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The Power of Community Speeds Cleanup Trash has piled up next to the homeless camp near Ventura and Woodlake. The powerful partnership between the press and the police! Less than 24 hours after Valley News Group’s story broke about How to Solve the Homeless Camp at Bowlero homeless destroying the little house on Glade and Ventura, police had the property manager cleaning up the property and By Bob Blumenfield shelter. Specifically, it amended on our district’s streets. That’s in had hauled the heroin addicted transient to jail. Above, LAPD The encampment outside two sections of the LA Municipal addition to hundreds of units of SLO Jose Fernandez and Mike Encinas of Southern Oaks the Woodland Hills Bowlero Code, 41.18 which deals with Permanent Supportive Housing Construction supervise cleanup of the site. Various groups are is the latest to escalate into an (PSH) that I’ve approved, now attempting to get the oldest house in Woodland Hills declared sitting, lying or sleeping in the unacceptable mess. I share the a historical site. Early title records say the house was used as a public right of way and 56.11 under construction or soon frustration of many who call and real estate sales office. Anyone with information if this was the which focuses on personal will be. While having beds for original office of the founder of Woodland Hills Victor Girard email my office. I’ve watched belongings in the public right of 60% of the district’s homeless can email [email protected]. fire videos, seen LAPD crime way. Unfortunately, even though population may satisfy Judge reports, and personally visited the six Councilmembers co-signed Carter’s threshold in a pending occupant of every tent and RV or seconded my motion, there settlement agreement, my goal Anti-Vaxxers Protest Foo Fighters Concert at that location, near Target, and was tremendous opposition remains to find beds for 100% Dozens of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the Canyon at Corbin. I wish I had a magic when the ordinance drafted of the unhoused population wand or ideal services available in my district. We’re opening Club in Agoura Tuesday night, where the Foo Fighters were While I believe everyone set to play to a sold-out crowd. Ticket holders had to show that people would voluntarily beds faster than ever, but how proof of vaccination to enter the club. Protesters claimed this accept — but I don’t. So what are has a right to a roof over do we make sure the local was “segregation” and pickets comparing the vaccination we doing? their head, I don’t believe unhoused folks accept them? policy to Jim Crow racial segregation and called the Foo For starters, while I believe that everyone has a right Our best tool is consistent, Fighters “farma sellouts.” The band also got flack on social everyone has a right to a roof to encamp anywhere persistent outreach. For years media, including a post from former child star and anti-vaxxer over their head, I don’t believe they want. my staff and I have done weekly Rickey Schroder, who wrote, “(Foo Fighters frontman) Dave that everyone has a right to - Councilman outreach to homeless people with Grohl is an ignorant punk who needs slapped for supporting encamp anywhere they want. For Bob Blumenfield (and beyond what’s done by) LA discrimination.” Other pro-band posts said, “The unvaccinated some activists, any restriction on Homeless Services Authority are a risk to closing down all these venues again.” Grohl encampments is “criminalizing by the City Attorney came to (LAHSA) and non-profits. tweeted, “Tonight we’re gonna play until the cops get called.” homelessness.” I disagree. While the Council for a vote, and the Many people want housing but The show went on, even though there were police outside the I am working feverishly to create Council President sent it back often service providers don’t club to monitor the protesters. and incentivize temporary and to committee for further review. have a bed available right permanent supportive housing for I’m working to get a revised away. For those with substance West Village Developers Sue Calabasas local people, a lack of ideal housing proposal to Council for a vote. abuse/ mental health issues, it’s New Home Company, whose West Village project at Las shouldn’t mean that encampments We’re opening hundreds of especially frustrating. Every time Virgenes and Agoura Roads was shot down by Calabasas City continue everywhere. temporary shelter and housing I meet someone who says they Council last month, is suing the City for $58 million and the Last fall I introduced a units within weeks. With our two would like a treatment program, right to build the development. The lawsuit alleges the City controversial motion to prohibit cabin communities, the Willows there is always a wait or a violated state law and local plans in denying the project. The camping within 500 feet of Bridge Housing, hotels that bureaucratic hurdle that prevents City Council had rejected the newest proposal based in part freeways or homeless services, we bought, and other housing them from getting immediate on the number of apartments and the amount of open space.” but before people could be asked opportunities, we have beds for help and the critical moment gets to move, they had to be offered over 60% of the unhoused people (Continued to page 17) Page 2, Valley News Group, June 17, 2021 COMMUNITY JUNE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

ONLINE: New Directions for Youth will honor their past Honorary Chairman of the Board on Sunday, July 25, at 10 am. At the free virtual event they will dedicate the new Athletic Center as The Rafer Johnson Athletic Center. Register online at www.ndfy.org. New Directions for Youth is a comprehensive youth development agency that provides direct services and programs to more than 3,000 at-risk youth and families annually. Sponsorship opportunities are available and will be recognized on the donor plaque to be displayed inside the athletic center. For sponsorship opportunities email pattijowolfson@gmail. get IN 2021 traveling com. * WOODLAND HILLS: Jackie Goldberg, aka “The Pink Lady,” will host RECEIVE UP TO $750 BACK ON SELECT Big Band stylist Nancy Osborne on her Pink Lady Presents television show this Sunday, June 20, at 5 pm. The show airs on Channel 18. For VACATIONS WHEN YOU PAY IN FULL more information email [email protected] or call (818) 606- 6679.

CALABASAS: The Calabasas City Council will meet on Wednesday, Many destinations are open for travel in 2021, and with June 23, at 6 pm. Agenda items include extending the existence of the local emergency due to the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, expected capacity restrictions, booking now helps to dispersing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act account, secure your preferred accommodations. Appointments to the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center Joint Powers Authority Board and more. The council will adjourn in memory of Harold Arkoff at 6:45 pm (see Arkoff obituary last issue). The meeting will be live streamed on CTV. For more information visit cityofcalabasas.com.

CALABASAS: Tickets are now on sale for Calabasas Rotary’s BOOK BY Zoom “Beach Blanket CalaBingo” on Thursday, June 24, at 6 pm. $20 includes five games with two bingo cards per game. There will be JUNE 30! opportunity drawings, gift card payouts and prizes - with a prize for the best beach attire. Register and pay at calabasasrotaryevents.org. For questions call Susan Renick, Event Chair, at (818) 303-6004.

CANOGA PARK: Tickets are on sale now for West Valley Playhouse’s first production live on stage July 9. Director Jon Berry and cast will present Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest. The play will run July 9 through August 8. Tickets are available now at wvplayhouse.com or by calling (818) 884-1907. The West Valley Playhouse is located at 7507 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

WOODLAND HILLS: The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Staying Connected” Zoom mixer on Wednesday, June 23, at 5 pm. To register visit woodlandhillscc.com or call (818) 347-4737.

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Susan Renick, right, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty in Calabasas, was honored as her term ended as President of the Calabasas Rotary. The Club accomplished a lot during her year - even hampered by the pandemic. They purchased face shields delivered to West Valley Hospital, MPTF Hospital and to first responders at the Calabasas fire stations, supported local food businesses by purchasing food gift cards and delivering them to first responders, purchased large quantities of food on more than one occasion, from the Sagebrush Cantina which went The biggest accomplishment direct to LVUSD to feed their of her year was that Calabasas students in need, and purchased Rotary was awarded the coveted non perishable food from “Rotary International Presidential the Sagebrush and delivered Citation” for achieving the goals it to various food pantrys. that strengthened the Club.

