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May Is Small Business Month In an official proclamation, the Governor declared May as California Small Business Month in recognition of the importance of small businesses and entrepreneurs to the state. California is home to 3.8 million small businesses, the most in the nation and 99.8 percent of all businesses in the state. As part of the observance, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is hosting a series of small business forums and webinar...s for the benefit of our small business community. This month the state is launching the new Jump Start program, which will make direct loans of $500 to $10,000 to small business owners that need financing to get to the next milestone and continue on a path toward success. The Jump Start program officially launched on May 9 and is administered by the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) within GO-Biz. California Community Colleges have also partnered with GO-Biz for Small Business Month and announced a series of free events offering valuable information and resources to help small business owners succeed. A full list of events is available at the GO-Biz Small Business Month page. See more

6 Things Professional Burglars Don’t Want You to Know Posted on Apr 21 2017 - 4:36pm by Housecall 554 By Krystal Rogers-Nelson...Continue reading

CYBER-ALERT: Smishing Attacks Are On The Rise Smishing (SMS phishing) is a text messaging scam that has been on the rise, according to cybersecurity experts. Smishing is similar to older email phishing scams and the bottom line is identity theft. A smishing attack uses a text message to trick an unsuspecting target into divulging valuable information, such as an account or card number, card expiration date, password/pin, Social Security number and the like. Once obtai...ned, attackers can use the information to generate, among other things, counterfeit ATM cards. It can take as little as one hour from the time the information is obtained for an attacker to conduct a fraudulent cash withdrawal. Financial institutions can help fight this cyber threat in the following ways: Educate your customers about potential threats related to this type of crime. Ensure card processing and fraud rule configurations are made to help reduce the likelihood counterfeit cards can be used. If possible, subscribe to a brand abuse mitigation service. The vendor can help expedite the take-down of the attacker’s number. Work with law enforcement when the scam is actively occurring with your customers. Ensure your cybersecurity incident response program, procedures and processes are up-to-date. More information on smishing and cybersecurity can be found on the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (FFIEC) website. See more

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Don't forget 2nd 1/2 Taxes due by April 10, 2017!

FRAUD Beware - This could happen to you... Did you know that the California Association of Realtors has a NEW Wire Fraud Advisory form, the CAR WFA? Click Here to review a draft of this form and help spread the word to your fellow agents.... The battle goes on involving e-mail hacking and the focus of thieves on real estate, lenders, banks, title company, settlement/escrow company and other businesses. The perpetrators seek to steal money from the depositories and service providers commonly using faked e-mails. A lawsuit involving forged wire instructions was filed on May 16, 2016 by First American Title Company against Tanisha Zapata and others as Case No. BC620704 at Los Angeles County Superior Court at http://www.lacourt.org/ . First American Title Company contends that the Defendants hacked the e-mail of the real estate salesperson to send false wire instructions for the Seller's proceeds at closing. First American Title Company states that the e-mail appeared to be genuine and as such the Escrow Officer followed the false instructions and wired out the funds. Although the identification of the perpetrators is not completely clear at this time it should be resolved as the case matures. First American Title Company had to come up with $513,000+ to balance the escrow. It then sued persons named in the Complaint, including the real estate agent whose e-mail was hacked, claiming that under California Civil Code Section 1798.81.5 he failed to "implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect the personal information of the Seller from unauthorized access, use, modification or disclosure." It is extremely important to protect your clients NPPI and consult with your attorney regarding your procedures in handling e-mails from clients/purported clients to change wire instructions. And, always, stay alert!!! The California Department of Justice at https://oag.ca.gov/ecrime/databreach/reporting states that California law requires a business or state agency to notify California residents whose unencrypted personal information is hacked. More information is available at the web site. Homebuyer Beware: FTC, Realtors issue warning on mortgage closing cost phishing scheme March 18, 2016 From Carol Past President of Escrow Institute of California sharing EIC News

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SAFETY TIPS FOR HOLDING A SAFE OPEN HOUSE If possible, always try to have at least one other person working with you at the open house. ... Check your cell phone's strength and signal prior to the open house. Have emergency numbers programmed on speed dial. Download the App: Emergensee Upon entering a house for the first time, check all rooms and determine several "escape" routes. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked to facilitate a faster escape. Make sure that if you were to escape by the back door, you could escape from the backyard. Frequently, high fences surround yards that contain swimming pools or hot tubs. Have all open house visitors sign in. Ask for full name, address, phone number and email. When showing the house, always walk behind the prospect. Direct them; don't lead them. Say, for example, "The kitchen is on your left," and gesture for them to go ahead of you. Avoid attics, basements, and getting trapped in small rooms. Notify someone in your office, your answering service, a friend or a relative that you will be calling in every hour on the hour. And if you don't call, they are to call you. Inform a neighbor that you will be showing the house and ask if he or she would keep an eye and ear open for anything out of the ordinary. Don't assume that everyone has left the premises at the end of an open house. Check all of the rooms and the backyard prior to locking the doors. Be prepared to defend yourself, if necessary. FROM Nancy Orrego 310-908-4045 [email protected] www.nancyorrego.com

