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VOL 44, NO 32 Local News & Culture

OPINION Letters to the editor ........................................................................ 5 Tony Peyser is going to pot . ........................................................ 12

FEATURE Urban backyard beekeepers protect the local honeybee population from collapse ........................................................... 6

NEWS Vandals hit Culver-Marina ball field, prompt Ballona Wetlands encampment sweep .................................................................. 9 Bonin vows to clean up the chaotic Venice boardwalk .................10 THIS WEEK Dennis Jones rocks the blues . .....................................................13 Westside Happenings . .................................................................16 bG Gallery builds the ‘Ultimate Beach’.......................................... 20 Dustbowl Revival whips up a frenzy ............................................ 32

FOOD&DRINK LAX Chamber sails to ‘Beer Nirvana’ . ..........................................14 Tompkins Square is well-rounded . ...............................................15

BIZ BUZZ Local business news ................................................................... 34

CLASSIFIED/CROSSWORD Jobs, apartments and more . ....................................................... 36 ON THE COVER: Paul Hekimian inspects a honeycomb forming in one of the hives behind his Santa Monica home. Photo by Ted Soqui.

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Culver City resident Sonali Namiranian and her one-year-old son Irajkumara joined the crowds for Sunday’s 38th annual Festival of the Chariots celebration. The local reenactment of Lord Krishna’s legendary return to his humble birthplace takes parade-goers — and their hand-pulled 40-foot chariots — from the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to the Venice boardwalk for a vegetarian feast.

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Letters Bring back a Bar Harbor walking path Who decided it was OK for Bar Harbor to unilaterally close off an important walking path in the Marina?

A long, ugly blue fence now surrounds the entire Bar Harbor property, including a walkway we’ve all used for decades — for strolling, jogging, shmoozing, meeting our neighbors, and, importantly, to cross from C Basin to Mothers Beach. It’s also part of a beautiful series of footpaths that enable folks to traverse the entire marina without encountering vehicle traffic.

And now it's gone.

Now the only way to get there from here is to make a substantial detour and take your chances

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on the narrow sidewalk adjacent to the speeding mayhem along Via Marina. This is annoying enough for the average person.

It’s absolutely dangerous for seniors or parents pushing babies in strollers. And now they have no choice.

Who allowed this?

Yes, I understand that walkways on a lessee’s property may not technically be “public,” and perhaps that’s the case here, I don't know. But really, who cares? In every way that matters, that pathway was a public resource. So many of us made use of it every day. And, with a little creativity and concern for the community, Bar Harbor could have easily retained it, or created a temporary alternative, just as other develop-

ments did in similar situations.

This is just plain wrong. And I wonder if it’s legal.

Abe Rosenberg Marina del Rey

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Animal agriculture dumps more pollution to our waterways than all other human activities Your steak causes water combined. Principal pollutants pollution are animal manure, fertilizers, Last weekend the drinking wa- soil particles, organic debris and ter of 400,000 Toledo residents pesticides from feed cropland. was fouled by animal waste.

Manure and fertilizers promote With unfettered growth of animal growth of toxic algae that poison agriculture and ineffective disdrinking water supplies. Organic charge regulations, it will happen matter feeds microorganisms that again in our own state. deplete oxygen and kill fish.

The problem has become Effective regulations to limit pervasive. Waste from chicken dumping of animal waste into farms has rendered ocean areas water supplies have been blocked off the East Coast unfit for by the meat industry. fishing. Waste from Midwest Fortunately, every one of us has cattle ranches carried by the the power to stop this outrage Mississippi River has created a three times a day by saying no to

pollution-causing meat and dairy products. Our local supermarket offers ample alternatives.

Entering “live vegan” in a search engine provides useful recipes and transition tips.

Steve Prosky Marina del Rey Band deserves success Re: “Blasting off with ‘Bless Off,’” this week, July 17 I just read your article on The Shrine. Awesome job, and those guys are the best band in Los Angeles as well as some of the nicest guys in town. They deserve their success.

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BEEHIVE HEROES

Backyard beekeepers work to save the local honeybee population from collapse Story by Rebecca Kuzins Photos by Ted Soqui

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ost people who discover a beehive in their backyard would be glad to see it gone.

Paul Hekimian is not like most people.

After discovering a hive in an avocado tree behind his Santa Monica home in 2012, Hekimian — with help from Del Rey beekeeper Rob McFarland — moved the bees into brooding boxes, which provide ideal conditions for a hive. Since then, he has been raising honeybees, extracting and bottling honey, and even adopting more bees by rescuing swarms that have gathered at places such as Tongva Park and the Santa Monica Pier.

Hekimian is part of a new breed of urban beekeepers who’ve developed organic, pesticide- and chemical-free techniques to raise smaller hives with more disease-resistant honeybees. But the way Hekimian tells it, he just sets up his brooding boxes and then leaves the bees alone so they can produce honeycombs — and more bees.

“At the end of the day, the bees do all the work,” said Hekimian, a father of two young boys who also has his hands full running both a wholesale bakery and a technology consulting business. “You’ve heard the phrase ‘busy as a bee.’ These bees are very busy.”

The brooding boxes in Hekimian’s backyard contain a dozen or more rectangularshaped wooden frames that fit into the box the way hanging folders fit into a desk drawer. Hekimian glues Popsicle sticks along the top of each frame, then brushes these PAGE 6 THE ARGONAUT August 7, 2014

“starter strips” with melted beeswax. Honeybees will hang onto the top of the strips in a straight line, and they will be joined by more bees that form another line beneath the first one. As more and more bees enter the box, they will continue to form lines and, in the process, create honeycombs. Bees continually fly out of the box and then return, carrying pollen on their legs.

Hekimian estimates that one of his backyard brood boxes can contain as many as 30,000 to 40,000 bees.

To prevent stings, Hekimian sometimes wears gloves and a beekeeper’s suit — a white jumpsuit with an attached hood and veiled face mask. But most of the time, the bees leave him alone, and he is not afraid of them.

“I get stung because I do stupid things, like walking around barefoot,” said Hekimian, also president of the LA Tri Club, a group of 2,000 triathlon participants that he founded 14 years ago. “They’re not going to attack unless you open up their home.”

Hekimian’s work and that of other backyard beekeepers is more than just a hobby.

It’s also an environmentally minded response to the colony collapse disorder that has plagued honeybees for almost a decade and threatens the very future of agricultural and natural ecosystems.

Save the bees, save ourselves In 2006, beekeepers began noticing that many worker bees had abandoned their hives, resulting in a loss of one-third

Paul Hekimian inspects a honeycomb forming in one of the hives behind his home

A hive in Hekimian’s backyard can contain 30,000 to 40,000 honeybees

ArgonautNews.com For a brief time, Kubani was one of those beekeepers, but he couldn’t sustain his hive. After his queen bee died, he obtained another colony from Hekimian, who lives down the street from him.

Those bees disappeared within two days because they returned to Hekimian’s yard.

“You need to move a colony at least a mile away, because bees will go back to their old neighborhood,” Kubani said he learned.

of the nation’s honeybees. Since then, bees have continued to disappear, with scientists and researchers citing several possible reasons for the loss. Some argue that a fungus or virus is responsible, or that the bees have died from poor nutrition or parasites. More recently, numerous articles in scientific journals maintain a specific group of pesticides is the cause of the problem.

The sudden and rapid decline of the bee population has gotten the attention of President Barack Obama, who had two hives installed at the White House garden this summer — making him the nation’s most high-profile urban beekeeper.

In June, Obama created a Pollinator Task Force to establish a federal strategy aimed at promoting the health of honeybees and other pollinators.

“Honeybee pollination alone adds more than $15 billion in value to agricultural crops each year in the United States,” reads a statement announcing the task force. “Severe yearly declines create concern that bee colony losses could reach a point from which the commercial pollination industry would not be able to adequately recover.”

Or, as Hekimian says it: “If the bees go, they’re taking us with them. One in three pieces of food is touched by bees.”

Already struggling with drought, California’s almond industry also relies on bees for pollination. Bees also play a significant role in pollinating strawberries, watermelon, broccoli, squash and myriad other agricultural and other plants.

Some cities have responded to colony collapse disorder by legalizing beekeeping on private property, and the Santa Monica City Council adopted such an ordinance in 2011.

“The city council recognized bees are a very important link in the food chain,” said Dean Kubani, director of the city’s Office of Sustainability and the Environment. “Bees play so many important roles in the production of fruit and vegetables and most of what we eat. … I think in the past, there was a fear that bees in urban and suburban areas would harm people.

That has shown not to be the case.”

Public Information Officer Debbie Lee said six people have received city permits to raise bees in Santa Monica.

The fight to legalize bees in L.A. The Los Angeles City Council has been studying how the city could adopt its own backyard beekeeping ordinance since February. Some Los Angeles residents, like Rob and Chelsea McFarland, are already keeping bees. Founders of the nonprofit organization Honey Love, the couple has conducted an extensive neighborhood outreach and lobbying campaign in favor of a bee-positive city ordinance.

Chelsea McFarland said she and her husband made the decision to become beekeepers after a swarm showed up in the backyard of their Del Rey home.

“We have an organic garden and we knew about [colony collapse disorder].

We knew the bees were in trouble,” she said.

When the McFarlands contacted the city for advice about handling the swarm, they were told “the only thing to do was exterminate [them],” she recalled. “That’s still the case. Part of the [city’s] policy should be not only to legalize [beekeeping] … but to try and rescue rather than exterminate.”

