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ON THE COVER: DJ Dillon Francis celebrates the recent release of his third studio album. Photo courtesy of moisnomois. Design by Arman Olivares.
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Coronavirus by the numbers and local updates Compiled by Kamala Kirk Cases and deaths by neighborhood as of October 23: Culver City: 2,933 (deaths 114); Del Rey: 41 (deaths one); El Segundo: 1,085 (deaths 10); Marina del Rey: 678 (deaths four); Mar Vista: 2,905 (deaths 37); Palms: 3,453 (deaths 64); Playa del Rey: 181 (deaths one); Playa Vista: 870 (deaths 12); Santa Monica: 6,695 (deaths 189); Venice: 2,698 (deaths 18); Westchester: 3,613 (deaths 57) Total Westside cases: 25,152 Total Westside deaths: 507
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L E T T E R S Response to Walter Lamb’s letter Editor: Regarding Mr. Walter Lamb’s responses to my letter in the 10/7/21 Argonaut, here are my rebuttals, respectfully: 1. In my letter I never named Mr. Lamb’s organization, the Ballona Wetlands Land Trust, nor stated they are guilty of fiscal malfeasance (his words, not mine). Perhaps Mr. Lamb and his litigating allies would care to report to Argonaut readers the general amounts and categories of income for their organizations in year 2020, as well as the general categories of expenditures in that same year (overhead, labor, contract, and legal). What percentage of their income in any year was spent procuring expert scientific testimony and what “educational programs” of theirs do public schools partner with? Why is Mr. Lamb’s organization “Not Rated” by CharityNavigator. org, while Friends of Ballona Wetlands rates 100 out of 100? 2. Mr. Lamb asserts his organization has “successfully” sued developers of various nasty projects with positive results, but I beg to differ. His organization
sued to stop Playa Vista, but whatever one thinks of it, PV was built. His organization joined litigation to stop the Ballona Freshwater Marsh at the Lincoln/ Jefferson intersection, but it, too, was built and remains one of the premier birdwatching locations in Los Angeles. He spoke against and his allies sued to stop the state’s Malibu Lagoon Restoration, which also proceeded and has proven wildly successful in both ecological and public access terms. Mr. Lamb asserts his Ballona litigation will improve the state’s Ballona EIR and project, but he and his allies have clearly stated opposition to the state’s preferred plan, instead advocating a plan rejected by the EIR analyses as neither meeting state restoration goals nor consistent with state law. Donors who believe these advocacy groups will in fact “stop” whatever horrible project they oppose ought to check their performance history per the documented outcome and decide what they consider “success.” Perhaps delays and cost escalation is a valid measure of success for some. 3. Mr. Lamb and his allies
continue to make false and alarming statements about the state’s Ballona restoration project and represent them as facts. Now that his organization has sued our state, fact vs. fiction will not be decided by he, I or any other gadfly. Superior Court and likely Appeals Court judges will decide what is true and what is fallacy, hopefully beginning in mid-2022. 4. Whatever the Gas Company’s motivation for relocating their wells, Mr. Lamb’s “Defend Ballona” allies were visible to all on multiple days along Culver Boulevard earlier this year, protesting with signs that falsely linked the utility’s work to the state’s wetland restoration project. He cannot dispute that the restoration EIR calls for those wells to be properly abandoned. Relocation of wells or closure of the storage facility is under the purview of other state agencies that have nothing to do with the Fish and Wildlife Department’s restoration plans. 5. Mr. Lamb continues to flatter me by proposing he and I debate publicly about the state’s extraordinary restoration plan for Ballona. As I have previously stated in Argonaut and elsewhere
many times, I can think of nothing more boring to the general public than such a debate. An event like that would only pointlessly draw in our own respective choruses to hear our preachings. Again, deciding who speaks the truth must now be left to the courts, thanks to Mr. Lamb and his allies’ lawsuits. The General Public, I believe, is not interested in hearing Mr. Lamb and I debate scientific minutiae, such as how the Belding’s Savannah Sparrow will adapt to new habitat created at Ballona, nor how high marsh habitat at Ballona will gradually evolve into low marsh over a century of inevitable sea level rise. I believe the 85,000 people who commute through Ballona every work day, and many more who do not but live nearby, have very different priorities. Among them, the ability to pack the family in the car or on bikes on a Sunday morning and visit a lushly vegetated, ecologically vibrant public open space nearby - a place where they can walk, paint, birdwatch or just get fresh air and see natural vistas. That is the vision of the state’s Ballona
restoration plan. Stopping that vision is the foundation of the opponents’ fundraising efforts. Dr. David W. Kay Playa Vista Mayoral candidates Editor: There is an obvious “disconnect” between this new crop of mayoral candidates looking to succeed the failed administration of lame duck Mayor Eric Garcetti, now seeking political refuge in India while Congresswoman Karen Bass becomes the latest entrant into a race that identifies the central issue of housing and homelessness, but doesn’t have a clue on how to address it! The Bass announcement was long on flowery rhetoric, but lacked any sense of gravity to the housing and homeless condition that has paralyzed Los Angeles and in particular Venice for some time. An ally of Garcetti and the embedded status quo, how does a Bass Administration change anything when she has been nothing but a silent supporter of the disastrous era of Eric? Here in Venice, the host of
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ArgonautNews.com Bonin as a supporter, can she be depended upon to hear the cries and concerns of Venice when our council representative has no standing or support with the residents of Dog Town he pretends to represent? Last week we saw the 20-count federal indictment of Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas on bribery charges having to do with his time as a LA county supervisor, USC and his disgraced son, who was forced from the legislature and then seeking employment and scholarship in exchange for millions in discretionary county funding his father controlled in this attempted quid pro quo? And like Mike Bonin, Mark Ridley-Thomas is yet another self-anointed homeless advocate who like Mike has no real accomplishment or solution for this tragic human condition that has gotten worse under the leadership of both Mike and Mark! Candidate Bass apparently has disowned the Ridley-Thomas endorsement; will she do the same regarding Mike Bonin? Venice needs to know. And if she won’t reject his help which seems to be the case, is the Bass candidacy for mayor just more of the stale and tired rerun
we have had under both Eric Garcetti and his predecessor Antonio Villaraigosa? For when was the last time Karen Bass has been to Venice, and will she be escorted by Bonin should she decide to see for herself the state of affairs here at the beach directed and produced by Mike himself? For this former LA and Sacramento insider, who is now a DC insider that was passed over for a Biden cabinet position is coming home to LA under the premise we need a female mayor more than the notion of a mayor that has a plan to turn LA around? For the other mayoral aspirants seem equally dismal and disappointing as hopefuls Kevin de Leon, Mike Feuer and even Joe Buscaino appear lost and confused when it comes to clearly articulating what they will do and how they will do it when it comes to the issue of housing and homelessness. And as this garden party of political candidates talk past each other and offer Venetians little to nothing on how to end this encampment debacle that continues to plague our community, is it any wonder that locals are signing and supporting this
Bonin recall effort because no one is really listening as this mayoral “mosh pit” is nothing but more of the same with a wink of the eye and silent support for another term of office for Mike Bonin? Is nearly nine awful years of Mike Bonin representing Venice proof enough it’s time for him to go? For isn’t it really time to retire our $300,000 a year councilman, the highest paid in the entire country? And even more tragic is the notion Venice can somehow “lawyer” its way out of terrible and defective public policy? For all the lawsuits in the world and thinking that writing checks to underwrite continued litigation somehow works, look around Venice. For the problem is not “legal,” but “political” and the way you fix your political problem is by picking up a clipboard and ensuring the recall signature drive is successful! That is the way you dispose of Mike Bonin as councilman. It is the only sure-fire solution you control as a resident and the one guaranteed way to replace Mike Bonin as he continues to play “chess” while many
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more homeless than anywhere else in Los Angeles with the exception of Skid Row, what will be the fate of this community under Karen Bass? Tragically, failed Councilman Michael Bonin, in the throw of yet another recall attempt tries to rehabilitate what’s left of his political career with “I like Mike” placards has endorsed Bass, making it almost impossible for any rational and reasonable Venetian to consider her candidacy moving forward. Why would Venice support Congresswoman Bass if she thinks Mike Bonin is not part of the problem, but part of the solution when it comes to rampant homelessness, rising crime and the squandering of precious public dollars when it comes to the construction of permanent housing? Does Bass support Bonin’s “containment” policies that have turned Venice into this homeless ghetto and slum by the sea? For what is LA’s most undervalued asset that is Venice, is Karen Bass open to the suggestions and advice of a Mike Bonin, and if so why would anyone take her candidacy seriously? For if Karen Bass views Mike
Venice Beach after the first storm of the year. Venetians would rather play “checkers.” Nick Antonicello Venice Beach
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Marina del Rey resident saves woman lost at sea By Haley Beyer t wasn’t long after Marina del Rey resident Koz Khosravani had purchased a sailboat, taken American Sailing Association courses, and earned his California boater’s license that he ended up saving the life of a young woman who was alone in the middle of the ocean. On September 26 around 11:30 a.m., Khosravani had sailed outside of the Marina del Rey harbor for the first time. He had brought along a friend and two neighbors to act as his crew, and spent roughly an hour training them on safety procedures before setting sail. Khosravani had also purchased safety gear on Amazon to prepare for his first trip out of the harbor and the night before he made sure the boat’s VHF radio was fully charged and that he knew how to use it. “I am not religious nor that spiritual, but one must wonder about this universe,” Khosravani said.
