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Santa Monica Embraces Safe Sidewalk Vending By Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich idewalk vending has been in the spotlight recently and, with livelihoods at the forefront, it’s understandable why. For more than 30 years, Santa Monica has supported vending and has had vending programs in place to create viable pathways for small business owners to thrive through food trucks, licensed carts on the Pier and Third Street Promenade, and stalls at our famous farmers markets. In 2019, the State of California decriminalized sidewalk vending through SB 946 and we quickly went to work building a program that incentivized sidewalk vending through a low-cost program that eliminated some of the common barriers to permitting, including an insurance waiver. We engaged with vending advocates and sidewalk vendors, soliciting their feedback to help shape the program and develop bilingual
outreach aimed at supporting sidewalk vendors through our permitting process. It has been nearly three years since we launched that program and we have more than 100 permitted sidewalk vendors operating in our city –a number on par with the much larger City of Los Angeles. Since the program’s inception, our code enforcement officers have shared thousands of bilingual fliers, always leading with education and outreach, contributing to an accessible and inclusive program that has been acknowledged as such by both advocates and permitted sidewalk vendors. Santa Monica continues to expand economic opportunity for all. We are a community that has prioritized equitable economic recovery from the pandemic. We invest in programs that ensure that historically marginalized communities have real pathways to entrepreneurship. In addition to our
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ArgonautNews.com licensed cart vending, sidewalk vending, and food truck programs, we are building out a community kitchen at Virginia Avenue Park in 2022, a shared commercial kitchen space designed to help residents break into the costly food industry. Yet, we cannot overlook the real risks playing out in our community every day, particularly when it comes to the safety of the public. This is the fundamental challenge we face at the Santa Monica Pier. Our historic Pier is a wooden structure that is flammable. On any given day, unpermitted vendors flock to the bustling location, creating an unsafe environment for themselves and the public by cooking with open flames and unpermitted combustible fuels. The Pier also has limited emergency access and capacity limits, particularly on warm days when the beach is full. For these reasons, it is not legal to vend on or within 100 feet of the Pier. Despite this, many vendors have been unwilling to work with us on moving to ample and safe alternative locations. Though our staff continues to
lead with educating vendors about our permit program and seeking voluntary compliance with our local health and safety laws, when necessary, enforcement remains an important tool given the real dangers to public safety and health. Our enforcement efforts are an effective collaboration between our Fire Department, Code Enforcement, Police Department and the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health, the lead agency on proper food handling and permitting. Advisals far exceed enforcement actions. Beyond safety, there are other challenges that add complexity and create confusion for sidewalk vendors and the public. The State Retail Food Code has cumbersome requirements that present barriers to entry, particularly for food vendors. We strongly support moderniz-
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The Right to Return
City of Santa Monica’s pilot program aims to welcome back historically displaced residents By Pat Mellon he City of Santa Monica has initiated a pilot program for low-income and black families (or their descendants) displaced by urban renewal during the construction of the 10 Freeway to welcome them back to the area. Historians and policymakers for the City of Santa Monica have announced that in light of around 800 Pico neighborhood families being forced out by the construction in the early to mid-1950s and 1960s, it is time to right a wrong. The initiative, which is part of the City’s Below Market Housing Program, is dubbed The Right to Return Program, and will provide priority in City-funded housing for up to 100 applicants, some of them descendants of households who were displaced, as stated on the City of Santa Monica website. A permanent exhibit was also previously installed around the City’s new sports field to commemorate Black families who had been displaced and lost their homes. “This pilot provides rents at current Below Market Housing rates,” said Natasha Guest Kingscote, program manager for the City’s Historically Displaced Households Program. “How much applicants pay depends on their income level and household size.” The announcement of the inclusion of the affected groups, approved by The City Council in July 2021, comes as Black History Month nears its end and serves to correct what many believe to be one of the most egregious acts of discrimination to ever affect a socioeconomic group. When the highway was proposed, it was learned that some homes weren’t geographically compliant to the construction’s success and would hinder completion without remedy, or in this case, demolition. A fairly common scenario now, the convenient removal of structure and/or residents for the sake of progress, for which there is almost always a large financial ingredient; the concept was different, if not completely overlooked, in the mid 1960s when hundreds of poor and
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The Right to Return Program aims to welcome back low-income and black families displaced by urban renewal during the construction of the 10 Freeway in the 1950s and 1960s. black families lost their homes in the name of interstate beach access. Most of the families believed they’d be compensated for the inconvenience and given assistance for relocation, but were not. Instead, those families are being offered a place on the waitlist for the City’s Below Market Housing collection of
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low-income hopefuls. “Santa Monica has limited affordable housing and City Council voted to allow [these] families to gain priority on the BMH waitlist,” Kingscote said. “The priority is the same for folks [who] live or work in Santa Monica,” she added, clarifying that the BMH is open for general applicants, not just
these families who lost their homes years ago. “This is a pilot that will take the temperature of the amount of interest in affordable housing for this population, and City Council may consider expanding the program,” Kingscote said. “When it comes to housing, we do realize the demand far outweighs the
supply.” Feb. 21 was the deadline for displaced residents of the Pico neighborhood or Belmar Triangle to apply. For more information, visit the City of Santa Monica’s website. ” City of Santa Monica santamonica.gov
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Santa Monica Public Library eliminates fees for overdue books and materials
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By Kamala Kirk s part of its continued recovery and to remove barriers to accessing the Santa Monica Public Library, the Santa Monica City Council approved a new Fine Free for All Program. Going into effect on March 1, the program will eliminate fines for overdue books and materials at the library. “Overdue fines create barriers to access for the very community members and populations that the library intends to serve,” said Erica Cuyugan, interim city librarian. “Removing fines will give cardholders increased access to services and use of the library and its materials both virtually and at any of our
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locations.” The new program comes after a similar program launched in July 2018, eliminating fines for youth up to 18 years of age who are Santa Monica Public Library cardholders. That program successfully increased library use by that age group and supported the goal of building stronger ties with Santa Monica youth. During the pandemic, the library temporarily suspended fines to support the community as it dealt with the impacts of COVID-19. This change applies to overdue fines only. Charges related to lost or damaged materials will continue to apply. Building on these efforts, the City Council adopted the Fine
Free for All program at its recent Feb. 8 meeting, joining a host of local libraries that have adopted similar programs removing fines for library cardholders including LA County Public Library, Burbank Public Library and Los Angeles Public Library, among others. “We are proud to join the nationwide movement to eliminate library fines and ensure free and equal access to books, information and lifelong learning,” said Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich. “If you are avoiding our libraries for fear of past or possible fines, please come back to take advantage of the tremendous resources and entertainment available.” FEBRUARY 24, 2022 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 7
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“My favorite part of owning the salon is the people,” Collins said. “I love working with my clients and it’s fun to learn from the other stylists. I want to help stylists have a good lifestyle, which is why I allow them to set their own schedule. They all have a key and can come and go as they please. I like watching people live good lives and succeeding at what they do.” On top of owning her salon, she is also planning to run for governor of California. “I have good solutions for homelessness, immigration and education,” Collins said. “I am planning to run in this upcoming election because these problems are still ongoing. I am grassroots, I listen to people’s needs. I’m not in any union’s pockets. I’m an immigrant and I love California.” Killer Hair 13360 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles 310-301-7879 killer-hair.com
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By Haley Beyer arina del Rey resident and hairstylist Heather Collins is taking her salon business to the next level by coming out with her own line of haircare products. Killer Hair has been open for nine years, during seven of which it was voted the number one salon in The Argonaut’s “Best of the Westside.” The salon specializes in hair and skin services with experienced stylists offering haircuts, blowouts, color, hair treatments, waxing, facials, peels, dermaplaning and tanning. Collins wanted her salon to be a place where clients could come for their dream look and maintain it without emptying their wallet. Collins retails products in her salon for customers to purchase, but she grew tired of the higher price points. “I didn’t feel right charging my clients an insane price for a tiny bottle of product,” Collins said. This pushed Collins to search
Marina del Rey resident and hairstylist Heather Collins is launching her own line of haircare products for men and women that are affordable and offer high-quality results.
