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VOL 48, NO 42 Local News & Culture

Driven to Pay

Opinion Sidewalk Mayhem Piles of scooters are roadblocks to those with disabilities . ...................................... 7

NEWS

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Fight for Fairness

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Prop. 10 could reinstate rent control .......... 11

ARTS & EVENTS ‘Start Now!’ Chelsea Clinton

COVER STORY Ciao, Valentino! A landmark of Italian fine dining bids adieu . ........................................... 12

brings youth activism message to Santa Monica ..... 14

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WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Take your dog on a cruise! . ..................... 28 Pacífico Dance Company whirls into The Broad Stage . ................................... 28

The Forgotten War Afghanistan-born activist holds vigil in Venice ....................................... 8 Collect, Clean, Store Measure W parcel tax aims to capture and reuse storm water runoff..................... 9

THE ADVICE GODDESS Why are taken women more desirable? ..... 29

From the Front Lines ‘The Advocates’ takes you inside the fight against homelessness ................... 15

ON THE COVER: Restauranteur Piero Selvaggio in Valentino, the Santa Monica restaurant he established 47 years ago and transformed into a mecca for fine dining “Italian-style.” Photo by Ted Soqui. Design by Michael Kraxenberger.

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Caution: Roadblocks Ahead Piles of scooters may be annoying to you, but they can be an insurmountable obstacle for someone with disabilities By Carissa Donahoo The author is a Marina del Rey resident pursuing a master’s degree in social work at the University of Southern California with an emphasis on Social Change and Innovation. Some people love electric scooters for the freedom of mobility they offer. Some hate the way they’ve basically taken over so much public space. Others couldn’t care less. Whether scooters are here to stay or this year’s version of the ice bucket challenge, my greater concern at the moment is not whether scooters are good or bad, but that riders become more conscious of how they use them. In Marina del Rey, Venice and Santa Monica, it’s easy to find scooters parked inappropriately and impeding rights of way. As a local runner, I constantly find myself encountering them blocking the entirety of the sidewalk, just begging to be tripped over. Everyone using the sidewalk is forced to dodge or to move

the scooters just to be able to walk. Imagine being someone who utilizes a wheelchair or other assistive device, already restricted on where you can go due to many buildings not being accessible. Now imagine not being able to access the sidewalk in front of your house due to a downed scooter being in the way. Imagine the feelings of helplessness and isolation by not being able to get around your own community. Social remoteness is already common among people with disabilities; having more restrictions to getting outside rather than enjoying their community makes the isolation even more prevalent. In December 2016, the city of Los Angeles launched a campaign called Safe Sidewalks LA to repair damaged sidewalks and make the community more accessible for everyone, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which clearly states that paths of travel must be “readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.”

Just when people utilizing adaptive equipment thought they would be better able to access community spaces with Safe Sidewalks LA, another barrier has been erected. Electric scooters directly violate this regulation on a daily basis throughout the streets of Los Angeles. Studies have found that social isolation is more prevalent when individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities cannot access their community due to the inability to even leave their house due to environmental factors. If someone does not have access to their environment because of barricades that could easily be avoided, occurring day after day, a feeling of helplessness and isolation often occurs. I am not proposing to get rid of the scooters altogether, but rather to have stricter rules and regulations for the users of electric scooters. If they are parked inappropriately, the user needs to be given some sort of repercussion; their mindless actions are affecting those around them in ways they may not be aware of.

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Reminder of a Forgotten War Afghanistan-born activist marks 17th anniversary of fighting in her homeland By Audrey Cleo Yap When she lived in her hometown of Kabul, Afghanistan, Samira Abrar got used to not making plans with friends. And when they did, they would punctuate their would-be lunch dates and shopping excursions with the expression, “Inshallah” — “God willing” in Arabic. “You would plan things, sure, but you’re like, ‘I don’t know if it’s going to happen, so I better not be so excited about it,’” said Abrar, 24, referring to the daily anxiety she said she felt whenever she left her home to work or attend school, unsure of if she would be alive at the end of the day to come back. It was a fate the peace activist narrowly escaped in August 2016, when the Kabul branch of American University, where Abrar was studying law, was attacked by suspected Taliban forces. Abrar and some of her classmates managed to escape through an emergency exit. Sixteen policemen, security guards, professors and Abrar’s fellow students weren’t as lucky: they lost their lives in the 10-hour siege. “Anyone could have been targeted anywhere. And some of those attacks

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Samira Abrar, a refugee of the Afghanistan War, partnered with CODEPINK to remind people of ongoing combat within the country were targeting international troops, but actually going back to the same kind of along the way civilians, could be victims,” violence that we had been experiencing [before the U.S. invasion].” said Abrar. “That’s how we realized we Oct. 7 marked the 17th anniversary of aren’t really moving forward. That it’s

Operation Enduring Freedom initiated by the United States in Afghanistan to topple the Taliban regime and the start of the ongoing war in the country. By some estimates, over 30,000 Afghan civilians have died as a result of the conflict since 2001; according to the Department of Defense, over 2,000 U.S. servicemen have died. Afghan citizens continue to endure deadly and increasing violence, from conflicts among Taliban forces, ISIS, some 20 other insurgent groups and U.S. and global forces, despite periodic ceasefires. The first half of 2018 saw some 1,692 fatalities, a record high, according to a report released by the United Nations. For Abrar, the violence became too much for her and her family: she relocated to the U.S. two years ago to finish her degree, completing her classes over Skype and at Santa Monica College, while her parents and seven siblings scattered around the globe, immigrating to India, Australia and Germany (she has one sister who remains in Kabul). Abrar’s (Continued on page 10)

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Collect, Clean, Store Backers say Measure W parcel tax would help in capturing and saving storm water runoff By Gary Walker The Santa Monica Pier has regularly appeared on Heal the Bay’s Beach Bummer List, primarily due to poor water quality created in large part by storm water runoff near the pier. If voters on Nov. 6 approve Measure W, a Los Angeles County parcel tax, a planned 1.6 million-gallon storm water collection tank at Santa Monica Pier may get a substantial financial boost, as would other projects around Los Angeles County aimed at collecting, cleaning and storing storm water runoff that would otherwise flow into the ocean. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors on July 17 approved the Safe, Clean Water Program by a vote of 4-1, with only Supervisor Kathryn Barger dissenting. If voters approve Measure W, the parcel tax would generate $300 million a year in the Los Angeles region by imposing a 2.5-cent per square foot tax on all impermeable surfaces — roofs, sidewalks, concrete patios, driveways and other hard tops — on private property. Schools and seniors would be exempt from the tax.

(To determine how much a particular homeowner would pay, visit safecleanwaterla.org.) “We have to do something about storm water,” said Supervisor Shelia Kuehl, who co-authored Measure W along with board colleague Supervisor Hilda Solis. “Two-thirds of our water supply is imported and we have to find ways to increase our water supply. “We are very aware that 100 billion gallons of water a year float out to the ocean,” Kuehl continued. “We’re already cleaning some of it but not all of it, about a billion gallons. With this measure we could capture twice that amount, clean it and store it.” County officials have for years been looking for the money to build the required infrastructure and support urban runoff programs but have been unable to find a reliable funding source. “Storm water has been characterized as a fiscal orphan because it doesn’t have a dedicated source of funding,” said Kerjon Lee of the county’s Public Works Department.

