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Enough with the non-partisan elections
After all the money and rancor, another Los Angeles mayoral contest is in the books. At the end of the day, Mayor-elect Eric Garcetti and opponent Wendy Greuel were very much mirror images of each other, governmentally as well as politically. Both from the Valley and colleagues on the City Council, one had to win and one had to lose. In the end, Garcetti ran the superior effort in managing to convince voters that Controller Greuel was a tool of the unions, especially the Department of Water and Power, which is hated by ratepayers, despite the fact that they had similar records in terms of supporting raises and promotions for that specific collective bargaining unit.
The race was not about the issues, but the style of the candidates as well as the endorsements they received. Greuel could not hold her Valley base and failed to make any serious inroads on the Westside where she was beaten rather easily. But to me, this election is a model example of why non-partisan primaries and municipal elections are anachronistic, dated and simply need to be scrapped. With a turnout of just 20 percent in both the primary and runoff, clearly voters are not tuned in. Elections in March and May just don’t work and voters have made that quite apparent with nearly 80 percent not bothering to participate. This is a structural deterrent to democracy and it needs to be addressed. VOL 43, NO 22
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The Los Angeles Democratic Party does itself little good by enabling a process that enables Republican voters and depresses Democratic voter turnout. Primaries by definition are party elections to choose a nominee. That process has been destroyed by “jungle” primaries and non-partisan municipal elections. What’s the point of conducting nonpartisan elections when all the candidates clearly identify themselves as Democrats and tout those party endorsements? Wouldn’t a June Democratic Primary in a winner-take-all scenario be far more representative of voter sentiment and preference? Wouldn’t it make far more sense to have both Democrats and Republicans select nominees like they do in Chicago, Philadelphia and New York, where turnouts are double and triple that of Los Angeles, when selecting the city’s chief executive? Moreover, the size of the Los Angeles City Council is far too small when compared to the same cities where New York has nearly 60 council members and Chicago over 50 aldermen. Doesn’t expanding the size of the City Council offer more accountability and a sense that city government is not this detached reality that rears its head only at election time from downtown? With no elections scheduled this year to my knowledge, a mayoral contest between the major party candidates on the first Tuesday in November would probably double the interest as well as the turnout. The hard reality is that non-partisan elections depress turnout and offer the special interests far too much influence in a smaller voter pool. The millions spent went
wasted on mailings people discarded and television spots few watched is evident. Mayor-elect Garcetti would be wise to consider serious charter reform in the way city government elects its leaders: * Implement partisan primary elections * Hold these primaries on the first Tuesday in June * Conduct the general election of the first Tuesday in November * Expand the size of the current City Council from 15 to 30 members * Recommend that the positions of city attorney and controller be mayoral appointees who serve with the advice and consent of the City Council Eric Bauman and the Los Angeles Democratic Party would build a far better political bench of candidates because they will have more offices to run while turning out far greater Democrats in these city elections. The Democratic Party is being stymied at both the city and county levels with these archaic, non-partisan elections that depress turnout, enable Republicans (especially at the county level) and have Democrats facing Democrats in these jungle primaries that only promote party in-fighting. It’s a system that in my view would not stand a legal challenge in the courts. It’s time for Democrats to openly oppose these non-partisan elections and sue for a system that allows Democrats to nominate candidates for public office in a far more responsible and partisan way that increases voter turnout and interest. Nick Antonicello Venice Beach (Letters continued on page 7)
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Ethics training will now extend to planning and land use committee mandated ethics training within 55 days of taking office, whether by appointment or election, will be prohibited from voting on any land use issues or financial expenditures of any city funds. “This standing rule shall apply to all members of the Budget Committee and the Planning and Land Use Committee effective Aug. 1, 2013.” Board member Ira Koslow, who chairs the council’s bylaw committee, thought that the inclusion of budget and land use committee members made sense because they help shape board policy on two areas that the local council frequently votes on and specifically references in its standing rules regarding ethics training. “The idea is if you’re voting on financial and land use matters, then you should be taking ethics training,” he explained. Koslow pointed out that members of the Budget Committee are already board members and should have already taken the city-mandated conflict of interest course. “And the only member of the Land Use and Planning Committee who is also a board member is the committee chair, so none of the other committee members have been required to take ethics training,” he added. Board member Cynthia Rogers said it has been a tradition of sorts for the Venice council to take ethics seriously.
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By Gary Walker A new addendum to the Venice Neighborhood Council’s bylaws will require members of two key committees to comply with the city of Los Angeles’ mandated conflict of interest training. The council voted unanimously 15-0 May 22 to require members of the council’s Budget and Land Use and Planning committees to take and pass an online course given by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) prior to casting votes on financial and planning items. DONE is the city agency that oversees all neighborhood councils. Jake Kaufman, the land use and planning chair, chose to abstain from the motion instead of voting yea or nay. The change in the standing rule adds the two committee to the list of those who must now take the training course or lose their voting privileges on financial and planning matters. All 95 neighborhood councils are required to take the mandated conflict of interest course. “Any member of the board of officers who has a financial or material pecuniary interest in an item, as defined by state, federal or local laws, shall recuse themselves from voting on any item in question,” the new rule states. “Any member of the Venice Neighborhood Council who has not received a certificate of completion for the
MEMBERS OF THE VENICE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL’S Land Use and Planning Committee will be required to take the city’s ethics training class before they are allowed to vote on developments and land use projects.
“Making it a priority to have the board along with significant committee members take the ethics exam can only be a good thing,” Rogers said. “It’s a priority of (our council) to serve the public with the highest ethical standards, and that all starts with education and awareness.” The Venice council has led the way on compliance with city’s conflict of interest statute among all neighborhood councils for several years. Until four years ago, council President Linda Lucks was the only council leader among neighborhood councils covered by The Argonaut to publicly remind her members at each meeting that ethics training is required. Following a 2009 Argonaut article that showed that fewer than 30 percent of local advisory boards were compliant with ethics training, all board presidents routinely publicly remind their members of their city-mandated duty to take the course. Several incumbent board members at the time of last year’s neighborhood council elections were not in compliance with ethics training, including Kaufman, according to DONE records. The certificates of Venice council members Kristopher Valentine, Scot Kramarich and former board members Marianna Aguilar and Jed Pauker, who lost in their reelection bids, had also expired when they sought reelection in the Oct. 28 race. Karen Wolfe, a former member of the council’s land use committee, applauded the council for taking action on something that she feels is long overdue. “I think it is an excellent idea,” she said. “I think it’s important for the committee to demonstrate that they have an understanding of the Brown Act and other conflict of interest rules.” The Brown Act is a 60-year-old state law that guarantees the public the right to attend public hearings and meetings of city councils, committees and agency boards. Another local council has also begun moving towards holding its members more accountable regarding ethics. The Neighborhood Council of WestchesterPlaya voted May 7 to give the board president the authority to remove those who have not taken ethics training three
months after they have been elected to the council. Incumbents in Westchester-Playa, Del Rey and Mar Vista who were not in compliance with the city ethics law also ran for reelection last year. Sue Kaplan, a Venice resident who has monitored the land use and planning votes in her community over the last year, said Koslow’s motion is important because many of the committee’s current members do not have a background in planning. “I can only see the positive for members of the committees to be also required (to take ethics training). As the (LUPC) Land Use and Planning committee becomes more made up of professional and less of neighborhood members, the subtleties of true representation get even more distinctive,” she said. “This is truly an issue when committee members are making recommendations that directly affect our neighborhoods and the residents therein.” Wolfe, who says she has witnessed some acts of questionable ethical behavior by some members of the land use committee in the past, said that making the committee aware of any potential conflicts has been one of the community’s most frequently discussed topics in recent months, especially last fall. “I think (the local council’s vote) is a reflection of the issues that were brought up in (the Oct. 28) election,” she said. Rogers, an attorney, said the conflict of interest course is helpful to those who vote on important board matters and can serve as a blueprint to avoid any possible conflicts and potentially unethical behavior. “DONE offers a great two- hour workshop which centralizes all this info and gives us the tools to foster accountability, impartiality, and just generally how to be solid stewards of the public trust, whether we are a board member or committee member serving as an outreach of the Venice Neighborhood Council,” Rogers said. “I say two thumbs up.” § Gary@ArgonautNews.com
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Funds for Hindry station on Crenshaw/LAX Corridor line greenlighted
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Angeles International Airport area with six stations, a maintenance facility and park-and-ride lots. One of those stations is located in Westchester at Aviation and Century boulevards. Ken Alpern, a member of the Mar Vista Community Council and a longtime mass transit proponent, sees these developments as a welcome change in the politics of transportation for the Westside. “As the old expression goes, ‘Be careful for what you wish for because you might get it,’” said Alpern, the co-chair of the Transit Coalition, a light rail advocacy organization. While supporters of the Hindry station have also advocated for a Leimert Park stop as well, some take issue with what they say is county Second District Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas’ at best lukewarm support for an additional stop in Westchester. “Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is not the kind of person who turns his back on his constituents, but the time will come when he is going to have to ask his Westchester constituents for an apology or ask that Westchester be redistricted back into (Fourth District Supervisor) Don Knabe’s district,” Alpern asserted. Three years ago, the county changed some of the supervisorial districts and the portion of Westchester west of Lincoln Boulevard stayed in Knabe’s hands while the rest of the community went to RidleyThomas. The supervisor’s office counters that Ridley-Thomas sought and obtained an amendment to a Metro motion by Knabe in 2010 that asked that a second Westchester station be included as a “bid option” during the construction procurement phase. The amendment for the Hindry station was contingent upon the construction of a Leimert Park underground station. In a release from his office after the Metro vote, Ridley-Thomas only addresses the Leimert Park station. “I am delighted that the board has approved funding to make this historic community a train stop,” he said. “Leimert Park is an iconic neighborhood in Los Angeles. All we have ever said is that it should be treated on par with our county’s other great cultural landmarks. “This was always a matter of will – a test of will. Because we knew there was a way to make this happen. This is one case where it really did take a village to get a fair share for Leimert Park Village,” Ridley-Thomas continued. “It is a major achievement for those who have advocated for the station, for those who insisted that the Crenshaw line quite obviously had to stop in the heart of the Crenshaw community.” Alpern said he hopes the lack of public advocacy for a second light rail stop in Westchester can be explained at some point, instead of leading some to think that the supervisor is showing preference to his largely African-American Leimert Park constituents and ignoring his Westchester constituents, the majority of
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By Gary Walker Transportation advocates and a contingent of east Westchester residents are rejoicing after the Los Angeles City Council and the county Metropolitan Transportation Authority took separate but similar actions that will pave the way for a second light rail station in Westchester. The council voted May 22 to approve $15 million for the construction of a light rail stop on the Crenshaw/LAX Corridor Light Rail Line at Hindry Avenue near the Inglewood border in Westchester. The funding vote comes after a May 1 motion by Councilman Bernard Parks to acquire funding for a stop at Hindry. Parks’ motion asked the city’s transportation committee for an amendment that would include an instruction for the city’s administrative officer to present a proposal to bond against future Measure R revenues to obtain a $40 million contribution from the city to build an underground station at Leimert Park and use $15 million toward a Hindry station. Measure R is a county transportation measure passed in 2008 by the electorate to tax themselves a half-cent to fund transportation projects for 30 years. The measure is expected to raise approximately $40 billion. “The March 15, 2013 report to the city administration office relative to Measure R Local Return Programming states that the Department of Transportation estimates that $259 million in bond proceeds could be available to combine with $54.5 million in cash for a total of $313.5 million between fiscal years 201418,” the May 1 motion states. The city would have $227 million in bond proceeds generated if Metro issued debt for the city and assuming that at least $200 million in bond proceeds could be generated, the city would be able to access $55 million in new revenue, according to the Public Resources Advisory Group, one of Los Angeles’ financial advisors. The following day, the Metro Board of Directors approved $80 million for Leimert Park but nothing for Westchester. Nevertheless, Judy Citrin was thrilled with the City Council vote. “I think it’s just fantastic that after all of our hard work, we’re going to get our Westchester station,” said Citrin, a longtime east Westchester resident. One local lawmaker thinks the council action spurred Metro into including the Westchester station in its new budget. “I’m thrilled and delighted that the MTA board took action on this,” said Councilman Bill Rosendahl, who represents Westchester and chairs the council’s transportation committee. “The board saw that the city put its money where its mouth is, and this is not only a win for the people of Leimert Park and for my constituents, but also for anyone who wants to have a connected rail system.” The 8.5-mile light rail project will run between the Metro Expo Line on Exposition Boulevard and the Metro Green Line. It will serve the Crenshaw Corridor, Inglewood, Westchester and Los
HINDRY ON TRACK TO BE BUILT- The Hindry station in Westchester as well as the Leimert Park stop have been funded and are now included in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2013-2014 budget.
