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ON THE COVER: Mar Vista resident Amrita Thadani founded Neococo to empower women, build community, raise awareness and do something about the refugee crisis. Photo by Chris Mortenson.

Design by Arman Olivares.

COMIC STRIP.............................. 3 LETTERS....................................... 3 OPINION..................................... 4 COMMUNITY.............................. 6

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Excellent letter from William R. Hicks Editor: I agree with William.

Robert Gregory Torrance William R. Hicks’ letter advocating letters Editor: Hear! Hear!

Guy Shulman Playa del Rey Wendy Sue Rosen’s letter Editor: Respectfully, Ms. Wendy Sue Rosen’s letter in the 2/10/2022 Argonaut continues to parrot misinformation and untruths fabricated by long-standing opponents to California’s Ballona Wetlands Restoration Project. Ms. Rosen, a plaintiff in litigation over the Project, has sued our state and requested that taxpayers foot her legal bills (Protect Ballona Wetlands vs. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Case No. 21STCP00237, Superior Court, County of Los Angeles).

In her letter, Ms. Rosen falsely implies the Ballona Wetlands were formerly freshwater or brackish marsh, an untruth rejected by reams of scientific studies, maps and historical photographs too numerous to cite. She also parrots the fictional narrative that the project will

Looking on the shore at the Venice breakwater. somehow exacerbate climate change by releasing carbon to the atmosphere, when in fact the lush wetlands created by the state Project will sequester more carbon dioxide than the present dry land does.

Ms. Rosen also opines that the state project will take too long and cost too much. Nothing worthwhile is instant nor cheap. All our great public benefit projects cost money and take time. That’s no reason to not rise to the challenge to enhance this rare and valuable public resource in ways that will benefit generations to come.

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Regarding the Tragedy of Our Homeless Problem

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By Maeve McGrath know better than many what a failure the mental health system is. My brother Ryan was an amazing human being and an upstanding citizen and taxpayer most of his life. He received a degree from one of the best hotel management schools in the world. He also went on to graduate with honors from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, and went on to have a brilliant career.

In recent years, when all that fell apart, my brother still did his best, focusing his intense creativity not just into cooking, but beautiful art he composed with found fragments and his fragile, fragmenting mind.

He succumbed to his first manic episode in 2015. Not knowing how to handle it, police arrested him and threw him in jail for a month when he tried to fight off the officer restraining him (the cause for their coming was that he was scaring his neighbors and

disrupting the peace). Upon release, he struggled to find his way and we took care of him.

In 2017 he had another severe breakdown. His condition also came with anosognosia, which many people do not realize is a real and major problem with bipolar and schizophrenic people. It is also anatomical in nature. His brain truly does not understand it is sick and therefore refuses to get treatment. We managed to get him hospitalized during the second breakdown, and had to beg and threaten them not to release him after just three days (unmedicated).

After 14 unmedicated days, my brother was released, not much better than before. Again, we struggled to care for him and keep a roof over his head.

Despite our pleas to start taking medication, my brother refused, insisting he was not bipolar and only had PTSD from different childhood experiences, and that he would work on getting well

on his own. We relented, as the only alternative was to kick him out (which we could not bear to do since he was doing so well and was a wonderful uncle and a joy to be around) and force homelessness on him.

Last month it happened again... and it is now probably final. The hospital again released him unmedicated after a week, telling us that as an adult he has the right to choose what is best for him, despite the fact that the organ which he uses to make decisions is sick and unable to make decisions. My brother’s brain is begging for medicine that will heal him. The only difference between him and a Stage 4 cancer patient is that he cannot voice his needs. The mental health laws in this country, under the “guise” of compassion for human rights, are in fact the same as putting a gun to that person’s head and pulling the trigger.

My brother is now another statistic…homeless, cold,

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LETTERS hungry and aimless on the Venice Boardwalk like so many others. He truly cannot understand that he is sick and does not know why we are doing this to him. It is a catch 22. We simply cannot help or house someone that sick who doesn’t know he is sick and therefore won’t get medicated and therefore will remain sick.

The laws in this country must change. There needs to be a “three strikes you’re out” law in mental health as there is in prisons. Unlike the prison three strikes, this one would actually work. If a patient is admitted against their will once to a hospital, then as an adult they should have the right to refuse medicine and be released after 72 hours. The second time, they may still refuse. Third time... you’re out. Mandatory 14-day medicated hold to be pushed up to 30 days or longer. If this had been the law already, my brother would be well now and well on his way to being a wonderful and productive member of our society again, as his brain would have time to heal and help him to finally make better choices.

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Instead, my beautiful, intelligent, wonderful brother who had so much potential and everything in the world to look forward to, is now someone talking to trees who we would cross the street to avoid. I no longer see the beauty of a

sunset. I wonder only where my brother will sleep tonight.

This system has failed my family. And it has failed yours.

What a completely avoidable waste of a beautiful human being.

I will always love you, Ryan.

than cost taxpayers more money and delay the restoration for several more years. The cases were scheduled for a preliminary hearing on January 27, but that has now been postponed to May 3, presumably due to the huge volume of documents in the administrative record.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife produced thousands of pages of scientific analyses, survey reports, special studies and of course the Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR analyzed 13 different project alternatives before proposing the current plan, which will enhance, create and restore over 600 acres of state-owned lands that comprise the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve. Ten miles of new bike paths and trails will surround the Reserve, enhancing public access and educational opportunities within the second largest natural habitat public open space in the City of Los Angeles (only Griffith Park is larger).

It’s clear Ms. Rosen and her co-plaintiffs despise the state’s exceptional plan. They prefer to leave as-is 200-acres of weedinfested fill dirt south of Fiji Way,

dumped from Marina construction. They vilify bulldozers, when in fact, heavy equipment has long been the large-scale wetland restoration method of choice at over 200 projects statewide.

Instead of modern, bioengineered levees vegetated with native habitat and adorned with footpaths at Ballona, Ms. Rosen and her allies want to protect the obsolete, massive concrete creek channel, which strangles remaining wetlands by preventing nourishing ocean tides from reaching critical habitat.

