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Jurors hear opening statements in Mark Ridley-Thomas federal corruption trial

By Fred Shuster, City News Service

Suspended Los Angeles

City Councilman Mark

Ridley- Thomas steered county contracts to USC’s social work school while he was a member of the Board of Supervisors in exchange for benefits for his son, a federal prosecutor told a downtown Los Angeles jury Wednesday, but the defense countered that nothing the veteran politician did was illegal and there was no quid pro quo arrangement.

Ridley-Thomas, 68, of South Los Angeles, faces 19 federal counts, including conspiracy, bribery, and honest services mail and wire fraud. He has vehemently denied any wrongdoing.

“This is a case about power, privilege and lies,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas Rybarczyk said in his opening statement.

Ridley-Thomas “monetized” and abused the power of his office and lied to cover it up in order to help his son Sebastian, who had resigned from the state Assembly and was facing a sexual harassment investigation that had not yet gone public, the prosecutor said.

However, defense attorney Galia Amram offered a different view, telling jurors that nothing

her client is accused of was illegal, “if it was done in good faith.”

She said the main question for jurors to

ponder is “what was in Mark Ridley-Thomas’ mind.” The then-supervisor “supported good things because they were good,” she said.

For federal prosecutors, the answer is clear. To help himself and Sebastian and protect the family name, Ridley-Thomas “reached

out” to Marilyn Flynn, then the dean of the USC School of Social Work, to arrange a series of benefits for Sebastian.

“He knew she was desperate and that she would do anything he asked,” Rybarczyk said, adding that under Flynn, the social work school was facing a multimillion-dollar budget deficit, a situation county contracts could help remedy.

“He would offer her a life raft” and preserve the family’s legacy, according to the federal prosecutor. Rybarczyk said that in exchange for Flynn arranging Sebastian’s admission to USC, a full-tuition scholarship and a paid professorship, Ridley- Thomas delivered on his end of the bargain. As a supervisor in 2017 and 2018, he voted on three county proposals that Flynn had sought to shore up her school’s shoddy financial situation, including a vote approving a lucrative amended telehealth agreement with the USC School of Social Work, prosecutors contend. He also allegedly sought to influence key county decision-makers associated with the approvals and made sure Flynn knew of his efforts.

The defense attorney, though, insisted that two

See Ridley-Thomas Page 27

3 council members propose making LA a ‘sanctuary city’

By City News Service

Los Angeles would become a “sanctuary city” — officially barring the use of any municipal resources, property or personnel from being used for federal immigration enforcement — under legislation proposed Tuesday by three City Council members.

Council members Eunisses Hernandez, Nithya Raman and Hugo Soto-Martinez put forward the proposal, which is the first step toward creating an ordinance “that would permanently enshrine sanctuary policies into municipal law,” Hernandez’s office

said.

“Los Angeles is a city of immigrants,” Hernandez said in a statement. “As the daughter of two Mexican immigrants myself, I know how important and overdue these protections are to our community members.

“Symbolic gestures are

not enough,” she added. “Internal policies that can be changed from one day to the next are not enough. Our undocumented residents deserve safety and security.

It is long past time for Los Angeles to permanently codify protections for our undocumented community

members into city law.”

The council previously passed a symbolic resolution declaring Los Angeles a “City of Sanctuary,” but the motion put forth Tuesday would codify sanctuary policies into municipal law.

Specifically, the motion

would also direct the city to prohibit inquiring about or collecting information about an individual’s immigration status; engaging in investigation or enforcement related to an individual’s

See ‘Sanctuary city’ Page 27

LA Republican Party blasts ‘sanctuary city’ proposal

President Joe Biden to visit Monterey Park Tuesday

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President Joe Biden to visit Monterey Park Tuesday

Nonprofit opens mental health clinic for veterans in Torrance

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President Joe Biden will visit Monterey Park Tuesday to discuss his efforts to reduce gun violence, the White House announced.

Biden made reference to the Jan. 21 mass shooting in Monterey Park that left 11 dead in his State of the Union address on Feb. 7, calling for a ban on assault weapons and saluting Brandon Tsay, the hero who wrestled a gun away from the Monterey Park mass shooter and likely prevented a second tragedy from occurring in nearby Alhambra.

Tsay was among the guests in first lady Jill Biden’s viewing box for the speech.

The trip will be Biden’s first to the Los Angeles area since Oct. 12-14 when he visited a Metro construction site, spoke at a political fundraiser and at Irvine Valley College.

Biden is scheduled to be in San Diego Monday to meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss the Australia-United Kingdom-United States partnership known as AUKUS.

Biden will also participate in bilateral meetings with Sunak and Albanese.

Masters of Taste 2023 celebrates Union Station Homeless Services’ 50th anniversary

By May S. Ruiz

The national nonprofit Cohen Veterans Network officially opened a mental health clinic for veterans in Torrance Thursday, its third such facility in the state.

Masters of Taste returns to the Rose Bowl on April 2, 2023, commemorating its sixth year raising funds for Union Station Homeless Services. About 100 restaurateurs and beverage companies come together for this event, and from 3 to 7 p.m. they serve food and drinks to approximately 3,000 attendees.

Homelessness has always been heartbreaking. But it

becomes deadly when severe weather adds to homeless people’s plight. During winter, there’s a race to make sure they are housed before temperatures dip to near freezing. From November through March 1. Pasadena had over 27 inches of rain, rendering the homeless population in worse circumstances.

On March 1, 2023, Masters of Taste held its media night in the locker

room of the Rose Bowl. As always, there’s excitement among the individuals behind this annual event and the people covering it. But there’s also a sense of great urgency to support Union Station in their relentless work of providing shelter for the homeless population who are now, more than ever, in dire need.

See Homeless services Page 28

“Many veterans, service members and their families in California may face mental health challenges that require comprehensive mental health care,” CVN President/CEO Dr. Anthony Hassan said in a statement. “As a result, we are here to support them in those challenging times through our Cohen Clinics. This new clinic in Torrance enables us to further deliver on our proven success — from across the country, and to continue expanding our ability to provide accessible, evidence-based mental health care to the military community.”

The clinic at 20800 Madrona Ave. is part of a $275 million effort by CVN founder Steven A. Cohen to reduce suicide among

veterans and increase the availability of care for service members and military families. CVN estimated that more than 52,000 post-9/11 veterans, 6,000 active-duty service members and 10,000 military family members in Los Angeles County will be eligible for care at the clinic.

The nonprofit also offers video therapy through its CVN Telehealth network.

The Torrance clinic is staffed by five clinicians and therapists and a single psychiatrist. It is also open to veterans from Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Similar clinics are already operating in San Diego and Oceanside. A total of 23 clinics are open nationwide, with a 24th set to open later this year in Oklahoma City. According to CVN, more than 50,000 clients have been treated at the facilities.

The California clinics are operated in conjunction

with Veterans Village of San Diego.

“Partnering with Cohen Veterans Network to bring high-quality mental health care to veterans, active duty military, and their families expands our continuum of care so that we are meeting people wherever they are on their respective journeys,” VVSD President/CEO Akilah Templeton said in a statement. “Strengthening individuals and helping to build strong families is good for the community. When people feel better, they do better and we all benefit from that.”

According to CVN, the clinics offer “targeted, client-centered therapy” for mental health issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, PTSD, anger, grief and loss, family issues, transition challenges, relationship problems, and children’s behavioral problems.

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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts names new chief executive

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Robert van Leer is the new executive director and CEO of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the organization announced Thursday.

Van Leer is “an exceptionally accomplished arts administrator highly respected for his breadth of experience with renowned arts organizations in the United States and Europe,” according to a statement from the Annenberg Center. His tenure at “the Wallis” will begin April 1.

Just prior to his Annenberg appointment, van Leer was the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ senior vice president of artistic planning. in that role van Leer oversaw a $90 million budget and expanded the Kennedy Center’s classical and contemporary programming, including the addition of Hip Hop Culture and Social Impact, according to the Annenberg Center’s statement.

“Additionally, he led the vision for the 2019 transformative addition of REACH, the Kennedy Center’s first-ever expansion, with flexible indoor and outdoor performance space designed to nurture new artists and expand community,” that statement said.

Van Leer began his career in arts administration at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the Annenberg Center reported. He also was an executive administrator at the Wigmore Hall in London, then as Head of Music and Arts Projects at the Barbican Centre.

From there van Leer went on to the post of managing director of Nederlands Dans Theatre, where he shifted the company’s mission toward becoming a leading international creative ensemble.

Van Leer also led Wonderbird UK, “a boutique cultural consultancy that advised cultural and corporate clients on social, cultural, and fundraising policy,” according to the Wallis Annenberg Center.

“The Wallis’ search committee and our dedicated Board of Directors are confident Robert van Leer is the most qualified person to lead The Wallis in its next evolutionary stage,” Michael Nemeroff, chair of the Wallis Annenberg Center, said in a statement. “As an extremely talented performing arts executive, having run performing arts centers and built teams in various CEO, Managing Director,

and senior level leadership roles, he has had the experience and impact we sought. His artistic planning and presenting work has been at the highest levels. He is also tremendously skilled in strategic planning, community relations, fundraising, and board development.

