Santa Monica Mirror 12.23.22

Santa Monica Approves Wayfinding Kiosk Bid Amid Contentious RFP Process

20-year awarded to BIG Outdoors

By Dolores Quintana

Santa Monica City Council has approved a 20-year contract for digital wayfinding to BIG Outdoors amid legal threats from IKE Smart City, the main competition in the bidding process. IKE Smart City made claims of infringement and unrealistic financial projections during the RFP process as part of the City’s Community Partnerships Program.

According to the City, the agreement approved on December 13 will generate a minimum of $5 million in revenue through advertising to the City annually. The program comes after City Council directed staff in 2020 to pursue public-private partnership opportunities to generate new revenue.

“This new community messaging and advertising program provides a benefit to residents and visitors while also creating a new much-needed revenue source that can support community programs,” said Mayor Gleam Davis. “The City and the selected vendor look forward to engaging the community as the kiosk program launches.”

In their bids, BIG Outdoor is offering a fulltime Santa Monica ambassador, something the other bidder IKE Smart City did not do as part of their bid. BIG Outdoor offered up to 90 percent off for local businesses to place ads. 10 percent of ad space would be reserved for local businesses. IKE Smart City offered a 50 percent discount with 25 percent of ad space set aside for small businesses. BIG Outdoor offers an in-market maintenance team seven days a week, while IKE offered five. In terms of projected revenue, in their respective bids, BIG Outdoor projected an average of $14.8 million while IKE Smart City projected $5.3 million.

BIG Outdoor first offered a signing bonus of $3 million to the city, which they raised to $4 million as the negotiations progressed. IKE Smart City offered no initial signing bonus, but as part of their best and final offer offered a $1 million signing bonus.

Another part of BIG Outdoor’s offer is a Santa Monica-based warehouse dedicated to serving the program and the city. Their kiosks would be custom designed for Santa Monica with innovative technology and durable hardware and the full-time maintenance team would be available seven days a week. BIG Outdoor promises that 2% of the program’s

annually generated revenue would be donated to the community, between $112 K and $298 K each year, to support community services and programs with the City Council having the oversight of where those monies would go. They would also give 10% of the kiosk’s screen time to the community for free.

IKE Smart City would not be in-market with its own warehouse and would have a maintenance team available for the program five days a week. The company offered $250K worth of advertising space as a donation to the community and, at first offered 12.5% of the

kiosk screentime for community use for free and upgraded to 25% in their best and final offer.

The proposal’s minimum annual guarantee from BIG Outdoor remained consistent from their initial offer to their best and final offer as an average between phase one (25 kiosks) and phase two (50 kiosks) at $5.49 million.

IKE Smart City’s minimum annual guarantee started at $0.9 million (25 kiosks) and $1.77 million (50 kiosks) but went up noticeably

Officials Tap Interim Superintendent for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

Dr. Mark Kelly to take over for Dr. Ben Drati starting in the new year

By Sam Catanzaro

Santa Monica education officials have chosen an interim superintendent for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD).

At its December 15 meeting, the SMMUSD Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Mark Kelly as interim superintendent. Kelly has served as the assistant superintendent of human resources for SMMUSD since 2015 and has been with the district for 23 years. Kelly will take office on January 1, 2023, following the recent resignation of Dr. Ben Drati, who is joining the Bellflower Unified School District as superintendent.

“I feel honored to support the District during this time of transition,” Kelly said. “We will continue our tradition of excellence in

SMMUSD and will move forward initiatives and plans that Dr. Drati initiated over the past several years.”

Officials touted Kelly’s “wealth of experience”, having previously served as co-principal of Santa Monica High School, principal of Malibu High School and executive director of student and professional services.

“We are fortunate to have our longtime Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kelly available to support us as we begin our search for a permanent superintendent,” said Board President Maria Leon-Vazquez. “He is very involved and has a keen awareness and familiarity with our goals, budget, and initiatives, and will jump in as an effective leader immediately.”