Sylvia Henry is also a Los Angeles beekeeper and Honey Love member. She started keeping honeybees in March after Hekimian brought a swarm to her Mar Vista home, where her hive shares space

Save the bees — celebrate National Honeybee Day on Aug. 16 at Venice Beach With the honeybee population in serious decline, it’s important for people to know more about the hardworking insects that pollinate one-third of America’s fruits, vegetables and nuts.

To that end, beekeepers have for the past several years celebrated National Honeybee Day to educate people about honeybees and promote efforts to keep them from extinction.

This year’s National Honeybee Day is Saturday, Aug. 16, and the nonprofit L.A. beekeeper group Honey Love is marking the occasion with a party on Venice Beach.

Chelsea McFarland, a Del Rey beekeeper and one of Honey Love’s founders, said this year’s event will be a little more “low key” than the group’s previous three celebrations, which last year included a “waggledance” flash mob at Third Street Promenade.

This year, McFarland said, the celebration of everyone’s favorite pollinator “will be more like a birthday party for honeybees, a celebration of bees. We expect a lot of foot traffic so we can answer people’s questions about bees.”

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a group photo of participants at noon, near the lifeguard tower off Market Street near the Venice Skatepark. For more information, call (424) 625-8233 or visit honeylove.org.

opened the restaurant last year at the site where his grandfather, Bill Atkinson, and Bill’s buddy Louie operated a butcher shop from 1954 to 1969.

While renovating the property, John Atkinson noticed a swarm of bees had gathered inside a large sign above the building.

“Rather than poison them, we got them out of the sign and cut off access for them to get back into the sign,” he recalled.

The bees were placed in hive boxes on the restaurant’s roof, and Atkinson hired a beekeeper to take care of them.

Over the past year, the population of —Paul Hekimian what the restaurant’s website calls “Mar in the backyard with eight chickens. “I’m Vista’s bees” has increased threefold.

Louie’s of Mar Vista uses honey from an old farm girl,” Henry said. “I grew up these hives in some of its dishes and to on a farm in Chino.” create its signature Bee Sting cocktail — a Henry said she is “thrilled” with her combination of applejack brandy, ginger hive, which has already produced 30 beer, lemon and honey, served with a slice pounds of honey. She’s “read all of the of lime and a mix of sugar and ginger books in the library on bees” and is around the rim of the glass. fascinated by the “whole entire cycle” of beekeeping and the “social set-up” of “It’s not like having a goldfish’ honeybees.

In addition to raising his own bees, He“I can watch them coming back with kimian rescues swarms of other bees that their little legs full of pollen. But I didn’t congregate in Santa Monica. He typically realize there’s a turnover,” she said, gets a call from Animal Control officials, explaining that honeybees live for only who tell him where a swarm is located. about 30 days, which means the typical Then he goes to the site, gathers up the hive lasts around six weeks. “They work bees, and takes them to a place where they so hard, and then they just die.” will not pose a public threat. He eventuNot far from Henry’s backyard, another ally gives the bees to people who’ve group of bees live on the roof of Louie’s expressed interest in beekeeping. of Mar Vista, a popular neighborhood A recent rescue of a 150-pound hive at restaurant and bar on Grand Avenue south Tongva Park posed more than the usual of Venice Boulevard. share of difficulties, however.

John Atkinson and his wife Laura

“ If the bees go, they’re taking us with them. One in three pieces of food is touched by bees.”

“I did it by myself and shouldn’t have,” he recalled. “I was standing on top of a six-foot ladder, holding the hive with one hand and walking backwards down the ladder. I could feel the bees stinging me through my jeans.”

As part of its education and support mission, Honey Love conducts monthly seminars, including some at its bee sanctuary in Moorpark, to train backyard beekeepers.

“It’s not like having a goldfish,” Chelsea McFarland said. “You definitely want to know what you’re doing.”

Hekimian, on the Honey Love board of directors, agrees that wanna-be beekeepers need training before they can graduate to get a beehive.

“It’s scary when you’re opening a hive.

But you get to be very comfortable around bees. You understand the life cycle of a bee. You dive into this thing and you really get it,” he said.

Beekeeping, Hekimian adds, is the art of observation: “You watch the behavior of the bees as they go in and out the front door. Are they going out? Are they bringing in pollen?”

Beekeeping comes fairly naturally to Hekimian. His father, Kevork G. Hekimian, kept bees when Paul was growing up in Houston.

“My dad started out with a couple of hives and then had 60 hives,” he said.

“I’ve been around bees. I’m familiar. … Once you understand bees, they will never, ever attack you.”

Hekimian still uses some of his father’s old beekeeping equipment, manuals and other items, and has a collection of old photos of his dad and his hives.

“I got him back into beekeeping,” Hekimian said of his father. “It’s come full circle.”

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Letters noxious and cancer causing and worse than car fumes. Closing FROM THE WEB: this huge toxic dump is more in line with Santa Monica’s green Re: “Which way, Santa Monistance, reduces the likelihood ca?” cover story, July 17 of a lawsuit from neighbors and Santa Monica Airport serves saves Santa Monica money that less than 300 privileged flyers a day yet produces so much harm- it has been pouring into support for this airport for so many ful noise and pollution inflicted on tens of thousands of residents. years. What’s so funny to me is This is such a waste of resources. that the pro aviation groups were Donald so happy to let the council make all the decisions when they were Notably absent in your analysis getting their way. Now that the is any discussion of the massive tide has turned they suddenly claim it’s undemocratic! Let the pollution created by the jets, people decide. Seriously — why which you note did increase should the very, very few who over the last few years. Also don’t even live in this area absent is any discussion of the decide anything for the rest increased research supporting what residents have instinctively of us? known — that the jet fumes are

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Re: “Home is Where Your Car Is,” cover story June 26 This article pretty well sums up the situation: We’re stuck with a conflict between people who think that criminalizing homelessness based on the fear that some small percentage of homeless people are actually criminals (not to forget their underlying interest in boosting their property values by cleansing neighborhoods of undesirables of all types) and people who are fine with policing real criminals but support diversity along with finding better ways to address homelessness than leaving it to the police.

However, your sub-headline (“…leaving the challenge of addressing homelessness to oth-

ers”) couldn’t get it more wrong.

It implies that having the police roust or arrest the vehicular homeless is any kind of way to address homelessness in the first place. As former Councilman Bill Rosendahl says in the article, it obviously isn’t. Too bad he didn’t seem to feel that way when he was in office. He supported LAPD doing everything they could to chase the homeless out of various neighborhoods

for no legitimate reason except for laws that now have been overturned in court because they were stupid and legally indefensible in the first place. One can only hope that City Atty. Mike Feuer can help the city come up with legitimate solutions for the homeless.

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Vandals trash Culver-Marina Little League area

Satanic graffiti and snack bar break-in prompt sweep of encampments in nearby wetlands “We go through this every year, but it’s never been this bad,” she said.

Wind complained that nearby homeless encampments have long impacted conditions at the ball field. On Monday Wind discovered a man who appeared to be living in the field’s score box and fled into the wetlands when confronted, he said.

“I’m enraged about this,” Wind said.

“This is an ongoing problem out here.

During the season, we find syringes in the dugout, empty canisters from medical marijuana and other drug paraphernalia.”

Wind totaled the stolen equipment and property damage as a $15,000 to $20,000 loss, “but that’s an early estimate because we don’t know everything that was taken,” he said.

On Tuesday, the remains of numerous homeless encampments were visible in wetland areas not far from the outskirts of the baseball field.

In one area, occupants had built a raised wooden sleeping structure covered by a cloth sunshade.

In another, scattered clothing and debris included a duffel bag that contained a cache of prescription drugs used to treat HIV, herpes and high cholesterol.

While no one has been arrested in connection with this weekend’s burglary and vandalism, Marina del Rey Sheriff’s Station deputies have discovered stolen property and made several arrests in the wetlands over the past few months.

The California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, responsible for overseeing the state-owned Ballona Wetlands, has been locating and removing homeless encampments throughout the wetlands over the past several months.

During a July 30 cleanup, Fish and Wildlife land manager Richard Brody and a team from the Mountain Recreation and Conservation Authority filled more than 300 bags of trash with debris from the remains of several encampments west of

Graffiti inside the snack bar included a pentagram and the word “satan” spelled backwards

Photos by Jorge M. Vargas Jr.

By Gary Walker Leaving torn team banners, piles of trash and satanic symbols behind them, vandals broke into the snack bar and restrooms of the Culver-Marina Little League Baseball field in Del Rey over the weekend, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage and prompting a sweep of nearby homeless encampments.

Los Angeles police officers arrested two men with outstanding warrants and detained several others on Monday during the sweep of several encampments in the portion of the Ballona Wetlands near the baseball field.

As of Tuesday, however, police had not made arrests in connection with the vandalism and break-ins, LAPD Sgt. Kenneth Price said.

Sheriff’s deputies and a K-9 unit joined police in scouring the wetlands east of Lincoln Boulevard between Ballona Creek and Culver Boulevard, LAPD officer Jane Kim said.

“Officers did a sweep of the area and we believe that some of those who were detained live in the encampments,” Price said.

Damage to the snack bar, discovered by a parent on Saturday, included spraypainted graffiti of a pentagram and the word “Satan” spelled backwards.

The vandals also tore down team banners and stuffed them into restroom toilets.

Baseball bats, gloves and a pitching machine were taken from a storage room, Culver-Marina Little League Baseball Vice President Matthew Wind said.