“As The Wallis heads into its 10th Season, we’ve undergone tremendous artistic growth and achieved notable fiscal and organizational stability, so we believe that Robert, with his visionary leadership, keen creative thinking, and broad world view, will build upon that solid foundation, further elevating The Wallis as a cultural institution of international renown,” said Nemeroff, who led the international search for a new chief executive.

“Having worked together with Robert van Leer in my role at Kennedy Center, I know that he is a sophisticated, very experienced arts administrator and a perfect fit for The Wallis at this time in its development,” Wallis board member David Bohnett said in a statement. “His network of relationships with creative talent and executive leadership in the arts is multi-disciplinary and global. A true community builder, he is driven by a firm belief in the power of the arts to create change, shape society, and uplift underrepresented voices.”

Bohnett chairs of the Wallis’ executive committee, served on the CEO search committee and is also a Kennedy Center trustee.

a lot of experience providing board- and executive-level leadership with credentials that include stints with Americans for the Arts, Association of Performing Arts Professionals, International Society for the Performing Arts and the Performing Arts Center Consortium.

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts bears the name of the philanthropist whose original $25 million donation “was instrumental in transforming the former Beverly Hills post office building into an arts complex,” according to the organization’s statement.

“Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is an extraordinary organization with a well-deserved reputation for excellence and innovation,” van Leer said in a statement. “I am honored to assume its leadership and shepherd The Wallis at this exciting time in its history. I look forward to having the opportunity to thoughtfully shape organizational strategies that go beyond the stage and build upon The Wallis’ exceptional artistic, educational and community programs. At this point in my career, I am thrilled to be moving to Los Angeles and committing myself to the Wallis and the creative life of this diverse, complex and ever-changing city.”

Van Leer is a native of Rochester, New York. He holds a fine-arts bachelor’s degree from Carnegie-Mellon University and earned an advanced certification from Columbia University Graduate School of Business, according to the Wallis. He also earned a postgraduate degree in landscape design at the UK’s Inchbald School of Design.

Van Leer additionally took part in the National Arts Strategies Chief Executive Programs at Harvard Business School, the University of Texas, Austin, and the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business, which connect contingents of CEOs seeking to lead change in their organizations, communities and in the cultural field, according to the Wallis. Van Leer has

“The Wallis is a dynamic cultural hub and community resource where local, national and international artists share their artistry with ever-expanding audiences. It is committed to robust and distinctive presentations and education programs curated with both creativity and social impact in mind.”

Highlighted by its diverse programming that reflects the eclectic terrain of Los Angeles and its location in the world’s entertainment capital, the Wallis has presented more than 350 theater, dance, music, film, cabaret, conversation and family entertainment programs since its opening in 2013, the organization stated. Its productions have been nominated for 79 Ovation Awards and nine LA Drama Critic’s Circle Awards.

The organization’s campus itself is “a breathtaking 70,000-square-foot facility, celebrating the classic and the modern, has garnered six architectural awards,” according to the statement. It was designed by acclaimed architect Zoltan E. Pali of SPF:architects, and the restored building features the original 1933 Beverly Hills Post Office that is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The post office space “serves as the theater’s dramatic yet welcoming lobby, and includes the contemporary 500-seat, state-of-the-art Bram Goldsmith Theater; the 150-seat Lovelace Studio Theater; an inviting open-air plaza for family, community and other performances; and GRoW @ The Wallis: A Space for Arts Education, where learning opportunities for all ages and backgrounds abound.”

More information about The Wallis Annenberg Center is available on the organization’s website, TheWallis.org.

Robert Van Leer. | Photo courtesy of Ineke Oostveen/The Wallis Annenberg Center

2 LAPD officers shot in Lincoln Heights released from hospital

By City News Service

Two Los Angeles Police Department officers injured during a gun battle with a parolee in Lincoln Heights were released from a hospital, while an investigation continued Friday into the police operation that led to the gunfire and left the suspect dead.

Three LAPD officers were shot and wounded by the gunman during a search for a parolee at large in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood on Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Police Department Headquarters confirmed in a tweet that two officers were set to be discharged from LAC+USC Medical Center on Thursday. A third officer injured in the shootout is expected to remain in the hospital to receive additional medical treatment.

“We thank the L.A. City Fire Department and hospital staff who have provided the best possible treatment to the injured officers,” according to a headquarters’ statement.

One of the police officers was shot in the arm, another was shot in the leg and the third was shot in the torso, but body armor probably deflected the round, according to authorities.

The deadly confrontation unfolded around 4 p.m. Wednesday when officers from the Hollenbeck Community Police Station arrived at the 3800 block of North Broadway, between Lincoln Park Avenue and Mission Road, regarding a parolee at large.

“During the subsequent investigation, officers came across the individual who refused to comply to the commands, and a request for canine officers was requested from Metropolitan Division,” LAPD Assistant Chief Al Labrada said at a news conference Wednesday night outside LAC+USC Medical Center, where the officers were hospitalized.

With the suspect still refusing to comply, officers eventually “utilized gas to get compliance from the individual,” Labrada said.

Following that deployment of gas, the suspect stepped into an alleyway and opened fire on police sometime after 6 p.m., Labrada said.

Three officers, all from canine units, were struck with the gunfire, and fellow officers pulled them from the line of fire as police shot back at the suspect, authorities said.

The officers were taken to the hospital

2nd man arrested for alleged armed robberies linked to LA’s Chesapeake Bandits

By City News Service

while a standoff ensued with the suspect, who was holed up inside a lower-level room off the alley. LAPD SWAT officers deployed three robots into the alley to get a look at the suspect, who was ultimately determined to be “down,” and later pronounced dead.

The man was identified by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office as Jonathan Magana, 32, of Los Angeles. It was not immediately clear if Magana was fatally shot by police or died of a selfinflicted wound.

Authorities at the hospital eventually indicated that the officers were all in stable condition with injuries initially described as serious, although all are expected to recover.

Mayor Karen Bass went to the hospital Wednesday night and spoke with two of the injured officers.

“I deeply appreciate their service, and let them know that their city stands with them,” Bass said at the news conference outside the hospital. “And I very much look forward to their recovery. My heart goes out to the officers’ families who tonight got the phone call, or the knock on the door, that they dread every day that their loved one go on duty.”

The Los Angeles Times reported that the suspect — who was not immediately identified by police — had a lengthy criminal record. In January, the suspect was charged with battery on a police officer and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person in connection with an incident late last year, The Times reported, citing court records and law enforcement sources.

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Asecond Los Angeles man charged for his alleged involvement in the armed robberies of several armored vehicles over the past year is behind bars Friday.

James Russell Davis, 34, was arrested late Wednesday in Rancho Cucamonga by the FBI’s Fugitive Task Force and ordered detained by a federal magistrate judge, according to Donald Always, the assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles office.

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Davis last month after he was charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery.

The robberies have been linked to a group nicknamed the Chesapeake Bandits since investigators believe the group is meeting and staging the robberies at a home on Chesapeake Avenue in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Multiple suspects not yet identified are still being sought by law enforcement. Investigators believe the group will continue to commit robberies until all suspects are identified and arrested.

Davis was charged in the complaint along with Deneyvous Hobson, 36, of Los Angeles. Hobson was arrested on Feb. 21, and is scheduled to be arraigned on March 16.

Davis and Hobson were indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday. At least five others are believed to be part of the Chesapeake Bandits.

The armed bandits have targeted drive-thru ATMs and other businesses, including check cashing locations. The suspects operate by overtaking the armored car driver when they service drive-thru ATMs or exit businesses. During the robberies, the victim drivers are zip-tied and held at gunpoint. The suspects then enter the armed vehicle and steal the money, authorities said.

On one occasion, a shot was fired but no one was harmed. Investigators believe that if the remaining Chesapeake Bandits suspects are not caught, they will become more brazen, and someone will be harmed or killed.

“Collectively, the group

has been linked to robberies with losses in the hundreds of thousands (of dollars),” the FBI said in a statement. “Investigators believe the group will continue to commit robberies until all suspects are identified and arrested. Investigators believe the armored vehicle drivers were surveilled in advance of the robberies.”

The investigation is being conducted by personnel from the FBI and the Los Angeles, Hawthorne, and Inglewood police departments. The prosecution is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The following details were released about the crimes:

-- On Feb. 14, 2022 at 8:48 a.m., multiple suspects robbed a Sectran Security armored car driver at the Wescom Credit Union on 2871 W. 120th St. in Hawthorne. An AR-15 assault rifle and a black semi-automatic handgun were believed used in the crime, and a late model white Honda Accord sedan was the getaway vehicle.

-- On June 9, 2022 at 7:50 a.m., multiple suspects robbed a Loomis armored car driver at the Bank of America at 11525 Crenshaw Blvd. in Inglewood. A dark short-barreled assault rifle was believed used in the crime, and a late model silver or gray Chevrolet Equinox SUV was the getaway vehicle.

-- On Sept. 15, 2022 at 12:20 p.m., multiple suspects robbed a Brinks

armored car driver at the PLS Check Cashers at 2601 S. La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles. A black assaultstyle rifle was believed used in the crime, and a late model gray Ford Explorer SUV was the getaway vehicle.