“In order to fund these initiatives they would have to come out of a city’s general fund and compete with law enforcement. This is another way to finance more opportunities for storm water capture,” added Cung Nguyen, senior civil engineer of the department’s storm water planning division. One project that has already been completed but is a prime example of how runoff and flooding can be controlled is Oxford Basin in Marina del Rey, according to county environmental representatives. “This is an ideal site for storm water capture, multi-use benefits and recreational opportunities,” said Nguyen. A city-funded storm water capture facility in Venice is another project that could benefit from Safe, Clean Water Program funds. A future storm water venture that could be eligible for funding is a $40-million treatment project in Westchester that is part of the Los Angeles International Airport’s modernization plan and will cover a watershed area of 2,400 acres.

“We think [Measure W] will help fund a holistic approach to storm water pollution and help protect the beaches. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to improve water quality in our region,” said Corrine Bell, California water quality analyst for the Santa Monica office of the Natural Resources Defense Council. Real estate and building trade associations expressed caution and in some cases mild opposition to the measure at the Board of Supervisors meeting in July. “My members will not support a tax without a dusk clause. You need to get this right the first time,” Laura Olhasso of the Pasadena–Foothill Association of Realtors told the supervisors. “Our beach cities are bearing the brunt of our outdated water infrastructure. We have to get serious about capturing and cleaning rainfall to not only preserve the health of our beaches, but also replenish our water supply,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. “I think this is important, and it will be up to the voters to decide if it is important to them as well.” gary@argonautnews.com

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Driven to Pay Critics of GOP-backed gas tax repeal say Prop. 6 would cost L.A. county nearly $1 billion in funding for road repairs and other projects Photo by Gary Walker

By Gary Walker High-profile House Republican leaders are lending their political and financial muscle to a state proposition that could result in lower car registration fees and put an end to Sacramento legislators raising taxes on gasoline. But if Proposition 6, a repeal of the state’s gasoline tax, passes on Nov. 6, Angelenos could lose nearly $1 billion in public infrastructure funding this year alone for much needed street and freeway repairs and other projects. The gasoline tax, which funds public transit, freeway repair and maintenance, local law enforcement and the Departments of Food and Agriculture and Recreation and Parks, was passed on May 1 as Senate Bill 1. Soon after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law, state and national Republican leaders began pouring money into an organized effort to get Proposition 6 on the ballot in time for the midterm elections. Through political action committees, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) has donated $50,000, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of (R-Bakersfield) has contributed over $200,000, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Tulare) has given $50,000, and Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox has kicked in $250,000 to the Proposition 6 campaign, according to state campaign finance records. Proponents of the initiative say a family of four will this year pay nearly $800 more in taxes due to the gas tax. A Public Policy Institute of California poll taken last month showed the public siding with opponents of the measure by a margin of 52-39%, with 8% undecided. “This is real money for working families, even though politicians will say that it’s only pennies,” said Carl DeMaio, the chairman of the Yes on Prop. 6 campaign and a former member of the San Diego City Council. “This is a crushing blow to families in California

Repealing the state’s gasoline tax could bring relief to consumers’ pocketbooks, but potentially at the cost of vital funding for local transportation projects at a time when the cost of living is growing substantially.” In previous years, legislators have used

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the tax to pay down the state’s debt. As a result, road repair projects have suffered at the local and state level. “And they’ll do it again,” DeMaio asserted. “Sacramento politicians are

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family had previously fled the country for Iran — a harrowing journey that included paying off Taliban members and the aid of human smugglers — where they lived for almost eight years before returning to Afghanistan in 2008. According to the U.N., 2.6 million refugees worldwide come from Afghanistan, a population second only to that coming from Syria. While she now lives in Pacific Palisades, Abrar and her fellow activists are doing

what they can to ensure that this so-called “forgotten war” remains in the public consciousness. Local members of CODEPINK, a grassroots anti-war organization, recently held a vigil in Venice to commemorate the war’s almost 20-year anniversary. Members followed up with a meeting that included several speakers of Afghan descent. For Abrar, who previously worked as a campaign manager for CODEPINK, it’s one small acknowledgment of the

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man Mike Bonin’s office, projects that are paid for by the gas tax that could be in jeopardy if Proposition 6 passes include several in Del Rey, Mar Vista and Venice.

devastation and civilian casualties related to the war in Afghanistan that she still hears about on a daily basis from friends and family who live in Kabul. She added that costs of war cannot only be measured in terms of lives lost: factors like the country’s stunted economy, lack of infrastructure and inadequate access to everyday needs like clean water and electricity should also be considered. According to the World Bank, a quarter of the country’s labor force is unem-

Some of the planned projects that could be held up if Proposition 6 passes include: a new traffic signal at Culver Boulevard and Slauson Avenue and a left turn signal at Culver and Inglewood boulevards in Del Rey; a westbound left turn signal at Inglewood Boulevard and Washington Place; a northbound left turn signal at Centinela Avenue and Venice Boulevard; eastbound, southbound and westbound signals at Palms and Sawtelle boulevards; and a left turn signal at Ocean Avenue and Washington Boulevard. Mayor Eric Garcetti held a press conference on Oct. 3 near LAX with businesses and labor leaders to explain how Proposition 6 could jeopardize the automated People Mover connection from the Crenshaw/LAX Metro line to LAX. Garcetti said county sales tax initiative Measure M put Los Angeles “on the cusp” of connecting rail to the airport. “Proposition 6 would undo those plans. I’m urging everyone I meet to vote no on Proposition 6 because it would cripple 900 Los Angeles County projects to ease congestion, fix local roads and improve safety and would put 68,000 Californians out of work. It’s a no brainer,” Garcetti told the audience. And transportation-related repairs at the regional and state level could be delayed or downsized. “State and local governments will lose $5.4 billion per year in transportation funding” if Proposition 6 is successful, says Lauren Wonder, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). “Los Angeles County stands to lose $965 million worth of projects this year.” DeMaio dismissed the notion that municipal and state projects will go unfunded if the initiative is successful. “These projects are already paid for. For politicians to engage in this type of hostage taking is outrageous,” he said. gary@argonautnews.com

ployed and only 54% of young Afghans are literate. “We say to be alive is fortunate and death could be anywhere. That is exactly the situation right now in Afghanistan,” said Abrar. “Everything is very uncertain. This war is not just about killing but the whole cost of war on Afghan people.” Still, she said she hopes to return to her home country, and to the hometown where she was born and raised, one day — inshallah.

