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ON THE COVER: Del Rey photographer Alon Goldsmith recently completed his daily challenge of taking a photo and posting it every day in 2021. Photo by Alon Goldsmith. Design by Arman Olivares.

COMIC STRIP.............................. 3 LETTERS....................................... 3 OPINION..................................... 4 COMMUNITY.............................. 6 FOOD & DRINK.......................... 9 SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION... 10 HEALTH..................................... 16 COVER STORY.......................... 18

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Virtual cow hug Editor: Friday was my wife Debby’s birthday and I just opened the latest Argonaut to find the piece about cow hugs.

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Stixx Cigars Is A Gamechanger For Cigar Lovers

A quick glimpse at the increasing number of cigar retailers and lounges cropping up (no pun intended) reflects the significant rise of the cigar smoking population throughout Los Angeles and the beach communities.

But there is one Southern California cigar lover who has taken his passion to even greater heights – by launching an ultra-premium cigar brand based on his own blends.

Meet Johnny Mansour, a cigar connoisseur who by day is a successful developer and by night owns and operates one of L.A.’s most exclusive cigar lounges. A cigar smoker his entire adult life, Johnny has long dreamt of someday bringing to the world cigars of his own making. He has worked tireless over the past years to bring that dream to fruition, and at the start of this year he introduced an entire line of high-quality cigars named after his lounge – Stixx Cigars.

Now cigar smokers who care about enjoying only cigars of the finest quality understand they must pay for that level of enjoyment. So did Johnny – until he wondered just how much of the cost goes to wholesale-retail mark-ups. After doing a little homework Johnny discovered – quite a lot. He tossed around the numbers and concluded that he could create, manufacture, package and ship ultra-premium cigars direct to the cigar smoker – bypass all the middlemen – and deliver his quality cigars at unimaginable low prices.

And that’s exactly what he did.

using specially cultivated seeds planted on meticulously cared for soil….then harvesting the seeds in cycles to assure soil time recovery and optimize nutrients completely by hand to avoid pesticides or chemicals of any kind. The result is a variety of ten cigars long filled with the finest quality aged tobacco leaves and maintained in optimal humidity for the freshest, most flavorful, coolJohnny Mansour, Stixx Cigars (HouseofStixx.com) est and smoothest smoke possible.

Cigars of this superiority and consistency would typically average from $40 to $100 dollars at retail – but cigar lovers everywhere can experience high quality STIXX Cigars without the high price tag. Johnny’s direct to consumer approach is already having a profound impact on the cigar smoking community. “Word is getting out – and orders are coming in,” says Johnny.

For more info or to bring Stixx cigars home, visit www.houseofstixx.com.

Johnny traveled to the cigar farming meccas of Latin America where he sampled scores of cigars to find the right master blender. Then one day he sampled a cigar he liked even better than his favorite Cuban cigars – and forged an immediate alliance with its brilliant master blender. Johnny spent the many subsequent months perfecting his blends

Johnny monitors every aspect of its manufacturing process to produce a cigar that’s bold without being overpowering, and properly blended to maximize flavor and aroma and reduce harshness. “Once you try STIXX, I am confident you will agree with me – premium cigars don’t have to have premium prices,” he adds.

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Recall George Gascón and a Real Plan to Bring Crime Down PHOTO COURTESY OF CRAIG GREWE

By LA Mayoral Candidate Craig Greiwe hen an elected official assumes public office, that person takes an oath to uphold the Constitution and to fulfill the duties of one’s office. Los Angeles County District Attorney, George Gascón, was sworn in on Dec. 7, 2020, and almost immediately violated his sacred oath, and continues to do so every day. For that reason, he must be recalled.

I am not a fan of recalls; we have a ballot box and elections for a reason, and officials should be allowed to serve out their terms.

However, there are exceptions to every rule. Recalls can and should be used when officials so willfully and wantonly misrepresent the people that they no longer deserve the dignity of the office they hold.

Gascón is that official – a man who was elected to be the chief prosecutor on behalf of the people, but who has instead

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• While Proposition 47 meaningfully converted some felonies to misdemeanors, Gascón’s refusal to prosecute those crimes lets dangerous individuals roam free.

The law must be enforced fairly and evenly.

• Rather than focus on smart policies that allow for case-bycase evaluation, the DA has eliminated almost all enhancements — even for hate crimes at one point. In addition, the DA has removed prosecutorial discretion and victim input when trying juveniles as adults, parole and other critical issues.

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From the moment he started, Gascón made it clear that he intended to “reimagine” our criminal justice system through radical policies and blanket mandates that hurt the people of LA. For example:

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• Gascón has allowed corruption to run wild in LA. Federal prosecutors have issued hundreds of indictments for corruption, including against three city council members over the last 20 months, yet Gascón has not charged one person. What is he hiding? Who is he protecting?

• Gascón’s leadership is the most divisive failure in LA. He has pitted people against each other instead of working to unite them.

He has let extremists take over policymaking, and now his staff is suing him. When your staff is suing you because of your failed policies, that is not just bad work, it is bad leadership.

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• We will provide essential worker housing vouchers to make sure our frontline workers, teachers and young professionals can afford to live in the communities they serve – including police officers.

• In my administration, the city will prosecute criminal misdemeanors where the DA does not – ensuring that all crimes have consequences.

• Finally, we will restore funding to the LA Police Department, including immediate “emergency” additional funds for overtime to increase patrols and decrease response times. Simultaneously, we will fully fund a non-violent community engagement corps focused on mental health, addiction and non-violent issues, allowing police more time to focus on actual police work: Engaging, protecting and serving their communities.

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The DA’s job is not to remake society in his image, it is to enforce the law. Gascón is refusing his constitutional duty to enforce all the laws, and that means he must go. If Gascón wants to change the laws, he should have worked to do so as an advocate. But his job — the job he ran for — is to represent all Angelenos and prosecute crimes against the people of LA. Now, he is ignoring it in a radical attempt to implement his version of justice.

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By Kamala Kirk n Feb. 11 and 12, Gillette hosted an outdoor roller-skating rink activation in Santa Monica for the community that included appearances by skate influencers and NFL athletes such as LA Charger Derwin James and Christian McCaffrey of the Carolina Panthers. The event took place in the lot directly across from Ye Olde King’s Head.

Gillette also had a pop-up barbershop with celebrity barbers including Ray Santos and Vince Garcia from the Gillette Barber Council to promote the brand’s latest innovation in grooming technology, the GilletteLabs with Exfoliating Bar

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razor. Music was provided by DJ Brittany Sky. “The Super Bowl is iconic, not only the game but the brand activations,” said Mariana Mcquattie, senior vice president, P&G Grooming, NA. “It’s one of the biggest stages in sports, making it the perfect platform to celebrate the nationwide launch of our newest innovation, GilletteLabs with Exfoliating Bar. We are proud to have added GilletteLabs to the festivities in and around LA with our pop-up roller rink. With thousands interacting with the brand throughout the weekend, we could not be happier with the turnout and support we received.”

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By Kamala Kirk n Nov. 2021, the first Venice Fest was held by The Gym Venice and Shop Morpheus, two small local businesses, to encourage shopping small and local for the holidays.