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Water Is Life
West Basin’s student art contest open for submissions By Kamala Kirk he West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) has announced the launch of its 2022 Water Is Life student art contest, calling on local students in the service area to submit creative designs that inspire water use efficiency. The contest is a collaborative water education program in partnership between West Basin and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan). Winning artwork from West Basin’s local contest will advance to Metropolitan’s regional competition and may be featured in the agency’s 2023 student artwork calendar. Fifteen student winners (one grand prize winner and four honorable mentions in each elementary, middle and high school grade category) will be selected by a panel of judges in April 2022. Each winner will
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Artwork by Evan Cheung, a third-grader from Playa Vista Elementary School who was an honorable mention artist from the 2020 competition.
be awarded a new Apple iPad, with grand prize winners additionally receiving a digital stylus pen and a $25 Apple Store gift card. “The Water Is Life student art contest is an opportunity for students to use their creativity to inspire and make a positive
This year, qualified teachers can request a free classroom art supply set (valued at $50) and an in-person or live online art lesson to support their students’ submission efforts. Limited art supply sets and art lessons are available. Art lesson reservation instructions, and updated
impact on the community,” said West Basin board president Harold C. Williams. “Illustrating the value of water, saving and efficiency as a lifestyle – and especially during this time of drought – is a valuable public service that our youth offer through this competition.”
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By Michele Robinson ith the help of many other seed devotees, founding chair David King started The Seed Library of Los Angeles (SLOLA), a nonprofit organization in 2010. Since its inception, the organization has grown to over 700 members. SLOLA is dedicated to collecting, studying and preserving varieties of seeds for future generations. King and his fellow seed fans’ goal is to save older, open-verity seed varieties before they disappear from our planet. As King says, they are “seed-saving gardeners” with their mission to “save old seeds that are not patented or genetically altered in laboratories.”
Founded by David King (pictured with Jennifer Arrington) in 2010, The Seed Library of Los Angeles is a local nonprofit organization that is dedicated to collecting, studying and preserving varieties of seeds for future generations. have patents and those seeds (wheat, corn and rice and others) are meant to feed cattle. Hybrid seeds are cheaper to produce and harder to destroy. The process of genetically modifying seeds leaves us with fewer plants being bred by farmers and gardeners tailored to their environment; giving such seeds for both an everincreasing inventory of un-GMOed and bred locally seeds, are not grown for quick profit. The reason people need to breed a variety of crops is because it helps farmers overcome challenges like crop failure due to drought, climate change or other issues. Accordingly, the best way to preserve what we have and not lose any more varieties is to catalog these older varieties and keep them in production. What is most concerning is the realization of how many seed varieties our planet lost in the last century. According to a 2012 article in Fast Company magazine by Mark Wilson, in 80 years (between 1903 and 1983), we lost 93% of the amount of food seed varieties. For example, “In 1903, we had almost 500 varieties of lettuce. By 1983, we had just 36.” In essence, our great-grand-
parents’ had more varieties of food than we do today. Their diet consisted of a large array of organic fruit and vegetables without pesticides, GMO and hybrid crops. SLOLA is trying to save what once was. Another wonderful aspect of SLOLA is they work hand in hand with the Learning Garden. Located on the Venice High School campus, the Learning Garden is open to the public on the weekends. People are welcome to come by and meet King, get free gardening advice, and learn hands-on techniques on how to garden and remove weeds. Many gardeners help weed and plant seeds in the garden with different themes, among them a Fabric Garden, including cotton seeds, flax (which is immature linen) and Venice High School classes. “It’s a wonderful little place of discovery,” King said. “All ages are welcome.” The Learning Garden also gives back to the community. The fresh vegetables grown are collected and donated to help feed those who are experiencing food insecurity and help increase food justice. King also offers some gardening tips: He recommends not using any pesticides when
gardening. He believes it is better to have less production than to spray anything onto the crops. Pesticides remain active in the air and soil and are bad for both humans and livestock and play a big part in our current loss of insects we love – like butterflies. “I want to save a variety of seed food species,” King said. “I have always wanted to be part of the movement and want to give folks a new perspective on seeds and the food they give us. ” King and his volunteers are at the Mar Vista Farmers Market on the last Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (corner of Grand View Boulevard and Venice). They will give out free seeds and useful information. For a nominal fee ($10 lifetime membership), members can attend meetings, enjoy guest speakers and free seeds, and learn how to save seeds. No one is ever turned away, so if you can’t pay the membership fee, you are still welcome to join. Seed Library of Los Angeles 13000 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles slola.org
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HINCHAS Press publishes first book by Project 1521 By Sebastian Lipstein t the information desk of Hyde Park Branch Library, Yago Cura plies his trade as a city librarian, providing access and information to Hyde Park community members. He is also the sole proprietor of HINCHAS Press, a local publishing house that seeks to publish meaningful and thought-provoking literature and poetry that is Latin America-centric. Their website sells original books, zines and artwork. Born in Brooklyn, Cura taught high school English in the Bronx. Although he is of Argentinean descent, he still hopes to bring Latinx and minority-owned publishing companies the recognition and space in the publishing industry “they have earned.” “There is a great Village Voice article from 1995 saying 90% of publishers are white,” Cura said. “We are hoping to change that and tell our stories.” Hinchas de Poesia Press (aka HINCHAS Press) previously released “Inspiring Library Stories: Tales of Kindness, Connection, and Community Impact,” as well as “X LA Poets,” a collection of contemporary poetry from 10 Los Angeles women. The latter is edited by Linda Ravenswood, a seventhgeneration California school teacher and founder of The Los Angeles Press. Ravenswood is also a teacher for the esteemed 24th Street Theatre Company and was a shortlist candidate for the 2017 Poet Laureate of Los Angeles. Ravenswood and Cura are two of four editors (Adolfo Guzman-Lopez and Darren de Leon being the others) on HINCHAS’ newest release “Tlacuilx: Tongues in Quarantine.” The book is a collection of poetry composed by Project 1521, a group of 10 Southern California writers, scholars and an artist to reflect on the 500 years since the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and produce literary and visual works of resistance towards colonialism, family separatism and oppression. Project 1521, which features Cura and Ravenswood, was started by LA native artist Sandy Rodriguez and NPR journalist/poet Adolfo-Guzman Lopez. Rodriguez’s work is especially unique and revered because she uses indigenous, pre-Colombian methods and materials to make her paper, amate, and her pigments. She has been featured by the LA Times and her work is slated to appear at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Huntington Library, Denver Art Museum, and others in the coming months. Among other poets and writers, Project 1521 also features Diane Magaloni, director of the Art of the Ancient Americas at the LACMA and former
