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An annual review of the city’s Development Agreements found all 33 properties in good faith compliance with their contracts. A real estate Development Agreement, or DA, allows developers to build beyond zoning restrictions in return for community benefits like fees or open space. Because they are individually negotiated, each agreement contains unique time frames, obligations and requirements - including fees, physical improvements and ongoing services. “The standard is not black and white but it is based on the whole of the activity the developer is engaging in and our review of that,” said Principal Planner Roxanne Tanemori at the April 10
City Council meeting. Tanemori’s report looked at the individual contracts for each property and whether the projects held up their end of the deal. During the Tuesday night meeting, Council member Sue Himmelrich raised concerns about a provision in the DA for Colorado Center that requires public access to a park and meeting room. A neighborhood group trying to organize an event at the site was told they needed liability insurance in order to use the space. The group complained the requirement was costly and a burden. “I am aware of the issue and we have been discussing it,” Tanemori said. She said the DA allows Colorado Center to impose reasonable restrictions that the city SEE CONTRACTS PAGE 4
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Spring is the season of renewal and new grocery options are sprouting up this month. At the south-east corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Harvard Street, Erewhon grocery store has planted new roots in a 10,500square-foot space. The company, founded in 1968, is an independent, family-owned grocer with locations in Los Angeles, Calabasas, Venice and now Santa Monica. They offer a 100 percent organic produce section and are known for stocking their shelves with products from smaller suppliers. According to the company, its product recommendations are made from the store level, not a corporate office. “I work with a lot of small companies, that aren’t in Gelson’s, Bristol Farms, or Whole Foods; they wouldn’t waste their time on them because they are more expensive,” said Erewhon Vice President, Jason Widener. “The practices that are behind some of these small companies are necessary and important and there’s a lot of awareness
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Jake Hofheimer hasn’t changed much since his days at New Roads School. Even after appearing in media outlets such as the LA Times and ESPN for being a trans baseball player, he’s still the same affable, funloving, athletic student. Although he’s in Colorado at CU Boulder, the New Roads grad continues to advocate in Southern California for trans rights and inclusion, and will be rewarded for his efforts with JQ International’s Trailblazer 2018 award, making Hofheimer both the youngest person and first transgender person to be recognized. “It means a lot,” Hofheimer said in a phone call, on receiving the award. “I was pretty surprised they asked me to be an honoree. There are so many people in the queer
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Task Force on the Environment Meeting The task force was created to “advise City staff and leadership (decision makers) on determining and setting environmental policy and decisions, in accordance with the guiding principles, goals and objectives of the Sustainable City Program.” 2200 Virginia Ave. Park, Patio Room. 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 18 Santa Monica Certified Farmer's Market (Downtown) Some nine thousands food shoppers, and many of Los Angeles' best known chefs and restaurants, are keyed to the seasonal rhythms of the weekly Wednesday Market. Downtown. 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Commission for the Senior Community Santa Monica's Commission for the Senior Community focuses on preserving and improving the quality of life for Santa Monicans 60 and older. The Commission advises City Council on a wide range of issues relevant to older adults. The Commission also provides opportunities to educate seniors, their families and caregivers on these issues. Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St. 1:30 P.M.
