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Endorsement season is rollingout in the coming weeks for theNovember election and the SantaMonica Democratic Club will makeits decisions on Sept. 20 and 26.

Endorsements for the SMCBoard of Trustees, Council, RentControl Board and several localballot measures will be held onSept. 20. Endorsements for theSMMUSD Board, state ballot

measures and the proposed schoolbond will be held on Sept. 26. Themeetings are open to the publicbut only club members with atleast 30 days of membership willbe able to vote on endorsements.

“We’re inviting representativesfrom as many of the campaigns aswe can,” said Club President JonKatz. “We’re trying to recruit thebest possible speaker from all sides.”

If the Club is unable to securean official representative from acampaign, he said members of the

audience will be able to make acase one way or the other. In theevent no-one wants to argue a spe-cific position, Katz said he will pro-vide information from publiclyavailable sources.

“I’m still trying to recruitspeakers to come but it may just beme as the president reading someinformation,” he said.

Club members have been sub-mitting questions for local candi-dates and Katz said there are somecommon themes.

Questions for the Rent ControlBoard are likely to focus on theimpact of Proposition 10 and thepossible repeal of Costa Hawkinsmarket rates on new tenants. Hesaid club members want to askthe College Board about afford-ability and the impact of home-lessness on the campus.Questions for the school boardinclude how the district is prepar-ing students for the future.

KATE CAGLEDaily Press Staff Writer

While locals may alwaysremember 2018 for the ‘summer ofthe scooter,’ the official City-runpilot program to get a handle ondockless, shared e-scooters andbikes begins today.

The program will launch with2,000 scooters divided betweencompanies Bird (750), Lime (750),Jump (250) and Lyft (250) and1,000 e-bikes from Jump (500) andLyft (500).

In the course of the 16-monthpilot, the operators will be able toincrease the number of devices

Official scooterpilot launches

as Council anticipates moredisruption ahead

KATE CAGLEDaily Press Staff Writer

As thousands of local kids headback to school, the Daily Pressasked educational expertElizabeth Fraley how to choosethe right program for theyoungest learners in SantaMonica. Fraley is the founder andCEO of Kinder Ready Inc, a tran-sitional education program tohelp 3 to 5-year-olds get ready foreither public or private school.

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Courtesy photosSANTA MONICA CLASSICLast week, Conqur Endurance Group successfully kicked-off the first event of their race season – The Santa Monica Classic – with over 5,500 enthusias-tic runners. The race raised over $5,000 for the YMCA of Santa Monica and Los Angeles, this year’s local charity partner. Santa Monica High School wonthe friendly competition between Santa Monica and Malibu schools.

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Monday, September 17 Main Library Book GroupThis long-running book discussiongroup, which is always welcoming tonew members, alternates betweenfiction and nonfiction on a month-to-month basis. The September booktitle is: Don't Let Him Know bySandip Roy. Main Library, 601 SantaMonica Blvd. 7 – 8:30 p.m.

The Arts CommissionRegular MeetingThe Arts Commission of the City ofSanta Monica exists to ensure a regu-lar and ongoing assessment of artsprograms in the City, develop artsprograms of innovative form, recog-nize and encourage the arts as a serv-ice of local government and enrichthe lives of all citizens by exposure toart in its various forms. Ken EdwardsCenter, 1527 4th St. 6:30 p.m.

Fats: How to Make SaferChoices for Your FryingPan and HealthBianca Benz, NTP will unveil thetruth about dietary fats and whyhealthy fats are essential to yourdiet. Pico Branch Library, 2201 PicoBlvd, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Architectural ReviewBoard MeetingThe Santa Monica ArchitecturalReview Board normally meets on thefirst and third Monday of everymonth in the City Council Chamber,1685 Main St. 7 p.m.

Teen Advisory CouncilJoin Teen Council and serve throughoutthe academic year, advocating for thelibrary and working on special projectswith your peers, in exchange for com-munity service hours. We meet twicemonthly, on Monday afternoons. Formore information: 310-458-8604. HighSchool students only. Main Library, 601Santa Monica Blvd. 4 – 5 p.m.

Movie: Funny Girl (1968)Hello, gorgeous! Join us as we cele-

brate the 50th anniversary release,almost to the day, of this classic star-ring Barbra Streisand in her star-making turn as vaudeville-era musi-cal comedy star Fanny Brice. (151min.) Fairview Branch Library, 2101Ocean Park Blvd, 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 18Ocean Park Mystery BookGroup: Woman With aSecret by Sophie HannahJoin organizers as they discuss the latestauthors in the mystery genre. Meets the3rd Tuesday of the month. Emphasis oninternational authors and locations. Allare welcome. No registration required.Discussion Title: Woman With a Secret bySophie Hannah. Ocean Park BranchLibrary, 2601 Main St, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Paws to ReadPractice reading with a therapy dogfrom Paws 4 Healing. Limited space.Ages 5 – 10. Fairview Branch Library,2101 Ocean Park Blvd. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Walk-In Tutoring: BasicReading, Writing, andOnline SkillsFriendly volunteer tutors provide helpwith basic reading, writing, and comput-er skills; using the Internet to search forinformation; opening and using an emailaccount; filling out online forms or appli-cations; learning how to write a resumeor cover letter and more. Main Library,601 Santa Monica Blvd. 1 – 3 p.m.

Wednesday, September 19Planning CommissionMeetingThe Santa Monica PlanningCommission normally meets on thefirst and third Wednesdays of everymonth in the City Council Chamber,1685 Main St. 7 p.m.

Scarecrow Stories and GamesWelcome the Fall season with themedstories and mini carnival games.Limited Space. Pico Branch Library,2201 Pico Blvd. 6 – 7:30 p.m.

