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Biden visits Monterey Park to discuss gun-violence reduction efforts

Former LA deputy mayor seeks mistrial

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By City News Service By Fred Shuster, City News Service

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan is asking a federal judge to declare a mistrial in his public corruption case which was placed on hold in the second week of trial after the defendant's attorney fell ill and was hospitalized, according to court papers obtained Wednesday.

A defense motion filed in Los Angeles federal court late Tuesday states that Chan's sole trial counsel, Harland Braun, "is now physically unable to participate in the defense for at least several months."

A hearing is scheduled Thursday morning in downtown Los Angeles before U.S. District Judge John Walter to discuss the situation.

Braun had been representing Chan for about four years in connection with the case, and met with the defendant at least weekly for the past 2 1/2 years in preparation for the trial which began Feb. 21, the filing states.

On March 2, Braun returned to his office after the day's trial proceedings where his adult son, Adam, with whom he shares an office suite, found the attorney gravely ill, the motion says.

Almost two months after a deadly mass shooting shocked the community, President Joe Biden visited Monterey Park Tuesday to announce an executive order requiring background checks for all firearm purchases, increasing awareness of “red flag” laws to prevent gun possession by questionable individuals and cracking down on loss or theft of weapons during shipping.

Eleven people were killed and nine others injured during the Jan. 21 shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park. After that shooting, the gunman went to the Lai Lai Ballroom and Studio in nearby Alhambra, but he was disarmed in the lobby by Brandon Tsay,

whose family owns the studio.

Tsay was among the guests in first lady Jill Biden’s viewing box on Feb. 7 for the president’s State of the Union Address. Tsay was also on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport to greet Biden when he arrived around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. Also greeting the president were Mayor Karen Bass and county Supervisor Janice Hahn.

Biden was originally expected to travel by helicopter to the San Gabriel Valley, but poor weather prompted a switch to a motorcade.

When he arrived, Biden announced the executive order, which the White House said had the “goal

of increasing the number of background checks conducted before firearm sales, moving the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation.” The order instructs the attorney general to ensure that firearm sellers who are ignorant of background check requirements or ignoring them to come in compliance, according to the White House.

“I’m here with you today to act,” Biden told the roughly 200 people gathered at the Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley. The crowd included families impacted by the January shooting, along with elected officials and community leaders.

He said the execu-

tive order “will accelerate and intensify this work to save more lives more quickly,” adding that it will help “keep firearms out of dangerous hands as I continue to call on Congress to require background checks for all firearm sales.”

The order also directs members of the Cabinet to work with local communities and law enforcement where “red flag” laws are in effect allowing residents to petition a court to determine if a person presents a public danger, allowing weapons to be temporarily removed from the person’s possession.

Biden’s order also directs the departments of

Emergency services were called, and Braun was taken by ambulance to the nearby UCLA Medical Center where he was admitted for treatment. Soon after, judge and prosecutors were informed of Braun's unexpected illness, and a three- week trial recess was granted.

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March 17

Yaccobi & Leidental

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble | 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025 | March 17-30 | odysseytheatre. Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents the U.S. premiere of “Yaacobi & Leidental,” a funny, provocative romp with music written by Israeli playwright Hanoch Levin and featuring songs by Alex Kagan. Tel Aviv-based director Yonatan Esterkin helms a new translation by Naaman Tammuz that was recently commissioned by the Levin estate, and Nisha Sujatha Arunasalam is music director. Performances take place from March 18 through April 30. There will be two public previews, on Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16, followed by one press preview (also open to the public) on Friday, March 17.

March 18

LA County High School for the Arts’ Future Artists Gala

AVALON Hollywood | 1735 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90028 | March 18 | lachsa.net

The Future Artists Gala will feature world-class entertainment by some of the most talented student artists in LA County in music, theatre, cinematic arts, dance, and visual arts. LACHSA alum Corbin Bleu (“High School Musical” and the Tony-nominated “Kiss Me Kate” on Broadway) will be the host for the evening. Tony Barbieri from “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will serve as a live auction host. Tony, EMMY, and four-time GRAMMY-nominated LACHSA alum Josh Groban will be honored with the LACHSA Luminary Award and Warner Bros.