“It’s devastating,” said Alex Garcia, a Little League parent who does administrative work for the league. “My daughter won one of those banners that were found in the bathroom. She asked me, ‘Mom, why would they do that?’ I didn’t know what to tell her. She’s heartbroken.”

Garcia said break-ins at the baseball field are a common occurrence.

Culver-Marina Little League Baseball Vice President Matthew Wind surveys damage to the snack bar’s storage room

Lincoln Boulevard.

“There are old, entrenched encampments in there that we have to clean up. In many of them we find rotting, hazardous waste,” Brody said. “We’ve been able to clean up some of the major messes [in several areas]. Now it’s just a matter of keeping an eye on the new messes.”

Before removing an encampment, Fish and Wildlife works with Sheriff’s deputies to notify people found living in the wetlands that they must abandon

the area, Brody said.

Garcia, rather than be discouraged, said this weekend’s vandalism has redoubled her commitment to Culver-Marina Little League.

“This is when the community can come together and try to rebuild,” she said. “My kids have been a part of this for years, so we’re going to stick together on this no matter what.” gary@argonautnews.com

Residents of an encampment discovered near the ball field had constructed a wooden shelter

August 7, 2014 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 9

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Bonin draws line in the sand on Venice Beach boardwalk chaos Calling Ocean Front Walk an ‘apocalyptic scene,’ he vows to ‘marshal every city resource to turn it around’ ers,” Bonin, clarifying his remarks on social media, said Monday.

Not even 36 hours after holding a press Also on Monday, Bonin said he would conference in Venice to tout a local beau- follow through with a number of boardtification initiative, L.A. City Councilman walk security measures — including the Mike Bonin was headed to the boardwalk installation of LAPD-monitored security in the middle of the night to cart away cameras — that were discussed last year the charred remnants of a mattress that after a driver plowed through boardwalk had been set on fire south of Windward crowds, killing a honeymooning tourist Avenue. and injuring 16 others.

“I’ve had it with this bullshit. I’m get“In September, additional security camting a pickup and coming to remove it eras will be installed along the west side myself,” Bonin posted to Twitter at 11:41 of Ocean Front Walk and brighter lighting p.m. Friday in response to a tweet about will also be installed. I will also be lookthe incident by local crime blogger Alex ing to increase police foot and bicycle Thomson of Venice 311. patrols,” Bonin told The Argonaut.

“Sick of OFW [Ocean Front Walk] Plans for better lighting and increased apocalyptic scene,” he tweeted after arriv- patrols got a thumbs-up from the Venice ing around midnight with a city truck, a Neighborhood Council in December, but council office staffer and his husband. the cameras were a contentious issue that “I’m livid about the incident and the en- divided the board. vironment that led to it, and there was no Calls for reducing the beach’s omnipresway in hell I was letting that mattress stay ent homeless population by enforcing there overnight and tomorrow morning city parkland rules that prohibit overnight so it could mock residents, visitors and camping have also raised objections. business owners who deserve a helluva lot A.C. Kane, a film lighting technician in better,” Bonin wrote on Facebook a short Venice, commented on Bonin’s Facebook time later. post that The post, on the burning two different mattress Facebook acthat riled counts, received the councilnearly 300 likes man should and more than prompt 20 positive questions comments. about In a political the city’s climate where managesome have ment of the come to associbeach, not ate neighbordemonizahood improvetion of the ment efforts homeless. with sweeping “Why is it gentrification a homeless Bonin live-tweeted his cleanup of the mattress and his that’s altering the [person’s socio-economic anger about it fault about landscape of the the] mattress? I know people who have once laissez-faire counterculture bastion, had their tent/mattress lit on fire by those many are also losing patience with the who hate the homeless. I wish people frequent acts of criminal mischief and oc- could get as riled up over so many people casional outbursts of violence that plague spending every night on the street as they the boardwalk — the beating of a homeare over one misguided act of defiance,” less man with a folding chair in DecemKane wrote. ber, bottles thrown at police during curfew “Grandstanding isn’t the answer,” enforcement at the Venice Beach Drum responded Venice activist Nick AntoniCircle in March, a double stabbing near cello. “A reliable sense that someone is Windward in April. in charge of Venice Beach is the answer.

“Venice Beach is supposed to be one of The bigger question is why can’t those the jewels of our community. In many responsible for doing their jobs be held ways it is the face of our community. accountable?”

And we are going to marshal every city Bonin said he is sympathetic to the resource to turn it around. I’m making it plight of the homeless but cannot accept my mission to turn it around for residents, the status quo. visitors, tourists and local business own“We should do everything that we can Image via Twitter

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By Gary Walker and Joe Piasecki

L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin discusses “Operation Street Lift” during a July 31 press conference near Washington Boulevard and Strongs Drive

to get people into permanent housing,” Bonin said, but that “doesn’t mean that [the boardwalk] should become a campground for the un-housed. We have to reprogram Ocean Front Walk. It’s a park, not a campground.”

Bonin supports the formation of a boardwalk business improvement district (BID) to leverage private resources for quality of life improvements.

“I think that’s an excellent idea,” said Tom Elliott, co-owner of the beachfront Venice Ale House and Banc of Venice Public House.

“One of the reasons that some people are afraid of a BID is they think that it will gentrify the boardwalk and bring in a lot of chain stores. But there’s is an independent spirit here that can accommodate almost any business. It’s really what you

pretty bad situations,” Elliott said. “A BID here would have to have the component of helping to move those who need help into a position where they can get help.

No one wants to just move people off the boardwalk and not get them the help they need.”

Bonin’s push to clean up Venice Beach also comes at a time when Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is focused on revitalizing urban streetscapes through pedestrian-friendly landscape enhancements.

His nascent “Great Streets” initiative pinpoints 15 stretches of roadway, including Venice Boulevard between Beethoven Street and Inglewood Boulevard in Mar Vista.

Bonin’s press conference in Venice last Thursday discussed improvements to the mile-long stretch of Washington Boule-

“ We have to reprogram Ocean Front Walk. It’s a park, not a campground.”

— L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin make of it,” said Elliott, a member of the Venice Neighborhood Council’s Ocean Front Walk Committee.

He points to the results of Hollywood’s BID as an example for Venice.

“Ten years ago, Hollywood Boulevard was a pretty rough place to be, especially if you were a runaway teenager. We’re getting a similar sort of scenario here, a lot of transient kids that wind up here … and unfortunately they wind up in some

vard from Oxford Avenue to Ocean Front Walk under another city program dubbed “Operation Street Lift.”

Upgrades include roadway repaving, tree plantings and repairing curbs and gutters.

The Washington Boulevard project is the city’s second “Operation Street Lift” location, following similar work on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks last year.

“We are targeting walkable retail corridors with ‘Operation Street Lift,’” said

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Ron Olive, the city’s assistant general manager of street services. “This one was particularly attractive because of the connection with the bike path as well as the pedestrian traffic.”

So far, city employees have repaired 11 sections of broken sidewalk, trimmed trees, fixed catch basins, worked with businesses to remove signage that violated city codes and widened the crosswalk at the intersection of Washington and Pacific Avenue. Dubbed “continental crosswalks,” the wider pedestrian walkways are more visible to motorists and have been shown to reduce vehicle-pedestrian collisions.

“Getting the new crosswalk was something our council had wanted for a long time. It’s great that someone is actually paying attention to the condition of our roads and streets,” said Marina Peninsula Community Council President Sandy West.

Such improvements “give more life to a neighborhood” and “bring a sense of wellbeing to a community,” Bonin said.

“Los Angeles has a long way to go to have neighborhoods that are as good and as clean as the people of Los Angeles deserve. Block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood, we’re going to try and make this into the world-class city that we all deserve,” Bonin said. “This is one chunk of a down payment on that.”

New homes selling fast in Playa Vista

Roughly six months after hitting the market, new homes under construction during Playa Vista’s second phase of development have already been selling at a rapid pace — most long before they were ready for move-in.

Since Jan. 23, 119 new homes have sold in Playa Vista, and all but a few of those at prices in excess of $1 million, Playa Vista master developer Brookfield Residential reports.

Ongoing construction will eventually add 2,800 home and apartment residences to Playa Vista’s existing 3,100 residences, making for a community of about 13,000 people in just a few years.

The 11-acre Runway at Playa Vista commercial center is expected to go online early next year with a Whole Foods, movie theater, pharmacy, two bank branches and several restaurants.

“I think this latest phase of development has established Playa Vista as the place where people want to be,” said veteran Westside real estate broker Tami Pardee, adding that creative industry workers and young families are attracted to the development’s close proximity to shopping and amenities.

Mar Vista plans inaugural Relay For Life

“People just want to be able to walk or bike to wherever they’re going. They don’t want to drive in L.A.,” Pardee said.

The Pacific Coast Builders Conference recently honored Brookfield Residential with three Gold Nugget Awards for Playa Vista’s new homes: Best on-the-Boards Community leaders in Mar Vista are Site Plan, Detached Residential Project of organizing the neighborhood’s firstthe Year, and Best Single Family Deever Relay For Life event on Aug. 16 tached Home (for its Trevion design).

— Joe Piasecki at the baseball fields near the Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine St. The American Cancer Society fundraiser is a 12-hour team walkathon event that includes food, live music, carnival games and a wellness corner featuring meditation, massage and The Del Rey Neighborhood Council yoga. There will also be opportunities and Del Rey Residents Association are to celebrate loved ones who battled or hosting a forum on the Centinela Avenue Streetscape Plan — being developed as a are still battling cancer.

