritious meals for themselves. The effort is part of the March for Meals event. Meals On Wheels West is an organization that
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Neighborhood councils schedule forum on Santa Monica Airport concerns The Venice Neighborhood Council and the Mar Vista Community Council will hold a joint forum next month addressing concerns of impacts of the Santa Monica Airport on Los Angeles residents. The forum is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Penmar Park Recreation Center community room, 1341 Lake St., Venice. Expert speakers will be featured from various specialties and government agencies. Invited speakers include Los Angeles City Council representatives, state Sen. Ted Lieu, Rep. Henry Waxman, Federal Aviation Administration officials, and mayoral candidates Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel.
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Playa Vista chess club. Grades 5-12 meet Weds 4:15pm. Learn from expert Ben Eubanks, beginners/advanced welcome. Playa Vista Library, 6400 Playa Vista Dr., (310) 437-6680
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TOP PaY for Limited Experience! 34 cpm for 1 mos. OTR exp. Plus Benefits, New Equip & 401K. 877258-8782 www.ad-drivers.com (CalSCAN)
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30ft caTaLINa 1982: Deisel. Radar, GPS, depth sound, autopilot, accuflush head. Xlnt condition. $15,500. Barry: 310-592-9861. 30ft. caTaLINa 1981: In mdr. Great condition. New engine, all sails. $18,500. 818-462-4137
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cITY OF hOPE - mdr chapter Meets 1st Wednesday of each month,7:15 pm Villa Del Mar Apts, 13999 Marquesas Way, MdR. Open to all, admission free. For further info: Mike (310) 916-2035. www. cityof hope.org
Westchester SENIOr center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd or phone number: 310-649-3317. The place to get into shape, socialize & make new friends. Call or drop in for our bulletin. Membership: $10 a year. Ongoing activities include: Tai Chi, Yoga, golf, needlework, travel/ trips, bingo, walking, harmonica club, Karaoke Kraze, line dancing, bridge, and movies.
La/airport area: Senior special, Furn’d Single, $610. Prkg. Remod, clean. Pvt, quiet. 1312A Field Ave. Refs req’d. 424-224-9011, http://1312Afield.wordpress.com
FELIcIa mahOOD SENIOr CENTER, 11338 Santa Monica Blvd, WLA. (310) 473-3161. Our senior club is active/grt place to socialize, make new friends. Art fundamentals, phys. fitness, pan/mahjongg, chair dancing, acting classes, ESL conversation, lap robe sewing, travel to casinos-day & overnite trips. Call club office for more info. Stop by for free tour, we welcome new members. FrIENDLY SENIOr couples club looking for new members. Meet at Adat Shalom Temple. Call (310) 839-5416 for more information. maKE YOUr NEW YEarS’ res olution about improving public speaking come true! “Speakers By the Sea” Toastmasters every Wednesday from 11:00am-noon. Pregerson Technical Facility, Rm 230A (2nd Floor, Conference Rm), 12000 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, 90293. From Vista del Mar, turn onto Hyperion @ the traffic light. For info: 310-559-2834 maKE-a-WISh Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. Donate today & help brighten children’s lives. Call 1-888-217-WISH (9474) or go to: SeasonOfWishes.org ThE mar VISTa SENIOrS club meets on Fri, 9:30a to noon at the Mar Vista Park recreation center, 11430 Woodbine St, 90066. This friendly club for seniors aged 50+, will celebrate its 24th anniversary in 2013. The Club’s activities incl trips & tours, Bingo, entertainment, speakers, parties & holiday celebrations. For info call President: Jo Perugini: 310-838-2981. VENIcE hISTOrIcaL SOcIETY: Rent our vintage 1948 tram for your event or celebration. Street legal, conductor provided. Go to info@ veniceofamerica.org, 310-967-5170.
