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Watch the 59th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. This year’s theme is “Joy on the Water.” Catch a brief fireworks display at 5:55 p.m. before the parade begins. Enjoy musical entertainment from carolers, food truck fare, and photo opportunities, 4-8 p.m. at Burton Chace Park. For details, visit mdrboatparade.org.
Celebrate the New Year with fireworks in Marina del Rey! Enjoy a ten-minute fireworks show following the countdown at 8:59:50 p.m. and at 11:59:50 p.m. The shows will be shot from the Marina’s south jetty and can be viewed from virtually anywhere in Marina del Rey, Venice Pier, Playa Vista and Dockweiler Beach.
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Holiday shopping can easily be done in L.A.’s Marina with outdoor plazas such as Waterside Shops, Villa Marina Marketplace, Fisherman’s Village or the Saturday Farmers’ Market at parking lot #11 near Marina “Mother’s” Beach.
Burton Chace Park will be aglow in holiday lights every night from December 11 through New Year’s Eve. Stroll through with family and friends to enjoy the spectacular display of sparkling lights and décor.
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ON THE COVER: The 59th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, December 11 and this year’s theme is “Joy on the Water.” Photo: Yokotake Design. Design by Arman Olivares.
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Coronavirus by the numbers and local updates Compiled by Kamala Kirk Cases and deaths by neighborhood as of December 5: Culver City: 3,098 (deaths 116); Del Rey: 41 (deaths one); El Segundo: 1,161 (deaths 10); Marina del Rey: 755 (deaths four); Mar Vista: 3,101 (deaths 37); Palms: 3,619 (deaths 67); Playa del Rey: 197 (deaths one); Playa Vista: 932 (deaths 12); Santa Monica: 7,166 (deaths 196); Venice: 2,937 (deaths 19); Westchester: 3,826 (deaths 59) Total Westside cases: 26,833 Total Westside deaths: 522
Total confirmed cases in LA County: 1,536,351 Total deaths in LA County: 27,246 Total new cases as of December 5: 1,642 Total new deaths: Four Hospitalizations: 610 Positivity rate (seven-day daily average): 1.67% Total number of people tested: 9,504,500 (Source: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health)
End the feud Editor: Enough already! I think it’s time to discontinue the weekly platform that you give to the ongoing feud between William Hicks and David Kay concerning the Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project. Their differences of opinion are never going to be resolved in these pages, and I think that it’s time to give this limited space to other readers who want to express their opinion on a variety of other subjects of local interest. Steven Jayson Playa Vista Ballona Wetlands Editor: I respect the opinionated volleys from Walter Lamb of the Wetlands Land Trust and Dr. David Kay on what happens to our wetlands well down the road. I feel a much more pressing issue confronting the Ballona Wetlands today is the motor vehicle, tent encampment along W. Jefferson Boulevard just west of Lincoln Boulevard. We have an ecological, societal and human health hazards occurring now. The misplaced persons settlement threatens the Wetlands with unsightly trash, litter, and undoubtedly human feces creeping into the marsh areas in abundance. I don’t suspect it’s the fertilizer needed for the area. I hope the city and our council members recognize the plighted area and take action
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leads to significant confusion over the actual expertise of the physician. Luckily, we do have two signifiers that demonstrate approval by our colleagues. Board certification must be kept current on a routine, with renewal every 10 years. However, mandatory activities to remain current must be completed on a much more frequent basis, with requirements for continuing medical education, self-assessment examinations, case presentations, and recertification examinations, even after the two-part board examination completed after training. Fellowship training signifies an additional year after residency for a particular area of expertise. Examples within orthopaedics include sports medicine (which generally focuses on shoulders, hips and knees), arthroplasty (which is exclusive to hip and knee replacement), pediatrics, shoulder and elbow; hand, foot and ankle; spine, trauma and oncology. Highly specialized fields may require more than one fellowship, such as pediatric hand surgery. The level of experience and knowledge for a subspecialist far
outweigh the general requirements for residency graduation. General confusion over physician credentials is apparent every day, when patients are referred to me for hand injuries or knee arthritis, or the patients who show up with the mistaken idea that I am a podiatrist. As a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with accredited fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery, I practice below the knee despite the ability to do any orthopaedic surgery of my choosing. It is in this area that I know my expertise makes me the best physician and surgeon. I have been practicing in Marina del Rey since 2016 and was the first orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon here when I joined the specialists at DISC. I am in solo practice and have gained professional team consultant positions with Red Bull North America, America’s Cup Sailing, the Las Vegas Raiders, and treat individual athletes from many other teams as well. I have also established the Heal Institute in Marina del Rey to offer specialty care for heel pain, a cluster of diagnoses often pushed aside by specialists who prefer to see patients with problems that
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standardizing the foot and ankle curriculum in all orthopaedic residencies. Ms. Giese’s orthopaedic surgeon, who was presumably not fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery, had last done Achilles reattachment surgeries somewhere between 1990 and 2000, before this curriculum was standardized for the general orthopaedic surgeon. Even today, many orthopaedic residencies spend only five weeks of the five mandatory years of postgraduate training specifically dedicated to the foot and ankle. Fellowship-trained orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons are less common than our sports medicine or general orthopaedic colleagues. Only 6% of graduating orthopaedic surgeons go on to complete a foot and ankle fellowship. That said, the need for specialty care is apparent. The story illustrates the need for public education on the meaning of board certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and fellowship training in the appropriate subspecialty. Many physicians practice outside of their “scope” and there are constant “turf battles” that leave patients understandably confused. Direct-to-consumer advertising
The Venice Sign lighting on December 4. can be fixed with surgery. I appreciate this conversation about the failures of the medical system. Limited ability to organize and advertise causes massive confusion in the system, and patients often rely on word of mouth referrals or advertising by larger hospital systems. I hope that by sharing Ms. Giese’s story, you can help patients find their way to the right specialists for their needs. I urge people to seek out board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons specific to
the injuries that they have. Alexis E. Dixon Board certified orthopaedic surgeon Foot and ankle surgeon Marina del Rey
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Keeping Holidays Happy for Pets By Susan Marie is the season to be celebrating the holidays with family and friends! To ensure that celebrations are relaxing and enjoyable, preparation is key. Before the festivities begin, have a plan in place that includes the safety of your four-legged family members. As we all know, pets are a huge part of our families and we want them to enjoy the holidays just as much as everybody else (if not more!). Nothing squashes holiday merriment like an emergency veterinarian visit. Below are a few recommendations for a safe, healthy and happy holiday season for you and your pets: • Festive décor. Decorations can add holiday cheer to homes, but keep in mind that glass ornaments, tinsel, tree lights, wires, batteries (and even the water for your Christmas tree) can be dangerous to your pets. Consider their safety, and interest level, when decorating.