Hosted by the Mar Vista Commuguide for future upgrades along Centinity Council, the upbeat event honors nela — from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at former L.A. City Councilman Bill MOA Wellness Center, 4533 S. CentiRosendahl, who was diagnosed with nela Ave. cancer in 2012.

Rosendahl, a Mar Vista The plan covers Centinela between resident, will lead cancer survivors in Jefferson and Washington boulevards a special “Survivors Lap” to begin the and is intended to enhance pedestrian walkathon. use and bolster local businesses. The Los Angeles Dept. of City Planning will To register, join or sponsor a team, visit present several streetscape options being relayforlife.org/MarVistaWestLACA. — Joe Piasecki considered for the final plan.

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Going to Pot

Unsolicited advice for the Westside’s booming medical marijuana trade from a guy who knows a thing or two about anything but

By Tony Peyser The Argonaut has recently run stories about a shooting at a pot clinic near LAX and about two Westchester pot businesses accused of not being properly licensed and taken to court by the city. (Regarding the latter — if true, that’s a boneheaded move, and you’d have to wonder if the owners are perhaps not just selling marijuana but also using it.

However, I digress.) The point is it’s time to take that proverbial step back and examine this timely issue.

Are Pot Clinics A Good Investment?

When I see a segment on PBS’ “Nightly Business Report” about how execs from large companies are now getting involved with marijuana clinics, you realize a seismic shift has happened. Going into businesses like these now is like opening up a bar (or a distillery) after Prohibition ended: an excellent idea.

Are There Any Local Pot Clinics With Really Clever Names?

Alas, no. Unlike local food trucks called things like Juice On The Loose, Shrimp Pimp and Macho Nacho, most of these clinics didn’t even attempt to come up with a grin-inducing name. However, I do like Speed Weed. And Grateful Meds is pretty good, too, but I think they’re now out of business. No one asked me for suggestions.

This was ill-advised since I’ve worked on and off in advertising for years. My ideas would have been Going To Pot, Reefer Gladness and Yes We Cannabis.

Why Do Pot Clinics Get Robbed?

Because they have such pantywaist names. Here are some examples from an official list compiled last June. Mary Jane’s Collective. (Sounds like a lesbian bakery/candle shop.)

The Fountain of Well-Being.

(I see a vegan restaurant where emaciated waiters smell like they just ran two marathons.)

The Relief Collective. (I envision a grieving group where the guy running it was arrested for getting handsy with some of

the mourners.) If I ever had a dire cash-flow situation, I could easily knock over one of these namby-pamby places. However, if they had muscular names like Black Belt Pot Association, Kick-Ass Marijuana Dispensary or Biker Wellness Center, these robberies would vanish in no time.

How Else Can Pot Clinics Be Safer?

Hire bodybuilders from Gold’s Gym to hang out near the front door. No one’s going to pull a fast one, let alone a gun, if they look around and see guys strong enough to bench press Quebec.

A couple of unfriendly fellows loitering inside while wielding nunchucks would also do wonders.

How Can Pot Clinics Make More Money?

To hell with offering cannabis snacks and beverages: sell the food people will be craving after they go home and use the product, i.e. pizza, potato chips, pretzels, cookies, basically anything that Michelle Obama doesn’t want you to eat. This won’t help your waistline, but it will help their bottom line.

How Can Pot Clinics Improve Their Web Presence?

Hire. Professional. Designers.

You don’t want a site that looks like it was done by a friend of a friend who still lives at home, understands everything about bongs and knows what city

the Electric Daisy Carnival is currently touring in but is never certain what day it is.

Are These Clinics Really Necessary?

Of course, but not only to assist those people facing challenging medical issues. There is also another reason: to bring about world peace. The most bitter ongoing conflict now isn’t in the Middle East. It’s between people on Yelp and the various businesses they frequent. That site, as many of you well know, is the intergalactic ground zero for whining, where people who have nothing good to say about anything trash everything. You would assume that their pages would be lousy with potshots about pot shops. And yet you would be, I’m happy to report, colossally wrong. Amazingly, there is a decided lack of complaining on Yelp about medical marijuana clinics. This isn’t just good for this burgeoning business sector but the entire planet.

Put that in your pipe and … you know the rest.

A virtual Los Angeles native, Tony Peyser has worked as a journalist, advertising copywriter, music columnist and editorial cartoonist, but he prefers poetry because that’s where the big bucks are. His poetry blog is the conveniently named PeyserPoem.blogspot.com. He’s also been a skip tracer, a stevedore and a carnival barker. (OK, he never really worked in any of those capacities but, c’mon, you have to admit they really spruce up a resume.)

A Jones for the blues

The fiercely independent Dennis Jones Band has become a monthly music staple in Santa Monica

By Michael Aushenker Musically, it’s hard to be your own man in this world — especially playing the blues in 2014, with contemporary pop and rap dominating the charts.

Yet eclectic bluesman Dennis Jones not only survives but thrives.

“Blues is the roots of what I do. I had so many influences. Frank Zappa: his lyrics, his sense of humor. He did his own thing.

I like making people laugh, making them cry,” said Jones, whose eponymous band plays Harvelle’s in Santa Monica once again on Saturday.

Dubbing themselves “a rockin' blues power trio,” Dennis Jones Band has maintained a monthly residency at Harvelle’s for four years now. With drummer Michael Turner and bassist Sam Correa,

Dennis Jones Band plays all over California and beyond, including a recent Pacific Northwest tour.

In addition to Zappa, Jones’ influences growing up included Buddy Guy, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Carlos Santana.

He also digs Kirk Fletcher, Guitar Shorty, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Johnson and Derek Trucks.

Vocally, Jones evinces shades of Hendrix. But the Baltimore-bred blues guitarist is loath to pay direct tribute to his heroes (save for an occasional cover), because what Jones loves best is performing his own compositions.

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to metaphor (“I'll take the burger, take the fries / hot sauce brings tears to my eyes / wanna feel it burn, wanna feel it sting”).

“Superdeluxe” presents a guy who falls hard for a lady after a fling, only to be spurned when he pops the question: “You will be my wife someday / buy a house and a Chevrolet / having you is like a dream come true / You said no way / I ain't gonna marry you / have some man tell me what I'm gonna do.”

“Sometimes I have a conversation with a friend of mine, I write an idea on a napkin, go home and I’ve got a song,” Jones said of his process. And unlike the cliché of turmoil informing creation, Jones, in a stable relationship for six years, added, “To tell you the truth, I’m way over chaos! I don’t want any drama in my life.”

Instead, “I like people to think. You

almost can guess the next line sometimes [in a blues song]. I try to be more thoughtprovoking about the lyrics,” he continued of songs such as the ambiguous “Big Black Cat,” which “most people think it’s about a woman” but actually addresses the African-American struggle, and the slow-burning “Stray Bullet” (“You lie to my face now I’m lying on my back”) that plays with multiple meanings.

Jones, an L.A. resident who has opened for Los Lobos and the late Johnny Winter, draws from a diversity of influences that don’t always filter into his sound.

“Even if I don’t play like those guys, [I like] their attitude,” he said.

Gigging is a constant hustle.

“I do this for a living; it’s not a part-time job. I have to go where the money is,” (Continued on page 33) August 7, 2014 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 13

The path to ‘Beer Nirvana’

LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce’s Cruise 'n' Brews sets sail from Marina del Rey with 45 craft beer offerings on board Photo courtesy of Hornblower Cruises

The Entertainer is the queen of Marina del Rey harbor

By Michael Aushenker In what organizers have dubbed “Beer Nirvana,” the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Cruise 'n' Brews craft beer tasting party sets sail Saturday from Marina del Rey harbor.

This year, sponsors Hornblower Cruises & Events, Tony P’s Dockside Grill and Venice Paparazzi welcome a sobrietysmashing 45 breweries to take part in the young professionals mix-and-mingle event aboard the 145-foot, triple-deck Hornblower yacht Entertainer.

Chamber Creative Director Kirby Israelson promises a fun event aimed at the 20s-through-40s set, with an expanded food menu and some new beers on the block.

“We have a few local breweries just starting in the area,” she said — among them Cosmic Brewery of Playa del Rey and the Venice Duck Brewery, backed by the folks behind Westchester’s Melody Bar & Grill.

Others breweries involved in the tasting include San Diego’s Green Flash and Ballast Point, Bootleggers (Fullerton), Strand

Brewery (Torrance), Sierra Nevada, Angry Orchard, Oskar Blues, Ace California, Anchor Steam and Weihenstephan.

The outside-the-glass entertainment is also more ambitious this year, with a floor devoted to a Venice Paparazzi photo booth, another for deejays and dance, and the top deck offering the tastings with an unobstructed view of the marina.

“Every floor will offer a different type of vibe,” Israelson said, adding that only 350 tickets are available and they’re going fast.

And for those wondering how they’ll get home after so much fun, the chamber has partnered with rideshare service Uber to offer attendees a free first ride (up to $20 in value).

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and a “T2” salad of spinach, sliced pear, candied pecans, caramelized onions and goat cheese. Both were ambitious for a bar and grill setting and generally successful. The salad had fresh ingredients well combined — I might have liked a crumbled feta or other harder cheese instead of the ball of soft goat cheese just to make it easier to spread the flavor around, but that’s a minor point. The mac was served with three kinds of cheese in a buttery sauce with blue crab, bacon, tomatoes and scallions, and though it was listed on the appetizer menu it was rich enough for a full meal — and at only $11, a moderately priced one. A dusting of panko crumbs gave it a crisp top, and though the crab was only a very minor flavor that was OK because there was plenty else going on here.