whom are Caucasian. “This is not in line with his history of respecting grassroots participation for his constituents,” Alpern noted. “It is my hope that Supervisor Ridley-Thomas finds it within his heart to explain himself at some point.” Knabe, whom many Westchester residents see as more of an advocate for the Hindry station than his colleague Ridley-Thomas, said the outcome reflected what can happen when governmental agencies work for the same cause. “I’m pleased that the MTA approved my joint motion to include funding for stations at Leimert Park Village and Westchester-Hindry, as part of the extension of Metro’s Crenshaw/LAX line,” the supervisor told The Argonaut. “The city of Los Angeles has agreed to partner with us to fund the Hindry station, which will really benefit the local community. “It is something I have supported for a
long time and I’m pleased that the wheels are now in motion to make it happen.” Alpern credited the City Council for its role in allowing the Westchester station to go forward. “I am proud of Councilmen Parks and Rosendahl for reaching out beyond geographic and ethnic boundaries that will link communities together,” he said. Alpern also said that despite the news of having the Hindry stop paid for, the urgency of getting the light rail line into Los Angeles International Airport should not be pushed to the back burner. Transportation advocates have been pushing for years for an extension of the Metro Green Line or the Crenshaw/LAX line onto airport grounds. Gina Marie Lindsey, executive director of Los Angeles World Airports, the city agency that operates LAX, has said she supports an extension into the airport. § Gary@ArgonautNews.com
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Election relocation headaches
We have heard a lot about poor voter turnout for the May 21 election. It is ironic because the location of our new polling place seemed designed as an obstacle course to discourage voting. If we did not live in Del Rey, I would strongly suspect it was an attempt at voter suppression. I have lived in the Del Rey area for the past 36 years. During that time, our polling place has alternated between Short Avenue Elementary School, the clubhouse of the condos on Maxella Avenue near Alla Road, or the Marriott Hotel. For this election, it was at a new location, the Mirabella Apartments Clubhouse at 13701 Marina Pointe Drive. Marina Pointe Drive is the name of Maxella when it crosses Lincoln Boulevard into Marina del Rey. The street is merely an access route to the huge apartment buildings and the underground parking for their tenants. My next-door neighbor, who has some difficulty with mobility, asked if I could give her a ride to the new site. Since there is no parking on Marina Pointe, I parked in the Ralphs parking lot. We traversed Marina Pointe Drive and the circular driveway several times to arrive at the tall building, only to discover that the Mirabella Apartments are tucked behind the large buildings, down what looked like an alley but is still, presumably, Marina Pointe Drive. Arrows printed on sheets of white paper and affixed to various poles flapped in the breeze as we tried to find our way. By the time we reached our destination, which was upstairs, my poor neighbor had to walk about half a mile. It turned out that voters were allowed to park in one of the underground lots of the buildings there. Who knew? When we returned home, my neighbor phoned another elderly friend across the street to alert her to the set-up. Although she was able to finally park in the underground garage, she had a difficult time locating the Mirabella Apartments from her car because some of the signs had blown down. While I appreciate the hospitality offered by the Mirabella Apartments, I feel sure that most voters from Del Rey were equally dismayed by the inconvenience of this new site. I hope they will do as I have, and let the County Registrar-Recorder know how they feel. My neighbor got no answer when she called the telephone number provided. I was more successful by making contact at their website: http:// clerk.lacity.org/elections. Joyce Thompson Del Rey
Traveling through Marina is an ‘obstacle course’
I have lived in the Marina for two years now and I can’t remember one single day when there wasn’t road construction on either Via Marina or Admiralty Way. Over the past few months, I’ve watched workers tear up the road between Panay Way and Marquesas Way, only to repave it, then days later a different group tear it up again. What’s going on? Do not any of the Public Works departments communicate with each other?
It’s an obstacle course out there and I see near-miss accidents every day. I’m exhausted from the lack of traffic flow in a neighborhood area that should have minimal traffic. Is this a question of job security? Are members of the public sector making sure they get paychecks during a difficult economy? Or is it Public Works managers who have no clue how to manage projects? It needs to end. Get together, figure it out, minimize the destruction and waste, and let us travel without obstacles. Craig Ford Marina del Rey
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Another Door closes... Keyboardist Ray Manzarek dies at 74 Bobby Klein/ DOORS PROPERTY, LLC
Manzarek enlists transcendental meditation class buddy John Densmore to drum, while Morrison wrangles guitarist Robby Krieger. With that, The Doors were formed. “The riff he did in ‘Light My Fire,’ that was him,” Don Novack, the musician-friendly longtime owner of Hal’s Bar & Grill in Venice, said of Manzarek. “They were iconic Venice. They were the Venice band. Venice, at the time, was the only place musicians and artists could afford.” Manzarek, whose distinctive, baroque keyboards on such rock masterpieces as “Light My Fire” and “Break On Through” set the L.A. band apart from pop rivals The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, died May 20 at the age of 74 in Rosenheim, Germany, where he had been receiving treatment for bile duct cancer. Manzarek is survived by his wife Dorothy, son Pablo, grandchildren Noah, Apollo and Camille, and brothers Rick and James. In the wake of the sad news, Venice locals, such as Novack, and other Angelenos shared with The Argonaut their fondness for the legacy Manzarek and his bandmates left behind - a history The Doors at the Venice Canals, one of several shoots photographer with this community dating Bobby Klein staged with the seminal L.A. rock group. En route to back to that chance meeting on Klein’s first session with the Doors in early 1967, the group heard Venice Beach, which led to the themselves on the radio for the first time. It was their first single, “Break On Through,” and the band was on the verge of breaking big. formation of one of the most successful and prescient rock bands to emerge from the 1960s. the Ravens, Morrison informs By Michael Aushenker On just six studio albums Manzarek he’s been writing some July, 1965. A hot summer day within six brief years, The Doors songs. on Venice Beach… dominated the Billboard charts At Manzarek’s coaxing, Freshly graduated from with 15 chart-toppers that also Morrison recites verses to what college, Ray Manzarek runs included “Touch Me,” “People would become “Moonlight into James “Jim” Morrison, an Are Strange,” “Love Me Two Drive.” Morrison’s haunting, enigmatic acquaintance from Times,” “Love Her Madly,” opaque lyrics blow Manzarek UCLA Film School. Aware and “L.A. Woman.” And with away. Rick and the Ravens Manzarek was in a band with singer Morrison’s relentless is summarily disbanded as his brothers called Rick and alcohol and drug abuse and his notorious, headline-making stage antics, The Doors’ unique marriage of dark pop and literary, Not valid with any other offers or discounts. neo-classical lyrics, became a No cash value. Coupon required to receive precursor for prog and punk discount. Expires 7-25-13 rock alike. Since their self-titled album debuted on Elektra in January 1967, The Doors have sold more than 100 million Regularly $19 albums worldwide. Includes: Shampoo & Conditioning Rinse Venice is rife with tributes Cannot be combined with any other offer. One coupon per person per visit. Long hair extra. Expires 7-25-13 to The Doors and whispers of their time there. According to local lore, Morrison lived N OPE YS on the boardwalk in a cottage A D 7 between Venice and Washington boulevards near 26th Street 310.574.4726 • 13436 Maxella Ave. (today, a modern home with an artificial waterfall stands in Villa Marina Shopping Center • Marina del Rey 90292
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its place). While it is popularly believed that Morrison had lived at the Morrison Apartments on Speedway and Westminster Avenue, others insist he only stayed there at Dennis Jakob’s pad, crashing on the building’s roof where he’d write songs. After meeting Ray and Dorothy Manzarek, Morrison stayed with the couple at 147 Frasier in Ocean Park. When he visited Venice 311 online on May 20, news of Manzarek’s death hit local realtor Denny Lyons like a gut punch. “They’re in my car,” Lyons said of The Doors’ music, which he first heard at age 6. “When you hear that first album, it’s all Manzarek!” Lyons, the self-proclaimed “rock ‘n’ roll realtor” who also leads the pop culture-laden “Magical Mystery Tour of Venice,” includes The Doors on his itinerary. Alongside local landmarks related to the Beatles, the Stones and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lyons takes his tourists to Rip Cronk’s Jim Morrison mural on Speedway and 18th Street, and the Morrison Apartments. According to Lyons, references to Venice and Santa Monica abound in Morrison’s lyrics on The Doors’ classic selftitled debut. “The blue bus is callin’ us/ Driver, where you taken’ us…C’mon baby, take a chance with us And meet me at the back of the blue bus/Doin’ a blue rock/ On a blue bus.” “Morrison used to take the Big Blue Bus from Windward Circle to Olivia’s,” Lyons claimed. Today a surf shop, Olivia’s was a soul food restaurant near Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard where Morrison loved to order corn bread and ribs. “The guy wouldn’t leave,” Lyons said. “He loved the food and the vibe, and they’d have to kick him out.” Hence, the lyrics for another first-album track, “Soul Kitchen:” “Well, the clock says, ‘It’s time to close now’/I guess I’d better go now/I’d really like to stay here all night…Let me sleep all night in your/ soul kitchen!” Lyons, who enjoyed a chance conversation with Ray and Dorothy Manzarek at a Beverly Hills-area car wash in 2002, observed how the other Doors were as adept musicians as
Morrison was a front man. “Morrison had these songs in his head but he could not convey them on paper,” Lyons said. “They had to take what Morrison had in his head and tried to transpose chord progressions from his singing.” Venice-based photographer Guy Webster shot the now-iconic cover for that debut album. He remembers being “taken by the whole group” when the band showed up at Webster’s studio on Crescent Drive in Beverly Hills. “They come in,” Webster recalled, “and absolutely, Jim is the star. He’s comfortable, he’s posing, he’s the star. I knew immediately and I connected with that.” Webster had already met Manzarek at UCLA in philosophy class. Cut to six weeks before the January 1967 debut of “The Doors.” “Ray was intelligent, well (Continued on next page)
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The Doors (left to right: singer Jim Morrison, guitarist Robby Krieger, keyboardist Ray Manzarek and drummer John Densmore) on the Venice Boardwalk, circa 1967.