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Fight for Fairness Prop.10 would open the door for local governments to enact their own rent control laws Photo by Maria Martin

By Gary Walker Proposition 10, which would repeal a state law prohibiting cities from enacting rent control laws, has real-world consequences for residents like Merry McCord. “I love my rent-controlled apartment because otherwise I would not be able to live in Los Angeles,” said McCord, who for the past 21 years has lived in a two-bedroom unit in Mar Vista, near Venice Boulevard. “I’ve done my best to be a really good tenant, and we’re creating our own community here,” said McCord. But because she has known her landlord for years and has heard what the so-called “mom and pop” small apartment owners are facing in terms of utilities and repair costs to their properties, she understands why they might oppose the ballot initiative. “Landlords do deserve to earn a living and to make a fair return on their investment,” said McCord, a freelance artist. For some voters, therein lies the dilemma of Proposition 10, appearing on the Nov. 6 ballot. The proposition would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Act of 1995, which prevents cities from enacting rent control laws on units built before 1995. Passage of the ballot initiative would allow cities to enact their own versions of rent control. A poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California last month found support for the measure trailing 48-36%, with 16% undecided. Michael Millman, a Mar Vista resident who owns apartment buildings in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, opposes Proposition 10 and says if the measure passes there will be uncertainty for landlord associations, particularly for landlords like McCord’s. “There’ll be a lot of wait and see,” said Millman. “The worst thing that could happen is unit prices could be rolled back substantially.”

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In March, union members of UNITE HERE 11 protested outside The Ellison apartment building, reflecting tenants’ growing disgruntlement with a lack of affordable and long-term housing in Venice Potential rent adjustments to preCosta-Hawkins levels were a concern for the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, which also opposes Proposition 10. “If Costa-Hawkins is repealed by the state’s voters this November, we expect the rent control board to confirm that base rent under the rent control law will be those rents in effect and will not be rolled back,” wrote Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce President Laurel Rosen to the Santa Monica City Council earlier this year. Stephen Lewis, general counsel for the Santa Monica Rent Control Board, said the board has consistently said they would not pursue rental rollbacks if voters pass Proposition 10. “At its next meeting, the board will

consider a temporary regulation to prevent base rents in rent controlled apartments from rolling back to their 1978 levels,” Lewis said. Additionally, the board will consider a freeze on rents in rent- controlled apartments that are vacant. “I know we’re in the midst of the worst affordable housing crisis in L.A.’s history, and landlords and developers will do just about anything to get their hands on money-making properties,” said Bruce Kijewski, a tenant at the Ellison Apartments in Venice. “I strongly support Proposition 10 because I don’t have a better choice.” McCord likes the status quo, where landlords can charge market rates after a tenant leaves a unit, but supports cities having the right to enact rent control.

“I’d like to see all cities have some sort of rent control because I think it gives neighborhoods a sense of continuity and stability,” she said. Proposition 10 opponents claim the public is on their side. “We’re finding that the more people find out what’s in the initiative the less they support it. Most people understand that we’re in a housing crisis but this is a simple solution that will make matters worse,” said No on Prop. 10 spokesman Steven Maviglio. Opponents of abolishing Costa-Hawkins have outspent proponents, raising over $20 million to $12.5 million as of the last reporting date, according to state campaign finance records. In Marina del Rey, renters are waiting to see how a rent stabilization ordinance recently approved by the Board of Supervisors would impact them. County attorneys are sifting through the complicated lease agreements with the county and lessees of the marina’s residential buildings to determine which units might be included under rent stabilization, but that could be rendered moot if Proposition 10 passes. gary@argonautnews.com

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Ciao, Valentino The godfather of Italian restaurants will shutter his Santa Monica landmark after 47 years

By Richard Foss Ask Piero Selvaggio about whom he considers his competition, and you get an imperious answer. “I don’t have any competition. Everyone who has an Italian restaurant today does what they do because of what we did. When Valentino leaves there is going to be no fine dining Italian-style.” That would be outrageous coming from anybody else, but from Selvaggio it’s a defensible statement. The book “How Italian Food Conquered the World,” a survey of Italian cuisine from 1900 onward, covers Selvaggio and his Santa Monica restaurant with a full six pages — more than anybody else. Valentino took Italian cuisine and made it hip, then introduced techniques and ingredients that nobody in America had heard of. The restaurant championed Italian wine when stores had taken it off

the shelves and restaurants had removed it from their menus. Valentino became a landmark celebrated in books, TV shows, and even pop songs by L.A. artists. It was a shock to gourmets near and far when Selvaggio announced that the restaurant will shutter permanently in December, after 47 years in business. Valentino was the dream of Selvaggio and a partner named Gianni who had worked in other restaurants. In 1972 they decided to open one even though they had little capital. The space they chose was then a German beer bar called Zum Ritter. “At that time this was a dead spot, with auto body shops around it and a red light motel across the street. The owners were two mechanics who had no idea what they were doing, and my partner stopped in for a beer just after they realized what a mistake they had made. They told Gianni they were desperate to sell, and he called

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me. I looked at it and told him that this was the most depressing place in the world. He said, ‘With you or without you, I’m going to do it,’ so we did. The rent was cheap, $350 a month, the parking lot was an extra $75. We repainted it ourselves, decorated it with cheap paintings and furnished it with chairs and tables we got from our parents’ houses… It was one of those fairy tales. We named it Valentino after the movie star, but also because it’s elegant, catchy, and Italian.” Selvaggio is harsh about the food they first served, but it was a little better than anything offered elsewhere. “All Gianni knew how to cook was Neapolitan Frank Sinatra food, baked clams with tons of crumbs, pasta with spicy tomato sauce everywhere. We twisted it a little bit, but not enough to make a difference.” Valentino almost went broke during the

first month, and was saved by a brief but positive review in the LA Times. From then on they soared, largely propelled by Selvaggio’s charming demeanor at the front of the house and the good wine selection. They may have been the best in Los Angeles, but at the time that was a very low bar. Then came two fateful meetings, one with a gourmet who told Selvaggio bluntly that the food was no good, and shortly afterward another conversation with an Italian journalist who offered to host Selvaggio if he came to Milan. At the time, Selvaggio was ready to learn about real Italian food, and that trip became famous in restaurant lore. As he put it, “It changed my life. I ate in fine restaurants in Italy and I decided, I want to be as good as you people. I found a really good chef, and when he came the aromatics of the kitchen changed. There

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Boasting elegant private dining areas and decadent dishes, such as ahi tuna tartar with orange burrata sauce (top middle), Iberico pork “secreto” (bottom left), ravishing raviolis (top right) and classic cannoli (bottom right), Valentino has been a class act in Santa Monica fine dining for decades was the perfume of herbs instead of heavy oil, and I finally saw presentations on my plates. It made all the difference in the world, and it stimulated me. I realized that there were better products than we were using, and that was where a revolution started. I looked for vegetables like I had found in Italy, I found people who would grow them, and went on from there.” Valentino is still brilliant but out of step with a restaurant scene that devalues service and a comfortable environment in favor of novelty. Selvaggio says things have changed in ways that make it unlikely that anyone will duplicate his feat. “I don’t believe there will be any new restaurants that will last for 47 years. As soon as you open, unless you have a big bankroll behind you, you have a short time to make it. Everyone is looking for the next phenomenon, at a time when the fixed costs have all gone up and the profit margins have gone down. Ten years from now, when we look at this decade, we’re going to see some of the worst practices in the restaurant business.” Modern diners enjoy and even seek new experiences, unlike many of Selvaggio’s early customers who had to be coaxed to try things. “The thing that has kept me in business for so long was that I would bring in a new item and tell customers, ‘Trust me,’ and they did. When I put things on the

menu like sweetbread salad, I told them to trust me, and they did. When there was a scare about Italian wine I told my customers to trust me and drink mine, they did. This place was my church, and this has been my mistress. I had three

years, because we have people who want to come 10 times between now and December. It is energizing for all of us.” Asked about the livelihoods of his kitchen staff and servers, Selvaggio was serene. His chef has plans to open his