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While sailing to Malibu recently, Marina del Rey resident Koz Khosravani and three friends saved the life of a young woman who had been lost in the ocean for 12 hours.
When Khosravani and his crew headed to Paradise Cove in Malibu that morning, a pod of dolphins crossed in front of the boat and swam in a way that almost suggested they should follow them. It wasn’t long after that Khosravani spotted a young woman in the water waving her hand to them. He couldn’t believe someone was out in the open water more than two miles from the shore. The woman was exhausted and nude, wasn’t wearing a lifejacket and didn’t have anything to keep her afloat. When Khosravani got the boat up close, he knew they needed to act immediately. One of the guests threw a lifesaver to the woman while Khosravani got the boat in the right position so that she wouldn’t get run over. Another guest threw a 70-foot orange rope so the woman could grab it while they slowly pulled her toward the boat. When she was close enough, the ladder was released in the back of the boat
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ArgonautNews.com and the engine was turned off. Khosravani and the other male on board used all their strength to pull the woman on board, as she had no muscle capability left. The two women on board ran downstairs to get dry towels, water and a thick blanket. Khosravani also looked out in the surrounding waters to make sure there weren’t others in need of rescuing. “I was grateful to have women on board to help the survivor,” Khosravani said. “I would have obviously still helped the woman regardless of her lack of clothes, but I think it made everyone, especially the survivor, more comfortable to have the women on there to help her,” Once the woman was safe and dry, Khosravani issued a “Mayday” transmission to the U.S. Coast Guard on the VHF radio and it took less than 10 minutes for the LA County Rescue Boat Captain Matt Rhodes and his partner to show up. The woman was taken back to shore and immediately transported to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The rescue boat then radioed Khosravani and asked him to meet at the Marina for a small investigation, where they asked him a few questions about the rescue.
Khosravani was relieved and grateful that the safety courses he had taken paid off on his first trip out of the harbor, and the safety equipment he had purchased on Amazon helped him save a woman’s life. “In my training by the former Navy Seals at SEALfit of Encinitas and the Wakeup Warriors of Laguna Beach, I learned the most important qualities to have are mental toughness, clarity and focus,” Khosravani said. “I think my crew and I, and the survivor, all expressed exactly those in this situation. I am so grateful I didn’t freeze under the pressure of a stressful situation and god bless the guests I had with me for keeping calm and following my instructions to get the woman out of the water the safe way.” After further investigation, it appeared the woman had been treading water for 12 hours in the dark after going skinny dipping alone around midnight. Luckily for her, late September reportedly has the highest water temperature for the entire year, and she survived. Khosravani and his guests are still processing the traumatic
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Khosravani credits the safety courses he took along with the equipment he purchased as instrumental in his successful rescue.
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Fun Festivities
Motor Avenue Farmers Market hosts Halloween and Día de los Muertos activities By Kamala Kirk n October 31, the Motor Avenue Farmers Market featured an array of family-friendly activities in celebration of Halloween and Día de los Muertos. In addition to pumpkin decorating, a Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with prizes and goodie bags. There was also a community altar display in honor of Día de los Muertos to honor loved ones who have passed. The Motor Avenue Farmers Market is
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A Día de los Muertos altar.
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Santa Monica Brew Works announces return of special release ale By Kamala Kirk anta Monica Brew Works (SMBW) has announced the return of Next Day IPA, a special release India Pale Ale that features whole cone Mosaic hops from the Yakima Valley. Most beers are brewed exclusively with pelletized hops, which are produced by grinding up dried hop cones and pressing them into condensed pallets. However, on rare occasions brewers have access to wet, whole cone hops, which retains the delicate oils and aromas of the flower in its purest, unprocessed form. “Next Day IPA is such a special beer because it captures the essence of Mosaic right off the wine,” said Avery Colomb, SMBW head brewer. “On top of the tropical sweet fruit that Mosaic pellets are known for, the fresh hops contribute a beautiful herbal earthy note that borders on fresh cut grass and sweet
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mint.” The hops were shipped ‘next day air’ from the Yakima Valley in central Washington state. The expedited delivery inspired the name for Next Day IPA, which clocks in at 8.1% ABV. “We look forward to the return of Next Day IPA every fall,” said Scott Francis, SMBW’s cofounder, president and CEO. “It’s one of our most anticipated releases of the year.” Next Day IPA is available exclusively in 19.2 oz cans to-go from SMBW’s tasting room on Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica. Santa Monica Brew Works 1920 Colorado Ave., Suite C, Santa Monica (310) 828-7629 santamonicabrewworks.com NOVEMBER 4, 2021 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 9
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Westside Food, Wine & Spirits Festival returns PHOTO S COURTESY OF WESTSIDE FOOD, WINE & SPIRITS FESTIVAL
The Westside Food, Wine & Spirits Festival returns Nov. 7 at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo and will feature food, drinks, live music, a silent auction and more. By Bridgette M. Redman festival that started out as part of a celebration of Culver City’s Centennial is back after taking a pandemic break. The Westside Food, Wine & Spirits Festival returns Nov. 7 at the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo. It’s a festival filled with plenty to do, as well as great food and drink, according to its founder, Todd Elliot, who said that families are welcome, though those under 21 will have to stay out of the liquor area. There will be live music outside, a cool DJ vibe inside, a magician who made it to the finals of “America’s Got Talent” wandering the grounds, a complimentary photo booth,
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caricature drawings and a silent auction. “It’s an awesome museum and venue that is both indoors and outdoors,” Elliot said. The museum is a new venue for them and Elliot said that people will not only get to see the many classic cars, but they’ll be able to take rides in them for an additional donation. “It’s just an awesome museum,” Elliot said. “Most people know about the Petersen, but not this one. It’s like a hidden treasure. They have a big car museum room and it is just incredible. You could spend a couple hours just there.” The sixth edition of the festival showcases culinary treats from throughout Southern California. There will be restaurants,
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caterers, food trucks and wine, craft spirits, beers and nonalcoholic drink exhibitors. This year’s festival benefits the Westside Food Bank. “I like to have some sort of food-related charity because of the theme,” Elliott said. “I like the people at Westside Food Bank and I like what they do. They donate to the homeless and the hungry. We raise funds for them. They will be on the site to provide education and accept donations.” This year’s food tickets work a little different than in the past when everything was all-inclusive. Restaurants and caterers would have to prepare all-youcan-eat portions for 400 to 500 people and Elliot wanted to help them out this year because of
the challenges food establishments have had during the pandemic. The VIP pass comes with six food tickets. General admission comes with one and food tickets have to be purchased separately. Those with a VIP pass also get to enter earlier, providing them with better access to parking spots and their choice of food. Those with a VIP pass can get in at 12:30 p.m., general admission enters at 1:30 p.m.. Until Nov. 1, general admission tickets are $50 and VIP passes are $80. A packet of 6 food tickets are available for $20. All ticket prices go up by $10 after Nov. 1. Readers of the Argonaut can use the code “argo” for a discount. Elliot said he tries to get a
large variety of food from chicken to pizza to sliders to seafood to ice cream and desert. Alcoholic drinks will include wines, sake, cider, beer, vodka, whiskey, tequila and rum. “It’s a great festival, what better fun can you do on Nov. 7?” Elliot said. “It’s in the afternoon and my festival offers a variety of things. It’s for everyone.”
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76 “That feels good” DOWN 1 Barb 77 Rum __ Tugger: 2 Base runner? “Cats” role 3 Oz traveler 78 Making a big deal 4 Welcome at the out of door 82 *Hoops buzzer5 Fight souvenirs beater, for one 6 Hammarskjöld of 85 Files in shop the U.N. class 7 Historical period 88 Emulate a 8 “Sonic” consoles frigatebird 9 Like krypton and 89 “Godzilla” xenon franchise 10 Don’t get co-creator 11 Piedmont bubbly Tomoyuki __ 12 Likely will, after 90 LAX posting “is” 91 Job safety org. 13 “Oh yeah?” 92 Eclectic 14 Angel dust, briefly magazine 15 Snap back 93 Cephalopod’s 16 Cause to sweat discharge 17 Vertical billiards 94 “__L”: “Bye for shot now” 18 __ sax 96 *Mall rarity on 24 Well-known Black Friday 26 Julius’ cry to 100 Pained Marcus expression 29 ’60s activist gp. 102 Bank account ID 32 Nobelist of 1903 103 Very wide shoe and 1911 104 Pink Floyd’s 33 “William Tell,” e.g. Barrett 35 Big cheese 105 *Nightly barracks 36 Rogaine target routine 37 No-frills font 108 Biometric security 38 “Holy Toledo!” procedure 41 Beat handily 112 Mtge. issuer 44 Florida coastal 113 Like some eaves city or its county in winter 45 Red-and-white 115 Pharaoh depicted topper on the Sphinx 46 Scornful look 119 Capital east of 47 Latte variant New Delhi 48 Ready to eat 121 Wimbledon 49 “An Innocent category, and Man” songwriter a hint to the 50 Canon AE-1 et answers to al., for short starred clues 54 Cover for some 124 Gillette blade superheroes 125 Cool, like a cat 56 “We don’t have 126 Crib outfit much time!” 127 Gaming rookies 57 Stealthily nears, 128 Back in the day with “on” 129 Holiday song 59 Mauna __ syllables 61 Modeler’s buy 130 Lipton rival 63 Seller’s supply 131 Forum garments 65 Rachel Carson
subject 69 Quick snooze 70 Family name in Chicago politics 71 Hubbub 72 Sounds of hesitation 73 Musical opening 74 Family group 75 Tarzan type 79 Little bits 80 Rival of Tonya 81 Devotion to Mammon, biblically 83 Come out of one’s shell 84 Toy dog’s barks 86 Draws back 87 Philatelist’s buys 95 “What nerve!” 97 Dye-making compound 98 Insurance lizard 99 Old TV series with a scubadiving hero 100 Guy who’s often out 101 Pac-12’s Bruins 102 Go downhill fast 105 Saddam’s party 106 Between, in Brest 107 Some bra features 109 Curly-coated cats 110 That is, to Cicero 111 Jar Jar Binks’ planet 112 Card game for three 114 “Let’s do it!” 116 Aggressively promote 117 Singer McEntire 118 Latin “to be” 120 Devils org. 122 Lose power, as a battery 123 Org. that makes traffic stops?