Herb “Herbie” Baron, left, of Calabasas, has passed away. He was founder of Baron’s Fabrics in Woodland Hills and Camarillo, and a cultivator and lover of orchids and other beautiful flowers and plants. Later in life he fell in love with fly fishing and golf. He is survived by his children Hugh, Stacie and Mallorie, and his grandchildren Tyler, Casey and Aida. The funeral will be at the Rodfe Zedek Cemetery in Moodus, Connecticut at 11 am on Friday, PRESENTING SPONSORS June 18, 2021, followed by memorials in California. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to South Coast Orchid Society or Projecthealingwaters.org/donate. SUNDAY EVENINGS · 5:30 PM–8 PM

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July 18 August 29 The Como La Flor Band, Tierra Tribute to Selena Even COVID couldn’t keep Monique Taylor down! Taylor, above, turns 100 this month. A graduate of Howard University in Music education, the retired teacher of the year, sister, mother, grandmother July 25 September 5 and great grandmother refused to let the pandemic stop her from her The Surf City All Stars, Elton John: job. Prior to the quarantine, she taught in-person piano at Piano Play Tribute to the Beach Boys The Early Years in Sherman Oaks. At 99, she transitioned easily to teaching Zoom lessons from her baby grand at home and continues to teach four days a week. On Saturday, June 19, she will be presented with a citation from 5:30 PM–6:15 PM the Mayor’s office and the U.S. Congress at a special event at Arrika Rhodes Congressional campaign launch at the Tarzana Community VALLEYCULTURAL.ORG • HOTLINE: 818.888.0822 • WARNER PARK · 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills and Cultural Center. Taylor is especially proud to be honored on Lineup subject to change. “Juneteenth” commemorating the end of slavery. Page 4, Valley News Group, June 17, 2021 VIEWPOINT Rantz & Ravez from Dennis Zine

The Guest Editorial from charges against some Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti’s Valley City elected and appointed representative? employees, life goes on as usual The message from the in Los Angeles and at City Hall. Mayor’s Valley rep, Mr. While City Hall personnel have Khorsand, that appeared in a been working remotely due to recent edition of the Valley News COVID-19, that situation will Group publication delivered change as Los Angeles and all Mayor Garcetti’s message to of California returns to normalcy • Some loyal readers check in with some funnies... Valley residents. with the lifting of working and The focus of the editorial living restrictions imposed by dollars. • Linda Arsenault checks in with this one: A highway patrolman centered around the COVID-19 COVID-19. The fact that Mike Feuer pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing into the car relief efforts for the Valley. Other Welcome back to congested failed to file any criminal charges he was astounded to see that the woman behind the wheel was knitting! than the COVID-19 concerns and roadways and crowded public against any of the 179 protestors Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the locations for the COVID-19 shots areas. It is nice once again to is reflective of his lack of trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled, and the impact on the business venture away from home and not leadership in doing his job as the “PULL OVER!” No, the woman yelled back, “IT”S A SCARF!” community, nothing more was have to wear a mask or worry prosecutor for the people of Los presented to the readers looking about standing too close to people Angeles. If Mike Feuer can’t do • The Valley’s own Ross Porter posits these fun facts: for solutions to the number one at public places. While most of his job as City Attorney, how can - You can survive entirely on a diet of potatoes and butter. issue in the valley and most of he manage the entire City of Los - Eating one banana can help you relieve irritable emotions, anger Los Angeles - homelessness and I suggest in future Angeles as mayor? If you can’t or depression. the related community concerns guest editorials that protect the tax-paying people of - Without your pinky finger, your hand would lose 50% of its like blocked sidewalks with representatives from all Los Angeles, you should not serve strength. tents and piles of trash scattered elected officials discuss or run for any elective office. - Human thigh bones are stronger than concrete. throughout neighborhoods. While I am on the subject of - Humans are born with two fears - falling and loud noises. Every I suggest in future guest the out-of-control elected officials not doing their other fear is earned. editorials that representatives homeless population. job, I must mention L.A. County from all elected officials discuss District Attorney George Gascón . • Kerry Heller checks in with these facts for people who think they the out-of-control homeless us return to a life of normalcy, we The recall of District Attorney know everything: population that has spread across will always remember the impact George Gascón is moving - Turtles can breathe through their rear ends. all regions of Los Angeles from the pandemic had on our lives. forward with recall petitions - Wrigley’s was the first product to carry a bar code. the Valley to San Pedro and all May God have mercy on those being circulated throughout the - No piece of paper can be