pianists who has recorded albums with Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, and uber-producers Rick Rubin and Don Was, Jaffee never got to perform with the late Doors member. However, the two keyboardists did meet once in front of El
Coyote restaurant in West Hollywood. “I told him I played organ,” Jaffee said. “I asked him about a rare farfisa I was going to buy and if he had any advice. He talked to me for over five minutes and I couldn’t help but daze out while he spoke,
thinking of what a sweet dude he was, even talking to a wacky teenager fan.” For an uncut version of this article with more comments about Manzarek and Morrison, visit ArgonautNews.com § Michael@ArgonautNews.com
Cartoons of a young ‘Lizard King’ “They did a lot of drawing and writing together, mostly juvenile depictions of naked women and grotesque faces in the style of Don Martin of MAD Magazine,” Dugar said. Even in his mid-teens, Morrison exhibited his trademark sense of mischief. “He was always sort of a clown, a prankster,” Dugar said. Morrison only lived in Alameda for two years, but the work they created during that time was saved by Ford, who was later approached by Danny Sugerman (the Doors’ former assistant and later their biographer with “No One Gets Out of Here Alive,” considered the definitive biography on Morrison).” These images have never been published before, Dugar said. Before RIP CRONK’S MURAL of Jim Morrison Ford died, he exhibited these works after in Venice is one of several symbols of the book’s release in 1981. The unsigned the Doors’ historic connection to the artifacts have since changed hands over the beachside community. years until Dugar, under the auspices of his By Michael Aushenker Bay Area auction and publishing business In 2010, Bay Area collector Vince Golden Frog Press, bought them. Dugar came across something of a treasure “They shared that same kind of twisted trove in Alameda, Calif., which would sense of humor,” Dugar said of Morrison fascinate any Doors fan: a cache of colorful and Ford. “After high school, Jim went cartoons and writings that frontman Jim on his way and Fud opened the Record Morrison created when he was 14. Gallery on Webster Street in Alameda, a Morrison’s connection with the area? wild and crazy record store. Fud died many Alameda Naval Air Station, where his years ago, but the new owner kept the store father was a high-ranking military official. going. I befriended him. That’s how I came The Morrisons moved to Alameda in across it.” Northern California (one of many such When the record store closed and moves during Morrison’s childhood) when moved to its new location, the Morrison He was 13 years old, and he made fast artwork resurfaced. friends with a fellow wiseacre named Fud “The provenance is rock solid,” added Ford during his freshman year at Alameda Dugar regarding the items, which came High School. with a letter of certification by Sugerman.
Courtesy of the collection of Vince Dugar/Golden Frog Press
spoken and educated,” he said. “As was Jim. “Jim was wearing a $3 shirt with ribbons he had found on Venice Beach and it wasn’t sexy. I told him to take off his shirt. He did this Christ-like pose and that’s what happened.” Webster had free reign on the cover photo shoot, which Elektra Records did not interfere with. It was Webster’s idea to enlarge Morrison’s visage, juxtaposing him against the other three as smaller full figures. “I knew to put Jim’s face up front so the teenage girls can dream about it,” Webster said. “When I get a group in front of the camera, either the Stones or the Mamas and Papas, the first time, it’s easy. It’s the second time that’s tough. They fight.” On the day Manzarek died, photographer Bobby Klein, now residing in Mexico, “got inundated with 150 emails: ‘Did you hear? Did you know?” The reason: Klein shot the Doors on five different assignments, including a famous Venice Beach session. Klein saw two sides of Manzarek - the one before they were to break on through to the other side…the other, decades later. “They were sweet,” he said of the band pre-fame. “They had no idea if they would make it or not. Ray was the elder statesman. He got a lot of respect, but he would pontificate and eyes would roll. They liked each other. There was a great deal of affection. This is before Jim started drinking. They weren’t stars yet. They were a band.” But Klein added how, in recent years, Manzarek sounded bitter. “Ray was not the most pleasant fellow,” Klein said. “I liked him, I thought he was great, but toward the end, he was really pissed off. At John Densmore, at Oliver Stone (Manzarek disliked the filmmaker’s 1991 biopic “The Doors,” on which Klein was an advisor).” On Klein’s first Doors assignment, the band heard themselves on the car radio for the first time (their inaugural single, “Break On Through,” and Klein recalled, “They were jazzed!”), adding “it turned out Jim lived next door.” Klein lived on Laurel Pass, just behind the Canyon Store, as did Morrison. One of today’s rock bands benefiting from the Doors’ cultural legacy is L.A.based rock band The Wallflowers, fronted by Jakob Dylan, whose father, singer/ songwriter Bob Dylan, was a superstar contemporary of the Doors. “Ray Manzarek embodied great band spirit and possessed a completely unique voice on keyboards that will continue to influence musicians and music lovers forever,” said Wallflowers bassist Greg Richling, whose band tours with the Counting Crows in June. Fellow Wallflowers founding member Rami Jaffee has an even more profound connection to Manzarek a his band’s keyboardist. Jaffee, who moonlights with Foo Fighters, called Manzarek’s passing “sad, sad, sad. Ray was my Ray Charles. When I was barely 10, I was obsessed with the ‘Light My Fire’ intro and solo and laid it out hardcore at the Fairfax High School talent show.” One of rock’s most in-demand
PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED cartoons such as this (above), created by the late Doors frontman Jim Morrison when he was a teenager in Alameda, were saved by his friend Fud Ford and show Morrison’s sense of mischief.
What’s interesting, in hindsight, is that these lost objets d’art reflect the irreverence and ribald humor that characterized Morrison’s all-too-brief tenure as leader of The Doors before he was found dead at 27 in 1971. “You look at it and you go, it’s 1958,” Dugar said. “We all go through that stage with MAD magazine. That’s pure Americana.”§ Michael@ArgonautNews.com May 30, 2013 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 9
Santa Monica
Heal the Bay joins tribute to honor local African-American surfer Photo by Gary Walker
A HISTORIC PLACE - Rhonda Harper of Inkwell Surf kneels next to the Inkwell Beach monument at Bay Street in Santa Monica during a Feb. 14, 2008 ceremony.
wave. Heal the Bay became a part of this year’s celebration through a series of connections with people who are familiar with Gabaldòn’s legacy - Allison Rose Jefferson, a historic preservationist, and Rick Blocker, a historian of the Black Surfers Association. Jefferson was introduced by Blocker to Meredith McCarthy, who is in charge of the environmental organization’s Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Environments initiative. “Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Environments strives to always connect the inland community with the coast, because we are deeply connected through our storm drain system, through the economy, and so many other connections,” McCarthy said. “Meeting Allison and talking about the Bay Street site that is sometimes called ‘the Inkwell’ really started to connect the African-American stewardship in so many of the communities that we’ve worked in like Compton and Watts.” The June 1 event will begin along a historic stretch of beach in Santa Monica where AfricanAmerican families came to frolic and enjoy the ocean breezes since the 1920s, an area which the City Council paid tribute to five years ago. On Feb. 14, 2008, approximately 100 people gathered at Bay Street and Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica for the commemoration of a plaque recognizing the historic significance of what was once known as “Inkwell Beach,” where Gabaldòn reportedly learned some of his early moves and eventually earned his way into the broader surf culture on the Westside.
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MARCUS CHAPMAN is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is an avid surfer and traveler. He has journeyed to many locations around the world looking for the “perfect wave.”
Portrait by Richard Wyatt
By Gary Walker The name Nicholas Gabaldòn might not be recognizable to many Southern Californians, but among certain denizens of one of the region’s most iconic subcultures, he is a symbol of skill and akin to a trailblazer in a sport known for its insular nomenclature and rituals. Gabaldòn was an AfricanAmerican surfer who rode the waves between Santa Monica and Malibu in the 1930s and 1940s. He reportedly penetrated the Los Angeles surf culture and informally integrated the ranks of local surfers at a time when African-Americans were often not welcome at some of the area beaches. Gabaldòn was tragically killed in a surfing accident when he struck the Malibu Pier in 1951. To help celebrate his legacy, Santa Monica-based Heal the Bay is joining with the Black Surfers Collective Saturday, June 1 in Santa Monica beginning at 10 a.m. for “Nicholas Gabaldòn Day,” which will feature free swimming lessons, a beach exploration, a historical exhibit on beach culture and AfricanAmericans, activities at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium and a lifeguard boat exhibition and water show, among other activities. County Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Zev Yaroslavsky, who represents Santa Monica, have been invited to join the celebration. This will be the second commemoration of Gabaldòn, a Santa Monica High School graduate and pioneering surfer who sought the same excitement that many of his contemporaries, past and present, wanted then and now: to catch the perfect
Former Santa Monica Mayor Nathaniel Trives spent time at “Inkwell” as a teenager growing up in the beach city. “I feel that this is a very positive step for the city. I had some good times here,” recalled Trives, who attended the 2008 ceremony. Jeff Williams, a member of the Black Surfers Collective, a Southern California AfricanAmerican surfing club, was taught by Blocker to surf and through him learned about Gabaldòn. “He used to have to paddle his board from the ‘Inkwell’ 12 miles up the coast to Malibu to surf because he didn’t have access to the white beaches of Malibu,” Williams said. Williams said he decided to create a day commemorating Gabaldòn after seeing a short by Nike on the trailblazing surfer called “12 Miles North,” which chronicled Gabaldòn’s trek from Santa Monica to Malibu. “It was a small tribute day where we were going to give free surf lessons and commemorate other black surfers that we have lost,” Williams explained. “12 Miles North” will be shown at the event. According to Williams, June 1 was chosen because it is believed to be the closest weekend date to when Gabaldòn died. “I really have enjoyed the process of working with Heal the Bay because they have been so open to exploring new ideas to engage people,” said Jefferson. “It’s refreshing to see that there are organizations that are aware of how to engage broader audiences.” Councilman Kevin McKeown said he was familiar with Gabaldòn and his importance to surfing, to Inkwell Beach and to Santa Monica. “I’m happy to have played some role in helping to get that commemorative plaque installed,” the councilman said. “Nick’s parents were black and Hispanic, and while a Samohi student he learned how to surf at Inkwell Beach. It’s hard to imagine today what it meant for a young man of color to become one of the pioneers in a sport that was about to become symbolic of the best of Southern California. “As the existence of ‘Inkwell Beach’ reveals, the beach in the 1940s was as racially segregated as the rest of America,” McKeown continued. “Motorists were hesitant to stop for a black surfer hitchhiking, so Nick famously would paddle his
A SURF PIONEER - A portrait of Nicholas Gabaldòn, the first documented African-American surfer, who rode waves in Santa Monica and Malibu in the 1940s.