ON CROWD NINE
I’m a 43-year-old woman in my second marriage with a man who’s also on his second marriage. We are both determined to make this marriage our last! We have a scheduled date night. We make sure sex happens weekly. I’d like to know whether there are other things we can do to keep from walking down the aisle a third time. — Hopeful In some marriages, somebody could lose consciousness and it wouldn’t be all that noticeable. Date nights are good for keeping the marital jets firing, as is having sex weekly, but regular dates and sextivities don’t change how being married is like subscribing to Netflick. No, my copyeditor isn’t day-drinking, and yes, I mean “flick.” Netflick would have only one movie, and you and your partner would be forced to watch it every night of your life together...until one or both of you shrivel up and die of boredom or start dialing jackals with law licenses (aka divorce lawyers). What can help is making your married life more like single people’s lives – uh, in ways that don’t remodel your vows into something more along the lines of suggestions. In a New York Times op-ed, social historian Stephanie Coontz explains, “Single people generally have wider social networks than married couples, who tend to withdraw into their coupledom.” Though marriage “can provide a bounty of emotional, practical and financial support … finding the right mate is no substitute for having friends and other interests.” Disappointingly, Coontz trots out a view widely (and uncritically) accepted among researchers: “On average, married people report higher wellbeing than singles.” And sure, there are studies that conclude this. However, social psychologist Bella DePaulo points out rather glaring flaws in some of the research making this claim. For example, she observes that even respected developmental psychologist E. Mavis Hetherington couldn’t see her faulty reasoning in concluding: “Happily married couples are healthier, happier, wealthier, and sexier than are singles.” The problem? Hetherington is comparing a subset of married people – HAPPILY MARRIED people (as opposed to ALL married people) – with ALL single people. I put this in perspective in a 2013 column: “Yes, shockingly, happily married people are happier than clinically depressed single people.” In fact, people who are unhappily single – who feel “distress” about being single – tend to be those who’d previously been married (and espe-
cially those newly divorced or widowed), notes Coontz. About the single-’n’-miserableness of the newly divorced or widowed, you might think, “Duh...they’re lonely or grieving!” Some or many might be. But I think Coontz is onto something in advising married people to “cultivate the skills of successful singlehood.” (Conversely, “people who are successful as singles” – meaning socially connected and relatively content with their lives – “are especially likely to end up in happy marriages, in large part because of the personal and social resources they developed before marrying.”) Coontz suggests you bring other people into your marriage – though not like they did in the ‘70s at those suburban parties with all the couples dropping their keys into a bowl. She’s talking about friendships with people beyond your spouse, and ideally, not just one or two others but a whole group. Research (by evolutionary social psychologist Stephanie Brown, among others) consistently finds being socially connected increases individuals’ personal well-being and is even associated with better physical health. Likewise, “maintaining social networks … after marriage” can also “enhance and even revitalize your marriage,” writes Coontz. As for how you two could put this into practice, you might start by making some date nights double-date nights. This might seem like a bad idea – a date-night romance- and intimacykiller. However, Coontz describes a date-night experiment in which researchers “assigned some couples to spend time by themselves and have deeply personal conversations,” while others were set up with a couple they’d never met “and told to initiate similar conversations.” Afterward, all of the couples “reported greater satisfaction with their relationship,” but only those who’d been on the double date reported feeling more “romantic passion” for each other! Because it seems “the more” really is the (maritally) merrier, you and your husband could also host regular dinner parties, cocktail hours, brunches, and/ or game nights. However, it’s also important that you each maintain individual interests, activities, and friendships. Ironically, regularly spending less time together – as well as following wise advice from Coontz to each maintain your ability to be self-reliant – should help you avoid going your separate ways. It’s great if your relationship starts to remind you of an iconic one in a classic movie – but not if the movie is “Cast Away,” starring Tom Hanks and a volleyball he draws a face on so he won’t be all alone on a desert island.”
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DJ Dillon Francis celebrates bubbly third album
Producer, songwriter and DJ Dillon Francis secured the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Dance Radio Mediabase chart with “Love Me Better,” featuring Shift K3Y and Marc E. Bassy. The track is featured on his latest house album, “Happy Machine.” PAGE 12 THE ARGONAUT NOVEMBER 4, 2021
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By Jordan Houston latinum-selling artist, producer, songwriter and DJ Dillon Francis has made waves since dropping out of Santa Monica College – including the recent release of his jovial happy-house third studio album. In celebration of his 34th birthday, the Los Angelesbased musician recently launched “Happy Machine,” an infectious and bubbly house album boasting a grip of new material. The eight-track piece features previously released songs “Unconditional,” with 220 KID and Bryn Christopher, “Love Me Better,” which recently reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart with Shift K3Y and Marc E. Bassy, and “Reaching Out,” featuring Bow Anderson. “Happy Machine” seeks to celebrate life, family and friends, while signifying the joyous journey in returning to a post-pandemic era, Francis shared. “I feel like the reason I named it is so self-explanatory,” Francis said. “I feel like you would have an inkling that it must be a very happy album to listen to – so, be prepared for hooking yourself up with a serotonin IV drip while listening to this.” The Mad Decent-released album, which exudes optimism and bright beats, is also the 34-year-old’s most collaborative work of art. It highlights contributions from globally recognized songwriters who have worked with the likes of Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes, including Jenna Andrews, MNEK, Teddy Geiger and Sarah Aarons. Despite its title, Francis said he was the opposite of “happy” when he created the album during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was really going through it, I had been Pelotoning a lot and my favorite instructors happened to all be from the UK,” he explained, noting his favorite instructor frequently played “euphoric” piano house music. “I started listening to a lot more music in that genre and it was making me so happy, especially for what we were all going through,” he continued. “Though that, I kept diving into piano house and said, ‘You
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Rolling Stone’s Top Electronic Albums of 2014 list, while its 2015 follow up “This Mixtape Is Fire” EP bowed at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Dance/ Electronic Albums Chart. In 2018, Francis earned back-toback Latin American Music Award and Latin Grammy nominations for the song “Sexo,” featuring Residente and iLe. But the path to success wasn’t always a straight arrow for the exuberant entertainer, he shares. Born in 1987, Francis grew up LA as the son of an alternative medicine doctor. However, he was a fan of mix of punk and electronic music by the time he reached high school. Francis later briefly attended Santa Monica College, in which he also started experimenting with music production. It wasn’t long before he took the plunge to drop out of college pursue his dreams of
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Art installation raises awareness of suicide prevention By Bridgette M. Redman ridget McCarthy is convinced that if she knew then what she knows now, she would have been able to prevent her son Riley from dying of suicide 13 days after his 16th birthday. It’s why she is now dedicated to making sure that other parents have the information that she once needed, whether through organizing fundraising walks or helping to paint the background of the enormous wings that her neighbor put up on her fence to honor Riley and raise awareness of his loss. McCarthy said that Riley had been suffering from depression and issues that had to do with gender dysphoria — he was a transgendered youth. He’d been speaking to a therapist and multiple doctors. “No one had said, ‘You need to be aware of these things,’” McCarthy said, adding that while she knows there is a privacy act, there were still some things she needed to know. “I was the kind of mom that if they had said, ‘Do this because your kid is at risk,’ I would have done that. I would have judged those final moments differently with a different awareness. Within that moment, with the knowledge I have now, it would have been a different result.” That has become her mission, because while she said therapists are legally bound to behave in a certain way, she is not. After spending 90 minutes online, she was in tears because what she needed to do was so simple and she could have had the information. She now wants to make sure that those parents who are open and willing have the information and awareness that she did not. On October 23, McCarthy organized a walk called “Out of the Darkness Greater Los Angeles Santa Monica Walk” along 3rd Street Promenade to raise money for suicide awareness. She’s been helped along by her neighbor, Susan Klos, and local artist, Lalo Marquez. During Pride month, Marquez made rainbow wings for an installation. After the event, he put them up on the Facebook page, “Buy Nothing Mar Vista.” “That’s where I came across his ‘give’ and adopted his wings for my front fence,” Klos said. Klos met McCarthy when she
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An rainbow wing art installation is dedicated to former Culver City High School student Riley McCarthy Chart, a transgender youth who died from suicide in 2020. was posting on the Next Door app asking for donations for her team that would be walking for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention held last May. She signed up for the team and the two became friends. After Klos and Marquez posted the wings on her fence, Klos thought it would be a fitting tribute to dedicate the wings to Riley as he was transgendered. “Bridget and I painted the background together in NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) green and she added the finishing touches — her dedication to Riley,” Klos said. “Since it’s been up, people have stopped to admire the wings, taken pictures in front of them, and one of Riley’s junior high teachers rang my doorbell to ask about the mural and reminisce about Riley.” McCarthy described Klos as one of the most wonderful, generous and warm people she’s ever met. “She’s continuing to promote Ry’s website and the awareness and everything with me,” McCarthy said. “She has the history in mental health, being involved in NAMI and having a couple kids who struggle with their own issues. The wings came about after Pride. I’d wanted to do something with Pride, but it was difficult with things shut down. The wings are iconic to gay pride. I have a picture of Ry in front of wings at age 12 or 13. Ry loved wings. He had multiple sets for the costuming and
