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Missing something Editor: I can’t wait to run out of my place and get a copy of the Argonaut. Thursday morning is local news awaiting day at my place...for years until lately. Why? Something is erroneously missing. Whatever happened to the Advice Goddess? Yes, I saw her farewell in the paper, but for as long as she...has been a columnist, I’ve anticipated Thursday morning. Sad thing you say? Yes, rather. The Argonaut is not the same.
Maybe this is a new phase, but Thursday mornings have turned into ordinary days awaiting a hopefully fun weekend. Just saying…. Sheila Walsh-Vargas Los Angeles Suicide awareness in May Editor: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a volunteer and advocate with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this month I am asking everyone to join us and demand #MoreForMentalHealth. I have lost several family members, including my brother, to suicide. Suicide is 100% preventable but only with the support of the community through awareness and education. Please consider all that we are asking in this letter and make this really be front and center in your papers. Thank you for considering our needs on behalf of those presently suffering. I am doing more by calling on my legislators at the federal and state levels to support legislation that will fund the implementa-
tion of 988 and the suicide and mental health crisis system across our nation, particularly for those in underserved communities. Currently, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-8255 and de-escalates the crises of tens of thousands of callers each day. On July 16, those in distress and those that support them will be able to reach the Lifeline through a simple 3-digit number: 988. By making the Lifeline more accessible through this shorter number, calls, texts, and chats to the Lifeline’s network of crisis call centers are expected to increase. It is vital that the federal government work with states to ensure callers in distress will have: 1) someone to call, 2) someone to come help, and 3) somewhere safe to go. We must act NOW to secure funding to equip call centers and community crisis response services throughout the country with the staff and resources to respond to everyone in crisis. Join me this month in urging our federal and state public
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Seeking justice Editor: The CRJ is so concerned for diversity, equity and inclusion to the detriment of education. What Santa Monica High School needs above all is commitment to teaching all children the basics of math and language skills. When will CRJ, teacher unions and school boards realize that “education” means learning to communicate and achievement in the adult world? Carol Busching Los Angeles
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‘Graceland’ prints among unique items to be auctioned on May 15 By Kamala Kirk his year marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s Graceland opening to the public, and on Sunday, May 15 fans and art lovers will have the opportunity to bid on a portfolio of 11 dye-transfer color photographs of the late singer’s home. The work was commissioned by the Presley estate a year after Graceland opened to the public and six years after Presley’s death, and the portfolio is part of an edition of 31 with the estimated price between $250,000 to $350,000. Presented by Santa Monica Auctions, the auction also coincides with the release of a new biopic of Presley’s life directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker, which will be released this June. “The images were taken by William Eggleston, one of the
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most important Southern photographers at the time and who still is today,” said Robert Berman, founder of Santa Monica Auctions. “Priscilla Presley was the one who knew enough to pick this incredible photographer. The portfolio is a look into the past and shows the personal side of who Elvis was when he was in love with Priscilla. They reflect the halcyon days before things went south in Elvis’ life.” More than an auction, Santa Monica Auctions is a muchanticipated annual event that brings art and culture lovers together for a lively day of bidding at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica. It will be held outdoors under a tent where attendees will also have access to food trucks and the opportunity to purchase significant artworks at what are often well below retail market prices. “I have clients that go back 40
years who have been collecting since the 1970s,” Berman said. “Most would never consider selling their collections because they love the work but when they decide to consign, they are often shocked by the appreciation of the artwork they’ve acquired over the years.” In addition to Eggleston’s work, approximately 200 other lots can be previewed now at Santa Monica Auctions’ in gallery space A-5 at Bergamot Station. “We will also have works from Robert Motherwell and Francis Bacon, a superb mixed media piece by Minjung Kim, a selection of rare works by Shepard Fairey, multiple works by Raymond Pettibon, a unique Dennis Hopper printer’s proof of ‘Lips’ and a sought-after set of Robert Rauschenberg screenprints from 1971,” Berger said. “Newly consigned to the auction is Flowers, an important portfolio of 10 toned photogravures by
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channel without their spinnakers. It can be quite hectic with lots of boats from the different fleets meeting. Each boat is trying to find a clear lane to sail without infringing on the right of ways of others—all the while the crews are changing their sail trim from downwind sailing, to upwind and then back to downwind. Observers standing on the south jetty can hear many spirited remarks as the various tacticians hail calling for room as various a rules come into effect requiring some to yield to others. The turning marks are the places where the most action happens with several boats arriving simultaneously. The last one is at the sheriff’s station, where they make the last left turn toward the finish line in front of the yacht club. A horn sounds as each boat crosses the line and their finish time is recorded. handicap corrections are calculated, and the winners are determined. After their sails are folded and lines coiled, the crews discuss the race and other matters of great import, frequently popping a well-earned beverage before heading to the club’s patio for the after race barbecue and trophy presentations. The after race gathering caps this popular event, bonding the competitors socially while building the strength and wonder of the sport. California Yacht Club calyachtclub.com
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By Tim Tunks eer Can” is the nickname given to the popular summer season weeknight short sailboat races. “Sunset Series” is the name of California Yacht Club’s beer can races, which have been a regular mainstay of local yacht racing since 1931. On Wednesdays from April 13 through Sept. 7 between 5 and 5:45 p.m. in Marina del Rey, people can watch the fleet heading out the channel toward the starting line, which is just a short distance outside the detached breakwater. The racing fleet is divided into eight different class groups with each class having its own start at five-minute intervals. The class splits group similar performing boats together to make their contest closer. A yacht race start is “running star” with each competitor endeavoring to cross the starting line at full speed, in an advantageous position to their competitors. Their goal is to hit the line when the countdown timed start signal sounds—but not an instant before. Boats crossing the line early must return to the pre-start side of the line to start over again, all the time staying clear of all the boats that have started properly. After starting, the boats tack upwind, zig-zagging to a buoy they turn around while hoisting their colorful ballooning spinnaker sails to head back toward the Marina. With many boats reaching the buoy at the same time, there is a lot of action. Not interfering with “right of way” boats can be challenging. This next leg of the race is downwind with the breeze at their backs and filled spinnakers flying. Jibing is the downwind zig-zag maneuver as boats turn to attack or escape competitors and to sail at the best angle to the wind. This too is an exciting part of the race—but not as exciting as the hotly contested next turn where lots of boats from different classes funnel together at the end of the detached breakwater. Before rounding the south end of the detached breakwater, the boats must douse their spinnakers and make a sharp left turn to sail briefly upwind into the marina channel. Then they make a right hand turn to turn down the
A warm summer evening finds the Class ‘A’ and Class ‘B’ fleets on the second leg of the race toward the breakwater.
