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Nor does it seem that writers have read the SB 562 financial analysis from the Political Economy Research Institute written by well-respected economists. (Available online to anyone interested in actually understanding the financing of this single payer proposal).

The overall health care savings to the state accrued in SB 562 would be $37 billion, a very conservative estimate, while covering everyone for quality privately delivered care and broadly expanded services at half the cost. Out-of-pocket costs to individuals like the premiums, copays and deductibles now threatening some with financial ruin would disappear and be replaced by a very modest 2.3% sales tax.

The savings comes from eliminating the profit-driven multi-payer insurance system with its ever-escalating premiums, denials of care and byzantine administrative tasks that currently drain one third to one half of our spending away from delivery of care and into shareholder profits, unnecessary complexity, wasteful bureaucracy and exorbitant CEO salaries.

Countries all over the world spend much less and have better health outcomes than Americans. People in Europe or Taiwan or Tunisia do not experience medical debt or medical bankruptcy. No one in a single-payer system dies because they were denied care or had treatment delayed or priced out of their means. But this happens every day in the “your money or your life” tragedy of the U.S. health insurance system.

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COVER STORY

Local News & Culture

THIS WEEK

WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS

A House Divided Ethical rift triggers surprising Neighborhood Council of Westchester-Playa resignations . . 6

NEWS Is Venice Ready for ‘Vexit’?

April 19 town hall contemplates secession from Los Angeles ..................................... 8

Dance Camera West is the best of both worlds .................................... 27

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ARTS & EVENTS

Linda Lucks makes the argument for local supportive housing projects . .................. 10

OPINION SoCalGas, It’s Time to Go Playa del Rey gas storage facility has become a troublesome industrial relic ..... 11

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A new theater in Culver City shines a light on the talents of blind performers . ............... 28

Living in the Moment Guitar slinger Kara Grainger celebrates a gritty new record with a birthday show ................................. 13

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Westchester-Playa Council Cracks in Two Longtime community leaders quit the board following ethics spat, accusing some of bending the rules to help their friends; others see a witch hunt

By Gary Walker Neighborhood Council of WestchesterPlaya President Cyndi Hench, Vice President Mark Redick and three other elected members have resigned from the city advisory board amid a public dispute about ethics that involves allegations of favoritism.

Hench, Redick and others believe resistance to removing a high-profile board member for serial unexcused absences, despite bylaws that empower the board to do so, exposed members’ willingness to throw good governance out the window in order to help a friend.

“My resignation isn’t out of frustration … it’s out of disgust,” said Redick, assailing board colleagues for “deliberately misleading statements” designed to obfuscate board rules as a means for achieving their own political ends.

“The Neighborhood Council of Westchester-Playa is no longer a council of neighborhood interest. It is a council of special interests,” said Redick, who before moving to Westchester in 2011 led the Del Rey Neighborhood Council for nine years.

Others believe the attempt to remove longtime influential board member David Voss was itself a political hit job, claiming selective interpretation of the board’s rules in order to make an example of him.

Voss is a founding member of the Westchester-Playa council who has served multiple four-year terms, but he hasn’t attended a meeting since November. J.D. Webster, also targeted for dismissal, hasn’t shown up for a meeting since July, according to council attendance records.

During the board’s April 3 meeting, Hench offered a motion to remove Voss and Webster from the board after the L.A. City Attorney’s office suggested that she take what might have been a routine vote to enforce board-ratified bylaws — operating rules that were largely crafted by Voss, a prominent area attorney — that state “three unexcused absences from duly-noticed board meetings shall result in automatic removal.”

The board voted 13-5, however, not to remove Voss or Webster.

‘More of a Guideline’ Board members Geoff Maleman and Tom Flintoft spoke loudest against Hench’s motion to boot Voss, who was out of the country at the time and could not be reached for comment by press time.

Flintoft called the absences “no big deal” and described Voss as a “tremendous asset to the board.”

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Flintoft said. “I don’t want this to be used as a ‘gotcha’ document.”

Maleman argued that it would be hypocritical to apply the automatic removal provision to Voss when other members have racked up more than three unexcused absences over their tenures, pointing out that board bylaws did not

a group of people that need me,” Hench said the morning after the meeting. “I view unexcused absences as absolutely disrespectful to the board.”

Patricia Lyon, David Oliver and Garrett Smith followed Hench and Redick in stepping down, citing dismay or disillusionment with lack of respect for the rules

“The Neighborhood Council of Westchester-Playa is no longer a council of neighborhood interest.

It is a council of special interests.”

— Mark Redick specify a timeline over which absences should be counted.

“My question,” he said, “is where do we draw the line and say, ‘From this point forward is when we’re going to look at those three absences’?”

Just before voting on the fates of Voss and Webster, the board revised its bylaws to establish a 12-month timeframe for keeping track of unexcused absences, an action Maleman decried as arbitrary and capricious. Using a 15-month standard, at least four other members would also be subject to automatic removal, he argued.

“My ethical concern is that some people

that govern the council.

“Ethically I can no longer be a member of an organization that thinks bylaws are optional. I am submitting my resignation effective immediately,” Smith informed the board in writing on April 4.

Kimberly Fox, an appointed secretary of the council’s Land Use and Planning Committee, has also quit.

“Without high confidence in the strong application and protection of bylaws and legally mandated procedure, I am no longer willing to volunteer my time in support of the neighborhood council process,” wrote Fox.

“If there are factions who are debating bylaws, they may not actually be debating about the bylaws.”

— Raphael Sonenshein are choosing to remove [Voss] without removing others who have also violated the same bylaws provision. That is simply unethical, and I will never support that,” Maleman stated in an email clarifying his position. “I believe the intent of this motion was to make sure David Voss was removed from the board.

However, the motion was agendized without regard for others who might also be in violation of the bylaws.”

‘Absolutely Disrespectful’ Hench and others who resigned in protest argue the issue is the board’s willingness — or lack thereof — to follow its own rules.

“I really saw the disproportionate difference between my views of the bylaws and how others on the board see them. I’m a rule follower and I just really realized that this is not

‘Precious Few Doers’ In a March email obtained by The Argonaut, Maleman asked Hench if there was another way to handle Voss’ failure to show up at that month’s meeting.

“Since there’s no clear definition for ‘excused’ vs. ‘non-excused’ absences in the bylaws, could we just revise the last set of minutes to reflect that Dave was an excused absence and chalk all of this up to a lack of communication?” Maleman wrote on March 14. “Just trying to look for a way to follow both the letter of the law and not lose someone like Dave who has obviously invested hundreds of hours in making the [neighborhood council] go. We have precious few ‘doers’ and I would hate to lose him, but I still want to make sure we have a way to remove someone who fails to show and doesn’t participate.”

Asked to clarify what he meant in the email, Maleman stated: “My suggestion was to err on the side of the less drastic reaction — chalking this up to miscommunication rather than opening a can of worms that would see the board remove five, six or perhaps even more board members. Without the bylaws in front of me at the time, I was also relying on Mr. Voss’ email statement that the bylaws did not define ‘excused’ vs. ‘unexcused’ absences.”

It isn’t clear which email by Voss that Maleman refers to, but the statement suggests some sort of behind-the-scenes wrangling over the issue before it came to light at the April meeting.

Raphael Sonenshein, executive director of the Edmund G. Brown Institute of Public Affairs at Cal State L.A., served as executive director of the Los Angeles Charter Reform Commission, which created the neighborhood council system in 2001. He said the tensions playing out on the Westchester-Playa board aren’t entirely unprecedented.

“I think it’s inevitable when you have active, engaged people, things can become contentious sometimes,” said Sonenshein.

“A good set of bylaws are essential to the function of any government,” he continued. But, “If there are factions who are debating bylaws, they may not actually be debating about the bylaws.”

‘It’s a Sad Commentary’ There had been no indication, however, that Hench, Voss and Maleman had any major public disagreement or falling out before Hench’s motion to eject Voss. In the big picture, the three of them largely tended to agree on how to handle most issues brought before the board.