Full-time JobS
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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has an opportunity for an Operational Excellence Manager - IANA. This individual will design, develop and implement operational excellence processes based on the EFQM Excellence Model. Lead annual self-assessments to continuously improve planning, process structure, and customer satisfaction for ICANN’s IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) Department. As the subject matter expert for Internet Numbers and Addressing, analyze and participate in the development of strategies to resolve issues related to the Department’s work with the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) and other stakeholders worldwide. Manage numbers resources to achieve fair allocation of IP addresses among the five RIRs, and ensure that ICANN is fair and truly responsive to the needs of its constituents. Develop and maintain working relation-ships with the RIRs. Ensure effective technical and operational communications for RIR-related Internet numbering issues. Review and evaluate stakeholder and RIR-interests related to Internet numbering policies and procedures, including resolving conflicts by utilizing high-level negotiations skills. Support efforts to establish a regional presence throughout the world. Research and analyze relevant regional developments. Analyze technical requirements for policy and program implementation. Review and analyze Internet Protocol (IP) registry policy. Advise on policy impact and strategy for responding to Internet-related numbering issues. Represent ICANN at public forums where the world’s diverse representatives gather to address issues concerning Internet resources. Interact with a highly-educated “customer base” that includes advanced degree holders in highly-technical scientific disciplines, high-ranking representatives of governments worldwide, and business leaders. Requires up to 20% domestic/international travel. Requires Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in International Relations, Government, Public Policy or equivalent field; plus five years of experience as a Manager in regional or international Internet governance including responsibility for Internet registry technical and operational issues related to Internet Numbers and Addressing. Apply to: taylor@icann.org
Westchester WOmaN’S cLUB Meets 3rd Thursday monthly (except July/August) 11am, Tony P’s, MdR, meeting & lunch, $16. Enjoy literary, home/garden, philanthropy sections. Information/membership, PO Box 45372, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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PetS 20 KITTENS aVaILaBLE! Adoption application & screening. $120.00 donation fee. Sundays 10am-2pm 15239 La Cruz Drive 90272. Call: 310-454-2633 rEScUE mE PET Foundation has kittens for adoption every Saturday & Sunday, noon to 4pm @ Centinela Feed in SM, 1448 Lincoln Blvd. Donation required. For more info call: 310-822-2684
SuPPort grouPS FOOD aDDIcTS IN rEcOVErY ANONYMOUS. A 12-Step program for those struggling with their relationship with food. Tues, 7pm First Presbyterian Church, Youth Lounge, 1220 2nd St., Santa Monica; Wed. 7am Unitarian Universalist Community Church, The Cottage, 1260 18th St., Santa Monica., Sat. 9am First United Methodist Church, Room 101, 1008 11th St., Santa Monica. Free. Call: 310-396-5494 or 800-600-6028 or visit us at: www. foodaddicts.org. GriefShare Seminar & Support groups meet Tuesdays 6:45 pm at 7299 West Manchester Ave, Westchester 90045. Features experts on grief and recovery. Information: Hope Chapel, Del Rey (310) 337-7510 or e-mail: hopedelrey@gmail.com or visit:www. hopedelrey.org rEcOVErY INTErNaTIONaL: Self-help meetings for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger issues, etc., learn/practice simple tools. Meetings weekly: donation requested but not mandatory. Santa Monica: Sat-Noon, Trinity Church, 1015 California, prking in lot-11th & California. Information: 310-322-641 or Gary: 310-479-7447. The Wildflowers movement is a is a peer support & education group that embraces radical wellness & emphasizes self-awareness. We meet to express our dreams & concerns in a friendly group setting that transcends accepted notions of normality in favor of diversity. Saturdays, 1pm, SHARE 6666 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230. Visit our site: wewildflowers. wordpress.com or e-mail: ecoeducate@gmail.com
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mdr aDJ: STUDIO. Furnished. Kitchenette. Lrg patio. Pvt driveway. $1095/mo. 310-390-4610
FurniShed houSeS mdr PEN: 4+6.5 Silver Strand waterfront home. Facing main channel. 4 decks, cook’s kit, 3 FPs, elevator. $17,500. Bergman Beach Properties, 310-821-2900
unFurniShed APArtmentS
***Palms***
2BD + 2BA • $1795.00/Mo. 3614 Faris Dr. Call for Viewing
***mar Vista***
2BD + 2BA • $1695.00/Mo. 12741 Mitchell Ave.