The family-friendly event takes place four times a year on Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista and the experience is tailored to help local small businesses on the Westside. The upcoming Venice Love Fest (each event has a different theme) will take place on Feb. 19 from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature live music, food trucks, over 100 local artisans and dog adoptions, among other attractions.

“The rescue is called Pop Culture Rescue and their mission is they rescue homeless, mistreated and overlooked animals, both locally and internationally,” said Sarah Fisk, cofounder of Venice Fest and owner of Shop Morpheus. “Once a dog joins their ‘cult,’ they are devoted to providing proper medical care and rehabilitation, and finding them their ideal ‘furever’ home.”

More than 100 brands will be showcased at the event including Capri Gelato, Sacred Woman Collective, Sophisticated Spreads, and Pop Culture Rescue, among others. Sponsored by 818 Tequila and Pressed Juicery, the festival has become

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an integral event in Mar Vista and the surrounding areas in bringing the community together in unity. The day will end with a networking party in the beer garden.

“There will be a wildlife exhibit with a sloth, lemur and a bunch of exotic animals,” Fisk said.

“We will have two stages with a lineup of 2021’s ‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’ contestants performing. The cocktail garden is sponsored by 818 and Pressed Juicery, and there are 150+ brands, lots of food trucks and so much more.”

A percentage of sales from the event will be donated to Nourish LA, which was started during the pandemic by Natalie Flores, a gardener, advocate and urban farmer. In 10 months, Nourish LA has diverted over 1.3 million

pounds of food from going to waste, given out an estimated 32,000 bags of food to folks in need, and diverted 8,000 pounds of compost to five local community gardens in the area. Nourish LA has also opened a second hub site in Venice.

“The impact of the pandemic has taken a toll on a lot of the small businesses in our beautiful neighborhood of Mar Vista, “ Fisk said. “We wanted to create an experience that would bring the community back together again and rebuild the local businesses on Venice Boulevard.”

We are planning to host the Venice Summer Fest 2022 in June.”

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Newly remodeled Café Gratitude launches vegan meal plans

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of nine meals. This includes three fresh, organic plant-based meals a day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Designed by executive chef Dreux Ellis, the flavorful, chef-prepared nutritious meals are for everyone, not just vegans. The delicious and healthy plant-based meals are keto-friendly, high in protein, and made with the freshest ingredients. They can be easily heated up and enjoyed anywhere, whether at home or on the go.

Bonbright first tasted the delicious food at Café Gratitude back in 2009 when she was visiting the Bay Area.

After tracking down the owners who also owned a biodiversity farm, they struck a deal that allowed Bonbright to bring the name and concept to Los Angeles.

“I became obsessed,” Bonbright said. “I had to find the owners. I was eating there every day for two weeks. I told my husband, ‘We are doing this!’”

The Bonbrights took a leap of faith and raised enough investment to launch their first Café Gratitude, which opened in 2011 in Larchmont Village.

“We were able to pay back our investors in full within eight months of opening,” Bonbright said.

In July 2012, the couple decided to expand and opened their second location in Venice.

“Venice is my favorite area,” Bonbright said.

The Bonbrights also own Gracias Madre, Café Gratitude’s sister restaurant with locations in West Hollywood and Newport Beach that serve plant-based Mexican food.

For customers who want to recreate the Café Gratitude experience in their own kitchen, the cookbook “Love Is Served: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes from Southern California” features many of the restaurant’s classic dishes along with other special recipes from Chef Ellis. ” Café Gratitude 512 Rose Avenue, Venice 424-231-8000 cafegratitude.com

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By Michele Robinson ocated in the heart of Venice just a few blocks from the beach, Café Gratitude offers diners a healthy and upscale plantbased menu in a chic setting.

For the Venice location’s 10-year anniversary, Katie Hodges Design was brought in to reimagine the space.

“I wanted to give it a fresh start,” said Lisa Bonbright, CEO of Café Gratitude. “The goal is for people to walk in and say, ‘Wow, it feels so good in here. I’m not sure what you did, but I love it.’”

Katie Hodges Design is deeply influenced by the California lifestyle, balancing modern and traditional elements. Signature elements of Hodges’ work include neutral furniture and a calm, open environment. In addition to new paint and light fixtures, along with a fresh bar face and countertops, Café Gratitude has also expanded to include more seats in the outdoor sitting area.

“We repainted, redid the floorplan and furniture in the external patio area,” Bonbright said. “We now have fabric banquettes (built-in seating) so people can look outside to see the street. I like this floorplan better. We cozied it up and have gotten incredible feedback.”

Café Gratitude also recently launched meal plans, allowing customers to sign up to receive a three or six-day meal plan delivered right to their front door. Other options include adding a juice plan or picking up the meals at one of Café Gratitude’s five locations. Due to its overwhelming success, Café Gratitude has expanded the meal plan service to Orange County and San Diego.

The delivered meals are packed in reusable insulated bags. All prepackaged meals are conveniently stored in biodegradable trays. Each prepared meal has an affirmation on it such as “I AM LOVING” or “I AM PATIENT” with the labeled ingredients and serving instructions. For example, if a customer orders the three-day plan, they will receive a total

After 10 years, Café Gratitude teamed up with Katie Hodges Design to reimagine the Venice location as a calming, airy environment with minimalistic neutral furniture.

Café Gratitude’s newly launched meal plans bring delicious and healthy plant-based meals that are keto-friendly, high in protein and made with the freshest ingredients straight to customers’ doors.

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Helping Underserved Students Thrive

Mariners Outreach Foundation provides educational support to Catalina Island schoolkids

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“Our annual budget for conducting our programs is approximately $30,000,” said MOF treasurer Earl Miller. “We’re an all-volunteer organization and our officers, directors and members serve without compensation. Therefore, almost all of the dues and contributions collected from the members are used to support the Foundation’s educational programs for the benefit of the Catalina Island students.”

Before Somers and his dedicated co-founders created MOF, they learned that only 15% of students attending Avalon’s K-12 School applied to college after graduation.

The Foundation’s directors did some research to find the reason why so many students were not applying for higher education at a college or trade school.

The answer was two-fold and somewhat surprising. Catalina is primarily a summer tourist destination with the majority of tourists visiting between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During the winter season, with fewer tourists visiting the island, the economy suffers (Continued on page 12)

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By Michele Robinson ounded in 2012 by seven members of the Del Rey Yacht Club, Mariners Outreach Foundation (MOF) provides support in many ways to students attending the Avalon K-12 School on Catalina Island.

“Our mission was to provide assistance to students attending underserved schools and we initially chose the Avalon School on Catalina Island since we wanted to give something meaningful back to the island that we’ve enjoyed visiting for so many years,” said Richard Somers, MOF co-founder and president.

Shortly after the organization launched, many members of Del Rey Yacht Club joined and began supporting MOF’s efforts. Currently there are about 120 members, primarily from Del Rey Yacht Club and Cal Yacht Club, along with friends and family members.

Unlike many nonprofits, there is no fundraising. Rather, members support the scholarship fund directly by contributing to annual dues. Membership consists of two levels, which are Contributing Members and Flag Members.

