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Contents

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VOL 44, NO 38 Local News & Culture

OPINION Letters to the editor........................................................................... 7 Nautical News: SharkBoat leaves port..............................................8

NEWS Google gives $1 million to schools.................................................. 10 A car show to help the planet.......................................................... 10 Coastal Cleanup Day returns........................................................... 11 Volunteering 101.............................................................................. 11

Captain targets pirate fishing

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Iranian ex-pat speaks through art

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INTERVWIEW Rabbi Lori Shapiro on reinventing Judaism in Venice...................... 12

FEATURE Mayor Eric Garcetti is reinventing L.A. one block at a time, starting in Mar Vista . .................................................................................. 14

THIS WEEK Exiled artist finds home in his images............................................. 17 Westside Happenings......................................................................20 Cheetah to roam Abbot Kinney........................................................21 Museum toasts first ‘round-the-world flight......................................26 Dave Eggers isn’t checking in on Foursquare..................................31 An art festival for world peace.........................................................32

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FOOD & DRINK More than just food on a stick.......................................................... 19

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It’s time to share access to Mariners Village

Re: “The trouble with Mariners Village,” nautical news, Sept. 11 I’ve read with great interest the letters and stories on the redevelopment plans for Mariners Village. I’ve always wondered what was in there, as when we go on our marina walks, locked gates restrict access to the marina frontage there. It’s a curious situation for public land.

The place was built a while ago and, like many in the marina, needs to be rebuilt … not to mention it’s a bit ugly. It seems there are many trees — though I, of course, have never seen them. Residents seem focused on saving the trees, although I suspect maintaining their private enclave on “my” land is the real motive.

So, how about some honest discourse on the best path forward? A little critical thinking lends the following points: The place needs a refurb,

with private money, so that needs to have a reasonable return on investment or no one will do it. Of course the initial plan maximizes return; no intelligent businessman would do otherwise.

If there are good trees, as many as possible should be preserved.

Seems a good plan could easily do this.

Public access to the marina frontage is required. Period. Get over it, residents — I want to walk along “your” neighborhood that we all own.

It’s a marina, so adding boat slips is a good thing.

A few more stores and restaurants within walking distance is also a good thing.

The myriad government agencies and commissions are supposed to weigh all the above and come up with balanced solutions. We all need to abandon the rhetoric and make them do their jobs for us! So, please all, pile on in a positive way …

Bill Hart Marina del Rey

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Re: “Eyes over Venice,” cover story, Aug. 21

Cameras won’t stop a random anomaly like the car/boardwalk incident. Unfortunately, violence happens no matter where one goes in LA — every high-traffic place has that potential. If these are the most notable crimes that have happened at Venice Beach, really, that seems pretty remarkable to me. Also, in the reference to “protesters throwing

bottles at police,” one is led to assume that the police were the justified victims, when in fact they were (and are often) the agitators in these scenarios.

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Nautical News

Like ‘Jaws,’ only different

SharkBoat Capt. Chris Wade heads from Marina del Rey to Costa Rica on a mission to combat pirate fishing

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When I walked into the main salon of the aging 73-foot steel research vessel parked at the fuel dock in Marina del Rey, a weathered, square-jawed man with shoulder-length blond hair greeted me with a heartfelt handshake. Marine biologist Chris Wade first offered me a beer, and then we proceeded to sit down and talk about the passion he has dedicated his life to: SharkBoat (sharkboat.org), an organization devoted to protecting sharks and, in turn, fisheries that sharks rely on but are threatened by the illegal activities of unscrupulous fishermen.

Capt. Wade and I sat in a setting not unlike what Quinn, Brody and Hooper gathered around in the famous bonding scene of the film “Jaws,” but before I started to question him about his vast experience with sharks, Wade reached up and grabbed an 8 x 10 photo from a shelf and handed it to me. It was from a National Geographic expedition he led (the production later won an Emmy). The underwater photograph showed a female diver holding the dorsal fin of a 17-foot great white shark. She was being slowly towed (and hardly noticed) by one of the most feared and lethal animals on the planet — a striking image. The photo, in many ways, illustrates what Wade is all about: dispelling preconceived notions about sharks and bringing greater awareness to some of the secrets of the ocean.

Wade and his crew will depart from the safe harbor of Marina del Rey in October to make for Cocos Island (a Costa Rican national park) for what will be an open-ended expedition focused on deterring illegal fishing activities in waters that yield fish that is consumed by millions of people. He has been given authority by the local government to police an enormous area that’s become notorious for attracting fishing boats that blatantly ignore industry practices and standards adopted in the name of sustainability and conservation.

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Capt. Chris Wade leads a dangerous mission to help fish, sharks and the planet

You were a captain of dive boats but began running your own boat in 2010, dedicating your life to protecting sharks.

What made you decide to do that?

Getting in the water with great white sharks. Yeah, for me, that’s what it was.

Out of the cage?

I really didn’t know we were going to be working out of the cage — it wasn’t super clear.

But, yeah, my very first dive with great white sharks was out of the cage.

Can you sense that they are not looking to attack?

They are checking you out and sizing you up, but they’re not looking at you as food. It’s pretty interesting to have that level of interaction with that size animal.

It’s amazing and addicting beyond all imagination.

Now that you’re on your own, it’s more about conservation?

That’s really what it’s about for us — conservation and filming.

to guard and protect the treasure.

Our role is to make a presence — we’re looking to turn a game of checkers into a game of chess.

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We’re about to jump off on a crazy adventure. Through partnerships and agreements with other non-profits, NGOs and government agencies we’ve been given the right to research, monitor and enforce [fishing activities at] the marine-protected areas and other particular areas off Cocos Island and throughout Costa Rican waters. We’re going to fight pirate fishing.

What does pirate fishing entail?

Pirate fishing is illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing — basically it’s poaching.

They may be using an illegal tactic, illegal method or illegal mode. Some of it might include shark finning, but more than likely it will include the use of [prohibited] fish-aggregation devices [sometimes dynamite].

In the end, this kind of thing just hurts the whole world.

If you see people breaking laws, will you engage?

Absolutely we’re going to engage. That’s one of the reasons we’re focusing on Costa Rica.

They have very specific laws and parameters in reference to their marine protected areas, but historically they have been unable to enforce them. We’ll be there

Is the Costa Rican government paying for you to be there?

No. This is totally self-funded.

We are doing a crowdfunding outreach coming up to help out with some of the costs. We’ll be doing some kind of show and also doing documentaries along the way. We’re looking at this being edu-tainment.

For someone who is used to swimming with sharks and documenting shark behavior, is this new enforcement detail comfortable territory?

It is new territory, but we have had a couple of interactions where we ran into people who were doing things they should not have been doing and we engaged them. That is where this comes from. At some point I sit back and say, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore.” If you can’t make your money fishing where you’re supposed to fish, find another gig.

Visit sharksboat.org to follow Wade’s adventure or give to the cause.

Andrey Melnichenko’s $300-million mega-yacht is too big for Marina del Rey harbor

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Such was the case with the 394-foot, $300-million mega-yacht “A” that anchored just north of the Marina del Rey breakwall last week. Reportedly owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, the boat boasts such extravagances as a $60,000

banister rail, three pools, a helipad and a guest room with walls covered in white stingray hides.

According to Forbes magazine, Melnichenko made his fortune beginning with the cofounding of what became one of Russia’s largest private banks.

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LAUSD Supt. John Deasy, Google Venice head Thomas Williams, Mayor Eric Garcetti, actor Kevin McHale and Marina Del Rey Middle School Principal Lorraine Machado gather for a school assembly announcing Google’s funding of all donorschoose.org teacher project requests

Google’s Venice headquarters surprised Marina Del Rey Middle School teachers with a treasure trove of classroom supplies

Google goes big in $1-million gift to schools The tech giant funds all donorschoose.org requests by LAUSD teachers, starting with Marina Del Rey Middle School

By Gary Walker Like many other local public schools, teachers and students at Marina Del Rey Middle School have had to make do for years short on many basic classroom supplies and lacking access to technological aids for research and projects.

Things got a whole lot better on Monday, however, when Google’s Venice-based headquarters arrived like Santa’s sleigh with a surprise donation of dozens of boxes of classroom supplies: pencils, books, microscopes, telescopes, computers — even 3D printers.

But that’s only the beginning.

Teaming up with the nonprofit crowdfunding website donorschoose.org, where teachers are able to post public funding requests for classroom supplies and projects, Google is spending nearly $1 million to fund every LAUSD-generated request posted to the site.

The donation fulfills 769 LAUSD teachers’ wish lists and will benefit 75,108 students, according to Google. That includes sponsorship of an eighth-grade field trip at all LAUSD middle schools, including some field trips to places as far away as Washington D.C. “On behalf of our Google employees, I

want to say we know how hard [teaching] can be and we’re happy to help in any way we can,” said Google Senior Director of Engineering Thomas Williams, who heads up the Internet company’s headquarters at the Frank Gehry “binoculars building” on Main Street in Venice.

