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Restaurants and SM’S Single-Use Plastic Ban City's disposable foodware ordinance under effect.
ta Monica Bay regularly and some of the most common items are plastic straws, plastic utensils, foam containers, and other foodware and packaging. The updated Disposable Foodware Ordinance will help keep some of these items off the beach and out of the ocean, but more importantly it sets a standard for communities all By Keldine Hull over the country to develop zero waste strategies When an updated Disposable Food Service and minimize the amount of plastic that ends up Ware Ordinance went into effect in Santa Mon- in the environment," said Surfrider Plastic Polluica on January 1, 2019, the city became one tion Manager Trent Hodgers. of the first in the country to ban the use of sinEnforcement for the updated ordinance begle-use plastics. gins on July 1, 2019, but businesses throughout Under the ordinance, all straws, lids, utensils, Santa Monica have already started the transition. plates, trays, containers, cups, bowls, containers, With the help of Surfrider Foundation’s Oceanstirrers and lid plugs are banned in the City for Friendly Restaurant program, the Rustic Canyon prepared food products. Retail plastics prod- Family- which includes Rustic Canyon, Huckucts from grocery stores and other commercial leberry Bakery & Café, Milo & Olive, Sweet outlets and not impacted under the scope of the Rose Creamery, Esters Wine Shop & Bar and rules. Tallula’s- began research into more eco-friendly Additionally, marine degradable straws and products before the ordinance passed. utensils may only be provided upon request. The “It’s not a matter of simply switching over ordinance temporarily exempts cups and cup to these products, but doing endless hours of lids to allow product manufacturers, distributors research to find products that will fit our needs. and businesses more time to acquire ordinance Some don’t even exist, some are cost-prohibicompliant materials. tive, some fall apart so quickly and would result “As a beach city, single-use plastics pose in a guest spilling food or burning themselves, serious problems for the natural environment, and some result in a larger carbon footprint beincluding polluting cause they’re made in the ocean and clogChina. Either way, ging landfills,” said we’re committed to Chief Sustainability working with the city Officer Dean Kubani on this and having a in August after City positive impact on Council passed the our environment," ordinance. "This desaid Elise Freimuth, cision will protect our Rustic Canyon Fambeaches while also ily Director of Comgetting us closer to munications, Photo: Facebook. our zero waste goal Rustic Canyon Huckleberry Bakery & Café in Santa Monica. by 2030.” Family Executive Environmental orProject Manager ganizations, like the Surfrider Foundation, be- Monica Heffron has been a driving force behind lieve the updated ordinance is a step in the right research and testing products that are compliant. direction. Heffron outlines the steps being taken to meet “The Surfrider Foundation Los Angeles PLASTICS, see page 9 Chapter conducts beach cleanups along the San-
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Santa Monica Bay After Rainfall
By Keldine Hull
Two years after California experienced its wettest year since record-keeping began in 1895, the rain continues to fall, ending drought conditions in several parts of California long accustomed to carefully monitoring water usage. While rainfall is welcome, swimmers, surfers and anyone else who frequents California beaches, especially in Santa Monica Bay, are reminded to be cautious when it comes to going into the water in winter months. “When rain falls in developed areas, the rainwater becomes stormwater runoff and washes debris and pollutants into nearby rivers, streams and stormwater drains, which eventually flow into the ocean without treatment. Immediately during and after the storm, you can often see evidence of runoff by a change in ocean color from increased sediment in the water right off the beach.” said Katie Day, Staff Scientist for
the Surfrider Foundation, “Unfortunately, it’s what you don’t see that can be much more dangerous. Stormwater brings bacteria and other pathogens to the beach where it can cause people to get sick.” Beachgoers are advised to wait at least 72 hours before entering the water after rainfall, the time it takes for bacteria and other pollutants to dilute back down to safe concentrations. Contributing factors like water flow and currents impact how quickly beaches recover from pollutants in the water. “Beaches and bays that have high water flow and strong currents can sometimes dilute these pollutants faster, while areas with weaker currents and low water flow may require more time- up to ten days. In addition to dilution, the sunlight, saltwater, and even other marine life can help kill excess bacteria over this time- period,” Day said. Location is another factor in determining
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Fire Damages Santa Monica High Rise Shores Apartments unit catches fire Monday night. By S taff W riter A Santa Monica high rise by the beach caught fire Monday night before Santa Monica and Los Angeles firefighters put out the blaze, according to the Santa Monia Fire Department (SMFD). On Monday, February 11, at 7:15 p.m. SMFD Engine 2 responded to the Shores Apartments at 2800 Neilson Way to investigate a fire alarm activation. Upon their arrival firefighters discovered smoke billowing from an apartment balcony on the 10th floor of the 17-story high rise building. Additional resources were immediately requested, bringing in all SMFD resources as well as aid from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, which were kept from spreading to the common hallway of the building thanks to an activated fire sprinkler head, according to the SMFD. “A challenging component to this highrise fire incident was keeping the dozens of impacted residents safe and out of harm’s way. Firefighters used a combination of sheltering occupants in place until the fire was brought under control, as well as systematically evacuating those who could be, safely out of the building,” SMFD Captain
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Monday night, a unit within the Shores Apartments caught fire.
and Public Information Officer Patrick Nulty said in a press release. “Thanks to a functioning fire alarm and fire sprinkler system, residents were alerted to begin evacuating immediately and the fire was kept from spreading.” According to the department, it took 33 firefighters approximately 19 minutes to suppress the flames, which were confined to the kitchen and living room area. There was extensive water damage to several units below the fire from the fire sprinkler. No injuries to residents or first responders were reported. The resident of the apartment where the fire occurred was not home at the time of the fire, and was displaced as a result of the damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Editor’s note: the SMFD press release and a previous version of this article incorrectly listed the Shores Apartments building at 14 stories, rather than 17 stories.
