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ON THE COVER: LMU’s Air Force ROTC conducted a flag ceremony to commemorate hometown veterans at the Discovery Center. Photo by Chris Mortenson. Design by Arman Olivares.

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Walk ‘n Rollers

Local nonprofit celebrates 10-year anniversary

By Kamala Kirk o celebrate their 10-year anniversary, Walk ‘n Rollers hosted a festival at the Wende Museum in Culver City. The family-friendly event featured activities and exhibitions such as bike skills workshops, group rides, BMX and pro-scooter showcases, and roller skating demos.

Event sponsors included Pocrass de los Reyes, Culver City Rotary Foundation, The Culver Studios, The Wende Museum, Sony Studios, Micro Kickboard, Prevelo Bikes, Automobile Club of Southern California, and Alta Planning + Design.

Walk ‘n Rollers is a nonprofit in Los Angeles that empowers children to bike, walk, skate and scoot to school more.

They work with government agencies, school districts and urban planning engineering firms in LA, Orange and Riverside counties to implement programs that train children on various methods to travel locally without cars.

They host educational events including pedestrian and bike skills workshops, bike repair days, group rides and bike

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distribution. LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell also received the Golden Sneaker Award to commemorate her afforts in environmental justice.

“Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and partners who made the 10th anniversary event in Culver City a tremendous success,” said Jim Shanman, founder and executive director of Walk ‘n Rollers.

“More than 300 guests were treated to bike skills workshops, bike repairs, helmet giveaways, BMX and scooter stunts, roller skating demos, and more.

Culver City Mayor Daniel Lee and CCUSD Superintendent Quoc Tran addressed our guests about the importance of activity and the joy we can give children through cycling. We’re grateful for the community support to celebrate our organization’s key milestone. We look forward to collaborating with local municipalities and school districts to give kids access to our bike skills and safety education programming.”

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Kids learned bike skills at the recent Walk ‘n Rollers event in Culver City.

Local nonprofit Walk ‘n Rollers celebrated their 10-year anniversary by hosting a festival at the Wende Museum with family-friendly activities.

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Mr. Muscle Beach

Iconic bodybuilding competition attracts athletes from around the world

By Michele Robinson hen Joe Wheatley took over the Venice Muscle Beach Competition 1999, he breathed new life into a dying franchise.

Since then, he and the contest never looked back. Under his leadership, the Muscle Beach Competition has flourished, attracting thousands of fans and hundreds of athletes, both nationally and internationally.

“1999 was my first time as the official promoter,” Wheatley said.

Wheatley was an unlikely candidate to take over the Muscle Beach promoter position.

In fact, one can say it sort of happened by providence.

Born in Louisiana, Wheatley moved to Los Angeles in 1963 as a youngster with his family. He spent his formative years growing up in LA with his brother, sister and parents. In 1994 he married his wife, Christine, who is still actively

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Since 1999, Joe Wheatley has been the promoter for Muscle Beach Venice and continues to grow the competitions, earning high-profile recognition for his work. helping him manage the business.

In 1997, Wheatley was the manager at NoHo Gym in North Hollywood. One day he was flipping through an IronMan bodybuilding magazine and saw

some shows from the National Physique Committee. Interested and inspired, he called the promoter and asked to volunteer to help with an upcoming show.

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who handles the show’s lineup of athletes and makes sure the show runs smoothly. He did such a great job that after the show, he was hired permanently.

The next week there was a show in San Diego, and the lead

expeditor who had never missed a show in 18 years fell sick.

Wheatley was asked to run the show, which he did flawlessly.

The district chairman at the time said that Wheatley ran a fantastic show.

Ten weeks later, Wheatley was asked by the same promoter to go to the Muscle Beach Contest and help Bill Howard, who was the promoter of the Memorial Day Competition in 1997.

“Back in 1997, the show had about six athletes before I took over,” Wheatley said.

Wheatley helped Howard run the show for the next few years, then Howard got cancer. When this happened, the city of LA was asked who would take over the show by a reporter from The Argonaut.

“I was informed by an athlete, so I read in The Argonaut that I would take over the contest,” Wheatley said. “The next Monday, the city contacted me and I accepted.”