March 19

5th Annual LATINAFest

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes | 501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | March 19 | eventbrite.com

LATINAFest is a community-based organization whose mission is to celebrate and promote unity, diversity, and economic inclusion, and to amplify the Latina voice while championing Latina entrepreneurs, activists, and artists who are committed to uplifting and empowering the Latina community.

March 20

Outer Edge | LA

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Join thousands of innovators, enthusiasts, experts and leaders from entertainment, technology and Web3 that are coming to Los Angeles to Co-Create the future of Web3. For four days on March 20-23, get connected, co-create and experience the Web3 and NFT Community with thousands of the world's leaders, investors, brands, enthusiasts, and experts at Outer Edge | LA.

March 21

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Immerse yourself in the Hollywood views while you enjoy a specially designed paint class to help you unwind and relax. Includes one complimentary glass of wine or cocktail or bottomless mimosas. Perfect for beginners and aficionados alike, these classes offer a fun, easy, stress-free chance to create a painting you can be proud of.

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Latino contractor settles suit alleging discrimination, retaliation

By City News Service

Personnel records of deputy who allegedly body slammed student sought

By City News Service

Aformer job boss for the general contractor hired to do a $150 million modernization project at Beverly Hills High School has settled his lawsuit against his former employer, in which he alleged he was subjected to disparate treatment because he is a Latino and wrongfully fired in 2022 in retaliation for exposing cost overruns and safety issues.

William Lora's Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit against ProWest Constructors alleged wrongful termination, racial discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The 61-year-old plaintiff sought unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

Lora's attorneys filed court papers on Monday with Judge Maurice A. Leiter stating that the case was resolved, but no terms were divulged. In their court papers, ProWest lawyers denied any liability on the part of the company and further stated that Lora was not entitled to damages.

Lora emigrated from Colombia to the United States in 1968 and is a 40-year veteran of the construction industry. He was working for Becker Construction when he was recruited by ProWest in August 2021 to be a senior superintendent and assigned as one of several supervi-

sors on the Beverly Hills High School project, which includes a full structural seismic retrofit of buildings complementing the original late 1920s architectural style, according to the suit filed Oct. 13.

Work at BHHS began in April 2018 and was to be completed in 30 months at a cost of $150 million, but significant delays, change orders, cost overruns and project mismanagement make it likely that it would take another five years to finish at an expense of another $130 million, the suit alleged.

Shortly after Lora began working on the project, he saw many cost overruns and change orders that he had not encountered on other construction projects, the suit states. Then, Lora allegedly noticed safety issues last December that he reported to another senior project manager assigned to oversee construction. Lora believed that one project foreman's inexperience was causing safety issues and driving up costs, but the plaintiff's concerns were ignored, the suit stated.

In February, he brought his concerns to the head of the project's laborers, believing the various problems were costing taxpayers millions of dollars, the suit states. Lora also stated that Beverly Hills Unified

Attorneys for a Black teenage girl who was allegedly body-slammed by a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy working as a school resource officer at Lancaster High School in 2021 want a judge to order the county and the Antelope Valley Union High School District to turn over the deputy's personnel records.

The plaintiff, born in 2004, is identified only as Jane Doe 1 in the Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit brought against the county, the Sheriff's Department, Deputy Daniel Acquilano and the AVUHSD.

prior track record, complaints against him, investigations of those complaints and his training records, the plaintiff's lawyers state in their court papers.

minutes, pinned and straddled by the deputy, the suit states.

School District supervisors would be unhappy if they knew what was happening and that if an investigation ensued, "ProWest will get in trouble," according to the suit.

Lora ended the conversation by saying, "I do not want my name attached to this," the suit stated.

Lora, who was fired during a March 2022 meeting, was told the company "decided to go into a different direction," the suit states.

"Plaintiff was shocked at this news given he had never been written up, never counseled or talked to about his performance or any issues," according to the suit.

In addition to being the only Latino superintendent on the project, Lora was treated "far less favorably" than his white co-workers, who were provided temporary living quarters near the project while the plaintiff drove two hours each way daily from his Palmdale home, the suit stated.

