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Accused Serial Killer Wins $700K Settlement with Santa Monica The Suspect Was Behind the Killing of Three Homeless Men By Zach Armstrong The City of Santa Monica made a settlement of $700,000 with a man accused of killing multiple homeless victims after he claimed negligence when a city officer ran him while laying on the beach.

Jerrid Powell, a 33-year-old man being held without bond at the Los Angeles County Jail, was allegedly laying in a six to eightinch-deep ditch in the sand in 2019 when a Santa Monica Harbor Services Officer responding to a fire report rolled over him. City Council approved the settlement in June after he filed the negligence lawsuit, according to Lawandorder.com. Earlier this month, Powell, already in custody for a home robbery turned homicide, was apprehended as the suspect in the shootings of three homeless men spanning four days in Los Angeles’ southeast region. His victims were 37-yearold Jose Vamos, 62-year-old Mark Diggs,

and a 52-year-old man. Surveillance showed Powell following 42-year-old L.A. County employee Nicholas Simbolon, whom he would also fatally shoot, from a charging station before robbing and shooting him in a garage. After Beverly Hills officers fed information about his vehicle into the city’s controversial automatic license plate reading technology, Powell was arrested. L.A. County Sheriff’s Department asked for the public’s assistance in identifying other potential crimes committed by Powell. As one official previously stated, “Based on his criminal history, he didn’t just start doing this a week ago.”

Well Marriage Center Aims to Improve Relationships with 2 Los Angeles Locations By Susan Payne A new marriage counseling center in Los Angeles is hoping to change how the therapeutic world handles relationships. Well Marriage Center, a therapistowned counseling practice located in West Los Angeles and Pasadena, is helping couples build relationship skills, heal relationship trauma, understand their attachment styles and rekindle intimacy and connection they might have thought was too far gone. The Center has locations in seven states and opened its California offices this year. Welcoming all relationships, Well Marriage is a team of licensed, professional therapists offering specialized couples counseling, individual therapy, and relationship wellness programs. “We hope that offering a specialty in relationship support can help couples and families in our local communities. Even though many therapists offer marriage counseling, very few are specialized in it,” said Chet Denlinger, CEO of Well Marriage Center. “We tend to think that healthy relationships and deeper connections with others can make the world a better place.” Ninety percent of couples who complete therapy with a highly trained couples therapist report an increase in their emotional well-being and have more comfort in their relationship, according to the American Association of Marriage and

Family Therapists. Well Marriage Center has found that not one approach fits all couples, so the therapists are uniquely equipped in the study of relationship therapy approaches to help all couples — married or not. “We work from a strengths-based foundation, which means we’re immediately looking for ways couples already connect well, or used to connect well, and ways that couples have the capacity for support and success,” Denlinger said. Instead of “tell me about the problem,” the first question a Well Marriage therapist will ask is, “Tell me about how the two of you met and what attracted you to each other initially?” “It’s a subtle shift that many general practitioner therapists haven’t made, but being strengths-based is a foundational pillar we believe in. It allows us to leverage a couple’s strengths from the start, which helps set them up for success and reminds them they’re on the same team,” Denlinger said. Above and beyond therapeutic care, Well Marriage Center counselors cover all bases for couples’ therapy: premarital, marital and dating therapy, individuals wanting a better relationship with themselves, services for couples who have been together for a time, and nontraditional relationships. Well Marriage Center counselors are skilled in helping couples navigate life changes, heavy

conflict, lack of communication, grief, trauma, decreased sexual intimacy, affairs and infidelity and separation or divorce adjustment. “We’re very inclusive in our services and approach for any relationship scenarios that people bring to the table. Our skills transcend traditional notions of ‘marriage counseling’ to encompass any and all relational issues a person may want to work out. We focus on the bonds between people and the relationship people have with themselves. Any person or couple wanting to grow in an emotional or relational context can find a valuable resource in us,” Denlinger added. Generally, the results vary depending on the therapist, but between 70-90% of couples find therapy beneficial. While the practice takes work and dedication, it’s

highly effective for most couples. You’ll find at Well Marriage Center, therapists deeply care for your relationships and want them to succeed. “In relationships, sometimes we’re afraid of being vulnerable and don’t even realize it’s because of our childhood. Sometimes we have a hard time hearing our partner through different communication styles. Sometimes it’s hard to forgive and begin again. We want to change that for you,” Denlinger said. The Center offers in-person couples therapy and virtual couples counseling. For more information on Well Marriage Center, or to find a location near you, visit www.wellmarriagecenter.com.