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Wheatley has grown the contest in other ways, too. In 1999, there were no female competitors, which Wheatley fixed by the following year. He also added more categories and now there are 38 different categories that the athletes compete in. Some of the new categories he added include Bikini, Vintage and Figure (for men and women).

“Vintage was added in 2016 and Bikini was a no-brainer,” Wheatley said.

Wheatley has also received high-profile recognition for his work. In 2009, he received a proclamation from the Mayor’s office. He has also received a Congressional certificate from Congresswoman Jane Harmon and a certificate from Senator Ted Lieu, who attended his show.

For Wheatley, being the promoter for the Muscle Beach Contest is his passion and livelihood all rolled into one.

There are three shows during the year that he has to plan, which include Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. In addition, he runs an extensive

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The rest is history. Wheatley’s charm, strong work ethic and personal connections with the athletes all helped to grow the franchise.

“When the athletes found out that I was running the show, they wanted to be a part of it,” Wheatley said. “I always had a good relationship with the athletes. I am professional and they trust me.”

Wheatley remembered the nerves he had the night before his first show as the official promoter.

“My wife found me by the bed praying,” he said. “She asked me what I was praying for and I said, ‘60 competitors.’ She smiled and said, ‘I hope you get 60.’ The next day after we finished the registration, I asked her how many we had and she said 63.”

Today, that number has more than doubled. Now, Wheatley can expect to have around 150 to 200 athletes from all over the world registering to compete in the competition, which is held three times a year. Currently, the stands hold between 2,500 to 3,000 fans and there are approximately 50 VIP seats, all

Under Wheatley’s leadership, the Muscle Beach Competition has flourished, attracting thousands of fans and hundreds of athletes, both nationally and internationally. toy drive during the December holidays. Beyond that, he spends the “off” months securing new and old sponsorships.

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“During the last 20 years I’ve met some great people who live in Venice,” Wheatley said. “I am

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Santa Monica College holds second annual Grad Walk

By Kamala Kirk n June 11, approximately 950 graduates participated in Santa Monica College’s second annual Grad Walk, an in-person event held prior to the online virtual commencement on June 16. Nearly 185 volunteers and college employees helped to make the day possible, while SMC’s Associated Students sponsored regalia for all participating graduates.

“I have been emotional all week, it is a dream come true,” said SMC graduate Khadija Backrien, who is transferring to Cal State Dominguez Hills. “I am trying my hardest for my late son to live my best life since he didn’t get a chance. I am thinking of him, celebrating him and everything I have been through—I know he is looking down and he’s proud of me today.”

Backrien’s son, William, died of a gunshot wound at the age of 14 in an unsolved crime. She dreams of owning a small business and launching a gun violence nonprofit to honor him.

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college, I saved a lot of money,” said graduate William Hung, who is transferring to UC Riverside as a physics major. “And I didn’t know which four-year school to go to, so I came here.”

Husband and wife Aaron and Arion Bell both graduated this year and their children were in attendance at the ceremony. He is graduating with a business management degree while she completed a degree in cosmetology.

“Right out of high school, life put me on a different path—but eight years later, here I am with my kids and my lovely wife,” Aaron said.

“Today is a dream and I get to live it with her.”

Another graduate, Jose Alejandro Ramirez, received three Associate’s degrees (business, economics and liberal arts) and is transferring to Cal State Northridge.

“I was impacted by the judicial system since I was a young kid,” Ramirez said. “I got released from an institution in Venice and applied to SMC since it was local.

I have been here for two years and I changed my life. The SMC

RISING Program; counselors Patti del Valle, Nick Bravo and others all helped me. I took a major step here—I am grateful for where I came from and where I am today.

The future is uncharted territory, but I know things are going to get better, for me and my family.”

This year, a total of 7,952 degrees and certificates will be awarded to 5,215 students. The youngest graduate is 16 and the oldest graduate is 98.

“It is absolutely amazing,” said Esau Tovar, SMC’s dean of enrollment services. “There is no one here who won’t say that graduation is the top event at SMC. This is the culminating experience. Hearing all this cheering, you cannot help getting a little misty-eyed and emotional.”

Violet Thompson, who graduated with an Associate’s in environmental science and plans on working conservation, added, “Graduating means I can do anything I can put my heart to.”

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SMC graduates celebrated at the Grad Walk held all day long at SMC’s Bundy Campus.