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Susan Marie hosts the national weekly radio show, “The Doggy Diva Show,” and is the author of the award-winning children’s book trilogy, “The Doggy Diva Diaries.” • Flowers and plants. Although poinsettias, holly and mistletoe are festive and beautiful, sadly they can also cause serious health issues and even fatalities in pets. Whether purchasing for yourself or as a gift, before you buy anything, speak with your florist or nursery about pet-safe flowers and plants. Maybe try silk
holiday arrangements that are just as festive as the real thing and they have the advantage of being long-lasting and cost effective. • Holiday food. Healthy pet food and yummy treats like green beans, carrots and apple slices are great choices to have available for your fur kids during holiday celebrations. Human food, including fatty meats, bones, onions, grapes, raisins, chocolate and anything made with xylitol (which can be in candy, gum and baked goods) can be lethal for your pets. • Toys. Pets love toys! Be sure that your pets’ toys are safe and durable enough for serious chewers. They shouldn’t be too hard that they can damage their teeth or too soft and poorly constructed that the stuffing can get scattered everywhere - even in your pet’s tummy. Check for size. If the toy is too small your pet may choke on it. If the toy is too large, they can’t physically play with them. Please be extra careful when making toy selections for your fur kids to
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ensure they are fun and safe. As a precaution keep your veterinarian’s contact information on-hand to consult with them regarding your pets’ health during emergencies or if you have any concerns. Keep in mind that it is never recommended to give a pet as a gift. Though it seems like a thoughtful gesture, it is important to remember that a p et is a special member of the family. The adoption process should include the pet parent, who will be sharing a lifetime of unconditional love with their new furever friend. A great gift idea is to make a personal “gift certificate,” and arrange for an adoption day for you and the potential pet parent to visit a shelter or rescue together.
For your holiday gift giving, please consider “paying it forward” to homeless pets by adopting, fostering, volunteering and/or making a donation to your favorite shelter or animal rescue group in someone’s name. There is no need to worry about size or colors, as a donation is a onesize-fits-all gift! If you are unsure where you can donate, search online to find a shelter or rescue organization near you. For over 15 years, Susan Marie has been spreading the word about puppy love through her national weekly radio show, “The Doggy Diva Show.” Susan is also the author of the award-winning Miss Olive children’s book trilogy, “The Doggy Diva Diaries.”
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Help support the Marina del Rey Historical Society this holiday season By Sebastian Lipstein arina del Rey is the largest manmade pleasure craft harbor in North America. In 1954, the federal government funded the construction for a boat and recreational harbor in the Ballona Wetlands. Prior to the Marina del Rey that we see today, the area was once wetlands, marshes, and farmland. The land was undeveloped without a clear purpose and infested by mosquitos. This is totally unlike Marina del Rey now, with cyclists, yacht clubs, paddlers, housing complexes, kayakers, rowers, fishermen and pleasure boats. It is an entire community built from scratch. The Marina del Rey Historical Society (MDRHS) was established in 2007 to preserve the little-known history of Marina del Rey. Since 2013, it has been housed in Fisherman’s Village, a recreation of a New England waterfront village. Inside, the
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The first issue of The Dinghy from September 18, 1964. building is teeming with artifacts. There are hundreds of photos that show the construction and planning that transformed the wetlands into the meticulously designed Marina del Rey we see today, an
impressive feat of human engineering. There is a Sports Illustrated issue from more than 40 years ago that talks about the beauty of Marina del Rey, and archives of The Argonaut and El Segundo
Herald dating back 50 years. There are artifacts that will be of interest to historians, boat lovers, fishermen, photographers, writers, engineers and everyone else. “One of the reasons we liked having this facility is because a lot of times people think, ‘There must have been a river here and they just dug it out,’” said Willie Hjorth, one of the cofounders of MDRHS and a resident of Marina del Rey since 1964. “No. This was all solid land and Marina del Rey was dug out and man-made. It’s a manmade masterpiece.” Prior to COVID-19, MDRHS used to receive Starlight Tour Buses, group events, and hosted fundraisers with live music and food. However, all of their live events have halted since the pandemic. “Before COVID-19, we used to have tour buses stop by, and bands performed here on Saturday and Sunday,” said
Howard Wenger, president of MDRHS whose father, Greg, was director of photography for the Argonaut for 30 years and the other co-founder of MDRHS. “During the week we used to get up to 10 people and weekends were 50 to 80 people. Now, without the tour buses and live events, we are getting between zero to six people a week and 25 people a weekend.” MDRHS’ current project is the digitization of the Marina’s first boating news magazine, The Dinghy, which records early yacht races information and expanding landside development. Funding is especially needed to complete this important digital preservation process. They have also published their own book, “Marina del Rey (Images of America),” which tells the story of the construction and history of Marina del Rey (Continued on Page 8)
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from the 19th through 20th century. Due to the lack of events and visitors as a result of the pandemic, MDRHS has had a hard time reaching their operational costs. They are supported by memberships and donations which are urgently needed. Each membership and donation helps continue the efforts to preserve digital historical archives, improve the website, continue developing and keeping the gallery open, and to educate the public and discover the history of Marina del Rey. For more information and to join online, visit the website. A MDRHS membership also makes a great holiday gift for those looking for last-minute ideas. Visitors are encouraged to stop at the gallery in Fisherman’s Village to learn more about MDRHS and its history. Marina del Rey Historical Society 13737 Fiji Way, C-3, Marina del Rey Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org
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Blue Pacific Yachting celebrates grand reopening in Marina del Rey By Kamala Kirk n celebration of its grand reopening, Blue Pacific Yachting recently hosted a celebration outside of their brand-new office on the waterfront in Marina del Rey. The event included live music, light appetizers and refreshments, tours of the new office, a ribbon cutting with the LAX Coastal Chamber of commerce, a sunset sail, and raffle prizes that included classes, charters and apparel. Blue Pacific Yachting has been in business for over 30 years and was forced to move due to the redevelopment of the county-owned parcels. It is the premier sailing and powerboating school, charter and club. In addition to an array of classes that range from Beginning Sailing to Docking Certification, the company also offers charters for a variety of boats ranging from catamarans to luxury yachts. Blue Pacific Yachting Boating Club Memberships are also available and include special member rates on charters and classes year round, members-only events, use of local yacht club facilities,
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Captain Frank Duke getting ready to set sail on the sunset cruise.
Mayor Marsha Wietecha and Nereus Dastur cutting the ribbon at the Blue Pacific Yachting grand reopening.