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“Tlacuilx: Tongues in Quarantine” is the first book by Project 1521, a group of Southern California writers, scholars and an artist that honors people who have endured family separations, colonialism and institutional violence through cultural affirmation and various forms of resistance. director of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico. Since 2018, the group of 10 diverse people meet quarterly in Rodriguez’s Mar Vista studio to discuss her current works and methods used in painting those images. “Tlacuilx: Tongues in Quarantine” features poetry from the group exploring how life has changed over the last 500 years since Hernan Cortes and Spain conquered the Aztec Empire in 1521 amidst the most fatal pandemic in Mexican history. The poets discuss immigration, the environment and natural resources, and colonialism, as well as Aztec life and the tlacuilo (the Aztec painter-scribes). The poetry is expansive and exposes the
reader to concepts like Nahuatl, tlacuilo, the Florentine Codex, Tenochtitlan and Manifest Destiny. The work is an act of resistance against oppression and serves to teach us about Aztec life and the Americas before European expansion. The literature encourages one to contemplate topics such as why they included a Tongva People Acknowledgement and learn our history and expand our consciousness. Cura believes that “the production of Tlacuilx, and the collaborative work that was essential to its genesis closely echoes the work of the tlacuilx as they worked on the 12-volume book they were making for Bernardo de Sahagun and the Historia General de Nueva Espana.” The 12-vol-
ume book, known as the Florentine Codex, served as a guide and history to the Aztec people of the conquering Spaniards. The tlacuilos were Aztec artist scribes who were forced to complete the Florentine Codex for Spain under harsh conditions amidst a pandemic. For those interested in Project 1521, they also have a 1521 Podcast. It features conversations, original poetry and interviews with the members of Project 1521. They have raised nearly $3,000 from the podcast that has gone towards the publication of the book. HINCHAS Press hinchaspress.com
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Chicken Soup Is Not Good for Your Soul Artist returns to Culver City with unique video installation series By Bridgette M. Redman hile there are books that tell you chicken soup is good for the soul, Sam Tufnell argues the point. The New York artist who was born in Los Angeles and spent his teen years there recently showcased his iconic video installation series, “Chicken Soup Is Not Good for Your Soul” in the IV Gallery’s booth at Spring/Break Art Show in Culver City. The installation got its debut at Spring/ Break in New York City late last year. The work is a video installation that features a continuous loop of his chicken soup sculptures disintegrating under high heat. Yes, chicken soup sculptures. It’s a shift for the artist who said that in the fine arts world, he’s very much identified as a sculptor and a mold maker, someone who did a lot of metal working. “I was doing all these steel roses and everything was kind of romantic,” Tufnell said. “I wanted to be able to reproduce faster, so that was the idea with the mold-making.” He explained that in his 20s he was doing romantic work, in his 30s he was trying to produce art on a factory level, and now he is going for something different, something that doesn’t have the permanence of his previous work. “What I’ve enjoyed the most about sculpture in particular is that there are a lot of mediums and different techniques, they’re all quite endless really,” Tufnell said. Which is what now brings him to the chicken soup work along with other food and biodegradable stuffs. “In part, it was a little pact of a joke I made with myself when I was first in art school,” Tufnell said. “As I go further along, eventually I would go backward and begin playing with food again. I wanted to do something a bit more complicated, so I sort of settled on chicken soup. I originally wanted to do a Warhol sort of Campbells with all 32 of the soups, but I realized, no, that’s going to take me a long time. I ended up zeroing in on the chicken soup idea as it had the most cultural reference.” He pointed out that people, especially in the Western world, have a deep relationship to chicken soup and it holds a lot of different meanings to them. Those who have seen his work said he is exploding the chicken soup mystique that Americans have. His work references conflicting aspects of consumerism, climate change, capitalism and the art market. The soupy sculptures are made into the forms of such things as skulls, fruit, the Mona Lisa and letters/slogans. He uses molds to sculpt the objects from actual chicken soup and
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Artist Sam Tufnell recently showcased the newest variations to his iconic video installation series, “Chicken Soul Is Not Good for Your Soul,” in the IV Gallery’s booth at Spring/Break Art Show in Culver City. then takes pictures of them as they disintegrate. He digitally edits the photos into a video stream in a technique similar to Claymation. Tufnell said of all the different foodstuffs he’s worked with, chicken soup has been the most difficult. “It’s one of the more unforgiving mediums,” Tufnell said. “In part, because it is oily, which made it a bit harder to congeal and it could get slimy. It was also a weird material in that it is kind of opaque so a lot of stuff just didn’t read well. I cast something in a shape that I thought would look cool and it just looked like a block of unrecognizable dog food.” Tufnell’s process involved picking a
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mold, filling it with soup and then freezing it. He put out fold-up cubes that people use to take pictures of jewelry — a riff on advertising. He put the frozen sculpture into the cube and heated the room up. He duct-taped heat guns onto stands and set up theater lights so that the sculptures melted. He took pictures over a six- to eight-hour period as the soup disintegrated. He then took all the stills to the computer to create a time-lapse video for the installation. “The whole thing has been a huge leap from the usual manual labor of welding and molding,” Tufnell said. “It’s been a good way of combining mediums and using them really for what they should be
used for. I said to someone recently that I’m not really sure if I’m making art anymore or documentaries of food. I don’t know. It gets a little tricky.” Tufnell hopes that in his exhibitions and sales of this work that viewers will be able to see what he is trying to do and be interested in the reasons behind it. “I am trying desperately to push the field forward and try new things, no matter how ridiculous making a film out of chicken soup can be,” Tufnell said. “At the very least, you are opening new possibilities.” He wants to see art work progress in a direction where artists are no longer dealing with static things, where it has a life span in which the viewer can see
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things come together and come apart as opposed to lasting for centuries in a museum. Tufnell is enthusiastic about moving into the NFT world. He said there have been many things that he made in his studio that could never be sold because they were unstable or simply did not end up the way he wanted them to be. With NFT, he will be able to sell some of this work as digital art. NFT is something he said oddly coincides with his vision. “No one is really seeing it this way,” Tufnell said. “When I see the NFT, I don’t think of digital art as a lot of performance artists and video artists do. I really look at it as this time-based medium, kind of a thing to make art out of time on a grand scale.” Tufnell believes that sculptors need to do something to grow a bit or they are going to be stuck doing the same thing forever. Seeing himself as a sculptor and documentarian, he thinks NFTs are an exciting new direction. It’s encouraged him to continue to evolve and change his work. “I’ve been trying to work on more complicated things where I’ve been using air compressors and liquids,” Tufnell said. “It’s going to get wackier.” Tufnell has used his prior experience as a mold maker and caster to create various compositions of phrases and ordinary subject matter all entirely rendered in chicken soup, which he then photographs as it disintegrates and digitally edits into a video stream similar to the way traditional Claymation was originally performed.