Aaron Bell and his wife, Arion, graduated from Santa Monica College together and their children were in attendance at the Grad Walk.

Held prior to the June 16 virtual commencement, the in-person event provided graduates along with their families and friends a personal, safe setting in which to celebrate their accomplishments.

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Commemorating Hometown Veterans

LMU Air Force ROTC conducts flag ceremony at Discovery Center

By Kamala Kirk oyola Marymount University’s Air Force ROTC conducted a flag ceremony to commemorate hometown veterans on June 26 at the Westchester/Playa Historical Society’s Discovery Center. Board chair Cozette Vergari opened the ceremony by thanking the veterans, board members and sponsors for their efforts in recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to keep our country safe.

With Aaron Copeland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” playing, the Air Force ROTC of LMU color guard marched through the Westchester Farmers market as a board member read “It Is the Veteran.” The color guard commenced the flag folding ceremony while board member Grant Francis read the meaning behind each flag fold. After the 13th and final fold, the color guard presented the folded flag to the exhibit sponsor Richard Moon of Richard Moon & Associates. As “America the Beautiful” played in the background, the veterans and family members entered the Westchester/Playa Historical Society Discovery Center to take home their veteran’s tribute.

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taking place throughout the Discovery Center, the emotions shared on this day were unmistakable,” said Marcelo Cruz, vice chair of the Westchester/Playa Historical Society. “All the veterans recognized were from Westchester and Playa del Rey, which made this gathering for the community a memorable one.”

“It Is the Veteran” It is the veteran, not the preacher who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the veteran, not the reporter who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the veteran, not the poet who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the veteran, not the organizer who has given us freedom to assemble.

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It is the veteran, not the politician who has given us the right to vote.

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Westchester veteran Raymond Crovella and Renate Hild attended the event commemorating hometown veterans.

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On June 26, LMU’s Air Force ROTC marched through the Westchester Farmers Market prior to conducting a flag ceremony.

LMU’s Air Force ROTC conducted a flag ceremony to commemorate hometown veterans at the Westchester/Playa Historical Society’s Discovery Center.

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Captain Richard E. Allen and his wife, Lynn, pose with a commemorative photograph that honors his service in the U.S. Navy.

Joseph, Martha and Jim Hood pose with a photo of their father and grandfather, Paul E. Hood, who served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII.

Westchester Historical Society president Colette Vergari and her husband, Richard Moon, who served in the Army during Vietnam.

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• Protect your children and pets. According to a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission report, children ages 10 to 14 have the highest rate of fireworks injury, with over one-third of the victims of fireworks injuries under age 15. Also, you may be tempted to bring your pet to a fireworks show, but it’s best if you don’t.

Loud fireworks can frighten pets, which can cause them to run away. That’s why it’s best to leave them at home in a quiet, safe space.

• Be “water smart.” Talk to your children, including older youth and teenagers, about water safety. A variety of resources are available at redcross.org/watersafety and redcross.org/watersafetyforkids. Provide close and constant attention to children you are supervising in or near water. Children, inexperienced swimmers, and boaters should wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.

Learn more about Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles and how you can thrive all summer at thrive.kaiserpermanente.org.

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Discovering the Old

Local writer pens a guide to LA’s earliest landmarks

By Bridgette M. Redman hen you’re a travel writer, you learn to notice landmarks of interest, even when they are in your hometown. Travel writer and author, Mimi Slawoff, is a former Los Angeles Daily News reporter who writes for AAA, Travel + Leisure, L.A. Parent magazine and others.

She recently released a book called “Oldest Los Angeles” with Reedy Press.

The book can act as a tour guide for tourists and residents who want to learn more about their hometown. With photographs taken by the author, the book leads its readers on a journey through the city, showing them the oldest buildings, businesses, neighborhoods and landmarks.

When the pandemic had put a temporary halt to Slawoff’s travels, she got a call from a publisher who said he was looking for a native Angeleno to write a book about LA. They discussed several different titles, eventually landing on one that would focus the book on the city’s oldest places, a focus that was more than just history and would take a unique angle.

Slawoff visited each site and carefully researched the stories told about it, sorting out legend from fact and filling her book with interesting tidbits in each vignette. She peppers the book with surprising information such as—the first California gold was discovered in LA County, not in Northern California like many people think.