OPenhOuse 7 Days 10am-5pm Gated Garage, Intercom Entry, Alarm, FP, Central Air, Dishwasher, Stove/Oven
VENIcE: 2+2. Done to the max. Gtd. 3 private patios. Lease includes all. $5900/mo. Bergman Beach Properties, 310-821-2900.
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gArAgeS For rent
Pdr: 2+2, upper. 4 unit bldg. Wd & tile flrs, granite & SS kitch, encl gar. No dogs, N/S. Cat ok. 1 yr lse. $1795/mo. 310-530-7594
WLa: Best loc. Lrg clean & dry DBL (18ft x 20ft), 2606 S. Sepulvda, $295/mo. Also storage, (8ft x 16ft), $175/mo. 310-666-8360
medicAl oFFice SPAce Sm: cLINIc SPacE. Xlnt loc in historic bldg. Nr bch. All amens, incls prkg. Ideal for L.Ac. or M.T. 2 Tx rms & a recept area; 390 sf. 310395-5553 drtroy@netzero.net
oFFice SPAce 1729 aBBOT KINNEY Creative design space. 2,700 sf $3.35/sf GROSS lease. Owner: 213-375-5208 L. a.: OFFIcE SPacE NEar Venice & Sepulveda. $1200/mo. Call Terry: 310-559-9070. ***mdr PEN: Large, bright corner office with tremendous natural light. Beautiful. Hardwood floors, bathroom. Spacious. This is a special find. 310-420-7861 Westside Executive creative office spaces available. 200 sf. $1250/mo. 310-204-1995 or see: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/l ac/off/3625850667.html
roomS For rent
Extended Stays Special Rates Jolly Roger Hotel Marina del Rey Near Venice Beach
Free: Local & 800 Calls, Cable TV, Wireless DSL, Continental Breakfast, Micro/Fridge in Rooms, Free Parking
(310) 822-2904 (800) 822-2904 ShAre
cUL cITY: Unfurnished bd/ba in luxury gated community. Pool, all amenities. Prof pref’d. $800/mo. N/S, N/P. 310-841-0758. mdr: mBS w/wlk-in closet & pvt rm, shr bath in SFH. Cable ready, all amens, yrd. Info: 310-628-7266 mdr: Pvt rm & ba in Twnhm. All amens, & prkg. Prof’l pref’d. N/s, N/p, N/d. $925/mo. 310-301-9042 WINDSOr hILLS: Pvt bd/ba in hse. Hillside w/vu. $700, incl utils. 323-294-8527 or 323-321-4444.
310.391.1076
Pdr: 2+2. all new granite, stainless, fireplace, balcony. 8 blks to bch. $2150/mo. 310-745-9864 Sm: 2+1.5, upper corner. Quiet. Stv, frig, wd flrs. Brite. Near beach & fwy. $1795/mo. 310-663-8062 WLa: 2+1, upper in triplex. New paint. Stv, hdwd flrs & blinds, 1car pvt gar. Wlk 2 Traders. $1700/mo. 1 yr lse. No pets. 424-835-4056.
