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CONTENTS COMIC STRIP.............................. 5 COMMUNITY.............................. 6 FOOD & DRINK....................... 11 COVER STORY......................... 12 TRAVEL..................................... 14 EDUCATION............................. 16 ARTS & EVENTS....................... 17 WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS........ 18

ON THE COVER: Nichole Katsikas is the founder of Adorned Vintage & Handmade, a communityminded, women-owned collective in Venice Beach. Photo by Chris Mortenson. Design by Arman Olivares.

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engaging spaces for our girls. Now they can call it a clubhouse.” Since August 2021, Meridith Baer Home has partnered with Girls Inc. to upgrade two classrooms. The most recent project was completed in April 2022 at Marina del Rey Middle School. Girls Inc. selects LAUSD schools to provide their free services to based on need. Marina del Rey Middle School rates “high needs” on the Student Equity Needs Index, a holistic measure that goes beyond just free and reduced lunch rates to look at the environmental and other community factors that impact students' ability to learn and thrive. Marina del Rey is also part of LA Unified’s Black Student Achievement Plan, as it has a disproportionate population of Black students compared to the rest of the district and has been prioritized for additional programs and support. Recognizing the need for support and additional resources, Girls Inc. stepped in to serve this school in the local community. Girls Inc. also has plans to expand its reach to Stoner Elementary in the fall

Meridith Baer Home is a premier staging company with headquarters in LA, while Girls Inc. of Los Angeles serves Watts, South LA and Venice and helps to address all aspects of a girl’s life so she can discover and develop her inherent strengths. to support those girls as well. Because Girls Inc. is a small nonprofit, all of its funding goes directly to providing free services for the girls. They don’t have the resources to update a classroom to make it more cozy. This is why Meridith Baer’s philanthropy efforts are so valued.

“I wrote them a donation check and I was surprised to see how far the donation went with this group,” Baer said. “I was so happy to partner with them for the Marina del Rey classroom makeover.” Ross added, “They transformed the space with art and a huge table where the girls can work

collaboratively. This is especially important since we are just coming out of the pandemic and girls were hit hard both socially and emotionally. It gives the girls a sense of belonging and place to come and hang out. We are grateful to Meridith and her team for creating such a compelling space.” The Marina del Rey Middle School girls were so overjoyed with the results that they wrote letters of gratitude to Baer and her team for all of their efforts. The letters really touched Baer and her team members. “They were so grateful, it puts a smile on my face,” Baer said. Ngo agrees that the partnership is very worthwhile and inspirational. “The girls are so lucky to have an inspiration and role model like Meridith to show them empowerment, that truly anything is possible for them,” Ngo said. “It makes life worth living,” Baer said. Meridith Baer Home meridithbaer.com Girls. Inc of LA girlsincla.org

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Restoring, Building and Managing Affordable Housing Community Corp unveils new development in Mar Vista By Haley Beyer orty years ago, community leaders in Santa Monica were worried about gentrification in the city and decided to start Community Corporation. Today, the team is made up of many diligent employees, including Tara Barauskas, executive director of Community Corporation. Barauskas joined in 2016 and was a significant addition to the company with over 20 years of experience in affordable housing development for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations before joining Community Corporation. She currently oversees management of 1,800 units of housing including housing development, resident services, maintenance, and administration of 80 team members. “I discovered the affordable housing industry in college, started working for a few organizations over the years, and am happy I ended up working at Community

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On June 3, Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin and LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Community Corporation of Santa Monica’s recently completed affordable housing development, Vista Ballona. Corporation because I live on the Westside,” Barauskas said. The nonprofit organization starts by finding funding for the projects. The money comes from several sources, sometimes even up to five or more, making it hard to get everything to line up. This process

includes buying the property and starting construction, whether it be from the ground up or restoring an existing building. One thing that needs to be taken into consideration are public policy objectives when deciding where to put the project in the first

place. Community Corporation focuses specifically on families and prioritizes being close to transit, having high-quality schools nearby, building in walkable neighborhoods, offering a diverse cultural experience, and so forth. This cultivates both an economically and environmentally sustainable community where residents can thrive with dignity. The homes welcome people from all backgrounds and provide opportunities for families, children and seniors. Planning construction on a new building guarantees an updated and aesthetically pleasing addition to the neighborhood while renovating an existing building significantly improves the area, reduces the number of natural resources used for housing, and is also an opportunity to reach net-zero carbon emission status. After securing financing and beginning the process of building the apartments, Community Corporation implements all plans

for an environmentally-friendly lifestyle including solar panels, drought-tolerant landscaping, hydroponic microgreen towers, and a variety of passive lighting and cooling strategies, which make the building naturally cooler and brighter. Using the building’s natural ventilation opportunities also decreases the energy footprint and maintains the company’s commitment to sustainable building practices. Because of the success Community Corporation has had on the Westside, they have begun to expand their work to additional areas of the western part of Los Angeles. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 3 in celebration of the finalization of their first property in Mar Vista, an all-electric building named Vista Ballona. There is another project set to break ground in December in Westchester and it is only up from there. “My main goal is to have affordable housing in every part of