Google has also funded the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) program at Venice High School, said Williams.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, LAUSD Supt. John Deasy, and LAUSD board member Steve Zimmer joined Google for the surprise morning assembly at Marina Del Rey Middle School, located on Braddock Drive in Del Rey. “It’s with these types of partnerships … that we’re able to do these kinds of innovative projects,” Garcetti told students. "As your mayor, this is what I think education is all about. It's about connecting all of us, not treating schools like islands that are just the responsibility of teachers, who often don't have the resources that they need and have to pay hundreds of dollars out of their pocket every year for the supplies that they need. We all have a responsibility for your success and to transform the lives of

students.”

Deasy said the school’s faculty and staff are “nothing short of remarkable” for their dedication to students and perseverance with limited budgets.

Naomi Roth, who teaches seventh- and eighth-grade English and journalism at Marina Del Rey Middle School, received a Google Chromebook laptop computer and a camera as part of seven DonorsChoose requests funded by Google.

“Just this morning, we received Bose speakers so we can do podcasts, another laptop and a lot of books,” she said.

When budget cuts loomed large four years ago, Roth was worried about losing the space where the school’s newspaper is produced. Today, The Mariner has 10 Chromebooks and two additional laptops— “so now we can enter the 21st century,” she said.

Susan Castañeda, a teacher in the school’s Marine Science Academy, had nine projects funded by Google. That included telescopes and binoculars for field trips to the Ballona Wetlands, science lab materials such as baking soda and vinegar for science and laptop computers.

“This is exactly the kind of support that schools need — well-funded organizations

funding teacher-led projects,” said Karen Wolfe, whose daughter is a seventh-grader at Marina Del Rey Middle School.

Zimmer, who represents Westside voters, echoed Garcetti and Deasy in celebrating the efforts of the school’s teachers to take classroom fundraising upon themselves.

“We would not be getting some of the best donations in all of LAUSD without your teachers. Over the last few years we’ve asked so much of them and have only been able to give a little in return,” Zimmer said. “All we ask is that you take these donations that you’ve been waiting for — that you deserve — and use these donations to make things better for yourselves and that you continue to follow your dreams.”

Wolfe, an outspoken Venice resident who was critical of Google’s arrival in Venice, said she had to give them credit for their educational philanthropy.

“I think people who have planning issues or concerns about corporate citizenry with Google should continue with that. But Google didn’t tell our teachers what they were going to give them — they gave them what they asked for, and I appreciate that,” she said. ª gary@argonautnews.com

News in brief A car show about helping the planet

This week’s ninth annual AltCar Expo at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium isn’t your run-of-the-mill car show, it’s a roadmap to greener living.

Let’s start with the fun part. The free event on Friday and Saturday offers the first Southern California public test drives of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B Class Electric Drive and 2015 Volkswagen e-Golf as well as the new GenZe 2.0 two-wheeled electric scooter.

Visitors can also catch a glimpse of several electric concept cars, including the Nissan Blade Glider (Friday only), a Toyota fuel cell vehicle, the BMW i3Rex, the fourth-generation ZeroTruck and the all-electric LAPD Zero MMX motorcycle.

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But there’s plenty of brains to go with the electric muscle. Also a leading industry trade event, AltCar Expo features a keynote speech by Stanford University Professor Tony Seba, author of the new book “Clean Disruption: How Silicon Valley Will Make Oil, Nuclear, Natural Gas, Coal, Electric Utilities and Conventional Cars Obsolete by 2030.”

A series of public policy panels includes speakers such as Assemblyman Richard Bloom (D- Santa Monica), Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, and representatives from electric vehicle manufacturers and environmental groups.

Register to attend AltCar and find a complete schedule of weekend activities at altcarexpo.com.

— Joe Piasecki Toyota’s Fuel Cell Vehicle concept car

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No ordinary day at the beach Volunteers draw a line in the sand in the fight against water pollution with Saturday’s 30th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day

The Bay Foundation’s Victoria Ippolito helped volunteers remove more than 100 pounds of trash from waters in and around Marina del Rey last year and is ready to go another round on Saturday

By Gary Walker Billed as “the biggest volunteer event on the planet,” the 30th annual California Coastal Cleanup is expected to draw thousands of volunteers to waters up and down the coast, but perhaps nowhere more so than the Santa Monica Bay. Water quality at Los Angeles and Santa Monica beaches has greatly improved over the past several years, but urban debris from storm water runoff — plastics in particular — remains a huge problem, according to local environmental groups.

They’re calling on thousands of volunteers to deploy to coastal areas from Santa Monica to Playa del Rey from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

• Heal the Bay is hosting 60 cleanup sites, including spots on Santa Monica and Venice beaches and in Playa del Rey. Last year, some 11,000 volunteers helped the organization remove 24,000 pounds of trash over 32 miles of coastline at 50 sites. healthebay.org • The Bay Foundation is hosting its 10th annual Marina del Rey Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Cleanup, where volunteers set off from Mothers Beach or Dock 52 on Fiji Way to remove debris from the harbor — opening a second front by collecting trash that’s already made it to the ocean. Seafaring volunteers and some land-based supporters collected 114 pounds of trash and 30 pounds of recyclables last year. santamonicabay. org • Los Angeles WaterKeeper and L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin are hosting a cleanup at Dockweiler State Beach, meeting at Vista del Mar and Grand Avenue. In addition to the usual routine of removing plastic bottles, cigarette butts and other trash from the beach, there will also be a group of volunteers doing a “dive cleanup” 20 feet under the surface. lawaterkeeper.org • Friends of the Ballona Wetlands are meeting

at the Gordon’s Market parking lot (303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey), to remove ocean-bound trash from Ballona Creek and invasive plants from salt marsh and dune areas of the surrounding wetlands. ballonafriends.org “There’s still a lot of trash in our waterways,” said Eben Schwartz, marine debris program manager for the California Coastal Commission, which sponsors Coastal Cleanup Day. Swartz estimates that some 80% of plastic that finds its way into the ocean originates from urban areas. Much of it ends up in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a toxic soup of plastic debris concentrated in the North Pacific Ocean that spans hundreds of miles. Much of that mess, which poisons fish and wildlife as it breaks down, was once a plastic bag, Schwartz said.

When Heal the Bay issued its annual Beach Report Cards in May, the organization fingered storm water runoff as the main culprit for trashing local waters. Improved grades for Venice Beach and other local coastlines were attributed in part to the lack of rainfall during the drought — but that’s only a temporary reprieve.

“We are heartened by numerous individual beach success stories, but extremely dry weather is likely masking the severity of storm water pollution,” said Kirsten James, Heal the Bay’s science and policy director for water quality.

Steven Fleischli, head of the National Resources Defense Council’s national water program, echoed James’ observations.

“Where there are storm water diversions we’ve seen some improvement. I think generally it has improved during dry weather but we’re still having problems in wet weather,” he said.

With runoff also comes bacteria, which, combined with a lack of water circulation, resulted in Mothers Beach receiving a failing Beach Report Card grade.

“In some areas of the coastline we have seen a reduction in bacteria, but in others the levels are still very high,” said Los Angeles WaterKeeper Executive Director Elizabeth Crosson.

Both Crosson and James say storm water capture is an essential piece to the environmental cleanup puzzle and praised efforts such as the city’s water recycling basin built in 2011 at Penmar Park in Venice, which collects three million gallons of rainwater each year and reuses it to irrigate the park and its adjacent golf course.

“That’s exactly the type of project that we need more of if we’re going to reduce bacteria levels in our ocean,” Crosson said. “We’ve seen lower levels of bacteria in Santa Monica and Venice where there are these types of projects.”

The Bay Foundation wants to extend that success story to the south.

“Marina del Rey harbor is an area that is really in need of a cleanup,” said Victoria Ippolito, the grants and programs coordinator at the Bay Foundation.

The good news, Ippolito said, is that participation in Coastal Cleanup Day activities appears to be growing year over year.

“I believe that people in general are more aware of the impact that they can make when they participate in these cleanups,” she said. “But trash still gets into the ocean. That's why we need these cleanups," she said. ª gary@argonautnews.com

News in brief

—Compiled by Gary Walker

Group writes the book on Marina del Rey

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe joined members of the Marina del Rey Historical Society on Friday at their new Fisherman’s Village headquarters to celebrate the publication of the group’s new book, a photographic history of the marina.

The 127-page book, titled “Marina del Rey,” includes more than 200 vintage images related to the world’s largest manmade small-craft harbor and is part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series.

Photos and captions detail the pre-development landscape of the area, initial construction of the marina, damage from the great storm surge of 1963, ongoing development of the harbor and cultural milestones along the way.

“The folks at the Marina del Rey Historical Society have created a real treasure here,” Knabe said.

Purchase a copy of the book ($21.99) from noon to 4 p.m. daily at the Marina del Rey Historical Society gallery at Fisherman’s Village, 13737 Fiji Way, C-3. Call (310) 701-1073 or visit marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org.

