Santa Monica Mirror March 6, 2020

S A N TA M O N I C A

INSIDE

SANTA MONICA HARDWARE STORE CLOSING

REFLECTING THE CONCERNS OF THE COMMUNITY

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Mar. 6 – Mar. 12, 2020 Volume XXVII, Issue 32

LA Marathon Still on Course Amid Coronavirus Concerns Race activities to go on as planned, say organizers as LA County declares state of local emergency

By SAM CAtAnZAro

Amid a local emergency declared by county leaders, the Los Angeles Marathon, which ends in Santa Monica, is still set to proceed as planned event organizers say.

“All Los Angeles Marathon weekend activities are scheduled to take place as planned. Safety is always our first priority and our operations team has been in consistent dialogue with local authorities and monitoring developments related to all safety aspects of the Marathon including coronavirus,” race officials said in a statement. “If circumstances change, we will work closely with local, state and federal authorities to implement any necessary plans and protocols for the marathon.”

On Wednesday, March 4 both the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles declared states of local emergencies in response to six new confirmed cases of coronavirus. On Thursday the county confirmed four more cases.

There have now been 11 confirmed cases in the county this year. The very first case — a person who had traveled from Wuhan, China was reported on Jan. 26. That patient recovered and is no longer infectious, according to public health officials.

According to Barbara Ferrer Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the new cases are linked to a known exposure.

“As of today, we still don’t have known cases of community transmission,” Ferrer said.

Public health officials say among the new

Photo: City of Santa Monica.

A runner finishes the 2019 LA Marathon in Santa Monica.

cases, one person is hospitalized while the other five are isolated at home.

On Tuesday Kaiser Permanente in West Los Angeles confirmed it was overseeing the care of an infected patient at home in self-isolation being treated on an outpatient basis.

The City of Santa Monica says there are no known cases in Santa Monica and that they are working closely with the L.A. County Department of Public Health to monitor coronavirus.

Barbara Ferrer, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health,

speaking at a news conference Wednesday morning. Photo: LA County.

“Santa Monica is monitoring the coronavirus hour by hour in close collaboration with the LA County Department of Public Health,” said Mayor Kevin McKeown. “We are committed to keeping the community apprised of updates and impacts as the situation evolves.

Everyone plays a role in helping prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. We ask the community to follow the recommended practices to protect your families, neighbors, and the entire community.”

In addition to the local emergency declared by county officials, the City of Los Angeles, the City of Long Beach and the City of Pasadena this morning declared a Level Three local emergency. This Level Three local emergency enables local agencies with their own public health departments to transition into full preparedness mode and makes them eligible for state and federal funding for any increase in COVID-19 cases and possible community spread.

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Santa Monica Most Complained About Neighborhood for Uber Drivers?

SurVey lookS into uBer DriVer CoMPlAintS

By toi Creel With many tourist destinations and popular shopping and dining offerings, Santa Monica is a hot spot for rideshare activity. A recent survey, however, finds that Uber drivers may not like driving in Santa Monica, more so than any other neighborhood in the country.

According to a 2019 survey, L.A. and Orange County drivers had four times more complaints than Washington, D.C., the study’s second-worst location. The study was carried out by The Rideshare Guy and

AutoInsuranceEZ.com.

The top areas for driver complaints were as followed: Los Angeles and Orange County: 47,684 complaints Washington, D.C.: 11,274 complaints San Francisco: 11,021 complaints New Jersey: 8,731 complaints Chicago: 8,228 complaints The worst neighborhoods to drive in according to the study – which was based on testimonials from Uber drivers on Uberpeople.net – included Santa Monica (3,667 complaints), Hollywood (2,420) and Venice (185).

For comparison, Santa Monica’s 3,667 complaints were more than Manhatten

Santa Monica Hardware Store Closing retAiler to CloSe AuguSt 2020

By SAM CAtAnZAro

One of Santa Monica’s last hardware and lumber stores is closing this summer to be replaced with a mix-use development.

