Monterey Park Press_2/16/2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein will step down at end of term

By City News Service

LA council members propose a right to

counsel

for tenants facing eviction

By Eric He, City News Service

Agroup of city council members proposed a program establishing a right to counsel for tenants in Los Angeles Tuesday, as part of a continued effort to expand renter protections.

Six council members filed a motion seeking recommendations by the Los Angeles Housing Department on establishing a Right to Counsel ordinance and program.

"We are trying to build a city where if you end up in a situation where ... if you're in danger of losing your housing, that someone will be there to support you," Councilwoman Nithya Raman said at a rally at City Hall on Tuesday.

Raman appeared alongside council members Bob Blumenfield, Heather Hutt and Hugo Soto-Martinez, with members of tenant groups behind them. Council members Katy Yaroslavsky and Eunisses Hernandez also joined in presenting the motion.

Council members said the program would seek to use funds from Measure ULA, which allocates 10% of revenue generated from the tax to fund a counsel program for lower-income tenants threatened with eviction. According to the text of the ballot measure, a vast majority of the estimated 30,000 tenants who receive eviction notices each year in Los Angeles "do not have access to an attorney and do not know how to exercise their rights."

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, officially announced Tuesday that she will not be seeking re-election in 2024.

Feinstein, 89, has held the U.S. Senate seat since 1992. There was rampant speculation that she would not seek another term. Southland Reps. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, and Katie Porter, D-Irvine, previously announced bids to seek Feinstein's seat in 2024, anticipating that she would not run again.

Feinstein insisted in a statement that while she will not seek re- election, she will serve out the remainder of her current term. She said she intends "to accomplish as much for California as I can through the end of next year when my term ends."

"I campaigned in 2018 on several priorities for Califor-

nia and the nation: preventing and combating wildfires, mitigating the effects of recordsetting drought, responding to the homelessness crisis, and ensuring all Americans have access to affordable, highquality health care," she said.

"Congress has enacted legislation on all of these topics over the past several years, but more needs to be done -- and I will continue these efforts.

"I also remain focused on passing commonsense legislation to fight the epidemic of gun violence, preserving our pristine lands and promoting economic growth -- especially to position California for what I believe will be the century of the Pacific. And I will use my seniority on the Appropriations Committee to ensure California gets its fair share of funding. I'm confident we can achieve these

goals because we've done it before."

She added, "Even with a divided Congress, we can still pass bills that will improve lives. Each of us was sent here to solve problems. That's what I've done for the last 30 years, and that's what I plan to do for the next two years. My thanks to the people of California for allowing me to serve them."

Schiff issued a statement hailing Feinstein as "one of the finest legislators our state and country have ever known."

"As the longest-serving woman senator, Senator Feinstein is trailblazer, and her accomplishments are immense and far from over," Schiff said. "From the torture report and her dogged pursuit of gun safety to her championship of LGBTQ+ rights and

conservation of California's greatest resources, Senator Feinstein's expansive body of work and defense of our democracy will define her legacy.

"But her important work goes on. Her championing of the Assault Weapons Ban and so many other measures critical to California and the nation will make a continuing contribution to the safety and welfare of our people."

Porter, on her Twitter page, also hailed the state's senior Senator.

"Senator Dianne Feinstein has had a remarkable career serving the people of California," she wrote. "She created a path for women in politics that I am proud to follow. I thank the Senator for her leadership and appreciate all that she has accomplished for our state."

In municipalities with a right to counsel protection, approximately 86% of tenants remain housed, according to the text of the proposed measure.

Measure ULA passed in November and seeks an additional tax on property sales that exceed $5 million in the city, but is currently facing litigation. The tax is expected to generate between $600 million and $1.1 billion annually, and a majority of the revenue would go toward affordable housing and tenant assistance programs, backers said.

See C ounsel right Page 32

LACMA acquires largest collection of digital art in America

Nelson Rising — LA developer, political insider — dies at age 81

Senator Dianne Feinstein. | Photo courtesy of Senate Democrats (CC BY 2.0)

Photo courtesy of jessica45/Pixabay

CALENDAR

Feb. 17

West Covina 100th Anniversary

West Covina Sportsplex | 2100 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina, CA 91792 | Feb. 17-19 | westcovina.org

West Covina is celebrating 100 years since incorporation with a three-day festival featuring food, live music, carnival rides, vendors and more entertainment.

Feb. 18

L.A. Chinatown Firecracker Run

Los Angeles Chinatown Plaza | 943 N. Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, CA | Feb. 18-19 | firecracker10k.org

Celebrating 45 years, the L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5K/10K Run/1K Kiddie & PAW’er Dog Run/Walk & 20/40Mile Bike Ride welcomes the year of the rabbit. Each registered participant receives a commemorative 2023 Firecracker race bib, exclusive collectible finisher’s medal, limited edition t-shirt, goody bag, and much more. In addition, participants and their guests will enjoy the Lunar New Year Celebration in the heart of historic Chinatown with an opening ceremony filled with lion dancers and the traditional lighting of 100,000 firecrackers. The Firecracker festival includes vendors and booths as well as a new Chalk Art Festival and Boba Garden.

Feb. 19

‘The Secret Garden’

Ahmanson Theatre | 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Feb. 16-March 26 | centertheatregroup.org

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett,“The Secret Garden” follows 10-year-old orphaned Mary Lennox as she’s sent from her home in India to live with her reclusive uncle on his haunted English country estate. Mary’s curiosity leads her on a quest to discover her family’s past and herself.

Feb. 20

‘When Harry Met Sally’ And ‘Sleepless In Seattle’

The Secret Movie Club Theater | 1917 Bay St., Los Angeles, CA 90021 | Feb. 20 | eventbrite.com

If you’re still feeling the romance in the air, catch this double feature of what many consider to be the two best rom-coms ever made.

Feb. 21

‘Building Madness’

Parson’s Nose Theater | 95 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 | Feb. 21 | parsonsnose.com

Max and Paul try to maintain their architectural firm float during the Great Depression in this screwball comedy.

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival. | Photo by Cobber99 (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Empty bleachers: Let Them Play CA, and their fight for youth sports during COVID

Jordan Green jgreen@beaconmedianews.com

The universal difficulties of being a parent are well established. The unrelenting nights of staying awake while your new infant cries until the sun shines the next morning. The “terrible twos” when two-year-olds are first exploring their ability to test their parents’ patience. The early teenage years when the intensity of puberty is matched by the desire to rebel. Yet the need to protect kids will always hold prominence over the brief frustrations that arise from their upbringing.

This was especially true during a global pandemic. Never in modern history have parents had to deal with something so intense and bizarre. No matter the culture of a family or the personality of a child, every parent felt an insurmountable weight on their shoulders.

This was certainly the case for Brad Hensley. He and his wife, Kristin, reside in Carlsbad, Calif. where they raise their son and two younger daughters. Their son had just entered his junior year of high school in 2019 and was eager to train for his senior year football campaign. His daughters, on the other hand, were avid dancers and did so competitively throughout their childhood.

Then March 2020 came around, and everything stood still. The Hensley family thrived most when they were active, but doing so was impossible during that time, as — much like Los Angeles County — San Diego County had strict isolation and social distancing mandates.

Restaurants closed. Schools shut down. Public spaces disappeared. Organized sports dissolved. And for the Hensley household, those absences took a major toll.

“My kids, and every kid for that matter, had no outlets,” Brad Hensley said. “As a parent, I quickly realized that my son and daughters needed to play sports. It was so vital to their psychological, physical and emotional development. Obviously, parents that I knew were saying similar things.”

“And during that period, it went well beyond my family’s

circumstances. We are in a loving household, but what about kids who aren’t? A lot of kids aren’t as fortunate and are in socio-economic situations where those lack of outlets were harming them irreparably.”

All Brad and Kristin could do at this time was attempt to raise their kids in a reality that was fully out of their control; deciding to counsel and confront their children through the hardship and hope that those outlets would eventually come back.

They waited, and waited, and waited some more. But the angst in the household got worse, and worse, and worse.

Months later, it reached a boiling point for the Hensleys.

In mid-December 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom released an update regarding the state’s protocol on youth sports. After months of hopeful news, including the potential return of outdoor, non-contact sports and the possibility of a testing method that would monitor COVID-19 activity amongst teams, Newsom announced the state would mandate yet another delay to youth competition in regard to team sports.

It was considered a wake-up call for the Hensleys. They believed officials didn’t see the importance of having accessible sports as an outlet, and they decided that they wanted to introduce formidable pressure. Brad and Kristin reached out to attorney Ken Elliott, who was also a dear friend, and decided to file a lawsuit against the state of California. They argued that the state’s protocol against youth sports was a violation of the California Constitution’s equal protection clause.

Through the lawsuit, they questioned: if professional and college sports are able to return under certain COVID guidelines, why not youth sports?

It was a firm action that built momentum for them to start a non-profit organization and a movement that defined the rationale of some parents of student-athletes during this time.

On Dec. 31, 2020, Brad, Kristin and Elliot needed to

get eyes on their suit and mission. They decided to start a Facebook page that likeminded people could join. The trio was the first to follow, and by the end of the first day, the number of followers reached 50. The following day it was up to 500. By the end of the week, they were up to more than 1,000. At the end of January 2021, it was set at more than 60,000.

Known as “Let Them Play CA,” parents all over the state were joining the page and sharing their own stories regarding California’s shutdown of youth sports. Through Facebook, parents told stories of watching their children face depression; coaches discussed witnessing their players gravitate towards gang-related behaviors on the streets; teachers spoke out about noticing studentathletes giving up on their education. These sorts of anecdotes were more commonplace than ever before.

“At one point, I had a team of 12 monitors, approving every post and monitoring comments, and even then, it was hard to keep up with. We were running this thing 24/7, and the rallies and everything were about as grassroots and pure as it got,” said Hensley.

Throughout January, the group grew bigger due to the continued disappointing developments regarding a comeback. A tier system was in place by the state based on case rate per county, meaning if the tier threshold was met by the county they were eligible to begin playing outdoor sports again. The issue, according to Let Them Play CA and similar advocacy groups, was that the tier system was far too restrictive and made it difficult for counties to begin the transition process.

Additionally, the most frustrating aspect for these parents is that nearly every single state in the United States had already made the transition, and data they were presented with demonstrated that there was a minimal difference in transmission rates between those areas and California — which was the same data that drove the

National Federation of State High School Associations to revise its guidelines and disregard the tiered system in February of 2021.

It wasn’t just social media posts that portrayed these frustrations. Groups within the Let Them Play CA bubble would plan rallies — which practiced social distancing and implemented mask requirements — that would see hundreds of people create signs and support all across California.

High-profile people in sports, such as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, longtime Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari and longtime NFL player James Lofton, supported the nonprofit’s stance on a return to youth athletics.

Brad and Kristin’s grassroots community was quickly becoming a Californian phenomenon, and its initial goal of applying pressure to state and city officials was working. In February the San Diego District Court ordered a temporary restraining order against Governor Newsom’s shutdown, and three weeks after, a settlement was reached and both indoor and outdoor sports were welcomed back in California.

After months of being restricted from competing and doing what they truly loved, the Hensleys could once again enjoy athletics, including Brad and Kristin’s son who got to embrace one final year of high school football. Guidelines and social distancing remained during those early stages — but these kids didn’t mind; they were just glad to be back.

A lot of credit for the inevitable return, Brad believes, belongs to Let Them Play CA.

“I don't know exactly what it was,” Hensley confessed. “Was it the lawsuit? Was it the media pressure? Was it our support from the medical community? Was it support from the legislature? Bottom line is that on Feb. 19, the San Diego District Court gave a temporary restraining order against the governor's shutdown of youth sports that opened it up. And then within

three weeks of that, we reached a settlement to allow both outdoor sports and indoor sports.”

“So, you know, our group would say that without Let Them Play CA, sports wouldn't have happened when it did,” he went on to proudly acknowledge.

While the transition back to high school sports was generally perceived as a promising development about the state of the pandemic at that time, there remained a wide range of people who were skeptical about the safety of returning to play. Was it truly safe enough to put kids back on the field? Or did pressure from outside parties force officials into making a dangerous decision?

These concerns created fairly widespread criticism against Let Them Play CA. Detractors argued that parents who partook in rallies supporting the nonprofit were COVID skeptics and were perhaps not aware of the impact of the pandemic and how easily it could be transferred. Therefore, supporters oftentimes would fall under the umbrella of conservative thinkers.

Despite the occasional disapproval aimed at Hensley, it never faltered the way he understood his mission for Let Them Play CA.

To him, it was never meant to be a politically motivated group, and he hopes no one who engaged in the community treated it as such. Instead, it revolved around basic human rights; particularly for his children and those within the community.

In Southern California, the Hensleys had to sit back and watch as thousands of kids out of state got to compete again and enjoy what resembled a normal life. It infuriated Brad and Kristin that they didn’t

have that option. It infuriated their kids. It infuriated hundreds of local families, who like the Hensleys could do nothing but wait for officials to give the clear.

Let Them Play CA arose from that frustration and wanted immediate action. Yet, here we are nearly two years later since it was founded, and Brad still sees a tremendous future for the nonprofit he helped create despite high school sports no longer facing any COVID-related hurdles.

