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Description of Potential Subject of Interest in I-10 Freeway Fire Has Been Released CAL-Fire Asks For Help From the Public To Identify Subject By Dolores Q uintana As the investigation of the fire that shut

down the I-10 Freeway continues on Saturday, November 18, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL-Fire) issued a description of a potential subject of interest in the case. CAL-Fire announced this description via its social media channels: male, known race, approximately 6 feet tall, 170- 190, 30-35 years, black hair, unknown eye color. Clothing: Black hoodie, blue shorts, gray shoes, green scarf, knee brace on the right knee, and a dark-colored backpack.

The description also notes that this subject possibly has burn scars on his left leg. This description comes from a video sourced from the area. The video was taken at 12:25 a.m. on November 11. The subject was seen on video and then left the area and has not been located. If you have any information on this person, please contact the Arson and Bomb Unit at: arsonbomb@fire.ca.gov or call the CAL FIRE Arson Hotline at 1-800-468-4408

Santa Monica Hotel Reaches Agreement with Striking Workers UNITE HERE Local 11 and Le Merigot It Is the First Hotel Santa Monica reached a tentative agreement, the union announced, including wage in Santa Monica to increases that correspond with rising costs, affordable healthcare, better Reach an Agreement housing workloads and staffing practices, improved an international selection of more than 200 workers at Fairmont Miramar, Le Méridien protections for immigrants and hotels that offer exclusive benefits from the Delfina Santa Monica, Viceroy Santa Monica, Amid Citywide Hotel pensions, better access to union jobs for those formerly resort franchise. Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica and incarcerated. Representatives from Le Merigot did not Courtyard Santa Monica walked out on the Sector Strikes and The contract agreement, which goes immediately respond to inquiry from Mirror job after a stalemate in wage negotiations. into effect once it’s ratified (the exact date Media Group. the Fifth in Los According to a news release from UNITE of which was not disclosed), will impact The news marks Le Merigot as the first HERE, the Le Meridien Delfina has used approximately 100 workers including hotel in Santa Monica to reach an agreement Angeles unhoused migrants to fill staffing gaps amid housekeepers, cooks, dishwashers, front desk

B y Z ach A rmstrong After months of negotiations in one of many labor disputes that have sent workers to the picket lines, Santa Monica hospitality employees have scored a victory.

staff and others. Located a half-mile from the Santa Monica Pier at 1740 Ocean Ave., the Le Merigot features 175 guest rooms, an outdoor pool with a cabana, a fitness center and a multitude of dining options such as its “Dining Room” restaurant. It is part of Marriott’s “Autograph Collection”,

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amid citywide hotel sector strikes and the fifth in the broader Los Angeles area. Other L.A. hotels reaching agreements include Le Merigot Santa Monica, the Loews Hollywood, Biltmore Los Angeles, and the Westin Bonaventure, according to a news release. In late September, Santa Monica hotel

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our City’s adopted goal of zero fatal and severe-injury crashes shall be recommended whenever possible. • Establish criteria for the use of “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” warning signs at two-way stop-controlled intersections that are not recommended for conversion, and develop an installation plan and timetable for such signage on intersections that meet the criteria. • Establish a regular meeting series between the Santa Monica Police Department and Department of Transportation to review traffic safety enforcement priorities, including locations and violations of highest concern, and capacity for reallocation of enforcement resources to priority areas and violations. • Refresh the City’s popular “Take the Friendly Road” roadway safety messaging campaign and initiate a new push of community messaging, including, but not limited to, bus ads, public service announcements, digital media efforts, and physical collateral. • Develop and submit a proposal in the upcoming biennial CIP process that evaluates and proposes safety countermeasures including the creation of “daylighting” zones to address illegal parking that obstructs sightlines, with a focus on priority unsignalized intersections as identified in the 2022 Local Roadway Safety Plan. • Identify shortfalls in resources, if any, required to implement these vital safety measures, and consider possible sources of funding needed beyond any CIP dollars requested per the above item, including, but not limited to, transportation impact fees, administrative fines for parking violations, the parking facilities tax, and any available grants.

