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The Fairview Branch will be presenting their first ever ‘Your Story’ Project this week as part of a Moth inspired storytelling night.

The Moth is a national nonprofit storytelling organization that launched in 1997. The organization has presented a countless number of personal stories live and its content provides a template for organizations to use when creating their own live events.

“What really attracted me to pilot this program was the way The Moth can bring people together,” said Jennifer Boyce, a Youth Services Librarian in Santa

Monica. “There is a certain kind of human interaction that happens in storytelling that often time leads to friendships.”

‘Your Story’, is modeled after The Moth, as they both honor and celebrate the ability to tell personal stories. The stories involve diversity, experiences, and most importantly human connection.

The Moth began in Georgia where poet, best selling novelist and founder, George Dawes Green would spend evenings swapping stories with friends.

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A freshman at Santa Monica High School died Monday from major brain trauma after trying the drug LSD and jumping from a third-floor balcony.

Samohi’s principal Dr. Antonio Shelton confirmed the death of 15year-old Andre Zuczek Monday in a letter provided to parents. Zuczek is the third student at Samohi who has died this year.

“Andre and a few friends got together on Saturday and tried the drug, acid. Things went badly very

quickly as Andre had what is thought to be a “bad trip,” and fell from a third-floor apartment,” the family said in a statement included in the letter.

Zuczek’s mother wanted the community to know what happened so other parents may be spared from losing a child to drug use.

“We encourage you to talk about Andre with your kids, friends, your family and whoever else provides you support. In sharing, please be aware that hearsay and gossip can be very hurtful and can add more sorrow to the grief we are all feeling at this time,” the

statement said.

Police officers received a radio call for suspicious activity at the Belmar Apartments on 1725 Ocean Avenue around 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 18. A caller said several teenagers were acting erratically and were possibly on drugs, according to Lt. Saul Rodriguez with the Santa Monica Police Department.

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Tuesday, March 21 Ocean Park Mystery Book Group Join organizers as they discuss the latest authors in the mystery genre. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Emphasis on international authors and locations. All are welcome.

No registration required. Discussion Title: “Mr. Mercedes� by Stephen King. Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 Main St., 7 – 8:30 p.m.

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Relax, unwind, refocus, and have fun. Pico Branch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd., 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

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Spy Academy for Kids Learn how to become a spy. Limited space; register in person or call (310) 458-8682 for the secret password. CONFIDENTIAL CODES: How to send covert messages. For grades K-5. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Montana Avenue Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave.

Santa Monica Reads Movie: Annie (1982) Musical based on the legendary comic strip, Little Orphan Annie. Starring Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney and Carol Burnett. (127 min.)

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Wednesday, March 22, Bouchardon and Charles Ray: Sculptors Past and Present Sculptor Charles Ray, whose Boy with Frog stands in front of the Getty Museum, joins the Getty’s curators of sculpture, AnneLise Desmas, and drawings, Stephanie Schrader, to discuss 18th-century sculptor and draftsman Edme Bouchardon, and how his endeavors continue to resonate with artists today. All events are free.

Parking at the Getty Center is $15 and is reduced to $10 after 3 p.m. Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, 7 p.m.

Discover the History: Girl Scouts Dr. Lisette Gold shares the history of the Girl Scouts, who celebrate 105 years of empowering women this March, and discusses local scouting and its impact on the community. Free admission to the Girl Scout exhibit at the Santa Monica History Museum before the program from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Co-presented with the Santa Monica History Museum and the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Main Library,

601 Santa Monica Blvd., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

ESL Class English as a Second Language (ESL) classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend. Community parents and SMMUSD parents have priority enrollment. Enrollment is through the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Adult Education Center, located at 2510 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405. Contact Olga Saucedo at (310) 664-6222 ext. 76203 or osaucedo@smmusd.org to learn more or enroll. Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd.

Santa Monica Certified Farmer’s Market The Wednesday Farmers Market is widely recognized as one of the largest and most diverse grower-only CFM’s in the nation.

Some nine thousands food shoppers, and many of Los Angeles’ best known chefs and restaurants, are keyed to the seasonal rhythms of the weekly Wednesday Market.

