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December 29, 2023 - January 4, 2024 Volume CXXIII Issue 214

2023 Year in Review

January 2023

Bruce Family To Sell Bruce’s Beach Back To Los Angeles County For $20 Million The heirs of Willa and Charles Bruce, Black landowners in Manhattan Beach, are selling their property back to Los Angeles County for $20 million. The land was seized through eminent domain in 1924, driven by racially motivated actions to dismantle the successful Black-owned resort called Bruce’s Beach and prevent further African American settlement or business development in Manhattan Beach. The Bruce family had purchased the land in 1912 and turned it into a popular seaside resort that welcomed Black beachgoers facing hostility and racism from the predominantly white community. The grassroots campaign, “Where Is My Land,” and another group, “Justice For Bruce’s Beach,” advocated for the return of the property to the Bruce family heirs. Legislation, including SB 796, facilitated the transfer of the land back to the family. The campaign aimed to rectify historical injustices and provide reparations for families who lost their wealth and property due to racist practices. The Bruce’s Beach webpage on the

Los Angeles County website narrates the family’s history, highlighting the discriminatory laws and actions that led to the confiscation of their land. The story echoes similar cases of dispossession, such as that of Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker’s land in Santa Monica, where the city repurposed it as a public parking lot and playground, disregarding her intention for it to be a resort for American veterans to heal. In April 2021, Los Angeles County Supervisors announced their intention to return the Bruce’s Beach property to the family, and the legislative efforts culminated in the signing of SB 796 into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2021. The move was framed as a step toward addressing historical injustices and confronting structural racism, with an apology extended to the Bruce family. The story of Bruce’s Beach highlights ongoing efforts to address past wrongs and reevaluate land use in cases where original intentions have been disregarded.

February 2023

Four-Year-Old Mountain Lion P-81 Found Dead on PCH The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) confirmed the death of P-81, a four-year-old mountain lion, on January 22. The animal’s body was found on Pacific Coast Highway near Las Posas Road in the western Santa Monica Mountains, and a necropsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. P-81 was notable for its physical abnormalities, including a kinked tail forming an “L” shape and only one descended testicle, which raised concerns about potential inbreeding depression due to a lack of genetic diversity. This marked the first evidence of such issues since 2002, when biologists began studying mountain lions in the park. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, currently under construction in Agoura

Hills, is a crucial project for connecting wildlife populations within the Santa Monica Mountains, including mountain lions like P-81, with other populations to the north. The goal is to enhance genetic diversity and mitigate the risks associated with inbreeding depression. One significant threat to mountain lions in the region is vehicle strikes, and P-81’s death is part of a concerning trend. Between March 2022 and January 22, nine mountain lions, including six radio-collared animals like P-81, have been reported dead due to road mortality. This brings the total number of mountain lion deaths from vehicle strikes since 2002 to 34, emphasizing the urgent need for solutions to address the impact of roads on wildlife in the area.

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March 2023

Peace Activist and Artist Marissa Rubin to Be Honored With Tree of Gratitude Peace activist and artist Marissa Rubin, who passed away on July 28, 2022, is set to be honored with the planting of a Tree of Gratitude in Palisades Park on Earth Day (April 22). The tree will be a ‘sister tree’ to the Children’s Tree of Life, planted in 1983 and organized by Marissa herself. Marissa and her husband, activist Jerry Rubin, were wed at the Children’s Tree of Life in 1983 in a combined wedding-peace rally. Described as “peace partners,” the couple spent over forty years in the Ocean Park neighborhood working on various projects and protests to better the community. The Rubins were known for initiatives such as Tree Hugging Day, the No Toy Guns Campaign, and efforts to save the Muir Woods mural. Marissa, diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, continued her activism even during the aftermath of the 2003 Farmers Market crash, creating artwork for posters in memory of the victims. She self-published a poetry book, ‘Word Honey,’ with proceeds benefiting a local animal shelter. Marissa also organized the artistic program ‘ClayDance’ and taught art classes for seniors at the Camera Obscura Art Lab. Marissa’s impact extended to her work as an art therapist with troubled adolescents at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. Even during her cancer treatment at UCLA Santa Monica, she received free treatment as a token of appreciation for her contributions. Throughout her life, Marissa received a Certificate of Recognition from the California State Assembly for her extensive work and volunteerism across various causes, including the environment, art, peace, and cancer. The Tree of Gratitude planting, coordinated by Urban Forester Matthew Wells, will be commemorated with a plaque

delivered from Marissa’s home state of New York. Jerry Rubin expresses gratitude for the support received and hopes that attendees at the April ceremony include Blue Bus Drivers, city council members, and Mayor of Santa Monica Gleam Davis. The ceremony will serve as a fitting tribute to Marissa Rubin’s lifelong dedication to activism and community betterment.

