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CONTENTS COMIC STRIP.............................. 3 LETTERS....................................... 4 OPINION..................................... 5 FOODIE FINDS........................... 6 COMMUNITY............................ 12 COVER STORY.......................... 14 ARTS & EVENTS........................ 15

ON THE COVER: Marina del Rey hosted its first Dragon Boat Festival on March 5 at Burton Chace Park. Photo by Chris Mortenson. Design by Arman Olivares.

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L E T T E R S of the project disputed this fact.

David Kay, however, suggested that habitat loss for an endangered species is acceptable as long as it occurs outside of the nesting season. This is an absurd contention that defies the most basic understanding of habitat.

While temporary habitat disturbance can be mitigated by limiting such disturbance to non-nesting periods, permanent habitat loss is just that - permanent.

The article also cites a table of habitat acreages indicating that the proposed project would result in a net gain of 69.6 acres of habitat for the sparrow, assuming such habitat is adopted. However, this table is taken out of context because it applies only to the habitat types that are projected to exist sometime prior to 2030, before the impacts of sea level rise begin to convert viable sparrow habitats to other types of habitats. Comparing the map on page 2-147 of the draft EIR, which is not linked to any specific year, to the map on page 2-148, which shows habitat projections for the year 2030, shows this

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trend, which worsens substantially over time.

Readers of the article are likely to get the impression that proponents of the project are refuting concerns about the loss of this endangered species habitat in a meaningful way, when in fact they are simply employing an accounting trick to distract from those very legitimate concerns.

Implementing the project as currently designed would unquestionably lead to a net habitat loss for this endangered bird that the Fish and Game Code requires to be protected. That would be an unacceptable outcome for a $182 million project designed to protect biodiversity.

It is also worth noting that the picture by Jonathan Coffin on a cover page, which so artfully supports the article’s title of “Ecological Gem,” appears to be from the same area that is slated to be covered under a new flood control levee. Readers ought to be aware of that connection between the cover photo and the project that is the subject of the article.

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Letter re: Ecological Gem Editor: Our organization was pleased to see an article on the Ballona Wetlands (Ecological Gem, January 27) that recognizes this natural resource to be the “ecological gem” that it is, and which included beautiful photos from Jonathan Coffin. We also appreciate that the author made an effort to provide a range of viewpoints regarding how the wetlands should be managed moving forward.

No article on this important and complex topic could ever cover every aspect of why so many organizations are concerned about the proposed plans for this natural space moving forward.

However, merely positioning different assertions side by side likely left readers confused on several important points raised in the article.

For instance, the article rightly notes that existing habitat for the endangered Belding’s Savannah Sparrow will be permanently impacted by both construction and sea level rise. None of the individuals who spoke in support

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Again, we appreciate that the Argonaut provided coverage of this important ecosystem and we hope that the Argonaut will commit to a follow-up article in the near future that continues to explore these important issues.

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The Conflict in Ukraine

By Justinian Jampol, Wende Museum Founder & Director s a museum that specializes in the history of the Cold War in Eastern Europe and the former USSR, I have often been asked, “Why does it matter?” After all, the Cold War is a geopolitical conflict that was supposed to have ended more than 30 years ago.

In a world that is constantly changing, the Wende Museum, named for a German word that means “change,” history is always in the process of being made.

Like so many historians, I extolled the virtues of preserving the past in order to inform the present. Those very words have headlined the Museum’s homepage for the past 10 years.

And of course, that old adage sprouted up from time to time, “Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it.”

But what was until a short time

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ago a conceptual argument about the importance of studying our collective history is no longer an intellectual exercise. It is now a harsh reality with real lives at stake.

As Russian tanks descend on

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the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, many remember painful memories of the Soviet occupation of Hungary in 1956, Czechoslovakia in 1968, and more. Ukraine itself has been the victim at many points in its long history,

including the Great Famine in the 1930s known as the Holodomor, caused by the policies of Joseph Stalin, which resulted in millions of deaths.

For me, the events in Ukraine are personal. My last name,

Jampol, is the name of a Ukrainian village where my ancestors escaped following the pogroms of the early 20th century. Like so many other cities and regions in Ukraine, that little village is now a war zone.

In addition to being a tragedy on a grand scale, the attack on Ukraine is a reminder that history is not a collection of old and dusty objects. It is, among other things, the individual and collective memories of those who have witnessed and experienced moments that have changed the course of history.

And history is now.

All of us at the Wende Museum are anxiously watching events halfway around the world and stand in solidarity with the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Over the coming weeks, we hope you will commune with us as we explore the present moment in the broader context of the Cold War and grieve for the victims of military aggression.

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It Runs in the Family

Chef Vanda Asapahu brings authentic Thai cuisine to Westchester

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By Sara Edwards estaurant owner Chef Vanda Asapahu’s food and restaurant career began while she was in Thailand during a summer internship in 2005. She had just completed her graduate studies at Yale University for public health and after her internship was over, she was hired on by the United Nations in 2006 after doing non-government organization work.

At the time, her parents who were longtime restaurateurs were working at their family-owned restaurant Ayara Thai in Westchester, which was going to be their last restaurant. Asapahu said that while with the UN, she saw how quickly government and political changes would occur, but that change didn’t come as quickly when it came to the culture.

“I stepped away from my job to do this, and then kind of fell in love,” Asapahu said.

“I felt that coming to the restaurant and owning a business meant changes can come as quickly and as slowly as we want it to be for us.”

Ayara Thai was originally established in 2004 in Westchester by Chef Vanda Ayara Thai was established in 2004 by Asapahu’s parents and introduces the community to the family recipes that have Asapahu’s parents, Anna and Andy, down been passed down while respecting the family’s values in sustainable dining. the street from her childhood home.

Asapahu joined the Ayara Thai team and began to make changes to the restaurant in 2010. The restaurant introduces the community to the tastes and family recipes of her childhood that have been passed down while also respecting the family’s values in sustainable dining.

“When we started the restaurant in Westchester, there were only one or two other Thai restaurants all forced to sell the cashew nut chicken and sweet and sour chicken because this is what the Westside knows from Thai food,” Asapahu said.

“Over time, like the course of 18 years, things have really changed and people are exposed more to Thai food so we’re now able to put on the menu more items that we actually eat at home.”

Ayara Thai has popular Thai dishes like Pad Thai with rice noodles, visoy tofu, chives and eggs, and Massaman curry with baby Dutch potatoes, pearl onions and butternut squash with peanuts to top it off.