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CitywideSanta Monica student earns full-tuition high school scholarship

The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) has announced that Sadie Hastingsof Inspire Creative Academy has been selected as one of this year’s Caroline D. BradleyScholars. A total of 30 students, chosen from a competitive pool of gifted seventh gradeapplicants from across the country, receive full-tuition scholarships to any high schoolprogram that best fits their academic and personal needs. Additionally, they join a groupof fellow Scholars for lifelong learning and support.

The program, which began in 2002 and is generously funded by The Lynde and HarryBradley Foundation, is one of the few merit-based, need-blind scholarships of its kind inthe U.S. To date, IEA has awarded 293 scholarships to gifted learners, and alumni arealready making their mark on the world. Currently there are 144 alumni, 104 of whomhave graduated from college and are in the work force, attending graduate school and/orparticipating in international service and fellowship programs. “What makes the CarolineD. Bradley Scholarship program unique is that the emphasis is on ‘fit’ for each individualScholar. There are no limitations to how far a Scholar can reach academically, becauseevery educational option can be considered,” said Bonnie Raskin, Caroline D. BradleyScholarship Manager.

“Every child deserves the opportunity to learn in an appropriate, challenging andengaging educational environment. We must support our advanced students to grow asindividuals and global citizens who are able to contribute to the innovation, strength andgrowth of our nation,” said Elizabeth Jones, President of IEA. “Thanks to the generosityof the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, 30 gifted students of the Caroline D. Bradley(CDB) Scholar class of 2018 are assured resources to fuel their passion and support theiradvanced learning capacity in a challenging environment.”

Students apply for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship in the seventh grade and arerequired to complete a rigorous application process, which includes essays, middleschool transcripts, two recommendations and a work sample. Eligible applicants mustalso achieve scores at or above the 97th percentile on nationally normed standardizedtests and score competitively with high school seniors on the SAT Reasoning or ACTtests.

Three regional Selection Committees comprised of a diverse group of school admis-sions directors, CDB alumni, university personnel and community and business leadersnationwide were tasked with choosing 58 finalists out of a pool of hundreds of appli-cants. Each of the 58 CDB Finalists, from which the 30 were chosen, met with membersof the CDB staff for an interview.

Over the course of the next several months, IEA staff, current CDB Scholars and CDBalumni will provide guidance and assistance to the entering class of 2018 Scholars asthey begin to identify potential high school programs, completing applications andpreparing their individualized educational plan for next year.

The application for the next class of Caroline D. Bradley Scholars will be available inNovember 2018. Visit www.educationaladavancement.org for more information.

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Pacific PalisadesJason Silletti Named Co-Chair of Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s $20 Million “Vision for Our Future” Capital Campaign

Jason Silletti, vice chair of the board of trustees at the Orthopaedic Institute forChildren (OIC), has been appointed co-chair of the organization’s $20 million capital cam-paign “2020: A Vison for Our Future.” Silletti has served as chair of OIC’s investmentcommittee since 2013 and currently serves on OIC’s annual “Swing for Kids” golf com-mittee.

“OIC has changed the path of tens of thousands of children, and our Vision for theFuture campaign will help ensure that all children with orthopaedic conditions have afuture where they can grow well and play well,” said OIC’s CEO Anthony Scaduto, M.D.“We are thrilled that Jason has accepted this important position and know that his pas-sion and true love for our mission will have a meaningful impact in helping us reach ourfundraising goals.”

The centerpiece to OIC’s Vison for Our Future campaign is a major reconstruction,which will transform the Lowman Building into a state-of-the-art medical pavilion.Inside this new pavilion will be the largest pediatric orthopaedic urgent care centerin the United States that will include a new fracture clinic, physical therapy center,research laboratories, pharmacy, radiology center and lecture hall. This transforma-tion will help ensure that OIC’s expert surgeons, doctors and nurses have the bestfacilities and equipment to care for the increasing number of children who comethrough our doors.

“I am honored and excited about the opportunity to help bring to light awarenessof our need and appreciation for the incredible value OIC brings to our community,”said Silletti. “As a resident of Pacific Palisades, I know firsthand of OIC’s strong andvibrant presence on the westside through its Luskin Children’s Clinic in SantaMonica and its alliance with UCLA Health. We should all take great pride in theirunselfish mission and support the great work OIC is doing for children throughoutLos Angeles and beyond.”

Silletti has been a member of the OIC board of trustees since 2012. A fixture in theLos Angeles financial and investment communities, Silletti has been a private wealthadvisor with Goldman Sachs in Century City for more than two decades and holds a mas-ter’s in business administration from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Businessand a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA.

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Culver CityCRE Outreach Presents THE BOYS NEXT DOOR by Tom Griffin

CRE Outreach presents THE BOYS NEXT DOOR by Tom Griffin, a comedy-dramacentering on a caring social worker who supervises four disabled men living togeth-er in an apartment while learning to face their daily challenges together.Performances take place from Friday, October 12 through Saturday, November 10, onFridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. at The Blue Door, 9617 VeniceBlvd., Culver City, CA 90232

Mingled with scenes from the daily lives of these four, where “little things” sometimesbecome momentous (and often very funny), are moments of great poignancy when, withtouching effectiveness, we are reminded that the handicapped, like the rest of us, wantonly to love and laugh and find some meaning and purpose in the brief time that they areallotted on this earth. As such, THE BOYS NEXT DOOR explores friendship, love and lossin ways universal to all of us.

Directed by Jeremy Aldridge, award-winning director from Sacred Fools Theatre, andproduced by Bryan C. Caldwell, Co-Founder and Executive Director of CRE Outreach withrights secured through Dramatists Play Service, THE BOYS NEXT DOOR gives CREOutreach the opportunity to produce a published work and cast it from within three ofits Theatre Arts as Therapy programs, including Veterans Empowerment Theatre mem-bers Mason Vokes as Jack, with Judy Welsh in ensemble roles; Theatre by the Blind mem-bers Kenny Lee as Lucien P. Smith, Lee Pugsley as Arnold Wiggens, CoCo Head as BarryKlemper, Sylvia Taylor as Sheila, with Leela Kazerouni in ensemble roles; and Rex &Friends musician August McAdoo as Norman Bulansky.