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dress-up that he did. It was perfect.” Klos made the wings on her fence an art installation that was a memorial to Riley. People can come there and find the website and put candles, balloons and other things. Many of his friends, McCarthy said, have made pilgrimages to see them. “Susan put those wings on her fence out of her own generosity,” McCarthy said. “It is extraordinary, really.” It is an installation that McCarthy said has continued to spread awareness and gather donations for the American Society for Suicide Prevention. She chose that organization because 87% of the money raised goes directly into programs — such as training new people to answer the hotlines after there was a surge in their use at the end of 2020. “The hotlines went up 800% during COVID,” McCarthy said. “While the numbers are preliminary, it looks like the suicide rate may have gone down a bit or held steady, which may be attributed to the hotlines catching people. With the increase so great in the hotlines there should have been a correlation in attempts and death and there wasn’t. So that money goes directly to a fund that is actually stopping people from dying and keeping the rate from skyrocketing. It is vital to keep doing that.” McCarthy pointed out that it is a new world for parents of this generation in part because of the
Riley’s mom, Bridget McCarthy, is dedicated to making sure other parents have the information that she once needed. internet and phones. Websites exist, she said, that encourage teens to commit suicide —telling them how to do it and how to avoid their parents. There is an effort to get those sites banned. Suicide is the number two cause of death among 14 to 19 year olds. Among young people in the LGBTQ+ community, it is much higher. It’s why McCarthy said it is so important to build connection in the community. “That’s what the wings represent,” McCarthy said. “It’s a physical place people go to and
Susan has a little library.” Meanwhile, she continues to try to get as much awareness as she can to parents who are struggling, to connect them with the assistance that they need so they don’t have to go through what she has. “Your world literally turns upside down,” McCarthy said of losing a child. “That’s the only way to describe it. It’s a daily thing. Things come from nowhere and out of the blue.” rileychart.com
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THE ARGONAUT REAL ESTATE Q&A What does a buyer do when their offer is finally accepted? In todays’ real estate market, buyers are used to frustration and disappointment. Especially properties considered “entry level” that are in such demand, buyers are doing just about anything to get to the final round. This can be a stressful and fast paced period, where offers and counteroffers are exchanged, and the buyer is trying to anticipate and beat out their competitors. Bidding up the price is the obvious tactic but waiving or shortening contingency periods are also valuable enticements in a multiple offer situation. While a few buyers may be willing and able to throw all caution to the wind and waive contingencies as part of their offer, most buyers can’t take that risk. First, what are contingencies? Contingencies are the “but if” clauses that permit you to cancel your purchase without penalty, as it is contingent or conditional on certain things. Let’s take a look at those contingencies and their significance. • Appraisal contingency- this is a clause allowing the buyer to cancel if the property is appraised at less than the purchase price. In a market where prices are rising quickly, it is not uncommon for the appraised value to not have caught up with value “on the ground”. Even though you may have multiple offers at or above the sales price,
the appraiser is required to have enough comparable sales- already closed- to support the price. Because of this, many sellers are looking for buyers willing to waive this contingency. All cash buyers can easily offer this, but banks make loans based on the appraised price. If you have waived the appraisal contingency and are obtaining a loan, you need to be willing and able to contribute enough cash to make up the difference. • Loan contingency- this is a contract clause allowing the buyer to cancel if they are unable to obtain the financing to close the sale. Generally, the buyer will set forth the terms of the expected loan- for example, 80% of purchase price at no greater than 4% interest rate. If rates suddenly rise and they are unable to obtain that rate, they are permitted to cancel. Even buyers obtaining a loan are sometimes waiving this contingency to compete. Sellers, when considering offers that include loan contingencies, will be evaluating the buyers’ information, such as the size of downpayment and/or additional assets shown, to determine which buyers are most likely to not have difficulty obtaining financing.
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• Inspections and due diligence contingency, probably the most important of all and the one that buyers should be most discouraged from waiving. This contingency gives the buyer a period of time to conduct their own physical inspection(s) of the property and to review all of the sellers’ disclosures about the property and its condition, any regulations impacting property rights (For properties within Homeowners Associations, this includes CC&Rs, financials, and other relevant information). Although a seller must disclose any known material defects, the buyer is required to rely on their own due diligence. A general physical inspection is usually the first step. You may also conduct more specialized inspections, depending on the property. This contingency is the one that is most likely to disrupt a sale. No property is completely free of issues- they can be very minor or significant. Upon discovery, the buyer may be unwilling to proceed with the purchase- or request that the seller take a lower price or make certain repairs. While it is not advisable to waive this contingency, shortening this contingency period is a common term in this competitive market. It allows for a quick determination of
deal-breaking discoveries- either the parties can move forward with this out of the way or the property can be back on the market without having lost too much time. The ability to offer shorter than typical deadlines for any and all of these can be a great advantage in a competitive offer situation. Ask your lenders if they can help you meet shorter loan, appraisal and even closing timelines. No matter what timeline you do offer, make sure you have enough information to understand and proceed at each stage. When you finally have released all contingencies, any cancellation may cost you your deposit. As long as you have done proper due diligence before releasing them, that’s when you can call the movers!
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Have an event for the calendar? Send it to kkirk@timespublications.com “U.S. 99” Band – The Duo Friday, Nov. 5 “U.S. 99” plays retro-vintage rock ‘n’ roll, blues and more at EK Valley Restaurant. 6121 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 6 to 9 p.m., facebook.com/u.s.99band Playa Vista Residents’ Community Yard Sale Saturday, Nov. 6 After a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic, the semi-annual Playa Vista residents’ community hard sale is back in Concert Park. Over 60 sellers will be offering everything from infants, boys, girls and adults clothing, shoes, furniture, tools, electronics, kitchenware, books, gadgets, music and video CDs, artwork, exercise equipment, luggage, rugs, baby stuff and more. For more information, email outdoorgirl9@gmail.com Concert Park Dr., Los Angeles, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Restoration at LAX Dunes Saturday, Nov. 6 Since 2-15, The Bay Foundation, Friends of the LAX Dunes and Los Angeles World Airports, along with thousands of volunteers, have worked to restore, enhance and protect the LAX Dunes. Capping at 30 participants, RSVP by Nov. 3. Face masks and social distancing will be required. LAX Dunes (Waterview Gate across from park), Trask Triangle Park, Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., sign up at santamonicabay.org/events Stories from Père-Lachaise Saturday, Nov. 6 Theatre Raymond Kabbaz presents Stories from PèreLachaise, a new festival celebrating the immortality of
Through Dec. 11, 2021, Loyola Marymount University’s Laband Art Gallery presents the solo exhibition, “June Edmonds: Full Spectrum,” a survey of the Los Angeles-based artist featuring more than 40 pieces from 1980 to 2021 that offer overdue critical attention to her lifelong commitment to portraying Black positivity in her artistic practice. the arts inspired by the great artists buried in the historic Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. Inspired by Carolyn Campbell’s bestselling book “City of Immortals,” the multidisciplinary festival pays tribute to the great artists resting in Père-Lachaise Cemetery. Campbell will be onsite and on stage for a presentation, Q&A and a book signing. 10361 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, 3 to 10 p.m., $15 to $35, tickets available at trkcityofimmortals.eventive. org/welcome Los Angeles VisionWalk Sunday, Nov. 7 The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world’s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, will host its Los Angeles VisionWalk at Crescent Bay Park in Santa Monica. This family-friendly event is an opportunity for VisionWalk supporters in the LA area to come together to COURTESY PHOTO
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raise awareness and funds for the Foundation’s mission. Beginning at 9 a.m., participants will gather for an exciting morning filled with entertainment, kid’s activities, refreshments and more. Participants are invited to post pictures or videos of their family and friends at the VisionWalk using #VisionWalkStrong. 2000 Ocean Walk, Santa Monica, 9 a.m., fightingblindness.org Charity Poker Tournament & Social Event Sunday, Nov. 7 Mar Vista Family Center is hosting their 2nd Annual Charity Poker Tournament and Social Event at MountainGate Country Club. $200 entry fee for the No Limit Hold’Em Tournament includes food and drink ticket. $125 entry fee for Non-Player Experience includes food and drink ticket. 12445 MountainGate Dr., Los Angeles, 5 p.m., poker. marvistafc.org, 310-390-9607 Westside Food-Wine-Spirits Festival Sunday, Nov. 7 The best Food, Wine & Spirits Festival in Los Angeles is back this fall benefiting the Westside Food Bank. After a year off due to the pandemic, the festival is returning and will be at an incredible new venue, the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo. Festivities will take place both inside the museum, providing an opportunity for photos with many of the classic autos, along with more activities and attractions outside. There
will be a tasty fun blend of food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets include a fun US99 live rock ‘n’ roll/bluesy cover band from 12:30 to 2 p.m., followed by a great live jazz/New Orleans group outside and DJ vibes inside the ballroom, complimentary photo booth and caricature drawings, a silent auction and more. 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., $50 to $80, use code “argo” to receive a discount, westsidefestivals. ticketsauce.com/e/westsidefood-wine-spirits-festival/ tickets “June Edmonds: Full Spectrum” Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7 Loyola Marymount University’s Laband Art Gallery presents the solo exhibition, “June Edmonds: Full Spectrum,” a survey of the Los Angeles-based artist featuring more than 40 pieces from 1980 to 2021. The show marks the first opportunity to place Edmond’s works in dialogue with one another and to offer overdue critical attention to her lifelong commitment to portraying Black positivity in her artistic practice. Runs through Dec. 11, 2021. Open to external guests from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Advance reservations are required. No walk-ins will be permitted. Burns Fine Arts Center, 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles, cfa.lmu.edu Westchester Farmers Market Sunday, Nov. 7 Certified farmers market brings