But the restaurant also has family recipes that Asapahu and her siblings grew up eating like Anna’s award-winning Khao Soi, a northern Thai dish of curry braised drumsticks served on top of egg noodle and topped with shallots and mustard green.

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For the entirety of the 10 days, Gabi James will feature their loaded croquettes with Ayara Thai’s crispy pork belly and signature Thai ChiliLime Sauce alongside a fish-sauce aioli, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño.

Gabi James will also kick things up a notch with the “Thai One On” cocktail using Ayara’s house-brew Thai tea, rye, and sherry syrup.

Ayara will feature the “Jalapeño Business” (housemade jalapeño-cilantro vodka, lemon, and pineapple) from Gabi James to pair with all of Ayara’s favorites, plus a merguez fried rice featuring harissa, medjool dates, and Gabi James’ family-recipe Tunisian-spiced lamb sausage.

“When Sara of Gabi James texted me to collab, I immediately said YES without knowing the details,” says Chef Vanda. “I’m a big fan of her food and am honored to do a Spanish-Thai flavor blend together.”

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Asapahu is the first-ever female Host Chef at Masters of Taste 2022.

One of Asapahu’s favorite dishes is the laab duck: roasted duck breast served with lemongrass, sawtooth, coriander, scallions, shallots, lime, roasted chili and toasted rice.

“It’s like a kind of middle ground of a contemporary take on salad with all the same flavors but with a more premium cut of meat and not just scraps of a protein,” she said.

Ayara Thai also makes an effort to give

back and be a present voice for Thai Americans in the Westchester community.

Back in April, with the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans during the pandemic, the restaurant held a self-defense style class and served Ayara Thai food afterward in a place where people felt safe to eat and interact.

“We find that it’s important that even though you’re not working in those (non-government organizations) but just a member of the community, we can actually do a lot,” Asapahu said. “We are unofficial ambassadors of Thai culture and we try to give back as much as possible to the community.”

Ayara Thai has been doing take-out since March 2020, but Asapahu said they plan to reopen their dining room later this year after the completion of a big renovation project on the restaurant. Asapahu is also proud to be the first-ever female Host Chef at Masters of Taste 2022 in Pasadena on April 3.

“We’d love our new space to incorporate more dishes that truly speaks to our identity as Thai Americans,” Asapahu said. “If you want to take our food, take us for our entire identity, because we are pouring our hearts and soul into what we do.”

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Showstopping Sweets

How one New Yorker went from Broadway to opening a bakery in Santa Monica

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Melody Bar and Grill is a cumulation of everything that makes Los Angeles unique and wonderful. Melody boasts a beautifully diverse melting pot of clientele and staff, especially with much of their daytime traffic stemming from out-of-towners. The atmosphere at Melody is not only welcoming for travelers, but for locals as well.

Melody now has an amazing covered patio and is a perfect brunch spot on the weekends. Two local brunch favorites are the Loco Westside (a steak burger on a bed of hash browns topped with melted cheese, a fried egg and gravy), and the French Style Breakfast BLT (open-face sandwich with bacon, mix greens, tomato and two fried eggs on a French baguette). Melody’s menu is a fusion of American, Latin and Asian influences—done right! From their jalapeno calamari, salmon tacos, Kalua-style sliders, barbecue grilled cheese bites and hand rolled chicken cabbage potstickers, all under the guidance of owner and Chef de cuisine Christian Warren.

Melody is a family-owned and operated establishment that prides itself on hospitality, quality food, drinks, and family-oriented customers who love Melody.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BROADWAY BAKER

By Sara Edwards hat started out as a dream of being on Broadway ultimately turned into owning a local bakery in Santa Monica selling homemade pop tarts and thin, crispy cookies made from scratch.

Jim Osorno moved to New York in 1992 to pursue a career on Broadway. On opening nights or before stage rehearsals, he would bring baked goods like brownies, cookies and bread loaves he’d made and even started taking them to local markets to sell.

“I kept meeting more people and ended up baking and delivering cookies weekly to most of the Broadway theaters,” Osorno said. “I grew up baking with my mom, my dad and my grandmother, and it was just something I always enjoyed.”

Osorno and his partner, Tom, moved to Santa Monica in 2015. Orsono would bake delivery orders early in the morning at a spot downtown in the Arts District to ship out across the country and fill orders for retail partners he’d acquired while baking in New York. They also had people stop by early in the morning to pick up baked Broadway Baker makes small batch baked goods from local and organic ingredients based on generations of family recipes. goods from that kitchen as well.

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Osorno was able to open his first brickand-mortar shop, Broadway Baker, in 2020, six weeks before the start of the pandemic.

“We’d always been online and then we also delivered to places like Santa Monica Seafood,” he said. “I always wanted to open a little shop where we did everything right there and people could come in and have a total experience.”

Osorno said the bakery had to operate on a pickup and go experience, which he said worked out well and helped the bakery stay open throughout the pandemic. Before having to shut down the front of the store for safety, Orsono was able to introduce himself and the bakery to the community and his neighbors to announce its opening.

“A lot of the neighbors, people in the community, online shoppers and followers were able to come in so a lot of people learned about us pretty quickly,” Osorno said. “So by the time we were into the pandemic, we switched to a pre-order menu and we’d have your order ready for you to pick up curbside.”

Broadway Baker sells homemade pastries and baked goods from recipes Osorno grew up baking with his family with his own little spin. The bakery spread is always ever-changing with cookies, cupcakes, donuts and brownies.

Some of the most popular items include thumbprint lemon shortbread cookies with an organic raspberry preserve filling and fresh lemon zest, and brownies with a layer

of homemade salted caramel that’s topped with a thin layer of dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Along with thin, crispy chocolate chip cookies and homemade pop tarts, Broadway Baker also makes blackberry lime, lemon raspberry and double chocolate salted caramel ganache tarts.

“We try to source as many local and organic ingredients as possible,” Osorno said. “I go to the farmers market twice a week to grab whatever’s in season and then we switch it up seasonally.”

Broadway Baker also delivers baked goods for larger events and special occasions that can be delivered or shipped in eco-friendly gift boxes with ribbon.

Orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance and most baked goods can be ordered in 24 or 48-piece orders.

But to get the full range of what Osorno and his bakers can whip up, it’s best to go to the store to see the entire daily spread.

