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L e t t e r s L.A. Should Stop Water Pollution at its Source Re: “A Better Solution for Ballona Creek’s Epic Trash Flow Problem,” Cover Story, Jan. 31 The article about the Mr. Trash Wheel mechanized floating debris collector begs the question: Why does all that trash get into Ballona Creek to begin with?

The problem is that upstream from the mouth of the creek, there are hardly any preventive actions being taken to eliminate the waste at its source. Every major city in America, except Los Angeles, has trash and recycle bins on nearly every corner to collect the discards of its citizens.

Los Angeles is unique in its environmental callousness in this and many other matters.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin only seem to care about the next photo op and not about the consequences of the city’s environmental negligence. L.A. County has receptacles at our beaches and parks, but L.A. City is tone deaf.

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cleaning up after the fact. Why do our politicians not care?

Sam Davis Venice Oil Well Blowout Prompts Concerns About Gas Storage Re: “Gas Leak Rattles Marina del Rey,” News, Jan. 24 The Jan. 11 blowout of well DOW R.G.C. #10 on Via Marina in Marina del Rey is a dramatic reminder of the volatile infrastructure underlying parts of Venice, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Ballona Wetlands, and Westchester above the Ballona Bluffs.

Sierra Club thanks L.A. City Councilmember Mike Bonin for raising concerns after neighbors were not notified about the DOW R.G.C. #10 blowout, and about other old and abandoned wells in the area. Sierra Club supports his call to “halt to any further injection of gas into the Playa del Rey storage field until we can be sure it is safe.”

Sierra Club is concerned because the oil and gas infrastructure dating from oil production’s heyday is hazardous to the 700,000 residents living in

the area and endangers the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve. Today, the 54 SoCalGas wells being used in the PdR natural gas storage operations threaten our human and natural environment.

The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) 2018 study, “The Long-Term Viability of Underground Natural Gas Storage in California,” states: “The Playa del Rey facility, which has a long history of loss-of-containment incidents and is located near a large population center in a very high wildfire hazard zone, stands out as a facility with relatively higher risk to health and safety … with risk-related characteristics of relatively greater concern.

The Ballona Wetlands, Ballona watershed, and the communities threatened by the SoCalGas natural gas storage operations have been a priority of the Angeles Chapter of Sierra Club for over 25 years. Escaping gases migrating to the surface in local neighborhoods create serious concerns.

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VOL 49, NO 6

NEWS

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No News Was Bad News Slow public notification during Marina del Rey oil well blowout prompts county review . ..... 6

Scooter Injuries Pile Up Local emergency rooms are treating broken bones and head trauma due to crashes .... 8

Change of Tenancy Venice Boardwalk historic landmark is banned from offering short-term vacation rentals ...................................... 9

Quintessential L.A. Paint the town red with the city’s best gas station cuisine and this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts ....................... 15

COVER STORY Sweet Heaven!

Follow us on our golden ticket tour of the historic See’s Candies factory in West L.A. … 10

WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS It’s a Friday Night Big Band Bonanza at New Roads ........................................ 26

The Art of Activism Pussy Riot performs in Santa Monica after a panel discussion featuring Shepard Fairey .................................... 28

The Reality of Slavery The Skirball hosts a reading of Zora Neale Hurston’s conversations with a former American slave ...................................... 29

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By Gary Walker The Jan. 11 blowout at an abandoned 1930s oil well along Via Marina and an apparently unrelated gas pipeline leak about a block away on Jan. 30 do have at least one thing in common: nearby residents received little to no information about what was happening until well after the fact.

In response to concerns voiced on social media and complaints directed at public officials, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn received unanimous support from board colleagues on Tuesday for directing county public health officials and firefighters to review their public notification procedures. The agencies will report back to the supervisors in March.

“Communication to the surrounding areas was inconsistent, confusing and really untimely. And communication is so important in responding to incidents like these — especially when they involve oil well ‘blowouts’ and gas leaks. Our residents look to the county and rely on us for immediate, accurate information,”

Workers repair last week’s gas leak at Via Marina and Marquesas Way Hahn, whose district includes Marina del Rey, said during the meeting.

L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin, who represents residents of the nearby Silver Strand, has also complained about lack of notification to residents during and after

the oil well blowout.

Damon Nagami, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Southern California Ecosystems Project, believes taking a fresh look at county notification policies is long overdue.

“The state and the county could put new notification processes in place. You never know when the next blowout is going to happen. We can’t have our government take a head-in-the-sand approach to these potential problems,” Nagami said.

According to SoCalGas, the “small non-hazardous natural gas leak” at Via Marina and Marquesas Way was totally unrelated to the oil well blowout, and repairs to the gas line have been completed.

Repairs to the abandoned oil well were still ongoing as of Tuesday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, which oversees the general operations of Marina del Rey. Beaches and Harbors became part of a joint incident command after the arrival of state oil and gas regulators and has been issuing public updates about work at the well since the week of Jan. 21.

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Electric Scooter Injuries Are Piling Up Local emergency rooms are treating broken bones and head trauma due to crashes Anecdotally, Torbati said he’s seeing multiple instances of head injuries and broken bones related to use of electric scooters.

“People are riding them while distracted, carrying objects and under the influence of alcohol,” he noted. “And this can lead to serious head and facial injuries.”

Electric scooter operators have cautioned that the study does not speak to the number of riders being injured or offer comparison to injury rates for motorcycles and cars.

“The number of injuries reported would amount to a fraction of one percent of the total number of e-scooter rides,” Paul Steely White, director of safety policy and advocacy for Bird, told online news platform The Verge. A spokesperson for competitor Lime added that the company has distributed some 250,000 free helmets to riders. Bird also distributes free helmets to riders who request them.

Scooter operators advise riders to wear a A tangle of scooters awaits riders on Ocean Avenue helmet, and last year Santa Monica police had been issuing tickets to enforce a city helmet law. However, a new statewide law that went into effect this year prohibits California municipalities from requiring adult riders to use helmets. A spokesman for Bird said the company supported that legislation in order to ensure more consistent rules for riders.

Questions of legal liability in scooter crashes are still evolving, but Santa Monica personal injury attorney Catherine Lerer believes the companies that — Dr. Wally Ghurabi of UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica operate scooter fleets as well as the individual who causes a crash should share responsibility.

“My position is they are liable as well. It These findings mirror the kinds of is entirely foreseeable that these acciscooter-related injuries personally witnessed by Dr. Wally Ghurabi, medical dents could happen, and they are not

by Steve Greenberg adequately enforcing the rules on them,” director of the emergency department at asserted Lerer, who represents multiple UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica.

“Two to three a day is not uncommon in clients who were injured while riding scooters and pedestrians who were struck our emergency room. We’re seeing a lot by scooter riders. of bone fractures in hips and knees, but the ones that distress most ER docs are the Lerer joined Santa Monica attorney Jeffery Costell in filing a class action head injuries,” Ghurabi lamented in an lawsuit against Bird Rides Inc. and Lime interview with The Argonaut in Novemon Oct. 19. ber, after the close of the study period.

Scooters are “often not well-maintained “Doctors are all for new transportation devices that can improve our environment and malfunction at an alarming rate.

Brakes are failing and the throttle is and we welcome these news devices,” sticking,” Lerer said. “These companies Ghurabi said, “but our message is dropped these scooters [on the street] safety first. And that means wearing with very little regulations governing a helmet.” them, and no one was familiar with the Dr. Samuel Torbati, medical director of the emergency department at Cedars Sinai rules that apply to them. … They know Medical Center in West L.A., says he has that it’s safer [for riders] to wear a also compiled electric scooter injury data helmet, but these scooter companies are putting profit over liability simply to but is not yet able to share it because increase ridership, and I think that it’s results are pending peer review ahead of outrageous and disgusting.” medical journal publication.

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By Gary Walker Broken bones and head trauma, with only 5% of patients wearing helmets, are among the serious injuries documented by a UCLA Medical Center study of electric scooter riders seeking emergency room treatment in Westwood and Santa Monica — findings that support anecdotal reports by local doctors and lawyers that scooter injuries have become an ongoing problem.

The UCLA study published Jan. 25 in the peer-reviewed medical research journal JAMA Network Open accounts for 249 patients treated for scooter-related injuries at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica and UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center between Sept. 1, 2017, and Aug. 31, 2018. The vast majority of patients had been riding scooters, but 11 were pedestrians hit by a scooter, five had tripped over a parked scooter, and five had been attempting to lift or carry a scooter not in use.

The average age of the patients was 33, 10.8% were younger than 18, and 4.8% had a blood alcohol level higher than 0.05 or were “perceived to be intoxicated by a physician,” according to the study.

“Injuries associated with standing electric scooter use are a new phenomenon and vary in severity. In this study, helmet use was low, and a significant subset of injuries occurred in patients younger than 18 years old, the minimum age permitted by private scooter company regulations.

These findings inform public policy regarding standing electric scooter use,” concludes a team of researchers led by UCLA’s Dr. Tarak Trivedi.

“Two to three a day is not uncommon in our emergency room.

We’re seeing a lot of bone fractures in hips and knees, but the ones that distress most ER docs are the head injuries.”