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SM MAN ATTEMPTS TO MURDER GIRLFRIEND Kevin Ferron charged with attacking girlfriend Anna Koosman. By S am C atanzaro The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) have arrested and charged a man with Attempt Murder for attacking his girlfriend and leaving her unconscious Friday night, according to arrest records and SMPD Lieutenant Saul Rodriguez. On the evening of Friday, February 8 around 1:13 p.m., the Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) responded to a medical call at the 1100 Block of 6th Street. SMFD officers responded and found Anna Koosman, 38, intoxicated and unconscious. SMPD officers arrived on the scene and took Koosman’s boyfriend, Kevin Ferron, 43, into custody. According to Rodriguez, Ferron was taken into custody because of his history with domestic violence. Arrest records show Ferron has been arrested four times in the past year. “Based on preliminary investigations, SMPD Detectives believe the victim’s injuries resulted from criminal activity. The investigation has led to the victim’s boy-
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Kevin Ferron was arrested on Friday, Feb. 8 for attempted murder.
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Is Santa Monica’s Heart for Sale? SMa.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow
Note from SMa.r.t.: This article, in a longer form, was originally published four years ago but is still as pertinent as ever. The Plaza at Santa Monica asks a simple question: Is our downtown the real center of our City or is it just a giant ATM for developers? If it is to be the center of our city, it needs to have a commanding central open space that can be a "there" there for the entire City. An example of this kind of space is Saint Mark’s square in Venice, which is the same size as our lot and plays a central role for a city that has tw0-thirds the population of Santa Monica. Most cities have a big open space that is the center of their public life. This project proposes a 148’ high cash register to be the center of our public life. We can and must do better than this. This parcel is the effective center of downtown now that it has been extended to Lincoln Blvd. With the Downtown Community Plan’s densification of downtown, an open public plaza is just what this site needs. Centrally located on the Arizona bike lane, accessible from the 4th and 5th street transit corridors (which have their own freeway access), one block from the Wilshire and Santa Monica bus lines and 4 blocks from the light rail, this site should be an open space for the entire City– an urban plaza that could have
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“The Plaza at Santa Monica asks a simple question: Is our downtown the real center of our City or is it just a giant ATM for developers?” writes SMa.r.t. in their latest column.
park-like elements. Its major role would be public events and public enjoyment. Revenue generating services will certainly be needed on the perimeter of this space, but not anywhere near the scale being proposed for this site. Because of the proposed oversize hotel, offices and housing, we get a puny corner open space that’s only 15 percent of the site, smaller than the space currently dedicated to our seasonal ice skating rink. The proposed roof decks are effectively inaccessible to the public because they are 18, 58 and 98 feet above the ground. The public has no real way to experience them.
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Exactly at the time when we need to build more downtown open space, we squander this chance for a new inviting open space and fill it with an unneeded behemoth. The proposed building is an ecological disaster. This building has no chance of being even close to energy neutral, since it has nowhere near enough solar collector area to even illuminate safely its 12 floors, much less operate elevators, air conditioning, or electric car recharging. It maximizes its own financial gain, and compromises its neighbors’ ability to get to their energy neutrality. The gloomy shading and negative solar impact of this building will
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be felt in an arc covering 3 blocks west, north and east of the building. The open plaza is shaded for most of the day by the main structure. It will block prevailing breezes needed for natural ventilation for a distance of 4 blocks to the east. Fifth street, which has only one lane southbound, will functionally collapse under the weight of the thousands of cars spreading a pool of congestion especially to the already overloaded 4th street. A building of this size can only move us farther from our goal of water independence by 2020. There are many good alternatives for the use of this land. The 4th/5th and Arizona site could easily become the center of our City by remaining a majority open space, to continue all the activities currently happening on the nearby 3rd street promenade and sometimes in the Civic Center parking lot. It could provide space for the current ice skating rink, farmer’s market, enlarged outdoor dining, book fairs, theatrical performances, political rallies and countless other public events that require a more rectangular space than the linear promenade provides. This new plaza would become the true heart of Santa Monica. Our colleague Ron Goldman has sketched out a more modest concept that involves keeping about 65 percent of the site open so it could function as an open City square. It was not, however, considered in the project’s Environmental Impact Report. Why not? We should stop searching for a place to jam in a monster “iconic” building and go back to the drawing board with a slimmed-down Santa Monica Plaza project. This is clearly a case where less is more. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow: Sam Tolkin, Architect; Dan Jansenson Building and Safety Commissioner, Architect; Mario Fonda-Bonardi, AIA, Chair Planning Commission; Ron Goldman, FAIA; Thane Roberts, Architect; Bob. Taylor, AIA; Phil Brock, Arts Commissioner
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Bike Rental Shops in Age of E-transit Westside shop owners address burgeoning industry. By Keldine Hull Nearly two years after Bird and Lime debuted their electric scooters on the streets and sidewalks of Santa Monica and San Francisco, their popularity has grown exponentially. While e-scooters provide a convenient and easily accessible mode of transportation for consumers, bike rental owners in Venice, Santa Monica and the Westside are aware of the growing industry’s negative impact to both their business and customer safety. Javier Cernas opened J’s Rentals twenty years ago on Venice Beach. Located at 1501 Ocean Front Walk, J’s Rentals offers rentals for bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, surfboards and scooters. Since the rise of the e-scooter and subsequent surge in its popularity, Cernas has had to cope with a sharp decline in his business. “They’ve definitely had a big impact on our business, the bike rental business,” Cernas said. “Last summer we saw a significant 40 percent drop on our rental business. The summer before that, we would run out of bikes on the weekends.” Cernas’ biggest issue with e-scooters is where they are placed when not in use, especially when riders drop off Birds, Limes and Jump Bikes, among other e-transit devices, in front of his shop.