The Mariners Outreach Foundation was formed in 2012 by a group of boating enthusiasts to provide educational and cultural field trips to students from underserved schools and communities.

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greatly. Seventy percent of the student’s families are considered economically disadvantaged so the students can’t afford to travel to the mainland for cultural events and to visit museums to broaden their education.

Secondly, because the students had little if any exposure to life off the island, many were fearful about moving away from Catalina Island to attend college, even colleges in the vicinity of nearby Long Beach.

The directors implemented a plan whereby the organization would fund field trips to educational and cultural venues on the mainland. The idea was to get the students to become comfortable with being on the mainland, and at the same time, furthering their education.

“Our goal was to incentivize students to study and seek a college education,” Somers said.

MOF sponsors students to go on the Catalina Express and charter buses so the classes can visit museums and cultural centers in Los Angeles.

“Over the years since our founding in 2012, we’ve provided the funding for educational field trips benefiting thousands of Avalon School’s students from the fourth through twelfth grades,”

MOF provides funding to allow Catalina Island’s schoolkids to benefit from field trips to educational and cultural venues that state and local budget cuts had eliminated Somers said. “This included field trips to venues such as the Museum of Tolerance, Griffith Observatory, California Science Center, Jet Propulsion Labs (JPL) and Aquarium of the Pacific, to name a few.”

MOF also provides field trips to local colleges and universities, and scholar-

ships to attend such institutions.

“We’ve also funded field trips to colleges and universities in the area to help the island students overcome their reluctance and fear of attending such institutions after graduation,” Somers said. “Two years ago, the Foundation implemented a new scholarship program

which has provided grants to many deserving graduating students who wished to attend college or a trade school but were in need of financial assistance to do so.”

MOF also uses its funds to bring experts (Continued on page 14)

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“We’ve been advised by the school’s “Additionally, we brought experts from administrators that our educational field scientific fields to speak to large groups of students in the school’s auditorium and trips, scholarships and scientific presentations at the school greatly contributed to in classrooms,” Somers said. the student’s interest in seeking further Prior to the pandemic, MOF partnered with the Museum of Tolerance’s Combat education after graduation,” Somers said.

The foundation has made great strides in Hate Program to teach Avalon Schools’ helping these students succeed academiteachers how to help their students cally. Now about 90% of the students combat hate resulting primarily from hateful messages that students receive via apply for college.

“As a result of our Foundation’s the Internet. To learn how to teach students to combat hate, MOF funded and programs coupled with recent advanced placement programs at the school, we’ve arranged for Avalon School’s teachers to learned that college or trade school attend a three-day training course at the enrollment has increased from 15% when Museum of Tolerance. This program successfully helped students learn how to the programs began to 80 to 90% during recent years,” Somers said. “According to reject the hate they face online. the school’s dean of students, 30 out of MOF also offered the Museum of 34 students that graduated in 2021 Tolerance funding for a few Holocaust enrolled in higher education, which range survivors to travel to Catalina to relate from four-year colleges, city college and their experiences to the students. Unfortrade schools.” tunately, the pandemic temporarily The MOF membership is open to anyone delayed implementation of this portion of interested in joining and helping students the Combat Hate program. at Avalon School on Catalina Island.

One of the reasons that MOF has been so successful in increasing students’ interest in attending higher education is Mariners Outreach Foundation because this is an ongoing program. Over the years students are able to visit various marinersfoundation.org (Continued from page 12)

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Wellner is a trailblazer in supporting global health care by participating in international mission trips that have taken her to countries like Nicaragua and India. Her goal for these missions is to help children get better access to medical care.

“My medical mission is to help underdeveloped countries,” Wellner said. “I have dedicated a large part of my medical mission to help children.”

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By Michele Robinson r. Rachel Wellner is on a medical mission to help spread good health to people of all ages. Not only is the Venice local a renowned surgical oncologist and head of a start-up biotech company, she is also a children’s book author.

For the past 20 years, Wellner has specialized in comprehensive breast health and surgical oncology.

“In my career as a cancer surgeon, my practice is very serious,” Wellner said. “There is

Venice local Dr. Rachel Wellner is a renowned surgical oncologist and head of a start-up biotech company who recently released a new children’s book series.

In addition to her practice, in 2020 Wellner started a biotech company called Caelum Diagnostic Solutions (Caelum means “sky” in Latin). Using a form of laser technology, the goal is to diagnose (in both surgery and in biopsies), cancer and noncancerous cells in all soft tissue tumors.

In 25% of cancer patients, the cancer returns because not all of the cancerous cells are removed.

This new technology would solve the current problem of cancer recurring for these cases.

“I put it in my head that I want to be a big world problem solver, it is my highest calling,” Wellner said.

But Wellner has another calling that she is passionate about. It combines her writing skills with her medical knowledge and love for children.

“I wanted to write a children’s book 20 years ago, but I always felt intimidated to write for children,” Wellner said.

She decided to get an editor and started writing her stories.

“I wanted to just try it and sure enough, I am doing it,” Wellner said.

This was the beginning of the “Doctoroo” series. Wellner has already published two books and has a third one coming out soon.

The first book, “Dr. Marsha and the Case of the Missing Hot Dogs and Marshmallows,” is about nutrition and healthy eating. Set in Washington D.C, the book delivers a clear message: junk food is a special treat to eat in moderation. The book includes a food pyramid and suggestions on how to eat healthy, along with tasty meals featuring grains and fruits.

Wellner’s second book, “Docto-

roo! & and Case of the Hacking Hippo,” discusses the medical topics of hygiene and handwashing. In this adventure the team visits Sydney, Australia. Set in the famous Opera House, the book’s message is about keeping clean by washing your hands for 20 seconds.

Wellner’s upcoming book, “Doctoroo and the Red Hot Hawaiians,” is set in Hawaii and will be about sunburns and sun protection.

For her stories, Wellner usually comes up with the story first and then writes multiple drafts before sharing it with anyone. She knows what the topic will be before she begins to write. All of her stories have certain key elements in common including a medical topic, travel component

with a recognizable landmark and a problem to solve. She typically works backwards, starting with a simple medical issue like handwashing or nutrition.

In her books, Wellner uses the concept of differential diagnosis, a medical mechanism, to solve the mystery. In medicine, doctors generally use this skill to make a list of all of the possible reasons for infection and then try to find the cause and the problem.

“My books are a medical Sherlock Holmes for kids,” Wellner said.

Although these books are written for kids ages four to eight, Wellner doesn’t shy away from introducing new, sophisticated words to kids.

“This concept originally intimidated me, but the kids should learn new words and build upon their vocabulary, ” Wellner said.

Wellner hopes her books will bring joy to young readers and teach them some valuable healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

“I have a soft spot in my heart for kids, “Wellner said. “I always wanted to help them learn and grow.”.

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A Photo a Day Photographer Alon Goldsmith completes daily art challenge PHOTOS CREDIT: ALON GOLDSMITH

Every day in 2021, Alon Goldsmith took photographs mostly around Venice and Santa Monica and posted a new one on his Instagram account daily for his “365 Project.”

By Bridgette M. Redman very day in 2021, Alon Goldsmith took photographs and posted a new one on his Instagram account daily.

