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Nearly 300 file lawsuit over alleged abuse at LA County juvenile halls

BY CITY NEWS SERVICE

Nearly 300 boys and girls allege in a new lawsuit they were sexually assaulted, harassed and abused by Los Angeles County probation and detention officers while being held in county juvenile facilities.

The 359-page Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit filed Dec. 20 alleges minor detainees at county juvenile camps and detention centers were abused during the time of their mandated detainment. Lawyers for the 279 plaintiffs contend the county failed hundreds of minors through negligence, including a lack of adequate hiring policies to screen for potential sexual predators within its facilities, and failure to provide appropriate training and supervision of staff and employees.

The lawsuit also claims that while the plaintiffs were incarcerated, they were abused under the guise of “authority.” The allegations include grooming, unsupervised inmate access that led to verbal and physical abuse, and inadequate training of employees on proper standards. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say Los Angeles County failed to provide juvenile detainees with necessary supervision to keep them safe from harm.

“It’s an absolute disgrace that the pandemic multipledecade-long abuses of these minor victims within the exclusive control of Los Angeles County’s juvenile detention system were allowed to run its course for as long as they did with no consequences or recourse,” Doug Rochen, a partner at ACTS Law, which filed the lawsuit, said in a statement. “The irreversible trauma, suffering, and emotional and physical abuse

that these children underwent will be a lifelong struggle that they will live with forever. The county should be held responsible for the predatory behavior of these officers and county officials they hired, failed to properly vet, and failed to properly train.”

The alleged assaults occurred between the 1970s and 2018 and happened at Camp Scott and Camp Kenyon Scudder, both girls facilities, and Challenger Memorial Youth Center, the Los Padrinos, Central and Barry J. Nidorf juvenile halls, according to the Los Angeles Times, which first reported the lawsuit.

County officials did not respond to The Times for a

request for comment.

However, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn told the paper the accusations are “stomachturning.”

“The officers responsible for this abuse need to be held accountable,” she told The Times. “They have no business working for the county, and they should face criminal charges.”

According to the lawsuit, in one instance, a deputy probation officer brought snacks to a 16-year-old boy’s cell at night and engaged in conversation when nobody was around in an attempt to groom him. On three separate occasions the minor was sexually abused and

harassed within his cell, the suit contends.

In another instance, a then-13-year-old girl alleges that she was sexually abused and harassed by a group of deputy probation officers while she was alone brushing her teeth one night. They promised “extra food and extra privileges” if she willingly allowed them to touch her, and when she failed to comply she was restrained, then brutally and painfully raped, according to the lawsuit.

The lawsuit contends that a then-17-year-old boy on more than 10 separate occasions was sexually abused and harassed by a deputy probation officer. The officer

would enter his cell at night, bring him alcohol to get him drunk, and sodomize him, the suit alleges.

In more than 10 instances, a then-16-year-old girl was sexually abused, groped, and harassed within her cell by a deputy probation officer, according to the lawsuit. The officer would isolate the girl in the dorms at night and would threaten her by saying that she would “get more time if she said anything” about the abuse, the suit contends.

“Imagine being a young, incarcerated teenager being sexually abused,” Rochen said. “What access to justice did these kids have? What options were available to them? And who would have

believed their cries for help even if they said something let alone being threatened with violence or further incarceration if they spoke up?”

The lawsuit was filed during a window created by a 2020 state law that opened a three-year period for individuals to sue over sexual abuse claims from decades ago, and effectively paused California’s statutes of limitations and provided an opportunity to file suits for civil damages. After 2022, suits can be filed only if the alleged incidents are less than 40 years old or if it has been five years since plaintiffs encountered psychological effects from alleged past sexual abuse.

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San Bernardino County hosts “Growing Global Partnerships” luncheon with Japanese partners

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To further expand international trade and investment opportunities for the region, San Bernardino County hosted a “Growing Global Partnerships” roundtable luncheon with Japanese partners on Nov. 28. This business exchange continues the long and prosperous relationship established between San Bernardino County and Japan. It is also another in a series of business-building conversations held by the county with international leaders.

This Japanese roundtable was an especially important

event since Japan is consistently a top-five foreign direct investment and trade partner for San Bernardino County.

Roundtable participants included the Honorable Kenko Sone, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles, Chief Executive Director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Osamu Taki, along with leaders from JETRO and executives from the Japanese business community.

During the roundtable, Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman showcased how the county is a welcoming location for

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The City of Baldwin Park will receive $750,000 to expand the Teri G. Muse Family Service Center, a hub for nonprofit organizations providing affordable human services and resources to Baldwin Park residents needing assistance.

“Our Family Service Center supports hundreds of local families each year. The demand for these services

continues to increase as housing, health and affordability issues challenge the peace and comfort of local families,” said Baldwin Park Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada. “I’m grateful to Congresswoman Napolitano and our leaders in Washington D.C. for this aid. It will expand the center’s capacity, making it more accessible and life a little easier for Baldwin Park

Japanese businesses and a place where businesses can be successful. Hagman noted that he has made it a priority to grow global partnerships and continue the County’s work to increase international engagement to encourage greater business investment and job creation.

Economic Development Agency Director Derek Armstrong also spoke, highlighting the county’s business advantages. To that end, the county has been a successful choice for investment due to its location as an international logistics and global

commerce hub with strategic proximity to the Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports as well as being home to three airports, three major interstate highways, and two major railways.

After several presentations, the group held a roundtable discussion on ways to increase collaboration and support further investment. One of the guests during the roundtable included San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) Executive Director Michael Burrows, who shared more on the airport’s growth.

The Consul General and Japanese business delegation along with county leadership concluded their meeting with a tour of SBD to see new advancements firsthand. As one of the county’s fastgrowing airports, SBD offers a full range of services and facilities to support air cargo operations, general aviation, and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) businesses.

Additional main participants of the roundtable representing Japan included Francisco Peres, Controller (CFO), California Steel Ind., Inc.; Nobu Soi, President &

CEO, Daizu, Inc.; Frank Fuiji, Vice President & Regional Manager Southwestern Region, Japan Air; Takashi Chikamori, Vice President & General Manager of Branch, General Manager of Forest Products; Marubeni America Corporation; Daisuke Yanagisawa, Director – Hydrogen / Alt Energy Biz Dev., Mitsui & Co.; Risa Mitsuhashi, Division Manager, Strategic Accounts, Staffmark Group; Kohei Masaki, Hydrogen Strategy Consultant, Toyota; and Ken Ota, General Manager of WR Logistics Planning Division, Nippon Express USA., Inc.

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families in the years to come.”

Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano secured the funding in the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Funding Bill with the support of Baldwin Park leaders and representatives, including U.S. Senators Diane Feinstein and Alex Padilla, State Senator Susan Rubio and Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio. The city has already identified matching funds to

complete the planning and design phase of the project.

The Family Service Center will expand to 12,000 square feet, providing additional community meeting rooms, an exhibit hall, private office spaces, a family room and a commercial kitchen. The center–located on Morgan Street behind Morgan Park in downtown Baldwin Park–has offered social, economic, legal,

health and human services to vulnerable youth and families since 1996.

Since December 2021, the city has secured over $6 million to expand Barnes Park and continue greening the Big Dalton Wash Trail, as well as more than a million dollars to construct its second tiny home village in less than a year.

A $6 million state budget appropriation will cover

more than half of the cost to construct the Susan Rubio Zocalo Park & Civic Center Plaza in downtown Baldwin Park. Most recently, the city received a grant of $761,672 to build the Maine Avenue Mini Park on a lot the city purchased to expand its parks system, creating space for more recreation and green space experiences for Baldwin Park residents.

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Park receives $750K from Congress to expand Teri G. Muse Family Service Center

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Elderly woman in OC foils armed robbery with pepper spray

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An elderly woman taking a Christmas morning stroll in Westminster thwarted an attempted robbery of her purse by squirting the armed perpetrator with pepper spray, authorities said Monday.

“Luckily, the suspect did not shoot the victim and instead fled the scene on his

bicycle,” said Sgt. Alan Aoki of the Westminster Police Department.

The woman was walking in the area of Bushard Street and England Avenue early Sunday when the suspect rode up, pulled out a handgun and demanded her purse, Aoki said.