The Westchester-Playa board is one of the largest neighborhood councils in Los Angeles — it has 31 seats, six of which were unfilled before the current spate of resignations — but until now tended to reach majority consensus without such intense discussions.

On Tuesday, Playa del Rey community activist Julie Ross filed a grievance with the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, the city agency that oversees neighborhood councils.

“If they’re not willing to abide by the current bylaws, then the neighborhood council cannot function as it currently exists,” Ross said.

Former neighborhood council member Denny Schneider, a prominent public transportation advocate who fought LAX expansion, said rampant absenteeism in (Continued on page 8)

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Invasion of the Cell Towers

Should Venice Secede from L.A.?

Del Rey residents push back against proliferation near homes

April 19 ‘Vexit’ town hall contemplates independent cityhood Photo by Maria Martin

Del Rey residents gathered on McConnell Avenue to call attention to a sudden proliferation of small cell phone towers

By Gary Walker The slew of small cell phone towers popping up all over Del Rey continues to rile up local residents, and about 20 of them hosted a neighborhood rally last Friday to make sure their city council member got the message loud and clear.

Janet D’Oliveira organized the protest under the new cell tower near her home on McConnell Avenue, about a block and a half below Short Avenue and right in the heart of residential enclave.

“This was a last resort to show how we feel. We have been trying to work with Councilman Mike Bonin’s office to see what we can do about fighting these small cell towers, and we have gotten nothing but the runaround. We’ve been lied to, and we’re disappointed, frustrated and super angry,” D’Oliveira said, adding they had already met with state Sen. Ben Allen’s office and had appointments scheduled with staff of Assemblywoman Autumn Burke and Supervisor Janice Hahn.

Members of the campaign to recall Bonin, launched in response to controversial local road diets, also supported the protest.

The tactic got Bonin’s attention, but there may not be much he can actually do to regulate cell phone tower installations. Federal law prohibits local governments from preventing tower installations due to health concerns, and telecommunications firms have few notification requirements for erecting PAGE 8 THE ARGONAUT April 12, 2018

new antennas.

D’ Oliveira said she received a call from Bonin’s district director Krista Phipps shortly after the demonstration, in which Phipps said Bonin’s office wanted to discuss regulatory changes regarding cell tower placement and notifications.

The council office later issued a statement that staff “continues to have conversations with neighbors and the state Legislature about better notifications and making sure that local neighborhoods have a say in these issues.”

Rennee Salvestrini, a breast cancer survivor still in recovery, lives on Alla Road in Del Rey and, as the Argonaut reported in February, AT&T erected a cell tower outside her bedroom window. She’s concerned about possible health impacts.

“My whole life has been turned upside down the last couple of months. I just can’t believe that anyone can be allowed to invade someone’s life like this and frighten us,” Salvestrini said.

But this week, Salvestrini received news of a temporary reprieve. AT&T spokesman Noel Pallais notified Bonin’s office that AT&T would not activate the tower outside her home until further notice, writing: “Since we are working through a thorough process, I am unable to provide a timeline on its completion.” gary@argonautnews.com

By Joe Piasecki If Venice split off from Los Angeles, would residents reap more essential public services from their tax dollars or wind up paying the same for less? Would local control empower Venice to halt gentrification in its tracks, or allow moneyed interests to completely take over? Is the average Venetian (if there is such a thing) dissatisfied enough with the status quo to try and figure all this out?

After more than a year of research and discussion by the Venice Neighborhood Council’s ad hoc Venice Cityhood Committee, the VNC’s Outreach Committee is putting these and other questions to the public during a ‘Vexit’ town hall discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Ánimo Venice Charter High School (820 Broadway St., Venice).

Organizers emphasize that the town hall is not intended to advocate a particular point of view, but to increase community participation in the discussion and feel out whether there’s enough interest to continue exploring the idea.

VNC Outreach Officer Hollie Stenson will moderate a discussion panel expected to include: Paul Novak, executive officer with the county committee that

handles cityhood petitions; Fred Gaines, mayor of Calabasas, which incorporated in 1991; VNC member Jim Murez; Isaac Simpson, who wrote about Vexit for Curbed Los Angeles; and Joe Piasecki, managing editor of The Argonaut.

Venice started off as an independent city in 1905 but merged with L.A. in 1926 amid struggles to maintain public infrastructure at pace with population growth and impacts of tourism. Its unique community identity, however, remains alive in the public consciousness.

“People who live in Venice think of themselves as Venetians, not Angelenos. A lot of people think Venice is its own city because in terms of character and style, it already is, only it doesn’t have its own government,” says longtime resident Nick Antonicello, who runs the ad hoc committee but is stepping back from the panel because his views are pretty widely known: “Home rule, in my mind, has powerful value,” he says. “You’d have a local government comprised of Venice residents whose only interest is Venice.”

To contact town hall organizers, email outreach@venicenc.org.

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by Steve Greenberg

Westchester-Playa Council Cracks in Two the board’s early days is what prompted its tough stance on missed meetings.

“We had trouble reaching a quorum, so [absenteeism] had become a very serious concern,” he recalled.

Now Schneider worries about finding people willing to step up and take the

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place of the very active board members who’ve resigned.

“A lot of institutional memory will be lost,” he said. “It’s a sad commentary on today’s politics.” gary@argonautnews.com

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SoCalGas, It’s Time to Go The Playa del Rey gas storage facility is an industrial relic that’s overstayed its welcome

By Wendy Zacuto The author is an education consultant who lives in Playa del Rey and an organizer of Protect Playa Now. Like a kindly uncle who lingers on the sofa long after Christmas is over, the Southern California Gas Company has overstayed its welcome in Playa del Rey. And like the kindly uncle who pulls candies out of his pocket to appease his hosts, SoCalGas plies the community with gifts.

The public affairs manager has the untenable task of covering up for this growing blight on our community. A kindly, competent person whose job it is to maintain the status quo, he works hard to fund educational grants for our community. Those gifts help us forget about the pollution caused by the relic that the gas storage facility has become.

I grew up in Westchester and spent my days at The Gillis like every good

Aliso Canyon, the very real dangers the Playa del Rey gas storage facility poses cannot be ignored.

Constructed when Playa del Rey was no more than a rural outpost, the storage facility now coexists with a tight cluster of homes, schools and businesses. When the Aliso Canyon leak happened, everyone within a five-mile radius had to evacuate for months. Take a minute to think about how many homes, schools, businesses and other infrastructure — including the airport — would be affected if a similar event took place here. I worry that an earthquake, leak or undetected break — any one of a myriad of unexpected events at a plant initially built in the 1930s — could lead to disaster.

SoCalGas seeks to calm such fears.

They also said Aliso Canyon couldn’t happen. But it did.

A Dec. 22 news release by the South Coast Air Quality Management District

When my grandkids ask “What’s that smell?” I now say, “That’s mercaptan, honey.”

Westchester High student. When I asked my parents about the smell, and later, when my children asked me about the smell, the answer was “That’s just the gas company, honey.”

But times have changed, and as a grandparent who has seen the deleterious effects of the Aliso Canyon leak and smaller mishaps around the country, I want to see our local leadership protecting our community instead of facilitating grants for education from SoCalGas and looking the other way.

As I have become more informed, when my grandkids ask “What’s that smell?” I now say, “That’s mercaptan, honey. It’s a toxic chemical. When you smell that you know that gas is where it’s not supposed to be.”

I have attended many Neighborhood Council of Westchester-Playa meetings to learn more about this issue. As I sit in these meetings I am stunned by the range of issues this body oversees. I appreciate their hard work on behalf of our community. But I wonder how long the SoCalGas will control the confidence of this body, despite mounting evidence that the site has lost its value to our community. Given lessons learned from

cited many violations related to foul odors and public nuisances at the Aliso Canyon facility. The same bulletin notes that “since January, SCAQMD has issued nine Notices of Violation to SoCalGas facilities across the Southland, including at Playa del Rey, Pico Rivera, Monterey Park and Los Angeles.

Two of those violations were for causing a public nuisance, and the remaining seven were for violating various SCAQMD rules and regulations.”