In my opinion, virtually anything stated by Ms. Rosen or her allies about Ballona should be regarded with extreme skepticism, particularly their pleas for charitable contributions to their “organizations.”

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Celebrating Community and Supporting Small Businesses Venice Love Fest featured live music, pet adoptions and local artisans

By Kamala Kirk n Feb. 19, the Venice Love Fest was held on Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista. The family-friendly event, which was founded in November 2021 by local business owners Sarah Fisk (Shop Morpheus) and Kris Herbert (The Gym Venice), featured live music, food trucks, local artisans, pet adoptions, a wildlife exhibit and other fun activations.

More than 100 brands including Capri Gelato and Sacred Woman Collective were showcased at the event, while Pup Culture Dog Rescue offered dog adoptions. The cocktail garden was sponsored by 818 Tequila and Pressed Juicery, and a percentage of sales from the event were donated to Nourish LA. The Venice Fest takes place four times a year and each event has a different theme.

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held in June. The experience is designed to help local small businesses on the Westside while encouraging the community to shop small and local.

“The Venice Love Fest was even more special than we imagined,” Fisk and Herbert said. “We heard nothing but good remarks from the vendors and attendees.

We had so many people telling us how happy they are that we are doing this for the community. We are truly grateful for everyone who helped make this event happen, for everyone who participated, and for every person who took the time to come out and enjoy our event. We can’t wait to show you what we are working on for the Venice Summer Fest.”

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Venice Love Fest was held on Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista.

Musician Taylor Sackson plays for the crowd.

Nothing but laughter and fun at Venice Love Fest 2022.

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Artist Runson Willis with his work at Venice Love Fest.

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By Kamala Kirk lair Cleaners, Southern California’s leading eco-friendly dry cleaner, is hosting its 7th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive, Hang Up Hunger, from March 1 to 31.

The drive will benefit the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry; Food Pantry, LAX; the Salvation Army Santa Monica food pantry, and the nonprofit Santa Clarita Grocery.

Flair Cleaners will match donations of up to 250 pounds of food donated by customers at each location.

Participants can bring unopened, canned or boxed food to Flair Cleaners locations in Santa Monica, Studio City, Redondo Beach or Valencia. Do not bring any food past its expiration date or packaged in glass. Everyone who donates will receive a coupon for 50% off dry cleaning on a future visit to any Flair Cleaners location.

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The Santa Clarita Grocery operates as an all-volunteer organization serving groceries and personal care items for guests. The North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry is a 100% volunteer coalition of diverse religious institutions working together to address the problem of hunger in the community.

“Our challenging social and economic times have put a strain on households and families throughout LA County,” said Gary Futterman, owner of Flair Cleaners. “We are proud to continue our efforts – with the generosity of our customers – to collect and donate critically needed food to local nonprofits.

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Welcoming Readers Back

Montana Avenue Branch Library in Santa Monica reopens

By Kamala Kirk fter 18 months of providing curbside services, the Montana Avenue Branch Library in Santa Monica is excited to welcome patrons back after reopening on March 1.

During the pandemic, the library began offering curbside services to support the community as it dealt with the impacts of COVID-19. Now, building on these efforts, and the Fine Free for All program which eliminates fines on overdue books and materials, the library is reopening to allow visitors to enjoy the collections and library space once again.

Library visitors can look forward to browsing the adult and youth collections, picking up library holds, using computers for up to 30 minutes, no fines on overdue books and materials, checking out materials and interacting with staff.

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The Montana Avenue Branch Library in Santa Monica reopened its doors on March 1 after 18 months of providing curbside services. committed to providing safe facilities for patrons and staff.

Library spaces have been reconfigured to provide welcoming environments that also accommodate social distancing.

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one of the things they love most about the Montana Avenue Branch is its ‘neighborhood-y’ feel,” said Erica Cuyugan, interim city librarian. “The affinity patrons feel for the Montana Branch is reflected in

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Mar Vista resident Amrita Thadani is the founder of Neococo, a lifestyle and fashion brand that empowers the female body and creates work for refugee women.

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By Marin Heinritz hen Mar Vista resident and business owner Amrita Thadani graduated from Parsons School of Design in New York City a decade ago, she thought to herself, “What have I done?”

She’d recently emigrated from India to be with her new husband, and she brought her passion and experience as a costume designer.

“As we were telling the stories and making these films, I loved working with artisans and learning weaving and dyeing techniques,” Thadani said.

So, she rightfully gravitated toward pursuing fashion. But when she and her young family moved to Los Angeles, Thadani took a break from fashion to raise her daughter and started doing volunteer work with resettlement organizations to help refugees on the weekends.

Amid these major life transitions, Neococo, her fashion brand dedicated to creating work for refugee women, was born.

“I didn’t know what I was going to do,” Thadani said.

“This just happened.”

The perfect blend of Amrita’s life experiences and passions, Neococo offers “a gesture of feminine unity” according to its website and puts beautiful handembroidered shirts and handwoven home goods into the hands of grateful customers while also providing meaningful employment to skilled artisans who are also displaced.

Neococo aims to empower women, build community and raise awareness, as well as continue the conversation about the refugee crisis — while also doing something about it. The brand partners with global and local humanitarian organizations such as the International Rescue Committee, Program for Torture Victims, Choose Love, and Downtown Women’s Center. It has has provided jobs for women in transition from the Congo, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Iran, Iraq and Syria.

In utilizing the creative and practical skills the women bring from their respective cultures to create bold statement pieces people want to wear and use in their homes, Neococo is creating a mutually beneficial partnership.

“These are skills they already have and are passionate about,” Thadani said. “The weaves and

the handicraft come from techniques they’ve seen growing up. We want to use those skills to create beautiful things that are made by them and that represents their culture.”

Neococo employs six artisans full time, but also provides flexible work to women as they are able to do it, some completing three or six shirts a week in between their other responsibilities such as caring for children and elders.

Whatever amount of labor they’re able to provide makes a difference.

“It’s already hard enough for them learning a new language and going through transitions,” Thadani said. “They’re not getting jobs during that short period of time. Since they’re going through transition and they’re moving, they don’t know what’s happening next, if their kids will get a proper education. They don’t know what the future holds for them.”