While many people think that James Wilson Marshall was the first to find gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, gold was found in late 1841 or early 1942 at a Pueblo 35 northeast of LA. Francisco Lopez, the majordomo of the San Fernando Rancho, was searching for stray cattle when he used his knife to dig up some wild onions to eat. Instead, he found gold and local residents would flock to the area, using crude techniques to search for gold.

Slawoff pointed out that LA was founded by 44 immigrants and then evolved into the huge metropolis that it is today.

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Local author Mimi Slawoff’s book, “Oldest Los Angeles,” takes readers on a journey through the past to the oldest buildings, businesses and neighborhoods in the City of Angels.

Even though she grew up here, she still learned a lot in the process of researching this book.

“Because I’m a first generation Bulgarian American, I’ve always been drawn to other immigrant stories,” Slawoff said. “I know that LA has a lot of old and first family businesses. So, I started with downtown LA and worked my way out.”

While she knew several sites in the beginning that she wanted to write about, Slawoff also reached out to public relations people, local historians and museums, and historic sites she found on the internet.

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While some of the sites were closed during the pandemic, she eventually managed to visit all the ones she would include.

Once people started learning what she was writing about, they put her in touch with other people who could give her tours and tell her stories. The project landed in her lap at a perfect time because the pandemic had kept Slawoff from traveling.

“It got me out of the house,” Slawoff said. “A lot of these places make great day trips.”

The Westside shows up throughout her book, with three highlights including the oldest public water fountain in

Santa Monica, the Looff Hippodrome and Graystone Mansion.

The Looff Hippodrome is on the Santa Monica Pier, a site that Slawoff says most people are familiar with because it has unique architecture. In her book, she tried to write more about its history. It is named after an ancient Greek Hippodrome where there were athletic events and chariot racing.

“It was the last work of Charles Looff, who was a carousel manufacturer and woodcarver,” Slawoff said. “So that really has a lot of historical significance.”

In Beverly Hills, there is an electric fountain of the kind that is now popular around the country—ones with colored lights that light up in the evening, but the very first one in the country was in Beverly Gardens Park. It opened in 1931 and cost $22,000 to build.

At the corner of Santa Monica and Wilshire Boulevard, it is the demarcation point between Westwood, Century City and Beverly Hills. When it was first unveiled, it caused traffic jams as drivers would stop their cars to look at it.

A third spot is the Greystone Mansion, which is now owned by the city of Beverly Hills. A beautiful location with a park, Slawoff said she thinks that not too many people know that there is a water tank under the parking lot that serves as the city’s reservoir. Edward Doheny built the mansion for his son to live in after he discovered oil in LA, the first local person to do so. He built a 55-room mansion on 428 acres.

The city almost tore the house down when they needed to build a reservoir, but instead covered a cistern containing 19 million gallons of water with asphalt and made it into the parking lot. Often people would come to Slawoff and suggest things that were interesting and fascinating, but didn’t fit the theme of the book because it was the oldest thing out there—something else was older.

“That is kind of what made it challenging, but it’s also what makes it interesting,” Slawoff said.

She organized the book in such a way to encourage day trips around the city. Landmarks are grouped by region.

She started with downtown LA, then greater LA, west LA, the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley.

Slawoff encourages residents to branch out by planning a day trip to another neighborhood. She said one can go to the Angeles National Forest and see the oldest observatory or drive out to Highland Park and bowl at the country’s oldest bowling alley. She took her family to the bowling alley

that opened during Prohibition as an alternative to the speakeasy.

“People could go and get a prescription (for alcohol) from the doctors upstairs on the second level,” Slawoff said.

“They’d get their prescription for ‘medicinal’ alcohol, and then go downstairs and get their whiskey or whatever they were drinking and they could both drink and listen to live

music.”

While bowlers no longer need to get a prescription to imbibe alcohol, the bowling alley has preserved its vintage look. You can go there and see the pin centers and the workings of the machines.

A 192-page softcover book that retails at $20.95, “Oldest Los Angeles” has 84 vignettes that run around 250 to 300 words and then each vignette

has a sidebar listing more landmarks. Slawoff hopes the book will give people new perspectives on the city and the richness of its history.