He is still seeking an answer for exactly what the organization’s identity will be now. But he knows, for certain, that it will not be a space to welcome anti-vaccine or anti-mask jargon. Instead, it will be an outlet to discuss children’s mental health, along with making sure kids always have tools that help get them through any point where they begin to question their purpose or value; something several kids did during quarantine.

“Right now I’m dormant, mainly because there isn’t a cause that is as pure and nonpartisan as the youth rights we were fighting for,” Hensley said. “Everything has changed. The world is very politically charged, and the causes we focused on have quickly turned into something not as pure as what we originally fought for. So, in general, Let Them Play CA views that time as a mission accomplished.”

In 2020, Brad simply bought into a mission that he believed was his responsibility as a parent. He will continue to follow the same instinct moving forward — it just seemed far more difficult, and impactful, when the world was flipped upside down.

Read the remaining three stories of our “Empty Bleachers” series at https://heysocal. com/

A yard sign in support of Let Them Play CA. | Photo courtesy of @ letthemplayca1/Twitter

Los Angeles

Duarte

Register today for the San Gabriel Valley Women’s Summit on March 7

Registration is now open for the San Gabriel Valley 2023 Women’s Summit on Tuesday, March 7 beginning at noon at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Monrovia-Pasadena.

Formerly named the Duarte Women’s Business Expo, the event was the creation of the late city of Duarte Mayor and Councilmember Tzeitel Paras-Caracci with the intent of hosting a day for current and aspiring women business owners to learn and grow. Registrants will hear from dynamic guest speakers including this year’s keynote speaker Dr. Rachel McClements, the chief operating officer at Five Acres responsible for administration, coordination, development, and implementation of all agency operational activities, and closing speaker, Jennifer Vane Of Counsel with WKD telling her journey of rejoining the workforce after 14 years of being a stayat-home mom. To learn more and register for the summit, visit the Duarte Chamber of Commerce’s website.

Arcadia

Two more horses die after injuries at Santa Anita Park; fifth death in four weeks

Two horses have been euthanized after suffer-

ing racing injuries at Santa Anita Park, state officials confirmed to City News Service Sunday. The 3-year-old filly Decorated My Life was injured during Saturday's ninth race on the turf, requiring euthanasia, according to Mike Marten, public information officer for the California Horse Racing Board. Also Saturday, the 3-year-old gelding Merit Song was injured during the fourth race on the main track at Santa Anita, requiring euthanasia. Decorated My Life died on her third birthday. She had seven races and one first-place finish in her career. Merit Song had nine races and one first-place finish in his career.

Burbank

Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. announces 7,000 job cuts as part of $5.5B cost-cutting move

The Burbank-based Walt Disney Co. will slash 7,000 jobs as part of a $5.5 billion cost-cutting effort, CEO Bob Iger announced Wednesday. The possibility of layoffs at Disney has been rumored for weeks, with Iger regaining his footing in the CEO's office following the surprise ouster of CEO Bob Chapek in November. Iger broke the news during an earnings call Wednesday afternoon, following the release of the company's first-quarter earnings report. Iger said he is targeting $5.5 billion in cost savings "across the company."

Long Beach

Suspect in fatal stabbing near MacArthur Park arrested in Long Beach

A man suspected in a fatal stabbing near MacArthur Park is in police custody, authorities said Friday. Members of the LAPD/ FBI Fugitive Task Force arrested Alexander Adams in Long Beach on Wednesday on suspicion of the Jan. 9 killing of Nicholas Garcia. He was booked on one count of murder, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD officers responded at 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 9 to the 600 block of South Alvarado Street regarding an assault with a deadly weapon and upon their arrival found Garcia suffering from a stab wound to the chest. Homicide detectives learned during their investigation that Garcia had been involved in a fight with Adams, who fled on foot after the assault, police said.

Orange County

Orange County

Transient pleads guilty to sex assault at Santa Ana massage parlor

A 25-year-old transient pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to two years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman at a massage parlor in Santa Ana, but he will be freed as he had credit for that amount of time already in custody. Bret

Wade Bishop pleaded guilty to attempted sexual battery by restraining and assault with the intent to commit a sex offense, both felonies, as well as false imprisonment and burglary, both misdemeanors. Bishop accepted a plea deal from Orange County Superior court Judge Scott Steiner. Bishop went to a massage parlor at 1319 N. Main St. on Feb. 22, 2021, asking for a free massage, according to court records. He was told it would cost $40 and was escorted out.

Anaheim

Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes celebrates at Disneyland

Patrick Mahomes was honored with the traditional post- Super Bowl parade at Disneyland Monday, one day after being selected as the MVP of the Kansas City Chiefs' 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. The afternoon parade carried Mahomes through the heart of Disneyland, going past Sleeping Beauty Castle and continuing to Main Street, U.S.A. The "I'm going to Disneyland" commercial and parade began in 1987 and featured New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms after he was chosen the MVP of Super Bowl XXI which was played at the Rose Bowl.

Riverside

Riverside County Riverside County daycare operator suspected of molesting children

The 53-year-old operator of a Riverside County child day care facility was arrested Friday for allegedly molesting two children, though police suspect there may be other victims who have yet to be found. Ladislao Diaz Cuevas was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on suspicion of lewd acts on a minor under 14 years old and forced sexual penetration of a child. Cuevas is being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.

Riverside

Fire at Riverside apart-

ment extinguished

A fire that began on the balcony of a second-floor apartment was extinguished in Riverside, fire authorities said Tuesday. Firefighters were called at 10:45 p.m. Monday to the 3400 block of Fifth Street where they learned the flames had extended into the apartment and caused significant damage, said Riverside County Fire Authority Battalion Chief Michael Staley. The apartment's smoke detectors alerted the occupants to the fire and they safely exited the apartment, Staley said. No injuries were reported and the cause of fire is under investigation.

Corona

Corona hiring for multiple positions

Looking for a job as a public servant? The City of Corona is looking to fill 38 positions in accounting, animal care, IT, recreation , and public works. The city is even looking for a new assistant city manager. To apply, visit https://www. governmentjobs.com/ careers/coronaca.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center earns top achievements in 2022

Through the Board of Supervisors’ leadership, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has earned many accomplishments and widespread recognition for its medical leadership and staff, which recently led to the hospital receiving a Level I Adult Trauma Center verification by the College of Surgeons. In 2022, ARMC opened a state-of-the-art Family Health Center in Fontana, that was approved for onsite cardiovascular surgery by the California Department of Public Health, and was named by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital for Maternity Care, earning two California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative Quality and Engagement Awards.

San Bernardino

Armed suspect from San Bernardino shot, killed after chase

An armed robbery suspect from San Bernardino was fatally shot by police after a high-speed chase that ended in a fiery crash in La Habra. Officers from the Fullerton Police Department attempted to stop the suspect, who was driving a Ford Explorer just after 1 a.m. at Harbor Boulevard and Chapman Avenue. After refusing to stop the suspect led them on a chase from Fullerton to nearby La Habra, according to a report from ABC 7. The suspect's vehicle collided with a black BMW, which flipped on its side and the Ford Explorer caught on fire at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Imperial Highway, according to witnesses at the scene. Shortly afterward, police shot the suspect, who died at the scene.

Ontario

Ontario woman dies as two crashes occur at same time on 5 Freeway in Dana Point Firefighters, paramedics and California Highway Patrol officers were dispatched to two unrelated crashes that occurred at about the same time on the northbound and southbound lanes of the San Diego (5) Freeway in Dana Point, which resulted in one death, authorities said Monday. Both crashes occurred around 2 a.m. Sunday, just south of Camino De Estrella, the Orange County Fire Authority reported. The four-vehicle crash on the northbound freeway resulted in a fatality at the scene, according to California Highway Patrol Officer K. Gibson. A 25-year-old woman from Ontario died when her 2016 Honda crashed into a disabled 2019 Toyota vehicle and overturned, Gibson said. The Honda struck a 2019 Lexus when it overturned and pushed the disabled Toyota into a 2022 Tesla, the officer said.

M onrovia

February 2

At 4:13 p.m., a victim reported he was robbed in the area of Royal Oaks and Mountain. The known suspect entered the victim’s vehicle and pulled an axe from his backpack, told the victim to give him the car keys, and exit the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

February 3

At 12:46 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Patrician Way reported a suspicious vehicle in the area. Officers responded and contacted two occupants inside the vehicle. One subject was found to be wanted by a local agency for felony offenses. Upon further investigation, it was discovered the vehicle was stolen from El Monte. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded firearm was found along with several social security cards, credit cards, and driver's licenses. Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:27 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of California and Myrtle when he observed a traffic violation. He conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver who showed signs of impairment. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

February 5

At 8:17 a.m., victims in the 800 block of West Colorado reported fraudulent activity on a mobile account. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:03 a.m., an officer was in the 700 block of West Huntington when he heard the sound of a traffic collision occur nearby. He searched the area and discovered the collision. Both drivers complained of pain due to the collision. The party at fault was cited.

February 6

At 8:00 a.m., the resident in the 1200 block of Sherman stated her son took too many pills. Officers arrived and contacted the son, who admitted he took too many sleeping pills. The subject was transported to a local hospital for a mental evaluation.

At 8:18 a.m., a witness in the 100 block of South Madison stated that a bus struck a parked vehicle inside a parking lot. A report was taken.

At 8:28 a.m., the victim in the 400 block of South Ivy reported check fraud. The victim paid a vendor with a check and an unauthorized person cashed the check.

At 10:45 a.m., an employee from a business in the 200 block of East Foothill reported his vehicle was stolen from a parking structure. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:44 a.m., the reporting party called from the 1000 block of Royal Oaks and stated that someone stole some of his belongings. He said he was hospitalized for three and a half months and upon returning home, he noticed items missing. There were no signs of forced entry. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:55 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of East Walnut reported his catalytic converter was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:59 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of North Canyon regarding a male subject that inappropriately slapped a female subject. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:01 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle in the 1500 block of South Myrtle for a traffic violation. The driver was unlicensed and the vehicle registration was expired over six months. The driver admitted to having drugs in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed prescription drugs without a prescription. The driver was cited and the vehicle was towed.

February 7

At 10:56 a.m., the owner of a business in the 100 block of West Foothill reported an employee received a call from a male subject pretending to be the owner. The caller told the employee to purchase gift cards and to call him with the numbers. She did what she was instructed to do by whom she thought was the owner. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:23 a.m., the reporting party stated someone stole

BLOTTERS

the license plates to his vehicle in the 800 block of West Duarte Road. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:48 p.m., an officer saw a subject laying on the ground motionless and thought he might be under the influence or having a medical emergency. The officer requested another officer to assist and they contacted the subject. While attempting to pat the subject down after waking him up, he ran away from the officers. A short foot pursuit occurred and the subject was found and detained. The subject was found to be in possession of drugs and had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:36 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of North Magnolia reported her husband missing. The missing has a history of drug and alcohol abuse. He also suffers from mental disorders. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:23 p.m., employees from a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a theft. The suspect fled in a vehicle. This investigation is ongoing.

February 8

At 8:16 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of West Foothill regarding a male subject checking car doors and kicking cars in the area. Officers arrived and located the subject and arrested him for an outstanding warrant. Officers transported him to MPD jail and once there the subject started saying he wanted to hurt himself. MFD responded and transported him to a local hospital for treatment and for a mental evaluation.

At 11:30 a.m., the reporting party stated three male subjects inside of a business in the 600 block of West Huntington pushed an elderly female and stole her purse. Another suspect stole a phone from another person at the business. All three suspects fled the scene. The suspects were later located in Arcadia. When the suspects saw the officers, a foot pursuit ensued. All three suspects were apprehended and arrested. Two of the suspects were juveniles and one was an adult. The two juveniles were released on a citation to their parents. The

adult was taken into custody.

At 2:00 p.m., a mother walked into the MPD lobby to report she had not seen or heard from her adult daughter in two weeks. The subject was entered as missing. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:29 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of West Maple reported his vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:39 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of South Mayflower regarding a possible battery. Officers arrived and contacted an intoxicated subject that had injuries to his face and legs. Witnesses said the suspect that assaulted him had fled the area. The victim was uncooperative, stating he was drunk and got into an altercation with his friends. The victim was transported to the hospital for his injuries. An officer went to the hospital to take pictures of his injuries and tried interviewing him, but he refused to cooperate. This investigation is continuing.

A rcadia

February 5

At 8:22 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of South Fifth Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured a lone suspect stealing the victim’s refrigerator from their garage. The suspect entered the home by forcing open the garage door. He is described as a male of unknown race, 5-feet-7-inches tall, 150 pounds, and was wearing a light-colored shirt and dark-colored pants.

At 2:41 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 00 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The victim discovered an unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear sliding glass door, ransacked the residence, and fled. The loss is unknown as of the date of this report.

At 9:32 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of South Santa Anita Avenue and Alta Street regarding a battery investigation. The victim stated the suspect pushed him from behind, for no apparent reason. The suspect, a 43-yearold male from Lomita, was ar-

rested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

February 6

At 9:58 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2300 block of Sewanee Lane regarding a residential burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured the suspects breaking the rear sliding glass door and ransacking the home. The loss has yet to be determined. Both suspects are described as males and wearing hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants.