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MTV Co-Founder Purchases Santa Monica Home for $7.9M The Distinctive Traditional-Style Residence Was Sold in 1972 for a Mere $150,000 Positioned in the heart of Santa Monica, a property with panoramic vistas from the mountains to the sea is now in the possession of a preeminent figure in the music entertainment industry. Recently purchased for $7.9 million, the strategically located house is now under the ownership of John Sykes, a seasoned entertainment industry figure renowned for co-founding MTV and serving as iHeartMedia’s president of entertainment enterprises for more than a decade, reported Robb Report. At 68, Sykes has held prominent roles as the former president of VH1 and is presently the chairman of the

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Originally constructed in 1941 and expanded in the late 1940s, the distinctive traditional-style residence was sold in 1972 for a mere $150,000, according to the Robb Report. Maintained by its fortunate owners for half a century, the property was resold last autumn for an impressive $9 million to a non-celebrity Los Angeles family. However, within nine months, the property was relisted for $9.5 million by the same family, indicating a change of plans. Following a substantial price reduction, Sykes negotiated an even more substantial discount to make the purchase, according to Robb Report.

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officers. He was promptly apprehended and restrained by law enforcement. SMPD detectives presented the case to the LA County District Attorney’s Office, resulting in charges against HernandezMartinez for throwing an object at a vehicle with intent to cause great bodily injury, constituting a felony, in addition to multiple counts of resisting arrest. Individuals possessing any information relevant to this incident are urged to contact Detective McCoy at James.McCoy@ santamonica.gov, Detective Sergeant Goodwin at Chad.Goodwin@santamonica. gov, or the Watch Commander (available 24 hours) at 310-458-8427.

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Initially Launched he confiscated their cell phones, threatened in 2013, Paying One Victim to shoot them if they resisted, and physically Homage to the both the driver and a passenger. Managed to Restrain assaulted After over an hour of driving, Dugas ordered all passengers out of the car. One Sandy Shores of the Suspect in a victim managed to restrain the suspect in a Venice Beach chokehold until law enforcement arrived. Chokehold The LA County District Attorney filed On November 7, the Santa Monica Police Department detained Adrian Jose Dugas, a 24-year-old male experiencing homelessness from the Los Angeles area, regarding a carjacking episode involving multiple victims. Around 10:30 pm, officers responded to reports of a group of individuals subduing Dugas in the 400 block of Adelaide Drive. According to six victims, the incident transpired as they returned to their vehicle in Parking Structure 8. Dugas approached them, purportedly concealing a handgun within a duffle bag. He forcibly entered the vehicle’s backseat, coercing the victims to drive him around the city. During this period,

charges against Dugas, including six counts of robbery, six counts of kidnapping during a carjacking, one attempted carjacking, and one count of aggravated assault. Presently, Dugas is in police custody with bail set at $6.4 million and awaits a court appearance scheduled for November 29th. SMPD Detectives suspect the individual may have attempted another carjacking and are requesting information from potential additional victims. Anyone with details pertinent to this case is encouraged to contact Detective Spencer at brian. spencer@santamonica.gov, Sergeant Gradle at ryan.gradle@santamonica.gov, or call 310-458-842

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A date has reportedly been set for the reintroduction of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro’s “Venice Beach” color scheme, known for expansive Lunarlon cushioning and exceptional traction on the court. According to zsneakerheadz, the shoe is expected to release on April 13th, 2024. Following the announcement of Nike’s plans to relaunch the late Kobe Bryant’s brand on Mamba Day, observed on Aug. 24, with the release of the Kobe 8 Protro “TripleWhite,” the eighth signature shoe will also make a comeback in its original colorway. The shoe is set for a price tag of $180.

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Wilshire Blvd. Pizzeria Discount Grocery Store to Close Before 2024 in Venice Set to Close The Eatery Has Also Shown a Philanthropic Side

Venice Locals Could Find Themselves Having a Harder Time Finding LowBy Zach Armstrong Cost Options to Fill Dagwoods, a well-known Santa Monica pizzeria located at 820 Wilshire Blvd near and history, we would fight and strive to Their Kitchens Santa Monica Catholic Church, is set to permanently close before 2024, an employee confirmed to Mirror Media Group. The local outpost offers an array of Italian cuisine such as its various pizzas (including the Woody’s Combo, El Diabo, Brockin Bianca and others), calzones, pasta, sandwiches, salads, desserts and more. In a Reddit post where a user said the news was broken to them via an email, many responses expressed their disappointment with one comment saying “This is legitimately tragic. It was a beautiful blast from the past. A wonderful artifact. The kind of place that, if society cared about culture

maintain.” The eatery has also shown its philanthropic side, with all of its leftover slices donated to OPCC’s SAMOSHEL Homeless Shelter or OPCC’s Turning Point Housing, according to its website. It also partnered with the City of Santa Monica and FoodFight! by Postmates to donate food waste to local shelters. “We are often credited with having the best pizza in Los Angeles as we are committed to using nothing but the freshest and highest quality ingredients.” as stated on its website. “Our extensive menu includes pizza, pasta, salads, subs, and wings – not to mention plenty of gluten-free and vegan options.”