“Some people love LA and some don’t,” Slawoff said. “I feel like people generally think of LA as Hollywood and beaches. That’s not all of LA. There’s so much history here.

There are so many oldest landmarks with great stories.”

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Fun on the Fourth

Head outdoors to celebrate Independence Day 2022

By Bridgette M. Redman rom barbecues to beach parties, parades to fireworks, the Westside has plenty of ways to get your patriotic vibe on and celebrate the Fourth of July with your neighbors, family and friends.

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Venice Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach Competition What: Hosted by World Gym International, it continues a decades-long tradition of competitions on the beach. The event also includes a C-130J Super Hercules Flyover, a vendor village, Muscle Beach Hall of Fame award and more.

Categories this year include Bodybuilding, Figure Men & Women’s Physique, Bikini, Men & Women’s Physique, Classic Physique, Couples (mixed pairs), Vintage Swimsuit, and Wheelchair Division.

When: July 4, 7 to 9:30 a.m.

Registration: 9:30 a.m. Athlete briefing: 10 a.m. Prejudging: 1 p.m.

Where: Muscle Beach Gym, 1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice Cost: Entry fee $120/$80 Crossover fee Electric Light Parade The weekly Venice Electric Light Parade is open to all cyclists. On July 3, they will

gather at Windward Plaza (1501 Oceanfront Walk, Venice) at 7 p.m. wearing festive Independence Day colors. The parade will begin at 8 p.m. On July 4, they will meet up at 8 p.m. and ride over to Marina del Rey for the fireworks.

Culver City Fireworks Extravaganza and Family Picnic Culver City is holding its Independence Day celebrations on Sunday, July 3. It is their 52nd annual Fireworks Extravaganza and Family Picnic, held at West Los Angeles College.

Happenings include live music, gourmet food trucks, a charity raffle and fireworks.

The gates open at 3:30 p.m.

Admission is $5 and free for kids under five. Parking is $15 for cars (discounts for those who carpool with four or more) and there is bike parking on site.The event is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Culver City, local business leaders and professionals who sponsor charity events to promote civic pride and raise money for children, families in need and unhoused veterans.

Marina del Rey The world’s largest man-made small craft harbor, Marina del Rey is also home to an impressive fireworks display over the

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water. The fireworks start at 9 p.m. and last for 20 minutes.

There are several ways to enjoy the fireworks, with people arriving as early as 1 p.m. to avoid traffic.

• Places such as Tony P’s Dockside Grill and High Rooftop Lounge offer special viewing reservations. Tony P’s has an outdoor patio while the High Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Erwin offers a 360-degree view of LA and the fireworks.

• Burton Chace Park and Fisherman’s Village hosts family-friendly parties that include music synchronized to the fireworks played over loudspeakers.

• You can charter a yacht and see the fireworks up close from the waters. City Cruises also offers special July 4 cruises.

• A beach shuttle runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the WaterBus runs from noon to 11 p.m.

Parking rates cost between $13 and $20 in county lots.

•Starting at noon on July 4, swing by Jamaica Bay Inn’s beachfront lawn for games and frosty to-go cocktails. Enjoy burgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill from 3 to 5 p.m.

Beachside Restaurant & Bar is also joining in on the festivities offering a “Light It Up’ Smoked BBQ menu for dine-in or takeout (feeds two people for $65).

• Stop by Marina del Rey Hotel’s popular Sunday Boat House Pool Party on July 3 for a special Red, White and Blue party. DJ Mario E will be performing live and there will be an outdoor bar and restaurant. Tickets are $15 presale and $25 at the door. Bottle service, daybeds and cabanas can also be reserved.

Santa Monica Santa Monica Parade The Ocean Park Association is once again sponsoring a July 4th Parade in Santa Monica.

Starting at 9:30 a.m. at the south beach lot at Ashland, it travels north on Main Street from Marine to Pico Boulevard.

This year marks the 15th year they’ve hosted the Santa Monica parade. This year’s theme is “Thanks to Our Essential Workers.” It will honor community heroes and first responders during the pandemic years, including health care, public safety and food service workers. The official parade grandstand in front of the Ocean Park Library will house the two parade emcees: Evan Edwards and Rachel Lazano from Santa Monica Travel and Tourism.

Main Street from Marine to Pico will be closed to traffic on July 4th from 6 a.m. to noon.