February 7

At 4:30 a.m., an officer responded to Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant, located at 145 E. Huntington Dr., regarding an audible alarm activation. Surveillance footage captured a lone suspect forcing open a rear door and searching through the office. The suspect fled quickly without any property. He fled on foot. He is described as a male with a heavy build, wearing all-black clothing and a black face mask.

At 11:41 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Rodeo Road regarding a burglary investigation. A review of the surveillance footage revealed two suspects kicked open the door to the residence and fled empty-handed because the resident had recently moved out. They were carrying flashlights and one was carrying a crossbody bag.

At 9:58 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of West Palm Avenue regarding an attempted burglary investigation. The victim stated the suspects were seen in the backyard yard before being scared off. The two suspects were wearing face coverings and hooded jackets. They fled in a white sedan.

February 8

At 2:31 p.m., officers responded to Wing Hop Fung, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. It was determined unknown suspect(s) accessed the roof of the building and cut a hole to access the liquor storage of the restaurant. The suspect(s) fled with an undetermined amount of alcohol.

February 9

At 6 p.m., an officer responded to CVS Pharmacy, located at 1401 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding an attempted robbery investigation. The victim stated the suspect grabbed her and attempted to steal her purse while she was entering her car. She was able to hold onto her purse during the robbery attempt. The suspect fled in an awaiting black sedan vehicle. He is described as a Hispanic male wearing a bomber jacket.

February 10

At 7:25 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of South Third Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between 12:20 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, someone broke into the victim’s attached garage and then entered the home. The suspect(s) ransacked the home and fled with an undetermined amount of property. It appears that the suspect(s) entered by opening a side window and removing the screen.

At 8:06 p.m., an officer responded to CVS Pharmacy, located at 9952 Las Tunas Dr., regarding a robbery investigation. The suspects stole property from the store. When the employee confronted them, one of the suspects pushed and punched the employee and fled with the stolen item. The suspects are described as two Hispanic females and a Hispanic male.

February 11

At 1:51 a.m., an officer responded to Mitry Pharmacy, located at 145 E. Duarte Rd., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured four suspects as they smashed the front glass window and ransacked the location. They fled in a silver sedan. They were all wearing hooded jackets and had their faces covered.

At 4:55 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Norman Avenue, regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime during the previous night, someone shattered the rear glass door and ransacked the home. They fled with suitcases and wallets.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW AUTHORS WANTED!

Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 1-855-667-0380 (CalSCAN)

Become a Published Author. We want to Read Your Book! Dorrance Publishing-Trusted by Authors Since 1920. Book manuscript submissions currently being reviewed. Comprehensive Services: Consultation, Production, Promotion and Distribution. Call for Your Free Author`s Guide 1-877-5389554 or visit http://dorranceinfo. com/Cali (Cal-SCAN)

Prepare for power outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE Quote -Call now before the next power outage: 1-844-439-5645 (SCAN)

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-424-7581 (Cal-SCAN)

AUTOS WANTED

DONATE YOUR CAR TO KIDS Fast Free Pickup – Running or Not - 24 Hour Response - Maximum Tax Donation – Help Find Missing Kids! Call 1-888-491-1453. (Cal-SCAN)

DONATE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-844-491-2884 (Cal-SCAN)

CABLE/SATELLITE TV

Get DIRECTV for $64.99/mo for 12 months with CHOICE Package. Save an addition -

al $120 over 1st year. First 3 months of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Epix included! Directv is #1 in Customer Satisfaction (JD Power & Assoc.) Some restrictions apply. Call 1-888-641-5762 (Cal-SCAN)

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Over $10K in Debt? Be debt free in 24 to 48 months. No upfront fees to enroll. A+ BBB rated. Call National Debt Relief 1-888-231-4274. (Cal-SCAN)

INSURANCE

SAVE BIG on HOME INSURANCE! Compare 20 A-rated insurances companies. Get a quote within minutes. Average savings of $444/ year! Call 1-844-410-9609! (M-F 8am-8pm Central) (Cal-SCAN)

INTERNET

FREE high speed internet for those that qualify. Government

program for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet service. Bonus offer: Android tablet FREE with one-time $20 copay. Free shipping & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom today! 1-855-480-0769 (Cal-SCAN)

MISCELLANEOUS

Switch and save up to $250/ year on your talk, text and data. No contract and no hidden fees. Unlimited talk and text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time offer get $50 off on any new account. Use code GIFT50. For more information, call 1-844-908-0605 (SCAN)

The difference in winning and losing market share is how businesses use their advertising dollars. CNPA’s Advertising

Services’ power to connect to nearly 13 million of the state’s readers who are an engaged audience, makes our services an indispensable marketing solution. For more info call Cecelia @ (916) 288-6011 or cecelia@ cnpa.com

DID YOU KNOW Newspaper-generated content is so valuable it’s taken and repeated, condensed, broadcast, tweeted, discussed, posted, copied, edited, and emailed countless times throughout the day by others? Discover the Power of Newspaper Advertising. For a free brochure call 916-288-6011 or email cecelia@ cnpa.com (Cal-SCAN)

REAL ESTATE LOANS

RETIRED COUPLE $$$$ for business purpose Real Estate loans. Credit unimportant. V.I.P. Trust Deed Company www.viploan. com Call 1-818-248-0000. Broker-principal DRE 01041073. No

8 Seconds…

consumer loans. (Cal-SCAN)

REALESTATE/LAND FOR SALE

EAST TEXAS LAND SALE! TIMBER AG EXEMPT WITH MANY STREAMS! ONLY $5.00 PER ACRE IN PROPERTY TAXES! BECOME A TEXAS RESIDENT/ NO STATE INCOME TAX! ROLLING TERRAIN WITH VIEWS! PRE CONSTRUCTION OFFERING!

TEN ACRES UP TO 25 ACRES STARTING AT $69,900!

CALL, TEXT OR SHOOT DAVID AN EMAIL ADDRESS AT 512-596-9662 (Cal-SCAN)

WANTED TO BUY

TOP CA$H PAID FOR OLD GUITARS! 1920-1980 Gibson, Martin, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone, Guild, Mosrite, Rickenbacker, Prairie State, D’Angelico, Stromberg. And Gibson Mandolins / Banjos. 1-844910-1960. (Cal-SCAN)

Monrovia Old Town report: Roses are red

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

Violets aren’t brown.

Lots of love was in Old Town [this week]! Xylem co-hosted a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, to “circulate” the love. Hopefully, they had a good turnout, because nothing says I love you like donating blood. The city offered lovely horse and carriage rides. It was such a beautiful sight to see. I saw people trying to enjoy their romantic rides, despite the wind and the frosty temperature. However, the wind was spooking the horses and in the best interest and safety of the community, as well as the poor horses, the event ended early. Our Old Town restaurants looked like they had their hands (and their tables) full. I saw a few empty seats as couples, families and friends went out to celebrate love. At least, that’s what I hope they were celebrating. It could very well have just been Taco Tuesday for most, now that I think about it. But that’s nacho business!

I went to Suo yesterday, located at 528 S. Myrtle Ave. This relocation is a huge win for Old Town. The staff is so nice and they have a ton of great buys. Sundresses, tops, pants, jewelry and other accessories. My favorite was the jewelry. The price point is perfect for casual wear, and they had so much to choose from. Next time you’re strolling through Old Town, stop in and take a look. Welcome to Old Town, Suo! We are so thrilled you’re here.

One lovefest that is sadly no longer, is Lover Boys. Like the band, they are no longer Working for the Weekend and I for one, am sorry to see them go. Their store was a lot of fun to shop in and they had really cute merch for sale. I’m not sure why they closed, although I have a few guesses I’d be willing to bet on. I wish them well and will definitely miss their store. Like all romances, it was good while it lasted.

I think the MVP award this Valentine’s Day goes to Vons and the See’s Candy pop-up store in Foothill Plaza. Those stores killed it. Huge props to the kid that must have made thousands of chocolate-covered strawberries — those babies sold for $27.99. I cannot believe the number of flowers, balloons and candy that were sold in one day. I also cannot believe that so many men still save crucial purchases like this for the last minute. I swear, one kid had some roses that looked like he had to fight for them; petals dangling and barely clinging to life. He won though, and I only hope his girlfriend (or partner or maybe his mom), appreciates what he had to have gone through. I also hoped he learned a valuable lesson to NOT wait until the last minute.

It may be a Hallmark Holiday and chubby lil’ Cupid might not be shooting love arrows at anyone, but I don’t think a day designated just for love is ever a bad thing. As a matter of fact, I think every month should have at least two days designated as “positivity” days. No complaining, whining, passive-aggressiveness, self-criticism, sarcasm, or negativity allowed. I am not going to lie. It will be hard. Sarcasm is my jam. But wouldn’t it be interesting to see how we felt at the end of the day of positivity, versus a regular day when we think or say whatever we might be thinking or feeling? What if we could relearn and/or rewire our brains? Maybe we can reinforce new neural pathways in our brains so that positivity, empathy and kindness become automatic processes. Just some food for thought.

I hope you all had a lovely Valentine’s Day. If you didn’t spend it with someone special, hopefully a cherished memory warmed your heart and made you smile. Even though we should show love every day, it’s nice to have a day to be showy and excessive with it. There are so many worse things we can do, but extra love ain’t too shabby!

Have you asked friends how they're doing at work lately?

Many people are feeling scared. The national news is filled with headlines about layoffs and an unstable economy. Unlike before, the layoffs no longer feel small and isolated. Big companies that we all know are laying off hundreds, if not thousands, of workers. Many are being laid off with little or no notice. The unemployment rate remains low, and there continue to be job postings. But, the state of the economy feels very uncertain. After three years of instability, people feel fear. It's just that plain and simple.

This time of year, I often discuss the importance of having a job you love. You spend so much time at work that it is important to do work that is meaningful to you. It's important to do work you can feel good about. This is all true. That said, there are also times you're happy

Career corner: Loving your job

By Angela COPELAND angela@copelandcoaching.com

just to have a job. For many people, this is that point in time. If you're feeling this way, what can you do?

Very often, how we feel at work isn't really about the work we're doing. I'm sure you've heard the saying that people don't quit companies. They quit managers. And, that's the truth. Sometimes, workers will leave for a better salary. But, they wouldn't have been looking if they hadn’t been unhappy.

If you are in a situation that feels tough, look around you. One way to combat unhappiness at work is to find a work friend. It sounds silly at first, but it works. Having someone to talk to about what's going on in the office can create a support structure that is otherwise lacking. It can give you a sounding board on hard days. It can give you another reason to come to work and put your best foot forward when you're not feeling it. It can give you one person you can trust and count on.

In most situations, finding a work friend is easier than finding a new job. And, if switching jobs during an uncertain economic period is more of a risk than you'd like to take, it's time to build up the support system at your existing job.

If you're lucky enough to have a work friend or two, don't discount how important they are in your life. They are your buffer that will help you make it through tough times. They'll help you to love days that might otherwise be unbearable. They'll have your back, and

shelter you from the storm happening in other areas of the company. Cherish those people. They're special. They're the ones you may even work with again in the future – at another company. As always, if you have a new opportunity on the horizon, go for it. But, if you need to keep things steady, focus on friendships. Focus on the people who help you to love your job a little bit more.

Angela Copeland, a leadership and career expert, can be reached at www.angelacopeland.com.

Photo by Jopwell

Arcadia City Notices

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the following Project, as described below.

A. The Project will not further change the environmental impact findings of the adopted IS/MND, therefore pursuant to Section 15162(b) of the CEQA Guidelines no further CEQA review is required.

B. Minor Use Permit No. MUP 22-08 and Variance No. VAR 22-01

Project Description: The Hilton hotel is requesting for a height variance of 50’-4” instead of the maximum height of 48’-0” to one of the buildings to accommodate a new rooftop bar and restaurant. The rooftop bar and restaurant will seat up

Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

Persons wishing to comment on the project and/or environmental documents may do so at the public hearing or by submitting wri tten statements to Planning Services prior to the February 28, 2023 hearing. This notice was mailed and published in the Arcadia We ekly on February 16, 2023. The staff report for this project will be available on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov after 5:30 PM on Thursday, February 23, 2023. For more informati on you may also visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions. City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of Presidents’ Day and Friday, February 24, 2023.

Per Government Code Section 65009 – If you challenge this project in court or in administrative hearing, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Arc adia, or prior to the public hearing.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Planning Services at (626) 5745423. Notification of three business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.

很想知道这里讲的是什么吗？我们也希望你们了解这些信息。阿凯迪亚市向公众免费提供文件翻译服务。

请致电 (626) 574-5455，向市书记官办公室了解详情。

Publish February 16, 2023

ARCADIA WEEKLY

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the following Project, as described below.

A. A Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines – In-Fill Development; and B.

903-905

28, 2023 hearing. This notice was mailed and published n the Arcadia Weekly on February 16, 2023. The staff report for this project will be available on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov af ter 5:30 PM on Thursday, February 23, 2022. For more information you may also visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions. City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023 for President’s Day and Friday, February 24, 2023

Per Government Code Section 65009 – If you challenge this project in court or in administrative hearing, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Arc adia, or prior to the public hearing.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Planning Services at (626) 5745423. Notification of three business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.

