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City Denies Mandated Upgrades Amidst LA’s Largest Rent-Controlled Housing Eviction in 40 Years Barrington Plaza Evictions Coincide with Lavish Makeover Plans By Dolores Quintana As we have reported previously, tenants of the Barrington Plaza Apartments complex were served with eviction notices in May of this year in a controversial decision. The property owner, Douglas Emmett Inc., stated in a press release, as part of a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, that the evacuation was necessary to facilitate mandated fire safety upgrades imposed by the city of Los Angeles. Fires in 2013 and 2020 damaged the building, which led to eight floors of one of the buildings being declared uninhabitable. According to the owner, the city conditioned permit approval for restoring the fire-damaged floors by installing sprinklers and additional safety equipment, prompting the evacuation of all three towers. The estimated cost for the required work surpassed $300 million, with completion anticipated to take several years. The Barrington Plaza Tenant Association’s press release states that Barrington Plaza’s corporate landlord, Douglas Emmett, is currently serving Unlawful Detainers to tenants whom they did not approve for extensions and could not vacate the premises by the September 5th Ellis Act eviction deadline. When asked, the BP Tenant Association responded via email that the Ellis Act is a California state law allowing landlords to evict tenants in rent-controlled units if they are permanently leaving the rental business and that the court will decide on the outcome. They also added that the Barrington Plaza Ellis Act Eviction has been the subject of multiple discussions in the chambers of the Los Angeles City Council, but the City Council has gone silent since. The Barrington Plaza Tenants Association and the Coalition for Economic Survival are assisting these tenants with their “Notice of Related Case,” which is part of the earlier-filed motion to overturn our May 8, 2024 eviction, scheduled for trial in Santa Monica Court on February 13, 2024. The City of West Hollywood and the City of Santa Monica have issued resolutions
supporting The Barrington Plaza residents. West Hollywood’s resolution reminds us that this is the largest mass eviction since the eviction of the residents of Chavez Ravine. It also states that the city has supported multiple attempts to repeal the Ellis Act. The City of Santa Monica’s resolution states,“The City Council of Santa Monica implores Barrington Plaza owner Douglas Emmett, Inc., a company headquartered in Santa Monica, to honor the City’s commitment to protecting renters’ rights by not evicting the tenants of Barrington Plaza or implores Barrington Plaza owner Douglas Emmett, Inc. to offer the tenants the right to return to their units at the lawful rent in effect at the time the notice of intent to withdraw the accommodations was filed…” The City Council of Santa Monica adds,” The City Council of Santa Monica implores Barrington Plaza owner Douglas Emmett, Inc. to offer the tenants the right to return to their units at the lawful rent in effect at the time the notice of intent to withdraw the accommodations was filed...” Robert Lawrence, a Barrington Plaza tenant who is scheduled to be evicted in April 2024, said, as quoted by Capitol and Main.com, “This is going to be premiere property on the Westside, three state-ofthe-art high-rises with all the amenities. They’re going to charge, you know, double
or triple the rents.” As it is, Lawrence currently pays $2,400 each month for his one-bedroom apartment in Barrington Plaza. Contrary to the company’s assertions made to the City Council and investors, a city spokesperson contradicted the purported requirements according to Capitol and Main. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety clarified that the mentioned enhancements were neither requested nor mandated. Todd Golden, business manager for Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local Union 709, said, as quoted by Capitol and Main.com, “I’ve just never heard of such a thing that they have to evacuate all three buildings. It’s not part of what we do.”
The Los Angeles Department of City Planning approved plans on May 11 for exterior remodeling, and shortly thereafter, Douglas Emmett issued the Ellis Act eviction notices. According to Capitol and Main, the proposed “Landmark Plaza” includes new amenities, balconies, landscaped gardens, glazed windows, a state-of-the-art gym, updated storefronts, and a refurbished pool area with cabanas. Eric Rose, the spokesman for Douglas Emmett, told Capitol and Main.com, “At this time, the owners of Barrington Plaza are removing the units from the market and have options as to how those units will change, be rehabilitated through new life safety measures or become something different.”
