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What’s in store for 2016? City Manager Rick Cole, others reflect on goals for new year

‘GETTING THINGS DONE’

Rick Cole, Santa Monica’s city manager: I believe the unanimous vote by the City Council on October 13 to shift from project-by-project development negotiations marks a promising new opportunity for Santa Monica. With unanimous adoption of the citywide zoning code in June, we can ensure future development is guided by a consistent, transparent and coherent framework once we complete work on the Downtown Community Plan. DP: What do you hope the New Year holds for you? RC: Getting things done. Expo, the Colorado Esplanade and the California Incline will open. Beginning with the adoption of the minimum wage, 2016 will be a year when Santa Monica continues to lead in creating a model city that works for everyone.

Daily Press: What was your most significant event of 2015 and why?

FOCUS ON FAMILY

BY DAILY PRESS STAFF The calendar year is drawing to a close, and 2016 is around the corner. For many, the final days of December are a time for reflecting on past accomplishments and crafting resolutions for future goals and commitments. Will you seek a career promotion? Take up a new hobby? Travel to a place you’ve never explored before? Make a new friend? Shed a few pounds? Volunteer for a charity? The Daily Press asked public officials and other community leaders to share their thoughts on what they’re hoping to see in the new year. The following is a sampling of their responses:

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Daily Press: What do you hope the New Year holds for you? City Councilmember Ted Winterer: My main resolution for 2016 is to be more wholly present with my wife and kids. I’m aware that too often when they’re trying to converse with me, I’m preoccupied with my day job or Council matters and thus am guilty of not giving them my undivided attention, which they very much deserve. I need to learn to set aside my worries when I walk in the front door of our home and to fully engage with my family. HELPING THE HUNGRY

Daily Press: What was your most significant event of 2015 and why? Chris Baca, Meals on Wheels West executive director: The continuous SEE GOALS PAGE 6

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Meals on Wheels West executive director Chris Baca (front left) accepts a donation from Lisa Gumenick and dancers from the Santa Monicabased Pretenders Studio. The dancers raised funds for the local nonprofit through this month’s Dancing for a Difference performance. Dancers and other volunteers also helped Meals on Wheels West distribute holidays gifts to clients this holiday season.

‘Force Awakens’ becomes fastest movie to $1 billion BY SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has reached $1 billion at the box office, achieving the milestone with record-setting hyper speed. The Walt Disney Co. said “The Force Awakens” crossed the billiondollar mark Sunday, accomplishing the

feat in just 12 days. The previous movie to reach $1 billion the fastest was Universal’s “Jurassic World,” which did it in 13 days in June. “Jurassic World” also had the benefit of record grosses in China. “The Force Awakens” doesn’t open in the world’s second-largest movie market until Jan. 9. J.J. Abrams’ installment of “Star Wars” also posted the biggest Christmas Day box office in history

with $49.3 million and the best secondweekend earnings with $153.5 million. “The Force Awakens” has been setting records since its debut Dec. 17. It brought in a galactic $238 million in North America over its opening weekend, besting previous record-setter “Jurassic World,” and set international opening-weekend records in Australia, SEE MOVIE PAGE 6

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Flames engulf Ocean Park pier Editor’s note: This monthly feature uncovers Santa Monica’s history by compiling notable city happenings from a century ago. The stories are found in old newspaper archives.

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Authorities were working to determine the cause of a large fire that broke out on the Ocean Park pier a century ago this month. Witnesses described “two mysterious men in a boat” close to the pier’s dance pavilion before flames erupted in the early hours of Dec. 27, 1915, burning bowling alleys, a roller coaster and other attractions, according to an archived Los Angeles Times article. The blaze, which was spurred on by a 100-gallon fuel tank, caused estimated damages of approximately $140,000 (nearly $3.3 million in 2015 money). “Thousands of persons from neighboring places and as far away as Los Angeles rushed by automobile to watch the play of the flames,” the article reads. Santa Monica and Venice firefighters responded to the scene. Los Angeles authorities brought additional equipment and assisted with crowd control. Ocean Park was still planning to hold its midwinter fiesta, according to the article. WATER BOND DEFEATED