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Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Become Apartments Targeted by activists and the city, Venice Beach Suites can no longer operate as a short-term rental hotel

By Gary Walker A city-designated historic-cultural monument that became a popular short-term vacation rental destination on the Venice Boardwalk is now leasing studio apartments to longer-term tenants, following an L.A. City Attorney’s office crackdown on property owners accused of illegally converting rental housing into Airbnb-style hotels.

In a court settlement announced late last month, Venice Beach Suites owner Andy Layman agreed to cease operating and advertising the four-story building south of Westminster Avenue as a short-term rental property or hotel and pay $200,000 in civil penalties.

Layman also agreed to lease 25 of the 1912 building’s 30 refurbished studio apartments (five of which already had long-term occupants) for no less than one month at a time — and at 2012 market rates over the next calendar year.

Venice Beach Suites is subsequently offering prime beachfront studio apartments with access to a rooftop patio for $2,180 to $3,550 per month, according to its website.

In 2016 L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer filed suit against multiple hotel operators in Venice and Hollywood, accusing them of illegally taking apartment buildings off the rental market to convert them into much more lucrative short-term vacation rental hotels.

Community activists calling for stricter regulation of short-term rentals blamed Layman and others for exacerbating the city’s housing affordability crisis by

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Venice Beach Suites (center) must now lease to longer-term tenants taking long-term rental housing off the market, which is now specifically

“I think that the city was trying to use me as an example.”

— Venice Beach Suites owner Andy Layman prohibited under the city’s home-sharing ordinance approved in November.

Layman thinks political pressure to regulate short-term rentals — especially from Venice — was a motivating factor

me as an example,” he said.

Of his decision to abide by the settlement, “We determined that the city has a bigger checkbook than we did,” he added wryly.

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The Jan. 11 blowout is another wakeup call.

Sierra Club agrees with CCST’s recommendation that “the state should commission a cost-benefit analysis including full consideration of risks associated with loss-of-containment from this facility.”

Therefore, Sierra Club respectfully calls upon state Sen. Ben Allen, the California Senate, Assemblymember Autumn Burke, and the California Assembly to commission an analysis of ending the gas storage operations at the PDR site, including full consideration of the risks

in the city attorney’s prosecutions.

“I think that the city was trying to use

associated with loss-of-containment incidents that have plagued SoCalGas Company’s PdR gas storage operations (such as oilfield fires, explosions, and outgassing), and of the threats to the health and safety of 700,000 residents of the densely populated area who live above and in close proximity to PdR gas storage operations.

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Feuer’s office had also prosecuted Venice Suites owner Carl Lambert, past president of the Venice Chamber of Commerce, accusing him of illegally taking the historic Venice Boardwalk property between Dudley and Paloma avenues off the rental market in order to accommodate short-term rentals.

But Lambert fought the city in court, armed with a city-granted certificate of occupancy for an “apartment-hotel,” and won the right to continue operating as a hotel.

“I found that very interesting,” Layman said of the ruling in favor of Lambert.

“Our building was originally built as a visitor-serving accommodation.”

Despite Venice Beach Suites’ origins as a hotel 107 years ago, the city’s settlement with Layman states as “undisputed facts” that the building is an “apartment house subject to the RSO [Rent Stabilization Ordinance]” that had been functioning as an unpermitted hotel for approximately 16 years.

Feuer says his enforcement action against Layman is about keeping rental housing available to residents.

“My office will do everything we can to protect L.A.’s scarce stock of affordable housing,” reads a statement by Feuer.

In addition to Layman, Feuer has also prosecuted Hollywood landlords Carol Jean Alsman, whose case is still pending, and George Panoussis, who is appealing a 2018 civil court ruling in the city’s favor. gary@argonautnews.com

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other agencies and amplify it by pushing the incident reports out to the community,” Beaches and Harbors spokesperson Carol Baker said.

Firefighters specializing in hazardous materials responded to the eruption of methane and mud at the hotel construction site near Tahiti Way, triggered by contractors working to bring the longsealed well up to current state standards.

County public health officials and state oil and gas regulators soon joined them in continuously monitoring the site.

But aside from a handful of people who witnessed the eruption, local residents got their first information about the blowout from any government source more than a week later, when a Jan. 18 emergency order by the state Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources started spreading on social media.

A methane monitoring device placed near the oil well by the South Coast Air

Quality Management District was what detected the gas pipeline leak near the new Neptune Marina Apartments at Via Marina and Marquesas Way. When SoCalGas workers came out to repair the leak, some locals who were already on edge because of the oil well blowout felt they were once again in the dark.

Marina del Rey Lessees Association President David Levine, who is in charge of the Shores apartments at Via Marina and Panay Way, said he first learned about the oil well blowout from one of his tenants.

“The lessees would like to be in the position of notifying residents and their staffs about serious issues as quickly as possible,” he said. “We understand that there can be multiple state as well as local agencies that must be consulted as part of that process, and we hope that all levels of government can work together.”

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Sweet Heaven!

Our golden ticket tour of the See’s Candies factory Story by Jessica Koslow Tour photos by Jake Ahles Every year for Valentine’s Day, my father-in-law gives my husband and me a large, red, heart-shaped box of See’s Candies chocolates — specifically, the Nuts & Chews. He also mails boxes to his two out-of-state daughters. It’s a tradition he takes very seriously, and he’s not alone: See’s Candies’ single best day for sales is always the one before Valentine’s Day. In anticipation of the holiday, I dream about the California-grown almonds covered in dark Guittard chocolate. I tell myself I’ll only eat two pieces a day, knowing it will be incredibly difficult to have such discipline — I’ll probably eat more. And I’m not alone: More than

17 million people eat See’s each year.

When I moved from Venice to Inglewood a little over a year ago, La Cienega Boulevard became one of my main thoroughfares. It was during one of my commutes, sitting in slow-moving traffic and swinging to KJAZZ, that my eyes fixated on a building with a familiar, classic logo: See’s Candies.

I began to fantasize about what happened behind closed doors. Was it just like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in the classic Gene Wilder movie?

Could Oompa Loompas be singing and dancing inside?

The factory is not open to the public, but I was able to secure a press tour. I immediately thought of the words printed on the five golden tickets Wonka hid in

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his candy bars: “In your wildest dreams you could not imagine the marvelous surprises that await you.”

Meet Dave and Lou Ann Chocolate makers get up early, so See’s scheduled my tour for 6:30 a.m. on a Tuesday so I could catch all the action.

Unlike guests at Wonka’s factory, I was asked to follow health and safety protocols: no jewelry, no open-toe shoes, no bare arms, no fingernail polish, and on and on.

Upon entering, I had to put on a white lab coat and hair net. My first takeaway: See’s runs a tight ship, and all of those rules made me feel good about the quality of the product. After all, that’s how the phrase See’s Quality came to be.

Instead of being greeted by a wacky gentleman in a velvet top hat and cane, my tour guide is Dave Chapman, a sweet gentleman with 30 years on the job who knows the ins and outs of the operations and greets every worker by their first name.

The chocolate factory (with a charming adjacent candy shop open to customers) has been standing in this location since 1949. The place doesn’t look all that big from the front; that’s because it’s not wide, but very long, covering 145,000 square feet.

Many See’s employees have been with the company for more than 30 years, and today they’re still smiling. Lou Ann Myerchin has worked at the factory in various capacities for more than 55 years

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Buttery brown sugar caramels destined to become Milk Butterchews began as strips before they’re cut into bit-size pieces, arranged by hand and enrobed in milk chocolate (top row, middle left). California Brittle (center), Butterscotch Squares (center right), and chocolate-covered Mint Scotchmallows for St. Patrick’s Day (below) are also made in L.A. before being shipped to Carson for final packaging. (more than because she took time off to have her children).

Today, she’s shuffling around the caramel centers that fall from a shoot in the ceiling onto the conveyor belt, readying them for the waterfall of chocolate that’s about to pour down upon them.

12 Million Pounds of Chocolate The main factory floor is the length of a football field, and one piece of chocolate takes 30 minutes to travel the length of the belt. Even the floor looks delicious — I’m sorta tempted to lick the smushed brown butter caramel pieces off the floor.

The sweet aroma of chocolate follows me through every room. Women are handcrafting rose petals out of icing.

Others are dipping bonbons into a double

boiler filled with melted coconut mixture, then placing them delicately onto wax paper.

Chapman appears as delighted with his job today as the day he started. He rattles off facts, dates, techniques and ingredients as we stroll through the buzzing rooms and checkered black-and-white floor hallways, which are patterned after Mary See’s original kitchen floor in Pasadena. Charles See founded the company in 1921, using his mother Mary’s recipes, many of which are still used today.

The chocolate is made in San Francisco, Chapman recounts, where people with “golden tongues” approve batches of Guittard chocolate, which are then melted down and delivered in tanker trucks to

this Baldwin Hills factory. The chocolate is transferred into two 80,000-pound silos standing outside the factory: one contains dark chocolate, the other milk chocolate.

This chocolate is piped into huge tanks inside the factory, refilling them when they get low.

See’s uses a lot of chocolate each year: more than 12 million pounds. It all comes from Guittard, a fifth-generation artisanal chocolate company based in Northern California that’s been making chocolate since 1868.