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the Westside to desegregate society and continue expanding in other areas of LA,” Barauskas said. The hardest part of any of the projects are the opposition each one faces. Not everyone sees the potential of providing people with affordable housing. “It is very difficult to be in this industry, especially on the Westside, because building takes a lot of time and a lot of money and there is a lot of pushback from people against the projects,” Barauskas said. Luckily, there people who believe in the magic and power of coming together to create a healthy and happy environment. Community Corporation has partnerships and people it works with regularly to maintain a steady flow in its work to produce homes that cultivate inclusiveness, sustainability, opportunity and community. “We have partnered with Westside Regional Center and have set aside 12 of the housing units on the newest building to go to people with developmental disabilities specifically,” Barauskas said. The new building is one of 100

buildings (1,800 housing units) that are owned and operated by Community Corporation that reflects the needs of the residents and embraces its green features and sustainable living practices. “It is rewarding to see families use the opportunities we provide for them and live successful lives,” Barauskas said. “If anyone deserves to live in these updated and sustainable spaces, it is our residents.” Community Corporation prioritizing such important and specific focuses also allows residents to feel comfortable and safe with their relationship with management. “One of the best parts about living in these affordable housing buildings is that the management is very approachable with anything the residents may need,” Barauskas said. There are several other projects under construction including Pacific Landings, Brunson Terrace and Las Flores. There are also properties that are in the works but not yet in construction such as Little Berkeley, Vons, and The Fairmont. “It is so cool to drive by buildings that I’ve worked on and

watched come to life,” Barauskas said. On top of providing residents a safe place to live, Community Corporation has gone a step further by constructing services to aid residents in pushing their lives forward. A home is more than just walls, a floor and a door. It is a place to promote wellness, uplift one another, and find support in others. The services are provided in partnership with local programs for all residents free of charge. These include investing in students, encouraging well-being, inspiring creativity, and promoting resilience. Each building invests in students by hosting tutoring and educational programs for children, adults, and seniors aiming to bridge performance gaps and empower all through academic success. There are also adult workshops in enrichment, literacy, and workforce. To keep residents on top of their health, each building offers on-site exercise programs with mental and physical health resources. This is a great way for residents to meet their neighbors and create connections with the people in their community. There

The new development provides 50 newly constructed, 100% affordable apartments in the Mar Vista neighborhood—the organization’s first development outside of Santa Monica. is also a community gardening program and opportunities to work with local nonprofits to help learn about nutritional foods. Every resident can become more in tune with culture through local art programs, art showcases, and in the overall artistic community. Each building promotes volunteerism, engaging local voices, and hosting emergency preparedness initiatives as a helpline for residents. Allowing all residents the access to the workshops and classes creates more participation,

openness to others, and higher support within the community. Those interested can get involved by applying for a position, taking advantage of volunteer opportunities, or becoming a willing advocate who is willing to stand up for the continuation of each project.

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Killer Shrimp presents 10th annual car show By Kamala Kirk iller Shrimp restaurant hosted its 10th annual Killer Rides car show on July 31 in Marina del Rey. The family-friendly event featured music and food for attendees, and showcased an impressive selection of hotrods, classic cars, exotic cars and bikes. The event also included the Killer Rides Awards, where awards were given out in various categories including Best of Show, Best Muscle Car, Best Bike, and Best Lowrider, among others. “This was our third Killer Rides Show of the season and it keeps getting better every month-the cars that came out were just unbelievable,” said Kevin Michaels, owner of Killer Shrimp. “I was blown away by all our entrants and especially our grand prize winner, The Mothership. Thanks to everyone who came down. Killer Shrimp has been a part of the community for 35 years and being able to celebrate with everyone and their classic cars has been the highlight of our summer… join us for our finale show of the summer season on Aug. 28. We will

crown our Best of Show for the 10th anniversary of our Killer Rides Car Show.” Car Show Winners Best of Show: 1959 Chevy Impala “Mothership” Best 50’s: 1957 Thunderbird Best 60’s: 1964 Lincoln “Julia” Best 70’s: 1970’s Pink Corvette Sting Ray “Barbie” Best Trunk: 1962 Volkswagen Double Cab flat bed “Bobble Head” Best Lowrider: 1949 Pontiac “Poncho” Best Hot Rod: 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Best Muscle: 1968 Blue Chevy Camaro SS “Mystique 2.0” Best Modern Muscle: 2019 White Ferrari “Pony 488” Best Paint: 1948 Plymouth “Blue Demon” Most OG: 1959 Red Chevy El Camino Best Bike: 2007 Harley Davidson Soft Tail

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Nichole Katsikas founded Adorned Vintage & Handmade, a community-minded, women-owned collective located in Venice. PAGE 12 THE ARGONAUT AUGUST 4, 2022