Sunset Series is the name of California Yacht Club’s beer can races, a regular mainstay of local yacht racing since 1931.
Five boats lined up bow to bow right before reaching the start line.
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“Beer Can” is the nickname given to the popular summer season weeknight short sailboat races.
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Marina Del Rey Anglers Club takes underprivileged young people on fishing excursions PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARINA DEL REY ANGLERS
The Marina Del Rey Anglers Club provides positive ocean fishing experiences for thousands of at-risk youth. By Michele Robinson n 1983, the members of the Marina Del Rey Anglers Club (MDRA), a fishing club established in 1975, began inviting inner city youth on member’s boats. Their purpose was simple: to offer these underprivileged youngsters a chance to fish, many for the first time. From this humble beginning, the practice expanded and changed over the next 47 years. Currently it provides a positive ocean fishing experience for thousands of young people coming from challenging social and economic backgrounds or limited physical abilities. By the time Ron Smothers joined the club in 1985, the original fishing program no longer existed. To take its place, he founded another youth fishing program called Kids Day Out. Smothers’ program took around 50 youths from a local YMCA chapter out every summer for a few years on a chartered boat from the Marina del Rey harbor. However, that program also discontinued after several years. Shortly after Smothers became MDRA president in 1996, he wanted to restore the club’s former youth fishing activity. As a result, the club’s newest member, Richard Somers, volunteered to start a redesigned
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youth fishing program and offered to serve as its chair. The new program, known as the Marina del Rey Summer Youth Fishing Program, expanded even further. Within a few years, it took up to 1,000 youth on 22 fishing trips every summer. MDRA chartered the “Betty-O” fishing boat and worked with various youth groups to provide a fun half day of fishing, free of charge to participants. “We invited many youth organizations to bring their kids on a half-day fishing trip each summer,” Somers said. “The groups included the local Santa Monica and Venice Boys and Girls Club chapters, the Foundation for the Junior Blind, the MacLaren Hall Children’s Center for foster kids, Mychals’ Learning Place for youth with autism spectrum disorder and Down syndrome, L.A. County Probation Department Residential Youth Camp, and many other organizations.” Taking out so many at-risk kids, especially those with physical disabilities, presented a big challenge. More mentors were needed to work with the kids than the fishing club could provide. In order to solve this problem, Somers founded the Del Rey Yacht Club’s Community Outreach Program. He drafted yacht club members to become mentors and join the MDRA’s mentors to assist kids on the
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Betty-O. “The experience of working with at-risk kids, teaching them fishing and showing them the wonders of the ocean is priceless,” Somers said. “Working with the junior blind and autistic kids is especially rewarding, particularly for the mentors who volunteer to help them bait the hooks, remove and release fish they catch. One special recollection of mine was helping a frightened and unhappy blind boy fish at the beginning of one of the trips. As soon as he caught his first fish, he had a huge smile on his face, which lasted for the remainder of the trip.” “It’s a wonderful experience and we get so much out of it,” said long-time club member Keith Lambert. “We enjoy fishing as a hobby and we are rewarded by giving back and helping at-risk kids learn to fish and build self-esteem, especially those who are physically, emotionally and economically challenged.” While the fishing experience might be new to some of the participants, what may be surprising is that for many of these young people who live near the ocean in Los Angeles, “this experience is often the first time they are seeing the Pacific Ocean up close,” Somers said. “Many kids grow up in one parent households who work two jobs and have little time to take their
child out for recreation, like going to the beach.” What is particularly admirable about the program is the conservation aspect of the curriculum. Although the kids get the complete fishing experience, they do not kill the fish. Instead, they are taught to use the catch and release method, allowing the fish to be carefully released and returned to the ocean. The Betty-O’s crew uses a bucket of chum to attract schools of small mackerel. The kids appear not to care what species of fish they catch; they are simply thrilled to get a chance to catch as many fish as possible. Some enjoy challenging others from their group to see who can catch the most fish. Other positive goals of the program include teaching young people how to reduce pollution and practice conservation while learning new skills and building self-esteem. “It builds self-esteem as they learn new tasks like how to properly hold the pole, bait the hook, reel the fish in and release them back to the ocean,” Somers said. There are many club members involved in the Youth Fishing Program. “MDRA has been very fortunate to have one of its club members, Tom Jonynas, serve as chair of the Youth Fishing Program,” Somers said. “For the past nine
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years, Tom generously contributed his time as the program’s chair. In this capacity, he handled the difficult tasks of scheduling for both youth fishing groups and mentors. He also served on almost every youth fishing trip each summer. For much of the past nine years, Jack Topal, who at the time was also DRYC’s community outreach chair, assisted Tom as co-chair by securing yacht club members as mentors as well as participating on the Betty-O.” Bob Godfrey’s involvement with the club started in 1985. He helps organize the trips and can be found frequently taking the kids out on the Betty-O. “We were actively fundraising for our youth fishing program with our annual Halibut Derby until one club member passed away and left an endowment to fund the program,” Godfrey said. “The DRYC, as well as a few individuals, also provided a portion of the needed funding.” While the program is financially selfsufficient, the Anglers always need more volunteers. Currently, they are actively recruiting mentors to volunteer and help with the fishing trips, no experience is necessary. Because the volunteers need to be vetted, there are strict rules about who can volunteer to be a mentor. Volunteers need to be a member of the Anglers Club ($50 a year) or the DRYC. They also have to go