Santa Monica voters failed to pass a ballot measure approving the city’s purchase of four water plants 100 years ago this month,

according to a Times brief. Supporters outnumbered opponents of the $712,500 bond (nearly $17 million in 2015 money) at the polls, but they fell a few dozen votes short of the necessary two-thirds requirement. The measure was “hotly contested” and caused “much bickering” in the six voting precincts, according to the brief. Before the election, the president of the state’s railroad commission had urged voters to support the city’s purchase of the four water systems. “I would say unhesitatingly that in my opinion the people of Santa Monica would do well to acquire these properties,” Max Thelen said, according to a Times brief. DOUBLE DUTY?

In an attempt to save the city money, a public official named himself Santa Monica’s police chief a century ago this month. After being elected as the city’s public safety commissioner, Samuel L. Berkley said he would run the police department if Ellis E. Randall was no longer interested in serving as police chief. “I merely desire to eliminate that extra expense,” Berkeley said, according to a Times brief. “If I cannot handle this work with my SEE HISTORY PAGE 9

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of the year again. The 2015 Sammy Awards — my annual nods to what’s good, bad and ugly in Santa Monica. Development continues to be the major issue. Most projects are oversized and downright ugly. No wonder folks want “slow” or “no” growth. City Council has voted to advance a mixed-use mega-development on our cityowned land between 4th and 5th streets along Arizona Avenue. The city-hired developer suggests a 12-floor, 148-foot structure with offices, a hotel, apartments (including 48 “affordable” units), plazas, cultural space and underground parking. Eighty-four feet (seven floors) is too much, even for downtown. The city can’t even stay within its own zoning guidelines. Why would we think any private developer would reign in the hideousness if City Hall won’t do it? There are a couple of other proposed projects that are notorious for their inappropriateness, bad design, incompatible sighting and excessive size and density. A proposed 330,344-square-foot, 84foot-tall, seven-floor, mixed-use complex at 500 Broadway sets new standards for distasteful, overly large development. Developer DK Broadway LLC and Koning Eizenberg Architecture share the “Aesthetically underwhelming” Sammy for this hodge-podge. The 10-unit apartment complex at 802 Ashland Ave., on a steep hillside above the 2900 block of Lincoln Boulevard, is small compared to the usual development. Still, this project squeezes 10 apartments (thanks to housing bonuses and incentives) onto a lot zoned for four units, revealing huge shortcomings in the development process. Corner of Ashland (SM).LLC (affiliated with mega-developer the CIM Group) and Koning Eizenberg Architecture earn the “Shoehorn it in” Sammy. The two large, ugly boxes under construction at the 5th Street and Colorado Avenue “gateway to the city” across from the new Expo light-rail terminal are new tourist hotels from OTO Development. The sixfloor, 136-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel and the six-floor, 143-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton designed by Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio in the despised “Bakersfield Modern” style have earned OTO Development and its architect the “Zero taste” Sammy. The “Urban Ugly” Sammy is shared this year by City Council, Planning Department, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board for their parts in aiding and abetting a host of uninspiring, unattractive and traffic-generating eyesores. But wait. The “Carbuncle of the Year” Sammy goes to Alexander Gorby, whose controversial hotel proposal designed by Howard Laks for 7th Street and Wilshire Boulevard (behind the Santa Monica Professional Building) is excessively high and dense, boring, banal, uninviting and truly loathsome. No Sammy Awards would be complete without recognizing the planning department’s transportation mis-managers. They earn the “Need more congestion” Sammy for