surfboard across Santa Monica Bay to ride the bigger breaks at Malibu.” Jefferson said integrating the various important elements of monitoring the environment, the sport and culture of surfing and the historical aspect of AfricanAmerican life and its history in the abovementioned two areas are what she finds intriguing about Nicholas Gabaldòn Day. “For young people, I’m really happy that we’re engaging them in a number of ways,” said Jefferson, who created the event’s history exhibit. “Seeing how these different events relate together is a way of broadening people’s horizons and we need to realize that in terms of the regional history we have a shared heritage in the area and all of it is relative to our experiences.” Williams thanked Jefferson for attracting sponsors to this year’s event such as the Santa Monica Conservancy, the California Historical Society, Rusty’s on the Pier and Los Angeles County. “She has taken our small
little thing in one year to something that is completely brandable and should be fantastic for years to come,” he said. “Nick, being of both black and Mexican descent is the ideal role mode for our group,” Williams added. “Even though the vast majority of our members are black, our motto is ‘Diversity in the Lineup.’” McKeown believes Gabaldòn’s legacy goes beyond his skills on a surfboard. The councilman likened him to a latter-day trailblazer and quoted a portion of the bridge of a popular Beach Boys song to highlight Gabaldòn’s importance to local history. “Before surfing became a craze, before the civil rights movement, before we had a black president, Nick Gabaldòn, right here in Santa Monica, broke all the stereotypes and proved that when you catch a wave, you’re sitting on top of the world,” McKeown said. Information, www. HealtheBay.org. § Gary@ArgonautNews.com
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Museum consultant by day, noir dramatist by night, Venice man helps low-income kids get their science on By Michael Aushenker Every other Saturday morning, Venice resident Ben Dickow grabs a cup of coffee from Groundwork and heads over to Rose Avenue and Fourth Street, where he utilizes a community room to help area kids from low-income housing experience some hands-on science. Founded by Dickow, the Westside Science Club non-profit works in partnership with the Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCHC), a nonprofit low-income housing group. Dickow and the kids, ages 8-13, launch water rockets and egg drops, and build small robots. About six months ago, Cal Tech researchers specializing in solar chemistry became involved, enhancing the experience for the children, Dickow says. Dickow calls himself “a facilitator, not a teacher.” “My Westside kids rarely go crosstown to the Griffith Observatory (or other science venues),” he said. “The idea is to bring (science) to the Venice and Mar Vista kids.” Science has always been a social avenue for Dickow, who met Laurel, his wife of three years, while they shared a brief stint at the California Science Center in 2004. Originally from Villa Park, Ill., the University of Chicago graduate studied literature and physics. The Chicago native, who moved out from his artsy Wicker Park neighborhood to like-minded Venice back in 2000, has never left the beachside community ever since. “When I lived in Wicker Park,” he said, “it was a big art colony. Venice felt like that neighborhood except with the sun and the palm trees and the beach.” Dickow loves his area but he has also witnessed a gentrification over the past
dozen years. “There is definitely a change going on,” he said. “It’s more Eastside hipster. Things (such as rent) are way more expensive than it used to be. A lot of new restaurants aren’t speaking to large portions of the neighborhood - the poorer portions.” Since moving out west, Dickow has fallen into a career as a museum consultant, applying his expertise to non-traditional spaces. He is the director of informal science at the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education. Dickow’s childhood love for comic books, inherited from his father, a big Marvel Comics reader, reveals a whole other side to Dickow that, most recently, has been showcased at El Cid, the venerable Los Feliz Mexican digs with the mariachi floor show. Back in Chicago, Dickow started Captured Aural Phantasy Theater, which re-enacts old crime and horror issues from comics’ Golden Age in a radio drama style for semi-camp effect. There’s no need to push too hard to wring laughs out of howlers such as a 1952 Crime Smashers story, “Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective” from Trojan Comics or “Small Guy,” a 1952 tale from EC Comics’ Shock and Suspense Stories.” (Most famously known for “Tales From the Crypt,” the EC imprint published the comics which had Sen. Joe McCarthy witch-hunting the entire industry as youth corruptors in the 1950s.) “The secret is not to do it campy,” he said. “It’s just to say the words as straight as possible because all of the comedy is there.” The retro evening of fun dubbed “A Night of Noir” also includes wife Laurel
Westside Science Club founder Ben Dickow explains a science experiment to a young Venice resident at one of his workshops for children.
performing old chestnuts with a spooky patina and Dickow’s surf band the Noble Gasses, who are scheduled to play on the back of a flatbed truck at Santa Barbara’s July Fourth parade on State Street. Dickow recreated Captured Aural Phantasy Theater in the late 1990s back in Chi-Town soon after a Chicago bud of his moved out to L.A. Outside of their regular monthly El Cid gig, the group recently performed at the fifth anniversary of GHOULA (Ghost Hunters of Urban Los Angeles) on the roof of the famed Oviatt Building in downtown L.A., and previously played Alexandria Hotel’s
Court Ballroom in the late 2000s as downtown’s Art Walk gained traction. “All of us do this because we really love it,” said Dickow, who aspires to see the show go to Broadway or air on television. For information on Westside Science Club, visit vchc.org. Captured Aural Phantasy Theater will perform on Sunday, June 2, at 8:30 p.m. at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 668-0318; elcidla.com. Visit CapturedAuralPhantasy.com § Michael@ArgonautNews.com
Edgemar Center launches inaugural Cinema at the Edge Film Festival
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The Edgemar Center for the Arts in Santa Monica will hold its inaugural Cinema at the Edge Independent Film Festival Thursday through Sunday, May 30 through June 2nd. Cinema at the Edge will screen independent films of all genres. Attendees can also enjoy exclusive panels hosted by the filmmakers, writers, producers and distributors behind said films. “We’re delighted to give independent filmmakers an opportunity to screen their films in a community setting on the Westside,” said artistic director and festival founder Michelle Danner. “Surrounded by beautiful beaches, bustling restaurants, bars, retail shops and constant foot traffic, what the Westside has to offer filmmakers and cinephiles will be quite different from what you’ll find in THE CINEMA AT THE EDGE FILM FESTIVAL at the Edgemar Center for the Hollywood.” Arts in Santa Monica will screen independent films of all genres including The Edgemar Center will present “Knuckle Jack,” (above) starring Zelda Adams and John Adams, on the opening
four days of screenings, parties and artist programs celebrating independent filmmaking. Films will compete in narrative feature, documentary and short film categories for jury and audience awards. Winners will have the opportunity to screen their film for industry professionals in international film production and distribution. “Many films that screen at the larger film festivals don’t immediately catch fire and tend to fall through the cracks,” said festival co-director Jason Chase Tyrrell. “We want to give these exceptional films another chance to connect with audiences and to gain exposure and additional opportunities for global distribution.” Edgemar Center for the Arts is at 2437 Main St., Santa Monica. Information, including schedule of screenings, (310) 399-3666, or cinemaattheedge.com. May 30, 2013 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 11
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William Turner Gallery to present Jennifer Wolf: Landscape
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Ventura, Wolf graduated from UCLA with a bachelor of arts degree in art history and from Otis College of Art and Design in Westchester with a master of fine arts. An opening reception for Landscape is scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 1. The William Turner Gallery is at Bergamot Station Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Ave. E-1, Santa Monica. Information, (310) 453-0909, or williamturnergallery.com.
Community Calendar Thursday, 5/30
McCue and Americana pioneer David Olney. 8 p.m. $20. 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 828-4497, McCabes.com.
AIRPORT MARINA GROUP OF SIERRA CLUB will provide an
DANNY’S VENICE offers some comfort music to go with its comfort foods and California cuisine. Dennis Herrera Blues Band will rock Venice Beach. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 33 Windward Ave., Venice. (310) 566-5610,
update on Ballona Wetlands and Area C at Burton Chace Park community room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; meeting 7-8:30 p.m. (310) 613-1175.
INCUBATOR SCHOOL INFORMATIONAL MEETING for Los Angeles Unified School District-United Teachers Los Angeles pilot school proposal in Venice-Mar Vista area; 6-7:30 p.m., Grand View Boulevard Elementary School, 3951 Grand View Blvd., Mar Vista,
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Saturday, 6/1 MARINA DEL REY OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB holds The
Kahanamoku Klassic, its annual home race and day-long festivities along Mothers Beach. Breakfast begins at 7 a.m; children’s (keiki) race at 8 a.m.; also featuring adults’ race, raffle, silent auction and local vendors throughout the day. (310)339-2928, MarinaOutrigger.org.
SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR’S SPRING CONCERT will feature Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna plus music by
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Brahms and Barber. 7 p.m. Donation: $10. Barnum Hall, 601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 395-3204, SamoHiChoir.org. Scher, author of “This is How I Save My Life.” 7-9 p.m. 1624 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. (310) 399-7070.
ST. BEDE’S CHURCH offers Friday Night Live, a weekly comedy/
variety show hosted by David Corrado. 8 p.m, free, 3590 Grand View Blvd., Mar Vista. (310) 829-1219.
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include Best Animation, Best Live Action, Best Music Video, Best Documentary, Audience Choice Award and Best of the Fest. Each screening presents a different program of films, covering a wide array of genres such as live action, animation, experimental and documentary. Films vary in length from one to 20 minutes. The festival is sponsored by the city of Santa Monica and administered by the Cultural Affairs Division, the Main Public Library and the Virginia Avenue Park Teen Center. Information, (310) 458-8634, or SantaMonicaTeenFilmFestival.com.
High School football teams will hold skills exhibitions, competitions, Little Vikes Zone, also featuring live entertainment, food and a “Back in the Days” booth, proceeds benefit Samohi football program; gates open at noon, Samohi football field, 601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica,
SUNSET MASONIC LODGE #369, in conjunction with Mystic
Journey Bookstore and the Raising A Reader program, holds Family Literacy Day, an event to foster literacy and a love for books by children and families. Book swap, creative arts station, children’s magic show, and other family fun, with appearances by local children’s authors, including TV actor Paul Michael Glaser (“Starsky & Hutch”). 1-4 p.m., 1720 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. To donate books or for info, (800) 858-2712;
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Hal’s Bar & Grill
1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice. 310-396-3105. Shopping mall developers spend a lot of time choosing their anchor tenant – a large business that will set the tone for the whole project. If the first thing that is announced is a large jewelry store or a high fashion clothier, it is believed that other upscale businesses will follow. If that big lease is to a Wal-Mart or the 99 Cent Store discount outlet, the whole development could become less desirable. Either way, the small stores wait to see who the anchor tenant is before making a commitment. Hal’s Bar & Grill in Venice might be regarded as the anchor tenant for the Abbot Kinney Boulevard neighborhood, the place that set the tone for a rundown neighborhood to go upscale and artsy. When the former sandwich shop was reinvented into a stylish grill with live entertainment 25 years ago, it caused the cultural shift that property developers dream of. Hal’s hasn’t changed much since, which might be a cause for concern: fashions change in both retail and restaurants, and one might wonder if the magic could wear off. When I went for lunch, the bright spacious restaurant was half full – not bad for a Wednesday just after opening. The menu followed the pattern that seems to have been consistent since opening day American favorites done very competently, plus some dishes that follow current trends at a respectful distance. As far as I can tell, Hal’s has never been the place for outrageous or bizarre ideas; the art on the walls is more avant-garde than the food on the plates. On one visit I tried a roasted duck salad while my companion had a turkey burger. The salad used tatsoi - a leafy green related to mustard and broccoli - rather than lettuce; the slight bitterness of the leaves was offset by the mango slices, snap peas and sweet grated carrot, with the flavors of peanuts and duck adding interest and body. It was served with an apricot dressing that I requested on the side, fearing it would be too sweet. It had a mild flavor and some spice to balance the fruity flavors, so it didn’t overpower the mix. I continued with a turkey
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burger, not one of my usual favorite items because I usually find ground turkey dry unless mixed with other meats. My companion insisted this one would change my mind, and lots of people agree with him – the “Hal’s Turkey Burger” Facebook page has 2,071 “likes” as of this writing, and an active online social life for a lump of protein between slices of bread. I will admit that this is as stellar as turkey gets – not just that the patty was moist and flavorful, but the chipotle tartar sauce, arugula, and red onion add so much to it that it is a joy to eat. It is served with a decent Caesar salad or fries, and is a good-sized lunch or dinner for 13 bucks. On a second visit I sampled an item that has been on the menu since the early days black bean and roasted tomatillo soup. In a review from 1988, the Los Angeles Times author complained that this was too bland, and the recipe evidently hasn’t changed; it was curiously flat, like it had been under-salted, and the spices were a whisper. My vegetarian companion had ordered it hoping for some Caribbean spice and zip, but was disappointed – salt and pepper helped, but not enough. He continued with seared tofu over brown rice and black beans with zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and sunflower seeds, which were topped with a mild tomato sauce. This was considerably better than the soup, but it could have used a dash of the chipotle sauce
that had adorned my burger. Obviously some patrons here enjoy this dish subtle, centering on the vegetable flavors, but it would be nice to have the option of a mild or spicy sauce. This time I had a regular burger just to see how it compared with the turkey version, and my prejudices were reaffirmed – it had the umami and slight char that make it an American favorite. The fries that came with it also hit the spot – they were very fresh-tasting and crisp, exactly the way I like them. On other visits I have tried a farro salad that was so good that I have attempted to replicate it at home, and their excellent grilled chicken in pomegranate masala, which showed that this kitchen can use bold spices with subtlety. These affirm that Hal’s still has all the virtues that made it a hit in the first place. The prices on everything here are surprisingly moderate and the portions are substantial, which has to help keep this place popular. The neighborhood has changed, which is good, but Hal’s hasn’t, which is even better. Hal’s Bar & Grill is at 1349 Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice. Open weekdays 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Street parking only, wheelchair access good, children welcome, full bar, corkage $15. Menu at halsbarandgrill.com. 310-3963105. §
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Sunday, 6/2 ART FOR CLARE – featuring
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PETCO will hold its Westchester Greyhound Show and Tell June 2 and every first Sunday of the month, courtesy of volunteers from the nonprofit FastFriends.org. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 8801 S. Sepulveda, Westchester. (310) 645-8143. YWCA SANTA MONICA/WESTSIDE
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HOLY NATIVITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH welcomes world music and jazz courtesy of Arohi Ensemble, led by sitarist and Ravi Shankar disciple Paul Livingstone. 6 p.m., $15 donation ($10 for students). 6700 W. 83rd St., Westchester, HolyNativityParish.org.