“We’re so grateful and thankful to everyone who’s supported us,” Osorno said. “It’s the support and the love that the community and the neighborhood has shown us is really just very much appreciated.”

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Natural Wine and Plant-Based Plates Only the Wild Ones pops up on Abbot Kinney

By Jessica Koslow he COVID-19 pandemic has led to more than a few unexpected things. One much-needed pleasant surprise is the proliferation of pop-ups.

“In 2020, we were able to do a pop-up for De Buena Planta in a parking lot,” said Heather Tierney, founder of The Butcher’s Daughter, of the plant-based Mexican concept across Abbot Kinney that opened on Labor Day in 2020. “It was a way to get creative.”

Tierney is popping up once again with Only the Wild Ones, a natural wine bar on Abbot Kinney next door to The Butcher’s Daughter where The Other Room once operated. The landlord of the building, who also owns The Butcher’s Daughter and De Buena Planta’s properties, is in the process of converting it to retail space, but it’s a long process.

Tierney has the go-ahead for her pop-up until the space is converted and a retail tenant moves in.

The pandemic and Abbot Kinney’s high rents have made Tierney a big proponent of pop-ups.

“Landlords on Abbot Kinney are holding out for ridiculous rents, so if

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Only the Wild Ones is a natural wine bar pop-up on Abbot Kinney from designer and restaurateur Heather Tierney, who also owns The Butcher’s Daughter.

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anyone sees an empty storefront, it’s an opportunity to launch something,” she said.

Tierney lives within walking distance from The Butcher’s Daughter, the largest of her four locations, with a fifth one opening this summer in West Hollywood.

“I’m always dreaming up ideas as I walk around,” she said. “I create things I see a need for. With COVID-19, it’s opened up opportunities to do pop-ups and test out concepts.”

A permanent De Buena Planta is opening soon in Silver Lake. Only the Wild Ones opened on Nov. 19, the week before Thanksgiving 2021. The idea came to Tierney from observing the growing natural wine movement, mainly in New York and specifically in Brooklyn.

“Natural wine is often described as wild because it is untouched and grown in the wild,” Tierney said. “The inspiration behind the design is from Old World cultures and an analog way of living. We were buying lots of natural wines at The Butcher’s Daughter. I love natural wines, and it’s been a fun learning experience to create this concept.”

But first, Tierney needed to brighten up

The Marigold Mercantile is a healthy and fun store located in the Waterside shopping center off Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey. The store aims to create an environment where its members, known as the Gold Crew Supporters, and its guests can positively influence each other with a healthy exchange of ideas while enjoying products they’ve searched the seven seas for to bring to the community.

The Marigold Mercantile truly is a one-stop-shop for all things healthy and fun. Inside its walls is The Marigold Café, a friendly stop where visitors can enjoy hand-made breakfast or lunch items and sip on organic juices and smoothies while shopping for their favorite Marigold Family Farm products.

Since the 1960s, The Marigold Mercantile’s Marina del Rey location has been under three previous names: Natural Harvester, Vitamin Quota, and Rainbow Acres MDR. Thanks to the patronage and support of the Marina community, The Marigold Mercantile has remained the only locally-owned store in the Waterside at the Marina shopping center. The Gold Crew looks forward to serving the Marina del Rey community, first-time visitors, and long-time regulars with a smile as their trusted advisors for years to come.

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The pop-up serves natural, biodynamic and sustainable wines by the glass along with creative cocktails, craft beers and plant-based plates.

the décor, or as she called it, give it a “lipstick on a pig” renovation. They covered a brick wall in whitewash stucco to create an Old World feeling. She picked the color palate of natural wine for the inside, using dusty roses and orange and caramel hues. The banquettes are covered in dusty pink vegan leather.

Tierney selected African tapestries and textiles from the Congo that she found at the Westminster flea market to make the back cushions.

“Natural wine is nothing new, it’s the old way of making wine,” Tierney said.

“The modern-day way often uses technology and additives. Natural wine is going back to the old ways. Some countries have not changed their ways of making wine, like Slovenia and Estonia. These old European towns’ wines are becoming popular again.”

At Only the Wild Ones, the DJ spins vinyl. The Other Room regulars come back to visit the lead bartender, who worked at the other bar for many years. A semi-private mezzanine space is available in the back for private parties with a skylight and disco ball dangling from the ceiling.

What assistant general manager Peter Young likes best about the space is its relaxed atmosphere —and the Butcher’s Pretzel.

“The best wine bars are ones that do it without pretense and with a love of how old and cool winemaking and wine

drinking is,” Young said, standing under the huge fiddle-leaf fig that hangs over the bar’s entryway. “And the pretzel is really good; it comes out hot, airy and crispy.

Richard Rea, the executive chef at The Butcher’s Daughter, also plans Only the Wild Ones’ menu.

“My 4-year-old son Marley loves the soft-baked pretzel,” Tierney shared. “We have beautiful cheese boards and small pizzettas made with sourdough crust. I’m a big snacker. It gives me more opportunities to try more things. I think right now I love the gruyere, parmesan, vegan bechamel, caramelized onion, herb & miso mushrooms pizzetta. I also love the little bar snacks like marinated olives and crispy chickpeas. And everything pairs nicely with the wines.”

The bar also serves their take on classic cocktails: a white wine Old Fashioned, black forest Americano, natty 75 (with no gin) and a wild spritz.

“I saw a need for people to reconnect after being isolated for so long,” Tierney said. “That’s what I love about this industry: creating these environments for people to connect in.”

Only the Wild Ones 1201 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice 310-981-3004 onlythewildones.com

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Expanding Transportation Culver City unveils new bus and bike lines at grand ceremony

By Kamala Kirk he City of Culver City recently held a grand ceremony in front of City Hall, where new bus and bike lanes were unveiled along Culver and Washington Boulevards, some of the region’s most congested roads.

Along with other city officials, Culver City Mayor Alex Fisch invited the community to ride bikes, e-scooters, Culver CityBus and other transit, including Culver City’s first-in-thenation low-floor electric minibus, following brief remarks and a ribbon cutting.

City partners micromobility companies Bird and Wheels were at the event to educate the community about using their service, while local DJ Chris Brazil entertained the crowd. Light refreshments were provided by Village Well Books and Coffee. The event also celebrated a series of asphalt art installations along the corridor called “Scenes from Ballona Creek,” freshly painted and showcasing the beauty of Culver City’s natural heritage.