很想知道这里讲的是什么吗？我们也希望你们了解这些信息。阿凯迪亚市向公众免费提供文件翻译服务。

Publish February 16, 2023

ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting proposals for Operation of the Arcadia Police Department’s Type I Jail Facility. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Operation of the Arcadia Police Department’s Type I Jail Facility” and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Proposals are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Thursday March 2, 2023, at which time said proposals shall be publicly opened and the names of the proposers shall be read. Copies of the proposal may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007, or by emailing Amber Abeyta, Management Analyst, at aabeyta@ ArcadiaCA.gov. Said specifications and proposal forms are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all proposals must comply therewith.

Starting a new business?

The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the proposal process, and all proposals are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the proposal documents. The award of this contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council.

CITY OF ARCADIA PURCHASING OFFICE

/s/ Linda Rodriguez Assistant City Clerk

Dated: February 13, 2023

Publish: February 13, February 16, and February 20, 2023

ARCADIA WEEKLY

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR LOWER CLOVERLEAF RESERVOIR REHABILITATION PROJECT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monrovia, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 up to 2:00 p.m. on March 8, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for sixty (60) Days after the Bid opening date.

INCORPORATION OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS - The 2021 edition of “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction” (“Standard Specifications”), as amended by the Contract Documents, is incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference.

SCOPE OF WORK - The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer.

The Project Includes:

Demolition of: Remove existing AC Pavement, AC Berm, Concrete, saw-cut and remove existing storm drain structure, lower existing grate, Remove and Salvage existing chain link fence and gate, Excavation and Grading for all structures in the project.

Construction of: AC Pavement, 6” PCC Concrete Pavement, Concrete Retaining Wall, PCC Curb, Concrete Catch Basin, C-900 PVC Pipe 24”, Pipe Fittings and Flanged Flap Valve, Extend 2” PVC pipe, Install Salvaged Fence and Gate, Galvanized Metal Handrail, Raise existing Sewer Manhole (off site), Protect In Place Existing Structures, Mobilization, Demobilization, Bond, and Insurance.

The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $ 199,900.00

OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS - Project Bid Documents, will be available on “Box” and can be access by invitation only. Interested bidders are to contact James Merrell at james.merrell@merrelljohnson.com and request access to the project documents. The interested bidder must provide the name of the company, the company address, the contractor’s license number, and name of contact person and email address of contact person. The bidder will then be invited and given access to the bid documents. Bid documents maybe

viewed and downloaded to the bidder’s email site.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT - A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday February 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at City of Monrovia Public Works Building at 600 South Mountain Ave. Every Potential Bidder is required to attend the prebid meeting and project site visit. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project site before submitting a Bid.

TRENCHES AND OPEN EXCAVATIONS. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 6707, if this Project involves construction of a pipeline, sewer, sewage disposal system, boring and jacking pits, or similar trenches or open excavations, which are five feet or deeper, each bid submitted in response hereto shall contain, as a bid item, adequate sheeting, shoring, and bracing, or equivalent method, for the protection of life or limb, which shall conform to applicable safety orders.

REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the Project is a “public work”. The selected Bidder (Contractor) and any Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works and are available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.

BONDS - Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check, or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, made payable to the City and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Upon Contract award, the Contractor shall provide faithful performance and payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price. All Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer using the forms set forth in the Contract Documents, or in any other form approved by the City Attorney. Failure to enter into the Contract with the City, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverage, within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the mailing of written notice of contract award to the Bidder, shall subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law.

LICENSES - Each Bidder shall possess a valid Class “A” (General Engineering) Contractor’s license issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor will be required to obtain a current City business license.

RETENTION SUBSTITUTION - Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at the Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - Liquidated damages shall accrue in the amount of $2,500.00 for each Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline specified in the Contract Documents.

BIDDING PROCESS - The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk

Publish Thursday, February 9 and 16, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

El Monte City Notices

INVITATION TO BID

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 1600 and 1601, all bids or proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 2:00 pm Pacific Standard

Time on or before March 9, 2023 for the project listed below. A bid submitted after the time set shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the section 4(d) of In-

structions to Bidders, including a copy of the required Bidder’s Bond and acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.

The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting and the City Council reserves the right to reject all Bids.

The Bidder, by submitting their electronic proposal, agrees to and certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits submitted as part of this proposal are true and correct. The Bidder, by submitting its electronic bid, acknowledges that doing so carries the same force and full legal effect as a paper submission with a longhand (wet) signature. By submitting an electronic bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder has thoroughly examined and understands the entire Contract Documents (which consist of the plans and specifications, drawings, forms, affidavits and the solicitation documents), and that by submitting the electronic bid as its Bid proposal, the Bidder acknowledges, agrees to and is bound by the entire Contract Documents, including any addenda issued thereto, and incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents.

Sidewalk & Curb Ramp Reconstruction Project (PHASE 2), CIP 052

The proposed work consists of but not limited to removal and reconstruction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, AC pavement, curbs, tree and stump removal, adjust to grade of water meter box, sidewalk grinding, construct ADA curb ramp, and all other work as indicated in the construction documents. It is the goal of this project to improve pedestrian safety, mobility and access within the City. The City Engineer’s estimate for the project is Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000).

This is a federally assisted construction contract. Federal Labor Standards Provisions outlined in the HUD-4010 form, including prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), will be enforced.

The “current Federal Wage Decision” is the one in effect ten (10) days prior to the bid opening date and can be found online at http://www.wdol.gov In the event of a conflict between federal and state wage rates, the higher of the two will prevail. “The Contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. and Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment.” This Project is a “public work,” and thus, the Contractor and any Subcontractors must pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works and are available to any interested party upon request. The contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site.

Section 3 Statement: This is a HUD Section 3 construction contract. First preference will be given to a bidder who provides a reasonable bid and is a qualified Section 3 Business Concern. Second preference will be given to a bidder who provides a reasonable bid and commits to achieving the Section 3 employment, training, and subcontracting opportunity goals by submitting a Declaration of Intent to comply with Section 3 requirements, including benchmarks. A Section 3 MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at El Monte Aquatic Center (Conference Room A), 11001 Mildred St, El Monte, CA, 91731, to discuss the Section 3 bid preference and goals. A bidder who is not responsive to the Section 3 requirements of the Housing Development Act of 1968 (as amended), will not receive consideration for a bid preference.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Completion of Work: All work shall be completed within fortyfive (45) working days from the date designated on the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages as provided for in the General Conditions of the Contract shall be in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each and every day as defined therein for each different scope of work as defined by the Base Bid and each change order except as otherwise specified in the General Conditions.

Contract Documents: Specifications and contract documents are posted in the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375. All Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of El Monte PlanetBids System website to participate in

a Bid or to be added to a prospective Bidders list. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective Bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to Bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375. The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website.

Questions: Project-specific questions must be submitted in writing through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on or before Tuesday February 28, 2023. All posted questions will be answered in writing and conveyed via written addenda to all Bidders via posting on PlanetBids.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday February 23, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at El Monte Aquatic Center (Conference Room A), 11001 Mildred St, El Monte, CA, 91731. Every Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project before submitting a Bid.

In light of the new health order issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health lifting the indoor mask mandate [for fully vaccinated individuals], effective Friday, March 4, 2022, the City of El Monte COVID-19 Prevention Plan will remain in effect. All employees and customers entering a City facility will be required to wear at least a face-covering or mask regardless of vaccination status. If you plan to wear a face-covering instead of a surgical mask or well-fitting respirators (e.g., N95 and KN95), please ensure that the face covering is a tightly woven fabric or non-woven material with no visible holes or openings covering the nose and mouth.

Submission of Proposals: All Bids or Proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 no later than the date and time prescribed. All Bids must be signed by an authorized representative.

All required sections, including pricing, shall be submitted (uploaded) to PlanetBids via the website. The Bidder shall attach Subcontractor(s) Listing, Experience Form, Copy of Bid Security, and all other documents as listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST to the PlanetBids Attachments Tab. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. Prior to the Bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to:

Office of the City Clerk

City of El Monte – City Hall East 11333 Valley Blvd El Monte CA, 91731

The award of the contract by the City Council is contingent upon the Bidder submitting the required bonds and insurance, as described in the Contract, prior to the Bid due date and time. If the Bidder fails to comply with these requirements, the City may award the contract to the second or third lowest Bidder and the Bid security of the lowest Bidder may be forfeited.

Bids Remain Sealed Until Due Date and Time. Electronic Bids are transmitted into the City’s bidding system via hypertext transfer protocol secure (https). Bids submitted prior to the due date and time are not available for review by anyone other than the submitter, who will have until the due date and time to change, rescind or retrieve its bid should they desire to do so. Upon the Bidder’s entry of their bid, the system will ensure that all required fields are entered. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. This includes all necessary pricing, subcontractor listing(s) and any other essential documentation and supporting materials and forms requested or contained in these solicitation documents. All Bid submission information must be fully transferred from the Bidder server to the bid system server before bid closing. Bids still transmitting at the time of bid closing will not be accepted. Bidders will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the bid management system indicating their bid was submitted successfully. The City will only receive those bids that were transmitted successfully. DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL.

Bid Security: Each proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to the City of El Monte. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 22300, securities may be substituted for any monies which the City may withhold pursuant to the terms of this Contract to ensure performance.

Prior to the bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to the City Clerk. Proof of delivery that is date/ time stamped and signed for by the City Clerk from other couriers other than Certified mail will be accepted. A copy of the proof of delivery shall be submitted with the bid package by the bid due date.

Contractor's License: Bidder must possess a current Class_”A”

- General Engineering Contractor license or Class “C-8” – Concrete Contractor issued by the State of California, at the time the bid is submitted.

Contractor Registration: All Bidders and listed subcontractors must have registered with the California State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 prior to submitting a Bid. Furthermore, a Contractor and all subcontractors must be registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 before entering into a contract to work on a public project.

City’s Right to Postpone Opening of Bids. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for the opening of Bids at any time prior to the date and time initially announced in this Invitation to Bid in accordance with applicable law.

Opening of Bids. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website and in the electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 once the bid tabulation has been completed.

Award: The award shall be made to the lowest responsible Bidder whose proposal complies with the specified requirements. The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting. Contractor shall execute the Contract within ten (10) days after it has received the Contract from the City. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity in the proposals. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids.

Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. The City further reserves the right to waive immaterial irregularities in any Bid. Any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract Documents may be rejected. The City reserves the right to make all awards in the best interest of the City.

Disqualification of Bidder: If there is a reason to believe that collusion exists among any Bidders, none of the Bids of the participants in such collusion will be considered and the City may likewise elect to reject all bids received.

Wage Rates: Bidders are hereby notified that the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the work. Copies of the current schedules for prevailing wages applicable to this project are on file in the City’s office. It shall be mandatory for the Contractor and any subcontractor under it to pay not less than the said specified rates to laborers and workmen employed by them in the execution of the Contract. The contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code, Section 1770 et seq. Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment.

This public works construction project is also funded in whole or in part with federal funds. Accordingly, federal labor standards provisions including prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) will be enforced. In the event of a conflict between Federal and State prevailing wage rates, the higher of the two will prevail.

Bonds: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price.

Conflict of Interest: In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by sub-recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 24 CFR 85.36 OMB Circular A-110, and 24 CFR 570.611, respectively, shall apply. No employee, officer, or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in selection, or in the award or administration of a contract supported by Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.

Publish February 16 & February 20, 2023

EL MONTE EXAMINER

INVITATION TO BID

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 1600 and 1601, all bids or proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on or before March 9, 2023 for the project listed below. A bid submitted after the time set shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the section 4(d) of Instructions to Bidders, including a copy of the required Bidder’s Bond and acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.

The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall

be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting and the City Council reserves the right to reject all Bids.

The Bidder, by submitting their electronic proposal, agrees to and certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits submitted as part of this proposal are true and correct. The Bidder, by submitting its electronic bid, acknowledges that doing so carries the same force and full legal effect as a paper submission with a longhand (wet) signature. By submitting an electronic bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder has thoroughly examined and understands the entire Contract Documents (which consist of the plans and specifications, drawings, forms, affidavits and the solicitation documents), and that by submitting the electronic bid as its Bid proposal, the Bidder acknowledges, agrees to and is bound by the entire Contract Documents, including any addenda issued thereto, and incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents.

Sidewalk & Curb Ramp Reconstruction Project (PHASE 3), CIP 052

The proposed work consists of but not limited to removal and reconstruction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approaches, AC pavement, curbs, tree and stump removal, adjust to grade of utility meter box, sidewalk grinding, construct ADA curb ramp, and all other work as indicated in the construction documents. It is the goal of this project to improve pedestrian safety, mobility and access within the City. The City Engineer’s estimate for the project is Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000).

This is a federally assisted construction contract. Federal Labor Standards Provisions outlined in the HUD-4010 form, including prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), will be enforced.

The “current Federal Wage Decision” is the one in effect ten (10) days prior to the bid opening date and can be found online at http://www.wdol.gov In the event of a conflict between federal and state wage rates, the higher of the two will prevail. “The Contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code Section 1770 et seq. and Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment.” This Project is a “public work,” and thus, the Contractor and any Subcontractors must pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works and are available to any interested party upon request. The contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site.