3rd and Arizona. 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 23 The ‘Your Story’ Project: Story Slam Join us for an evening of Moth-inspired storytelling! Story Slam theme will be “Identity.�

Storytellers will compete for prizes by telling timed stories, without notes or props. You can participate by calling Fairview Branch (310) 458-8681 to pitch a story. Storytellers must be grades 9 & up. Adults welcome. Story Slam is a ticketed event. Tell a story or just listen. Free tickets are available 30 minutes before program. All ages. Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 6 – 8 p.m.

Introduction to Social Media Overview of social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter, and how you can get started. Seating is first come, first serve.

Advanced Level. For more information, please visit the Reference Desk or call (310) 434-2608. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

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Barno pulled away from 2015 winner Daniel Limo of Kenya in the final mile of the race, crossing the finish line near the Santa Monica Pier in 2 hours, 11 minutes, 51 seconds.

Limo was timed in 2:12.13. He finished third last year in the 26.2-mile race that begins at Dodger Stadium and finishes at the Pacific Ocean.

Willy Koitile of Kenya finished third in 2:12.43. Defending champion Weldon Kirui of Kenya was fourth in 2:13.21.

Jepkurgat comfortably led the pack throughout the women’s race before breaking away in the 13th mile to win in 2:34.24, nearly 2 minutes ahead of fellow Kenyan Jane Kibii, who finished in 2:36.14.

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Spring showers, gusty winds expected to hit California After several weeks of dry weather, the start of spring will bring rain showers throughout California this week, forecasters said Monday.

The storms will not be as significant as those in January and February, which dropped enough rain and snow in the state to end a five-year drought.

Three storms will visit the northern region through the weekend, the National Weather Service said. Windy conditions are expected Monday, increasing Tuesday.

The early systems will bring up to 3 inches in the North Bay with less than an inch expected in most parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. The spring storms could dump up to 2 inches in the Santa Cruz mountains with potential flooding when the third system moves in Friday.

Two storm systems will impact the southern region of the state starting Tuesday, the weather service predicted.

Thunderstorms are possible mainly north of Santa Barbara on Tuesday. Widespread showers, thunderstorms, and highly variable rain amounts and intensities will follow through Wednesday as the storm center moves through the state.

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The action Monday is aimed at helping the city Department of Water and Power respond to what it describes as the threat to “the health and safety of the public as well as to protect infrastructure and the environment.”

The aqueduct runs hundreds of miles south down arid Owens Valley to Los Angeles.

The city is using aqueduct water to replenish local aquifers and emptying reservoirs to create more capacity but a huge amount will end up in Owens Lake, which dried up when the city channeled its water source into the aqueduct 100 years ago.

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Taking a stand in the national debate over illegal immigration, Malibu has joined the ranks of sanctuary cities.

The City Council of the celebrity enclave voted 3-2 this month to approve a resolution prohibiting use of city funds and resources to enforce federal civil immigration law.

Councilwoman Laura Rosenthal introduced the resolution after Malibu resident and actor Martin Sheen appeared before the council in December to urge a sanctuary designation.

“When I reached out to some of the people at the schools and other people in the community, they told me people are scared,” Rosenthal told the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/2nKIAIF). “That’s people coming into Malibu who may be undocumented. I wanted to send a clear message that we are here for you.”

A report by the city attorney cited the potential for some “negative fiscal impacts” due to an executive order by President Donald Trump directing the attorney general and secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that sanctuary jurisdictions do not receive federal grants.

The report said the city receives annually about $46,000 in community development block grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Development. Malibu also occasionally receives one-time grants from federal agencies but currently has none that are active.

Immigrants work throughout the city, according to Juan Escobar, 32, who works at the Malibu Country Mart.

“You see Spanish speakers taking care of babies in every house,” he told the Times.

“They help people here.”

Resolution supporter Mikke Pierson, 57, said it is important to express support for people who are in the country illegally.

“Heck . we would be paralyzed and no one’s houses would be cleaned,” the former surf shop owner said.

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comes the ‘spring cleaning’ for me and my law office. Out with the old and in with the new seems to be the order of the day and even the city of Santa Monica seems to be in on the spirit of the season with infrastructure construction happening all around town.