Armed robber posed as security guard

A man dressed in a security guard uniform robbed a woman of her purse after threatening a couple with a gun on Monday night in the parking area of the Howard Hughes Center

in Westchester, according to police.

“The suspect ordered them both out of the car, demanded their valuables and told them to get on their knees,” LAPD officer Liliana Preciado said.

The woman gave the suspect her purse after he unsnapped his gun holster and motioned toward a handgun, Preciado said. He then fled the scene on foot.

Lifeguard truck runs over beachgoer in Venice

A 25-year-old Whittier woman remains in stable condition at a local hospital after suffering bone fractures and internal lacerations when she was run over by a Los Angeles County Lifeguard truck at 4:20 p.m.

Monday while lying in the sand at Venice Beach.

“The lifeguard specialist stopped his vehicle when he realized that he had struck something and rendered aid to the victim,” LAPD officer Liliana Preciado said. “He called for medical assistance and an ambulance responded and transported the victim to a local hospital.”

Preciado said Bermudez’s husband was near the scene but did not witness the accident.

The driver of the truck was not detained by police, she said.

In May, a 49-year-old woman who was lying on the beach near the Via Marina Peninsula was hospitalized after being struck by an L.A. County Beaches and Harbors maintenance vehicle that was cleaning up storm debris. ª

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Interview

New Metro Fares

People of the ‘Open’ book

Now in e=ect

Rabbi Lori Shapiro is building a Venice congregation that crosses denominational and cultural boundaries to make Judaism relevant for all

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Go Metro to College Football Fall is football season and Metro is the smart choice for fans attending USC and UCLA home games. To reach the LA Coliseum, connect with the Metro Expo Line and exit at the Expo/Vermont or Expo Park/USC stations. For UCLA games at the Rose Bowl, take the Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park Station in Pasadena.

Construction Moves to Leimert Park Construction activities are now underway in the Leimert Park area of the Crenshaw District as the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor light rail line project moves forward. The 8.5-mile line will connect Crenshaw with the Metro Green Line and the Expo Line. Check for progress updates at metro.net/crenshaw.

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Go Metro To The Taste of Soul Experience more than 400 of LA’s tastiest food vendors along with free entertainment at the Taste of Soul Family Festival. It’s on Saturday, October 18 from 10am to 7pm along Crenshaw Boulevard between Rodeo Road and Stocker Street in the Crenshaw District. Take the Metro Expo Line and exit at the Expo/Crenshaw Station.

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scene of the Last Supper created not by Da Vinci but at a Las Vegas hotel.

Later, the phrase “freedom of oppression within and without” was juxtaposed with images of Kim Kardashian and Kim Jung Un. There was even a clip of a song-anddance number from the raunchy “Sesame Street” parody “Avenue Q.” This was definitely an unorthodox seder, and orthodox without the capital “O” at that.

Under the auspices of her Open Temple endeavor, Shapiro runs distinctive, Venice-friendly Jewish services, but they’re not meant to be flip and she didn’t fall into the role lightly.

“I didn’t have a Jewish education growing up, so I represented the periphery. I had no denominational bias,” she said. “I realized that every denomination had an agenda. So I wanted to pursue Judaism looking through a very contemporary lens.”

Which set Shapiro on a complicated, trans-denominational journey. After getting her bachelor’s degree in English at Columbia University, she pursued Rabbi Lori Shapiro transformed a booth into a sukkah at master’s degrees in Jewish and rabbinical the 2010 Abbot Kinney Festival studies.

Shapiro’s rabbinical explorations also hances are that Rabbi Lori Shapiro’s took her to the Orthodox Sharei Bina Women’s Passover seder last April in Venice was Center for Jewish Studies in Tsfat, Israel, the unlike any other. trans-denominational Pardes in Jerusalem, and the For starters, it wasn’t held at a Conservative Judaism-focused American Jewish synagogue steeped in tradition but within the University in Bel-Air. aggressively contemporary architecture of the 800 She emerged from her rites of passage Main event space. determined to infuse a love of Judaism into Jews Most of the 85 people in attendance were not as disenfranchised and disconnected from their particularly religious about their Judaism. Some faith as she once was. were gentiles.

In 2010, the former Lori Schneide married Dr. And the centerpiece of Shapiro’s ceremonial Joel Shapiro, creator of the Electric Lodge and march through the Haggadah — chronicling an environmentalist who founded Arts: Earth the emancipation of the ancient Hebrews from Partnership. She gave birth to a daughter in May Egyptian slavery as detailed in the Book of 2013.

Exodus — was illustrated through PowerPoint.

Open Temple, which has seen nearly 300 people During the presentation, a New Testament verse, attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur events Matthew 26:19, flashed across the screen: “The since forming last year, holds High Holiday disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they services at Electric Lodge on Wednesday. prepared the Passover,” appearing alongside a — Michael Aushenker

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At what point did you have this He’s enjoyed taking part in Open Temple epiphany?

I was a rabbi-in-residence at USC Hillel because it also respects his intellect.

It doesn’t tell him what to think, but for four years. Being on campus was a great match for me. The model of Judaism encourages him to think. I think he’s the [at Hillel] is not top-down; it’s more peer- perfect example of someone at Open Temple. to-peer — getting students where they were at. It’s much more 21st century.

What do you have planned for this year’s High Holiday services?

Why did Venice become ground zero All of our services are come as you are. for Open Temple?

We’ll have local actors doing creative It was always really clear to me that interpretation of the Torah sections. We’ll Venice had no [Jewish] community. have a woman playing piano. We have Yet here was all this vibrancy, the a labyrinth in the parking lot so you can individualism, the radical thinking, the have a meaningful walk after services. provocative thought through creative It’s going to be really energetic and expression. provide a creative reality in a way that High Holidays aren’t usually experienced.

How does being in Venice shape what We’re asking people to learn to play, you’re doing? to lend out their voices. We want to go There’s no [common] domination, through this together. I always wanted to but what they have in common is their do a yoga flow. We’re giving it a Jewish individualism. People are allowed to context. be who they are. They don’t have the pretense or the ambitions of the rest of What’s next for Open Temple?

L.A. Those of us who live in Venice are Through [the crowd-funding site] Jewcer. really grateful. We really love it here. We com, we want to start The Wandering Jew see each other every Friday morning at Truck. It’s very Open Temple, the idea of the farmers market. People are surfers, meeting people where they are at: Shavuot people love to eat healthfully, and all of at Temescal Canyon, a night hike in Santa those values match what Open Temple is Monica, at Mother’s Beach and near all about.

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Feature

One Block at a Time Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Great Streets Initiative aims to inject new life into L.A., starting in the heart of Mar Vista

By Joe Piasecki and Gary Walker

T

hey say nobody walks in L.A., but don’t tell that to Mayor Eric Garcetti.

At the heart of Garcetti’s backto-basics agenda prioritizing public infrastructure and efficient delivery of basic city services is a core belief that Angelenos no longer wish to live in their cars.

“L.A. is a collection of more than 80 neighborhoods. In the past it was all about regionalcenter ability to get into a car and go someplace else to eat, shop,

work and live. I think people hunger for local options that are truly close,” Garcetti said.

“Every neighborhood needs to have a main street built to human scale, where people can meet and spend time with friends and family and experience the character of their neighborhood.”

He calls the road map for this vision the Great Streets Initiative.

Equal parts urban design philosophy, city government reorganization and infrastructure

improvement program, Great Streets targets 15 multi-block stretches of sprawling L.A. roadway for a series of small upgrades unique to each street that, when taken as a whole, are expected to produce a neighborhood-level town square effect.

Think shade trees, crosswalk upgrades, fresh paving, new signage, sidewalk dining tables, pocket parks, public art, bike lanes, even just the Photo by Ted Soqui

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In conversation, Garcetti often refers to the process as “urban acupuncture” — “the insertion of a small burst of energy to transform the body of an entire neighborhood.” thoughtful placement of public benches and trash receptacles.

In conversation, Garcetti often refers to the process as “urban acupuncture” — “the insertion of a small burst of energy to transform the body of an entire neighborhood,” he explained.

“It’s about smart choices, dynamic strategic points on a street that will have a larger effect on the overall neighborhood and its vibrancy,” Garcetti said. “Small things make a big difference that collectively inspires a full-scale makeover — inspiration for people to have a sense of place and want to spend time there.”

On the Westside, Mar Vista will become ground zero for

Garcetti’s urban experiment: specifically the mile-long portion of Venice Boulevard that stretches from Inglewood Boulevard west to Beethoven Street.

Garcetti selected Mar Vista as a proving ground for Great Streets at the urging of area City Councilman Mike Bonin, an evangelist of Venice Boulevard’s potential to become a thriving neighborhood-serving commercial district made up almost entirely of mom-and-pop shops.

Just this April, a nonprofit Mar Vista Business Association formed with a similar vision in mind.