But the stability of being able to use their skills to earn a paycheck helps.

“A lot of these women grew up not encouraged to work, they were told to be at home,” Thadani said. “But making that money on a weekly basis they’re able to make better choices and have a little bit of independence, and that goes a long way.”

Thadani feels terrific empathy for the women, because it’s also personal for her.

“I just look at them how I look at my aunts or my mom back home,” Thadani said. “They didn’t work, they took care of us kids; but that didn’t mean they didn’t have the ability or the skill to be creative and get a job. When you’re in this country and you have the ability to work, you have a sense of independence you can’t get from anyone else. That’s extremely empowering. It’s given me immense joy to see the women have this.”

All materials are locally sourced in LA, and shirts adorned with hand-embroidered images of the female form range from $42 to $99. Newly added woven rope stools range from $250 to $275. All are available for online order.

“Every sale of a product is impacting a life — and we’re able to hire more people,” Thadani said.

Customers tend to be women or anyone who is passionate

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OPICA adult day program reopens

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Helping Families Struggling with Dementia

OPICA Adult Day Care and Counseling Center in West LA has reopened after being closed for 22 months due to the pandemic.

By Kamala Kirk fter being forced by the pandemic to close its doors in mid-March 2020, OPICA Adult Day Care and Counseling Center in West Los Angeles recently reopened its doors to the public.

OPICA has served the community for more than 40 years, and as the first adult day program in the city, OPICA’s programs were the model for subsequent day programs.

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OPICA staff are vaccinated, tested weekly, and trained for stringent sanitation and infection control standards.

During the past two years, OPICA continued to serve families virtually, including “OZ” – OPICA on Zoom – a low-cost virtual program it developed to reach those with dementia isolated at home by the pandemic. “OZ” has engaged them with music, exercise, art and valuable socialization to combat their isolation and depression. OPICA’s virtual programs will continue for those who remain home-bound, with reopening adding the opportunity for them to participate virtually in the in-person program.

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“After 22 months of pandemic-forced closure, we are thrilled to re-open our doors to welcome families again to our person-centered day program serving adults with dementia,” said OPICA executive director Mary Michlovich.

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Exhibiting a Life

L.A. Louver brings retrospective on artist’s work to its walls LEON KOSSOFF: A LIFE IN PAINTING INSTALLED AT L.A. LOUVER. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF MCLANE.

From now until March 26, L.A. Louver presents “Leon Kossoff: A Life in Painting,” a major touring exhibition of paintings by British artist Leon Kossoff curated by Andrea Rose.

By Bridgette M. Redman hile artist Leon Kossoff left his beloved London only seven times in his life, his art has had a presence in Los Angeles since 1979 when it first was part of a group exhibition at L.A. Louver in Venice. In the decades that followed, he would have seven solo exhibitions, including his first posthumous one on display now until March 26.

A figurative oil painter, Kossoff specialized in portraits and London landscapes. L.A. Louver is one of three dealers that represent the estate and has served as Kossoff’s primary international gallery since 1981. The three dealers are all showing an exhibition of his work curated by Andrea Rose, who is his estate’s artistic director and the former director of visual arts for the British Council.

L.A. Louver is showing two exhibitions of his work, one on each of their floors. The first

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floor has “Leon Kossoff: A Life in Painting” and the second floor has “Leon Kossoff: Transcriptions from Poussin.”

The three concurrent international shows (the other two are in London and New York) are a touring retrospective of his paintings from 1959 to 2015 and celebrate the publication of “Leon Kossoff: Catalogue Raisonne of the Oil Paintings.”

“The family of Leon Kossoff has allowed us to use the estate as a source for all this material,” said L.A. Louver director Kimberly Davis. “It is actually an extraordinarily rare and privileged opportunity we have been afforded to have the breadth of work that is available and to be able to choose the things we felt best represented him.”

Kossoff created only 510 paintings over the course of his 65-year career. He would release paintings only after he had completed an entire body of work. While many sold, some stayed with the estate,

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which is what L.A. Louver is exhibiting now.

“Andrea Rose is one of the foremost experts on Leon’s work,” Davis said. “All the writing she has done in the catalogue raisonne is a clear evidence of her breadth of knowledge. There aren’t a huge number of paintings that remain in the estate that we could choose from and she’s made a selection of the very best ones and put them together. Each of the galleries is making a unique presentation using that.”

For example, the London gallery borrowed from local private collectors. The London exhibition has 50 paintings on display — with 42 from the estate. LA has 19 and New York has 13.

Davis, who had the opportunity to meet Kossoff a few times, described him as a very modest and humble person who was very confident in what he was doing. He painted at least six days a week in his studio

and left only to view exhibitions in other cities that wouldn’t have come to London.

“His life was the epitome of a dedicated, serious artist who spent all of his waking hours working on his craft,” Davis said.

The exhibition on the L.A. Louver’s first floor is a survey of Kossoff’s landscape and portrait work from 1959 to 2015. Davis described it as his journey to the light.

“It shows how he was working in London at the end of the 1950s and 1960s, experiencing the reconstruction,” Davis said.

“Looking at the paintings, you see the darkness of the skies and the bad air quality and then everything moves into an extraordinary sense of lightness. You can visually see how the palette lightened up, how he went from underground images to the streets of London to his own backyard as he grew older. There is an extraordinary sense of the heaviness of the paint going to the lightness of

the paint.”

Kossoff closely observed London landscapes over a 65-year period and his work includes construction sites, crowded streets, subway stations, train tracks and tender portraits of his close friends.

The second exhibition is a look into one of Kossoff’s lifelong interests, which was working from Old Master paintings. He would obtain a special pass to go the National Gallery of Art and other museums in London to work directly from the Old Masters.

He’d make artistic transcriptions of the work: paintings, color etchings and drawings.

Sometimes he would go directly from the museum to a printer to have a plate made of his etchings. It was his way of learning from the great masters and honing his skills in composition and construction.

The exhibition comes out of a collaboration the Louver did with the Getty Museum in 2000. The Getty invited

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LEON KOSSOFF: TRANSCRIPTIONS FROM POUSSIN INSTALLED AT L.A. LOUVER. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF MCLANE.