Single tickets are priced at $15. Tickets and information available at https://cre-outreach.org or via phone at (310) 425-8215. Any available tickets will be sold at the boxoffice starting a half hour prior to show time.

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Santa MonicaLive Music, Dance, Large-Scale Art Installations and Activities Take Over Santa Monica Streets for COAST

Two miles of Santa Monica’s streets, closed to car traffic, will come alive on Sunday,Oct. 7 with live music, dance, hands-on activities and large-scale art installations, allexploring new mobility opportunities, sustainability, and art at the COAST Open StreetsEvent. Attendees are invited to enjoy the reimagined public space by walking, biking, orskating throughout COAST’s route while taking in the picturesque Pacific Ocean viewsand various experiences offered along the way. Participatory activities and performanc-es will activate every block along the route, including iconic landmarks such as CameraObscura, City Hall and the Pier. COAST festivities will then culminate in an “After Party”at the final Twilight on the Pier music festival.

Musicians, dancers and artists will enliven stages, sidewalks, and everywhere inbetween along the two-mile route. The Ocean Avenue Stage will feature an array ofunique musical stylings including the Motown, R&B, soul and funk sounds of the BlueBreeze Band, the Americana tunes of the six-piece string band Moonsville Collective, andthe Afro-Latin music group, El Santo Golpe, who will showcase their fusion of cumbia,drums and dance.

Camera Obscura Art Lab (COAL) will feature a host of art experiences includingCreatures on the Move, a kinetic interactive installation and hands-on workshop createdby artist Molly Allis, a plein air drawing session led by Deborah MacDonald with OtisCollege Extension, and Music to Draw To, where participants can doodle, sketch, and drawto the celestially-inspired band Desert Magic, led by current COAL artist-in-residence,Lisa Diane Wedgeworth.

City Hall’s front yard will be turned into an open Urban Dance Jam. DJ Glenn Red willbe spinning a mix of African and Latin rhythms with funk, hip-hop and reggae. Attendeescan also jump in and try world dance sessions including, Tropical Dance Jam with AndreaRodriguez, Sabor Session with Contra Tiempo and Bloco Afro Jam with Viver Brasil.Around the corner, the Colorado Esplanade will pulse with the drumming rhythms fromaround the world with performances and workshops by Koshin Taiko and PercussionArtists Workshop/PAWS.

Event goers can enhance their open street experience by joining a handful ofworkshops including: learning how to ride a bike safely, discovering the Safe Routesto School program, and decorating a helmet with Santa Monica Spoke. The SkateZone, on Main Street, will host skate demos and the “Best Trick” contest hosted byprofessional skater and hype man extraordinaire, Aaron “Ajax” Johnson. Skate les-sons will also be offered and attendees can borrow a demo helmet, pads, and askateboard to give it a go. The Skate Zone is presented by SkateSide, a Los Angelesbased skateboarding school.

COAST will be held on two miles of streets closed to car traffic, including OceanAvenue from Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado Avenue, Colorado Avenue from 5thStreet to and including the Pier, and Main Street from Colorado Avenue to MarineStreet.

To get to the event, attendees are encouraged to walk, take the Expo Line or Big BlueBus, or take advantage of Santa Monica’s 110 miles of bikeways. At the event, attendeescan ride their bikes or wheeled devices and walk along the route. Bike rentals will beavailable at multiple locations along the route as well as at the 85 Breeze Bike Share sta-tions located throughout Santa Monica. Free bike valet will be provided at several loca-tions along the route.

For more information about COAST, visit www.smgov.net/coast and use #COASTSaMoon social media.

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THE HEADLINES SAY UNEMPLOYMENTis down and other “leading economic indi-cators” are positive. But while things haveimproved for some, a recent study by theUrban Institute shows that many people onthe lowest rungs of the economic laddercontinue to struggle.

In fact, 40 percent of Americans cannotmeet at least one basic need, such as food,healthcare, housing or utilities. InCalifornia, which has some of the highestliving costs in the country, this scenarioplays out for families of all sizes when theyare forced to do things like skip meals to paytheir bills. At St. Joseph Center’s food pantry,the ultimate goal is to empower those inneed and drive out hunger.

In Los Angeles County, high rent is amajor factor driving families to seek supple-mental food resources. Families in allincome brackets Countywide spend an aver-age of 47 percent of their income on housingexpenses. That is one of the highest rates inthe country, and it is up sharply from anaverage of 36 percent in the ’80s and ’90s.For low-income families, the cost of a medi-an-priced apartment can actually exceedtheir monthly income. This leads peoplewho are struggling to find other means ofmaking ends meet, such as sharing apart-ments between multiple families or keepingextended families together under one roof.

Eking out every dollar to afford rent alsoleads people to seek out additional kinds ofassistance, such as St. Joseph Center’s foodpantry located on the Santa Monica/Veniceborder. We operate the largest food pantrywest of the 405. Each week more than 400families come for help, and in the course ofyear, approximately 2,500 men, women andchildren will benefit from the food we pro-vide. Those are record high levels that spikedduring the Great Recession and never reallycame down.

Our pantry uses a “client choice” modelthat embodies St. Joseph Center’s approachto providing services. People get to select theitems they want from a range of choices onthe shelves, just as you or I do at the grocerystore. They take home only the items theyknow their families will eat, which enhancestheir sense of self-determination andreduces waste. People can visit our pantry upto once per week, and bigger families get tohave more food. We estimate that a typicaltrip through our Pantry is worth at least $50,

which means over the course of a monthfamilies are saving at least $200. For some,this is the difference between making rentand falling behind with their landlord.