through rigorous background checks via Megan’s Law. No profanity, smoking, drinking or drugs are allowed on the boat. Also, volunteer mentors can’t fish for themselves, they are only allowed to hook and hand off to a youth to reel in the fish. “If you are interested in fishing, ocean conservation and like to work with kids, please join the Anglers to participate this summer,” Godfrey said. The fishing trips will run every Monday and Tuesday, twice a day, starting July 11 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For potential volunteers who are not familiar with fishing techniques, Somers and club member, Vic Jedlicka, will offer to teach the basics of fishing to small groups on Somers’ boat, Wavelength, while tied to the dock at DRYC. On July 7, MDRA will conduct a “Mentor Training Session” on the Betty-O for all youth fishing mentors. During this training session, Betty-O’s captain will explain various requirements for fishing and safety. The Youth Fishing Program has received recognition for its efforts from the LA County Board of Supervisors, the mayor of LA, the Association of Santa Monica Bay Yacht Clubs and others.
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By Bridgette M. Redman raduation is a big deal at any institution of learning, but for Otis College, 2022 marks the return of O-Launch, a series of weekend events that showcases the talents and accomplishments of their students, particularly their graduates. And by showcasing their students, they cast a light on what they predict will be the future of art and design. For Otis College president Charles Hirschhorn and Provost Jiseon Lee Isbara, both of whom took on their positions in Summer 2020, this year’s O-Launch is special because it marks a return to in-person events which had been previously moved to remote and virtual offerings because of the pandemic. “What’s important is to celebrate both student achievement, which we always try to celebrate, but uniquely in 2022 to celebrate the fact that we’re returning to do it in person,” Hirschhorn said. The weekend of events begins on Thursday, May 12 and ends Sunday, May 15. The opening event is a reception to mark the silver anniversary of Otis’ toy design department. At 6 pm. on Thursday, May 12, they’ll host a reception and show off the work of the 2022 graduates. “It’s for the people in the department, but also for the people who have contributed to the success over the past 25 years,” Hirschhorn said. “(It will include) former faculty members, former students, former contributors, particularly Mattel employees who were very helpful in the launch of the department, as well as existing faculty and staff.” “The toy design program always worked very closely with our industry partners,” Isbara added, saying those companies will have representatives that will join them at the reception. On Friday, the college will host: • Industry Preview (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.): Creative employers from throughout Los Angeles can come and preview the work of the 2022 graduates. Senior projects will be on display and employers and students can meet and network. • Opening Reception (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.): During this reception, students, alumni and friends of the College can come and preview graduating students’ work. Food and drink will be provided. • Otis Ceramic Student Sale (Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.): Otis College instructor Joan Takayama-Ogawa organizes the sale of student ceramics. It will take place each evening in the Clay Studio in the College’s Galef Building. On Saturday, events include: • Annual exhibition (12 p.m. to 9 p.m.): The exhibition will be both in person and online and will showcase the work of
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Otis College of Art and Design’s O-Launch ’22 is a weekend spanning its Annual Exhibition, Fashion Show and Commencement that takes place May 13 to 15. students graduating from both the BFA and MFA programs and the Interdisciplinary Studies programs. • Fashion Show (7:45 p.m.): Held in the campus commons, the annual runway show will feature work by the junior and senior class under the guidance of industry professionals from top companies like Nike and Patagonia. This year’s theme, “Agents of Change,” highlights and explores sustainable design principles. On Sunday, the College will host the commencement at noon, which will be held at the Westin LAX hotel. It will award honorary degrees to the founder and CEO of KORA Organics, supermodel Miranda Kerr, and co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., Evan Spiegel. The exhibition and fashion show marks a departure from past traditions in which the fashion show was a benefit/fundraiser that came with a high ticket price. “This time, we’re actually doing it on campus and making it accessible for various audiences on Saturday,” Isbara said. “There will be fundraising at different locations the week before that.” The “Agents of Change” theme has come out of an ongoing focus of the college as the importance of eco-friendly design has grown among professional designers.
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“Sustainability has been a core theme of the curriculum in recent years as it has been an important topic in the industry itself and also for the environment,” Isbara said. “They partnered with Nike and Patagonia this year and their designers have been mentoring our students. The idea of sustainability is embedded in both the choosing and making of the work.” As they’ve gone into the planning of this year’s commencement activities, the leaders of Otis College have had time to think intentionally about what they wanted to do once they were able to return to in-person events and how they want things to be different going forward. “There’s a real effort to be much more inclusive, to include the community more,” Hirschhorn said. “The fashion show, which used to be sort of an expensive fundraiser benefits, is now on Saturday and free and open to the public. I think all these events will be exciting.” The president hopes excitement will be the order of the day, an emotion that he said he’s genuinely been feeling in the weeks leading up to commencement. “I’ve never seen the students’ work in person at the end of the year,” Hirschhorn said. “I’ve attended two remote commencements and seen their portfolios online, but I’ve never seen their portfolios
in person and all their work in person. So I’m as excited as anyone, probably more excited. There is an energy when people get together that elevates the experience. I’m looking forward to that.” Isbara said the events of the O-Launch really give a variety of students a chance to showcase things that matter to them and that are close to their heart. As they showcase the future, they hope that the community will come out and celebrate with them at O-Launch events. “Our students are very diverse and come mostly from California or internationally,” Isbara said. “We have students with various backgrounds. Design education in K-12 is not readily available, so this is really time that they spent four years in depth to pursue their dream in art and design careers. It is the first time that they are going to show the entirety and collection of their work to their peers and industry leaders. Our goal is to inspire our students to continue and then go out there and become a change agent in their career and in the industry.”