“I can tell you personally what we have to deal with every day at the shop. People park the scooters in front of our shop. Between all the different companies that are out there right now, we have to move their scooters out of the way," he said. “Some people, rather than rent something from us, rent the scooters. We lost a lot of business because of it. With the other scooters, people have the advantage to drop them off anywhere they want." Efforts to address the issue have been unsuccessful, and this is frustrating to Cernas, who has to deal with these rental devices on a daily basis on top of running his own rental business. “It’s disrespectful. We are an established business, and they literally put their scooters right in front of our door. We have several situations in which we approach the people who are dropping off the scooters. We’ve said, ‘Hey, can you put them somewhere else.’ And they say they’re just getting paid to do this. They completely ignore us. They tell us that if we want them to move it, call the company. If they’re told by the company to move them, they’ll do so. It’s an everyday battle.” Yo! Venice reached out to Lime regarding the placement of their scooters in front of Jay’s Rentals and other rental stores throughout the Westside. “Deployment of scooters and bikes is based on optimizing ridership and we change locations daily. We have never purposely targeted any type of business and all our deployments are within the confines of the city's parking rules and guidelines. Lime prides itself in being a community
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partner and we will look into this concern," Lime said in a statement. Just north of Venice in Santa Monica, where stricter scooter regulations exist, Rob Wakefield, owner of Santa Monica Bike Rentals, located on 1428 4th Street, says his business has been more impacted by weather than by the rise in e-scooter use. “Last year was one of the hottest years on record. That affected our business more than e-scooters. This year so far is one of the wettest. That affects our business as well. But when the sun’s out, we are very, very busy," Wakefield said. However, his biggest issue with e-scooters is the threat they pose to public safety. "If a person on that scooter hits a pole, they’ve got brain damage. And those scooters with little wheels can very easily flip over. People don’t realize the potential injuries that can occur on those
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scooters. It’s the most dangerous transportation on the road," Wakefield said. While Santa Monica Bike Rentals offers scooter rentals, Wakefield warns potential customers of the risk involved. “I rent them, but I let the person know unless they can drive them carefully, they’re very dangerous,” Wakefield said. “I know a nurse in the ER at UCLA, Santa Monica and people go there every single day with injuries from using those scooters. I see children with no helmet riding a scooter. It’s unbelievable. If that person gets in an accident, they potentially have a problem for the rest of their life." A recent UCLA study shed light on the severity of e-scooter accidents. According to the researchers, people involved in e-scooter accidents are often injured seriously enough — from fractures, dislocated joints and head trauma — to require treatment in emergency rooms. "We’ve seen teeth knocked out, jaws broken in several places, noses crushed and head injuries including skull fractures. The most common injuries are wrist, ankle, collarbone and shoulder fractures,” said Dr. Wally Ghurabi, medical director of the Nethercutt Emergency Center at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica. The researchers examined data from 249 people who were treated at the emergency departments of UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center between Sept. 1, 2017, and Aug. 31, 2018. The study found that about one-third of them arrived by ambulance, an indication of the severity of their injuries.
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Spurring a Yucca Mountain Revival? TOM ELIAS Mirror Columnist
One thing was very clear after a near-disastrous almost- accident last summer at the now-defunct San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station beside the Orange-San Diego county line: Canisters of radioactive waste from the shuttered plant already placed for “temporary” storage on its grounds and new containers not yet placed must go somewhere else, as soon as possible. The problem is, there is no other place and virtually no one wants an atomic dump anywhere near their home. That’s why nuclear waste is now stored at more than six dozen active or decommissioned atomic power plants around America. The near accident last year saw a 45-ton canister filled with spent fuel with a half life in the hundreds of thousands of years somehow get stuck on the edge of a storage cavity about 18 feet above the floor of San Onofre’s “temporary” storage facility 108 feet from a state beach popular with surfers. Plant operator Southern California Edison Co. insisted the incident never posed a danger. It was kept quiet until an industrial safety worker spoke of it during a public meeting about a week later. Edison says there was no danger of escaped radiation even if the canister had fallen to the floor of the storage plant. Others saw it as a cause for action. “You need to quit tempting fate,” an official of the Union of
Concerned Scientists told a reporter. But how, when no one wants this deadly stuff, which some experts say could harm everyone within a 50-mile radius if its radiation got loose? Because all of America’s existing storage facilities are at or beyond capacity, the answer has to be a new dump to house not just San Onofre’s waste, but also residues stored at other sites. One candidate for years has been Yucca Mountain, near Mercury, Nev., about 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Things have never been simple there, scientifically or politically. That’s why the Yucca Mountain site, first proposed by federal officials in the 1990s, never took off. Using it is complete anathema to all Nevada politicians. For years, Democrat Harry Reid, the retired majority leader of the U.S. Senate, blocked it. Nevada’s current senators are just as adamant. “I will be working to fight Yucca Mountain every which way,” said newly-minted Democratic Sen. Jackie Rosen within days of her election last fall. Defeated Republican ex-Sen. Dean Heller also fought using the mountain’s cavernous interior for a dump. Their opposition is based in part on a theory that radioactivity from Yucca Mountain could trickle into underground water and eventually reach the Colorado River upstream from intakes to the aqueduct of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Any threat to that supply would create massive pressure to draw more water from Northern California streams. This theory has been debunked, geologists saying Yucca Mountain water drains west toward Death Valley, not east to the Colorado. Still, it