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By Kamala Kirk ust in time for the festive winter season, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released a limit-edition Holiday Collection that includes two new flavors, Pistachio Macaron and Mexican Hot Chocolate, along with three returning fan favorites: Sugar Plum, White Chocolate Peppermint, and Cognac with Gingerbread. “Our Cognac with Gingerbread, Sugar Plum, and White Chocolate Peppermint are returning flavors – back because I love them deeply,” said founder Jeni Britton Bauer. “They just scream ‘holiday’ to me. Two are reimagining classics I made years ago, Mexican Hot Chocolate and Pistachio Macaron. The latter is the flavor I can’t stop thinking
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Jeni’s Splendid Holiday Collection features festive flavors including Pistachio Macaron, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Sugar Plum, White Chocolate Peppermint, and Cognac with Gingerbread. cream for the rest of my life. I opened my first scoop shop not long after. Mexican Hot Chocolate was on my very first menu. “It’s had a few names since, most recently Queen City Cayenne. The flavor is just as delicious as ever.” Sugar Plum is a delectable trio of from scratch Amaretti cookies, puckery plum jam and plum wine sweet cream; White Chocolate Peppermint combines pink and white peppermint ice cream swirled together with white chocolate freckles, and Cognac with Gingerbread features warming cognac ice cream with notes of butterscotch and brown sugar, caramel sauce and heavily spiced gingerbread cake pieces throughout. “This time of year I like to say that we’ve done the work for you,” Bauer said. “We’ve spent months baking,
roasting, chopping and churning the most delicious ingredients we can find into flavors worth sharing. Ice creams that are made for my style of entertaining – what I call low lift, high impact. “As in, open a pint of one of our new flavors and serve it in a fancy coupe or footed cup. That’s it. “A few unforgettable bites are all you really need at the end of a big meal or holiday party.” Jeni’s partners with growers, makers and producers who supply it with fresh ingredients to make ice cream that is free of flavorings, chemical dyes and cheap commodity milk. The company is also a Certified B Corporation known for its social, environmental and business leadership. Their ice cream is distributed in grocery stores including Whole Foods, Ralphs and Gelson’s, as well as at their own
scoop shops in and around Los Angeles. “These are the flavors that sort of put the extra in the holiday,” Bauer said. “Like the bow on top of a gift – they’re fun and lively, and truly made for celebrating the season. These are ice creams I want to serve and share with loved ones this time of year.” Jeni’s Splendid Holiday Collection is available for a limited time in shops and online while supplies last. A pint retails for $12.
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New Santa Monica experience offers intimate look at Princess Diana By Bridgette M. Redman ew people had more ongoing and personal access to Princess Diana than Anwar Hussein, the royal photographer who took thousands of pictures of the people’s princess. “Princess Diana: Accredited Access” opened at Santa Monica Place, where the immersive experience will run through March. Featuring 150 photographs taken by Hussein and his two sons, Zak and Samir, the exhibit features an audio tour narrated by the two sons sharing new stories about Princess Diana and her family. It is what Cliff Skelliter, the planner behind the exhibition, calls a walk-thru documentary. “Originally it didn’t start out that way,” Skelliter said. “But with art and storytelling, you think you are going in one direction and then as you listen and read between the lines, you start to move in the direction that the story brings you in.” “Princess Diana Exhibition: Accredited Access” was created by Fever, an entertainment discovery platform that puts together experiences across the country such as the Los Angelesbased “Stranger Things: The Drive-Into Experience.” This exhibition designers and planners met with Hussein, who is the longest-running royal photographer. Hussein was born in Tanzania and began his career as a photojournalist. Hired by the United Nations, he took pictures of refugees from the Belgian Congo civil uprising. He moved to England, where he photographed everyone from the homeless to the major rock stars like Elton John, Rod Stewart, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, The Who, Bob Marley and the Sex Pistols. He was also hired as a photographer for many films, including the Bond movies. He then became the official royal photographer, known for capturing more casual moments rather than just formal portraits. “He started sharing stories with us,” Skelliter said. “You realize this is a person the princess is spending so much time with. He was there before Diana became involved in the royal family as a young lady and he’s
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The latest exhibition to debut in Santa Monica, “Princess Diana: Accredited Access” by Fever, tells the story of the world’s most loved princess through an intimate new lens. still a royal photographer. They spent a lot of time together. We have utilized these great stories and turned them into an audio guide.” While he said an audio guide sounds standard for an exhibition, theirs is not. They use Hussein’s sons, who were raised with Princes William and Harry, to narrate the stories. “Not only are they telling you the stories of what happened with each photo, they are giving you little biscuits, nice little pieces of stories,” Skelliter said. “If you are a hardcore Day One Diana fan, you’re going to love this. There are things that only Anwar knows. Nobody else knows these things — little exchanges.”
Focusing on Diana’s life Fever began creating the experience in 2019. The pandemic gave Fever time to continue developing it. Skelliter said he had a very surface-level understanding of Diana before he began this project. He was amazed at all the layers that unfolded about her life and personality. “This person is so unbelievably inspiring,” Skelliter said. “She’s been described as when you were around her, when she held your hand, when she hugged you, it felt like you were touched by magic. “Hearing these stories about her,
we said we have to bring this to people so they can experience it on a really deep and intimate level as best as we know how to do.” Skelliter decided he wanted to tell the story as a series of different rooms, each with its own name. “I wanted each room to be like the episode of a television show,” Skelliter said. “You end up with this seven-part TV series that you binge in real time.” The rooms — or episodes — are the Photography Dark Room, Growing, Glam, Crowning Glory, Working Royals, Humanitarian and Unguarded. Each section features photography, art, artifacts and first-hand accounts of the princess. The middle room — Crowning Glory — focuses on the hats and tiaras of Diana, Kate and Meghan. Artist Pauline Loctin, a Quebec sculptor who works with paper, created six sculptures for the exhibit. “We’re calling them monuments,” Skelliter said. “They are so huge so they get their own room. You’re going through the stories, but then you hit Crowning Glory in the middle of it. “This is your little intermission or snack break. It’s a little razzle dazzle, kind of a pause from the stories and now you’re going to get this beautiful music and beautiful abstract pieces. “You’ll look at them and won’t believe they are paper.”
The photography and art exhibition at Santa Monica Place will feature bespoke art installations and larger than life images that take guests on a stunning visual journey narrated by Princess Diana’s longest-standing royal photographer, Anwar Hussein, and his two sons, Zak and Samir.
Hussein was Diana’s confidant Skelliter was hesitant to share the stories about what Anwar knew. He said he wants people to see the exhibit and experience the stories while looking at the pictures and hearing them first-hand. He did offer a bit of a teaser. “There are things Anwar would share with us that nobody really knew,” Skelliter said. “For example, there are these little things about their relationship. She would come to him for advice on things — relationship advice when she was single and dating, cultural advice, or advice on raising children. She went to him and asked him questions. These are the kinds of intimate conversations that Diana had with him.” Hussein was a stand-in fatherly figure for Diana who spent a lot of time with her. He took most of the iconic images of Diana. Some of those images are part of the exhibition, along with unfamiliar ones. Of the 150 images, Skelliter said that 90% of them are printed 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide. “It’s going to be a super visually stimulating, good experience,” Skelliter said. “Seeing these larger-than-life images and getting the story behind it, audiences are going to love seeing the story. They’ll see the transition from this young
lady who didn’t know all the dance moves yet to the princess. They’re going to know some of the story, but they’re going to get new wrinkles, new snippets from Anwar that really demonstrate the story in a way they may not have heard it.”