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PIRCH Names New Director of Santa Monica Showroom He Brings a Wealth of Experience From the Luxury Fashion Realm, Notably Succeeding in Launching Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Store PIRCH, a prominent retailer specializing in luxury kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor appliances in Southern California, proudly appoints Steven Crutchfield as the director of its forthcoming eighth Southern California showroom in Santa Monica. Crutchfield brings a wealth of experience

from the luxury fashion realm, notably succeeding in launching Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Store on Rodeo Drive. His tenure includes significant roles at Saks Fifth Avenue, including leadership positions at the Beverly Hills Flagship. His professional background also spans engagements at Tesla, Bloomingdale’s, CHANEL, and Neiman Marcus. Embracing the finer aspects of life and the allure of Southern California living, Crutchfield eagerly anticipates spearheading the opening of PIRCH’s Santa Monica Flagship. PIRCH aims to introduce its distinctive client-centric retail experience to the Westside for the first time, including the PIRCH Premier program catering to trade customers. The Santa Monica showroom is poised to exhibit a functional kitchen display featuring chefs showcasing cutting-edge cooking technology, an array of expertly-

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OPINION

On the Clock with Mayor Brock SMa.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow

I became Santa Monica’s Mayor on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, following a simple “switch of the chairs” transition with outgoing Mayor Gleam Davis during the first hour of last Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. I am honored to be able to serve our residents for the upcoming year. You already know who I am and what I stand for. I will not waver in my steadfast commitment to serving our residents and businesses within Santa Monica. Even though progress has been made in correcting the course of our city, there is still much to accomplish. Our public safety is still at risk, and the influx of homeless individuals continues to deal crushing blows to Santa Monica. The city has replenished our police force with over fifty replacement uniformed officers to help protect everyone who lives, works, or visits our city. I will NOT REST until our town is considered one of the safest in California. You have heard me state that it is not compassionate to leave our unhoused visitors to die on our streets. We must demand emergency assistance from the federal, state, and county governments to reverse this tragic tide. Santa Monica cannot solve this human crisis on its own. It is not compassionate to leave our businesses and residents without the means to achieve the essential feeling of security in our city. Everyone’s safety in Santa Monica is paramount. I pledge to work with all of you every day on our communal public safety. Every resident of Santa Monica needs to team up with their state, county, and local representatives

to minimize the attraction of crime and stem the onslaught of illegal drug use in our city. Vastly reducing homelessness can’t occur without the recognition by our federal government that this is a national crisis. Mental help and aid for those in need must occur nationwide, and we need vast resources in our town, supplied by the county and state, to make a serious dent in this major crisis of our time. We need our county to recognize that distributing syringes in our city’s parks and neighborhood playgrounds is abhorrent and must stop. We suffered through the civil unrest in 2020, the malaise of the pandemic, and poor economic realities over the past few years. But we’re still here, and we will come back. Santa Monica’s multiple economic engines are still firing, and the future economic forecast for our city is strong. Like most cities, there are problems throughout our town, but they are solvable. We will do better. July 14, 2025, will be the 150th anniversary of the founding of Santa Monica. Our history, heritage, and resolve will be displayed for the world to experience. Let’s reconnect with our unique beach culture, the artistic bent of our workforce, our distinct neighborhoods, and the personalities who have lived here who have made this such a special place. Many city planners talk about finding a “sense of place.” In Santa Monica, we do not have to look for that proverbial sense of place because we already have it. It is our sacred job to maintain it – to not blend into Los Angeles but to remain distinct and unique in our vision for a better Santa Monica. We must celebrate and display the arts, all the arts, throughout our bayside city so that we can relish the outstanding works of our neighbors. We became a city that lasted because my predecessors in our city government knew how important water was to the survival of our town. Los