St. Joseph Center’s food pantry is also avital link to additional resources for familiesin need—as part of philosophy of empower-ment, we offer classes throughout the yearthat help equip people with the tools tobecome more self-sufficient. Our goal for allthe people we serve at the food pantry and inall of our programs is to empower them toreach the point where they simply don’tneed us any longer.

We know that our food pantry is animportant resource for many families – thatis why we have kept it going for more than40 years. But the way to actually solvehunger for most low-income families in LosAngeles is to reduce the other pressures thatprevent them from having enough money toput food on the table – especially the highcost of rent. A couple of years ago, UCLAresearchers asked families making less than$30,000 if they had worried in the last fewyears about themselves or family membersgoing hungry, and 49 percent said yes. Whenthe same people were asked if they had wor-ried about losing their homes and becominghomeless, 54 percent said yes. Hunger andhousing stability are inextricably linked,especially in LA County.

We must continue to address hunger byproviding direct food assistance to those inneed. We must also recognize that hunger ismost often a symptom of structural eco-nomic challenges. It is important that wealso work to address the systemic issues thatdrive hunger in our community—mostimportantly, high housing costs.

You can help on both fronts! You can per-form drives to bring much-needed items toyour own local pantry, including staple fooditems that pantries always need and special-ty items that help families get by, includingdiapers and baby wipes. Such efforts arealways needed and always very much appre-ciated. You can also help with the largerproblem by showing up at communitymeetings to say that you support housingsolutions. Working together on multiplefronts, we can significantly reduce hungerand hosing insecurity in our community.

Va Lecia Adams Kellum, Ph.D. is President &CEO of St. Joseph Center.

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ON SEPTEMBER 4, AT ABOUT 3:30 P.M.While patrolling the 500 block of Santa Monica Blvd officers saw a subject riding his bicy-cle in violation of a Santa Monica Municipal Code. Officers stopped the subject andattempted to identify him. The subject refused to provide any identifiable informationand appeared to get agitated. The subject provided several different names and dates ofbirth. Officers ultimately identified him. The subject was found to be on felony probationfor assault with a deadly weapon. Michael Phillip Moore, 25, homeless, was arrested for,riding a bike on the sidewalk, false id to police officer and a probation violation. He wasdenied bail.

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CITY OF SANTA MONICA LANDMARKS COMMISSION NOTICE OF A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

The City Landmarks Commission will be conducting a special public meeting (study ses-

sion) to discuss and make recommendations regarding potential legislation to revise the

demolition permit review process.

When: Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:00 PM

Where: City Council Chambers, City Hall, Room 2131685 Main Street, Santa Monica

Questions/CommentsThe City of Santa Monica encourages public comment on this and other projects. You or

your representative, or any other persons may comment on this topic at the study session,

or by writing a letter addressed to Steve Mizokami, Senior Planner, City Planning Division,

1685 Main Street, Room 212, Santa Monica, California, 90401-3295. Or, you may con-

tact Mr. Mizokami by phone at (310) 458-8341 or by email at steve.mizokami@smgov.net.

More InformationThe meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. If you have any disability-related accommo-

dation requests, please contact (310) 458-8431 or TTY (310) 458-8696 at least three

days prior to the event. All written materials are available in alternate format upon request

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Lines 1, 2, 3, Rapid 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 18 serve City Hall

and the Civic Center area. The Expo Line terminus is located at Colorado Avenue and

Fourth Street, a short walk to City Hall. Public parking is available in front of City Hall,

on Olympic Drive and in the Civic Center Parking Structure (validation free).

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequent-

ly challenged in Court, the Challenge may be limited only to those issues raised at the

Public Hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City

of Santa Monica at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

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NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District of Los Angeles County is inviting proposals

on the following: Bid #19.02 Irrigation Controller Upgrade, fitness and quality being equal,

supplies grown, manufactured, or produced in the State of California will be given preference.

There will be 2 mandatory job walks on Tuesday September 25th and Wednesday September 26th.

Each job walk will start at 7am and last 4 hours.

All bids must be filed in the Purchasing Office at 1651 Sixteenth Street, Santa Monica,

California on or before: Thursday, October 11, 2018 by 2pm at which time the bids will

be publicly opened. Each proposal must be marked with the bid name and number. The

District has the right to to reject any and all proposals.

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AT A FAMILY REUNION, MY AUNT ABBYand Uncle Glen got into a squabble over thebest way to get their Medicare benefits.

Uncle Glen is an Original Medicare man,and has been for a decade or so. Aunt Abbyprefers Medicare Advantage, which is simi-lar to a health plan she had before enrollingin Medicare.

When they turned to me, asking me toreferee and declare which form of Medicareis better, I gave them a big smile andanswered, “Well, it depends.”

Original Medicare and MedicareAdvantage have different benefits and coststhat you should consider based on your per-sonal needs. Medicare open enrollment sea-son runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and it’s agood idea to know how the two types ofMedicare work before you select one.

With Original Medicare, you can chooseany doctor, hospital, or other healthcareprovider you want, as long as they acceptMedicare. When you receive medical servic-es or goods, Medicare pays the providerdirectly. About 70 percent of all people withMedicare have Original Medicare.

The other way to get your benefits isMedicare Advantage, which is a form ofmanaged care, like an HMO or PPO.Medicare Advantage is provided by privateinsurance companies approved by Medicare.If you’re in Medicare Advantage, you gener-ally must go to doctors and other providersin the company’s network.

If you go outside the network, you mayhave to pay more.

On the other hand, Medicare Advantageplans may offer some services – such as den-tal, hearing, vision, and prescription drugcoverage – that Original Medicare doesn’t.

Most people with Original Medicare paya monthly premium. If you’re in MedicareAdvantage, you may have to pay an addi-tional monthly premium to the privateinsurer that covers you.