Santa Monica Beach Party For the second year, Santa Monica will play host to a July 4th Beach Party at Ocean Park Beach. The event benefits the Veterans Housing Crisis.

Activities include beach volleyball, clinics, acro-yoga, yoga, salsa and a sunset sound bath ceremony. There will also be DJs all day. Events start at 9 a.m. and last until after sunset.

It will take place at Santa Monica Beach, Ocean Park North Courts (2400 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica).

Westchester Fourth of July Parade Starting at 11 a.m., Westchester’s LAX Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Parade on Loyola Boulevard from Westchester Park to Loyola Marymount University in Westchester. The parade’s theme is “Yours for a Better Community: Celebrating the Best of America” and is in honor of Howard Drollinger’s 100th anniversary. His daughter, Karen Dial, who is president of Drollinger Properties and the Drollinger Charitable Foundation, will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal.

Drollinger was one of the Westchester Chamber’s founders and an entrepreneur and philanthropist.

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Lange Foundation Estate Sale Wednesday to Sunday (through first three weeks in August) The estate sale accepts China, crystal, silver, art, fine and costume jewelry, designer shoes and handbags, etc. All donations are tax deductible and receipts will be given at the sale site. All funds help rescue pets in need from city shelters. They are offered immediate medical/ surgical care and are then kept at the Lange Foundation kennel until new homes are found.

Funds also go to the spay/neuter assistance programs in the Antelope Valley and San Bernardino, and the Intervention programs are instrumental in keeping pets in their own homes where they are loved.

2512 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 310-472-7727 The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market Thursdays through September 1 The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market presented by KCRW returns this summer to The Fairmont Miramar Hotel with an exciting new lineup of food vendors, beverage and brand activations, family-friendly activities, live DJ performances and celebrity guest bartenders. Free and open to the public for guests and pets of all ages. Runs through Sept. 1. On the second Thursday of each

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The world’s largest Nerf Battle is back for its seventh consecutive year and making its way from Dallas to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for the first time ever on Saturday, July 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. month, local rescue organization, Wags & Walks, will host an on-site meet and greet for its family of adoptable dogs rescued from local shelters.

101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, 5 to 11 p.m., thebungalow.com/santa-monica Marina del Rey Farmers Market Saturday, July 2 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 PHOTO CREDIT: CHRIS MORTENSON

The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market presented by KCRW returns to The Fairmont Miramar Hotel on Thursdays through September 1.

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 Jared’s Epic Blaster Battle Saturday, July 2 The world’s largest Nerf Battle is back for its seventh consecutive year and making its way from Dallas to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for the first time ever on one day only. The family-friendly, four-hour event gives guests the opportunity to play with their own blaster toys on the SoFi Stadium field decker out with inflatable obstacle courses. Guests will have the chance to meet their favorite toy blaster YouTube personalities. There will be concessions provided and a DJ to keep the vibes up all event long. Tickets cost $42, parking is free.

3919 Pincay Drive, Inglewood, 6 to 10 p.m., blasterbattle.com Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market Sunday, July 3 Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce.

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

Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, July 3 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events.

12198 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., marvistafarmersmarket.org West LA Farmers Market Sunday, July 3 This weekly community gathering at the West LA Civic Center hosts a range of certified farmers, prepared foods and artisan crafters. Around the unique bandshell are a range of weekly free youth activities, free yoga classes at 9 a.m., goofy free raffle at high noon, community garden access from 10 a.m. to noon, and versatile professional bands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking in large county and city lots.

11338 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., wlafarmersmarket.com Motor Avenue Farmers Market Sunday, July 3 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 Boulevard, Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., motoravenuemarket.com Westchester Farmers Market Sunday, July 3 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 Poolside BBQ Monday, July 4 Sugar Palm at Viceroy Santa Monica will be hosting a quintessential California poolside BBQ complete with a DJ, tastings of bourbon and local draft beer, and all-American fare. Guests will enjoy elevated cookout favorites like baby back ribs rubbed with a signature spice blend, a Cabana Dawg smothered with all the fixings, and complimentary sides of potato salad and corn on the cob with the purchase of an entrée. Special craft cocktails like The Dad Bod made with bacon washed Jack Daniels, charcoal and habanero-infused black ice will also be available to imbibe. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made through OpenTable or by calling the number below.