Angeles gobbled up cities around us who could be held hostage for their lack of water. We did not have that problem. We found a water supply that could sustain us. Now, we must ensure that essential water supply does not dwindle through overbuilding. In fact, Santa Monica must stand up for local control of our planning and building codes and ensure that our infrastructure is sound enough to support the statemandated construction being foisted upon us. Every city in California needs to control its destiny. We are no different. Stand up for local control. Our affordability crisis is real. Regrettably, we are the land of the $22 burger and $4,000-a-month one and two-bedroom apartments. We must control the large amount of unnecessary inclusionary housing being built and concentrate on entry-level accommodations and genuinely affordable housing in our community. We must encourage diverse, small businesses to locate here and do our best to have affordability, not only in housing but throughout the retail and restaurant spheres as well. There is a lot that needs to be accomplished in Santa Monica, but I know that with your help, we can succeed. Become involved in our city. That’s what I did. I have volunteered in the city of my birth for half my lifetime. I need each of you to stand up for a better Santa Monica where, together, we can thrive. I can only succeed if we all succeed. I will provide many opportunities for us to communicate directly with each other: town halls, neighborhood meet-ups, walks with the Mayor, a “kitchen cabinet” composed of the chairs of each commission and city board, and a second cabinet made up of the chairs of each neighborhood organization. As a “roughly” ceremonial mayor, I have power equal to my city council colleagues. We must heal the rancor that exists within our city among both the council and factions in our town and learn to

work together with only one regard: the needs of our residents. Everything else is petty. Each of you is needed to apply pragmatism and common sense to the administration of our city. Yes, we’re Santa Monica, and it is believed we are on the cutting edge of almost everything. But we cannot be progressive without being a safe, fiscally sound city. Let’s right our ship first, and then we can dare to do great things. For now, we must regain our balance and concentrate on the issues that confront us daily. Let’s banish those issues and regain the Spirit of Santa Monica. If you were at any of the various neighborhood gatherings over the past two weeks, you’ve seen the Spirit of Santa Monica at work. Families, couples on dates, grandparents, parents, and children playing happily together and sharing this special time of year. Don’t let the negative thoughts that surface overwhelm the beauty of this place. Sunsets are their most fabulous this month. The powerful Pacific Ocean is incredibly blue. Smile more, enjoy your city more, and patronize our local establishments in your incredible neighborhoods. We will solve the intractable problems as they have been solved before. All of you have an ally in your corner: the new Mayor of Santa Monica. I am honored to be on your side. Mayor Phil Brock for the S.M.a.r.t. Group (the S.M.a.r.t. has graciously donated their space to Mayor Brock for this issue)

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application process. Assistance will be available daily from 7:00 AM PST to 7:00 PM PST starting Tuesday, December 12. The DCBA has implemented a prioritized review process for program applications, emphasizing those demonstrating significant financial distress, catering to vulnerable tenants, and properties in high-need areas identified by the LA County Equity Explorer Tool. Early submissions are encouraged, but completion of an application does not guarantee funding. Rafael Carbajal, Director of DCBA, emphasized the program’s aim to invigorate recovery efforts, alleviate economic hardships faced by landlords, and maintain the availability of safe, affordable housing in Los Angeles County. Tunua ThrashNtuk, President & CEO of The Center by Lendistry, highlighted the program’s critical timing and the collaboration with the county to support small, local landlords during this period of economic recovery. If you have any questions, please contact LA County DCBA Communications at (213) 332-6497; communications@dcba.lacounty.gov.