-- On Jan 9, 2023 at 7:15 a.m., multiple suspects robbed a Brinks armored car driver at a 99 Cents Only Stores location at 3060 S. Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles. An AR-style rifle was believed used in the crime, and a late model black Kia K5 was the getaway vehicle.

-- And on Feb. 25, 2023 at 9:56 a.m., multiple suspects robbed a Brinks armored car driver at a PLS Check Cashers at 2601 S. La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles. A rifle with a green laser was believed used in the crime, and a late model tan/light colored SUV, possibly a white Toyota RAV4 SUV, was the getaway vehicle.

A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered by the FBI, for information in the overall case. Also, Brinks — one of the victim companies — has offered to match the FBI’s reward offer of up to $25,000 in exchange for information leading to the arrest and indictment of a person or persons involved in the robberies of the Brinks armored vehicles.

Anyone with information may call 800-CALL-FBI, or use the website TIPS.FBI. GOV. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

James Russell Davis. | Photo courtesy of the FBI

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Tattoo artist sued by YouTube star’s parents over deadly crash

By City News Service

SoCal Edison customers warned of utility scams

By City News Service

Attorneys for a 29-yearold former cast member of the reality show “Ink Master” state in court papers that their client acknowledges responsibility in the 2020 traffic accident death of a YouTube star and that the upcoming trial of a civil suit brought by the decedent’s parents should focus only on damages.

Simon La Barrie and Lissa Burton, the father and mother of Corey La Barrie, brought the complaint in May 2020 in Los Angeles Superior Court against Daniel Joseph Silva and Daniel Silva Tattoos LLC. Silva’s 2020 McLaren 600 LT crashed into a tree about 9:40 p.m. May 10, 2020, at Huston Street and Carpenter Avenue in Valley Village, killing the 25-year-old La Barrie, according to police.

Police said Silva left the

vehicle and tried to leave the scene, but was stopped by citizens who came to render aid. Silva pleaded no contest in July 2020 to a felony count of gross vehicular manslaughter and was sentenced the next month to a year in jail, five years probation, 250 hours of community service and a suspended prison sentence of four years.

“Defendant Daniel Silva does not dispute that he owed a duty to operate his vehicle in reasonable manner so as not to cause harm to others, (that he) breached that duty by losing control of his vehicle and causing a collision and (that he) caused the tragic, untimely death of his friend, Corey La Barrie,” Silva’s attorneys state in court papers filed Monday with Judge Michael E. Whitaker.

The trial of the wrongful

death suit, scheduled to start March 22, should be limited to the jury’s determination of La Barrie’s parents’ damages, according to Silva’s attorneys’ court papers.

La Barrie’s parents allege that Silva was driving at “an extremely high speed” and that the North Hollywood resident failed to use reasonable care while driving the sports car. The plaintiffs further allege that Silva was drunk at the time from alcohol provided by Daniel Silva Tattoos and that he had a previous drunken driving conviction, making him aware of the dangers of driving in such a condition.

La Barrie’s parents have been forced to pay for burial and funeral expenses for their son and have lost his love, companionship and financial support, according to the plaintiffs.

Authorities Tuesday warned Southlanders that scammers have been contacting utility customers and trying to defraud them.

“Utility scams occur when a scammer pretends to be a representative from your utility company and tricks you into sending money or revealing sensitive information,” according to a Southern California Edison statement.

“Of the SCE customers who have received scam calls this year, about 20% of them have paid out more than $18,000 after being told to either use Zelle or go to a convenience store to use bitcoin or a gift card,” SCE said.

“Because of the high volume of scammers using Zelle, Southern California Edison and other utilities have joined forces to educate customers on what a utility scam looks like,” SCE said. The warning was issued during National Consumer Protection Week, March 5-11 More information is available at https://www.vox.com/c/ad/22735196/zelle-pay-it-safe .

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Reports: Tom Girardi gave over $1M in gifts and payments to influence State Bar

By City News Service

An investigator for the State Bar of California and his wife received over $1 million in undisclosed gifts and payments from disgraced former attorney Tom Girardi and dozens of client complaints against the highprofile attorney were closed without any action taken, according to reports issued Friday.

The reports reveal the extent of Girardi’s allegedly decadeslong efforts to corrupt those at the State Bar who handle discipline complaints, likely impacting the handling and eventual improper closing of those grievances. The corruption attempts extended to at least nine former State Bar employees or board members who accepted items of value,

travel or meals from the thenattorney who is currently facing federal charges, the bar association found.

Girardi’s relationship with then-State Bar investigator Tom Layton and his wife, Rose, was described in one report as “particularly remarkable.” Layton, who was fired from the association in 2015, received gifts and payments estimated at

over $1 million from Girardi, through his firm, while Layton was employed at the bar, according to a report, which said the handouts were never properly disclosed.

Investigators found that Girardi is the godfather to Layton’s daughter and the two were close friends and had what was described by one witness as a “father-son-” type relationship. According to records from Girardi’s law firm, Girardi Keese, Layton, his wife and a business entity they ran together received over $600,000 in payments from the law firm while Layton was employed at the State Bar, according to the report.

The probe determined that Girardi Keese also leased Layton multiple cars over the years and gave Layton a firm credit card, which he used to pay for routine expenses. Layton also received a large bank loan that Girardi guaranteed and for which Girardi Keese made repayments. Girardi’s firm also employed two of Layton’s children while their father was employed at the State Bar, according to the report.

“Even though we did not find evidence that Layton was assigned to or made discretionary decisions in any Girardi case, there is evidence suggesting that he assisted Girardi in disciplinary matters in other ways,” the report states.

Girardi, the co-founder of the defunct Los Angeles law firm Girardi Keese, is facing federal charges of embezzling more than $15 million from several of his legal clients. The 83-year-old Girardi — estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne — has Alzheimer’s disease and in June 2021 was deemed

incompetent to manage his own affairs. He was disbarred a year later and is currently living in an Orange County assisted living facility.

A Los Angeles federal court judge will determine his competency to stand trial.

The reports issued Friday by the State Bar describe how Girardi’s “unethical and unacceptable behavior went unchecked for so long and reveal systemic organizational dysfunction that persisted for many years and through many changes of leadership.”

The bar association stated that none of the individuals whose unethical behavior is alleged are still affiliated with or employed by the agency in any capacity.

After he was disbarred last year, the State Bar said it had received 205 complaints against Girardi alleging he misappropriated settlement money, abandoned clients and committed other serious ethical violations over the course of his four-decade career.

The first of the two reports was prepared by attorney Alyse Lazar, who in 2021 was retained by the State Bar to review 115 files of past complaints against Girardi. Her review, limited to documents in investigative files, identified numerous instances in which complaints were closed without complete investigations or despite the development of facts warranting discipline.

The second report was completed by an outside law firm hired by the State Bar to conduct a probe that included interviews with 74 witnesses. That report details instances where Girardi’s efforts to buy relationships and exercise influence at the State Bar at all levels likely impacted the handling of some complaints

against him, causing those complaints to be shut down improperly.

Ruben Duran, chair of the State Bar Board of Trustees, said the “magnitude and duration of the transgressions reveal persistent institutional failure and a shocking past culture of unethical and unacceptable behavior” at the association. He said safeguards have been put in place to prevent unethical or corrupt behavior and address it quickly if it does occur.

Other findings show that eight Girardi cases were closed by individuals who had conflicts of interest at the time they worked on the cases. The report found that their conflicts tainted their decisions to close the cases.

Also, between 2013 and 2015, both the executive director and general counsel’s offices received reports about Girardi’s influence at the State Bar and connection to Layton and others — but failed to investigate, the report showed. On at least one occasion, Girardi successfully deployed his connections at the bar to discourage people from making complaints against him.

Girardi Keese, famous for representing plaintiffs in large-scale civil litigation against major corporations, collapsed in late 2020 after Girardi was accused in a Chicago lawsuit of embezzling money meant for clients the firm was representing in litigation over an airline crash in Indonesia. The lawsuit brought by plaintiffs’ firm Edelson PC has since been transferred to Los Angeles.

Girardi is in Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings, as is the now-shuttered Wilshire Boulevard law firm that bore his name, which faces more than $500 million in claims.

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Arcadia City Notices

CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Arcadia is requesting proposals for construction inspection services for the Public Works Services Department and Development Services Department. A copy of the Request for Proposal (“RFP”) can be obtained from ArcadiaCA. gov, the City of Arcadia Public Works Services Department located at 11800 Goldring Road in Arcadia, CA 91006, or by contacting the Department at publicworks@arcadiaca.gov or (626) 254-2720.

Proposals are due by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023

Please submit three (3) copies of the proposal to: City of Arcadia Office of the City Clerk

Attn: Carmen Masud, Deputy Public Works Director 240 W. Huntington Drive PO Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021

Firms mailing or shipping their proposals must allow sufficient delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their proposals by the specified time. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Submissions by fax or other electronic media will not be accepted under any circumstances.

The City of Arcadia reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Proposal received.