Quality controls are everywhere at the factory. A quality assurance team greets the trucks when they arrive and runs a range of food safety and sensory analysis tests. There’s a special machine on every conveyor belt scanning the chocolates as

they travel down the line. If anything other than pure natural ingredients is detected, a light flashes and the chocolate is whisked down a chute and melted down to identify the foreign substance.

“We wouldn’t want you biting into anything you didn’t want to,” says Chapman with a fatherly smile.

A Secret Formula for Success Chapman talks a lot about temperature.

It’s one of the keys to making their chocolate taste so good — and not melt in your hands. Like when Wonka bragged about being the only factory that mixed chocolate by waterfall, See’s secret formula is in their temperature regulation (Continued on page 12)

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98 Years of See’s Candies in L.A. • Charles A. See founded the company in 1921 using mother Mary See’s recipes, many of them still in use today.

• In the late ‘20s, men in chauffer uniforms delivered candy on black-and-white motorcycles with sidecars.

• See’s responded to WWII rations of butter, cream and sugar by making less chocolate rather than skimping on quality, setting the company apart from competitors.

Edible flowers for Easter Chocolate Butter Eggs (upper left, below) and maple pecan bonbons are masterpieces in progress at the See’s Candies factory in L.A. (Continued from page 11)

at every step of the chocolate-making process, he says.

In case I was wondering why we didn’t see any lollypops — one of the mostrequested candies at their shops — Chapman explains that those are made in their own nut-free facility up north. See’s also owns another factory and headquarters in South San Francisco, and this Baldwin Hills factory sends all of its finished goods to be packed in Carson.

Happily Ever After As 2020-2021 approaches, See’s will be celebrating its 100th anniversary.

In the opening scene of the 1971 Wonka

film, a candy shop owner is singing and storytelling about Wonka to a crowd of kids. He says, “Do you ask a fish how it swims? Or a bird how it flies? Of course not. They do it because they were born to do it ... just like Willy Wonka was born to be a candy man.”

This statement couldn’t ring more true of See’s Candies.

As I walk to my car, thinking of all of those Nuts & Chews I’ll be devouring in a few weeks, Wonka pops into my head again. This time, he’s giving Charlie his last words of madcap wisdom: “Don’t forget what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he always wanted. … He lived happily ever after.”

• The present-day factory in Baldwin Park opened in 1946. It’s where Lucille Ball shot the famous chocolate conveyer-belt scene for “I Love Lucy.”

• Warren Buffet’s multinational conglomerate holding company Berkshire Hathaway bought See’s Candies in 1972.

• See’s now produces 26 million pieces of candy each year, including about 1 million pounds of its famous lollypops and 1.2 million pounds of peanut brittle.

• The most popular items in candy shops are the lollypops and Bordeauxs.

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Songs from the Heart The Santa Monica Oceanaires deliver singing Valentines in classic barbershop style

By Christina Campodonico What better way to say ‘I love you’ than through song? Humans have been expressing themselves this way for centuries, but some of us may not have the pipes to pull it off.

Where vocal range (and perhaps words too) fall short, in step the Santa Monica Oceanaires. The all-male a cappella group of barbershop quartet hobbyists have been delivering musical messages of love on Valentine’s Day for at least the past 20 years.

Every Feb. 14, members of the group dress to the nines and spread out in sets of four across L.A., but mostly the Westside, to deliver singing Valentines. A tenor, lead singer, baritone and bass arrives, usually unexpectedly, at a beloved’s workplace, home or a romantic rendezvous point and serenades the

recipient a cappella-style with two classic barbershop love songs. (“Let Me Call You Sweetheart” and “Heart of My Heart” are two of the Oceanaires’ signature tunes.) Along with their dulcet

love and of being a little embarrassed that they’re receiving a message of love in front of their co-workers. The combined impact is really shaking. … It moves the ladies to their core.”

“We’ve had many ladies tear up … and smiles. They just can’t stop smiling.”

— Santa Monica Oceanaires President Jerry Walker tones, they deliver a heart-shaped balloon and personalized greeting card from the beloved’s sweetheart.

“We’ve had many ladies tear up … and smiles. They just can’t stop smiling,” says Santa Monica Oceanaires President Jerry Walker. “It’s a combination of being so happy they’re receiving a message of

While women are usually the recipients of singing Valentines, observes Walker, a singing Valentine could be sent to or dispatched by anyone — say an adult child to a parent, a cousin to a cousin, a friend to a friend and so on.

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didn’t expect it and were terribly moved by it,” says Oceanaires member Ken Scholtz, who chaired the committee for singing Valentines for many years. “We’ve sung to people from age 20 to 100.”

An annual and popular fundraiser for the Oceanaires, Scholtz describes the group’s singing Valentines as part benefit, part “public service.”

“It’s not just a commercial thing. It’s personal,” he says.

Some of the more memorable singing Valentines in the Oceanaires’ collective memory include singing to a UCLA student’s girlfriend at her college residence, crooning to a teacher and her classroom full of kindergarteners, and drawing a crowd to the center of a downtown L.A. architecture firm.

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By Angela Matano Few things are more representative of L.A. than the Academy Awards and gas stations.

Celebrate your city this month with an evening of Oscar-nominated short films at the Landmark’s Nuart Theatre, combined with dinner at The Bombay Frankie Company — across the street inside the Chevron.

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Light-hearted yet tinged with sadness, the animation bounces around with all the texture of “Q,” or “al dente,” that mysterious “give” that maintains a little chew beneath a soft exterior.

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Nationally, the median income household spends 28.2% of their income on a median rental, according to Zillow. Here in California, renters across most of the state are spending a much higher share of their income on rent.

The median rent-to-income-ratio is: Los Angeles Salinas Santa Cruz San Diego San Francisco San Luis Obispo

46.7% 43.5% 42.7% 40.2% 39.0% 38.5%

Riverside Chico San Jose Sacramento Stockton Fresno Bakersfield

36.7% 36.3% 35.5% 32.3% 30.8% 30.8% 28.9%

Just three metro areas on this list fall below the dangerous 32% threshold that indicates a homelessness crisis. Every other large metro in California exceeds this danger zone, with the Los Angeles metro area — including Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim — topping the list at nearly 47%.

Homeless crisis reaching a tipping point in California Anyone who lives in Los Angeles, or most of the other metros on this list, will tell you that homelessness is a big problem.

134,000 individuals are homeless in California, and this number continues to increase dramatically each year, rising 14% from 2016 to 2017. In Los Angeles, where the rent-to-income ratio is highest, the homeless population is rising even faster, at a rate of 30% from 2016 to 2017, an increase of 13,000 individuals.

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Local governments have been unable to keep up with the influx of more homeless residents on their streets. A lack of homeless shelters and social services exist to serve this growing population, necessary if these individuals are ever to find themselves off the street and back in rental housing.

Some legislative efforts have attempted to fix the mounting problem, including the passage of Proposition 2 in November 2018. This proposition allows money previously set aside for the treatment of mental health patients to be allocated to more permanent support housing for the homeless. The reasoning behind this money shuffle is that one-third of California’s homeless population has an untreated mental illness, and housing these homeless individuals is a big part of treatment.

New laws that create more shelters are necessary steps in the right direction. But at the same time, the creation of more homeless shelters is like applying a bandaid to a growing wound.

Something needs to be done to fix the root of the problem, or else the crisis will continue.

The solution is ultimately to bring rents back in line with incomes. This is done by leveling out the imbalance between the supply and

demand for housing. Simply put, more housing needs to be built across California to keep up with our growing population.

Further, more construction needs to occur where it’s needed most — in the low and mid tiers. Builders tend to concentrate their projects in the high tier, where the potential for profit is greatest. Therefore, the state and local legislatures need to make it more attractive for builders to make their mark on the lower housing tiers, responding to the rising demand for more affordable housing.

When more affordable housing exists, the price of low-tier rents will cool and fewer households will be forced onto the streets.

With fewer homeless individuals, the crisis will subside, and the need for more homeless shelters and public services will dwindle.

THiS week’S queSTiOn wAS AnSweReD By

Carrie B. Reyes Market Watch editor and project editor of the Real Estate Economics and Economic Trends in California Real Estate books Copyright © 2019. first tuesday P.O. Box 5707, Riverside CA 92517

Just Listed 3609 esPlanade, Marina del rey 4,215 sQ.ft.