The Shirley Temple: Santa Monica's Biggest Little Star exhibition will run from Saturday, April 16th until Friday, July 1st at the Santa Monica History Museum at 1350 7th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. www.santamonicahistory.org

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California Approves Use of Transfer Upon Death Deed In California, where property values are high, the cost to probate an estate for the transfer of a home is costly. As such, savvy homeowners take action to avoid such costs via trusts or via property ownership which includes a right of survivorship. Thanks to the Assembly Bill 139, which becomes effective on January 1, 2016, there is now a new way to avoid probate and transfer property upon death. AB 139 provides for the a...Continue reading

CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU FINALIZES TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF KNOW BEFORE YOU OWE EFFECTIVE DATE Washington, D.C. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a final rule moving the effective date of the Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule, also called the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures rule, to October 3, 2015. The rule requires easier-to-use mortgage disclosure forms that clearly lay out the terms of a mortgage for a homebuyer. The Bur...eau issued the change to correct an administrative error that would have delayed the effective date of the rule by at least two weeks, until August 15, at the earliest. The Bureau is finalizing Saturday, October 3 as the effective date. The Bureau believes that moving the effective date may benefit both industry and consumers with a smoother transition to the new rule. The Bureau further believes that scheduling the effective date on a Saturday may facilitate implementation by giving industry time over the weekend to launch new systems configurations and to test systems. A Saturday launch is also consistent with industry plans tied to the original effective date of Saturday, August 1. The final rule issued today also includes technical corrections to two provisions of the Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule. A copy of the final rule is available here: http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201507_cfpb_2013-integra ### The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a 21st century agency that helps consumer finance markets work by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives. For more information, visit consumerfinance.gov . See more

State Reduces Water Use by Nearly 29 Percent The state’s urban water users substantially improved their conservation efforts in May, according to the latest drought response report from the State Water Resources Control Board (Board). Urban water districts reduced their aggregate consumption by 28.9 percent compared to the same month in 2013, the report said. That compares to the 13.6 percent reduction recorded in April. The May savings rate was the highest recorded since G...overnor Brown called on all Californians to conserve water in the face of limited supplies. Enforcement and compliance statistics reported for the month of May also indicated that water suppliers are following up on water waste complaints and issuing formal warnings and penalties against alleged violators. Complaints are a very important tool for identifying leaks and overwatering that could go undetected for weeks resulting in millions of gallons of wasted water. See more

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Monday June 1st 7:30-9pm * Santa Monica Library Parking entrance on 7th Street between Arizona & SM Blvd. 2015-2016 RENT INCREASES TO BE DISCUSSED... ROSARIO REPORTS ON ACTION LAWSUITS Rent to Section 8 or else - should we sue? Should ACTION fight SMRR tyranny or surrender? AIRBNB - CAN SM STOP THE SHORT TERM RENTAL TSUNAMI? City hires 3 new employees to snoop, scoop and dupe ELAINE CONFRONTS CITY COUNCIL AGAIN Lives to tell about it - PowerPoint to follow REPORT ON EFFORT TO CHANGE PETRIS BILL - Jim will report WILL RENT BOARD ELIMINATE BANKED RENT INCREASES? Bad for renters - but makes Rent Board happy LANDLORD SHAKEDOWN IN SACRAMENTO - CARL TELLS ALL SPEAKERS: Elaine Golden-Gealer, Wes Wellman, Michael Millman, Bill Hooey, Jim Jacobson, Carl Lambert, Tom Nitti, Rosario Perry - Plus A Very Special Guest Speaker