These are the kinds of things that can happen at an antiquated facility. I encourage community members to ask for a tour of the Playa del Rey gas storage facility. You can contact Mike Harriel directly (213-244-4633; MHarriel@semprautilities.com) to set one up and see for yourself what we drive by while looking the other way.

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[Laughs] There was a lot of stuff. If you’ve been here long enough, you’ll know one place by one name, but two generations above you, they know it by another name, and then the younger people know it by something else. Like I knew Frogtown in a different way, [not as] Elysian Valley.

I wanted to explore place in that nesting doll sort of way. I wanted to do something about the beach communities that weren’t the glamorous beach communities, some of the places we used to go to growing up.

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That makes it so hard to form memories.

Things are gone so quick. I can’t tell you how many different iterations certain corners have been through, because it’s to the point that I really don’t remember what it was. Isn’t part of forming memories about making pictures in your head about what something looked like? That’s been the most infuriating thing about growing up here. It teaches you not to value something. I know neighborhoods

What, to you, is the most common misperception of Los Angeles?

That it’s a place that’s just about gloss and surface, and that there is no “there” there. That’s the one I think that infuriates me the most. Because all you have to do is put yourself in a place that’s not about Hollywood — not to disparage Hollywood, because Hollywood’s interesting too. I went to Culver [City High School]. I think about growing up at a time when MGM had just been acquired by Sony. All the people we were going to school with were prop people and gaffers and guys and women who worked with their hands — they were working-class, a different kind of Hollywood; not the actors and producers and deals. …

There’s so much richness that comes with this co-existence, because it has attracted people from all over the world. I learned so much in my young years because people chose to come here from all over the world. I learned rituals and language and history just because of the proximity.

And it does come from sitting down and having conversations, or having arguments, or sharing a meal, or going as deep as you want to. And that is about you, and it is on you deciding to say yes to something, and making a turn, and making a friendship, and opening your hand, and opening your own home and opening your own heart.

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Witnessing so many build-up-and-teardown cycles upends perceptions of reality, according to George, who recently won a Grammy Award for her liner notes for “Otis Redding Live at the Whisky A Go Go: The Complete Recordings.”

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The seed of “After/Image,” veteran journalist Lynell George’s heartfelt collection of photographs and essays about Los Angeles, was planted during a dinner party conversation. George, long a reliably passionate defender of the diverse city where she grew up, uncharacteristically did not leap to its defense as a fellow guest derided L.A. as “ugly.”

Writing about this fascinatingly diverse metropolis for the LA Times, LA Weekly, KCET and other outlets over the past few decades had helped her get to “the city’s core” and discover her writer’s voice.

“The beauty of L.A. is seated in change, adaptability,” she notes early in “After/ Image.” It is “complicated” and “messy,” but that is part of its wonder.

But at that moment she questioned herself: Had the ever-intensifying traffic, perpetual destruction of historical architecture, and gentrification of neighborhoods finally nudged her to join the exodus of friends who had decided it was time to move on?

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By Bliss Bowen In its creation process, an album represents the answer to myriad questions.

Should songs be worked out live at shows beforehand, or sprung on fans only after the recording’s released?

Originals? Covers? Both? How many ballads? Should songs represent an act’s live sound or strive for effects only achievable in a studio?

For Kara Grainger, answers are embodied in her forthcoming album “Living With Your Ghost,” due June 1 from her Station House label and co-produced by Swedish-born, New Orleans-based artist and producer Anders Osborne, whose restless eclecticism clearly suits her.

“Living With Your Ghost” is more rocking than funky, and grittier than Grainger’s 2013 album “Shiver and Sigh.”

“It was actually an intentional move,” Grainger acknowledges. “Anders brought a great spirit to the project, and a little more of a raw edge. We decided to book a week and get most of that tracking down so that basically we couldn’t sit and stew on it too long and make too many changes [laughs] and smooth it out too much.

We had a very core group of musicians: keyboardist Ivan Neville, drummer J.J. Johnson, bassist Dave Monsey, and the Texas Horns. So there was a sound that developed out of that week in Austin.”

The inspired energy that approach yielded can be heard in Grainger’s extended slide solos during “Working My Way Back” and the bluesy closer “Freedom Song,” both of which were recorded live in the studio. “I don’t think I’ve done an album before where any of my tracking solos have made it,” she says, laughing. “I’m too much of a perfectionist.” She credits Osborne with making production decisions “based on what feels best in the moment.”

Born and raised in Australia, Grainger schooled herself as a singer and guitarist on the records of Etta James, Little Feat

and Stevie Ray Vaughan. She’s been making music since she was 16 — first in Papa Lips with her brother Mitch (who also migrated to L.A.), and as a solo artist since 2006. That year’s rootsy “Grand and Green River” was followed by 2011’s “L.A. Blues,” which, like “Shiver and Sigh,” positioned her as a sultry blues and soul artist. “Living With Your Ghost” grants her a wider frame, alternating tough grooves with straightforward rockers and the greasy “You’re in New Orleans” with yearning ballads like “Reason to My Verse” and “Nobody But You.” “I’ve written songs from a real singersongwriter perspective since I started writing when I was 12 or 13,” she notes.

“I got into the blues and soul and funk not until I was 16 or 17. So it’s all very much part of who I am. It’s been challenging in past records to make all my writing styles fit all together; a few of them would get dropped off and left for later. I think this album really encompasses me as an artist the best so far.”

Cross-country and international tours keep her on the road most of the time, and she jokes about boarding planes with a “big Army sack” bundling a couple of guitars. “The section of my suitcase for my makeup and clothes is not as big as I want it to be,” she says, laughing. “It’s pretty small compared to the half a dozen guitar pedals and cords.”

She’ll pull out a few of those guitars to accommodate her varied slide tunings at TRiP Friday, backed by drummer Donald Barrett, bassist Dmitry Gorodetsky and keyboardist Jeff Young. Aside from the new album, she has another fun reason to celebrate: her birthday.

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“It’s a great way to celebrate our 70th anniversary,” says Colton Weiss, an enthusiastic 26-year-old whose late grandfather Mel Weiss founded the original Mel’s in San Francisco.

“We’re playing that up big time, and it’ll be 24/7 just like our Sunset [Boulevard] location. So people are already asking when we’re opening. The city and neighbors are excited.”

Weiss runs the Mel’s empire with his father, Steven, who is overseeing the day-to-day restoration and reopening effort in Santa Monica. The elder Weiss is responsible for bringing Mel’s to Los Angeles — with a little help from Hollywood, of course.

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stylish terrazzo floors, which Steven Weiss has made a point of unearthing and replacing since the installation of dental chairs had ruined the original flooring. He also ripped out drab beige drywall to uncover the original interior rock-lined walls and exterior rock walls. The iconic Penguin sign never went away — the city protected it with monument status.

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Los Angeles | $2,550,000 6unit apartment complex in prime Miracle Mile location. 3units currently vacant &remodeled

Los Angeles | $449,000 500 S Centinela Ave | Stunning remodel, top floor condo w/modern designs & 180degree views

Kelly Myers 626.676.5778

Nia Mallett 323.596.7247

Linda Light 310.963.7010

Brian Spitznagel 310.210.2455

CalRE# 01492040

CalRE#01904213

CalRE# 00786737

CalRE# 01927987

Los Angeles South | $419,000 5847 5th Ave | Park Hills | Charming 2BR 1BA, LR w/ fireplace. Need some TLC. Sold AS IS.

Marina Del Rey | $1,325,000 4346 Redwood Ave #A304 | 2BD 2BA highly coveted corner penthouse unit | Approx 2,267 Sq Ft

Marina Del Rey | $985,000 4350 Via Dolce | Sunny southwest corner 2+2 1,590 sq.ft. Marina Strand single-level condo.