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Representing the Underrepresented UNREPD creates space for artists and collectors of color PHOTOS CREDIT: ACE MISIUNAS
Sarah Griffin and Tricia Beanum are the founders of UNREPD, a place where BIPOC, women and nonbinary artists can display their work and where visitors of color can start the journey toward being art collectors. By Bridgette M. Redman ometimes a connection is so serendipitous that it simply must lead to greater collaborations. This was the case for Sarah Griffin and Tricia Beanum, and the reason that they opened an art sales enterprise that was a combination of both their works. Griffin, who recently moved to Venice, met Beanum through an artist they were both working with in 2019 and the similarities were striking. Both were passionate about art, both were business owners, both were from Puerto Rico, both had Ivy League educations, and they even had sons
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with the same name. Both were also committed to seeing that underrepresented artists got a fairer shake in the art world. The result? UNREPD, a place where BIPOC, women and nonbinary artists can display their work and where visitors of color can start the journey toward being art collectors. Part gallery, part furniture warehouse and part consultancy, it makes art comfortable for those who don’t feel at ease in conventional galleries. Griffin was the founder of Art House Market, an art consultancy firm that helped people buy art, and Beanum was the owner of Pop Up Home, a
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vintage designer furniture and décor warehouse. They found their two businesses merged perfectly to create UNREPD. The business offered a safe space for artists and new and experienced collectors. Their meeting originally came about when Beanum was selling the work of a contemporary painter that Griffin was interested in for a couple of her clients. They talked a few times and then met in person. “The conversation flowed so effortlessly, and it was incredible,” Griffin said of their first meeting. “We were really on the same page about the challenges for people of color. We knew
immediately we wanted to work together in some capacity.” Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, they found the time was right to open UNREPD. Griffin pointed out that the pandemic was a crazy and interesting time for creative people because they were forced to go into their hole in a way that made people focus. One of the interesting things that came out of it was their art sales enterprise, a gallery that breaks the usual mold of what a gallery is. “The idea was that we wanted to create a platform for artists to be seen, a place where collectors of color and other collec-
tors who might just be starting their collection would be comfortable buying art,” Griffin said. Both had the experience of going into traditional, white box galleries and being made to feel uncomfortable and unwanted. So, they started their version of a gallery in the same space as the pop-up home. Because the place is filled with furniture — one-of-a-kind furniture that is art in its own right — collectors are encouraged to sit and relax, to see art as it might look in their own home. “We realized quickly that here were interesting conversations we could make between the
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Griffin, who recently moved to Venice, is a graduate of Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a PhD in English literature with a focus on African literature and the African diasporic. furniture and the art in ways you couldn’t in a traditional gallery,” Griffin said. “You can bring your friend in to have a chat, sit on a sofa in front of the art and really appreciate it as you might in your own home.” Griffin said they play music and try to make sure that nothing — not even the way they talk about the art — is pretentious. She feels that people need to be able to spend time with art to give it a chance to speak for itself. “For us, art is joyful and fun and community based,” Griffin said. “We wanted to create a place that artists who might otherwise not be seen could be appreciated for how incredible they are.” While they have held a solo show for an artist, most of the time they rotate work in and out and sell on a retail model seven days a week. It’s been a model that has generated excitement among their customers. With 12,000 square feet, people can spread out and keep six feet apart from others. When they were first getting set up on Sycamore, before they were even open, they had hung up some work by one of their
artists. Someone walked by and got so excited, she said she had to bring her friend back the next day to see it. Both she and her friend purchased works of art. “That was something that told us we were on the right track and opening something that was needed,” Griffin said. Their first foray into a single artist’s work was Corey Pemberton’s West Coast solo show that featured mixed media works on canvas. Pemberton is a Los Angeles resident who is the co-founder and director of Crafting the Future, a nonprofit that works to increase BIPOC access to art, craft and design. Griffin said they had a huge response to the show, which opened mid-September of 2021. They had more than 800 people RSVP and they had to cut it off because they didn’t want people to feel uncomfortable in these times of COVID-19. “The crowd that showed up was so inspiring in itself,” Griffin said. “It was a super diverse crowd in every sense of the word — a super diverse group of art collectors, art admirers and people who really wanted to be in community with other creative people. There was
really an energy that night that people were hankering for, given the pandemic and how little chance we’ve had of being with like-minded people.” Beanum and Griffin curate all the art, always searching for new artists through such methods as art fairs, Instagram, word-of-mouth and other artists. They also have a submission system through which artists are able to find them. As they find new works they like, they rotate it into the space, creating an ever-changing, ongoing exhibition. Griffin said there are certain things that the two of them both like and they tend to find different versions of that to keep everything cohesive. One of the reasons they did a solo show for Pemberton, she said, was because they couldn’t keep his paintings in the gallery long enough for people to see them because they sold so quickly. The solo show was so successful that they plan to do more. What sort of art does the pair like? “The things that speak to me are things that feel really true to the artist who is making them,” Griffin said. “So, things that don’t feel derivative, things that feel fresh, new takes, new perspectives that I haven’t seen before.” She said there are many traditional things that appeal to her as well — an understanding