Kossoff to LA to work, but he refused the invitation. So, the Getty arranged to send some of its Poussin paintings to The National Gallery for Kossoff to work from.

The work on display at the Louver explores three subjects: “Bacchanal Before a Herm,” “The Triumph of Pan,” and “Cephalus and Aurora,” and Kossoff’s drawings and work based on it. The exhibit is running parallel to an exhibition at the Getty which runs Feb. 15 to May 8 that has several of Poussin’s original work on display.

“It’s a nice opportunity to get to see the original source material and Leon’s work,” Davis said. “The Getty was unable to take our paintings and show them side by side, but we’ve created a very full exhibition for people to be able to enjoy every aspect.”

The L.A. Louver exhibition opened on Jan. 26 and Davis said they have had a great number of artists coming in to study the work. They’ve also noticed an uptick in visitors, which they haven’t experienced since before the pandemic.

Prior to the pandemic, they typically had 40 to 50 people a day come in, but since reopening, they have been pleased if they get 15 to 20 people in a day, Davis said. However, with the Kossoff exhibition they’ve been getting 50 to 100 people a day.

“To have an exhibition of this caliber has been greatly appreciated,” Davis said. “The gallery has been full of people with great appreciation of the work and the exhibition. It’s been a very satisfying experience for everyone here.”

For Davis, who first saw Kossoff’s work in 1982 while working with a different art dealer, the exhibition captures what she first admired about his art.

“There is a sense of authentic heart, a real sense of humanity, and a sense of being able to capture the sort of the spirit and sense of place from someplace very deep inside so it is a very authentic realization of people and places,” Davis said. “That has never changed. It’s only gotten more so.”

The exhibition, which includes 20 paintings that represent Kossoff’s most celebrated subjects, has been organized in concert with the publication of “Leon Kossoff: Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Paintings.”

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A Venice Quintet

Former resident publishes book of fictional stories that explores city’s social issues PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN O’KANE

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John O’Kane, a former 20-year resident of Venice, recently published “A Venice Quintet,” a collection of fictional stories that explores the issues defining the city.

Venice Quintet,” one of the questions he answers fictionally is what would an alternative to a gentrified Venice look like?

“It deals with the creation of a city within the city, a large fallow space that many occupy thanks to the foreclosure of a number of properties in the same neighborhood,” O’Kane said. “They put together a utopian experiment indebted to prior ones from various places that succeeds in giving stability to many lives, especially the homeless. It is unfortunately sabotaged at the end by the very people the creators were trying to avoid.”

Another story focuses a different aspect of alternative life.

“It revolves around a fictional nursing home, set on the Gas House site, the famous coffee house for Beats dozed in the early 1960s, for bohemians with Alzheimer’s,” O’Kane said.

“What would a nursing home for aged bohemians look like if invested with benevolent Orwellian principles committed to reversing the aging process and perfecting memory?”

O’Kane also tackles the issue of how the lifestyle of the new trust-funder culture supplants alternative residents.

“Entering more deeply into the subject led me to a variety of fanciful, yet truth-based speculations: What would an

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alternative Venice look like if passionate citizens were to develop an advanced community indebted to the utopian settlements of the past upgraded to modern cultural esthetics?” he asked.

O’Kane’s intended audience for “A Venice Quintet” are those who are receptive to literary fiction that is grounded in social issues and ideas.

“The typical reader I strive for is the intelligent lay reader, not the professional or academic,” he noted.

O’Kane left his chosen city because he wanted to purchase a house and couldn’t there for economic reasons. It was already changing culturally. He believes that the quality of the city has shrunk due to the economics.

“In a developer-dittoed, standardized world, pockets of difference are enlightening,” he said.

He treats this thought fictionally in one of his book’s stories, “From Hyperion to Erebus.”

“This story also focuses on the ‘muse,’ what many alternative people in Venice claim is the creative force that makes the community what it is,” O’Kane said. “There is truth to this.”

Rather than being a distanced investigator, O’Kane recommends his bull-by-the-horns

approach to research. Getting close to the targets in looks and behaviors can get you access to information you would otherwise never get, he thought.

When investigating situations of this kind in the conventional way with a Q and A, for example, a strange transference process often kicks in where the interviewee says what he or she expects the interviewer to want to hear, he said.

“These conventional approaches can soon reach a dead end,” O’Kane said. “Street folks are always suspicious, feeling you might be a cop. I was told that once in fact, which is another reason why I went the undercover route.”

At gatherings around town, he met street people, semi-homeless or homeless at one time or another, who were under the radar and not “authorities” on the secret history of Venice.

They had never been interviewed and in casual conversations he learned that these folks had stories about Venice that not many others had.

Another reason for O’Kane’s direct approach was in his previous interviews with long-time resident “authorities” of Venice, he got contradictory information, sometimes in the same interview session. Hence, he changed his appearance

enough to blend into the street scene and frequented their hangouts.

“This meant occasionally making forays in the middle of the night through alleys and in parks,” O’Kane said. “I spent the better of a month doing this, and it was mostly in fits and starts, though I did once hang for a few days. I must admit that I didn’t look the full part to many. It was difficult to conceal my class markers.”

It worked much better.

“They talk if they feel you are part of their world,” O’Kane said. “I got good stories from these street folks, at times not too coherent but I was able to corroborate them through other sources.”

It helped him bridge gaps; it gave validation of when certain individuals hung out in Venice; he got names he couldn’t secure otherwise, and found out how their own experiences fit into the official and unofficial histories.

“Though at time I was a bit fearful, I relished this experience,” O’Kane said. “It renewed my perspective on Venice.”

“A Venice Quintet” is available on Amazon, at Small World Books and Beyond Baroque in Venice, and in Long Beach at Page Against the Machine, among others.

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By Srianthi Perera enice is known for its canals, beach and bustling oceanfront promenade. It’s also recognized for its pulsating alternative culture. A former 20-year resident of the city, John O’Kane, tackles the issues defining this community with a book of fictional stories entitled “A Venice Quintet.”