“There are wide sidewalks

ArgonautNews.com Photo by Ted Soqui

"Every neighborhood needs to have a main street built to human scale, where people can meet and spend time with friends and family and experience the character of their neighborhood."

— L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti

improvements they’d like to see.

“We’re not trying to say what this should be, because that’s up to the community to do. Even my brainstorming out loud could make it feel to people like ‘the government is going to tell us what they want to do,’” said Bonin, who is planning to host the first community meeting sometime later this year.

“The most important part about Great Streets is getting the community engaged in telling us their goals for the street,” Reynolds said. “There’s no single definition of a great street, but if I ask what your favorite street in L.A. is you probably have a street in mind that, during some part of its lifespan, serves as true public space. You think about why certain streets come to mind and it’s because they’re gathering places.’”

And the funding? That, too, all depends on what people want, according to Reynolds. If it’s bike lanes, those could come out of existing transportation funding. Landscaping efforts could fall under public works or the Dept. of Water and Power.

Beautification and public art, the Division of Cultural Affairs.

“There are a lot of different ways you can bring funding together,” she said. “What I want to know is what people love about this neighborhood and how

Photo by David Graham-Caso

that have a lot of potential for a more pedestrian-friendly environment, an emerging and increasingly vibrant business district that is largely momand-pop, and then there are all the other things that people look for in a neighborhood: three [grocery] markets, different restaurants, barbers, a dry cleaner, a post office, a library and a lot of walkable residential areas behind Venice Boulevard on either side. You have a heartbeat in the Mar Vista Farmers Market, which has been drawing people in and demonstrating the pedestrian potential for the neighborhood,” Bonin said.

As much as Great Streets puts a make-or-break emphasis on the small stuff, specific details of what will come of the effort in Mar Vista — and how the city will pay for it — don’t yet exist. But that, too, is by careful design.

Whatever changes come must first be introduced and vetted for community support during a series of public meetings in which residents and stakeholders will be asked to weigh in, Garcetti and Bonin said.

During a recent walking tour of Venice Boulevard with L.A. Dept. of Transportation Manager Seleta Reynolds, both Bonin and Reynolds declined to state what

L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin and city Dept. of Transportation General Manager Seleta Reynolds take a walk down Venice Boulevard, discussing the streetscape’s potential to become a true town center for Mar Vista

I can help them get more of it.”

Or, as Bonin put it: “What you have an appetite for will determine where you go shopping.”

The catch-as-catch-can funding mechanism for Great Streets was deliberate and factors into a reorganization of city government workflow processes, Garcetti said.

“I hope Great Streets can be part of my transformation of City Hall internally and externally. We have 54 different departments often doing different

aspects of a single job, and those features don’t always connect in a coherent way. Sometimes at City Hall we think we have to do everything ourselves and forget the real leverage is getting the people of L.A. to participate,” he said.

In June, Garcetti planted $800,000 in seed money to fund the Great Streets Studio, a collaborative room at City Hall where mayor’s office staff members work with the heads of nine city departments or bureaus: Planning, Cultural Affairs,

Transportation, Public Works, Engineering, Street Services, Street Lighting, Sanitation and Economic & Workforce Development.

The timeline for Great Streets completion could take three to five years, “but people won’t have to wait that long to start seeing a difference,” said Garcetti, who’s planning a series of “pop-up events” at Great Streets locations next year.

Sarah Auerswald, head of the new Mar Vista Business Association, agreed that local

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Photos by Jorge M. Vargas Jr.

The Surfing Cowboys vintage furniture store is a window-shopping highlight of Venice Boulevard

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stakeholders should play a key role in determining the outcome of Great Streets attention on Venice Boulevard. In fact, she’s already begun an outreach effort.

“Our effort has been to make everyone aware of what’s happening and to engage everyone so they can participate,” Auerswald said.

“We have to be the ones to tell the city the priorities of our businesses and our residents."

So what is it that Mar Vista would like to see its share of Venice Boulevard become?

Diana Rogers, manager of the Mar Vista Farmers Market, said she wants to keep the kind of village feel her Sunday market already promotes.

“We’ve really encouraged people who come to the market to walk or bike, and [Great Streets] has the potential to bring more of that to Mar Vista. I think the nucleus is already there to build on because the market really brought a lot of cohesion to the corridor,” Rogers said.

“We have a lot of people who drive through our community, and if we could get them to slow down and get out of their cars, they might stop and shop at our stores,” said Morgan Elzey, manager of the artisan restaurant The Curious Palate. “More bike lanes and parking for bicycles would be great additions.”

When it comes to pedalpowered travel, Venice Boulevard already has significant resources to build on, said John Ovall, manager of the custom bicycle shop LABrakeless.

“There are three other bike shops on Venice Boulevard besides us. Having more bicycle-

friendly options, like maybe widening the bike lanes, would be great,” Ovall said.

Jolie Chitwood-Cox, owner of the Venice Boulevard specialty gift shop Soaptopia, would like to see some attention paid to the alleyways behind the shop.

Chitwood-Cox and some other shopkeepers use alleyways as entranceways, she said.

Out front on Venice Boulevard, “maybe some benches and new trash receptacles would be nice, too,” she added.

Great Streets does, however, have its skeptics. Locally, that includes Steve Wallace, president of the Mar Vista Homeowners Association.

“I’m all in favor of making Venice Boulevard a greatlooking street,” he said. “My only sour note on this is the initial investment in the street does not go very far. They’re stating more funds may be available later, but there are no guarantees of this happening.”

As the then-president of the Venice Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Association, Wallace worked with former Councilman Bill Rosendahl on a Venice Boulevard beautification plan with $100,000 earmarked for the project in 2006. The effort launched by trimming trees, installing decorative trash cans and landscaping the Venice Boulevard median. Wallace said Garcetti should consider the elements of the boulevard’s plan from eight years ago before trying to reinvent the wheel.

“Since there is a master plan that the city has already heavily invested in financially, why do all that work again?”

Wallace asked. “The previous councilman said he would have the master plan completed by the end of his term in office, so

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MASHstudios adds a creative touch to the Venice Boulevard streetscape near Wade Street

we are hoping that some way Councilman Bonin or even the mayor can finish the job.”

Garcetti said the prior work of people like Wallace and the emerging Mar Vista Business Association were major reasons he and Bonin chose to direct Great Streets resources to Mar Vista.

“We tried to focus on places that already had the beginning of some momentum. The question is: what can we do to get to the finish line? Mar Vista — and Venice Boulevard in particular — has some incredible independent businesses that have people bringing shopping, eating back to the neighborhood. There are good transportation links and a wide street that’s underutilized.

That’s what made me kind of fall in love with it,” Garcetti said.

“It feels like a small town, even The Curious Palate is already utilizing the boulevard’s wide sidewalks though you’re in a big city.” ª as an outdoor dining space

Public art on the wall of the Venice Grind coffeehouse faces a small courtyard that fronts custom bicycle and vintage clothing shops

•This Week• Home is where his art is Iranian expatriate Hossein Khosrojerdi draws from a deep well of personal history for his first solo gallery show in the U.S.

By Michael Aushenker Hossein Khosrojerdi fled Iran during the Revolution. Though separated from his homeland, he continues to connect with it through his art.

Khosrojerdi’s exhibit, “Redefining Home,” opens Saturday at Tara Gallery in Santa Monica. It will not be the first time he exhibits work in the Los Angeles area, but this is his firstever solo exhibition in the United States.

Living in self-exile in London, Khosrojerdi includes references in his art to the events that drove him and his four children to seek political asylum there.

In one digital series, Khosrojerdi uses mummies not as macabre elements but as symbols of self-preservation. Of ambiguous gender, race and religion, his mummies take on a sense of universal identity as they wallow in sorrow.

Khosrojerdi’s series on buildings, alive with scaffolding, hint at reconstruction, rebirth.

This is not strange territory for Tara Gallery, however.

Sponsored by the American Foundation for Contemporary Iranian Art (AFCIA), the Montana Avenue art space

represents contemporary Iranian artists. AFCIA President Homa Taraji, director of Tara Gallery, has been a curator of contemporary Iranian art in the United States since 2002.

“He’s very innovative and always ahead of other artists coming up with new ideas,” she said of Khosrojerdi’s acrylic and digital work.

While not all of his work is political, Khosrojerdi feels saddened by the West’s views of Iran over the past several decades as filtered and co-opted through the political aggression of its government and the violence of its militants.

“Hossein believed in helping the Revolution. He joined and tried to help them. [However], all the contemporary art galleries closed, museums closed — everything went away before the Revolution,” Taraji said. “Our Revolution was really hijacked

by Islamic fundamentalists.”

Khosrojerdi, 57, has been painting professionally since the early 1970s. The Tehranborn artist studied at Tehran University School of Fine Arts.