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Remembering Charles R. Donaldson, Journalist and Beloved Santa Monica College Educator A Legacy of Learning and Community By Catherine Ryan Santa Monica lost a remarkable teacher and community organizer on October 3, 2023, when Charles R. Donaldson passed away peacefully at the age of 89 at his home in Santa Monica. During the 31 years he taught English and Journalism at Santa Monica College, Donaldson’s witty and caring teaching style earned him a devoted following of many thousands of students. He transformed the life of this writer, just as he inspired countless other students to become writers, journalists, editors, and teachers. He moved mountains for his pupils, securing scholarships and writing endless letters of recommendation while treating students as family members. Over the years, Donaldson’s former students organized various reunions in his honor. The year following Donaldson’s 2004 retirement, alumni from across the nation returned to Santa Monica to present him with a lifetime achievement award. “My greatest fortune remains to encounter Mr. D., my first Goodwill American. For me, he embodied all that is good about

America, and I am thankful to have met him,” commented Nirja Kapoor, who’d immigrated from India shortly before becoming a student at Santa Monica College. Most students still affectionately refer to Donaldson as “Mr. D.” Donaldson served as advisor to the Corsair, the SMC student newspaper, from 1973 to 1992. Mark Sanchez, a former Corsair student editor who later served as San Francisco Board of Education president, described Donaldson’s dedication to each student’s success: “He sacrificed his time, his family life, and sleep for us. It was a time I will always appreciate and never forget.” Former student Amanda Gaylor noted his “exhilarating” teaching style in a tribute. “Donaldson inspired us every day by describing how, in his two decades as a reporter, he got this story or that story. In retelling his stories to us, Donaldson continued to lead the rich life of a journalist. And his stories will live forever.” Donaldson was himself a product of a junior college journalism program. He edited El Vaquero at Glendale College. After completing Glendale College’s journalism program, Donaldson landed his first newspaper job in 1953 at the twice-weekly Glendale Independent. Donaldson manned posts at another seven newspapers before taking a position at the Los Angeles Times. Reflecting on his transition to teaching, Donaldson previously commented, “I was

having a great time on the country beat and covering the Los Angeles college district when I started teaching Tuesday nights at Valley College. I discovered I enjoyed teaching.” Donaldson joined the Santa Monica College faculty in 1973 after a colorful 20-year news writing and editing career. He brought his wealth of experience to the college during his distinguished teaching career. Donaldson’s impact extended far beyond the classroom throughout his tenure at Santa Monica College. A two-time president of the college’s Academic Senate, he also devoted four years to the executive secretary role at the statewide Journalism Association of Community Colleges. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, the 7,000-member Faculty Association of California Community Colleges named him “Faculty Member of the Year” in 1997, an accolade reflecting his commitment to excellence in education. Donaldson’s dedication to education persisted until his retirement in 2004 at the age of 71. However, retirement did not signal the end of his active engagement with the community. Post-retirement, Donaldson assumed the role of chairman of the Pico Improvement Organization, overseeing the transformation of the business improvement district that spanned all 34 blocks of Pico Boulevard in

Santa Monica. Beyond this, his commitment to service was evident as he took on other leadership roles, serving as president of the Santa Monica Bay chapter of the California Retired Teachers Association, recording secretary and member of the board of directors for the Friends of Sunset Park, treasurer of the Santa Monica School Employees Federal Credit Union, and as a member of the Santa Monica Theater Guild. Before moving to Santa Monica in 1993, he served three terms as congregation president at Calvary Lutheran Church in Arleta, California. Donaldson’s legacy is one of journalistic integrity, academic excellence, and tireless service to the community he called home. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis, his daughter Ansley, his son Eric, and two grandchildren, Mazzy and Jaden. A memorial will be held at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica, on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.

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Navigating New Horizons: An In-Depth Interview with Santa Monica’s Mayor Phil Brock Phil Brock Discusses His Vision, Priorities, and His Love of the City By Dolores Quintana Lifelong Santa Monica resident, head of the Studio Talent Group, and member of the Santa Monica City Council, Phil Brock, has been elected by council members as the new Mayor of Santa Monica. He symbolically took office on Tuesday night at the weekly City Council meeting. He will have a term of office as mayor for the next year or until December 2024. We spoke with Mayor Brock about his vision for the future of Santa Monica, his first priorities, the safety of residents, and dealing with the issue of homelessness. We discussed his plans for community engagement, how he wants to infuse pride in the city’s history into everyday life, and his years of community service. Dolores Quintana: How do you become mayor of Santa Monica? Phil Brock: It’s an honorary post that the voters do not choose. It is an office that is selected from within the city council. We have made a change; from now on, the most senior person on the council with the most votes will become mayor for one year. Dolores Quintana: Would you like to tell