MVNA's famous "Potluck Picnic" is just a week away for anyone interested. Sunday, June 7th from noon - 3 pm 3600 block of Barry Avenue, between Inglewood & McLaughlin, south of Charnock There will be plenty of food, entertainment and activities for the kids. It's a great time to maybe meet some old friends or make some new ones. ... Grand View Fine Art Studios Celebrates " Made in Mar Vista" 2015 marks the 6th year Grand View Fine Art Studios (GVFAS) is opening its 25-studio complex to the public. This year's event includes a silent art auction, proceeds of which will go to the Mar Vista Historic Fire Station 62 Community Center. Open Studios Weekend and Silent Art Auction Saturday, May 30, 2015, 6:00-9:00 PM; Sunday, May 31, 2015, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Grand View Studios 3871 Grand View Boulevard, LA, CA 90066 Free Admission - Ample parking For information: 310-903-2173 Open House - Pieces Visual and Performing Arts Organization If you love the visual and performing arts, a nonprofit organization that just recently moved to Mar Vista is having an open house event that is free to the public. They'll have artwork displayed, music and dance live performances. Their students are 18-25 years old...so it'll be more sophisticated than a kids art show. Saturday, June 6 from 2 pm to 5 pm 12804 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066 (just east of Beethoven) You can RSVP and find out more here: https://piecesopenhouse.eventbrite.com What's Happening at Mar Vista Park? June is National Physical Fitness Month! If you haven't checked out what's going on at the park, you should. They have wonderful events for neighbors of all ages, including adults. Below are just a couple of highlights. Be sure to visit http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/marVistaRC.htm and click on the brochure links. You can also call them at (310) 398-5982. Summer Camp June 8 - Aug 7 Movie Night: The Sandlot 7pm - Fun activities related to each movie 8 pm/Dusk - Movie begins Movie snacks will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Mar Vista Library Events Monday, June 8: Children's Summer Reading Club Kickoff "Sounds of Science" Tuesday, June 9 at 4 pm: Young Adults Summer Reading Program Club Duct Tape Craft Fridays, June 12 & 26 at 1 pm: Quilting Workshop Every Thursday at 1 pm: What's New This Week Call the library for details: (310) 390-3454 Ocean View Farms Green house Seedling Sale Ocean View Farms is holding a Greenhouse Seedling Sale on Saturday, June 13th at 1:30 pm. Ocean View Farms is located at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Centinela. Free Shredding Event Do you have piles of paper you would like to see disappear? Mar Vista's Fein Brothers are holding a free shredding event in the parking lot of Ralph's market on National just west of Sawtelle. Saturday, June 20th from 11 am - 2 pm.

Migraine With Aura About 20% of people who suffer from migraines will have an aura about 20 minutes to an hour before the pain. They may see flashing lights, wavy lines, or dots, or they may have blurry vision or blind spots. These are called "classic migraines." What Causes a Migraine? The exact cause of migraines is still not well understood, but the problem is considered to be neurological (related to the nervous system). It is believed that brain chemicals, blood vessels...Continue reading

MAR VISTA COMMUNITY COUNCIL AGENDA 1. Call to Order. 2. Introductions and Public Comment for items not on the agenda (5 min). 3. Approval of Minutes from February 2015 Meeting (2 min). ... 4. Report on MVCC Board Actions (2 min). 5. Early Notification System [‘ENS’] Update (1 min). 6. New Business (90 min): A. Discussion with Option for Possible Motion to Support or Deny: i. 7-Eleven (12403 W. Venice Blvd.). Case No. ZA 2009-3132-CUB-CU-PA1. Project Description: Application for a conditional use permit to allow the continued sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption only, in conjunction with an existing 7-Eleven convenience market; hours of operation: 24 hours daily with alcohol sales from 6am - 2am daily. ii. Rustic Kitchen (3523 S. Centinela Ave.). Case No. ZA-2015-1818-CUB. Project Description: Application to obtain a conditional use permit to allow the sale and dispensing of beer and wine beverages for consumption on and off premises, in conjunction with a new gourmet market and cafe that provides catering. iii. 3658 and 3660 S. Beethoven St. Case No. AA-2015-642-PMLA. Project Description: Application for a small lot subdivision and construction of two 40’ tall 3-story houses. B. Discussion Only: i. 3277 S. Barrington Ave. Project Description: Proposed small lot subdivision. C. Director Resolution. Proposed by Ken Alpern: RESOLUTION: SOFT STORY APARTMENT CONSTRUCTION TUCK UNDER PARKING EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT/SEISMIC MEASURE WHEREAS, the Los Angeles City Council adopted approximately 20 years ago a Regulation wherein, in the event the Council passes any Emergency/Safety ordinance pertaining to Older Apartments under the jurisdiction of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), then the Costs of the Safety Measure or Program shall be the responsibility of the TENANTS; The Tenants shall reimburse the Apartment Owner 100% for the Municipally ordered Safety Measures; however, the costs will be amortized over seven years, repayable each and every month in an amount not to exceed $75 per month until paid in full; WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Office has proposed that certain older tuck under parking type buildings and soft story construction buildings be eligible to install seismic retrofitting arrangements; RESOLUTION RESOLVED, the Mar Vista Community Council supports the Existing City Council Ordinance as it promotes and ensures that Responsible Apartment Owners will promptly embrace the Mayor’s Program and install safety and earthquake retrofit appliances. 7. Old Business/Open Issues (5 min). A. CITYWIDE ORDINANCES. 8. Public Comment (5 min). 9. Future Agenda Items (1 min). 10. Adjournment. See more