“There was the perfume of herbs instead of heavy oil, and I finally saw presentations on my plates. It made all the difference in the world, and it stimulated me. I realized that there were better products than we were using, and that was where a revolution started.” — Piero Selvaggio

wives, and that was part of it. They forgot that our money came out of this, and they only think, ‘I don’t see my husband often enough.’” The next few months will be a long goodbye, as regular customers stop in for a last few meals and people who have always meant to dine there do so while they can. There will be tears as some longtime customers make their last visits, but as a whole Selvaggio expects to go out on a high note. “These three months are going to be the best months we have had in the last five

own place, and some staff have already found jobs that start as soon as this one ends. For the rest, having Valentino on your resume guarantees good job prospects. They will definitely be the last to be able to brag about that association, because Selvaggio couldn’t open a new restaurant by that name even if he wanted to. “Almost from the time we opened the name went up and up, but I never thought to trademark it. That was a problem when I was asked to open a branch in Las Vegas, and as it turned out I couldn’t.

There were probably 200 restaurants around America by that name, and the only one that filed for a trademark was a pizzeria in Nebraska. This one was grandfathered, so I could keep using it, but I could never open another one.” He might have kept running the original longer, but an opportunity came up just as he was tiring of long hours, long drives, and the high cost of running a restaurant in an aging building. “I moved to Orange County because that’s where my ex-wife wanted to live, and now I’m commuting to a restaurant that is huge and expensive to operate – you should see the air conditioning bill for my wine cellar from the months when it was a 100 degrees outside! While I was considering this one day, out of nowhere comes a call from my friend John, who owns El Cholo in Newport. He told me, I just bought The Ritz, would you like to do something with me? He is opening a restaurant named Louis after Louis Zamperini, the World War II aviator who was also his babysitter. It’s going to serve Italian food and steaks, and I’m going to be the managing partner.” The closure of Valentino will leave only a few restaurants still standing among those that changed the way we eat in California. Selvaggio has certainly earned himself an easier life, but the rest of us are losing a living link to the history of fine dining.

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Chelsea Clinton in the House The former first daughter stops by Santa Monica, signing new book encouraging kids to make a difference By Shanee Edwards Chelsea Clinton’s new book “Start Now! You Can Make a Difference” hopes to inspire the youth of America to take an active role in caring for the planet, other people, and stopping bullies. The 38-year-old author and mother of two conveyed that positive message through her smiling demeanor at Brentwood Country Mart’s Diesel bookstore in Santa Monica, where she signed copies of “Start Now!” the evening of Oct. 9. The mood in the room was one of hope and excitement particularly from the dozens of tween girls all with Clinton’s latest book in hand. Over the course of an hour, the author signed roughly 250 books and posed for photos with her fans. In person, Chelsea looks just as much like her mother Hillary as her father Bill, though she seems to embrace a serene and poised attitude. Though she seems very comfortable in her own skin there was no formal address to the crowd; she simply began greeting her guests and signing their books, including the hashtag “#StartNow!” with her signature. Best friends Luna Landesman and Bryce Collis, both 11 years old and students at The Archer School for Girls, waited patiently in line with Landesman’s dad, but their excitement was palpable. “It’s crazy,” says Collis about Chelsea Clinton signing her book, “because it’s somebody that you see on the news and on TV and we get to meet her and tell her how smart we think she is. It’s awesome.” “She’s a role model,” says Landesman, “to every little girl who wants to be president or do something special.” Though both girls would be thrilled if the younger Clinton went into politics, Landesman says, “She doesn’t have to do exactly what her mother did. She can be a writer or do whatever she wants.”

Currently, Chelsea Clinton is serving as vice chair at the Clinton Foundation, working on initiatives to develop future leaders. While the crowd was mostly girls, 7-year-old Gabriel McCormack, a student at Franklin Elementary in Santa Monica, was also excited to meet the prominent daughter of an American political dynasty. “She’s Hillary’s daughter and Hillary was going to be president. A woman president,” he says. “Start Now! You Can Make a Difference” is Chelsea Clinton’s fourth children’s book and tackles topics like the importance of clean water, saving endangered animals like orangutans, polar bears and even pangolins, which are armadillo-like animals found in Southeast Asia. But probably the biggest message the book sends is encouraging young people to stand up to bullies, particularly cyber bullies. “Cyber bullying is a huge challenge across our country,” said Clinton in a recent interview with the Associated Press. “I think we need those of us with platforms to not ignore the trolls, not to become consumed by them, but to shine a light and say here’s how you can respond where you’re calmly defending yourself but you’re also showing it’s not okay and you’re not degrading your own humanity in doing that.” Her previous book, “She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World” became a number one New York Times bestseller in 2017. When Chelsea Clinton signed my own copy of “Start Now!,” I asked her why kids today should be hopeful about the future. She said, “Because they’re already engaged and making a difference.” “Start Now!” is Chelsea Clinton’s latest endeavor to boost youth activism

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The Fight for the Homeless ‘The Advocates’ profiles workers on the front lines of L.A.’s homelessness battle By Brian Marks We’ve all heard someone complaining about the existence of homeless people at one point or another. Perhaps they suggested those without a home were lazy, or that they should just get a job at McDonald’s. “The Advocates,” a new documentary that begins a week-long run at the Laemmle’s Monica Film Center on Oct. 19, opens with a scene that instantly calls those assumptions into question. Immediately we’re plunged into the nightly struggle of a senior homeless sibling pair. Their most valuable possessions are seven cars, which must be moved every evening to comply with parking restrictions. Complicating matters is the fact that only one vehicle has a working battery. The sole functioning car has to tow the other decrepit vehicles to their new resting spots, often requiring someone to get out and push. Rudy Salinas, chief program officer at The Center at Blessed Sacrament and a homelessness advocate, helps push their cars and wonders how he can help relieve them of this burden. The one running vehicle looks as if each shuddering drive might be its last. The nightly ritual is tortuous and exhausting work, far from the life of sloth

some might imagine. Yet “Advocates” director and producer, Rémi Kessler, is wary of creating poverty porn. “I didn’t want to play to the misery of people,” he says. Rather, Kessler’s focus in the film isn’t on those without housing, but on the organizations and workers who toil tirelessly to find affordable housing and live-saving services for those in need. His interest began when a homeless man interrupted a coffee date in Silver Lake with a request for money. Kessler tried to make the man leave, but his friend gave the man a dollar bill with “Feed the people and love them” stamped on it. “I asked my friend what it was about, and he said, ‘Who am I to judge someone who’s begging?’” says Kessler. “And this made me think that maybe I didn’t act appropriately.” The film Kessler made is both an ode to those who do everything they can to find housing for the homeless, as well as a primer on Los Angeles County’s tumultuous housing history and the origins of its homeless crisis. “The film represents a great opportunity to educate and engage people in the work to end homelessness,” says Elise