He represented Iran at the 2003 Venice Biennial, when Iran participated for the first time

Hossein Khosrojerdi left Iran for good after police shot the family dog in front of his young son

“Panjareh,” part of a series of works by Iranian artist Hossein Khosrojerdi that uses ethnically ambiguous mummies as a metaphor for stifled humanity

post-Revolution.

“Eastern people are living in dreams and imagination. We build a future and a picture of our lives that is not real,” Khosrojerdi said, speaking through a translator. “I do have a home, it is Iran, and I have strong feelings about it. However because my dreams about Iran never come true, I don’t have particular nostalgia because what is missing is good memories.”

Example: when Iran outlawed canines, police shot one of his son’s dogs dead in front of his young, impressionable eyes.

“I don’t particularly want to go back. In Iran, I was so involved in work and politics that I never had time to focus on myself. In exile I can focus on myself and rebuild myself,” he said.

Khosrojerdi fled to England rather than the U.S. because he feels London affords a metropolitan lifestyle less radically different than Tehran’s.

“They don’t feel they’re English or Iranian. They want to be global,” Khosrojerdi said of his children, who were raised in England.

Sahar, 32, studied architecture and is designing shoes. His other daughter, Salar, 30, composes music and does graphic design.

Older son Amirali, 24, (whose dog was shot in front of him) paints and performs as a rapper. He collaborates with Khosrojerdi’s youngest son, Amirhossein, 22, a television producer, to create segments for an Iranian opposition TV network.

Khosrojerdi is hyper-critical of Western media’s coverage of Iran, or lack thereof.

“We know about the control, the media that is close to capitalism and money. That control results in American people not knowing about many things they should know about. They are being amused by things that are not important or not solving any problems. That’s why people are turning to social media to get the information that they need because they’re not getting it from the media,” he said.

“It’s a pity. Iranian people, with all their limited access [to the Internet], are trying so hard to find out what’s going on in

the world. They have a lot more knowledge.”

Khosrojerdi will not appear at the reception for “Returning Home,” unable to process travel documents in time.

Instead, he remains in London, where he teaches art, peoplewatches and paints in his studio.

“Here, there is a serious effort to preserve the heritage,” he observed, as opposed to “so many ugly towers built without harmony” in post-Revolution Iran.

The English have been kind to Khosrojerdi, on the other hand.

“I like the respect that people have toward each other and the respect people have for people of different backgrounds,” he said.

The British penchant for politeness never ceases to amuse him.

“Everywhere I go, people ª apologize.”

“Redefining Home” launches with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday and continues through Oct. 15 at Tara Gallery, 1202 Montana Ave., Santa Monica.

(310) 451-2417; taragallery.org michael@argonautnews.com

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The Proud Bird The Proud Bird offers great food set in an aviationthemed atmosphere and unbeatable views of planes landing nearby at LAX. Aircraft displays decorate the restaurant and grounds, including planes dating back to World War I. Try the popular Sunday Brunch buffet or come for dinner and enjoy steaks, burgers and seafood while you watch the runway activity just outside the windows. 11022 Aviation Blvd., Westchester | (310) 670-3093| theproudbird.com

The Soup Bar The Soup Bar offers a healthy, quick-service alternative to traditional fast food with a variety of hand-crafted gourmet soups and grilled cheese sandwiches. You’ll also find an assortment of fresh side and entrée salads, artisan breads, cookies, healthy snacks, fine chocolate, beverages, soup-related edibles and unique gift items for the soup lover — all brought to you by friendly “Souparistas” in an upbeat, inviting, cozy-casual atmosphere. 310 E. Grand Ave., Ste. 112, El Segundo | (855) 768-7227 | soupbar.com

Tony P’s Dockside Grill The friendly service at Tony P’s creates a winning combination of gorgeous waterfront views and a feel-athome vibe. Night owls and the happy-hour crowd flock to the sports-themed tavern, featuring a rotating list of 40 draught and 80 bottled beers from close to home and around the world. Weekend breakfasts are also a big draw, and the Dockside Room is perfect for business meetings and private parties. 4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey | (310) 823-4534 | tonyps.com

ASIAN FUSION Craft Sushi & Noodles Craft Sushi and Noodles is a fusion of Asian cuisine and contemporary, California-inspired recipes. The restaurant features over 30 gourmet hand rolls, including the adventurous Crazy Cajun (crawfish, cucumber,

green onion, jalapeno) and the Slammin’ Salmon.

You can also make your own bowls or customize a roll. Craft Sushi offers plenty of vegan and gluten-free options in addition to rolls, noodles, salads, steak and chicken dishes. 4370 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey | (310) 822-6869| craftsushiandnoodles.com

FIN the restaurant FIN is praised for its imaginative Asian/American fusion cuisine and craft cocktails. Trendy ambiance is marked

by Asian lanterns and tea light candles, but the blend of vibrant flavors on the dinner menu is the restaurant’s main draw. The popular Asian tapas include dishes such as glazed green beans and spicy rock shrimp tempura as well as more traditional Japanese cut and hand rolls. Indulge in signature drinks and dishes at happy hour, from 5 to 7 p.m. weekdays. 12223 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City | (310) 398-8611 | finculvercity.com

Humble Potato The Humble Potato’s Original Hambaga embodies American comfort with a Japanese kick. This neighborhood eatery’s menu includes burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, sweet treats and an array of specialty beverages, all at very reasonable prices in comfortable but cool atmosphere. Especially good fries come with tasty dipping sauces. Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 8321 Lincoln Blvd., Westchester | (323) 989-2242 | humblepotato.com

BARBECUE Morfia’s Ribs and Pies Morfia’s is the Westside’s go-to place for barbecue.

Beef brisket, chicken, pork and sausage are brick-pit smoked to perfection and served with cornbread and sauce, with dinner specials and combination plates on the menu as well. Barbecue sandwiches on a French roll are among customer favorites, as is the famous “baklava cheesecake,” which is part of wider dessert menu that includes homemade pies and cakes. Catering and party trays (small, large and Texas-size) are also available. 4077 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey | (310) 821-6939 |morfiasribsandpies.com

Please visit The Argonaut online for the complete listing of restaurants, ArgonautNews.com/Restaurant-listings

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BRITISH Ye Olde King’s Head Santa Monica’s famous restaurant, pub, gift shoppe and bakery serves British cuisine and brews, including — of course — great fish and chips. Afternoon teas happen Monday through Saturday, Sundays feature a roast dinner, and happy hour is from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Find freshly baked pies and cakes at the bakery and a wide selection of imported foods and gifts in the shoppe. Dine on the patio and feel the pulse of the heart of Santa Monica. 116 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica | (310) 451-1402 | yeoldekingshead.com

CONTEMPORARY CALIFORNIAN Bin No. 73 This ultra-cozy wine bar next to sister restaurant Mercede’s Grille has a ceiling decorated with bottles from its ever-changing wine list. The menu features gourmet tapas, lavash flatbread pizzas and decadent meat and cheese plates, salads, sliders, steak and weekend $5 brunch specials. Craft beer is on tap and a special drink menu includes flavorful twists on the classic mojito, margaritas and a pair of delightful champagne cocktails. 18 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey | (310) 577-0035 | mercedesgrille.com

Feed Feed offers lunch, dinner and weekend brunch using primarily local, sustainable ingredients. Stylish ambience and an outdoor patio are only part of the restaurant's draw. The kitchen emphasizes the bounty of plant-based food but operates within the full culinary spectrum - vegetarian dishes as well as hearty entrées such as a fresh ground aged burger, grass-fed filet and Scottish salmon - making Feed a welcome addition to Abbot Kinney's vibrant foodie scene. The full bar boasts an extensive wine list, craft cocktails and 17 varieties of beer. 1239 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice | (310) 4505550| feedbodyandsoul.com

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Hananomai sake, was $95. A did not show the warmth and Skewers arrived in waves from particularly refined variant on a hospitality that we expect in this point, and it became clear worldwide impulse to combine Japanese restaurants. A question that the spicing is erratic here. meat, sticks and veggies, about what was in a special was Though the pork-wrapped okra Japanese barbecue by any name answered only by an assurance and asparagus were good, the can be a treat. There aren’t many that it was good and we should chicken wings were extremely Westside restaurants that serve try it, which was reassuring but salty and the ginger miso beef this cuisine, but I’m willing to not helpful. Luckily most of the was chewy and unimpressive. travel a bit to find one that does menu items are straightforward The mushrooms were stuffed it better. ª — an array of things on sticks with unseasoned mashed potato, Sakura House is open daily to be grilled over fire — so we which added nothing appealing, except Tuesday, starting at didn’t have many questions. We and the chicken meatballs known 5:30 p.m. and closing at 9 p.m. ordered two different seven-item as tsukune were oddly underSundays and Mondays, at 9:30 combinations, one heavy on seasoned, as these are usually p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, meat and the other on seafood, oniony and have a slight citrus and at 10 p.m. Fridays and plus a small bottle of sake and a undertone. There were good Saturdays. Beer, wine and sake daily special appetizer of crispy points — the squid with shiso served. Park in the small lot or chicken. leaf was excellent, the minty on the street.