According to store management, Fisher Hardware and Lumber’s (1600 Lincoln Boulevard) last day will be August 1, 2020.

According to the store, there are no plans on opening another location.

The 10,606 square foot property on Lincoln Boulevard and Colorado Avenue is being marketed by Lee & Associates as a new development.

A project description proposes a 5,001 square foot restaurant and 3,605 square feet of creative office space.

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(1,361), Long Island (1,342) and Brooklyn (759) combined.

Other neighborhoods that held complaints from SoCal drivers included: Los Feliz (117), Pacific Palisades (108) and Bel Air (98).

Among the complaints, these were the most common phrases that popped up to describe rider behavior include cancellation fees (1,926 complaints) and service animals (1,854 complaints).

“While service dogs must be allowed to accompany their owners, it’s often up to drivers to decide whether to let a pet into their cars. This choice could put drivers in a difficult spot: Turn a passenger away or risk doggie damage to their vehicle,” states the study.

Photo: Sam Catanzaro

In regards to drive time, Drivers complained more around midnight and the least during afternoon hours between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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OPINION

Spend, Baby, Spend!

SMa.r.t.

Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow

Surprise, Surprise! Santa Monica is out of money and about to run a deficit. Crime and homelessness have led to a decline in parking revenue and hotel stay taxes. Who could have seen that coming? ~ Instead of examining their recent spending sprees and learning a lesson from them, our city fathers want to pick our pockets yet again. Perhaps we should remind them of a few expenditures that seem excessive to us.

The new City Hall Annex opens this Earth Day and costs (including interest) around $142 Million. That’s over $2700 per square foot for 52,800 square feet. Let’s compare that to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. This national museum opened in late 2016, and this 400,000 square foot structure cost $540 Million to build, and that includes the exhibits.

That’s about $1350 per square foot. How can our Federal Government construct a national museum for 1/2 the price of Santa Monica’s addition to City Hall? We won’t begin to break even on our super green “Taj Mahal” for thirty years. Let’s not forget our ten new toilet stalls at Clover Park. The final cost of replacing the old toilets was $2,451,782. Yes, they are

“industrial strength” restrooms, but the price is still beyond the pale.

Out-of-control spending is rampant while our city plots to shake us down, yet again.

Parking tickets just rose an average of $10 a ticket. That means a street cleaning ticket will now cost you $73! The hotel tax, real estate sales tax, business tax, and parking tax are among the others discussed for placement on the November ballot. Finance Director Gigi Decavalles-Hughes said, “Obviously, the city will take the necessary steps to live within its means.” If that were “obvious,” I would spend my column space on the spring poppies, not a budget crisis of the city’s own making. If the city could live within its means, there would be no reason for revenue increases. In fact, instead of justifying revenue increases that approach the highest comparable rates in the nation, our city should be working on lowering existing taxes, many that hurt the poorest among us the most. Finally, I’m not sure if my ears were deceiving me - did the City Council talk about diverting some of the revenue from the DOUBLING of water rates to make up the projected deficit? That can’t be right, can it? ~ “Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.” President Calvin Coolidge ~ Yet another retail store is trying to flee the city. Williams-Sonoma is willing to take a sublease on their Montana Avenue store to bail out of Santa Monica. Ted Winterer and I were

Photo: Courtesy Frederick Fisher.

A rendering of the City of Santa Monica’s news administration building.

at the gala opening of that store many years ago as he campaigned for a first-term on our City Council. Is the demise of retail national, or is it just the demise of retail in Santa Monica? ~ Founded in 1923, Fisher Lumber & Hardware will sell its last nail this summer.

The owners, past and present, have been an integral part of the fabric and thread of our town. Look for a “placeholder” remodel with a restaurant and more creative office space.

At the same time, the new owners will plan for another mixed-use, Soviet-era-design, apartment building from 7th to Lincoln on Colorado. It seems the new owners also acquired the Feder Appliances Building as a part of the sale. ~ The “so-called” Plaza at Santa Monica may meet its demise sooner rather than later.