Section 3 Statement: This is a HUD Section 3 construction contract. First preference will be given to a bidder who provides a reasonable bid and is a qualified Section 3 Business Concern. Second preference will be given to a bidder who provides a reasonable bid and commits to achieving the Section 3 employment, training, and subcontracting opportunity goals by submitting a Declaration of Intent to comply with Section 3 requirements, including benchmarks. A Section 3 MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at El Monte Aquatic Center (Conference Room A), 11001 Mildred St, El Monte, CA, 91731, to discuss the Section 3 bid preference and goals. A bidder who is not responsive to the Section 3 requirements of the Housing Development Act of 1968 (as amended), will not receive consideration for a bid preference.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Completion of Work: All work shall be completed within fortyfive (45) working days from the date designated on the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages as provided for in the General Conditions of the Contract shall be in the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each and every day as defined therein for each different scope of work as defined by the Base Bid and each change order except as otherwise specified in the General Conditions.

Obtaining Contract Documents: Specifications and contract documents are posted in the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375. All Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of El Monte PlanetBids System website to participate in a Bid or to be added to a prospective Bidders list. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective Bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to Bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375. The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the

information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website.

Questions: Project-specific questions must be submitted in writing through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on or before Tuesday February 28, 2023. All posted questions will be answered in writing and conveyed via written addenda to all Bidders via posting on PlanetBids.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday February 23, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at El Monte Aquatic Center (Conference Room A), 11001 Mildred St, El Monte, CA, 91731. Every Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project before submitting a Bid.

In light of the new health order issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health lifting the indoor mask mandate [for fully vaccinated individuals], effective Friday, March 4, 2022, the City of El Monte COVID-19 Prevention Plan will remain in effect. All employees and customers entering a City facility will be required to wear at least a face-covering or mask regardless of vaccination status. If you plan to wear a face-covering instead of a surgical mask or well-fitting respirators (e.g., N95 and KN95), please ensure that the face covering is a tightly woven fabric or non-woven material with no visible holes or openings covering the nose and mouth.

Submission of Proposals: All Bids or Proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 no later than the date and time prescribed. All Bids must be signed by an authorized representative.

All required sections, including pricing, shall be submitted (uploaded) to PlanetBids via the website. The Bidder shall attach Subcontractor(s) Listing, Experience Form, Copy of Bid Security, and all other documents as listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST to the PlanetBids Attachments Tab. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. Prior to the Bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to:

Office of the City Clerk

City of El Monte – City Hall East 11333 Valley Blvd El Monte CA, 91731

The award of the contract by the City Council is contingent upon the Bidder submitting the required bonds and insurance, as described in the Contract, prior to the Bid due date and time. If the Bidder fails to comply with these requirements, the City may award the contract to the second or third lowest Bidder and the Bid security of the lowest Bidder may be forfeited.

Bids Remain Sealed Until Due Date and Time. Electronic Bids are transmitted into the City’s bidding system via hypertext transfer protocol secure (https). Bids submitted prior to the due date and time are not available for review by anyone other than the submitter, who will have until the due date and time to change, rescind or retrieve its bid should they desire to do so. Upon the Bidder’s entry of their bid, the system will ensure that all required fields are entered. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. This includes all necessary pricing, subcontractor listing(s) and any other essential documentation and supporting materials and forms requested or contained in these solicitation documents. All Bid submission information must be fully transferred from the Bidder server to the bid system server before bid closing. Bids still transmitting at the time of bid closing will not be accepted. Bidders will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the bid management system indicating their bid was submitted successfully. The City will only receive those bids that were transmitted successfully. DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL.

Bid Security: Each proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to the City of El Monte. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 22300, securities may be substituted for any monies which the City may withhold pursuant to the terms of this Contract to ensure performance.

Prior to the bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to the City Clerk. Proof of delivery that is date/time stamped and signed for by the City Clerk from other couriers other than Certified mail will be accepted. A copy of the proof of delivery shall be submitted with the bid package by the bid due date.

Contractor's License: Bidder must possess a current Class_”A” - General Engineering Contractor license or Class “C-8” – Concrete Contractor issued by the State of California, at the time the bid is submitted.

Contractor Registration: All Bidders and listed subcontractors must have registered with the California State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 prior to submitting a Bid. Furthermore, a Contractor and all subcontractors must be registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 before entering into a contract to work on a public project.

City’s Right to Postpone Opening of Bids. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for the opening of Bids at any time prior to the date and time initially announced in this Invitation to Bid in accordance with applicable law.

Opening of Bids. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website and in the electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 once the bid tabulation has been completed.

Award: The award shall be made to the lowest responsible Bidder whose proposal complies with the specified requirements. The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting. Contractor shall execute the Contract within ten (10) days after it has received the Contract from the City. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity in the proposals. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids. Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. The City further reserves the right to waive immaterial irregularities in any Bid. Any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract Documents may be rejected. The City reserves the right to make all awards in the best interest of the City.

Disqualification of Bidder: If there is a reason to believe that collusion exists among any Bidders, none of the Bids of the participants in such collusion will be considered and the City may likewise elect to reject all bids received.

Wage Rates: Bidders are hereby notified that the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the work. Copies of the current schedules for prevailing wages applicable to this project are on file in the City’s office. It shall be mandatory for the Contractor and any subcontractor under it to pay not less than the said specified rates to laborers and workmen employed by them in the execution of the Contract. The contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code, Section 1770 et seq. Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment.

This public works construction project is also funded in whole or in part with federal funds. Accordingly, federal labor standards provisions including prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) will be enforced. In the event of a conflict between Federal and State prevailing wage rates, the higher of the two will prevail.

Bonds: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price.

Conflict of Interest: In the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by sub-recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 24 CFR 85.36 OMB Circular A-110, and 24 CFR 570.611, respectively, shall apply. No employee, officer, or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in selection, or in the award or administration of a contract supported by Federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.

Publish February 16 & February 20, 2023

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 580-2088

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROPERTY 3342-3358 Santa Anita Avenue

LOCATION: (APN Nos. : 8579-005-003 & 8579-005-024 thru -028)

APPLICATION: Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 83565, Design Review (DR) No. 18-21, and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Nos. 15-21 & 16-21

REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to construct a new 4,851 square foot (SF) drive-thru restaurant, to be operated by “Chick-Fil-A”, on an approximate 1.89-acre (or 82,344 SF) property that will consist of two (2) drive-thru lanes that can accommodate 29 queuing vehicles. The drive-thru will include two (2) vehicle canopies with a combined total of 3,185 SF. A total of 100 indoor dining seats are proposed within the restaurant and 44 outdoor dining seats are proposed at the front entryway of the restaurant. In addition, approximately 16,158 SF of landscaping is proposed for the site. The sub-

ject property is located within the C-3 (General Commercial) zone. This request is made pursuant to Chapters 16.10, 17.122, and 17.123 of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

APPLICANT: Robert Lombardi 4G Development

P.O. Box 270571 San Diego, CA 92198

PROPERTY GSL Development, LLC

OWNER: 732 S. Walnut Avenue San Dimas, CA 91773

ENVIRONMENTAL Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, DOCUMENTATION: Section 15332 (Infill Development Projects) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF The Planning Commission will hold a public HEARING: hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

Members of the public wishing to observe/participate may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers. All COVID-19 safety precautions (e.g.wearing a mask and social distancing) shall be followed at all times.

(2) Turn your TV to Channel 3.

(2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos.

(3) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to provide questions/comments during the meeting by doing the following:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on February 28, 2023. The staff report on this matter will be available on or about February 23, 2023 on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-2 or by e-mailing tbu@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Tony Bu; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at tbu@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Tony Bu at (626) 580-2152. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Published On: Thursday, February 16, 2023

Mailed On: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

City of El Monte Planning Commission

Tony Bu, Planning Commission Secretary

Publish February 16, 2023

EL MONTE EXAMINER

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANIL MEHTA CASE NO. 22STPB09449

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Geeta Mehta in the Superior Court of California, County of

ing 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 03/17/2023 at 8:30 am in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE

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.

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 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 (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: Alexander L. Conti (#155945)

23 Corporate Plaza Dr., #150 Newport Beach, CA 92660

Telephone: 949-791-8555

2/9, 2/13, 2/16/23

CNS-3667409#

ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

TONY CHIN

CASE NO. 23STPB01309

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TERRENCE CHIN 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 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: 03/24/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 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.

(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

CARMELA BOMBAY - SBN 309680 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRUST & PROBATE CENTER

1252 N SAN DIMAS CANYON RD SAN DIMAS CA 91773 2/13, 2/16, 2/20/23

CNS-3669324# SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAULINE WHITE AKA PAULINE L. WHITE CASE NO. 23STPB01079

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PAULINE WHITE AKA PAULINE L. WHITE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHARLENE KAY BLUNDELL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHARLENE KAY BLUNDELL 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 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: 03/10/23 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.

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 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 BRITTANY DUKE, ESQ. - SBN 279489

BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E COLORADO BLVD., #700 PASADENA CA 91101 2/13, 2/16, 2/20/23

CNS-3669288# MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SHEREE COOMER

Los Angeles.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Geeta Mehta 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 with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtain-

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 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

CASE NO. 23STPB01355

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AARON COOMER 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

Nelson Rising — LA developer, political insider — dies at age 81

By City News Service

Therapist says she had grave concerns about boy's family before his death

By City News Service

Nelson Rising, a Los Angeles-based real estate developer and political insider who helped shape the city's skyline and history, has died at age 81, his family said Friday.

Rising died Feb. 9 at his Pasadena home of complications from Alzheimer's disease, his family said.

During a career spanning more than five decades, Rising led the development of such projects as Los Angeles' U.S. Bank Tower — which for 28 years was the tallest skyscraper west of Chicago — and Playa Vista, a mixed-use neighborhood and commercial tech hub in the Westside area.

Rising was also an advocate and player in the rebirth of downtown Los Angeles, restoring dilapidated commercial spaces and upgrading the area's infrastructure to meet hightech needs.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement

that Rising "spearheaded iconic developments that transformed neighborhoods across California."

His "dynamic leadership and problem-solving brought together stakeholders from across the board to accomplish monumental feats," Newsom said. "I send my deepest sympathies to his loved ones and many friends."

Rising was an important behind-the-scenes figure in California politics, perhaps best known in political circles for his longtime association with five-time Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley.

Rising served as Bradley's campaign chairman in each of his mayoral victories beginning in 1973, as well as in a tight gubernatorial defeat in 1982.

"Tom was an unbelievable person," Rising said in a 2020 podcast episode recorded with his son, Christopher. "He and I were extremely close."

At the time of his death,

Atherapist who was sent to do an assessment at the Lancaster home of a boy less than four years before his death testified Tuesday that she had grave concerns about the way his mother behaved toward her children.

Wendy Wright said she called a child abuse hotline in October 2014 to report her concerns about Heather Maxine Barron because she felt a social worker was not taking her seriously and was going to close the case against the woman, whom the prosecution witness described as "very detached" and "very cold."

Barron, 33, and her boyfriend, Kareem Ernesto Leiva, 37, are charged with one count each of murder and torture involving the June 2018 death of Barron's 10-year-old son, Anthony Avalos, along with two counts of child abuse involving the boy's half-siblings, identified in court as "Destiny O." and "Rafael O."

Rising served as chairman emeritus of Rising Realty Partners, a real estate investment and operating company headquartered in Los Angeles.

In addition to his real estate concerns, Rising served in a host of civic and philanthropic roles. He was chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, chair of The Real Estate Roundtable think tank, a California Institute of Technology trustee, and a W.M. Keck Foundation board member.

He was part of the Rebuild LA effort after the 1992 riots, chairman of the Grand Avenue Committee — a downtown revitalization project — and a board member of the Irvine Company.

Rising is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons, Christopher and Matthew; three grandchildren; and a sister, Charlotte Conway.

A private memorial service will take place in the near future, his family said.

The murder charge includes the special circumstance allegation of murder involving the infliction of torture. Over Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami's objection, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office dropped its bid for the death penalty against the two after the election of District Attorney George Gascón, who issued a directive that "a sentence of death is never an appropriate resolution in any case."

Leiva and Barron now face a maximum of life in prison without the possibility of parole if they are convicted as charged in the non-jury trial before Superior Court Judge Sam Ohta.

"It was just a constant barrage of negativity," the marriage and family therapist testified Tuesday about what she witnessed of Barron's interaction with her children. "It was striking ... This is still striking."

Wright, a marriage and family therapist who worked at the time for the Children's

Center of Antelope Valley, said she informed the social worker that she believed Barron had no intention of following through with services and that she desperately needed parenting classes. She noted that the woman called one of her younger sons names and accused her daughter of "faking it" when she cried while her mother ripped a brush through her tangled hair.

The judge also heard testimony from four social workers from the county's Department of Children and Family Services who responded to a series of calls to the child abuse hotline involving the boy's mother, including the call from the therapist, along with a social worker who responded to Leiva's parents' home following the 911 call made by Barron about Anthony a day before his death.