Buik, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, which is a partner on the film. “‘The Advocates’ celebrates people who are working tirelessly to help bring our neighbors off the streets and into the safety of a home, while also demonstrating that we need everyone, in every neighborhood, to become local advocates for proven-solutions.” Kessler and his interview subjects have a clear viewpoint: Los Angeles and its surrounding cities have a moral imperative to focus more efforts on eradicating homelessness. But beyond being the right thing to do, the documentary’s experts argue that concentrating more resources on finding affordable housing is also the financially smart move. “It’s much less expensive to spend public resources housing the most vulnerable people than it is to cycle them through not only the emergency rooms, but the jails, the courts, the streets,” says Gary Blasi, a Professor of Law Emeritus at UCLA, in the film. Another of the film’s experts Alisa Orduna, a senior advisor on homelessness for Santa Monica and formerly Los Angeles’ Homelessness Policy Director, remains matter of fact about the state of

homelessness in Los Angeles County and the steps that private citizens can take to help those without permanent housing. “As far as donations go, it’s always hard to say, ‘Don’t give someone a dollar,’” says Orduna over the phone. “I wouldn’t say that, because that’s your choice. But I would say, when you do that, a more effective outcome is to also give to an organization. You could always go to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority website and see who’s contracted through Measure H to deliver these services.” Though Kessler’s film focuses on ways we can improve the lives of homeless people, he suggests starting with a simple act of acknowledgment. “When you see someone in the street, look at him in the eyes,” says Kessler. “Say, ‘Hi.’ If you do that a few times, you’re going to start caring about those people and wondering who they are. Just treat them as regular human beings. That’s the first thing we can all do.” “The Advocates” screens from Oct. 19 to 25 at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center, 1332 2nd St., Santa Monica. Q&As follow the screenings on Oct. 19, 20 & 21. For tickets, visit laemmle.com.

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Los Angeles kills it with happy hour. There are so many restaurants to choose from with truly great, reasonably priced food and cocktails that it sometimes feels like manna from heaven. Santa Monica, with its assortment of bars and restaurants, offers a particularly abundant slew of options. Here are a few terrific ways to eat, drink and be merry in this beautiful seaside community. Drink like a Bombshell @ NATIVE I’ve had my eye on Chef Nyesha Arrington since “Top Chef” Season 9, and then through her stint at Leona, in Venice. Luckily, Native, her latest venture, looks to be here to stay. Happy hour at this elegant, downtown Santa Monica location caters to just about everyone with lots of items to fulfill different kinds of cravings. At Native, they dub their happy hour “Community Hour.” What could be more welcoming than that? Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and then again from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., nosh on a Peruvian-adjacent ceviche or a German-ish pretzel or Thai-like shishito peppers. The bacon bites, with Gochujang glaze, go down like butter — rich and sweet and EVERYTHING.

Whether you choose to chow down on oysters at Esters or sip on a fine craft cocktail at Native, Santa Monica has got happy hour covered The cocktails at Native celebrate the trendy without being overwhelmed by hipsterism. The Little Italy in Mexico cocktail combines tequila with Strega and pisco, mixed with lime and pineapple, for a surprisingly smooth blend of cultures and flavors. Another scrummy drink, the Beach Blonde, begins and ends with strawberry brandy and bubbles, with some rosé and dry vermouth thrown in for good measure. It’s like the liquid embodiment of Marilyn Monroe. Happy Birthday to you, Mr. President! Native is at 620 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste. A, Santa Monica. (310) 458-4427; eatnative.la

Keep it Classy @ Esters On Mondays, the happy hour at Esters is so happy, it goes all night long, from 3 p.m. to closing. Tuesdays through Saturdays, you’ll have to settle for 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The snacks on offer lean sophisticated and not too heavy, on point for a night on the town with potential for romance. Bask in the glow of downtown Santa Monica and charming strings of fairy lights while noshing on oysters, cornichons and lavender almonds. A burrata and crostini toasts will fill you up, if you’re looking for something more substantial. As far as cocktails go, Esters knows what’s up. The drinks

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finishes with wainscoting and crown molding throughout. The chefs’ kitchen has Wolf/SubZero appliances including a 72” refrigerator-freezer combination, dual dishwashers, and elegant finishes. This home includes rich oak walk-in wine cellar, swanky master suite featuring a dream bathroom equipped with steam shower, multiple walk-in closets, office, and fireplace with private oversized balcony overlooking the beautiful 9,300 sf super

sized well-manicured landscaped lot that is peacefully decorated with two 80-foot sycamore trees and a huge grass area. This magnificent home is further equipped with Smarthome, Dolby 7 theater sound system, internet and media ready wired throughout, solar ready, LED lights, closed-circuit surveillance system and many more. Optional large pool/spa. $3,299,000

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker (01991628) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice.

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Open House Sunday, Oct 21• 2 – 5PM

PRIME VENICE BEACH DUPLEX

2 blocks to Abbot Kinney Blvd & only 8 blocks to Venice Beach

705 Palms Blvd. Venice 90291 Rare opportunity in Venice — vacant fixer duplex. Close to scores of great restaurants and Google. Approx 3,088 sq ft duplex on a 5,403 sq ft lot. Offered at $2,699,500

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“Enjoy unobstructed ocean views from the enormous roof top deck of this beautifully designed masterpiece,” says agent Jesse Weinberg and Vivian Lesny. “The first floor offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the master suite. All three bedrooms open up to an outdoor space. Upstairs be captivated by the dramatic vaulted ceilings, open living area which flows into an entertainer’s kitchen and opens to a second deck. This home also boasts a loft, attached garage and a beautiful yard.” Offered at $2,888,888 Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny KW Silicon Beach 800-804-9132

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“Enjoy the ocean breeze in this bright, courtyard-facing, single level, spacious two-bed, two-bath,” say agents Sam Araghi and Rodabeh Behdad. “This third-floor unit features an open floor plan tastefully renovated with new white cabinets, quartz countertops, laminate wood flooring throughout, LED recessed lights, and fresh paint. This unit comes with two side-by-side parking spaces. Crescent Walk has its own fitness room and fireplace lounges and is located across the street from the Centerpointe Club.”