4 bd & 3.5 ba $3,288,000 www.esplanade3609.com

Just Listed 13700 Marina Pointe dr. #1802, Mdr 2 bd & 2.5 ba 1,631 sQ.ft. www.Azzurra1802.com $2,149,000

in escrow 5721 CresCent Park #403, Playa Vista 3 bd & 3 ba 2,533 sQ.ft. $1,599,000 www.chatelaine403.com

open sun 1-4 13082 Mindanao Way #17, Marina del rey 2 bd & 2 ba 1,839 sQ.ft. $1,199,000 www.13082Mindanao.com

in escrow 4333 redWood aVe. #5, Mdr 2 bd & 2 ba 1,398 sQ.ft. $979,000 www.4333redwood5.com

open sun 1-4 7525 Coastal VieW dr., WestChester 6 bd & 5.5 ba 4,803 sQ.ft. $3,250,000 www.7525coastalView.com

open sun 1-4 16 QuarterdeCk st. #302, Marina del rey 2 bd & 2 ba 1,461 sQ.ft. **ALso for LeAse $6,995/Mo** $1,750,000 www.16Quaterdeck.com

open sun 1-4 13080 Mindanao Way #78, Marina del rey 2 bd & 3 ba + den 1,996 sQ.ft. $1,499,000

in escrow 5721 CresCent Park #313, Playa Vista 2 bd & 2 ba 1,662 sQ.ft. $1,195,000 www.chatelaine313.com

in escrow 5935 Playa Vista dr. #304, Playa Vista 2 bd & 2 ba 1,260 sQ.ft. $939,000 www.Villadeste304.com

Just Listed 13650 Marina Pointe dr. #1805, Mdr 2 bd & 2.5 ba + offiCe 2,904 sQ.ft. www.cove1805.com $2,995,000

in escrow 121 WaterVieW st., Playa del rey 3 bd & 3 ba 1,781 sQ.ft. $1,749,000 www.121waterview.com

open sun 1-4 4253 beethoVen st., Mar Vista 3 bd & 2 ba 1,245 sQ.ft. $1,499,000 www.4253Beethoven.com

open sun 1-4 13131 Mindanao Way #2, Marina del rey 2 bd & 2.5 ba 1,544 sQ.ft. $1,075,000 www.13131Mindanao.com

open sun 1-4 13044 PaCifiC ProMenade #305, Playa Vista 2 bd & 2 ba 1,093 sQ.ft. $849,000 www.promenade305.com

open sun 1-4 201 WaterVieW st., Playa del rey 3 bd & 2.5 ba + loft 2,775 sQ.ft. $2,888,000 www.201waterview.com

Just Listed 6 Voyage st. #103, Marina del rey 2 bd & 2 ba 1,000 sQ.ft. $1,749,000 www.6Voyage.com

open sun 1-4 6384 80th Pl., WestChester 3 bd & 3 ba 1,813 sQ.ft. www.638480th.com $1,399,000

Just Listed 13700 Marina Pointe dr. #925, Mdr 2 bd & 2.5 ba 1,431 sQ.ft. www.Azzurra925.com $999,000

Just Listed 13700 Marina Pointe dr. #1622, Mdr 1 bd & 1 ba 859 sQ.ft. **ALso for LeAse $3,895/Mo** $835,000 www.Azzurra1622.com

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Marina City Club!

Beautiful Condo for Sale

3 Bed/2 Bath | 1,722 SF | $750,000

Spacious corner unit is located on the plaza level in West Tower North. Floor-to-ceiling windows in living room and bedroom. Large outdoor patio with bay, mountain & city views.

5-star amenities, tennis club, pools, racquetball, paddle tennis, full service gym, spa, sauna, steam room, and club gourmet restaurant/full bar. Close to shopping, entertainment and fine dining. Seller will consider a second trust deed carry back loan for up-to 5 years.

THE ARGONAUT

HOME SALES INDEX HOMES SOLD

AVERAGE PRICE

-8.8%

-5.4%

Also available for 1 year + lease $4,700/mo

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$882,800

18

$1,084,600

Buying or selling beach-front real estate?

33

Marina del Rey

26

$1,231,600

17

$1,136,750

The Argonaut has you covered.

Palms/Mar Vista

27

$1,450,800

24

$1,386,600

Playa del Rey

6

$1,348,300

13

$976,600

Playa Vista

3

$2,349,667

4

$1,368,600

Santa Monica

26

$1,743,900

22

$1,466,600

Venice

15

$2,032,000

12

$2,695,900

Westchester

22

$1,071,900

12

$1,332,300

Total

Call Kay Christy at 310-822-1629 x131

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The Argonaut Home Sales Index is presented monthly. Figures are sourced from sales reported to MLS as of 2/4/19 for December. Argonaut Home Sales Index © The Argonaut, 2019.

The ArgonAuT PRess Releases Coastal Plantation HoME

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Villa Marina East

la Villa Marina

Marina dEl rEy HoME

“Write your own California love story in this exquisite two-story home, newly reimagined in 2017,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “This custom home boasts endless architectural details and telescoping doors to create the indoor-outdoor experience. The stunning master suite has a wraparound balcony with views of the mountains and sparkling city lights. Beautifully sited with exceptional privacy, the backyard features an infinity-edge pool, fire pit, and ample lawn.”

Offered at $3,695,000 Stephanie Younger Compass 310-499-2020

“Spectacular panoramic ocean and white water views adorn this unique legal duplex,” say agents Tom Corte and Dana Wright. “Included on the property is a permitted guest house. There are two two-bed, single-bath units, each the same size. A big upside, both units will be delivered vacant. Features include the huge view decks and two-car garage.”

Offered at $2,289,000 Tom Corte & Dana Wright ERA Matilla Realty 310-713-0552

“Situated in the heart of Marina del Rey is this two-master suite end unit townhome with contemporary architectural appeal,” say agents Bob and Cheryl Herrera. “Its open floor plan is accented by solid hickory and bamboo floors, added side windows welcoming sunlight throughout the day, as well as the stone patio and pool. You will appreciate the redesign expanding the usable space for living/entertaining and extra bedroom. Villa Tropez is a gated resort styled community with the joys of coastal living.”

Offered at $1,100,000 Bob & Cheryl Herrera PRES 310-578-0332 PAGE 22 At Home – THE ARGONAUT’s Real Estate Section February 7, 2019

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“Avoid the traffic of the canal by living just across the street near the Lighthouse bridge, ready to take you to the beach,” says agent Bethany Londyn. “Just in case you exhaust yourself during your beach workout, don’t hesitate to take the elevator to the rooftop deck with your cup of coffee, while enjoying the 360 degree views. This is the ultimate entertainer home with plenty of space for everyone, the spot for all those beautiful family holidays.

This could be your home where dreams come true.”

Offered at $2,777,000 Bethany Londyn Purplebricks Realty Inc. 323-505-8588

“This recently updated patio home is in the heart of Silicon Beach,” say agents Jesse Weinberg, Maria Nikitina, and Sandra Vazquez. “The expansive master suite offers an ensuite, spa-like bathroom. Find a spacious downstairs living room with a gas fireplace that opens to a private patio.

The open concept kitchen is connected to the dining room, with access to the patio and outdoor barbeque. Included is a two-car garage with storage. This 24-hour guard gated community offers tons of amenities.”

Offered at $1,499,000 Jesse Weinberg, Maria Nikitina, & Sandra Vazquez KW Silicon Beach 800-804-9132

“Breathtaking oceanfront views are offered from this two-story, home,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Enter to an open living space with vaulted ceilings that leads to a private balcony overlooking an idyllic white-sand beach.

The kitchen includes custom maple and glass cabinetry, granite counters, a breakfast bar, pantry, ample storage and stone floors. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and access to a shared rooftop. Other features include maple floors, recessed and track lighting, and private garage.”

Offered at $2,300,000 Charles Lederman Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980

Era Matilla rEalty 225 CulvEr Blvd.

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$1,279,000 $2,789,000 $1,349,000 $1,399,000 $899,000 $1,089,000

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4/5 Rooftop 360 view, observation tower, elevator, two blocks from beach 2/2.5 S/S appliciances, 2119 sf, FP, enclosed balconies, SxS pkg.

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$2,777,000 $1,199,000 $2,268,000 $999,000 $1,075,000 $825,000

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323-505-8588 310-985-2452 310-578-5414 800-804-9132 800-804-9132 800-804-9132

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5/4 www.7731w82nd.com 3/3 www.7932w83rd.com 4/3 www.8110calabar.com 3/2 Ocean views and cool breezes make an ideal location 3/3 Enjoy unobstructed panoramic ocean views 4/3 8200TuscanyAve.com 3/2 8675FalmouthAve308.com 4/4 Just listed! contemporary home built in 2013

$2,350,000 $1,450,000 $1,695,000 $1,749,000 $2,888,000 $1,995,000 $749,000 $1,949,000

James Suarez James Suarez James Suarez Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Bob Waldron & Jessica Heredia

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5935 Playa Vista Dr. #304 13044 Pacific Promenade #305 5721 Crescent Park #313 5721 Crescent Park #403 5856 Kiyot Way

2/2 Rare top floor recently renovated single unit 2/2 Gorgeous bright corner unit no shared walls 2/2 Enjoy picturesque sunsets 3/3 Enjoy picturesque sunsets from this luxurious single-level PH 3/3.5 Single family home with private yard

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$1,399,000

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KW Silicon Beach

800-804-9132

5/5 3107MalcolmAve.com 3/2 7833NaylorAve.com 5/4.5 7456HeneferAve.com 7/6 www.7800Airport.com 5/5 Gorgeous home in One Westbluff w/ panoramic views 3/3 Recently renovated light & bright Kentwood home 5/5 6376W78thSt.com 4/5 8120SaranDr.com 3/1 6530W84thPl.com 5/5 6023W83rdPl.com 3/3 Tastefully updated and spacious home in Loyola Village

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2630 Cullen St. 4133 Vinton Ave. 6075 Hargis Ave. 4422 Berryman Ave. 3918 Huron Ave. #2 4075 La Salle Ave.