For dinner we ordered the ribeye steak and a dish of grilled chicken topped with goat cheese and mustard sauce. The steak was very good — they used Niman Ranch California beef and, though it was cooked a bit past the medium-rare we requested, the flavor was excellent. They know when to leave a good thing alone — all that happened to that steak was salt, pepper and fire. The grilled vegetable kebab on the side was a nice touch, and though the ribeye is usually served with mashed potatoes we had crisp skinny fries instead.

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Despite the good house-made honey mustard sauce and topping of cheese and mushrooms it was unappetizing; when we told our server she offered to replace it with something else or to remove it from the bill. We considered getting one of the burgers, but were in a bit of a hurry and decided to save that for another day. The bone-in steak had been a full pound, so we already had plenty of meat.

Desserts were offered — a velvet cake, warm cookie with ice cream, or homemade moon pie — but we decided to enjoy another craft beer and call it an evening. It had been a modestly priced night out: at $26 that steak was by far the most expensive item, and even if the chicken had stayed on the bill we would have spent only $63 for dinner. Since we took some salad and most of the pasta home, we had another meal for the next day. Overall, Tompkins Square is an everyday enjoyment, a locals’ joint that has ambition and more often than not gets things right.

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When I walked into Tompkins Square, it wasn’t with the expectation that the restaurant was actually square — it’s obvious from the curving exterior that this bar and grill was shoehorned into part of a building with a distinct shortage of right angles. When I asked a server about the reason for the name, she told me that the place is owned by brothers named Tompkins and named after a park in New York.

I looked up the history of the East Coast Tompkins Square and discovered the place is most famous for multiple historic riots, which is not something that seems to be likely to happen here. It’s a cozy, old-fashioned place where the highlight of the night seemed destined to be the trivia contest that was scheduled for later that evening. This is at least nominally a sports bar and there were TVs all over the place, but everybody was ignoring them, and the pleasant soundtrack of ‘70s eclectica at moderate volume encouraged conversation.

The menu is heavy on burgers, and we saw some intimidatingly large ones go by, but we had other ideas that particular evening. A reader had tipped me that they make a very good ribeye, so we were on the hunt for steak.

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Westside Happenings Thursday, Aug. 7 Chess Club, 4:15 p.m. Kids ages 5 to 16 can learn to play chess or improve their strategy through free classes each Thursday at VeniceAbbot Kinney Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 821-1769; lapl.org/branches

Compiled by Michael Aushenker and Elliot Stiller Sundown Stand-Up: Venice Beach Revival, 8 p.m. Each Thursday, area comedians bring spoken word and comedy performance back to the Venice Bistro, 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. No cover. (310) 392-3997; thevenicebistro.com

utilizing StrongBoard Balance, a new fitness product. Equipment provided on a first-come, first-served basis. $5 donation recommended, with proceeds earmarked for Heal the Bay. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 804-0514; strongboardbalance.com

Sirens Section, 8 p.m. The band heads a bill that includes Esko, Oliviero, Dirty Birdy and Stryfe and performs songs off their debut album, “All We Want All at Once.” No cover., TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica.

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“An Evening on the Beach,” 6 p.m. Guests are treated to food from some of the best chefs and vintners in Los Angeles, featuring specialty cocktails, music and a crackling fire.

Dress: casual; shoes: optional. Proceeds go to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, which feeds homebound seniors citywide. $160. Jonathan Beach Club, 850 Pacific Coast Hwy., Santa Monica. eveningonthebeach.com.

Yana Reznik and Marina del Rey Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. The accomplished Chicago-based pianist joins conductor Frank Fetta and his orchestra for night of movie scores, including John Williams’ music for “Star Wars,” at Burton Chace Park, 1350 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 305-9595; beaches.lacounty.gov Katia Moraes & Brazilian Hearts, Orquesta Charangoa, 7 p.m. Brazilian singer Moraes leads a repertoire of samba music while Orquesta performs Charanga-style Cuban music in a free outdoor double bill the courtyard at Culver City City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City. culvercity.org Balance and Fitness Class, 7 p.m. Free class offered Thursdays; also 9:45 a.m. on Saturdays. Class builds total core strength with squats, push-ups, lunges and other techniques

Friday, Aug. 8 Cigar & Whiskey Night, 5 p.m. Grab a $5 cigar from Hollywood Smoke and hoist a $5 bourbon by Bulleit while learning to roll cigars. Last Friday of each month on the patio.

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Jagwar Ma, with KCRW DJ Jason Bentley, 7 p.m. The Sydney duo puts the jangling stomp in Australian alt rock during a free Twilight Concert Series performance at Santa Monica Pier. No cover. santamonicapier.org

“Poetrypalooza,” 8 p.m. Poetrypalooza features live music, open mic and workshops.

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“How to Train Your Dragon,” 8:30 p.m.

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Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org Saturday Jam Sessions, 2 to 6 p.m. Hang out with cool musicians and jam out on stage.

Open to all; first come, first play. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!” 3 to 4 p.m. A musical based on cartoonist Charles

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Runs until Sept. 7 at Promenade Playhouse, 1404 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica. $12 to $20. (310) 804-0223; creatingarts.org “Despicable Me,” 7 p.m. Bring a picnic basket, find a spot in front of the large outdoor screen and see the hit family-friendly animated film voiced by Steve Carell. Part of the Free Marina Movie Nights series at Burton Chace Park, 1350 Mindanao Way Marina del Rey. (310) 305-9595; beaches.lacounty.gov DJs and Waves, 8 p.m. Dance under the stars and enjoy special summer dinner and cocktail menus at Whiskey Red’s, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 823-4522; whiskeyreds.com Richard Vargas and Alex Fancher, 8 p.m.

Featured: Vargas’s newest poetry collection, “Guernica, Revisited.” Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice.

Free. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org Dennis Jones Band, 9 p.m. Baltimore-bred blues guitarist Jones returns with his trio to deliver such scorching Jones originals as “Superdeluxe” and “Hot Sauce.” Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10; 21 & over; two drink minimum. (310) 395-1676; dennisjonescentral.com

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Siren Section, midnight. The band heads a bill that includes Esko, Oliviero, Dirty Birdy and Stryfe and performs songs off their debut album, “All We Want All at Once.” Thursday, August 7th at the www.tripsantamonica.com Trip in Santa Monica. 8:00pm. Free.

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Presentation series continues featuring the author of the biography of Californian aviation pioneer

John J. Montgomery

Santa Monica, CA Media Contact: Daniel J. Ryan dryan@museumofflying.com August, 4, 2014 The author of “Quest for Flight”, Craig S. Harwood will provide a talk on the biography that he wrote about his great grand uncle, John J. Montgomery on Sunday, August 10, 2014 beginning at 2:00 pm. Montgomery has been credited with completing the first controlled flights of a heavier-than-air craft in the Western Hemisphere near San Diego, California in 1883.

Montgomery is also believed to have been the creator of what is known today as the aileron. Years later, Glenn Curtis was awarded the patent on the aileron.

As a scientist researching the laws of flight, Montgomery invented basic methods of aircraft control and stability, and refined his theories in aerodynamics over decades of research.

“Quest for Flight”is an award winning multi-nominated book that will serve as the basis for an entertaining and educational presentation by the author Harwood as he weaves the fascinating story of how Montgomery and a cavalcade of characters (all Californians) collectively transformed science fiction into reality.

Montgomery’s work gave impetus to those who established California’s burgeoning aviation industry of the 1920’s and the 1930’s. Copies of this book, which won the Great Southwest Festival (2014) will be available for purchase and personal inscription by the author.

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“Sordid Lives,” 8 p.m. The Kentwood Players present a black comedy centering on a family from a Texas town who must grapple with the death of the elderly family matriarch during her clandestine meeting in a seedy motel room with a young married neighbor. Adult situations and language. Continues through Aug. 16, running Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. (310) 645-5156; kentwoodplayers.org

Sunday, Aug. 10 Soapbox Open Reading, 1:45 p.m.

Jessica Wilson hosts an open mic poetry slam at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 8223006; beyondbaroque.org

Salt Marsh and Dune Tours, 1 to 3 p.m. Learn about and explore the coastal ecosystem. Second Sunday of each month. Meet at parking lot behind Gordon’s Market, 303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 3065994; ballonafriends.org

Seaside Soireé, 2 to 9 p.m. Silent Dance Parties (utilizing headphones) run Sundays throughout summer on the west end of Santa Monica Pier. $10. silentfrisco.com

Sunday Jazz Suppers, 7 p.m. Local bands create a lounge atmosphere on the patio of Whiskey Red’s, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 823-4522; whiskeyreds.com

“Is There a Debt Owed to Black America?” 6 p.m. Speakers Kelvin Sauls and Bob Gordh will expound on how racial equality can be achieved, despite inequality existing in wealth, education, employment, health, and other measures. Discussion to follow.

Hosted by Committee for Racial Justice at Virginia Avenue Park, Thelma Terry Building, 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 422-5431

The Toledo Show, 8 p.m. A cabaret show held on Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10. (310) 395-1676; santamonica. harvelles.com

Scott Whyte Band, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The former child actor from the South Bay plays originals and Beatles covers such as “Something” and “Lady Madonna.” Free. El Segundo Library Park, 101 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. (310) 524-2700; elsegundo.org Jazz on the Lawn, 5 p.m. Adaawe, a group of seven women performs an international fusion of African music, R&B/pop, jazz-funk, Latin and reggae steeped in Gospel harmonies.