Goldsmith, a world-renowned photographer and Del Rey resident, has published many books of his photography, including the recent “Portraits of a Pandemic,” a book documenting people at home during COVID-19.

His latest series of work is the “365 Project,” where he posted one photo per day taken mostly in Venice and Santa Monica. It’s a challenge that he knew many other photographers had done and he wanted to try it himself.

He’d always wanted to try it and 2021 was the year where he was going to make it happen. It is a process that has altered the way

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he looks at things.

“I’m pretty much reacting to where I am,” Goldsmith said.

“That’s how it works. I’m always hunting for a photo. I’ve got to be hopeful that cool things will happen and I’ll be there to catch it. I did try to put myself in places that might stir up something interesting.”

All of the photos were taken on his iPhone, and most were taken while on a bike ride. The rules to the project were fairly simple but difficult to enact each day. The rules were to post an image every day for the entire year and that image had to be made on the day it was posted.

As the year went on, it became a practice almost like meditation or yoga, Goldsmith said. He had to get into a flow where he was connected to things happening around him.

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“I think it is learning to see things in a different way, because you’re having to come up with something every day for a year, which is pretty challenging,” Goldsmith said. “You kind of train your eye to look out for things you might not normally see.”

Because his standards were high for what he published, Goldsmith ended up making one slight alteration in the rules.

While the image he posted had to be made on that day, he could take a photo from the day and merge it with a photo he’d taken on another day.

“There were definitely days where it was challenging to find something,” Goldsmith said.

“There were some occasions where I had gone through the entire day and I had nothing I was happy with, so I would be

forced to create something new in the computer, manipulate a photograph I had taken or join two photographs together. As long as the final work was created on that day, I allowed myself that latitude.”

Most days though, the challenge was the opposite — narrowing it down to a single image when he had as many as 20 that he really liked. In those times, he sometimes reached out to friends or family and asked them which of his images they preferred. A few times, he changed out an image, though always with one that was made on the day in question.

A few times, his followers revolted against a decision he made. One day, Goldsmith was riding his bike through Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey when he saw a bird fly in front of

him that had a surgical mask in his beak. He wasn’t quick enough with his phone to get the shot. By the end of the day, he had no images that he was satisfied with. So, he recreated what he had seen in Photoshop.

He took an image he had taken that day of a bird which he didn’t feel was interesting by itself, then he superimposed a mask onto its beak.

“It was a bit of a cheat, but I named the photograph ‘Masquerade’ as a bit of a tip of my hat to what I had done,” Goldsmith said. “The image is pretty strong and I posted it and it got a lot of traction. People really loved the shot. I thought about it and felt guilty, so I posted and told everyone what I had done. It created this huge furor between people who could accept that I had done it and people who didn’t. A lot of people consider me to be a street photographer, but that is not street photography even though it looks like it. It was an interesting lesson. I still kept it in the project because that is what I did on that day.”

He said if he includes in in the coffee table book he hopes to release from this project, he’ll tell the story of how it came to be. In addition to a coffee table book, he hopes to show the pictures in an upcoming exhibition, though that is not yet arranged.

Goldsmith said the project is a very unequal one with some shots better than others. Ultimately though, every image has something about it that speaks to him. It also influenced his practice as a photographer in a way that he thinks will continue to affect him going forward.

“There is no question the project as a whole changed me in some way,” Goldsmith said. “I’m not the most consistent person and the demand for consistency every day for a year is something quite powerful. It was an exercise in resilience, keeping at something and tenacity. It helped me to see things in new ways, because I’d say 90% of the images are taken in one square mile of Venice Beach. To go back to the same place every single day or almost every single day and try to find a photo in that same place with those same scenes — that was really challenging.”

Being able to do that successfully is something Goldsmith said has been good for his sense of self, and his perspective and point of view. Most days he’d

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All of the photos were taken on Goldsmith’s iPhone and were of various interesting things he saw while out on bike rides. find his photos during his hour-long bike ride that he does for exercise. However, on those days where he came home without anything interesting, he would sometimes go to his backyard or get his kids involved. Other times he called on his dog or his friends’ dogs.

“You never know what you’re going to see wherever you are,” Goldsmith said.

“You might get the photo at Trader Joe’s or on the way there. It’s just keeping a sharp eye and really looking out for those interesting moments.”

For example, one day Goldsmith saw an older woman bent over and sleeping while standing up on her walker. She was in front of an industrial garage door and someone had spray painted “Viagra” on it.

He named the photo “Hard Times” and it is one of his favorites.

Aside from the photos where he merged images, Goldsmith said he actually did a small amount of processing on each image. On some, he deepened the

shadows or upped the dynamic. A few others he made a little tighter or put through a crazy filter.

“It’s a range, but it is mostly pretty authentic straight out of the camera,” Goldsmith said.

Having completed the year, Goldsmith said it is unlikely he will do it again. He said it is all-encompassing and he doesn’t want to be stuck doing the same project when others come along. He’s joined a collective of street photographers and plans to be doing a six-month long project in 2022.

But while Goldsmith is ready to branch out, he encourages others to try it.

“It is an incredible experience, and I would highly recommend to anyone who has any interest in photography to give it a try,” Goldsmith said. “It’s a growing experience.”

All the photos can be seen on the Instagram account Goldsmith set up for the project (@alon_goldsmith_365).

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Psychedelic movie tips hat to ’60s cult film PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANEK AMBROS

Normand Boyle drinks his magic mushroom potion during a scene in “Mondo Hollywoodland.”

By Bridgette M. Redman f an alien were to visit and ask, “What is Hollywood?” would the answer be “mondo”?

That’s the answer Janek Ambros has in his new film, “Mondo Hollywoodland,” a tribute to the 1967 documentary

by Robert Carl Cohen, “Mondo Hollywood.”

Ambros shot the 105-minute psychedelic film entirely on his smartphone. It had its U.S. premiere at the DTLA Film Festival, where it won the Creative Vision Award. Internationally, it made its debut at the Innuendo International Film Festival in Milan, where Ambros won best director.

Following a limited theatrical release, “Mondo Hollywoodland” is available on Amazon Prime.

Ambros got the idea for it when one of his favorite directors, Paul Thomas Anderson, presented the original “Mondo Hollywood,” at a film festival. He said he was then in his mid-20s and trying to get his first feature film financed.

“I thought, what if I did a newer version of that?” Ambros said.

His original idea was to shoot the movie in virtual reality with a VR camera.

“Then, all of a sudden, I started working on it more in 2017 and 2018 and I started to be like, what if I did it like a regular movie?”

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He wrote with Marcus Hart and Chris Blim, the latter of whom starred in it as Normand Boyle, the magic mushroom dealer at the center of the story.

The other two writers also appear, with Ambros as the antagonist.

The film follows Boyle as he searches for his cat, Zappo. He tries to rid his attic of rats and provides drugs to three groups of Hollywood types — the titans, the weirdos and the dreamers. Interspersed are shots of iconic Los Angeles locations in DTLA and Venice.

The shooting was intentionally low budget with attention poured into the editing stage to add the psychedelic effects.

Most of the time, he said there were the actors and only two crew. He’d have the audio equipment in his backpack, and he and Blim would shoot.