Marina del Rey | $15,000/month Amazing Beach Location On The Marina Del Rey Peninsula. A Unique Beach side Craftsman

Maple Patton 310.617.7063

Ray Karapetyan 310.754.8129

Sue Miller 310.821.5090

Ann Yellin 310.666.1316

CalRE#01121781

CalRE#01336738

CalRE# 00709405

CalRE# 01461513

Palm Springs | $675,000 Spectacular 3bd-2ba Mid-Century Modern home in desirable Little Beverly Hills neighborhood

Playa Del Rey | $1,995,000 7508 Whitlock Ave | 3bd 2ba Fabulous mid-century modern beach house on Playa’s west bluff

Playa del Rey | $1,495,000 8116 Calabar Ave | mid-century modern w/ panoramic views,3bd,4ba, fam rm,stand-up basement

Playa del Rey | $4,750/month 410 Campdell St | Bright, Modern Silicon Beach House w/High Ceilings, Skylights, Fireplace

Dennis Kean 310.292.5326

Alice Plato 310.704.4188

Bob Waldron 310.780.0864

Alice Plato 310.704.4188

CalRE# 01893442

CalRE# 01216340

CalRE#00416026

CalRE# 01216340

Playa Vista | $900,200 Well-appointed 2BR 2BA comfortable Modern Loft (former model home) w/ open living space

West Los Angeles | $1,299,100 1740 S Westgate Ave #G | 4BR+Loft+3.5BA townhouse w/ attached private 2 car garage

Westchester | $1,320,000 7247 McCool Ave | AAA Loc in N Kentwood.

4BR 2BA, 2,000+ sqft, country wood ceilings

Westchester | $1,219,000 6433 Hedding St | 3BR 2BA | Opportunity to remodel or rebuild in North Kentwood

Julie Walker 310.948.8411

Julie Walker 310.948.8411

Laura Davis 310.490.0274

Bob Waldron 310.780.0864

CalRE#01043881

CalRE#01043881

CalRE#01211435

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COLDWELLBANKERHOMES.COM Marina del Rey 310.301.3500 | 590 Washington Boulevard, Suite 590, Marina del Rey, CA 90292 | Playa Vista 310.862.5777 | 6020 South Seabluff Drive, Suite 3, Playa Vista, CA 90094 Venice 424.280.7400 | 1611 Electric Avenue, Venice, CA 90291 | Westchester 424.702.3000 | 8840 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045 Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. ©2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. CalBRE# 00616212

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Era Matilla rEalty 225 CulvEr Blvd. Broker assoc.

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The ArgonAuT oPen Houses Bald win H ills Sun 2-5

4571 Don Rodolfo Dr.

3/3.5 Beautifully remodeled w/ spectacular views

$1,549,000

Lockhart/Ruttenberg

Compass

424-354-4224

10753 & 10755 Northgate St.

2/1 & 2/1 Duplex, live in one, rent the other

$1,300,000

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RE/MAX Estate Properties

310-990-3606

4774 Imlay

3/2 www.4774Imlay.com

$1,000,000

Will Robertson & James Suarez

KW Silicon Beach

310-862-1761

3/3 Townhome has bonus room, updated kitchen & 2 car garage 2/2 Townhouse style and ocean view 3/3 Completely remodeled w/ open layout & 2 car garage

$899,000 $499,000 $1,549,000

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4/3 Beautiful new construction w/ amenities galore 4/3.5 New construction small lot home

$1,995,000 $1,379,000

James Suarez Jesse Weinberg

KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach

310-862-1761 800-804-9132

2/2 Sunny southwest corner Marina Strand 1-level condo 2/2.5 Rare and sought-after Marina Strand townhouse 2/2 Open & spacious modern industrial unit 2/2 Extensively renovated oceanfront condo 2/2 Fabulous unit in a resort-style gated community 2/2.5 Fabulous town-home offers a great open floor plan 3/2.5 Upgraded town-home offers great floor plan

$985,000 $1,295,000 $1,049,000 $1,899,000 $979,000 $895,000 $998,000

Sue Miller Peter & Ty Bergman Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg

Coldwell Banker Marina Bergman Beach Properties KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach

310-821-5090 310-821-2900 800-804-9132 800-804-9132 800-804-9132 800-804-9132 800-804-9132

2/2 Beautiful updated condo 5/6.5 Ocean view, completed 2017, high ceilings 4/4 www.425manitoba.com 5/4 www.8141cabora.com 5/4 Stunning Mediterranean estate atop the hills 3/2 Ocean view mid-century modern

$659,000 $4,495,000 $1,800,000 $2,850,000 $2,395,000 $1,995,000

Brent Willcutt & James Suarez Paula Ross Jones James Suarez James Suarez Jesse Weinberg Alice Plato

KW Silicon Beach Sotheby’s International Realty KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach Coldwell Banker

310-862-1761 310-880-9750 310-862-1761 310-862-1761 800-804-9132 310-704-4188

2/2 8300ManitobaSt221.com 4/4 6524VistaDelMar.com

$599,000 $1,794,000

Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger

Compass Compass

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3/3.5 Bright & spacious single family home w/ rooftop deck 2/2.5 One of the best locations in Playa Vista

$2,399,000 $995,000

Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny

KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach

800-804-9132 800-804-9132

4/2 Desirable Sunset Park, large 7,700 sq. ft. lot

$2,399,000

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RE/MAX Estate Properties

310-720-4165

7209 Dunfield Ave. 7912 Croydon Ave. 6433 Hedding St. 8111 Bleriot Ave. 6509 Riggs Pl.

5/4 Brand new mid-century w/ stunning guest house 4/3 Exquisite Mediterranean home 3/2 Prime No Kentwood corner location, terrific potential 3/2 Updated knoll w/ master & permitted office/studio 6/4 North Kentwood home on a quiet tree-lined street

$2,595,000 $1,649,000 $1,219,000 $1,250,000 $1,995,000

Kathryn Shafer & Sean Galligan Bob Waldron Bob Waldron Laura & Jack Davis Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny

Realty Group LA Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker Coldwell Banker KW Silicon Beach

323-376-9601 424-702-3010 424-702-3010 310-490-0474 800-804-9132

6527 West 84th Pl. 6054 West 75th St. 8720 Villanova Ave. 7147 West 91st St. 7917 Vicksburg Ave.

3/3 6527W84thPl.com 4/3.5 6054W75thSt.com 4/3 Iconic mid-century gem 4/2 7147W91stSt.com 3/2 Off-market opportunity

$1,349,000 $1,745,000 $1,450,000 $949,000 $1,099,000

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Mar vista

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Marina del rey

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8300 Manitoba #112 8125 Tuscany Ave. 425 Manitoba 8141 Cabora 7354 Trask Ave. 7508 Whitlock Ave.

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Deadline: TUESDAY NOON. Call (310) 822-1629 for Open House forms Your listing will also appear at argonautnews.com

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The ArgonAuT PRess Releases Waterfront Gem

GorGeous WestcHester Home

Offered at $1,075,000 Tom Corte & Dana Wright, ERA Matilla Realty 310-578-7777

Offered at $1,879,000 Stephanie Younger, Compass 310-499-2020

cHarminG marina city club

Prime Playa Vista Home

Offered at $665,000 Charles Lederman, Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980

Offered at $995,000 Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny, KW Silicon Beach 800-804-9132

“Enter this split level two-bed, two-bath condo on the upper level,” say agents Dana Wright and Tom Corte.

“Step down into the living room, then into the stylish kitchen, both of which overlook a lagoon. A serene private balcony rests just above the water. Details include deep hardwood floors throughout, walk-in closets, and plantation shutters. The intimate, well-maintained complex feature a landscaped courtyard and a fountain, and offers comfortable living in the hub of Silicon Beach.”

“Lovely cityscape and mountain views, along with peek-aboo Marina vistas, are offered by this charming three-bed, two-bath, Marina City Club home,” says agent Charles Lederman. “The entry way leads to an open, renovated kitchen with custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Adjacent is a bright great room that leads to a spacious patio, ideal for enjoying the city lights. Features include ample storage, surround sound wiring in the living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, and beautiful views.”

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“Graciously ensconced in North Kentwood is this stunning Mediterranean home, with price improvement” says agent Stephanie Younger. “This home’s sweeping two-story ceilings above the living room and ample windows infuse the room with natural light. The spacious kitchen features double ovens, and abundant cabinet storage. A family room is anchored by a fireplace and custom bar with built-in wine rack. Enjoy the expansive backyard with a pool and Jacuzzi.