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Nick Hoff and Ryan Churchill are actors and comedians who deliver much-needed laughter to their neighbors and audiences throughout Playa Vista and Los Angeles with Freeway Funk Yard, a monthly stand-up comedy series. By Bridgette M. Redman he last thing people needed to lose during the pandemic was laughter. Ryan Churchill and Nick Hoff hatched a plan that made sure people wouldn’t have to do without—and it gave birth to an ongoing monthly series of events at a place they call the Freeway Funk Yard. Both are actors and comedians, and saw the pandemic as an opportunity to hone their stand-up skills as well as invite other comedians to deliver much-needed laughter to their neighbors and audiences throughout Playa Vista and Los Angeles. Every first Thursday of the month, they gather with four other comedians and put on a backyard show with free beer
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and wine. Churchill used to do stand-up comedy in Chicago, but he got away from it when he came to LA and had been doing sketch and improv. He was right about to get back into stand-up when the pandemic started and clubs shut down. However, Churchill possessed something rare in LA—a really big backyard. “You could play baseball in it,” Hoff said. “The Dodgers have reached out to me,” Churchill joked with Hoff piping in to say they turned them away. “We have comedy to do, get out of here!” Hoff said. Churchill came up with the idea of building a stage in his backyard and decided to reach
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out to Hoff—someone he’d encountered numerous times because they were always showing up at the same auditions for commercials. He had no idea how Hoff would feel about it. Hoff expressed some initial skepticism. “Oh yeah, this guy I’ve met that always gets the parts I’m going out for, let me go help him,” he said. Bantering back and forth, Churchill insisted there were enough parts for both of them, while Hoff said he only got the back-up roles in case Churchill broke his arm. “They’d say, ‘You just sit tight, because you’re the same person,’” Hoff said. “We kind of are,” Churchill admitted. “We’re pretty much the same guy. If you were to do a
police artist sketch, we’re both going to be picked up.” “It must have been a two-man crime,” Hoff added. “We’re two average-looking white guys,” Churchill said. The idea was born and Churchill began to build the stage—claiming that Hoff helped out on only one of the days. He said if the comedy thing didn’t work out, his wife would have a sun deck. Once it was built, they began to rally the troops, though Churchill said Hoff did most of that. “To preach about Nick, he has been a working comedian since 2008,” Churchill said. “He’s well entrenched in the stand-up comedy world. He’s much more connected than I am. He has been instrumental in getting us
headliners.” For their first show in February 2021, they had Brandon Vestal, Kira Soltanovich, Rell Battle and Jodi Miller. For their April 2022 show, they had Tre Stewart, J.F. Harris, Paul Morrissey and Brian Moses. At first, they didn’t publish the address, instead calling it a “secret location” that people had to contact them to find. They said that while it gave it a speakeasy sort of vibe, it was also because they weren’t sure whether they were breaking a code. Now, they said, they’re living in a lawless society post-COVID and have learned that everything they are doing is legal. It does, though, still have the feel of a secret location. “It’s at the dead end of a street
and as you open the gate, you walk into this backyard with an awesome stage and expert lighting,” Hoff said. “It’s really cool when you walk into it. It feels like a hidden gem and it’s definitely off the beaten track.” Because the location can be hard to find, the hour-and-a-half shows keep starting later and later. “Late start is the bane of my existence,” Churchill said. “If they know it’s starting at 8 p.m., they show up at 8:06 and it keeps getting worse. Now that we’ve done it for a year, tonight’s show will start tomorrow. It won’t begin until after the blue moon.” “The last show had an 8 p.m. start time and didn’t start until 8:40,” Hoff said. “One of these shows, we’re going to start with no one there and when they arrive, I’m going to let them sit there and pretend like the show hasn’t already happened,” Churchill added. The two of them switch off hosting duties with the other getting to do a full set when it isn’t his turn to host. What began as a creative way to survive the pandemic has grown and the two comedians hope it will become an institution. “It started out as a necessity,” Churchill said. “Comedy had shut down and no one could do anything. There were just a handful of little sparks of light and we wanted to be one of those and give comedians a chance to perform. Without a stage, comedians are the most annoying people in the world. They have to talk. We got them off Twitter and brought them into the backyard.”
It wasn’t just comedians they were helping, but all the people who were suffering from the isolation of enforced quarantine. “It gave people a release,” Churchill said. “People were pent up and not able to do anything. Having it masked and outdoors, it felt safe and cool. Now we’re just trying to build on that momentum.” It is something they do more for love than money. They pay the comics who perform from the ticket sales. They have started to line up a few sponsors for their shows. Some of their neighbors have small businesses. It costs only $150 to $200 to sponsor a show and sponsors are included in all the social media postings, they’re mentioned in the show and the comedians cross-post the posters where the sponsors are mentioned, giving them pretty wide coverage for what they pay. While live, outdoor shows traditionally are subject to unexpected surprises, they’ve not had to deal with any of them so far. “We have a strict no Will Smith policy—we don’t allow him in the Funk Yard,” Churchill said. “There was a homeless contingent that stuck their head in,” Hoff said. “We’ve got some beefy security to deal with that. You’re 5’8, right, Ryan?” They also said they had a show where one of the comics caught a bit of heckling because someone was offended. However, they said he’s a pro who is used to it and that it is always a bad idea to take on a comedian during a stand-up show. “You don’t want to heckle your comedians,” Churchill said.