It appears that there are much needed upgrades and/or refurbishments going on to the sewers system on Ocean Avenue, Pico Blvd by my family law office and at select intersections near you. Driving around downtown Santa Monica is a nightmare most days, and recently it seems that the city is doing all that it can to make the process as annoying as possible.

I have vociferously called for the city to invest in our infrastructure and am in fact quite happy that we are making upgrades, improvements or simply repairs. In previous articles, I’ve written about how important I believe it is for us to work on the underpinnings of our city. Fourth street downtown was in desperate need of water main repairs, I don’t know if they’ve been done yet. I assume not as I don’t recall there being construction delays there.

But one of the questions that keeps coming up about the construction is “Why can’t they do this stuff at night?” When there is less traffic and presumably it would be safer to the workers and less annoying to the general public.

The snarky answer is because government never does anything that could be construed logical or convenient.

I imagine it has more to do with union rules, nighttime pay rates and probably a safety and expense factor. Night time is probably not actually safer since people are fighting the

desire to sleep, it’s dark out and colder – all of which would lead to accidents. Working at night would also require lighting, that means costs for electricity, probably a union paid “light operator” and the additional expense of the truck to deliver said lighting.

On the surface, it seems that operating heavy machinery at night, would be easier given the lighter traffic load, it probably also makes the job harder when you’re trying to see what you are doing, and there’s more drunk drivers. Plus there’s the noise factor to be contended with, heavy machinery is not known for its subtlety and quietude.

But the reality is I don’t get to make those decisions. You have to be in the government and involved in the planning if you want to be involved in the results.

I imagine it’s much like the fence that’s broken on Pico at seventh Street. We have some fancy dancy venting put in to protect the bike lane. It’s been broken due to what appears to be a car accident for about a month and a half now.

The city manager’s office reported to me that they have ordered additional fencing to repair the fence but it has not been delivered yet. This was about a month ago. Had it been my decision I would’ve used more plain fencing that’s readily available. It seems to me that when we have fences that are down, that’s a liability and safety risk, if the whole point of the fence is to protect people.

But I’m not in charge so I don’t get to make those decisions.

DAVID PISARRA is a family law attorney focusing on fathers’ rights and men’s issues in the Santa Monica firm of Pisarra & Grist. He can be reached at dpisarra@pisarra.com or (310) 664-9969.

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When such a person rides on the street in an area with insufficient street lighting, this is a recipe for disaster. In case of a collision the biker is the weaker party landing on the pavement, in the hospital or worse.

Contributing to this unacceptable situation is the fact that so called fixie bikes that are sold in places like BIG 5 don’t come with a light already equipped. A lot of especially young people have a total lack of responsibility and common sense. It also seems that from the side of our Police Department there is very little or no enforcement at all. A bike without a working light should be treated the same way as a car.

When their property is affected, people will hopefully learn quick. It is also not possible that on streets like Stewart between Olympic and Pico where there are three Stopsigns in quick succession motorists stop but people on their bikes do not.

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Assemblywoman Susan Talamantes Eggman said Monday she’s introducing a bill to create a 1 percent tax on Californians earning more than $1 million per year. The Stockton Democrat says the tax would provide an estimated $2.2 billion each year — enough revenue to make public colleges tuition free for residents.

“I see this as an investment in California’s overall future,” she said, adding that the measure will help middle-class families send their kids to college.

The bill, AB1356, comes on the heels of a separate proposal by other Assembly Democrats to make college more affordable. That plan, which was introduced last week, aims to make college debt-free for students by helping cover non-tuition related expenses and expanding aid for community college students. Eggman said she thinks her bill and that proposal will complement each other.

The bill requires a two-thirds vote in the Legislature because it would create a new tax. It would also be put on the ballot so voters can weigh in, Eggman said.

Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, said while he doesn’t think college should be “excessively expensive,” he doesn’t support making college tuition free because he believes students should make a contribution toward their education costs.

The new tax would “give California citizens who have done well one more reason to move out of California,” he said.

Eggman said she doesn’t believe the new tax would drive wealthy people out of the state.

The wealthiest 1.5 percent of Californians generates roughly half of the state’s income tax revenue. Voters approved Proposition 55 in November to continue taxing that group at a higher rate until 2030 to provide education and health care funding.

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Zuczek was unresponsive upon impact.