*Attention* *REALTORS *AGENTS *LENDERS *LOAN BROKERS *SETTLEMENT PROVIDERS The real estate industry as we’ve known it......is about to change on August 1st, 2015 Will you be ready? Santa Monica Escrow Co. ... Will be Sponsoring GETTING PREPARED FOR 8-1-15 The Seminar Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 DOUBLETREE HOTEL 6161 W. Centinela Avenue Culver City, CA 90203 (Catalina Room) 310-949-1776 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Reservations are a must Santa Monica Escrow Co. R.S.V.P. 310-314-2442 [email protected] See more

URGENT: Burglaries Hit Mar Vista I just information from a Senior Lead Officer North of Venice Blvd. who said there has been a marked increase in daytime burglaries in our area. In the current issue of the Mar Visa View newsletter, that was dropped at your door a couple of weeks ago, is an insert that gives you pointers on preventing crime and the 5 Points of Contact of who to call when 911 doesn't work. (its attached below)... You need to be the eyes and ears of your neighborhood and call in any suspicious activity. No one knows your neighborhood better than you. As the Senior Lead Officer has pointed out many times, it's not racial profiling; it's criminal profiling. When in doubt, make a call to either 911, 1-877-ASK-LAPD or a number from the 5 Points of Contact. This would be a great time to get the neighbors on your block together and invite a Senior Lead Officer to come share some tips on keeping your block safe. You can contact him at JOSE IBARRA DIAZ (Acting) (310) 622-3972 Cell Phone Email: [email protected] Mar Vista Burglary Update LAPD 5 Points of Contact

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 8th!

Subject: Expo Construction Notice: Olympic Boulevard Street Closures for Roadway Improvements Good morning, In order to complete roadway improvements for the Expo Bikeway, the design-build contractor will need to implement weekend street closures on Olympic Boulevard between Cloverfield Boulevard and 20th Street. ... What: Street Closures for Roadway Improvements Where: Olympic Boulevard at Cloverfield Boulevard When: Location Work Hours Dates Weekend Closure of Westbound Olympic Boulevard between Cloverfield Boulevard and 20th Street 24-Hour Work Shifts 9:00 p.m. Friday, March 20 - 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 Weekend Closure of Eastbound Olympic Boulevard between 20th Street and Cloverfield Boulevard 24-Hour Work Shifts 9:00 p.m. Friday, March 27 - 6:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 Traffic Impacts: During the Westbound Olympic Boulevard Closure: Westbound Olympic Boulevard traffic will be detoured at Cloverfield Boulevard. Eastbound Olympic Boulevard will not be impacted. Local access for the north side of Olympic Boulevard will be maintained via flaggers. During the Eastbound Olympic Boulevard Closure: Eastbound Olympic Boulevard traffic will be detoured at 20th Street. Westbound Olympic Boulevard traffic will not be impacted. Electronic message boards will be used to advise of the closures and manage traffic detours to update commuters as necessary. Directional signage and/or flagmen will be used to safely direct vehicles and pedestrians around the construction zone. Advisories: Local access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout all construction activities. Noise levels will be monitored to ensure work performed is within the necessary compliance levels. Please obey all posted construction signs and do not enter the construction work zone. For additional information, contact the City of Santa Monica Public Works Department at 310-458-8736. (Construction schedules are subject to change for various reasons including but not limited to: weather conditions, unforeseen emergencies and other acts of nature.)

Smartphone Flashlights Warning - Please Read For those of you who use your smartphone as a flashlight MAKE SURE YOU LOOK AT THIS ONE... https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q8xz8xKEFvU

PACIFIC AREA BURGLARY SCAM ALERT - BASIC CARS 14A45 & 14A49 (SLO Jacobus and former SLO Marcy Garcia) Citizen beware: Ongoing Home Burglaries in central area of Pacific Division.... Video shows suspect driving a gray mid-size vehicle. Female Black in her 20’s door knocks locations, then leaves One or more male Blacks in 20’s break in and take valuables, Most common stolen items, Laptops (especially Apple), cash, and jewelry) RD 1455 (11/9/14) Same Method of Operations as other two below RD 1465 (12/07/14) Suspect-2 (female) door-knocks victim house. After no answer, she notifies suspect-1, who enters and removes victim’s property. SUSPECT-1: Male, Black, Blk, Bro, ~5’10, ~150, ~20 yrs, wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and white sneakers. SUSPECT-2: Female, Black, Blk (hair in bun), Bro, ~5’5, ~110, ~20 yrs, wearing white t-shirt with name and number on back (possibly 58), blue pants, and sandals SUSPECT CAR: Possible 2013-2014 Silver Nissan Altima (not actual vehicle pictured) If you happen to see the suspects, DO NOT APPROACH THEM. Instead call 911. For further information or details to these crimes, please contact: Detective I Brad Gorby Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Division 12312 Culver Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 phone: 310-482-6490