unFurniShed condoS mdr mcc: 1bd. 6th flr. marina vu.1050sf. Upgrades. $2500, Incls club membership. 213-445-6173. mdr: 2+2. 1,450 sf. 5100 Via Dolce. SxS parking. $3995/mo. 5100viadolce213.com. Call: Jennifer Portnoy, Agt, Portnoy Properties: 310-4207861 or e-mail: jenportnoy@aol.com
unFurniShed duPlexeS mdr aDJ: 1bd. hdwd flrs, dbl paned windws, lndry hkups, gar, yrd. Pets ok. $1495. 310-391-6638 ***mdr PEN: TOWNhOmE. 1 blk to beach. 2bd+2ba+loft. Architectural. Light & bright. 5 patios, 2 car garage. Hardwood & tile floors, 2 story LR & DR, open kitchen with bar. $3995/ mo. 310-420-7861 VENIcE: Quiet 1+1. On walk-strt. Stove, frig, shared yard. Remodeled. Dog ok. $1500/mo. Move-in cost: $3750. Open house, Sun 2-4. 708 Nowita Place.
unFurniShed houSeS mdr PEN: 2+2 bch hse. Steps 2 sand. Pvt fncd yrd & patio, vaulted ceilings, 2 car garage, gardener. N/ pets. $4,350/mo. 770-316-5155
unFurniShed toWnhomeS Pdr: 2+1.5. 2 patios, wd flrs, W/D in unit, prkg. Avail 4-1. $2200/mo, sec dep. Agt: 310-560-7186
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mdr aDJ: BachELOr. New floors. Sml kitch w/frig, 3/4 bath. $895/mo. Call: 310-391-6638.
FEm Pvt. Investigator seeks a rental, house-sit, share near water. 310-285-8380, 702-387-3869
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mdr aDJ: 1bd, lwr rear. Stv, frig, D/w, patio. Walk to shops & movies. $1525/mo. 310-663-8062. mdr aDJ: 2+1, upper. Ocean view. Hilltop, pvt drivewy, lrg patio. N/P. $1795. Centinela. 310-3904610
We can’t direct the wind but we can adjust the sails.
Culver City, 90230 2,500 SQ. FT. 12071 Jefferson Blvd., 2nd floor.
Recept. area, 6 rooms, 2 baths, 7prkg spaces, front/back entrance. A/C & heating
$3,500/mo.
310.827.3873 310.870.5756
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Medical, Legal, Dental or Business 800 to 1700 sf.
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PET CORNER Great Pets Looking for a Home
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CANADA DRUG CENTER. Safe and affordable medications. Save up to 90% on your medication needs. Call 1-888-734-1530 ($25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.) (CADnet)
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MdR PEN: 1bdrm Oceanfront. Beautifully redone with wide frontage. At 4 Quartdeck, #3. Jennifer Portnoy, Agt, Portnoy Properties: 310-420-7861 or e-mail: jenportnoy@aol.com MdR PEN: Oceanfront PH. 3+2. www.6voyagest203.com. $1,299,000. Jennifer Portnoy, Agt, Portnoy Properties: 310-420-7861 or e-mail: jenportnoy@aol.com MdR PEN: Oceanfront PH. Fully renovated & completed in 2012. Creme de la creme details through-out with direct beach access. For a virtual tour visit: www.4005oceanfrontwalk.com $2,295,000. Jennifer Portnoy, Agt, Portnoy Properties: 310-420-7861 or e-mail: jenportnoy@aol.com
OWNER WILL FINANCE. Bank or Seller won’t finance? We Help! No qualifying. No credit! Low Down. Call Today! 1-800-563-2734. kanthony@cigrealty.com. (CADnet)
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BUSINESS SERVICES ADVERTISE a display BUSINESS CARD sized ad in 140 California newspapers for one low cost of $1,550. Your display 3.75x2î ad reaches over 3 million+ Californians. Free brochure call Elizabeth (916)288-6019. (Cal-SCAN) DID YOU KNOW that Ten Million adults tweeted in the past month, while 164 million read a newspaper in print or online in the past week? ADVERTISE in 240 California newspapers for one low cost. Your 25 word classified ad will reach over 6 million+ Californians. For brochure call Elizabeth (916)2886019. (Cal-SCAN)
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INCOME PROPERTY
PEACH is a fitting name for this great girl, soft on the outside, sweet on the inside. She thrives on human attention, is gentle with children. Peach has a happy-go-lucky and mellow personality, making her a perfect companion for a first-time doggy parent or a family in a house or apartment. She’ll impress you with her basic commands, and her enthusiasm for treats will help her learn even more. Meet dogs every Saturday, Centinela Feed, 3860 s. Centinela Ave., Mar Vista, 12:30 – 3:30. Forte Animal Rescue, (310) 362-0321, adoption@FARescue.org
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legal advertising FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NamE sTaTEmENT File No. 2013 015491 The following person is doing business as: 1. Mesmeric Media, 8375 Zitola Terrace, Playa del Rey, CA 90293, County of Los Angeles. 2. 8117 W. Manchester Ave. Suite 678, Playa del Rey, CA 90293. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Del H. Necessary, 8375 Zitola Terrace, Playa del Rey, CA 90293. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 8th, 2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Del H. Necessary, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 08, 2013. Argonaut published: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2013. 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. 2013 027879 The following person is doing business as: Blessings Products and Services, 1710 Puente Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Indrawati Kurniawan, 1710 Puente Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706. 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 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Indrawati Kurniawan, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 08, 2013. Argonaut published: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2013. 