The City Council voted to suspend negotiations

SMa.r.t., see page 5

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“SMa.r.t.”, From page 4 with the developer, imperiling all the free dinners that the developer was going to offer to residents. Sorry, Tiato! It seems that the 357,000 sq foot mixed-use development with a proposed 99-year lease on city-owned land may violate the California Surplus Lands Act. Priorities for the city-owned property must include parks and low-cost housing. If we are lucky, the giant project on the corners of 4th and 5th and Arizona will be banished forever. ~ 8,800 new apartments added to Santa Monica’s rental stock within the decade.

Yes, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) believes our town can handle our fair share of new California housing and many other city’s fair shares as well. Santa Monica has always stepped up, exceeding our housing quotas year in and year out. Our reward, to receive ever higher allowances. We still have a chance to protest this “reward.” Our city must appeal this preliminary judgment.

Imagine 100 new midrise apartment houses in Santa Monica. Imagine 20,000 more residents driving and using e-scooters on our streets.

Imagine the absolute end of our beachside ambiance. Developers are salivating. Gidget is disgusted. All of you need to write the entire city council (council@smgov.net) with the demand that they appeal the SCAG ruling NOW! ~Walked the Strand in Hermosa Beach recently. Still a pleasant experience. No e-scooters and saw a large electronic sign noting that electric vehicles are banned, and the bicycle speed limit is eight mph. How refreshing! ~ Councilmember Gleam Davis at the February 25, 2020, City Council Meeting, “What we spend on something like economic development won’t matter a lot if people don’t come to Santa Monica because they don’t feel safe on our streets.” I agree. We need to feel safe on our streets, in our alleys, and our residences again. Remember Gleam’s words, and let’s hold the entire City Council and City

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management staff’s feet to the fire if their deeds do not meet their rhetoric. ~ I advocated for foodservice in Tongva Park when I was chairing the Recreation and Parks Commission. I am pleased that Chez Jay will be able to offer to-go healthy snacks and beverages in the park. What’s more, Jay’s patio is now open and has a great view of Tongva.

Now, we need to add lighting on the Ocean Avenue “wall of Tongva” just north of Chez Jay. The park was hit by armed robberies less than two weeks ago on a Friday night. Adding lighting to Ocean Avenue will lend a feeling of safety as you stroll there after dark. ~ The Samohi Girls Basketball Team are CIF Southern Section Champions and won their 1st round game in the State CIF Tourney this week. Go Vikings! ~ The turf has been laid at the Civic Center Multipurpose Sports Field, it’s almost ready to open, and we have photographic evidence that the field warriors have bounced a soccer ball on it. I met a resident at a restaurant on Wilshire a few weeks ago. He surprised me with a simple question. What are you proud of accomplishing in Santa Monica over the past few years? I thought for a few minutes and said that we stopped the behemoth Hines Project from going forward and that many of us never gave up on the dream that Samohi students could have more field space next to campus. It took two decades of persistence and dedication by a large group of “field warriors,” and the dream is about to be realized. Now it must be named The Belmar Field.

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FILM REVIEW: “The Invisible Man”

BEHIND THE SCREEN

By Kathryn Whitney Boole Wow! This film lands an emotional “airpunch!” The Invisible Man is a beautifully crafted film by director/screenwriter Leigh Wannell and his team. Every detail is introduced with an eye to creating a brilliant balance. The care taken in the first few minutes of the film to set a tone of quiet dread is extremely impressive. The visuals are awesome. Wannell grew up in Australia and went to film school there with James Wan. The two worked together on the breakout horror film Saw (2004) and Wan went on to direct Furious 7 (2015).

Wannell wrote the screenplay for The Invisible Man based on the classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells published in serial form in Pearson’s Weekly in 1897.

The original main character was a mad

genius specializing in the science of optics.

Wannell has updated Wells’ story to speak to our current environment. Wells’ character had a bad case of hubris. Wannell’s lead is a powerful narcissistic tech mogul with pronounced tendencies toward physical and mental abuse. Wannell definitely does justice to this gripping science fiction classic by Wells, which was one of my favorite books growing up.