Food trucks The Lobos Truck and A ROCKin ICE Hawaiian Shave Ice also make an appearance. Free parking available after 3:30 p.m. along with free bike valet at 4 p.m. Stewart Street Park; 1836 Stewart St.; Santa Monica.

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Live Blues and Soul at the Brig, 10:30 p.m. The Abbot Kinney bar features live blues and soul every Wednesday night. No cover. The Brig, 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. (310) 399-7537; thebrig.com

Monday, Aug. 11 Optimist Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m.

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(310) 670-4777; spiritedbalance.com Learn to Knit, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Knitting classes every Monday at Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa

Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Bring supplies. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org Music and Me Class, 5:30 p.m.

Music classes for children half a year to four years old in both Russian and English, includes guitar, drums, voice and violin lessons. Kids can enjoy singing and dancing to music, learning rhymes, counting and colors. $18 per class. Music Teacher LA, 1400 Palawan Way, Marina del Rey. (424) 488-3361; musicteacherLA.com Comics on the Spot, 7:45 p.m.

Weekly Monday-night stand up comedy show, following a 7 p.m. open mic, at the Warehouse Restaurant, 4499 Admiralty way, Marina del Rey; $5, no drink minimum. To sign up, call Vicky at (310) 883-4177.

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Tuesday, Aug. 12 Tidewater Goby Exhibit, 2 p.m.

The tidewater goby, an endangered species featured in only one other aquarium in the nation, takes center underwater stage in a special exhibit alongside 100 other types of local marine life at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. $5; kids 12 and under free. (310) 393-6149; healthebay.org

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Celebrate summer with art at FIG

Santa Monica’s First Independent Gallery (FIG) is celebrating the work of 14 seasoned Westside artists in its annual Summer Exhibition, continuing through Aug. 30 at Bergamot Station.

Look for the comic book-graphic sensibilities of Venice artist Curtis Hoekzema’s landscapes, the way sunshine hits the crevices and interstices between buildings in the Southern California geometry of Arleen G. Hendler’s oils, and the quasi-representational investigation of figurative imagery on Elliot Elgart’s canvases.

Ocean Park resident Otella Wruck describes her entries “Thicket” and “Paisley” as blending passages of black-and-white calligraphic ink drawings with patterned color fabric and gestural marks. “‘Thicket’ is a look into a space that feels unknown and also familiar, creating both challenge and comfort,” she said.

Meanwhile, John de Heras offers cryptic mixedmedia abstracts that stem from trips through Central America, Southeast Asia and India as well as “from our sprawling, heterogeneous and ethnically varied city of Los Angeles,” the lifelong Angelino said.

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Rolnik regularly parlays the currency of goodwill he has amassed writing about art in publications such as The Jewish Journal, LA Weekly and the website Argot & Ochre into massive group shows. The scenester has curated myriad exhibitions, including “Interviews” at Curio Gallery

downtown and “Caves” at Silverlake Art Company; delivered talks at LACMA, Giant Robot’s G2 Gallery in West L.A. and Westchester’s OTIS College of Art & Design; and co-owns the publishing company Intellectual Property Prints, which is how he knows Alford-Lago.

“He’s sort of a connector,” said AlfordLago. “He has a following of artists, and

he’ll put us together. It comes from a very close relationship he has with the artists, which is nice. He’s interviewed all of us.”

“He’s a very inspiring, high-energy curator. A lot of Daniel’s shows are balanced,” said Bleicher, meaning that they encompass established, emerging and street artists.

That’s including Bleicher, an accomplished artist with the colorful, cartoony “Elephant Beach” oil in the show.

“I’m a double-identity sort of guy,” he said. “I usually try to balance the two. I paint at the gallery when it’s closed.”

Bleicher opened his gallery near the Georgian Hotel five years ago. Three months ago, he opened a second bG at Bergamot Station (not participating in “Ultimate Beach”).

“On Ocean Avenue, we get a wide range of people [beachgoers, tourists] who walk in, whereas Bergamot, they’re coming to look for art,” Bleicher said.

Rolnik sees differences among L.A.’s regional art scenes: “The Westside has more positive, uplifting, happy art — a lot less macabre than the Eastside.”

Westside artists such as Alford-Lago, Jules Muck, John Park and Hans Haveron “tend to relate more to where they are,” he said. “They enhance the character of where they are, whereas the ones on the Eastside don’t. It’s almost cold.”

Then Rolnik observes another interesting distinction: The Westside art scene “is much more tight-knit. I don’t know why that is.”

In Venice, established art world elder statesmen Larry Bell and Ed Moses have a “Yoda/Skywalker mutual respect” relationship with rising artists, he said.

“There’s that cool sense of community on the Westside where the most famous artists hang out with the [up-and-comers].”

At day’s end, art from everywhere inspires Rolnik.

“I feel really passionate about art in the same way that sports fans feel passionate for their team,” he said.

“Ultimate Beach” runs through Saturday at bG Gallery, 1431 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica. Free. Call (310) 878-2784 or visit santamonica.bgartdealings.com. michael@argonautnews.com

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The property is offered at $2,499,000. Information, Peter & Ty Bergman, Bergman Beach Properties, (310) 821-2900.

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1: Stick to a budget Financial experts will tell you that creating and sticking to a budget is a sign of financial maturity. With more than 1.5 million foreclosures in the United States, it’s easy to understand why this is so important. If you have already created a budget and have stuck to it, you’re ready to own your own home. When you follow a budget, you know exactly where your money is going each month. When you know where your money is going, you know whether or not you can afford a home of your own.

2: Have a down payment The old rule of thumb still stands: Enough money should be saved for a 20 percent down payment on a home. When you put 20 percent down on a home, you immediately have equity built into the property and you negate the necessity of private mortgage insurance. Even with a 20 percent down payment, you should still stay away from homes that are out of your realistic price range. If you’ve budgeted for a $150,000 house, having 20 percent to put down doesn’t mean that you should look for an $180,000 home.

3. Have a stable income Finding a stable job can be tough to do in today’s economy, but if you have a stable source of income, you can feel relatively safe making an investment in a home. If you are reliably employed, don’t forget to factor in any life-changes that may crop up in the near or distant future. Do you plan to go back to school? Are you going to start a family? Budget for the home you can afford

five years from now, not the one you can afford today.

4. Maintain a high credit score The higher your credit score, the better your interest rate will be. The better your credit score, the more likely you are to be accepted for a loan. If your credit is in excellent shape, you’re ready to buy a home.

If, on the other hand, your credit needs some work, whip it into shape before you start the home-buying process. Before you buy a house, your debts should be paid off, any collections accounts should be closed satisfactorily, and your credit score should be in the 700’s.

5. Have an emergency account Did you know that you should have enough money in the bank to cover at least three months worth of debt? If you have an emergency account, you can feel safe buying a home. Add your estimated mortgage payment, estimated utilities, and any recurring debts that you have, and multiply that number by three. The resultant number is the amount that you should have stashed away in the case of job loss, illness or other financial emergency.

If you are thinking of buying a home, make sure that you are 100 percent ready. Reread the tips and, if they apply to you, the dream of owning your own home is within reach.

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Real estate Q&A

Summerizing Your Home

The first order of business is keeping your space cool. Make sure your air conditioning is running efficiently by putting in a clean air filter and cleaning air vents. During periods of heavy A/C use, replace the filters every 30 days. Outside, clear the area around the unit so that the air intake vents aren’t blocked by shrubs, leaves or other debris. Keep the thermostat set at the highest temperature that still feels comfortable, and make sure it’s set to “auto” and not “fan.”

Keep your place cooler without A/C, or at least without cranking it quite so high,

by working with nature. Close blinds or curtains on east facing walls in the morning, south-facing walls during the day and westfacing walls in the evening. Shading skylights against harsh daytime rays can also help keep things cooler. Close windows and doors to keep cool air in during the day, and open them at night to let fresh breezes in.

Using cross ventilation – opening windows at opposite ends of the house or room – can help draw cool air inside and force warm air out. You can enhance the effect with a strong fan stationed at one of the windows.

The Argonaut ~ Home Sales Index~

Home Sales

Average Price

+2%

-1%

Culver City

July '13

July '14

Homes Sold Average Price

50 $587,600

39 $631,200

Marina Del rey

July ‘13

July ‘14

Homes Sold Average Price

39 $1,121,800

29 $892,900

Palms/Mar Vista

July ‘13

July ‘14

Homes Sold Average Price

42 $861,800

46 $1,030,700

Playa del Rey

July ‘13

July ‘14

Homes Sold Average Price

17 $724,353

19 $586,400

Playa Vista

July ‘13

July ‘14

Homes Sold Average Price

14 $756,400

11 $743,900

Santa MONICA

July ‘13

July ‘14

Homes Sold Average Price

50 $2,024,525

53 $1,815,800

July ‘13

July ‘14

Homes Sold Average Price

21 $1,469,500

27 $1,681,200

Westchester

July ‘13

July ‘14

Homes Sold Average Price

26 $782,300

41 $816,500

Venice

Total # of sales

259

265

The Argonaut Home Sales Index is presented the first week of each month.

The July figures are sourced from sales reported to MLS as of July 1-31 Argonaut Home Sales Index C The Argonaut, 2014.

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Use ceiling fans to circulate air. Moving air will make a space feel cooler, whether you are using air conditioning or not. If you have the type of fan that lets you change the direction the blades spin, make sure that during summer months you have the blades spinning in the direction that pushes the air down instead of drawing it up.