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“No one wants this deadly stuff, which…could affect everyone within a 50-mile radius,” writes Thomas Elias regarding the nuclear waste currently stores in the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
had enough credibility to make retired California Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer a firm Yucca Mountain foe. But soon 73 huge radioactive canisters will sit behind a 28-foot beachfront breakwater at San Onofre. The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission has reported a similar container in a South African beachfront storage site failed after 17 years from cracking triggered by corrosive salt in the marine environment, says the website San Onofre Safety. Since some spent fuel canisters at San Onofre were loaded as early as 2003, that may mean leakage is possible within the next year. No one knows how this might be managed. It all creates pressure for Yucca Mountain. Says Bill Alley, co-author of the nuclear waste analysis book, “Too Hot to Touch,” “Especial-
ly with Diablo Canyon nearing shutdown in the early 2020s, this is a major California problem and there is no other site being studied.” Added Charles Langley, executive director of the San Diego consumer group Public Watchdogs, “Yucca Mountain (may be) the best in an array of possible solutions ranging from atrocious to absolutely horrible.” Plainly, a site safer than the San Onofre beachfront must be found, and Yucca Mountain may be the best option, no matter how imperfect or locally unwelcome. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. His book, "The Burzynski Breakthrough, The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It" is now available in a soft cover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, visit www.californiafocus.net
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The Santa Monica Police Department will be conducting bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations with focused enforcement efforts on primary collision factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The SMPD periodically identifies locations where bike and pedestrian collisions are prevalent, along with the violations that led to those collisions. In an effort to lower deaths and injuries, officers will be on duty patrolling areas where bike and pedestrian traffic collisions occur. Field enforcement operations are scheduled for Friday, February 15 and Monday, February 18, 2019 from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Officers will be on the lookout for violations by drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians that can potentially lead to life-altering injuries. Special enforcement efforts will be directed towards drivers speeding, making illegal turns, failing to stop for signs and signals, failing to yield to pedestrians in cross walks and similar
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dangerous violations. Additionally, enforcement will occur for observed violations when pedestrians cross the street illegally or fail to yield to drivers who have the right of way. “Pedestrians should cross the street only in marked crosswalks or at corners,” reads an SMPD press release. Bicyclists will also be issued citations when they fail to follow similar traffic laws that also apply to motorists, according to the SMPD. “Bicyclists are encouraged to always wear a helmet; those under 18 years of age must wear helmets by law,” reads an SMPD press release. According to the Department, funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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SM Cheer Team Wins State Championships United States Postal Disservice TIM BROUGHTON
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On Tuesday, January 31 at 10:10 p.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department spotted a vehicle that was violating a vehicle equipment code and stopinthrop for a STOP sign in the area of By failing Chadto W the 2900 block of Pico Boulevard. The officers followed thisMonica vehicle and after a Xtreme short distance initiSanta Athletix (SMAX), ated a traffic stop. The officers spoke with the a non-profit, competitive cheer team based in Santa Monica, the that title this of State driver of the vehiclehas andearned discovered man Champions at athe JAMZ State was driving on suspended licenseChampionship in addition to held in Bakersfield February 9. Thetheft. win being on probation for on burglary and identity earned the team not only theofprestigious The officers conducted a search the vehicle title and but also championship rings! burglary tools, discovered that it contained The team is consists of 25 athletes agesunder 9-15 methamphetamine and United States Mail from Santa and surrounding and the names of Monica numerous individuals noneareas of whom is coached by of Sequoia Rogers, were the driver the vehicle. The Erika officersParsons, utilized Hollycommunication Redheffer and technology Katie Redheffer their and discovered placed first inon five ofhad the thatThe onegirls of thehave named individuals theout mail six competitions this season, two of which recently been the victim of identity theft. The offitheyhad received title to of arrest Grand cers enoughthe evidence theChampions, driver, aged which they had the highest outwas of 30 yearsmeans and a Santa Monica resident,score and he all ofcharged the teams thatpossession competedofthat day. later with methampheta"Each athlete’s self-drivetools, andidentity passiontheft, for mine, possession of burglary driving on a suspended license and a violation of probation. Bail was set at $10,000.
of Montana Avenue in order to investigate a report of a disturbance. The reporting party had stated that they had heard loud noises and the sound of objects being hurled around the residence. When the officers arrived at the location they knocked on the door of the apartment and the tenant answered. The officers learned from this tenant that his “friend” was inside the apartment and that his “friend” had become intoxicated after consuming copious amounts of alcohol (that is typically what happens). The tenant added that his “friend” had made quite a mess of the apartment and had refused to leave when requested. The officers entered the apartment and noticed that furniture had been strewn aroundPhoto the Credit: room and that the Rob Glowacki. “friend” was indeed heavily intoxicated. The officers attempted to reasonWhen with this man the sport is amazing. theydrunken get knocked but to no avail, thethe officers continued to talk down and do and notasget results they desire, with he suddenly punched oneand of the they the justman continue to get back up putoffiin cers the face a closed fist.toThe officers moreinwork and with go and perform their best. immediately man and after a brief The team's tackled sisterly the attitude is wonderful to struggle the man was overpowered and arrested. watch and participate in; everyone truly is This 26-year-old Venice was later charged family," the team said resident in a statement. with resisting arrest and upon police offiThose interested inbattery joining thea team, can cer. Bail beginning was set at $50,000. signup in March. For more information, visit smaxcheer.com.