O’Kane dressed in scruffy clothes, neglected good grooming and plunged into Venice’s underground to obtain insights about street people.

Going undercover was worth it.

In his words, the book “penetrates the psyches of the characters involved.”

“My goal for the book is to enlighten readers about the qualities of Venice that many miss through conventional media, and to spawn a greater interest in the social issues that face Venice,” said O’Kane, who holds a doctorate degree in literature, a master’s degree in sociology and is the founder of AMASS Magazine.

O’Kane is a prolific author whose journalism, particularly op-eds on the issues of the day, is published in HuffPost and CounterPunch. He has authored about 225 essays, articles and stories, and five books: two of literary journalism (including a non-fiction book set in Venice), two collections of short stories and a collection of op-eds.

Another novel is forthcoming this fall.

O’Kane said he gravitated to the city perennially known as an alternative, bohemian enclave out of his interest in bohemian culture cultivated following travels to Paris, Berlin and other places. He had also absorbed the North Beach scene, the home of the Beatniks, following a fellowship at UC Berkeley.

Since he was fascinated with the city’s alternative scene, O’Kane has naturally been concerned with its hyper-gentrification. That was also a major theme in his 2014 book, “Venice, CA: A City State of Mind.”

The ongoing process has forced out many creative people, O’Kane noted. In “A

O’Kane is also the author of the 2014 book, “Venice, CA: A City State of Mind,” where he documented the city’s Beat history as well as the presence of the Beaten legacy in the minds and behaviors of current-day alternative residents.

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Buying a Home? Don’t Forget to Ask These Questions!

Buying a home comes with a lot of responsibilities and liabilities. When you buy a home, you are stuck with it until after you sell it successfully. Because of this, you must take extra precaution and try to ask as many important questions as possible before you close a deal with the seller or broker. Below are the questions you shouldn’t forget to ask when buying a home.

Can You Have a Copy of the Home’s Sales History?

It is important to know about how many times the home has changed hands over the years as well as for much the home sold for each time. This will let you know about your prospective property’s value fluctuations which can help you sell the home and negotiate fairly in the future.

What is the Cost of Monthly and Annual Utility and Maintenance?

No one wants a home that racks up utility bills as though the owners are

made of money. The water, power, and gas bills should be disclosed as well as annual maintenance cost for you to gauge if you can truly afford the home.

How Much is the Property Tax? Although the home’s value is the primary determinant of the property tax, knowing how much the current owners are paying is a good way to determine future expenses on the property.

Does the House Have an Unusual History or Has It Been Involved in Any Crime?

Any history of suicide, murder, or death should be disclosed by the broker or seller. Unusual history like appearing in a magazine, commercial, or movie should be disclosed as well. A home appearing in public media may mean a future privacy breach and a negative history can make a home difficult to sell in the future.

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When was the Roof Last Fixed or Replaced?

A roof replacement can cost upwards of $10,000. The future homeowner should know when a huge expense like this may be due.

Does the Area Around the Property Come with Parking Restrictions?

Whether or not the home has a garage, it is possible that future visitors may need to park outside of the property.

When this happens, the last thing you want is for your guests’ vehicles to get towed away.

Upgrades can cost a lot. It is best to know which contractors worked in the house before and what they did more so if planning future additions or renovations.

Are There Any Issues with Sewage or Broken Pipes?

Although you can hire a home inspector, it is best to know these issues beforehand more so that the cost of repairs for issues like this can be equivalent to a sizable amount.

Are There Past or Current Pest Infestations?

Getting rid of rodent or insect infestation can incur a lot of time and money.

Something like this needs to be disclosed rather than find out when it is too late.

Are There On-Going Warranties for the Kitchen Appliances, Garage Door, the HVAC System, and More?

Replacing any of the above can easily cost thousands of dollars. Having the warranties can save a lot of money down the road.

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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 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

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.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022031442 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WHO AM I, WHO AM I? FOUNDATION. 13904 Fiji Way Apt. 237 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) George Todt, 13904 Fiji Way Apt. 237 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2021. 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: George Todt. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 08, 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 : 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22, 03/17/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022024968 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KIKOS KLOSET. 1029 Pleasant View Ave. Apt. 3 Venice, CA 90291, 12669 Rose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Kayla Dickie, 1029 Pleasant View Ave. Apt. 3 Venice, CA 90291.

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: Kayla Dickie. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 02, 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

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 : 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22, 03/17/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022041163 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: P.K. NOTARY SERVICE. 7131 West Manchester Avenue Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90045, 8738 Villanova Avenue Unit Half Los Angeles, CA 90045. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Paul Kleinfinger, 8738 Villanova Avenue Unit Half Los Angeles, CA 90045.

State of Incorporation or LLC: 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: Paul Kleinfinger.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 22, 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 : 03/03/22, 03/10/22, 03/17/22, 03/24/22

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 in-

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 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22BBCP00046 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of DAVID JOHN KLEC, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: DAVID JOHN KLEC filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) DAVID JOHN KLEC to DAVE JOHN KLEC 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

DERS 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 Name Change 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: 03/25/2022. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: B. The address of the court is 300 East Olive Avenue, Room 225 Burbank, CA 91502-Burbank Courthouse. 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 4, 2022.

Robin Miller Sloan, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Argonaut Newspaper 02/24/22, 03/03/22, 03/10/22, 03/17/22

Summons SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): FLIN1801082 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name) AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): TREE NAHAU WILLIS You are being sued. Lo están demandando.

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 SelfH e l p C e n t e r (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 Servi-

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.

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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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE “THE FINAL FRONTIER” By GARY LARSON and AMY ENSZ

HEAVY SETTLE I’m a guy who falls into relationships too easily, ending up with women I’m not particularly interested in. I thought I had discriminating taste, but obviously my relationship track record says otherwise. How can I grow up and stop being so impulsive?

— Disturbed You’re far from alone. People will insist they’re highly “discriminating” in choosing partners – and then move in with somebody on the third date. They, of course, portray this as the height of romance – when it’s really the height of “Hello?! You barely know this person... were you dropped on your head as a baby?”