Social worker Shane

Bulkley told the judge that Barron acknowledged she had wielded a belt on the children and used hot sauce as a disciplinary measure in the past, but that he and his supervisor found there wasn't sufficient evidence to corroborate the concerns expressed by the therapist in her October 2014

hotline call.

A former social worker who was assigned to investigate three hotline calls made in September 2015 testified that there had already been seven prior referrals involving the family.

Ikea Dayshell Vernon said she spoke with Anthony, who informed her while he was living with his aunt and uncle that his mother locked him and his halfsiblings in their rooms, that she and Leiva hit them and that he was never going to see his mother again. But Vernon said the boy and his half-siblings subsequently recanted after they moved back to his mother's home. She said there appeared to be a feud between the boy's mother and her brother and his wife, and said that the children wound up staying with their mother after the results of the investigation were inconclusive.

She said she did not seek a warrant to remove the children from their mother's custody.

Another social worker, Anna Sciortino, testified that she wound up serving a warrant to remove Antho-

Nelson Rising. | Photo courtesy of Vectis Strategies

Anthony Avalos. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

ny's half-brother, Angel, from his father's home after Barron reported that the man had injured her ribs during a confrontation and that Anthony expressed fear of his half-sibling's father. She said she had initially responded in April 2015 to a hotline call made about Angel, who had told a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy that Barron caused an injury to his ear in an allegation that she said was subsequently determined to be unfounded based on documentation from a day care facility.

A third social worker, Lusine Khachatryan, said she visited Barron after a call of suspected abuse was made to the hotline in April 2014 and that she denied physically abusing her children, although she said Anthony — who was then 6 years old — reported to her that his mother was engaging in physical discipline with a paddle and a belt and that she was locking him and his siblings in their bedroom.

The social worker testified that she also informed the woman that it was inappropriate to allow her then3-year-old son, Rafael, to take an unsupervised bath during her visit to the home. Barron admitted that she was five months pregnant at the time, but refused to provide information about Leiva or the father of one of her other sons, according to Khachatryan.

She acknowledged that she allowed Anthony and his half-siblings to remain with Barron after speaking with her supervisor and determining that they didn't have enough to file a case with the dependency court.

Retired social worker Jasmin Carrillo told the judge that she went to the home of Leiva's parents in Rosamond after Anthony was taken to the hospital in June 2018 and and was handed a document in which Leiva had authorized his rights to his three youngest children to his parents and his sister.

When he returned to the

Child abuse

home, he was "very emotional," was pacing and had his hands on his head, she said.

"He kept saying he didn't know what happened," she testified, adding that his two older daughters "denied any type of neglect or abuse by their father."

In testimony last week, Leiva's daughter, Priscilla, now 18, told the judge that she saw her dad repeatedly dropping Anthony on the floor and that the boy appeared to be dead when she saw him two days later.

During his opening statement, Deputy District Attorney Saeed Teymouri told the judge that Barron and Leiva tortured and abused Anthony for two weeks before his death, while an attorney for Leiva countered that his client should be acquitted of murder.

"Anthony Avalos graduated the fourth grade on June 7, 2018, and for two consecutive weeks he was abused and tortured every single day culminating to when the first responders found his lifeless body on June 20th," Teymouri said.

The boy died early the next morning.

Teymouri told the judge that there had been multiple contacts with the county's Department of Children and Family Services dating back to 2014.

"She's been torturing her kids for a long period of time, and once defendant Leiva came into the picture it turned deadly," he said.

The prosecutor said the boy was "already brain dead" and had been lying on the floor in the family's townhouse "for at least a day, possibly more" when Barron called 911 to seek assistance for the boy, and that the two "concocted a story that Anthony Avalos had injured himself."

Leiva subsequently acknowledged that he had the boy kneel on uncooked rice and admitted that he had rendered him unconscious for about five minutes just days earlier, according to the prosecutor.

Leiva's attorney countered that the evidence would demonstrate that there is

"reasonable doubt" involving the murder charge against his client.

Dan Chambers said the two major issues will be "a lack of intent to kill" and the issues of "causation."

The defense lawyer questioned the accounts of the boy's half-siblings, whose testimony he said has changed over time.

Chambers told the judge that many of the statements by the children are "inconsistent," saying that their initial statements "showed a lack of any actions on behalf of Mr. Leiva with respect to the treatment of Anthony" and that "Mr. Leiva's conduct allegedly grew worse" as the children underwent further questioning.

"Those inconsistencies in the evidence will be apparent and once we demonstrate that it will show that what the children claim they say Mr. Leiva doing is inconsistent with the medical evidence," the defense attorney said.

"This case is a case of severe abuse, but as to Mr. Leiva, it is not a murder," the defense lawyer told the judge.

One of Barron's attorneys, Nancy Sperber, opted not to make an opening statement.

Barron and Leiva were charged in June 2018 with the boy's killing and were subsequently indicted by a Los Angeles County grand jury in October 2018. They remain jailed without bail.

Last October, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors formally approved a $32 million settlement of a lawsuit filed by the boy's relatives — two of whom testified last week that they notified the county's Department of Children and Family Services about the alleged abuse. The lawsuit contended that multiple social workers failed to properly respond to reports of abuse of Anthony and his siblings.

The lawsuit cited other high-profile deaths of children who were also being monitored by the DCFS — 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez and 4-year-old Noah Cuatro, both of Palmdale — to allege "systemic failures" in the agency.

S. Mark Taper Foundation awards $100K grant for foster care, adoption programs

Five Acres, a child and family services nonprofit, has received a $100,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation. The grant will be used to support Five Acres’ foster care and adoption programs in the Los Angeles County foster care system, the largest in the nation.

“The grant was awarded in December 2022 and will directly impact hundreds of children along with foster and adoptive families who open their homes and hearts to infants, children, and teens with exceptional needs,” said Jennifer Berger, Five Acres chief advancement officer.

In addition to placing foster children and providing treatment and support services, Five Acres recruits, trains, helps to certify, and supports new foster and adoptive families. Individuals interested in learning more about fostering and adopting through the foster care system can contact Five Acres at (626) 214-0363.

To learn more about the Five Acres’ programs and services, visit 5acres.org.

LACMA acquires largest collection of digital art in America

By City News Service

The Los Angeles County Museum of

Art Monday announced the acquisition of what's considered the first and largest collection of digital art to enter an American art museum.

As a result of a gift from a collector who goes by the pseudonym Cozomo de' Medici, 22 digital works of art by a group of international artists are now part of or promised to the museum's permanent collection.

The pieces by a group of 13 artists from Brazil, Canada, China, England, Germany, Portugal and the United States span 2017 to 2022, and reflect the growth of artistic experimentation with online technologies like blockchain that have been budding since the 2010s, the museum said.

"For decades, artists have incorporated technology within their practice, and the intersection of art and technology has been central to LACMA's programming since the '60s," LACMA CEO and Wallis

Annenberg Director Michael Govan said. "As one of the first museums to support artists' experimentation with technology, it's fitting that LACMA would receive the first museum collection of blockchain art."

Blockchain facilitates the work of artists who rely on computer algorithms or digital elements to create their artwork.

De' Medici tweeted of the hope "that this donation helps forever cement the on-chain art movement in the canon of art history" and paves the way "for museums everywhere to hold the greatest digital works alongside the greatest physical" pieces.

The news comes just after Sunday's opening of the exhibition "Coded: Art Enters the Computer Age, 1952-1982," which explores artistic practices in relation to the rise of computer technology and consciousness in the age of the mainframe, which will be on view at LACMA through July 12.

(Left to right) Dmitri Cherniak, "Ringers #962," 2021, .JPG delivered as an NFT, LACMA, promised gift of The Cozomo de' Medici Collection, © Dmitri Cherniak, image courtesy of the artist; Matt DesLauriers, "Meridian #547," 2021, .JPG delivered as an NFT, LACMA, gift of The Cozomo de' Medici Collection, © Matt DesLauriers, image courtesy of the artist; Monica Rizzolli, "Fragments of an Infinite Field #800, Autumn," 2021, .JPG delivered as an NFT, LACMA, promised gift of The Cozomo de' Medici Collection, © Monica Rizzolli, image courtesy of the artist. | Images courtesy of LACMA

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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023032150 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PRINT LAB DIRECT, 468 S. HUMANE WAY, POMONA, CA 91766. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: MODA GOODS INC. (CA-4551544), 468 S. HUMANE WAY, POMONA, CA 91766; YUNG SCHULZ, CFO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 10, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023030043

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CHOCO BOULEVARD, 11684 Ventura Blvd Suite 284, Studio City, CA 91604. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2023. Signed: Boris Kolbovsky, 11684 Ventura Blvd 284, Studio City, CA 91604 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 9, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023010420

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as YAHAIRA KOLB

EXTENSIONS AND WIGS, 10249 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Mailing Address, 16344 Septo St, North Hills, CA 91343. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 2022. Signed: Valley GoddessInc (CA-2023010420), 16344 Septo St., north Hills, CA 91343; Yahaira Kolb, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 17, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023024143

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NINO’S LAWN AND GARDEN, 809 Adelita St, Montebello, CA 90640. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

Signed: William E Gonzalez, 809 Adelita St, Montebello, CA 90640 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 1, 2023.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023031872

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FAITHFUL FITS, 330 N Westlake Ave Apt 509, Los Angeles, CA 90026. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2023. Signed: Maxed Level LLC (CA-156693419), 330 N Westlake Ave Apt 509, Los Angeles, CA 90026; Daniel Warwick, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 10, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023028767 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BUEPRINTLABEL LLC, 417 N Treanor Ave, Glendora, CA 91741.

Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

Pasadena City Notices

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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023033320 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DELTA AGENCY, 3315 E Virginia Ave, West Covina, CA 91791. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2023. Signed: Delta Business Solutions, LLC (CA-202131310629), 3315 E Virginia Ave, West Covina, CA 91791; Christian Hernandez, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 13, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023014647 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). BLUE LIGHT TRANSPORTATION (2). GREEN LIGHT TRANSPORTATION (3). RAINBOW TRANSPORTATION , 10849 Odell Avenue, Sunland, CA 91040. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2023. Signed: Mariam Abgaryan, 10849 Odell Avenue, Sunland, CA 91040 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 20, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it

FILE NO. 2023021587 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as IMPACT MY CLEANING SERVICES, 3457 Belcroft Ave APR 8, El Monte, CA 91732. This business is conducted by a co-partners. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: (1). Lilian Y Maestre Cerna, 3457 Belcroft Ave 8, El Monte, CA 91732 (2). Mirna E Carranza De Silva, 13823 Studebaker Rd, Norwalk, CT 90650 (Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on January 30, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023032458 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OWL SIGHT SECURITY SERVICES, 18328 1/2 Keswick St, RESEDA, CA 91335. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Owl Sight Security Corp (CA-5074491), 18328 1/2 Keswick St, RESEDA, CA 91335; Syar Humayun, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 13, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023032446

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). CHRYSALIENT (2).

RHEUMATOLOGY PRIVATE PRACTICE

ALLIANCE , 12456 Washington Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90602. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2023. Signed: Chrysalient LLC (CA-202354314959), 12456 Washington Boulevard, Whittier, CA 90602; Tien-I K. Su, Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 13, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023030058

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SUBWAY 5964, 5416 Norwalk Blvd Suite B7, Whittier, CA 90601. Mailing Address, 7920 Norwalk Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

Signed: C & C Socal Corporation (CA2529867), 7920 Norwalk Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606; David Michael Chan, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 9, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five

(Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 10, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023026038 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as B&M RENTALS, 8367 San Fernando Rd, Sun Valley, CA 91352. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 2022. Signed: B&M Group Inc. (CA-2516472), 8367 SAN FERNANDO RD, SUN VALLEY, CA 91352; Jonnathan Bermudes Rodriguez, CFO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 3, 2023.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023023686 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OF VOID, 2408 Park Rose Ave, Duarte, CA 91010-3580. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Jordan Wooten, 2408 Park Rose Ave, Duarte, CA 91010-3580 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 1, 2023.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023029874 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OSS, 3413 W Pacific Ave Suite 100, Burbank, CA 91505. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2023. Signed: Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists Burbank (CA-3740090), 3413 W Pacific Ave Suite 100, Burbank, CA 91505; Raymond Raven, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 8, 2023.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. 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 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023006318 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JOAH MARKET, 7285 9th St #15, Buena Park, CA 90621. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Jane Heur, 7285 9th St #15, Buena Park, CA 90621 (Owner).

Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Code Amendment

Planned Development Regulations

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Planning and Community Development Department is bringing forward for consideration a Zoning Code Amendment to amend Title 17 (the Zoning Code) to modify regulations pertaining to Planned Developments.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether adoption of the proposed Zoning Code Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense rule” that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and that where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Since the proposed changes are limited to procedures and requirements for Planned Developments and do not pertain to any specific land use permissions or development standards, there is no possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On September 28, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the environmental determination, adoption of the required findings, and approval of the Zoning Code Amendment to eliminate the ability for future Planned Development applications to be submitted to the City.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, oral and written, on the proposed Zoning Code Amendment and environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, February 27, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Place: City Hall Council Chambers, Room S249 100 North Garfield Avenue

Public Information: Any interested party or their representative may appear at the meeting and comment on the project. Prior to the start of the meeting, written correspondence may be emailed to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net or mailed to the address below. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For more information about the project or to schedule an appointment:

Contact Person: David Sanchez

Phone: (626) 744-6707

E-mail: dasanchez@cityofpasadena.net

Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department Planning Division, Current Planning Section 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability

Publish 2/9, 2/16 and 2/23/23

PASADENA PRESS

MIGUEL MARQUEZ City Manager

Publish 2/9, 2/16 and 2/23/23

PASADENA PRESS

Bids will be received electronically via the City’s eProcurement Portal no later than 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2023. A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit their proposal/bid via the City’s eProcurement Portal.