A Glassless Window
On Wednesday, February 1, at 12:58 a.m. officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were flagged down by a citizen in the 2000 block of Pico Boulevard who told them that they had heard glass shattering and had spotted a man standing next to the broken window of a parked car on the street.
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Common sense reminds us that the real estate market runs in cycles here in the Los Angeles area from periods of unexplainable rapid appreciation, to periods of consistent and predictable price escalation to leveling periods to declining periods. Although The Nest School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin scare threats try to suggest a blackand activities generally accorded or to all the rights, privileges, programs, and white, now it’s hot, now it’s not made available to students at the school. scenario, it’s not really like that. ItThere does not discriminate basisbut of race, color, is never a needon to the panic, national ethnic originwho in administration of its for those and savvy sellers are strategically waiting for the best time to educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship sell, want and to wait until, “the andyou loandon’t programs, athletic and other When inventories of unsold homes writing is on the wall.” Currently we school-administered are in the stage of consistent and pre- are on the rise. programs. When days on the market increase. dictable appreciation making it the When listings for homes on the perfect time to pull the trigger. Here are the factors to watch which market expired and are reassigned to can push the market to a lower level. a new real estate agent. When price reductions common When people are concerned about One reliableare source political policies and the outcome of and frequent. for all your insurance needs. When bidding wars become rare a presidential election. The Ideal combination of prices below the listing price When unemployment increases and salecoverage, price and service. or when trade and commerce shows are far more common. Luckily most of these indicators are signs of pull back or loss. When utility prices and oil and gas still very much not the case. Please call me to discuss where we prices increase sharply. When the stock market drops sharp- stand on the issues which maybe of ly and people experience financial concern to you and with any question you have relative to best strategy to loss as a result. When terrorism becomes a reoc- be considering relative to timing and curring event and when it appears your best possible outcome. that our country is unsafe and also Ron Wynn (310) 963-9944 Ron@ at times when our country might be RonWynn.com close to war.
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Vikings Boys Basketball Falls in 2nd Round of Playoffs By Chad Winthrop
The Santa Monica High School boys basketball team saw their 2018/2019 season come to a close on February 12 in a close 52-40 loss to Valencia High School. In the first round of the playoffs, the boys MIRROR ARCHIVES faced off against Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo and walked away a dominating 73-29 victory. Santa MonThewith citizen added that this person had appeared to the apartment complex in which she resided. The gotpicking off to aitems hot start, haveica been off thescoring ground 31 nextpoints to thein victim had been able to supply a detailed descripthe before first quarter heldThe Capistrano to the only tion of the suspect, which had also been conveyed to vehicle leaving and the area. citizen gave 3 points in the second quarter and 2 points officers a detailed description of the suspect and thein the officers, as they were en route to the location. the fourth officers went inquarter. search of this man. As the officers The officers arrived in the vicinity of the apartment In the game versus SantavehiMon- complex and began to scour the area. The officers were searching the area theyValencia, spotted another ica got outplayed in the first quarter and de- soon spotted the suspect lurking in the 1300 block cle with a smashed window that was parked at the spite putting up a fight, were never able side of the street. The officers then drove back toto of Alley Number 10. The suspect was easy to recPhotos: Morgan Genser. lead, dropping a close 52-40 due to the Monica’s fact thatSean in Newman additionJr.todrives the the take 2000 the block of Pico Boulevard where theygame. spot- ognize TOP LEFT – Santa With the loss, the Vikings saw a season given by the victim the suspect was ridted a man who fit the description of the suspect. description to the basketball. come to a close that can only be described one bicycle whilst pushing a second one with his The officers detained this man and a few moments ing as successful. With a 21-8 record, the Santa TOP RIGHT – Amir Adams drives down the court. later the citizen who had flagged the officers down free hand. The officers attempted to stop this susMonica boys were the 79th ranked team in DIRECTLY ABOVE – Quincy McGriff shoots over but he tried to speed away and in doing so disappeared and positively identified the suspect. pect the arm of Jake Muller of Capistrano. California and #480 in the United States. Shortly thereafter the owner of the first vandalized carded the second bicycle. The officers eventually vehicle appeared and stated that numerous items caught the man and he was arrested and taken off that had been recovered from the suspect had been to jail. A search of this 21-year-old Hemet, CaliforPersonalized Since 1936 nia resident resulted in the discovery not only the stolen fromProfessional his car. The& owner of the Service vandalized Immediate Phoneof Quotes vehicle was desirous of a prosecution so the officers seemingly obligatory burglary tools but also a methamphetamine. manTMwas later arrestedIt’s this 19-year-old Monicainsurance... resident and packet not justSanta about It’s of about peace of This mind. he was charged with vehicle burglary in addition to charged with possession of burglary tools, possession of methamphetamine, theft and resisting or possession of opiates. Bail was set at $20,000. delaying arrest. Bail was set at $10,000.