We humans have a powerful longing to be in a long-term love thing, and probably because of that, we’re far less choosy about romantic partners than we believe we are – at every stage of a relationship. Social psychologist Samantha Joel finds we have a GO! GO! GO! bias in romantic relationships: a strong tendency to make decisions that move a relationship forward – from the first night we meet our soon-to-be beloved to the 615th time they go all human nightmare on us.

People find all sorts of reasons to stay when every molecule of sense they have is screaming “FLEE!” Being in love is, obviously, a biggie, as is fear

of being single (and the stigma that can go along). Breakups also become “logistically difficult” when partners’ lives become “intertwined,” through marriage, moving in together or merging their groups of friends.

As for you, understanding that falling in love is often the twin of falling in an open manhole is a start. In the early stages, take it slow – and sober. Meet for coffee for an hour, and have someplace to be afterward (and actually stick to that and vamoose).

Avoid marathon calls and texts.

When you’re into somebody, see whether they’re a good fit by holding them up to your standards for a partner. All your standards. Don’t just check the “she’s hot” box and crumple up the list.

Finally, in a world where we all experience harsh challenges every day, like the Uber driver arriving five minutes late, it’s easier than ever for people to contain their worst qualities.

It might take you a year to know someone’s true character. This suggests it’s wise to hold off on “entwinements” (like sharing a pad) till you’ve seen enough to answer the unfun questions, such as, “Hmm...what’s the likelihood I’ll end up emotionally and financially eviscerated and then dumped in a ditch to be picked apart by buzzards?”

GRILLE CHEESE

Female, 25, straight, single, and looking for a boyfriend on dating apps, as are my female friends. We’re all wondering what’s with these guys who post profile photos of themselves lying across the hood of a Lamborghini with their ridiculous greased abs on display. It’s like the opposite of cool; it’s immature, ostentatious, clueless and tacky. Seriously, is there reasoning behind this behavior? My friends all agree it’s a major turnoff.

— Grossed Out There’s this notion (held by some men as well as some feminists) that men and women are just people with different funparts and “What men want, women want.” Um, no. Note that you never hear dudes complaining to the bros, “Ew! So gross!” about getting unsolicited boob pics – first, because they never get them, but if they did, it’d be like they caught the boobie leprechaun with the pot of nymphomaniac hotties at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Women seeking a relationship tend to be turned off by the conspicuous display of abs (versus a guy “inconspicuously” showing he’s fit), and the display of the sick-expensive car is

likewise a fail. Social psychologist Jill M. Sundie and her colleagues find a man’s motivation to engage in “conspicuous consumption” – flashy, wastefully extravagant displays of wealth – is triggered by “short-term mating goals.” In plain English: “Yeah, he wants a lasting relationship – lasting from about 3 a.m. to sun up.”

Women read this signal loud and clear – which is why you boyfriendseeking ladies are “grossed out.” Guys will counter, “But wait...women like men with money!” Well, yeah, but there’s some nuance to that. Women seeking more than a three-hour sex tour are primed by evolution to find a man who’ll “invest” – and not just in his “baby” (aka his 911 Turbo S): “Dylan, buddy, I know you need your tumor removed, but Daddy’s rims are almost six months old!”

By the way, these flashy car pics could even be a fail for a guy hoping to target the hookuperellas on an app, because they often signal he’s a liar.

Twenty-two years old and ab-splayed across the hood of a Ferrari? The ladies know exactly what to look for. Yep...just zoom in on the photo for the clip-on bow tie and balled-up polyester valet vest – right behind the back wheel of LeBron’s car.

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ACROSS 1 Country that’s about 24 times longer than its average width 6 Vendor’s wagon 14 Online access cos.

18 Nixon’s older daughter 19 It established Congress 20 PDQ, in the ER 21 Satisfied with one’s work in the transporter room?

23 Miles’ “Sideways” love interest 24 NFL official 25 Conger catchers 26 Daring deed 28 Informer 29 Setting for searches 31 Black 34 Big mess 36 Title book in a classic computer game 37 Brezhnev of the USSR 40 One who gets in 42 Detain Dr. McCoy? 47 Sends, in a way 48 Cover letters?

51 One may be painted 52 Fancy topping 54 Mangy mutt 55 Apple product 56 Opening tempo of Dvorák’s “New World Symphony” 58 __ gratia artis: MGM motto 61 End of a warning 63 Weave 66 “Be silent,” in music 68 Arch type 69 Phaser, slangily?

73 Tiny 74 Katniss’ ally in “The Hunger Games”

76 Surpasses 77 Forward pass 79 No. with two dashes 80 Ski weekend destination 82 Pluck 84 Flamenco shout 85 Heineken brand named for a Mexican city 87 Recurring 90 Actor Beatty 91 Warm sign-off 93 DNA sample from Kirk’s chief engineering officer?

97 Beverly Cleary title dog 99 Defrauded, say, with “on” 100 18-wheeler 104 Frontier home 105 Either Zimbalist 107 Creme-filled Drake’s cake 111 Bobby of the Bruins 112 Contents of some banks 114 Gloomy 116 Wedding promise 117 Newton, e.g.

119 Masseuse trained in massage techniques from Spock’s home planet?

124 Fabled loch 125 Observing lions in the wild, maybe 126 Sign up 127 De Matteo of “The Sopranos” 128 Uncalled-for 129 Candy mogul H.B. __ DOWN 1 Makes with skill 2 Gender-specific pronoun 3 Less cordial 4 Flax fabric 5 High nester

6 “Easy to Be Hard” musical 7 Song and dance 8 Unnamed degree 9 Cocktail party staple 10 “Bad Moon Rising” band, briefly 11 Adjust in a garage 12 Flight by night 13 Connections 14 School of thought 15 Allure of boldly going where no man has gone before?

16 Pony up the service charge, say 17 Museum pieces 18 Wee 21 Cup part 22 Bayou, perhaps 27 Poet who used the name Old Possum 30 Abbr. often after a comma 31 Carbon compound 32 Storage spot 33 Horatian work 35 Sports org. name since 1910 38 Historic time 39 It’s a wrap 41 Big name in jeans 43 Elevator name 44 Runs easily 45 Grazing area 46 Barely enough 48 News exclusives 49 Clears of data, as a PC 50 Happy Meal toy replica of Captain Kirk’s ship?