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Westside Happenings Thursday, Sept. 18 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 Venice-Abbot Kinney Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice. (310) 8211769; lapl.org/branches Opening Reception, Carole Bayer Sager’s New Works, 6 p.m. The iconic musician and artist explores the notions of obsession and perception through food embedded in our pop culture DNA in her second solo show for the gallery. William Turner Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., E-1., Santa Monica. (310) 453-0909; williamturnergallery.com

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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. Free and open to the public. (310) 390-2930; altcarexpo.com International Talk Like a Pirate Day, 2 to 5 p.m.

Heal the Bay celebrates this nautical occasion.

First 100 rapscallions to visit the Aquarium receive a free turn on the ride of their choice (Inkie’s Pirate Ship or the Sea Dragon) at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. No walkin’ the plank necessary.

Pirates 12 & under get infree with their adult pirates. All others $5 per mate. Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica. (310) 393-6149. healthebay.org/event/ international-talk-pirate-day-celebration

Spirited Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m. Set against the backdrop of the all-new, Michael S. Smithdesigned lounge, guests at Terrazza can mingle with a rotating roster of beverage professionals — from winemakers and brand founders to celebrated mixologists — showcasing new boutique wine, beer or spirits weekly. For every specialty drink ordered, guests receive a complimentary small plate to pair from Executive Chef Jason Bowlin.

Hotel Casa del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica. Specialty cocktails are $12 to $16 each.

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

"Furthest from the Wild," 7 p.m. Alex Tell's documentary look at the struggles of animal sanctuaries worldwide screens at the Awareness Film Festival. Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club, 1210 4th St. Santa Monica. Tickets: $10.75. furthestfromthewild.com

Carl Reiner Double Feature and Book Signing, 6:30 p.m. The actor-director signs his new book, “I Just Remembered,” followed by a screening of his earliest films: 1969’s “The Comic” starring Dick Van Dyke as an aging silent film clown wrestling with career obsolescence; and “Enter Laughing,” Reiner’s debut feature starring Reni Santoni as a young Jewish man dreaming of becoming a comedian during the Depression and co-starring Shelley Winters, Elaine May and Jose Ferrer. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave, Santa Monica. $14.

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Balance and Fitness Class, 7 p.m. Free class offered Thursdays; also 9:45 a.m. Saturdays. Class builds total core strength with squats, push-ups, lunges and other techniques utilizing StrongBoard Balance, a new fitness product. Equipment provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. $5 donation recommended, with proceeds earmarked for Heal the Bay. (310) 804-0514; strongboardbalance.com

“Hound Dog Dave and the Mel-Tones,” 5:30 p.m. This American roots and blues quartet jams for free while listeners feast on the famous burgers at Hinano Café, 15 Washington Blvd., Venice. (310) 822-3902

Bunnynose Presents, 8 p.m. Seaside Mike Randle, Morley Bartnof, Bunnynose and The New Corvairs perform. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

Sundown Stand-Up: Venice Beach Revival, 8 p.m. Every Thursday, area comedians bring spoken word and comedy performance back to the Venice Euro Soccer USA’s Weekend Soccer Academy, Bistro, 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. No cover.

9 to 10:15 a.m. Ages 4-12 Every Saturday. Also (310) 392-3997; thevenicebistro.com Sunday mornings. Ages 18 months to 3 years begins at 10:30 a.m. and ends at 11:15 a.m. Playa Vista Park, 13196 W. Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista. (310) 929-5435 Volunteer Orientation, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Volunteer opportunities at WISE & Healthy Aging Saturday Jam Sessions, 2 to 6 p.m. Hang out with musicians and jam on stage. Open to will be shown in this free informational session, all; first come, first play. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln held at 1527 4th St., 2nd floor, Santa Monica. (310) Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover. (310) 396-9010; 394-9871 tripsantamonica.com AltCar Expo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through Sunday.

Trade conference designed for government, private Uninstructed Figure Drawing Salon, 3 to 5 p.m. Bring your paintbrushes or colored pencils and public fleet trade professionals and other and get to work at REAL Creative Space, 6207 W industry people addressing vehicle infrastructure, 87th St, Westchester. $20, or $10 with student ID. funding, policy, urban planning, alternatives to realcreativespace.com driving, public transportation and legislation, as well as alternative and renewable energy.

“Pump,” 3 p.m. A panel discussion of this new Expo kicks off Sustainability Week with free film that depicts America’s oil addiction from alternative fuel vehicle rides and drives. Keynote its corporate conspiracy beginnings to today’s speaker Tony Seba of Stanford University opens monopoly—which it aims to end by promoting the the conference. AltCar public lectures address use of replacement fuels. The panel features David changing technology, pros and cons of existing Blume, CEO of Blume Distillation; auto engineer vehicle fuel choices, energy issues including fracking and a film panel for the new documentary John Brackett; and Eyal Aronoff of Freedom

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On Tuesday, Marker heads to the hipster’s natural habitat to talk about her work and her new book, “A Future for Cheetahs,” as the kickoff event for a fall environmental speaker series at the G2 Gallery. The book includes photographs of cheetahs in Africa taken by noted wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas.

FYI: She’s also bringing an actual cheetah from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park to the talk, so don’t dress as an antelope.

Marker, who earned her PhD in zoology from Oxford, began studying cheetahs 35 years ago and has spent the past 20 years overseeing cheetah protection efforts in Namibia, where her nonprofit Cheetah Conservation Fund is based.

“There are only 10,000 cheetahs left in the world, and Namibia has about a third of that population,” Marker said.

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“Chewbacca was a special orphan I raised for 16 years,” Marker said. “He was a great ambassador. He thought I was his mom.”

Marker had locals visit with Chewbacca and it was through him that many learned cheetahs weren’t quite the threat that they thought.

Drawn to cheetahs’ amber-colored eyes and their running speed (up to 70 mph), think of Marker as a Jane Goodall for big, wild cats.

Marker stresses that there’s a lot that people can do to help save the cheetah. Her Cheetah Conservation Fund creates opportunities to volunteer, donate and spread awareness about cheetahs and other threatened wildlife species.

“No matter if you live in L.A. or if you live in Africa as I do, it's our responsibility to preserve wildlife for future generations,” she said.

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Sunday, Sept. 21 Venice Choir Now Forming, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Auditions for a modern choir covering indie and pop tunes and performing a couple of concerts a year. Looking for 25 to30 men and women who can meet once a week for rehearsals at a local Venice space. A monthly membership is required (Continued on page 26) September 18, 2014 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 21

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“This architectural European masterpiece by developer Clifford Rome sits behind secure gates,” says agent Wayne Pridgen. “Exotic landscaping with private rear grounds and a patio make this an ideal home for entertaining. The large living room has a fireplace and high ceilings, and the huge open kitchen, with its extra-large center island, opens to the spacious family room with a custom fireplace and built-in cabinets. On the ground floor, off the three-car garage, is a guest bedroom or office suite with a full bath. The enormous living room has a custom fireplace and French doors that open to an exotic private patio with canal views. Upstairs, the large master suite has a fireplace, extra-large walk-in closet, and a sitting area and private patio overlooking the canals. The master bath has a spa tub, a separate shower and private water closet. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second story floor plan. The patio deck offers additional space for entertaining, and a beautiful view of the Marina and of the mountains in the background. All this just a five-minute walk from the beach and hiking/jogging trails.

The property is offered at $2,800.000.

Information, Wayne Pridgen (310) 301-6523 and The Altman Brothers (310) 691-5946, Hilton & Hyland Real Estate, Christies International Real Estate.

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“Terry, Kristen and their three young boys need a three or four bedroom home in Westchester, and David and Ning are eager to buy an architecturally unique home with a large lot, also in Westchester,” says agent Kim Williamson. “If you or anybody you know has such a home in the area and would entertain the possibility of a sale, please give us a call. We greatly appreciate your time and help.” Information, Williamson and Pagan, RE/MAX Estate Properties, (310) 722-4200.

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“This dramatic, light and bright corner unit is in a gated complex, at the end of a cul-de-sac,” says agent Kristin Moore. “The unusual home features a kitchen in front, near the patio, hardwood floors downstairs, two spacious master suites, one of the baths with a jet tub, walk-in closets, a den/office, a granite-countered kitchen, and a three-car attached garage with a storage area. The complex has a salt-water pool, and is close to shopping and waterside restaurants.” The property is offered at $749,000. Information, Kristin Moore, The Real Estate Consultants, (310) 846-0023.

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“This inviting home is on a large corner lot,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Framed by a delightful picket fence, this immaculate home welcomes you into a bright sunny living room with an oversized front window. The formal dining area has a bay window and built-in seating, and the kitchen has custom cabinetry and exposed beam ceilings, and leads to a spacious family room with a fireplace and glass doors to a patio and a private, park-like backyard. Three bedrooms and two baths complete the floor plan, and there is a two-car garage.” The property is offered at $899,000. Information, Stephanie Younger, Teles Properties, (424) 208-1828.

