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Outdoor Retailer to Close Westside Store Following Marina del Rey Opening Staff Were Informed Months Ago That the Lease Won’t Be Renewed By Zach Armstrong Shortly after the grand opening of a new location in the nearby Marina del Rey area, outdoor apparel retailer Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) is closing its Santa Monica store in the coming months. Staff at the 402 Santa Monica Blvd. location were informed months ago that REI won’t renew its lease and instead close on Feb. 29, 2024, a spokesperson said in an email. Further details on the closure were not disclosed. The Seattle-based chain looks to communicate with customers about the outpost’s final business day after the New Year.

“The decision to close was not made lightly, but after consideration to the positive impact of the store, our market presence, and external factors,” a spokesperson stated

in an email. “While Santa Monica remains a destination for locals and visitors alike, the needs of our customers and business have shifted over the nearly two decades that

we’ve served this community. The overall operating environment has also changed and the cost to do business.” Founded in 1938 by Lloyd and Mary Anderso, REI sells outdoor apparel and gear including camping gear, hiking, climbing, cycling, water, running, fitness, snow, travel equipment, and men, women and kids clothing. With 181 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the specialty outdoor retailer proclaims itself as the nation’s largest consumer co-op. Since 2006, REI has been part of Santa Monica while a dozen other locations are scattered throughout the Los Angeles area. On Sept. 8, the grand opening was held for its 23.500 square-foot Marina del Rey store adjacent to the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve. The occasion was met with protestors who demanded the business cut ties with a nonprofit partner that supports the controversial “Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project”, a $250 million bulldozing and restoration project set for the marshes.

SMPD Seeks Robbers Who Stole $50K Worth of Luxurious Purses Four Masked Suspects Forcibly Entered the Store, Bypassing Front Door Security.

On Nov. 27 around 10:55 a.m., Santa Monica Police Department Officers were dispatched to The Real Real store situated near the 200 block of 26th Street to probe a recent smash-and-grab style robbery that involved multiple suspects. During the investigation, officers discovered that four masked suspects forcibly entered the luxury resale store, bypassing the front door security. Once inside, they utilized hammers to break open several display cases containing high-end purses valued at over $50,000. Subsequently, the suspects fled the

premises in a getaway vehicle. Amid a surge in organized retail thefts in August 2023, the Santa Monica Police Department joined forces with the Los Angeles Police Department to establish the Los Angeles County Organized Retail Crime Taskforce (ORCT). This collaborative task force consolidated resources from diverse agencies to investigate and prosecute organized retail theft rings commonly associated with such crimes. The theft incident is currently under investigation by the taskforce, which has apprehended more than 90 individuals linked to similar criminal activities. Individuals possessing any additional information are encouraged to reach out to Santa Monica’s ORCT representative, Detective M. Castruita, at Michael. Castruita@santamonica.gov.

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Santa Monica Debuts the Iconic San Francisco Brunch Eatery to Southern California Food Enthusiasts Renowned California restaurateur Hoyul Steven Choi will hold the grand opening of Sweet Maple — Santa Monica at 1705 Ocean Avenue Suite #110 on Friday, Dec. 8. Located a few blocks away from the Santa Monica State Beach and Santa Monica Pier, Sweet Maple — Santa Monica debuts the iconic San Francisco brunch eatery to Southern California food enthusiasts for the first time. Spanning over 4,000 square feet at the corner of Olympic and Ocean, this new locale combines contemporary California cuisine with flavors from the Korean kitchen. Hoyul Steven Choi, acclaimed for his thriving restaurants across California, including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Mountain View, San Francisco International Airport, and now Los Angeles, emphasizes classic American dishes infused with Asian culinary influences for breakfast, brunch, and dinner menus. Choi gained recognition for popularizing Millionaire’s Bacon®, a dish acclaimed by reputable media outlets