The school board has created a board subcommittee of Maria Leon Vazquez, Richard Tahvildaran-Jesswein and Laurie Lieberman to develop the hiring process for a permanent superintendent. The sub-committee is recommending contracting with an education executive search firm in January to lead the

recruitment process.

Following the selection of Kelly as interim superintendent, Drati sent a goodbye letter to SMMUSD teachers, families and staff.

“My heart is heavy because this is, in fact, my last official message to you as your proud superintendent as I will be joining the Bellflower Unified School District (BUSD) as their new superintendent starting January 1, 2023. My optimism is due to knowing that we are collectively in the middle of something great with respect to us transforming the District,” Drati said.

Among pursuits Drati pointed to were efforts to increase student engagement, adjusting programming to ensure all students have what they need both academically and socioemotionally and accepting and incorporating multiple perspectives of lived experiences in the curriculum.

“All of the above will lead to the district reaching its mission of providing extraordinary education for all students while closing the gap in achievement with historically

underserved and marginalized students,” Drati said. “I am proud to have played a role in the development and execution of the difficult, but courageous and necessary conversations, and the development of strategies and programs. I am mostly proud of the shift and increased awareness of what needs to be done to reach the District’s mission.”

Photo: SMMUSD

Dr. Mark Kelly.

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SMC Planetarium to Host First ‘In-Person’ Show Since Pandemic

Season features a special hybrid presentation with in-person observing through on-campus telescopes

Santa Monica College’s John Drescher Planetarium continues its Friday evening events in winter 2023 with free, live virtual shows presented online at smc. edu/planetarium, plus a special hybrid presentation in January with in-person observing through on-campus telescopes. The winter shows will take a look at recent imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), explore the Sun’s increase of activity towardSolar maximum, discuss what’s next after NASA’s Commercial Crew/Cargo program, and offer an update on China’s space program.

The Friday evening feature shows are at 8 p.m. and are preceded by a streamlined virtual digest of the popularNight Sky Show at 7 p.m., offering the latest news in astronomy and space exploration. The shows include the chance to chat with the planetarium lecturers and ask questions.

Planetarium lecturers are currently using the Zoom platform to present shows while the actual on-campus planetarium remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To attend the online shows, the Zoom software must be installed on the viewer’s computer. A free download is available at zoom.com.

A special in-person telescope observing event is scheduled for January 27, depending on COVID restrictions, with final

confirmation and details posted by January 20 at smc.edu/planetarium.

The winter 2023 shows are:

• Friday, January 6, at 8 p.m. (following The Night Sky Show at 7 p.m.): “James Webb Space Telescope – One Year after Launch!” — Senior Lecturer Jim Mahon. A full year after the launch of JWST, tonight’s show will review the story so far, and share some of the remarkable images and science streaming down daily from humanity’s premier space telescope. Free. Zoom at smc. edu/planetarium.

• Friday, January 13, at 8 p.m. (following The Night Sky Show at 7 p.m.): “Our Star Ramps Toward Maximum” —Associate Lecturer Sarah Vincent. As the Sun increases activity toward Solar maximum — estimated to occur in a range from late 2024 to 2026 — Sol is under unprecedented scrutiny by humanity. Tonight’s show will look at results of ground- and space-based solar astronomy and what science theorizes they might portend for our future. Free. Zoom at smc.edu/planetarium.

• Friday, January 20, at 8 p.m. (following The Night Sky Show at 7 p.m.): “NASA Commercial Crew/Cargo, and the Twilight of ISS” — Senior Lecturer Jim Mahon. As we move into the mid-2020s, NASA should finally have two crew transportation vehicles and multiple cargo delivery systems for the International Space Station in operation. With the program moving toward its final years, what is next in Earth orbit? Free. Zoom at smc.edu/planetarium.