With Original Medicare, you or your sup-plemental insurance must pay deductibles,co-pays, and coinsurance.

To cover these “gaps” in Medicare, somepeople buy supplemental insurance calledMedigap. If you have a Medigap policy,Medicare pays its share of the covered costs,and then your Medigap policy pays its share.

Original Medicare doesn’t cover pre-scription drugs. If you want drug cover-age, you can buy a separate Medicare PartD plan. Such plans are sold through pri-vate companies approved by Medicare.You have to pay an additional monthlypremium for Part D.

Medicare Advantage companies mustcover all of the services that OriginalMedicare covers. (However, OriginalMedicare covers hospice care, some newMedicare benefits, and some costs for clini-cal research studies, even if you’re in aMedicare Advantage plan.) In all types ofMedicare Advantage plans, you’re alwayscovered for emergency and urgent care.

You can join a Medicare Advantage planeven if you have a pre?existing condition —except for End-Stage Renal Disease. Peoplewith ESRD usually are covered throughOriginal Medicare.

Keep in mind that Medicare Advantageplans can charge different out-of-pocketamounts and have different rules for howyou get service.

For example, you may need a referral to seea specialist. And you may need to stay in theplan’s provider network, unless you’re willingto pay more to go outside the network.

You should always check with the planbefore you get a service to find out whether it’scovered and what your costs may be. If theplan decides to stop participating in Medicare,you’ll have to join another Medicare healthplan or return to Original Medicare.

How can you decide whether OriginalMedicare or Medicare Advantage is betterfor you?

There’s a good comparison of OriginalMedicare and Medicare Advantage in the“Medicare & You” handbook. “Medicare &You” is mailed to all Medicare beneficiariesevery fall. You can also find it online, athttps://www.medicare.gov/pubs/pdf/10050-Medicare-and-You.pdf

If you have any questions, call Medicare’stoll-free number, 1-800-MEDICARE.

GGRREEGG DDIILLLL is Medicare’s regional administratorfor Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and thePacific Territories. You can always get answersto your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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JEFF BEZOS JUST ANNOUNCED THE DAY ONEFUND, THAT HE’S GOING TO FUND MONTESSORIPRESCHOOLS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION TO HIM CHOOSINGTHAT PARTICULAR METHOD?

I love the Montessori Method. I myselfwent to a Montessori school. The reason Ilove it is this particular philosophy is muchmore innovative with math. They’re teach-ing math concepts that are very conceptualat a young age. I think math is a key compo-nent to later success.

I also love the multi-age aspect so theyoung kids can expand their vocabulary bybeing around older students.

Kids in preschool will learn self care skillsand life skills. I think Montessori is a greatapproach for serving multiple income levels.

WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU ADVISEWORKING PARENTS TO LOOK FOR WHENSELECTING CHILD CARE FOR THEIR LITTLE ONE?

Unfortunately, because of the cost ofchildcare, we can’t always get a certified orcredentialed teacher. One of the big things Iwould do is to be really upfront about yourvalues and what your expectations are withthe caregiver.

I would also give them a schedule withyour child’s routine. A picture of their day. Iwould encourage caregivers to give the childan anticipatory statement - “in ten minuteswere going to go from swim class back in thehouse.” Giving them that time. That way,they can prepare themselves for the transi-tion and they know the expectation.

Look for someone who is caring and

compassionate and really wants to workwith kids because they love them and wantto see them thrive.

HOW EARLY SHOULD PARENTS START THINKINGABOUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, DOING TOURSAND OTHERWISE NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM?

If you’re doing a private school applica-tion, you apply a year out. I’m working with4 and 5-year-olds now to apply to kinder-garten. So, if you’re doing the private schoolroute, maybe start looking when they’rearound three years old. If it’s a public schooloption you have a lot more flexibility.

I always say ‘the early bird gets the worm.’It’s never too early to start.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO BESTNAVIGATE A CONFUSING LANDSCAPE?

Utilize your current preschool teacher,and ask them ‘how would you best describemy child?’ Then, consider your family’s phi-losophy. Did you go to a traditional or pub-lic or private school? What is your budget?Do you have flexibility? I think a lot of peo-ple assume a private school will be better,but I’ve been in public schools I’ve beenwowed by too. You need to do your home-work and look at test scores online and try toget a neutral assessment for your child.

WHAT IS KINDER READY? Kinder Ready is a transitional program for

children ages 3 to 5 to help them make aseamless transition into kindergarten. Forexample, what it’s like to be around a newadult, have a schedule, etc. It’s a little pre-exposure to eliminate those kinder-jitters. Wealso do some private consulting to help fami-lies navigate schools in the Los Angeles area.

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City’s existing Breeze Bike Share system, andexpands Santa Monica’s commitment to be atruly multi-modal community that offersresidents and visitors a variety of sustainableand convenient transportation options,” saidthe City’s public information officerConstance Farrell.

The pilot launches as the City Councilconsiders ways to better tackle disruptivetechnology in the future. Various problemsassociated with the scooters, including ram-pant vehicle code violations, cluttered side-walks and underage usage demanded publicresources from a police department and citystaff already dealing with housing andhomeless crises and rising crime.

“I’ve said several times … this is going tohappen again, and again, and again,” saidCouncilmember Sue Himmelrich at a recentpublic meeting, where the Council approvedan RFP (request for proposal) to elicit helpfrom a team of experts.

The Council began discussions a year agoon how to deal with rapidly changing tech-nology and the ensuing economic impact.The local economy as already seen decliningtax revenue from retail on the Third StreetPromenade as more shoppers turn to theinternet and declining parking revenue astransportation shifts to rideshare and theExpo Line. On Sept. 26, 2017, the Councilheld a study session and asked staff to look

broadly at potential changes to the economy.“Let’s face it, not a single one of us that

night knew that within the next 50 weeks therewould be a $2 billion company located inSanta Monica providing electric scooters forrent on our streets,” Councilmember KevinMcKeown said Tuesday in reference to Bird.