By Zach Armstrong Locals of Venice, California are soon set to lose one of its only affordable options for grocery shopping. 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain retailer known for its brand-name groceries and bargain household items, will close its Venice location at 201 Lincoln Blvd. right before Christmas on Dec. 23. The closing of the store, which is adjacent to a Whole Food SuperMarket and close to the intersection at Rose Ave., was confirmed to Yo! Venice by a

manager of another L.A. area franchise store who said the decision was due to the high cost of rent. As one of the most prominent, therefore most exclusionary and pricey, neighborhoods in the country, Venice locals could find themselves having a harder time finding low-cost options to fill their kitchens. As one reader who reached out to Yo! Venice said in an email, “I think it’s a huge loss for the community, it was the only affordable place to buy groceries.” According to an online search, other options may include Bob’s Market at 1650 Ocean Park Blvd., Smart & Final Extra! at 604 Lincoln Blvd. or Alan’s Market located at 339 Washington Blvd.

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Italian Eatery on Promenade Abbot Kinney to Close Restaurant Undergoes After Ten Years Transformation There Was Reportedly a Dispute With Its Landlord Over the Lease Renewal Agreement.

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By Zach Armstrong On Sunday Nov. 26, the decade-old Abbot Kinney Boulevard restaurant South End will officially close, the eatery announced in an Instagram post. According to the food-focused outlet LA Eater, Owner of the 29-seat wine bar and pizza restaurant Mario Volleta informed a patron that South End would close after a dispute with its landlord over the lease renewal agreement. Located at 2805 Abbot Kinney Blvd., the restaurant serves a wide selection of artisan pies such as High Sign (smoked bacon / mozzarella / fontina / pecorino / fine herbs), 1905 (pork salsiccia / tomatoes / kalamata olives / mozzarella / red onion / marjoram)

or 24K (edible gold / white truffle sauce & porcini / duck pâté / black truffle / fontina). “Pizzaiolo Mario Vollera turns out rustic pies, crisp-tender sourdough-style pizzas with a lot of Italian cheeses, local ingredients and seasonal products.” states its website. “Mario picks Vino from all over the world,offering a vibrant wine list with lots of interesting, historical, organic, exotics vinos.”

Twelve Twelve Santa Monica has unveiled its renovated Ristorante, featuring a new Executive Chef, an innovative New American Italian Menu, Italian-inspired Cocktails, and the premiere of Discoteca—a live entertainment experience. Nestled at 1212 3rd Street Promenade, Twelve Twelve has undergone a transformation under the leadership of CEO Lucian Tudor and the dedicated Global Dining team, including CFO Toru Toyokawa, Beverage Director Guido Ortuno and Executive Chef Oliver Malmsten. Bringing over two decades of culinary expertise from Michelin-starred restaurants across Italy, Sweden, and London, Executive Chef Oliver Malmsten infuses his menu with

Tuscan traditions, fusing traditional and innovative recipes using local California produce. The Dinner Menu features Crostini, Picoli Piatti, Handmade Pasta, and Main courses like Beef Tartare, Gnocchi Pomodoro, Nonna’s Lasagna, Herb Crusted Salmon, Tuscan Burger, and more. Indulgent desserts, including Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding and Cannoli Siciliani, are also offered. Complementing the culinary offerings, Beverage Director Guido Ortuno has curated a selection of Italian-inspired cocktails such as Bellucci, Italian Dragon, and Sunset in Sicily, alongside a range of premium Spirits, Wines, and Beers. The restaurant also features Discoteca— an upscale nightlife experience featuring DJs, guest violinists, and other performances every Friday and Saturday starting at 10 p.m. Operating hours for Dinner are from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a Late-Night Menu available on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Brunch is served on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The restaurant offers an All-Night Happy Hour in various sections every evening. For further details, visit www.1212SantaMonica.com.

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OPINION

Column: We are thankful for…. SMa.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow

SMa.r.t. would like to wish you all a great Thanksgiving with friends and family and also to thank its readers for their loyalty this year. We all have much to be thankful for. Specifically, we are thankful for, among other 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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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.

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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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