together some of the region’s best small and micro farmers from the Central Coast and Ventura counties with over 30 local food businesses, kids activities and live bands. Held in the heart of downtown Westchester adjacent to many new and thriving local businesses from an independent bookstore to local eateries with plenty of free parking. Held every Sunday rain or shine! 6200 W. 87th St., Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., westchesterfarmersmkt.com “U.S. 99” Band Sunday, Nov. 7 “U.S. 99” plays retro-vintage rock ‘n’ roll, blues and more at Hinano Café. 15 Washington Blvd., Venice, 4 to 10 p.m., facebook.com/u.s.99band Serving Up Comedy Tuesday, Nov. 9 Serving Up Comedy, a standup comedy show, happens at The Warehouse Restaurant in Marina del Rey. No admission fee, no 2-item minimum. Just free standup comedy from 7 to 8:30 p.m. followed by open mic to 9 p.m. Featured charity is Innocence Project. Happy hour until 7 p.m. Make reservations or just show up. 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, 7 to 9 p.m., 310-8235451, servingupcomedy.com Bay Cities Coin Club Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 10 The Bay Cities Coin Club will be meeting at the El Segundo Library and will have Show & Tell, auctions, 50/50 and a raffle. All ages are welcome. There will be gifts for kids. 111 W. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo, 6 p.m., baycitiescc@gmail.com Culver City Democratic Club Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 10 The Culver City Democratic Club will meet via Zoom. The program will be about the Culver City General Plan. Club members will receive the registration link by email. 7 p.m., non-members RSVP to culvercitydemclub@gmail.com.
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GISTERED OWNER(S) Gregg Emmel, 11505 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS B USINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Gregg Emmel. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: October 5, 2021. 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: 10/14/21, 10/21/21, 10/28/21, 11/04/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021218541 following person(s) is Fic. Business Name The (are) doing business as: MAQUETTE. 507 N. Larchmont Boulevard Los Angeles, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CA 90004. COUNTY: Los NAME STATEMENT FILE Angeles. REGISTERED NO. 2021218221 OWNER(S) J. Latter Design The following person(s) is LLC, 608 N. Edinburgh Aven(are) doing business as: ue Los Angeles, CA 90048, KNOTZ MASSAGE TOOLS. Caitlin Scanlon, 443 ½ S. 11505 Jefferson Blvd., CulNorton Avenue Los Angeles, ver City, CA 90230. CA 90020 . State of IncorporCOUNTY: Los Angeles. REation or LLC: California. THIS GISTERED OWNER(S) BUSINESS IS CONDUCGregg Emmel, 11505 JefferTED BY Joint Venture. The son Blvd., Culver City, CA date registrant commenced 90230. State of Incorporato transact business under tion or LLC: California. THIS the fictitious business name BUSINESS IS CONDUCor names listed above on: TED BY an Individual. The N/A. I declare that all informdate registrant commenced ation in this statement is true to transact business under and correct. (A registrant who the fictitious business name declares as true any material or names listed above on: matter pursuant to Section 09/2021. I declare that all in17913 of the Business and formation in this statement is Professions Code that the retrue and correct. (A regisgistrant know to be false is trant who declares as true guilty of a misdemeanor punany material matter pursuant ishable by a fine not to exto Section 17913 of the Busiceed one thousand dollars ness and Professions Code ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ) ) . that the registrant know to be REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC false is guilty of a misdeNAME: J. Latter Design LLC, meanor punishable by a fine Julie Goldman. TITLE: Gennot to exceed one thousand eral Partner. This statement dollars ($1,000)). REGISwas filed with the LA County TRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Clerk on: October 5, 2021. Gregg Emmel. TITLE: OwnNOTICE – in accordance er. This statement was filed with subdivision (a) of Secwith the LA County Clerk on: tion 17920, a Fictitious Name October 5, 2021. NOTICE – statement generally expires in accordance with subdiviat the end of five years from sion (a) of Section 17920, a the date on which it was filed Fictitious Name statement in the office of the county generally expires at the end clerk, except, as provided in of five years from the date on subdivision (b) of Section which it was filed in the of17920, where it expires 40 fice of the county clerk, exdays after any change in the cept, as provided in subdivifacts set forth in the statesion (b) of Section 17920, ment pursuant to Section where it expires 40 days after 17913 other than a change in any change in the facts set the residence address of a forth in the statement pursuregistered owner. a new Fictiant to Section 17913 other tious Business Name statethan a change in the residment must be filed before the ence address of a registered expiration. The filing of this owner. a new Fictitious Busistatement does not of itself ness Name statement must authorize the use in this state be filed before the expiration. of a fictitious business name The filing of this statement PAGE 20 THE ARGONAUT 2021 inNOVEMBER violation of the4,rights of andoes not of itself authorize other under federal, state, or the use in this state of a ficticommon law (see Section tious business name in viola-
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to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/2021. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)). REGISTRANT/CORP/LLC NAME: Pierpaolo Mattei. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: LANGHE CUCINA LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: October 07, 2021. 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: 10/28/21, 11/04/21, 11/11/21, 11/18/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 21STCP03341 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of LORI ANNETTE LEE, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Lori Annette Lee filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Lori Annette Lee to Lori Annette Lee-Sanders 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 11/22/2021. Time: 9:30 AM. Dept.: 26. The address of the court is 111 North Hill Street, Room 118 Los Angeles, CA 90012. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: October 06, 2021. Elaine Lu, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 10/14/21, 10/21/21, 10/28/21, 11/04/21
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Legal Notices REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PARKING LOT MANAGEMENT SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to manage 19 beach parking lots from Nicholas Canyon (near the Ventura borderline) to White Point (in San Pedro) and 14 parking lots in Marina del Rey. Selection of a contractor will be based on the qualifications of the firms submitting Proposals as well as their prices for performing the work. A Mandatory Proposers' Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on November 22, 2021 via Microsoft Teams. The deadline for submitting proposals will be 2:00 p.m., December 7, 2021. Firms submitting proposals must have a minimum of five years' experience operating multiple parking management facilities with a minimum total of four thousand spaces. The County may require additional minimum qualifications. The contract will be subject to the County's Li vi n g Wa g e Or d in ance, County Code Chapter 2.201. Further information regarding the RFP is available at: http://camisvr.co.la.ca.us/laco bids/BidLookUp/BidOpenSt_ art.asp. To view and print a copy of the RFP, please visit: http://beaches.lacounty.gov/r equest-for-proposals/, and click the ``Request for Proposals`` link. The County reserves the right to cancel the RFP and to modify any and all terms and conditions of the RFP, including minimum requirements. For further information, email Angelica Vicente a t AVicente@bh.lacounty.gov. CN980331 10-28-2021 Nov 4, 2021
Notice is given to any/and all creditors of Charlie B. Lavender, Sr. residing at 639 W 111th St. L.A., CA 90044. Charlie B. Lavender Sr. died May 4, 2021. Please contact Jeffrey McKintry, Ttee in writing at 631W 110th St. L.A., CA 90044 (323) 557-0748 PUBLISHED: The ArgoNewspaper naut 10/14/21, 10/21/21, 10/28/21, 11/04/21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Los Angeles County Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. You will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing. Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday December 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Hearing Location: 320 West Temple St., Rm. 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and Online. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual public hearing may be held. County facilities may still be closed to the public at this time. Visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/h o and select hearing date for
Angeles, CA 90012, and Online. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual public hearing may be held. County facilities may still be closed to the public at this time. Visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/h o and select hearing date for more information. Project & Permit(s): PRJ2021-001173-(4), Conditional Use Permit No. RPPL2021001228 Project Location: 13910 W Marquesas Way within the Westside Planning Area CEQA Categorical Exemption: Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Project Description: The project is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to authorize the sale of a full line of alcohol (beer, wine, and liquor) for onsite consumption in association with the existing LA Press restaurant, located on the waterfront pedestrian promenade-facing ground level of the Esprit Apartments complex, pursuant to section(s) 22.158 of the Los Angeles County Code. For more information contact Cameron Robertson, 320 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Telephone: (213) 974-6411, E-mail: crobertson@planning.lacount y.gov. Case materials are available online at http://planning.lacounty.gov/case. All correspondence received by DRP shall be considered a public record. If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 9746488 (Voice) or (213) 6172292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days’ notice. Si necesita más información por favor llame al (213) 9746411. 11/4/21 CNS-3526087# THE ARGONAUT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. You will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this proposal is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing. Hearing Date and Time: Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Hearing Location: Onl i n e . V i s i t http://planning.lacounty.gov/r pc and select hearing date for more information. Project & Permit(s): Los Angeles County General Plan Safety Element Update / Project No. PRJ2021-002039/ Plan A m e n d m e n t N o . RPPL2021011001, Environmental Assessment No. RPPL2021005522 Project Location: Countywide CEQA Public Review Period: November 15 to December 15, 2021 Project Description: Comprehensive update to the Los Angeles County General Plan Safety Element to update goals and policies, and incorporate new adaptation and resilience strategies to address impacts from climate change hazards. The environmental document also assesses impacts of proposed amendments to Titles 21 and 22 of the Los Angeles County Code to reduce damage to life and property from wildfires in unincorporated Los Angeles County, which will be considered at a future hearing date as implementation of the Safety Element. For more information contact Iris Chi , 320 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Telephone: (213) 974-6411, E m a i l : ichi@planning.lacounty.gov.