Santa Monica Fire Department paramedics treated the teen and took him to the hospital where he remained in critical condition until dying Monday.

Paramedics treated a second teenager at the scene for minor injuries.

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it has presented more than 20,000 stories live.

Boyce put together workshops for possible participants in advance of the show. The first workshop introduced The Moth storytelling concept, while the second workshop gave people a chance to practice telling their story and receive feedback.

“It was great to see an older gentleman receive such positive feedback from a young high school student,” said Boyce. “The program is intergenerational, so I am looking forward to hearing stories from various age groups.”

Just like The Moth, the event has a theme.

‘Your Story’ will present a five-minute story about identity, with every story relating to that specific theme.

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With the program’s intergenerational appeal, the event is expecting students from Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica College and community members. Judges include an SMC Professor, Samohi Librarian, and Santa Monica Librarian. Stories will be judged each storyteller’s performance, presentation skills and more.

Storytellers will compete for prizes, along with bragging rights to be the winner of the first ever ‘Your Story’ Project.

“I believe the event of storytelling is a great opportunity to connect with people within the community,” said Boyce. “I am looking forward to hear the stories about identity from different generations.”

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ON MARCH 8, AT ABOUT 11:04 A.M. Officers responded to Urban Outfitters at 1440 3rd Street Promenade regarding a subject removing security sensors from merchandise. Officer met with the store manager who told officers the suspect was removing security sensors from the clothing and entering the fitting room. Officers waited outside for the suspect and saw him exit the store without paying for any merchandise. The suspect was wearing several of the items.

Approximately $390 worth of merchandise was recovered. The store was desirous of prosecution and the suspect was taken into custody. Andrew William Berry, 34, homeless was arrested for shoplifting and possession of burglary tools. Bail was set at $5,000.

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TUESDAY – POOR TO FAIR – SURF: 2-3 ft knee to waist high Small mix of NW and SSW swells. East-SE wind in the AM, then veering South into the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY – FAIR – SURF: 2-3 ft thigh to chest high BIGGEST LATE WITH LARGER SURF RISING UP: New WNW and SSW-South swells build in.

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Petty theft 1800 block 10th 12:10 a.m.

Speeding pacific coast Hwy/California Incline 12:12 a.m.

Burglary investigation 700 block Copeland 1:17 a.m.

Party complaint 100 block pacific 1:49 a.m.

Drunk driving 23rd /San Vicente 4:51 a.m.

Auto burglary 600 block Ashland 5:16 a.m.

Traffic collision 6th /Broadway 6:46 a.m.

Death investigation 1300 block 17th 7:10 a.m.

Petty theft 1200 block 15th 7:28 a.m.

Burglary investigation 1800 block Olympic 7:51 a.m.

Fight 1400 block 5th 8:01 a.m.

Hit and run 3200 block Pico 8:33 a.m.

Identity theft 1000 block Yale 8:46 a.m.

Vandalism 1400 block 10th 9:49 a.m.

Burglary 500 block Wilshire 10:10 a.m.

Battery Moomat Ahiko /Ocean 10:25 a.m.

Grand theft 1100 block 15th 10:54 a.m.

Person down 900 Block Ocean 10:54 a.m.

Fight 700 block Santa Monica 11:05 a.m.

Fight Lincoln /Santa Monica 11:06 a.m.

Grand theft 2000 block 14th 11:07 a.m.

Person down Ocean /Palisades 11:10 a.m.

Burglary 1500 block 6th 11:22 a.m.

Bike theft 2nd /Santa Monica 11:38 a.m.

Grand theft 100 block Wadsworth 11:43 a.m.

Fraud 11th /Wilshire 12:30 p.m.

Traffic collision 700 block Bay 12:36 p.m.

Person down 200 block Arizona 12:54 p.m.

Petty theft Main /Hill 1:36 p.m.

Auto burglary 1100 block Pacific Coast Hwy 1:43 p.m.

Indecent exposure 4th /Santa Monica 2:15 p.m.

Person down 400 block Santa Monica Pier 2:25 p.m.

Auto burglary 1900 block 20th 2:35 p.m.

Traffic collision 1500 block Pacific Coast Hwy 2:39 p.m.