Available experiences The experiences are available Wednesday to Sundays starting from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and until 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Time slots are available every 15 minutes. All ticket holders are given access to an app so they can walk through the exhibit listening to the voices of the sons telling stories. Standard tickets are $25, while VIP tickets are $37. Discounts are available for children younger than 12, seniors, military and students. VIP ticket holders receive a souvenir book. “The way we approached it, it is not something you throw in the backseat of your car and forget,” Skelliter said. “We want it to be a coffee table book. You’ll feel like you got something you are going to hold on to for the rest of your life.”
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2021 Holiday Guide
From festive sweet treats to self-care sets, these gift ideas are perfect for everyone on your list this year. By Kamala Kirk • Created by Playa Vista resident and designer Effie Tanji, Bodewell Living’s new Pastel Collection features five candles (Tender, Noble, Radiant, Human, Bold) in a soothing palette of colors that will enhance any space. The collection represents positivity, hope for humankind, and the very best of who we are. The candles are made with all natural soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks and essential oils. $60 each, bodewellliving.com
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• Esters Wine Shop & Bar in Santa Monica has curated an assortment of beautifully curated Holiday Gift Boxes that cater to everyone from the savory snacker to the savvy sipper, plus seasonal curated wine packages from small producers and local vineyards. You can also build your own custom gift box and add-ons including champagne stoppers, artisanal candies, house made nuts and more are available. $48-$215, 1314 7th Street, Santa Monica, 310-899-6900, esterswineshop.com • Chic Danish confectionary brand Lakrids by Bülow has taken an innovative twist by coating their licorice in chocolate, resulting in delicious and creative flavor combinations like coffee and passionfruit. Just in time for the holidays, Christmas Butter Cookie combines cinnamon, caramelized white chocolate and crunchy butter caramel. Contains authentic licorice root and is wrapped in 100% recyclable packaging with a sleek Scandinavian-inspired design. $19, amazon.com
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• Bring art and culture home with a wide range of inventive and whimsical items from more than 65 SoCal Museums including decorative items, prints, catalogues, puzzles and toys. Highlights include a Lucky Cat Card Game packaged in a cute cat-shaped case, CarWash Collective Potholders featuring the work of American artist Beverly Semmes, a soft and sustainable Eco Nation 9” Tiger, and 300-piece “Harbor at Santa Barbara” Puzzle of the landscape painting by Clarence Hinkle. $50 and under, socalmuseums.org/gift-guide-2021 (Continued on Page 14)
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59TH ANNUAL MARINA DEL REY
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Joy on the Water We are so excited to present the 59th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 11. After we had to modify the parade for 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, and not knowing whether the 2021 parade was going to happen, our board of directors put together what we think is going to be an incredible parade. Community support is so important for us to put on this parade every year. This year, Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital has stepped up as our presenting sponsor and we couldn’t have asked for a better partner. With all of us getting “back to normal,” we thought it was fitting to honor those who sacrificed so much to get us through the pandemic. In the past we have had the honor of memorable grand marshals like Dick Van Dyke, Ed McMahon, Cloris Leachman and Florence Henderson. This year, we thought it fitting to honor our local heroes, the doctors and nurses, for all they have done for our community. We are honored to have Dr. Steven Krems and Joanne Laguna-Kennedy, both from Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital, to represent our local heroes. Kelly King President Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
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housands of people who live in the marina and thousands more from miles around come to the marina to see the annual boat parade in Marina del Rey. But very few remember the first boat parade in Marina del Rey. When that first boat parade circled the marina’s main basin in 1963, there were approximately 100 boats and almost no buildings. Twenty of the hundred boats entered the parade. Margie and Steve Bragg were among the first hundred Marina del Rey boat owners who formed Pioneer Skippers Boat Owners Association. They and the other charter members decided to have a boat parade “because the harbor had nothing at the time,” Margie said. “We thought it was a good idea, and the county was delighted. Our boat parade would advertise the marina when nobody wanted to come here. The marina had just opened and had no breakwater, no nothing except a few docks. And very few boat owners.” “In those days, the surge was so strong that it was frightening,” Margie recalled, referring to the waves of water that would come roaring into the unprotected Marina del Rey harbor, damaging berthed boats. “There were times when it threw boats up on the docks — or threw the docks up in the air and down onto the boats. Sometimes we’d all grab axes we kept handy to cut the dock lines quickly, before our boats were beaten under the docks. Then we’d all anchor out in the middle till it calmed down. We were a very close group and we had dinners ashore and sometimes dinner dances at our home.” “In the beginning, we walked the docks to get parade entries,” Margie said. “We asked for a $2 donation. I remember talking to a man who wanted to enter but he didn’t have any money and I was so anxious to see his boat in the parade that I offered him the $2 entry fee. What fun it was! Everyone chipped in — and worked!” Donations from merchants and hard work by boat owners put the boat parades together. “For the first few years, each parade might have cost us $50 or $60,” Margie said. “In fact, it may have been less. Everything but printing the entry form was done by donation, and the printer gave us a nice low price on the entry forms.” The marina grew from 100 to nearly 6,000 boats since the first few boat parades. In 1964, a detached breakwater was built to solve the surge problems. The first restaurant, Pieces of Eight on Fiji Way, is now Whiskey Red’s. The Christmas Boat Parade is now the Holiday Boat Parade. Along with newcomers who watch this parade for the first time are the many boat owners and crew who have perpetuated our salute to the holidays, Marina del Rey’s annual Holiday Boat Parade.