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137 Virginia St. 406 W. Grand Ave. 412 W. Grand Ave. 215 W. Palm Ave. #104 205 E. Acacia 434 W. Maple Ave. 432 California St. 412 Concord St.

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7731 W 82nd St. 7932 W 83rd St. 8110 Calabar Ave. 121 Waterview 201 Waterview St. 8200 Tuscany Ave. 8675 Falmouth Ave. #308 7916 W 83rd St.

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7545 Coastal View Dr. 6384 W 80th Pl. 6376 West 78th St. 8120 Saran Dr. 6530 West 84th Pl. 6023 W 83rd Pl. 7004 W 85th St.

Open House Directory listings are published inside The Argonaut’s At Home section and on The Argonaut’s Web site each Thursday. Open House directory forms may be emailed to KayChristy@argonautnews.com. To be published, Open House directory form must be completely and correctly filled out and received no later than 3pm Tuesday for Thursday publication. Changes or corrections must also be received by 3pm Tuesday. Regretfully, due to the volume of Open House Directory forms received each week, The Argonaut cannot publish or respond to Open House directory forms incorrectly or incompletely filled out. The Argonaut reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or cancel any advertisng at any time. Only publication of an Open House Directory listing consitutes final acceptance of an advertiser’s order.

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Robert W. Jones (Bob) Robert W. Jones (Bob) passed away peacefully in his sleep three days after suffering a heart attack at the age of 96 on January 21st, 2019 in Poway, California. He was born in Morgantown, West Virginia in 1922. One of the original residents of Westchester, he raised his family there along with his 1st wife Florence (Betty) Jones, now deceased. Bob moved to San Diego in the early 1980’s when he married Agnes K. Jones.

Bob is survived by his wife, Agnes K. Jones. Bob had four children: Gwen Jones Cleary, now deceased; Kevin F. Jones of Santa Barbara, California and Stockholm, Sweden; Megan E. Jones of Friday Harbor, Washington; and Keith Jones of Culver City, California. Bob has two surviving stepdaughters, Kasa Mele, husband Ed and Kristin Graham, husband Glenn.

Bob had two grandsons, Austin and Kenneth by Keith and Debbie Jones. And four step grandchildren Brianna and Sarah Mele, Samantha and Michael Graham.

Bob graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Engineering. He worked for Bendix Aviation and Hughes Aircraft Company in Culver City, CA for 35 years and retired as a Manager of Advanced Projects. He served in the heroic 99th Infantry Division and later the United States Army Air Corps during WWII and was awarded two marksmanship medals.

Bob was elected President of the General Doolittle-Los Angeles Area Chapter of the Air Force Association. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Pennsylvania State University.

A service will be held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park on Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 PM; 1999 El Camino Real; Oceanside, California near his beloved daughter, Gwen. Anyone who knew Bob is welcome to attend. His ashes will be interned in the Circle of Honor for former military members.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and The Anza-Borrego Foundation to benefit the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in San Diego County.

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The 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. /s/ One Danny Yoon. TITLE: CFO, Corp or LLC Name: Rocket Science Finishing Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 24, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

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FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019 025805 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HELPLATCH. 3981 Beethoven Street Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201900810352. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Helplatch LLC., 3981 Beethoven Street Los Angeles, CA 90066. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ One Johanna A. Vandemoortele. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Helplatch LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 30, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019 025948 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CULVER CITY YOUTH BALLET. 12453 Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066, 3425 Motor Ave., Apt. 220 Los Angeles, CA 90034. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Culver City Youth Ballet LLC, 12453 Washington Blvd., Apt. 220 Los Angeles, CA 90066. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The 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. /s/ Erika Bennett. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Culver City Youth Ballet LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 30, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS bUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019 025952 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COAST CITIES HEALTHY VENDING. 8601 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 108-591 Los Angeles, CA 90045. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201900810529. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Coast Cities Healthy Vending LLC, 8601 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 108-591 Los Angeles, CA 90045. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Benjamin Peter Lucas. TITLE: Member, Corp or LLC Name: Coast Cities Healthy Vending LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 30, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

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legal advertising FICTITIOuS buSINeSS NaMe STaTeMeNT FILe NO. 2019004756 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARINA MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT CO.; 9903 National Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034, 9854 National Blvd., #275 Los Angeles, CA 90034. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Theresa Fiallos, 9854 National Blvd., #275 Los Angeles, CA 90034. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/1994.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Theresa Fiallos. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 7, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19 FICTITIOuS buSINeSS NaMe STaTeMeNT FILe NO. 2019006355 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIPSTICK & T; 1327 Stanford Street Apt. 4 Santa Monica, CA 90404. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Tangela Tolliver Levinson, 1327 Stanford Street Apt. 4 Santa Monica, CA 90404.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 10/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Tangela Tolliver Levinson. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019.

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 Newspaper. Dates: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19 FICTITIOuS buSINeSS NaMe STaTeMeNT FILe NO. 2019022458 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEASIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION CONSULTING; 12044 Havelock Avenue Culver City, CA 90230. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Michelle Hedge, 12044 Havelock Avenue Culver City, CA 90230. THIS BUSINESS

IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Michelle Hedge. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 25, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19 FICTITIOuS buSINeSS NaMe STaTeMeNT FILe NO. 2019022772 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ASKA NAITO COACHING & CONSULTING; 12621 Washington Place Apt. 305 Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Asuka Naito, 12621 Washington Place Apt. 305 Los Angeles, CA 90066. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Asuka Naito. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 28, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19 FICTITIOuS buSINeSS NaMe STaTeMeNT FILe NO. 2019027750 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: L.A.’S BEST TERMITE CONTROL, L.A.’S BEST TERMITE & PEST CONTROL, L.A.’S BEST TERMITE CONTROL COMPANY; 400 Hauser Blvd., #12-B Los Angeles, CA 90035. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Francisco G. Escobar, 400 Hauser Blvd., #12-B Los Angeles, CA 90035. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The 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. /s/: Francisco G. Escobar TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on:

February 1, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 4, 2019, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: 67, ROOM: 614, Location: 111 North Hill Street, 4th Floor, Room 429 Los Angeles, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Derek Christenson 7918 Altavan Ave. Los Angeles, California 90045 (310) 645-9941 The Argonaut Newspaper 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

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

Tiene 30 DÕAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca.

Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados.

Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, county of Los Angeles, 9425 Penfiedl Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): D. Lilah McLean, State Bar No. 203594, 1444 North McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954; Tel: 707.665.2170 DATE (Fecha): April 26, 2018; Sherri R. Carter, Clerk (Secretario), Marissa Morales, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

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FICTITIOuS buSINeSS NaMe STaTeMeNT } FILe NO. 2019029566 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AEVENSONPHOTOGRAPHY; 3511 Stoner Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Andrea Kathleen Evenson, 3511 Stoner Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The 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. /s/: Andrea Kathleen Evenson. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 4, 2019. 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 Newspaper. Dates: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

pubLic notices NOTICe OF PeTITION TO aDMINISTer eSTaTe OF DONaLD G. CHrISTeNSON CaSe NO. 19STPb00928 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DONALD G. CHRISTENSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Derek Christenson in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Derek Christenson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal

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 of the goods stored in the following unit in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.net on 2/21/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Ansel Paul Zusman. 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.

The Argonaut Newspaper 2/7/19, 2/14/19 SuMMONS (CITaCION JuDICIaL) Case Number (N˙mero del Caso): 18CHLC09875 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ZACK ZAMORA, an individual: (Additional Parties Attachement form is attached) YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST¡ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): OPTIO SOLUTIONS, LLC a Delaware limited liability company, dba QUALIA COLLECTION SERVICES. NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served

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Compiled by Nicole Elizabeth Payne Thursday, Feb. 7 S.T.E.M. for Adults: 3D Printing, 1 to 3 p.m. MakerMobile brings hands-on science learning to the library for this adult program on 3D printing. Design a small object. All materials provided. Lloyd-Taber Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 821-3415; LACountyLibrary.org Turntables & Tacos, 6 to 9 p.m.

Every Thursday, enjoy an evening of the best beats on the ones & twos.

Dance up an appetite before chowing down on tasty tacos. Amiga Wild, 2124 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. (323) 628-2144; amigawild.com

first person to free solo El Capitan’s 3,000-foot granite wall. Discussion with cinematographer Clair Popkin and cameraman Mikey Schaefer follows the screening. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica.