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

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THE ARGONAUT’S REAL ESTATE SECTION

LOFT LIVING IN PLAYA VISTA “Incredible opportunity for fully renovated loft unit in the highly sought after Concerto Lofts,” says agent Kris Zacuto. “This distinctive building shines in the neighborhood with its contemporary architecture style. The unit features top of the line designer finishes throughout. The open concept floor loft style floor plan invites natural light. This unit is updated with flooring, quartz counters, kitchen island, top of the line appliances, and custom closets. A short walk to Runway, The Resort, and Concert Park, this is located in the heart of Playa Vista.”

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Help You Sell Your Home With These 10 Affordable Tweaks Putting your home on the market can be a stressful time as you’re transitioning to move out and also preparing your house for showing. We’ve got your back with these 10 affordable tweaks that you can DIY in just a few hours or a few days and are bound to be investment well spent.

Landscape and Exteriors Quick Clean Up Nothing says a house has been neglected for quite some time than dirty looking exteriors and overgrown plants. It gives the impression that the home itself may be in need of expensive repairs. You won’t believe how much better your home can look like after spending a few dollars for a quick hose down, perhaps new hardware, a freshly painted garage door, and newlyreplaced downspouts and gutters. The total for all these can be as little as just around $100 but can look like you spent thousands!

Give Your Door and Doorbell Some Love Prospective buyers will come through your

front door so simply making sure that the doorbell is working plus fixing cracking or peeling paint goes a long way in making a sale.

Evaluate All Doors oors often make such a huge impact that how the knobs and hinges look like can make or break a sale. You can update all your doors for just a hundred dollars (or a couple of hundreds) so this is a tweak that is definitely worth looking into. Sometimes a hardware change may be all that you need.

Don’t Forget Carpets and Floors Fixing stained carpets and scratched floors is pretty easy. You can rent carpet steam cleaners and floor polishers for a reasonable rate at a nearby home depot in most cities.

Scent it Right Quite a growing number of people have serious scent allergies so it might be best to lay off synthetic scents. Some buyers will also think that you’re trying to mask

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something if you use odour eliminators and air fresheners. It might be best to simply clean the home, air it out, and maybe bake fresh bread or cookies a few hours before showing. We bet no one has an allergy to fresh cookies!

Clean and Fix Any Wall Blemishes Scruff marks, streaks, and dirt on the walls can age your house, plus make it look uncared for. When preparing a home for a sale, paint the walls in a neutral light colour and make sure to fill any nail holes. Your walls will look brand new!

Organise Your Things!

Having a place for everything makes your house look a lot roomier than it really is. You might also want to look into putting some of your things at a storage facility to make the home clutter-free.

Potential buyers always check the kitchen so simply oiling the tracks, tightening screws, plus replacing hinges and hardware can do so much to make your house more desirable.

Clean Your Appliances Any appliance that will be a part of the sale should look like they belong in the kitchen and not the dump. Old but clean appliances can draw in the offers more than new but sad looking ones. This ‘upgrade’ costs next to nothing too!

Polish with Finishes Replacing bathroom elements such as faucets, towel racks, toilet paper holders, and showerheads can significantly brighten bathrooms. A new towel curtain, a new mat, and fresh folded towels can update the look of a bathroom with minimal effort.

Fix Cabinets and Drawer Tracks Drawers that won’t slide out and cabinet doors that are falling off the hinges are a turn-off, no matter how pretty a home is.

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DEADLINE: Monday at 11am for Thursdays CALL ANN: 626-584-8747 or EMAIL: ann@argonautnews.com Lien Sales Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Marina Del Rey located at 12700 Braddock Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90066 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility.

The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 7/21/2022 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Neveen Esmy Hassan; Eg Mahan. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

See manager for details.