of color and scale. She loves to see things beautifully executed while doing something a little different. Art has been a lifelong passion of Griffin’s though it was more of a hobby until after she had her children. “I knew I wanted to go back to work, and it became crystal clear that if I was going to do that, it needed to be doing the thing I was most passionate about and that was always art,” Griffin said. Griffin earned an undergraduate degree from Stanford University, majoring in American studies and minoring in art history. She then went on to a second Ivy League school—the University of Pennsylvania — where she earned a PhD in English literature with a focus on African literature and the African diasporic. It’s a background she uses when curating artists. “I think it gives me a little bit of a different perspective and a different way in,” Griffin said. “The way I think about and talk about art is a little different, but it is connected to my academic work. I have always been interested in histories and cultures and artifacts. It all comes together, but it may be that the way I talk about art is a little unexpected.” After being out of the work force for six years as a stay-athome mom, she decided to be
an art consultant. She started with a few friends who knew she had an eye for art and could find certain things because of her connections with artists. The practice grew organically from there. Her focus was on how to help emerging collectors find emerging artists who could look great in their space but also be the foundation of a real collection. It’s work she continues to do with UNREPD. While people are doing more online than ever before after two years of enforced isolation, Griffin wants people to know that art really needs to be experienced in person. It’s fine to discover art online, but she advises against buying it until the buyer stands before it — something that can be done at UNREPD. “If you’re thinking about buying or starting a collection, the best thing is to go in person and stand in front of a painting or a sculpture or inside an installation,” Griffin said. “Really just feel the energy of it, see how you react to it. In person, everything is so much different and so much better.”
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Offering Underserved Kids a Natural Wellness Option Local yoga instructor provides free yoga and nutrition classes By Haley Beyer ana Kirkland, national director of advancement for One for Health, is creating a program to bring wellness and yoga classes to kids at community organizations across the country. Kirkland, who is a life coach and yoga, meditation and nutrition instructor, grew up in New York where she was exposed to the arts early in her childhood. She studied dance and theater as a kid and continued to pursue those interests when she moved with her family to the West Coast during middle school. In high school, Kirkland studied classical ballet and trained in tennis. She had the opportunity to play tennis at the pro level but turned it down to focus on dance and acting. She made her way to USC where she graduated with a degree in social sciences and communications. After college she pursued acting and appeared on TV shows such as “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and “Saved by the Bell.” After spending so much time on different sets, Kirkland decided to take some family time and focus on other things. She started a kid’s art business called Rana’s Arts Club. This wasn’t entirely new to her as she had taught musical theater for kids as her very first job. Because of her background in sports and staying active her entire life, she also found joy in yoga. “I’ve always had an interest in well-being and taking care of my body,” Kirkland said. She wanted to show kids the power of yoga and taking care of their bodies. Kirkland was officially certified in children’s yoga in 2001 and her experience in entertainment made it easy for her to create animated and fun yoga instruction for the kids. This was essential because kids don’t do yoga for the same reasons adults do, so keeping them focused during classes was extremely important. Since becoming certified, she has taught yoga to over a thousand kids from Marina del Rey to Malibu.
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Rana Kirkland is a local life coach and yoga, meditation and nutrition instructor who is also the national director of advancement for One for Health. While Kirkland also teaches adult yoga, a lot of her time is spent on children’s instruction. Her experience with kids in the past, her current role as a mom, and the state of our country during the pandemic were three big reasons for her to offer yoga to the youth at a national level. She is constantly seeking ways to help children. “I could easily see where kids could benefit from feeling calm and centered after participating in yoga,” Kirkland said. During Spring 2020, Kirkland’s first “heart thought” was wondering what kind of impact the pandemic would have on kids. “Yoga is essential to healing,” Kirkland said. She couldn’t teach yoga in person during the pandemic, but that didn’t stop her from trying to make a difference. Kirkland started making videos and posting them on her Facebook for kids to follow along to at home. Her yoga platform was growing and made it easier for One for Health, a nonprofit organization that provides holistic health programs for
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low-income youth, to find Kirkland on LinkedIn. They loved her ideas and plans for the future so much that they
recently made Kirkland the national director of advancement. Her kids yoga videos will be going up on the Santa Monica YMCA gym’s virtual site for easy access and she is in the process of reaching out to tech companies, the entertainment industry and individual supporters to help produce other virtual programs. The biggest project Kirkland is working on right now is developing a training course for adults, specifically yoga instructors, so they can learn how to teach children about wellness including physical activity and nutrition. Once completed, the program can be distributed to Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs and other community organizations across the country, creating jobs for instructors and necessary classes for kids. “I want this program to empower people to build wellness for kids into their community,” Kirkland said. With help from the public, One for Health and its sponsors, enough money was raised to make the program a reality. “One for Health is so grateful to be partnered with such
phenomenal organizations like the Boys and Girls Club or Isagenix, who provides plant-based protein bars and protein shakes to teach kids about nutrition,” Kirkland said. While the program is in the works, Kirkland continues to teach. She instructs in-person classes at the local Boys and Girls Club, she is available for workshops (independent from One for Health) and is creating a series of videos to release for her at-home participants. Though her plate is full, she wouldn’t have it any other way. “My favorite part of working with kids is how humble they keep me, everything is all about them and there is never a dull moment,” Kirkland said. “They say the darndest things that bring a smile to my face. I’ve worked with kids from all backgrounds, and despite their differences, they all appreciate the value of being self-aware and understanding the sense of calmness.” One for Health oneforhealth.org Rana Kirkland Instagram @ranakirkland
Kirkland works with One for Health to provide free yoga and nutrition classes to underserved kids at local Boys and Girls Clubs in the Santa Monica area.