Publish March 6 & 13, 2023

ARCADIA WEEKLY

Temple City Notices

CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36933(c)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT ITS REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023, THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED:

ORDINANCE NO. 23-1069

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 9 (ZONING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING CODE) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE

THE FOLLOWING SUMMARIZES ORDINANCE 23-1069:

The Ordinance amends the Temple City Municipal Code relating to various zoning definitions and development standards. These amendments consist of clarifications to various ambiguities and inconsistencies in the Code, correction of internal reference errors, and restoration of earlier definitions from the previous zoning code, or clarifications to implement long-standing interpretations of the Code.

Ordinance No. 23-1069 was introduced for first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of February 21, 2023, and adopted at the City Council Regular Meeting of March 7, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember- Sternquist, Vizcarra, Yu, Chavez, Man

NOES: Councilmember- None

ABSENT: Councilmember- None

RECUSED: Councilmember- None

A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance is available for review on the City’s website, www.templecity.us. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 285-2171.

Dated: March 9, 2023

Peggy Kuo, City Clerk

Published: March 13, 2023

TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

Probate Notices

AMENDED

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELBERT YING-LAI CHUNG CASE NO. 23STPB01877

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELBERT YING-LAI CHUNG.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRIAN CHUNG 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:

04/06/23 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.

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 MICHELLE A. PHILO - SBN 286464, PHILO LAW FIRM, P.C. PO BOX 16721 IRVINE CA 92623 3/6, 3/9, 3/13/23 CNS-3675954# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EVERINE N. PLOOSTER CASE NO. 22STPB07054

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CAROL GILBORN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROL GILBORN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/27/23 at 9:30AM 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 VIKRAM BRAR - SBN 162639, LAW OFFICE OF VIKRAM BRAR 700 N. BRAND BLVD., SUITE 970 GLENDALE CA 91203 3/9, 3/13, 3/16/23 CNS-3677692# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MANUEL L CARREON Case No. 22STPB06270

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

A Carreon

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Victoria Y Gonzalez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Victoria Y Gonzalez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Room 240. 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.

Petitioner: VICTORIA Y GONZALEZ 5053 FRATUS DR TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 626-343 7251

MARCH 9, 13, 16, 2023

TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

Public Notices

ter the date this Notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

Date 1-16-23 /s/ Michael S. Morris, Esq. Hart, Mieras & Morris, Inc. 255 E. Santa Clara St., Suite 300 Arcadia, CA 91006 3/6, 3/13, 3/20/23 CNS-3676375# MONROVIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Anthony Devince FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00099 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, Ca 91101, North Cenntral Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Anthony Devince Pettigrew filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Anthony Devince Pettigrew to Proposed name

Anthony Devince Douglas 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING

Time: 8:30AM Dept:

a. Date: 05/03/2023

P. Room: 300 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this

Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county:

Azusa Beacon DATED: February 28, 2023

Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023 AZUSA BEACON

Notice of Public Sale

Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) The undersigned will sell at public auction on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 1:30 pm. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/ or other household items located at: The sale will take place online at www.selfstorageauction.com.

Joseph Weiss JAZZ AGE

Tom Newman

Martin U Urias

William A Hausman

Sandra K Love

Charlene Fernandez

Ixchel J Escobar Castellon

Kimberly J Jones

Cathy S Smith

Loretta Urias

Melissa C Valdez

Henry M Chia

Cassandra A Brito

Robbie S Vargas

Michelle E Rodriguez

Ignatius Evans

Josef C Thompson

Ricardo Avila Jr

Aletheia M Zaremba

Steven Smith

Timothy Eleccion

Angela O Beltran

All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction.com. Dated this March 13, 2023 and March 20, 2023 by StorAmerica - Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd, Arcadia, CA, 91006 (626) 303-3000 3/13, 3/20/23

CNS-3677978# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 043298-ST

(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Brickstone Group, Inc., 4722 S. San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 4722 S San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are:

Armineh Babakanian, 12451 McLeannan Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all stock in trade, furniture, fixtures and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill of that certain business located at: 4722 S. San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204.

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: Lord De Pastry.

3/13/23

CNS-3678924# AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 105294-GK

(1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: TRUE-INLOW CORPORATION, 4271-73 E. LIVE OAK AVE., ARCADIA, CA 91006

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is:

(4) The name and business address of the Buyer(s) are: SHADY BROTHERS, LLC, 4273 E. LIVE OAK, ARCADIA, CA 91006

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND ABC LIQUOR LICENSE of that certain business located at: 4271-73 E. LIVE OAK AVE., ARCADIA, CA 91006

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SHADY BRADY’S

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is MARCH 30, 2023, at the office of ESCROW WORLD INC,416 S. SPRING ST, STE 408, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013, Escrow No. 105294-GK, Escrow Officer: GINA KANG

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

(9) The last date for filing claims is: MARCH 29, 2023

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business name(s) and addresses used by the Seller within three years before such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are:

NONE

DATED: FEBRUARY 27, 2023

TRANSFEREES: SHADY BROTHERS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1545572-PP ARCADIA WEEKLY 3/13/23

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Yuri Rothacker FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23SMCP00113 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 9355 burton Way, Beverly Hills, Ca 902101, West Judicial District TO ALL IN-

TERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner Yuri Rothacker filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name a. OF Yuri Rothacker to Proposed name Yuri Cho 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is sch eduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 05/12/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: K. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Gabriel Sun DATED: March 8, 2023 Lawrence Cho JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2023 SAN GABRIEL SUN

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Alejandro Yunior Aguilar FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23VECP00103 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 6230 Sylmar Ave, Room 107, Van Nuys, Ca 91401, Northwest Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Alejandro Yunior Aguilar filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Alejandro Yunior, Aguilar to Proposed name Alejandro, Yunior, Aguilar 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/17/2023

Herzig Living Trust dated April 25, 2011

Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named Decedent, that all persons having claims against the Decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and mail or deliver a copy to Steve Herzig, as Trustee of the Hans Herzig and Gertrud Herzig Living Trust Dated April 25, 2011 wherein the Decedent was a Settlor, in care of Hart, Mieras & Morris, Inc. at 255 E. Santa Clara Street, Suite 300, Arcadia, CA 91006, within the later of four (4) months after 3/6/2023 (date of the first publication of Notice to Creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days af-

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is March 29, 2023 at the office of All Brokers Escrow Inc., 2924 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505, Escrow No. 043298-ST, Escrow Officer: Stephanie Toth.

(8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above.

(9) The last date for filing claims is March 28, 2023.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: None.

Dated: March 7, 2023 Transferees:

Time: 8:30AM Dept: T. Room:600 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly

DATED: February 24, 2023 Virginia Keeny

OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 2023

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Glendale City Notices

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENEMENT TO THE 2021-2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ALLOCATING HOME-ARP FUNDS

The City of Glendale is soliciting public comment on the funding allocation of $5,109,346 it expects to receive from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding will come from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP). The public comment period will be from Monday, March 6, 2023 to March 20, 2023. Written comments may be submitted via email to Pamela Jackson at pjackson@glendaleca.gov. Public comments may also be submitted orally at the Joint Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority on March 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM. A Substantial Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, allocating HOME-ARP funds, will be considered by the City Council and Housing Authority at this Joint Meeting.

HOME-ARP funding may be spent on a variety of affordable housing activities to benefit individuals and families in the following specified “qualifying populations”

1. Homeless as defined in 24 CFR 91.5

2. At risk of homelessness as defined in 24 CFR 91.5

3. Fleeing, or Attempting to Flee, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, or Human Trafficking

4. Other Populations

a. Other families requiring services or housing assistance to prevent homelessness

b. At greatest risk of housing instability

5. Veterans and families that include a Veteran family member that meets the criteria for one of the 4 aforementioned qualifying populations.

The City of Glendale intends to use the funding to acquire, rehabilitate or construct affordable rental housing for households that fit within one or more of the qualifying populations. Funding will also be spent on administrative costs to carry out the funding activities. In addition to written comments, the city is seeking comments through a survey created to gauge the housing needs of the qualifying populations. Stakeholder organizations and citizens are encouraged to complete the HOME-ARP survey, which can be accessed at https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/housing.

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, The Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority will hold a Joint Public Meeting and will take action to authorize a submittal to HUD of a Substantial Amendment to the City’s Annual Action Plan. The proposed Substantial Amendment will allocate HOME-ARP funds in the amount of $5,109,346 for a HOME-ARP funded affordable housing rental development project. Comments and questions on the Substantial Amendment may be submitted by email to Pamela Jackson, Housing Coordinator, at pjackson@glendaleca.gov during the public comment period – March 6, 2023 – March 20, 2023.

Publish Date: March 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE FOR CALLING BIDS

NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS FOR AT “CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES” –BUILDING IMPROVEMENT AT GLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTER. PUBLIC NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. – Glendale Community Center in Glendale, 4322 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA, 91204 invites sealed bids for Building improvements, including but not limited to the following:

• Paint the entire exterior of the building, including the roof top equipment screens, fencing, gates, railings.

• Replacing three (3) and adding three (3) new LED lights to the exterior of the Building for a total of six (6) LED lights.

Demolish an existing ramp, fencing, and gates to be replaced by ADA ramp, put in a new electronic parking lot gate, new front entrance gate, hand rails, and curbs. Repair the roof, including equipment screens and courtyard infill roof; Remove and replace six (6) existing rooftop HVAC units with six (6) new HVAC units. Install new interior lighting controls for new LED light fixtures; remove and replace approx. 100 existing interior fluorescent light fixtures with newer energy efficient LED lighting.