• Friday, January 27, at 7 p.m. (starting with The Night Sky Show at 7 p.m.):

“Special Hybrid Show: Night Sky Show and Observing Event: Jupiter, The Moon, and the

Beloved Mountain Lion P-22 Euthanized Following Medical Evaluation

severe injuries and chronic health problems,” cited by state biologists

By Sam Catanzaro

Beloved mountain lion P-22 was euthanized this month due to “several severe injuries and chronic health problems.”

On December 8, CDFW announced their intent to capture the world-famous mountain lion and bring him in for a health evaluation.

CDFW and NPS found P-22 the morning of December 12 south of his long-time home range in Griffith Park, in the Los Feliz area. An anonymous report Sunday night indicated that he may have been struck by a vehicle.

According to Ed Pert of the CDFW, P-22’s behavior had changed recently, having taken to chasing and attacking dogs on leash. Last month, the NPS confirmed that P-22 killed a chihuahua on a leash in the Hollywood Hills.

“That is something that has never been seen in the years he has been tracked by the NPS,” Pert said during a press briefing last week.

After receiving a comprehensive medical evaluation, CDFW has received a clear picture of the P-22’s condition indicating the mountain lion was in poor health.

“He had several severe injuries and chronic health problems,” the CDFW said in a press release.

Based on these factors, compassionate euthanasia under general anesthesia was unanimously recommended by a medical team at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. CDFW officials made the decision to do so on Saturday, December 17.

“P-22 has had an extraordinary life and captured the hearts of the people of Los Angeles and beyond. The most difficult, but compassionate choice was to respectfully minimize his suffering and stress by humanely ending his journey,” the CDFW said.

The CDFW said tests showed significant trauma to the mountain lion’s head, right eye and internal organs, confirming the suspicion of recent injury, likely a vehicle strike. The trauma to his internal organs would require invasive surgical repair, the CDFW noted.

In addition, a examination also revealed significant pre-existing illnesses, including irreversible kidney disease, chronic weight loss, extensive parasitic skin infection over his entire body and localized arthritis.

Steve Winter via NPS.gov. P-22 in front of the Hollywood Sign in Griffith Park (taken with remote camera).

“P-22’s advanced age, combined with chronic, debilitating, life-shortening conditions and the clear need for extensive long-term veterinary intervention left P-22 with no hope for a positive outcome. His poor condition indicated that he may also have had additional underlying conditions not yet fully characterized by diagnostics,” the CDFW said.

The CDFW has announced it is not seeking information on a vehicle collision, saying a

potential driver would not be at fault.

“This situation is not the fault of P-22, nor of a driver who may have hit him. Rather, it is an eventuality that arises from habitat loss and fragmentation, and it underscores the need for thoughtful construction of wildlife crossings and well-planned spaces that provide wild animals room to roam,” the agency said.

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Santa Monica Police Say Holiday Patrols Have Lead to Slight Decrease in Crime

Increased police presence in certain areas through January 1

By Sam Catanzaro

Santa Monica police say that increased holiday patrols have resulted in a slight decrease in crime.

The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) began its holiday patrol on November 25. It will run through January 1.

“During the deployment period you will see more officers in our shopping districts including Main Street, Downtown, Montana Avenue and surrounding residential areas. The plan includes additional personnel 7 days a week allowing our staff to remain highly visible, with our officers on foot, bicycle and horseback,” said SMPD Captain Candice Cobarrubias.

According to the SMPD, since the start of the deployment, it has seen a slight decrease in Part I crime in the Downtown area by about 6 incidents compared to the 10 days prior. In terms of arrests, there

has been a “notable increase” police say with 17 arrests (eight felonies and eight misdemeanors) compared to eight arrests in the previous 10 days.

Additionally, there has been an increase in the number of calls for service by 21 calls during this period.

“Notably, Police-Initiated calls increased, while Citizen-initiated calls decreased,” Cobarrubias said. “We need our community to help with this important goal, so please remember… If you see or hear something, say something by calling 9-1-1 during an emergency or 310-458-8491 for nonemergency issues.”