Upstairs are three bedrooms and baths.”

“Enjoy courtyard and Concert Park views from this updated two-bed, two-and-a-half-bath, two-story penthouse in the Tempo building,” say agents Jesse Weinberg and Vivian Lesny. “The open floor plan offers a bright living room, balcony, and an eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry.

Down-stairs you will find both bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The unit also includes a washer and dryer, and two parking spaces. Live in modern comfort with all the benefits that Playa Vista has to offer.”

The ArgonAuT PRess Releases mediterranean Style Villa

Venice SpaniSh charmer

Offered at $1,649,000 Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia, Coldwell Banker 424-702-3000

Offered at $2,499,000 James Allan, Coldwell Banker 310-704-0007

“This charming 1920’s Spanish home features two tri-level contemporary townhouses in the rear, and is located in a gated compound with parking for six cars,” says agent James Allan. “This home is just a few blocks from trendy Rose Ave and Abbott Kinney. The townhouses have total privacy from front houses, and offer high ceilings, plenty of light and a large patio located off living room. Details include chic materials, hardwood floors, and a fireplace in the living room. Both townhouses are currently vacant.”

“Enjoy the space, design, and quality in this impressive four-bed, three-bath, villa,” say agents Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia. “This home exudes superior craftsmanship and impeccable attention to detail throughout. Share casual meals in the state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen, or entertain in the gracious formal dining room. A dramatic foyer opens to the inviting living room. The upstairs master suite offers an exquisite bath, featuring a sumptuous shower and spa tub.

This is urban living at its best.”

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Welcome to Luxury Living in the Exclusive Regatta This spacious Penthouse is approximately 1,853 square feet and features 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with 180 degree panoramic city and mountain views through floorto ceiling windows. Open floorplan and huge balcony in living room and master bedroom. The unit has been completely updated with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, LED ceiling lights, organic paint and Hi-Tech equipment.

Resort-style amenities include an Olympic-size heated pool, a full-size health spa/cardio theater, landscaped sun decks, DVD screening room with Dolby sound, secured-access high-speed elevators, a business/conference center, a two-story wood and terrazzo lobby and 24-hour concierge and porter service with valet parking. Ideally located in Marina del Rey with cafes, restaurants, shops, parks and boating.

Deluxe Office Space in the Heart of Silicon Beach

Classifieds In PLAYA VISTA 1 2,500 sq. ft. Front & Back Entrances Lounge Room • 6 Pvt Prkg 2 Bath • 9 Offices $5000/Month 12039 Jefferson Blvd.

323-870-5756 • 310-827-3873 Deluxe Office Space in the Heart of Silicon Beach

Offered at $6,950/mo. • Joseph Elian (310) 780-4000 SailboatS For Sale 24’ Sloop - islander Bahama, 1964 sleeps 4. Main, jib and storm sails; near-new Yamaha motor; radio; dinghy; fully equipped.

Ideal for sailing to Catalina. MDR G-1100, #19 $2,000. 310-3510319

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Flexible hours! Ideal candidates are compassionate people who want to make a difference! Must be local and willing to drive. Please apply by visiting the Careers page of our website www.inhomecarela. com or by calling our office at (310) 878-2045.

In PLAYA VISTA 1,250 Sq. Ft. Three Parking Spaces $2,200/Month

GaraGe & Yard SaleS ***Epic Yard Sale! 50+ Homes*** Sunday, 4/15 9AM-4PM Hosted by local Real Estate agent Laurie Woolner aka “Tiny...But Mighty” Lots of Families & lots of good stuff!

E. of Lincoln - W. of Walgrove - S. of Rose - N. of Zanja Directions signs & maps will be posted throughout the neighborhood. www.woolnergroup.com/6th-annual-venice-marvista-yard-sales. To Register: www.

Venice-MarVistaYardSales.com or call (310) 699-0980

12061 A Jefferson Blvd.

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1,250 Sq. Ft. (Second Floor) No Elevator Three Parking Spaces $2,200/Month 12059 A Jefferson Blvd.

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Master bedroom upstairs. New wood floors, open chef kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances. Fireplace. Private balcony. Two garage parking spaces.

Approximately 200 steps to the Pacific Ocean, aka about a block.

Only $3,850/mo. Best place and best deal in Playa Del Rey at 308 Pershing Drive. Call Curtis at 310621-0776 and say hey, show me the best place in Playa Del Rey.

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Volunteer orGanizationS

space for rent Inglewood, 2000

(DaV) a non-profit Organization seeking dedicated volunteer drivers to transport veterans to and from appts. to VA Hospital in West Los Angeles. Vehicle and gas provided. Call Blas Barragan at (310) 268-3344.

(high ceilings) / half office, $1.50

sq. feet, approx. half warehouse, per foot. Unlimited parking, just off 405 Fwy. call 310-677-1010, available May 1st.

6bd + 4 ba. Downtown area, 123 E. 25th St. Los Angeles, 90011 No Pets, $3500/month.

Call Debbie

Discounted rates are available at hotel in Marina Del Rey Free WiFi, microfridge and parking.

Call David at 310-822-2904

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Gated garage, Intercom entry, Alarm, FP Central air, Dishwasher, Stove/Oven

beautY BEaUTY SalON Licensed cosmetologist as a asst. to salon owner. 4 days flexible hrs. Daniela (310) 454-3521

CleaninG/home & oFFiCe HOUSEKEEpEr Great, Exp’d housekeeper with excellent references. avail. anytime. Ana (323) 945-9961

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Obituaries

Hans albert Klein Hans Albert Klein, of 13212 Summertime Ln., Culver City, CA passed away at the young age of 76 yrs. old on February 4, 2017 at Cedar Sinai Hospital. Hans came to the Unites States from Weztlar, Germany and landed in New York.

He migrated west to Chicago and joined the United States Army only to be sent back to Europe stationed in Italy were he met his wife Carla Klein and married soon after and decided that California was the place to be. The climate allowed them to birth two sons, Stephan (51) and Kolin (46). The remaining family resides in California. May Hans rest in peace and be remembered for many years to come. april 12, 2018

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legal advertising FiCTiTiOUS BUSiNESS NAME STATEMENT FilE NO. 2018050280 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FINE WINE TASTING FOR ALL; 7819 W. 81st Street Playa del Rey, CA 90293.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) David Weiss, 7819 W. 81st Street 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: 02/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: David Weiss. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 28, 2018.

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).

Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper.

Dates: 3/22/18, 3/29/18, 4/5/18, 4/12/18 FiCTiTiOUS BUSiNESS NAME STATEMENT FilE NO. 2018059071 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARK WINDSOR REALTY; 4859 W. Slauson Avenue #450 Los Angeles, CA 90056. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Debbie L. Muhammad, 4859 W. Slauson Avenue #450 Los Angeles, CA 90056. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 03/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Debbie L. Muhammad. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 9, 2018.

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). Publish: The Argonaut. Dates: 3/22/18, 3/29/18, 4/5/18, 4/12/18 FiCTiTiOUS BUSiNESS NAME STATEMENT FilE NO. 2018061692 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POTENTIAL OT; 749 Palms Blvd.

Venice, CA 90291. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Patricia Leport, 749 Palms Blvd.

Venice, CA 90291. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 02/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Patricia Leport. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 13, 2018. 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).

Publish: The Argonaut. Dates: 3/22/18, 3/29/18, 4/5/18, 4/12/18 FiCTiTiOUS BUSiNESS NAME STATEMENT FilE NO. 2018072640 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REAL ESTATE WEST LA; 10008 National Blvd., #336 Los Angeles, CA 90034. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Alvaro Rene Dicristofaro, 2739 S. Orange Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90016. 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. /s/: Alvaro Rene Dicristofaro. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 23, 2018. 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).

Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper.