Free. eventbrite.com Twin Talk, 8 and 9:30 p.m. Dustin Laurenzi (saxophone), Katie Ernst (bass & voice) and Andrew Green (drums) perform two sets of jazz at Sam First, 6171 W. Century Blvd., Ste 180, Westchester. $20. (424) 800-2006; samfirstbar.com

Friday, Feb. 8

“Dinner for your Valentine” Cooking Class, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Learn how to make a simple elegant meal you can recreate for your Valentine or best friend. Make mustard-dill blini pancakes with sour cream and caviar, salmon with a lemon butter pan sauce, forbidden rice & white bean salad with baby kale and carrot, simple roasted asparagus and a dreamy chocolate dessert. After cooking, sit down and enjoy a meal with a glass of wine. Holy Nativity Community Hall, 6700 W. 83rd St., Westchester. $60 to $70; RSVP at Patricia@FreshFoodinaFlash.com

Culver City Woman’s Club Annual Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Shop through clothes, shoes, books, jewelry, household goods and other items. All proceeds go to Meals on Wheels and scholarships for graduating high school seniors. 3547 Federal Ave., Culver City. (310) 391-2098

“Free Solo” Screening, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Filmmakers Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi follow Alex Honnold as he embarks to become the

Friday Dinner Cruise, 8 p.m. With breathtaking views, deejay entertainment, dancing under the stars and a four-course dinner, this two-and-a-

Friday Night Trivia, 7 p.m. Test your knowledge and win prizes while having a brew. TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. No cover before 9:15 p.m.; $10 after. (310) 396-9010; tripsantamonica.com

The documentary “Free Solo” follows climber Alex Honnold’s courageous scaling of El Capitan. SEE THURSDAY, FEB.7. half-hour cruise makes for a quick romantic getaway. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. $95; reservations required. (310) 301-9900; hornblower.com Jim Kweskin with Clint Davis & His Jug Band, 8 to 10 p.m. Known for his ragtime-blues and fingerpick-

ing-stylings, musician Jim Kweskin joins with Clint Davis and his jug band for a night of Southern folk music at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $25. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Fireside at the Miles, 8 to 10 p.m. The Natalie Jacob Jazz Band, featuring

Jacob on vocals, Paul McDonald on piano, Sherry Luchette on bass and Dean Rohan on drums, comes to the historic Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to $10. (310) 458-8634; search “Natalie Jacob Jazz Band” at eventbrite.com.

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Dance Duets:“Gnarled” @ Odyssey Theatre Odyssey Theatre’s monthlong dance series concludes with Kevin Williamson’s evening of collaborative duets, exploring themes of detachment, pleasure, withdrawal and aging.

Limited engagement: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Feb. 8 & 9) and 2 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 10) at Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $15 to $25. (310) 4772055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com Desperate Housewives: “Fallen Angels” @ Santa Monica Playhouse The vacuous lives of the überprivileged are explored in this Noël

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Mashups & Mystery:“The 39 Steps” @ Morgan-Wixson Theatre Monty Python, Hitchcock and the world of spy thrillers collide in this Patrick Barlow adaption, featuring four actors playing more than 150 roles.

Last shows Friday and Saturday (Feb. 8 & 9) and 2 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 10) at Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $20 to $23.

“The 39 Steps” is a madcap caper Coward play about two bored housewives and their former French lover, who arrives while the ladies’ husbands are away.

Now playing Thursdays and Fridays through Feb. 15 at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $25. Santamonicaplayhouse.com All-American Avant-Garde:“Our Town” @ Westchester Playhouse The Kentwood Players bring to life Thornton Wilder’s classic American play about the residents of a small New Hampshire town, including its fourth-wall-breaking narrator.

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Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 16 at Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. $22.

(310) 645-5156; kentwoodplayers.org Talk Nerdy to Me:“Smart Love” @ Pacific Resident Theatre In this new comedy with a scientific twist, the Wachowski’s household is turned upside down when the family’s son returns from MIT with an unexpected guest.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m.

Sundays through Feb. 24 at Pacific

Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Blvd, Venice. $25 to $34. (310) 8228392; pacificresidenttheatre.com Science & Religion:“Paradise” @ Odyssey Theatre Produced by Viola Davis, this play by Laura Maria Censabella explores the conflicting issues that arise when a disillusioned science teacher helps his Yemeni-American Muslim high school student gain admission to a competitive college science program.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 17 at Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $35. (323) 960-7724; odysseytheatre.com Family Storytime:“Winnie the Pooh” @ Morgan-Wixson Theatre Join Tigger, Piglet and Winnie the Pooh for this family-friendly musical comedy based on the beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s Hundred Acre Wood universe and Disney’s 2011 animated film.

Now playing at 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 17 at Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $12 to $14. (310) 828-7519; morganwixson.org

Political Theater:“Accidental Death of an Anarchist” @ The Actors’ Gang In this farce by Nobel Prize winning playwright Dario Fo, a madman invades a police interrogation room where an anarchist accused of bombing a bank has mysteriously fallen out of window.

A cacophony of various voices and disguises unfolds.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through March 3 at The Actors’ Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. $25 to $34.99. (310) 838-4264; actorsgang.com Strange Encounter: “The Marriage Zone” @ Santa Monica Playhouse A younger couple and an older couple encounter each other at an open house, discovering they have way too much in common.

Discoveries are made and secrets are revealed...

Now playing at 8 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 31 at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $20 to $40.

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27 Man of La Mancha 28 Line on a package 31 Hefty closer 34 Out before the term ends 35 Sturdy trees 38 Cote call 39 Hectic hosp. areas 41 “Iron Man” Ripken 42 Ostrich relative 45 Navy bigwig 48 School notebook decorations 51 Sound mixing control 52 Georgia, once: Abbr.

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Eat, Gray, Love I am almost 50 but look much younger, and I’m noticing that a number of the guys who are pursuing me are in their early 30s. I’m flattered but not really interested, as I want to get married again and I’m thinking that these guys are too young to consider that and probably want to have babies. Am I a magnet for guys with mommy issues?

What gives?

— Puzzled Nothing like rolling up to your guy’s band’s gig and having everybody be all, “Mike, your mom’s here!”

As for these young whippersnappers’ intentions, chances are the only “aisle” they’re looking to walk down with you is the one from the front door to their bedroom in the pizza box graveyardslash-apartment they share with a bunch of dudebros.

Of course, men, just like women, can get to a point where they’re ready for cuddlyschmuddlywuddly forever — which is to say, a relationship. However, evolutionary psychologist David Buss explains that there’s strong evidence from a good deal of research that men (who don’t have to worry that they’ll get pregnant from sex) evolved to “have a greater desire for short-term mating” — casual sex with a variety of partners.

Buss notes that there are some stumbling blocks for men in short-term mating mode. A major one is “the problem of avoiding commitment.”

That’s where you older but still hot ladies sometimes come in. Older women are less likely to demand a relationship with an age-inappropriate partner. Of course, older women are also likely to be sexually experienced and sexually adventuresome in a way younger women aren’t. And, unlike younger women, who are often shy about expressing what they want in bed, older women can stop just short of going all Gunnery Sgt. Hartman: “Faster, you maggot, faster! And 3 millimeters up and a centimeter to the left!”

The thing is, sometimes two people with the most casual of sexual intentions unexpectedly fall for each other.

But if you and the young hardbodies can stay in the sex-only lane, your having regular sex might help you take your time getting to know dates with real partner potential for you rather than flying right into bed. Finally — generally speaking — there’s the obvious plus in sex romps with the young Turks: fewer occasions when the manparts are like papier-mache fruit — for decorative purposes only.

The Bedder Business Bureau I’m a woman with a male business partner. He just got a new girlfriend, and he pretty much goes MIA whenever he goes to visit her. It can take him up to two days to return my phone calls, and I’ll have to call or text two or three times to get him to respond. (I’m contacting him about business, not social stuff.) He is usually — well, used to be — very available by phone. His disappearing act when he’s with the girlfriend is really annoying and detrimental to our business and, frankly, pretty disrespectful. I’ve made jokes about it, but nothing’s changed. Help.

— Annoyed “Hello, Search and Rescue? Can you send out a team? I think my business partner is lost in his girlfriend’s pants.”

Tempting as it must be to blast your partner for constantly leaving you in the telephonic lurch, you’d be better off simply telling him that it feels really crappy to have your calls and texts go ignored for days; you feel disrespected.

Research by social psychologist C. Daniel Batson and his colleagues suggests that we have an evolved motivation to try to alleviate others’ pain, to help other humans who are

struggling emotionally (or are otherwise in need). However, there’s a caveat: If a person’s pain or need is expressed with an attack on our behavior, we’re likely to go into fightback mode instead of “there, there, lemme see what I can do to make things better” mode.

As for why you have yet to get through to him, you write, “I’ve made jokes about it, but nothing’s changed.”

Jokes are just the thing if you’re putting on a show with a two-drink minimum; not so much if you’re trying to communicate your needs (especially to a man). The same goes for hints. Instead, opt for healthy assertiveness — from the start. Figure out what you need (how soon you’d like a callback) and express that.

You may not get exactly the timetable you want, but this at least opens up a discussion: “Call you back within three hours?” he responds — countering with “Ehh...how about five hours?” You should ultimately find this approach vastly more productive than going snarky and, say, suggesting that he and his girlfriend make love like they do in the movies … specifically, the video in which Paris Hilton answers the phone in the middle of having sex.

Got a problem? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave, Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com. ©2019, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Alkon’s latest book is “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” Follow @amyalkon on Twitter and visit blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

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DJ Jedi & Anthony Valadez Dance Party, 9 p.m. Deejays are on the decks spinning new and old soul, funk, blues, rock, hip-hop, beats, breaks and anything else that gets the dance floor going. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

Saturday, Feb. 9 Scleroderma Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon. Scleroderma is an autoimmune rheumatic disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.