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his demographic shift carries a transformation for the housing market. Foremost is the need for less space. Single-person households don’t require the sprawling suburban homes made popular by the romanticized (and outdated) American Dream, which we no longer hear about. Secondly, lower home prices are necessitated by the lower incomes of single households. The median income of non-family households (consisting either of one-person households or individuals living with non-related individuals) is $39,500 as of the 2012 California Census. In contrast, the median income of family households (consisting of two or more individuals related to each other by marriage, birth or adoption) is much higher, at $66,200.

Of course, family households with children often dedicate much of these additional earnings to the costs of childcare, education and related expenses.

However, that does not change the homebuyer’s 31% debt-to-income ratio limit to qualify for a mortgage. Thus, the maximum mortgage amount for which a one-person household can qualify is significantly less than a family household.

Home prices are first and foremost dictated by the incomes of homebuyers.

A seller can set the price at whatever they want, but the home will sell only for the amount the buyer is willing and able to pay. Thus, with the rise in one-person households, home prices are destined to feel downward pressure, particularly midtier priced homes.

Along with the pressure one-person households put on home prices, a

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transformation in the type of desirable home is expected. Naturally, oneperson households are unlikely to opt for large homes. (Remember those micro apartments that were snatched up in San Francisco in early 2014?) However, it’s not just about the space – it’s about location. When small households don’t require the large space offered by suburbia, they are able to reside closer to the jobs and amenities offered by an urban area.

California is the most urbanized state in the nation, with 95% of the population living in urbanized areas, as of the 2010 Census. Further, the top four most urbanized areas in the nation are located here in California (with the New York/ New Jersey area coming in at number five). The US Census Bureau classifies an urbanized area as a delineated Census area which encompasses at least 50,000 residents.

The most densely populated areas in California are: • Los Angeles/Long Beach/Anaheim, with 7,000 people per square mile; • San Francisco/Oakland, with 6,300 people per square mile; • San Jose, with 5,800 people per square mile; and • Delano, with 5,500 people per square mile.

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Westside Happenings

(Continued from page 21) Photo courtesy of the Santa Monica History Museum

Crowds gather at Clover Field to witness the completion of the first ‘round-the-world flight in 1924

A second nod to an historic first

The Santa Monica History Museum’s annual gala celebrates the city’s role in the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe

By Michael Aushenker The year is 1924. A sizable crowd gathers on an air strip at Clover Field in Santa Monica (now the Santa Monica Airport), where Douglas Aircraft Company has created the planes completing the world’s first ‘round-the-world flight. A team of military aviators arrives to cheers, having completed the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe in 175 days, covering more than 27,500 miles. History has been made.

That event 90 years ago serves as the launching point for the Santa Monica History Museum’s fundraising annual Gala Tribute Dinner, happening Sunday at Hotel Casa del Mar. “History will be kept alive as the audience is transported back to 1924 when the famous

around-the-world flight was made,” said museum co-founder Louise Gabriel.

The gala also includes a roster of local Santa Monica dignitaries, including Mayor Pam O'Connor, City Manager Rod Gould, Police Chief Jacqueline Seabrooks and Fire Chief Scott Ferguson.

Last year, the museum held its silver anniversary gala fundraiser at Casa del Mar, celebrating and helping finance the museum’s first 25 years of preserving and providing local history from its space embedded within Santa Monica’s Main Public Library building.

Perhaps it’s only fitting that the educational institution should reconvene at the iconic beachside Santa Monica hotel, as Casa del Mar itself has been

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Originally an appendage of the local historical society known as Santa Monica Historical Society Museum, the History Museum opened its doors in 1988 in an industrial building on Colorado Avenue before relocating to 7th Street in October 2010.

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Common Sense Media, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping kids thrive in a digital world, sponsors a fundraiser where families can experience the fun and creative side of technology. Interactive game trucks and tablets, Two Bit Circus, Scratch DJ Academy and other offline activities for kids of all ages. Bergamont Station, Santa Monica. For more information or to purchase tickets visit commonsense.org/ gameon Seaside Soireé, 2 to 9 p.m.

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Local bands create a lounge atmosphere on the patio of Whiskey Red’s, 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 823-4522; whiskeyreds.com The Toledo Show, 8 p.m. A cabaret show held on Sunday nights at Harvelle’s, 1432 4th St., Santa Monica. $10.

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“Police State U.S.A.,” 7 to 10 p.m. A look at Ferguson and other current issues. Part of the Doccupy Film Series presented by Occupy Venice.

Free food and parking. The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave, Venice. (310) 306-1854; electriclodge.org

Community Appreciation Day BBQ, 11 a.m.

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Book Signing: Heal From Your Heart with Denise DeMaras, 2 p.m. This author, artist and women’s health expert gives a talk on how using creative awareness practices can renew your inner peace, authentic creative nature and healing abilities. She will be sharing nutritious Peace Bars and signing from her book, “Heal from your heart with breath, rhyme and art.”Mystic Journey Bookstore, 1624 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice.

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Building Victory: Aircraft Manufacturing in the Los Angeles Area in World War II, 10 a.m. Dana Parker will read from his new book which explores Southern California’s historic role in military aircraft production. Free. LAX Imperial Terminal, 6661 W. Imperial Hwy., Westchester. (424) 6467284; flightpathmuseum.com 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 MPCC Annual Meeting, 6:15 p.m. Special guest Mike Bonin discusses issues pertaining to the Marina Peninsula. Westside Global Awareness Magnet School, 104 Anchorage, Marina del Rey. Parking available. (310) 439-8005; Mp-cc.com 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) 4523881; smywca.org

“Two Across,” 2:30 p.m. In this comedy a smooth-talking Jewish man meets an uptight Catholic girl in San Francisco. $29.50. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica.

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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. Speakers by the Sea Toastmasters Club, 11 a.m.

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12000 Vista del Mar, Conference Room 230A, Music and Me Class, 5:30 p.m. Music classes Playa del Rey. (310) 559-2834 for children half a year to four years old in both Russian and English, includes guitar, drums, voice Unkle Monkey, 6 to 9 p.m. Local duo performs and violin lessons. Kids can enjoy singing and tropical music and folk rock on guitar, ukulele, dancing to music, learning rhymes, counting and congas and steel drum each Wednesday, with colors. $18 per class. Music Teacher LA, 1400 special guests each week. No cover. All ages. The Palawan Way, Marina del Rey. (424) 488-3361; Warehouse, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. musicteacherLA.com (310) 823-5451; mdrwarehouse.com

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(310) 395-2290; santamonicahistory.org “Country: Portraits of an American Sound,” through Sept. 28. More than 100 photos of some of the biggest country music stars snapped by notable Nashville photographers. Plus: mini-documentary films, memorabilia, musical instruments and other items, as well as a jukebox loaded with “hillbilly ear-pleasers,” in an exhibit open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays at Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Ave. of the Stars, Century City. (213) 4033000; annenbergspaceforphotography.org “Priority Required,” through Sept. 30. 18th Street Arts Center’s visiting artist Yukako Ando presents several site-specific installations that engage with themes of urban daily life in Los Angeles. American “pop consumption culture” is humorously addressed. 18th Street Arts Center, Atrium Gallery, 1639 18th St., Santa Monica.

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He gave vivid examples of apps and spyware empowering parents to secretly read their teens’ emails and texts (including deleted texts), locate their teens, lockdown their phones, and monitor and control their communication and social habits.

“It’s a giant expansion of the trust between you and your parents,” Eggers said. “Instead of trust, you can track.”

The author recounted a personal anecdote from 15 years ago of how a friend asked him about an email to which he hadn’t responded.

When Eggers told his friend he had not yet read or opened it, the friend admitted he had used spyware to determine that Eggers had indeed opened the email, and even knew the exact time he did.

If his friend had snail-mailed him a letter, calculated the number of days of its arrival, and then hid in a bush outside of Eggers’ house as Eggers opened up his mailbox, that would be “out of the realm of social norm,” he said. But not tracking an email.

“I thought, ‘We’ve taken a really strange turn,’” Eggers said.

Eggers’ point: Easy-to-use, inexpensive technologies are moving the needle of what is acceptable in society. Vastly different from the pre-cell phone age, when people had to be at home in order to receive a call, people now expect instant responses to texts and emails.

“Their right to know has superseded your right to privacy,” Eggers warned, urging his student audience to take extended breaks from the Internet.

That advice was also meant for himself, he conceded.

“Anytime I’ve been on [Facebook] I’ve spent an hour and a half without looking up from the screen. They’re just too good,” Eggers said.

When working, he said, “I have to sit alone in a room with nothing, writing for eight hours.