like Rachael Ray Show, Discovery Channel, Food Network, Business Insider, and Inc. Sweet Maple offers a diverse menu within a modern-designed restaurant. Boasting indoor and outdoor seating for 170 guests, the eatery showcases innovative brunch selections such as Millionaire’s Bacon®, Soufflegg Skillets, Farm Fresh Egg Plates, Scrambles & Omelets, Benedicts, and standout lunch items like the Crab Sandwich and Jam Juicy Lucy Burger. Kitchen Specials like the Sizzling Stonepot and Tornado Galbi Omurice, as well as Maple Plates, Salads, Sides, and a Kids’ Menu, further enhance the dining experience. The restaurant also features homemade desserts influenced by Korean, Japanese, and Thai cuisines, curated by the esteemed SF Bay Area U :Dessert Story. These desserts include pastries, side dishes, Barista’s Favorites, and a wide array of beverage choices, from Equator Specialty Coffee and Mimosas to Spicy Friends (Award-Winning Bloody Mary’s), Morning Cocktails (With Soju), and a selection of teas, wines, sake, craft beer, and more. Hoyul Steven Choi, a Bay Area resident for over three decades, and his wife Jiyeon Choi have established numerous successful restaurants, starting with Taylor Street Coffee Shop in 2002. Their journey includes the revitalization of Taylor Street Coffee Shop and Fred’s Coffee Shop, followed by the creation of Sweet Maple in 2010. Since then, they’ve opened various restaurants across the Bay Area, focusing on diverse culinary experiences blending Asian influences with classic American cuisine.

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A mere week after extensive renovations and a grand reopening, surveillance footage shows homelessness threatening the conditions of the promenade’s Twelve Twelve restaurant and its staff. In a less-than-minute video reported by Fox 11, an employee is seen opening the door to confront a (presumably homeless) suspect who is trying to break into the restaurant. The staff member uses some sort of rod to tassel

and take jabs at the man. Eventually, the suspect was able to enter the business and is seen causing damage such as throwing down a patio light and ripping objects from desks. Located at 1212 3rd Street Promenade, Twelve Twelve underwent a recent transformation under the leadership of CEO Lucian Tudor. New additions feature a new Executive Chef, a new American Italian Menu, Italian-inspired Cocktails and Discoteca—a live entertainment experience. Its revitalization was met with a grand reopening event just last week. According to Fox 11, the restaurant owner says the business is “being plagued by homeless crime.” The footage can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=wKYjmAv0-90.

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SMMUSD to Host Series of Holiday Concerts and Events The Public Is Welcome at Little to No Cost

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s secondary schools’ visual and performing arts programs are set to host various concerts and events during the holiday season, welcoming the public at minimal or no cost. The listed events are as follows: December 7 – Malibu Bands Concert: Experience the winter concert by the Malibu Middle and High School Bands at the Malibu High School auditorium at 7 p.m. Admission is free. December 7 – Lincoln Middle School Choir Winter Concert: Enjoy the Lincoln Middle School Choir Winter Concert featuring various choirs at the Lincoln auditorium, commencing at 7 p.m. Tickets are free with a suggested $5 donation per ticket. Get tickets here: https://

bit.ly/LMS-ChoirWinter2023. December 12 – Santa Monica High School Orchestras Winter Concert: The Santa Monica High School Orchestra will present its winter concert at 6 p.m. in Barnum Hall, featuring multiple orchestras. Tickets are available for $10 (adults) and $5 (students/senior citizens) at: https://bit.ly/ Samohi-OrchestraWinter2023. December 13 – John Adams Middle School Choir Concert: Experience the JAMS Winter Choral Concert at 7 p.m. in the JAMS Performing Arts Center Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door with free admission and donations welcome. More information: https://bit.ly/ JAMS-ChoirWinter2023. December 14 – Malibu Choirs Concert: Enjoy the Malibu Middle and High school choirs’ winter concert at 6 p.m., including a performance with elementary choir students. Admission is free and open to all. December 14 – Lincoln Middle School Band Winter Concert: The Lincoln Middle School Band Winter

Concert starts at 6:45 p.m. in the Lincoln auditorium, featuring various bands. Concert tickets are free with a suggested $5 donation per ticket. More information: https://bit.ly/ LMS-BandWinter2023. December 15 – Santa Monica High School Motus Perpetuus Concert: At 6:30 p.m. in Barnum Hall, the Santa Monica High School Choir presents “Motus Perpetuus,” a unique concert incorporating student movement. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/senior citizens. Purchase

tickets here: www.samohichoir.org/. December 19 – SMASH Middle School Concert: The SMASH Middle School winter concert will be held at 2 p.m. in the Obama Center auditorium, featuring the Band, Choir, and Orchestra. Admission is free. Some events may require advance tickets or reservations due to possible sell-outs. For detailed information, contact the respective sponsoring school, and find school addresses on the district’s website at www.smmusd.org.