the third year in a row for their “Safe Routes to School” fiasco next to Samohi, Bicycle Action Plan, Pedestrian Action Plan, Downtown Specific Plan and of course, LiNC — the “reimagining” of Lincoln Boulevard south of the Interstate 10 freeway. Special kudos to City Council for encouraging this crap. City policy makers got frustrated with what they saw as foot-dragging by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on when the city could take control of Santa Monica Airport (SMO). Turns out, it’s 2023. An airport-sponsored publicity campaign #FAADoYourJob was formulated. SMO airport management earns the “Waste of time” Sammy for thinking they could pressure the FAA into speeding things up. Another observation: when City Hall got impatient with the FAA, the complaints were long and loud. But when residents want speedy action on problems, we’re ignored or stonewalled with ethics rules and endless delays. “The “Do your job, City Hall” Sammy goes to the politicians and overpaid bureaucrats who want it both ways. The “Let’s hire even more city employees” Sammy goes to City Manager Rick Cole, whose new six- to eight-employee Department of Communications is costing taxpayers $1 million annually. State Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica) sponsored two pieces of inept rule-making this year. In California, citizens have the right to float a ballot measure for a new state law or constitutional amendment by filing a petition and a $200 filing fee. However, a bill coauthored by Bloom upped the fee to $2,000, the highest in the nation, prompting warnings that the statute limits the political clout of California citizens and makes it easier for deep-pocketed, special interest groups to dominate ballot initiatives. Gov. Jerry Brown signed it into law Sept. 1. Another Bloom-backed bill — a tribute to nanny government — would have put a 2cent-per-ounce tax on sodas and sugary beverages. Thankfully, it never became law. Nevertheless, Bloom easily earned the “Time to retire” Sammy. Then, there’s the “Smartest guys in the world” Sammy. It goes to SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow), whose column appears in the weekend editions of the Daily Press. Full of good ideas, common sense and smart thinking, these guys — Thane Roberts, Mario Fonda-Bonardi, Robert H. Taylor, Ron Goldman, Daniel Jansenson, Samuel Tolkin, Armen Melkonians and Phil Brock — should be running City Hall’s Planning Department. We’d be a lot better off. The “Doctor, Doctor, gimme the news” (Robert Palmer, 1979) Sammy goes to State Senator Ben Allen, whose wise legislation repealed the “personal belief ” exemption that allowed parents to refuse to vaccinate their public school children from diseases like the measles. “We need to take steps to keep our schools safe and our students healthy,” Allen said. Amen. Happy New Year, everyone. Here’s hoping for a more sane 2016. BILL BAUER can mr.bilbau@gmail.com.

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New Zealand and throughout Europe. It scored the biggest worldwide debut with $529 million. It also topped $100 million in IMAX screenings in 10 days, another global record. “You almost have to rewrite all the record books for this movie,” box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian of Rentrak said. “It’s absolutely mind-blowing that ‘Star Wars’ could get to a billion dollars in 12 days and it hasn’t even opened in China, the second biggest movie market in the world.” The power of “Star Wars” meant the rest of the week’s releases were competing for second place. That prize went to the Paramount comedy “Daddy’s Home,” which opened with $38.8 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. David O. Russell’s new drama starring Jennifer Lawrence, “Joy,”

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debuted in third place with $17.5 million. A flurry of new films also opened in the top 10 this weekend. “Concussion,” the Will Smith-NFL drama, took in $11 million, good for sixth place, followed by the financial-crisis saga “The Big Short,” which collected $10.5 million. The remake of “Point Break” opened with $10.2 million. And Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, “The Hateful Eight,” debuted in 10th place with $4.5 million. A juggernaut like “Star Wars” empowers the entire industry, Dergarabedian said. “It’s great for the audiences, great for studios and theater owners in particular who can point to this and say the movie theater industry is as viable and relevant as it’s ever been,” he said. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

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voltage lighting affects nocturnal animals’ ability to feed and migrate. “Border Patrol’s off-road driving, tire dragging and ATV use in designated roadless wilderness has left an immense scar on the landscape,” said Dan Millis, borderlands program coordinator for the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club continues to raise awareness on borderland habitat degradation with the hope that they can combat further border wall development that may pose harm to the environment and wildlife. In a November 2015 trip to a U.S-Mexico border wall in Bisbee, Arizona, Millis told Borderlands campaigners how the jaguar is an “emblematic species for why this wall is problematic ... It’s important for wildlife, like the jaguar, to be able to have access to a range. The jaguar used to live in the United States, all the way up to the Grand Canyon ... the jaguar’s critical habitat has been established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and it includes areas that are bisected by these walls. And that’s really problematic if we want to see a very majestic species like the jaguar ... we’re going to have to these problems like this border wall seriously.” Millis also informed the campaigners of several other ecological issues associated with border development, including increased erosion, flooding and soil degradation. “We’re encouraging Border Patrol and Homeland Security to keep this stuff in mind as they move forward on projects,” Millis said. “They need to do things in a way that is more sustainable.” For more information, contact Sierra Club Borderlands Campaign at sierraclub.org/borderlands. EarthTalk® is produced by DOUG MOSS & RODDY SCHEER and is a registered trademark of Earth Action Network Inc. View past columns at: www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your question: earthtalk@emagazine.com.