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. 2013 028888 The following person is doing business as: Maximum Boot Camp, 4646 Manhattan Beach Blvd. , Suite E, Lawndale, CA 90260, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: 32110027. Registered owner: Kalt EBC, LLC, 6020 Seabluff Drive, Unit 219, Playa Vista, CA 90094. California. 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 2/1/2011. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Kalt EBC, LLC, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 11, 2013. Argonaut published: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2013. 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. 2013 032888 The following person is doing business as: I. V. Concepts, 9827 E. Belmont St., Bellflower, CA 90706, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Ignacio Viramontes, 7812 Jaboneria Rd, Apt B, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/08/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Ignacio Viramontes, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 19, 2013. Argonaut published: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2013. 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. 2013 032918 The following person is doing business as: Angel Maid Bakery, 4538-4542 Centinela Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: 3524245. Registered owner: Kochan Co., Inc., 6668 Kentwood Bluffs, 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 12-32012. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Kochan Co., Inc., Mayumi Yamada, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 19, 2013. Argonaut published: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2013. 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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legal advertising FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAmE STATEmENT File No. 2013 033026 The following person is doing business as: 1. The Good Chiropractor, 11945 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025, County of Los Angeles. 2. Thegoodchiropractor. com 3. Master Chiropractor. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: 667016. Registered owner: Dr. KenGee Ehrlich Chiropractic, Inc., 15525 Morrison St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2003. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Dr. KenGee Ehrlich Chiropractic, Inc., President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 19, 2013. Argonaut published: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2013. 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. 2013 033042 The following person is doing business as: 1. Wrap-In-Wire, 13900 Palawan Way, Slip 10, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, County of Los Angeles. 2. Rikki Barker. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Elaine Barker, 13900 Palawan Way, Slip 10, 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 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Elaine Barker, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 19, 2013. Argonaut published: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2013. 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. 2013 038317 The following person is doing business as: Hair and Makeup By Josie, 3306 Colonial Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation
or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Jocelyn A. NapeÒas. 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 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Jocelyn A. NapeÒas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 26, 2013. Argonaut published: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2013. 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. 2013 039936 The following person is doing business as: GirliTech, 4942 W. 119th Pl., Hawthorne, CA 90250, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Sheila Sarain, 4942 W. 119th Pl., Hawthorne, CA 90250. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/22/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Sheila Sarain, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 28, 2013. Argonaut published: March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013. 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. 2013 043833 The following person is doing business as: Master Electronics, 1301 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Master International Corporation, 1301 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404. California. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on December 26, 2012. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