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Son of Coffee Billionaire Acquires Santa Monica Residence

December 8 - December 14, 2023

Third Street Celebrity Bakery Closes Its Doors

The Residence Reportedly Features an Array of Lavish Amenities The Robb Report is reporting that after Green Mountain co-founder Bob Stiller finalized a $170 million transaction, in which he sold an oceanfront mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, a trust linked to Stiller disbursed $7.6 million to acquire a Santa Monica residence. The residence reportedly features an array of lavish amenities including five ensuite bedrooms, a gym with mirrored walls, a soundproof movie theater, a marble-topped wet bar, and expansive 22-foot-wide glass pocket doors, all within an entirely new contemporary farmhouse. The opulent property was procured by Stiller’s 35-year-old son, Christian, a

The show made appearances on the Santa Monica-based advisor for the Zendo hit TLC show meditation device company, according to Robb Report. Christian previously owned a bungalow in Venice which was sold for $2.7 million last year. Additionally, he retains ownership of a vacation home situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont.

By Zach Armstrong Carlo’s Bakery, operated by “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro, has closed its doors on Third Street Promenade Santa Monica as it pivots to online orders exclusively,

TMZ reported. The decision to move to online orders was reportedly the reason that led to the decision to close. A sign posted on the front window said that a public auction will be held for the bakery’s equipment and that those interested can contact 877500-1414 or 917-939-7726. The brick-and-mortar location, posted at 1354 Third Street Promenade, made numerous appearances on the hit TLC show which featured Valastro. It isn’t clear what future plans are for the property.

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Reservable Pickleball Program Launched in Santa Monica within the open drop-in The Sport’s Rising opportunities system. The introduction of a reservable Popularity Led system aims to cater to the community’s desire for a flexible drop-in experience to Extended Wait while ensuring better court accessibility. Times at the Courts Additionally, the Santa Monica Pickleball Pickleball aficionados now have the option to reserve court time at Memorial Park, tailoring their sessions to match with players of similar skill levels. Sessions for novice, intermediate, and advanced players are open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays during two time slots: 8 to 11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Each session accommodates a range of 12 to 16 courts. Reservations are priced at $3 per person per session for Santa Monica residents and $5 for nonresidents. Santa Monica initiated its pickleball program in 2015 and, during the pandemic, collaborated with the newly established Santa Monica Pickleball Club to ensure ongoing drop-in pickleball sessions at Memorial Park. The sport’s rising popularity led to extended wait times at the courts, often resulting in uncertain playing

Club remains a crucial partner, offering supplementary programming like pickleball clinics and tournaments. John Adams Middle School’s tennis/ pickleball courts continue to host free drop-in play on weekends under the joint usage agreement between the city and the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Jenny Rogers, Director of Recreation and Arts, expressed enthusiasm for the new system’s implementation, highlighting its appeal to newcomers, intermediate players, and advanced individuals seeking matches at their proficiency level. Rogers emphasized the city’s commitment to providing diverse experiences for pickleball enthusiasts through partnerships with the pickleball club and the school district.

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Vaccine Mandate S.M.a.r.t Column: Lawsuit Against SANTA MONICA CITY Santa Monica School COUNCIL 2024 Dismissed by Judge SMa.r.t. A Student Sought to Halt the Mandate’s Enforcement and Also Pursued Compensatory Damages.

A judge at the Santa Monica Superior Court, Lisa K. Sepe-Wiesenfeld, has dismissed a lawsuit brought forth by former Santa Monica Community College student Carter Sparks, reported Express Healthcare Management. The lawsuit, filed in January 2022, contended that the college’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for in-person learning infringed upon Sparks’ religious freedom and right to privacy. Judge Sepe-Wiesenfeld granted the college’s motion to dismiss the remaining claims in Sparks’ case, which included claims for declaratory relief and alleged violations of equal protection, the Education, and Government Codes. The lawsuit aimed to challenge the constitutionality of the vaccine mandate and argued that it exceeded the district’s authority. Sparks sought injunctive relief to halt the mandate’s enforcement and also pursued compensatory damages. However, the judge ruled that the

changing public health landscape since the mandate’s implementation negated any reasonable expectation of the contested conduct recurring. Moreover, regarding the equal protection claim, the judge found Sparks unable to demonstrate differential treatment compared to similarly situated individuals. Insufficient evidence was provided by Sparks to substantiate alleged damages or to contest the constitutional validity of the decision made by Susan Fila, the health services officer at Santa Monica College.

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Signal Synchronization Project Seeks To Column: We are thankful for…. Bring Safety to Dangerous Highway SMa.r.t.