me about your history with the city of Santa Monica and the City Council? Phil Brock: I’m a native, second generation. My mom lives on 12th Street. So I’ve been here all my life; I went to Santa Monica Public Schools. My first job was at the Boys Club, which is now the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica. I have spent my normal life and my business life here. But the part that’s really about Santa Monica has been the nonprofits. I’ve worked for 14 years as a Recreation and Parks Commissioner and four years as an Arts Commissioner—six years on a Santa Monica Malibu School District Advisory Committee. And now, presently, I’m on the Board of Elks, the previous president of Kiwanis, and a board member of Lions. I’m vice chair of the Salvation Army and the president of my high school alumni association, Samohi Alumni. I’ve done a ton of volunteer duty duties in the city, and I help whenever and wherever I can. I have a special affinity for helping children, which is why I’m in Lions, Kiwanis, and Elks. Elks also assist veterans in need. So, I have a lot of history helping charities, doing charitable work in the city, and volunteering for almost 30 years. Dolores Quintana: Wow, you have a pretty busy schedule. Phil Brock: Yeah, all the time. With the charity work I’ve done and then City Council, it is an extension of that, but you get to try and help your neighbors throughout the whole city as best you can. Dolores Quintana: What else do you

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Phil Brock: I originally brought common sense and pragmatism to the table. Those were two huge parts of what I was elected for: to use common sense in helping govern the city and not to forget residents because residents, for a long time, felt that it was all about development and that they were being ignored. So, I pledged that I was never going to ignore our residents. Dolores Quintana: How many times have you been elected to the City Council so far? Phil Brock: This is my first term on the city council, elected in 2020. I was the top vote-getter. Dolores Quintana: So you have a lot of history with the city. Obviously, you’re a native, and you’ve worked in so many with so many charitable organizations. You have been in service to the city for a while. You also own your own business, correct? Phil Brock: My company, The Studio Talent Group, has been in the city for 28 years. I own the Studio Talent Group. It’s my day job and Kathy’s day job, too. I represent actors, actresses, and writers. Since 1995, it has been a long time, but even my company is headquartered here. Dolores Quintana: You’ve been dedicated to the city of Santa Monica. Now that you’ll be mayor, even though it is largely an honorary position, are there things you would like to do for the city and the residents while you are in office? Phil Brock: The first duty of every city council person and every mayor in every city worldwide is to do their best to keep their residents safe. Okay, we’ve had issues with public safety over the last four years.

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Column: We are thankful for…. OPINION