folded more than seven times. points between. It would be nice that fell victim to COVID-19 and county. More and more cities are - Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes and sharks. to know what solutions are being may those that died rest in peace. coming forward joining the call to So watch your ass. proposed by city hall officials It was no surprise that City recall Gascón from office. Cities who keep asking for more funds Attorney and mayoral candidate from Lancaster to Manhattan with little if any impact on the Mike Feuer dropped all criminal Beach have joined the movement increasing homeless population. charges against the 179 protestors to recall Gascón. Recall petitions The people of Los Angeles deserve and others engaged in the are available on-line by going to better living conditions and are demonstrations at Echo Park Lake Recall George Gascón.com. during the recent relocation of the PUBLISHER fed up with the deterioration of Recall mania in California our communities by the constant homeless that turned the park into and Los Angeles County and City Kathleen Sterling increasing, and at times, hostile a squatter’s place to live. The continues as the recall movement EDITOR homeless population. park became unsafe for residents moves from state to county to KATIE STERLING The Los Angeles City in the neighborhood and others local officials. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Attorney remains under FBI that ventured into the area to relax While facing a recall election Connie Hein investigation while campaigning and enjoy the public space. The by California voters, Governor BUSINESS EDITOR to become the next Mayor of Los blatant drug use and four deaths Newsom received good news Miri Rossitto Angeles. What is up next now in the park led local councilman from the California Citizens ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR that COVID-19 restrictions have Mitch O’Farrell to take action to Compensation Commission. If Theda Reichman been lifted? clear and renovate the entire park he survives the recall, Governor to the tune of 600,000 tax dollars. HEALTH EDITOR Recent evidence of Newsom will receive a salary serious political corruption When protestors attempted to increase of $8,800 a year. His Janey Rifkin is evident at L.A. City Hall. prevent city crews from securing annual salary will jump to EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD Former Councilmember Mitch the park to renovate the facility, $218,500 a year plus benefits. Dan Brin Englander is currently in an the LAPD was called to secure The Governor will them be able to Joyce Fletcher Arizona federal prison serving the location. When protestors spend more time enjoying dinners Martin Cooper time for political corruption. fail to disperse, arrests were made at the French Laundry restaurant Rickey Gelb Former Councilmember Jose by large numbers of uniform where dinners cost hundreds of Glen Kovacs Huizar is awaiting trial on LAPD officers. Officers were dollars. Brad Rosenheim federal corruption charges. pulled from other parts of the The recall of two L.A. city Miri Rossitto The Office of City Attorney city so there would be sufficient councilmembers is moving personnel deployed to carry Richard Sherman Mike Feuer continues under forward - Mike Bonin from the federal investigation for alleged out the detail. Feuer stated the Westside of Los Angeles and the Scott Silverstein corruption involving DWP following: “Free speech and newest Councilmember from the Molly Unger matters. Other city officials are peaceful protest are fundamental East San Fernando Valley, Nithya John Walker facing federal corruption charges to our democracy.” If the protest Raman. It is obvious that many Diana Williams while the FBI investigations was peaceful, it would not have voters are not happy with some of Dennis Zine continue at City Hall. been necessary to deploy officers the current elected representatives PHONE 818.313.9545 FAX 818.302.1417 While compelling evidence to make arrests and cost taxpayers serving in public office. Email: [email protected] has brought about criminal of Los Angeles thousands of 22025 Ventura Blvd. #303 Woodland Hills CA 91364 www.valleynewsgroup.com Facebook.com/valleynewsgroupwoodlandhills Want to Get this Paper Delivered by Email? 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Turning Over a New Leaf... Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf is no more at the Ralph’s market in the Gateway Shopping Center (Ventura and Topanga). The kiosk inside the store will celebrate the vente opening of a Starbucks this Friday, June 18. Page 6, Valley News Group, June 10, 2021 VALLEY ENTERTAINMENT Celebrate Summer on the Giant Ferris Wheel at Westfield What better way to Additionally there will be Rewards members can cool off kick start summer than by fun outdoor games, music, and enjoy complimentary sips soaring on a giant Ferris giveaways and more at both and gifts in the Luxury Court. Wheel at Westfield Topanga? Topanga and The Village. For a complete list of The 67-foot wheel will be Enjoy face painting, a activities, dates and times see running in the parking area Popsicle party, back yard bash westfield.com/topanga/hello- near The Cheesecake Factory and splish splash at the pop jets. sunshine or see the ad on the next from June 25 to June 27. Westfield Gold and Platinum page of this paper.