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Federal Investigation Looks Into Antisemitic Discrimination at SMC Students Supporting Israel alleges the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war was followed by their denial of registration By Zach Armstrong A federal investigation is underway as Santa Monica College faces accusations of civil rights infringement from a student organization in support of Israel. CBS reported that the group Students Supporting Israel alleges the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war was followed by discrimination, denial of registration, and offensive remarks suffered by the club. Of particular concern is a situation where the Associated Students’ ICC initially failed to register the student organization as an official club. Earlier this month, the Office of Civil
Rights of the U.S. Department of Education notified the school to respond to a complaint concerning the Associated Students’ InterClub Council (ICC) October meeting, SMC confirmed to Mirror Media Group. Students Supporting Israel did not immediately respond to inquiries from Mirror Media Group.
A spokesperson for SMC said in an email that the College took “prompt” action on Oct. 20 and shared steps it took after the Associated Students’ ICC failed to install Students Supporting Israel at SMC (SSISMC) as a club. “The college stands against all forms of hate, including anti-Semitism.” the
spokesperson’s email read. “Most recently, on Nov. 7, 2023, the SMC Board of Trustees passed a resolution in support of United Against Hate week, which acknowledged the increases in anti-Semitism amid other ongoing acts of hate and discrimination against marginalized groups throughout the nation.”
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Menorah Vandalized in Santa Monica, Thousands in Damage Caused This is not the only concern of Antisemitic activity being addressed in Santa Monica during the holiday. By Zach Armstrong On the afternoon of Dec. 14, SMPD officers received a report of a vandalized menorah at the corner of 15th and Montana after an unknown assailant caused thousands of dollars in damage to it. The incident is currently under investigation. No further details were provided. The damage was caused one day before the final evening of Hanukkah. The city, along with DTSM, held numerous celebrations for the eight-night holiday, including nightly lightings on the 1400 block of Third Street (located between Santa Monica Blvd and Broadway). This is not the only concern of AntiSemitic activity being addressed in Santa Monica during the holiday season. Last week, Mirror Media Group reported on a federal investigation underway as Santa Monica College faces accusations of civil rights infringement from a student
organization in support of Israel. “All month, the #SMPD has extra officers providing high visibility patrols of all our religious institutions,” SMPD said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter). “This destruction is a reminder that in this season of holidays and festivities, we all need to watch out for the health and welfare of our community. Acts of hate and intolerance have no place in Santa Monica, and we are committed to maintaining an environment where all residents feel safe and respected.” Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at 310-458-8491.
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BEHIND THE SCREEN By Kathryn Whitney Boole May December is a beautifully shot, acted, and edited movie by noted indie director Todd Haynes (Wonderstruck, Carol, I’m Not There.) The film sets a tone immediately and never breaks from style. The visuals and the music serve to draw you into the characters, who are all authentic, complex, and fascinating, with epic Shakespearean-size tragic flaws. The screenplay by Samy Burch is so skillfully written that it reveals bit by bit, only as necessary, clues and pieces of the psychological puzzle that is each character and creates an ever-present shroud of mystery and foreboding that lurks underneath the action and the faces that we see. A single line spoken by a character reveals the trauma that underlies their fraught relationships. Composer Marcelo Zavros adapted and reorchestrated the score of Joseph Losey’s 1971 The GoBetween. It works perfectly here. The story is loosely based on the true story of Mary Kay Letourneau, an elementary school teacher who, in the 1990s, seduced and raped her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau, and married him
in 2005. Fualaau, at the time, called the relationship consensual but years later noted that it was abusive and “unhealthy from the start.” Natalie Portman brought the script to Haynes, and Haynes suggested Julianne Moore, with whom he has collaborated several times, to play opposite
her subject down to minute details. The actor who steals the show, if that’s even possible here with such great performances, is Charles Melton, who portrays “Joe,” the Fualaau character. Melton is known for his role as “Reggie” in the teen series Riverdale. Melton packed
her. The film was shot in a mere 23 days in Savannah, Georgia. Portman and Moore riff off one another as if they are in a fencing match minus the protective tips on their swords, yet not allowed to touch the opponent. Moore plays “Gracie,” based on Letourneau, and Portman plays “Elizabeth,” an actress who will be portraying Gracie in a film and wants to immerse herself in Gracie’s real life. Elizabeth tries to mirror