“This is a cause for community celebration,” Fisch said. “With MOVE Culver City, we’re meeting increasing transportation demands proactively by implementing new, safe, fast options for you to get around your community.”

MOVE Culver City is a mobility initiative of the City Council under the management of the Transportation Department. The project is being implemented with Bird and Wheels, and will expand the number of ways in which people can get around on city streets

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with expanded e-scooter share and future e-bikes starting in early 2022. These micromobility options will provide a first-and-last-mile solution by helping to close the gap between Culver CityBus transit stops and final destinations, making it easier than ever to move to, through and from Culver City.

MOVE Culver City also partnered with Sunset Vans to introduce the first-in-thenation low-floor electric mini-bus, which runs every 10 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during non-peak hours. The mini-bus will take a circulating route that moves Culver City residents to and from the E-Line’s Culver City station through Downtown Culver City and the Culver City Arts District. People working in Culver City can ride the mini-bus to easily connect to their offices, while visitors can use it for affordable, car-free access to Culver City’s vibrant shopping and dining scene. The circulator service will be free to ride for the first six months of the pilot phase.

“We are creating the infrastructure to support public transit, pedestrians and cyclists, which will reduce both emissions and traffic,” said Culver City chief transportation officer Rolando Cruz. “We are committed to enhancing the quality of life within our community through the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions. Culver City recently introduced the first four New Flyer battery-electric buses and is home to the first electric mini-bus in the U.S. By 2028, all Culver City buses will have zero emissions.”

Culver City Mayor Alex Fisch cut the ribbon at the grand ceremony in downtown Culver City.

Jennifer Gill, Mary Daval and Karen Canady of Women On Bikes Culver City.

Tineka Clarke and Traci Wright prepare to take the first passengers on the new electric buses in Culver City.

Chris Michel painting the finishing touches on the new bike and bus lane.

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A cyclist takes to the road on the new bike path in downtown Culver City.

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Racing on Water Marina del Rey hosts first dragon boat festival

By Kamala Kirk arina del Rey hosted its first Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, March 5 at Burton Chace Park, which featured a series of dragon boat races, live music and entertainment, and food trucks followed by an opening ceremony and a closing awards ceremony.

The all-day festival kicked off with a traditional Chinese Lion Drum Dance and was 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. Dragon boat racing originated from China more than 2,000 years ago, and the sport takes up to 20 paddlers seated in pairs along with a drummer sitting in the front keeping the paddlers’ stroke pace.

The 40-foot boats are decorated with a dragon head at the bow, scales on the canoe and a tail at the back. Paddlers also participated in a traditional flower ceremony to raise awareness of the ongoing fight against breast cancer.

“The fast-growing sport of dragon boat racing is one that promotes cultural diversity and wellness, especially as this sport does not have any limitations in terms of age, ethnicity, sex or religion,” said Nathan Salazar, head coach of the Los Angeles County Dragon Boat Club and Dragon Boat Festival organizer.

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“Dragon boat races bring people together in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Were thrilled Marina del Rey is welcoming the first Dragon Boat Festival to their beautiful harbor setting.”

Nearly 40 teams competed with participants of all ages from 10 to 70. Many participants were multi-generational families paddling together. Among the noteworthy teams participating in the festival were the LA County Dragon Boat Club, whose youth paddlers will compete in the Club Crew World Championships in Florida in July; Los Angeles Pink Dragons, the first breast cancer survivor dragon boat team in LA; and Adaptive Fusion, a group of blind and deaf paddlers, who will also be competing in the Club Crew World Championships in the Para Dragon Division.

“It was a special day in LA’s Marina, gathering together as a community to celebrate the beautiful traditions of dragon boat racing ,” said Janet Zaldua, CEO of Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau. “As the largest manmade small-craft harbor in North America, Marina del Rey was a perfect backdrop for the dragon boat paddling enthusiasts and we hope to welcome more dragon boat racing events here in the future.”

Dragon boat racers make their way down the 250m course in Marina del Rey.

Gin Hwan sets the rhythm for his team the Arizona Dragon Riders in the first heat of the Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival.

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Racers prepare to line up at the starting line before making their way down the 250m straight sprint at the Marina del Rey Dragon Boat Festival.

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Members of the Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Association perform a traditional dragon dance during the opening ceremony.

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Hand painted landscape photographers get their due

By Paul Wozniak fell in love with the genre, which kind of got left in the dust,” said Santa Monica-based photographer and businessman Fredric Havens, of his collection of early American hand-painted landscape photography “Ode to Nature,” which opened at El Pueblo de Los Angeles in the Gateway to Nature Center on March 5.

The concept of the exhibit displays a once popular art form, specifically early American photography.

“The photographers would load their equipment up on donkeys and ride up to a perfect view point and shoot with…bulky, box, glass plate cameras,” Havens said.

Helping fuel the historic National Park Conservation Legislation of the early 1900s, the medium played an integral role in the birth of the environmental movement, and produced important cultural works relevant to this day by capturing our natural heritage.

Havens was first drawn to the genre of hand-painted, blackand-white, landscape photography almost 50 years ago when he found his first piece in an antique shop.

“I bought one of a desert photograph, but I had never seen a depiction of the desert like this,” said Havens, who grew up in Southern California. “Even though it had been painted, it just looked more lifelike than any photograph I had ever seen.”

While photographs like the ones Havens collected were popular

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“Ode to Nature” is an exhibition of more than 70 unique pieces of early American hand painted landscape photography from the collection of Santa Monica-based photographer and businessman Fredric Havens. enough to be mass produced in postcard form and others inspiring the creation of national parks, the genre has been largely forgotten…until now. The exhibit featuring 70 unique pieces from Havens’ collection will highlight virtually unknown photographers.

“These guys changed the aesthetic perspective for painters,” Havens said. “They weren’t given their due, but they changed how we viewed landscapes.”

While very few photographers are credited from this era, the U.S. Department of the Interior references Frank J. Haynes and his son, Jack Ellis Haynes, as some of the best known photographers for their hand-tinted photographs.

First taking advertising shots for Northern Pacific Railroad routes, Frank opened a studio in Yellowstone in 1884 and quickly established himself as the

“official park photographer,” selling his iconic hand-tinted souvenir prints, postcards, and stereo views to tourists. He retired in 1916, with his son taking over the family business and expanding it to 13 concession shops within the park.