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Name Change AMENDMENT ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 21TRCP00366 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of BY AND THRU HIS GUARDIAN ADLITEM OCTAVIO AND MARIANA SALAS, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Octavio Brandon Salas III by and thru his guardian adlitem Mariana and Octavio Salas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Octavio Brandon Salas III to Brandon Octavio Salas III 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/17/2021. Time: 9:00 AM. Dept.: M. The address of the court is 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503-Torrance Courthouse. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: November 02, 2021. Deirdre Hill, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 11/04/21, 11/11/21, 11/18/21, 11/25/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 21SMCP00465 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of MARK PETER STRAND and LURIE JONES STRAND, OWEN JACK STRAND (Minor), for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Mark Peter Strand and Lurie Jones Strand filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Owen Jack Strand to Owyn Jack Strand 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for
Owen Jack Strand to Owyn Jack Strand 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to Name Change show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 12/17/2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401Santa Monica Courthouse. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: October 12, 2021. Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 10/14/21, 10/21/21, 10/28/21, 11/04/21
Summons SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 21STCV22037 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): HAZEL IMOGEN RALPH, an individual; and HELLO HAZIE, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; DOES 1 through 10, inclusive; YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): IMPACT NETWORKING, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company; and IMPACT LA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALEN-
vices Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio d e remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, county of Los Angeles, Central Division, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Robert L. Rosenthal 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 ; Tel: (702) 257-1483 DATE (Fecha): June 14, 2021; Sherri R. Carter, Clerk (Secretario), by C. Monroe, Deputy (Adjunto) SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE Case No.: 21STCV22037 I M P A C T N E T W O R K I N G, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company; and IMPACT LA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, vs. Plaintiffs, HAZEL IMOGEN RALPH, an individual; and HELLO HAZIE, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; DOES 1 through 10, 17 inclusive, Defendants. COMPLAINT FOR: 1. BREACH OF DUTY OF LOYALTY 2. UNFAIR COMPETITION (Cal. Bus. & Prof.
DOES 1 through 10, 17 inclusive, Defendants. COMPLAINT FOR: 1. BREACH OF DUTY OF LOYALTY 2. UNFAIR COMPETITION (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code§ 17200 et seq.) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Plaintiffs, IMPACT NETWORKING, LLC and IMPACT LA, LLC, for its Complaint against Defendants HAZEL IMOGEN RALPH and HELLO HAZIE, LLC, alleges as follows: 1. THE PARTIES Plaintiff, Impact Networking, LLC ("Impact Networking"), is an Illinois Limited Liability Company, which at all relevant times, has been duly licensed to conduct business in the State of California, and has had an office in Los Angeles County, California. 2. Plaintiff, Impact LA, LLC ("Impact LA"), is a California Limited Liability Company duly licensed to conduct business in California, has an office in Los Angeles County, California, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of lmpact Networking. (Collectively, Impact Networking and Impact LA shall be referred to herein as "Impact".) 3. Defendant Hazel Imogen Ralph ("Ralph) is an individual residing in Los Angeles County, California. 4. Defendant, Hello Hazie, LLC ("Hello Hazie") is a California Limited Liability 5 Company located in Los Angeles County, California. 5. The true names and capacities, whether individual, corporate, associate or otherwise, of the defendants Does 1 through 10, inclusive, and each of them, are unknown to Plaintiffs, who therefore sue said Defendants by said fictitious names. When the identities and capacities of Does 1 through 10, 9 inclusive, become known to Plaintiffs, they will amend their Complaint. The term "Defendants," as 1 O used herein, shall include each of said fictitiously named Defendants, Ralph and Hello Hazie. JURISDICTION 6. This Court has jurisdiction over all causes of action asserted in this Complaint pursuant 13 to the California Constitution, Article VI, Section 10, California Business & Professions Code § 17204, 14 and California Code of Civil Procedure§ 410.10, by virtue of the fact that this is a civil action wherein 15 the matter in controversy, exclusive of interest, exceeds $25,000, and because this case is a cause not 16 given by statute to other trial courts. 7. Venue is proper in Los Angeles County under California Code of Civil Procedure § 395 18 because: (a) Defendant resides in Los Angeles County, California; (b) one or more of the acts, breaches, and other wrongful conduct giving rise to the causes of action asserted occurred or was to be performed in Los Angeles County, California; and (c) the obligations to be performed by Ralph at issue in this Complaint were to be performed in Los Angeles County, California. GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 8. Impact own and operate integrated business technology companies that provide information technology services to individuals and businesses that include such things as website design, product design, cybersecurity, process optimization, marketing, and print services. 9. On April 23, 2018, Ralph began working as a Senior Art Director for Impact Networking at its office in Lake
vices to individuals and businesses that include such things as website design, product design, cybersecurity, process optimization, marketing, and print services. 9. On April 23, 2018, Ralph began working as a Senior Art Director for Impact Networking at its office in Lake Forest, Illinois, and was paid an initial annual salary of $85,000, plus benefits. 10. On December 2, 2019, Impact Networking promoted Ralph to Associate Creative 3 Director, and her annual salary was increased to $105,000, plus benefits . 11. In or around August 2020, Ralph agreed to relocate from Lake Forest, Illinois to Los 5 Angeles, California and to work for Impact as Creative Director at its office in Los Angeles at an annual 6 salary of $131,250, plus benefits. 12. As part of Impact's and Ralph's agreement to relocate to Los Angeles, California, 8 Impact paid for Ralph's moving expenses in the amount of $5,996.72. 13. On August 10, 2020, Ralph officially began working as Creative Director at Impact's Los Angeles office. 14. As Creative Director, Ralph worked directly with Impact's customers to design their websites and products, and to create their advertisements, logos and branding. 15. On April 27, 2021, Ralph voluntarily resigned from Impact. 16. In or around May 2021, Impact discovered that, from at least November 20, 2020 until April 27, 2021, Ralph had owned and operated her own business, Hello Hazie, which directly competed with Impact. 17. Ralph never advised Impact, either during or after her employment at Impact, that she owned and operated a competing business. 18. Ralph never advised Impact, either during or after her employment at Impact, that she owned and operated Hello Hazie. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Breach of the Duty of Loyalty (Against Ralph) 19. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference as though fully set forth herein all previous allegations in the Complaint. 20. An employer has the right to the undivided loyalty of its employees. The duty of loyalty is breached and may give rise to a tort cause of action on behalf of the employer when the employee 27 takes action inimical to the employer's best interests. See Stokes v. Dole Nut Co. (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 28 285; Service Employees International Union, Local 250 v. Colcord (2008) 160 Cal.App.4th 362. 21. As a trusted employee of lmpact, Ralph owed Impact a duty ofloyalty and honesty, and 3 a duty to discharge her responsibilities in good faith, with the care an ordinary prudent person in a like 4 position would exercise, and in a manner she reasonably believed to be in Impact's best interests. 22. As Impact's Creative Director, Ralph was in a position of trust. 23. As Impact's Creative Director, Ralph had a duty to act with honesty and integrity in her dealings with Impact as well as the customer accounts she managed. 24. As Impact's Creative Director, Ralph had a duty not to act in her own self-interest and 9 not to act to the detriment of Impact. 25. Ralph breached her duty of loyalty to Impact by taking the following actions, all of which caused injury to Impact: ( a) for a period of at least six months before Ralph voluntarily resigned as Impact's Creative Director, Ralph owned and operated her own competing business,