Below please find a road closure notification related to METRO Expo Line Construction: In order to complete roadway improvements on Pico Boulevard, the design-build contractor SRJV will implement a 10-Day closure of eastbound Pico Boulevard starting Friday, January 9 at 12:00 a.m. What: Full 10-Day Closure of Eastbound Pico Boulevard for Roadway Improvements... When: Continuous Closure - 12:00 a.m., Friday, January 9 - 12:00 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2014 Work Hours: 24-Hour Work Shifts Where: Pico Boulevard between Sawtelle Boulevard and Gateway Boulevard Traffic Impacts: Eastbound Pico Boulevard Closure: One lane in each direction (Eastbound and Westbound) will be maintained on the north side of Pico Boulevard at all times during this closure. Electronic message boards will be used to advise of the closures and manage traffic detours to update commuters as necessary. Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced at all times and signage with specific restrictions will be in place in all construction areas. Advisories: Local access to businesses and residences will be maintained throughout all construction activities. Noise levels will be monitored to ensure work performed is within the necessary compliance levels. Please obey all posted construction signs and do not enter the construction work zone. (Construction schedules are subject to change for various reasons including but not limited to: weather conditions, unforeseen emergencies and other acts of nature.) To view the construction notice please click here.

A TIMELY REMINDER BEFORE YOUR GENEROUS SPIRITS OPEN YOUR WALLETS. How many ways can you spell G R E E D? THINK BEFORE YOU DONATE!... The American Red Cross President and CEO Marsha J. Evans' salary for the year was $651,957 plus expenses MARCH OF DIMES It is called the March of Dimes because only a dime for every 1 dollar is given to the needy. The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a $375,000 base salary along with numerous expense benefits. UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives $1,200,000 per year (100k per month) plus all expenses including a ROLLS ROYCE. Less than 5 cents of your donated dollar goes to the cause. GOODWILL CEO and owner Mark Curran profits $2.3 million a year. Goodwill is a very catchy name for his business. You donate to his business and then he sells the items for PROFIT. He pays nothing for his products and pays his workers minimum wage! Nice Guy. $0.00 goes to help anyone! Stop giving to this man. Instead, give to any of the following GO "GREEN" AND PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE IT WILL DO SOME GOOD: The Salvation Army Commissioner, Todd Bassett receives a small salary of only $13,000 per year(plus housing) for managing this $2 billion dollar organization. 96 percent of donated dollars go to the cause. The American Legion National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives a $0.00 zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and youth! Make a Wish: For children's last wishes. 100% goes to funding trips or special wishes for a dying child. St. Jude Research Hospital 100% goes towards funding and helping Children with Cancer who have no insurance and cannot afford to pay. Ronald McDonald Houses All monies go to running the houses for parents who have critically ill Children in the hospital. 100% goes to housing, and feeding the families. Lions Club International 100% OF DONATIONS GO TO HELP THE BLIND, BUY HEARING AIDES, SUPPORT MEDICAL MISSIONS AROUND THE WORLD.THEIR LATEST UNDERTAKING IS MEASLES VACCINATIONS (ONLY $1.00 PER SHOT). Please share this with everyone you can. =

SOUTH MAR VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT MAR VISTA & LAPD PACIFIC DIVISION ARE HOSTING A HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE AT FIRE STATION 62 ON VENICE BLVD. COME HAVE PANCAKES WITH FIRE FIGHTERS FROM STATION 62... AND THE OFFICERS FROM THE LAPD PACIFIC DIVISION. MUST BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY (PLEASE NO SOFT TOYS) TOYS WILL BE DONATED TO TOYS FOR TOTS AND THE LAPD TOY DRIVE NUMBERS ARE LIMITED PLEASE RSVP AT [email protected] See more

UPS/Fed Ex/USPS ________________________________________ Feel this worth passing along. With the holidays coming up, I can see where this could be a real problem. ... The newest virus circulating is the UPS/Fed Ex/USPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an e-mail from UPS, Fed Ex, or USPS along with a packet number. It will say that they were unable to deliver a package sent to you on such-and-such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days. Snopes confirms that it is real. http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp

Santa Monica History Museum Keeping History Alive 1350 7th Street... Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 395-2290 Fall 2014 Cultural Mecca opens! The Santa Monica History Museum debuted a special exhibit that highlights and celebrates the performances at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. In the summer of 1958, Santa Monica inaugurated a 3,000 seat cultural mecca, just two blocks from the ocean. Throughout its 55 years as a cultural venue, the Civic hosted everything from the concerts of Eric Clapton, the Beach Boys, and Marvin Gaye to the Academy Awards of the 1960s to the Dalai Lama’s Wheel of Time initiation ceremony. From its celebrated mid-century modern International Style architecture to its innovative main floor, the Civic was adaptable to a variety of cultural affairs. On view at the Santa Monica History Museum from October 25 January 24, Cultural Mecca chronicles the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium’s fascinating history. Supported by historical photographs and artifacts, visitors will return to the cultural mecca of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. The exhibit hightights the performances hosted by the Civic Auditorium, including the TAMI Show in 1964, the Academy Awards in the 1960s, and the pop and rock bands from the 1970s into the 2000s. November Hands-On History Bring your children to the museum on Saturday, November 15th. Learn about Santa Monica's first residents, the Tongva people, before making beaded necklaces to trade. The program begins at 11 AM. RSVP is requested; registration is available at the door. Civic Memories Did you attend a show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium? Come to the exhibit and add your memories to our memory board, just outside the entrance to the exhibit. You can even pin your photos and ticket stubs with your memories! Photos, ticket stubs, and memory cards will NOT be returned at the end of the exhibit, but be accepted into the Museum's permament collection as donations. Christmas is coming... Pick up unique Christmas gifts at the Museum. From local, handcrafted jewelry to Wagon Trail dolls to books on Santa Monica history, we have all sorts of unique gifts - including the very popular POP book. Stop by today! 2014 Santa Monica History Museum. All Rights Reserved.

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Dear Friends, Universal Protection Service, our contract Security company, has notified us that President Obama is scheduled to be in Los Angeles on October 9th and is expected to remain overnight. President Obama is scheduled to arrive at LAX at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and is scheduled to speak at the Cross Campus in Santa Monica, which is located at 820 Broadway and is also expected to appear at a shared office complex at 929 Colorado Ave.; these two locations ...are just a block away from each other. The President is also scheduled to attend a fundraiser in the evening in Brentwood. They may be some protest activity. Expect traffic delays on the Westside beginning tomorrow around 2:00 p.m. with the 405 and 10 freeways being affected. The greatest impact will be in and around Santa Monica, especially Lincoln Blvd., Wilshire Blvd., Cloverfield and Pico Blvd. President Obama is scheduled to remain in the area overnight. There is no information on his schedule for October 10th, but expect traffic delays throughout the Westside on October 10th. No specific information on road closures has been published.

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CNN report: New device opens up ALL CAR DOORS! Do not leave any valuables VISIBLE in your Car! ... Check the video out and send on. See how car thieves are getting in https://www.youtube.com/embed/l7OadDz3Ums

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Having a Yard Sale? BewareEach City has strict rules about advertising yard sales. Do you need a city permit? Using signs? Make sure your sign contain all the information required for advertising including the date, street address but don’t place sign on public street signs or you could face a $300.00 fine or more! And don’t forget to take your signs down, you may be leaving the evidence for an inspector to get the information to take the fruits from you ill-begotten gains. Way the fine with what you may net from the sale and do the math. Oh and if your caught you may have to pay taxes on your sales. AND if your kids desire to have a lemon-aid Stand without a license well that may too horrific to go into.

Santa Monica History Museum www.santamonicahistory.org (310) 395-2290 ... Discover the History Join us THIS SUNDAY, July 13th at 2PM for a FREE lecture on Pacific Ocean Park. Authors Christopher Merritt and Domenic Priore will present a spectacular history on Pacific Ocean Park, from its glamorous rise to spectacular fall. A limited number of Pacific Ocean Park: The Rise and Fall of Los Angeles' Space Age Nautical Pleasure Pier will be available for purchase at the Museum. A special exhibit of original posters by artist Earl Newman will be on display. Doors open at 1:30 PM. Seating is limited. Refreshments will be served. Hands On History! Children and their parents are invited to learn about Pacific Ocean Park on Saturday, July 19th at 11AM. After learning about the early amusement park, focusing on the museum's fiberglass seahorse, families will create seahorses of their own. RSVP is requested; registration is available at the door. Warriors of Flames opens The Santa Monica History Museum is celebrating the Santa Monica Fire Department’s 125th anniversary with a NEW exhibit, Warriors of Flames, with over 50 historic photographs and artifacts on exhibit. A pre-opening reception was held for museum members and VIP guests on June 26th. Over 150 guests shared stories with current and retired firefighters, snapped pictures with the Fire Department's Mack Truck, and looked at artifacts. The exhibit is open and runs until September 27th. The museum is donating $1 from every paid admission to help restore the Fire Department’s historic 1952 Mack fire truck. In this Issue Discover the History: POP Hands on History: Seahorse Warriors of Flames exhibit Did you know? Bring Back the Mack: $1 of every paid admission will be contributed towards the SMFD's restoration of their 1952 Mack Fire Truck Name the Seahorse: Until July 15th, children can enter a contest to name our fiberglass seahorse. The winning name will receive a one-year family membership to come and visit the seahorse. Visit the museum today to enter! Current Events Sunday, July 13, 2014 Discover the History: POP Join us at 2PM for an exciting talk on POP! Authors Merritt and Priore will be signing their book after the program. Saturday, July 19, 2014 Hands on History: POP Join us at 11AM to learn about POP and make a seahorse to take home! Sunday, September 21, 2014 Gala Tribute Dinner Join us at 5PM for a celebration of the 90th anniversary of the First Flight Around the World. We will be honoring Beverly Hoskinson and Angel Flight West. A special memorial tribute will be paid to Mark Benjamin as well. Cocktails - Silent Auction Dinner - Entertainment ~Hotel Casa del Mar~ Select the Santa Monica History Museum when shopping on Amazon and Amazon will donate to SMHM! Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Send us an Email