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the requirements of the ordinance ahead of the July 1 deadline. “We are taking a detailed assessment of our takeout wares that need to be replaced under the new ordinance and researching alternatives to replace each one. Once we find a possible alternative, we take time to thoroughly test it to make sure it functions properly and will be safe for our customers.” Heffron said, “If it does not pass the testing phase, we go back to our suppliers and try to find other replacements. In addition, Heffron said that in cases where there is no viable market alternative available, they try to come up with creative packaging solutions to avoid using those products. From a business perspective, Rustic Canyon Family is also running analyses to figure out how to handle the additional costs these changes represent. Transitioning to more eco-friendly products that meet the requirements of the ordinance doesn’t come without its specific challenges. “The Rustic Canyon Family has been committed to the goal of making our takeout wares as eco-friendly as possible. However, the new ordinance poses some operational, financial and legal challenges for us.” Heffron said, “The supplier market is just not ready to provide products that can both meet our needs and are compliant with the new marine-degradable requirements. While many plastic-alternative products sound good on paper, they pose safety and functionality problems - for example, fiber lids can detach from cups easier, resulting in hot drinks spilling onto customers,
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paper straws can break down after time in liquid and become a choking hazard, etc.” Through research, Heffron discovered that while some products are marine- degradable, they still contain chemicals that can pose a health risk to customers. "We do not want to replace one problem with another, and vetting each new product to make sure it's safe for our guests takes that much more time and effort. The market is changing quickly as everyone scrambles to catch up with the new laws put in place, and it can be hard to tell what products are truly eco-friendly and which are just using creative branding without a significant amount of time and research.” Heffron said, “The market for these products is not highly regulated yet or well organized, so it falls on the businesses to research these. Being a slightly larger group, we're lucky to have the resources to be able to devote to this task, but even then, it is taxing.” High demand for compliant materials that cost more than the materials they’re replacing is yet another challenge. Heffron explained that when a suitable alternative product is found, it is often shortly supplied with manufacturers struggling to keep up with the new growth in demand. "These new alternative products are often at least four times more expensive than the products they're replacing. With takeout and delivery business on the rise, this poses a real financial concern for us," Heffron said. Overall, we hope that this new ordinance will have a positive impact on the environment in the long term, and we're eager to do our part towards that goal. But there are a lot of challenges to overcome in the short term and a large part of the onus of navigating these falls on the small businesses.”
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from page 1 which beaches are at greater risk of pollutants following rainfall “Beaches near river and stormwater outfalls experience more severe stormwater pollution, as these areas border the immediate discharge areas for debris and pollution swept in from urban areas,” Day said. “Alternatively, beaches in undeveloped, or less developed, watersheds, such as protected areas or state parks, are less susceptible to stormwater pollution, as there are less pollutants and less runoff since rain gets better absorbed by soil and the natural landscape.” Despite the warnings, some surfers and swimmers might still feel compelled to go into the water too soon after rainfall, a risk that poses a harmful threat to their health. “Skin infections and rashes; eye, ear and nose infections; and gastro-intestinal symptoms are some of the more common yet minor afflictions that can be picked up by surfing or swimming in the ocean after it rains. And there’s worse with MRSA, Vibrio and other life threatening diseases that are possible to contract if exposed to human sewage in recreational waters.” According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is considered a “Serious Threat”. Founded by a group of surfers in 1984,
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Surfrider Foundation has been dedicated to protecting the ocean and beaches through programs and campaigns designed to educate, create solutions, and raise awareness. Once stormwater pollutants and bacteria infiltrate coastal regions, there’s very little that can be done; however, according to Day, there are preventative measures that could keep stormwater from reaching coasts in the first place. “This can be accomplished by increasing the amount of permeable landscapes that can capture and absorb rainfall or excess water before it gets to the coast. Examples include the preservation of natural areas and habitats like forests and wetlands, the use of permeable roads and sidewalks, and the incorporation of Ocean Friendly Gardening principles that collect, retain and filter stormwater.” Day said, “Ocean Friendly Gardens can be used at private residences, but also along city streets and developments to act as bioswales. Some cities even offer rebate programs to help landowners transition their yards and outdoor areas to Ocean Friendly Gardens to protect beach water quality and reduce water use. In Santa Monica alone, there are two rebate programs including the Rain Harvest Rebate program and the Cash for Grass Rebate program.” To learn more about the Ocean Friendly Gardening program, visit: go.surfrider. org/ofg.”
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Oscars 2019 POV: Best Actors BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole Academy Awards February 24th Throughout February, I am sharing my own humble point of view (POV) on which films, filmmakers and actors should be honored with an Oscar. This week, it’s nominees for Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress and Best Actor. My Point of View – Best Supporting Actress: While I applaud Amy Adams’ true to life performance as “Lynne Cheney” in Vice, Marina de Tavira as the long-suffering Senora Sofia in Roma and Regina King’s portrayal of strength in If Beale Street Could Talk, it is the “conjoined” virtuosity of Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz in The Favourite that is the most groundbreaking. Their exquisitely timed wacky characterization of real life poseurs in the court of Queen Anne is magnificent enjoyment to watch. I wish that they had been nominated as one together, because
Santa Monica Mirror film critic Kathryn Whitney weighs in on the best actors and actresses up for contention in the 2019 Oscars.