“That gave us a lot of abilities to shoot in place and situations we would never be able to budget for if we did it traditionally,” Ambros said.

When Ambros and Hart first start writing it for virtual reality, they came up with the idea of the three Hollywood types.

“Those were the three cohorts of Hollywood we wanted to discover,” Ambros said.

“Marcus wrote the narration, and the script became more narrative. When we started to shoot, we had a general framework.”

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Two women hang out poolside at the home of Normand Boyle throughout the film “Mondo Hollywoodland.”

Wild detours ruled the filmmaking process, though. One night, they were celebrating Blim’s birthday at a bar and a car exploded on the street.

Because the shooting was all done on the iPhone, he ran out, filmed footage and incorporated the explosion into the story.

“I ran up to the car and started shooting,” Ambros said. “It was a freak accident — no one was hurt. That’s an example. Then we had footage of a car explosion, so we went over and changed the script. It’s a very strange way to make a movie.”

In the edit room, Ambros chipped away at the task to “get to the destination from all the footage that we had.”

He said each section has a three-act structure amid the multilayered craziness.

“We were writing the script as we were shooting,” Ambros said. “We wanted to stay true to the psychedelic nature of the era. It wasn’t traditional or formulaic.”

They wrote, shot and edited it before the pandemic, but screenings were delayed due to COVID-19.

“Watching it during the pandemic, I remember looking at what this world is — everybody is hanging out — and wondering, ‘Is it ever going to be like this again?’”

Ambros said he comes from an editing background and is influenced by old Russian editors known for creative

styles and montages.

He went frame by frame, correcting colors and adding trippy sequences in the editing room, using tricky editing techniques rather than paying for special effects.

Ambros’ first feature film was “Imminent Threat,” a documentary on the war on terror. The executive producer was James Cromwell, an actor best known for “Babe,” “Star Trek: First Contact” and “The Green Mile.”

“I reached out to him because he’s very politically involved — animal rights, human rights and political issues,” Ambros said.

“When I made this film (‘Mondo Hollywoodland’), I didn’t tell him about it, but I sent it to him and said, ‘Do you like it? Would you like to produce it?’ I was surprised that he said yes. And he was so into it.”

Cromwell lent his name to the film and championed it, which thrilled Ambros.

“For this type of film, there are always a lot of insecurities — what are people going to think?” Ambros said. “Having him behind us is very encouraging. It can go a long way.”

Ambros has been shocked at the positive feedback and reviews.

“I hope that people embrace the strangeness of it and go along for the ride,” Ambros said. “It’s not for everyone. But for those who get it, they’ll

have fun and watch it a few times. There are weird, little strange layers to it that have some rewatch value.”

He also hopes that people pick up on the film’s subversive political aspect.

“It has an antifascist point of view,” Ambros said. “There is a villain in the movie who represents a malignant force within the United States.

“Underneath the absurdity and chaos and silliness there are some things politically that it is trying to say. I hope people find that interesting and amusing in the wake of so much political discourse.”

Movie theaters are overrun with thrillers, dramas and comedies, but unlike the ’60s, ’70s and even the ’90s, there aren’t as many bizarre, experimental films.

“It doesn’t take itself too seriously and has fun,” Ambros said. “I’m going against film language and tradition. I think that is why some people resonate with this. Even if you hate the movie, I think people will say it is unique, it’s so weird. I think usually the weirdness is what attracts people.”

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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE “HI, C!” By MARK McCLAIN

DENSE LIKE NOBODY’S WATCHING I read your column about why women apologize more than men, and the science makes sense. What you didn’t address is why men don’t admit they’re wrong or apologize. So while women operate according to the survival instincts you described, men oafishly bumble through life without a clue they screwed up and owe someone an apology. They don’t even know how to apologize in the first place! Explain that, science lady!

— Annoyed You’ve got loads of company in believing women default to “mea culpa” while men are all “mea do no wronga.”

And sure, as you note, I did show that women apologize more often than men – both when they realize they’ve wronged somebody and in situations where an apology is beyond ridiculous: “I’m sorry, but could you pass the salt?”

Women likewise use more hinty, tentative language (“I hate to bother you”) and “whimperatives,” linguist Jerrold Sadock’s term for direct orders – like “Stop yelling at me!” – meeked-up into questions: “Would you mind not yelling at me?” (Answer – at 90 decibels: “WELL, YEAH, I WOULD!”) Women don’t hide what they’re saying behind a bunch of verbal bramble because they’re weak. Female indirectness seems to have evolved to help ancestral mamas (and mamas-to-be) avert conflict and avoid retaliation and physical harm. A beatdown could easily break their reproductive “machinery” or jeopardize their ability to feed and care for babies they’d had – making it “Goodbye forever!” for their genes.

Because, right now in 2022, our minds are powered by antique, ancestral-era psychology, we women are still “programmed” to be mealymouths – despite how, these days, we can neatly take out any club-wielding brute with a wellaimed Hello Kitty-embossed Smith & Wesson.

However, the fact that men apologize less frequently doesn’t mean they are less willing to apologize when they’ve wronged somebody. As social psychologist Karina Schumann put it in her research on sex differences in “apology behavior”: “Despite wide acceptance of the stereotype that women apologize more readily than men” (“more readily” being the important nuance), “there is little ... evidence to support this bias.”

Schumann had male and female undergrads keep a diary for 12 days and log each time they apologized to someone – as well as each time they or someone else did something they felt called for an apology. There were four categories of offenses: failed obligations (like showing up late), inconveniences (calling a wrong number), physical

offenses (denting a borrowed car), and “relational” offenses (hurtful interpersonal behavior like lying, cheating or putting the toilet paper roll on “backward”).

Schumann did find that the women apologized more than the men. But don’t gloat just yet!

Women also reported doing more things they felt called for an apology. So, you could say, “Awww...see, they care more about how their behavior affects others!” However, the women also found more of others’ behaviors objectionable and apology-worthy.

Men, on the other hand, showed more of a “Whatever, dude” attitude about much of the stuff women found offensive. This attitude was reflected in research by psychologist Joyce Benenson on men’s and women’s issues with their college roommates. The women found their roommates much more obnoxious than the men found theirs: messier and louder, as well as smellier and more disgusting (“which is hard to believe,” writes Benenson, “as usually men care less than women about ... hygiene”).

Schumann’s results suggest that “women offer more apologies than men do” (and are more likely to see an apology as necessary) “because women have a lower threshold for what constitutes offensive behavior.” This brings us to Schumann’s stereotype-debunking finding: “Men were no less willing than women were to apologize for their behavior once they categorized it as offensive.” And guess what: “Their apologies were similarly effusive.”

Male-female differences in perception can lead to ugly misunderstandings.

“For example,” Schumann notes, “If women perceive offenses that their male romantic partners do not notice, women might interpret an absence of an apology as evidence that their partners are indifferent to their well-being” (rather than the natural result of leaving a man to guess what he’s done). “Similarly, men may regard their female partners as overly sensitive.” However, the real issue seems to be that “men and women unwittingly disagree at an earlier stage in the process: identifying whether or not a transgression has even occurred.”