Dates: 3/29/18, 4/5/18, 4/12/18, 4/19/18 FiCTiTiOUS BUSiNESS NAME STATEMENT FilE NO. 2018073727 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROS RESEARCH; 1455 4th St., #303 Santa Monica, CA 90401. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jamie Palumbo, 1455 4th St., #303 Santa Monica, CA 90401. 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. /s/: Jamie Palumbo.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 27, 2018. 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).

Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper.

Dates: 3/29/18, 4/5/18, 4/12/18, 4/19/18 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027478 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of ELIANE GANS ORGELL, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Eliane Gans Orgell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Eliane Gans Orgell to Eliane Gans 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/27/2018. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K Room: 260. The address of the court is, 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401. A copy of this Order

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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: Los Angeles. Original filed: March 13, 2017. Gerald Rosenberg, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut 3/22/18, 3/29/18, 4/5/18, 4/12/18 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027528 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of NATALIE ANNE PAUL, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Natalie Paul filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

Natalie Anne Paul to Makani Nalu 2.)

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 05/25/2018. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K Room: A-203. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401. 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: Los Angeles. Original filed: April 9, 2018.

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Adrian Legg in Concert, 8 p.m.

Acoustic guitar legend Adrian Legg, City of Angels Awards Gala, 6 to declared “Guitarist of the Decade” by 9 p.m. Hosted by the LAX Coastal Guitarist magazine, makes a local stop Chamber of Commerce, this year’s during his world tour. McCabe’s Guitar dinner individuals who were instrumen- Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. tal in the creation of Playa Vista. Los $20. mccabes.com Angeles Airport Marriott, 5855 W. Century Blvd., Westchester. (310) DJ Jedi & Anthony Valadez Dance 645-5151; laxcoastal.com Party, 9 p.m. Deejays are on the decks

Del Rey Neighborhood Council, 7:15 p.m. The local advisory body to the Los Angeles City Council meets the second Thursday of each month at Del Rey Square, 11976 Culver Blvd., Del Rey. delreync.org

Friday, April 13 Influencers Lunch with Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burke discusses her efforts to assist working families and her ideas for supporting small business, including a bill that would create a 5% state tax credit for investors in small business.

Lunch is pasta, salad and garlic knots.

C&O Cucina, 3016 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey. $25 to $40. (310) 822-5425; venicechamber.net Delirium Musicum, 6 to 9 p.m. The conductor-less chamber orchestra plays a sampling of music from the Baroque Period to Cold War Era work by Shostakovich to contemporary classical. Wende Museum of the Cold War, 10808 Culver Blvd, Culver City. deliriummusicum.com.

Samantha Boshnack: “Seismic Belt,” 7.30 p.m. The composer, trumpeter, music educator and Make Jazz fellow explores seismic activity along the Ring of Fire through musical composition, experimenting with the friction of geographic shifts to create a new harmonic topography that weaves across cultures. Roth Hall at Crossroads School of Arts & Sciences, 1714 21st St., Santa Monica. Tickets are free with RSVP at eventbrite.com

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Saturday, April 14 Advanced Start Techniques from Winning Skippers, 9:30 a.m. This clinic is a great introduction to racing, including two hours on the water on boats skippered by top racers. On-water practice begins at 12:30 p.m. Box lunches available for order upon registration. Santa Monica Windjammers, 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free for crew; $10 for skippers. smwyc.org Health & Safety Forum: “Is Your Community Safe?” 10 a.m. to noon.

Speakers address the possible negative health impacts posed by the Playa del Rey gas storage facility. Holy Nativity Church, 6700 W. 83rd St., Westchester. protectplayanow.org Kids Outrigger Canoe Open House, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Marina Outrigger Canoe Club introduces kids ages 8 to 13 to Hawaiian-style outrigger canoe racing. The low-cost summer program offers kids a chance to compete and learn about an ocean sport through history, culture and teamwork. Mother’s Beach, 4135 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 339-2928; marina-outrigger.org Plein Air Drawing, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Otis College of Art & Design instructor Mike Cedeno guides artists through a three-hour plein air drawing session.

Sun protection recommended. No experience necessary and drawing materials provided. Camera Obscura Art Lab, 1450 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-2239; smgov.net

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Westchester Townhouse “Fun-Raising” Festival, 2 to 4 p.m. Help raise funds for repair and maintenance of the Westchester Townhouse so it can continue serving the next generation.

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Gerry Fialka interviews poet Doug Knott. Café 212 Pier, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com

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Alumni Swim Meet, 5:30 p.m. This fun tradition continues: The Venice Alumni team vs. Venice High. Grab your swimsuit and join. Free to Venice High School Alumni swimmers and divers. Not a swimmer? Come out and support the athletes. Meet begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Venice Pool, 2490 Walgrove Ave., Mar Vista. Free; donations accepted. plus.google. com/105452690856044669511 Folk Rock-n-Blues Night, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Live performances of folk and blues by Stefani Valadez, Steve (Continued on page 30)

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A Santa Monica festival combines film screenings and live dance performance all weekend long Featuring incredible choreography, cinematography and stories from the world of dance, the annual Dance Camera West film festival is a treat for the eyes and ears — and one of my favorite ways to soak up sumptuous arthouse films and one-of-akind indie flicks.

The festival is known for its roster of visually stunning features and shorts on the cutting edge of dance filmmaking, but it has also featured documentaries about the likes of L.A. Dance Project founder Benjamin Millepied (the choreographic mind behind “Black Swan”).

But you need not be a dance aficionado to appreciate the festival’s lineup.

Any cinephile with respect for beautifully executed editing, storytelling and sound design can find much to savor in this collection of carefully curated gems.

This year’s program of films, screening at Laemmle Monica Film Center this weekend, includes an especially alluring array of documentaries.

That includes the West Coast premiere of “La Chana,” about a world-famous flamenco dancer who mysteriously disappears from the stage at the peak of her career (8 p.m. Friday); a screening of “The Sacrosanct Accompanist,” about the life and art of Martha

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Serving Up Comedy, 7 to 9 p.m.

Showcasing a new lineup of standup comics each second Thursday of the month, the featured performers are followed by an open mic. The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. No cover; donations to benefit first responders. (310) 823-5451; servingupcomedy.com

Westchester’s Wood-Fired Community Oven Bake, noon. Bring dough and toppings to bake your own pizza in an authentic wood-fired adobe oven. Oven is ready for baking bread around 2 p.m. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 6700 W. 83rd St., Westchester.

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Mojacar Flamenco blends the power, passion, and grace of flamenco with bold jazz harmonies and driving Latin rhythms. El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo.

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The Seaweed Sisters perform during Dance Camera West Graham’s favorite accompanist Reed Hansen (noon Saturday); and a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of Swedish choreographer Mats Ek (a master of making the ugly beautiful) in “The Choreographer Mats Ek” (noon Sunday.)

A sneak peek of the visual poem “Ingmar Bergman Through the Choreographer’s Eye” at 3 p.m. Saturday also promises to be a treat for dance and film lovers, as four of Sweden’s most esteemed choreographers and some of its finest dancers from the Royal Swedish Ballet interpret the oeuvre of the famed Swedish director. (If you’ve never seen the virtuosity of the Royal Swedish Ballet, it’s a must!)

An added bonus this year — these screenings are walking distance from the Santa Monica Pier, where Dance Camera West’s Santa Monica-based partner Jacob Jonas The Company is presenting a series of free dance performances to

coincide with the film festival.

The three-night event features performances by the world-famous Pilobolus dance theater, New York City Ballet’s Emily Kikta, differently-abled dance crew ILL-ABILITIES, the Jacob Jonas company and several more artists from the worlds of contemporary, commercial and street dance.

I can already picture myself seeing larger than life dancers sail across the big screen, then walking down to the pier to watch more magical movements unfold over the sea.

That and a sunset over the Pacific sounds like the perfect backdrop for the weekend.

— Christina Campodonico Dance Camera West screenings ($12) and To the Sea: Dance Concerts on the Pier (free with RSVP) run from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Visit dancecamerawest.org for a complete schedule.

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By Brian Marks Theater is traditionally an art populated by the able-bodied and the privileged. The Blue Door, a new theater opening Friday in Culver City, is determined to make theater accessible to those who are so often excluded.