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Holiday Boat Parade Harbor Map 4 Favorite Public Viewing Areas • Fisherman’s Village, on Fiji Way • Burton Chace Park, Mindanao Way • Marina Peninsula, north jetty along main channel • South jetty along Main Channel (access from Playa del Rey pedestrian bridge) Marina Entrances • Washington Boulevard and Pacific Avenue • Washington and Via Marina • Washington and Palawan Way • Lincoln Boulevard and Bali Way • Lincoln and Mindanao Way • Lincoln and Fiji Way • Playa del Rey pedestrian bridge, Pacific and 62nd Avenues Popular Parking Lots • Lot 1: 13737 Fiji Way (Fisherman’s Village) • Lot 2: 13477 Fiji Way, west of Admiralty • Lot 4: 13500 Mindanao Way, west of Admiralty • Lot 5: 4545 Admiralty Way, at Bali Way • Lot 7: 4350 Admiralty Way, between Bali and Palawan • Lot 8: 4220 Admiralty Way, north of the harbor • Lot 9: 13887 Palawan Way, west of Admiralty • Lot 10: 4101 Admiralty Way (Mother’s Beach) • Lot 11: 14101 Panay Way, west of Via Marina • Lot 77: 13560 Mindanao Way (Burton Chace Park)
59th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade When will the boat parade take place? The parade is on December 11. Fireworks start at 5:55 p.m. The parade starts at 6 p.m. Where does the boat parade start and end? All boats will circle the main channel of the Marina del Rey Harbor at least twice. The south turn will be parallel to Pacific Avenue in Marina del Rey and the jetty bridge in Playa del Rey. The north turn will be at the end of “F” basin. Fireworks will be set off just beyond the south turn of the parade from the jetty on the Playa del Rey side of the channel. What is the theme for this year’s boat parade? “Joy on the Water.” We are back! For 2021, we are fortunate to have CedarsSinai Marina Del Rey Hospital as our Presenting Sponsor for the 59th Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. Having risen from the ashes of 2020 (when we had to modify our boat parade), we are excited for the parade.
How can I enter the boat parade? The parade is open to everyone with a boat and lights. There is no minimum or maximum size to enter the parade. In the past we have had kayaks and even SUP (stand-up paddleboards) enter the parade. To enter, head to the website: mdrboatparade.org/parade-entry/ enter-online/ Is there a cost to attend? The boat parade is free to attend. Where can I watch the parade? The parade can be seen all over Marina del Rey where the water is visible. The best viewing spot is from Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village. Both have parking lots available. What about parking? LA County parking lots will be open all over Marina del Rey. Will there be any changes to the parade due to COVID-19? Everyone is encouraged to enjoy and view the parade safely.
How many boats participate? Between 100 to 150 boats participate in the parade. PAGE 20 HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE - DECEMBER 9, 2021
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Boat Parade Grand Marshals Dr. Steven Krems
Steven Krems, M.D., is the chief medical officer at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital. Dr. Krems began his internal medicine practice in Marina del Rey in 1993 and has been involved in the hospital’s medical staff leadership since the mid-1990s. He has served on numerous hospital committees and was chief of staff from 2006 to 2008 and again from 2016 to 2018. In addition to his work as the chief medical officer, Dr. Krems continues to follow his passion for clinical medicine by seeing patients in his internal medicine practice with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group at his outpatient office across the street from the hospital. Dr. Krems is also the team medical Doctor for the LA Clippers basketball team, which he also began in 1993. Dr. Krems is happily married to his wife, Lesley, and they have a 25-year-old daughter, Jennifer, and two cats. He enjoys the ocean, hiking, reading and travel.
Joanne Laguna-Kennedy
Joanne Laguna-Kennedy, MSN, RN, CENP, is vice president of hospital operations and chief operating officer at Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital. Laguna-Kennedy is a seasoned executive leader who has served in multiple roles inside Cedars-Sinai system and in other health care organizations for nearly two decades. She has a breadth of knowledge and experience in clinical care and hospital operations. She takes pride in assembling teams to improve the delivery of care focusing on improving quality outcomes, staff and patient engagement. Laguna-Kennedy serves as the on-site executive responsible for day-to-day operations at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital. Laguna-Kennedy arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center almost 10 years ago. She briefly served as associate director of the Neurosurgery/Neurosciences ICU unit before being promoted to executive director of nursing with a broad portfolio of responsibilities. After eight years, Laguna-Kennedy was promoted again to her role as vice president of hospital operations and chief nursing officer before being appointed chief operating officer in June 2021. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Laguna-Kennedy was the director of a neuro medical-surgical unit in a hospital in Gainesville, Florida. In the early years of her career, she worked as a public health nurse and as a forensic sexual assault nurse examiner. She is married to Ryan and has a beautifully blended family with four children ages 23, 19, 12 and 10. Joanne loves golf, tennis, travel and reading.
Awards Ceremony Please join the Awards Ceremony for the Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade at the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. A buffet (vegetarian options available) and no-host bar will be provided for all boaters. Two people invited per boat entry. Additional attendees are $10 each at the door. There will be a photo slide presentation of all entries. Boat entrants will need to return 3 assigned numbers at the ceremony. Parking spaces are available at the Yacht Club. Please wear a mask or face covering before entering.
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Address: Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club, 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey Award Categories Best Overall Best Power Best Sail Best Theme Best Music Best Lights Best Animation Best Spirit Best Live Band Best Individual Best Yacht Club
Michael Rosenfeld
A longtime resident of Marina del Rey and world sailor, Michael Rosenfeld serves as Commodore at Del Rey Yacht Club. Rosenfeld grew up at DRYC and, since the age of 10, has cruised, crewed and raced sailboats ranging from the original 8-foot Sidney unsinkable sabot (built locally by Sidney Blinder on Lincoln Boulevard) to an 88-foot custom sloop on Santa Monica Bay and around the world. Rosenfeld has served on DRYC’s Bridge as a director and officer since 2019. Most recently a commercial diplomat, he retired from the British government in 2020 after serving nearly two decades as vice consul with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and senior advisor at the UK’s Department for International Trade at the British Consulate-General, Los Angeles, where he led the British Government’s Clean Energy, Environmental Technology and Sustainable Infrastructure sectors in the U.S. Previously, Rosenfeld was a global corporate investment, marketing and business development executive. He began his career as a print and broadcast journalist in LA.
Tony Palermo
An active resident of Westchester and co-owner of Tony P’s Dockside Grill in Marina del Rey, Tony Palermo is dedicated to community service on both a personal and business level. Palermo served as a board member of the Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau for five years and was chairman for two years. His efforts have helped the bureau play a key role in attracting new business to the area and generating tax revenue.
Rae Lamothe
Rae Lamothe, partner at Golding + Lamothe, currently serves as the chair of the Board of Directors for the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce. Lamothe has been practicing law in California since 1994 and splits her time between an employment law practice and a health care practice. When not managing her law practice, Lamothe donates her time, not only to serve as the chair of the Chamber, but also as the arbitrator for the State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration. Lamothe and her family happily live, work and play in Playa del Rey!
Cody Koopmann
For the last 31 years, Cody Koopmann has been a proud member of the Drollinger Properties family. He started with the company in 1990 as a leasing agent but was quickly promoted to property manager and is now a senior lead property manager with the company. As senior property manager, Koopmann is in charge of a variety of building and retail offices including the Airport Office Center, which is the headquarters for Drollinger Properties, and has a variety of duties including overseeing leases, bills, vendor contracts, security and building construction and maintenance. Koopmann is involved in a variety of local organizations, including the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce, where he has served on the board of directors for the past 15 years. In his free time, Koopmann enjoys participating in a variety of sports and has completed Ironman triathlons and even participated in the Raid Gauloise, considered by many to be the first modern expedition adventure race – a multi-day endurance race with no set course across uncharted terrain.