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Wednesday, 6/5 SANTA MONICA SYNAGOGUE welcomes guest lecturer Dr. Robert Ashley, a UCLA family physician, who will discuss end-of-life care, 7-8:30 p.m. 1448 18th St., Santa Monica, (800) 516-5323.
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Celebrating National Older Americans Month in May 2013
WISE & Healthy Aging enhances the independence, dignity and quality of life of older adults through leadership, advocacy and innovative services. www.wiseandhealthyaging.org
THANK YOU, WISE & HEALTHY AGING for providing such valuable services for older adults in our community. A nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.
Since 1963, every President since JFK has proclaimed May as Older Americans Month. This year’s theme “Connecting the Community,” celebrates the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities. For more than 40 years, WISE & Healthy Aging (formerly WISE Senior Services and the Center for Healthy Aging) has been recognized for its innovative support programs and services designed to meet the needs of seniors, caregivers, and professionals in the aging field.
WISE & Healthy Aging Launches Caregiver Training Academy Featuring Microlending Component The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announced an award of over $3.5 million funding to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and its Springdale-based Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education to support the development and dissemination of enhanced home caregiver training. “WISE & Healthy Aging is proud to be working in collaboration with UAMS to implement this innovative
caregiver training project in California,” says Grace Cheng Braun, president and CEO of WISE & Healthy Aging. “Currently, there are not enough direct home care workers, and the overwhelming majority of them have little or no formal training. As the number of dependent elders continues to grow, especially those over 80 years of age, the demand for quality caregivers will be dramatic.” Continued on inside page
WISE & Healthy Aging Awarded UniHealth Foundation Cultural Competence Grant After two years of successful operation during which it has helped more than 1000 Los Angeles-area low-income seniors to access public benefit programs, the WISE & Healthy Aging Benefits Enrollment Center is ready to expand services in two directions: to the east and south of downtown Los Angeles, and into the northern San Fernando Valley. Crucial to the Benefits Enrollment Center’s expansion in these predominantly
UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica salutes WISE & Healthy Aging, a vital partner in caring for older adults in our community.
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WISE & Healthy Aging BY THE NUMBERS... 38,489 Number of hot meals 316 clients were provided with served to Westside residents at four
personalized services by Care Managers
local sites.
366 new client intakes and responses to 1,482 requests for
with
The City and County of Los Angeles Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program conducted unannounced facility visits, investigating complaint cases including allegations of elder abuse and neglect.
9,498
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Hispanic communities will be the ability to provide service not only in Spanish, but in a manner that respects cultural values, customs and life experiences. In recognition of this need, the UniHealth Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support and facilitate activities that significantly improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and
8,702
information and referrals.
245 seniors were served by the Adult Day Service Center,
97%
of whom were dealing with early
loss or dementia. In addition, 101 memory 381 support group sessions were clients, and served an additional Mental Health Services assisted
through the Peer 161 Counseling Program.
held for caregivers, family members and older adults.
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allegations of abuse or neglect in these facilities. A newer program that WISE & Healthy Aging has launched is the Benefits Enrollment Center, a first in California, which helps seniors navigate the bureaucratic maze of public benefits programs for which most seniors are eligible. Mr. Larmore joins with fellow board directors in the governance of WISE & Healthy Aging in the fulfillment of its mission. Partner at Harding Larmore Kutcher & Kozal, LLP, Mr. Larmore has practiced real estate finance law for more than 30 years. A resident of Santa Monica, he is an active member of the Rotary Club of Santa Monica and past chairman of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.
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cover tuition and to demonstrate The project addresses the effective delivery of this training growing workforce shortage and through four diverse organizations inadequate training of direct care located in Arkansas, Hawaii, California workers who assist older adults to and Texas. WISE & Healthy Aging is remain in their homes and avoid launching its Caregiver Training nursing home admissions. CMMI estimates the project will A Program of WISE &Healthy Aging demonstrate approximately $1.28 million savings in gross WISE Caregiver Training Academy A Nonprofit Organization Committed to Excellence in Caregiving Medicare expenditures over the course of the three-year Academy as part of the implementation grant, with additional savings beyond of the CMMI award, and is completing the term of the grant. Most of the the state process for an Californiafunding will be used to develop a approved Schmieding certified more advance training module to nursing assistant (CNA) training enhance Schmieding’s established curriculum. The CNA training curriculum, create a novel microcredit curriculum will start this summer. fund to help prospective students
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communities within its service area, has awarded WISE & Healthy Aging a $190,000 grant titled “Cultural Competence in Assisting Seniors in Accessing Public Benefits,” announced WISE & Healthy Aging President and CEO Grace Cheng Braun. “Low income seniors in Los Angeles County face enormous barriers in applying for benefits to which they are entitled. The system is fragmented, complex and difficult to navigate, and having the additional barrier of language and culture makes it that much more difficult,” Cheng Braun said. “So we are extremely
pleased to have the UniHealth Foundation’s support for this outreach into the Hispanic community.” Over a two-year period, the UniHealth Foundation grant will make possible the training of program staff and volunteers and the establishment of partnerships with community-based organizations in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley — a key to assisting these low-income seniors access benefits such as the Medicare Savings Program, Medicare Low Income Subsidy, Medi-Cal, utility discounts and CalFresh (food stamps).
New and Returning Board Directors Lend Their Support to Our Mission An active community volunteer, Judy Chambers Beck supported WISE & Healthy Aging with its highly successfully “Treats at Sunset” event at the Marion Davies Guest House last year. A resident of Brentwood, she is also on the boards of the Santa Monica American Red Cross and the Irene Dunne Guild of Saint John’s Health Center. An abstract painter, Ms. Beck volunteers as an art teacher at Santa Monica High School, teaching AP art students. Playa del Rey resident Janice Burrill is senior vice president and philanthropic specialist for Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services Southern California. Ms. Burrill’s experience includes heading up planned giving for five years at Loyola Marymount University. She is an active volunteer and speaker within the philanthropic sector and participated in the first-ever White House Conference on Philanthropy. Returning board director, and former chair of the WISE & Healthy Aging Board of Directors, Renee White Fraser was named one of the “Ten Brightest Women in Advertising” by Advertising Age and has grown her firm, Fraser Communications, into one of the top independent advertising agencies in Southern California. A resident of Santa Monica, Ms. Fraser is also involved with the Los Angeles United Way and Volunteers of America. New board director Paul Kanan recently retired from his position as executive vice president, finance and operations at Agensys, Inc. He served the company for 11 years during which time it grew from 20 to 220 employees. Mr. Kanan led the effort that created Agensys’ new corporate headquarters in Santa Monica.
Howard Fullman, MD, medical director and chief of staff at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles and the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, has joined the WISE & Healthy Aging Board of Directors. Dr. Fullman has overseen the medical practice at the West Los Angeles site since 2004. A gastroenterology specialist, Dr. Fullman is an associate clinical professor of medicine at UCLA, and serves on a number of medical boards and committees focusing on quality of care. Rejoining the WISE & Healthy Aging Board of Directors is long-time Westchester resident Kathy Fergen, vice president and department manager for Banking Services for Nonprofit Organizations at East West Bank. Ms. Fergen has served as treasurer of the WISE Senior Services Board of Directors and is active with the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica. Co-founder of Yo San University, a nonprofit university of traditional Chinese medicine, headquartered in Culver City, Dr. Daoshing Ni brings his knowledge of integrative medicine and business acumen to WISE & Healthy Aging’s Board of Directors. Dr. Ni practices traditional Chinese medicine at the Tao of Wellness in Santa Monica. He and his brother, Dr. Maoshing Ni, also have offices in Pasadena and Newport Beach. Another returning board director, Nat Trives, is the incoming president for the Rotary Club of Santa Monica. Fondly known as “Mr. Santa Monica” to many in the community, Mr. Trives is professor of political science at Santa Monica College’s Emeritus College and emeritus professor of criminal justice and affirmative action officer at Cal State University, LosAngeles.
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This nine-day trip features Dublin, Limerick and Killarney with a stay in a castle and scenic vistas of the Cliffs of Moher complete with the Ring of Kerry and much more.
Sedona in the Fall OCTOBER 27, 2013 – 6 DAYS Visit this upscale resort, retirement and artist community set amongst the red-hued rocks of Oak Creek Canyon, catch the sights of Montezuma Castle along with two rail journeys, including the Grand Canyon National Park.
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More than 700 “baby boomers” from the Westside turned out for WISE & Healthy Aging’s second annual “Boomers and Beyond! ACTION Expo” in
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
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Virginia Galan-Burns, RN, GNP UCLA Santa Monica Bay Physicians Health Services
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Set on a gentle knoll in the prestigious Upper North Kentwood area, this beautiful, Cape-Cod style home offers casual elegance, a stylish aesthetic, abundant amenities, and comfortable living. Designed with both the chef and entertainer in mind, the family room with custom built-in entertainment center, is the heart of the home and the incredible gourmet kitchen, with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters, breakfast nook and center island, creates a perfect gathering spot. The floorplan also includes a large master suite with vaulted ceilings, sunning balcony, spa-like bath and office/loft; three other bedrooms, two more baths, a chic living room with dramatic fireplace, and a formal dining room with French doors out to a pergola-covered patio and park-like backyard. A must-see, this inviting home is appointed throughout with outstanding fittings, fixtures and finishes, and truly represents Westchester at its finest.