Plans and Specifications are available at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena

Questions must be submitted via the City’s eProcurement Portal. Any questions submitted after2:00 pm on Thursday, March 2, 2023

will not be answered. During the bidding period, the City may find it necessary to issue addendum(a) to bid Specifications after those bid Specifications have been released. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a follower of a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective Bidders to register on the City’s eProcurement Portal to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to bid submittals. The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City’s website. The Bidder is required to acknowledge all addenda received in Bidder’s Proposal.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10:00 am at Brenner Park 235 Barthe Drive Pasadena, CA 91103. This meeting is to answer any questions regarding the project Plans and Specifications.

In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code, § 3300, each Bidder must hold an active Class A or Class B at the time of bid submission, except as to joint venture Bidders, who shall be licensed as provided in California Business and Professions Code, §§ 7029.1 and 7028.15(c).

Pursuant to the provisions of §§ 1770 to 1782 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done. A copy of the general prevailing rate of wages is on file with the City Engineer and is available for inspection and reference during regular business hours.

A Contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of § 4104 of the California Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code, § 1725.5. It is not a violation of California Labor Code, § 1771.1 for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by § 7029.1 of the California Business and Professions Code or by §§ 10164 or 20103.5 of the California Public Contract Code, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to § 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

The Contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation in accordance with California Labor Code, § 1771.4.

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

Contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office utilizing the Department of Industrial Relation’s electronic certified payroll reporting system.

Electronic Bid bond is required. Bidders must provide all required information for the City to verify the bond with their bid. The bond must meet the following requirements and characteristics: Bid security in the amount of five-percent (5%) of the total bid price in the form of a redeemable or callable electronic surety bond, meeting City requirements, must accompany all bids.

Bid Bond Instruction:

Here is what you should provide your bonding agent when trying to setup a bid bond for the City of Pasadena: The Project ID of the solicitation on which you are bidding. Your Contractor Vendor ID which is your Federal Tax ID or it’s equivalent. Both fields are required for validation. If you are having trouble finding these ID’s, please contact Surety2000 at 1-800-660-3263 or email help@surety2000.com

Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bid requirements. The Specifications and this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.

2. Addenda

ADDENDA MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED VIA THE CITY’S EPROCUREMENT PORTAL. FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ANY ADDENDA ISSUED WILL RENDER THE CONTRACTOR’S BID AS NONRESPONSIVE.

3. Electronic Bid bond

Electronic Bid bond is required. Bidders must provide all required information for the City to verify the bond with their bid (PDF file). The bond must meet the following requirements and characteristics: Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price in the form of a redeemable or callable electronic surety bond, meeting City requirements, must accompany all bids. If the Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall for fifteen (15) calendar days after such award fail or neglect to enter into the contract with the required insurance documentation, submit the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan, and file the required bonds, the City may deposit in its treasury said bid security and, under no circumstances, shall it be returned to the defaulting Bidder. Failure to return signed contract with all the attachments stated above may result in having the project awarded to the next lowest bidder.

Publish February 16, 2023

Monterey Park City Notices

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP-22-03) TO ALLOW A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AT 301 EAST GARVEY AVENUE #E.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission to consider a request from the applicant, Qing Zhao, for Conditional Use Permit (CUP-22-03) to allow a massage establishment at 301 East Garvey Avenue #E, in the C-B (Central Business) Zone. The subject property is known as Jade Plaza (Assessor’s Parcel Number 5255-018021), located at the northeast corner of North Nicholson Avenue and East Garvey Avenue.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 320 West Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

MAIL TO: Department of Community Development – Planning Division

TELEPHONE: (626) 307-1315

PURSUANT to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act, this project will not have a significant effect on the environment and is listed as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption. Class 1 includes minor alterations of existing building, involving negligible or no expansion. A Notice of Categorical Exemption (Class 1) has been prepared for this project.

ALL DOCUMENTS, including the application, plans and maps relevant to the proposed project on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department – Planning Division on or about February 23, 2023 and available on the City’s website at https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ Planning-Commission-11. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315 or email planningpermitcounter@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. Any written materials must be provided to the City before or during the public hearing. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or before the public hearing.

Publish February 16, 2023 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On January 31, 2023, the City Council of the City of Glendale adopted Ordinance No. 6001, entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF GLENDALE AND THE AMERICANA AT BRAND, LLC, PERTAINING TO SIGNAGE IN THE ADVERTISING OVERLAY ZONE (“ ASOZ”)”. A copy of said Ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. In substance, this ordinance authorizes an amendment to the 2020 Development Agreement between the City and The Americana at Brand, LLC, and recorded on March 6, 2020 as Instrument No.20200268991 in the Official Records of Los Angeles County (the “Original Development Agreement”) in accordance with GMC Chapter 30.26.100, which requires each property owner/applicant enter into a statutory development agreement with the City prior to the issuance of permits or installation, whichever comes first, for non-accessory signs and sign structures and animated signs and sign structures in compliance with the City’s Advertising Signage Overlay Zone (ASOZ) regulations. Due to the highly competitive and rapidly evolving nature of advertising signage, The American at Brand, LLC requested the City enter into an amendment to the 2020 Development Agreement in order to allow the conversion of certain existing signs into a digital format, including the movie marquee within the Americana at Brand mixed-use development, and to allow for non-accessory (e.g., advertising of off-site services and merchandise) at specific existing sign locations. As detailed in the Development Agreement, the Development Agreement provides for the sharing of a percentage of revenue from the approved Advertising Signage Overlay Signs as a community benefit.

Dr. Suzie Abajian City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish February 16, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD KENT BAXTER CASE NO. 30-2023-01305425-PR-PL-CJC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GINO COZZOLINO in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE

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: 03/15/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. C10 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 CaliforniaCounty 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.

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.

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 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.

In Pro Per Petitioner GINO COZZOLINO

11222 S. LA CIENEGA BLVD., STE. 500 INGLEWOOD CA 90304 2/9, 2/13, 2/16/23

CNS-3668024# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BRADLEY S. BROKOP Case No. 22STPB02536

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BRADLEY S. BROKOP

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Eileen A. Lopez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Robert Cressy Lopez be appointed as special administrator with general powers to administer the estate of the decedent.

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.

Attorney for petitioner: LIRAN R ALIAV ESQ SBN 292055 ALIAV LAW APC 291 S LA CIENEGA BLVD STE 310 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90211 CN993969 BROKOP Feb 9,13,16, 2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEAN-PIERRE JARDILLIET CASE NO. 23STPB01064

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AGNES M. SZKOPEK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AGNES M. SZKOPEK 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: 03/08/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 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.

requests that GINO COZZOLINO 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

THE AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Ad-ministration 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 con-sented 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 au-thority.

A HEARING on the amended petition will be held on March 9, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 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

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 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 JASON R. VENER, ESQ. - SBN 267941, RODNUNSKY & ASSOCIATES 5959 TOPANGA CANYON BLVD., SUITE 220 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 2/9, 2/13, 2/16/23 CNS-3668167#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

MIGUEL MARQUEZ City Manager

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARSHA H. HAYES

CASE NO. 23STPB01046

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MATTHEW SCHOJAN 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 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: 03/20/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 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.

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 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

R. CHRISTINE BROWN - SBN 161292

LAW OFFICES OF R. CHRISTINE BROWN, APC 2377 CRENSHAW BLVD., STE. 330 TORRANCE CA 90501

2/9, 2/13, 2/16/23

CNS-3668557# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LORETTA M. CLARK

CASE NO.

30-2022-01252492-PR-LACJC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STACEY HAFT in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STACEY HAFT, A PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARY 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 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: 03/16/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. C08 located at 700 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, 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 CaliforniaCounty 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.

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.

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 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 R. CHRISTINE BROWN - SBN 161292

LAW OFFICES OF R. CHRISTINE BROWN, APC 2377 CRENSHAW BLVD., STE. 330 TORRANCE CA 90501

2/9, 2/13, 2/16/23

CNS-3668560#

ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MELANIE ANN THOMAS

Case No. 23STPB00323

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MELANIE ANN THOMAS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Glen A. Wright in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Glen A. Wright 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 March 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 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 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.

Attorney for petitioner:

ANTHONY C GROSSMAN ESQ SBN 175408

SCHOFIELD & GROSSMAN APC 201 S LAKE AVE STE 403 PASADENA CA 91101 CN993984 THOMAS Feb 16,20,23, 2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VIRGILIA ESPLANADA ARCEBIDO CASE NO. 30-2023-01305388-PR-LACJC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RACHELLE PARKS in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RACHELLE PARKS 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 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: 03/15/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. C10 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 CaliforniaCounty 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.

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.

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 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 PRISCILLA C. SOLARIO, ESQ.SBN 259607, LAW OFFICES OF PRISCILLA C. SOLARIO 9431 HAVEN AVENUE, STE. 108 RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA 91730 2/13, 2/16, 2/20/23

CNS-3669349# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUPERTO GONZALES ARCEBIDO CASE NO. 30-2023-01305291-PR-LACJC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RUPERTO GONZALES ARCEBIDO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RACHELLE PARKS in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RACHELLE PARKS 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 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: 03/15/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. C10 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 CaliforniaCounty 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.

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.

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 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

PRISCILLA C. SOLARIO, ESQ.SBN 259607, LAW OFFICES OF PRISCILLA C. SOLARIO 9431 HAVEN AVENUW, SUITE 108 RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA 91730

2/13, 2/16, 2/20/23

CNS-3669358# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DERREL DEAN RHOADS

CASE NO. PROSB2300119

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who

may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DERREL DEAN RHOADS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEBORAH FAYE RHOADS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEBORAH FAYE RHOADS 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: 03/22/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S37 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212

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.

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 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 TONY J. TYRE - SBN 269506, ALLYSON S. HELLER - SBN 315086, LAW OFFICES OF TONY J. TYRE, ESQ., APC 100 S. CITRUS AVENUE, SUITE 101 COVINA CA 91723 2/13, 2/16, 2/20/23

CNS-3669329#

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOLORES L. LOTZ

CASE NO. PROSB2300131

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICHARD LOTZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICHARD LOTZ 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: 03/13/23

NARDINO, CA 92415

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.

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 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 MICHAEL G. EBINER, ESQ.SBN 183499, EBINER LAW OFFICE 100 N. CITRUS STREET, SUITE 520 WEST COVINA CA 91791 2/16, 2/20, 2/23/23 CNS-3669862# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GWENETH L. JACKSON CASE NO. 23STPB01404

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROBERT JACKSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROBERT JACKSON 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 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: 03/15/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 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.

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 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

-

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. Andrew Vernon Brezinski

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on December 29, 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-202216581 Pub. 01/26/2023, 02/02/2023, 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023

Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20230000460

The following persons are doing business as: Los Angeles Apostille Notary, 13286 2nd St, Chino, CA 91710. RMG Solutions LLC (CA), 13286 2nd St, Chino, CA 91710; Rita Nieto, Managing Member. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. 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/ Rita Nieto, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 19, 2023 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#: FBN20230000460 Pub: 01/26/2023, 02/02/2023, 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023 San Bernardino Press

FILE NO. FBN20230000621

FILED: January 24, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT

ABANDONMENT:

County of Original Filing: San Bernardino

Date of Original Filing: March 27,

2018

File No.: 20180003539

Fictitious Business Name(s):

Atlantis Law Firm 9330 BASE LINE Rd,Suite 201 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

Mailing Address, 10604 Trademark Parkway North, Suite 300, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.

Name of Registrant: Keith Q Nguyen, 9090 Cottonwood Way, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701

This business is/was conducted by:

a individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name

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/ Keith Q Nguyen 01/26/2023, 02/02/2023, 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230000623

The following persons are doing business as: Atlantis Law Firm, 10604 Trademark Parkway North Suite 300, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Janes Long Inc. PC (CA), 10604 Trademark Parkway north 300, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; James A. Long, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 24, 2023. 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 62506277). /s/ James A. Long, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 24, 2023 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#: FBN20230000623 Pub: 01/26/2023, 02/02/2023, 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230000757

The following persons are doing business as: A&K Company, 16685 Athens Lane, Fontana, CA 92336. (1). Adam Michel, 16685 Athens Lane, Fontana, CA 92336 (2). Kathy Diaz, 16685 Athens Lane, Fontana, CA 92336 . County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a general partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 25, 2023. 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/ Adam Michel. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 26, 2023 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)

02/09/2023, 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023

San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230000745

The following persons are doing business as: A&C TAX AND BUSINESS SERVICES, 2999 Kendall Dr ste 204, San Bernardino, CA 92407. A&C INNOVATIONS LLC (CA), 2999 Kendall Dr Ste 204, San Bernardino, CA 92407; Cynthia Flores, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. 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/ Cynthia Flores, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 26, 2023 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#: 20230000745 Pub: 02/02/2023, 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230000766

The following persons are doing business as: AMPLE MASSAGE SPA, 7233 HAVEN AVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701. Mailing Address, 7580 MERRIMACK PL, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730. DANNA LI, 7580 MERRIMACK PL, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730.