SUNDAY, JUNE 20 Marlon Hoffman brings rock n roll classics to the stage June 27. FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH 10 AM TO 2:30 PM Classics Rock the Canyon Club Champagne Bottle Special $15 • Live Mariachi Music With Marlon Hoffman June 27 Reservations Taken for Parties of 15+ • Two-Hour Table Limit Agoura resident Marlon get back into performing after a Regular Menu After 2:30 • Live Band “Mod Squad” at 3 pm Hoffman is sticking to his roots 25 year hiatus. - in more ways than one. “She said, ‘Get the band Hoffman will perform at together. Play, live, Never cancel The Canyon Club just around the another life. Go on tour. Finish corner in Agoura on Sunday, June this record and fall in love again.” 27. Joining him will be T. Bear TBear is doing a lot of and Root 66. those. Before COVID he had a Hoffman grew up a little bit residency at The Write-Off Room country and a “hell of a lot of rock n roll.” He and his ‘65 Strat have toured all over the world and he’s bringing that straight-out rock n roll sound to the stage for the first time since COVID. “Playing for an audience is pure happiness,” he told Valley News Group. “I’m alive and it will be so much fun to be in the middle of it.” Hoffman has brought together a band of big name session players, including John T. Bear joins Hoffman at O’Kennedy, who have “honed my The Canyon Club. rock n roll,” says Hoffman, “and reorganized a lot of songs and put in Woodland Hills. But after his a polish and shine on them.” wife died and COVID hit he had The line-up for the Canyon 15 months to write songs - which Club will be rock n roll classics - ended up as a new album, Fresh and more. “Usually it’s a balls-out Bear Tracks. rock n roll show, but we’ve also “I concentrated on my music. got original works, blues, power Playing at the Canyon Club is pop like The Who and ballads,” going to be so much fun. This is he said. what it’s all about - living life. Opening for Hoffman will be Music is the language of the soul TBear, who’s just launched his and the masses. We’re bringing new album, Bear Tracks. people together and it’s wonderful The album shows TBear’s to share the stage with Marlon,” stylings - blues, rock n roll, jazz, he told Valley News Group. adult soul rock. To purchase tickets to the The album was inspired by live show at The Canyon, visit his late wife, who urged him to ticketmaster.com. Encino ValleyEnterprise, News Group,June June17, 2021, 10, 2021, Page Page 11 7

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Focusing on a Washington Heights community award-winning musical threatened with the pressures In the Heights debuted 818.712.0073 of gentrification, the musical highlights the dreams of a tight- to both much fanfare knit community who may not always get the better life they and much fizzle. hoped for, but have each other to lean on for endless support. And breaths. Those who saw Hamilton at just under two and a half hours, will know that he packs a lot of audiences get a detailed foray into dialogue, and syllables, into fast- the diverse Latinx community paced, pay-attention-or-you’ll- and the personalities that call miss-it versing. In the Heights these city blocks their home. takes note of that style and While leading man Anthony furthers it by blending English Ramos (of “Hamilton” fame) acts and Spanish as reflective of the as the de facto narrator of the tale, community it highlights. 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Anyone’s list of the ten like being witness to the beginning in 1916 for Casey at the Bat. after the first winter rains, had most influential names in of melody, or the first conscious In his book, Brown describes swelled the ‘rivers’ and washed movie history would invariably use of the lever or the wheel; the the filming: “The action takes away the bridges… it was often include those of the Lumiere emergence, coordination, and “D.W.” place in a town called Mudville. impassible by motor…The Brothers, Thomas Edison, Sergei first eloquence of language; the Fortunately, Mudville was just desertion and desecration of the Eisenstein, and Charles Chaplin. birth of an art: and to realize that over the [Cahuenga] pass, perfect picturesque place was complete.” And while any such list would be this is all the work of one man.“ in every bucolic detail, in a tiny Most of the big battle scenes subject to individual tastes, one is Chaplin called him “the rural village called Lankershim.” in Griffith’s films were shot in the immutable: David Wark Griffith. teacher of us all,” and his leading Brown was obviously no San Fernando Valley, in the area Film critic James Agee wrote lady, Lillian Gish, called him fan of the Valley, later writing between the today’s location of the of Griffith: “He achieved what “the father of film.” Film pioneer of a shoot: “A great wind came Burbank Studios and Universal no other known man has ever Mack Sennett praised him as “My howling down out of a cloudless Studios, including part of present- achieved. To watch his work is day school, my adult education sky to the north, bringing a day Forest Lawn Cemetery. program, my university.” sandstorm of flying grit from In tandem with the barren waste his cameraman, Billy that was the San Bitzer, Griffith created Fernando Valley.” the close-up, long shot, And even later: fade-out, soft focus, “There were real- flashback, tinting, the estate offices moving