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South Mar Vista Neighborhood Association would like to wish you and your family a fun and safe 4th of July. 1. 4th of July Fireworks Check out these local venues for July 4th activities. Culver City Fireworks will be held at West Los Angeles College Marina Del Rey Fireworks will be held at Burton Chace Park ... For all the details please click this link: Details for 4th of July Events 2. LAPD Pacific Division Cleanup the Station We have a great partnership with the LAPD. Let's show them some love and help them spruce up their station. They will provide the supplies. Please wear comfortable clothes. When: Saturday, July 12, 2014 TIme: 8:00 am - 12:00 am Where: LAPD Pacific Division Station 12312 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, Ca 90066 (corner of Culver Blvd & Centinela Ave) Cost: Free Info: Senior Lead Officer Marcy Garcia at (310) 622-3972 3. There's a lot going on at Mar Vista Park I am just listing a couple of activities. Please contact them for all the wonderful summer programs and to sign up. July 7th - Summer classes begin June 19th - Movie Night - Who Frame Roger Rabbit - movie starts at 8:30 pm Info: Call (310) 398-5982 Mar Vista Park Brochure 4. Great Library Events Check out these great events at the Mar Vista Library July 10th - Teen Volunteer orientation 4 pm July 17th - Teen Software Gaming Day 3 pm July 19th - Book Sale 10 am - 3:30 pm July 21st - Children's Summer Reading Club - Curious George 3 pm For more info: Call (310) 390-3454 5. Eco-Film Exchange The Eco Film Exchange is a free lending library of films that inspire, educate and motivate you toward a more harmonious relationship with the Earth. Please click the link to find out more details: EcoFilmExchange -- Steve Wallace

What to take to bed with you - not a joke. Pretty good idea. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.Tell your spouse, your children, your neighbors, your parents, your Dr's office, the checkout girl at the market, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night.... If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.This tip came from a neighborhood watch coordinator. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key fob chain. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break into your house, odds are the burglar/rapist won't stick around. After a few seconds, all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won't want that. And remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone. Maybe it could save a life or a sexual abuse crime. P.S. I am sending this to everyone I know because I think it is fantastic. Would also be useful for any emergency, such as a heart attack, where you can't reach a phone. A lady suggested to her husband that he carry his car keys with him in case he falls outside and she doesn't hear him. He can activate the car alarm and then she'll know there's a problem.

A49 Pacific Community Meeting May 14, 2014 Roll Call Room, Pacific Community Police Station Marcela Garcia, Senior Lead Officer for A 49 called the meeting to by thanking everyone who came out. Sign in sheets were passed out along with 5 points of contact, and information about burglary prevention tips. Everyone was encouraged to form, start or attend a neighborhood Watch meeting in his or her area. Captain Johnson reviewed the boundaries of Pacific and the challenges f...Continue reading

Memorial Day was born out of the Civil War in May of 1868. After World War 1 the holiday changed to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war. A Veteran, whether active , discharged, retired or reserve, is someone who at one point in his or her life wrote a bland check made payable to The United States of America for an amount up to and including their life. That is honor! God Bless America and God Bless our Military and their Families. Attend a Memorial Day event in your area if you can and take a minute of silence to remember and honor those who serve.