of loyalty to Impact by taking the following actions, all of which caused injury to Impact: ( a) for a period of at least six months before Ralph voluntarily resigned as Impact's Creative Director, Ralph owned and operated her own competing business, Hello Hazie, without Impact's knowledge or consent; (b) by owning and operating Hello Hazie for at least six months while still employed at Impact, Ralph failed to give Impact her undivided loyalty; and (c) upon information and belief, for at least six months, Ralph used Impact's time and resources to conduct business for her own self-interest by owning and operating her own competing business, Hello Hazie. 26. As a direct and proximate result of Ralph's breach of her duty of loyalty, Plaintiffs have been and will continue to be damaged in an amount that is in excess of this Court's minimum jurisdiction, which includes, among other things, actual damages, disgorgement of at least six months of Ralph's annual salary she was paid while employed at Impact (i.e., $65,625), and revenues received 21 by Hello Hazie. 27. At the time Ralph committed the above wrongful conduct in breach of her duty of loyalty, Ralph was guilty of malice, oppression, and a willful and conscious disregard for the rights of Plaintiffs. As a result, Ralph is liable for p un i ti v e d a ma g es in a n amount to be proven at trial. SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION Unfair Competition in Violation of California Business & Professions Code§ 17200 et seq. (Against All Defendants) 28. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference as though fully set forth herein all previous allegations in the Complaint. 29. As alleged herein, Defendants have engaged in conduct that constitutes unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent business practices in violation of California Business & Professions Code § 1 7200 et seq. 30. Defendants have taken the actions alleged herein with the intent to injure Plaintiffs and to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the marketplace. 31. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' unlawful conduct, Plaintiffs have suffered, and will continue to suffer, substantial actual losses for which they are entitled to restitution from Defendants that is in excess of this Court's minimum jurisdiction, which includes but is not limited to, actual damages, disgorgement of at least six months of Ralph's annual salary she was paid while employed at Impact (i.e., $65,625), and revenues received by Hello Hazie. 32. Unless enjoined by the Court, Defendants will continue to engage in the acts, conduct, and omissions set forth above, which have resulted, and will continue to result in irreparable injury to Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs have no adequate remedy at law for such acts and threatened acts. Therefore, Plaintiffs request, pursuant to California Business & Professions Code § 17203, that during the pendency of this action, the Court issue a preliminary injunction, and that after trial, the Court issue a permanent injunction, restraining and enjoining Defendants and their agents, employees, attorneys and representatives, and anyone acting at their direction or on their behalf, from engaging in further conduct constituting unfair competition. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray for judgment against Defendants as follows: 1. For compensatory damages in amount to be proved at the time of trial, but be-
reference as though fully set forth herein all previous allegations in the Complaint. 29. As alleged herein, Defendants have engaged in conduct that constitutes unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent business practices in violation of California Business & Professions Code § 1 7200 et seq. 30. Defendants have taken the actions alleged herein with the intent to injure Plaintiffs and to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the marketplace. 31. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' unlawful conduct, Plaintiffs have suffered, and will continue to suffer, substantial actual losses for which they are entitled to restitution from Defendants that is in excess of this Court's minimum jurisdiction, which includes but is not limited to, actual damages, disgorgement of at least six months of Ralph's annual salary she was paid while employed at Impact (i.e., $65,625), and revenues received by Hello Hazie. 32. Unless enjoined by the Court, Defendants will continue to engage in the acts, conduct, and omissions set forth above, which have resulted, and will continue to result in irreparable injury to Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs have no adequate remedy at law for such acts and threatened acts. Therefore, Plaintiffs request, pursuant to California B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code § 17203, that during the pendency of this action, the Court issue a preliminary injunction, and that after trial, the Court issue a permanent injunction, restraining and enjoining Defendants and their agents, employees, attorneys and representatives, and anyone acting at their direction or on their behalf, from engaging in further conduct constituting unfair competition. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray for judgment against Defendants as follows: 1. For compensatory damages in amount to be proved at the time of trial, but believed to be in excess of $100,000; 2. For punitive damages in an amount to be proved at trial; 3. For injunctive relief prohibiting unfair competition; 4. For an award of attorneys' fees, to the extent provided by statute or contract; 5. For costs of suit; 6. For such other relief as this Court deems just and proper.
direction or on their behalf, from engaging in further conduct constituting unfair competition. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray for judgment against Defendants as follows: 1. For compensatory damages in amount to be proved at the time of trial, but believed to be in excess of $100,000; 2. For punitive damages in an amount to be proved at trial; 3. For injunctive relief prohibiting unfair competition; 4. For an award of attorneys' fees, to the extent provided by statute or contract; 5. For costs of suit; 6. For such other relief as this Court deems just and proper. Dated: June 14, 2021 By: David C. Van Dyke, Esq . Robert L. Rosenthal, Esq. 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Attorneys for Defendants Impact LA, LLC and Impact Networking, LLC PUBLISHED: The Argonaut Newspaper 10/28/21, 11/04/21, 11/11/21, 11/18/21 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Número del Caso): 21STCV22037
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): HAZEL IMOGEN RALPH, an individual; and HELLO HAZIE, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; DOES 1 through 10, inclusive; YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): IMPACT NETWORKING, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company; and IMPACT LA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfDated: June 14, 2021 help), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest By: David C. Van Dyke, Esq . you. If you cannot pay the filRobert L. Rosenthal, Esq. ing fee, ask the court clerk for 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900 a fee waiver form. If you do Beverly Hills, CA 90212 not file your response on Attorneys for Defendants Imtime, you may lose the case pact LA, LLC and Impact by default, and your wages, Networking, LLC money, and property may be PUBLISHED: The Argonaut taken without further warning Newspaper 10/28/21, from the court.There are oth11/04/21, 11/11/21, 11/18/21 er legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al NOVEMBER 4, 2021 THEdemandante. ARGONAUTUna PAGE carta21o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por
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Si no at the California Legal Serpuede pagar a un abogado, vices Web site es posible que cumpla con (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), los requisitos para obtener the California Courts Online servicios legales gratuitos de Self-Help Center un programa de servicios le(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfgales sin fines de lucro. help), or by contacting your Puede encontrar estos local court or county bar asgrupos sin fines de lucro en sociation. el sitio web de California LegTiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENal Services, (www.lawhelpDARIO después de que le california.org), en el Centro entreguen esta citación y de Ayuda de las Cortes de papeles legales para C a l i f o r n i a , presentar una respuesta por (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfescrito en esta corte y hacer help/espanol/) o poniéndose que se entregue una copia al en contacto con la corte o el demandante. Una carta o colegio de abogados locales. una llamada telefónica no lo The name and address of the protegen. Su respuesta por court i s (El nombre y escrito tiene que estar en dirección de la corte es): formato legal correcto si deSuperior Court of the State of sea que procesen su caso en California, county of Los la corte. Es posible que haya Angeles, Central Division, un formulario que usted Stanley Mosk Courthouse, pueda usar para su 1 11 N. Hill Street, Los respuesta. Puede encontrar Angeles, CA 90012. estos formularios de la corte The name, address, and teley más información en el phone number of plaintiff's atCentro de Ayuda de las Cortorney, or plaintiff without an tes de California attorney, is (El nombre, la (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfdirección y el número de help/espanol/), en la bibliteléfono del abogado del deoteca de leyes de su mandante, o del demandcondado o en la corte que le ante que no tiene abogado, quede más cerca. Si no es): puede pagar la cuota de Robert L. Rosenthal presentación, pida al secret9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite ario de la corte que le dé un 900 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 ; formulario de exención de Tel: (702) 257-1483 pago de cuotas. Si no DATE (Fecha): June 14, presenta su respuesta a 2021; Sherri R. Carter, Clerk tiempo, puede perder el caso (Secretario), by C. Monroe, por incumplimiento y la corte Deputy (Adjunto) le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más adSUPERIOR COURT OF THE vertencia. Hay otros requisiSTATE OF CALIFORNIA tos legales. Es recomendFOR THE COUNTY OF LOS able que llame a un abogado ANGELES, STANLEY inmediatamente. Si no MOSK COURTHOUSE conoce a un abogado, puede Case No.: 21STCV22037 llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no I M PACT NETWORKING, puede pagar a un abogado, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liabiles posible que cumpla con ity Company; and IMPACT los requisitos para obtener LA, LLC, a California Limited servicios legales gratuitos de Liability Company, un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. vs. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en Plaintiffs, el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpHAZEL IMOGEN RALPH, an california.org), en el Centro individual; and HELLO de Ayuda de las Cortes de HAZIE, LLC, a California C a l i f o r n i a , Limited Liability Company; (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfDOES 1 through 10, 17 inhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose clusive, en contacto con la corte o el Defendants. colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the PAGE 22 THE ARGONAUT CNOVEMBER O M P L A I N T 4,F 2021 OR: 1. court is (El nombre y BREACH OF DUTY OF LOYdirección de la corte es): ALTY 2. UNFAIR COMPETISuperior Court of the State of