By Marin Heinritz he definition of the word “adorn” is “to make more beautiful or attractive,” but for Adorned Vintage & Handmade founder Nichole Katsikas, it means much more than that. “The word adorned comes from the concept that dressing should be intentional and should reflect who you are and it should be magic,” Katsikas said, noting her Greek heritage and a tradition of adornment that is “aesthetic and spiritual as much as functional.” It is in that spirit that Katsikas set out on her journey to create Adorned, the brick-and-mortar vintage collective on the Westminster block of Venice. Inspired by her experience with Seven Wonders Collective in Brooklyn, Katsikas longed for the kind of supportive community in Los Angeles that she’d first encountered in New York. She’d invested in the shared rent with a rack of her own curated brand, Lola Mayy Vintage, while still working full time as a producer for The RealReal, but longed for a creative outlet and to work for herself. “I was feeling so alone and so lost, it was the best thing that happened to me,” Katsikas said. “My whole life changed and it’s so much more aligned with who I am.” The changes came fast and furious after Katsikas quit her fulltime job in December 2019 to focus more on her business and the collective. Their most lucrative month in February 2020 was followed by COVID shutdowns, and though they were able to renegotiate a short-term lease, Katsikas and her partner decided to head west in September, deliberately avoiding spending the pandemic in New York City. They packed up their Mini Cooper and pit bull and drove cross country during the pandemic, sourcing and collecting vintage clothes and accessories, a passion of Katsikas’ since she was 13 that had also become her central career focus. Within two weeks of landing in LA, Katsikas found the perfect spot to sell her collection: a 1960s Airstream on Lincoln Avenue as part of the Love Shack. She rented it for three months, and while the first two months went great, the second wave of the pandemic hit in October 2022, so she went back to the drawing board and converted her garage into a showroom that was open on weekends. “I met so many people there, that

BEST OF THE Katsikas calls the kind of shopping people do at Adorned “intentional shopping,” when “they care more about finding a really special piece that’s not going to be worn by everyone else.” was where I started to meet community in LA,” Katsikas said. “There I was able to meet other women and just kind of understand what I was doing. Though it was very different it was something people were really interested in and intrigued by.” Though Katsikas worried the idea of a collective might be too rooted in “a certain DIY kind of Brooklyn attitude, a New York hustle mentality” that might not fit as easily in LA, she started talking up the idea in person and on Instagram, and people were receptive. The concept works like this: a vintage brand owner pays $600 for each rack or $1,050 for two racks, and they work a couple of shifts a week with the other business owners renting space working the other days. “They can have their clothes in the store and get to experience brick and mortar, community and restocking inventory,” Katsikas said. “We look after each other.” And their Instagram account (@adorned. collective) works in a cooperative fashion as well. When someone works a shift, they post from their individual business page and take adorned, so the feed has everything posted in the store and followers can click on individual profiles. “It’s a back and forth,” Katsikas said. “It’s really a way for us to help the store grow and to help out individual businesses at the same time.” Katsikas got the keys to the space on a Thursday and opened on a Saturday in August 2021 with three businesses as part of the collective, and it’s grown since then. In addition to Lola Mayy, the brands currently with a presence at Adorned include Poolside Venice (part of the collective since the beginning), BKLN Affair, The Gentle Witch, Creme de la Soul, Picky Jane, Green Room Circuit, Wood Poppy, and Trust Fund 21. Adorned speaks to Katsikas’ belief that “vintage should be for everyone.” Most of the clothes in the shop run from $50 to $100. “What I hear from a lot of people is there isn’t a lot of mid-priced, well-curated vintage,” Katsikas said. “It’s a lot of dig-through vintage or high-end, over-thetop, not approachable stuff.” She’s often told the clothes are in great condition and reasonably priced. “One of the things that honestly never gets old, whenever I am there I always ask if people have been in before and I’ve

probably now heard 20 people say it’s their favorite store,” Katsikas said. “They come in all the time knowing there’s always going to be something new. People say it’s so boring to shop when everything is the same, like it often is shopping for new clothes, being force-fed trends.” Katsikas called the kind of shopping people do at Adorned “intentional shopping,” when “they care more about finding a really special piece that’s not going to be worn by everyone else.” One of her intentional shoppers looking for special pieces is iconic fashion designer Betsey Johnson, whose new collections are often inspired by vintage clothes. They opened Adorned for Johnson on a day off and she dropped several thousand dollars, telling Katsikas: “This is the most exciting store I’ve been into in years—you saved my fall collection.” In addition to shoppers, Adorned has benefited May Mendoza, aka the Seamstress of Venice, known for popping up on the boardwalk with solar panels and a sewing machine. Now she pops up at Adorned once a week, giving her a base for drop-offs and pick-ups as well as benefiting Adorned shoppers and bringing her clients to the shop. “This really is a community place and that's always been the vision,” Katsikas said, adding that in addition to being a place to shop, Adorned has hosted moon, meditation and intention setting circles, a tapping manifestation event, and an Earth Day celebration, among others. “I have a Taurus moon, so home is really important to me,” Katsikas said. “Having others use the space is so easy for me to do.” And it seems fitting, given the history of the Westminster block, which today is all women-owned businesses. Years ago a vegan cafe was in the space now occupied by Adorned, an eclectic place decorated like a Goodwill shrine and run by a woman known as the Venus of Venice. “It was a community place run by a powerful woman,” Katsikas said. “We have a long lineage of women-owned businesses and I think it’s really special to continue on with that.”