Understanding this – what men and women don’t understand about each other – the supposedly worst apology (bordering on criminal!) that a husband or boyfriend can give, “I’m sorry you feel hurt,” isn’t necessarily the atrocity it’s made out to be. Look to a man’s intentions. Is he generally a good-hearted guy who shows you he loves you and wants to make you happy? If so, maybe give him credit for doing his semi-clueless best. Ultimately, for a man, love means never knowing exactly why you’re sorry.

GOT A PROBLEM? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave, Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com.

©2021, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Alkon’s latest book is “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” Follow @amyalkon on Twitter or visit blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

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ACROSS 1 Wood that means “raft” in Spanish 6 Small openings 11 B-boy connector 15 TV father of Rod and Todd Flanders 18 Japanese brew 19 Virtuous sort 20 Words said with a finger wag 21 Vatican figure 22 Disturbance on the cruise ship pool deck?

24 Bet using inside info 26 Chicken tikka __: curry dish 27 Fixed look 29 Pleasure seeker 30 Not as much 32 Youth organization skills contest?

34 5 mL, in recipes 37 Avoid 39 Cork coin word 40 Cowboys or Broncos 41 Lotion additive 43 Prep for publication 45 Oxford notables 47 Valleys 51 Fraud involving bedding?

54 Rigs on the road 57 Put in the mail 58 Surrey racecourse town 59 Massive 61 Pack (down) 62 Poetic tribute 63 The Arno runs through it 66 Overnight spot 67 Resorts with springs 69 “Stat!”

70 Prison guard’s subjugation, slangily?

76 Run out of juice 77 Bro and sis 78 Shoe part

79 Texter’s “Too funny!”

80 “Do __ solid” 81 Bouncy tune 83 Quaint oath 85 Montague teen 89 Island that’s the westernmost point of Alaska 91 More than one would hope to pay 93 Hardly a bountiful burg?

96 Seventh-century pope 98 Arduous journey 100 Red-wearing duck triplet 101 Minor quarrel 102 __ High Stadium 105 Blockhead 107 Strong lager 109 __-Caps 110 Transport for oldfashioned folks?

115 Puckery 117 Audio tape making a comeback 118 Living room staples 120 Low tie 124 Observed Passover, in a way 126 Passenger leaving Edinburgh Airport?

128 They may be black or yellow 129 Fleck with a banjo 130 Heist film series surname 131 Full of passion 132 Martini order 133 God of love 134 Earth, in some sci-fi 135 Over-__: sports bet DOWN 1 Lip help 2 Sri Lanka locale 3 Blokes

4 Submerged ridge 5 Supermarket sections 6 The Big Ten’s Nittany Lions: Abbr.

7 Clumsy sorts 8 Splits 9 Wrap around 10 MLB’s __ era 11 Actress Gasteyer 12 Russian city that hosted the 2014 Olympics 13 Purpose 14 Pester 15 Tag cry 16 Anglican denom.

17 Poor essay’s lack 21 Tropical toppers 23 Nut from the tropics 25 Wanderer 28 Continental coins 31 Brewski 33 Basic principle 34 Sticky or ticker 35 Minor error 36 D.C. veterans 38 French Riviera city 42 Emulate Monroe and DiMaggio 44 Easy putt 46 Many a tennis winner 48 Spaghetti Western director Sergio 49 Fund for the long haul 50 Meal in a bowl 52 Forgets about, maybe 53 Artistic Chinese dynasty 55 Push forward 56 Jerk 60 Monetary nickname based on a Roman numeral 64 Heads out of port 65 Scope 68 Spine-tingling, maybe 70 Connect with 71 Hershey’s __ bar

72 Dots on some charts 73 Confused states 74 Give lessons 75 Ancestry 76 Key of Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 82 Phone service outfit 84 Apply crudely 86 Janitorial tools 87 Scottish Gaelic John 88 “I’m __ your scheme!”

90 Bares, in a way 92 Golf shop array 94 Modernists, briefly 95 Leader that rhymes with a storm 97 Small greenish songbird 99 Deteriorate 103 Doesn’t disturb 104 Old Testament queen 106 Cover with graffiti 108 Panda’s skill, in a 2008 film 110 Burn badly 111 Arabian Peninsula land 112 Words before some dates 113 Green with Grammys 114 More red, but not visibly 116 Epoxy, e.g.

119 Cast topper, usually 121 Prevented a return from 122 Tales of the past 123 Astronomical dist.

125 Coll. dorm figures 127 Words with nutshell and pickle

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Stephanie Younger Group 310.499.2020 | DRE 01365696 stephanieyounger.com | @stephanieyoungergroup Compass is a licensed real estate broker (01991628) in the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdraw without notice. To reach the Compass main office call 310.230.5478.

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THE ARGONAUT PRESS RELEASES CULVER CITY GEM

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“Enjoy ocean breezes from this 3rd floor Marina del Rey unit that has been extensivelyupgraded and boasts an open floor plan with soaring ceilings throughout,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “Exposed air ducts and beams give this unit an artistic and sophisticated feel. Entryway invites you into a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and custom cabinetry.

The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet & en-suite remodeled bathroom. Unit also offers central air and heat, two car parking and washer and dryer in the unit. Building renovated common areas in 2020 & boasts a community rooftop deck with 360 degree views. Walking distance to restaurants, theaters, shops and Equinox, as well as a short bike ride to the beach.”

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“This charming three bedroom, two bathroom home in the desirable lower Culver Crest neighborhood offers a rear family room with French doors leading out to a shady patio/yard,” says agent Jane St. John. “The traditional floor plan has an open living room/dining area with hardwood floors, and lots of windows for natural light.

The adjoining kitchen has six burner Viking professional range/ hood, KitchenAid double oven, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and a separate laundry area. All three bedrooms are off the front center hallway with southeast, sunny morning exposure.

The main bedroom has a bright white bathroom w/spa tub and a walk-in closet. The upper driveway is gated and there's a two-car finished garage. A beautiful eucalyptus tree adds beauty and shade to the rear of the house with bricked patio - perfect for entertaining and dining outdoors. Close to local schools, shopping, freeways.”

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“This one-of-a-kind new construction home offers an ultramodern design on a large, corner lot in the coveted Westport Heights neighborhood and is crowned with an inspired reflection pool entrance, breeze block privacy walls, backyard pool with spa, and outdoor kitchen with trellised patio and fire pit,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “A four-bedroom design with an open kitchen and great room includes an expansive second-floor owner's suite with luxury amenities to complete the warm yet modern aesthetic. While the layout prioritizes the open living space to bring everyone together, there are still sections where individuals can enjoy their privacy. Currently under construction, this home is ready to incorporate personal touches and finish selections of its new owner to transform this into your dream SoCal home.”

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“As you walk in through the beautiful entry of this stunning one level, 2 bedroom home you will love the brand new light wood flooring that leads to the open living space,.” says agent Tami Humphrey. “From the 200 sq ft. balcony, enjoy the views of Ballona wetlands with Playa del Rey in the background. The kitchen opens to the living space and includes stainless steel appliances, new single basin sink, and high-end wood cabinets. The ensuite bathroom includes marble finishes, dual vanities, stand up shower and soaking tub. Includes 2 separate parking spots and extra storage in the subterranean parking garage. Amenities include club room, business center, gym, billiards room, library, beautiful courtyard, BBQ area, outdoor fireplace and so much more.