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quish her purse, especially on Christmas, the victim took out her pepper spray and used it on the suspect,” he said.

Officers dispatched to the scene were unable to locate the attempted robbery suspect. He was described as a 5-feet-9-inch tall man in his 30s with a slim build, chiseled face and a pointy nose. He

was last seen wearing a black beanie, a black jacket with lettering, black pants and a backpack, and riding a tealcolored bicycle.

Westminster police urged anyone with information about the attempted robbery to call them at 714-548-3767, or the department’s detective bureau at 714-548-3773.

Second Tribute Band Concert Series to Continue in Palm Springs Downtown Park

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The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced that it will continue its second series of free tribute band concerts next week at the Palm Springs Downtown Park.

The concert series will be hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the park, located at the intersection of Museum Drive and Belardo Road, according to the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.

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The first performance of the new year will be Jan. 4, with a tribute to Freddy Mercury and Queen by the band Kings of Queen, chamber officials said. Future performances will include tributes to Prince, Bon Jovi and Journey.

The second series of concerts started Dec. 7, 2022 with a tribute performance to Linda Ronstadt by Rondstadt Revival. The first series, which was held from February to July last year,

included tribute performances to Madonna, Elton John, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

“Our city now has the perfect outdoor venue in which to host a concert series

like this,” Chamber CEO Nona Watson said in a statement. “Our goal is to bring visitors and residents from throughout the Coachella Valley to downtown Palm Springs during the middle of the week so as to provide

a boost to our local bars, restaurants and retail businesses.”

The concert series is sponsored by the city of Palm Springs, P.S. Resorts and DAP Health.

The series ends May 2023.

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The most common complaints filed to your local government

BY LAUREN LIEBHABER, STACKER

Government accountability isn’t always flashy or grand. Most of the time, it looks like municipal employees fixing a pothole reported by a concerned citizen or a stop sign someone noticed was damaged in a storm. These are small tasks with significant residual impacts.

SeeClickFix was among the first communication software companies to build upon the existing 311 infrastructure—a longstanding nonemergency phone line utilized in many cities to establish a relationship between local governments and residents.

Moving beyond the limitations of a phone call, the SeeClickFix mobile app expanded user offerings by allowing citizens to include photos, pinpoint problems using GPS location data, communicate with government stakeholders, and track the progress of their filed complaints. In turn, government officials could more efficiently respond to vetted complaints and track issues their employees couldn’t possibly identify alone.

Not all submissions warrant intervention. Some complaints may be better defined as an airing of grievances than true municipal responsibility. Take, for instance, the resident from New Haven, Connecticut, who wanted health department officials to rule where her neighbor could park his car. After witnessing her neighbor park his car on his front lawn, she filed a health complaint stating the tire indents could fill with water, stagnate, and potentially attract diseasecarrying mosquitoes.

Many complaints, however, are helpful and important for city officials to track. Stacker analyzed over 70,000 issues for 365 metro areas on SeeClickFix.com to find the most common categories of complaints submitted by concerned citizens. Data was retrieved the week of Oct. 24, 2022, and reported issues were the most recently logged during the past 10 years, up to 1,000 issues per metro as available.

#10. Health Health complaints are broad and can include animal control issues like dead animals on the road, noisy neighborhood pets, and waste accumulation. Trash that piles up outside designated areas

can be considered a public health concern and closely related to the garbage category. It can also attract animals people may not want sniffing around their homes: Missoula, Montana, for example, had to pass a formal resolution against accumulated refuse due to a growing bear problem.

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Garbage

Some common garbagerelated complaints include missed garbage pickup and environmental concerns like overgrown weeds or other vegetation. Trash may not be picked up if it contains unaccepted items; items only picked up on specific days, like yard waste; or if a bin was obstructed. However, waste management companies are occasionally to blame, as was the case in Lawrence, Massachusetts, during the summer of 2022. A clerical error made during the merging of two waste management companies left the city covered in accumulated garbage for weeks before a new pickup schedule was implemented.

#8. Water Water complaints can

include issues with water pressure, temperature, and taste. They may also relate to wastewater concerns. Additionally, concerns over flooding following rain, storms, or snowmelt may fall under this category. One recent water-related issue hit Houston, which prompted a boil order following a power failure at one of the city’s treatment facilities. City officials were not as timely in communicating with residents as they would have liked, sparking a wave of complaints.

#7. Dumping Dumping complaints refer to dumping things like debris, appliances, or trash in public or private places not designated explicitly for trash disposal. Illegal dumping most often occurs because people want to avoid paying for proper disposal methods or because adequate trash disposal is inconvenient in places where municipal trash pickup is unavailable. Some of the most common items dumped illegally are materials requiring extra steps to safely dispose of,

like construction debris, electronics, and asbestos. Perpetrators often dump their trash in remote or abandoned locations like forests, fields, vacant lots, or alleys. Illegal dumping is a problem in both urban and rural communities.

#6. Vehicle Vehicle-related complaints typically involve abandoned or inoperative vehicles parked on public streets or in public lots—not those located on private property. People may leave their vehicles because it’s cheaper and easier than getting rid of them properly, especially if the car is already broken down. Although drivers will incur a fine for abandoning their vehicles, the penalties are likely less than towing and repair costs.

#5. Streetlight Streetlight outages can be dangerous, especially in areas with high volumes of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Lower visibility can encourage crime and increase the risk of collisions. Many communities encourage residents

to report outages since it is impossible for city officials to identify all the lights needing repair. The streetlights in most cities are owned and maintained by city officials and private businesses.

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Parking

Parking complaints most commonly involve parking violations— someone parking where they shouldn’t or parking in a metered spot without paying. This is a major nuisance when parking spaces are at a premium, particularly in densely populated urban areas. Seasonal rules around parking, including snow emergencies, plowing, and street cleaning, may impact the number of complaints filed throughout the year. The growing availability of micromobility options in cities has fostered a new subcategory of parkingrelated complaints: “scooter litter,” rental scooters scattered haphazardly along city sidewalks.

#2. Graffiti

Pothole

Potholes can be more than just a nuisance; they can cause hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars in vehicular damage. One in 10 drivers in the U.S. sustained enough damage to their vehicles from hitting a pothole that it warranted a repair—the average cost of which was $600—according to a 2022 report from the American Automobile Association. Nationwide, potholes cost U.S. drivers more than $26 billion. But poor Americans are more likely to foot that bill. A 2022 report from the Government Accountability Office analyzing 220,000 miles of road across the country found road conditions were likely to be worse in poverty-stricken areas and those with a significant population of underserved racial and ethnic groups.

Graffiti is a blight to some and an art form to others. But no matter one’s opinion on the final product, it is almost always objectively illegal—and expensive to clean up. City officials in Phoenix reported that a single graffiti artist was responsible for more than 300 tagging incidents, totaling nearly $40,000 in damages between 2020 and 2022. When compared to Portland, Oregon, those are minor stats. Portland posted a record year for graffiti damages in 2022, with more than 10,000 reports filed. Vandalism in the city increased amid social unrest in 2020. Graffiti artists are often young males, and only a fraction of tagging incidents are perpetrated by gangs. Graffiti was the issue that led to the creation of SeeClickFix.

#1. Signs

Purloined traffic signs remain a popular dormitory decoration, but road signage theft can carry very stiff penalties. Missing or faulty road signs can also have severe consequences by disrupting safe traffic patterns. Many state transportation departments, such as Wyoming’s, have reported an increase in sign thefts over the years. The Federal Highway Administration states that regulatory signs—including “Stop,” “Yield,” “Do Not Enter,” “One Way,” and “Wrong Way”—should be replaced within hours of a governing agency receiving notice that it is missing or damaged. Warning signs have a slightly longer window for maintenance at three days.

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Mixed bag for CA in annual health rankings

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Data from the first two years of the pandemic are in, and the “America’s Health Rankings 2022 Annual Report” shows California has a few bright spots, but ranks at or near the bottom among the states for air quality, drug deaths and housing issues.

Researchers from UnitedHealth Foundation ranked the Golden State 50th in terms of air pollution.

Mariela Ruacho, clean air advocacy manager for the American Lung Association, said wildfire smoke does not help, but the biggest contributor is transportation.