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imagery, and although it was not a prerequisite, much of the material touted national parks.

Havens’ collection, which spans from the late 1890s through the late 1920s, is an accumulation of almost 350 prime examples of this historic, largely unexplored medium, one steeped in a romantic and expressionist vision of the natural beauty of the United States. It is the first time he has exhibited the collection, one of the largest of its kind in the world.

“This is the historical record of what we had, of what did exist,” Havens said.

“Ode to Nature” is curated by theater arts/fine arts professional Carol Sevilla. The exhibition will be open every weekend in March from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closing day is March 27.”

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in 1967, Haynes imagery remains highly collectible to this day.

Havens noted the lack of recognition for the genre stems from its obvious obscurity.

“First all the landscape photographers were all slightly eccentric,” Havens said. “The money was in portraits. People wanted [celebrity portraits], not a view shot of Yellowstone or Yosemite.”

But it wasn’t just the lack of demand from paying clients, it was also the impracticality of mobile photography at the time which dissuaded most photographers from even trying. While open air painters could bring their materials in a backpack, photographers had to be more inventive to scale excruciating terrain.

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Promising Skies

Artist showcases work from four years of isolation

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olis and from nature. All these elements appeal to Caichiolo, an Argentinean curator who is committed to showcasing diverse artists from around the world.

“Walter’s eerily timed decision to self-isolate inadvertently became emblematic of a universal experience and, during that time, his quest to connect with the core of his being ended up producing his strongest and most significant body of work, which we’re thrilled to showcase in Los Angeles,” Caichiolo said.

Being in isolation allowed Hubert to experience a fundamental change in the way he approached his art. The art’s outcome, he said, is always a joy, but he cares far more about the process, something that underwent a transformation during his period of isolation.

It caused his art to be accompanied by angst. Over the years, he felt he needed to rush or or take an emotional perspective and express his emotional traumas.

Then things started to change over the past four years.

“When I would tap into the instinctual level, things started to blend in a way that I was not even realizing was happening,” Hubert said. “I was simply experiencing joy in the expression of the paint. It shifted dramatically in the isolation, especially in the last year. I found myself seeking that space, seeking that sense of instinct. The training was still there, but it took a different place in my being. I was experiencing joy when I was painting, which is something I had been seeking for many, many years. It was truly a transformation.”

He was finishing a painting that’s in the show when he drifted into a dream- and bliss-like state. The work, he said, communicates that.

Hubert said much of the energy of the “Promising Skies” exhibition at Building Bridges comes from Caichiolo, whom he met through a mutual friend.

“We hit it off,” Hubert said.

“She saw something in my work she very much related to. She kind of pierced my intentions, pierced my soul. She saw where I was going with it and actually

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By Bridgette M. Redman Los Angeles painter got a jump on the pandemic in a rather unexpected way.

Walter Erra Hubert has been painting and showing his work in Italy, as he splits his time between there and his native Pasadena. In 2018, Italian museum director Maurizio Vanni had an idea for how Hubert could improve his artistry.

“He was interested in how I was working as an artist,” Hubert said. “He made a suggestion I really liked. He said, ‘Stop showing, stop selling and do nothing but isolate yourself and paint, paint, paint, and do just that. I’d like you to do that for a two-year period.’ I took him up on it and went into an intense period of isolation.”

The isolation would have ended on April 1, 2020. Instead, it was extended as the rest of the world joined him in isolation.

“The period of isolation automatically slipped over into another two years, which turned out to be more revelatory,” Hubert said. “So much happened in that second two years.

My work blossomed even more and more.”

Some of the work that came out of that period, particularly the work of the past two years, is on exhibit at Building Bridges Art Exchange’s Santa Monica Gallery at Bergamot Station Arts Center.

Curated by Marisa Caichiolo, the solo show runs through March 30 and is entitled “Promising Skies.”

Hubert works in acrylic, resin and mixed media. The theme of his work during isolation was about moving toward a new reality, one about which he is optimistic.

During the first two years of his self-isolation, he traveled between the United States and Italy, spending six months in each location. Then, when COVID-19 hit, he was unable to return to Italy due to travel restrictions. He finally returned in September.

Born to Italian immigrant parents, Hubert draws inspiration from both Italy and the United States, from the metrop-

Artist Walter Erra Hubert went into isolation for four years to paint.

Hubert works in acrylic, resin and mixed media.

ArgonautNews.com speaking with a language that each of us intrinsically knows and relates to if we choose to be in touch with it. It’s our creative self. It is a language that speaks to our creative self.”

That language, he said, is the one when we seek comfort in nature. It is the reason we sit in a park, stare at the sea, sit in peace in the mountains or seek quiet in the desert.

“There is a sense of union with nature that I intend to project in my work that draws you in,” Hubert said. “It allows you to swim through it or climb through it and navigate through the painting — to find a sense of mystery, the mystery that is part of each one of us and make us creative.”

It is something that he found while in isolation, something

that he hopes others can find and why his skies offer promise and not gloom.

“Each one of us have the need to turn inward and find answers instead of looking outward,” Hubert said. “I think that is a lot of what the isolation brought me. In that, there is commonality with other humans. We’re touching universal feelings and universal instincts.”

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Caichiolo started visiting his Pasadena studio every two weeks to keep abreast of his work. The proposed show inspired him to come out of isolation.

“Really, I would have to say the overreaching energy has to do with Marisa, the curator,” Hubert said. “Her enthusiasm and energy toward my work and toward what she sees in my work and how she has helped me open and direct the intention of where I am going and found a home for it — she’s really a key individual who has furthered my work.”

Hubert said he is also very enamored with the mission statement of Building Bridges Art Exchange and its inclusive approach to artists in general in Los Angeles.

Caichiolo established Building Bridges in 2005 as “a platform that enables artists from across the globe to connect, engage in peaceful dialogue, and create narratives that explore political issues and social movements

which impact different regions of the world,” according to its website.

“It is not mainstream,” Hubert said. “I’ve never in my entire life as a creative individual really linked myself to the commercialization of my art. It’s always the joy of expression of what I do. My work has appealed to others, fortunately, and I’ve never worried much or thought much about the commercialization of what I’m doing. It’s not a world that really appeals to me a lot.”

The exhibition features 20 to 30 of his large works. He hopes to show the promise of what is to come to the world as life returns to people and we enter a new period.