“This exquisitely renovated one-bed, one-bath, home offers quintessential California living,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Flooded with natural light from its floor-toceiling windows, this home offers incredible unobstructed marina vistas. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite counters, custom cabinetry, and recessed lighting. Other features include a highly renovated bathroom with a walk-in shower, a spacious entertaining patio, ample storage, and the Marina City Club amenities.” Offered at $649,999 Charles Lederman Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980

unique Kentwood Home

“Situated amongst mature eucalyptus trees, this home is an architectural expression of elegant simplicity,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Upon entry, the monochromatic exterior gives way to an airy great room, permeated by floor-to-ceiling glass doors to the private backyard. A family room, reading nook, powder room, and finely appointed bedroom with en-suite complete the downstairs floor plan. Upstairs, a bright gallery connects two upstairs en-suite bedrooms to the master suite.”

Offered at $2,895,000 Stephanie Younger Compass 310-499-2020 PAGE 24 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section October 18, 2018

“Nestled in a quiet courtyard, this end-unit townhouse is an entertainer’s delight,” say agents Bob and Cheryl Herrera. “The split level floor plan features an upgraded kitchen adjacent to a dining area that steps down into a living room opening out to its private patio. Decorated with white tile featuring a wood grain impression, the flooring throughout the kitchen, dining, and living spaces is quite elegant. This coveted floor plan showcases two stately master suites enhanced by updated master baths.” Offered at $988,888 Bob & Cheryl Herrera Professional Real Estate Service 310-985-5427

marina sunset Views

“This stunning Marina City Club condo offers two bedrooms and two baths,” says agent Eileen McCarthy. “Floor-to-ceiling windows provide Harbor, Marina, and sunset views. The large open floor plan, which leads to a spacious patio, is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen and both bathrooms have been renovated.” Offered at $825,000 Eileen McCarthy Marina Ocean Properties 310-822-8910

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4/4 Contemporary home, open floor plan w/ indoor/outdoor flow 2/2 Villas del Rey, large balconey 3/3 www.7932w83rd.com 2/2 www.7742redlandsh1029.com 1/1 www.7765w91a3123.com 3/2.5 Unobstructed panoramic views 2/2 Resort style living 2/2 Gorgeous split level condo 2/2 8600TuscanyAve208.com 1/1 8163RedlandsSt66.com 3/2 8650GulanaAveC2054.com

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$1,699,000 $1,665,000

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KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach

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705 Palms Blvd.

7/4 Duplex in prime Venice Location

$2,699,500

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Clement Partners

310-822-7262

5/5 Gorgeous brand new Cape Cod style home 2/2 Westport Heights 1779 sq ft, remodeled turnkey 9/6 www.7800airport.com 3/2 www.6730w85th.com 4/3 Impressive new Loyola Village, open floor plan 3/2 Beautifully updated home w/ custom features 3/2 Opportunity in Westport Heights, 6,266 sq ft lot 3/2 Walkable location in Loyola Village 5/3 Enchanting Craftsman in North Kentwood 4/2 Debonnaire duplex in Kentwood 3/2 First time in 71 years 4/3 8200TuscanyAve.com 2/1 7716isisave.com 4/2 7546DunbartonAve.com 5/4 6528kentwoodbluffsdr.com 3/2 7832BleriotAve.com 3/2 6151w77thst.com 5/3 6431W85thSt.com 5/4.5 7456HeneferAve.com 4/3 5458W76thSt.com 3/3 5868W78thSt.com 4/3 7416alverstoneave.com

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NOTIcE OF POLLING PLAcES AND DESIGNATION OF cENTRAL TALLY LOcATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, California 90650 has designated polling places and will be the central tally location for the GENERAL ELECTION scheduled to be held on NOVEMBER 6, 2018. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s facility and polling places shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 6, 2018. Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Armenian, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai or Vietnamese regarding information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683. POLLING PLAcES 4150047A VILLA DEL MAR APARTMENTS 13999 MARQUESAS WAY MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 4150050A MARINERS VILLAGE 4600 VIA MARINA MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 4150051A FIRE STATION #110 4433 ADMIRALTY WAY MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 4150053A MARINA CITY CLUB 4333 ADMIRALTY WAY MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 9000039A MARINA DEL REY TOYOTA 4636 LINCOLN BLVD MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 9000561A VIA DOLCE HOME OWNER ASSOC 306 BORA BORA WAY VENICE CA 90292 9001874A MARINA CITY CLUB 4333 ADMIRALTY WAY MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 9002392A RESIDENCE 950 OXFORD AVE MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 9002394A LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTIES 3121 WASHINGTON BLVD MARINA DEL REY CA 90292 9000040B KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 8049 W MANCHESTER AVE PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 9000216A SO CALIFORNIA MASONIC LODGE 7726 W MANCHESTER AVE PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 9001876A DEL REY HILLS EVANGELICAL CHR 8505 SARAN DR PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 9002415A RESIDENCE 416 W MANCHESTER AVE PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 9002417A KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 8049 W MANCHESTER AVE PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 9002424A SO CALIFORNIA MASONIC LODGE 7726 W MANCHESTER AVE PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 9003072A BRIARCLIFF APARTMENTS 8701 DELGANY AVE PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293 9006344A BRIARCLIFF APARTMENTS 8701 DELGANY AVE PLAYA DEL REY CA 90293

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FIctItIOUS bUSINeSS NAMe StAteMeNt FILe NO. 2018 228189 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WESTSIDE VINEYARD CHURCH. 3838 S. Centinela Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) The Vineyard Christian Fellowship-Westside, 3838 S. Centinela Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Brad Bailey. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: The Vineyard Christian FellowshipWestside. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: September 10, 2018. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 10/4/18, 10/11/18, 10/18/18, 10/25/18 FIctItIOUS bUSINeSS NAMe StAteMeNt FILe NO. 2018 229171 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M & J PRODUCTIONS, LLC. 266 Redlands St. Playa Del Rey, CA 90293. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jason Waggoner/M & J Productions, 266

Redlands St. Playa Del Rey, CA 90293, Molly Waggoner/ M & J Productions, 266 Redlands St. Playa Del Rey, CA 90293. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jason Waggoner. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Jason Waggoner/ M & J Productions. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: September 11, 2018. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 9/27/18, 10/4/18, 10/11/18, 10/18/18

FIctItIOUS bUSINeSS NAMe StAteMeNt FILe NO. 2018247969 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PERCEPTIVE MARKETING. 8011 Berger Pl. Playa Del Rey, CA 90293. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201526610092. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Pots and Such, LLC, 8011 Berger Pl. Playa Del Rey, CA 90293. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to trans-

act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Lauren Dahl. TITLE: Owner, Corp or LLC Name: Pots and Such, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: September 28, 2018. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 10/4/18, 10/11/18, 10/18/18, 10/25/18

FIctItIOUS bUSINeSS NAMe StAteMeNt FILe NO. 2018239848 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ATANOVA; 14014 NW Passage Apt. 119 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Eren Alkan, 14014 NW Passage Apt. 119 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Eren Alkan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: September 20, 2018. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the

county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 10/4/18, 10/11/18, 10/18/18, 10/25/18