“California is home to six of the 10 smoggiest cities in the nation, and eight most polluted by particle pollution,” Ruacho reported. “So, it puts people at higher risk for asthma attack, heart attack, stroke, lung cancer and premature death.”

California also ranked 50th for colorectal cancer screenings and 48th for access to primary care doctors, but the state scored best in the U.S. for its low number of drinking-water violation, and ranked second

for its relatively low numbers of smokers and people with multiple chronic health conditions.

This is the 33rd annual report, and the first to include data from the first two years of the pandemic.

Dr. Rhonda Randall, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare employer and individual, said from 2019 to 2020, the opioid crisis worsened, leading to a shocking 43% increase in drug deaths in California, with a 30% jump nationally.

“This is the largest yearly increase in drug deaths

since we’ve been looking at it in 2007,” Randall noted.

“That means nearly 92,000 additional people died in the United States due to drug injury and overdose compared to the prior year.”

The report also cited an 18% jump in premature deaths per 100,000 people nationally, from 2019 to 2020.

Disclosure: United Healthcare contributes to Public News Service fund for reporting on Health Issues.

References: America’s Health Rankings UnitedHealth Foundation, 2022

Key IE blood bank seeks donors to boost rapidly shrinking supply

One of the Inland Empire’s largest blood banks is scrambling to find donors as a supply deficit worsens by the hour, potentially threatening patients’ lives, officials said Tuesday.

“We are extremely concerned,” LifeStream CEO Dr. Rick Axelrod said. “We will not be able to meet the needs of local hospital patients if we don’t receive more blood donations from our community members.

“Cancer patients can use up to eight pints of blood a week,” Axelrod said. “Liver transplants, which happen frequently at our area hospitals, use up to 100 pints. An auto accident patient can use up to 50 pints. Right now, we do not have enough supply to meet the needs of local patients.”

LifeStream provides blood to more than 80 hospitals throughout Southern California, not only the inland

region.

“We will not be able to supply hospitals with the product they need for lifesaving treatments if we cannot get more blood on our shelves,” Axelrod said. “All blood types, especially type O, are desperately needed. We urge anyone who is healthy, feeling well and able to donate to give blood. Patients at our local hospitals are counting on donors for the blood products they need every single day.”

Type O is the most common.

Earlier this month LifeStream began sounding the alarm concerning dwindling supplies — especially type O and platelets — and the crisis has only intensified.

LifeStream’s donor appointment line is 800-8794484. Appointments can also be made online via www. LStream.org.

Prospective donors must be at least 15 years

old, and anyone under 17 must have parental consent. Mini physical exams will be required before a donation can proceed.

LifeStream has donation centers in Hemet, La Quinta, Murrieta, Rancho Mirage and Riverside. There are additional sites in San Bernardino County, as well as mobile clinics.

Since last fall, LifeStream has been waging a campaign to encourage blood donations as supplies cratered regionally and elsewhere, with hospitals and trauma centers in the most critical need of the life-saving and sustaining product.

The Riverside University Medical Center joined the campaign in January, when hospital spokesman Dr. Michael Mesisca told the Board of Supervisors that, without a “major storage or reserve” of blood, patients’ lives were at risk.

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A fifth of American adults struggle to read. Why are we failing to teach them?

BY ANNIE WALDMAN, ALIYYA SWABY AND ANNA CLARK, WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY NICOLE SANTA CRUZ, PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHLEEN FLYNN, SPECIAL TO PROPUBLICA

This story was originally published by ProPublica in it’s Series: The Right to Read, Examining the Toll of America’s Literacy Crisis.

In Amite County, Mississippi, where a third of adults struggle to read, evidence of America’s silent literacy crisis is everywhere.

It’s in a storefront on Main Street, in the fading mill town of Gloster, where 80-year-old Lillie Jackson helps people read their mail. “They can’t comprehend their bills,” she said. “So many of them are ashamed that they haven’t finished grade school.” She longs for the day she can retire, but she doesn’t want to abandon her neighbors. “That’s the only reason I really stay open,” she said.

It’s in the Greentree Lumber mill, where dozens of residents cut Southern yellow pine into boards, but supervisors — who must be able to page through machine guides and safety manuals — are recruited from other counties. “We’re going to have demand for jobs with no people to supply them,” mill accountant Pam Whittington said.

And it’s in the local high school, in a district where a fifth of students drop out, one of the highest rates in the state. Principal Warren Eyster has seen low literacy trickle from one generation to the next — an unusually American phenomenon.

In other wealthy countries, adults with limited education who were born into families with little history of schooling are twice as likely to surpass their parents’ literacy skills. Here, one’s destiny is uniquely entrenched. Though nationwide graduation rates have risen in recent decades, the number of adults who struggle to read remains stubbornly high: 48 million, or 23%.

If there were local programs that could teach adults the reading skills they never got, those parents could help educate their kids and get better jobs, Eyster said. The entire county would benefit: “Our tax base would go up,” he said. But in Amite County, no such program exists.

In a nation whose education system is among the most unequal in the industrialized world, where race and geography play an outsize role in determining one’s path to success, many

Americans are being failed twice: first, by public schools that lack qualified teachers, resources for students with disabilities and adequate reading instruction; and next, by the backup system intended to catch those failed by the first.

Nearly 60 years ago, the federal government established funding to provide free education for adults who could not read to help them improve their literacy and obtain employment.

Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson recognized how low literacy intertwined with poverty and all the ills that came with it. The adult education system they built was supposed to give people everywhere a second chance at success.

But, ProPublica found, access to this instruction is limited, increasingly insufficient and — much like the nation’s school systems — highly dependent on geography and the political will of elected officials.

The federal government provided roughly $675 million to states for

adult education last year, an amount that’s been relatively unchanged for more than two decades when adjusted for inflation. It’s not enough, and states that oversee these programs are required to commit their own share of funding. A review of adult education spending found glaring disparities among states, with some investing more than four times as much as others for each eligible student.

“The magnitude of the need for adult education services has long eclipsed Congressional appropriations,” a U.S. Department of Education spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “Funding levels have not kept pace with the rising cost of service delivery, nor are funding levels commensurate with the millions of people who could benefit from adult education services.”

ProPublica reporters interviewed dozens of students and adult education workers in states that historically have contributed some of the least funding. We found that in

some states, programs keep adults on waitlists, unable to meet demand. Some students succeed in these programs, but many drop out within weeks or months, before they are able to make progress. Students often find themselves in overstuffed classes led by uncertified part-time or volunteer teachers.

Resources are scant. An adult education manager at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Mississippi said she can’t afford enough practice exams. The supervisor of Nevada’s programs, unable to hire enough teachers, worries about having to put students on waitlists. And most programs across the country lack the specialized staff to help adults with learning disabilities that public schools failed to have diagnosed.

In fact, the entire system is set up to prioritize students who can quickly graduate with a high school or work credential, often leaving behind those who need more time to overcome greater reading gaps.

Programs that offer more personalized assistance frequently say they can only do so with private support.

Vast swaths of some states are literacy deserts, lacking any government-run adult education classes. This is the case for about a fifth of Mississippi counties, where hundreds of thousands of people live. Students are forced to cross county lines to attend classes or forgo them altogether. “In an ideal world, each county would have a physical location where adult education classes are offered,” said Kell Smith, the interim executive director of the state’s Community College Board, which oversees adult education. “However, due to financial constraints, this is not possible.” (Read the full response here.) Gov. Tate Reeves did not respond to a request for comment.

Many counties that lack programs also double as hot spots of low adult literacy. These are primarily in the mountains of Appalachia, the Southern Black Belt, the Central Valley of California and along the

Texas border with Mexico, but they exist throughout the nation. In about 500 American counties, nearly a third of adults struggle to read basic English, according to ProPublica’s analysis of federal literacy data. These adults may have a basic vocabulary and be able to interpret short texts, but their reading comprehension may be limited beyond that.

In communities with lower literacy, personal challenges magnify into collective crises. In Detroit, for example, former police Chief James Craig recalled how, in their coursework, academy recruits from poorly performing schools had the most trouble with reading. It was harder for them to complete the program, he said, which added to the recruitment challenges faced by the police in Detroit and other cities.