My first and foremost job is to do my best and the 2020 civil unrest, we’ve lost part of to ensure we keep our residents, businesses, that feeling that we’re special. We need to working force visitors, and everyone as regain it because that feeling will spread safe as possible. to every resident in our city. I’m going to I look forward to working with our police concentrate a lot on things like that. and fire departments to do even more to help Dolores Quintana: I know there has been our residents feel safe. That’s that’s the first a lot of attention on the downtown area of Monica Architects for awe’re Santa Monica, as you know because it is priority.Santa Second priority: obviously, Responsible Tomorrow in a homelessness crisis in Santa Monica the central area, which is very important. and throughout many areas of the region It’s the heart of the city. But other areas like SMa.r.t. would like to wish you all a great Ocean Park and Montana, which are also and the nation. Thanksgiving friends So, and we family That’s very with important. haveand to part of Santa Monica, are highlighted less also to thank its readers for their loyalty this because they’re not the city’s central area. find ways to reduce homelessness. We have year. all to have to be thankful for. to findWe ways getmuch the supporting agencies Phil Brock: But you know, they’re so Specifically, we are thankful for, among other more involved. We need help from the important. From nine to noon on Saturday, things: county. We need help from the state; we I was in downtown Los Angeles with state Thehelp steadfast commitment of colleagues need from the federal government. We and local officials talking about crime and who’ve stood by our side through every homelessness. I went to Bergamot Station are shouldering an undue burden. In Santa challenge. Monica, with over 1000 homeless people on at noon because they were celebrating their Goldman, dearly departed colleague, ourRon streets in theacity of 8.41 square miles. holiday. Then I went to Montana Avenue, graced with his sharp humor and unwavering That’s usuntenable; we’re overwhelmed as right where the streets had been closed for dedication to are humanity, our group The wonders of ourThen beachI went including the much as we a very enriching compassionate city a holiday celebration. to Main week after to week. shoreline, pier, the senior pass, and want help everybody. So, while we Street andthe counted down the beach lighting of the Thetoprivilege to openly share our thoughts bridges overtree PCH,because and Palisades Parkanother and all have show compassion and want to show Christmas that was and ideas without the who looming threat to distinct who maintain compassion for those are unhoused, area.them. So it can’t always only be our safetyneed is a toluxury afforded toformany Our Downtown. major urban assets including two we also shownot compassion our about worldwide. City neighborhoods, College, the 3rd residents. We also need to show compassion hospitals, It has Santa to be Monica about our in a community despite its appreciating Street Promenade, andand major Hotels. to Living small businesses servingthat, Santa Monica them, recognizing that. imperfections, hasvery many members whoa The Ourgreat ample stores amenities customers. That’s important. That’s partlocal of the cityfor is being ableand to continuously support reducing one another, reflecting a go shopping; downtown boulevards. second top priority: homelessness, to Ocean Park and andalong walktheOcean Park collective spiritbehavior, of care and solidarity. Our great restaurants artgo galleries. reducing the enforcing our laws, Boulevard, have pizza,and and to the cool That the get development Our wonderful parks addofsuch to and helping people offcommunity the streets. aided market there. Go to that some therelief stores byBecause Sacramento some Council our urbanizing City.or go to Main Street for if weand leave them on themembers streets, that are opening has not die yet overcome the California Coastal they’ll on our streets, and that’s an a different So, I want all areas The five experience. major preservation organizations Commission and allowed development to to unbearable burden for the residents of the But Downtown has been thatthrive. keep our City’s historic assets intact:where Santa city—an the unbearable burden for all us. we’ve the mostSanta dissonance now overrun beach that provides us ofrelief Monicaseen Conservancy, Monicaright Historical So, to an me, increasingly that’s a second critical priority. many stores closed. from dense urban living because Society, soMuseum of have Flying, California Dolores Quintana: What else are you Heritage It’s notMuseum only about just the putting and Heal Bay. a Bandenvironment. focused on? Aid on Downtown. It’s bringing our Phil Brock: Beyond that, it’s our central business district back and making SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Número del 30-2023-01314597-CU-BC-WJC 148th anniversary inCaso): 2025,18 months sure that shop owners and employees in NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): HEROIC DELI HOLLYWOOD, d/b/a Heroic Italian, a California limited liability from now. On July 14, 1875, the city that the shops feel safe. Restauranteurs feel company. became the modern city of(LOSanta Monica ELtheir customers won’t be bothered and YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF ESTÁ DEMANDANDO DEMANDANTE): LOEWY ENTERPRISES, INC. a California Corporation d/b/a Sunrise Producestores Company was founded. I want to make sure that get those back in. Get rid of those NOTICE! You have been sued. The courtormayhave decide against being heard unless respond within 30 days. our residents remember moreyou without emptyyourspaces. But it’syouvery important that Read the information below. acknowledgment of our city’s history and Montana Avenue thrives, as well as Ocean You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court our contributions. TheA letter fact orthat andyou. theYour Pico neighborhood. proud andcity’s have a copy served on the plaintiff. phonewe call will Park not protect written response must be inI’m proper legal if you wantparadise the court to that hear your case. Thereand may be that a courtwe formhave that you can use forneighborhoods your response. You can are a form beachside is unique different in the find thesefrom court forms more information California Courts Online Self-Help Center distinct Los and Angeles. I wantattotherecover city. Very proud of (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), that. your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver that that Quintana: something that is form.feeling If you do not filethe your spirit responseof on Santa time, youMonica may lose the caseDolores by default, and your wages,It’s money, and property may lives, that wefurther canwarning thrive andcourt. overcome very special about Santa Monica. Do you be taken without from the There problem are other legal to call an attorney away. do notdifferent know an attorney, you may every inrequirements. our city. You So,may at want every city feelright that theIf you city’s neighborhoods want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a council meeting, there will be a taste of have their own character and personality? nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit pgroups at the California Legal Services Web site Santa Monica’s history. Phil (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), Brock: Personality andor also a sense (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center by contacting your local court or county barAs association. NOTE: The court has aof statutory lien Yes, for waived fees and costsand on any Dolores Quintana: a reminder. place. absolutely, I settlement saw it as orPhil arbitration award of or more in a civil case. Theacourt’s lien must be around paid beforethe the court dismiss the case. Brock: It $10,000 can be about a park, I traveled citywillthe other day. I ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su person who lived here, or a particular want people to be not only proud of the city version. Lea la información a continuación. situation. all year,después we’re going to esta butcitación alsoy extra of presenter the neighborhoods Tiene 30 DÍASBut DE CALENDARIO de que le entreguen papeles proud legales para una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer quehistory. se entregueThen, una copia Una carta lo arts highlight Santa Monica’s I de demandante. they live in. Let’so una do llamada more telefónica to bringnothe protegen. Su respuesta escrito tiene que on estarpublicen format legal si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es want to work with por our residents to correcto each neighborhood. possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte private partnerships to make that we Quintana: You’re y más información en el Centro de Ayudesure de las Cortes de CaliforniaDolores (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la bibliotecacorrect de leyes deabout show themo enthat anmás artistic city. highlighting the arts, in because su condado la cortewe que are le quede cerca. Si no puede pagar le cuota de presentación, pidaparticular, al secretario de la corteque le déshow un formulario pago de cuotas. no presenta su respuesta perder el caso We should that de weexención have dewriters and Si Santa Monica doesa tiempo, have apuede large population por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. producers, directors and actors, talented of people who do work in the arts; if I’m Hay otros reuisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatemente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede painters and artists, and people in every partpagarnot mistaken, youquehave places llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede a un abogado, es posible cumplawonderful con los requisites legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos ofpara theobtener arts servicios who are part of Santa Monica. like legales the Aero Theatre in Montana. Is there gruposmake sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en elon Centro de Ayuda Let’s that public. anything else that you plan doing? de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados lacales. Let’s have public art in our parkways Phil Brock: [laughs] Surviving. One of AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier and on our de streets, make sure that un acuerdo the problems has de been thatenresidents recuperación $10,000and ó máslet’s de valor recibida mediante o una concesión arbitraje un caso de didn’t derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen la corte antes de think que la corte el caso. when people come to our beach,dethey don’t thatpueda the desechar city was listening to them or The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): only take a few grains of sand. But they also that there was real transparency, and they Orange County Superior Court, 700 Civic Center Dr. West, Santa Ana CA 92701 take some and more knowledge chance to weigh So,laIdirección will do The home name, address, telephone number ofabout plaintiff’sthis attorney,wanted or plaintiffawithout an attorney, is: (El in. nombre, special place. So we have del notdemandante, only beach my bestque tonomake sure the y el número de teléfono del abogado o del demandante tíene abogado, es):city’s citizens have Cartee, LC, c/o also Anthonyso Cartee, 333 City Blvd. W. 17th Floor, Orange , Ca. 92868 942-2225 culture but many different things a chance to(714) weigh in; I’ll be doing office DATE (fecha): 03/27/2023 David H. Yamasaki, clerk of the court clerk, by (Secretario) A. Girll, Deputy (Adjunto) happening in Santa Monica that we should hours in City Hall, and I’ll return to town Published: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, and 12/01/2023 be proud of. I think because of the pandemic halls and walks with the mayor. I’m going