The casting by Sarah Domeier Lindo and Terry Taylor is spot on, and the performance of each member of the cast is dazzling.

Elisabeth Moss is “Cecelia,” the young wife of a powerful tech genius. No one could have played this role with such a unique take on the thin line between vulnerability and strength.

Oliver Jackson-Cohen, though he doesn’t have much screen time, imparts a handsome, magnetic serial killer vibe to the tech mogul.

Harriet Dyer as Cecilia’s sister “Emily,” is a strong stable presence providing the opposite to Cecilia’s innocence. Aldis Hodge

as Emily’s police officer husband “James” is perfect. Storm Reid steals her scenes as James’ daughter “Sydney.” Michael Dorman as Griffin’s brother “Tom” is the normal one…just wait.

So often film directors are afraid to remember the tenet “less is more.” In this case, it was suggested to Wannell by producers and test audiences that he begin the movie with the backstory of the relationship between Griffin and his wife. He had the courage to resist these suggestions in favor of his own instincts and the result is perfection. Even the camera angles create terror by leaving gaps that can’t be seen. In so many moments in this movie, just a visual hint is enough to silently convey reams of narrative.

A lot of action and thriller movies tend to skim over the sense of loss when it’s not the main emotion driving the story. In this film, watch James’ face at the end. His expression says what words could never begin to impart.

The action in the later scenes of the film

loses a bit of the crisp minimalist style of the beginning. However, you will be on the edge of your seat through the entire movie, that’s one thing I can promise. Unexpected twists will catch you off guard and the slightest detail will portend panic. I believe The Invisible Man will prove to be one of the best films of 2020.

Kathryn Whitney Boole has spent most of her life in the entertainment industry, which has been the backdrop for remarkable adventures with extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. kboole@gmail.com

North of Montana Home Catches Fire SMFD put out Alta Avenue fire in 33 minutes

By SAM CAtAnZAro

Santa Monica firefighters, assisted by the

Los Angeles Fire Department, put out a “wellinvolved” fire at a home on Alta Avenue last Thursday.

On Thursday February 27, 2020, at 2:36 p.m., the Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) responded to a report of smoke coming from the

An Alta Avenue home burns Thursday afternoon.

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roof of a residence at 305 Alta Avenue.

According to SMFD PIO Eric Himmler, the first arriving engine company found a well-

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Fried Chicken and Doughnut Joint Closes Santa Monica Location

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A fried chicken sandwich and chicken fingers at Astros Doughnuts & Fried Chicken on Main Street.

All Southern California Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken shut down

By Toi Creel

After an almost three-year-long stint, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken has closed down all of its Southern California restaurants, sudden news for many staff members.

The chain, originally hailing from Washington DC, opened its first restaurant in Downtown LA in July 2017. Just one year later, they opened another restaurant in Santa Monica on Main Street.

The Restaurant cited the closure due to financial troubles, saying in part “due to economic dynamics beyond our control, sales came down to earth.”

Astro Doughnuts also closed down its Southern California food truck. The announcement came as a surprise to many, including staff who were informed about the closure on the last day.

“Staff had been aware of the challenges Astro was facing and all the efforts being made to boost business, so they were aware that closure was a real possibility,” the company in a statement.

and are cleared to return to work and cover your coughs and sneezes.

Regarding the LA Maraton, the City says “Eastbound San Vicente Blvd. and parts of Ocean Ave. will close starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday.

The majority of other downtown street closures will be happening at 3 a.m. on Sunday. “ The 26.2-mile race path will start at Dodger Stadium in LA, running through the nearby cities of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills before ending in Downtown Santa Monica.

“Santa Monica will turn out at the cheering finish line for over 20,000 runners in the L.A. Marathon,” said Santa Monica Mayor Kevin McKeown. “This annual tradition means our residents get to welcome athletes and their supporters from around the world, as our Pier and downtown become a global celebration.”