Install new California Energy Code-compliant “cool” roofing system for entire roof, including metal flashing for building perimeter, vents and AC units, and demolition and removal of existing flat roof.

Sealed bids will be received at Catholic Charities of Los Angeles – Glendale Community Center, 4322 San Fernando Rd. Glendale, CA, 91204 at 10:30am. on April 14, 2023. The work shall be in accordance with the instructions to Bidders and Work Description that comprises the Bid Package. BIDS MUST BE MADE ON FORMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE BID PACKAGE.

A MANDATORY pre-bid job walk will be held at the project site at 10:30am sharp on March 17, 2023. RSVP must be emailed to Lisa Black at lblack@blackltd.com

The project is funded with Owner, Community Development Block Grant through US Department Housing and Urban Development and is therefore a “public work” subject to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1720 and Federal Labor Standards Provisions. Contractor awarded this contract and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the work. The California Director of Industrial Relations (DIR), pursuant to the California Labor Code, and the U.S. Secretary of Labor, pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, have determined the general prevailing rates of wages for which the work is to be performed. Pursuant to Senate Bill 854 (Stat. 2014, chapter 28), no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (unless registered with DIR).

The work to be performed under this federally funded Contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, in addition to DBE/ WBE Utilization and Equal Employment Opportunity Program requirements. Bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 111 of the Business and Professions code of the State of California. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities or technical defects, whichever may be in the best interest of the Owner.

Publish March 9, 13, 16, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

3347 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA. 90065 at Time 10:00 am on Day March 21, 2023. Bidders shall RSVP for the Mandatory Site Walk to Serge Grakasian, (626) 6227430 or serge@ararat.org. Sealed bids will be received at Homenetmen Main Camput at 3347 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA. 90065. Bids are due on Day March 31, 2023, no later than 2:00 pm. Late proposals will not be considered.

This is a Design-Built Project. Specifications will be emailed to you by emailing serge@ ararat.org. Contractor to Prepare Drawings to submit for Permitting.

The work shall be done in accordance with the instructions to bidders that comprise the bid package. Bids must be prepared on the approved bid proposal forms and placed in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside in conformance with the instructions to bidders.

The project is funded with Owner, Community Development Block Grant through US Department Housing and Urban Development and is therefore a “public work” subject to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1720 and Federal Labor Standards Provisions. Contractor awarded this contract, and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the work. The California Director of Industrial Relations (DIR), pursuant to the California Labor Code, and the U.S. Secretary of Labor, pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, have determined the general prevailing rates of wages for which the work is to be performed. Pursuant to Senate Bill 854 (Stat. 2014, chapter 28), no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (unless registered with DIR).

The Work to be performed under this federally funded Contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, in addition to DBE/ WBE Utilization and Equal Employment Opportunity Program requirements. Bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 111 of the Business and Professions code of the State of California. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities or technical defects, whichever may be in the best interest of the Owner.

Publish March 13, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2016-2017; 2017-2018; 2018-2019; 2019-2020; 2022-2023

ANNUAL ACTION PLANS ALLOCATING CDBG FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

The City of Glendale is soliciting public comment on the funding recommendations made by the CDBG Advisory Committee for reprogramming returned funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding is from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for various capital improvement projects. The public comment period will be from Monday, March 13, 2023, to April 11, 2023. Written comments may be submitted via email to Maggie Kavarian at mkavarian@ glendaleca.gov

DATE: Public comments may also be submitted orally at the Joint Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority on April 4, 2023, at 3:00 PM. A report for a Substantial Amendment in various program years in the CDBG Annual Action Plan for the reprogramming CDBG funds, will be considered by the City Council and Housing Authority at this Joint Meeting.

CDBG capital improvement funds may be spent on a variety of projects to City and community agencies which benefit low to moderate income individuals and families.

CDBG Advisory Committee Recommendations are posted on the City of Glendale’s website at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-services-parks/humanservices/community-development-block-grant

Publish March 13, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On March 7, 2023, the City Council of the City of Glendale adopted ORDINANCE NO. 6002 REMOVING SECTION 10.36.100 AND AMENDING SECTION 10.36.140 OF THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, 1995, TO REMOVE PARKING PERMITS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND TO UPDATE PARKING PERMIT FEES FOR LARGE VEHICLES, BOATS, AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. A copy of said Ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, this Ordinance was adopted to remove the capacity to issue permits for commercial vehicles to park contrary to stated parking regulations, particularly since no such permits have been issued in living memory and have been deemed obsolete. Also, this Ordinance removed the stated permit cost from the text of the Municipal Code in favor of referencing said fee in the Citywide Fee Schedule, as adopted or amended by Resolution of the City Council.

Publish March 13, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed Bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following work of improvement:

Central Library Roof Replacement Project SPECIFICATION NO. 3942

Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 (“the Bid Deadline”)

Original plus two (2) copies of Bid to be submitted to: Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 City Council Chambers 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available: March 8, 2023, on City of Glendale Website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within Five ( 5 ) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project.

General Scope of Work: Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work in the Bid is defined in the Project Drawings and Specifications and will generally include the installation of new replacement roofing to existing building and demolition (as necessary) and removal of existing roofing and existing roofing structure as noted in drawings and related equipment. Completely remove and replace existing roofing system down to the decking (repair and/ or replace any damaged decking) replace existing room system with a new KEE (ketone ethylene ester) roofing system including; replace gutter and downspout systems. Install new coping systems on all parapet walls, remove and replace all exhaust fans. Seal all pipe and vent penetrations.

Other Bidding Information:

1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained by visiting City of Glendale’s website.

2. Completion: This Work must be completed within 60 calendar days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

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

4. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk. A mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the project site at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22nd at the Glendale Central Library (Main Entrance), located at 222 E. Harvard Street, Glendale, CA 91205.

5. Contractors License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractors license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): “B or C-39.” The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents. Subcontractors’ Licenses and Listing. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor license or licenses appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, the location (address) of the Subcontractor’s place of business, California Contractor license number, California Department of Industrial Relations contractor registration number, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. The City’s disqualification of a Subcontractor does not disqualify a Bidder. However, prior to and as a condition to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall substitute a properly licensed and qualified Subcontractor— without an adjustment of the Bid Amount.

6. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The City has applied and paid for the following Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees: City of Glendale Building Permits and Inspections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

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

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS FOR “Homenetmen HVAC/Roofing at Main Campus”

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the GLENDALE HOMENETMEN, 3347 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA. 90065. invites sealed bids for the Roofing and HVAC Project; ROOFING: removal of existing Solar PV System from Main Campus includes 3 Roof Areas. Clean and Prepare the existing 3 Roof Areas. Apply Polyurethane Spray foam to cover the existing Three Roof Areas. Complete Celan-up off all work related debris. Reinstallation of existing Solar PV System. HVAC INSTALLATION: Recover Freon refrigerant from the system as per EPA regulations. Disconnect power and control wiring from the existing HVAC units. Disconnect gas piping and disconnect condensate drain piping. Disconnect the supply and return air ducts on the roof from the A/C unit. Remove defective A/C units and dispose of it off site. Crane and install new gas electric package and heat pump A/C units on the existing platform. Reconnect the power and control wiring to the unit for operation. Reconnect condensate drain piping. Connect the transition ducts between new A/C unit and existing supply and return air ducts on the roof. Complete start up and system checkup.

A Mandatory Site Walk will be held at the HOMENETMEN MAIN CAMPUS site located at

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Time: 9:00 am Location: Glendale Central Library (Main Entrance) 222 E. Harvard Street, Glendale, CA 91205

Note: All Contractors planning to attend the job walk on March 22nd shall RSVP prior to 4 pm on March 20th by email to aasaturyan@glendaleca.gov or by calling (818) 937-8247.

No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

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

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

Dated this _______ day of ________________, 2023, City of Glendale, California.

Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish march 13 & 16, 2023

that: Bidder: satisfactorily completed at least Three ( 3 ) prevailing wage public contracts in

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TAFFY FITZGERALD AKA PAMELA FITZGERALD CASE NO. 23STPB01926

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of TAFFY FITZGERALD AKA PAMELA FITZGERALD.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PETRA FAHEY 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:

03/30/23 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 TORI J. FREEBORN, ESQ. - SBN 293750

EICK & FREEBORN LLP

2604 FOOTHILL BLVD., SUITE C LA CRESCENTA CA 91214 3/6, 3/9, 3/13/23

CNS-3675786#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL BAXTER

CASE NO. 23STPB00534

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SCOTT BAXTER 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 consent-

ed 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:

03/28/23 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 TORI J. FREEBORN, ESQ.SBN 293750, EICK & FREEBORN LLP

2604 FOOTHILL BLVD., SUITE C LA CRESCENTA CA 91214 3/6, 3/9, 3/13/23

CNS-3675799# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEAN PIERRE C. 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 JEAN PIERRE C. JARDILLIET.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DONALD SEGRETTI 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:

04/05/23 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.