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to make sure that, as much as I physically can, residents in all neighborhoods feel that city hall is indeed the people’s place. Dolores Quintana: Doing office hours and having opportunities like walks with the mayor will open up the dialogue. So that’s a very exciting thing. Phil Brock: The other thing is we have a divided city council, and having differing views on issues is absolutely appropriate, leading to good governance. However, all the city council members need to be willing to talk to each other and share the fact that they’re in a special place to help the people in this city. That has been overlooked, too. So I want to bring the city council back to where they are not only talking to each other but also cooperating with each other and reaching out to try and help our residents. Dolores Quintana: Is there anything else Our shared community paints our you would like the city’sthat residents to world know with diversity. apart from the other things specifically, Our discussed? freedom to express the sparks of light we’ve that ignite our minds with like creativity. Phil Brock: I would them to know For be thein gift todayif that I will theirofcorner they provides need me an to opportunity to shape a betterand future talk to them.for I’musalways available, I’ll together. be open to them. I’ll be open to trying to And finally, all the people who our hear them and hear them better, andkeep I really world running working on Thanksgiving. appreciate ourby residents. S.M.a.r.t Monica Architects for a IByknow thereSanta are buzzwords, but I really Responsible Tomorrow believe in talking to residents. So, I try and Thane Architect, Robert H. Taylor walk in Roberts, different neighborhoods. Every AIA, Architect, Dan Jansenson, & morning, I make sure I’m out.Architect I’ve done Building Fire-Life Safety Commission, town hallsand before, Samuel Tolkin Architect & Planning online and in person. I’m going to do a Commissioner, Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA lot more of them. So, I’ll send out notices Michael Jolly,and AIR-CRE. to residents press releases to say, hey,