The Santa Monica Police Department expects most of San Vicente Blvd. to be reopened by 4 p.m. Ocean Ave. between San Vicente Blvd. and Moomat Ahiko Way will open at approximately 6 p.m. except for the area between Washington Ave. and Wilshire Blvd, which will remain closed until 9 p.m.

The race course will be closed to the public on March 8.

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provided one engine and one truck to assist.

“Although the fire was controlled quickly, the incident required a significant amount of overhaul to completely extinguish the fire. In addition to the extinguishing the fire, firefighters completed a significant amount of salvage, limiting the amount of water damage to the content of the residence,” Himmler said.

The local emergency the County has declared extends to Santa Monica, although the city has not declared a local emergency of their own.

“We are aligned closely with local hospitals, schools, businesses, and community organizations to ensure that our community members know where to access the latest official coronavirus information, how to be prepared, and any impacts on our city,” said Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole. “We have contingency plans in place and our team is trained in multi-hazard emergency coordination, including working with our partners at LA County Department of Public Health for this type of public health crisis.”

Local officials urge the public to do the following: Avoid sick people; Wash hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand cleaner, Keep hands away from eyes, nose, and mouth, Disinfect public counters, desks, common areas, phones, keyboards, etc.; Use disinfectant wipes identified for use against Influenza A&B and Coronaviruses; If you have symptoms stay home and call your doctor; Remain home until you have spoken with your doctor or health provider

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According to Himmler, the SMFD committed six engine companies and a truck company. In addition, the Los Angeles City Fire Department

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Mar. 6 – Mar. 12, 2020

My Spring Training Regime I met with my friend Delbert the other day.

He’s been my go-to beauty consultant for years. He’s worked with some of the most well-known cosmetic and beauty companies, and he’s seen (and sold) it all. I met with him recently to discuss the best way to get ready for summer weather, and to get into the loved, yet despised Bikini.

He bottom-lined his Spring Training beauty regime for women over 50 - that would be me.

Hell, any woman of any age can benefit from his sage advice. And it’s not about the best cover-up or eyeliner.

Eat more fruits and veggies His bottom line - increase your intake of fruits and vegetables to detox your body, improve your health and keep your weight under control. I just started doing this, and the results are noticeable. I just have to close my eyes when I haven’t eaten all day, it’s 8p and a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder is beckoning under the golden arches. It’s tough!

He says there are many spring fruits and vegetables that we can use in our meals and drinks each day (none of them have that satiating feeling like a Quarter Pounder, but I will adjust.)

He suggested that I make my own own juices, smoothies, salads, and munch on fresh fruit or veggies throughout the day. He stated that consuming more fruits and veggies on a daily basis helps improve your skin health, hair health, mental and physical health, and burns excess calories. OK, skin, hair, mental and physical health and burning calories trump a Quarter Pounder.

Exfoliate your skin twice a week Delbert says we should exfoliate our entire bodies twice a week to remove dead skin cells and ensure silky skin. He reminded me that bikini season is almost here so we want to make sure our bodies look awesome. I asked how he looks in a bikini. He gave me a dirty look. I gave him one back.

He said that when exfoliating, we need to pay attention to our elbows, knees and soles which tend to be drier no matter the season.

He also advised me not exfoliate too much to avoid any skin irritations. If your skin is highly sensitive, (like mine) exfoliate once a week, using a mild scrub.

So our bodies will be smooth. Even the excess back fat?

Moisturize your body from the inside and out Delbert says though it’s vital to drink enough water daily, regardless of the season, during the spring and summer seasons our bodies may need more fluid. He reminded me that he’s not talking Grey Goose Martinis.

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He said that dehydration makes our skin look unhealthy. If your skin looks unhealthy, or you suffer from acne and saggy skin, develop a habit of drinking 6-8 glasses of water each day – avoid drinking coffee, black tea, soda and any sugary drinks though. I’ve given up back tea, soda and sugary drinks, but I will never, ever give up my one cup of java a day. No way.