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Santa Monica's Channel Road Inn is one of 17 distinctive and independent small hotels and among some of the most historic inns in California. rooms that remain intact today. “Obviously, we’ve done many renovations over the years, but Mary’s room number four still retains her favorite color, which is blue,” Mims said. “His daughters

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other with a hose, posing on the roof or playing a good poker game, they just really had fun at the house.” The house was originally on Second Street. In 1977, under the guidance of a female developer, it was moved to its current location. “She wanted to build condominiums at the original location on Second Street and then moved the house and start operating a boarding house where it currently is,” Mims said. Unfortunately, it fell into disrepair for many years. Then in 1989, two women envisioned restoring it to a true bed and breakfast. “They just wanted the halls and rooms to be alive again with laughter and family,” Mims said. Many of its historic elements were preserved, including original Craftsman accents such as the massive oak front door, polished wood floors, birch paneling, original molding and the Batchelder tiles in the living room fireplace. While these things appeal to guests, it is the experience that Mims says brings people back. “It’s really the joy and warmth that continues to be expressed from our guests and the women on our team that connect to Channel Road Inn and to its past,” Mims said. “It’s just such a special place.” It joined the Four Sisters

collection in December 2007. The staff is a huge part of what Mims said makes it a special place. The team that operates the hotel has a deep understanding of the hotel’s rich history and they are able to share that story with their guests. “What’s different about Channel Road Inn is that our team is just really passionate about connecting and engaging with our guests,” Mims said. “It’s very different. We’re very small—we only have 15 guestrooms and our front door remains locked. When you arrive for the first time, you knock on the door or ring the doorbell and one of our associates greets you at the front door with a warm smile and really takes that time to introduce themselves and welcome guests to the inn. The professionalism is always there, of course, but there’s a unique sense of ease and warmth.” In a metropolis that is big and busy, they emphasize a guest experience that is personal and relaxing. Another aspect that Mims said makes Channel Road Inn stand out is that the team there loves to cook. They make the breakfast every day, bake homemade cookies, and prep food for an afternoon wine and cheese hour. “When you pair that with this team that’s really passionate about the hotel and increasing the relaxing environment, it creates something special," Mims said. "With this historic building and

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Built in 1910 by architect Frank T. Kegley, the inn is a rare example of a shingle-clad Colonial Revival home that was previously owned by Thomas McCall, a prominent local businessman.

ArgonautNews.com all the extras we do, it’s just a very unique experience to Los Angeles in particular. It really gives this timeless sort of one-of-a-kind getaway that you wouldn’t often experience in that area.” While the Inn is part of the Four Sisters Inns’ collection, Mims stressed that they are big on celebrating each location. They want each hotel to be unique and to celebrate its own history, design and experience. They aren’t trying to offer the same experience at each of their properties. “There is this sort of overarching experience that is weaved through many of our hotels, and Channel Road is very quintessential for Four Sisters,” Mims said. “None of our hotels have more than 30 guestrooms. We’ve got this historic architecture that’s happening and we have an array of amenities that are included in your rate.” She said she never wants guests to feel like they are being nickeled and dimed. They include a full breakfast every morning, homemade cookies, filtered water, free Wi-Fi, an afternoon wine and cheese hour, sodas, coffee and tea. At Channel Road Inn, you can borrow bikes on a first-come, first-serve basis and ride up and down the beach. Located near the beach and the Santa Monica pier, Mims said they get a lot of repeat guests, often people who are coming to visit friends and family in Santa Monica, and the Channel Road Inn acts as the “guestroom” for those living in town. The surveys they get back from guests describe how they felt comfortable and welcomed, and that the team went above and beyond for them. “We have lots of guests who say that this is the only place they will now ever stay because it is such a different experience from your big hotel chains,” Mims said. “They feel like we’re all friends now and they can come back whenever they are back in the area. It’s really important to us to create those relationships.” And as the leader of a collection of 17 historic inns, Mims is determined that Channel Road Inn will continue its tradition of female-led direction in creating a warm and welcoming place to stay in Santa Monica. Channel Road Inn 219 W Channel Road, Santa Monica 310-459-1920 Channelroadinn.com

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WISE & Healthy Aging brings digital literacy to senior citizens by offering free training sessions. important, it was a blessing.” Originally from Florida, Corrie is now 81 years old and lives on her own in a local senior independent living facility. Because of her limited skills, she had to pay someone to set up her old computer so that she could access email, Zoom and other sites. She is taking the WISE Connections trainings to learn how to do it on her own. “I need to learn how to do it myself,” Corrie said. “I don’t want to be dependent. I am still learning, but I want to be self-sufficient.” The in-person training includes six core sessions with eight hours of instruction and runs at six-week intervals. The core trainings meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays, depending on the location. When taking these core trainings, seniors can learn a variety of skills including the basics, internet safety, and how to Zoom. Participants also have the option to choose from three elective trainings, which can include useful information like iPhone help, how to use Apps like Lyft with MODE (Mobility on Demand EveryDay– a transportation service by the Santa Monica Big Blue Bus in partnership with the rideshare company, Lyft) and Amazon Fresh with SNAP. These elective sessions start in the afternoons and the sessions