RFP Process, from page 1

when they submitted their best and final offer of $1.66 million (25 kiosks) and $3.18 million (50 kiosks).

IKE Smart City, however, alleged infringement made by BIG Outdoors in addition to unrealistic financial projections. IKE Smart City claimed that BIG Outdoor filed “astronomical” financial projections that it can not stand by. In addition, Big Outdoor claimed BIG Outdoor’s copied its kiosks from IKE Smart City’s designs and language from their proposals to other cities. IKE Smart City also alleged, with photos, that BIG Outdoor stole their user interface design in addition to their kiosk design. IKE Smart City’s

SMC Planetarium, from page 2

Pleiades” — Senior Lecturer Jim Mahon and Associate Lecturer Sarah Vincent. PLEASE NOTE: The evening’s hybrid presentation will start at 7 p.m. with the Night Sky Show hosted on the Zoom platform by Associate Planetarium Lecturer Sarah Vincent, and will be followed at 8 p.m. by in-person observing through on-campus telescopes, guided by Senior Planetarium Lecturer Jim Mahon. The in-person observing event — which will be confirmed and final arrangements will be posted at smc.edu/planetarium the week of January 20 — will take a look at Jupiter, the Moon, and the beautiful Pleiades star cluster — the Seven Sisters of Greek lore — one of the prettiest open clusters in

representative at the City Council meeting, Victor de la Cruz, also said that the company filed a federal lawsuit against BIG Outdoor for the alleged copyright infringement.

BIG Outdoor’s response was to say that IKE’s claims had no merit and to remind the City Council that the Santa Monica City Attorney agreed with their assessment that their claims had no legal merit, as the kiosk and interface design is common in the industry and did not originate by IKE Smart City and that the staff recommendation is legally defensible.

With that, the City Council voted on the staff recommendation to award the contract to BIG Outdoor and the motion passed with a five to two vote, with Councilmembers Caroline Torosis and Phil Brock voting no.

the sky. Masks will be required. If COVID protocols interfere, the observing event will be replaced by a Zoom feature show. Free. Zoom at smc.edu/planetarium.

• Friday, February 3, at 8 p.m. (following The Night Sky Show at 7 p.m.): “China’s Space Program” — Senior Lecturer Jim Mahon. China is expanding its Space Station and continuing a methodical program of lunar and planetary missions. Tonight’s show will review the recent history and probable near-term goals of the overall Chinese space effort. Free. Zoom at smc.edu/planetarium. More information is available online at smc.edu/planetarium or by calling 310-434-3005. All shows subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Photo: Sam Catanzaro

Refugees

heard from blocks away. A man holding a large boombox on his shoulder, striding down Santa Monica Boulevard toward the Promenade, followed by a couple dancing happily to the loud rhythm.

As the celebrating trio drew near, this writer noticed an elderly man dressed in rags and wearing a hospital patient’s wristband, sprawled on the sidewalk next to REI. His back against the building wall, his head falling off to one side and then the other, he seemed unable to remain conscious. The dancing couple walked by, seemingly unaware, and the gentleman on the ground fell to one side. I called 911.

In the last year, Santa Monica’s homeless population rose by 26 percent. By May of this year, according to a report received by City Council, the city’s homeless population reached nearly 1,000 residents; an increase of almost 200 over last year. For the past several years the city’s homeless population had remained relatively stable, after dropping

significantly between 2009 and 2010. But this year the numbers have climbed back to 2009’s figures. Almost every block in the Downtown area has homeless individuals seeking help, and late at night the Promenade turns into a kind of dormitory, with almost every bench occupied by a sleeping person.

Many of us are used to arguing about

the selfishness and self-regard of the top 1 percent. The homeless individuals in our town amount to 1 percent of our population as well; but these are the bottom one-percenters, and often the sickest and most vulnerable ones too.