they will undoubtedly cancel each other out and not win the Oscar. I believe that Amy Adams will win, with Regina King as a close second. All of these women deserve
the award. Best Supporting Actor: Sam Rockwell transforms into George W. Bush in Vice, not only through brilliant makeup art but
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also by bringing Bush’s well-known mannerisms and voice to life. Adam Driver in
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from page 10 BlackKklansman succeeds in playing “Officer Flip Zimmerman” as an aloof outsider with sharp intelligence and passion bubbling beneath the surface. Sam Elliot is memorable as the wise older brother of Bradley Cooper’s rock star “Jack” in A Star Is Born. Elliot shows the frustration of one who sees tragedy coming and cannot stop the trajectory. Richard E. Grant is the perfect foil to Melissa McCarthy’s dry, sarcastic “Lee Israel” in Can You Ever Forgive Me? His sincere and sympathetic “Jack Hook” is willing to take a leap of faith for his friend. My choice to win the Oscar is Mahershala Ali as “Dr. Don Shirley” in Green Book. This is really a starring role rather than supporting. Ali’s performance is a tour de force as a uniquely accomplished black man who uses his wits to keep his integrity whole while surrounded by racism in the USA of the 1960’s. Ali has a presence and charisma that fills the screen, and even learned to play the piano quite well for the role. Best Actress: Yalitzia Arapicio had never considered acting as a career prior to being cast in a leading role in Alfonso Cuaron’s Roma. Her lack of knowledge of the
craft proved to be an advantage, as director Cuaron was able to obtain a strikingly real performance from her in the role of “Cleo” the housekeeper, a character quite different from her own background. It is obvious that she understood Cleo from the inside out, and was able to carry the whole movie on her shoulders. The Wife is a drama about relationships, about real emotions that lie beneath words that are spoken. Glenn Close creates a beautifully understated and luminous embodiment of a wife who possesses a power that lies below the surface. Olivia Colman in The Favourite plays a complex, suffering and conflicted “Queen Anne.” Her portrayal is the base on which her courtesans, played by Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, spar for power in campy riotous fashion. The film would not have succeeded without Colman’s spot-on performance. Lady Gaga stars in A Star Is Born in her first performance as an actress. She portrays excitement and sadness and brings her the depth of her own personality into the role. I look forward to seeing more cinematic performances by this self-styled fascinating icon. Melissa McCarthy breaks away from her usual wacky comedic style in Can You Ever Forgive Me? She gives a perfect performance as the witty and sardonic “Lee Israel,” whose wisecracking
personality is underscored by tragedy. My choice for the Oscar is Yalitza Arapicio in Roma. I was completely impressed with her performance. The Oscar will probably go to Glenn Close or Olivia Colman. Any of the nominees deserves that high honor for these roles. Best Actor: Christian Bale accomplished an amazing transformation into Vice President Dick Cheney in the movie Vice. The makeup department did an incredible job - usually this kind of makeover is used to conjure up monsters in horror movies so the actor is free to use imagination. Here, in addition to the makeup, Bale completely “got” the vocal and physical mannerisms of Cheney – Bale’s performance was scarier than a horror movie. We already know Bradley Cooper as a consummate actor. A Star Is Born is his first film as star/director/ writer/producer. He plays the tragic hero, country-rock musician “Jack,” with great sensitivity and realism. In At Eternity’s Gate, Willem Dafoe channels the madness of the beloved artist Vincent Van Gogh and leaves us questioning whether or not the artist’s radical concept of reality was just as valid as the world of everyone around him. Dafoe’s “Van Gogh” is at once sad, exultant and inspiring. The confusing camera work in this film detracts from a great performance. Rami Malek as “Freddie Mercury” in Bo-
hemian Rhapsody…it’s not often that an actor can inhabit the soul of a real legend, who, for many of the audience watching the film, was an indelible part of their life experience. Rami Malek succeeds in channeling this unique, incredibly talented, courageous, larger than life presence beyond expectations. Viggo Mortensen morphs so completely into his role of the Italian tough guy “Tony Vallelonga” in Green Book, that I forgot that the actor playing the role was indeed Mortensen. He and Mahershala Ali play off each other’s performances so well that the two seem to have been drawn into a different plane of reality. My choice for the Oscar would go to Rami Malek, perhaps because I loved the music of Freddie Mercury so much - Malek made me feel as though he had been resurrected. This is a hard category to guess. I would say that the Oscar will probably go to Bale or Malek, though all deserve it. It’s definitely a positive thing that there are so many great performances this year it feels as though all the Oscars should be cloned and given to everyone. 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
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Pono Burger “Does Things the Right Way” Taste of Santa Monica With Barbara Bishop
I used to pass by this awesome, domeshaped, rust-covered hut on Broadway near 10th St. It was such a cool space. It was for lease at one time. It was a little too pricey and large for my needs as an office, but a girl can dream, yes? One day, my little hut was buzzing with people inside of it. A place call Pono Burger had taken the space. What the heck was a Pono? I was coming back from a meeting close-by, so I stopped in to see what all the fuss was about. Turns out that my fantasy office was the dining area for this new establishment. I walked in to the area where one would place an order. “What does Pono mean?” I asked the gal at the counter. Here’s what she said: In Hawaiian, “pono” means “to do things the right way.” For them, it meant making the ultimate burger – fresh organic beef from pasture raised, grass-fed cows, organic ingredients from local farmer’s markets. They also proudly informed me that their fresh cut French fries were good for me! Now she had my attention. The Executive Chef, Makani Carzino is from Hawaii. She says that what we
Burger heaven at Pono Burger located at 829 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
take into our bodies becomes a part of us. She reports that all of her ingredients are sourced from small California family farms and ranches that care deeply about the quality of their products and the global impacts of their (production) methods. “I wouldn’t feed our guests anything that I wouldn’t feed my family,” she proclaims on her website. Me too! In an ocean
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of (very qualified) male chefs, I’m pleased to see a woman at the helm of Pono. After studying the menu, it was clear she put her “money where her mouth” was. The line up included veggie appetizers like Tempura Blue Lake Green Beans, Fried Curry Cauliflower, Burnt Miso Brussel Sprouts and Lemon Tamari Grilled Asparagus. All this at a burger joint.