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CORRECTION The reading event “SMR at Ruskin” in celebration of the Spring 2018 issue of Santa Monica College’s literary journal, Santa Monica Review, will be held Sunday, May 6 at 7 p.m. (not 5 p.m.). Susan Hayden, host of popular local reading series “Library Girl” will host SMR editor Andrew Tonkovich and SMR readers Garrett Saleen, Grace Singh Smith and David Preizler. Tickets are now available on the Ruskin Group Theatre Company’s website: www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Music Guild presents “Four Seasons Of The Americas” St. Matthew’s Music Guild continues its 2017 – 2018 season on Friday, April 20, at 8 p.m., with a program featuring the “Four Seasons” – not by Italy’s “Red Priest,” Antonio Vivaldi, but by two living American composers Mark O’Connor (U.S.) and Astor Piazzolla (Argentina). The Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s will be conducted by Tomasz Golka. The program will also include Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings and the world premiere of a Music Guild commissioned work by Nathan Wang, one of the hottest composers for American and Asian cinema. Violinists Yi-Huan Zhao and Kevin Kumar will be the featured soloists in the “Four Seasons.” O’Connor is an American bluegrass, jazz and country violinist/fiddler and composer and frequent collaborator with classical, jazz and pop artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Stephane Grappelli, and James Taylor. His The American Seasons takes its inspiration from Vivaldi’s set of concertos by featuring a solo violinist/fiddler against a larger string orchestra. O’Connor creates a blend of authentic southern bluegrass feel with a more classical style to create a distinctive sound-world that has won high praise from critics, performers and audience alike. O’Connor has won three Grammy Awards, including one in 2000 for Best Classical Crossover Album, for his Appalachian Journey, with Yo-Yo Ma and bassist Edgar Meyer. Like O’Connor, Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla pays tribute to Vivaldi in his Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas or Four Seasons of Buenos Aires – four tangos originally scored for a quintet of violin, piano, electric guitar, bass and bandoneón. In 1998 the work was arranged for violin solo, strings and acoustic guitar by Russian composer Leonid Desyatnikov who, with Piazzolla’s permission, included occasional quotes from Vivaldi’s original. O’Connor’s Spring and Autumn will alternate with Piazzolla’s Summer and Winter. Violinist Yi-Huan Zhao is in demand throughout Southern California as an orchestral player, chamber musician, and soloist. He has served as Concertmaster of The Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s since 1999. Kumar, Co-Founder/Director of Salastina Chamber Music Society, has been hailed for his “dynamic and joyous performances” (Music-Web Int’l) and has appeared as a soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other orchestras around the world. The concert will include a new work, commissioned by St. Matthew’s Music Guild, by Emmy winning composer Nathan Wang. Wang is one of the most prolific and versatile composers working in the film industry, with credits ranging from scores for Steven Spielberg’s Dreamworks Animation and the Walt Disney Company to Asian classics such as “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (scoring) and a documentary featured at the 2004 National Democratic Convention. His compositions have been performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Franciso Symphony, Los Angeles Opera, and Chicago Symphony. The concert will conclude with Peter Tchaikovsky’s beloved Serenade for Strings. Composed in 1880, the piece was originally intended as an tribute to Mozart, with overt references to the Classical style of the late 18th century. As Tchaikovsky continued to work on the piece, it became a four-movement serenade, thoroughly Romantic and thoroughly Russian in style, although the first movement retained a hint of its origins with the title “Piece in the form of a sonatina.” A waltz, reminiscent of the more famous Sleeping Beauty Waltz, follows, along with a heart-wrenching Elegy. The finale is called “Russian Theme” and is a spirited allegro that suggest a Russian sailor’s dance. All Music Guild concerts take place at St. Matthew’s Church, 1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades. Tickets and information are available through the Music Guild website, MusicGuildOnline.org. Further information: (310) 573-7422.
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SMC to hold literary reading of war novel “The Chords Of War” Santa Monica College (SMC) will host authors Christopher Meeks and Samuel Gonzalez, Jr, for a literary reading of their novel “The Chords of War.” The reading—which is free and open to the public—will take place on Tuesday, April 17 at 11:15 a.m. in Art 214 on SMC’s main campus, located at 1900 Pico Blvd. Seating is on a first-arrival basis. “The Chords of War” is a war novel with drama and humor that takes place in Iraq during 2006-07. Based on Gonzalez’s experiences there, the novel focuses on a young punk rocker from Florida who, after being kicked out of his band, joins the U.S. Army to get some “needed discipline.” He’s assigned to the front lines in Iraq. There, he witnesses things a person shouldn’t have to experience, including seeing his friend die in a traumatic way. After creating a band for a memorial concert for his friend, the group then goes on to bigger things. Gonzalez is now a film director whose first film, “Railway Spine,” about three young soldiers in the Vietnam War, will be premiering soon on Netflix. Gonzalez teaches film directing at the University of North Carolina in Raleigh. Meeks teaches English at Santa Monica College and creative writing at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, where Gonzalez had been his student. This is Meeks’ fifth novel. He has also published two award-winning short story collections and a play, “Who Lives?” produced twice in Los Angeles. “The Chords of War” is a finalist for an INDIE at Foreword Reviews’ Book of the Year Awards. Street parking is restricted around the SMC main campus. Attendees are encouraged to arrive via the Expo line, the bus, or a ride-sharing service. For a map of SMC’s main campus, see: smc.edu/MapsDirections. This event is part of the Spring Literary Series at SMC’s English Department. For more information, please call Hari Vishwanadha at (310) 434-4242.