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alternate between two convenient locations, one in Santa Monica (the main location) and the other in Baldwin Hills (in the Macy’s Oasis Storeroom). Prospective applicants can pick up an application at either location. With limited space available, each training is capped at 15 participants. Advanced sign-up is required and prospective participants should sign up as soon as possible because the trainings fill up quickly. As of now, the Santa Monica location is already booked through November. “These trainings have tremendous interest and we are currently at capacity at our Santa Monica location,” Stauning said. “There is so much need for older people who want to learn technology and push towards the 21st century.” Each training includes an instructor and volunteer/staff member to help with the hands-on training. The volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds and include UCLA students and other adults who want to give their time to help. Nancy Spear, who owns a company called Nancy’s Tech Help, is a hired instructor who teaches three of the six trainings. Topics for her trainings include basic introduction to computing, Microsoft Word, and the internet. For her basic introduction training, she teaches seniors

elemental skills like how to sit, turn on the computer and use a mouse. Some of these skills might be difficult for seniors with arthritis, so if they are struggling with the mouse, for example, she can offer them alternatives like using a trackpad instead. “Some people have never touched a computer and others are more advanced,” Spear said. For the Word training, she teaches them how to use the cursor (and make it bigger so they can easily see it), change the font, cut and paste. She encourages them to be creative and try different things. And for her internet training, she encourages them how to explore different websites such as the Natural History Museum and National Parks Service, and shows them how to use the menu bar. She also shares handouts for a scavenger hunt with websites like AARP, Medicare and other information that they might find useful. “I love how each desk has space for two people, the more advanced students can help the others,” Spear said. Seniors attending her training can earn a gold star, which is a big hit. “Everyone is happy and I’m grateful to be helping them,” Spear said. Corrie added,” I always feel great. I’m always learning

something. These programs are wonderful.” When asked what Spear likes best about teaching these trainings, she said, "The students want to learn. They walk into the training smiling. They help each other. And they are grateful. And I am grateful, too. How lucky I am to teach older adults how to use their computers — it opens up a whole new world for them.” There is another perk, too. Due to a limited supply, seniors who qualify by meeting certain income standards and attend all of the six training sessions may receive a free laptop (HP Chromebook). Other advantages of these trainings include helping seniors learn new skills to improve their quality of life, making new friends, and bringing digital literacy skills to those who need it most. “I love WISE & Healthy Aging,” Corrie said. “It gives me a second home and a purpose because I have the opportunity to learn new things.” Davis seconds her praise for the programs at WISE & Healthy Aging. “Happy to be on the journey with you,” she said. “It is humbling and gratifying.”

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Parade of splendor celebrates Hindu deities in Santa Monica By Bridgette M. Redman hree 50-foot chariots will once again parade down the streets of Santa Monica on Aug. 7, leading thousands of people to the return of the annual Festival of the Chariots, also known as RathaYatra. This Hindu parade and festival celebrates the Hindu god Vishnu’s triumphant return to his home town of Mathura nearly 5,000 years ago. The parade and festival are a long-standing tradition in Santa Monica, one broken only by the pandemic for the past two years. Sponsored by the ISKCON Los Angeles New Dvaraka Temple, the parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (Main Street and Pico Boulevard). “We rumble down Main Street with all three chariots, the canopies flying up about 40 feet,” said Svavasa Dasa, president of the temple and organizer of the festival. Eventually they take a righthand turn and head to the ocean where they parade along the mile-long boardwalk from Santa Monica to the Venice Beach pavilion where the festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival features live music, dance, chanting, children’s activities, a gift shop, tents with displays and information about the temple and a free vegetarian feast. “We cook for 10,000 people,” Dasa said. “We cook it all ourselves—we cook for a few days. What is cool about the food is that the people who cook it are all priests and priestesses in our society. They cook all this food and then we pray over it and we offer it as a blessing to the people who come down. It’s a pretty big event.” The crowd, Dasa said, numbers in the tens of thousands, often brought to the festival by following the magnificence of the parade. The Santa Monica festival began in 1977. Dasa came to LA in 1986 and has been leading the festivals ever since. He described it as a wonderful time to meet people who may not have known much about them or understood their traditions and why they do them. “A lot of people are very happy to hear that we are a spiritual movement,” Dasa said. “We believe in God. We introduce

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The annual Festival of the Chariots, also known as Ratha-Yatra, returns to Santa Monica on Aug. 7 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. people to our culture. We have a main stage and on that main stage we have cultural Indian dances and then in our booths, we have people that give the philosophy of what we do and who we are.” Dasa described the festival as a family event where children are welcome. It also introduces people to the Center, ISKCON Los Angeles. The temple is next to Govidna’s Gifts and Govinda’s Restaurant, both well-known in the Southern California yoga and health food communities. At the temple, ancient Indian mantras are chanted by devotees and accompanied by exotic instruments and incense. “We have a museum that gives you a perspective of who we are and what we are,” Dasa said. “That museum is internationally known. We have a vegetarian restaurant called Govinda’s that is very popular and well known for its vegetarian, vegan kind of food. The festival brings a lot of people to our area to take a look at those things.” While the parade begins at 10 a.m., devotees will start their day