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Westchester volunteers help make over home of family facing struggle Westchester Playa Village pitches in for residents; Courageous Citizens Awards By Geoff Maleman Behind every home there is a story, and the story of Karen Ricks and her family can be considered both uplifting and heart-breaking. For many years, Karen and Tim Ricks and their three children were intimately involved in the Westchester community. Tim attended Loyola Marymount University, where he met his future bride, Karen. He worked in the computer lab (where he honed the computer skills with which he made his career), and sang in the university’s renowned men’s chorus. After graduation, he initially worked for Phidippides shoe store, then Continental Airlines, and finally Information Builders, where he stayed nearly 30 years, making friends inside and outside the company, and around the world. As a young man, he discovered the sport of triathlon, ran in 10K races and half marathons, and rode his bike in several “century” rides. More recently, he was a regular at the Westchester Family YMCA. From Boy Scouts and Knights of Columbus to Westchester Lariats and Visitation School, the Ricks family could be found helping others. Then, tragedy struck. On July 31, 2011, while attending a family reunion, Tim suffered a massive heart attack and died. The money from a small insurance policy has run out, and Karen, a homemaker for more than a decade, found herself with two daughters in college and a son ready to graduate from high school, but without a full-time job. Finding it harder and harder to make ends meet, Karen has not been able to complete the myriad of home improvement projects Tim would normally handle, and her family’s home has been affected. Although their bond as a family has not wavered during this time
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of uncertainty, their home on West 82nd Street has suffered, and from paint and flooring to landscaping and a variety of repairs, the Ricks’ home is desperately in need of some real tender loving care. The Ricks are being treated to a Mammoth Mountain vacation, while volunteers from the Rotary Club of Westchester and throughout the community roll up their sleeves and paint and landscape their home. Thanks to major contributions from the William H. Hannon Foundation, the Drollinger Family Charitable Foundation, the Westchester Woman’s Club, the Westchester Rotary Foundation and many others, the Ricks will return to new paint, new flooring, new landscaping and plenty of additional surprises. Work on the home at 6638 W. 82nd St. in Westchester (just west of Emerson Avenue) begins at 9 a.m. each day and continues during daylight hours until the afternoon of Sunday, June 2, when the Ricks will return to their “new” home. Volunteers are encouraged to stop by to donate an hour or an entire day. Those interested in volunteering can contact Warren Bobrow at (310) 670-4175, or warren@allaboutperformance.biz. “We are hopeful this project will inspire others like it in our community,” said Westchester Rotary President Cindy Williams. “In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often fail to realize how fortunate we all are, so it will be a privilege to help Karen and her family make their home warm, comfortable and livable again.” Those interested in making a tax-deductible contribution to the project can make checks payable to Westchester Rotary Foundation and mail them to P.O. Box 91543, Los Angeles, CA 90009. WESTCHESTER PLAYA VILLAGE PITCHES IN TO
HELP The local community recently came together to help longtime Westchester residents, John and Irene McKeegan. The McKeegans have lived in Westchester since 1972, when they bought and moved into a house just several doors down from the home where Irene grew up. Irene’s parents, Nita and Earl Eddy, were the original owners of their home on 88th Place which they bought in 1953. Irene and her brother, Michael, both attended Loyola Village Elementary School, Orville Wright Junior High, and graduated from Westchester High School. Earl Eddy passed away in 1979, and Irene was caring for both her mother and brother at this home, until their recent passing. After selling her parents’ house, Irene found herself faced with the massive task of cleaning out a home that had accumulated 60 years of possessions. Both John and Irene are retired, still active and able to drive, but they knew they needed help. There were many boxes, pieces of furniture, and other belongings that needed to be moved to storage, down the street to their own home, or donated. It would require a lot of coordination, heavy lifting and they did not have resources readily available for such a project. Westchester Playa Village (WPV) supported this project by pulling together not only WPV volunteers, but by coordinating efforts among several communitybased organizations and service clubs. They said this task provided benefits that extended beyond just WPV and the McKeegans: The Westchester Rotary Club picked up and received over 30 boxes of books for their Book Fair; The American Cancer Society picked up and received a dozen pieces of furniture and other household items; A community service fraternity
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Q: What is alternative energy technology?
A: In recent years, new energy technologies designed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels have started appearing in homes. As they become more popular, you’re more and more likely to encounter homes equipped with systems like geothermal and solar panels. Here’s a primer on those and other less-known technologies. Solar energy. Solar panel systems come in a wide array of configurations, including panels that mount on a home’s roof and panels that mount on poles outside the home. Grid-tie solar systems connect to the local electrical utility’s grid to power the home at night, or at times when the home is drawing more electricity than its solar system can produce. In some areas, grid-tie systems allow the homeowner to sell power back to the utility when their system produces a surplus. Off-grid systems are designed to provide a home’s electrical supply without the need for a connection to the power grid. Such systems
include a battery bank that recharges during the day and provides power for the home at night. These systems are ideal for remote properties. The high cost of home solar systems once put them out of reach of many homeowners. But in recent years, solar leasing and power purchase agreements (PPAs) have made solar a much more affordable option. Solar lease agreements allow a homeowner to rent solar systems and avoid the high upfront costs. In a power purchase agreement, the homeowner lets the provider install a solar system on their home and then purchases the electricity generated by the system from the provider. The availability of solar leasing and PPAs varies depending on the home’s location, but both are seen as more affordable options than purchasing a solar system, which can run well into five figures. You may have also heard of “passive solar” systems, which use the sun’s light directly to
provide home heating or hot water. Passive solar systems do not generate electricity, but they can be employed to reduce a home’s overall energy use. If you are looking for a home with a solar System, be sure to find out whether it’s a grid-tied system or not, whether it’s owned or leased, or whether a PPA is in effect. Also inquire about the age of the system, as solar panels can lose efficiency over time. Geothermal energy. A geothermal system employs special pipes that are buried deep underground where the earth’s temperature is constant. Depending on the location, that temperature typically ranges from 50°-60°F, which is warmer than the outside temperature in the winter and cooler than the outside temperature in the summer. Therefore, a geothermal system can be used both to cool a home in the summer and to warm a home during the winter. When used for home heating, the system works
by circulating fluid through the underground pipes to absorb heat. The warmed fluid returns to the surface where it is used to heat the home. There are different types of geothermal systems, but they all employ a similar process of heat exchange. In the summer, the process is reversed – the fluid absorbs heat from the home at the surface before being circulated underground, where the cool earth acts as a heat sink, cooling the fluid. Like solar, the upfront cost of installing a geothermal system has been a barrier to widespread adoption of the technology. However,, new companies that provide specialized financing have sprung up, putting such systems within reach of homeowners interested in reducing their energy use. This week’s question was answered by Linda Black, Coldwell Banker, (310) 804-6432.
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“Breathtaking views, a sophisticated aesthetic and a fabulous Kentwood area create a luxury home atop the prestigious bluffs of Westchester,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Expansive windows and glass doors provide an incredible view of Los Angeles. A cook’s kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar overlooks a family room. Upstairs, sunlight streams into a generous master suite with a fireplace, his-and-her closets, and a spa-like bath. Three more bedrooms, another bath, a large office/ fifth bedroom, and a powder room complete this home.” This property is listed at $1,599,000. Information, Stephanie Younger, Teles Properties, (424) 203-1828.
“This delightful ranch-style pool home, is situated on a cul-de-sac, has four-bedrooms, and 2.5 baths,” says agent Danita Tabron. “The home has a bright, open floor plan with wall-to-wall glass windows and doors that look out to the pool. Features include a gracious living room with a fireplace, exquisite dining room, charming kitchen with breakfast room, hardwood floors, tiled baths, private yard with expansive patio area, and lush landscaping with a sparkling pool and spa.” This property is offered at $1,299,999. Information, Danita Tabron, Keller Williams Realty Marina/LA, (310) 464-5911.
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“This stunning three-story home has breathtaking ocean views,” says agents Peter and Ty Bergman. “The two-story living room has terrific views and a balcony facing the greenbelt, lagoon and ocean, plus a fireplace with Venetian plaster and marble tile, and dark, rich hardwood floors. Sunny east-facing kitchen with breakfast area and patio, birds-eye maple cabinetry, granite counters, and GE Profile appliances. The master suite features ocean views and a fireplace, and the master bath has limestone counters, a Jacuzzi tub and marble floors. The third bedroom has an ocean view and full bath. The rooftop deck has 360 degree views.” The property is offered at $1,575,000. Information, Peter and Ty Bergman, Bergman Beach Properties, (310) 821-2900.
“On a quiet prime cul-de-sac, this custom-built beauty has the ideal floor plan with one bedroom downstairs and three bedrooms and an office upstairs,” says agent Mina Bharadwa. “An open floor plan with a living room and a huge dining area inspires you throughout the year to create happy memorable events. Easy access from the dining area leads to a patio for al fresco dining and hot tub relaxation.” This property is listed at $1,075,000. Information, Mina Bharadwa, The Real Estate Consultants, (310) 351-1167.
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Erik Flexner Awarded Top OPEN HOUSE Sat/Sun – June 1 & 2 From 11AM TO 3PM Agent at Coldwell Banker Marina del Rey and Playa Vista Erik Flexner was awarded top 2 percent agent at Coldwell Banker Marina del Rey and Playa Vista, and top 1 percent internationally. Flexner attributes his success to a keen ability to understand and listen to his clients, as well as being able to adapt to the ever-changing market. He is an avid believer in continual training to keep on top of the business of real estate. Flexner, who specializes primarily in sellers, comes from an international background and is tri-lingual, making him a natural fit within the diverse communities of Los Angeles. He is a seasoned negotiator and attributes his accomplishments to an acute ability to value and market property productively. Information, Erik Flexner, The Flexner Group, Coldwell Banker, (310) 754-8144.
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“This is a great opportunity to own two fabulous townhouses located on the Grand Canal in Marina del Rey,” says agent Debra Berman. “Live in one side or rent both out to create a strong income-producing property. These exceptional newer construction beach area townhouses each have private attached garages and views. Each unit features four stories with the master bedroom on the top floor with a patio with canal views. The third level is perfect for entertaining with a spacious kitchen, living room, and dining area. Two more bedrooms on the second floor are perfect for a guest room and/or an office.” Information, Debra Berman and Pat Kandel, RE/MAX Estate Properties, (310) 424-5512.
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Re: “Master plan document shows homeowners asked LMU to charge for parking” (Argonaut, May 23). In the article about Loyola Marymount University parking there are some whoppers of misinformation. The very title of the article misleads the reader: Master plan document shows homeowners asked LMU to charge for parking. While it may be true that some homeowners put for this suggestion, for whatever reason they had, the huge majority did not. I quote this paragraph, “LMU officials seem perplexed that some residents who live within blocks of the university’s south gate on Loyola Boulevard are now complaining about recommendations that a representative group made on many of their behalf.” (sic) Later, the same article quotes Richard Hofmeister, “Thank your for your professional courtesy service and on behalf of the McConnell Quality of Life Group we sincerely appreciate the hard work you and others in (the Department of City) Planning (sic) have done and will continue to do to make LMU’s master plan a rousing success. . . . . The long sentence concludes by saying that Hofmeister represented the homeowners group cited above in master plan negotiations with the university during the planning process. Did the homeowners’ recommendation for paid parking on campus originate in this group, voiced through its spokesman, Hofmeister? This recommendation has nothing to do with the streets that lie south of LMU. Over the years the residents of McConnell Avenue have had their own problems with the university,
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awards dinner, where they are introduced by their principal or a fellow teacher and presented with a plaque and a gift bag with donations from local sponsoring businesses. The local teachers honored and their respective organizations included: A Window Between Worlds - Christy Turek; Beethoven Elementary - Sonia Ramos; Boys & Girls Club of Venice - Valentin time and under Cuellar; Broadway Elementary Mandarin Immersion Julia Watanabe; Coeur d’Alene Elementary - Cynthia Block; Ecole Claire Fontaine - Stephanie Goubert; Mark Twain Middle School- Kerry Olinger; Venice Arts - Christian Rozier; Venice High School - Shereen Nagata; Venice Lutheran - Emily Booth; Walgrove Elementary School - Lynn Webster; Westminster Elementary - Evelyn Soo; and Westside Global Awareness Magnet - Dr. M. Craig Singer.