Back in Amite County, Cartina Knox, 50, said she’d jump at the chance to learn what she missed after dropping out of school in ninth grade. But the nearest program is 30 miles away, and she can’t afford a car to get there. “They need places like that out here,” she said.

Standing before a sea of glaring television lights in the packed congressional chamber, President Kennedy exposed an invisible epidemic, reflected in the rates of military rejections, welfare enrollment and incidents of crime.

Millions of Americans were “functionally illiterate,” Kennedy told the nation during his 1962 State of the Union address. In the distinctive clip of his Boston accent, he called for a “massive attack to end this adult illiteracy,” marking a shift from decades of limited and sporadic federal action.

“The economic result of this lack of schooling is often chronic unemployment, dependency or delinquency,” he later told lawmakers. “The twin tragedies of illiteracy and dependency are often passed on from generation to generation.”

President Johnson soon delivered on this call to action, launching the nation’s first federal adult education program as part of his War on Poverty. The goal: Educate Americans

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whose inability to read or write kept them impoverished and out of the workforce.

The federal government covered the vast majority of costs for free, state-run adult literacy classes. The funds were initially limited to basic instruction, excluding high school credential programs. As the effort expanded, the government mandated that states recruit adults with the highest literacy needs and urged programs to help with transportation and child care. Buoyed by federal funds, enrollment that started at 38,000 in 1965 soared to a peak of about 4 million by 1996.

But in more recent years, fundamental shifts in the program’s goals and funding impeded its success.

The adult education system began to morph into what is now effectively a credentialing program largely aimed at pumping out students with high-school equivalency or workforce certificates.

The federal government started tracking student gains as a way to measure performance. States can use these indicators to determine local funding levels or even eliminate funding to programs not meeting high enough standards. This shift led programs to prioritize more advanced students, often at the expense of those originally envisioned by Kennedy: adults who lacked basic reading skills and needed more help.

“The purpose of these programs is no longer to provide literacy education. That is not what they do anymore,” said Amy Pickard, an assistant professor of education at Indiana University Bloomington.

All the while, as federal funding stagnated, states were called on to put up more money or risk atrophying their programs. National enrollment has careened down to only 700,000 students last year. Despite the country’s immense need, less than 3% of eligible adults receive services.

By the time Jacqueline Davis sought reading help,

the system was no longer built to serve her. The 62-year-old lives in Shelby County, Tennessee — home to Memphis — where more than a quarter of adults struggle to read. Her father, who was traumatized by a racist assault he experienced as a child, kept her out of school. He read history books to her but didn’t provide any formal instruction. As an adult, Davis stumbled over large words and grammar. Her low reading level made chores out of basic tasks. At the doctor’s office, she had to ask for help filling out intake forms, and she later looked up unfamiliar words in the privacy of her home.

For most of her life, Davis worked as a cashier at places like Popeyes and Kmart, which sometimes required applicants to have a high school credential. She usually lied on the forms so they would hire her, she said. To her knowledge, no one found out. She dreamed of running a small produce business, sustaining herself with what she could grow with some dirt and her own hands. But her inability to fill out hiring or grant paperwork stopped her.

More than a decade ago, Davis signed up for free classes with Messick Adult Center in East Memphis — one of the few in the county at the time. The program, like many across the nation, catered to adults who were close to getting a high school credential, not those who lack basic reading skills like she did. Davis tried to follow the lessons but quickly fell behind. “I just didn’t have the foundation,” she said. “My writing skills are not good, my spelling is not good.”

Her daughter, Mecca Stevenson, recalls watching Davis struggle with homework, too proud to ask her children for help. She only found out her mother had dropped out when the center called their home phone to check on her. Years later, Tennessee shut the center down for failing to graduate enough adults with a high school credential. The state has since worked

to improve the quality of instruction in adult education, including providing more training to teachers, according to Jay Baker, the assistant commissioner of adult education.

After she dropped out, Davis kept looking for other options, frustrated by her inability to keep up in a group setting but determined to find something that worked. Several years later, she saw a television advertisement encouraging adults to sign up for classes at the library. She enrolled in a program run by the nonprofit Literacy MidSouth, which provides oneon-one tutoring for adults with a sixth-grade reading level or less. It was exactly what she needed.

Over five years, her abilities and confidence have risen, as her tutor encouraged her to take apart long words and sound out each letter. She says the program has changed her life. “I’ve learned how to pronounce words and read words that I’ve never seen,” she said.

The difference: Literacy Mid-South is not part of the government’s adult education system, so it has more flexibility to help students at Davis’ level.

While it’s one of the only programs in Memphis offering free tutoring for adults like Davis, it doesn’t get federal or state funding to do so. Adult program coordinator Lee Chase said he hasn’t applied because his program doesn’t work the way those funded by the government do, pushing students to get their high school credentials as quickly as possible. “Our learners choose their goals and we don’t want to limit what those are,” he said.

The lack of additional funding has hampered the program’s ability to grow. All tutors are volunteers, and only two employees receive salaries. Applicants often face a monthslong waitlist for a tutor.

“We’re just plugging holes in a lifeboat,” Chase said.

The nation’s approach to adult education has so far failed to connect the

massive number of people struggling to read with the programs that could help them. ProPublica reporters heard time and again that in communities stricken with low literacy, programs had to close sites because not enough students had enrolled. Meanwhile, more than two dozen adults in these hot spots told us that a lack of transportation or child care or busy work schedules prohibited them from attending classes. As a result, many have fallen through the cracks.

For years, Steven Binion wanted to improve his reading level beyond the eighth grade. He didn’t get the one-on-one help he had needed in Detroit’s notoriously troubled schools. Then, he said, after family fights began to escalate, he left home at age 14. Knowing he would have to support himself, he soon dropped out. He survived for years on low-paying jobs: trimming lawns, sorting packages, working at factories. When he had a baby, his worries escalated as he struggled to afford diapers and shoes for his son’s growing feet and couldn’t rent an apartment for his family. He tried several times to attend education programs, but he couldn’t sacrifice the time spent earning a paycheck.

Meanwhile, Mayor Mike Duggan of Detroit was watching this pattern play out at scale. When he was elected in 2013, the city was bankrupt and nearly 1 in 5 adults were unemployed. Adults struggled to read — so many of them, generation after generation, that the city had grown to epitomize the nation’s literacy crisis. While difficult to measure, low literacy estimates for Detroit and its surrounding county have ranged from more than a quarter to nearly half of all adult residents.

The lack of skilled workers stunted the city’s ability to attract industrial investment. Middle-wage jobs all but disappeared. The city struggled to expand its tax base and maintain its public services. “At the time I got elected, the streetlights

weren’t on in the city and the ambulances didn’t show up for an hour,” Duggan told ProPublica. “It was pretty much nonfunctional.”

The mayor realized that to interrupt this cycle, the city needed to better educate its residents. But even with the handful of literacy programs available, not enough adults were attending to make a meaningful difference. Too often, people like Binion couldn’t balance learning with work. While the earlier vision of America’s adult education system prioritized helping students overcome these barriers, many programs today cannot offer this support.

Duggan and other city officials came up with an unprecedented plan, one that accounted for the city’s responsibility in creating the crisis. They launched Skills for Life last year; unlike most municipal job programs, it pays participants to go to school. Two days a week, they can improve their reading abilities, prepare for high school credential exams or develop skills like masonry or electrical wiring. The other three days, the city employs participants either in blight remediation, clearing vacant lots or as park ambassadors, tending the city’s green spaces. They’re paid at least $15 an hour — about $5 more than the state minimum wage — for all five days. The city also provides assistance for participants without transportation or child care.

As many as 2,200 residents are expected to participate in Skills for Life over three years; it has up to $75 million in funding committed through 2024.

“The first responsibility of government is to show folks who dropped out because they thought things were hopeless, who didn’t learn to read because they thought there was no value — to show them there is a real and immediate benefit,” Duggan said.

Relying on a temporary stream of pandemic aid dollars, the city pays local adult education programs to run the classes. Detroit

is simultaneously addressing some of the root causes of the literacy crisis: With an additional $1.3 billion in federal relief funding, the school district is on its way to dramatically improving facilities and expanding literacy tutoring for children.