The Blue Door’s Parent organization, CRE Outreach (Create, Reflect, Empower), organizes programs that create opportunities for veterans, underserved adolescents and the blind.

Greg Shane has been artistic director of CRE Outreach since co-founding it 2003, and soon he’ll be overseeing the theater, too. He’s previously directed plays written by and starring military veterans, as well as works for Theatre by the Blind — the only blind theater company in the U.S. Shane’s connection to the group is personal — he’s blind in his right eye, and had to patch his sighted eye for a number of years, during which he was functionally blind. Shane’s history with blindness helps him understand the difficulties blind actors have to overcome when performing.

The Blue Door opens its inaugural season with Theatre by the Blind’s production of “Lost in the Light,” an original play by Pelita Dasalla. The story centers on Angel (played by Magally Ocampo), a blind woman striving to lead an independent life — she even gets around on a skateboard. Her sighted family members constantly worry about her safety, however, and threaten her autonomy. Angel’s relationships with her family and her boyfriend (also sighted) are put to the test when she’s offered an experimental treatment with the potential to restore her sight.

Lee Pugsley, who plays Angel’s boyfriend, has been acting since first grade.

Kenny Lee and Sylvia Taylor play worried parents in “Lost in the Light” He studied acting through college, but his early experiences weren’t particularly welcoming for an Asian-American boy with visual impairment. Pugsley grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a city that’s over 90% white, and his house was only a 15-minute drive from a white supremacist compound. But even after moving to multicultural Los Angeles, it was still hard for him to find roles.

“People don’t think outside of the box for casting,” Pugsley says, noting his appreciation for Theatre by the Blind.

Hipster Replacement I’m a 57-year-old lesbian, and I’m only attracted to much younger women (early 20s). We’re obviously in very different places in our lives, and these “relationships” don’t last very long. I also get a lot of grief from my friends. I can’t change whom I’m attracted to, but I would like a long-term relationship.

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Making matters worse, millennials and post-millennials (generally speaking) are the most overprotected, over-parented generations ever — to the point where university administrators probably have stern talks with at least a few parents: “Your son is a freshman in college. You can’t be sneaking into the dining hall to cut his food for him.”

Sure, there are probably some precociously mature 20-somethings

“It’s been really great coming into this group. I realized, ‘Maybe there is a place for me now.’”

Matthew Saracho has been performing in Theatre by the Blind for three years and also makes his Blue Door debut in “Lost in the Light.” He acted in high school and college, but most productions didn’t accommodate the needs of blind performers.

“Here, everyone is able to have their lines down in some way, whether it’s a recording, or braille or a large print document,”

out there. However, it usually takes a chunk of life experience — and relationship experience — for a person to grow into who they are and figure out what they want in a partner. So, as a 57-year-old woman, you’re probably as well-paired with the average 22-year-old as you are with the average head of lettuce or desk lamp.

But say — one day while you’re cruising the aisles at Forever 21 — you find the 20-something lady Socrates.

There’s still a problem, and it’s the way society sneers at a big age gap between partners. The thumbs-downing comes both from a couple’s “own social networks” and from “society at large,” finds social psychologist Justin Lehmiller. However, “perceived marginalization by one’s social network” appears to be most damaging — “sig-

he says. “In college I never got a script or scene in braille.”

Although “Lost in the Light” doesn’t feature any characters bursting into song, it’s still a musical of sorts. The scene transitions are scored with songs written

by Laurie Grant and Chloe Copoloff that are performed by the band Rex & Friends.

Most of the tunes are empowering pop anthems that touch upon the play’s themes. That kind of direct commentary could be stifling for many songwriters, but not Grant.

“Writing with a theme in mind is just my favorite way to do it,” she says. “You have a focus; you have something the song is supposed to be about. Some people might find that limiting, but I really like it.”

Rex & Friends is fronted by Rex LewisClack, a blind pianist with autism. The rest of the band is rounded out by vocalists on the autism spectrum.

It’s easy to walk right past The Blue Door the first time you visit. A boxy building tucked between a Oaxacan restaurant and a plumber, its façade of shiny white tiles is set back a bit from the other storefronts. But the door is, of course, a very bright shade of blue.

For years, Theatre by the Blind and Rex & Friends have had to travel across the region to give performances. With the opening of The Blue Door, they and other underserved groups finally have a permanent place to call home.

“Lost in the Light” opens at 8 p.m.

Friday (April 13) at The Blue Door, 9617 Venice Blvd, Culver City. Shows continue at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through May 12.

Tickets are $15. Call (310) 902-8220 or visit creoutreach.org.

nificantly” predicting breakups.

Granted, it’s possible that you have some rigid age cutoff in the regions of your brain that do the “hot or not?” calculations. If that’s the case, simply finding a woman who’s young-looking is a no-go. (When she starts to get those little laugh lines around the eyes, will you put her out on the curb with that aging TV from the guest room?)

But ask yourself whether you simply prefer the springier chickens and are actually just afraid of the emotional risks (as well as the emotional adulthood) required in being with somebody closer to your own age. That’s something you can work to correct. Ultimately, if you want a relationship, the answer to your “Hey, babe … where have you been all my life?” shouldn’t be “Um … waiting for my parents to meet.”

Got a problem? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave, Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com. ©2018, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Alkon’s latest book is “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” Follow @amyalkon on Twitter and visit blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

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Moos, Rick Moors and Christo Pellani.

UnUrban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 315-0056; unurban.com Live Jazz by Erskine, Beasley & Robaire, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Peter Erskine (drums), John Beasley (piano) and Dave Robaire (bass) play two sets of jazz at Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., Ste 180, Westchester. $10. (424) 800-2006; samfirstbar.com

A musical “Little Women” twirls through the Morgan-Wixson The Hard Truth: “The Other Side of the Story” @ The Electric Lodge This tragic comedy is set in the backyard of a home owned by best friends Wise and Truth, an outdoor man cave where absolutely nothing is held back.

Limited engagement: 8 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday (April 12, 13 and 14) at the Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. $33 to $45. (310) 3061854; electriclodge.org Dynamite Dance:“Decode Explode” @ Highways Three new interdisciplinary works use intensely layered movement to explore complex layers of learned behavior, symbols of the gendered and sexualized body, and the relationship between the female body, protest and the ever-evolving feminist movement.

One show only: 8:30 p.m. at Friday (April 13) at Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. $15 to $20. (310) 453-1755; highwaysperformance.org Overwhelmed:“Lost in the Light” @ The Blue Door An adventurous blind girl grapples with family expectations, social limitations and the possibility of regaining her sight in this inaugural Blue Door production by Theatre by the Blind.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through May 12 at The Blue Door, 9617 Venice Blvd., Culver City. $15. (310) 902-8220; creoutreach.org American Classic: “Little Women, the Musical” @ Morgan-Wixson Theatre This musical based on one of America’s most beloved young adult novels tells the story of the March sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy — as they grow up during the Civil War and come of age in their

own ways. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Closing soon: Last shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (April 13 and 14) at MorganWixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $23 to $28. (310) 828-7519; morgan-wixson.org MRS Degree:“School for Wives” @ City Garage City Garage remounts its acclaimed 2009 production of Moliere’s comic masterpiece about a rich merchant who believes he can train the perfect wife.