Plant trees. Trees will lower the overall temperature of the yard as well as create cool, shady spots for outdoor lounging.

Before planting, consider what kind of tree would be best for your climate. Strategically placed deciduous trees will provide cooling shade in the summer, then lose their leaves to let sun stream through in the winter. Evergreens will provide shade in summer and a windbreak in the winter. Don’t forget to factor in how big that tiny sapling will eventually get.

Get the fireplace prepped for cooler months. Sweep ashes and other debris out of the fireplace and wipe down the screen and other exterior surfaces. Hire a chimney sweep to remove buildup inside the chimney. Stock up on wood during the summer to give it more time to season.

Inspect decks, looking for loose or cracked boards or nails sticking out. Check underneath for structural damage or evidence of termites or other critters. Power-wash the

decks and determine if they need to be resealed. To test, pour a little bit of water onto the deck. If it beads, the deck can go for another year. If the water is absorbed into the wood, it’s time to sand and reseal.

Inspect the exterior of the house. Check the foundation, chimney exterior, sidewalks and other hardscape for cracks or leaky spots. Inspect the roof for missing shingles or damage. While you’re up there, clean out the gutters, checking for holes and broken connections. Rent a power-washer to give the exterior a good cleaning, and check to see if the siding needs touch-up or repair.

Summer is also an excellent time to clean, repair, and reseal driveways.

Keep the yard healthy and looking fresh by putting down two inches of fresh mulch in flower beds to help keep the soil cool and retain moisture. Trim bushes and vines to discourage overgrowth and critter infestation.

Pull weeds when they are small to keep them for getting well-established. Freshen up a fading garden with warm weather herbs like basil and cilantro, or pop in a few summer annuals like zinnias or salvia to brighten up a tired-looking spot.

This week’s question is answered by Brian Christie, The Agents in Action! Team, The Real Estate Consultants, (310) 910-0120.

Keller Williams Agent Creates Jobs For Kids Program Nancy Harris serves as the key administrator for a youth program sponsored by the Holman United Methodist Church’s Community Development Corporation (CDC). Nancy has helped to create and manage the Jobs For Kids program, a training opportunity providing part-time summer employment for youth ages 14-18. The program runs for 6 weeks during the summer, fall and spring. Through Nancy’s efforts the program has employed several hundred youth who have been prepared through the program’s Job Readiness Institute.

Marina City Club

“This two bedroom, two bath home in the Center Tower offers stunning views of the marina, channel and ocean from floorto-ceiling windows,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Exuding warmth and character, this unit has stone and hardwood floors, a large gourmet kitchen with a granite island, stainless appliances and a wine cooler.

Enjoy all that Marina City Club's resort lifestyle offers: gym, free classes (yoga, stretch, cardio, etc.), three swimming pools, six tennis, two paddle tennis and three racquet ball courts, restaurant & bar, daytime cafe, 24 hr. gated and guarded security.” The property is offered at $795,000. Information, Charles Lederman, Marina City Realty, (310) 821-8980.

Remodeled North Kentwood Home

“This quality two-story, ‘open concept’ home has three bedrooms and 2.5 baths,” says agent Nanci Edwards. “The gorgeous kitchen has granite counters and island, cherrywood cabinets and stainless appliances. The new upstairs master suite has a balcony, and the beautiful bathroom has rich marble on the double vanity, shower and spa tub. The downstairs floors are all bamboo, and there are two fireplaces. There is also newer plumbing and electrical.”The property is offered at $1,179,000. Information, Nanci Edwards, The Real Estate Consultants, (310) 645-7785.

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“Perched above the street on an expansive 9,081 square foot lot, this three bedroom 1.5 bath California ranch-style home is brimming with potential and possibilities,” says agent Nicole Pagan. “Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to create your dream home on one of Westchester’s most desirable streets!” The property is offered at $769,000.

Information, Williamson and Pagan, RE/ MAX Estate Properties, (310) 678-6650.

“This home has been designed by the Reed Architectural Group, with exterior walls of glass and African Mahogany,” says agent Melissa Macfadyen. “The well thought-out two-story floor plan has concrete floors on the first level and solid oak on the second.

The king-sized master suite has mountain views, and there are three bedrooms on the upper level. Walls of glass slide open to a generous garden with room for a pool, and the kitchen is accented by rift oak cabinets, Viking appliances and Caesarstone counters.” The property is offered at $2,798,000.

Information, Melissa Macfadyen, Teles Properties, (310) 663-8061.

“This sleek, modern three bedroom, 2.5 bath home has a dramatic open floor plan,” says “This is a spectacular corner townhome in agent Bob Waldron. The dining room and the coveted Beach Collection at Latitude kitchen open to the family room with vaulted 33,” says agent Lisa Pound. “The spacious, ceilings and skylights. The master bedroom elegant, light-filled open plan has three also has a vaulted ceiling, and the master bath bedrooms, a den/office, three full baths and has double sinks, a spa tub and a large shower. a two-car finished garage. The living room All the bedrooms are carpeted. Sliding glass is wired for surround sound, and the kitchen doors give access to the spacious rear yard has Caesarstone counters and Bosch stainless appliances. Lovely ocean breezes cool the and patio, and there is a finished double garage with direct entry to the home.” The property is offered at $875,000. Information, custom landscaped patio. The complex has a concierge, security guard, guest parking and a gym, all with beach and restaurant access.” The property is offered at $1,545,000.

Bob Waldron, Coldwell Banker Westchester/Playa, (310) 337-9225.

Information, Lisa Pound, Gibson International, (310) 622-7442.

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A cyclone of sound Venice’s The Dustbowl Revival melds explosive live energy with rich American musical tradition

tion Hall Jazz Band and opening for New “Trombone!” Zach Lupetin Orleans star Trombone cries, and Ulf Bjorlin raises Shorty, with roaring lothe instrument and spits out a cal shows earning them dirty, growling medley of notes, LA Weekly’s Best Live rousing a cheer from the crowd Band honors last year. that escalates as the rest of the Lupetin, 27, whipped eight-piece band harmonizes to the band together seven complete a gritty-yet-precise, years ago through an ad purely American sound. on Craigslist, gradually The Dustbowl Revival’s enerpicking up members as getic July performance at San he worked to realize a Luis Obispo’s Live Oak Music dream that began when, Festival is a sign of what’s in at 14, he started his first store when the band takes the band in Chicago. Drawn stage on Thursday, Aug. 14, for to early country rhythms a free outdoor concert at Culver and bluegrass, he wrote City City Hall. rock and blues, creating “There’s a certain experience bands and performing that I want people to be able to at various venues. As see — not just sitting there and his college experience watching me sing but actudrew to a close, Lupeally participate, emotionally be tin formed The Willow moved. It’s all storytelling,” says Family, an acoustic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist medley of jazz, swing, Lupetin, founder of the Venicepop and rock that would based musical collective. serve as a prototype for The Dustbowl Revival merges The Dustbowl Reold-school bluegrass, gospel, vival when that band blues and New Orleans swing in fell through and Lupetin Ulf Bjorlin, second from left, and Zach Lupetin, center, take a leap of faith with The Dustbowl Revival a tempest of fiddle, mandolin, sought his fortune in uses toilet plungers to modify his Occasionally, there are songs “People dance and trumpet, trombone, drums, bass, Venice. trombone’s sound.

“It’s usually where the band breaks into a smile.” guitar, washboard and tuba kaNow gearing up to tour across not planned who is going to solo; sing-along and enters the zoo, plus Lupetin trading vocals the country, Lupetin and the band As part of the city’s Boulevard with the rich voice of singer/ are focused as much on lyrics as it’s like a game: ‘who’s going to crowd, spreading the energy play now?’” of a party atmosphere and bring- Music Summer Festival, The percussionist Liz Beebe. they are on music.

While the audience is still ing a dance-inspired groove “Our music has evolved into a “I like songs with a twist, Dustbowl Revival takes the stage recovering from a gnarly drum to songs such as “Riverboat category that is almost unlabela punch line,” Lupetin says. at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in or washboard solo, Bjorlin might Queen,” “That Old Dustbowl” able,” Bjorlin says. “It’s hard “People who are really paying the courtyard at Culver City City and “Sunnyside.” to explain our genre of music attention can glean new informa- surprise them with some Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver For Bjorlin and Lupetin, it’s all because we touch upon so many tion from a song; not just bobbing impromptu opera.

City. Free, or reserve seating for “One night, I started singing about the live show. genres, from folk to Americana your head mindlessly.” $10. Park in the lot at Wash“Playing outside is really fun to bluegrass to jazz. Some of our The band also spices their perfor- ‘la-la-la’s’ in opera style, and ington Boulevard and Watseka because people can experience songs even sound like children’s mances with spontaneous, crowd- people went nuts. People loved Avenue (first two hours free). music.” it, and I decided that’s what I’ll the music in a much more open pleasing musical twists.

For more information, call (310) The Dustbowl Revival’s in“At any given tune, Zach will do on songs,” Bjorlin explains. way,” Lupetin says. “Families novative style has taken them 253-6000 or visit dustbowlreblurt out a solo: trumpet, trom“It’s kind of become a shtick that and all ages can participate.” to gigs alongside the Preservabone, fiddle,” says Bjorlin, who vival.com. we reserve for one song a night.”