While it’s too early to measure the success of the Skills for Life program, the mayor says he is confident that it will prove an integral part of Detroit’s turnaround.

“By the end of 2024, we’re going to be able to show definitively: Yes, you can fundamentally reduce poverty rates, raise literacy rates, raise income,” said Duggan, who believes this could be a model for other communities. “At least so far, we’re feeling very optimistic.”

After searching online, Binion, now 32, came across Skills for Life. Though incredulous that it would provide him with paid time to learn alongside a city job, he showed up an hour early to the interview, he said, and was hired that day.

Three days a week, he cleared the city’s abandoned lots, and two days a week, he worked with a tutor through the nonprofit St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center. The city’s program also set him on a path to earning a certificate in masonry, which will open up dozens of job opportunities. But first, he had to attain his high school credential.

Within months of starting the program, he passed the exam’s science and math sections. But he stumbled on language arts, failing the section twice.

Without the encouragement of his tutors, Binion would have given up. But after several more months of the city paying him to learn, he passed.

by Annie Waldman, Aliyya Swaby and Anna Clark, with additional reporting by Nicole Santa Cruz, photography by Kathleen Flynn, special to ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.

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23 astronomical events to look out for in 2023

BY MARTHA SANDOVAL, STACKER

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, the first highdefinition photos of outer space were able to be seen in 2022. Neat images of galaxies, constellations, nebulae, black holes, and much more were captured by the successor to the obsolete Hubble.

While screens glow with the sharpness and brightness of the pictures taken by Webb, nothing compares to gazing at the stars and other astronomical occurrences with bare eyes.

As Earth transits a new orbital journey around the sun, there will be many opportunities to enjoy celestial shows. Using various news and scientific sources, Stacker compiled a list of 23 astronomical events to observe in 2023. Among them are 11 meteor showers, two eclipses, and a blue supermoon that will present not once but four times throughout the year. Most of them will be viewable from North America sometime between dusk and dawn on the indicated dates.

If you’re hankering to become a skilled skywatcher, take advantage of new and waxing moon nights to learn to find constellations and relevant stars. All astral phenomena are located around them. Here are the shouldn’t-miss events headed your way this coming year from the heavens.

Jan. 30, May 29, and Sep. 22: Mercury at greatest western elongation

The planets closest to the sun are the most difficult to view. Look for Mercury on the days when its elliptical orbit takes it either closer or farther away from the solar system’s hypergiant, hence at its greatest elongations. When it appears on the west side of the sun, it can be viewed at dawn as a shiny yellow dot.

Apr. 11, Aug. 10, and Dec. 4: Mercury at greatest eastern elongation

When positioned at its greatest eastern elongation, Mercury is closer to Earth and at its furthest angular point away from the sun. Though it’s unlikely to be detected by the naked eye, it might be found with a ground telescope right before dusk.

Apr. 20: Hybrid solar eclipse

The last time Earth’s inhabitants could see a Hybrid Solar Eclipse was on April 8, 2005. This rare phenomenon changes its appearance as the moon’s

shadow moves across the Earth’s surface. The eclipse goes from annular to total for a brief period to finally become annular again.

Apr. 22-23: Lyrids meteor shower

Comet Thatcher, discovered in 1861, is responsible for the Lyrids meteor shower seen every spring. In 2023, moonlight will not interfere with the view, people in the Northern Hemisphere will be able to noticeably see the shower sometime between midnight and dawn.

May 6-7: Eta Aquarids meteor shower

The Northern Hemisphere has an advantage in seeing the Eta Aquarids shower. These meteors are known to be swift; as a result, they leave behind glowing trains of incandescent debris that can last several seconds or even a few minutes. May 6 into May 7 around midnight will be peak viewing time.

Jun. 4: Venus at greatest eastern elongation

The hottest planet in the solar system is also the brightest when detectable from Earth, consequently earning the name of morning or evening star. The first time in 2023 when Venus will be clearly visible is at its greatest eastern elongation. Look for it when it sets in the west immediately after the sun.

Jul. 3, Aug. 1, Aug. 31, and Sep. 29: Supermoon

When a full moon occurs near or on its perigee—when closest to Earth—it is called a supermoon. In chronological order: the full buck, full sturgeon, full blue, and full harvest moons will all be supermoons in 2023.

Jul. 28-29: Delta Aquarids meteor shower

Since the Delta Aquarids are best noticed from the Southern Hemisphere, skywatchers in high northern latitudes tend to disregard them. However, in the southernmost parts of the United States, under ideal conditions such as a cloudless sky and no moonlight, the shower will be quite visible.

Aug. 12-13: Perseids meteor shower

Perseids is the most popular meteor shower of the year. Anywhere from 50 to 100 bright and speedy meteors per hour can be seen during its peak in midsummer. In Greek mythology, the shower was Zeus himself disguised as golden stars in an effort to seduce a beautiful mortal named Danaë, mother of

Perseus.

Aug. 27: Saturn at opposition

A planet is at opposition when Earth is between it and the sun. That is where Saturn will be in late August 2023. From the viewer’s perspective, it is merely an opportunity to see it brighter and clearer. However, astrologists have much to say when this or other planet alignments happen.

Aug. 31: Blue moon

A blue moon is a second full moon in a calendar month. Since there are about 29.5 days between full moons it is an unusual, but not-so-rare phenomenon. Blue moons happen every 2.5 years in any given month, but never in February.

Sep. 19: Neptune at opposition

Neptune at opposition means it will be lined up with the sun and Earth. The furthest and darkest planet of the solar system will reflect linear sunlight, appearing illuminated and viewable from Earth, which will stand in the middle of the astral alignment.

Oct. 7: Draconids meteor shower

A small comet called 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, which takes about 6.6 years to orbit the sun, is

responsible for the Draconids meteor shower. Every time the comet returns to the inner solar system, its nucleus sprays rock and ice into space, causing the phenomenon. Sadly, most years the shower is too weak to be noticed.

Oct. 14: Annular solar eclipse

Millions of people in all latitudes of the Western Hemisphere will have a chance to witness one of space’s most mesmerizing spectacles: the annular solar eclipse of early fall 2023. Be aware that looking directly at the sun without proper eye gear can be harmful. To enjoy the eclipse safely, follow NASA’s safety guidelines.

Oct. 21-22: Orionids meteor shower

Find an area far from light pollution and prepare to see one of the best annual showers. The Orionid meteors are fast, luminous, and appear under some of the brightest stars, staging quite an astronomical show.

Oct. 23: Venus at greatest western elongation

Venus orbits nearer to the sun than Earth, making it disappear into the star’s glare most of the time. Despite this, during its greatest elongation, it

becomes the third-brightest object in the sky after the sun and moon. When it lies to the east, it will be in plain sight in the early evening twilight of Oct. 23.

Nov. 3: Jupiter at opposition

Only the planets beyond Earth’s orbit can be in opposition. One of them is the giant planet named after the king of ancient Roman gods. During the time when Earth lies directly between the sun and Jupiter, the latter will glow above the horizon during most of the night.

Nov. 4-5: Taurids meteor shower

The Taurids are known for their fireballs, meteors as bright or even brighter than planet Venus. A shower formed by fireballs exhibits larger explosions of color and light that last longer than the train left behind by average meteor streaks.

Nov. 13: Uranus at opposition

The striking blue planet will irradiate sunlight in mid-November when it aligns with the sun and Earth. When Uranus reaches opposition, it can be spotted at its brightest in the constellation Aries at midnight. Even so, it can be challenging to locate; chances are higher when using binoculars or a small

telescope. Nov. 17-18: Leonids meteor shower

To catch a glimpse of the Leonids, find an area away from city lights, be prepared for the low temperatures of mid-autumn, lie down, orient your feet toward the east, look up, locate the Leo constellation and wait patiently. As soon as your eyes adapt to the dark, you’ll be watching the Leonids meteor shower.

Dec. 13-14: Geminids meteor shower

The first Geminids meteor showers appeared in the mid-1800s. In the beginning, they were not remarkable; only 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour. Over the years, the Geminids have become a major shower with 120 meteors per hour during its peak.