“I feel like the isolation is no longer imposed upon me by the pandemic,” Hubert said. “I feel I’ve come to peace with myself in a way that I’m very happy being isolated. (In Italy) I live on 40 acres in the middle of nowhere in the countryside. I can spend a week there without going out of the gates of my property. I am very comfortable

with that sense of self, that sense of isolation and the ability to move freely as much as I want within it. It feels different. It feels like a very precious place I want to be.”

Hubert said some of his work has evolved from his interest in printmaking and carving that dates back to when he was in junior high. As part of printmaking, an artist uses a lot of different tools to make marks and create texture, a process he transfers to his paintings.

Using different everyday objects such as spatulas or wood carving tools allows him to create textures, lines, forms and shapes on the canvas that he said he can’t do with brushes alone.

He’ll also use a hair dryer to move paint across the canvas or sometimes to dry something more quickly so he can add another layer of paint right away.

Hubert also talks about how a painting can change the way a room feels.

“The painting actually vibrates,” Hubert said. “It is

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From Mouseketeers to Menopause

Santa Monica native’s new book features collection of favorite essays

By Michele Robinson n January 2022, freelance journalist and occasional playwright Michele Willens released her new book, “From Mouseketeers to Menopause: With Marriage, Marching and Motherhood In Between.” It is a collection of her favorite essays over the years. The book is divided into sections on topics like sports, travel, aging, culture, politics, death and dying.

As an example, Willens published many obituaries about famous celebrities including Paul Newman, Nora Ephron and James Gardner, all of whom she had a personal connection to.

“I did it mostly for my kids,” Willens said. “I am very proud of it.”

The title is a take-off of her first published article, which has an interesting story itself behind it.

“During the last week of 1969, I wrote an essay about growing up in the 1960s, from age 11 to 21,” Willens said.

When her father read her words, he knew it was something special and quickly contacted a friend who worked for the Los Angeles Times. “A Child of the Sixties: From Mouseketeers to McCarthy” was the featured story on the Op-Ed page. ”It definitely launched my career,” Willens said.

Growing up in Santa Monica, she attended Roosevelt, Lincoln, and Santa Monica High School.

After landing her first job as a copygirl for the Santa Monica Evening Outlook, she eventually rose to assistant entertainment editor. She moved on to other things, including a role as political reporter for the California Journal.

Willens is now bi-coastal. She moved to New York in 1984 due to her husband’s career, but she frequently returns to her roots, including a family house in Malibu. Over the years, there were times when she stayed for an extended amount of time, most particularly when COVID-19 began.

“In 2020, I went on an airplane during the lockdown, which many were not doing,” Willens said. “But I needed to go back to the place where I had hope and

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In January 2022, Santa Monica native Michele Willens released her new book, “From Mouseketeers to Menopause: With Marriage, Marching and Motherhood In Between.” so much to look forward to.”

In New York, Willens’ career changed directions once again.

She is currently working as a theater critic. When plays reopened on Broadway, she was able to see a staggering 20 productions between September and December in 2021. She also hosts a weekly podcast for an NPR affiliate called “Stage Right - Or Not.” What sets Willens’ prolific body of work apart is her success in many mediums. She has contributed to the Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, The Nation, NextTribe and Huffington Post. She is credited with coining the word “tweens” for an article in the New York Times.

“I guess I already know the first line of my obit,” Willens said.

In addition to her career as a journalist, Willens edited another book called “Face It- What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change.” Theater became part of her life when she wrote a play called “Dear Maudie,”

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which had a sold-out run in New York and can be found on Playscripts. She also co-wrote another play called “Don’t Blame Me, I Voted for Helen Gahagan Douglas,” about a legendary 1950 U.S. Senate race in California.

During the pandemic, Willens and her 96-year old Aunt Doris kept in touch through email.

Willens then turned their banter into a one-act, two-person stage production called “Dear Auntie D,” which debuted in Los Angeles at the Skylight Theatre.

Doris Willens Kaplan died last year.

“She was a remarkable woman and this was a tribute I was so happy to pay her,” Willens said.

Willens isn’t the only one in her family who loves writing and works in the media. Her husband runs “Dateline” on NBC, her daughter is a booking producer for MSNBC, and her son, who graduated from USC, is a sports writer who covers the Lakers.

“From Mouseketeers to Menopause: With Marriage, Marching and Motherhood In Between” is available as a paperback or ebook (on Kindle) at Amazon.

The book is a collection of Willens’ favorite essays over the years and is divided into sections on topics like sports, travel, aging, culture, politics, death and dying.

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What should you expect from a home inspection?

A home inspection is part of a real estate transaction. The idea is that a professional home inspector looks at a property and identifies problems a potential buyer might need to consider. If you’re a prospective buyer, you can go to a home inspection.

Either way, the inspector will create a report of their findings.

If you’re buying a home, an inspection can help you avoid the potential disaster of buying a home and then realizing it has structural issues that aren’t fixable or would be extremely expensive to repair.

You should have a home inspection before closing on a loan. If there are issues and you’re the buyer you can contact the seller if any major problems are discovered.

An inspection is different from an appraisal, although the two are sometimes confused with one another. An appraisal gives you an estimate of your property’s value. An appraisal doesn’t identify specific problems, and a mortgage company will usually require an appraisal.

An inspection isn’t required but is important.

There are also buyer and seller’s

inspections. A buyer’s inspection occurs after you’ve made an offer on a home but before closing. If there are certain issues, you might renegotiate. A seller’s inspection is something that happens before a home is listed. A seller might opt to do this to fix issues before they put their home on the market.

What Do Inspectors Look For? A home inspection isn’t going to look for everything, and there are specialized parts of a home that may require a separate inspection.

A home inspection is a visual assessment of a home’s mechanical systems and structure.

This includes windows, doors, ceilings, the roof, and walls. An inspector will look at major appliances, examine the heating and air system, and evaluate the electrical and plumbing systems. Inspectors aren’t there to evaluate if you’re getting a good deal.

Inspectors don’t care about cosmetic issues unless they’re also safety issues.

The Report When an inspector completes a report, you

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may see that it’s in the form of a checklist, or they might detail problems in paragraph form. It would be unlikely for any inspection not to have some issues unless the home is completely new.

How Does an Inspection Affect the Sale of a Home?

If an inspection brings up issues, then a buyer and seller might renegotiate, or they could end the potential deal altogether.