Every first Thursday of the month, Hoff and Churchill gather with other comedians to put on a backyard comedy show with free beer and wine.
“They’ve been around. It’s like going to a USC fight and jumping into the octagon. Don’t do that. We don’t want to do that to you, but we will. You’re jumping into a fight where the audience likes the comedian.” “And you have the microphone and they don’t, so you’re louder,” Hoff added. While they’ve encountered minor heckling, they said that for the most part, their crowds are respectful. The closest they came to something unexpected was the night before their very first show when there was a giant brush fire behind the 90 Freeway, which runs behind the stage. “But that was the night before, I kind of wish that had happened during the show, that would have been amazing,” Churchill said. Hoff suggested that perhaps they should invite extremely pregnant women to the show. “If someone gives birth during a show, that’s publicity you can’t pay for,” Hoff said. “If your due date is this week you get in free. Or if you’re late, we pay you to get in.” While both comedians highly recommend going to comedy clubs—saying it is the best thing you can do with your evening— they also point out that what you get at Freeway Funk Yard is different from what you’ll find anywhere else in the world. The environment contributes to the comedy experience the way fireworks do to a trip to Disney. “It’s right by the Playa Vista Runway, a super hip new area,” Churchill said. “It’s really up and coming now. They can go to dinner at Runway and then literally walk to our show. It’s a cool neighborhood.” They also said they are really proud of the level of talent they’ve been able to get—people who are headliners. Often, they’re trying out new stuff so people attending the Freeway Funk Yard shows get to hear material that is still being developed and they might see later on Netflix. Their next show is on June 2 and tickets cost $15. While the pandemic may be ebbing, Churchill and Hoff plan to keep riding the wave and bringing laughter and joy to their audiences at Freeway Funk Yard.
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City Garage Theatre reads war-time works by playwrights in Ukraine By Bridgette M. Redman hile Ukrainian playwright Andrii Bondarenko says the primary help that Ukraine needs are heavy weapons, there are other things that people in Los Angeles can do to help Ukrainians in their resistance against the Russian invasion. John Freedman, an American journalist who worked for many years in Moscow as an arts writer, is now organizing Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings that showcase the work of contemporary Ukrainian playwrights—all plays that have been written since Feb. 24 of this year when the invasion began. They promote the work of playwrights who are speaking out against the war. There will be more than 100 readings of 68 plays being read in 18 different countries by more than 50 theater companies. The first local reading took
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On May 15 at 4 p.m., City Garage Theatre will present an afternoon of readings as part of the Worldwide Ukrainian Play Readings project, which is using the work of Ukrainian playwrights to raise humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine.
place at the Ghost Road Theater Company on April 27 and the next one is at City Garage Theatre at 4 p.m., May 15 at their space in Bergamot Station. City Garage’s artistic director, Frédérique Michel, and executive director, Charles A. Duncombe, wanted to find a way to help the Ukrainian people. Since the pandemic started, they’ve produced “Animal Farm,” a podcast in which Steven Leigh Morris discusses theater and politics with guests. In a recent episode, he hosted Freedman, who had written for the Moscow Times and whose wife is a Russian actress. The week before that he hosted Bondarenko. “John Freedman’s translated a great many of the plays,” Duncombe said. “There’s some 68 plays, I think, at this point. He’s pretty much spearheaded the project.” The six plays being read on
May 15 are: • “A Dictionary of Emotions in War Time” by Elena Astaseva, translated from the Russian by Freedman • “The Russian Soldier” by Ihor Bilyts, translated by Freedman • “Survivor’s Syndrome Bondarenko,” translated from the Ukrainian by Freedman with Natalia Bratus • “Call Them by Their Names” by Tetyana Kitsenko, translated from the Ukrainian by Freedman with Bratus • “Relocation” by Maksym Kurochkin, translated from the Russian by Freedman • “My Tara” by Liudmyla Tymoshenko, translated from the Ukrainian by Freedman Freedman helped City Garage select the plays. Bondarenko has written multiple plays, including a different one that was read at the Ghost Road readings. “Andrii Bondarenko is one of
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ArgonautNews.com Ukraine’s major playwrights,” Duncombe said. “So, we were particularly interested in doing one of Andrii’s plays. All of the writers are still (in Ukraine). Some of them are in occupied cities, others are in Kyiv or Lyiv, but they’re right in the midst of it. You seldom get such a ferocious artistic response in the moment. We feel gratified that we have the opportunity to share these voices with people here.” The plays encompass different themes and a range of wartime experience. They include such things as a Russian war widow coping with the ghost of her dead husband, a poetic exploration of the emotions that come with survival, the fear of what is happening to people being deported into Russia or escaping the country as refugees. “The thing that unites them is this sense of bafflement,” Duncombe said. “Why has this happened in this unprovoked attack, the sort of outrage of the inhumanity of it. Then this sense of the humanitarian tragedy of something like this happening in our time.” Michel has a company of
around 45 actors. She reached out to see who would be available to perform these plays and was able to cast eight of them—four men and four women, including one who is part Russian and part Ukrainian. The performers are Simon Adams, Angela Beyer, Brandon Lill, Devin Davis-Lorton, Schyuler Girion, Nastasia Koulich, Anthony Sannazzaro and Jake Soss. One of the stipulations Freedman made in making these plays available was that the events had to be fundraisers that directly benefited Ukrainian organizations. The three organizations who will benefit from the event are Ukrainian Emergency Performing Arts Fund, Children’s Stories, and Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine. Everyone attending the event is encouraged to make a minimum donation of $25, all of which will be divided evenly among the three organizations. “We feel kind of honored to be able to help support these playwrights and to raise money for causes within Ukraine,” Duncombe said. While the event will be live
There will be more than 100 readings of 68 plays in 18 different countries by more than 50 local theater companies. “We just hope that people can and in person, they will record come out and experience it,” the readings. Freedman is Duncombe said. “We’re asking posting recordings so that they for a minimum $25 donation, can be shared globally. City but it’s going to a wonderful Garage will also post the Argonaut 4.81x5.85 cause. It’s some small way to recording on their website.