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other duties I shall appoint a Chief of Police.” The change took effect Jan. 1, 1916, following Randall’s resignation. “Under the new form of government which is to go into effect with the new year the office of Chief of Police is vested in the Commissioner of Public Safety,” Randall said, according to a Times brief. Berkley also planned to reduce the city’s police force by three men.

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The Santa Monica Police Department responded to 297 calls for service on Dec. 26 HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Disturbance, 200 block 20th, 12:14 a.m. Prowler, 400 block 17th, 12:50 a.m. Fight, Ocean/Arizona, 12:58 a.m. Petty theft, 1300 block 3rd, 1:13 a.m. Vandalism, 300 block SM Pier, 2:55 a.m. Rape, 500 block Colorado, 3:24 a.m. Public intoxication, 2100 block Lincoln, 3:51 a.m. Petty theft, 1900 block Wilshire, 6:56 a.m. Grand theft, 2300 block Ashland, 7:10 a.m. Disturbance, 1500 block Lincoln, 7:32 a.m. Car crash, Ocean/Santa Monica, 7:40 a.m. Burglary, 900 block 4th, 7:50 a.m. Trespassing, 1600 block Lincoln, 8:27 a.m. Disturbance, 1800 block Lincoln, 8:32 a.m. Hit and run, 100 block Olympic, 9:13 a.m. Trespassing, 200 block Pico, 9:42 a.m. Fight, Lincoln/Olympic, 10:18 a.m. Hit and run, 2600 block Kansas, 11:23 a.m. Auto burglary, 2600 block 7th, 11:25 a.m. Trespassing, 1100 block 6th, 11:31 a.m.

Death investigation, 1300 block 2nd, 11:38 a.m. Disturbance, 1400 block 3rd, 12:01 p.m. Petty theft, 1500 block Stanford, 12:17 p.m. Auto burglary, 2600 block Highland, 12:31 p.m. Drunk driving, 1100 block PCH, 12:42 p.m. Burglary, 1500 block 11th, 12:48 p.m. Battery, 3200 block Pico, 2:15 p.m. Disturbance, 1200 block Wilshire, 2:30 p.m. Grand theft, 200 block 11th, 3:23 p.m. Drunk driving, 23rd/Ocean Park, 3:29 p.m. Disturbance, 1300 block 4th, 4:14 p.m. Trespassing, 2400 block Santa Monica, 4:40 p.m. Public intoxication, 2000 block Ocean Front Walk, 5:23 p.m. Petty theft, 1600 block Ocean Front Walk, 5:32 p.m. Hit and run, 1300 block 2nd, 5:45 p.m. Disturbance, 2500 block Ocean Park, 5:51 p.m. Hit and run, 4th/Colorado, 5:57 p.m. Car crash, 2800 block Neilson, 6 p.m. Petty theft, 1400 block 3rd, 6:12 p.m. Car crash, 14th/Pico, 7:08 p.m. Shots fired, 2800 block Delaware, 8:02 p.m. Disturbance, 1400 block Wilshire, 8:16 p.m. Battery, 1400 block 12th, 8:30 p.m. Public intoxication, 1300 block 3rd, 8:39 p.m.