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 January 16, 2023. 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/ DANNA LI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 27, 2023 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

26372 Primrose Way moreno valley, CA 92555

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 26, 2023. 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. Ma De Los Angeles Araujo Carrillo Statement filed with the County of Riverside on January 26, 2023

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-202301162 Pub. 02/02/2023, 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 951 Ukulele 1047 W Sixth th Street Suite B Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County Gary T Gotori, 388 Exeter Way, Corona, CA 92882 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. Gary T Gotori Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 2, 2023

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# R202301536 Pub. 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230001179

The following persons are doing business as: ANGEL HOME AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, 10278 Locust Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345. Jovani A Funes, 10278 Locust Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345. 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 January 1, 2023. 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/ Jovani A Funes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 7, 2023 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#: FBN20230001179 Pub: 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). The Gorauge (2). Tribe & Grit (3). HF Entertainment 965 W Rancho Rd Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County HF6 LLC (CA) 965 West Rancho Rd, Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). 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. Dahlene Holliness, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 10, 2023

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# R202301960

Pub. 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Ground Vision 965 West Rancho Rd Corona, CA 92882

Riverside County HF6 LLC (CA), 965 west rancho rd, Corona, CA 92882

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). 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. Dahlene HOLLINESS, CEO

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 10, 2023

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# 202301963 Pub. 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Lovelux (2). Lovelux Sensuals (3). Lovelux Baths 1411 Rimpau Ave Ste 109 #1011 Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County HF6 LLC (CA), 965 W Rancho Rd ., Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). 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. Dahlene Holliness, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 7, 2023

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 pursuan t 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# R202301695 Pub. 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HF6 LLC 965 West Rancho Rd Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County HF6 LLC (CA), 965 West Rancho Rd, Corona, CA 92882 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). 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. Dahlene Holliness, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 10, 2023 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-202301961 Pub. 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023, 03/02/2023, 03/09/2023 Riverside Independent

Mollie Engelhardt’s farm looks messy.

Every inch of Sow a Heart Farm in Fillmore, Calif., is growing one of more than 300 types of plants. In between the rows of fruit trees, Engelhardt has got organic peppers, garlic, broccoli, and cauliflower, all covered with a thin layer of grass or clover. On a recently harvested plot, chickens and sheep are eating the scraps, churning the soil so it’ll be ready to plant again.

“The neighbors' farms are perfect rows of the exact same thing with bare soil underneath. The trees are managed by spraying herbicides,” Engelhardt says. “You can see that every inch of my farm is covered.”

The chaos is all by design.

This farm is an experiment in regenerative agriculture, intended to grow healthier food at the same time as tackling climate change.

This is still far from the norm in farming – less than 1% of American farmland uses regenerative ag techniques. But this year the Farm Bill, a major piece of U.S. agriculture legislation, is up for renewal, and regenerative agriculture practitioners hope that could change.

“Folks in D.C. are already starting to think about what they want to see changed in the Farm Bill,” says regenerative agriculture expert Arohi Sharma with the Natural Resources Defense Council. “The fact that we're talking about soil health, the fact that we're having hearings on regenerative agriculture, is a huge step in the right direction.”

The world’s oldest carbon capture technology

The term regenera-

Healthy soil can be a climate change solution

By Caleigh Wells for KCRW. Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration

four years, he had lemons and avocados planted, he certainly wasn't making money either,” she says.

But convincing a farmer who’s currently turning a profit to change their practices even though they won’t make money for a few years is a tough sell.

Still, Smith says he’s seen an increase in people coming to the farm for their regenerative agriculture trainings and courses.

tive agriculture refers to a handful of practices that create healthy soil. The most visible is the wild mix of plants in Englehardt’s lush, chaotic plots. She carefully picks what grows where so the plants work together to thrive.

“Fennel is actually an insectary. So the fennel is keeping the bugs off of the kale without spraying any pesticides or anything,” she says.

She grew corn next to young avocado trees a few years ago, so the tall stalks could provide shade during a hot autumn. When she harvested the corn, she planted fava beans, since they’re good at restoring nitrogen in the soil.

Englehardt’s also keeping the ground covered and hand-harvesting her crops. All of that makes the soil healthier.

“By diversifying what you

grow, you're providing different kinds of nutrients to the soil. It’s like diversifying our human diets,” Sharma says.

Better dirt means more plants photosynthesizing, sucking carbon out of the atmosphere, pulling it into their roots, and shoving it into the ground. That makes it a useful climate change tool. Sharma estimates if every farm in the U.S. operated this way, it would remove as much carbon as shuttering 64 coal plants.

Englehardt says the climate benefits don’t stop with carbon capture.

“Not only are we sequestering carbon, I'm recharging the aquifer far more than the neighbor is,” she says. “And the water filtering through my soil is clean, has no glyphosates, has no Roundup, it has none of that.”

In drought-ridden Southern California, Engel-

hardt’s soil is better at soaking up whatever water it gets. After the giant storms last month, her dirt roads were flooded but her plots were just soft and damp.

The future of farming?

Making regenerative agriculture a mainstream practice has been an uphill battle.

“It's an overhaul of our food and agricultural system, which is rooted so deeply in our commodities, in our subsidies, in our insurance policies, in our financial system,” says Jesse Smith with the White Buffalo Land Trust just north of Santa Barbara, which does trainings and courses on regenerative agriculture.

Sharma agrees: “From the 1970s onwards, decades of agricultural policy have prioritized unsustainable farming practices over regenerative ones,” she says.

Take the way crop insur-

ance is structured. Right now, a corn farmer who had a bad year can claim the loss on that crop, and the government helps them out. A farmer growing corn and soy would write two claims. But what if you, like Englehardt, grow 300 different crops?

“It's a lot harder for them to write an insurance policy or claim insurance rewards because of just the number of crops that they have to keep track of,” Sharma says.

Plus, farmers using these techniques need to pay for more labor, because mechanical harvesting harms the soil.

Englehardt says she grows more food per acre than the conventional farms next door, but four years in she still hasn’t turned a profit.

“You can't expect to be making money right away in any business. The guy down the street? The first

“We’ve had cowboys from the Midwest, young up-andcoming farmers from the inner cities, to grandparents looking to figure out what to do with their property, to people who don't have land looking to get into agriculture, to people who are in computer programming, figuring out how to put their skills in service of natural ecosystems,” he says. ”It’s such a broad range of people.”

The farms trying it so far are small, Smith says, not like the thousands of acres devoted to Smuckers jam or Cuties mandarin oranges. While some farmers wait on the government to make regenerative agriculture more profitable, Smith says it’s catching on with people like Englehardt prioritizing their positive impact.

“There is a misconception that this is a fringe niche movement. And it's not. People are transitioning large, large swaths of land,” Smith says. “It may not be a windfall, but in the hearts and minds of people who are watching, what is being demonstrated is greatly impactful and will set the stage for the coming decades of agricultural production in this country.”

Caleigh Wells wrote this article for KCRW.

Photo by Roman Synkevych on Unsplash

SFV pharmacist gets 2-year sentence in false prescriptions case

ASan Fernando Valley pharmacist who used forged prescriptions to illegally sell narcotics, including opioids, to bogus patients has been sentenced to two years behind bars, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.

Gevork Danielian, 41, of Granada Hills, was sentenced on Monday by U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi, who also ordered him to pay a $100,000 fine, according to the DOJ.

Danielian pleaded guilty in November to one federal count of conspiracy to distributed controlled substances.

From December 2014 to July 2020, Danielian owned and operated the Winnetkabased A&G Vitalife Inc., which did business as A&G Care Pharmacy, where he worked as the pharmacist-in-charge.

From April 2018 to December 2018, Danielian conspired with others to unlawfully sell narcotics, including hydrocodone, oxycodone, metham-

By City News Service

phetamine salts, and alprazolam, an anxiety medication sold under the brand name Xanax.

A co-conspirator would obtain blank prescription papers, and Danielian would then provide -- usually by text message -- the names and dates of birth of individuals to be falsely identified as patients, which the coconspirator would then use to fill in the falsified prescriptions.

The co-conspirator would bring the falsified prescriptions to Danielian, bearing the forged signatures of real physicians. Danielian would fill the prescriptions in exchange for money despite knowing the narcotics were not going to be used for a legitimate medical purpose, but rather were going to be illicitly sold by his co-conspirator, papers filed in Los Angeles federal court show.

Danielian filled prescriptions for hundreds of pills of

opioids and other narcotics during the conspiracy.

For example, on Oct. 29, 2018, Danielian filled prescriptions for about 120 pills of 30-milligram strength oxycodone each for two fictitious patients, using a forged prescription falsely purporting to have been written by a physician.

In November 2020, the California State Board of Pharmacy placed Danielian on probation for four years and discontinued his business after he was accused of record-keeping deficiencies and dispensing narcotics authorized by fraudulent prescriptions.

"Pharmacists, by training and education, should be gatekeepers to help prevent abuse, addiction and overdose," prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memorandum, adding that Danielian "flouted this responsibility and instead became an agent of addiction and abuse."

Reflections for a belated St. Valentine’s Day

Are you as horrified as I, when you hear or read about “honor killings?” That’s what happens in some cultures where it’s considered a noble act for a young woman’s male relatives to kill her if they disapprove of someone with whom she has fallen in love — and intends to marry.

Imagine also! In other parts of the world, young people don’t have the freedom to marry the one they love — it’s their parents who select their husbands or wives. And in many countries, it’s common for poor parents to marry their young, pretty daughters to rich old men so that the whole family can find security.

Well, my reason for bringing up such sad stories is to illustrate how fortunate we are to be guaranteed “the pursuit of happiness” by our Constitution…and what could be a happier pursuit than to marry the one we love?

Of course, love affairs often fall apart and many marriages fail. But our Constitution gives freedom to everyone, including the freedom to make mistakes.

So, in addition to celebrating St. Valentine’s Day with flowers and candy for our loved ones, let’s also celebrate our freedom to marry whom we choose…without the tyranny of family, of religion, or of tradition.

David Quintero Monrovia

Blumenfield called the measure a "game-changer." The council first sought recommendations for a Right to Counsel program in 2018.

"Finally, we are getting the money that we need to make the right to counsel program work," Blumenfield said. "When you're potentially being evicted, the deck is stacked against you. And we need to change that."

60 days with how much the program might cost, along with staffing needs.

make it happen," Hutt said.

If you had an annual household income of $58,000 or less, you may qualify for FREE tax filing services! Our IRS-certified tax volunteers will prepare your return and file electronically, as well as, screen you for the tax credits you may qualify for

SCHEDULE YOUR SCHEDULE YOUR TAX APPOINTMENT TODAY! TAX APPOINTMENT TODAY!

Limited Appointments

January 28 - April 15*

IT'S YOUR MONEY, IT'S YOUR MONEY, CLAIM IT! CLAIM IT!

Did you know you may be eligible for a cash-back tax credit called the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?

The Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credit combined can put back $9,000 into your pocket if you qualify!

All you have to do is file your taxes!

The program, the motion noted, would be "subject to appropriation" of necessary funds.

The council members called for the recommendations to consider:

-- covering tenants making 80% of the area median income or below who are subjected to eviction proceedings;

-- requiring landlords to notify tenants of their right to an attorney;

-- requiring LAHD to educate tenants about their rights;

-- implementing the program on a timeline of five years or sooner, prioritizing the most vulnerable residents.

The council instructed the LAHD to report back in

Tenant groups fear that while tenants have up to a year to pay back rent due after the expiration of the COVID-19 eviction protections at the beginning of February, landlords may still file for evictions, banking on tenants not responding in the requisite five days. Without a response in time, a judge could offer a default judgment allowing the eviction to move forward. Tenants who might not be able to afford or find legal representation could give up and lose their property.

The potential cost to the city of providing free legal counsel to tenants could be offset by not having to spend as much on emergency shelters, housing programs and other services, according to a 2019 report by Stout Risius Ross cited in the council members' motion. The report found that a $34.6 million investment by the city annually could yield $120.3 million in savings on potential costs.

"People need to know that government is going to protect them, and this is the team that's going to

A few weeks ago, the council passed several tenant protections that included universal just cause to require a reason for evictions, relocation assistance for tenants who move out due to a large rent increase and a one- month grace period for tenants behind on rent prior to eviction proceedings.

"We made good on our promise," Soto-Martinez said. "We passed three renter protections, but we said this was just the beginning. This will give folks at least an ability to have an even fight — because we know that when these things happen, people stay inside of their home."

In New York City, nearly three-fourths of tenants faced with evictions have been represented by a lawyer since the city's Right to Counsel law was passed in 2017, and 84% of those being aided by counsel to have been able to remain in their homes, according to a 2021 report by the city's Office of Civil Justice.

"Lawyers are not magicians," Soto-Martinez said. "Lawyers are there to enforce the laws that are on the books. That's all it is."