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Parents of current and future Samohi students and staff are invited to attend: “The Future of Samohi - How our Campus is Evolving,” hosted by Samohi PTSA on Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in the Samohi Cafeteria. The event will include images of the proposed campus evolution, the immediate steps to move forward and how the construction impacts will be mitigated to ensure students are minimally impacted by the progress, summer building demolition plans and projects, insight into the upcoming phase (which includes an Olympic-size pool and brand new cafeteria, plus classrooms) and the big picture of the long-term plan for Samohi over the next 20 years. No RSVP required. Simultaneous Spanish translation provided. SUBMITTED BY GAIL PINSKER SMMUSD COMMUNITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
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ON MARCH 27, 2018 AT ABOUT 12:39 P.M. Officers responded to a radio call for service at the public restrooms in the 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk regarding an assault with a deadly weapon that just occurred. The victim was reportedly hit by a rock as he was riding his bicycle along the bike path. The victim stated he was riding his bicycle along the bike path when unprovoked the suspect threw a rock striking the victim on the head. The victim did not require medical attention. The suspect was located in a parking lot of 1500 2nd Street. Keeyon Michael Jones, 39, from Los Angeles was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a dirk/dagger, appropriation of lost property and a warrant. Bail was set at $35,000.
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and heart that is put into [them]...they are what people are supporting.” On April 11 at 9 a.m., the doors opened at 2800 Wilshire Boulevard to a long line of anticipated shoppers. Local business owner Winter Reign was among the eager shoppers. “I am excited that Erewhon is here for its extensive selection in specialty health products and foods,” she said. Alison Wells, a nutritionist and avid Erewhon shopper, has experience with their other locations. “I like the selection and that most of the foods are organic,” she said. “It’s a little different, you know it’s not as generic as Whole Foods, it’s more exclusive [where] you pay more, but you get better products and that’s what I like”. Designed by Montalba Architects with over 70 staff members per shift, the new market space is equipped with opaque glass windows looking onto the street and an indoor-outdoor garden trellis of seating. David Montalba, founding principal of Montalba Architects said, “… at Erewhon, the food is at the core of everything with vibrant produce, colorful ingredients and curated products. Ultimately, we wanted the design, architecture, and landscape to be a platform to showcase the food and foster engagement with guests.”
Widener said the company chose Santa Monica for its fourth location because the City understands the company’s priorities. “We knew we wanted to be in Santa Monica because we felt like the Santa Monica community would understand us,” he said. “The people here have integrity, and when you have [integrity], you look at the details of things and I think Santa Monica will be able to see through things that don’t feel genuine, and we are such a genuine brand.” The grand opening comes at a time of change for the city’s grocery economy. Whole Foods closed their store at Wilshire and 5th Street recently while opening a new location under their 365 brand at Pico and Cloverfield. The former Albertson’s store on Lincoln was sold and briefly reopened under the Haggen brand before turning into a Gelson’s. That location has remodeled and will host a week of reopening celebrations between April 23 – 29. “Bringing fresh experiences into each store and launching new concepts, like our meatand-seafood grill station in Santa Monica, is a priority for us. We’re always looking for new ways to increase the benefits and convenience for our customers, truly differentiating the Gelson’s food and lifestyle experience,” said Gelson’s President & CEO Rob McDougall. For more information http://erewhonmarket.com http://www.gelsons.com.