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MUD ABOUT YOU I’m a recently divorced woman. With COVID restrictions easing up, I’d like to go out to bars again. I’m rusty on flirting etiquette. Should I have a “pickup line” or wait for a man to make the first move and then hint I’m interested? — Unsure Men do not speak hint. Hinting to a man is like trying to discuss a complex issue with your cat. It will give you a look like it’s considering your points – while meowing something that means, “Shut up and die so I can eat your face.” In the wake of #MeToo, waiting for a man to approach you in a bar is likewise less than productive. Young guys tell me they feel “safer” using dating apps because a woman’s “likes” and replies make it clear she’s interested. (A few men joke – half-kiddingly – about having a notary under the bed during sex so they’ll have signed documents of consent: “Your Honor, see page four: ‘Agreement to go to second base.’”) Not surprisingly, evolutionary psychologist T. Joel Wade and his colleagues find that men prefer women’s “direct” pickup lines – unambiguous requests for a phone number, a date or sex. Direct lines “clearly convey interest” in a way “innocuous” ice-
breaker lines – like, “What the hell is a macaroni ’n’ cheese martini?” – do not. “Flippant” lines – cheeky, creative openers like, “Are you an assassin?” – likewise leave men guessing (and often annoyed). Though men will say they love when women ask them out, it’s a risky strategy unless you’re looking for a quick fling. Men evolved to be the chasers of the species and to expect to prove themselves to women with “high mate value” – which is why they cross deserts, fight duels and build empires instead of napping. Effectively falling out of the sky into a man’s lap can suggest you’re desperate or broken. Instead, make it totally (and repeatedly) clear to a man that you’re interested – with brief touch, extended eye contact and almost sickening flattery – basically clubbing him over the head 26 times with, “YO, DOCTOR DENSE, ASK ME OUT ALREADY.” Unless a guy’s willing to risk asking you out, you won’t know he’s really interested. In contrast with female choosiness, men are “opportunistic maters,” the researchers tactfully observe. Consider that there’s no pickup artist movement for women because the only seduction skill a woman needs is the question: “Wanna go back to my place and be strangers with benefits?”
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I’m a single guy in my 20s using dating apps. It’s been hit-and-miss (mostly miss). My sister showed me her account so I could see how other guys present themselves. I was confused by all the guys posing with cute animals. Isn’t it kinda cringe to see a guy cradling a dog in a Halloween costume? — Dr. Don’t-little It isn’t just the men of OkCupid posing with adorbs animals. Back in 2014, kittens as photo props were a thing for the mass-murdering jihadists of ISIS – like suicide bomber and fur baby daddy Abu Hurayra al-Amriki: “Before I blow up a cafe of innocent people, I like to have a cuddle with my widdle bitty kitty, Butterscotch.” The men of OkJihad sneered at a CNN reporter’s speculation that this was a recruitment ploy to lure lady militants (she-hadists?), but it seems to be more than a random marketing strategy. Evolutionary psychologist Maryanne Fisher and her colleagues found that men on dating apps seeking committed relationships – aspiring Mr. Boyfriends and Mr. Husbands – were more likely than the aspiring Captain Hookups to post pics of themselves with kids and dogs.
Chances are the doggie and baby nuzzlers did this subconsciously – probably out of an understanding (shaped by men’s co-evolution with women) of women’s long-term mate preferences. By showing a willingness and ability to invest resources and care for a needy little creature, they’re advertising themselves as “stay and pay” dads in a man mall of “hump ‘em and dump ‘em” cads. Interestingly, cats appeared “infrequently” in men’s profile pics. The researchers speculate that cat daddy “might not be as strong a signal of male investment,” as cats require far less care, attention, and expense than dogs. (They even do their own grooming!) And bad news for our mass-murdering cat fancier friends: Cats are “often equated with femininity,” and men who pose with them are seen by women as “less masculine, more neurotic and less desirable.” (Take that, you ISISSIES!) Now, before anybody shouts, “Hello, gullible!”: Yes, some of these “dogs and babies are my pickup posse” dudes could be lying about wanting a relationship. For your purposes, that doesn’t matter. Posing with a dog or a kid sends the commitment-minded ladies just the right message: “I can care for a more advanced life form than a fake plant.”
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THE ARGONAUT’S REAL ESTATE SECTION
CULVER CITY DREAM HOME
“Gorgeous home with the most incredible location in downtown Culver City,” says agent Todd Miller. “This remodeled and expanded 4-bedroom, 2-story home is blocks to all the shops & restaurants. The architectural charm includes original arched doorways with glass hardware. The secure perimeter with driveway gate makes the front yard a usable family space and there is a bright living room with beautiful hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace and original oversized wood windows. Formal dining room has original coved ceilings and French doors that open to the covered stone porch. The kitchen, with white cabinets & stainless-steel appliances, has an antique paneled glass door that opens to back patio. The expansive master suite has a large sitting area that would make a nice office area and opens to a large California Redwood deck. The master bathroom has an oversized, step-in tiled shower & views of 100-year-old pine trees. Private backyard has a stone patio, turf yard & tree swing. Detached garage provides tons of storage and potential for office or ADU.”
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8711 FALMOUTH AVENUE, #106 2 Bed | 3 Bath | $799,000
8219 BARNSLEY AVENUE 3 Bed | 2 Bath | $1,199,000
12320 & 12314 WASHINGTON PLACE 4-Plex Opportunity | $1,799,000 Each
3724 KELTON AVENUE 4-Plex Opportunity | $1,599,000
Stephanie Younger Group 310.499.2020 | DRE 01365696 stephanieyounger.com | @stephanieyoungergroup Compass is a licensed real estate broker (01991628) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice. To reach the Compass main office call 310.230.5478.