Over the last year, staff researched andhosted two panel discussions to set priori-ties. They identified artificial intelligence,autonomous vehicles and customization askey areas sure to rattle the local economy inthe coming years, according to a report bymanagement fellow Julie Wedig. Artificialintelligence, in particular, threatens jobsacross industries, as sophisticated computersget better than humans at various tasks andthreaten jobs.

“I’m having trouble seeing what thisapocalyptic world is going to look like,”Himmelrich said.

“I’d say you’re absolutely right in thoseconcerns,” said Andy Agle, the City’s directorof economic development. “We’re alreadyseeing the loss of traditionally good paying,middle-class jobs. We’re seeing that now. It’sexpected it’s going to continue.”

Rather than a tightly scripted scope ofwork, the RFP will present various questionsthe city is facing ask for a partnership toaddress the concerns. The partnership willbe open to private companies, nonprofitsand schools.

Meanwhile, the scooter pilot will focus ontracking demand and establishing best prac-tices for the new mobility option.

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“Those races have been pretty straightforward,” he said. “For council, there’s amore interesting dynamic.”

He said in addition to the perennial ques-tions about traffic and development, topicslike term limits and e-scooters have risen tothe top of member priorities.

“I’m just trying to keep an eye on thingsthat people are interested in for SantaMonica,” he said of the eventual questions.

The Club’s meetings are open regard-less of party affiliation but membership,and therefore the ability to vote, is restrict-ed to registered Democrats. In addition,members must have joined at least 30-daysprior to the endorsement meeting to beable to vote.

“All of our meetings are free and open to

the public,” he said. “Everyone is welcome toattend, everyone is welcome to join as longas you’re a Democrat.

Those that can’t vote can still participatein the debate and discussion.

“We’re a public forum,” said Katz. “All ofour meetings out of principal are alwaysopen to the public and are free.”

The endorsement meetings will be heldThursday, September 20. Doors open at 6p.m., program starts at 6:30 p.m. at the SantaMonica Main Library - MLK Auditorium.601 Santa Monica Boulevard. The secondmeeting will be at the same time and placeon Sept. 26.

For more information, visit www.santa-monicademocrats.com, call (215) 962-4357,email smdemocrats@gmail.com or visithttps://www.facebook.com/santamonicade-mocrats.

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THE TESTIMONY PHASE OF SANTAMonica’s voting trial is over and with closingarguments coming soon, the clock is nowcounting down to a decision.

Simply put, no one has any idea what’sgoing to happen — either with the decisionor its impact on the November ballot. Bothsides agree that much of the trial was grand-standing and irrelevant to the matter athand, but which specific points will sway thejudge is known to her and her alone. Thereare no tea-leaves to read (unless you ask thelady with the big hat on the Promenade) thathave given away the judge’s thinking.

Maybe the council election standsunchallenged, maybe it happens but theresults aren’t certified, maybe it doesn’t hap-pen at all. Maybe the city keeps at large vot-ing or maybe it adopts districts (of undeter-mined number). Perhaps it’s neither like thepreviously unheard of cumulative votingthat gives residents three votes instead of oneor a hybrid that establishes districts butretains city-wide voting.

At best the result is just completelyunknown and at worst it’s very confusing:either way that’s bad for motivating voters inlocal races which makes it important votersengage with some of the other local races.Santa Monicans need to register to vote andtake the time to learn the issues for CollegeBoard, SMMUSD Board and the RentControl Board.

We realize this is mostly preaching to thechoir. According to a recent survey of SMDPreaders, 94 percent of respondents voted in2016, 96 percent plan to vote this year and 90percent specifically plan to vote for the localcandidates/issues.

Our survey provides some data to backup the anecdotal stories we’ve heard foryears. Readers are engaged, passionate andpolitically informed.

So if you’re reading this, you’re very like-ly to participate in all the local elections andthat’s great but maybe you know someonethat isn’t quite as dedicated. Perhaps there’s asenior in your building that would vote ifyou give them a ride or maybe you’ve got acollege student that needs a reminder torequest their vote-by-mail packet.

Being a reliable voter is a true point ofpride but being an evangelist for civic engage-ment is an even higher calling. To be clear,advocating for people to vote isn’t the same astelling them how to vote. A little friendly con-versation about the merits of repealing CostaHawkins or passing new taxes for schools andthe environment is fine but best to keep itcasual. Our civic discourse is toxic anddemanding people agree with you as a condi-tion of participation doesn’t help.

Because we know readers want informa-tion about the local races we will be holdingseveral candidate forums this year in part-nership with other local agencies. In the nextweek, we’ll provide all the information ondates, times and places. In addition, we willbe including printed information from allthe candidates in papers throughout themonth of October.

No matter who you vote for, we encourageall voters to read about all the candidates,educate themselves on both sides of the bal-lot measures and most importantly, bring afriend with you to vote on November 6.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)There are days when the obstacles are avoid-able or easily surmountable or nonexistent.These are the smoother days, but not neces-sarily the better ones, when you consider thatthe obstacle is actually the path.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)The people who operate under a specific creedwill intrigue you and make you question someof your views. Though there is no objectiveright or wrong here, there are ways of thinkingthat are more productive than others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)Nothing in the forest grows in the wrong place.Every seed finds its way to a useful purpose,whether it's in the stomach of a squirrel or infertile soil. Rest assured that the natural pro-gression is working toward the greater good.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)Food for thought can be assessed for nutritivevalue just as food for the body can. You'll findgreater enrichment as you avoid the mentalequivalent to junk food.

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Street Lighting Modernization Program For the week of September 17, construction will be taking place throughout the projectarea bounded by Pico Blvd to the north, Ocean Park Blvd to the south, Lincoln Blvd to thewest, and 16th St to the east. Parking on streets within the project area may temporarilybe impacted. Please contact Robert Zak, Project Manager at (310) 458-2283 with anyquestions/concerns regarding this project.