Person down 19th /San Vicente 2:46 p.m.

Traffic collision 4th /Santa Monica 2:48 p.m.

Petty theft 1400 block 3rd Street Prom 2:51 p.m.

Person down 3rd Street Prom/Wilshire 3:02 p.m.

Person down 3rd Street Prom/Wilshire 3:03 p.m.

Runaway 1400 block Ocean 3:12 p.m.

Battery now 1200 block 3rd Street Prom 3:34 p.m.

CDBG Undergrounding and Excavation UUC1006 The City of Santa Monica is soliciting bids for construction quotes for a multi-phased project with incremental utility undergrounding and excavation for a term not to exceed two (2) years. Parties shall submit one construction cost proposal with line item costs for each phase specified in the bidding instructions. Bids shall be delivered to the City of Santa Monica, Office of the City Clerk, Room 102, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California, 90401, not later than 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2017, to be publicly opened and read aloud after 3:00 p.m. on said date in City Hall Council Chambers. Each Bid shall be in accordance with the Request for Bids.

MANDATORY PRE-BID JOB WALK: A second opportunity to attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk, originally scheduled for February 23, 2017, will be held on March 22, 2017. Bidders that have not attended a Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk must meet City staff at the Northwest Corner of 17th Street and Pico Blvd Santa Monica, CA on March 22, 2017 at 8:00 am. Bidders that have already attended the Pre-Bid Job Walk on February 23, 2017 are not required to attend, but are welcome to attend. City staff will take all those in attendance to all locations mentioned in the bidding documents. Submission of the Bid by the Bidder shall be conclusive evidence that the undersigned has made such examinations and included all costs associated with preparing the Sites for the intended Work. The engineering drawings for the Work show conditions as they are supposed or believed to exist. The conditions shown do not constitute a representation or warranty express or implied by the City or its officers that such conditions actually exist.

Parking will not be supplied or validated by City staff.

Community Development Block Grant (Federally Funded) Project PROJECT ESTIMATE: $2,000,000.00 CONTRACT DAYS: #730 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $500.00 Per Day COMPENSABLE DELAY: $500.00 Per Day Bidding Documents may be obtained by logging onto the City’s bidding website at: http://www.smgov.net/planetbids/. The Contractor is required to have a General “A” and Class C-10 Electrical Contractor license at the time of bid submission. Contractors wishing to be considered must submit Bids containing all information required pursuant to the City’s Request for Bids.

DAILY FIRE LOG

The Santa Monica Fire Department responded to 78 calls for service on March 19.

HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF. Emergency Medical Service (EMS) 2100 block Ocean 12:29 a.m.

Flooded condition 1600 block Ocean 2:25 a.m.

EMS 1000 block Princeton 3:47 a.m.

EMS 1300 block 17th 4:55 a.m.

EMS 3000 block Wilshire 6:21 a.m.

EMS 6th/Broadway 6:46 a.m.

EMS 1600 block of Santa Monica 6:53 a.m.

Assist LAFD 400 block of 26th 8:44 a.m.

EMS 2400 block Main 9:19 a.m.

EMS Ocean/Arizona 10:08 a.m.

EMS Ocean/Arizona 10:13 a.m.

EMS 1600 block Ocean Front Walk 10:48 a.m.

EMS Ocean/Washington 10:54 a.m.

EMS 1300 block Ocean 11:00 a.m.

EMS Ocean/Arizona 11:04 a.m.

EMS 1300 block Ocean 11:06 a.m.

EMS Ocean/Palisades 11:10 a.m.

EMS 1300 block Ocean 11:11 a.m.

EMS 1800 block Ocean 11:17 a.m.

EMS Ocean/Arizona 11:25 a.m.

EMS Ocean/Santa Monica 11:43 a.m.

EMS 1300 block Ocean 11:47 a.m.

EMS 25th/San Vicente 11:49 a.m.

EMS Lincoln/San Vicente 11:50 a.m.

EMS 1300 block Ocean 11:51 a.m.

Public assist Ocean/Colorado 11:53 a.m.

EMS 1300 block Ocean 11:56 a.m.

EMS Ocean/Wilshire 12:05 p.m.

Automatic alarm 1200 block 15th 12:13 p.m.