But this was no ordinary “joint.” Chef Makani’s signature burgers included some fascinating concoctions, such as the Piku, the one that I ordered. Check this out: The healthy-sized, organic, grass-fed burger was topped with house-made, drunken carmelized fig jam, Brie Couronne Cheese, Niman Ranch bacon, toasted hazelnuts, organic baby kale, with a house-made balsamic vinaigrette. What a burger! They also make the buns fresh daily. I love fresh buns! Oh, and the fries. They are hand-cut daily, cooked in California Rice Bran Oil, topped with organic fresh thyme, organic parsley and kosher salt, served with house-made citrus aioli. Delish! And good for you. What I’ve reported is just a small sampling of their offerings. They also offer a large selection of wine, beer and low-proof Hawaiian-inspired cocktails. When you go to Pono, remember there’s underground parking. You don’t have to mess with finding a surface spot if none are available. I think that these guys made the best use of my dream office. Aloha! Glad you’re in the neighborhood, Pono! Pono Burger is located at 829 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401. It is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, visit ponoburger.com.
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100 Years of History at Ocean Park Library Library to be closed temporarily for structural improvements. By Keldine Hull By the early 1900s, as Santa Monica evolved into the city it is today, it was apparent that the Santa Monica Public Library had outgrown its quarters. In 1906, the Clapp Brothers Drug Store on Pacific Avenue established a book exchange where patrons of the public library went to pick up and return books. Elfie Mosse, the City Librarian, requested funding to build Santa Monica’s first branch library, and on February 15, 1918, after a $12,500 grant from Andrew Carnegie, the Ocean Park Branch Library opened its doors to the public. A century later, the Ocean Park Branch Library is one of the few remaining pieces of the Carnegie legacy in Southern California and a testament to the unique history and diversity that make up the roots of Santa Monica. Throughout the course of its history, the Ocean Park Branch Library was an integral part of the community, answering to the needs of its patrons in a way that went beyond just any normal library. During World War II, teens were local outcasts who of-
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tentimes found themselves in trouble. According to library staff, the basement in the Ocean Park Branch Library was converted to a Young People’s Room where teens within the community were welcome to play games, do their homework and listen to records. The basement also served as a temporary United Service Organization (USO) location at the start of the war. In 1977, the Ocean Park Branch Library was recognized for its historical significance and designated a Cultural History Landmark by the city Landmarks Commission. Even as technological advances have vastly changed the way we all receive information and interact with each another, the Ocean Park Branch Library still maintains its relevancy within the community. As Southern California continues to grow and evolve, pieces of its history that connect us to the past become even more important. Branch Manager Karen Reitz reflects on the library’s historical impact and its role within the community today. “The Ocean Park Branch provides its culturally diverse community with a place for learning, sharing and connecting. Its 100year old history as one of the last standing Carnegie Libraries in Southern California serves as a reminder of the past and the eternally timeless value of libraries.” Reitz said, “We offer story times and educational programs for youth, book groups, entertainment & educational programs for
adults, computers and electronic resources, as well as books, movies, magazines, newspapers, music and so much more!” It may take practice, practice, practice to get to Carnegie Hall, but all it takes is a library card to visit the Ocean Park Branch Library.” From February 18 to March 10, the library will be closed temporarily while it undergoes structural improvements. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Main Library as well as the Fairview, Montana Avenue and Pico Branch libraries. On Saturday, March 23, all are welcome to attend the Ocean Park Branch 100th Anniversary Finale from 2–4 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Santa Monica Conservancy and the Ocean Park Association, refreshments will be offered on the lawn along with music, games
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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. 19SMCP00003 Superior Court of California, county of Los Angeles 1725 Main Street | Santa Monica, CA 90401 Petition of: Leah Kathryn Hunsicker for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Petitioner: Leah Kathryn Hunsicker filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Leah Kathryn Hunsicker to Leah Kathryn Lampros 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: 03/01/2019 | Time: 8:30AM | Dept: WEK 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: Jan. 16, 2019 Judge Lawrence Cho Published: 02/01/2019, 02/08/2019, 02/15/2019, and 02/22/2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019 017898 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 01/22/2019 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as SEIBEL VISION SURGERY 11620 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 711 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: BARRY S. SEIBEL, M.D., INC. 11620 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 711 LOS ANGELES, CA 90025. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Not Applicable. 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 BARRY S. SEIBEL. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on Jan 22, 2019. 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 02/08/2019, 02/15/2019, 02/22/2019 and 03/01/2019. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2019035548 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 02/11/2019 The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as THE WELLNESS PROJECT 147 S GLESS ST Los Angeles, CA 90033. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: RICCARDO PAOLINELLI 147 S GLESS ST LOS ANGELES, CA 90033. This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/2019. 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 RICCARDO PAOLINELLI. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on Feb 11, 2019. 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 02/15/2019, 02/22/2019, 03/01/2019 and 03/08/2019.
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