Santa Monica Architects for a and traffic management along a crucial Coast Highway, like the deaths of the four By Dolores Quintana State-of-the-Art Responsible Tomorrow eight-mile stretch of PCH, spanning from Pepperdine students in October by local The Malibu City Council, in its Regular John Tyler Dr to Topanga Cyn Blvd. The residents. In November, an additional five Improvements SMa.r.t. would like to wish youfor all a great people were injured on PCH in two different Thanksgiving with friends and family and meeting on May 8, 2017, approved the process of implementation began officially accidents; one person was injured critically. Eight-Mile Stretch also to thank its readers for their loyalty this Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Signal on Monday, December 4. Mayor Steve Uhring said, as quoted by There have been calls to put a stop to KTLA 5, “Since 2010, 58 individuals have year. We all have much to be thankful for. Systems Improvements Project, marking a Specifically, we are thankful for, among other significant milestone in enhancing safety speeding and traffic deaths on Pacific died in accidents on Pacific Coast Highway of Famous Road things: The steadfast commitment of colleagues who’ve stood by our side through every challenge. Ron Goldman, a dearly departed colleague, graced us with his sharp humor and unwavering dedication to humanity, enriching our group week after week. The privilege to openly share our thoughts and ideas without the looming threat to our safety is a luxury not afforded to many worldwide. Living in a community that, despite its imperfections, has many members who continuously support one another, reflecting a collective spirit of care and solidarity. That the development community aided by Sacramento and some Council members has not yet overcome the California Coastal Commission and allowed development to overrun the beach that provides us relief from an increasingly dense urban living environment.

The wonders of our beach including the shoreline, the pier, the senior beach pass, the bridges over PCH, and Palisades Park and all who maintain them. Our major urban assets including two hospitals, Santa Monica City College, the 3rd Street Promenade, and major Hotels. Our ample local stores for amenities and shopping; downtown and along the boulevards. Our great restaurants and art galleries. Our wonderful parks that add such relief to our urbanizing City. The five major preservation organizations that keep our City’s historic assets intact: Santa Monica Conservancy, Santa Monica Historical Society, Museum of Flying, California Heritage Museum and Heal the Bay.

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You to can an locate these nonprofit (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting progress at the 200 block of Palisades Park. your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement Upon their arrival, the officers discovered or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. Theacourt’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. transient later identified as dentro Tamarquis ¡AVISO! Lo male, han demandado. Si no responde de 30 días, la corte puede decider en su contra sin escuchar su version.actively Lea la información a continuación. Burke, strangling another male. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presenter una respuesta Swiftly intervening, the officers rushed por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia de demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo toprotegen. aid Su the victim, also experiencing respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en format legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya who un formulario pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte homelessness, couldque beusted heard pleading información en el Centro de Ayude de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de fory más help. Burke complied promptly with the su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar le cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la officers’ releasede the corteque leinstructions dé un formulario to de exención pago victim de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. and was apprehended without further Hay otros reuisitos legales.informed Es recomendable llame a un abogado inmediatemente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede trouble. Witnesses thequeofficers llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisites during theservicios investigation thatde unthe attack para obtener legales gratuitos programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda seemed tofines be de unprovoked. de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose Tamarquis Isiah Burke, aged 31, was en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados lacales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier subsequently arrested and booked into the un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante Santa Monica of de Attempted derecho civil. TieneJail que on pagarcharges el gravamen la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name andHe address the court is: (El nombre y dirección Homicide. is ofcurrently detained on a de la corte es): Orange County Superior Court, 700 Civic Center Dr. West, Santa Ana CA 92701 bail amounting to $2,025,000. Detective Chad. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney,gov, or plaintiff without anSergeant attorney, is: Goodwin (El nombre, la at dirección possessing information yIndividuals el número de teléfono del abogadoany del demandante, o del demandante que no tíene abogado, es): Goodwin@santamonica.gov, or reach out Cartee, LC, c/otoAnthony 333 City 17th Floor, Orange , Ca. 92868 (714) 942-2225 pertaining this Cartee, incident or Blvd. the W.involved DATE (fecha): 03/27/2023 David H. Yamasaki, clerk of the court to by (Secretario) Girll, Deputy (Adjunto) Watch A.Commander (available 24 individual are urged to contact Detective clerk,the Published: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, and 12/01/2023

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Our shared community that paints our world with diversity. Our freedom to express the sparks of light that ignite our minds with creativity. For the gift of today that provides an 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 Michael Jolly, AIR-CRE. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 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

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

in Malibu, and it is no surprise that improving safety on this iconic highway has been a top priority for our City. Once completed, [the project] will make PCH safer for our residents, for the 40,000 commuters who pass through Malibu every Forand for previous articlesvisitors see whowww. day, the 15 million visit santamonicaarch.wordpress.com/writing Malibu every summer.” 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.

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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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