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The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to 39 calls for service on Dec. 26 HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Emergency Medical Service (EMS), 1900 block Lincoln, 1:23 a.m. Injuries from assault, 500 block Colorado, 3:30 a.m. EMS, 2100 block Lincoln, 3:49 a.m. EMS, 500 block Lincoln, 3:49 a.m. EMS, 1400 block 7th, 8:53 a.m. EMS, 1100 block 7th, 9:58 a.m. Automatic alarm, 600 block 14th, 10:04 a.m. EMS, 2300 block Ocean Park, 10:20 a.m. Automatic alarm, 1500 block 5th, 10:45 a.m.

Automatic alarm, 600 block 14th, 10:49 a.m. EMS, 1400 block 2nd, 10:50 a.m. EMS, 1100 block Arizona, 11:03 a.m. EMS, 2100 block Dewey, 11:32 a.m. EMS, 1300 block 2nd, 11:40 a.m. EMS, 1300 block 17th, 11:43 a.m. EMS, 1200 block 18th, 11:57 a.m. EMS, 1900 block Pico, 12:04 p.m. EMS, 300 block SM Pier, 12:20 p.m. EMS, 800 block 3rd, 1:18 p.m. EMS, 1400 block 3rd, 1:18 p.m. Wires down, 900 block 23rd, 1:39 p.m. EMS, Lincoln/Interstate 10, 2:05 p.m. EMS, 2400 block Ocean Front Walk, 3:30 p.m. EMS, 2900 block 4th, 3:37 p.m. EMS, Ocean/Montana, 3:45 p.m. EMS, 1200 block 16th, 4:16 p.m. EMS, 1600 block Arizona, 4:19 p.m. EMS, 1200 block 3rd, 5:15 p.m. Automatic alarm, 2500 block Pico, 5:42 p.m.

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★★★★ You have been mulling over a good idea in your mind for a while. Your ability to develop a workable, dynamic solution emerges. Your idea is likely to please nearly everyone you share it with. You might be surprised by people’s reactions. Tonight: Act as if there were no tomorrow.

★★★★★ You could be hesitant to reach out to someone who seems cold or withdrawn. You might need to make a bigger effort to handle the unexpected in a new way. Listen to what is being shared by those whom you depend on for new insights. Tonight: Hunker down for the evening.

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★★★★ Your fellow fire signs will get carried away with their high energy, but you’ll put on the brakes. Use caution, but consider taking more risks. Try letting go, and let the fire within you blaze bright. Tonight: Surprises happen if you are heading in the right direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★ Make a point of handling a money matter quickly. You can’t seem to get around it, nor do you really want to. Someone you look up to will act in a most unpredictable way. You might decide to rethink how much you relate to this person. Tonight: Time for indulging yourself.

★★★★ You could be in the mood to explore a new alternative. Your spontaneity might floor others, kind of like an unexpected volcanic eruption. You have held back sharing your thoughts, but your actions will say what you can’t seem to verbalize. Tonight: Happy at home.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★★ Your creative ability emerges. You seem to be able to transform a high-priority area of your life by making just a minor adjustment. Your ability to change and revive your day-to-day life leaves many speechless and enviousness. Tonight: Get into some new technology.

★★★★ You might be trying to move in a different direction, and quickly at that. Your ability to move on a concept in a concrete and creative way could be challenged by others. A loved one supports you in carrying out a somewhat divisive action. Tonight: Go with the unexpected.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ You might be holding back strong feelings. Others could be taken aback by what happens within a partnership or an agreement in which you are involved. Know what needs to occur for you within your immediate circle. Tonight: Spend some thoughtful time at home.

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★★★ Listen to news and how it overcomes a higher-up. Watch a touch of skepticism take over. You might decide to let go of your typically good judgment and go for whatever you want. You could be delighted by the freedom of following through with this. Tonight: A must happening.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS028487 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of SIMON MARCOS VASQUEZ BY MARIA RODRIQUEZ for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner or Attorney: SIMON MARCOS VASQUEZ BY MARIA RODRIQUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: SIMON MARCOS VASQUEZ to SIMON MARCOS. 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: 01/29/2016, 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: November 30, 2015