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 DOMINIC E. RAINONE - SBN 177226, LAW OFFICES OF DOMIINC E. RAINONE, PLC 7700 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 800 IRVINE CA 92618 BSC 222944 3/6, 3/9, 3/13/23 CNS-3675849#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOREEN ELLEN MORIN STOLPE

CASE NO. PROSB2201271

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DOREEN ELLEN MORIN STOLPE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRENDA J. MORIN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRENDA J. MORIN 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: March 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. S35 located at 247 WEAST THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, 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: SCOTT GROSSMAN, THE GROSSMAN LAW FIRM, APC, 6370 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, SUITE 320, RIVERSIDE CA 92506, Telephone: (951) 683-3704 3/6, 3/9, 3/13/23 CNS-3675028#

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CONCORDIA D. WILLIAMS Case No. 30-2023-01309555-PR-PWCJC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CONCORDIA D. WILLIAMS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Cathy R. Prentice in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Cathy R. Prentice 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 on April 12, 2023 at 1:30 PM in Dept. C10. located at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, Ca 92701.

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: GUNNAR A. LONSON SBN 127323 LAW OFFICES OF GUNNAR A. LONSON 1122 PENINSULA STREET VENTURA, CA 93001 (805) 320-7388 MARCH 6, 9, 13, 2023

ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STANLEY STEVEN THORNTON aka STANLEY S. THORNTON aka STANLEY THORNTON

Case No. 23STPB02262

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STANLEY STEVEN THORNTON aka STANLEY S. THORNTON aka STANLEY THORNTON

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Stanley Thornton, Jr. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Stanley Thornton, Jr. be appointed as personal repre-sentative 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 ob-

taining 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 April 7, 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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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: RODNEY GOULD ESQ

SBN 219234

LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 14827 VENTURA BLVD STE 210

SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403

CN994769 THORNTON Mar 9,13,16, 2023

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERIC PHILLIP FLEISHMAN

Case No. 23STPB02120

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 7, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

tion 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:

STEPHANIE FARZAM ESQ SBN 323570

LEVITCH STANLEY LLP

10940 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1220

LOS ANGELES CA 90024-3936

CN994416 FLEISHMAN Mar 9, 2023, Mar 13, 2012, Mar 16, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

PATRICIA JEAN BILLINGS

CASE NO. 23STPB02178

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRYAN KIETH BILLINGS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRYAN KIETH BILLINGS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost 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:

04/07/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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 SCOTT R. MAGEE - SBN 120001, SCOTT E. HINSCHE - SBN 221761, MAGEE & ADLER, APC 400 OCEANGATE, SUITE 1030 LONG BEACH CA 90802 3/9, 3/13, 3/16/23 CNS-3676947# WEST COVINA PRESS

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ANDREW LEE JACKSON CASE NO. 23STPB02153

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TINA A. 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:

04/07/23 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 DEVANAND (DAVE) J. SINGHSBN 270248

SUCCESSIONLEGAL | SINGH LAW GROUP P.C.

100 N. CITRUS ST., STE 600 WEST COVINA CA 91791

BSC 222969 3/9, 3/13, 3/16/23

CNS-3677066# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

GWEN HAMPTON AKA G. HAMPTON

CASE NO. 23STPB02223

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of GWEN HAMPTON AKA G. HAMPTON.

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

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

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost 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: 04/11/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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

CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSONSBN 173521, ATTORNEY AT LAW

180 N. PENNSYLVANIA AVE GLENDORA CA 91741 3/9, 3/13, 3/16/23

CNS-3677016#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DALE SATOMI UCHIYAMA

CASE NO. PRRI2300425

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EDNA MIZUHA KURIYAMA in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EDNA MIZUHA KURIYAMA 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: 05/02/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 4050 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

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.

LEGALS

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 PATINELLI - SBN 158825 PATINELLI & CHANG LLP 2355 CRENSHAW BLVD., STE 185 TORRANCE CA 90501 3/9, 3/13, 3/16/23 CNS-3677120# CORONA NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARKO VITERI

CASE NO. 22STPB10480

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VANESA Y. HOLSTEIN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VANESA Y. HOLSTEIN 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:

03/24/23 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 E. GRANT HARDACRE - SBN 160332, BLUM, PROPPER & HARDACRE, INC. 23586 CALABASAS ROAD, STE. 200 CALABASAS CA 91302 3/9, 3/13, 3/16/23 CNS-3677386# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA GUERRERO

MARTINEZ AKA MARIA

G. MARTINEZ AKA MARIA MARTINEZ

CASE NO. 23STPB02141

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARIA GUERRERO MARTINEZ AKA MARIA G. MARTINEZ AKA MARIA MARTINEZ.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STELLA MARTINEZ 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:

04/07/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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 STEPHEN MARC DRUCKERSBN 76279, LEGAL ACTION WORKSHOP P.C. 417 N. GLENDALE AVENUE, UNIT A GLENDALE CA 91206 3/9, 3/13, 3/16/23 CNS-3677405# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CLAIRE ESTELLE YOUNG CASE NO. 23STPB00857

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHERRY R. YOUNG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHERRY R. YOUNG 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:

04/07/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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

GEORGE W. COX - SBN 47634

LAW OFFCIES OF GERORGE W. COX 20955 PATHFINDER RD., STE 100 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 BSC 223007 3/13, 3/16, 3/20/23

CNS-3678528# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

Public Notices

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): 30-2022-01269213-CU-BC-CJC SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Loc Van Nguyen, an individual, DOES 1 to 100

Plaintiff’s Title Thereto. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Them Bui, an individual

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión.

Lea la información a continuación. Tiene

30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede

llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Orange County Superior Court, 700 Civic center Drive West, Santa Ana, Ca 92701. The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Joshua R. Engle / Prominent Law Group, APC; 333 City Blvd, West, Suite 1700, Orange, Ca 92868; 714236-9330

Date: (Fecha) 07/11/2022

David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario)

By:, K.Trent Deputy (Adjunto)

You are served Publish February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2023

ANAHEIM PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF (Zihe Wang) a minor by and through Guardian Ad Litem (Annie Hou) Qi Wang FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00085 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner (Zihe Wang) a minor by and through Guardian Ad Litem (Annie Hou) filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Zihe Wang to Proposed name Eiffel Wong 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date:

02/27/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: X. Room: 405 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Alhambra Press DATED: February 22, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2023 ALHAMBRA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Xinyan Wang and Zhexian Wang a minor by and through Guardian Ad litem Zongyi Shen, Hong Wang FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00087 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Xinyan Wang and Zhexian Wang a minor by and through Guardian Ad litem Zongyi Shen, Hong Wang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a). OF Xinyan Wang to Proposed name Tiffany Shen ; b). OF Zhexian Wang to Proposed name Ryan Shen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 04/21/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: X. Room: 405 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Alhambra Press DATED: February 23, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2023 ALHAMBRA PRESS

Notice of Public Auction NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700 - 21716 of the CA Business and Professions Code, CA Commercial Code Section 2328, Section 1812.600 - 1812.609 and Section 1988 of CA Civil Code, 353 of the Penal Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 21st day of March, at 10:30 A.M., on StorageTreasures.com: household goods, tools, electronics, and personal effects that have been stored and which are located at Trojan Storage of Glendale LLC, 620 W Elk Avenue, Glendale, CA, 91204, County of Los Angeles,

ment (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 06-18-2018 as instrument number 2018-0219144 in the office of the County Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 12-28-2020 as instrument number 2020-0526561 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5675 et sq. and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 10-01-1980 as instrument number 1980-222066 against Lorna DiDavide as Owner(s)/Debtors in favor of Pine Ridge Villas Homeowners Association, as Lienholder/Creditor, WILL SELL on 04-03-2023 at 12:00 P.M., AT PUBLIC AUCTION, SUBJECT TO THE OWNER(S)/DEBTORS STATUTORY 90 DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION, TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) at:

At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 the Lienholder’s interest under the Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, California, as more fully described in said Notice of Delinquent Assessment. The property heretofore described is being sold in its “as is” condition. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1974 LYNWOOD DRIVE #8B , SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the delinquent assessments, late charges and related charges, with interest thereon, advances, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $19,960.63 (Estimated) Accrued assessments, interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. IMPOR-

TANT NOTICE: The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. The successful bidder at this auction will receive a Certificate of Foreclosure Sale Subject to Redemption. The sale is subject to a ninety (90) day right of redemption under Civil Code Section 5715(b). A Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale will be released to the successful bidder only after expiration of the ninety (90) day right of redemption and failure of the owner to redeem. DATE:

March 08, 2023 ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED, AS TRUSTEE 920 S. VILLAGE OAKS DRIVE COVINA, CA 91724 Telephone Number: (626)967-4302

FOR SALE INFORMATION: www.servicelinkASAP.com or 866-684-2727 CRIS A

KLINGERMAX ESQ., Attorney and Agent

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE

TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-684-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, or you may call (626) 967-4302 using the file number assigned to this case HOA1344. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. EVEN IF A TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OCCURS, YOU MAY REDEEM THE PROPERTY (RETAIN OWNERSHIP) BY PAYING THE TOTAL DEBT SECURED BY THE ASSESSMENT LIEN, INCLUDING ALL FORECLOSURE FEES AND COSTS, WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER FORECLOSURE. CONTACT THE TRUSTEE AT (626) 967-4302 TO ARRANGE REDEMPTION. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