Those living with scleroderma and their friends and family are welcome to join this support group. Scleroderma Foundation Office, 8929 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 412, Westchester. Free. (310) 699-7290; tburger@scleroderma.org Westchester’s Wood-Fired Community Oven Bake, 11:30 a.m.

Bring dough and toppings to bake your own pizza in an authentic woodfired adobe oven. Oven is ready for

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baking bread around 2 p.m. Event cancelled if rain expected. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 6700 W. 83rd St., Westchester. Free. (310) 850-8022; westchestercommunityoven@gmail.com Cupid’s Undie Run, noon to 4 p.m.

Don your favorite undies and running shoes at this “mile-ish”-long party-run for charity. All proceeds benefit research seeking a cure for the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis. The Buffalo Club, 1520 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica. cupids.org Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for an R&B concert by Blue Breeze.

Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Afternoon Art for Adults: Kindness Rocks!, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Valentine’s Day is almost here.

Spread love and kindness all around.

Make painted, decorated kindness rocks that you can gift or leave for others to find. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 821-3415; lacountylibrary.org

Ukulele Saturdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Heidi Swedberg teaches a series of ukulele classes for children, teens and adults. After the mini-lesson, strum along to your favorite song. Bring a ukulele or use one provided. Class for 6 to 12-year-olds at 2 p.m. Teen and adult class at 3 p.m. Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org Introduction to Block Printing, 2 to 5 p.m. Join the workshop to learn the fundamentals of taking a design through the process of drawing, carving, inking and pressing onto fabric. By the end of the workshop you will have created your very own stamp and decorated a tea towel to take home. Address in Marina del Rey provided upon registration. $52. thesehandscollective.com Barefoot Comedy, 7 to 9 p.m.

Laughter is a wonderful medicine.

Have a drink and share some laughs.

BYOB. Mystic Journey Yoga, 1702 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $20. (310) 314-2222; mysticjourneyyoga.com Olga Kern, 7:30 p.m. Award-winning pianist Olga Kern makes her Broad

The Art of Activism

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova has become the face of the masked protest art group Pussy Riot performs in Santa Monica after a panel discussion featuring Shepard Fairey The guerilla punk rock activist collective Pussy Riot has been a thorn in Vladimir Putin’s side since 2011.

After performing their “Punk Prayer: Mother of God Drive Putin Away” to protest Putin

and the church’s roll in his reelection, some of its members were sent off far away to the gulag. That hasn’t slowed them down: Last year they dressed as police officers and stormed a FIFA World Cup soccer pitch.

On Monday at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, Pussy Riot performs after a panel on arts and activism featuring

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founding member Nadya Tolokonnikova, provocative fine-art photographer Catherine Opie, conceptual artist Tavares Strachan, and seminal street artist Shepard Fairey.

Fairey came to fame for his now iconic Obama political campaign poster “Hope,” Opie surged to prominence for her bold photographs of LGBTQ+ culture during the 1990s, and Strachan has gained note for working with SpaceX to send a sculpture honoring the life of the first African-American astronaut into space.

Moderated by Sotheby Institute of Art – Los Angeles Director Jonathan T. D. Neil, the panel is expected to discuss radical protest and resistance, performance and visual art, abuses of power, freedom and incarceration, and the role of identity during these politically-charged times.

— Christina Campodonico “Artists, Activism, Agency” starts at 7:30 p.m. and Pussy Riot performs at 9 p.m. Monday (Feb. 11) at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica.

Tickets are $59 to $89.

Call (310) 434-3200 or visit thebroadstage.org/ artiststalk2019.

Stage debut showcasing a program that includes Beethoven’s Waldstein sonata and Balakirev’s Islamey. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th Street, Santa Monica. $60-$95. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.org Kiki & The Bisquits Concert, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Listen to Kiki & The Bisquits perform live every second weekend at The Irish Times, 3267 Motor Ave., Palms. facebook. com/kikiandthebisquits Big Band Bonanza, 7:30 p.m. Gary Greene, Esq. & His Big Band of Barristers (made up of lawyers, legal staff and judges) bring classic big band songs and popular tunes to life to support New Roads School.

Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica. $20 to $45. lalawyersphil.org

Sunday, Feb. 10 LUO Concert, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Love Uninhibited Orchestra performs love songs at this full orchestra show.

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market, Venice Boulevard and Grand View Boulevard, Mar Vista. facebook.com/ LoveUninhibitedOrchestra Art for Love Sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The first annual Art for Love Sale features work by local artists, including ceramics, jewelry and crafts.

Tours of Venice High School’s Learning Garden happen from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits the garden. The Learning Garden, Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Venice. facebook.com/VHlearninggarden Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a salsa concert by the Susie Hansen Latin Band. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com From Rescue to Runway, 1 to 4 p.m.

Watch as Healthy Spot’s Grooming Team competes in a Japanese-style pet grooming competition in the hopes of finding dogs a home. Celebrity judge Kenichi Nagase judges the competition, complemented by a Q&A with grooming experts, grooming tips, adoptable pets, treats, takeaways, raffle prizes, and giveaways.

Annenberg PetSpace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr., Playa Vista. Free. Search “From Rescue to Runway” at eventbrite.com.

Santa Monica Second Sunday Concert, 4 p.m. Silicon Beach Chamber Orchestra performs Grieg and Shostakovich and new works by Iridas as part of their chamber music series. Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, 958 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica.

Donations accepted. (310) 999-3626; siliconbeacharts.com Narratives of the Southwest: Mexican Schools, 4 to 7 p.m.

Combining storytelling, history and poetry, this quarterly series shares narratives about past and present events that continue to shape this country. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice

Blvd., Venice. $10. (310) 822-3006; beyondbaroque.org Let’s Face the Music and Dance!, 6 to 8 p.m. Musical duo Jimmy Brewster and Suzanne Taix perform a two-hour set of music that must be danced to. Eat, drink and have some fun at this dinner and dance show.

Boardwalk 11, 10433 National Blvd., Palms. For reservations, call (310) 837-5245.

Black History Month Workshop, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with this special workshop and conversation. Potluck starts at 6 p.m. with program at 6:30 p.m. Virginia Avenue Park, Thelma Terry Bldg., 2200 Virginia Ave., Santa Monica.

Free. (310) 422-5431

Monday, Feb. 11 “The Laws of Human Nature” Book Discussion, 8 to 9:15 p.m.

Authors Robert Greene and Ryan Holiday discuss Greene’s new book about understanding people’s drives and motivations. Moss Theatre, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $20 to $95. livetalksla.org Salsa Night, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. World champion dance instructor Cristian Oviedo leads a beginner salsa class from 8 to 9 p.m. and a beginner bachata lesson from 9 to 10 p.m. followed by live music and social dancing until 2 a.m. West End, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica. $12. 21+. (310) 451-2221; facebook.com/westendsalsa

Tuesday, Feb. 12 Theatre Fare Play Reading Class, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Every second Tuesday of the month, participants hold readings with PRT artists. Pacific Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice. Free. (310) 822-8392 Flight Path Museum Speaker Series: Barbara H. Schultz, 10:30 a.m. Aviation historian and author Barbara H. Schultz presents her latest book “Cliff Henderson: Visionary Leader,” highlighting Henderson’s aviation contributions. Flight Path Museum & Learning Center, 6661 W. Imperial Hwy, Westchester. (424) 6467284; flightpathmuseum.com Lunch N Learn: “Be the Boss of Your Own Life,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Life coach Sami Toussi explores where you are today, where you would like to be and how to close that gap so you can win back your time. LAX Coastal Chamber Office, 9100 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste 210, Westchester. Free. (424) 290-8745; laxcoastal.com Women’s Sailing Association Talk, 6 p.m. Marine biologist Parker House talks about his work with The Bay Foundation and LMU’s Coastal Research Institute as well as kelp forest restoration off of Palos Verdes.

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What It Meant to Be a Slave

The Skirball hosts a dramatic reading of “Barracoon” For anyone with blood or mercy in their veins, it’s all but impossible not to cringe over Oluale Kossula’s eyewitness account of the massacre of his community in 1860, when he was 19, in what is now Benin, West Africa. The burning of decapitated heads; the bloodthirstiness of women warriors; the cutthroat king of the rival tribe who sold him to American slave traders: these horrors remained vivid when Kossula shared them with Harlem Renaissance novelist and cultural anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston in 1927. By then he’d survived five years of slavery, lived decades as Cudjo Lewis (the name given him by the captain of slave ship Clotilda), and co-founded Africatown in Plateau, Alabama, where he died in 1935.

“Tears of joy welled up” in his eyes when Hurston hailed him by his African

name: “Nobody don’t callee me my name from cross de water but you. You always callee me Kossula, jus’ lak I in de Affica soil!” She collected his searing memories in “Barracoon,” titled after the stockades where kidnapped villagers were imprisoned. It’s vital historical testimony, yet for several reasons problematic as a book. Lewis’ native dialect, replicated on the page, can be challenging for readers; Hurston resisted publishers’ demands that she modernize his words, a key reason why “Barracoon” remained unpublished until 2018.