Garrett Smith
Garrett Smith is a Playa Venice Sunrise Rotarian and the owner of Communications a la Carte. He is also a board member of the Neighborhood Council and was Rotary Club of Westchester’s Citizen of the Year. “If there is anything I wish, it is that more people would get involved with something,” Smith says. “It’s about getting involved and staying involved when it comes to the community.”
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FIND YOUR PLACE Stephanie Younger Group 310.499.2020 | DRE 01365696 stephanieyounger.com | @stephanieyoungergroup Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. If your property is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation.
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“Incredible opportunity for a single level 2BD/2BA, beautifully finished condo in the highly sought after Concerto Lofts,” says agent Kris Zacuto. “The building itself shines in the neighborhood with its distinctive contemporary architectural style, while the unit complements perfectly with top of the line designer finishes throughout. The open concept floor plan and floor to ceiling windows provide attractive natural light while the open space can be defined for any occasion from creating, entertaining to relaxing in the comfort of home. Perfect for the most discerning buyers.” Offered at $948,000 Kris Zacuto Hilton & Hyland 310-702-6299
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“With its classic peaked roofs, timber clapboards, black picket fence, this 3BA/3BA modern farmhouse ranch is the gold standard,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “ An ode to SoCal open living, its superb indoor-outdoor flow, refreshing cross breezes and swaths of natural light give this home its signature warmth and appeal. The kitchen opens onto the dining area and living room and connects to the stunning outdoor space offering endless entertaining potential. An ultra-private master retreat impresses with fifteen-foot vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet and gorgeous en suite.” Offered at $1,995,000 Stephanie Younger Compass 310-499-2020
“Extensively renovated 2BD/2.5BA townhome is in the highly coveted Playa Pacific community” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “This light and bright unit offers wood floors throughout, recessed lighting, direct access to a private deck/patio from the spacious living room with fireplace and a renovated chef’s kitchen. The upstairs features the owner’s suite that offers a fireplace, tons of closet space, tree-lined views of the courtyard, and a renovated en-suite spa-like bath with dual vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower.” Offered at $1,185,000 Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg & Associates 800-804-9132
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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: 11/18/21, 11/25/21, 12/02/21, 12/09/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021248971 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOMATIC HEALING THERAPY. 701 Angelus Place Venice, CA 90291. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Melinda D. London, 701 Angelus Place Venice, CA 90291. 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: 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: Melinda D. London. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 12, 2021. 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: 11/25/21, 12/02/21, 12/09/21, 12/16/21
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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: 11/25/21, 12/02/21, 12/09/21, 12/16/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021253258 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PREMIERE DENTAL GROUP. 4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 250 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 2281769. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Helen Sanderson, D.D.S., Inc., 4560 Admiralty Way, Suite 250 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2003. 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: Helen Hooper. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Helen Sanderson, DDS, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 18, 2021. 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: 12/02/21, 12/09/21, 12/16/21, 12/23/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021253051 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARIE KELZER DESIGNS, PAPER ARTS. 4141 Glencoe Ave., Unit 501 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Marie Kelzer, 4141 Glencoe Ave., Unit 501 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. 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: 11/1989. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.
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: 11/1989. 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: Marie Kelzer. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 18, 2021. 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: 12/02/21, 12/09/21, 12/16/21, 12/23/21
Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 21SMCP00342 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JULIE ANN WILLIAMS, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Julie Ann Williams filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Julie Ann Williams to Julie Ann Janes 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: 12/17/2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main St. 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 23, 2021. Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 11/18/21, 11/25/21, 12/02/21, 12/09/21
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 21STCP03663 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JOSE LUIZ RUIZ OCEQUEDA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Jose Luiz Ruiz Ocequeda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Jose Luiz Ruiz Ocequeda to Jose Luiz Ruiz 2.) TH E 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: 01/03/2022. Time: 10:00 AM. Dept.: 74 Room: 735. The address of the court is 111 N. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90012. 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: November 08, 2021. Michelle Williams Court, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 11/18/21, 11/25/21, 12/02/21, 12/09/21
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 21CMCP00144 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of FABIAN NIETO JR AND KATIE NIETO BY AND THRU JULIEANN LUGO, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: FABIAN NIETO JR AND KATIE NIETO BY AND THRU JULIEANN LUGO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Fabian Nieto Jr to Fabian Lugo b.) Katie Nieto to Katie Lugo 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: January 13, 2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A Room: 904. The address of the court is 200 West Compton Blvd., Compton, CA 90220-Compton 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, in this county: Los The Argonaut printed Classifieds Angeles. Original filed: 626-581-8747 Ann@argonautnews.com November 10, 2021. Thomas D. Long, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 12/02/21, 12/09/21, 12/16/21, 12/23/21
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Summons SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): 21PSFL00866 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name) AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): STEVEN LAWRENCE WORTHEN You have been sued. Lo están demandando. Petitioner's name is Nombre del demandante: LUPE VARGAS You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online SelfH e l p C e n t e r (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 días corridos después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho
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Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, December 11 This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11. 14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Event Saturday, December 11 The 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 30 participants. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Register online. 303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events Outdoor Holiday Boutique Saturday, December 11 The Penmar Restaurant and Barely Canadian are hosting a day of safe outdoor shopping