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.Ä

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015298435 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 11/24/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as UMA MOTHER. 2461 SANTA MONICA BLVD. #216 , SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: PATRICIA QUINTERO 1427 25TH STREET #1 SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404. 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/:PATRICIA QUINTERO. PATRICIA QUINTERO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 11/24/2015. 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 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015, 01/04/2016, 01/11/2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015298341 NEW FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 11/24/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OWN OPHRAH WINFREY NETWORK. 1041 N. FORMOSA AVE , WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90046. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK LLC 1041 N. FORMOSA AVE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90046. This Business is being conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. /s/:OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK LLC. OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 11/24/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015302004 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/01/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BUSHMAN PRODUCTS. 1206 W. JON STREET , TORRANCE, CA, 90502. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: MOMENTUM MANAGEMENT LLC 1206 W. JON STREET TORRANCE, CA, 90502. This Business is being conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)01/24/2011. /s/: MOMENTUM MANAGEMENT LLC. MOMENTUM MANAGEMENT LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/01/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name Document Record #2015292759 Current File No. 2015036509 State of California, County of Los Angeles The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious Business name: HOLLYWOOD STAR TRANS, 417 E. TAMARACK AVE. UNIT 37, INGLEWOOD, CA 90301 Registered owners: DORIS HAYES This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL /s/ DORIS HAYES as filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Ä11/17/2015. SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.Ä

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015305215 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/03/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as COCOALEAF STUDIO, SAM ESTRELLA PHOTOGRAPHY. 28553 HIDDEN HILLS DR. , SANTA CLARITA, CA 91390. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: SAMANTHA ESTRELLA-BOYLAND 28553 HIDDEN HILLS DR. SANTA CLARITA, CA 91390. 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/:SAMANTHA ESTRELLA-BOYLAND. SAMANTHA ESTRELLA-BOYLAND. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/03/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015303861 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/02/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SUPRETTE. 218 MAIN STREET , VENICE, CA 90291. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: THE COPPER ROOM, LLC 218 MAIN STREET VENICE, CA 90291. This Business is being conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. /s/:THE COPPER ROOM, LLC. THE COPPER ROOM, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/02/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015303212 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/01/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ADVERTISING WITH J. 14917 SATICOY ST. SUITE 2 , VAN NUYS, CA 91405.Ä The full name of registrant(s) is/are: JACQUELYN HINSON 14917 SATICOY ST. SUITE 2 VAN NUYS, CA 91405. This Business is being conducted by: Äan Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015306021 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/04/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NEELY ATHLETICS. 1603 DEWEY ST. , SANTA MONICA, CA 90405. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: HOWARD E. NELLY, III 1603 DEWEY ST. SANTA MONICA, CA 90405. 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/:HOWARD E. NELLY, III. HOWARD E. NELLY, III. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/04/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015 291581 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 11/16/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PICKERING 7622. 9658 AMIGO AVE. #112 , NORTHRIDGE, VA 91324.Ä The full name of registrant(s) is/are: KURT ROBINSON 9658 AMIGO AVE. #112 NORTHRIDGE, VA 91324. This Business is being conducted by: Äan Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)11/10/2015. /s/: KURT ROBINSON. KURT ROBINSON.Ä This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 11/16/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.Ä

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015290206 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 11/13/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ZAPSTREAM. 30343 Canwood Street, #212 , AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301.Ä The full name of registrant(s) is/are: ONLOOP, INC. 30343 Canwood Street, #212 AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301. This Business is being conducted by: Äa Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)07/01/2015. /s/: DEANNA L. FARNELL. ONLOOP, INC..Ä This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 11/13/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.Ä

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FILE NUMBER: 2015 303214 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/01/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE. 2828 ARTESTIA BLVD. , TORRANCE, CA 90504.Ä The full name of registrant(s) is/are: JAMES V. BONURA 2828 ARTESTIA BLVD. TORRANCE, CA 90504. This Business is being conducted by: Äan Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)10/26/2010. /s/: JAMES V. BONURA. JAMES V. BONURA.Ä This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/01/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.Ä