Nearby enjoy Runway at Playa Vista.”

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THE ARGONAUT REAL ESTATE Q&A

Why Are People Buying Houses with Their Friends?

When we think about buying a home, we think about the traditional situations. You might buy a stater home on your own, or you could get married or start a family and then buy a home.

We tend to view homeownership as something we do alone or with a significant other, but there’s a new trend becoming increasingly popular, which is buying a house with your friends.

Millennials are the primary demographic starting mortgages with friends, and they’re often putting off getting married or having kids.

Co-buying houses with friends isn’t necessarily a positive reflection of the state of the housing market, though. Buying a house is increasingly unaffordable, even when it would have been much more attainable a few decades ago Why Co-Buying?

There is undoubtedly a housing crisis going on right now, and there is a significant shortage of inventory which isn’t showing signs of getting resolved any time soon.

When people try to buy a home, they’re

often priced out or beat out in bidding wars.

Millennials creatively solve the economic hurdles that might otherwise block them from homeownership with co-buying.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the number of buyers purchasing as unmarried couples has been rising throughout the pandemic. During the pandemic, a lot of people re-evaluated their living situation. Renters wanted more space, so they thought rather than getting a roommate and continuing to rent, why not buy.

Even before the pandemic, millennial homebuyers were in a tough situation.

Saving for a down payment is difficult, particularly with student loan debt and rising living costs. Then, as soon as millennials got to that peak point where they’d normally be buying a home in 2020, a boom began that led to a historic inventory crisis.

Home prices have reached record highs, and starter homes were the biggest victim in the shortage of properties.

Alternatives to the Traditional Lifestyle

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The millennial generation has cultivated a new normal, including waiting to get married and have kids. Marriage and birth rates continue to decline, and this generation isn’t settling down as early or in the way that previous generations did.

Still, homeownership remains important to millennials.

Buying a home on your own isn’t always possible with a single income, and around 40% of adults who aren’t in a couple make less money than their peers.

The solution?

Teaming up with a friend or a roommate to cut the price of a home by half. You can potentially buy a home even when you have less money saved.

You may also be able to cut costs in other ways if you take on a communal living model where you’re sharing household utilities and other living expenses.

The Logistics If someone is considering co-buying with friends or roommates, economists say you should have a formal agreement that will outline the terms for various scenarios.

These scenarios include buying out someone who wants to leave the situation or ending the arrangement altogether.

There are also downsides to buying with a friend or roommate. For example, if one of you has a lower credit score than the other, that will negatively affect your mortgage rates. Your friend can affect your credit score too. For example, if they fall behind on their payments, you’re going to be financially impacted.

There are a lot of details that you’re going to need to talk to a professional about, like inheritance issues and how shares are divided. You may not be comfortable having these conversations with a friend or someone who isn’t a family member or significant other.

Overall, it’s an interesting approach to homeownership at a time when it could otherwise feel unattainable but co-buying also isn’t without pitfalls.

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F R I D AY S Venice Farmers Market — 7 to 11 a.m.

500 Venice Blvd. (at Venice Way), Venice

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S AT U R D AY S Marina del Rey — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Arizona Avenue, between 2nd and 4th streets, Santa Monica

smgov.net/portals/farmersmarket Santa Monica Pico Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave.

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Westchester Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Triangle, 6200 W. 87th St.

westchesterfarmersmkt.com Farmers markets, essential for the health of local communities, remain open but are making some changes in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Expect to see wider spaces between vendors, no samples, more gloves, possible waiting lines, and other precautions. As always wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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DEADLINE: Monday at 11am for Thursdays CALL ANN: 626-584-8747 or EMAIL: ann@argonautnews.com Lien Sales NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell personal property, household items, business goods and boxes of unknown content identified by Occupant name below, to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions, section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Thursday March 03, 2022 at 11:30 AM on the premises where said property has been stored known as Stor-It Self Storage and located at 4068 Del Rey Avenue, Marina Del Rey, Ca. 90292, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following: Purchases must be paid for at time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items are sold as is, where is and must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and the obligated party.

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as Stor-It Self Storage and located at 4068 Del Rey Avenue, Marina Del Rey, Ca. 90292, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following: Purchases must be paid for at time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items are sold as is, where is and must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and the obligated party.

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Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022005946 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ETRUSCA GALLERY USA. 12 Spinnaker St. Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Etrusca LLC, 12 Spinnaker St. Marina del Rey, CA 90292. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ) ) .

REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Paola Lorenzi. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Etrusca LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 10, 2022.

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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 01/27/22, 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22

Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Etrusca LLC, 12 Spinnaker St. Marina del Rey, CA 90292. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ) ) .

REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Paola Lorenzi. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Etrusca LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 10, 2022.

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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 01/27/22, 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22

ment 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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 01/27/22, 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022011129 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEAVEN'S CLOUD CO. 8939 SO. SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 110-325, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Natalie Brush, 8939 SO. SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 110325, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Natalie Brush. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 18, 2022. 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.

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TRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Natalie Brush. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 18, 2022. 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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 01/27/22, 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022013105 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SONDER THERAPY. 5619 N. Figueroa St., #219 Los Angeles, CA 90042, 335 S. Los Robles Ave., Unit L Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Nicolette R. Fuguette, 335 S. Los Robles Ave., Unit L Pasadena, CA 91101. California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Nicolette R. Fuguette. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 20, 2022. 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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 02/10/22, 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022019788 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE CHILDRENS HEARING CENTER. 1127 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1620 Los Angeles, CA 90017, 2100 W. 3rd Street Suite 111 Los Angeles, CA 90057. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) House Institute Foundation, 2100 W. 3rd Street Suite 111 Los Angeles, CA 90057 State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corpora-

90057. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) House Institute Foundation, 2100 W. 3rd Street Suite 111 Los Angeles, CA 90057 State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Jeremy Sidell. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: House Institute Foundation. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 2, 2013. 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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022025147 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXPERTS HANDYMAN SERVICES. 8117 W. Manchester Avenue Unit 326 Playa del Rey, CA 90293.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mario A. Vitale, 8117 W. Manchester Avenue Unit 326 Playa del Rey, CA 90293.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2022. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Mario A. Vitale. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 2, 2022. 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.

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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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022024716 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CASTLE HILL RECORDS, WINTER ISLAND MUSIC. 4712 Admiralty Way, Suite 578 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Bradley James Clinton, 8675 Falmouth Ave., #212 Playa del Rey, CA 90293. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Bradley James Clinton. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 2, 2022. 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). Publish: Argonaut Newspaper. Dates : 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22

Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. A presentation and overview of the project will be given, and any interested person or authorized agent may appear and comment on the project at the hearing. The Regional Planning Commission will then consider a vote to approve or deny the project, or continue the hearing if it deems necessary. Should you attend, you will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing. Hearing Date and Time: Wednesday March 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Hearing Location: 320 West Temple St., Rm. 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and Online. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual public hearing may be held. County facilities may

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Name Change AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22AHCP00042 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of NA NIU, CHAO SONG, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Na Niu, Chao Song filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) JIAXUAN SONG to JOHN JIAXUAN SONG 2.) 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: 04/08/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: X. The address of the court is 150 West Commonwealth Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801. 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: Los Angeles. Original filed: February 9, 2022.