For the past few years we have witnessed the refugee crisis in Europe; the result of SMa.r.t, see page 9

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wars, famine and economic dislocation. But what are the homeless people in our own community if not refugees? They too have become victims of dislocation and forces beyond their control.

For many people in this town, the tragedy of homelessness has become a kind of pervasive and unsolvable condition, like the weather, with the victims blending – seemingly invisibly – into the background noise. Homeless individuals walk around town like ghosts, and sleep on the sidewalks at night in crowds, ignored by almost every passerby. We avoid dealing with this problem at our peril. The more the challenge grows, the harder it will be to find solutions.

Cities are intended for people. Not corporations, not developers and not faceless institutions. When we adjust the city’s design, it needs to account for everyone living and working in it, and that includes folks without homes. It may not be easy to reconcile the needs of everyone within the tent, but that is the task that is required now, and the solution we expect from our leaders and institutions. In coming weeks the SMa.r.t. group will publish more articles on this topic, discuss the city’s planning and design issues that accompany homelessness, and propose a variety of ideas and solutions.

By the time this article is published, City Council will have received its latest Homelessness report and discussed the recommendations it contains. The city has developed a Strategic Goal Action Plan to deal with the matter, and the staff has recommended a number of actions, including the creation of homeless

Mountain Lion, from page 4

Monica Mountains National Recreation Area issued a statement paying tribute to P-22 which can be read below:

Statement on P-22 from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Mountain lion P-22 was more than just a celebrity cat. He was also a critical part of a long-term research study and a valuable ambassador for the cause of connectivity and for wildlife in the Santa Monica Mountains and beyond.

He was one of the oldest mountain lions in a study that the National Park Service has been conducting since 2002 and one of its most interesting. When he was captured and collared in March 2012 by National Park Service biologists, he was estimated to be about 2 years old.

Likely born in the Santa Monica Mountains as the son of adult male P-1, he somehow found his way to his tiny, nine-square-mile home in Griffith Park, separated from the Santa Monicas by the 101 and 405, two of the busiest freeways in the world. Defying expectations, he persisted for more than 10 years in the smallest home range that has ever been recorded for an adult male mountain lion.

outreach teams, new and better training, and better use of local resources. The staff report is available here: tinyurl. com/yd2h7ujf. Santa Monica has never been at a loss for creative solutions, but the trick lies in implementation. We will see, in coming months, how these recommendations get carried out.

A few minutes after my call to 911, the sirens could be heard. The elderly gentleman on the ground heard the signal and attempted to get up. The Fire Department’s truck arrived in short order, and the well-practiced team descended and immediately came to the man’s help. He wanted to go to the hospital, but on his own power. The firefighters checked him out briefly, helped him to his feet, and he walked off, slowly and painfully, toward Santa Monica Hospital. I identified myself to the friendly officer in charge, and answered a few questions, including the reason for my call. Then he asked me, with a quizzical look: are you from around here?

The reason for the question was obvious.

Daniel Jansenson, Architect, Building and Fire-Life Safety Commission

Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow: Thane Roberts, Architect, Robert H. Taylor AIA, Ron Goldman FAIA, Architect, Dan Jansenson, Architect & Building and FireLife Safety Commission, Samuel Tolkin Architect & Planning Commissioner, Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA & Planning Commissioner, Marc Verville M.B.A, CPA (Inactive), Michael Jolly, AIR-CRE.

Although he made frequent appearances on the streets of the Hollywood Hills and even, more recently, of the Silver Lake neighborhood, he was also clearly a wild cat, doing so mostly late at night, and subsisting largely on natural prey such as deer and coyotes.

In the end, he found his way into many Angelenos’ hearts and home surveillance camera footage.

Park biologists aim to understand and conserve the species that live in and around the park for generations to come. Although P-22 is now physically gone, scientists will be analyzing his data for years to come.

This animal’s life and safe passage to Griffith Park are a testament to both the challenges and the possibilities for wildlife in Los Angeles. He showed us what mountain lions must do to survive in our urban landscape, as he dispersed through it to find a remaining island of habitat.