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Westside Happenings (Continued from page 18) Life Drawing Tuesdays, 7 to 9:30 p.m. YWCA offers uninstructed life drawing classes with diverse models each Tuesday. $15 per week or buy four sessions at discount. YWCA Santa Monica/Westside, 2019 14th St., Santa Monica. (310) 452-3881; smywca.org

Wednesday, Aug. 13 Small Craft Harbor Commission Meeting, 10 a.m. The Dept. of Regional Planning presents an update on the Marina del Rey visioning process, followed by public comment. Burton Chace Park Community Room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 305-9574 Adult Yoga, 10:15 a.m. Bring a mat and get ready to breathe! All levels welcome. Venice-Abbot Kinney Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice.

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Speakers By the Sea Toastmasters Club, 11 a.m. to noon. Improve your skills for public speaking. 12000 Vista del Mar, Conf. Room 230A, Playa del Rey. (310) 559 2834 Unkle Monkey, 6 to 9 p.m. Local duo performs tropical music and folk rock on guitar, ukulele, congas and steel drum each Wednesday, with special guests each week. No cover.

All ages. The Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com Sunset Live, 7 p.m. Waterfront music series features emerging singer/songwriters and bands under

the stars, with extended happy hour until the sun goes down. For bookings, contact jason@hlpresents.com.

Whiskey Red’s, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 823-4522; whiskeyreds.com

10:30 p.m. The Abbot Kinney bar features live blues and soul every Wednesday night. No cover. The Brig, 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. (310) 399-7537; thebrig.com

Cyclops and the Owl; Little Kidd Lost, 8 p.m. Cyclops plays indiesurf-jazz with a range of influences from ‘50s jazz and doo wop to '60s and '70s psychedelic rock, while Kidd’s Eli Fowler excels in Humboldt County hip hop. No cover. The Good Hurt, 12249 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 390-1076; goodhurt.com

Thursday, Aug. 14

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“Born to Be Wild,” 8 p.m.

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La Santa Cecilia, with Sergio Mendoza y La Orkestra and KCRW DJ Raul Campos, 7 p.m. Latin-flavored La Santa performs songs about love, loss and heartbreak, drawing on influences ranging from Miles Davis to Janis Joplin. No cover. Santa Monica Pier. santamonicapier.org The Dustbowl Revival, 7 p.m. The Venice-based roots/jazz collective plays its self-described “hillbilly jazz” music in a free concert at the courtyard at Culver City City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd., Culver City. culvercity.org

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Jones said of the band balancing club dates with private parties in SEPT 21 SEPT 20 L.A.’s affluent areas. “It’s a tough business. A lot of people have STEPHEN BISHOP stopped touring because after JOHN FORD COLEY & TERRANCE SIMIEN money spent on gas and rooms, & THE ZYDECO BILL CHAMPLIN you’re breaking even. I have the EXPERIENCE advantage of being around for a long time.”

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“I decided to combine my love for treasure hunting and my passion for serving this population by creating my own store where I could develop the type of program that I felt was missing — one that takes place in a real-life setting and that develops into actual employment,” said Getto, formerly a job coach and employment case manager. He hopes to start hosting an “always open” open mic for poetry readings, music and other creative expression. siftedla.com

The Candy Bar Hookah Shoppe offers a touch of class

The Candy Bar Hookah Shoppe celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday evening. Billed as “an alluring alternative to the grungy dens of a typical smoke shop,” the hookah/vapor lounge and boutique is located at 6208 W. 87th St. in Westchester.

The store is open daily, with happy hour ($16 hookah bowls and $8 refills) from 4 to 8 p.m.

Sundays through Thursdays. (310) 670-0708; thecandybarhookahshoppe.com Sifted:LA — a store that “sifts” the city for unique and vintage clothing, housewares, oddities and collectibles — opened in July at 6259 W. 87th St. in Westchester, around the corner from Dollar Plus. The mural above the store was painted by celebrated Venice graffiti artist Jules Muck. Owner Chris Getto said his hopes for the store include creating a space supportive for local artists and developing a vocational and social skills training program for adults with developmental disabilities.

SusieCakes Bakery opened a new location at the Marina Square Shopping Center (4714 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey) with a family-friendly celebration on July 19. The company, which specializes in recipes made from scratch by on-site bakers, opened its first store eight years ago in Brentwood. This is its ninth location, open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mondays through Saturdays. (310) 742-2253; susiecakes.com Sara The Wine Bar, formerly on Jefferson Boulevard, reopened on July 24 in its new location at 3936 Sepulveda Blvd. in Culver City. The authentic Italian restaurant (Sara is from Italy; the recipes are from mom) and wine bar is open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and starts serving dinner at 4 p.m., with happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. sarathewinebar.com Philz Coffee, a popular Bay Area coffee destination, opened its first Southern California shop at 525 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica in July. The coffee shop is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. philzcoffee.com

COMING SOON The Humble Potato in Westchester plans to expand by opening a second location in Culver City next month.

Sibyl Buchanan, who worked as a community affairs representative for Playa Capital and then Brookfield Residential during the development of Playa Vista, has retired, the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce announced.

Buchanan chaired the chamber’s board in 2011 and volunteered there and at other local organizations for more than two decades.

Christine T. Alfieri of Action Property Management Inc. and the Azzurra Homeowners Assoc. in Marina del Rey has been designated a Certified Community Association Manager by the California Assoc. of Community Managers. To earn certification, Alfieri completed coursework on California law, ethics and best practices.

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networking mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Whiskey Red’s, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. laxcoastal.com

“Ultimate Beach,” Through Saturday. Group show curated by arts writer Daniel Rolnik culling ocean-themed artwork from all over America. bG Gallery 1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica. (310) 906-4211; info@bgartdealings.com

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Argonaut published: August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2014. 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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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE

“AT PRESENT” By GAIL GRABOWSKI (Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis)

ACROSS 1 China problem 5 Brought to Broadway 11 Clothing fold 15 TV talk pioneer 19 Like some bears’ market predictions 20 Happened next 21 New Balance competitor 22 Bear overhead 23 Extra vacation clothes?

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LEGAL ADVERTISING Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 31, 2014. Argonaut published: August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2014. 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).

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. NS029070 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of Elias Diaz, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Elias Diaz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Elias Diaz to Elias Bonaducci 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:08/27/14.

Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: 526 Room: N/A. The address of the court275 Magnolia Ave. Long Beach, CA. 90802. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Argonaut. Original filed: July 7th, 2014.Michael P. Vicencia, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut, 7/17/2014, 7/24/2014, 7/31/2014, 8/7/2014.

United States District Court Central District OF CALIFORNIA, SUMMONS ON A THIRD PARTY COMPLAINT CASE NUMBER CV13-05062-DMG-E Plaintiff: The Chuck Olsen Co. INC., a California corporation, vs. Defendants: F.P.D. INC., a California coporation; and Joseph Balcom, an individual. Third Party Plaintiffs: F.P.D., INC., a California corporation; and Joseph Balcom, an individual,vs. Third Party Defendants: Joseph Pisciotta 300 San Juan Ave. #5, Venice, CA. 90291, an individual, Chuck Olsen, and individual and Dave Perez, an individual NOTICE! A lawsuit has been filed against defendant FPD AND BALCOM, who-as third-party plaintiff is making this claim against you to pay part or all of what the defendant may owe to the plaintiff CHUCK OLSEN COMPANY. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day

you received it) ñ or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a)(2)or(3) ñ you must serve on the plaintiff and on the defendant an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the defendant or defendantís attorney, whose name and address are: JOSEPH P. DIVINCENZO & GRIFFITH, 2121 E. PACIFIC COAST HWY., STE 280, CORONA DEL MAR, CA. 92625, 949-759-0781 It must also be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffís attorney, whose name and address are: PATRICK J. GORMAN, ESQ., WILD, CARTER & TIPTON, 246 W. SHAW AVENUE, FRESNO, CA. 93704 If you fail to respond , judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the third-party complaint.

You also must file the answer or motion with the court and serve it on any other parties. A copy of the plaintiffís complaint is also attached. You may ñ but are not required to ñ respond to it. Date: 10-4-13 NO. 427630 IN THE PROBATE COURT NO. THREE (3) HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, SUMMONS CASE NUMBER 427630 You are hereby commanded to summon DAMIEN BROWN, known heir of BERTHA DAVID FOSTER, DECEASED, whose residence and whereabouts are unknown to the plaintiff, DONALD LESLIE HALL, by making publication of this citation once, at least ten days previous to the return day hereof, in some newspaper, published in your county, to appear at the next regular term of the Probate Court No. Three (3) of Harris County, Texas, after service has been perfected, to be Holden in the courthouse thereof, in Houston, Texas, the same being Monday, August 18, 2014, then and there to answer a petition filed in said court on JUNE 4, 2014, in probate action now pending in said court in the above numbered and styled estate on the probate docket of said court, wherein DONALD LESLIE HALL, is plaintiff and DAMIEN BROWN, known heir of said BERTHA DAVID FOSTER, DECEASED is the defendant; said petition containing allegations as is shown in the attached copy of said petition. Here in fail not, but have you before said court, at the time aforesaid this writ your return thereon, showing how you have executed the same. Issued and given under my hand of said court, at Houston, Texas, this fourth day of August, 2014. STAN STANART, County Clerk probate Court No. Three (3) 201 Caroline, Room 800 Harris County, Texas. Henry Williams, Deputy County Clerk. Attorney: THAIS AMARAL TELLAWI 2519 SOUTH BLVD, 2ND FLOOR HOUSTON, TEXAS 77098 832-295-0770. ARGONAUT, AUGUST 7, 2014.

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