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puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios leg ales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, county of Los Angeles, Central Division, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Robert L. Rosenthal 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 ; Tel: (702) 257-1483 DATE (Fecha): June 14, 2021; Sherri R. Carter, Clerk (Secretario), by C. Monroe, Deputy (Adjunto) SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE Case No.: 21STCV22037 IMPACT NETWORKING, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company; and IMPACT LA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, vs. Plaintiffs, HAZEL IMOGEN RALPH, an individual; and HELLO HAZIE, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; DOES 1 through 10, 17 inclusive, Defendants. COMPLAINT FOR: 1. BREACH OF DUTY OF LOYALTY 2. UNFAIR COMPETITION (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code§ 17200 et seq.) JURY TRIAL DEMANDED Plaintiffs, IMPACT NETWORKING, LLC and IMPACT LA, LLC, for its Complaint against Defendants HAZEL IMOGEN RALPH and HELLO HAZIE, LLC, alleges as follows: 1. THE PARTIES Plaintiff, Impact Networking, LLC ("Impact Networking"), is an Illinois Limited Liability Company, which at all relevant times, has been duly licensed to conduct business in the State of California, and has had an office in Los Angeles County, California. 2. Plaintiff, Impact LA, LLC ("Impact LA"), is a California Limited Liability Company duly licensed to conduct business in California, has an office in Los Angeles County, California, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of lmpact Networking. (Collectively, Impact Networking and Impact LA shall be referred to herein as "Impact".) 3. Defendant Hazel Imogen Ralph ("Ralph) is an individual residing in Los Angeles County, California. 4. Defendant, Hello Hazie, LLC ("Hello Hazie") is a California Limited Liability 5 Company located in Los Angeles County, California. 5. The true names and capacities, whether individual, corporate, associate or otherwise, of the defendants Does 1 through 10, inclusive, and each of them, are unknown to Plaintiffs, who therefore sue said Defendants by said fictitious names. When the
5. The true names and capacities, whether individual, corporate, associate or otherwise, of the defendants Does 1 through 10, inclusive, and each of them, are unknown to Plaintiffs, who therefore sue said Defendants by said fictitious names. When the identities and capacities of Does 1 through 10, 9 inclusive, become known to Plaintiffs, they will amend their Complaint. The term "Defendants," as 1 O used herein, shall include each of said fictitiously named Defendants, Ralph and Hello Hazie. JURISDICTION 6. This Court has jurisdiction over all causes of action asserted in this Complaint pursuant 13 to the California Constitution, Article VI, Section 10, California Business & Professions Code § 17204, 14 and California Code of Civil Procedure§ 410.10, by virtue of the fact that this is a civil action wherein 15 the matter in controversy, exclusive of interest, exceeds $25,000, and because this case is a cause not 16 given by statute to other trial courts. 7. Venue is proper in Los Angeles County under California Code of Civil Procedure § 395 18 because: (a) Defendant resides in Los Angeles County, California; (b) one or more of the acts, breaches, and other wrongful conduct giving rise to the causes of action asserted occurred or was to be performed in Los Angeles County, California; and (c) the obligations to be performed by Ralph at issue in this Complaint were to be performed in Los Angeles County, California. GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 8. Impact own and operate integrated business technology companies that provide information technology services to individuals and businesses that include such things as website design, product design, cybersecurity, process optimization, marketing, and print services. 9. On April 23, 2018, Ralph began working as a Senior Art Director for Impact Networking at its office in Lake Forest, Illinois, and was paid an initial annual salary of $85,000, plus benefits. 10. On December 2, 2019, Impact Networking promoted Ralph to Associate Creative 3 Director, and her annual salary was increased to $105,000, plus benefits . 11. In or around August 2020, Ralph agreed to relocate from Lake Forest, Illinois to Los 5 Angeles, California and to work for Impact as Creative Director at its office in Los Angeles at an annual 6 salary of $131,250, plus benefits. 12. As part of Impact's and Ralph's agreement to relocate to Los Angeles, California, 8 Impact paid for Ralph's moving expenses in the amount of $5,996.72. 13. On August 10, 2020, Ralph officially began working as Creative Director at Impact's Los Angeles office. 14. As Creative Director, Ralph worked directly with Impact's customers to design their websites and products, and to create their advertisements, logos and branding. 15. On April 27, 2021, Ralph voluntarily resigned from Impact. 16. In or around May 2021, Impact discovered that, from at least November 20, 2020 until April 27, 2021, Ralph had owned and operated her own business, Hello Hazie, which directly competed with Impact. 17. Ralph never advised Impact, either during or after her employment at Impact, that she owned and operated a competing business.
own business, Hello Hazie, which directly competed with Impact. 17. Ralph never advised Impact, either during or after her employment at Impact, that she owned and operated a competing business. 18. Ralph never advised Impact, either during or after her employment at Impact, that she owned and operated Hello Hazie. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Breach of the Duty of Loyalty (Against Ralph) 19. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference as though fully set forth herein all previous allegations in the Complaint. 20. An employer has the right to the undivided loyalty of its employees. The duty of loyalty is breached and may give rise to a tort cause of action on behalf of the employer when the employee 27 takes action inimical to the employer's best interests. See Stokes v. Dole Nut Co. (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 28 285; Service Employees International Union, Local 250 v. Colcord (2008) 160 Cal.App.4th 362. 21. As a trusted employee of lmpact, Ralph owed Impact a duty ofloyalty and honesty, and 3 a duty to discharge her responsibilities in good faith, with the care an ordinary prudent person in a like 4 position would exercise, and in a manner she reasonably believed to be in Impact's best interests. 22. As Impact's Creative Director, Ralph was in a position of trust. 23. As Impact's Creative Director, Ralph had a duty to act with honesty and integrity in her dealings with Impact as well as the customer accounts she managed. 24. As Impact's Creative Director, Ralph had a duty not to act in her own self-interest and 9 not to act to the detriment of Impact. 25. Ralph breached her duty of loyalty to Impact by taking the following actions, all of which caused injury to Impact: ( a) for a period of at least six months before Ralph voluntarily resigned as Impact's Creative Director, Ralph owned and operated her own competing business, Hello Hazie, without Impact's knowledge or consent; (b) by owning and operating Hello Hazie for at least six months while still employed at Impact, Ralph failed to give Impact her undivided loyalty; and (c) upon information and belief, for at least six months, Ralph used Impact's time and resources to conduct business for her own self-interest by owning and operating her own competing business, Hello Hazie. 26. As a direct and proximate result of Ralph's breach of her duty of loyalty, Plaintiffs have been and will continue to be damaged in an amount that is in excess of this Court's minimum jurisdiction, which includes, among other things, actual damages, disgorgement of at least six months of Ralph's annual salary she was paid while employed at Impact (i.e., $65,625), and revenues received 21 by Hello Hazie. 27. At the time Ralph committed the above wrongful conduct in breach of her duty of loyalty, Ralph was guilty of malice, oppression, and a willful and conscious disregard for the rights of Plaintiffs. As a result, Ralph is liable for p u ni tiv e da ma g es in a n amount to be proven at trial. SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION Unfair Competition in Violation of California Business & Professions Code§ 17200 et seq. (Against All Defendants) 28. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference as though fully set forth herein all previous allegations in the Complaint.
ness & Professions Code§ 17200 et seq. (Against All Defendants) 28. Plaintiffs incorporate by reference as though fully set forth herein all previous allegations in the Complaint. 29. As alleged herein, Defendants have engaged in conduct that constitutes unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent business practices in violation of California Business & Professions Code § 1 7200 et seq. 30. Defendants have taken the actions alleged herein with the intent to injure Plaintiffs and to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the marketplace. 31. As a direct and proximate result of Defendants' unlawful conduct, Plaintiffs have suffered, and will continue to suffer, substantial actual losses for which they are entitled to restitution from Defendants that is in excess of this Court's minimum jurisdiction, which includes but is not limited to, actual damages, disgorgement of at least six months of Ralph's annual salary she was paid while employed at Impact (i.e., $65,625), and revenues received by Hello Hazie. 32. Unless enjoined by the Court, Defendants will continue to engage in the acts, conduct, and omissions set forth above, which have resulted, and will continue to result in irreparable injury to Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs have no adequate remedy at law for such acts and threatened acts. Therefore, Plaintiffs request, pursuant to California B u s i n e s s & P r o f e s s i o ns Code § 17203, that during the pendency of this action, the Court issue a preliminary injunction, and that after trial, the Court issue a permanent injunction, restraining and enjoining Defendants and their agents, employees, attorneys and representatives, and anyone acting at their direction or on their behalf, from engaging in further conduct constituting unfair competition. WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray for judgment against Defendants as follows: 1. For compensatory damages in amount to be proved at the time of trial, but believed to be in excess of $100,000; 2. For punitive damages in an amount to be proved at trial; 3. For injunctive relief prohibiting unfair competition; 4. For an award of attorneys' fees, to the extent provided by statute or contract; 5. For costs of suit; 6. For such other relief as this Court deems just and proper. Dated: June 14, 2021 By: David C. Van Dyke, Esq . Robert L. Rosenthal, Esq. 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 900 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Attorneys for Defendants Impact LA, LLC and Impact Networking, LLC PUBLISHED: The Argonaut Newspaper 10/28/21, 11/04/21, 11/11/21, 11/18/21
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