Registrant Signature/Name: Master International Corporation, Jamil Nizam, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 5, 2013. Argonaut published: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2013. 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. 2013 044620 The following person is doing business as: MiddleBar, 6125 Orange St. #101, Los Angeles, CA 90048, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Corrie B. Scully, 6125 Orange St. #101, Los Angeles, CA 90048. 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 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Corrie B. Scully, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 6, 2013. Argonaut published: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2013. 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. 2013 044636 The following person is doing business as: 1. Los Angeles Basin Chassis Pool, 2222 East Sepulveda Blvd., Carson, CA 90810-1941, County of Los Angeles. 2. LABP. 3. Pacific Southwest Chassis Pools. 4. PSWP. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Chassis Management Services Southern California, Inc., 251 Monroe Avenue, Kenilworth, NJ 07033. Delaware. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/01/2005. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Chassis Management Services Southern California, Inc., Philip V. Connors, Exec. Vice President. This statement was filed with the County
Clerk of Los Angeles on March 6, 2013. Argonaut published: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2013. 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. 2013 046378 The following persons are doing business as: 1. West Adams 1, 1662 1/2 West Adams Blvd., L. A.,
CA 90007, County of Los Angeles. 2. West Adams Association. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: C3413299. Registered owners: Access Benefit Corp., 1851 East 1st St., #917, Santa Ana, CA 92705. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on March 11, 2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Mehrdad Hejazi, President, Access Benefit Corp. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 8, 2013. Argonaut published: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2013. 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
FIcTITIOUS BUSINESS NAmE STATEmENT File No. 2013021515 The following person is doing business as: Your Wellbeing First, 7919 Croydon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Cynthia Menchaca, 7919 Croydon Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Cynthia Menchaca, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 31, 2013. Argonaut published: February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2013. 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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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (U.C.C. Sec. 6104-6105) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name and business address of the seller are: Teva Foods, Inc., 631 & 641 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles, CA 90023. All other business names and addresses used by the Seller within the past 3 years, as stated by the Seller is: NONE. The name and address of Buyer is: The City of Los Angeles, 1149 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The assets being sold are generally described as: Improvements Pertaining to the Realty and are located at 631 & 641 S. Anderson St., Los Angeles, CA 90023. The business name used by seller at this location is: Teva Foods, Inc. The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Epic Land Solutions, Inc. 2601 Airport Dr., Suite 115, Torrance, CA 90505 and the anticipated sale date is April 10, 2013. The bulk sale is subject to U.C.C. Sec. 6106.2. The name and address of the person with whim claims may be filed is: Marta Martinez, Epic Land Solutions, Inc. 2601 Airport Dr., Suite 115, Torrance, CA 90505 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be March 25, 2013 which is the business day before the sale date specified above.
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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).
COUNTY PROJECT NO. R2008-02340-(4) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 200800191 COSTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT No. 200800007 PARKING PERMIT NO. 200800010 VARIANCE NO. 200800015 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 200800127 STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2009011058 Notice is hereby given that the Regional Planning Commission of Los Angeles County (“Commission”) will conduct a public hearing concerning this proposed land development and consider certification of the associated Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) on April 24, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., in Room 150, Hall of Records, 320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Room 150 will be open to the public at 8:50 a.m. Interested persons will be given an opportunity to testify. • Conditional Use Permit No. 200800191 To authorize a dry stack storage facility, Los Angeles County (“County”) Sheriff Department (“Sheriff”) Boatwright/Lifeguard facility and dockside fueling of boats in the proposed Boat Storage Land Use Category. • Coastal Development Permit No. 200800007 To authorize the demolition of all existing improvements on the project site and the subsequent construction of a new dry stack storage building, pedestrian promenade, boaters’ lounge and office, and the Sheriff’s Boatwright/Lifeguard Facility; and mast up storage facility (located in outdoor fenced area) and parking lot with associated landscaping. • Parking Permit No. 200800010 To allow for the use of valet parking and to establish a parking standard for the boat storage use (one parking space per three dry boat storage space.) Total parking proposed is 147 spaces (includes 13 valet) spaces. • Variance