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From December 12 to 26, see some of the best outdoor decorations on participating neighborhood homes in Westchester and Playa del Rey during the Westchester Mental Health Guild’s second annual Holiday Lights Tour & Contest. experiences with complimentary holiday photos, a holiday mixer, and food and drink served all day on Penmar’s new outdoor patio. The outdoor boutique takes place from noon to 6 p.m. and the holiday mixer is 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Penmar is inside the gates of The Penmar Golf Course. Kids and doggies are welcome. 1233 Rose Avenue, Venice, noon to 7 p.m., barelycanadian.com Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers Saturday, December 11 The Off Their Jingle Bell Rockers will perform at The Main Street Holiday Extravaganza at Edgemar Place at the shopping cart Christmas tree created and designed by Santa Monica artist Anthony Schmitt. CREDIT: COURTESY OF THE BRAID/ATE9
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The Jingle Bell Rockers have become a holiday tradition throughout the Los Angeles area for their cheerful, quirky brand of Christmas caroling. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., facebook. com/the-off-their-jingle-bellrockers-15965868673 Cedars-Sinai Presents the Marina del Rey Annual Holiday Boat Parade Saturday, December 11 The beloved 59th annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade returns to LA’s Marina. This year’s theme is “Joy on the Water.” Popular viewing spots include Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village. From 4 to 8 p.m., there will be carolers, food trucks and a festive photo booth at Burton Chace Park. The fireworks show will take place at 5:55 p.m., followed by the Holiday Boat Parade at 6 p.m. 13650 Mindanao Way and 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, 4 to 8 p.m., mdrboatparade.org Gorgeously Stretching the Limits of Dance Sunday, December 12 Danielle Agami, the Israeliborn founder and artistic director of the modern dance company Ate9, choreographs movements that seem impossible. Join “Sunday Morning with The Braid” for a virtual conversation as she shares secrets of the dance world, how her Jewish background shapes her art, and tales from her inspiring life. Live on Zoom, complimentary. Virtual, 10 a.m., the-braid.org/ Sunday
Westside Voices Presents “A Rustic Canyon Christmas” Sunday, December 12 Join this top a cappella group for an afternoon hour of holiday favorites and fun at a new private home outdoor location in Santa Monica. A treat for the whole family. Limited street parking, but it is available nearby at Rustic Canyon Park. Suggested donation $15. For reservations, call Polly at 310-454-6333 or email: pbadtpt@gmail.com 9 Latimer Road, Santa Monica, 3 p.m., 310-822-9067, westsidevoices.com Holiday Lights Tour & Contest Sunday, December 12, to Sunday, December 26 In place of its traditional Holiday Home Tour of the indoors of five special homes, the Westchester Mental Health Guild is sponsoring a driving tour of outdoor decorations. There are more than 20 houses participating in the tour, all in Westchester and Playa del Rey. The tour is 5 to 9 p.m. every evening from December 12 to December 26, with online voting through December 19. To participate, register online and donate at least $10. The donation covers the entire vehicle and gives guests a list and maps of the homes on the tour, plus the right to vote. Guests have a chance to win a New Year’s celebration gift basket. 5 to 9 p.m. daily, 2021guildholidaylights.eventbrite.com Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, December 12 Shop for local fresh produce
and prepared foods from local restaurants. Guests can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs. Occasionally, there is a cooking demonstration featuring local produce. 2640 Main Street, Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Motor Avenue Farmers Market Sunday, December 12 The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood and surrounding communities. The market is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through its operation and educational programs. The market consistently provides a opportunity to create synergy between local businesses and residents while promoting a healthy city and a vibrant community. Open every Sunday, rain or shine. 10418 National Boulevard, Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., motoravenuemarket.com Second Sunday Jazz Sunday, December 12 Enjoy Second Sunday Jazz at Moun Olive Lutheran Church featuring guests musicians Chris Dawson and his Christmas rhythmists playing swinging holiday festivities. The suggested donation is $10 at the door. Face masks and COVID-19 vaccination required. Free parking. 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard (14th and Ocean Park), Santa Monica, 5 p.m. Serving Up Comedy Tuesday, Dec. 14 Serving Up Comedy, a standup comedy show, happens at The Warehouse Restaurant from 7 to 8:30 p.m. followed by open mic to 9 p.m. No admission fee, no 2-item minimum. Feature charity is Innocence Project. Make reservations or just show up. 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 7 to 9 p.m., 310-8235451, servingupcomedy.com
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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE “DECISION MAKING” By C.C. BURNIKEL ACROSS 1 Safari find 5 Debate side 9 First-string squad 14 Degrees for some execs 18 Graceful horse 19 Created 20 James Gang associate Starr 21 Summa cum __ 22 Candle used in a lighthouse? 24 Genesis tower locale 25 Place out of the sun 26 Casper-to-Denver dir. 27 Word in a beauty brand since 1952 28 Snake that can walk on water? 30 Snake secretion 32 On one’s __: having recovered 33 Brightly plumed songbird 34 Tax prep pros 36 More current 38 “Such a cute cat!” 41 Russo of “Thor” 42 Imitations of disapproving sounds? 46 Disobedient 49 Goree who played Cassius Clay in “One Night in Miami...” 50 Actor Morales 51 Baconator chain 53 Truth alternative 54 Expressive chat image 56 Even now 59 Treasury Dept. variable 60 Small container 61 Big name in bread 63 Workout trainers? 68 Tot’s belly 69 Rochelle Walensky’s org. 70 “This __ to stop” 71 Mt. Hood’s state 72 Reward for a fan at a smokehouse drawing?
77 iRobot vacuum save 81 Sci-fi author 4 Recede Palmer 5 Rock-clinging 82 Liquid meas. mollusks 83 Loud laughs 6 Museum tour rule 86 Garden-variety 7 Horse victim? 87 Lauderdale 8 Travel stop neighbor 9 Cornish of “Jack 89 Pump number Ryan” 92 Short statement 10 Convenient or question envelope-opening 94 “Billions” airer, strip briefly 11 Island off 95 Snow day Tuscany coasters 12 Smart guy? 97 Traveling 13 __ Yello jokester? 14 Like “Lost” 101 Barcelona bar characters bite 15 Unwinding luxury 16 Love to pieces 103 Goofy drawing? 17 Blood drive fluids 104 “Level Up” singer 21 More frilly 105 Vaper’s stick, for 23 Many, many short years 106 Colombian capital 28 Bygone Ford div. 108 Throw out 29 Make an oopsie 110 Fr. misses 31 Medium gift 112 Problem that 32 “Wine Country” plagues the grid? actress 115 Pitcher Sparky, 34 Obnoxious sort first American 35 Mallorcan seaport League reliever 37 Legal order to win the Cy 39 Come out on top Young Award 40 Thick-heeled 116 Jeter’s jersey shoes number 43 Lebanon’s capital 119 “__ we all?” 44 Head-turning 120 Yearly record birds 121 Perform a 45 Match sound to pregame NFL video ritual ... or, in four parts, phrase that 47 Great Lake near Detroit hints at seven 48 Microscope part long Across 52 Wildlife trail answers 55 Jump in a tutu 123 Soft minerals 124 “Stranger Things” 57 Online source for film buffs genre 58 2021 Pixar film 125 Foil alternative set in Italy 126 Craving 62 Panama pal 127 Craftsy etailer 64 Half a toy train? 128 Dry runs 65 Pop singer Del 129 Orderly Rey 130 Julia’s “Ocean’s 66 Stir up Eleven” role 67 Corp. honchos 69 TD Garden DOWN NBAer 1 Bits of wisdom 72 Research places 2 Golden years 73 Childhood hero, funds perhaps 3 Risky way to
74 Small drying aids 75 Jet speed measure 76 Staff for sailing 78 Shop with record sales 79 Its supreme body is the Universal House of Justice 80 Word after string or sing 84 Costa __ 85 Nolde watercolor with a turbulent title 88 “Mad Men” business 90 Candle count, maybe 91 Where teams annually make ice picks? 93 “Ready when you are!” 96 Pool and pickleball 98 Pinnacle 99 Shrill bark 100 “Mudbound” director Rees 102 Common tweet symbols 106 Fictional Kazakh journalist 107 “... and __ of thousands!” 109 Jamaican citrus fruits 111 Grazing area 112 Bánh mì condiment 113 At the moment when 114 Aussie colleges 115 A bit less than a canter 117 Drag show toppers 118 People 121 Decathlon number 122 Edit, in a way