But Hurston’s stubbornness was a gift to history. As she noted in her introduction, reams of “words from the seller” had been written about slavery, “but not one word from the sold” — and fewer still about pre-slavery life in Africa. Moreover, the musicality of Lewis’ speech

emerges when the text is spoken aloud, which bodes well for Sunday’s staged reading at The Skirball Cultural Center.

It’s akin to raw blues, its grooves sculpted by the tortured rhythms of a man who’s buried his wife and children. To hear his words animated by widely respected actors L. Scott Caldwell and Bill Cobbs — dignified veterans who’ve been secret weapons in many a theatrical cast — will be to experience history as it was endured and lived.

— Bliss Bowen “Barracoon: A Tribute to Zora Neale Hurston” is at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. Tickets are $20. Call (310) 440-4500 or visit skirball.org.

Zora Neale Hurston’s late 1920s conversations with a man brought from Africa to America as a slave finally became a book last year

Time for a Rematch

The LMU Lions take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs at home after a road loss full of turnovers on both sides Photo by Matthew Lerman / LMU Athletics

Loyola Marymount University men’s basketball looks to even the score with conference rival Gonzaga University next Thursday (Feb. 14) at home in LMU’s Gersten Pavilion.

It promises to be a great game. The No. 1 defense LMU Lions and the No. 1 offense Gonzaga University Bulldogs second match of the season continues a premiere West Coast Conference rivalry.

In the first game of the series on Jan. 17, the No. 4 Bulldogs pulled away from the Lions 73-55. According to LMU Head Coach Mike Dunlap, one of the main reasons LMU lost to Gonzaga last month was lack of care with the basketball. The team turned the ball over 17 times, allowing their opponents 20 points off turnovers alone.

“Too many easy baskets and turnovers,” Dunlap said on the LMU Lions website.

“I liked our pushback, but you can’t go on the road and have high turnovers.

They had 42 points in the paint, and it came from easy baskets and transition.”

Even with these struggles on offense, the Lions’ defense held the Bulldogs at bay. Gonzaga has averaged 91.1 points per game, but the Lions held them to 73 and forced the Bulldogs to turn the ball over 16 times.

— Matthew Rodriguez The Lions take on the Bulldogs at 8 p.m. next Thursday (Feb. 14) in Gersten Pavilion on the LMU campus in Westchester. Tickets are $24 at lmulions.com.

LMU guard Donald Gibson dribbles past Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins

Body Love

Cupid’s Undie Run encourages self-acceptance for a good cause Put on some flashy undies and pull out your sneakers for a good cause for the return of Cupid’s Undie Run, a “brief” one mile-ish fun run and dance party to raise funds for neurofibromatosis (NF) research.

The annual warm up for Valentine’s Day kicks off at noon with a pre-party at The Buffalo Club in Santa Monica, where participants will return for a dance party after the body-positive run.

While runners are encouraged to embrace their bods for this event, organizers ask that outfits remain PG-13-appropi-

Cupid’s Undie Run shows skin and love

ate. Alternatively, you could dress up in a Valentine-themed costume, tutu or onesie.

The reason Cupid’s Charity asks participants to strip down to their underthings is to show support for those impacted by NF, a genetic neurological disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue. “We run in our undies because those affected with NF can’t cover up their tumors to feel more comfortable,” reads the event website, “so why should we?

Net proceeds of this event benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, and participants (both individuals and teams)

are encouraged to fundraise before the event. More than $15,000 has been raised thus far, but the L.A. run aims to raise $54,000. So go ahead show off that bod while showing others some love this weekend!

— Tygre Patchell-Evans Cupid’s Undie Run begins at noon Saturday (Feb. 9) with a pre-party at The Buffalo Club, 1520 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. The run is at 2 and the after party starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are $45 at cupids.org or $50 at the event.

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Wednesday, Feb.13 Laughtears Salon, Politics, art, culture, discussion. RSVP for location and time. Free. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com Santa Monica Tech Happy Hour, 6 to 9 p.m. Join L.A.’s best tech and startup networking series for this special Santa Monica event. Drink specials and complimentary appetizers provided. 1212 Santa Monica, 1212 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica. $10 to $40. eventbrite.com Culver City Democratic Club, 7 p.m. The Culver City Democratic Club holds its monthly meeting to discuss the teachers’ strike, charter schools and the funding of public education. Light refreshments provided. Veteran’s Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City. Free. (310) 398-5328; culvercitydemocraticclub.com Soundwaves Series: Wayne Horvitz & Sara Schoenbeck, 7:30 p.m.

Wayne Horvitz (piano & electronics) and Sara Schoenbeck (bassoon) perform a set of original music in which texture and technique meet in an expression of melody and song.

Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.

Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org Rusty’s Rhythm Club Swing Dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy some pre-Valentine’s day dancing, starting off with a half-hour swing lesson (7:30 to 8 p.m., no partner needed).

Then the Fabulous Esquires Big Band start to play, bringing authentic swing music from the ’30s and ’40s to life.

Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey. $15 cover includes the class. (310) 606-5606; rustyfrank.com

Thursday, Feb. 14 Adult Journaling Program, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Practice journaling skills to unleash creativity and get words down on paper. Participants discuss and select fun writing topics. Bring paper and pen. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 821-3415; lacountylibrary.org Valentine’s Day “Love Our Trees” Tree Hugging Event, 5 p.m. Show your love for trees and the urban forest with songs, poems, guest environmental speakers and a group hug. Landmarked Moreton Bay Fig Tree, Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 399-1000; facebook.com/TreeHuggingFriends Bay Cities Coin Club Meeting, 6 to 9 p.m. The club meets on the second Thursday of each month to announce coin shows, present a show-and-tell or host a guest speaker. The club is open to the public. El Segundo Library, 111

dnj Gallery looks into the surreal world of photography taken after World War I. SEE MUSEUMS & GALLERIES. W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. baycitiescc@gmail.com Valentine’s Soiree, 6 p.m. to midnight. Bring that special someone out to enjoy a romantic dinner, a deejay, dancing and Valentine’s Day cocktail specials. Wear cocktail attire.

Dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The Proud Bird Food Bazaar & Events Center, 11022 Aviation Blvd., Westchester. $60. eventbrite.com Throwback Valentine’s Night, 7:00 p.m. to midnight. Reminisce on Valentine’s Days’ past during an evening of throwbacks provided by INNOCNTS. Spend the night enjoying food and drinks, watching classic romance films (like Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet”), dancing to a deejay set by Alfalpha and posing in a ’90s-style photo booth. The Waterfront, 205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. (424) 309-5331; thewaterfrontvenice.com In Focus Chamber Music Series: “Homages & Souvenirs,” 7:30 p.m.

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra program opens with the world premiere of Juan Pablo Contreras’ piano quintet “Musas Mexicanas” (Mexican Muses), followed by Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence” and Dohnányi’s “Serenade for String Trio.” Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $49+. (213) 622-7001; laco.org “Bravo” CD Release, 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a Suzy Williams & Michal Jost concert at this release party for their

CD. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice. $10 to $15. laughtears.com Valentine’s Speakeasy, 9 p.m. Lola Boutée presents The Dollface Dames, who bring dancing, fantasy and variety acts to R6 Distillery’s tasting and tap room. Come dressed in ’20s to ’40s-style swag as you soak up the vintage entertainment. R6 Distillery, 909 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo. $20 to $35. thedollfacedames.com; r6distillery.com Venice Gets DEEP: “The Sound of Love,” 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. This special Valentine’s Day party features some of L.A.’s most beloved house deejays. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $25 to $30. (310) 392-4040; bit.ly/thesoundoflove Lucid Lovers L.A. Pre-Party, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rock your Valentine’s Day red and wear your heart on your sleeve during this deejayed dance party at West End, 1301 5th St., Santa Monica. $10 to $15. nighout.com

Museums & Galleries “Something New in Painting and Photography…Continued” and “Grow’d,” opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7. British artist David Hockney unveils new work, including mural-sized photographic drawings, large-scale multi-canvas paintings and a series of portrait drawings. Alison Saar, in her exhibit “Grow’d,” premieres a new bronze sculpture, depicting a female figure

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Enter the live auction and raffle for a chance to win original works of art.

Santa Monica Art Studios, 3026 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. facebook. com/events/379018105992162 “Power of Collaboration,” opening reception Sunday, Feb. 10. Artists with the Blue 7 Collective display a variety of pieces that illustrate the collaborative nature of creation, resonating with a wide range of people from Bentley drivers to No. 7 Big Blue Bus riders. Blue 7 Gallery, 3129 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 449-1444; blue7gallery.com.

“Poolside Drive-by,” through Sunday, Feb. 10. L.A.-based artist Mark Verabioff presents his new exhibit that proposes self-definition as a position of resistance, challenging cultural and political power structures in this present moment of aggression and fascist broism. team (bungalow), 306 Windward Ave., Venice.

Sia Aryai, through Feb. 16. Artist Sia Aryai’s solo exhibit features her photo-based mixed media practice, exploring the emotions and energy of trees in Griffith Park. dnj Gallery, 3015 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. dnjgallery.net Santa Monica: Now and Then, through Feb. 26. Venice Institute of Contemporary Art presents an exhibit focused on historic and contemporary artists with a focus on Santa Monica and the surrounding areas. bG Gallery, 3009 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 906-4211; bgartdealings.com

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