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Standing in the center of LMU’s Gersten Pavilion, Eggers praised the Jesuit university’s social justice mission and its “intellectually engaged” students before launching into an argument that advances in technology are giving way to its abuse, with cell phone apps and social media quietly lulling users into giving up privacy and civil liberties.

A San Francisco resident just a smartphone’s throw from Silicon Valley, Eggers, 44, admitted that he loves technology. However, he’s also baffled by it, distracted by it, and overall terrified of “governments and other agencies having these powers.”

Technology is wonderful, but “pivot just a little bit and it gets a little scary,” Eggers said during his first lecture on the Westchester campus since 2002.

After coming into prominence with his best-selling memoir “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” and as the founder of McSweeney's magazine, Eggers went on to write the screenplay for Spike Jonze’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are.” Eggers also worked on two vehicles for “The Office” star John Krasinski: Sam Mendes’ 2009 road-trip movie, “Away We Go,” and the 2012 fracking drama “The Promised Land,” co-starring Matt Damon.

Eggers has also been very active in educational causes. He co-founded the literacy project 826 Valencia and founded ScholarMatch, uniting donors with students in need of college tuition funding.

The deaths in short succession of his parents in the early 1990s — his father from brain and lung cancer; his mother from stomach cancer — forced Eggers to support his 8-year-old brother at age 21, the crucible out of which came “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius.”

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By Michael Aushenker A weekend dedicated to envisioning world peace comes accompanied by nourishment for the soul through fine arts, food and music.

On Saturday and Sunday, downtown Culver City hosts its third Affair for the Arts festival at the crossing of Culver Boulevard and Main Street, where 60 Southern California painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists, wood workers, glass blowers and jewelry artists take part in a festival celebrating the United Nations’ International Day of Peace (Sunday).

Downtown Culver City restaurants are offering food and beverage specials in conjunction with the event, from which festival producers The Whole 9 & The Peace Project will earmark a portion of proceeds to fund 200 homes for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Participating artists are also donating a percentage of sales to their chosen charity.

Among the diverse palette of participating artists: Santa Monica’s Keri Frankenstein, who does fish-eye lens photography of exotic locales such as Spain; Culver City-based ceramicist Jeffrey Greathouse; and Del Rey fantasy painter Outi Harma.

When Greathouse is not teaching ceramics for the Culver City Parks and Recreation Dept.— instructing students how to make more formal, functional pieces — he creates such whimsical items as his “Hatchlings” series, featuring various baby animals struggling to burst out of eggs; or his “Fairy Doorways,” foot-tall Hobbit-like portals inspired by a friend’s garden gnomes.

“I kept thinking, ‘How did they get in and out of the house?’” said Greathouse, who will also bring a few new pieces out of the kiln at this weekend’s fair.

Harma’s portraits of spritely women sport some Middle Eastern and Indian influences but also evince touches of Chagall and Klimt and even some cartoony pin-up playfulness in the vein of contemporary Southern California artist Mimi Yoon.

“They’re very whimsical, mythological and feminine and they represent my own growth as a woman,” said Harma, who will have originals, prints, ceramics and plates on wood for sale.

“Affair of the Arts” kicked off last September, and Greathouse made his “Affair” debut at the

Harma’s “Land in Peace” fits the festival’s altruistic theme

follow-up June show.

“There was a decent turn-out; a good variety of people coming through. I picked up some students as well,” he said.

Greathouse loves any chance to be among the artists from his neighborhood.

“There’s quite a bit of interesting artists in the area. They’re open, friendly, helpful and not standoffish,” he said.

Harma, who has done all three “Affair” festivals, is currently working on some abstract paintings as well as 36 new images that will be part of a card deck, in collaboration with Bonnie Solomon, based on mythology related to Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey.”

Expect this set, titled “The Art of Awakening,” to arrive in 2015.

Greathouse, who also does group shows such as Mar Vista’s Peach Tree Pottery and the Beverly Hills art fair, relies on events like this one for getting his personal work out there.

“For me, it’s my only way of selling what I do,” he said. “The shows allow me to get my art out there and see what people like. It’s a really good feedback having people come in and discuss them.”

Online sales are great, Harma added, however, “there’s nothing like having a relationship with the customers and meeting them in person.” ª Affair of the Arts takes place from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Registrant Signature/Name: Tricia Fleur Douglas. Title: Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: August 15, 2014. Argonaut published: August 28, September 4, 11, and 18, 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).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014236934 The following person is doing business as: Eighth & Grand 800 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90017. Registered owners: CP IV G8, LLC 1000 Sansome St. STE 180 San Fransisco, CA. 94111.

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

Title: EVP. COO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 20, 2014.

Argonaut published: September 18, 25, October 2, and 9, 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).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014243184 The following person is doing business as: Malco Manufacturing 13917 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA. 90061. Registered owners: Aluminum Pros, INC. 13917 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA. 90061. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Mohammad Tabassi. Title: President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on: August 27, 2014. Argonaut published: September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 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).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014247189 The following person is doing business as: Ready For Anything 8301 Westlawn Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: Fingers Hourian 8301 westlawn Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

Registrant Signature/Name: Fingers Hourian. Title: Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 2, 2014. Argonaut published: September, 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 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).

The following person is doing business as: Ready For Anything 8301 Westlawn Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. Registered owners: Fingers Hourian 8301 westlawn Ave. Los Angeles, CA. 90045. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)).

Registrant Signature/Name: Fingers Hourian. Title: Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 2, 2014. Argonaut published: September, 11, 18, 25,

and October 2, 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).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014247197 The following person is doing business as: get Ready! Dog Training 3749 Redwood Ave. Mar Vista, CA. 90066. Registered owners: Robyn M. McNutt 3749 Redwood Ave. Los Angeles, Ca. 90066. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Robyn M. McNutt. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 2, 2014.

Argonaut published: September 4, 11, 18, 25, 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).

LEGAL ADVERTISING FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014247221 The following person is doing business as: Third Wind Press 1245 16th Street Suite 210, Santa Monica, CA. 90404.

Registered owners: Stephen Sideroff 20555 Cheney Dr.. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/ Name: Stephen Sideroff. Title: Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 2, 2014. Argonaut published: September 11, 18, 25, and October 2, 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).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2014258580 The following person is doing business as: The Law Offices of Payvand Moghaddas, and Moghaddas Law Firm 1512 Amherst Ave. #405 Los Angeles, CA. 90025. Registered owners: Payvand Moghaddas 1512 Amherst Ave. #405 Los Angeles, CA. 90025. This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). Registrant Signature/Name: Payvand Moghaddas. Title: Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 15, 2014.

Argonaut published: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 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).

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SUMMONS CASE NUMBER SC122167 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Triumphant Pictures, an entity of unknown origin, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMONDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Maria Mashkova, an individual, NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further

warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Le la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presenter una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue unna copla al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegan. Su respuesta por escrito en esta en format legal correcto si desea que processen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de les Coretes de California (www.sucorta.ca.gov.), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca.Si no pueda paga la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de extencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puee parder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisites legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remission a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es possible que cumpla con los requisites para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de unprograma de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contontacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiena derecho a reclamar la cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concrsion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90401 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Eugene Rome of Rome & Associates, APC 2029 Century Park East, Suite 1040 Los Angeles, CA. 90067 The Date the Complaint was filed: March 5, 2014. Clerk Issuing Summons: N. Valles, Deputy, PUBLISH: The Argonaut June 19, 26, July 3, and 10, 2014.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SUMMONS CASE NUMBER SC122167 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Triumphant Entertainment, INC, a suspended California corporation, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMONDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Maria Mashkova, an individual, NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not

know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Le la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presenter una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue unna copla al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegan. Su respuesta por escrito en esta en format legal correcto si desea que processen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de les Coretes de California (www.sucorta.ca.gov.), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca.Si no pueda paga la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de extencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puee parder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisites legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remission a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es possible que cumpla con los requisites para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de unprograma de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contontacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiena derecho a reclamar la cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concrsion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90401 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Eugene Rome of Rome & Associates, APC 2029 Century Park East, Suite 1040 Los Angeles, CA. 90067 The Date the Complaint was filed: March 5, 2014. Clerk Issuing Summons: N. Valles, Deputy, PUBLISH: The Argonaut June 19, 26, July 3, and 10, 2014.

nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version. Le la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presenter una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue unna copla al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegan. Su respuesta por escrito en esta en format legal correcto si desea que processen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SUMMONS CASE NUMBER SC122167 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Cecil Chambers, an individual, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMONDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Maria Mashkova, an individual, NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these

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Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es possible que cumpla con los requisites para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de unprograma de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contontacto con la corte o el colegio de

abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiena derecho a reclamar la cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concrsion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): Santa Monica Courthouse 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA. 90401 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Eugene Rome of Rome & Associates, APC 2029 Century Park East, Suite 1040 Los Angeles, CA. 90067 The Date the Complaint was filed: March 5, 2014. Clerk Issuing Summons: N. Valles, Deputy, PUBLISH: The Argonaut June 19, 26, July 3, and 10, 2014.

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