He also showed us what they are capable of: surviving and co-existing with millions of people in a city as dense and sprawling as Los Angeles.

Goodbye, P-22. Your scientific legacy will live on.

BEHIND THE SCREEN

By Kathryn Whitney Boole

The tables are turned, literally, in this absurdist drama set in an ultra-elite fine dining establishment reflecting the haute-haute tip of the restaurant industry. The setting is Hawthorne, an invitation-only chef’s dining room located on a deserted island only accessible by boat. Note that this establishment is based on several actual fine dining spots. The menu design for the film was created by a real star chef, Dominique Crenn, of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco.

The idea for the story came to director Mark Mylod, who had helmed 13 episodes of the TV drama Succession, as he was treating business associates to meals at Michelin-starred restaurants to impress them and couldn’t quite grasp the mystique. Thanks to the popularity of the Food Network, Guy Fieri and shows like The Bear on FX, which put restaurant food preparation front and center, The Menu offers its audience an identifiable venue and framework for this psychological thriller. Having worked for over 11 years in the restaurant industry myself while a student, as waitress, bartender, prep cook, short order cook in all levels of dining establishments,

I can attest to the fact that there is this kind of high drama in these settings. Restaurant people are really that crazy and passionate, that hardworking and dedicated to an art based on chemistry, psychology and theatricality, and driven by the demanding and finicky individual experiences of their clients.

The ensemble is reminiscent of a classic Agatha Christie mystery. Ralph Fiennes is perfectly eye-popping intense as Chef Slowik. Nicholas Hoult reprises his easily manipulated, childishly starstruck doofus from The Great.

Hong Chau is wonderful as the robotic hostess “Elsa.” John Leguizamo, Judith Light and

other great actors round out the cast of highly eccentric dinner invitees. Anya Taylor-Joy carries the whole movie as “Margot,” a lastminute replacement on the guest list. Margot’s lilac dress becomes a centerpiece of the environment. The air of mystery, as if delving into the darkest areas of the mind, is palpable in the characters, the costumes and the set.

This is a well-made movie, with meticulous attention paid to the production design, lighting, costuming, cinematography, music and cast, so do enjoy this feast for the eyes. I felt a slight imbalance in the story’s turning point and would like to have seen more time devoted to each character’s development and foreshadowing, Otherwise, the characters play as real people too full of themselves to be able to truly enjoy the small things in life. There is an undercurrent of dark comedy throughout, as none of the diners can laugh at themselves.

Chef Slowik calls them “The Takers.” They have a judgment that perfection is objective, rather than shaded with personal experience. They exemplify the adoration that we pour on to movie stars, chefs, architects and lift them to a pedestal that’s a step above human.

Our incessantly online, branded society tends to embrace over-the-top presentation. That makes the satire of this film even more relevant, as the tables are turned in a magnificent dramatic gesture. There is a turnover of identity, as Chef Slowik describes how everything his guests are being served has been sourced from the island – born, lives and is killed for “the menu.” That the players seem to be accepting of the final irony is all part of the theatrical power that Chef Slowik holds over them.

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

A Coming-of Age Film With An Unexpected Twist

Lukas Dhont’s

I am totally aware that this is the season to be jolly and probably should review “happy,” pure entertainment films. I have been attending screenings every day, and sometimes two a day, of mostly foreign language films. These works are submitted from a variety of European countries for the coveted Best International Feature Academy Award, as well as consideration for other awards, including the International Press Academy’s “Satellite Awards.” Although there are several films that got my attention, including the penetrating “THE ALMOND AND THE SEAHORSE,” which I will review another time, “CLOSE” really stands out. It not in any way to be considered “jolly,” but it is a meaningful film dealing with a same-sex friendship between two innocent teenage boys with shocking consequences.