at 4:30 a.m. At 7:15 a.m. there is a deity greeting and Lord Jagannath appears in the temple at 7:45 a.m. (Lord Jagannath is the avatar of Vishnu and it is from him that the English word juggernaut is from). At 8 a.m., the deities leave for the parade while the devotees have breakfast in the temple. This year they are excited to be returning after two pandemic years. Dasa pointed out that when you’ve been doing a festival for 46 years, people get used to it and look forward to it. “It’s going to be a breakout year,” Dasa said. “We’ve been shacked up for two-and-a-half years. When we go down to the Venice Beach area to do our street chanting, a lot of people ask when we are coming back. It creates a lot of excitement.” The Festival of Chariots is being celebrated in 100 major cities around the world. It commemorates a time when Lord Krishna appeared in Mathura and then became a king in Dvaraka, a city in India. He made a journey back to his hometown and the parade depicts Lord Krishna trav-

eling with his brother (Balabhadra) and his sister (Subhadra). Each chariot is decorated with flowers and balloons. Dasa pointed out that the word “Krishna” refers to the supreme Lord and means “the All-Attractive One.” That is also the word for “God” in the Vedic culture and the reason why they commit to making the procession so pleasing and beautiful. Once the parade and festival are over, the chariots, which are made of aluminum, get folded up

and placed in a storage locker. They’ve been engineered, Dasa said, so that they can fit in a 53-foot-long trailer. There they will wait until next year’s celebration, resting after the 2022 celebration that welcomes people back to the parade of gods. Festival of the Chariots Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Starting location: 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica iskconla.com/rathayatra

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On Aug. 5, join the Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project in Playa del Rey to help remove invasive iceplant and other non-native vegetation that can impact native California plants. Community Restoration at Ballona Wetlands Friday, Aug. 5 The Bay Foundation’s Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project focuses on removing invasive ice plant and other non-native vegetation that can impact native California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass and alkali weed. Participants will help to remove non-native plants by hand. Capping at 50 participants. Vaccinations strongly encouraged. Please plan to wear a mask if unvaccinated. Social distancing will be required. Parking behind Gordon’s/Alka Eater Market and a short walk up Culver Boulevard to the restoration site). Registration is required. 303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events Open House Friday, Aug. 5 Many local artists will open their studios to the public to show their work and meet their neighbors all under one roof at Grand View Fine Art Studios. The artists represent a full range of artistic approaches. 3871 Grand View Boulevard, Mar Vista, 6 to 10 p.m. PHOTO CREDIT: GILBERT SANCHEZ (GAUDA)

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Restoration at the LAX Dunes Saturday, Aug. 6 Please join for The Bay Foundation’s monthly restoration event at the LAX Dunes. Since 2015, The Bay Foundation, Friends of the LAX Dunes, and Los Angeles World Airports, along with thousands of volunteers have worked to restore, enhance and protect this unique habitat. Come help remove non-native and invasive vegetation and learn about the historic site. Capping at 50 participants. Please sign up online. Trask Triangle Park, Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events Mermaid Academy Saturday, Aug. 6 Your mermaid journey starts here! The warm summer weather has brought our local mermaids to the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel pool for the summer. Join them for Mermaid Academy, where aspiring mermaids will learn how to use their mermaid tail, search for hidden pool treasures, and swim with their mermaids. Mermaid Academy takes place every Saturday starting July through Labor Day at 10 a.m. Must book in advance, limited spots available. Each session is 45 minutes. Merkids 6 and up must be accompanied by an adult 18 and up. All participants must be proficient swimmers. Class includes use of a mermaid tail and pool tower. Proper swimwear is required. Cost is $45.35 per ticket and includes a 45-minute class with a resident magic mermaid and a treat from the bakery. 1700 Ocean Boulevard, Santa Monica, 10 a.m., bit. ly/3bpcPmk Annual Tomato Tasting Saturday, Aug. 6 Come around to taste the best tomatoes grown by Emerson Avenue Community Garden’s

plot holders, meet new neighbors and enjoy a little tour of the garden. This event is the perfect time to plan for your tomato planting of 2023! Free event. Email questions to eacgcinfo@ gmail.com. Emerson Avenue at 80th Place, Westchester, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., eacgc.org The Déjà Vu Live: A Performance by Gabrielle Civil Saturday, Aug. 6 Join Black feminist artist, poet and writer, Gabrielle Civil, as she activates her latest Black feminist performance memoir “The Déjà Vu” with flashbacks and premonitions: Black dreams and Black time. Incorporating reading and storytelling, movement and moving images, the Déjà vu life will blur boundaries between the page and the stage, embodying memory, grief and love; then and now. The event is free and in-person at Beyond Baroque. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend. Walk-ins are accepted but priority will be give to people that have registered. In the case of a full program, your free ticket may not guarantee admission. 681 Venice Boulevard, Venice, 7 to 10 p.m., bit.ly/3QehXZ0 Committee for Racial Justice Event Sunday, Aug. 7 The August monthly workshop for Committee for Racial Justice will be held on Zoom and will have the theme: Confronting Conspiracy Theories and Organized Bigotry at Home and in Our Communities. CRJ is concerned about the increase in racial hatred and the level of violence escalating around the indoctrination and recruitment of young people into a white nationalist mindset. They would like to share some ideas about how to talk with people about the very real dangers to well-being and democracy as we know it in the U.S. because of the messaging