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Santa Monica College Celebrates Opening of New Malibu Campus With Open House Santa Monica College (SMC) is set to celebrate the opening of its inaugural Malibu Campus, which began serving students on February 13. The open house event is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at SMC Malibu Campus at 23555 Civic Center Way, adjacent to the Malibu Library. The threeacre campus, SMC’s first in Malibu, boasts a two-story educational building featuring an art studio and a science classroom, a multipurpose physical activity space that doubles as an emergency operations center, a 100-seat lecture hall, a computer lab, and two general education classrooms. The facility, designed by QDG Architecture with sustainability features, aligns with the city’s “dark skies” standards. The open house will feature live class demonstrations, campus tours, information tables by Malibu High School and Malibu Community Library, and activities for children. SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery expressed excitement about the historic unveiling, inviting the public to celebrate. The campus, serving over 400 students, offers a range of

classes, including for-credit, short-term skill-building noncredit, Emeritus, and community education classes. Additionally, a one-story wing of the campus will house a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s substation, marking the first police substation within Malibu city limits since the early 1990s. Malibu Mayor Bruce Silverstein highlighted the opportunities the campus brings for Malibu students and adults to pursue education, along with public safety enhancements and community meeting facilities. SMC’s history of providing educational offerings in Malibu dates back to the 1970s and early 1980s. The new campus reflects a project 20 years in the making, contributing to a world-class learning experience in an innovative building at a prime location. SMC also contributed funds for the acquisition of Legacy Park, a 15-acre site serving as a storage location for stormwater and wastewater treatment facilities. Legacy Park, opened in 2010, is recognized for its innovative urban runoff and stormwater projects, winning numerous awards.

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May 2023

Santa Monica Taps Texas Firm To Prevent Future Child Abuse Inc.” Delana G. Gbenekama, acting public Praesidium Will information officer of Santa Monica, said in an email. Guide Santa Praesidium is an expert in abuse prevention that advises organizations on Monica On Best preventing sexual abuse of children. It Practices and Strict serves as the Child Protection Officer and works in concert with the Child Protection Policies Across City Committee for Santa Monica. The CPC is a multi-department committee that includes Programs representatives from city departments

By Zach Armstrong The city of Santa Monica is using the guidance and recommendation of an Arlington, TX-based firm to prevent future child abuse following a settlement to 124 people who allegedly suffered sexual abuse from a former city employee. “The City of Santa Monica has demonstrated our vigilance in protecting youth by implementing best practices and strict policies across City programs, including creating a Child Protection Committee and establishing a Child Protection Officer to oversee implementation of child abuse prevention measures, as recommended by Praesidium,

such as the city manager’s office, the city attorney’s office, the Santa Monica Public Library, and the community services, finance, human resources and police departments. The City did not immediately respond to how much it would spend for Praesidium’s services or who the CPO is. Santa Monica has already taken actions based on recommendations from the CPO and the CPC, such as hiring a new volunteer coordinator to monitor and oversee recruitment and training of volunteers across city programs, Gbenekama said. The move comes after Santa Monica agreed to pay almost $230 million over the actions of Eric Uller, who volunteered with the Police Activities League. Uller