Dec. 21-22: Ursids meteor shower

This low-key meteor shower is often neglected, possibly because it peaks around the pinnacle of the holiday season. Its hourly rate of meteors is much lower than the Geminids shower, which comes into view just a week earlier. Keep aware, nonetheless, since the stage of the moon will determine which shower will be most visible.

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Arcadia City Notices

CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS

The City of Arcadia (“City”) will receive in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR 2022/2023 Annual Slurry Seal Project / Project No.: 55331023 - DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” at the office of the City Clerk, located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007, no later than Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M., at which time or thereafter said Bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid opening date.

Bids must be submitted to the City on the City’s Contract Bid Forms Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents only from the ArcadiaCA.gov. Please contact the Public Works Services Department at (626) 254-2720 for more information, including availability of Bid Documents. One or more Pre-Bid Conference and Site Walks will be held on the date(s), at the time(s) and under the conditions indicated in the Bid Documents. Bidder SHOULD attend.

All Bids must be addressed, sealed in an envelope and received by the office of the City Clerk no later than 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. All Bids will be publicly opened, examined and read aloud at the City’s Clerk’s office at that time. Bids shall be valid for 60 days after the bid opening date. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the City in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the City with a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the successful Bid, prior to execution of the Contract. All bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

Each Bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Business and Professions Code and shall be licensed in the following appropriate classification(s) of contractor’s license(s), for the work Bid upon, and must maintain the license(s) throughout the duration of the Contract: Class A or C-12.

Bidders are advised that this Contract is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. City has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rates, and will place them on file at the City’s office and make them available to any interested party upon request.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.

City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received.

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CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS

The City of Arcadia (“City”) will receive in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR Sewer Main Replacement Program / Project No.: 33861523 - DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” at the office of the City Clerk, located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007, no later than Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 11:00 A.M., at which time or thereafter said Bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid opening date.

All Bids must be addressed, sealed in an envelope and received by the office of the City Clerk no later than 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 19, 2023. All Bids will be publicly opened, examined and read aloud at the City’s Clerk’s office at that time. Bids shall be valid for 60 days after the bid opening date. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the City in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the City with a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the successful Bid, prior to execution of the Contract. All bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all

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of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.

City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received.

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CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS

The City of Arcadia (“City”) will receive in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES 2022/2023 - DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” at the office of the City Clerk, located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007, no later than Tuesday, January 17, 2923 at 11:00 a.m., at which time or thereafter said Bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid opening date.

City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received.

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CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS

The City of Arcadia (“City”) will receive in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2023 - DO NOT OPEN WITH REGULAR MAIL” at the office of the City Clerk, located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007, no later than Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 11:00 A.M., at which time or thereafter said Bids will be opened and read aloud. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for sixty (60) calendar days after the Bid opening date.

City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, the Arcadia City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive input from the public regarding community development and housing needs in order to determine what Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and projects the City of Arcadia should undertake for Fiscal Year 202324 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024).

For Fiscal Year 2023-24, the City of Arcadia will have an estimated $362,490 in federal CDBG funding available to allocate to local programs and projects. Any activities undertaken with CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate-income residents, aid in the prevention/elimination of blight or substandard housing, or improve disabled accessibility. A maximum of 20% of the CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 may be used for public services such as senior citizen assistance or meals programs. The remainder must be used for programs related to community enhancements for low- and moderate-income residents; i.e., housing rehabilitation programs, neighborhood development programs, or retrofitting of facilities to comply with federal disabled accessibility (ADA) requirements.

For Fiscal Year 2023-24, the following CDBG programs and allocation amounts are proposed and will be considered at the January 17, 2023 Arcadia City Council Meeting:

A. The Arcadia Home Improvement Program in the amount of $289,990;

B. The Congregate Meals for Seniors Program in the amount of $51,950; and

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C. The Information and Referral Services for Seniors Program in the amount of $20,550

At said time and place an opportunity will be afforded to all those interested and the public in general to be heard. All persons are hereby advised that should any person desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Arcadia City Council with respect to the above matters and this public hearing, such person may be limited to raising only those issues and objections raised by such person or other persons at or prior to the time of the public hearing.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the Arcadia City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.

All persons are invited to appear and provide testimony at the public hearing. In addition, all persons are invited to provide written and other evidence at or prior to the public hearing. You may view the Arcadia City Council agenda and the documents on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Further information regarding the use of CDBG funds is available at the Arcadia Development Services Department located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. If you have questions, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 574-5409 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. Arcadia City Hall will be closed on Friday, January 13, 2023.

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BEATRICE COVARRUBIAS

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BEATRICE COVARRUBIAS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Linda Covarrubias in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Linda Covarrubias be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Gabriel Sun DATED: November 30, 2022 Hon. Elaine Lu JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 12, 19, 26, 2022, January 2, 2023 SAN GABRIEL SUN

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Mingxin Sun FOR CHANGE OF NAME

hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Temple City Tribune DATED: December 21, 2022 Michael P. Vicencia JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 26, 2022, January 2, 9, 16, 2023 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO

TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6105 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. 22-3258-KK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are: KSCMK, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 722 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA, CA 91702

Doing Business as: SUSHI SAWA

City

Arcadia

– Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ELIAS RODRIGUEZ

CASE NO. 22STPB12724

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 17, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 9. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

/s/

Rachelle

Arellano Deputy City Clerk

Publish Date: January 2, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETER

G. BARRIOS

CASE NO. 22STPB11504

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PETER G. BARRIOS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HENRY BARRIOS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HENRY BARRIOS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/25/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept

by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner ADRIAN A. IBARRA - SBN 258405, SHATFORD LAW 17762 COWAN, 2ND FLOOR IRVINE CA 92614 12/26, 12/29/22, 1/2/23 CNS-3652409#

AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EUFEMIA ELIZABETH MOLINA

Case No. 22STPB12675

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EUFEMIA ELIZABETH MOLINA

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Samuel A. Thomas in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Samuel A. Thomas be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELIAS RODRIGUEZ.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HANNAH NOFZIGER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HANNAH NOFZIGER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/31/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for Petitioner RONALD G. DOWDY, ESQ. SBN 298243

Attorney for petitioner: STEPHEN P. JANIS SBN 237375 BANKS, GARCIA & JANIS 10788 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 (909) 980 – 0677 January 2, 5, 9, 2023

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Public Notices

TO SHOW CAUSE

CASE NUMBER: 22AHCP00424 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, East District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mingxin Sun filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Mingxin Sun to Proposed name Maxine Mingxin Sun 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 02/22/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 3. Room: 300. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Gabriel Sun DATED: December 15, 2022 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 22, 26, 2022, January 2, 9, 2023 SAN GABRIEL SUN

ORDER

TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Thanh-Thao Ruth Serafin FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22AHCP00509 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, East District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Thanh-Thao Ruth Serafin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Thanh-Thao Ruth Serafin to Proposed name Ruth Thanh-Thao Serafin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 02/14/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 3. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Azusa Beacon DATED: December 14, 2022 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 19, 26, 2022, January 2, 9, 2023 AZUSA BEACON

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Jinze He FOR CHANGE OF NAME

All other business names(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/ Licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/Licensee(s), is/are:

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) is/are: PANISANI INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 722 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA, CA 91702

The assets being sold are generally described as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, GOODWILL, TRADENAME, LEASEHOLD INTEREST, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, ALL TRANSFERABLE PERMITS AND LICENSES, AND INVENTORY OF STOCK IN TRADE and is/are located at: 722 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA, CA 91702

The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are: ONSALE BEER & WINE EATING PLACE 41-563845 And are now issued for the premises located at: The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: ACE ESCROW INC, 1725 S. NOGALES STREET #104, ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 and the anticipated sale/ transfer is JANUARY 30, 2023

The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $140,000.00, including inventory estimated at $2,500.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CASH DEPOSIST INTO ESCROW $140,000.00; ALLOCATIONSUB TOTAL $140,000.00; ALLOCATION TOTAL $140,000.00

It has been agreed between the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) and the intended Buyer(s)/Applicant(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: KSCMK, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) PANISANI INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) ORD-1366648 AZUSA BEACON 1/2/23

ORDER

FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Wenjiong Xu; Fei Han FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22STCP04230 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 111 N. Hill St, Los Angeles, Ca 90012, Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Wenjiong Xu; Fei Han filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Shelley Sining Han to Proposed name Shelley Xu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 01/30/2023 Time: 9:30AM Dept: 26. Room: 316 The address of the

CASE NUMBER: 22LBCP00468 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 275 Magnolia Ave, Long Beach, Ca 90802, South District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jinze He filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Jinze He to Proposed name Jacqueline Jinze He 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 02/01/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 26. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA22-944130-BF Order No.: 220516586-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RICHARD DEAN GREENMAN AND SYLVIA LOUISE GREENMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/15/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2800648 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/17/2023 at 10:00

AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $160,317.68 The purported property address is: 239 OAKS AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8519016-024 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a

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Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Date: December 9, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: Outside City Hall 613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors: A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:

Bidder satisfactorily completed at least four (4) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project. Additionally, Bidder satisfactorily completed at least two similar projects involving similar work and scope within the last five years with the City of Glendale; has satisfied the specialty contractor qualifications required for this project, and has less than five (5) Department of Industrial Relations violations on file with the DIR in the past 5 years.