EMS 2nd/Broadway 12:15 p.m.

EMS 600 block Santa Monica 12:45 p.m.

EMS Ocean/Colorado 12:45 p.m.

EMS 200 block Arizona 12:56 p.m.

EMS Ocean/Santa Monica 12:57 p.m.

EMS 1300 block Ocean 1:12 p.m.

EMS 2nd/Santa Monica 1:15 p.m.

EMS Ocean/Washington 1:23 p.m.

EMS 1500 block 6th 1:28 p.m.

EMS 1700 block Cloverfield 1:41 p.m.

EMS 1900 block Ocean 1:42 p.m.

EMS 2nd/Santa Monica 1:44 p.m.

EMS Ocean/Wilshire 1:47 p.m.

EMS Cloverfield/Interstate 10 1:53 p.m.

Automatic alarm 600 block Broadway 1:57 p.m.

EMS Ocean/Idaho 2:12 p.m.

EMS 2nd/Santa Monica 2:38 p.m.

EMS 2nd/Santa Monica 2:39 p.m.

EMS 2nd/Santa Monica 2:39 p.m.

EMS 19th/San Vicente 2:45 p.m.

EMS 4th/Santa Monica 2:46 p.m.

Illegal burning 2500 block Barnard 2:58 p.m.

EMS 300 block Wilshire 3:02 p.m.

EMS 300 block Wilshire 3:03 p.m.

EMS 2100 block Ocean 3:05 p.m.

EMS 1700 block Ocean Front Walk 3:29 p.m.

EMS 300 block Olympic 3:29 p.m.

EMS 300 block Santa Monica 3:51 p.m.

EMS 2400 block Wilshire 4:02 p.m.

EMS 1400 block Ocean 4:11 p.m.

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Three-in-one Community Cycling Event Join Santa Monica Spoke, Mayor Ted Winterer, City Manager Rick Cole, City staff and Breeze Bike Share this Sunday at 9 am at the 17th Street Breeze Expo Station for this three times the fun event!

Experience some of Santa Monica’s amazing bike infrastructure and hear about new projects on our way to CicLAvia. The ride is 5.4 miles, mostly on streets with bike lanes, and we’ll end the ride at the CicLAvia Venice Hub. CicLAvia is one of the country’s largest open streets events. Streets will be closed to cars and open for use as a recreational space for people walking, biking, running, and skating.

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Get organized now, because you’ll soon take your talents to a wider audience. Travel will be involved. You might be surprised who finds you enchanting in April. Family connections will parlay into business wins in May. In June, while tending to responsibility, a dream will come true.

Capricorn and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 2, 40, 9 and 31.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

Nature is stronger than man. Then again, man is a part of nature. You’ll prove the mightiness of the human spirit in some way today as you go up against the big forces and win.

Your social talents will be put to good use now.

You’ll connect people who can do one another good. You’ll set a tone where people feel comfortable enough to contribute.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)

After periods of high exertion you need time to relax and recover. If you don’t consciously and regularly schedule this, you’ll miss it and burn out later. Take care of your health and happiness now by making a plan.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting appreciation and love. It doesn’t make you automatically needy just because you have the very basic human drive to be valued. Be suspicious of anyone who tries to make you feel otherwise.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 21) In order to better achieve the group goal, people must feel safe enough speak up about what’s working and what’s not. If everyone is too afraid to challenge or change the way things are going, the outcome will suffer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You may not agree right now with what you did back there, but you made the best decision you could make based on the information you had at the time. Knowing more, you’ll do it differently today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) There will be flashy, glamorous and dramatic situations to get involved in today, but should you? You won’t be sorry if you instead choose your company the same way you choose your shoes -- for comfort and long wear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You’ve been wronged -- probably just a misunderstanding -- and you’ll work it out. Being too conciliatory would be a mistake. Don’t mute your own interests more than is good for the relationship going forward.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Maybe you shouldn’t tell everyone about the extensive effort you put into getting to a certain result. Your payoff will come when the others figure out that they can’t easily duplicate what you just pulled off.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You won’t get the sale, promotion or attention necessary to move forward unless people know what you’re doing and why. So don’t be shy today; publicize your work.

Mistakes teach us how to be more flexible in the future. They also make us compassionate.