FIctItIOUS bUSINeSS NAMe StAteMeNt FILe NO. 2018240640 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PORPETE MUSIC PUBLISHING; 6709 Latijera Boulevard #381 Los Angeles, CA 90045. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jerry Eugene Peters and Virginia Peters, 6709 Latijera Boulevard #381 Los Angeles, CA 90045. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Jerry Eugene Peters. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: September 20, 2018. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a

Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 10/4/18, 10/11/18, 10/18/18, 10/25/18 FIctItIOUS bUSINeSS NAMe StAteMeNt FILe NO. 2018246911 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOD’S WAY; 6225 Overhill Drive Los Angeles, CA 90043. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Yvonne Horton, 6225 Overhill Drive Los Angeles, CA 90043. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Yvonne Horton. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: September 27, 2018. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 10/11/18, 10/18/18, 10/25/18, 11/1/18 OrDer tO SHOW cAUSe FOr cHANGe OF NAMe case No. SS029347 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS

ANGELES. Petition of MARYLINE ALEXANDRA BUISSINK, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Maryline Alexandra Buissink filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Maryline Alexandra Buissink to Maryline Alexandra Makena 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/7/2018. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K Room: A203. The address of the court is Superior Court, 1725 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: October 1, 2018. Judge Gerald Rosenberg, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 10/4/18, 10/11/18, 10/18/18, 10/25/18 FIctItIOUS bUSINeSS NAMe StAteMeNt FILe NO. 2018241644 Type of Filing: Refile The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACCOUNTING & FINANCE SOLUTIONS; 4151 Via Marina Unit 420 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Joel Rishe, 4151 Via Marina Unit 420 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2018. I declare that all information in this

statement is true and correct. /s/: Joel Rishe. TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: September 21, 2018. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 10/18/18, 10/25/18, 11/1/18, 11/8/18 Los Angeles county Department of children and Family Services (DcFS) is releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) # 18-0021, for the Sexually Commercially Exploited Children (CSEC) Advocacy Services. CSEC Advocacy Services aims to protect participants from neglect and exploitation, while improving stabilization and advancement toward educational success and self-sufficiency. Starting October 22, 2018, 5:00 pm, you may obtain a copy of the RFP #18-0021 CSEC Advocacy Services by visiting DCFS’s website, http://contracts.dcfs.lacounty. gov or Los Angeles County website, http://camisvr.co.la.ca.us/lacobids/BidLookUp/BidOpenStart.asp. Responses to the RFP are due no later than December 17, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. PST. The County shall not be liable for any costs incurred, by any interested party, related to the preparation and submission of a proposal. Nothing in this RFP shall obligate the County to award a contract. 10/18/18 CNS-3181980# THE ARGONAUT

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Compiled by Nicole Elizabeth Payne Thursday, Oct. 18 Afternoon Art: Latin American Repujado Painting, 1 to 2 p.m. Make a repujado or Latin American tin painting in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Press designs into thin sheets of foil and paint the foil to accentuate color and beauty. Materials provided. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Registration required. (310) 821-3415; LACountyLibrary.org The Jeffrey Foundation 46th Annual Celebration, 2 to 5 p.m. To honor the individuals, foundations and organizations who assist in serving the needs of children with disabilities and their families, the foundation hosts a silent auction and high tea with an array of finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Songstress Bonnie Bowden performs songs from her one-woman show, featuring tunes from the Great American Songbook, Broadway musicals, classic favorites and blockbuster movie themes. Address provided upon registration. $150. (323) 965-7536; thejeffreyfoundation.org Front Porch Cinema: “Grease,” 6 p.m. The Santa Monica Pier becomes a cozy setting for a screening of the musical comedy that sang its way into our hearts 40 years ago with food, themed drinks and family activities prior to the 7:30 p.m. screening. Enter the “Picnic on the Porch” contest or costume contest for adults, kids and pets to win prizes. Santa Monica Pier. Free. frontporchcinema.com

Nine Double Oh Four Five Carnival, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Westchester’s Church of the Visitation hosts three days of carnival fun, including a petting zoo, silent auctions and a mix of live music and dance performances. Church of the Visitation, 8740 Emerson Ave., Westchester. vizcarnival.com PATH Ventures Jazz Night, 6 to 9 p.m. Courtney Lemmon, Gina Saputo, Crystal Starr and George Kahn of the Jazz & Blues Revue present an evening of jazz and R&B, raising money to help house the homeless. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $50 to $200. facebook.com/jazzandbluesrevue 90th Annual Installation Dinner Gala with Congressman Ted Lieu, 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a formal dinner and ocean views as Annenberg Community Beach House swears in their incoming Board of Trustees, President-elect, treasurer and secretary. Congressman Ted Lieu is the keynote speaker. Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica. $60+; registration recommended. smba.net Del Rey Neighborhood Council Land Use and Planning Committee, 7 p.m. The committee meets on the third Thursday of each month at Del Rey Square, 11976 Culver Blvd., Del Rey. delreync.org John Scofield, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Grammy award-winning jazz guitarist

John Scofield teams up with pianist Gerald Clayton, bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Bill Stewart for two shows, performing his new album “Combo 66.” Théatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A. $30 to $50. (310) 286-0553; theatreraymondkabbaz.com WestEdge Design Fair, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. This event for industry professionals and design aficionados alike features 150+ design brands and the latest products and design ideas for the home. Engage in design seminars, exhibitions, culinary demonstrations, book signings and special events including the Opening Night Party on Thursday. The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $25 to $125. westedgedesignfair.com “Thirdsdays,” 8 p.m. For the first set, flutist Ellen Burr and bassist Jeff Schwartz are joined by guitarist Derek Bomback and drummer Peter Valsamis to improvise on material ranging from Icelandic folk songs to theatre games. For the second set at 9 p.m. Valsamis continues to perform with bassist Lisle Ellis and alto saxophonist Yves Charuest perform. Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Blvd., Culver City. No cover; donations encouraged. (310) 202-6633; industrycafela.com Turtle Races at Brennan’s, 9 p.m. Each third Thursday of the month, local Irish pub Brennan’s resumes its

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Get some fresh sea air with your favorite furry friend this weekend Don’t miss ‘Dogs on Deck,’ Hornblower’s first-ever marina cocktail cruise for man’s best friend Should you spend Saturday afternoon relaxing with your dog, or cruising around Marina del Rey harbor on a luxury yacht? Thanks to Hornblower Cruises, you don’t have to choose. On Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m., the company invites guests to bring their four-legged friends along on the Dogs on Deck Yappy Hour Cocktail Cruise.

Elizabeth King, associate director of marketing at Hornblower Cruises & Events, says, “Here at Hornblower, we love to create an amazing experience on the water, and what better way to do it than to incorporate our customers’ love for their dogs?” The event is a collaboration with Petco and a portion of ticket proceeds benefit Los Angeles Animal Services, she adds. Instagram stars Geordi La Corgi (@lacorgi) and Stanley the Husky (@stanleythehusky) will make special appearances on

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the cruise, along with Petco’s head dog trainer, Darris Cooper. You can also enter your dog in Hornblower’s first annual Doggie Howl’oween costume contest. If the sea air works up a hunger, visit the doggie snack bar and try a few treats. (There’ll be light appetizers for the human guests and additional drinks and snacks available for purchase on board.) If you’re wondering about a different doggie necessity — they’ll have a pet relief area set up on the sundeck. Human tickets are $55, and dogs cruise free. Each passenger can bring one furry friend and all pooches must remain on a leash. All sizes and breeds of dog are welcome. --Lisa Beebe

Boarding for Dogs on Deck begins at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $55. For tickets and more information, visit hornblower. com/home/mdr.