Watching this film about the friendship between two 13-year-old boys, incredibly characterized by young actors making their screen debut - Gustav De Waele as Rémi and Eden Dambrine as Léo - it becomes astonishingly clear that director Lukas Dhont elicited performances from these actors that will haunt you and stay in your consciousness for days. With his sharp directorial guidance, and his impeccable caring touch, all the actors fully explore and realize each beat and the sometimes mercurial transitions of their characters, each delivering performances that are totally fleshed out. The film begins quite beautifully. It’s summer vacation and the two best buddies spend all their time together, racing on their bikes, wrestling, and doing sleepovers in each other’s homes where they share the same bed, sometimes sleeping in the “spoon” position. Their loving moms, Nathalie (Léa Drucker) and Sophie (Émilie Dequenne) are beautifully rendered with each of them lovingly treating the boys as their own. Léo has

a special bond with Rémi’s mom, Sophie, with whom he feels very comfortable and expresses himself freely. Rémi is a sensitive musician and practices his oboe almost every day with Léo either patiently listening or teasing his talented friend. Their love and devotion to each other is pure and charming and sweet. All is innocent and fun with seemingly absolutely no perceivable homosexual undertones.

Dhont’s searing, but sensitive direction is beautifully captured by cinematographer Frank van den Eeden whose camera hones in on the beauty of the pastoral Belgium countryside and the intimate, playful scenes between the sometimes giggling boys. All goes well until they return to middle school where they are always seen together. This closeness does not go unnoticed by the other students, none of whom asks if they are a couple. This question unsettles Léo who does a 360 and begins to totally ignore his sensitive best friend, going as far as turning

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. 22SMCP00576

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1725 Main St. | Santa Monica, CA 90401

Petition of: Kyle Christopher Seemann, by and through : Kyle Christopher Seemann for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

To all interested persons: : Kyle Christopher Seemann

Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a : Kyle Christopher Seemann to Kyle Christopher Mann

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: 02/10/23 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: K

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: December 22, 2022 Judge Lawrence Cho

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his back when he sees the heartbroken Rémi approaching him. We could assume that at this tender age, Léo and his friend might have some feelings that are unfamiliar and unsettling to them with Léo immersing himself in the quick-moving hockey game. Continuing his avoidance of his best friend, in one scene at the ice rink, his bewildered bestie stands at the rink’s partition and when Léo sees him, he skates away without acknowledging him. This sensitive young man is totally bewildered about the painful rejection and tragically knows only one way to stop the pain. Not having the tools on how to cope with Rémi’s unexpected devastating action, Léo buries his feelings of guilt until he is able to disclose the anguish that he has been going through to Sophie. That scene is heart-wrenching as the two of them try to console each other. After watching this emotionally penetrating film, I totally understood why it won the Grand Prix Prize at the 2022 Cannes Festival as well as

at least ten other prizes and is a very strong contender for this year’s awards consideration.

“CLOSE”

Directed by: Lukas Dhont

Starring: Gustav De Waele, Eden Dambrine, Léa Drucker, Émilie Dequenne

Screenplay by: Lukas Dhont, Angelo Tijssens

Cinematographer: Frank van den Eeden

Edited by: Alain Dessauvage

Music by: Valentin Hadjadj

Languages: French & Dutch with English subtitles

Distributor: A24

Running Time: 105 minutes

Opens in theaters January 27, 2023 (Mark your calendars as you won’t want to miss this film.)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

this court for a decree changing names as follows: a Ryan Joseph Diaz to Ryan Jay Redondo

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: 02/24/23 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: K 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: December 22, 2022

Judge Lawrence Cho

Published: 12/232022, 12/30/22, 01/03/2023, and 01/10/2023

FILE NUMBER: 2022 256385 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 11/28/22. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as 1. GUIDE YOU HOME. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: GUIDE YOU HOME LLC, 222 Idaho Ave. Apt #4, Santa Monica, Ca. 90403. This business is conducted by An Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/1/2022. 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 Debra Lee. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on November 28, 2022. NOTICE: IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT

GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS

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