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015291583 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 11/16/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FAT SLABS. 7746 DEERING AVENUE SUITE 4 , CANOGA PARK, CA 91304.Ä The full name of registrant(s) is/are: LUKE ULLETT 7746 DEERING AVENUE SUITE 4 CANOGA PARK, CA 91304. This Business is being conducted by: Äan Individual. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. /s/:LUKE ULLETT. LUKE ULLETT.Ä This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 11/16/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.Ä

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015288604 NEW FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 11/12/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CALI LIQUEUR. 367 N GARDNER STR , LA, CA, 90036. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: CALI LIQUEUR 367 N GARDNER STR LA, CA, 90036. This Business is being conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. /s/:KEVIN SAHARIN. CALI LIQUEUR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 11/12/2015. 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 12/07/2015, 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015 299143 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 11/24/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TOTAL WELLNESS CLUB. 6447 E. Spring Street , LONG BEACH, CA 90808.Ä The full name of registrant(s) is/are: Johanna Carol Paco 2440 W. VIA ACOSTA MONTEBELLO, CA 90640. This Business is being conducted by: Äan Individual. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. /s/:Johanna Carol Paco. Johanna Carol Paco.Ä This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 11/24/2015. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015308030 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/07/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FUKAGAWA. 1630 W. REDONDO , GARDENA, CA 90247.Ä The full name of registrant(s) is/are: JAPAN VENTURES, INC. 22301 S. WESTERN AVE. SUITE 103 TORRANCE, CA 90501. This Business is being conducted by: Äa Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)10/16/2015. /s/: MITSUKO KATAYAMA. JAPAN VENTURES, INC..Ä This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/07/2015. 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 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015, 01/04/2016.Ä

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015306719 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/04/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as KM STRATEGY CONSULTANTS. 14016 BOARA BORA WAY, APT. G137 , MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: KNUT MEYER 14016 BOARA BORA WAY, APT. G137 MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. 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/:KNUT MEYER. KNUT MEYER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/04/2015. 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 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015, 01/04/2016, 01/11/2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015309784 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/21/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OREILLY AUTO PARTS 5513. 1210 E. PALMDALE BLVD. , PALMDALE, CA, 93550. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: OREILLY AUTO PARTS 5513 1210 E. PALMDALE BLVD. PALMDALE, CA, 93550. This Business is being conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above. /s/:OREILLY AUTO PARTS 5513. OREILLY AUTO PARTS 5513. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/21/2015. 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 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015, 01/04/2016, 01/11/2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2015 308028 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 12/07/2015 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as KANGCOSON. 2501 E. VINE AVENUE , WEST COVINA, CA 91791.Ä The full name of registrant(s) is/are: WALLACE W. KANG 2501 E. VINE AVENUE WEST COVINA, CA 91791. This Business is being conducted by: Äan Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)12/05/2000. /s/: WALLACE W. KANG. WALLACE W. KANG.Ä This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 12/07/2015. 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 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015, 01/04/2016.Ä SUMMONS (Citacion Judicial) CASE NUMBER RIC 1408470 DATE: 08/29/2014 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): PARMINDER P. SINGH, an individual; HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a public agency; MARCUS & MILLICHAP CAPITAL CORPORATION, a California corporation; JEFFREY LOUKS, an individual; and MATTHEW R. ZIEGLER, an invidivual; COMMERCIAL VENTURES, INC., a Delaware corporation; RICHARD NATHAN, an individual; CORONA FRENCH QUARTER, LLC, a California limited liability company; CORONA FRENCH QUARTER MM, LLC, a California limited liability company and DOES 1-50 inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MAHOMED E. GAFFOOR, an Individual; MAX JASMINE PROPERTIES, LLC, a California limited liability company; and FRENCH VILLA, LLC, a California limited liability company, NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask

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DBAS the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifomia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, Ia corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea Ia informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entrequen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le pordra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remission a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es possible que compla con los reuisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legals sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desecher el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main Street Riverside, CA 92501 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Murray Kane, Kane, Ballmer & Berkman, 515 S. Figueroa St., #780, Los Angeles, CA 90071;213-617-0480 NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant Published: SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 12/14/2015, 12/21/2015, 12/28/2015, 01/04/15

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