He highly recommends investing in a good moisturizer (here comes his sales pitch – lol) to keep our bodies hydrated and make our skin glow. He says to look for moisturizer with SPF 30 to protect our skin from the sun. A highquality moisturizer helps to prevent premature aging as well. He convinces me to buy a Le Mer version. Cha Ching!

Move your body Delbert fell in love and got married recently.

He found love and lost a shit-load of weight!

What’s his secret? It’s not just wild sex.

He urged me to create an effective workout routine and stick to it on daily basis. His “textbook” answer: Exercise is one of the best ways to shed some pounds, relieve stress, fight fatigue and anxiety. (bla, bla, bla.)

He says he’s been walking, jogging, and/or doing yoga daily, at least 30 minutes in the early morning and 40 minutes in the evening to get his body beach-ready in a month. A beach body in a month? You’ve GOT to be kidding me.

Choose your perfect hair removal method He also advises that experimenting with hair removal methods during the summer months isn’t a good idea. Laser hair removal, for example, requires several sessions and

takes a few weeks to restore.

I say there are many other hair removal methods to try, such as waxing, shaving, threading, plucking, sugaring and many more.

I think I will stick to my friendly neighborhood waxing shop. It hurts like hell for a moment; but it’s well worth it.

Get rid of cellulite Huh? Impossible. And I sternly let him know. Delbert gave me a hug and softly informed me that you can’t get rid of cellulite completely, but you can reduce it or make it less visible. Ok. Delbert, do tell.

He swore there are many ways to do it. One of my favorites is to do coffee scrubs twice a week.

You massage your cellulite areas with the coffee grounds for 3-5 minutes, rinse it off and apply coconut oil to them. It’s messy but effective.

I’ll use the coffee grounds from the cup of coffee that I said I would never give up – ha ha. But for all of my cellulite areas, I’m gonna need a large can of Folgers to make it through the week!

He said there are also foods that can help prevent or fight cellulite, such as chili and cayenne peppers, green tea, salmon, olive oil, dark berries, dark chocolate and apple cider vinegar.

Avoid eating fried foods, salty and sugary snacks, and limit your alcohol consumption.

The word “limit” is good. It’s not like “eliminate.” And, I actually like the majority of the foods he mentioned. Bye bye forever, Quarter Pounder!

Pankow Builders is hiring for the following positions at the 500 Broadway Construction Project - Union Laborer (Apprentice, Journeyman, and Foreman) - Union Mason (Apprentice, Journeyman, and Foreman) - Union Carpenter (Apprentice, Journeyman, and Foreman) To apply please call Timothy Gridley – Superintendent (626)720-2776

Mar. 6 – Mar. 12, 2020

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DBAs and LEGAL NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20VECP00071 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 6230 Sylmar Ave | Van Nuys, CA 91401 Petition of: EDITH SOLOGUREN NOGUEROL for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: EDITH SOLOGUREN NOGUEROL Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. EDITH SOLOGUREN NOGUEROL to ANDRE SOLOGUREN 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: 3/26/2020 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: T Room: 600 A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA MONICA MIRROR | Dated: FEB. 14, 2020 Judge HUEY P. Cotton Published: 2/21/2020, 2/28/2020, 3/06/2020, and 3/13/2020.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2020 018837 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 1/23/2020. The following person (persons)

LIVE MAINE

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ENTERPRISE FISH CO.

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is (are) doing business as WE SELL HOUSES LA 13274 FIJI WAY #100 MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: NICK HEDBERG 13274 FIJI WAY #100 MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).