General Scope of Work:

Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work included in the Bid is defined in in accordance with Specifications No. 3927 and Plan Nos. 1-3105, 50-688, 50-689, 50690, 50-689R, 50-690R, 50-696, AND 50-696R. The work generally includes: Installation of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB), Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, Construction of new ADA Ramps, and installation of striping and other pavement markings, as shown on the project plans and specifications, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (SPPWC 2021 Edition), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (2021 Edition), including all supplements thereto issued prior to bid opening date.

Other Bidding Information:

Number of Contract Working Days: 80 Working Days

Phase 1 - Prior to Signal Pole Shipment – 60 Working Days

Amount of Liquidated Damages: $1,700 per each calendar day occurring after the expiration of the Contract Time for Substantial Completion until Contractor achieves Substantial Completion of the entire Work, as required by Article 3 of the General Conditions for this phase

Phase 2 - After Signal Pole Arrival – 20 Working Days

Amount of Liquidated Damages: $3,200 per each calendar day occurring after the expiration of the Contract Time for Substantial Completion until Contractor achieves Substantial Completion of the entire Work, as required by Article 3 of the General Conditions for this phase

Other Bidding Information:

1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained in the Public Works Engineering Department, 633 E. Broadway, Room 205, Glendale, CA 91206 where they may be examined. Electronic copy of bidding documents can

LEGALS

6. Subcontractors’ Licenses and Listing. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor license or licenses appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, the location (address) of the Subcontractor’s place of business, California Contractor license number, California Department of Industrial Relations contractor registration number, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. The City’s disqualification of a Subcontractor does not disqualify a Bidder. However, prior to and as a condition to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall substitute a properly licensed and qualified Subcontractor— without an adjustment of the Bid Amount.

7. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations:

All other Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees shall be obtained and paid for by Contractor and will be reimbursed based on Contractor’s actual direct cost without markup. See Instructions to Bidders Paragraph 14, and General Conditions Paragraph 1.01 for definitions and Paragraph 1.03 for Contractor responsibilities.

8. Bid Forms and Bid Security: Each Bid must be made on the Bid Forms obtainable from the City’s Bidding website listed in the paragraph 1 above. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Glendale,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the City’s Notice of Award of the Contract, will enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

9. Bid Irrevocability. Bids shall remain open and valid for ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.

10. Substitution of Securities. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith.

11. Prevailing Wage Resolution. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City has ascertained and determined by Resolution No. 18,626 (as amended), the general prevailing rate of per diem wages of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is performed and the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime Work for each craft or type of worker needed in the execution of agreements with the City. Said resolution is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is hereby incorporated and made a part hereof by the same as though fully set forth herein. Copies of said resolution may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk.

12. Prevailing Wages. This Project is subject to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1720. Contractor awarded this Contract and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Work. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, pursuant to the California Labor Code, and the United States Secretary of Labor, pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, have determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations are available online at www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/. Davis-Bacon wage rates are available online at www. wdol.gov/. To the extent that there are any differences in the federal and state prevailing wage rates for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and its Subcontractors shall pay the highest wage rate.

13. California Department of Industrial Relations Public Works Contractor Registration. Beginning July 1, 2014, under the Public Works Contractor Registration Law (California Senate Bill No. 854 - See Labor Code Section 1725.5), contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/ActionServlet?a ction=displayPWCRegistrationForm before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. More information is available at the following links: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/PublicWorks/SB854FactSheet_6.30.14.pdf http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html

Beginning April 1, 2015, the City must award public works projects only to contractors and subcontractors who comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Law. Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

• No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a Bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

• No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

• This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

• The prime contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation. (See 8 Calif. Code Reg. Section 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the DIR Compliance Monitoring Unit.)

Furnishing of Electronic Certified Payroll Records to Labor Commissioner. For all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015, contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

Dated this day of _______, 20___, City of Glendale, California.

Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale Publish December 29, 2022 & January 2, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JUDY MOREY

Case No. 22STPB12469

2. Engineer’s Estimate. The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared. The estimate is in the range of $1,400,000 to $1,500,000.

3. Completion: This Work must be completed within (80) Working days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

4. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.

5. Contractor License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s):

• a. Pursuant to Section 3300, of the Public Contract Code, the classification of the bidder’s Contractor’s License shall be “Class A” and “C-10”. Failure of a bidder to obtain adequate licensing at the time the contract is awarded shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s Bond.

• b. For federally funded projects, the Contractor shall be properly licensed at the time of award.

The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JUDY MOREY

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lisa Dempsey in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lisa Dempsey be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will

be held on January 27, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: ROBERT CLAVEL ESQ SBN 315608 CLAVEL LAW 5857 PINE AVE STE B CHINO HILLS CA 91709 CN992823 MOREY Dec 26,29, 2022, Jan 2, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CONNIE LEE Case No. 22STPB12306

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CONNIE LEE

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sarah Silverstein and Catherine Lee in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sarah Silverstein and Catherine Lee be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: MEGAN E WAUGH ESQ SBN 294391 WAUGH LAW 401 WILSHIRE BLVD 12TH FLR NO 813 SANTA MONICA CA 90401 CN992828 LEE Dec 26,29, 2022, Jan 2, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MELODIE F. MALOOF CASE NO. 22STPB11301

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MELODIE F. MALOOF.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL D. MALOOF in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL D. MALOOF be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the

decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/13/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

JIYOUNG KYM - SBN 125974, LAW OFFICES OF JIYOUNG KYM 3130 WILSHIRE BLVD., #213 LOS ANGELES CA 90010 12/26, 12/29/22, 1/2/23 CNS-3655290#

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF APOLINAR CABALLERO aka APOLINAR CABALLERO GARCIA

Case No. 22STPB12133

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of APOLINAR CABALLERO aka APOLINAR CABALLERO GARCIA

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Maria De Jesus Ca-ballero in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Maria De Jesus Ca-ballero be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative

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appointed NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed Bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following work of improvement: RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACONS (RRFB) INSTALLATIONS PHASE 2 PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 3927 HSIPSL-5144(076) Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Original Bid to be submitted to: Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway,

110

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Bidding Documents Available: Bidding documents are also available to view and download online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-page/fsiteid-1

Bid Document 1. Bid America

3. McGraw

4. Reed Construction

5. Construction

Room

Glendale, CA 91206 Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 City Council Chambers 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Additional

(951) 677-4819 Procurement Locations: 2. I SqFt Plan Room (800) 364-2059

Hill Blueprint Express (626) 471-9021

Data (800)876-4045

Bid Board (559)325-7054 City of Glendale Contact Person: Marc David, Project Manager Phone: 818-548-3945 Fax: 818-242-7087 E-mail: Mdavid@Glendaleca.gov

be obtained

download

addendums

at no cost from: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-page/fsiteid-1. Future addendums, if any will be available for

on the same page as the bidding documents. The city will not mail/deliver the

to the prospective bidders. It is the bidders’ sole responsibility to check the website to obtain future addendums to this bid documents.