from the radical right that isn’t often effectively countered in our culture today and they will explore how all of this comes out of racism and fear. The resource person for the discussion is professor Shelly Tochluk from Mount St. Mary’s, the author of “Witnessing Whiteness” and “Living in the Tension.” Come join in this most timely discussion. Register to receive link. For more information, call Joanne at 310-422-5431. Virtual, 6:30 to 8 p.m., bit. ly/3OT2ZGO Culver City School Board Candidate Forum Monday, Aug. 8 The Culver City Democratic Club will hold a forum for Culver City Council candidates. It will run 90 minutes and be hosted by journalist and filmmaker Maximina Juson. The forum will be held via Zoom and is open to the public. Register online. All candidates who are registered Democrats are invited to participate in this forum. Howard Adelman, Triston Ezidore, Brian Guerrero, Stephanie Loredo, Darrell Menthe, and Summer McBride have confirmed. A recording will be available on the Club’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/ culvercitydemocraticclub Virtual, 6 p.m., bit.ly/3bm2cAJ

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The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market Thursdays through September 1 The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market presented by KCRW returns this summer to The Fairmont Miramar Hotel with an exciting new lineup of food vendors, beverage and brand activations, family-friendly activities, live DJ performances and celebrity guest bartenders. Free and open to the public for guests and pets of all ages. Runs through Sept. 1. On the second Thursday of each month, local rescue organization, Wags & Walks, will host an on-site meet and greet for its family of adoptable dogs rescued from local shelters. 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, 5 to 11 p.m., thebungalow.com/santa-monica

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Watch Out For These Expenses and Fees When You Buy a House When you’re preparing to buy a house, you might think about the purchase price, but that only tells part of the story. The costs of buying a house go well beyond what your mortgage payment would be. To truly figure out your budget and how much home you can afford, don’t forget to factor in other fees and expenses. Down Payment The down payment is what you’re going to need in cash, upfront to buy a house. It’s usually 10% or 20% of the purchase price. If you choose an FHA loan or a conventional loan, a down payment is required. For a conventional loan, your down payment depends on the lender. Some loans might require as little as 3% down. VA loans and USDA loans have stringent requirements but don’t require down payments.

negotiable, but not always. You might also hear origination fees called points or discount fees. Origination and application fees are sometimes grouped together as closing costs. In total, closing costs will usually add up to anywhere from 2% to 5% of the purchase price of a home. Title Fees Title fees actually are part of the closing costs, but since some new buyers aren’t aware of them, they’re worth talking about on their own. Title fees represent the cost to transfer a home’s title from the seller to the buyer. You might, for example, have to pay a title search fee. This covers the cost of searching for property records to make sure no one else can make a claim to the property you want to buy.

Origination and Application Fees

Insurance

When you work with a bank to get a loan, then you have to pay an origination fee. An origination fee is payment for the services required to create a loan. An underwriting fee might also be owed, and an application fee. The lender can also charge a fee for your credit report.

There are two types of insurance that are especially relevant when you’re going to buy a home. There’s homeowners insurance, and then there’s private mortgage insurance (PMI).

Origination fees can be anywhere from 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount. Origination fees may be

Homeowners insurance is what’s going to protect you if your home is damaged. If you were the victim of a theft or a natural disaster, for example, homeowners insurance

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might cover your losses.

around $300 up to $1,000.

PMI is required by most lenders if you make less than a 20% down payment. PMI is a way for a lender to protect itself. Your PMI premium could on average be anywhere from .58% to 1.86% of the amount of your loan. Once you start building equity in your home by paying down your mortgage, you can eliminate your PMI.

A home inspection fee is separate. A lender might want an inspection or you could want one for your own peace of mind. Inspection fees range from $300 to $500 most of the time. If you’re buying an older home you could also opt for a mold or pest inspection, each of which can be upwards of $200.

Taxes

Real Estate Commissions

You may be responsible for taxes at closing. Usually you can expect to pay two months of property taxes when you close. Since most homeowners pay property taxes in advance, you might have to reimburse the seller for these. There’s also the potential you’ll have to pay a transfer tax. This is a tax for changing the title to the property. The amount you’ll pay in transfer taxes depends on where you live, and sometimes this is shared by both the buyer and seller.

If you use a real estate agent, they’re going to get paid by commission, which is a percentage of the sales price. Sellers may pay these fees, but not always. You may have to pay them out of pocket, so be clear on the terms of your agreement.