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“It’s already enough fun going to the beach with your friends on the weekend but when you add on these bands, it goes to the next level,” Sanford said. BeachLife will host three stages—two for headliners, and one for smaller acts. The fourth space pays homage to one of California’s most celebrated genres. “The fourth stage is the speakeasy stage where we’re displaying our punk rock roots through acoustic sets to where we can focus more on the artist’s songwriting chops rather than the loud distorted guitars,” Sanford said. In addition to offering a stacked lineup on the stage, BeachLife will offer an experience that sets it apart from other festivals. “The dining part is key to the whole puzzle,” Sanford said. “Dining is one of those things that goes hand in hand with live music. Imagine having a five-course dinner from a Michelin Star chef while you’re 20 feet from Billy Corgan sipping on amazing wine on the beach at night. That’s about as cool as it gets.” Michelin Star chefs will feel like rock stars, too. “I just like that whole creativity that goes along with the culinary arts and the musical arts and putting those things together,” Sanford said. He hopes the event will be memorable for everyone involved. “If anybody from around the country comes and has this experience, I would think that it becomes one of their treasured memories or one of their moments in time that they’re going to share for the next 30 years,” he said.
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WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Compiled by Kamala Kirk
Milk Trade-In Event Thursday, May 12 Ripple Foods is launching a new 360-campaign, Moove Over to Ripple. The campaign is to educate consumers on the taste benefits of its pea protein milk and calls on consumers to make the switch from dairy or alternative milks to Ripple. To kick off the campaign, Ripple is hosting a Milk Trade-In event at Perry’s Café where participants will have the opportunity to sample a variety of Ripple products in addition to trading in an empty milk or dairy alternative container for a free fullsized bottle of Ripple. Plus you’ll have a chance to see Los Angeles all-star third baseman, Justin Turner. 2600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ripplefoods.com Maverick Pop-Up Event Thursday, May 12 Maverick Community instructor, Toniann Monaco, is hosting a free yoga sculpt pop-up event at RUNWAY Playa Vista. Limited space. Register online. 12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista, 6:30 p.m., balancedbytoniann.com BeachLife Festival May 13 to 15 Southern California’s premier three-day live music, art and culinary experience returns to Redondo Beach and will feature a lineup of top-tiered artists including Weezer, 311, The Smashing Pumpkins, Art Alexakis of Everclear and others. Visit the website for more information and to
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From May 13 to 15, Southern California’s premiere three-day BeachLife Festival will feature live music, art and culinary experiences in Redondo Beach. purchase passes. 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, beachlifefestival.com E-Waste Recycling Fundraiser Saturday, May 14 Show your support for the E-Waste Recycling Fundraiser for LAPD Pacific Area Student Cadet Program hosted by Pacific Area Boosters Association. Bring smart phones, tablets, iPads, laptops, TVs, monitors, LCD screens, printers, wires and cables to the LAPD Pacific Station. Visit the website for more information. 12312 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., pacificboosters.org/e-wastedrive Become a 2022 Dockwalker Partner Saturday, May 14 Join a hybrid Dockwalker training this year. Dockwalkers conduct boater education about environmentally-sounding boating practices to improve the recreation experience in
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Water Wise Gardening Saturday, May 14 Learn what you can do to be a Water Wise Gardener. This workshop will focus on how you can play a crucial part in helping to conserve this vital resource. With California continuing to be in a severe drought, conserving water while growing your own food is important and a critical part of gardening. Workshop is from 10 to 11 a.m. Join at 9 a.m. for coffee, baked goods, wandering around the gardens and meeting their gardeners. Sponsored by Santa Monica Roots and City of Santa Monica Community Gardens Program. 2318 Main Street, Santa Monica, 9 to 11 a.m., santamonicaroots@gmail.com Bring Your Dog to the Movies Saturday, May 14 Rooftop Cinema Club El Segundo’s dog-friendly “Wooftop” screenings are back and invite you and your furry friends to the Rooftop for a special showing of “Dog” with Channing Tatum. Enjoy the ultimate open-air cinema experience tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city with mountain
views, starry skies and ocean breezes. Doors open at 4 p.m., screening begins at 5 p.m. Tickets cost $19.50 to $26.50. Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs and all dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. A special relief area will be provided at the venue. 1310 E. Franklin Avenue, El Segundo, 4 p.m., rooftopcinemaclub.com Notre Dame Academy Dance Concert Saturday, May 14 Notre Dame Academy High School invites you to witness the talents of its dance students as they present their annual dance concert “Le Cirque.” Experience the fun and thrills of their very own circus acts at El Segundo High School’s theater. Tickets cost $15 general and $20 VIP. Purchase online. 640 Main Street, El Segundo, 3 & 7 p.m., academy.ndasla.org MindTravel’s Silent Piano Experience Saturday, May 14 Get ready for a magical
Meditation & Sound Bath Sunday, May 15 Join a meditation and sound bath, part of the exhibition “Collective Acts of Peace,” on view at 18th Street Arts Center’s Slipstream Galleries. Meditation is embraced by most traditions. Meditation quiets the mind to create pathways for reflection and change. This experience will explore meditation as a moral force that ignites our passion to transform the world. Join the Institute of United Minds for a meditation session and sound bath with Ameeta Nanji, artist and yoga teacher, and Greg Ellis, rhythmist. 3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 18thstreet.org
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California while helping to preserve its precious wildlife habitat and water quality. Receive free educational materials to safely distribute items to boaters at marinas, boat launch ramps and more. If you were trained three year ago, time to recertify. During the virtual training via Zoom, the instructor will be live and participants will be able to ask questions. Please register for the virtual training online. Virtual, 10 a.m., santamonicabay.org
journey as Murray Hidary’s real-time compositions are beamed directly into your mind while you kick back and take in your surroundings on Santa Monica Beach in front of Casa Del Mar Hotel. Enjoy a transformational evening where music and mindfulness meet. Don’t forget to bring your favorite beach chair or blanket and warm layers as it can get chilly when the sun sets. In the unlikely event of rain, the experience will take place on May 15. $15 to $45. 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, 6:30 p.m., mindtravel.com
On Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., show your support for the E-Waste Recycling Fundraiser for LAPD Pacific Area Student Cadet Program hosted by Pacific Area Boosters Association.