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THE ARGONAUT PRESS RELEASES MAGICAL MARINA VIEW UNIT
CULVER CITY GEM
“This special Marina del Rey corner unit offers unobstructed city & mountain views from the 15th floor,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “With nearly 1,900 sq ft, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, plus den/office offers an expansive living room with 9-foot ceilings and windows and 2 balconies. The large chef's kitchen boasts stainless steel Bosch and Thermador appliances, a gas range, and large island/bar The oversized primary suite has a spa-like bath with dual vanity, separate shower and tub, and a walk-in closet with custom built-ins. This unit includes 2 parking spots, washer/dryer in unit and central air/heat. Resortstyle amenities include 24-hr front desk and security, concierge, valet, gym, heated pool/spa, library, and a private wine storage locker. Just minutes to the Marina, beaches, LAX and Abbott Kinney shops/restaurants.” Offered at $1,599,000 Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg and Associates 800-804-9132
“This charming three bedroom, two bathroom home in the desirable lower Culver Crest neighborhood offers a rear family room with French doors leading out to a shady patio/yard,” says agent Jane St. John. “The traditional floor plan has an open living room/dining area with hardwood floors, and lots of windows for natural light. The adjoining kitchen has six burner Viking professional range/ hood, KitchenAid double oven, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a separate laundry area. All three bedrooms are off the front center hallway with southeast, sunny morning exposure. The main bedroom has a bright white bathroom w/spa tub and a walk-in closet. The upper driveway is gated and there's a two-car finished garage. A beautiful eucalyptus tree adds beauty and shade to the rear of the house with bricked patio - perfect for entertaining and dining outdoors. Close to local schools, shopping, freeways.” Offered at $1,750,000 (correction) Jane St. John RE/MAX Estate Properties 310-577-5300
MODERN WESTCHESTER RANCH
“Lovely curb appeal in this updated Westchester 3-bdrm ranch offers a long gated driveway with a stamped concrete pathway to the Dutch front door,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Completely updated, this home has hardwood flooring, marble fireplace, wood paneling, and bay windows. The open floor plan is ideal for hosting. The kitchen has double a chef's oven, stainless appliances, and shaker-style cabinets and marble countertops and an expansive island. Three generous bedrooms and two spa-like baths complete the interior. Raised flower beds and premium turf adorn the pristine backyard space which also offers a raised deck.” Offered at $1,895,000 Stephanie Younger COMPASS 310-499-2020
THE ARGONAUT REAL ESTATE Q&A
What is a Short Sale? The idea of purchasing a home at a deeply discounted price is appealing to most people, but these situations can come with strings attached. One way to get a deal on a property is to buy a short sale, but the transactions are complex and risky. Short sales are transactions where a home is sold for a lower price than the debt that’s owed. When a homeowner realizes they can’t afford their mortgage anymore, they can start the short sale process with the lender. The owner has to apply, and the goal is to avoid foreclosure. Lenders will often approve a short sale if the home is worth less than what’s owed, and the seller has to demonstrate financial hardship. Short sales were incredibly common following the Great Recession in 2008, but have since become less so. Short Sale vs. a Foreclosure Sometimes buyers think a short sale and a foreclosure are the same, which they’re not. During a foreclosure, the bank repossesses the property. Then, the bank tries to sell it, often at a price well below
market value, to cover their costs. In both situations, financial hardships lead to the loss of the property for the homeowner, but the specifics vary. In a short sale, the seller is voluntarily entering the process. A foreclosure is not voluntary for the seller. For the seller, a foreclosure is much more damaging to their credit history, and they may end up having to file bankruptcy. What Are the Benefits of a Short Sale? For buyers, there are a few big benefits of buying a property in a short sale. The first is the lower price. A lender is very motivated to sell the property and cut their losses. Short sales may be less complex than traditional sales because there is likely to be less competition from other buyers. Your offer has a greater chance of being approved with less competition. For sellers, the benefits of a short sale include preventing foreclosure and possible debt forgiveness. For a seller who goes through a short sale, they may
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qualify for a new mortgage after two years. It’s much harder to get another mortgage after a foreclosure. Are There Downsides of a Short Sale? For buyers, one of the primary downsides of a short sale is that it’s time-consuming. These transactions can take much longer than a traditional transaction. There’s also an increased level of risk for buyers because they’re buying the home as-is. There’s also the possibility the transaction won’t go through, and the time will be wasted for the buyer. Since the owners in a short sale are experiencing financial hardship, their homes may be in significantly worse condition than similar properties. For sellers, there are quite a few pitfalls of a short sale too. Sellers don’t have any power to negotiate the price—only the lender can. The seller isn’t going to receive any profits when they sell the home because it’s owed to the lender, and short sales damage the owner’s credit scores.
Short Sale Tips If you understand the possible risks and still want to look for a property that’s a short sale, make sure that you go into it prepared. While the property is sold as-is, you still need an inspection so you can figure out how much you’ll have to spend in repairs. You’ll also have more negotiating power with the lender if you can prove significant repairs are needed. Even though short sales are a way to get a deal, you still need to be realistic with your offer. Your offer can be turned down if it’s too low. It’s also a good idea to provide as much cash as you can because the lender will want to reduce their risk. Finally, work with a real estate agent experienced in short sales because they’re complex transactions. THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTION CAME FROM:
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NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell personal property, household items, business goods and boxes of unknown content identified by Occupant name below, to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions, section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Thursday March 03, 2022 at 11:30 AM on the premises where said property has been stored known as Stor-It Self Storage and located at 4068 Del Rey Avenue, Marina Del Rey, Ca. 90292, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following: Purchases must be paid for at time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items are sold as is, where is and must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and the obligated party. AUCTIONEER: David Hester Auctioneer & Associates, C al i for ni a Au cti on Bond # 70 75 93 90 FERELLO CROKER ADELA CEI MAYA A HUTCHINSON LIANA JACKSON MICHAEL PLATT TRENT KILBURY ANDREW ZEFF DAVID ALLEN WESTALL CLAUDIA GUTIERREZ QADAN ABDURAMAN PUBLISHED: Argonaut Newspaper 02/17/22, 02/24/22
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Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022013105 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SONDER THERAPY. 5619 N. Figueroa St., #219 Los Angeles, CA 90042, 335 S. Los Robles Ave., Unit L Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Nicolette R. Fuguette, 335 S. Los Robles Ave., Unit L Pasadena, CA 91101. California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Nicolette R. Fuguette. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 20, 2022. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022019788 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE CHILDRENS HEARING CENTER. 1127 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1620 Los Angeles, CA 90017, 2100 W. 3rd Street Suite 111 Los Angeles, CA 90057. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) House Institute Foundation, 2100 W. 3rd Street Suite 111 Los Angeles, CA 90057 State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Jeremy Sidell. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: House
ness and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Jeremy Sidell. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: House Institute Foundation. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 2, 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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022025147 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXPERTS HANDYMAN SERVICES. 8117 W. Manchester Avenue Unit 326 Playa del Rey, CA 90293. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mario A. Vitale, 8117 W. Manchester Avenue Unit 326 Playa del Rey, CA 90293. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Mario A. Vitale. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 2, 2022. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022024716 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASTLE HILL RECORDS, WINTER ISLAND MUSIC. 4712 Admiralty Way, Suite 578 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Bradley James Clinton, 8675 Falmouth Ave., #212 Playa del Rey, CA 90293. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Bradley James Clinton. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 2, 2022. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022031442 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WHO AM I, WHO AM I? FOUNDATION. 13904 Fiji Way Apt. 237 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) George Todt, 13904 Fiji Way Apt. 237 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: George Todt. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 08, 2022. 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.