A-4777288 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

Fictitious Business Name Filings

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as YES BEAUTY SUPPLY 25960 Iris Ave, Suite C2-3 Moreno Valley, CA 92551 Riverside County GONI SOOGI CORP (CA), 3110 MERRILL DR, APT 59, Torrance, CA 90503

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. 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. KI S. LEE, CFO

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 15, 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-202302132 Pub. 02/20/2023, 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023

Riverside Independent

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

The Clean Team 32683 Georgine Ct Temecula, CA 92592

Riverside County

Joshua Mathew Lawa, 32683 Georgine Ct, Temecula, CA 92592

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. Joshua Mathew Lawa

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# 202301534 Pub. 02/20/2023, 02/27/2023,

ness is conducted by: a married couple. 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/ Vincent Roldan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 31, 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#: FBN20230000895 Pub: 02/20/2023, 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Safety 1st Solutions 4827 Prairie Run Rd Eastvale, CA 91752 Riverside County MMA Consulting and Logistics (CA), 4827 Prairie Run Rd, Eastvale, CA 91752 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a corporation. 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. Aneliz Beltran, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 14, 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-202302059 Pub. 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230001676

The following persons are doing business as: Onederkam, LLC, 1528 Omalley Ave, Upland, CA 91786. Onederkam (CA), 1528 Omalley Ave, Upland, CA 91786; Fabian Navejas, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino 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 29, 2018. 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/ Fabian Navejas, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 21, 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#: FBN20230001676 Pub: 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Hidden Hacienda 35715 Calle Nopal Temecula, CA 92592 Riverside County Mailing Address 35715 Calle Nopal Temecula, CA 92592 Riverside County Lachman & Lachman, LLC (CA), 35715 Calle Nopal, Temecula, CA 92592 Riverside County

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 . 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. Lydia Lachman, member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 21, 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-202302585 Pub. 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236656782. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Berthaonline, 5410 Los Estados, Yorba Linda, CA 92887. Full Name of Registrant(s) Maria Carmen Echeveste, 5410 Los Estados, Yorba Linda, CA 92887. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Maria Carmen Echeveste. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on February 24, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 20236657342. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Black Label Gift Co. LLC, 30025 Alicia Pkwy #202455, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. Full Name of Registrant(s) Black Label Gift Co. LLC (CA), 30025 Alicia Pkwy #20-2455, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. This business is con -

ducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Black Label Gift Co. LLC. /S/ Heather Artzer, Manager member/ Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on March 2, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230002142

The following persons are doing business as: SOOFI CONSULTING, 17171 Penacova St, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Naadir Soofi, 17171 Penacova St, Chino Hills, CA 91709. 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 February 1, 2022. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Naadir Soofi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 6, 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#: FBN20230002142 Pub: 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NEGU

1973 FOOTHILL PKWY STE 110 #322 CORONA, CA 92881 Riverside County NEGU SAFETY, LLC (CA), 1973 FOOTHILL PKWY STE 110 # 322, CORONA, CA 92881

Riverside County

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 27, 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. JUAN WEI, CEO

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 8, 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-202303409 Pub. 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023 Riverside Independent

LA Republican Party blasts ‘sanctuary city’ proposal

By City News Service

The local Republican Party Wednesday blasted a proposal by three Los Angeles City Council members to make Los Angeles a “sanctuary city,” calling the effort to bar the use of municipal resources for federal immigration enforcement a threat to public safety.

“Los Angeles is already experiencing significant increases in crime and declines in our quality of life due to the failure of city leaders and an incompetent District Attorney. This misguided effort to bar the use of any city resources or information to prevent apprehension of potential criminals — which could include drug smugglers, violent offenders, and human traffickers — would only undermine the rule of law and threaten public safety for all Angelenos,” Tim O’Reilly, chair of the Los Angeles Republican Party, said in a statement to City News Service.

Council members Eunisses Hernandez, Nithya Raman and Hugo Soto-Martinez put forward the proposal Tuesday. It would officially bar the use

of any municipal resources, property or personnel from being used for federal immigration enforcement. Tuesday’s action was the first step toward creating an ordinance

“that would permanently enshrine sanctuary policies into municipal law,” Hernandez’s office said.

“Los Angeles is a city of immigrants,” Hernandez said in a statement. “As the daughter of two Mexican immigrants myself, I know how important and overdue these protections are to our community members.

“Symbolic gestures are not enough,” she added. “Internal policies that can be changed from one day to the next are not enough. Our undocumented residents deserve safety and security. It is long past time for Los Angeles to permanently codify protections for our undocumented community members into city law.”

The council previously passed a symbolic resolution declaring Los Angeles a “City of Sanctuary,” but the motion put forth Tuesday would codify sanctuary policies into

Ridley-Thomas

municipal law.

Specifically, the motion would also direct the city to prohibit inquiring about or collecting information about an individual’s immigration status; engaging in investigation or enforcement related to an individual’s immigration

status; providing immigration authorities access to any non-public areas, including jails, without a valid search or arrest warrant; and providing access to city databases or any individual’s personal information or other data to federal immigration authori-

ties.

The motion, if approved by the council, would direct the city to begin preparing such an ordinance.

In a statement, Hernandez’s office said, “The city’s current relationship with federal immigration agencies

is shaped by an executive directive issued by former Mayor Eric Garcetti and internal LAPD policies. These policies are subject to change under future administrations and have yet to be enshrined as permanent protections for Los Angeles immigrants.”

of the three contracts were approved by the board before Sebastian heard he was the subject of a sexual harassment probe.

Flynn has admitted helping to disguise and funnel $100,000 from Ridley- Thomas’ campaign account through the school to another nonprofit, United Ways of California, for the benefit of the Policy, Research & Practice Initiative, a new nonprofit initiative founded by Sebastian, according to her plea agreement.

By funneling the payment through USC, Ridley-Thomas and co-defendant Flynn attempted to disguise the true source of the payment to make it appear as though USC, not the then-supervisor, was the generous benefactor supporting his son and PRPI, prosecutors say.

“Funneling the money was legal under campaign finance law,” Amram told the jury, adding that none of the $100,000 “went into Sebastian’s pocket.”

She told the panel that although “you might not like the way it looks ... it does not make it illegal.”

Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended from the city council following his October 2021 federal indictment, sat beside his attorneys as his wife watched from the audience.

The jury -- which includes a woman accompanied by her emotional support dog -- was seated on Tuesday to hear the case.

Flynn, 84, of Los Feliz, pleaded guilty in September to one count of bribery, admitting that she agreed to route money from Ridley-Thomas to Sebastian’s nonprofit. She is scheduled to be sentenced June 26.

Sebastian became a professor of social work and public policy at USC -- despite lacking a graduate degree. He was later terminated over questions about his original appointment and concerns by the university over the $100,000 donation. He also obtained a full-tuition scholarship and graduate school admission, papers filed in Los Angeles federal court show.

Flynn was dean of the School of Social Work at USC for 21 years until her departure in 2018. She had originally been facing the same slate of federal charges as RidleyThomas.

Responding to news of Flynn’s plea agreement, USC issued a statement last year saying that after the university learned during the summer of 2018 about unethical conduct by the former dean, “we quickly disclosed the matter to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Marilyn Flynn has not been employed by the university since September 2018. USC is not a party to the criminal case but respects the judicial process.”

Ridley-Thomas is a giant figure in local politics, previously serving on the Los Angeles City Council from 1991-2002, then serving in the state Assembly and state Senate before he was elected to the powerful county Board of Supervisors in 2008, serving until 2020, when he returned to the City Council.

He has a doctorate in social ethics from USC and spent 10 years as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Los Angeles, beginning in 1981.

The trial is expected to go into next month.

immigration status; providing immigration authorities access to any non-public areas, including jails, without a valid search or arrest warrant; and providing access to city databases or any individual’s personal information or other data to federal immigration authorities.

The motion, if approved by the council, would direct the city to begin preparing such an ordinance.

In a statement, Hernandez’s office said, “The city’s current relationship with federal immigration agencies is shaped by an executive directive issued by former Mayor Eric Garcetti and internal LAPD policies. These policies are subject to change under future administrations and have yet to be enshrined as permanent protections for Los Angeles immigrants.”

The measure’s other co-sponsors echoed Hernandez’s thoughts.

“Immigrants make up the very fabric of this city,” Raman said in a statement. “Prohibiting the use of city resources for federal immigration enforcement shouldn’t depend only on executive actions that could be overturned by a future mayor or police chief. These are fundamental protections that should be enshrined in our laws going forward.”

Added Soto-Martinez: “More than one out of three people who live in Los Angeles, including my own parents, are immigrants. One in 10 are undocumented. This is an important and long overdue step to codify protections for undocumented immigrants into law so we can finally make Los Angeles a true sanctuary city.”