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“This Westport Heights home has a foyer which opens into a lightflooded living area, highlighted with stamped concrete floors and leads into a fully outfitted gourmet kitchen,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Kitchen boasts white quartz countertops and bleached wood cabinets with matte black hardware, Thermador range, Samsung fridge are complemented by a floor-to-ceiling glass wine display cabinet. An ensuite bedroom with high elevated ceilings as well as a separate powder room with designer tile work and Toto toilet round out the first floor. A light drenched staircase with skylight leads you upstairs to two additional bedrooms, spacious bathroom with white cabinetry with charming built in step stools. Primary suite offers custom built in dressers, additional hidden TV cabinet, wood detail accent wall and an attached office or nursery. This modern enclave is the ultimate California dream home.” Offered at $2,995,000 Stephanie Younger COMPASS 310-499-2020
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“Spanish style elegance awaits,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “Take in panoramic views from this 5-bdrm, 4-bath home. This bright & open floorplan offers 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom downstairs, a chef's kitchen with Carrera marble countertops, Wolf, Miele, & Sub-Zero appliances, wine fridge, adjacent dining area with Miele coffee bar, & direct access to an expansive covered patio with fireplace, BBQ area, and plenty of room for year-round entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find a generous loft, spacious patio, a 4th bedroom and bathroom, an airy owner's suite with stairs to the incredible view deck to take in Playa Del Rey's famous sunsets. In the back, enjoy a beautiful gated yard complete with a 2-car garage and bonus studio -perfect for private office or artist's studio. Walking distance to the beach and within close proximity to great restaurants, cycling, & more.” Offered at $2,599,000 Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg and Associates 800-804-9132
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Saving for a Down Payment When You Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck A down payment is an important component of taking a step toward homeownership. Saving for a down payment is also the biggest obstacle that you probably face when you want to buy a home. A down payment is the cash you pay upfront when you’re going to make a large purchase. If you were going to buy a $350,000 home with a 10% down payment, you’d need to have $35,000 in cash. Then, your mortgage lender provides the rest of the money to buy the home, and you pay your lender back over time. There are a few exceptions to lenders requiring a down payment, such as VA loans, but generally, it is required. It’s recommended that you put at least 20% down if you’re going to buy a house, but that can be a lot of money.
be small or almost symbolic, but it’s the best way to get started.
Even small contributions do add up over time if you’re consistent and patient.
One good first step is to open a savings account where you’ll deposit money that’s specifically meant to go toward your down payment.
If you’re not sure where to start with your budget, a lot of financial professionals recommend following what’s called the 50/30/20 rule. This means that 50% of your income goes toward your essentials, such as your rent. Thirty percent goes toward lifestylerelated expenses, like eating at restaurants. The other 20% should either go toward savings or paying off debt.
You might want a savings account that pays a bit of interest as well. Create a Budget You may be in a cycle of living paycheck-topaycheck that you don’t necessarily have to be in. If you can drill down into what’s going out versus what’s coming in, you might find that there are some ways you can save money even on your current income.
Take the First Step
Really taking an honest look at your income versus your spending can be challenging and overwhelming because you may not realize how much you’re spending on things that you don’t need to be. Doing it is rewarding and valuable, though.
Even though you might feel overwhelmed about the prospect of saving money when you’re barely making ends meet, just take one first step toward your goal. That step may
When you create a budget, include in it money that you’re going to set aside every week or month that will go toward your down payment.
How do you save if you’re living paycheck-topaycheck? It is possible, but you also might have to make some changes.