COMMUNITY MEETING for Mar Vista & Del Rey Residents COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO COMBAT INCREASES IN RECENT RESIDENTIAL BURGALRIES Pacific Burglary Coordinator Wednesday May 14, 2014 7:00 PM... LAPD PACIFIC COMMUNITY POLICE STATION ROLL CALL ROOM 12312 Culver Blvd. 310.482.6334 If you have any questions please call Senior Lead Officer Marcy Garcia See more

Spring Cleaning for Your Cell Phone It’s that time of the year, the sun is out, the sky is blue it’s time to get rid of the digital clutter that’s been piling up on you. This mess goes beyond your garage! Here are some ideas to clean up your phone and improve its performance. Update Your Settings Do you allow downloading from unknown sources? Does your phone automatically connect to wifi networks that might not be secure? Answers to both these questions should be no; up...date your settings to make sure. However, the answer to the question, Is your device encrypted? should be yes! Spending a few minutes to make sure your phone settings keep the bad stuff out can save you a lot of heartache later on. Change Your Passwords Between your phone, tablet and computer, how many accounts are you logged into right now? Do you even know? Change the passwords to your most frequently used accounts, especially if they hold important financial or personal information. If you’re using the same passwords across many accounts, using unique passwords on the important ones will leave you much less vulnerable to fraud. Review App Permissions If you’re so-called furry Flapping Bird knockoff game is requesting access to your financial information, you might have downloaded more than you bargained for. It’s best to read reviews and check permissions before you download an app, but you can double check what your apps are collecting and uninstall the ones that seem fishy. Backup Contacts and Photos Be honest, how much do you love taking pictures of your lunch? We have nothing against your extensive album of sandwich pictures, but there probably taking up space you could be using for other things. There’s no reason that valuable data has to live on your phone. Backup what matters, delete what doesn’t and your phone can be running more efficiently in no time. See more

Throughout the city of Los Angeles and the region, we have been receiving many questions and concerns regarding various types of solicitors. If anyone knocks, calls, emails, texts, or approaches you unsolicited by you, my recommendation is DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR, DO NOT ENGAGE! Respectfully and politely indicate that you are not interested. If the solicitors become persistent or refuse to leave, advise them you are notifying the police and report the details to the Non-Emergen...cy Dispatch at 1-877-275-5273. Be aware that another trend has been Distraction Burglaries. In these incidents a person posing as a utility worker, roofer or tree trimmer knocks on your front or side door and tells you they need to access your back yard. The suspects will lure you into the back of your residence while a second suspect will enter through the front and quickly ransack areas inside the home seeking small valuables and cash. In most cases the suspects stay in contact and communicate by cellular telephone or two way radios. Other methods of operation have been female suspects who claim their pet or small child went into your backyard. Recently, I received an email at my LAPD work email indicating that my bank account was compromised and that I needed to log into my accounts to verify my information and credit card information. They provided a format to log in with my user name and password and provided a link. The logos and emblems looked very authentic. This is a phishing scam! Just to reiterate, if you receive anything from anywhere unsolicited, DO NOT RESPOND! Solicitors, regardless of if they are selling a product, seeking a donation or, political in nature, should be turned away. If someone knocks on your door and says you have to step out of your home, especially to go to your back yard, CALL 911 Immediately! When logging into online accounts always use the saved link on your browser or type in the web address on your own. You may report Internet scams and crime to: www.ic3.gov EMERGENCY: 911 NON-EMERGENCY: 1-877-275-5273 All other City Services: 311 Christopher Ragsdale Senior Lead Officer West Los Angeles Community Police Station Office: 310-444-0741 Cell: 213-305-5895 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lapdonline.org See more

Can you be Found in an Emergency? Here's How to Make Sure You are Informed! In most counties, land lines are automatically registered with the Emergency Alert System for that county. This means that in the event of an emergency, your land line is automatically sent information about emergencies that may affect you or others in the county you live in. You can also register your cell phone and email address to receive this information, but this takes action on your part. ... ArchiveIT has put together a list of county websites where you can register your contact information. We want our clients to be safe! To register for the alert systems in your area, please go to the links below: Alert LA County (Los Angeles County) Alert OC (Orange County) VC Alert (Ventura County) SBC TENS (San Bernardino County)

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E Mail notification from one of our neighbors - watch out Please share this recent telephone scam with others on our neighborhood email lists. Some may believe the caller and be tricked into giving up their money. I know my financial affairs are in order, so I immediately Googled the call back number and found it to be a scam.... On 2/4/14 a telephone call was left on my answering machine from a Paul Jackson with a thick accent who said he was from the Litigation department. Mr. Jackson said, "This is a time sensitive matter. You must return this call the very second you receive this message. Do not disregard this call. Do return this call as soon as possible before legal action against you is taken in regards to a deficiency in Income taxes. Call me at 415-251-7622." The IRS has a special site to address this scam- http://www.irs.gov///IRS-Warns-of-Pervasive-Telephone-Scam To view comments by others targeted by this scam- http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-415-251-7622

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