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After leading the Santa Monica College Corsairs football team to back-to-back conference championships for the first time in 30 years, quarterback Alfonso Medina has been named the 2012-13 Student Athlete of the Year. Medina was named one of 17 SMC Student Athletes of the Year in their individual sports, but this is only the second year the college picked an overall winner. All the student athletes were selected for demonstrating scholastic achievement as much as athletic talent and persistence, SMC officials said. The awards were presented May 23 at the annual awards breakfast sponsored by the SMC General Advisory Board, a community support group. Medina, who is currently at Weber State University in Utah, threw more than 60 touchdown passes, breaking the career record at SMC as well as for a single season. He was chosen First Team All-Pacific Conference and First Team All-California Region 6 and 2012 Offensive Player of the Year. “Alfonso Medina is an exemplary young person with a bright future ahead of him,” said SMC Community Relations Director Judy Neveau, who organized the awards event. “Alfonso comes from a supportive family and has two younger brothers who look up to him as
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The improvement in Los Angeles beach water quality during all three phases of the study’s 201213 reporting period can be attributed to several factors. Dry weather in Southern California played a significant role in improved winter beach water quality in Los Angeles County, Heal the Bay officials noted. Winter dry water quality was good, with 86 percent of beaches earning an A or B grade –18 percent higher than the county’s five-year average. And wet weather grades were 23 percent higher than in the previous report, with 57 percent earning A or B grades – 24 percent above the county’s five-year average, officials noted. Infrastructure improvements aimed at curbing bacterial pollution have also yielded results, but two years of very low rainfall also led to improved grades, said a Heal the Bay spokeswoman. Despite the improvements, Los Angeles County continues to have the greatest number of beaches with poor water quality grades of any county in the state, according to Heal the Bay. During the busy summer, 8 percent of beaches received D or F grades, while that figure rises to nearly 30 percent in wet weather. Santa Monica Beach posted poor grades during wet weather at three drainage sites. Santa Monica Pier, which saw improvements in recent years, also had a D grade during wet weather and a C during the dry season. Under rainy conditions, Dockweiler had failing grades at drains at Culver Boulevard, Ballona Creek and Imperial Highway. Heal the Bay urges beachgoers to check the latest water quality grades, based on the latest samples, each week at beachreportcard.org. Before heading to the shoreline, visitors can also access the latest grades on the go by downloading Heal the Bay’s free app for mobile devices.
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Arthur Stretton, former longtime Westchester resident, dies Former longtime Westchester resident Arthur Donald Stretton passed away peacefully in Camarillo surrounded by his loving family on May 19. He was 84. Stretton lived in Westchester from 1956 to 1987 and was a parishioner of Visitation Catholic Church prior to relocating to Camarillo to be closer to family. Born on July 23, 1928 in Los Angeles, Stretton grew as an only child and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, of which he was very proud. He attended and graduated from USC’s School of Pharmacy in 1951 and served as a pharmacist in Korea during the Korean War. After returning from the war, he practiced pharmacy with his father at Stretton Drugs in Hollywood and later went to work for Horton and Converse Pharmacy in Westchester. When Horton and Converse closed. Stretton went to work at Savon Drugs in Ladera, where he retired after many years of service. Stretton married nurse Sara Jane Hooper, and
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Westchester resident Ross Nath, World War II, Korean War veteran, dies Ross E. Nath, a Westchester resident since 1950, passed away surrounded by his children on May 17. He was 89. Nath was born in Royal Oak, Mich. on May 14, 1924. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran.
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AutoS For SAle MBZ CLK ‘03: Convertible. $7K. JEEP Commander ‘06: $12K. Both low miles. 424-228-2575.
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ASST. ADMINISTRATOR for a large residential care facility for mentally ill. Experience preferred. Apply: 1905 Pico Blvd, SM 90405 or call: 310-450-1748 ATTENTION! Health & Fitness Coaches wanted. We train you. $300-$3000+/mo. 310-437-9327 DIRECT SUPPORT in a Residential Care Facility. All shifts avail. Res to: ADMIN 1905 Pico Blvd, SM, 90405 or call: 310-450-1748 Driver - Daily or Weekly Pay. $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months and 12 months. $0.03 Quarterly Bonus. Requires 3 months recent experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com (Cal-SCAN) DRIVER - QUALIFy FOR ANy portion of $.03/mile quarterly bonus: $.01 Safety, $.01 Production, $.01 MPG. Two raises in first year. 3 months recent experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com (Cal-SCAN) DRIVERS - ONLy 6 MONTHS EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Pets Welcome. $250 Orientation Pay! Up to 38 CPM. O/Oís, Lease-Purchase Drivers Also Needed. CDL-A. OTR 48-states. 888-476-1514. (Cal-SCAN) DRIVERS: APPLy NOW, 13 Drivers. Top 5% Pay & Benefits, Credential, Fuel, & Referral Bonus Available. Class A CDL required. 877-258-8782 www.ad-drivers.com (Cal-SCAN) Drivers: Top Pay for Limited Experience! 34 cpm for 1 Mos OTR Exp Plus Benefits, New equip & 401K 877-258-8782 www.ad-drivers.com (Cal-SCAN) Earn up to $75000!! FT/PT. Positions Available Now. Training provided. Pharmacy/Dental Discount Plans. Call Now for Special Bonus!!! 1-877-308-7959 ext 231 (CadNET) EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE AGENTS for a PdR office. Great splits. Some leads available. Call: 310-301-3090, Martin TOP PAy for Limited Experience! 34 cpm for 1 mos. OTR exp. Plus Benefits, New Equip & 401K. 877-2588782 www.ad-drivers.com (Cal-SCAN)
volunteerS WAnted SAINT JOHN’S Health Center in Santa Monica is seeking well mannered dogs with a strong grasp of basic obedience commands to visit patients in the hospital. All sizes & breeds are welcome. Minimum commitment of 2 visits per month. We will help you through the process of becoming a Pet Partner. For more information please call: 310829-8438 or email: erin.pickerel@ stjohns.org VENICE: HELP FEED FERAL cats. Voice for the Animals is looking for feral cat feeders in the Venice area. If interested, please call 310392-5153 and leave a message for Debbie at 4#. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS needed. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV), a non-profit org serving CA Veterans, seeks dedicated drivers to transport Vets to the WLA VA Hospital. Vehicle & gas provided. Info, contact: Blas Barragan, 310478-3711 (then immediately enter) x-49062 or 310-268-3344
PArt-time JobS DIRECTOR of CHRISTIAN Preschool, Covenant Presbyterian Church. Half-day September thru June. Must demonstrate ability in working with preschool children & their parents in a program of Christian nurture. Must meet all state reqmnts, have a CORE certificate & have education in human growth & development, early childhood ed. program & administration, & first aid. College grad preferred. Send resumÈ w/refs to cpoffis@ pacbell.net or FAX to (310) 310670-8706. Lucrative Opportunity - Computer Supply - Sales - Previous exp required. Sean: 310-287-1543 x102
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clASSeS & SeminAr Playa Vista Chess Club. Grades 5-12 meet Weds 4:15pm. Learn from expert Ben Eubanks, beginners/advanced welcome. Playa Vista Library, 6400 Playa Vista Dr., (310) 437-6680
clubS & orgAnizAtionS CITy OF HOPE - MdR Chapter Meets 1st Wednesday of each month,7:15 pm Villa Del Mar Apts, 13999 Marquesas Way, MdR. Open to all, admission free. For further info: Mike (310) 916-2035. www. cityof hope.org DO SOME SPRING CLEANING. Brush up on your public speaking skills. “Speakers By the Sea” Toastmasters every Wednesday from 11:00am-noon. Pregerson Technical Facility, Rm 230A (2nd Floor, Conference Rm), 12000 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey, 90293. From Vista del Mar, turn onto Hyperion @ the traffic light. For info call: 310-559-2834. FELICIA MAHOOD SENIOR CENTER, 11338 Santa Monica Blvd, WLA. (310) 473-3161. Our senior club is active/grt place to socialize, make new friends. Art fundamentals, phys. fitness, pan/mahjongg, chair dancing, acting classes, ESL conversation, lap robe sewing, travel to casinos-day & overnite trips. Call club office for more info. Stop by for free tour, we welcome new members. FRIENDLy SENIOR Couples Club looking for new members. Meet at Adat Shalom Temple. Call (310) 839-5416 for more information. MAKE-A-WISH Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. Donate today & help brighten children’s lives. Call 1-888-217-WISH (9474) or go to: SeasonOfWishes.org THE MAR VISTA SENIORS Club meets on Fri, 9:30a to noon at the Mar Vista Park recreation center, 11430 Woodbine St, 90066. This friendly club for seniors aged 50+, will celebrate its 24th anniversary in 2013. The Club’s activities incl trips & tours, Bingo, entertainment, speakers, parties & holiday celebrations. For info call President: Jo Perugini: 310-838-2981. VENICE HISTORICAL SOCIETy: Rent our vintage 1948 tram for your event or celebration. Street legal, conductor provided. Go to info@ veniceofamerica.org, 310-967-5170. Westchester SENIOR Center, 8740 Lincoln Blvd or phone number: 310-649-3317. The place to get into shape, socialize & make new friends. Call or drop in for our bulletin. Membership: $10 a year. Ongoing activities include: Tai Chi, Yoga, golf, needlework, travel/ trips, bingo, walking, harmonica club, Karaoke Kraze, line dancing, bridge, and movies. Westchester WOMAN’S CLUB Meets 3rd Thursday monthly (except July/August) 11am, Tony P’s, MdR, meeting & lunch, $16. Enjoy literary, home/garden, philanthropy sections. Information/membership, PO Box 45372, Los Angeles, CA 90045
gArAge & YArd SAleS yard Sale 20 years accumulation 10am- 3pm 2624 Greenfield Ave. West LA XL, 1X, 2X jeans & tops. Vacuum, Kids stuff
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gArAgeS For rent SEEKING GARAGE or PARKING space on MdR Pen for auto. Long term Ok. 310-827-1141.
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COMPULSIVE EATERS ANONyMOUS - H.O.W. ~ We are a fellowship of men & women recovering from compulsive overeating, bulimia & anorexia. We share our experiences, strengths & hopes & invite you to join us. We meet every Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 2nd St., Santa Monica. For information contact Barbara: 310- 305-8882.
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RECOVERy INTERNATIONAL: Self-help meetings for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger issues, etc., learn/practice simple tools. Meetings weekly: donation requested but not mandatory. Santa Monica: Sat-Noon, Trinity Church, 1015 California, prking in lot-11th & California. Information: 310-322-641 or Gary: 310-479-7447. The Wildflowers Movement is a is a peer support & education group that embraces radical wellness & emphasizes self-awareness. We meet to express our dreams & concerns in a friendly group setting that transcends accepted notions of normality in favor of diversity. Saturdays, 1pm, SHARE 6666 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230. Visit our site: wewildflowers. wordpress.com or e-mail: ecoeducate@gmail.com
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commerciAl SPAce SHARE CREATIVE LOFT in Marina with 4 others. $975/mo. Includes desk, chair,utils, AC, bottled water, and WiFi. Awesome location. Call Dan 310-299-2848 SM: 3112 Pennsylvania Avenue. Upstairs creative space. Gated prkg adjacent to bldg. $3,600/mo. For pics: rktarquinio@verizon.net or call: 310-890-4710 for info. WESTCHSTR: 6208 W 87th St. 744 sf, $1750/mo + utils, $2.35/sf/ mo. Sec gate, air alarm, refurbished front & back entrances. Close to fwys. 310-345-9366.