If you’re the seller and the prospective buyer walks away because of the inspection, you’ll have to put the house back on the market. If a home that was pending or under contract goes back on the MLS, it can be a red flag to some buyers.

If there’s renegotiation, a potential buyer might request that the seller make necessary repairs. They can also request a credit from the seller so they can make the repairs themselves.

A seller might hire their own experts to confirm the inspector’s findings before they agree to anything. Inspectors can be wrong.

Hiring an Inspector If you’re in the process of buying a home, it’s important to hire a good inspector. Look for an inspector with a certification from an organization like the American Society of Home Inspectors or the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

Members of these groups must pass exams, complete continuing education, and follow a code of ethics.

You might consider interviewing an inspector as well, and they can share more about their experience. Some inspectors have specific experience in certain areas.

For example, you might need an inspector with experience in historic homes.

You can also ask for references from past clients.

Finally, expect to pay anywhere from $300 to upwards of $500 for an inspection.You typically pay this when the service is rendered, and it’s not part of your closing costs.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE “COMING TO TERMS” By DAVID ALFRED BYWATERS ACROSS 1 Well-trodden ways 6 Fountain favorite 12 Encountered 15 Darns, say 19 In the area of 20 Go too far 21 The Pac-12’s Sun Devils: Abbr.

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23 Grill a bit too long?

26 19-Across, on a memo 27 Title TV role for Sandra Oh 28 Comme une jeune fille 29 Sound from a snorter 30 Stairway alternative 31 Oppressive ruler 33 Won’t let go 36 __ bean 37 Estimate words 39 “No Time for Sergeants,” e.g.?

42 Venomous slitherers 45 Text letters often in blue 47 Way more than drizzle 48 Qtys.

49 One may be saved or taken 50 Stew veggies 52 Fishing nets 54 Tough H.S. tests 57 Palatial mansion navigation need?

61 Old Norse poetic work 62 Wild way to run 63 Dismiss contemptuously 64 Novel features 66 Na+ or Cl67 “The Munsters” matriarch 68 Sheltered from the sun 69 TV series with funny animals?

71 Host

72 Make special mention of 73 Beer nickname 74 Joan __ 75 Name on the “Robot” sci-fi series 76 Miner’s finds 77 Stuck in __ 79 Fresh food fight?

82 Go beyond dating 83 Neckwear accessory 85 Arid 86 Prefix with cumulus 87 Achy 88 More than just comfortable 91 Weaken 92 Source of class struggle?

93 Endorse certain property barriers?

98 Cut 100 Opera highlights 101 Commercial bigwigs 103 Less verbose 107 Edges 108 Grooming style named for a continent 110 Saturate 112 Miembro de la familia 113 “Hunny” lover 114 Immortal confection?

118 Besides that 119 Feel bad about 120 Court errors 121 Confused conflict 122 Oolong and pekoe 123 Boot a grounder, say 124 Joint effort, briefly 125 Visionaries DOWN 1 Measured, with “off” 2 Too good for 3 Reference library

array 4 Wheel center 5 Daze 6 Apple juice eponym 7 Confront opposite 8 Far from festive 9 Arboreal apex 10 Harris and a horse 11 Happy companion?

12 20th-century Chinese ideology 13 “Around the Horn” channel 14 Elephant feature 15 Haunted house occupants, it’s said 16 Titular Verdi bandit 17 Become fond of 18 Go faster, with “it” 24 Attacks 25 Award recipient 32 Closing pieces 34 Portuguese year 35 Post-op places 36 Chance-of-rain nos.

38 Utah city that’s an anagram of an Italian city 40 Admirers, as a group 41 “Let me clarify ... ” 42 Cigar end, in two senses 43 Coast 44 Examined by touch 46 Eagerly accepted, as compliments 51 Shaker grains 53 Foolish ways 54 Friendly 55 Ferret relatives 56 Largest of the Inner Hebrides 58 __ wolf 59 Just fair 60 Word after scared or bored

62 Yale, for five U.S. presidents 65 Big name 68 Winter forecast 69 Mashed into a paste 70 French vineyards 71 “__ Beso”: 1962 Anka hit 73 Scot’s tot 75 Winter road hazard 78 Done with, perhaps 80 Ensnare 81 Tyke on a trike 83 One may stand on them to reach a high shelf 84 Prime time time 87 Big hits 89 Third-century date 90 Attentive 93 “Arabian Nights” vehicle 94 Colorful songbird 95 Cocktail named for a plant 96 __ John: meat brand 97 Book predecessor 99 Fixes the edge of 102 Sealy rival 104 Didn’t take well?

105 Down source 106 Valentine’s Day gift 108 Traditionally, amount of land plowable by one man in one day with a team of oxen 109 Common par 111 Govt. accident investigator 115 “Brockmire” network 116 Confucian path 117 “I had no idea”

MUD ABOUT YOU My boyfriend of a year is caring, thoughtful and perfect in nearly every way -- except one. He’s really good friends with his ex. They grab lunch every week, and she’ll call him to vent or get advice. He assures me they’re just friends, but I can’t help but feel threatened. Is it crazy to tell him he needs to put some distance between them?

— Anxious Evolution, it turns out, is a romantic doomsday prepper, setting us up with an “in case our boo disappears on us” contingency plan: basically the mating version of a reserve parachute or the Vice President.

Evolutionary psychologists Joshua Duntley and David Buss find that most of us cultivate “backup mates”: romantic Plan Bs we can plug into our life pronto if our current mate dies or ditches us or their “mate value” goes cliff diving. Though keeping a mental stash of backup boos seems like a sure sign a relationship has gone toiletward, Duntley and Buss find that even people in the happiest relationships are driven to maintain backup mates.

“Maintaining” backup mates can mean simply having them in mind.

However, it can also involve efforts to keep a backup mate out of other relationships – like by sneering about the looks and “terrible” qualities of a dude they’re into (who’s actually pretty much Jake Gyllenhaal crossed with Bishop Tutu and The Rock).

Major warmfuzzy fail, sure, but it makes evolutionary sense. It’s essentially mate-loss insurance. Just as car insurance replaces your car pretty fast after you total it, having a backup mate at the ready shortens the genetically costly sexual downtime between losing or dumping a partner and slotting in their replacement.

By the way, both men and women have backup mates – three, on average – sometimes consciously, but often subconsciously: a clever little scheme by evolution. (The relationship “crimes” we don’t quite know we’re committing don’t quite leave us sick with guilt.)