Appraisal and Inspection Fees If you’re going to get a loan to buy a home, you’re going to need an appraisal. An appraisal gives an estimated value of the home you’re going to buy. Lenders require it so that they know that you’re not overpaying for a home. Appraisal fees range from

You may not have to pay all of the above fees, or you may have to pay even more. It varies depending on your state and individual situation, but you do need to be clear on any and all fees before you enter into an agreement to buy a home. Go over your loan disclosure carefully as well, and if you aren’t sure about anything, consider consulting with a closing attorney. THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTION CAME FROM:

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Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022146968 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIK OTSK Y A N D A SSO CIATES, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS. 11968 Iowa Avenue #7 Los Angeles, CA 90025. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) John Tikotsky, 11968 Iowa Avenue #7 Los Angeles, CA 90025. 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 dollars ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ) ) . REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: John Tikotsky. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 01, 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. Dates: 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22

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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. Dates: 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022153157 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIVOLI REDWOOD PROPERTIES. 22 W. Birch Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86001 . COUNTY: Coconino. REGISTERED OWNER(S) MHFT-CA, LLC, 22 W. Birch Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, Michael Herman, 2551 Ginney Way, Lafayette, CO, 80026, Maury Herman, Trustee of the Maury Herman Family Trust #1 dated 09/17/1985, 22 W. Birch Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86001, Karen Kinne-Herman, Trustee of the Maury Herman Spousal Trust dated 12/27/2022, 22 W. Birch Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86001, Karen Kinne-Herman, Trustee of the Secret Garden Trust dated 12/12/2014, 22 W. Birch Avenue Flagstaff, AZ 86001. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Unincorporated Association other than a Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2008. 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: Maury Herman, Trustee of the Maury Herman Family Trust #1 dated 09/17/1985, Maury Herman. TITLE: General Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 11, 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. Dates: 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022143673 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOCS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP. 8436 West Third Stste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90048. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) BEVERLY HILLS SPINE SURGERY, INC., 8436 West Third St. Ste 900, Los Angeles, CA 90048, JASON SNIBBE, MD PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION, 215 Loring Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, PY26 NEUROSURGERY, PC, 23679 Calabasas Road #952 Calabasas, CA, 91302, EDWARD NOMOTO, INC., A MEDICAL CORPORATION, 444 S San Vicente Blvd., Ste 800 Los Angeles, CA 90048, ALBERT P. WONG, M.D. INC., 8436 West Third St. Ste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90048, PATRICK S. HILL MD, INC., 8436 West Third St. Ste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90048, JOE COOPER, M.D., INC., 8436 West Third St. Ste 900 Los Angeles, CA 90048, FARZIN KABAEI MD INC., 542 Tahquitz Place Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2022. 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 HILLS SPINE SURGERY, INC, Khawar Siddiqu. TITLE: General Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 29, 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. Dates: 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022140407 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUICK MD MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd Fl 10 Los Angeles, CA 90034. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4807196. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Talib Omer, M.D., P.C., 3415 S. Sepulveda Blvd, Fl 10 Los Angeles, CA 90034. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A regis-

CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or na m e s l i s t e d a b o v e o n : 06/2022. 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: Talib Omer. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Talib Omer, M.D., P.C. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 24, 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. Dates: 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022166010 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BRACCEY DIGITAL. 3720 Emerald St Apt S2 Torrance, CA 90503. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sandra Braccey, 3720 Emerald St Apt S2 Torrance, CA 90503. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2022. 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: San dra Braccey. TITL E: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 25, 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. Dates: 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022140831 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HIGH SCOOPS ICE CREAM BAR LLC. 1 431 2 Aztec Street Sylmar, CA 91342. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) High Scoops Ice Cream Bar LLC, 14312 Aztec Street, Sylmar, CA 91342. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/2021. 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 , 0 0 0 ) ) . REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Lourdes Rowena Garnett. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: High Scoops Ice Cream Bar LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 24, 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. Dates: 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022165042 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BROOKLYN BAGEL LAX. 8732 S Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045, 101 N Citrus Ave Ste. 1D Covina, CA 91723. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Westchester Bagels LLC, 101 N Citrus Ave Ste 1d Covina, CA 91723. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2022. 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: Leonard Smith. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Westchester Bagels LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 22, 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

Name: Westchester Bagels LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 22, 2022. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a FictiFic. Business Name tious 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. Dates: 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022144568 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHAMIAN RENEE X DZNR CHIC LIFESTYLE, DZNR CHIC. 269 S Beverly Dr Suite 1170 Beverly Hills, CA 90212. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Chamian Renee Coates, 269 S Beverly Dr Suite 1170, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. 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 dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Chamian Renee Coates. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 29, 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. Dates: 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022155450 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROPER COFFEE, PROPER. 8601 Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 140 Los Angeles, CA 90045, 7231 Boulder Avenue #530 Highland, CA 92346. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) HNSA Holdings, Inc., 7231 Boulder Avenue #530 Highland, CA 92346. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corportion. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above

Boulder Avenue #530 Highland, CA 92346. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corportion. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2022. 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: Kingshuk Mukherjee. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: HNSA Holdings, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 13, 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. Dates: 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022169317 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEVATO. 2029 Century Park East Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90067. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Levatolaw, LLP, 2029 Century Park East, Suite 2910, Los Angeles, CA 90067, Terry James Kent, 5806 W 75th St. Los Angeles, CA 90045. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2017. 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: Terry J. Kent. TITLE: General Partner, Corp or LLC Name: Levatolaw, LLP. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 29, 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 com-

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. Dates: 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22, 08/25/22

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00306 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JUDY SHEAU-JIUN CHEN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: JUDY SHEAUJIUN CHEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) JUDY SHEAU-JIUN CHEN to JUDY SHEAU-JIUN YU 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: September 09, 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: July 01, 2022. Honorable Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 07/14/22, 07/21/22, 07/28/22, 08/04/22

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