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names as follows: a.) JIAXUAN SONG to JOHN JIAXUAN SONG 2.) 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: 04/08/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: X. The address of the court is 150 West Commonwealth Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801. 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: Los Angeles. Original filed: February 9, 2022.

Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22SMCP00012 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of MARVIS WYNN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: MARVIS WYNN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) MARVIS WYNN to MARVIS LEE WYNN 2.)

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: March 25, 2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401-Santa Monica Courthouse, West District. 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: Los Angeles. Original filed: January 7, 2022. Hon. Lawrence Lao, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22

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written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: March 25, 2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401-Santa Monica Courthouse, West District. 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: Los Angeles. Original filed: January 7, 2022. Hon. Lawrence Lao, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 02/17/22, 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22

Summons SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 21STCV16424 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JOHN R. LEAK a/k/a JOHN R. LEAKE; TOP TIER COMPANIES L.L.C.; LUCKY 7 ENTERTAINMENT LLC; ALASKA MINING GROUP, LLC; VOLT COSMETICS, LLC; EAGLE MINING PARTNER LLC; VOLTAGE MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC; JUGGERNAUT FUNDING LLC; MIAMI ADORE PARTNERS, LLC; JRL SALT LAKE ORE, LLC; JOHN LEAKE, CORP.; MARKETING MATRIX GROUP LLC; DOES 125 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): TORY TEASURO NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted

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(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago 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. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Robert H. Dewberry, State Bar No. 89354, 34 Executive Park, Suite 210 Irvine, CA 92614; Tel: 949.955.2940 DATE (Fecha): April 30, 2021; Sherri R. Carter, Clerk (Secretario), by C. Monroe, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 01/27/22, 02/03/22, 02/10/22, 02/17/22

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Petitioner's name is Nombre del demandante: VIVA KRASINSKI You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online SelfC e n t e r H e l p (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 días corridos después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes.

Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes.

Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees.

AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas.

1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 46-200 Oasis St., Indio, CA 92201.

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Viva Krasinski, 72428 Starburst Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260, (310) 7803971 and Fax (747) 2088099 Date (Fecha): November 01, 2018 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) G. Torres Deputy (Asistente) PUBLISHED: Argonaut Newspaper 2/17/22, 2/24/22, 3/3/22, 3/10/22

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WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Compiled by Kamala Kirk

Mushroom Cloud in AR at Santa Monica Pier Through Feb. 27 Nancy Baker Cahill’s multifaceted augmented reality public art project travels to the endangered coastline of Los Angeles from Feb. 10 to 27. The LA-based artist and her collaborators reimagine the environmental art Mushroom Cloud around the climate crisis concerns of LA. Mushroom Cloud will be geolocated just beyond the Santa Monica Pier over the ocean.

Views can experience the work by downloading Baker Cahill’s free AR app on 4th Wall, walking to the end of the pier and tapping the ‘Coordinates’ feature of the 4th Wall app (also visible from the beach). apps.apple.com/us/app/4thwall/id1325881248 Community Meeting Thursday, Feb. 17 There will be a Community Meeting run by the developer of the new proposed 521-unit, 5-story development on Ocean Park and Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica (where Gelson’s is now). The development will affect many residents directly.

The meeting will give local community members the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed demolition of the Gelson’s Center.

7 to 8:30 p.m., Zoom ID: 82892453793 Black Valentine’s Party and Concert Friday, Feb. 18 This annual event is back at Harvelle’s Santa Monica, featuring funk powerhouse Cliff Beach and his reggae-funk band Conga & Company, and live

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On Feb. 19 from noon to 4 p.m., hundreds of people in LA will take to the streets in just their undies during Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pantless party and run for charity. burlesque dancers. $10 cover.

1432 4th Street, Santa Monica, 9 p.m. to close, santamonica. harvelles.com/shows/166085 Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, Feb. 19 This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11.

14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Event Saturday, Feb. 19 Please join The Bay Foundation’s Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project, focused on removing invasive

areas. The event will include dog adoptions, a wildlife exhibit, two stages with a lineup of 2021’s “American Idol” and “The Voice” contestants performing, shopping with artists and locally made brands, and a cocktail garden.

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Cupid’s Undie Run Saturday, Feb. 19 Hundreds of people in LA will take to the streets in just their undies during Cupid’s Undie Run, the nation’s largest pantless part and mileish run for charity.

The event raises awareness of neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body, and fundraises for NF research though the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The run kicks off with drinking and dancing at The Venice Whaler, then jogging it out with a mile run and ending with an epic dance party. Sign up online.

10 Washington Boulevard, Venice, noon to 4 p.m., my. cupids.org

Mushroom Workshop Saturday, Feb. 19 Come learn (almost) everything about mushrooms! Connor Young from Westchester Farms will tell all about the amazing mushroom, from important health benefits to how to grow them at home at Emerson Avenue Community Garden.

Free event.

8050 Emerson Avenue, Los Angeles, 12:30 to 2 p.m., eacgc. org

Venice Love Fest Saturday, Feb. 19 The small business community will converge on Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista for The Venice Fest, the growing street festival with live music over 100 local artisans, a DJ, food trucks and more. Sponsored by 818 Tequila and Pressed Juicery, the event has become an integral event in Mar Vista and the surrounding

Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, Feb. 20 Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce.

2640 Main Street, Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, Feb. 20 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live

Joan Bayley Weamer Memorial Sunday, Feb. 20 Longtime Mar Vista resident and classic dancer, principle choreographer/choreographic assistant during GM’s Golden Era Joan Bayley Weamer recently passed away just shy of her 102nd birthday. Often called “the greatest dancer teacher there ever was,” the dance world was forever changed for the better because of Bayley. A memorial will be held in her backyard. To RSVP or if you have any questions, contact communications@westsideballetcompany. org. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Westside Ballet, Glaucoma Research Foundation or Alzheimer’s Association.

3570 Ocean View Avenue, Los Angeles, 2 to 4 p.m.

Movies on the Lawn Sunday, Feb. 20 Enjoy a free outdoor movie series at Jamaica Bay Inn on Sundays throughout February.

This week’s screening is “Crazy Rich Asians.” Warm drinks, snacks and treats will be available for purchase. Event starts at 5 p.m., movie showing starts at 6 p.m. Low chairs, blankets and pillows are welcome. Higher camping-style chairs are not allowed.

4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 5 p.m., jamaicabayinn.com

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On Feb. 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., join The Bay Foundation’s Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project, focused on removing invasive ice plant and other non-native vegetation.

ice plant and other non-native vegetation that can impact native California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass and alkali weed. Participants will help to remove non-native plants by hand. Capping at 30 participants.

Face masks and social distancing will be required. Sign up online.

303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events

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12198 Venice Boulevard., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., marvistafarmersmarket.org

On Feb. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m., a public memorial will be held for longtime Mar Vista resident and renowned dance teacher Joan Bayley Weamer.