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moment with libraries shuttered, hotels struggling, and the 3rd Street Promenade suffering. Meanwhile, the sea keeps rising next to our beachside City. Santa Monica Architects for a But we are not the first people to arrive at Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow a winter solstice facing real and existential Responsible Tomorrow We are all, by now, saturated with threats. Humans facing death, plagues, SMa.r.t.holiday would like to wish you ho all aho’s,” great famines, and war have always turned to jingles, cards, “ho their respective gods and goddesses for Thanksgiving with friends and family and countless commercial advertisements, help. Each religion has some version of exhortations the for holiday spirit. But also to thank to its feel readers their loyalty this that unexamined phrase that often appears with We the all world way toit be is thankful today, this year. havethemuch for. on the holiday cards that flood your real or is easier said done. From the bloodSpecifically, wethan are thankful for, among other virtual mailboxes: “Peace on Earth.” SMMIRROR.COM November 23 - November 30, 2023 soaked plains of Ukraine to the Hamas things: This is a benign, hopeful blessing that attack the gutting of Gaza,of andcolleagues from the all can aspire to regardless of religion The and steadfast commitment pitiful promises 28 tothrough the relentless who’ve stood byof COP our side every and, therefore, probably offends no one. flooding of Florida, it’s hard to be jolly or If we look for a moment just at the Judeochallenge. merry. 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New King James Version 1982 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to all those on whom his favor rests.” New Catholic Bible 2019 “In the highest heaven, glory to God! And on earth, peace among people of good will!” Complete Jewish Bible 1998 As you can see, “Peace on Earth” comes in many different slants, genders, and nuances in just one religious text. One phrase that can have significantly different meanings. Because everyone’s religion is different, SMa.r.t. encourages you to take some time, during the drumbeat of the Holidays, to reflect, for a brief moment, on what Peace on Earth means to you. How would you phrase it? In this season of renewal, place your Peace on Earth in your heart and find ways to manifest it in 2024. That vision is sharedgift community ourOur holiday to you. that paints our world with Bydiversity. Mario Fonda-Bonardi for SM a.r.t Our Monica freedomArchitects to express for the asparks of light Santa Responsible that ignite our minds with creativity. Tomorrow For the Roberts, gift of today that provides an Thane Architect, Robert H. opportunity for us to shape a better future together. And finally, all the people who keep our world running by working on Thanksgiving. By S.M.a.r.t Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow Thane Roberts, Architect, Robert H. Taylor AIA, Architect, Dan Jansenson, Architect & Building and Fire-Life Safety Commission, Samuel Tolkin Architect & Planning Commissioner, Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA more The 2023 Point-in-Time Michaelpeople. Jolly, AIR-CRE. (PIT) count is the highest number of people reported as SHOW experiencing on a ORDER TO CAUSE FORhomelessness CHANGE OF NAME Case No.night 23SMCP00582 Court ofbegan California, of single since Superior reporting inCounty 2007.” Los Angeles 1725 Main St. | Santa Monica, CA 90401 Petition The homeless population of Asian and of: Gazelle Moinzadeh, by and through Gazelle Moinzadeh for change of name. ORDER TOexperienced SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Asian Americans a significant To all interested persons: Gazelle filed a 40% rise, marking theMoinzadeh highestPetitioner: percentage petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. increase, while Hispanic orordersLatino Gazelle Moinzadeh to Giselle Moinzadeh The court that all persons interested in this matter the appear before this court at the individuals witnessed largest numerical hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for increase, with over 39,000 more reporting change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to homelessness in 2023 compared to 2022. the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least number two court days According to HUD, the total of before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the homeless individuals rose by 70,650 this hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If year compared to 2022. and no written objection is timely filed, theHousing court may grant theUrban petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/05/24Fudge | Time: Development Secretary Marcia 8:30AM | Dept: K A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be emphasized the critical need for support published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petitionthat in the following newspaper for effective solutions swiftly assist of general circulation, printed in this county: SANTA MONICA individuals in exiting homelessness and MIRROR | Dated: November 17, 2023 Judge Lawrence Cho preventing it altogether. Published: 11/17/2023, 11/24/24, 12/01/2023, and 12/08/2023 In California, Los Angeles City and
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Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presenter una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia de demandante.FICTITIOUS Una cartaBUSINESS o una llamada NAME telefónica STATEMENTno lo ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en format legalFILE correcto si desea que procesen su caso la corte. Esfiled NUMBER: 2023 239563 ORIGINAL FILING Thisen statement was Case No. 23SMCP00582 Superior Court of California, County of possible que hayaMain un formulario usted para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES ON 11/06/2023. Thecorte following Los Angeles 1725 St. | Santa que Monica, CApueda 90401usar Petition person (persons) is (are) doing business as 1. The Original Rinaldi’s y más información Centro de Ayude de Moinzadeh las Cortes for de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de Deli of: Gazelle Moinzadeh,enbyel and through Gazelle and Cafe. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: The Original Rinaldi’s Inc. su condado o en la corte que leCAUSE quedeFOR más cerca.OFSiNAME no puede pagar le cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la change of name. ORDER TO SHOW CHANGE 323 Main St., El Segundo, Ca. 90245. This business is conducted by A le dé persons: un formulario exención de pago defiled cuotas. Si noCorporation. presenta The su respuesta a tiempo,topuede el under caso the Tocorteque all interested GazelledeMoinzadeh Petitioner: a registrant commenced transactperder business por incumplimiento y laa decree corte lechanging podrá quitar y bienes más advertencia. fictitioussin business name or names listed above on 05/2017. I declare petition with this court for namessu assueldo, follows: dinero a. that allinmediatemente. information in this Si statement is truea and correct. (A puede registrant Hay otros reuisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado no conoce un abogado, Gazelle Moinzadeh to Giselle Moinzadeh The court orders that all as true information which he or she knows to be false is persons in this appear before thisSicourt at the pagar awho llamar interested a un servicio de matter remisión a abogados. no puede un declares abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisites guilty of a crime). Signed Bill Chen. This Statement was filed with the hearing indicatedservicios below to legales show cause, if any,de whyunthe petition forde servicios para obtener gratuitos programa legales fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estosNOTICE: County Clerk ofsin LOS ANGELES County on November 06, 2023. change name not be Any person objecting to Services, gruposofsin finesshould de lucro en granted. el sitio web de California Legal (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Centro de Ayuda IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISIONen(a)elOF SECTION 17920, A the changes must file a written objection AT THE END OF de name las Cortes de described California,above (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose enFICTITIOUS contactoNAME con laSTATEMENT corte o elGENERALLY colegio deEXPIRES abogados lacales. FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE that includes the reasons the objection least two court days y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier AVISO: Por ley, la cortefor tiene derecho at a reclamar las cuotas OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION before the matterdeis $10,000 scheduledótomás be heard and must appear at the un acuerdo recuperación de valor recibida mediante o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY hearing to civil. show Tiene cause que why pagar the petition should not If de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. derecho el gravamen debelagranted. corte antes CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition SECTION The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de laTOcorte es): 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/05/24 | Time: ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Orange County Superior Court, 700 Civic Center Dr. West, Santa Ana CA 92701 NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE 8:30AM | Dept: K A copy of this ORDER to SHOW CAUSE shall be The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El la dirección FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OFnombre, ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante queSTATE no tíene USE IN THIS OF A abogado, FICTITIOUSes): BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper OF THE ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON c/o Anthony Cartee, 333county: City Blvd. W. 17th Floor, Orange , Ca.RIGHTS 92868OF(714) 942-2225 ofCartee, generalLC,circulation, printed in this SANTA MONICA LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS DATE (fecha): 03/27/2023 H. Yamasaki, clerk of the by (Secretario) A. Girll, Deputy (Adjunto) MIRROR | Dated: November David 17, 2023 Judge Lawrence Cho court clerk, CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 11/10/2023, 11/17/2023, Published: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, and 12/01/2023 Published: 11/17/2023, 11/24/24, 12/01/2023, and 12/08/2023 11/24/2023, and 12/1/2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2023 239563 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
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
Taylor AIA, Architect, Dan Jansenson, Architect & Building and Fire-Life Safety Commission, Samuel Tolkin Architect & Planning Commissioner, Mario FondaBonardi AIA Michael Jolly, AIR-CRE. For previous articles, see www. santamonicaarch.wordpress.com/writing For previous2 weeks articles www. Clarification: ago, see the SMa.r.t. santamonicaarch.wordpress.com/writing article said there are only 12 two-bedroom units in the Gelson’s Project, whereas there NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VERNA REY ZANDERS are only 12 affordable units in the Gelson’s 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 Project. 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 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 County recorded an estimated FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE71,320 END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE people experiencing homelessness, the OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY second-highest nationwide after New CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION OTHER THANSan A CHANGE IN THECity RESIDENCE York City17913 (88,025). Diego and ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE County ranked fifth with a homeless count FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE ofUSE 10,264, while Orange San IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS County, NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON Bernardino County, and Riverside County LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). SANTA MONICA MIRROR to publish 11/10/2023, 11/17/2023, were also among the top 10 with significant 11/24/2023, and 12/1/2023
homeless populations.
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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