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June 2023

Santa Monica City Council Unanimously Approves Balanced Biennial Budget for FY 2023-2025 The Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved a balanced biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2023-2025, representing a significant restoration of services since 2020. The budget, built on previous efforts to address the COVID-19 crisis, aligns with the Council’s priority areas identified during its March 11, 2023 workshop. These priorities include addressing homelessness, ensuring a clean and safe Santa Monica, promoting economic recovery, expanding community and cultural offerings, promoting racial justice,

equity, and social diversity, and creating a sustainable and connected community. The overall proposed biennial budget for FY 2023-2025 amounts to approximately $745.0 million in FY 2023-24 and $750.6 million in FY 2024-25, incorporating revenues from Measure CS approved by voters in November 2022. Key allocations and initiatives in the budget include resources for public safety initiatives, such as expanding the Homeless Liaison Program and investing in community safety technology. Efforts to address homelessness

involve the addition of a multidisciplinary outreach team, development of a Homelessness Strategic Plan, and increased support for SAMOSHEL hours and eviction prevention. Other initiatives encompass enhancing public works teams for maintaining clean public spaces, organizational realignment to create the Housing and Human Services Department and the Recreation and Arts Department, grants for behavioral health needs, restoration of youth programs, support for the Santa Monica Public

Library, funding for essential road maintenance projects, and the introduction of a new small business assistance program. The budget also includes allocations for the Art of Recovery program, essential road maintenance, support for monthly Landmarks Commission meetings, and ongoing work on action plans for zero waste, sustainable water, and electrification of the City’s fleet. The adopted biennial budget is available on the City’s official website for public access.

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August 2023

Classic Steakhouse Santa Monica-Malibu That Housed Judy School District Garland and Dick Van Unveils Plan to Dyke Reopens Revive Historic Civic The Space Has Auditorium Been Restored With Vintage Photographs

By Zach Armstrong After the reopening of the Georgian Hotel, the iconic Italian steakhouse The Georgian Room quietly reopened at the end of last month, LA Eater reported. First opened in 1933, the restaurant welcomed guests including Judy Garland, “Bugsy” Siegel and Dick Van Dyke. The space has been restored with vintage photographs which mostly line the supper club’s walls. It is reservation-only with only 65 available seats. Photography or phone usage is discouraged so diners can enjoy live jazz performances, the outlet reported.

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September 2023

12,000-seat Beach Volleyball Stadium Coming to Santa Monica For Santa Monica to Host the World’s Top Volleyball Players Feels Like a Homecoming for the Sport. Santa Monica City Council has committed to establishing a Beach Volleyball venue on Santa Monica State Beach for the 2028 Summer Olympics. The plan outlines a temporary 12,000-seat stadium, practice courts, and broadcast components, set north of the Santa Monica Pier from April to August 2028. Around 800 parking spaces will be utilized during this period. While an estimated venue rental fee was previously set at approximately $3.7 million, it will be adjusted based on future market rates.

The choice to host top volleyball players holds significance as Santa Monica has historical ties to the sport. Early instances of sand volleyball emerged on Santa Monica beaches, with the inaugural beach volleyball tournament occurring in 1947. This sport found its roots in California, with the first circuit taking off in the 1950s, attracting numerous players to its shores, according to the Paris 2024 Olympic website. Volleyball debuted in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, where the U.S. and Brazil showcased dominance, accumulating a combined 24 medals, including 10 golds, out of a possible 42. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,

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October 2023

Homophobic Comments Lead to Termination of Downtown Security Contract

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November 2023

Ribbon-Cutting Event to Celebrate New & Improved Bike Paths The Recently Finished Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue Project Aims to Enhance Bike and Pedestrian Safety

Santa Monica’s upcoming event on Dec. 2 will mark the completion of the Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project, aiming to bolster bike

Two Months Ago, City Council Approved DTMS’ Contract for Additional Security By Zach Armstrong Concerns over homophobic comments have led to the termination of a $1.7 million private security service contract for Santa Monica’s downtown area. Private security firm Covered 6 terminated its agreement with Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. after anti-LGBT

statements from an alleged employee of the Moorpark, CA-based safety firm came to light, a source told Santa Monica Mirror. About two months ago, the City Council approved a proposal by DTSM to contract Covered 6 for additional security and clean up services downtown in the form of a yearlong pilot program. The funding was set to come mainly through reductions to DTSM’s ambassador services with the rest coming from DTSM’s budget toward supplemental private security services. The decision came months after the DTSM Board of Directors appointed an Ad Hoc Committee to recommend changes to its budget for enhanced safety. On May 3, the committee recommended allocating as much as $1.7 million from its budget toward supplemental private security services.

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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

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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.

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

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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