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“and that’s when my advocacy work took off.” Since the LA Times and ESPN coverage, advocacy opportunities have been piling up. JQ International was one of those opportunities, which gave Hofheimer another opportunity to increase his advocacy. Hofheimer has been on panels, participated in 2016’s Trans Day of Remembrance, and has been contacted by teens and children via social media who saw his story and ask for advice. “I appreciate the support when it comes, but it’s not why I do it,” Hofheimer said. “I do it because I see injustice and inequality, and I want something to change.” These days Hofheimer is in Colorado, attending CU Boulder where he majors in women and gender studies, hoping to eventually work in the nonprofit sector for his career. He’s still being athletic, having recently joined the school’s swim team; still advocating, having recently worked for an openly gay governor, giving Hofheimer political experience. Hofheimer tells me he also just joined a frat that he’s excited about, Theta Pi Sigma, the first gender neutral and queer fraternity. “We’re in the middle of pledging right now,” Hofheimer begins, “but the pledge process isn’t like, typical with hazing and stuff,” Hofheimer says with a laugh. “More gender studies 101 kind of stuff.” He’s still the fun-loving, affable guy he’s always been. angel@smdp.com
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For the week of April 16, construction will take place in the following locations: 16th St between Pico Blvd and Ocean Park Blvd; 14th St between Pearl St and Ocean Park Blvd; Maple St, Bay St, and Grant St between 14th St and 16th St; Lincoln Ct between Pico Blvd and Pine St; Pearl Place N between 10th St and 11th St. Parking on these streets may temporarily impacted. Please contact Robert Zak, Civil Engineering Division, at (310) 458-2283 with any questions/concerns regarding this project.
For the week of April 16, Parking Structure #2 will be undergoing maintenance and repair work. Construction may temporarily impact parking. Entrances and exits will remain open for smooth traffic flow. Please contact Robert Zak, Civil Engineering Division, at (310) 458-2283 with any questions/concerns regarding this project.
Marine Park Irrigation Retrofit Project For the week of April 16, the contractor will be working at the utility vault at Rose Ave. and Penmar Ave. Should you have any questions, please contact Carlos Rosales, Project Manager (310) 458-8721 ext. 2620 or Daniel Lee, Construction Manager, (714) 7309052.
Parking Structure #5 Tenant Improvement Project For the week of April 16, construction will take place in Parking Structure #5 at 1440 4th street and is anticipated to affect the sidewalk in front of the building with the sidewalk pedestrian tunnel, lasting until 5/31/18. During this time, there will be intermittent closure of a single lane of south-bound traffic between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Should you have any questions, please contact Tim Purcell, Project Manager (310) 458-2205 ext. 5027
Bike Striping Project - Citywide For the week of April 16, Chrisp Company is laying out new bike signing and striping throughout the City. This work may temporarily impact parking. Please contact Jason Hoang, PE, Civil Engineering Division, (310) 458-8721 x5385 with any questions or concerns regarding this project.
City Hall Utility Relocation Project For the week of April 16, vehicle traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, eastbound and westbound on Olympic Drive between 4th Street and Main Street Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic and pedestrian control devices will be in place and flag personnel will be provided. Should you have any questions, please contact Tim Purcell, Project Manager (310) 458-2205 ext. 5027.
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A minimalist approach will turn complexities of your life into sources of elegance and efficiency. But don't think for a minute that making a few edits to your schedule, relationships and belongings will diminish your pleasure. You'll enjoy yourself more than ever, and something lucky will happen to you every month of this solar return year. Leo and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 10, 6, 30 and 9.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
You have the sneaking suspicion that like most people, you're letting a petty fear or belief keep you stuck in a situation. You won't know specifically what it is, though, until you break out and get a different perspective.
You change, and then your conversations change, and that makes you change — and then your relationships change, and that makes you change. On and on. There's no separating cause from effect.
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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)
Emotions will involve labor today. It's a labor to feel them and a labor to express them, but the result of expressing them will be... you guessed it. All of this is worth it — and so much better than not feeling.
It's weird when people seem to get edgy with you when all you're trying to do is help them. But it happens — mostly because people don't always want the help they need.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 21) People have different reactions to things they don't understand. Some get angry. Some get curious. Some get busy. And what about you? You'll find out today.