FurniShed APArtmentS LA/Airport Area: Senior special, Furn’d Single, $575. Prkg. Remod, clean. Pvt, quiet. 1312A Field Ave. Refs req’d. 424-224-9011, http://1312Afield.wordpress.com
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MdR PEN: $1175. Steps to bch. TH. Avl now. Pvt bd & ba, encls’d gar. N/S, N/D, N/P. 310-404-4655 MdR: Pvt rm & ba in Twnhm. All amens, & prkg. Prof’l pref’d. N/s, N/p, N/d. $925/mo. 310-301-9042 WINDSOR HILLS: Pvt bd, shr ba in hse. Hillside w/vu. $700, incl utils.323-294-8527, 323-321-4444
triPlexeS INGLEWD: SINGLE, upper. Deluxe. Full bath & kit w/frig, wlk-in closet. $850/mo. 310-671-7228
unFurniShed APArtmentS MAR VISTA: 2+2. $1900/mo. FP, wd flrs, tandem prkg, lndry on site. NO pets. Debbie: 310-822-3807 MAR VISTA: SINGLE. Remod. Granite, appls, lndry. N/P, N/S. $890/mo, OAC. 310-306-9370 MAR VISTA: Spac 1+1, upper. Frig, stove, crpts, lndry fac, prkg. No pets. $1000/mo. Mgr: 3654 Centinela, #10 or 310-390-0543 PdR: 2+2. Large private patio. Fireplace. 8 blocks to beach. $1950/ mo. 310-745-9864 WLA: 2+1, rear unit. New paint. Stove, frig, hdwd flrs, large kitch, 2-car pvt gar, small pvt yard. $1950/ mo. 1 yr lease. No pets. 424-8354056 or 310-473-0125
unFurniShed houSeS MdR Adj: 2+1 $2400/mo Stove, frig. micro, hdwds, BBQ, yard. N/S N/P 310-306-7970 VENICE: 2+1.75+den. Renovated. 3 blks to bch. Hdwd flrs, all appls, enclsd yrd w/dck. N/P. $4200/mo. Terry Agt: 424-216-5935.
unFurniShed toWnhomeS CUL CITy: 3+3+loft. End unit w/ sundeck, W/d, appls incl. No pets. $2700/mo. Agt: 310-391-2603. PdR: Large 2+2.5. $2100/mo. FP, W/d hkups, central A/H, 2 car prkg. 7413 Manchester Ave. NO pets. Debbie: 310-822-3807
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legal advertising FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NamE sTaTEmENT File No. 2013 082429 The following person is doing business as: Insatiable Productions, 1288 Barry Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Nicholas Rasch, 1288 Barry Ave., 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 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Nicholas Rasch, Founder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 22, 2013. Argonaut published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NamE sTaTEmENT File No. 2013 088715 The following persons are doing business as: 1. OneTrust Home Loans, 3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1680, San Diego, CA 92108, County of San Diego. 2. OneTrust Senior Lending. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owners: CalCon Mutual, LLC, 3131 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 1680, San Diego, CA 92108. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 30, 2013. Argonaut published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the
date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NamE sTaTEmENT File No. 2013 089413 The following person is doing business as: West L. A. Pools, 720 N. Eucalyptus Ave., #104, Inglewood, CA 90302, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Linda I. Martinez, 720 N. Eucalyptus Ave., #104, Inglewood, CA 90302. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/01/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Linda I. Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 1, 2013. Argonaut published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. NOTICEIn accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
Hills, LLC., 996 Phillips Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. 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 03/01/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Advanced Surgery Center of Beverly Hills, LLC., Sean O’Neal, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 1, 2013. Argonaut published: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
Angeles, CA 90066, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Randolph Williams, 4074 Michael Avenue, 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 8/29/1983. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Randolph Williams, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 1, 2013. Argonaut published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss Fictitious Business Name in violaNamE sTaTEmENT tion of the rights of another under File No. 2013 089803 The following person is doing busi- Federal, State, or common law (See ness as: Dolph’n Productions, Section 14411 et seq., Business and 4074 Michael Avenue, Los Professions Code).
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FIcTITIOUs BUsINEss NamE sTaTEmENT File No. 2013 089638 The following person is doing business as: 1. SurgCenter at Museum Square, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. 2. P.O. Box 1708, Pismo Beach, CA 93448. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: 201225910450. Registered owner: Advanced Surgery Center of Beverly
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legal advertising FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 090983 The following persons are doing business as: SMF, Inc., 3535 Hayden Avenue, Suite 300, Culver City, CA 90232, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: C2544293. Registered owners: SMNF and Assoc., Inc, 14639 Killion Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. California. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/15/2003. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: SMNF and Assoc., Inc., Susan Franceschini, President & CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 3, 2013. Argonaut published: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 092335 The following person is doing business as: MKS Commercials, etc., 8695 Washington Blvd., Suite 204, Culver City, CA 90292, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI # C2323225. ON: Registered owner: Mitchell K. Stubbs & Associates, 8695 Washington Blvd., Suite 204, Culver City, CA 90292. California. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 05, 2013. I declare that all information
in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Mitchell K. Stubbs & Associates, President, Mitchell K. Stubbs & Associates. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 06, 2013. Argonaut published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 094203 The following persons are doing business as: Gregory, Fillas & Buschauer, LLP, 150 Los Robles Ave., Ste 860, Pasadena, CA 91101, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owners: 1. Elaine Gregory, 1250 N. Santa Anita, Arcadia, CA 91006. 2. Tracy Fillas, 1496 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104. 3. E. Anthony Buschauer, 4114 Aguilar Way, Los Angeles, CA 90065. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/28/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Gregory Fillas & Buschauer, LLP, Tracy Fillas, Partner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8, 2013. Argonaut published: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 094133 The following person is doing business as: Westside Green Real Estate, 330 Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA 90292, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Susan Klos, 3635 Grand View Blvd., 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 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Susan Klos, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8, 2013. Argonaut published: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 094251 The following person is doing business as: 1. Mercado Plus, 15455 Milldale Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90077, County of Los Angeles. 2. Mercados Clave. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Salvador M. Villar, 15455 Milldale Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90077. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 19, 2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Salvador Villar, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8, 2013. Argonaut published: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 094280 The following persons are doing business as: Kizyma Electric, 3608 Clifton Place, Glendale, CA 91208, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: 1396358. Registered owners: Kizyma Enterprises, Inc., 5533 Canyonside Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/27/09. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Kizyma Enterprises, Inc., Charice Jamison, Vice President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8, 2013. Argonaut published: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 099396 The following persons are doing business as: The Cat Practice, 4716B Lincoln Boulevard, Marina del Rey, CA 90292, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: 3079564. Registered owners: Grace Veterinary Group, Inc., 23801 Calabasas Road, Suite 2026, Calabasas, CA 91302. California. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on October 2008. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a
crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Grace Veterinary Group, Inc., Beth Hagenlocker, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 14, 2013. Argonaut published: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 099406 The following person is doing business as: Chai and Home, 2130 Hillsboro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Dena Siegel, 2130 Hillsboro Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Dena Siegel, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 14, 2013. Argonaut published: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 099421 The following person is doing business as: Luminaria Birth, 5120 Mesmer Ave., Culver City, CA 90230, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Miranda Vatterott, 5120 Mesmer Ave., Culver City, CA 90230. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Miranda Vatterott, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 14, 2013. Argonaut published: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under
Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 099462 The following person is doing business as: All About Color Salon, 12324 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Richard Baier, 12324 Venice Blvd., 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 information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Richard Baier, Sole Proprietor. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 14, 2013. Argonaut published: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013 107467 The following persons are doing business as: Elevated Distributions 5232 South Corning Avenue Los Angeles, CA. 90056. Elevated Collective 726 Pearl Avenue #H San Gabriel, CA. 91776 County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI C3551079. Registered owners: Elevated Collective 726 Pearl Avenue #H San Gabriel, CA. 91776 This business is conducted by a corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/Name: Elevated Collective, Gerard DeGruy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 23, 2013. Argonaut published: May 30 June 6, 13, 20, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013091852 The following person is doing business as: Caregiver Connector LA, 8664 Falmouth Ave. #20, Playa del Rey, CA 90293, County of Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI # ON: Registered owner: Cheryl N. Vega, 8664 Falmouth Ave. #20, Playa del Rey, CA 90293. California. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Cheryl N. Vega, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 3, 2013. Argonaut published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013092955 The following person is doing business as: 1. Fearless With Faith, 9200 S. Sepulveda, Los Angeles, CA 90045, County of Los Angeles. 2. Powered By Faith, 12345 Marshall Street #10, Culver City, CA 90230. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: AI #ON: Registered owner: Sisley Brunon, 12345 Marshall Street #10, Culver City, CA 90230. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/06/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Registrant Signature/ Name: Sisley Brunon, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 6, 2013. Argonaut published: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2013. NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case number PS015285. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner, JAMIE MOTA filed for petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Kylie Sar’ai Mota to Proposed name: Kylie Sar’ai Samaniego. 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: 07/01/13, 8:30 am. Dept. F49. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. 9425 Penfield Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311. Filed May 8, 2013. John A. Clarke, Executive Officer/ Clerk, Beverly Reid O’Connell, Judge of the Superior Court. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Argonaut Newspaper: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2013.
IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Coastal Development Permit Application Nos. : 5-08-313 & A-5VEN-08-343 Hearing Item No.: Th10a Applicant: City of Los Angeles Dept. of Transportation Project Description: Establish Overnight Parking District (OPD) Nos. 523 and 526 with early morning parking restrictions on public streets, and the erection of signs for such. OPD No. 523, which covers the Venice area seaward of Lincoln Blvd., imposes the restriction: “No Parking 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. Nightly - Vehicles with District Permits Exempted”. OPD No. 526, which covers the Marina del Rey area inland of Lincoln Blvd. (Villa Marina), imposes the restriction: “No Parking 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Nightly - Vehicles with District Permits Exempted”. The proposal also includes the establishment of new bicycle lanes on existing streets and the identification of specific on-street parking spaces near the shoreline (including all metered spaces) where permits will not be required for parking. Project Location: Public Streets located throughout the Venice and Villa Marina areas, Venice, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. Public Hearing Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Location: Long Beach City Council Chambers, 333 W. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802 Hearing Procedures: This item has been scheduled for a public hearing before the Coastal Commission. The Commission may vote at the conclusion of the public hearing, or it may continue the matter to a subsequent meeting. Time limits are determined by the chair, but generally fifteen minutes will be allowed each side to address the Commission. No one can predict how quickly the Commission will complete agenda items or how many will be postponed to a later date. The Commission begins each session at the time listed and considers each item in order, except in extraordinary circumstances. Staff at the appropriate Commission office can give you more information prior to the hearing date. Questions regarding this item should be directed to Charles Posner, Coastal Program Analyst, at the South Coast District Office in Long Beach (562) 590-5071. People wishing to testify on this matter may appear at the hearing or may present their concerns by letter to the Commission on or before the hearing date. Copies of all correspondence will be provided to the Commission if received a minimum of three working days prior to the public hearing. 5/30/13 CNS-2491218# THE ARGONAUT
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