Parking Structure #5 Tenant Improvement ProjectFor the week of September 17th, construction will take place in Parking Structure #5 at1440 4th street and anticipates affecting the sidewalk in front of the building with thesidewalk pedestrian tunnel, lasting until 9/30/18 During this time, there may be intermit-tent closures of a single lane of south-bound traffic between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondaythru Friday. Should you have any questions, please contact Tim Purcell, Project Manager(310) 458-2205 ext. 5027

LA METRO public art project – “Tears Of Santa Monica”For the week of September 17, construction will take place at the westerly wall of theExpo light rail station at 4th and Colorado. The project will run from Summer until theearly part of Fall. Intermittent easterly sidewalk and northbound 4th Street lane closureswill take place. For any questions or further information, please contact Henry Servín, at(310) 458-8291 or Leticia Ivins at LA Metro at IvinsL@metro.net with any questions/con-cerns regarding this project.

Parking Structure Repair ProjectFor the week of September 17, Parking Structures #4,#5, and #3 will be undergoing maintenance and repairwork. Construction may temporarily impact parking.Entrances and exits will remain open for smooth trafficflow. Please contact Robert Zak, Project Manager at(310) 458-2283 with any questions/concerns regardingthis project.

EPA Grant Funded Water Infrastructure Reliability Improvement Project For the week of September 17, the contractor will be repaving the trench areas on 17thSt. between Pearl St. and Ocean Park Blvd. Contractor will continue with the installationof new water main on Ocean Park Boulevard between 14th Street and 18th Street. Trafficwill be reduced to one lane. Please use alternate routes whenever possible.

Bike Network Linkages Project For the week of September 17, no work is scheduled to be taken place. The constructionwill consist of applying new green paint to bicycle lanes throughout various locationswithin the City. Please contact Jason Hoang, Project Manager at (310) 458-8721, x5385with any questions/concerns regarding this project.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OFNAMECase No. SS029306Superior Court of California, County ofLos AngelesPetition of JOHN PARIENTI STERNER forChange of NameTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: JOHN PARIENTISTERNER filed a petition with this courtfor a decree of changing names as fol-lows: JOHN PARIENTI STERNER to JOHNBURTON STERNER . The court orders thatall persons interested in this mattershall appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to show cause,if any, why the petition for change ofname should not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: 11/09/2018, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept:K, Room: A203The address of the court is SUPERIORCOURT OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOSANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTAMONICA, CA 90401A copy of this Order to Show Cause shallbe published at least once each week forfour successive weeks prior to the dateset for hearing on the petition in the fol-lowing newspaper of general circulation,printed in this county: Santa MonicaDaily Press.Date: SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OFNAMECase No. SS029303Superior Court of California, County ofLos AngelesPetition of KARIN LYN LAWSON-REMERfor Change of NameTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: LINDSAY LEIGHJOHN filed a petition with this court for adecree of changing names as follows:LINDSAY LEIGH JOHN to LINDSAY LEIGHRAINER, and KARIN LYN LAWSON-REMERto KARIN LYN RAINER. The court ordersthat all persons interested in this mattershall appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to show cause,if any, why the petition for change ofname should not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/12/2018, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept:K, Room: A-203The address of the court is SUPERIORCOURT OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOSANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTAMONICA, CA 90401A copy of this Order to Show Cause shallbe published at least once each week forfour successive weeks prior to the dateset for hearing on the petition in the fol-lowing newspaper of general circulation,printed in this county: Santa MonicaDaily Press.Date: August 28, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OFNAMECase No. SS029319Superior Court of California, County ofLos AngelesPetition of HELEN NGUYEN for Change ofNameTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: HELEN NGUYENfiled a petition with this court for adecree of changing names as follows:HELEN NGUYEN to NGANHA HELENNGUYEN. The court orders that all per-sons interested in this matter shallappear before this court at the hearingindicated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of nameshould not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/26/2018, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept:K, Room: A-203The address of the court is SUPERIORCOURT OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOSANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTAMONICA, CA 90401A copy of this Order to Show Cause shallbe published at least once each week forfour successive weeks prior to the dateset for hearing on the petition in the fol-lowing newspaper of general circulation,printed in this county: Santa MonicaDaily Press.Date: September 10, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OFNAMECase No. SS027429Superior Court of California, County ofLos AngelesPetition of Matthew Cortéz Cole forChange of NameTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: Matthew CortézCole filed a petition with this court for adecree of changing names as follows:Matthew Cortéz Cole to Cortéz RoseMatthews . The court orders that all per-sons interested in this matter shallappear before this court at the hearingindicated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of nameshould not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/12/2018, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept:K, Room: A203The address of the court is SUPERIORCOURT OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOSANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTAMONICA, CA 90401A copy of this Order to Show Cause shallbe published at least once each week forfour successive weeks prior to the dateset for hearing on the petition in the fol-lowing newspaper of general circulation,printed in this county: Santa MonicaDaily Press.Date: August 20, 2018