county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22, 03/17/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022024968 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KIKOS KLOSET. 1029 Pleasant View Ave. Apt. 3 Venice, CA 90291, 12669 Rose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Kayla Dickie, 1029 Pleasant View Ave. Apt. 3 Venice, CA 90291. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Kayla Dickie. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 02, 2022. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22, 03/17/22
Name Change AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22AHCP00042 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of NA NIU, CHAO SONG, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Na Niu, Chao Song filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) JIAXUAN SONG to JOHN JIAXUAN SONG 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court
ated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 04/08/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: X. The address of the court is 150 West Commonwealth Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: February 9, 2022. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00012 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of MARVIS WYNN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: MARVIS WYNN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) MARVIS WYNN to MARVIS LEE WYNN 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 25, 2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401-Santa Monica Courthouse, West District. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: January 7, 2022. Hon. Lawrence Lao, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22BBCP00046 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of DAVID JOHN KLEC, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: DAVID JOHN KLEC filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) DAVID JOHN KLEC to DAVE JOHN KLEC 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to
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 personName objecting to the name Change changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/25/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: B. The address of the court is 300 East Olive Avenue, Room 225 Burbank, CA 91502-Burbank Courthouse. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: February 4, 2022. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22, 03/17/22
Summons SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): FLIN1801082 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name) AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): TREE NAHAU WILLIS You are being sued. Lo están demandando. Petitioner's name is Nombre del demandante: VIVA KRASINSKI You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online SelfC e n t e r H e l p (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 días corridos después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California
ento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas. 1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 46-200 Oasis St., Indio, CA 92201. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Viva Krasinski, 72428 Starburst Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260, (310) 7803971 and Fax (747) 2088099 Date (Fecha): November 01, 2018 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) G. Torres Deputy (Asistente)
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Sam Francis: Santa Monica and a Legacy of Supporting Artists Friday, Feb. 25 Tune in for a three-episode documentary series about artist Sam Francis and his connection to Santa Monica. This series, presented by 18th Street Arts Center in collaboration with the Sam Francis Foundation, will launch at noon as a livestream and on-demand video launch. By delving into extensive archives and conducting rare interviews with two of his sons and extended network, filmmaker Tiana Williams created the documentary series focusing on Francis’ family home; his influence on emerging artists, printmakers and curators, and his interest in C.G. Jung and dreams. The films will be broadcast on 18th Street’s website and Facebook page and will be available as on-demand videos. Virtual, 12 p.m., 18thstreet.org Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, Feb. 26 This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11. 14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket 626 Night Market Mini Saturday, Feb. 26 Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) in partnership with 626 Night Market has announced a series of
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On Feb. 25 at noon, tune in for the online premiere of a three-episode documentary series about artist Sam Francis and his connection to Santa Monica. events called 626 Night Market Mini which brings the iconic open-air food festival to Santa Monica for the first time on a smaller scale. Hosting approximately two dozen vendors, the first market will take place Feb. 26 and 27 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Lot 27, near the Third Street Promenade. The market will return for four more weekends through April 2022. The market is free to attend, but advance tickets are required for entry. Lot 27 at 452 Arizona Avenue, Santa Monica, 1 to 10 p.m., 626nightmarket.com/tickets Second Annual Culver City Book Festival Saturday, Feb. 26 The Second Annual Culver City Book Festival is returning to Culver City and the Wende Museum of the Cold War after taking two years off due to the pandemic. The Festival, which is co-sponsored by the City of Culver City, Culver City Arts Foundation, Vagabond Books, Beyond Baroque, Village Well Books & Coffee, in addition to PHOTO COURTESY
The first 626 Night Market Mini will take place on Feb. 26 and 27 from 1 to 10 p.m. and will bring the iconic open-air food festival to Santa Monica for the first time.
the Wende Museum, will run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Book Festival, which highlights work from small press publishers, creates a platform for lesser-known talents to showcase their literary works, from poetry to novels. Authors are able to engage directly with the community of both avid readers and budding authors alike. The day will finish with a special group reading by FlowerSong Press at 7 p.m. at Village Well Books & Coffee. 10808 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., facebook.com/ events/1017325709132062 Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, Feb. 27 Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce. 2640 Main St., Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, Feb. 27 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events. 12198 Venice Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., marvistafarmersmarket.org Motor Avenue Farmers Market Sunday, Feb. 27 The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability
of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood and surrounding communities. The market is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through its operation and educational programs. The market consistently provides a wonderful opportunity to create synergy between local businesses and residents while promoting a healthy city and a vibrant community. Open every Sunday, rain or shine. 10418 National Blvd., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., motoravenuemarket.com Westchester Farmers Market Sunday, Feb. 27 Certified farmers market brings together some of the region’s best small and micro farmers from the Central Coast and Ventura counties with over 30 local food businesses, kids activities and live bands. Held in the heart of downtown Westchester adjacent to many new and thriving local businesses from an independent bookstore to local eateries with plenty of free parking. Held every Sunday rain or shine! 6200 W. 87th St., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., westchesterfarmersmkt.com Bessie Coleman Video Screenings Sunday, Feb. 27 Every Sunday through March 6, the Westchester/Playa Historical Society is showing Bessie Coleman Video Screenings. Screenings are at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon and the video is 15 minutes in length. 6207 West 87th Street, Los
Angeles, 10 a.m. to noon, wphistoricalsociety.org HINCHAS Press 2022 Online Zine Workshop Sunday, Feb. 27 HINCHAS Press is hosting its monthly, all-ages online zine workshop with a new theme each month. Learn how to make your own zine with simple household supplies. The facilitator this month is Darren J. de Leon, an award-winning poet from San Bernardino. Registration required online. $5 or by donation. Online, Los Angeles, 2 to 3 p.m., hinchaspress.com/ zine-workshop Wende Museum Private Tour and Performance Sunday, Feb. 27 At 2 p.m., enjoy a private tour led by photographer Bill Aron, whose work is presented depicting “Soviet Jewish Life.” At 3 p.m., there will be a theatrical reading of “Refused No More” in the Wende Garden by The Braid (formerly Jewish Women’s Theatre) of true personal stories of the Soviet Jew – the life left behind and the surprising, poignant, moving American journey being forged. Light refreshments will follow the performance. Afterward you are invited to tour the museum on your own. Registration is $25 (includes donation to Hadassah). Limited to 25 participants. Last day to register is Feb. 24. 10808 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, 2 to 4 p.m., bit.ly/3Iatjd8 Movies on the Lawn Sunday, Feb. 27 Enjoy a free outdoor movie series at Jamaica Bay Inn on Sundays throughout February. This week’s screening is “The Wedding Singer.” Warm drinks, snacks and treats will be available for purchase. Event starts at 5 p.m., movie showing starts at 6 p.m. Low chairs, blankets and pillows are welcome. Higher camping-style chairs are not allowed. 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 5 p.m., jamaicabayinn.com
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