Understandably, you long to tell your boyfriend to “put some distance” between himself and his ex (like by getting NASA to strap her to a rocket and blast her into space to play nuzzlylunch with the Mars Rover).

However, psychologist Jack Brehm finds that telling a person what to do -- trying to control their behavior – tends to be a bust, firing up a fearand anxiety-driven freakout he calls “psychological reactance.”

The apparent threat to a person’s

freedom to do as they choose jacks them into a motivational state: an intense desire to keep doing whatever they’ve been doing – often with a ferocity not seen till somebody put the squeeze on them. Additionally, activities they might be just mildly interested in tend to explode in importance the moment someone tries to take them away. (“Give me tennis or give me death!”)

In other words, telling the boyfriend he’s gotta dial it back with the ex could push him to, well, dial it forward. On the other hand, not telling him could take big bites out of you, especially if you’re “insecurely attached” (psychologists’ term for a relationship style driven by strong fears of abandonment and its feelbad cousins like anger, depression, and jealousy).

Jealousy gets a bad name, mainly from all the pain it spreads around, but it’s actually functional: an evolved alarm system, alerting us to threats to our relationships. But it also detects threats where none actually exists. Like smoke detectors, it’s calibrated to err on the side of “Better safe than charbroiled!” – especially in the insecurely attached.

That said, jealousy that seems “paranoid” might not be. Evolutionary psychologist Tom Kupfer lays out reasons some people have higher levels of jealousy: feeling their partner isn’t trustworthy, believing they aren’t as hot as their partner, and having been cheated on (in a past relationship, or, especially, in their current one!).

As for you, to determine the actual threat level and decide what to do, context matters: specifically, the nature of your relationship and the nature of theirs (that is, why your relationship exists and theirs doesn’t).

First, consider that you describe your boyfriend as “caring and thoughtful and perfect in every way,” and probably not because you forgot “...and a callous dirtbag and world-class scamster.” Next, ask yourself: Is what you and your boyfriend have together rare and irreplaceable (on every level, from love to sex to fun), or...just another trolley stop on Relationship Avenue?

Finally, ask your boyfriend what he saw in his ex and why they broke up.

Was there a passing issue that’s now a moot point (in which case, ruh-roh!)

– or...were there “irreconcilable differences,” from emotional issues, to “we just want different things,” to big unsolvable sex problems? Best “breathe a sigh of relief!” case scenario: She’s sexually dead to him, as in, his penis is all, “I’m not getting up outta bed for that!”

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ary 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.

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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 filed before the expiration.

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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.

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,

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 ofName this Order to Show Change 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 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.

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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

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 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)

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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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Send it to kkirk@ timespublications.com Seed Starting Workshop Saturday, March 12 Come down to Main Street Community Garden, where gardeners will provide great seed starting tricks, tips and techniques to get your seeds germinating. Seed packs available to take home. Coffee, baked goods, conversation and walks through the gardens. Come and get your hands dirty!

2318 Main Street, Santa Monica, 9 to 11 a.m.

Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Event Saturday, March 12 The Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project focuses on removing invasive 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. Sign up online. Capping at 30 participants. Face masks and social distancing will be required.

Proof of vaccination is required.

303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 9 to 11 a.m., santamonicabay.org/events Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, March 12 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),

On Saturday, March 12 from 9 to 11 a.m., join the Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project, which will focus on removing invasive iceplant and other non-native vegetation that can impact California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass and alkali weed.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Expression in Art Saturday, March 12 Please join to socialize and view a large and diverse collection of exceptional artwork by the talented Rochelle (Shelley) Rubin, hosted by KHA Global, Inc. Rubin and her art have been featured in numerous national publications. Her work has been sold in exclusive galleries throughout the U.S. Pieces at the opening will be for sale and will be priced significantly lower than gallery prices. Complimentary wine will be served. Large space with open doors, masks suggested for everyone’s comfort.

Street parking and building parking lot available.

11600 Washington Place, Los Angeles, 5 to 8 p.m.

Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market

Sunday, March 13 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 13 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 13 The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availability of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot

On Saturday, March 12 from 9 to 11 a.m., come down to Main Street Community Garden in Santa Monica where gardeners will provide great seed starting tricks, tips and techniques to get your seeds germinating.

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 13 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 Let’s Talk Dirt!

Sunday, March 13 In this informative soil workshop you will learn about organic soil for growing food, mulch vs. compost, how to build living soil, the truth about mycorrhizae.

Bring all your dirt-related questions! Free event.

Emerson Avenue Community Garden, Emerson Avenue at 80th Place, Westchester, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., eacgc.org

Live Fu@#ing Comedy with Kevin Shea & Friends March 16 to 17 Come enjoy a hilarious night of Live Comedy with Kevin Shea and friends at The Townhouse. Shea has been doing stand up for 20 plus years and has been seen on Jimmy Kimmel, HBO, Tosh.O, Arsenio Hall, Dr Ken and many other television shows. Throughout the years he has worked with Bill Burr, Ken Jeong, Jim Norton, Patrice O’Neal and other numerous comedy greats. As an added bonus, Kevin will be inviting some of his great stand up friends to join the show. You never know who might stop by. Cost $10. For more info, contact events@ kevinshea.tv.

52 Winward Avenue, Venice, 8 to 10 p.m. both days, 310392-4040, townhousevenice.com Tango for Peace in Ukraine Fundraiser Friday, March. 18 Ilona Glinarksy, a local resident originally from Kyiv in the Ukraine who has been producing an ongoing monthly Argentine Tango social event called Milonga LAX, is organizing a very special event at the Westchester Elks Lodge that is open to the public. Proceeds from Tango for Peace – A Fundraiser for Ukraine will be donated to a volunteer organization in Kyiv working tirelessly to procure and distribute food, medicine and clothes among the civilians displaced by the war. From 7 to 8 p.m., there will be a Taste of Tango class for complete beginners (no partner needed).

From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., there will be a social dancing and special tango performance by maestros Miriam Larici and Leonardo Barrionuevo. Cost is $30. Free parking/complimentary refreshments include/full bar on premises. Proof of vaccination or negative PCR test required.

Register and RSVP at livingtangocoach@gmail.com.

8025 W. Manchester Avenue, Playa del Rey, 7 p.m., livingtango.com

Send event information at least 10 days in advance to kkirk@ timespublications.com