Pacífico Dance brings the rich and colorful dance stylings of Mexico to life. SEE SATURDAY, OCT. 20. 45-year tradition of turtle racing. Brennan’s, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. No cover. (424) 443-5119; brennansla.com

Friday, Oct. 19 The Gottlieb Native Garden (GNG) Green Earth Festival, various times Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Now in its sixth year, the GNG Green Earth Film Festival honors the best in environmental and eco-conscious storytelling. The first night of the festival features a screening of “Living in the Future’s Past,” a documentary from the minds of director Susan Kucera and Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges. Loyola Marymount University’s Playa Vista Campus, 12105 W. Waterfront Drive, Playa Vista. Free. Search “GNG Green Earth Film Festival” at eventbrite.com. Santa Monica Bead & Design Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Explore the handmade arts, visit 150 artisan shops, relax at the bar, watch designers demonstrate their work or just socialize with other art-minded people. Find art jewelry, gems, lampwork beads, vintage and upcycled clothing, eco-dyed fabrics, handwoven textiles, embellishments and mixed media. Le Meridien Delfina, 530 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $8 to $10. facebook.com/beadanddesign Voter Registration & Education, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Help your community by registering as many people to vote as possible until election day. Sign up. Volunteer. Save Democracy. Ben & Jerry’s, 1307 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. veniceresistance.volunteerlocal.com “Frankenstein,” 8:15 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. One of cinema’s most iconic monsters returns to the big screen in one of his first appearances. This classic catapulted Boris Karloff into stardom. Every show begins with pipe organ music, an audience sing-a-long and a comedy short followed by a 15-minute intermission before the feature screens. Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., El Segundo. $8 to $10. (310) 322-2592; oldtownmusichall.org The Gumbo Brothers, 9:30 p.m. to midnight. The Gumbo Brothers perform New Orleans funk and soul

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Saturday, Oct. 20 Out of the Darkness Community Walk, 8:45 a.m. This three-mile walk raises much-needed funds to fight suicide and support those touched by suicide in the community. The event includes speakers, entertainment, remembrance activities and a resource fair. The opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:45 a.m. Free registration; donations appreciated. afsp.org/lawalk Free Legal Housing Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon. The California Women’s Law Center hosts a legal housing clinic with experienced attorneys, who meet with participants facing tenant legal issues in the beach cities. Venice Community Housing, 720 Rose Ave., Venice. Free. (323) 951-1041; info@ cwlc.org Malibu Lagoon Cleanup, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bay Foundation organizes a cleanup of the estuary at the end of the Malibu Creek Watershed to remove invasive vegetation that can crowd out native, drought-tolerant plants, which is home to birds, fish and other important wildlife. Join the cleanup. Wear sun protection, comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Bring water and snacks. Gloves and tools provided. Malibu Lagoon State Beach, 3999 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu. To register contact Melodie Grubbs (310) 417-3962; santamonicabay.org Author Fair 2018, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local musicians perform music in the library throughout the day. El Segundo Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. Free. (310) 524-2728; eslib.org EarthFest L.A. 2018, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This year’s family-friendly festival features a yoga flow, deejay performances, live music, guest speakers, sustainable living and healthy lifestyle information, dance performances, face painting, the S.T.E.A.M. mobile and mouth-watering food. Media Park, 9091 Culver Blvd., Culver City. Free. earthfestla.org “Mexico, de Tierra a Mar,” 11 a.m. Pacífico Dance Company, a 40-mem(Continued on page 30)

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I’m a 34-year-old woman, and I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years. I’ve noticed a weird pattern. Guys looking for a fling get more interested instead of less when I tell them I’m in a relationship. I don’t understand. Even if I were willing to step out on my boyfriend (which I’m not), why would any guy want a cheater? — Committed

You’re saying: “I have a boyfriend. Get lost.” They’re hearing: “Cool! I can get sex without the crying, the tampon runs and the map on the nightstand for the precise placement of each of the 300 throw pillows.” Evolutionary researchers Susan M. Hughes and Marissa Harrison found that women in committed relationships (compared with men) were more likely to reveal their relationship status to a

potential hookup partner. They speculate that it “may appeal to a man’s evolved psychological preference for short-term mating, which increases his chance of reproduction without commitment.” Of course, men these days aren’t consciously looking for “reproduction” with their hookup, but birth control is “evolutionarily novel.” In other words, the psychological operating system that’s driving all of us today is, shall we say, old-school. It evolved to solve ancestral mating and survival problems, so it’s sometimes a bit mismatched with the world we live in today. For example, our genes operate on the principle that having sex — whether it’s relationship sex or hit-it-and-quit-it sex — leads to

reproduction, not really nice dividends for stockholders of condom companies. Again, a guy in hookup mode isn’t reflecting on these psychological underpinnings. As he sees it, he gets all of the sexytime fun but nobody hands him the usual bill … which is to say there are jobs women give their lover (“Get naked!”) and jobs they give their boyfriend: “Get into this ‘Proud Cat

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Danger lurks beneath the surface of a dinner party in “Winter Solstice” A Chilling Discovery:“Winter Solstice” @ City Garage A Christmas Eve gathering brings an unexpected visitor into a bourgeois household’s midst and reveals an alarming link with a long thought buried Nazi past. Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 25 at City Garage, 2525 Michigan Ave., Ste. T1, Santa Monica. $20 to $25. (310) 453-9939; citygarage.org Theater on Speed:“L.A. Café Plays” @ Ruskin Group Theatre Five writers, five directors and 10 actors have 10½ hours to create five new plays. Two performances only: 7:30 and 9 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 21) at Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $10 to $15. (310) 3973244; ruskingrouptheatre.com The Dr. is Down:“Quack” @ Kirk Douglas Theatre Dr. Irving Baer is a success at telling women what to do — how to lose weight, manage their health and make their dreams come true. But when a take-down piece of journalism shakes the foundations of his carefully manicured brand, he’s in for a fall and going to take everyone else down with him. Opens Sunday (Oct. 21) and continues at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 18 at Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. $25 to $72. (213) 628-2772; centertheatregroup.org Budget-Friendly Theater: Binge Free Festival @ Santa Monica Playhouse Artistic directors Evelyn Rudie and Chris DeCarlo curate this almost month-long festival of free, new and experimental theater works. This week: one-legged comedian Josh Sundquist tracks down every girl he has tried to date since middle school in “We Should Hangout Sometime” (4:30 p.m. Saturday); a journey into Tolstoy’s classic “War and Peace” (8 p.m. Thursday); women rise up in “Suffragette!”

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