When a magnet is heated up to a certain temperature, it loses its magnetism. The same is true of magnetic qualities in people. The same ones that draw you in can get so intense that they burn out your interest.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Easy environments don't grow strong trees or strong people. It's as though the wind and weather (emotional, spiritual or actual) force out deeper roots.
With your personality, you should find today's cautionary list rather easy to bypass. Avoid an excess of sugar, the tendency to moralize, giving an amateur diagnosis, over-helping and risks taken just to show off.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Maybe it doesn't make sense to resent someone who is just being himself or herself. It's as silly as endeavoring to hold up the walls in your home, which have been standing on their own for years.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Because mistakes made in communication can fundamentally impact a person's psyche, you'll try to understand and to be understandable. You'll hear past what people say and into what they mean.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the most important aspects of success is actually the part in which you do hardly anything. Without that rest and recovery party, you won't be as sharp and creative as you can be.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Though it will feel as if you are spending your entire day on the needs of others, some of your own core psychological needs (love, happiness and belonging) are well-served through your efforts.
Zack Hill Saturn Retrograde Countdown The Mercury retrograde is over, but don't get too comfortable yet. Just when you think it's safe to go back to business as usual, Saturn will pose challenges you wouldn't have dreamed of. On the bright side, this is the stuff that makes life interesting. Anyway, there's still a full day of relatively smooth sailing. Enjoy it!
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027516 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of KELSEY ALLISON ROGERS for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KELSEY ALLISON ROGERS filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: KELSEY ALLISON ROGERS to ALLISON BELLE ROGERS. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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. Notice of Hearing: Date: MAY 25, 2018 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept: K, Room: A-203 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press. Date: APRIL 04, 2018
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027525 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of Nicole Hong Nga Thi Dang for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Nicole Hong Nga Thi Dang filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: Nicole Hong Nga Thi Dang to Nicole Thi Banayan. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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. Notice of Hearing: Date: MAY 25, 2018 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept: K, Room: A-203 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press. Date: APRIL 09, 2018
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027523 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of DMITRIY SHVARTS for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DMITRIY SHVARTS filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: DMITRIY SHVARTS to DIMITRI SCHWARTZ. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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. Notice of Hearing: Date: JUNE 1, 2018 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept: K, Room: A203 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press. Date: APRIL 06, 2018
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027507 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of CORALIE MYRIAM-GENEVIEVE VANDESMET for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CORALIE MYRIAM-GENEVIEVE VANDESMET filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: CORALIE MYRIAM-GENEVIEVE VANDESMET to CORALIE MYRIAM-GENEVIEVE WHITLEY. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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. Notice of Hearing: Date: MAY 11, 2018 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept: K, Room: A-203 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press. Date: MARCH 28, 2018
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027518 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of SEHAR SARFRAZ for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SEHAR SARFRAZ filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: SEHAR SARFRAZ to SUMMER JASLEEN SINGH. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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. Notice of Hearing: Date: MAY 25, 2018 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept: K, Room: A-203 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press. Date: APRIL 04, 2018
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2018052991 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/02/2018 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GLAMBYSANDYY. 1158 E. 41ST PLACE , LOS ANGELES, CA 90011. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: SANDRA LOPEZ 1158 E. 41ST PLACE LOS ANGELES, CA 90011. This Business is being conducted by: an Individual. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. /s/:SANDRA LOPEZ, OWNER . SANDRA LOPEZ . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/02/2018. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 04/09/2018, 04/16/2018, 04/23/2018, 04/30/2018.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2018069009 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/20/2018 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CORREDOR OAXAQUENO MARKET. 4475 W PICO BLVD. , LOS ANGELES, CA 90019. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: MAYRA ENEDINA HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ 814 EDGEWOOD ST. INGLEWOOD, CA 90302. This Business is being conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)03/2018. /s/: MAYRA ENEDINA HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ. MAYRA ENEDINA HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/20/2018. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 04/02/2018, 04/09/2018, 04/16/2018, 04/23/2018.
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