camera, cross- with no buyers D. W. Griffith produced and directed cutting, and many other all over Southern cinematic innovations. the first movie made in Hollywood, California, His best-known In Old California (1910). It became especially in the pictures, such as the first of scores of films he cactus-strewn Intolerance (1916), made in Los Angeles and the San wastes of the San Broken Blossoms (1919), Fernando Valley. Fernando Valley.” and most controversially, Robert The Birth of a Nation and a place to refresh and Henderson, author (1915), are but three of recover from his hectic lifestyle. of D.W. Griffith: an incredible body of The first movie he filmed in The Years at work. Between 1908 and the Valley was Over Silent Paths Biograph, was 1931, Griffith directed in 1910. no kinder to the 518 films, and many of In 1912, Griffith bought land Valley: “Griffith them were shot in the San in the north end of the Valley directed…Over Fernando Valley. that had belonged to the San Silent Paths, at Filmed on the Griffith Ranch in what is today For a number of Fernando Mission, named it the the San Fernando Sylmar, 1913’s The Battle of Elderbush Gulch is years, he traveled between Griffith Ranch; many of his best- Mission...22 miles The author standing by California a 29-minute silent featuring Mae Marsh, Lillian New York and the known pictures were filmed there. from Los Angeles Historical Landmark No.716, Gish, and Lionel Barrymore. Griffith built an Valley, an area he loved Cinematographer Karl with inadequate honoring D.W. Griffith, on the site of for both its unspoiled Brown worked with Griffith for train service, and Griffith’s Ranch in the north Valley. entire Western town on his Valley ranch cinematic opportunities many years; he was with Griffith the dirt roads, for the film.

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The filing of this law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5-20, 27, 6-3 & 10 – 2021 statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business 2021 105935 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Kagi Services, 9453 Marley Way, North Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) Hills, CA 91343. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Josephine Tabudlong, 9453 6- 17, 24 & 7-1, 18– 2021 Marley Way, North Hills, CA 91343. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los 2021 125748 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Angeles on 5/7/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Express Septic Tank it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business Pumping, 7000 Willis Ave., Van Nuys CA 91405. This business is conducted under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name by an individual, s/ Naira Mkrtchyan, 7000 Willis Ave., Van Nuys CA 91405. Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 6/04/21. The the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business 5-20, 27, 6-3 & 10 – 2021 under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious 2021 098304 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Mike’s Tires & Auto Repair, 202 East Palm- statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business dale Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93550. This business is conducted by a corporation, s/ Sylmar M&L Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Inc, 13212 Parkland Circle, Sylmar, CA 91342. This statement was filed with the County Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) Clerk of Los Angeles on 4/27/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years 6- 17, 24 & 7-1, 8 – 2021 from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to 2021 124251 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Fariba National Consulting, Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does 21243 Ventura Blvd., Suite 230, Woodland Hills CCA 91364. This business is not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right conducted by a corporation, s/ Fariba National Consulting, 21243 Ventura Blv.d, of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Suite 230, Woodalnd Hills CA 91364. This statement was filed with the County Professions Code) 5-20, 27, 6-3 & 10 – 2021 Clerk of Los Angeles on 6/03/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement 2021 113917 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.The The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Skinny Key & Security, 18945 Hart St, registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) Reseda, CA 91335. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Jorge Samayoa, 18945 listed above on: 8/2013. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be Hart St, Reseda, CA 91335. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the 5/19/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 5/16. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement Professions Code) 6- 17, 24 & 7-1, 8 – 2021 must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5-20, 27, FRANK GENE CAPPELL 6-3 & 10 – 2021 Case No: 21STPB05748 2021 101416 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may The following person(s) is (are) doing business as M & N, 17466 Eastern Pines Court, Santa otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Clarita, CA 91387. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Mariana Guadalupe Pick- FRANK GENE CAPPELL ering, 17466 Eastern Pines Court, Santa Clarita, CA 91387. This statement was filed with the A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAY CAPPELL in the Superior County Clerk of Los Angeles on 4/30/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five Court of California, County of Los Angeles years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAY CAPPELL be appointed as to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fic- personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. titious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. 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This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Denise be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows Wilke, 6866 Sylvia Ave, Reseda, CA 91335. This statement was filed with the County Clerk good cause why the court should not grant the authority. of Los Angeles on 5/19/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 20, 2021 at 8:30 the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact AM, , of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 North Hills business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 1/21. A new Fictitious St., Los Angeles CA 90012 DOWN Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing STATEPOINT CROSSWORD not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the 1. *Humphrey Bogart’s Fedora, e.g. of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. THEME: GOLDEN AGE OF 2. At the summit Professions Code) 5-20, 27, 6-3 & 10 – 2021 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must HOLLYWOOD 2021 099974 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative 3. Hanna-Barbera anthropomorphic The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Tarme Mediteranean Grill, Tarme Express, appointed by the court within the later of either (1) bear 744 S. 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A new Fictitious Business Name Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 39. Larger-than-life Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself authorize The PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEREK LOCKEN be appointed as 40. Prefix for central the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 40. For the most part 41. Deep throat, e.g. Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the independent 5-27, 6-3, 10 & 17 – 2021 Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal 42. ____ Aviv 44. Middle representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before 43. 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The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years good cause why the court should not grant the authority. 48. *Instrument central to 1945’s “A 50. *Ginger’s dance and movie from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 17, 2021 at Song to Remember” transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a.A new Fictitious 8:30 AM, Dept 4, Room 418, of the Superior Court of California, County of Los partner Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does Angeles, 111 North Hills St., Los Angeles CA 90012 50. Manage without help 51. 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This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Amar Salinas, 355 N Maple St appointed by the court within the later of either (1) 57. *Hitchcock’s “The Man Who ____ 55. ____-Wan Kenobi #133, Burbank, CA 91505. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal Too Much” on 5/4/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 58. *Bing Crosby’s 1944 movie was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under 59. Make children, biblical “Going My ____” under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal 60. 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Box 280267, Northridge, CA 91328. 2021 101802 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VALLEY VANTAGE 06/17/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Teddy & Aubree Apparel, 14265 Van Nuys Blvd., Apt 154, LOS ANGELES Contact (661) 619-2657. Arleta CA 91331. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Amanda Avila, 14265 Van Nuys Blvd., Apt TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): 154, Arleta CA 91331. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 4/3/21. The Fictitious 2021 113307 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.The Imsharaf Minahi and Maha Dahham Alali, Ashraf The following person(s) is (are) doing business as IRM Media; IRM Publishing; IRM Investment Group; RYS Mnahi and Jenna Suad Mnahi by and through their registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: n/a. Anew Systems, 17308 Summit Hills Dr, Canyon Country, CA 91387. This business is conducted by a corporation, s/ The Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself parents IRM Group, 17308 Summit Hills Dr, Canyon Country, CA 91387. This statement was filed with the County Clerk filed a petition with this court for a decree changing authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, of Los Angeles on 5/18/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6-3, 10, 17 & 24 – 2021 names as follows: the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) Present Name: Ashraf Mnahi listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this 2021 090334 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business Proposed Name Ashraf Minahi statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of as L’Duex, 5305 Tendilla Street, Woodland Hills CA 91364. This business is conducted by an individual, s/ Vicki Present Name: Jenna Suad Mnahi Proposed another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6-10, 17, Adamson, 5305 Tendilla Street, Woodland Hills CA 91364. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Name Jenna Suad Minahi 24 & 7-3 – 2021 Angeles on 4/15/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in 2021 113889 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Euroclean & Cater, 2530 W. Empire Ave, Burbank, CA 91504. listed above on: 1/2016. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of indi- cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition This business is conducted by copartners, s/ Imre Vastag, 2530 W. Empire Ave, Burbank, CA 91504; Eszter Kovacs, this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of for change of name should not be granted. Any person 2530 W. Empire Ave, Burbank, CA 91504. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/13, 20, objecting to the name changes described above must 5/19/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the 27 / 6-3-2021 file a written objection that includes the reasons for the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: objection at least two court days before the matter is n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6-10, 17, 24 & 7-3 – 2021 no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. 2021 126668 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business NOTICE OF HEARING: July 16, 2021, Time: 8:30 am; as Ramirez Marketing, 245 East California Blvd, Apt C, Pasadena, CA 91106. This business is conducted by an Dept. NWA, Room 520, Superior Court of California, individual, s/ Rafael Ramirez, 245 East California Blvd, Apt C, Pasadena, CA 91106. This statement was filed with County of Los Angeles, 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 6/7/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the CA 91401 date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious Dated: 6-1-2-21 by Virginia Keeny, Judge of the business name(s) listed above on: n/a. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The Superior Court.Valley Vantage 6-3,10, 17, 24 2021 filing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 6-10, 17, 24 & 7-3 – 2021 CASE NO 21CHCP00196 2021 119271 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF as Settel, 14712 Covello St, Van Nuys, CA 91405. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, s/ LOS ANGELES Patagonicos Coatings LLC, 14712 Covello St, Van Nuys, CA 91405. This statement was filed with the County TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Clerk of Los Angeles on 5/26/21. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was Heather Sessions, on behalf of minor Loveah Kathryn filed in the office of the County Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business January name(s) listed above on: 3/21. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing filed a petition with this court for a decree changing of this statement does not itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right names as follows: of another under Federal, state or common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6-10, Present Name: Loveah Kathryn January 17, 24 & 7-3 – 2021 Proposed Name Loveah Katherine Turner 2021 12949 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ARM THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in Express, 1320 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale CA 91202. This business is conducted by a corporation.s/ARM Transportation, this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing Inc., 1320 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale CA 91202. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on indi- cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition 6/7321. The Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County for change of name should not be granted. Any person Clerk. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on: 10/2010. objecting to the name changes described above must A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not itself file a written objection that includes the reasons for the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the right of another under Federal, state or objection at least two court days before the matter is common law (see Section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6-10, 17, 24 & 7-3 – 2021 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: August 11, 2021, Time: 8:30 NOTICE am; Dept. F49, Room 520, Superior Court of California, Notice is hereby given pursuant to Sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the state of California, the County of Los Angeles, 9425 Penfield Ave., Chatsworth undersigned J&EDS AUTO BODY GROUP 20043 ROSCOE BLVD WINNETKA, CA 91306, will sell at public CA 91311 sale on 06/23/2021 at 10:00 AM the following property 2017 CHEVY TRAVERSE VIN # 1GNKRGKD0HJ329253. Dated: June 9, 2021, by David B. Gelfound, Judge of the The lien holder has the right to bid at the sale KING LIEN SERVICE, P.O. Box 280267, Northridge, CA 91328. Superior Court.Valley Vantage 6-10, 17, 24, 31- 2021 VALLEY VANTAGE 06/17/2021 Page 20, Valley News Group, June 17, 2021