LEGALS

by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

Attorney for petitioner: PAUL HORN ESQ SBN 243227

PAUL HORN LAW GROUP PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703 CN992858 CABALLERO Dec 29, 2022, Jan 2,5, 2023

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY LOUISE WRIGHT aka MARY L. WRIGHT Case No. 22STPB12713

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARY LOUISE WRIGHT aka MARY L. WRIGHT

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Helena Burt-DuPar in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Helena BurtDuPar be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: OMAR GASTELUM ESQ SBN 219787

LAW OFFICE OF OMAR GASTELUM & ASSOCIATES APLC 13215 PENN ST STE 100 WHITTIER CA 90602 CN992875 WRIGHT

NOTICE

PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIMOTHY McGINLEY Case No. 22STPB12108

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TIMOTHY McGINLEY

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by William P. McGinley in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that William P. McGinley be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 26, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: JEFFREY A FIELD ESQ SBN 245237

FIELD LAW PC 3923 FOOTHILL BLVD STE B LA CRESCENTA CA 91214 CN992884 MCGINLEY Jan 2,5,9, 2023

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

WILLIAM WILEY MARTIN aka WILLIAM W. MARTIN Case No. 22STPB12531

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM WILEY MARTIN aka WILLIAM W. MARTIN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by James A. Bogner in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that James A. Bogner be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: MICHAEL N BALIKIAN ESQ SBN 109247 MICHAEL N BALIKIAN A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION 21550 OXNARD ST STE 900 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 CN992890 MARTIN Jan 2,5,9, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GORDON CARLTON DUVALL AKA GORDON C. DUVALL CASE NO. 22STPB12640

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GORDON CARLTON DUVALL AKA GORDON C. DUVALL.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RANDY DUVALL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RANDY DUVALL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/27/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

Attorney for Petitioner

LISA WEINMANN - SBN 320109, PROBATE CALIFORNIA 17765 CALLE GRANADA MORGAN HILL CA 95037 12/29/22, 1/2, 1/5/23 CNS-3654883# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

EDWARD BERTIG

CASE NO. 22STPB06001

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EDWARD BERTIG.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEVEN BURNS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEVEN BURNS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/03/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

ABBAS K. GOKAL, ESQ. - SBN 264653, NICHOLAS D. PORRAZZO - SBN 309235, GOKAL LAW GROUP, INC. 505 TECHNOLOGY DR., STE. 150 IRVINE CA 92618 BSC 222698 12/29/22, 1/2, 1/5/23 CNS-3655256#

PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ANDREW JAMES MOR CASE NO. 30-2022-01297823-PR-LACJC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ANDREW JAMES MOR.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WILLIAM JAMES MOR in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WILLIAM JAMES MOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/09/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. C08 located at 700 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE WEST, SANTA ANA, CA 92701

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

Attorney for Petitioner

LISA L. CHAN - SBN 260492 19925 STEVENS CREEK BLVD., STE. 100 CUPERTINO CA 95014 12/29/22, 1/2, 1/5/23 CNS-3655551#

ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA ANN FARLESS CASE NO. 22STPB12761

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PATRICIA ANN FARLESS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GRETCHEN BERG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GRETCHEN BERG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be

admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/10/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

KEVIN CHIU - SBN 249479, HART, MIERAS & MORRIS, INC 255 E SANTA CLARA ST., #300 ARCADIA CA 91006 12/29/22, 1/2, 1/5/23 CNS-3655983# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF FIRST AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ANNE CAIGER

CASE NO. 22STPB11593

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ANNE CAIGER.

A FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALMA D. MORA-AVILA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALMA D. MORA-AVILA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE FIRST AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/31/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal rep-

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LEGALS

AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): CHESTER M. STOWERS Deed of Trust: recorded on 10/25/2006 as Document No. 2006-0725967 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 01/09/2023 at 01:00PM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Ave., Chino, CA 91710 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Lot 11 of Tract No. 5226, in the City of San Bernardino, County of San Bernardino, State of California, as per plat recorded in Book 74 Page(s) 4 and 5, of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 705 WEST 52ND STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $197,696.88 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 or visit this Internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 131897-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CONTAINS FROM ONE TO FOUR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY: NOTICE TO TENANT OR ELIGIBLE BIDDER: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 131897-5 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section

Fictitious Business Name Filings

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Tolo Turns and Services

38887 Rockinghorse Rd Murrieta, CA 92563

Riverside County

Habibullah — Asghary, 38887 Rockinghorse Rd, Murrieta, CA 92563

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Habibullah — Asghary Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 6, 2022 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202215680 Pub. 12/12/2022, 12/19/2022, 12/26/2022, 01/02/2023 Riverside Independent

Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2022. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Jermaine David Ogbonna Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 1, 2022

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202215364

Pub. 12/12/2022, 12/19/2022, 12/26/2022, 01/02/2023 Riverside Independent

before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202215977 Pub. 12/19/2022, 12/26/2022, 01/02/2023, 01/09/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Shop Treasure Finder 68323 Treasure Trail Cathedral City, CA 92234

Riverside County Kristina Petkovic, 68323 Treasure Trail, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Riverside County

s. Kristina Petkovic Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 21, 2022

general partnership.

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 10/01/2021.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: Aleyda Palma Statement filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 15, 2022.

FILE NO.: R-20213750 Pub. : 12/26/2022, 01/02/2023, 01/09/2023, 01/16/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION CLEAN-UP 1662 Via Rafael Cir Corona, CA 92881

Riverside County (1). Aleyda Mariela Palma Urrutia, 3203 Marwick Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808 (2). Erick Giovanni Escobar Palma, 3203 Marwick Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808

Riverside County

ing persons: (1). Aleyda Mariela Palma Urrutia, 3203 Marwick Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808 (2). Erick Giovanny Escobar Palma, 3203 Marwick Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808 .

This business is conducted by an general partnership.

The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 08/30/2022 .

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: Aleyda Palma Statement filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 15, 2022. FILE NO.: R-202211200

Pub. : 12/26/2022, 01/02/2023, 01/09/2023, 01/16/2023

Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20220011561

DOUGAN COLE 30414 Town Center Dr 2131 Menifee, CA 92584 Riverside County Jermaine David Ogbonna, 30414 Town Center Dr 2131, Menifee, CA 92584

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as P & A TEXAS BBQ 10759 Magnolia Ave Unit P Riverside, CA 92505

Riverside County Preciosa Nataly rubio-saldana, 9521 San antonio Ave, South Gate, CA 90280

Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 1, 2022. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Preciosa Nataly rubio-saldana Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 13, 2022

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# 202215013 Pub. 12/19/2022, 12/26/2022, 01/02/2023, 01/09/2023 Riverside Independent

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following fictitious business name California Cleaning Contractor, 1662 Via Rafael Cir Corona, CA 92881, County: Riverside; Business Address: 1662 Via Rafael Cir Corona, CA 92881, Riverside County. Riverside County, has been abandoned by the following persons: (1). Aleyda Mariela Palma Urrutia, 3203 Marwick Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808 (2). Erick Giovanny Escobar Palma, 3203 Marwick Ave, Long Beach, CA 90808 .

This business is conducted by an

This business is conducted by: a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Aleyda Palma Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 15, 2022

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202216107 Pub. 12/26/2022, 01/02/2023, 01/09/2023, 01/16/2023

Riverside Independent

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

The following fictitious business name California Cleaning Services 1662 Via Rafael Cir Corona, CA 92881, County: Riverside; Business Address: 1662 Via Rafael Cir Corona, CA 92881, Riverside County. Riverside County, has been abandoned by the follow -

The following persons are doing business as: PTG Trucking, 3168 Centurion Pl, Ontario, CA 91761. Pedro Trujillo, 3168 Centurion Pl, Ontario, CA 91761. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 13, 2022. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Pedro Trujillo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on December 20, 2022 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20220011561

Pub: 01/02/2023, 01/09/2023, 01/16/2023, 01/23/2023

San Bernardino Press

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The following person(s) is (are)

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doing business as (1). WAVELAND 8 PRODUCTIONS (2). WAVE ISLAND

Need to Publish your DBA for the required 4 weeks? www.filedba.com 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 12/13/2022 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 7844 Madison Ave., Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0419126 To: SAN BERNARDINO PRESS 12/19/2022, 12/26/2022, 01/02/2023

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