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Cut Out Subscriptions One of the best things you can do for your finances is to regularly evaluate what subscription fees you’re paying and cut them out. It sounds simple, but the reality is if you’re like the average American, you might be spending $237 a month on subscriptions. That’s a lot of money that could go elsewhere. Go Over Every Bill Carefully When you’re working with a relatively small amount of income compared to your expenses, you should go over every single bill and transaction carefully. There are a few reasons for this. First, you want to make sure there aren’t
mistakes you’re paying for. You might also find ways to pay less. For example, you could ask for a lower rate on your credit cards if you have a history of on-time payments, or you might be able to talk to your car insurance company about good driver discounts. There are a lot of opportunities to save money on your bills, if you know where to look at you’re willing to ask. Add Income Finally, once your budget is in order, it’s a good idea to add extra income to your life. There are so many ways to do this. When you’re not working your full-time job, maybe you deliver groceries or work for a rideshare service. It doesn’t matter what it is, but when you add another stream of income, it puts you that much closer to your down payment. Everything you earn from your secondary income source should go directly into your down payment savings account, so you aren’t tempted to use it on anything else. THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTION CAME FROM:
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DEADLINE: Monday at 11am for Thursdays CALL ANN: 626-584-8747 or EMAIL: ann@argonautnews.com Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022083739 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLACKSTONE PRODUCTIONS, BLACKSTONE HEALING ARTS. 10627 Ashton Ave., Apt. 305 Los Angeles, CA 90024. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Pamela E. Blackstone, 10627 Ashton Ave., Apt. 305 Los Angeles, CA 90024. State of Incorporation or LLC: 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: 11/2009. 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: Pamela E. Blackstone. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 15, 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: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22
TED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/2022. 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: Chris E. Esguerra. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Chris Mahilum Esguerra, MD, PC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 15, 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 News Paper. Dates: 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022084200 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRIPLE L AUTOBODY AND CAR SALE. 2420 South Marvin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90016. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Lion Bennett, 2420 South Marvin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90016. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. 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 d o l l a r s ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ) ) . REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Lion Bennett. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 15, 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: 04/28/22, 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022100754 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POWERS CONSULTING. 6200 Vista Del Mar Unit 210 Playa Del Mar, CA 90293. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Beverly Sue Powers, 6200 Vista Del Mar Unit 210 Playa Del Mar, 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: Beverly Sue Powers. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 06, 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 : 05/12/22, 05/19/22, 05/26/22, 06/02/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022101026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AEOUN. 3921 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Andrew Galiardi, 3921 Wilshire Blvd., Unit #609 Los Angeles, CA 90010. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2022. 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: Andrew Galiardi. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 06, 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.
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Probate NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LESLIE CAROL DUTTON a.k.a. LESLIE CAROL ROBERTS DUTTON CASE NO. 22STPB03771 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LESLIE CAROL DUTTON a.k.a. LESLIE CAROL ROBERTS DUTTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Isabella Salem in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Isabella Salem be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 05/20/2022, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: 79, Location: 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012-Stanley Mosk Courthouse IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Kevin Rehwald, ESQ. SBN 255334 Chaleff Rehwald Peterson 5855 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 400 Woodland Hills, California 91367 (818) 703-7500 Argonaut Newspaper 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22
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Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00175 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of RACHEL LYNN KHOURY, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: RACHEL LYNN KHOURY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) RACHEL LYNN KHOURY to RACHEL LYNN SORSA 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: 06/24/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 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: Los Angeles. Original filed: April 25, 2022. Hon. Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 04/28/22 , 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22AHCP00141 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of THELMA MARITZA CHAVEZ ROCA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: THELMA MARITZA CHAVEZ ROCA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) THELMA MARITZA CHAVEZ ROCA to THELMA MARITZA ROCA 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: 06/17/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: X. The address of the court is 150 W. 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: April 19, 2022. Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 04/28/22 , 05/05/22, 05/12/22, 05/19/22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00191 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of THE SUNNY IN COTHRAN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: THE SUNNY IN COTHRAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) THE SUNNY IN COTHRAN to SIOE IN COTHRAN 2.) THE COURT
for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: THE SUNNY IN COTHRAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) THE SUNNY IN COTHRAN to SIOE IN COTHRAN 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: 07/01/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401Santa Monica 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: May 05, 2022. Hon. Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 05/12/22, 05/19/22, 05/26/22, 06/02/22
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5 Actress Hannah 6 No. twos 7 Connect with the space station, e.g. 8 Parodies 9 QB stat 10 Persona __ grata 11 __ y plata: Montana motto 12 Missouri or Ohio 13 Lacking energy 14 Caffeine-rich seed 15 Polite refusal 16 “Fame” star Cara 17 Shelf 21 Hot and muggy 23 Exchange words? 24 Up to, casually 29 Longtime Disney CEO Bob 31 Home of Disney’s World Showcase 33 Never again 34 “Easy there!” 35 Rush into a relationship? 36 Trial run 37 Basmati __ 38 Supporting role in construction? 40 Shade provider 44 Confident gesture after a performance 45 Pattern in a marble rye 46 Poker prize 48 Sending up 49 Dawdle 50 Roe source 52 Some shirts 53 Freelance detail, briefly 54 Bouquet 59 Financial planning result, hopefully 60 Microsoft console 62 In-flight figs. 64 Letters on some pumps 65 Shoe retailer owned by
Amazon 67 Carne __: burrito filling 68 New Zealand native 69 Energy bar brand with a rock climber in its logo 70 James of “Elf” 71 Decisive point 72 Storybook bear 77 Pic that’s costly to remove 78 Sign of hearth burn 80 Carried on 82 Really digging 83 Nudnik 86 Fling 87 Mental flash 88 Concentrates (on) 90 Novelist Dorothy who created Lord Peter Wimsey 91 Heaps 92 Northernmost South American capital 97 Winter resort course 99 Oscar winner Brody 100 Yemeni port 101 Chip to dip 102 Bygone anesthetic 103 Small songbirds 104 Admission of defeat 105 __ Geo Wild 107 Express a view 110 Ancient Peruvian 112 Ultra-low-carb diet, for short 113 Good-sized plot 114 “bye 4 now” 117 Fundraising org. 118 Shrill shriek 119 “__ more bright ideas?” 120 RNC group
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