No. 200800015 To authorize construction of the dry stack storage building within the 5 foot rear yard setback and within 15 feet of the bulkhead. • Environmental Review No. 200800127 An Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) consisting of a Draft EIR (“DEIR”), Final EIR (“FEIR”), and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) analyzing the project’s effects to the environment and responses to public comments have been prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) reporting requirements. PROJECT LOCATION The proposed Boat Central Project (“Project”) site is located within the unincorporated Los Angeles County area in the area known as Marina del Rey. The Project site is located at 13483 Fiji Way on Basin H, west of the intersection of Admiralty Way and Fiji Way. The site can be accessed via the 90 Freeway and Lincoln Boulevard. The project site consists of approximately 4.2 acres (3.09 acres of land and 1.11 acres of water) referred to as Parcel 52 (formerly known as Parcel 52 and Parcel GG). Project materials are available for review Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed on Fridays) at: County of Los Angeles Department of Regional Planning, Hall of Records, Room 1362, 320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Selected materials are also available for review beginning April 11, 2013 at the County libraries listed below and on the Department of Regional Planning website http:// planning.lacounty.gov/case/all using the Project No. above. The EIR will be available for public review and comment upon its completion at the Department of Regional Planning and at the libraries listed below: Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library 4533 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292 Culver City Julian Dixon Library 4975 Overland Avenue Culver City, CA 90230 Abbot Kinney Memorial Library 501 S. Venice Boulevard Venice, CA 90291 These cases do not affect the zoning of surrounding properties. If you are unable to attend the public hearing but wish to send written comments, please write to Attention: Ms. Anita Gutierrez, Department of Regional Planning, Room 1362, 320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, or, by email to agutierrez@planning.lacounty.gov. You may also obtain additional information concerning this case by telephoning Ms. Anita Gutierrez at (213) 974-4813 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday (our offices are closed on Fridays). Callers from North County areas may dial (661) 272-0964 (Antelope Valley) or (661) 253-0111 (Santa Clarita) toll free and then ask to be connected to (213) 974-4876. If you challenge a County action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or by written correspondence delivered to the Regional Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Este es un aviso que el Regional Planning Commission conducirá una audiencia pública el Abril 24, 2013, a las 9:00 a.m., localizada en el Room 150, Hall of Records, 320 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, para considerar dos solicitudes del siguiente proyecto: Autorizar un edificio de almacenamiento en seco de barcos, otros usos accesorios y un muelle de combustible en el proyecto de almacenamiento de barcos bajo el uso de la tierra en la categoría de utilización “Boat Storage” A todas las personas interesadas se les dará la oportunidad de testificar. Si necesita más información, o si quiere este aviso en Español, favor llamar al Departamento de Planificación al (213) 974-6466. 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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: March 5, 2013. To Whom It May Concern: The Names of the Applicants are: SOLANA BEVERAGE CONCESSIONS LLC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 13480 MAXELLA AVE, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. Type of Licenses Applied for: 47 - On-Sale General Eating Place. Argonaut Published: March 21, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case number SS023217 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, RICKI HENRIETTA BOULLE, 978 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, filed for petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: RICKI BOULLE ARBITER. 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: 04-26-13, 9:00am. Dept. A, Room 104. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. WEST DISTRICT. Filed March 11, 2013. John A. Clarke, Executive Officer / Clerk, By: Cynthia Estrada, Deputy. Lisa Hart Cole, Judge of the Superior Court. 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 Newspaper: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2013. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case number VS024228. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, IVI OCEGUEDA filed for petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: IVI ARCE. 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: 04-17-13, 1:30 pm. Dept. C, Room 312. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk CA 90650. Filed February 15, 2013. John A. Clarke, Executive Officer/ Clerk, By: A. Heras, Deputy. Yvonne T. Sanchez, Judge of the Superior Court. 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 Newspaper: March 7,14, 21, 28, 2013.
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