Accept yourself and move on. You’re becoming stronger and more able every day.

The day has exciting potential for you as you follow a fascinating lead. Where high standards meet with prepossessing features, a strong attraction will develop.

Zack Hill Ambition Moon The fresh hope and youthful vigor of the Aries sun fills this day with possibilities. The moon in aspiring Capricorn adds motivation to the mix. It will be important to distinguish between ambition, which is the desire for great gain, and greed, in which those gains come at the expense of others.

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DBAS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017044278 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 02/22/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE LUNA LODGE. 8715 BURTON WAY APT 102 , WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: LUNA LODGE, LLC 8715 BURTON WAY APT 102 WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048. This Business is being conducted by: a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)01/01/2017. /s/: LUNA LODGE, LLC. LUNA LODGE, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 02/22/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 02/28/2017, 03/07/2017, 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017045621 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 02/23/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as POP UP PARTY. 4515 EAGLE BLVD UNIT 144 , LOS ANGELES, CA 90041.

The full name of registrant(s) is/are: POP UP PARTY PLANNER INC 4515 EAGLE BLVD UNIT 144 LOS ANGELES, CA 90041. This Business is being conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)02/01/2017. /s/: POP UP PARTY PLANNER INC. POP UP PARTY PLANNER INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 02/23/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 02/28/2017, 03/07/2017, 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017.

DBAS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017047969 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 02/27/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LAURA LEE COMPTON DESIGN. 310 SOUTH VENICE BOULEVARD , VENICE, CA 90291. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: LAURA LEE COMPTON 310 SOUTH VENICE BOULEVARD VENICE, CA 90291. This Business is being conducted by: an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)02/27/2017. /s/: LAURA LEE COMPTON. LAURA LEE COMPTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 02/27/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 02/28/2017, 03/07/2017, 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017061202 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/10/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SANTA MONICA FAMILY DENTISTRY. 1260 15TH ST. #703 , SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC 1260 15TH ST. #703 SANTA MONICA, CA 90404. This Business is being conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)08/10/1984. /s/: ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC. ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/10/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code).

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DBAS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017061201 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/10/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JIN PATISSERIE. 5741 BUCKINGHAM PKWY STE D , CULVER CITY, CA 90230. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: FRAMBOISE LLC 5741 BUCKINGHAM PKWY STE D CULVER CITY, CA 90230. This Business is being conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)03/01/2003. /s/: FRAMBOISE LLC. FRAMBOISE LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/10/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 03/14/2017, 03/21/2017, 03/28/2017, 04/04/2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017061978 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/10/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RHONDDA VALLEY PROPERTY, RHONDDA VALLEY APARTMENTS. 804 ADELAIDE PLACE , SANTA MONICA, CA 90402.

The full name of registrant(s) is/are: JOHN & BELLA DEMERY FAMILY TRUST 804 ADELAIDE PLACE SANTA MONICA, CA 90402, JOHN D REES TRUST 75 MARINE VIEW DR CAMARILLO, CA 93010, CLARISSA DONG TRUST 75 MARINE VIEW DR CAMARILLO, CA 93010. This Business is being conducted by: an Unincorporated Association other than a Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)01/01/2017. /s/: JOHN & BELLA DEMERY FAMILY TRUST. JOHN & BELLA DEMERY FAMILY TRUST, JOHN D REES TRUST, CLARISSA DONG TRUST. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/10/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code).

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS027039 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of ZACHARIAH EDWARD BOUAZIZ for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ZACHARIAH EDWARD BOUAZIZ filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: ZACHARIAH EDWARD BOUAZIZ TO AARON LYONS. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall 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.

Notice of Hearing: Date: APR 14, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept: K, Room: A203 The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1725 MAIN ST., SANTA MONICA, CA 90401.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each 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 Daily Press.

Date: MAR 06, 2017

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017061203 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/10/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STAR FRESH. 5741 BUCKINGHAM PKWY STE D , CULVER CITY, CA 90230. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: EVERFRESH INC 5741 BUCKINGHAM PKWY STE D CULVER CITY, CA 90230. This Business is being conducted by: a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)06/01/1999. /s/: EVERFRESH INC. EVERFRESH INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/10/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code).

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