join me on this walk on the beach or in the PICO neighborhood for a walk, whatever it is. I want to hear from residents because we will get our good ideas as a city from those who live here. Dolores Quintana: Oh, it’s a good point, and they’ll be able to bring up issues that you may have yet to see because you don’t live in that neighborhood. Phil Brock: You mentioned something a minute ago that I have yet to key on, but the Aero Theatre. You said that, and my mind went to work. I started thinking about how one of our history moments should be about the Aero. Dolores Quintana: The Aero has been around for a long time, and on the west side, it is the home of the American Cinematheque. Phil Brock: It was originally a 24-houra-day theater because Douglas Aircraft For it] previous see www. [built and used it articles for its employees. I’ll santamonicaarch.wordpress.com/writing also throw in that where I had my first kiss.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2023 239563 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 11/06/2023. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as 1. The Original Rinaldi’s Deli and Cafe. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: The Original Rinaldi’s Inc. 323 Main St., El Segundo, Ca. 90245. This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/2017. 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 Bill Chen. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on November 06, 2023. 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 11/10/2023, 11/17/2023, 11/24/2023, and 12/1/2023

Case No. 23SMCP00582 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1725 Main St. | Santa Monica, CA 90401 Petition of: Gazelle Moinzadeh, by and through Gazelle Moinzadeh for change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME To all interested persons: Gazelle Moinzadeh Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gazelle Moinzadeh to Giselle Moinzadeh 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: 01/05/24 | 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: November 17, 2023 Judge Lawrence Cho Published: 11/17/2023, 11/24/24, 12/01/2023, and 12/08/2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VERNA REY ZANDERS To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LAURA MARY NUDD A Petition for Probate has been filed by Robert M Moss, Esq./Law Offices of Rober M Moss Inc. in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STPB07703 The Petition for Probate requests that KEITH BROMLY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in Los Angeles County Superior Court as follows: Date: January 2, 2023, Time: 8:30 am. Dept.: 4 The address of the court: 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statues and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner Robert M Moss. Esq 401 Wilshire Blvd. 12th Floor, Santa Monica Ca 90701 (310) 260-1654 Published in the Santa Monica Mirror, 11/24/2023, 12/1/2023, and 12/7/2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FILE NUMBER: 2023 239566 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 11/06/2023. The following person (persons) is (are) doing business as 1. The Original Rinaldi’s Italian Deli. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: The Original Rinaldi’s Inc. 323 Main St., El Segundo, Ca. 90245. This business is conducted by A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/2001. 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 Bill Chen. This Statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on November 06, 2023. 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 11/10/2023, 11/17/2023, 11/24/2023, and 12/1/2023

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