May Day immigration rally in 2010. | Photo courtesy of jvoves/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

‘Sanctuary city’

Council members Hugo Soto-Martinez, Eunisses Hernandez and Nithya Raman were joined by supporters of making LA a sanctuary city. | Photo courtesy of Councilmember Nithya Raman via Twitter

Masters of Taste is the brainchild of Rob and Leslie Levy, owners of The Raymond 1886 in Pasadena and Knox & Dobson. He recalls what drew him to this endeavor, “This goes way back in my childhood. My oldest friend in the world started an organization in Chicago called ‘Inspiration Café,’ delivering sandwiches to the homeless when she was working as a cop. Then she ended up opening a restaurant for the homeless where they could come in, order off the menu, be served with dignity, and leave with no check to pay. If they were a good client, they were invited to work there and learn a trade. That grew into something huge, with multiple restaurants and cafes, cookbooks, and job training. She did this for 20 years and never took a paycheck — she did it for the love of it.”

“When the former CEO of Union Station asked me to be on the board, I immediately agreed,” continues Levy. “Then we thought we had to change the way we raise funds — we had been to one too many galas where nobody wanted to go, but got dressed up and went anyway because we felt obligated

to. We figured we needed to create an amazing event where people aren’t thinking it’s a charity affair and Leslie came up with this idea of getting other chefs to gather for a cause. And what better place to do it than on the field of the Rose Bowl. Thus, Masters of Taste was born.

“We reached out to other chefs that we had done events with over the years and also through Lawrence Moore, of Lawrence Moore and Associates (one of the original founders, Moore is the person responsible for getting media coverage for Masters of Taste). When we explained what we were trying to accomplish, everyone agreed to participate. And they were absolutely thrilled when they learned that it was going to be at the Rose Bowl field.

“That same year, a spontaneous line dancing broke out on the field — DJs played music and in the middle of everything, there must have been 100 people line dancing. It was a delightful occurrence that was totally unanticipated. That was when we knew we were on to something.

“Then we had one year when it rained which, unbelievably, made it an even

better event. Nobody left — 3,000 people on the field and they all stayed through the rain. It was the most memorable year we had. We set out to create an event that was like having a great Sunday afternoon out and it has taken on a life of its own. People want to do good.”

Anne Miskey, CEO of Union Station, states during the media preview, “The work we do is hard; there are so many vulnerable people on our streets and we work tirelessly at Union Station. But we truly could not do it alone. And what you are doing by being here and supporting Masters of Taste is incredibly inspiring and helps us keep going because it shows that people do care — that people do want to make a difference. We’re all enjoying the food and the wine but at the heart of that is giving back; it’s saving people’s lives. I want you to leave tonight knowing that your heart and compassion are making a huge, huge difference.”

Host chefs Michael and Kwini Reed of Poppy + Rose and Poppy & Seed will continue the Masters of Taste’s tradition of making a difference through successful fundraising for Union

Station.

Michael is a classically trained chef and restaurateur, who has spent 19 years as a chef for restaurants across New York and Los Angeles. Born and raised in Oxnard, Calif., Michael grew up around the barbeque and the smell of fresh, home-made pies. His family cooked every day, pulling ingredients straight from the garden which went on to inspire his passion for food and hospitality.

Kwini is a Southern Cali-

fornia native, wife, mother, and entrepreneur. She comes from a large family that values community, generosity, and a strong work ethic — traits that have helped her succeed in her career and personal endeavors.

The Reeds are co-owners of two Los Angeles restaurants, Poppy + Rose of Downtown and Anaheim’s Poppy & Seed. Additionally, they run an upscale catering company, Root of All Food. As if their culinary accomplishments aren’t enough, they’re

also in the process of developing a nonprofit to help convey the importance and potential of food to younger generations by coordinating lessons with local chefs, internship programs, and more.

Attendees at this year’s Masters of Taste are assured of having a fantastic time. So get ready to eat and drink to your heart’s content as you help Union Station celebrate its 50th anniversary at the 50-yard line at the Rose for Bowl for Masters of Taste 2023! See you there!

Cab driver clashes with defense lawyer in OC jail escape trial

By Paul Anderson, City News Service

Acombative cab driver sparred with a defense attorney Wednesday over details in the trial of one of three Orange County Jail inmates who escaped seven years ago.

The rocky proceedings were interrupted several times as Orange County Superior Court Judge Larry Yellin dismissed jurors to remind the witness, Long Ma, that he had to answer questions from the attorneys in the trial of 44-year-old Hossein Nayeri whether he liked it or not.

Ma was especially indignant at being questioned about allegations that he sexually assaulted his wife when they were married and posted nude pictures of her online after their split. The allegations surfaced as his ex-spouse sought a restraining order out of Alameda County, but there were apparently no charges filed against Ma, who was granted immunity in the trial of co-defendant Bac Tien Duong, 50, two years ago.

Duong was convicted in April 2021 for the escape. He was acquitted of felony kidnapping for robbery, but convicted of the lesser charge of simple kidnapping. A mistrial was declared

when jurors could not reach a verdict on the car theft. Duong was sentenced to 20 years in prison in July when he also resolved his case of attempted robbery, the charge he was in custody for when he broke out of the jail in Santa Ana.

Co-defendant Jonathan Tieu, 27, is awaiting trial.

Ma, who said he does not speak much English, testified with help from a translator.

When Nayeri’s attorney, Michael Goldfeder, pressed Ma about his immunity agreement in the Duong trial, Ma said, “Why don’t you arrest me and put me in jail?”

Goldfeder responded,

“Your wife put you in jail.”

“It’s true, but it has nothing to do with my being kidnapped,” Ma testified.

Ma also rejected the allegation that he sexually assaulted his ex-wife when they were married.

“It was voluntary,” he said. “That was voluntary together. ... I am not guilty, which is why the court erased everything.”

Ma, who served in the military for 10 years in Vietnam, also bickered with Goldfeder about questions regarding his prior statements in the Duong trial and

to authorities about details of the gun he was threatened with by his alleged captors.

“I understand you are frustrated,” Yellin told Ma after clearing the courtroom in the afternoon. “It’s been a long couple of days, it’s been a long couple of years.”

But the judge told Ma, “There are many reasons attorneys may ask you things that are not apparent to you because you don’t know the whole case. ... I’m going to suggest you calm down. ... The one thing you can’t do is cut this short by deciding what is relevant. I do that. That’s my job.”

Yellin reminded Ma that his commitment of time to the trial will be shortened if he answers the questions and doesn’t argue about them.

“The lawyers get to ask questions and witnesses have to answer,” he told Ma. “You continue to express frustration and that is not helping you to get out of here.”

Ma complained to Yellin that he thought Goldfeder was doing a poor job of defending Nayeri.

“I was never mad at the defendant,” Ma said. “He is not defending the defendant. ... I am frustrated because

the person defending the defendant is causing harm to the defendant. He wants the defendant to be in jail for the rest of his life.”

Ma praised Yellin for being “just and fair.”

When Goldfeder continued his cross-examination, Ma said, “I am pleading with you not to ask me any more questions.”

“So you can answer questions — just not from me?” Goldfeder asked.

Goldfeder asked Ma if he kept in touch with Duong and Ma said he had gone to see him behind bars to bring him “Buddhism books” and money.

Goldfeder pressed Ma on testifying in Duong’s trial that Tieu pointed the gun at him, but Ma denied saying that and insisted it was Duong who held him at gunpoint.

“I testified very honestly,” Ma said. “But don’t you be setting me up.”

Ma said he saw the reward for the capture of the escapees rise from $10,000 to $200,000 in news reports while the three were on the lam.

Goldfeder also asked Ma about a trip back home with Duong when Ma said he

needed to get his medications. The defense attorney asked Ma if he paid a car insurance bill while at home for about an hour and whether he asked for help from a couple of his roommates who were there at the time.

“I saw the room was completely closed and also Bac Duong was there so I dared not knock on the door,” Ma testified. He assumed Duong had a gun with him but did not see one.

Ma had previously testified he stuffed a note asking for help in a toothbrush holder, but it was never opened.

Goldfeder also questioned Ma about a couple of trips the defendants made to Ross clothing stores.

“They forced me to come along,” Ma said, adding Duong picked out a shirt and jacket for him.

Ma said he did not see any security guards. When asked why he didn’t ask for help from a customer or employee, he said, “I wasn’t afraid I would get shot, but I was afraid someone else would be shot.”

“Did you go up to anyone and say these people are keeping you against your will,” the defense attorney asked.

“No, absolutely not,” Ma said.

When asked if Nayeri helped him get cigarettes, Ma said, “My defendant does not smoke,” prompting a smile and nod back from the defendant.

Duong was the one who fetched a special kind of cigarettes that Ma preferred, he testified.

Ma was likely to remain on the stand Thursday. Two officers from San Francisco were also scheduled to testify.

Deputy District Attorney David McMurrin told jurors in opening statements the inmates forced the unlicensed cab driver to go along with them even after they took his keys, wallet and phone from him so they could use his identification to help them check into motels and retrieve money wired to them by Nayeri’s mother.

At some point Nayeri and Duong got into a fight over what to do with Ma, prompting Duong to take Ma with him when he returned to Orange County in Ma’s Honda Civic to turn himself in. Nayeri and Tieu continued on north in a van Duong stole to San Francisco, where they were arrested, McMurrin said.

Chefs and beverage company owners at preview night for Masters of Taste 2023. | Photo by May S. Ruiz / Beacon Media News