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OFNAMECase No. SS027414Superior Court of California, County ofLos AngelesPetition of CYRUS HURST SETAYESH forChange of NameTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: CYRUS HURSTSETAYESH filed a petition with this courtfor a decree of changing names as fol-lows: CYRUS HURST SETAYESH to CYRUSHURST BRY. The court orders that all per-sons interested in this matter shallappear before this court at the hearingindicated below to show cause, if any,why the petition for change of nameshould not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/19/2018, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept:K, Room: A203The address of the court is SUPERIORCOURT OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOSANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTAMONICA, CA 90401A copy of this Order to Show Cause shallbe published at least once each week forfour successive weeks prior to the dateset for hearing on the petition in the fol-lowing newspaper of general circulation,printed in this county: Santa MonicaDaily Press.Date: August 10, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OFNAMECase No. SS027449Superior Court of California, County ofLos AngelesPetition of AMANDA CUNNINGHAM forChange of NameTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: AMANDA CUN-NINGHAM filed a petition with this courtfor a decree of changing names as fol-lows: AMANDA DAWN CUNNINGHAM toAMANDA HAZZAH. The court orders thatall persons interested in this mattershall appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to show cause,if any, why the petition for change ofname should not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/12/2018, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept:K, Room: A203The address of the court is SUPERIORCOURT OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOSANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTAMONICA, CA 90401A copy of this Order to Show Cause shallbe published at least once each week forfour successive weeks prior to the dateset for hearing on the petition in the fol-lowing newspaper of general circulation,printed in this county: Santa MonicaDaily Press.Date: August 24, 2018

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OFNAMECase No. SS027436Superior Court of California, County ofLos AngelesPetition of PATRICIA ELIZABETH HEALYfor Change of NameTO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner or Attorney: PATRICIA ELIZA-BETH HEALYfiled a petition with thiscourt for a decree of changing names asfollows: PATRICIA ELIZABETH NATALIZIAto PATRICIA ELIZABETH HEALY . The courtorders that all persons interested in thismatter shall appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below to showcause, if any, why the petition for changeof name should not be granted. Notice of Hearing: Date: 10/12/2018, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept:K, Room: A203The address of the court is SUPERIORCOURT OF CALIFORNIA – COUNTY OF LOSANGELES, 1725 MAIN STREET, SANTAMONICA, CA 90401A copy of this Order to Show Cause shallbe published at least once each week forfour successive weeks prior to the dateset for hearing on the petition in the fol-lowing newspaper of general circulation,printed in this county: Santa MonicaDaily Press.Date: August 22, 2018

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NUMBER: 2018214371 ORIGINALFILING This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of LOS ANGELES on08/23/2018 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as BSPLA. 2023 S.WESTGATE AVE , Los Angeles, CA 90025.The full name of registrant(s) is/are:TRIO FILMS, INC. 2023 S. WESTGATE AVELos Angeles, CA 90025. This Business isbeing conducted by: a Corporation. Theregistrant commenced to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business nameor names listed on (Date)06/01/2018./s/: Erin Tauscher. TRIO FILMS, INC.. Thisstatement was filed with the CountyClerk of LOS ANGELES County on08/23/2018. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRESFIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILEDIN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. ANEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THATDATE. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisstate of a fictitious business namestatement in violation of the rights ofanother under federal, state, or commonlaw (see Section 14411et seq.,Businessand Professions Code). SANTA MONICADAILY PRESS to publish 09/10/2018,09/17/2018, 09/24/2018, 10/01/2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NUMBER: 2018215383 ORIGINALFILING This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of LOS ANGELES on08/24/2018 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as PARISI PROPER-TIES. 12607 Darla Avenue , GranadaHills, CA 91344. The full name of regis-trant(s) is/are: Mary Lee Parisi 12607Darla Avenue Granada Hills, CA 91344.This Business is being conducted by: anIndividual. The registrant commenced totransact business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed on(Date)01/01/2017. /s/: Mary Lee Parisi.Mary Lee Parisi. This statement wasfiled with the County Clerk of LOS ANGE-LES County on 08/24/2018. NOTICE: THISFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTEXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ITWAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUN-TY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIORTO THAT DATE. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this state of a fictitious businessname statement in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state, or com-mon law (see Section 14411etseq.,Business and Professions Code).SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish09/10/2018, 09/17/2018, 09/24/2018,10/01/2018.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NUMBER: 2018212555 ORIGINALFILING This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of LOS ANGELES on08/22/2018 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as MESSENGERMOUNTAIN NEWS. 1111 N. TOPANGACANYON BLVD., STE 5 , TOPANGA, CA,90290; PO BOX 1101, TOPANGA, CA,90290. The full name of registrant(s)is/are: MESSENGER MEDIA GROUP, INC1111 N. TOPANGA CANYON BLVD., STE 5TOPANGA, CA, 90290. This Business isbeing conducted by: a GeneralPartnership. The registrant has not yetcommenced to transact business underthe fictitious business name or nameslisted above. /s/:MESSENGER MEDIAGROUP, INCSECRETARY . MESSENGERMEDIA GROUP, INC. This statement wasfiled with the County Clerk of LOS ANGE-LES County on 08/22/2018. NOTICE: THISFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTEXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ITWAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUN-TY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIORTO THAT DATE. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this state of a fictitious businessname statement in violation of the rightsof another under federal, state, or com-mon law (see Section 14411etseq.,Business and Professions Code).SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish09/03/2018, 09/10/2018, 09/17/2018,09/24/2018.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFILE NUMBER: 2018210651 ORIGINALFILING This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of LOS ANGELES on08/20/2018 The following person(s) is(are) doing business as GRAPHICS OFDISTINCTION. 714 W OLYMPIC AVE STE903 , LOS ANGELES, CA, 90015. The fullname of registrant(s) is/are: MARK HIN-SON 411 W 5TH ST. APT 370 LOS ANGE-LES, CA, 90013. This Business is beingconducted by: an Individual. The regis-trant commenced to transact businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed on (Date)06/2007. /s/:MARK HINSON OWNER. MARK HINSON .This statement was filed with the CountyClerk of LOS ANGELES County on08/20/2018. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRESFIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILEDIN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. ANEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THATDATE. The filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use in thisstate of a fictitious business namestatement in violation of the rights ofanother under federal, state, or commonlaw (see Section 14411et seq.,Businessand Professions Code). SANTA MONICADAILY PRESS to publish 09/03/2018,09/10/2018, 09/17/2018, 09/24/2018.

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