Signed NICK HEDBERG. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on JANUARY 23, 2020. 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). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 2/21/2020, 2/28/2020, 3/06/2020, and 3/13/2020.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20BBCP00051 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 300 East Olive | Burbank, CA 91502 Petition of: Saisarvesh Sathiyaraj, a minor by and through his parents Sathiyaraj Dhanaraj and Pavithra Elango for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Sathiyaraj Dhanaraj and Pavithra Elango Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Saisarvesh Sathiyaraj to Sharvesh Sathiyaraj 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: 3/20/2020 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: A Room: A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA MONICA MIRROR | Dated: Feb. 04, 2020 Judge Darrell Mavis Published: 2/14/2020, 2/21/2020, 2/28/2020, and 3/06/2020.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20TRCP00043 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 825 Maple Ave | Torrance, CA 90503 Petition of: Luz Elizabeth Aceves-Fierro for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Luz Elizabeth Aceves-Fierro Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Luz Elizabeth Aceves-Fierro to Luz Elizabeth Fierro 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: 3/20/2020 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: M Room: A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county:

SANTA MONICA MIRROR | Dated: FEB. 07, 2020 Judge RAMONA SEE Published: 2/21/2020, 2/28/2020, 3/06/2020, 3/13/2020

and

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 20SMCP00060 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 1725 Main Street | Santa Monica, CA 90401 Petition of: UNKNOWN ALEX JAMES for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: UNKNOWN ALEX JAMES Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. UNKNOWN ALEX JAMES to ALEX JAMES 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: 4/03/2020 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: K Room: a-203 A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA MONICA MIRROR | Dated: FEB. 04, 2020 Judge Lawrence H. Cho Published: 2/28/2020, 3/06/2020, 3/13/2020, and 3/20/2020 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2020 028874 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 02/05/2020. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as JUNE SARUWATARI 555 W 5TH ST FL 35 LOS ANGELES, CA 90013. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: JUNE ENTERPRISES LLC 555 W 5TH ST FL 35 LOS ANGELES, CA 90013. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/2015.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime).

Signed CHRISTINE SARUWATARI. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on FEB. 05, 2020. 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). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 3/06/2020, 3/13/2020, 3/20/2020, and 3/27/2020

WANTED Bus. Devel. Specialist:

Research, analyze marketing data, develop bus. opportunities.

Require Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Bus. Admin with concentration in marketing, or closely related.

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SPECIAL EVENT

Mar. 6 – Mar. 12, 2020

SMC ASSOCIATES SPRING 2020

FREE PUBLIC EVENT

EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN, DRIVEN BY MUSIC AND SOUND Dr. Jason Heath

Come be inspired by a truly interdisciplinary approach to crafting unique immersive and interactive experiences. Dr. Jason Heath, founder and CEO of Heath Interactive, will talk about recent work with collaborators from architects to game developers, sculptors, and fabric artists, to create projects that include an interactive musical playground for children on the autism spectrum, and a large fabric interface controlling over 3,000 LEDs, musical sounds, and tactile vibrations at the new Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica. Presentation includes interactive demonstrations and working prototypes integrating sensors, light, sound, and musical experiences.

Thu, March 19 | 11:15 a.m. | Free | SMC Stromberg Hall (HSS 165)

Visit smc.edu/associates for more details.

Seating is on a first arrival basis. Public parking is limited during the day at SMC. Please allow extra time. See smc.edu/transportation for parking options.

Purchase visitor’s parking permit online at smc.edu/parking If you need an accommodation due to a disability to participate in any of these events, please contact Denise Henninger (henninger_denise@smc.edu or 310-434-4497) or Nathalie Laille (laille_nathalie@smc.edu or 310-434-4299) at least 5 business days in advance.

The Santa Monica College Associates is a community-based support group that brings outstanding speakers, performers, and special events to SMC to enhance student excellence. Associates members receive invitations to special receptions and advance notices of lectures. Annual Associates memberships are entirely tax-deductible.

Call 310-434-4100 or visit smc.edu/associates for more information.

Santa Monica Community College District Board of Trustees Dr. Nancy Greenstein, Chair; Dr. Susan Aminoff, Vice Chair; Dr. Louise Jaffe; Dr. Margaret Quiñones-Perez; Rob Rader; Dr. Sion Roy; Barry A. Snell; Brooke Harrington, Student Trustee; Kathryn E. Jeffery, Ph.D., Superintendent/President Santa Monica College 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405