Closing soon. Last shows are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday (April 13, 14 and 15) at City Garage Bergamot, Station T1, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. $20 to $25. (310) 453-9939; citygarage.org Praise Be:“Sister Act” @ Westchester Playhouse The Kentwood Players present this Allen Menken musical based on the famed Whoopi Goldberg-led film about a runaway who finds sisterhood and harmony in a Philadelphia convent.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 21 at Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. $25. (310) 645-5156; kentwoodplayers.org Find Your Happy Place: “The Happiness Project” @ The Actors’ Gang What is happiness? This workshop production explores the various facets of the feeling from the realm of endorphins to life’s various manifestations of joy and how culture appropriates this emotion for romantic or economic gain.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 29 at The Actors’ Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd., Venice. $20 to $25. (310) 838-4264; theactorsgang.com

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Unkle Monkey Band, 8 p.m. to midnight. Local favorites perform rock, reggae and New Orleans music with originals and more. The Warehouse Restaurant, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. $10 cover. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com The Desperate Measures, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live classic country at Prince O’Whales, 335 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. No cover. thedesperatemeasures. band

Sunday, April 15 Spring Garden Planning Workshop, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plan this year’s productive spring garden. Gardenerd.com founder Christy Wilhelmi teaches how to choose plants, order seeds, alot garden space, put seeds in the ground and track progress. Address in Mar Vista provided upon registration. $45. bit.ly/Spring-Workshop Small Space Gardening, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Christy Wilhelmi of gardenerd.com joins the Emerson Avenue Community Garden Club for a discussion of how to get the most out of a 300-square-foot garden. Westchester United Methodist

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Wrkprty, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This curated pop-up co-working event “Coco Chanel” Book Discussion, 3 to increases productivity and connection, ensuring goals are met with dedicated 4 p.m. Award-winning author Susan time for work and breaks. Coffee, tea Goldman Rubin discusses her young adult biography “Coco Chanel: Pearls, and water provided. Location provided upon registration. Oxford Avenue near Perfume, and the Little Black Dress,” tracing the designer’s difficult youth to Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. her ground-breaking work as a leader in $10; RSVP required. wrkprty.com the fashion industry. Diesel, 225, 26th “Baboons for Lunch” Book St., Santa Monica. (310) 576-9960; Discussion, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Explorer facebook.com/dieselbrentwood James Dorsey discusses his experiences and adventures traveling to visit Puppy Prom Play Dates, 5 to 7 p.m.

Dress your pooch in his or her fanciest the most remote tribal cultures. Diesel, 225, 26th St., Ste 33, Santa Monica. outfit for this puppy prom play date.

Make corsages, take fun prom pictures (310) 576-9960; facebook.com/ dieselbrentwood and more. One canine couple will be crowned Prom King and Queen.

Beach=Culture: Icons & Influences, Healthy Spot, 1110 Wilshire Blvd., 6:30 to 8 p.m. Part of a series featuring Santa Monica. facebook.com/ artists and the icons that influenced HealthySpot them, this evening features writer readings and discussion by author Kaveh Rastegar & Alan Hampton Lynell George and poet F. Douglas Duo, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Grammy-nominated electric and upright bassist Kaveh Brown as well as music by Linafornia.

Annenberg Community Beach House, Rastegar (bass, guitar, vocals) joins singer-songwriter bassist Alan Hampton 415 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica.

Free. (310) 458-4904; annenbergbeach(bass, guitar, vocals) for this two-set house.com performance at Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., Ste 180, Westchester.

Lost Abbey Beer Dinner, 6:30 to 9 $10. (424) 800-2006; samfirstbar.com p.m. Brennan’s chef Kyle Brown creates a four-course dinner paired with Monday, April 16 Lost Abbey beer, beginning with a welcome reception on the patio.

OsteoStrong Ribbon Cutting Brennan’s, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Ceremony, 4 to 6 p.m. Have a drink del Rey. $49. bit.ly/brennansbeerdinner and learn about OsteoStrong, a company providing a scientificallyBack of the Hand All-Stars, 9 p.m. proven system to promote skeletal Every Tuesday, the Back of The Hand strength in minutes. Official ribbon All-Stars (aka The Brig Band) rock out cutting begins at 5:30 p.m. Osteoat Surfside Venice, 23 Windward Ave., Strong, 12712 Washington Blvd., Venice. No cover. (424) 256-7894; Mar Vista. (310) 822-5425; venicesurfsidevenice.com chamber.net

Equality with a Kick

Empowerment seminar teaches women to fight back … literally Many organizations push to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness month.

Krav Maga Worldwide wants to teach women to raise their fists through a series of Women’s Empowerment Seminars to inspire confidence and overcome insecurities or trauma.

“A lot of people often feel that if they do something [to fight back], it might make matters worse, so they may not respond when it is necessary,” says Kelly Campbell, a third-degree black belt instructor leading seminars in the Valley and West L.A. “We want them to feel empowered to fight back.”

“We teach punches, kicks, knees, and elbows. We want to demonstrate how to defend yourself against an attacker,” she says. “But most importantly, we try to develop the mindset that makes them feel empowered to use these skills

Kelly Campbell puts some muscle behind her message that we teach them, should a scenario come up.”

Participants won’t just be throwing their punches in the air, said Campbell, but “able to put themselves in a realistic scenario and then fight their way out of it by having physical contact with the ‘suited assailants’ [a.k.a. men wearing safety pads].”

Campbell argues that while having those physical skills is important, having a solid mindset is the key to feeling empowered: “We work on body language,

proper posture, and understanding that it’s OK to fight back — it’s OK to use your voice.”

— Griffin Baumberger The Westside seminar happens from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Sunday (April 15) at the Krav Maga Worldwide HQ Training Center, 11400 W. Olympic Blvd., West L.A. $35 donation requested.

Call (800) 572-8624 or visit kravmaga.com.

ArgonautNews.com Lacey Kay Cowden & Jeff Smith Present LIVE from Venice, 9 p.m.

Transport yourself to a more rural state of mind with an evening of boot-tapping, knee-slapping good time music.

Townhouse Venice, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $5 cover. townhousevenice.com

Wednesday, April 18 Venice Chamber Mixer, 6 to 8 p.m.

Make new connections and build relationships while enjoying drinks, appetizers, and a special performance showcasing upcoming shows. Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. $5 to $10. (310) 822-5425; venicechamber.net Meditations on Media, 6 to 9 p.m.

Gerry Fialka’s stimulating soiree inventories the psychic effects of media on individuals and society. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice.

Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com Culver City Historical Society Meeting, 7 p.m. LA84 Foundation representative Wayne Wilson speaks about Olympics past and present and how Culver City will play a part in 2028. Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City. Free. culvercityhistoricalsociety.org

Indian and Pakistani Vegetarian Healthy Cooking, 1 to 3 p.m. Chef Farhana Sahibzada teaches easy ways to make delicious Indian and Pakistani vegetarian food. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free; registration required. (310) 821-3415; colapublib.org

Museums and Galleries “Rock and Roll Legends: The Lost Negatives of Michael Friedman,” opening reception 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Michael T Wyman’s Xplosion Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Michael T. Wyman’s Xplosion band performs rock and roll with special guest Danny Sandock.

Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. No cover. (310) 390-1325.

Thursday, April 19 Venice Japanese American Memorial Monument Commemoration and Fundraiser, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Seventysix years after the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese-Americans, locals commemorate the memorial monument at the corner of Venice and Lincoln boulevards, where locals were bused away to Manzanar on April 25, 1942. Following the commemoration, organizers host a bento box lunch fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. Hama Sushi, 213 Windward Ave., Venice.

(310) 396-8783; venicechamber.net Westchester Woman’s Club, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This philanthropic social organization meets the third Thursday of each month for lunch and entertainment. The club supports Airport/ Marina Counseling Service, LMU Feed the Hungry and other local non-profits.

Tony P’s Restaurant, 4455 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. $16; yearly membership is $35. aiportmarina.org

ONE @ Mar Vista Art Walk Community Art Gallery, 6 to 10 p.m.

Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 4

to 6 p.m. Sunday (April 13, 14 and 15).

An all-female ensemble of local artists inaugurates the Mar Vista Art Walk’s new gallery space. This art, poetry, and sound show explores how women are rarely given more than one chance to demonstrate their work, and explores that together, we are one. Mar Vista Art Walk Community Art Gallery, 12804 Venice Blvd. marvistaartwalk.org

conference, organized by USC and the Centre for Contemporary History (Potsdam), explores the artistic facets of utopian and dystopian thought in the 20th and 21st centuries and brings together scholars from all over the world to The Wende Museum of the Cold War, 10808 Culver Blvd., Culver City. For inquiries contact aroth@ wendemuseum.org.

Send event information at least 10 days in advance to calendar @argonautnews.com

“Alternative Realities: Utopian Thought in Times of Political Rupture,” 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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