EASY REWRITER
At a dinner, a woman asked how my husband and I met. He says he spotted me in the campus dining hall, deliberately bumped me and spilled my drink on my tray, and used getting me a refill to ask me out. This never happened. (We met in class, and he asked me out.) What does it mean that he has such faulty recall about the entire origin of our marriage? — Disturbed There is such a thing as “total recall,” and it’s what automakers rush to do after they sell a car that is not only self-driving but self-destructing: dropping parts like breadcrumbs as it tools down the highway. What total recall is not is a feature of the human mind – despite the widely believed myth that memory is a form of mental videotape: faithfully preserving our experiences for playback. Ideal as this would be for spouses with prosecutorial tendencies, our minds are, in fact, hotbeds of fragmented, distorted, partial recall. We create this mess ourselves, simply by remembering – and remembering again. “Using one’s memory shapes one’s memory,” explains psychologist Robert Bjork. Basically, the more we tell a story, the
more we believe it – along with all the embellishments (aka big fat lies) we added to funny it up and otherwise impress (so social situations feel less like reenactments of being picked last for dodgeball). And when I say “we,” I mean me. When I lived in Manhattan, I’d brag about my response to a street-corner flasher: “Looks like a penis – only smaller.” I’m now pretty sure this never happened. I did see an escaped trouser snake or, uh, five on the subway. (New Yorkers think of this as “Tuesday.”) That was probably my sourdough starter for the cleverbrag I trotted out endlessly at parties – till I was snidely informed that my “original” circa mid-’90s line appeared in the 1978 movie “Bloodbrothers.” Consider that your husband’s memory might not be the only one that’s been, um, redecorated. Also consider (see my cleverbrag above) that we tend to “remember” events in self-serving ways. Any guy can ask a girl out after class, but in your husband’s version, he goes on a mini-quest to get a date with you. Not exactly the stuff Sir Lancelot was made of, but modern men must make do with the heroics available to them: “I won her love – after a bloody battle with a cafeteria tray and a glass of 2% milk.”
THE INCREDIBLE SULK
I hang with friends about twice weekly and also like my alone time. The guy I’m seeing not only wants to be together constantly but seems to need that. He’s upset and anxious on nights I’m not with him. The first time I said I couldn’t get together, he was annoyed. He now complains I’m “dependent on” my friends, meaning unhealthily. He claims a great relationship is two people who are always together (a la “you complete me”). I don’t want to hurt him, but I won’t give up my friends or myself for a relationship, and I don’t know how to tell him. — Conflicted
Dating sites work very hard to be inclusive in the type-of-partner options they list – “man seeking woman,” “man seeking man,” and even “man-seeking genderbeige” – yet they omit a checkbox for “man seeking hostage.” That appears to be the model for your man’s ideal relationship (as an adult who gets “upset and anxious” on nights his boo’s away). Though he paints his longing for nonstop togetherness as the height of romance, his “You complete me!” is not so much a romantic declaration as an accidental disclosure of extreme neediness. It also
makes him a poor match for any woman whose relationship goals are best summed up as: togetherness, yes; conjoined, no. As a woman, you’re likely on the high end of the spectrum of a personality trait called “agreeableness.” On a positive note, this plays out in being “kind, considerate, likable, cooperative, (and) helpful,” reports psychologist William Graziano. On a less positive note, it often leads to prioritizing these lovely behaviors over one’s own needs. A personality trait is not a behavioral mandate. You can shift out of auto“pleaser” mode by pre-planning to assert yourself – “Here’s what I need!” – and then doing it, no matter how uncomfortable it feels at first. The more you do it, the more natural (and even rewarding!) it’ll feel – till your default position becomes standing up for yourself instead of rolling over for everybody else. Guesstimate how much weekly togetherness and apartness works for you, and make it clear to men you date – starting by informing your current guy that your social world will continue to extend beyond being his human binky. In short, the sort of relationship that works for you is one in which you’re bonded but not zip-tied.
GOT A PROBLEM? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave, Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com.
©2021, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Alkon’s latest book is “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” Follow @amyalkon on Twitter or visit blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.
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Fortune of old Silver Coins issued by the U.S. Gov’t sealed away in the only State Restricted Bank Rolls known to exist are actually being handed over to California residents STATE RESTRICTION: Only residents of CA get the $19 state minimum - non state residents must pay $57 per coin CALIFORNIA - “We’re bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury. That’s because the next 2 days the last remaining State of California Restricted Silver Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars are actually being handed over to California residents who call the National Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication. And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of California you cover only the $19 per coin ■ FLYING OUT THE DOOR: Calls are pouring in from state residents who are trying to get their hands on the last State Restricted Silver Bank Rolls known to exist sealed away in the secured packages pictured above before the deadline ends. That’s because residents who beat the 2-day deadline printed in state minimum set by the National today’s publication by calling 1-800-233-5658 Ext. JFR1371 are cashing in on the lowest ever state minimum price set by the National Mint and Treasury. Mint and Treasury, that’s twenty rarely seen Silver clad Kennedy $380 which is a real steal because coins remain after the 2-day dead- recently spoke with its Chief Professional Numismatist who said Presidential Half Dollars worth up non state residents must pay $57 line. “National Mint and Treasury per coin which totals $1,140 if any to 60 times their face value for just
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‘Very few people have ever actually saw one of these rarely seen Silver Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars minted over 50 years ago. But to actually find them sealed away in State Restricted Silver Bank Rolls is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to them,’” Lynne said. “Now that the State of California Restricted Silver Bank Rolls are being offered up we won’t be surprised if thousands of California residents claim the maximum limit allowed of 6 Kennedy Presidential Silver Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne. “That’s because the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver clad Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of California Restricted Silver Bank Rolls have never been searched. But, we do know that these coins date back tot he mid 1900’s and some may be worth up to 60 times their face value, so there is no telling what California residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say. “Rarely seen silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. According to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Silver Kennedy Presidential Half Dollars have nearly doubled in collector value in just the last several years,” Lynne said. “We’re guessing thousands of California residents will be taking the maximum limit of 6 Bank Rolls because you can only get them rolled this way directly from the National Mint and Treasury and they are the only State Restricted Bank Rolls known to exist,” Lynne continued. “We know the phones will be ringing off the hook. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all,” Lynne said. The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they are a resident of the state of California and call the National Toll-Free Hotlines before the 2-day deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■
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