PUBLISHED: The Argonaut 06/30/22, 07/07/22 NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell personal property, household items, business goods and boxes of unknown content identified by Occupant name below, to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions, section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Thursday July 07, 2022 at 11:30 AM on the premises where said property has been stored known as Stor-It Self Storage and located at 4068 Del Rey Avenue, Marina Del Rey, Ca. 90292, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following:

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

AUCTIONEER: David Hester Auctioneer & Associates, C al i for ni a Auctio n Bo nd #7 07 59 390 ABDURRAHMAN I QADAN FERELLO CROKER LESLIE BROWN PETER BERGMANN ADELA CEI CALUDIA GUTIERREZ VESNA C ROBERSON MICHAEL KUECH VESNA C ROBERSON CLAUDIA CASAIS CHRISTINA RANIERI ANDREW ZEFF JONATHAN LAM DAN MAPES CHRISTIAN ECKMAIR JONAH MORREALE THE WINDOW MAVEN PUBLISHED: The Argonaut 06/23/22, 06/30/22

Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022130658 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADSTRAN. 1111 S Grand Ave, Apt 907 Los Angels, CA 90015. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Advanced Structural Analysis, LLC, 1111 S Grand Ave, Apt 907 Los Angeles, CA 90015. State of Incorporation or LLC: DE. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2022. 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 , 0 0 0 ) ) .

REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Marios Panagiotou.

TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Advanced Structural Analysis, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 15, 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: The Argonaut. Dates: 06/23/22, 06/30/22, 07/07/22, 07/14/22

Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ) ) .

REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Marios Panagiotou.

TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Advanced Structural Analysis, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 15, 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: The Argonaut. Dates: 06/23/22, 06/30/22, 07/07/22, 07/14/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022124721 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COUNSEL AND CANVAS ART GALLERY. 13737 Fiji Way E10 Los Angeles, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Errol Cook, 3837 S. Sycamore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90008. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Errol Cook. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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: The Argonaut. Dates: 06/30/22, 07/07/22, 07/14/22, 07/21/22

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Purchases must be paid for at time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items are sold as is, where is and must be removed at the time of sale. The sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and the obligated party.

AUCTIONEER: David Hester Auctioneer & Associa tes, Ca lifo rn ia Auction Bond # 7 0 7 5 9 3 90

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ABDURRAHMAN I QADAN FERELLO CROKER LESLIE BROWN PETER BERGMANN ADELA CEI CALUDIA GUTIERREZ VESNA C ROBERSON MICHAEL KUECH VESNA C ROBERSON CLAUDIA CASAIS CHRISTINA RANIERI ANDREW ZEFF JONATHAN LAM DAN MAPES CHRISTIAN ECKMAIR JONAH MORREALE THE WINDOW MAVEN PUBLISHED: The Argonaut 06/23/22, 06/30/22

fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Errol Cook. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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: The Argonaut. Dates: 06/30/22, 07/07/22, 07/14/22, 07/21/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022123816 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EL COLIBRI CAFE. 1018 S. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019, 5266 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Leonard Family Trust, 5266 W Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Trust.

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: Leonard Family Trust, David B Leonard. TITLE: Trustee.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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: The Argonaut. Dates: 06/30/22, 07/07/22, 07/14/22, 07/21/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022136659 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIRKIN & BARDOT ENTERTAINMENT. 6656 Atoll Ave. North Hollywood, CA 91606.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Maiana Radack Krassner, 1123 N. Flores, Apt. 1 West Hollywood, CA 90069, Jamie Schreiber, 6656 Atoli Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91606.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Genera Partnership. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busi-

N. Flores, Apt. 1 West Hollywood, CA 90069, Jamie Schreiber, 6656 Atoli Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91606.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Genera Partnership. 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: Jamie Schreiber.

TITLE: General Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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: The Argonaut. Dates: 06/30/22, 07/07/22, 07/14/22, 07/21/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022136689 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INTEGRITY LANDSCAPE AND CONCRETE. 313 E Orange Grove Blvd #290 Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 2929067. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Guills, Inc., 313 E Orange Grove Blvd #290, Pasadena, CA 91104. 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: 02/2014. 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: Juan Munoz. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Guills, Inc.. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: 6/22/22. 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 com-

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: The Argonaut. Dates: 06/30/22, 07/07/22, 07/14/22, 07/21/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2022136939 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PICTURE THIS! RECORDS. 5811 Lindenhurst Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90036.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mark Cote, 5811 Lindenhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2011. 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: Mark Cote. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 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: The Argonaut. Dates: 06/30/22, 07/07/22, 07/14/22, 07/21/22

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Culver City Fireworks Show at West LA College - Sunday Night, July 3rd

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