53 “A Death in the Family” author James 56 Wonderstruck 57 “Buenos __” 59 Flea market deal 60 Did salon work 62 Allow

63 Latin “behold” 64 Bygone depilatory brand 65 First word in all but one “Seinfeld” episode title 67 Cause of inflation 70 Everglades deposit 71 Wheel connectors 72 Play delayers 75 Gave in (to) 78 Start of a classic accusation 81 Fabled racer 82 Flapjack cooker 83 Dorm overseers, for short 86 Wilcox daughter in “Howards End” 87 Tabloid couple 88 Sign-off letters before L 89 Nice season 91 Blow away 92 “Ambition should be made of __ stuff”: “Julius Caesar” 94 EMT skill 95 It’s found in banks 96 Immigrant’s subj.

98 Tighten the strings of, maybe 101 Safe to have 102 Example 103 Composer Stravinsky 106 Bogus 108 Church official 109 Nemo’s creator 110 Habituate 113 Makeup line 114 Galahad et al.

115 Action movie weapons 118 Screening org.

120 Heel 121 CIO partner 122 Dundee denial 123 NYY rival

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CA residents scramble to get last Walking Liberty Rolls CALIFORNIA - Once California residents got wind that California State Restricted Bank Rolls filled with Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s were being handed over, there was a mad dash to get them. That’s because some of these U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins are already worth hundreds in collector value.

“It’s like a run on the banks. The phones are ringing off the hook. That’s because everyone is trying to get them before they’re all gone,” according to officials at the National Mint and Treasury who say they can barely keep up with all the orders.

In fact, they had to impose a strict limit of 4 California State Restricted Bank Rolls. So, if you get the chance to get your hands on these State Restricted Bank Rolls you better hurry because hundreds of California residents already have and you don’t want to miss out.

You see, the U.S. Gov’t stopped mint-

ing these Silver Walking Liberties in 1947 and there can never be any more which makes them extremely collectible.

And here’s the best part. The rolls are unsearched so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value.

That’s why at just the $39 state minimum set by National Mint and Treasury it’s a deal too good to pass up.

But you better hurry because these California State Restricted Bank Rolls are the only ones known to exist and California residents are grabbing them up as fast as they can.

That’s because they make amazing gifts for children, grandchildren and loved ones. Just imagine the look on their face when you hand them one of the State Restricted Rolls — they’ll tell everyone they know what you did for them.

■ GOT ‘EM: Residents all across California who get their hands on these State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls are definitely showing them off. That’s because they are the only ones known to exist. And here’s the best part, these Bank Rolls are loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty coins some dating back to the early 1900’s and worth up to 100 times their face value so everyone wants them.

Last State Restricted Silver Walking Liberty Bank Rolls go to California residents California residents get first dibs on last remaining Bank Rolls loaded with U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for the next 2 days STATE DISTRIBUTION: A strict limit of 4 State Restricted Bank Rolls per CA resident has been imposed CALIFORNIA - “It’s a miracle these State Restricted Bank Rolls even exist.

That’s why Hotline Operators are bracing for the flood of calls,” said Laura Lynne, U.S. Coin and Currency Director for the National Mint and Treasury.

For the next 2 days the last remaining State of California Restricted Bank Rolls loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties are actually being handed over to California residents who call the State Toll-Free Hotlines listed in today’s newspaper publication.

“National Mint and Treasury recently spoke with its Chief Professional Numismatist who said ‘Very few people have ever actually saw one of these rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties issued by the U.S. Gov’t back in the early 1900’s. But to actually find them sealed away in State Restricted Bank Rolls is like finding buried treasure. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Bank Rolls had better hold on to them,’” Lynne said.

“Now that the State of California Restricted Bank Rolls are being offered up we won’t be surprised if thousands (Continued on next page) PAGE 22 THE ARGONAUT MARCH 3, 2022

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of California residents claim the maximum limit allowed of 4 Bank Rolls per resident before they’re all gone,” said Lynne.

“That’s because after the Bank Rolls were loaded with 15 rarely seen Silver Walking Liberties, each verified to meet a minimum collector grade of very good or above, the dates and mint marks of the U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars sealed away inside the State of California Restricted Bank Rolls have never been searched. But, we do know that some of these coins date clear back to the early 1900’s and are worth up to 100 times their face value, so there is no telling what California residents will find until they sort through all the coins,” Lynne went on to say.

And here’s the best part. If you are a resident of the state of California you cover only the $39 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, that’s fifteen rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties worth up to 100 times their face value for just $585 which is a real steal because non state residents must pay $118 per coin which totals $1,770 if any coins remain after the 2-day deadline.

The only thing California residents need to do is call the State Toll-Free Hotlines printed in today’s newspaper publication before the 2-day order deadline ends.

“Rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued silver coins like these are highly sought after, but we’ve never seen anything like this before. According to The Official Red Book, a Guide Book of United States Coins many Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollars are now worth $40 - $825 each in collector value,” Lynne said.

“We’re guessing thousands of California residents will be taking the maximum limit of 4 Bank Rolls because they make such amazing gifts for any occasion for children, parents, grandparents, friends and loved ones,” Lynne continued.

“We know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of Hotline Operators are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30 am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 2 days to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all.” Lynne said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they are a resident of the state of California and call the National Toll-Free Hotlines before the 2-day deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■

HOW TO CLAIM THE LAST STATE RESTRICTED BANK ROLLS FACTS:

If you are a California State Resident read the important information below about claiming the State Silver Bank Rolls, then call the State Toll-Free Hotline at 8:30 am: 1-800-979-3771 EXT: RWB4313

Are these Silver Walking Liberties worth more than other half dollars:

Yes. These U.S. Gov’t issued Silver Walking Liberties were minted in the early 1900’s and will never be minted again. That makes them extremely collectible.

The vast majority of half dollars minted after 1970 have no silver content at all and these Walking Liberties were one of the last silver coins minted for circulation.

That’s why many of them now command hundreds in collector value so there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

How much are State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls worth:

It’s impossible to say, but some of these U.S Gov’t issued Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s are worth up to 100 times the face value and there are 15 in each Bank Roll so you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them.

Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know they are the only California State Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and Walking Liberties are highly collectible so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these Silver Bank Rolls should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Why are so many California residents claiming them:

Because they are the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist and everyone wants their share. Each Bank Roll contains a whopping 15 Silver Walking Liberties dating back to the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value. Best of all California residents are guaranteed to get them for the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty for the next two days.

How do I get the State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls:

California residents are authorized to claim up to the limit of 4 State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls by calling the State Toll Free Hotline at 1-800-979-3771 Ext. RWB4313 starting at precisely 8:30 am this morning. Everyone who does is getting the only State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Rolls known to exist.

That’s a full Bank Roll containing 15 Silver Walking Liberties from the early 1900’s some worth up to 100 times their face value for just the state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury of just $39 per Silver Walking Liberty, which is just $585 for the full Bank Rolls and that’s a real steal because non state residents are not permitted to call before 5 pm tomorrow and must pay $1,770 for each California State Restricted Walking Liberty Silver Bank Roll if any remain.

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WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Compiled by Kamala Kirk

Legally Blonde – The Musical March 4 – 6, 11-12 Samohi Theatre is excited to present “Legally Blonde – The Musical” for two consecutive weekends. Accompanied by a live orchestra, “Legally Blonde” is an energetic and sassy musical comedy – the perfect welcome back to live theater after a two-year pandemic pause. This is a masked event. ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours to show time are also required. Reserved seating is available online.

Tickets $15 (adult) and $20 (students).

600 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, March 4 & 5 at 7 p.m., March 6 at 3 p.m., March 11 & 12 at 7 p.m., samohitheatre.org Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, March 5 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 Dragon Boat Festival Saturday, March 5 Marina del Rey will host its first Dragon Boat Festival featuring a series of dragon boat races, live music entertainment, food truck fare and awards ceremony at Burton Chace Park. The all-day festival will be fun for anyone paddling or cheering on the

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On March 5, young musicians will perform at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. for Elemental Music at the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center in Santa Monica. teams. Admission is free for viewers. Nearly 40 teams will compete with team participants varying in age from 10 to 70-year-olds. Many participants are multi-generational families paddling together. The MDR Dragon Boat Festival is sponsored by Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau, Marina del Rey Lessees Association, Caruso, ProSUP Shop, Wahoo’s, and Team DPW. 13650 Mindanao Way, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., facebook.com/LADragonBoat Storypalooza Story Tour Saturday, March 5 Santa Monica Public Library presents “Storypalooza Story Tour” with storytelling performers and activities at all five library locations throughout the day, beginning at 10:30 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica, the event celebrates COURTESY PHOTO

On March 6 at 1 p.m., join the Annenberg Community Beach House and Santa Monica Conservancy for a special virtual commemoration of architect Julia Morgan, California’s first licensed woman architect.

Read Across America, a national reading initiative designed to promote literacy and celebrate diversity in literature for young children and their families.

Attendees receive a free book at each location. Space is limited; first come, first served, and all events are free. For more information, visit the website or email library@santamonica.gov.

Various locations, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 310-458-8600, smpl.org Elemental Music Concerts Saturday, March 5 The young musicians of local nonprofit, Elemental Music, are preparing to take the stage. Over 150 students in grades 3 to 8 will be performing across six different large ensembles for strings, choir, band, classical guitar, and a full orchestra for wind and string students. The performances are sponsored by W.I. Simonson and Providence | Saint John’s Physician Partners and will take place at the brand-new John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Center. The 2 p.m. concert features the Elemental Choir, Elemental Band, and Academy Philharmonic ensembles. The 4:30 p.m. concert features the Elemental Guitar, Prelude, and Elemental Strings ensembles. General admission tickets are $15 and student tickets are $8.

2425 16th Street, Santa Monica, 2 & 4:30 p.m., elementalmusic.org Book Signing: Jim Cornfield Saturday, March 5 Join photographer Jim Cornfield at The Book Jewel for a fascinating discussion on the art of

Environmental Portraiture. In his book, Cornfield puts readers behind the viewfinder to help them successfully create dazzling photos. Join Cornfield at The Book Jewel to hear about some priceless trade secrets in photography.

6259 W. 87th Street, Westchester, 5 p.m., thebookjewel.com Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, March 6 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 St., Santa Monica, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, March 6 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events.

12198 Venice Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., marvistafarmersmarket.org Motor Avenue Farmers Market Sunday, March 6 The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood and surrounding communities. The market is dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through its operation and educational programs. The market consistently provides a wonderful opportunity to create

synergy between local businesses and residents while promoting a healthy city and a vibrant community. Open every Sunday, rain or shine.

10418 National Blvd., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., motoravenuemarket.com Westchester Farmers Market Sunday, March 6 Certified farmers market brings together some of the region’s best small and micro farmers from the Central Coast and Ventura counties with over 30 local food businesses, kids activities and live bands. Held in the heart of downtown Westchester adjacent to many new and thriving local businesses from an independent bookstore to local eateries with plenty of free parking. Held every Sunday rain or shine!

6200 W. 87th St., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., westchesterfarmersmkt.com Julia Morgan Legacy Event Sunday, March 6 Join the Annenberg Community Beach House and Santa Monica Conservancy for a special commemoration of architect Julia Morgan, California’s first licensed woman architect.

Victoria Kastner, the longtime official historian at Hearst Castle, will give a talk on the life and work of Morgan, who left a legacy of more than 700 projects in her nearly five decades of practice. At the Annenberg Community Beach House, Morgan designed the Guest House and pool, which comprise the site’s historic core. Register online for the free virtual event.

Virtual event, 1 to 2 p.m., bit.ly/35mIDFc Serving Up Comedy Tuesday, March 8 “Serving Up Comedy,” a standup comedy show, takes place at The Warehouse Restaurant. No admission fee, no two-item minimum. Just standup comedy from 7 to 8:30 p.m. followed by open mic to 9 p.m.

Happy hour until 7 p.m.

4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 7 p.m., 310-823-5451, servingupcomedy.com

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