Lora did not feel welcome by white superintendents and project managers, was excluded from social activities and once was referred to by a slur used against Latinos, according to his suit, which further states he has become distressed and aggravated because of his firing.

"If Acquilano has a history of targeting Black students and/or a history of excessive use of force, that information would be undoubtedly relevant in this case," the plaintiff's attorneys state in their court papers filed Friday with Judge Armen Tamzarian, who is scheduled to hold a hearing on their motion April 17.

Good reason exists to order the production of Acquilano's personnel records because he "interfered with plaintiff's right to bodily integrity and her right to attend school without fear of violence by body slamming her to the ground," Doe's attorneys further state in their court papers.

Acquilano will be called as a witness at trial by Doe's attorneys, who will ask him many questions regarding his

"These relevant records are undoubtedly contained in his personnel file," Doe's attorneys state in their court papers.

Attorneys for the county and the district deny any liability and state that the plaintiff is not entitled to damages, according to their court papers.

The incident was recorded on video and occurred Aug. 30, 2021, at Lancaster High when the girl, then 16, refused the deputy's request to hand over her cell phone and began walking away, the suit states.

"After slamming her down, he straddles her face down on the ground, while she is screaming to call her mom," the suit filed last May 4 states. "The video captures school personnel standing around watching the incident, failing to intervene."

Doe remained face-down on the ground for several

"Horrified and in shock, Jane Doe repeatedly screamed that he get off of her and not touch her," the suit states. "Jane Doe continued pleading to be allowed to call her mother throughout the assault, but was denied the opportunity to do so."

Doe was taken nearly 50 miles away to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar and her mother was notified to pick her up at about 8 p.m., according to the suit.

She returned to school for one day on Sept. 3, 2021, and Acquilano "continued to engage in highly inappropriate conduct by mocking, teasing and harassing her over the attack," the suit alleges.

Doe's mother was forced to look for alternative education for her daughter through independent study because the district has not removed Acquilano from Lancaster High, the suit states.

Doe was left "physically and emotionally devastated," the suit states.

| Photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Screenshots from a video of the incident in which an officer slammed a student down to the ground and restrains them. | Courtesy photo

Los Angeles Pasadena

Sons of Pasadena man fatally shot by deputies in Altadena sue LA County

The sons of a man who was fatally shot by sheriff's deputies after he stabbed an elderly woman sued Los Angeles County and two sheriff's deputies Monday for wrongful death, alleging in federal court that the use of deadly force was "excessive and unreasonable." According to the complaint, Charles Towns, 47, of Pasadena was having a mental health episode around 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 22 when multiple Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to the area of Woodbury Road and Fair Oaks Avenue in Altadena for a report of a male threatening people with a metal object. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Carlos Towns and his 17-year-old brother, contends that deputies watched as Towns walked into a residential area toward unsuspecting civilians.

Glendale

Glendale man charged with attacks on girls at Burbank High School

A 22-year-old man has been charged with attacks on three teenage girls on the campus of Burbank High School. Patrick Nazarian — described by police as a former Burbank High School student who graduated in 2018 — is charged with one

count each of sexual battery by restraint, child molesting and battery, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Burbank police said Nazarian, a Glendale resident, gained access to the campus Monday through an unlocked door in the student parking lot. Nazarian pleaded not guilty Wednesday and was ordered to remain jailed on $45,000 bail while awaiting his next court appearance on March 29.

Burbank

Police arrest 4 suspects in a pair of Burbank burglaries

Authorities arrested four of the six men suspected of a commercial burglary in Burbank, authorities said Thursday. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. at Burbank Sportscard, at 1610 West Burbank Blvd., according to Burbank police. The six suspects set off the burglary alarm during the alleged heist, alerting a resident who reported hearing banging noises in the rear of the business and seeing a blue truck speed away, according to police. A further description of the vehicle was not provided..

Long Beach

Long Beach lifeguards rescue small dog who was swimming out to sea

Long Beach lifeguards rescued a small white dog and now the search is on for the canine's owner. The rescue began about 6 p.m.

Saturday when the lifeguards answered a call about a dog running loose in the Junipero beach parking lot, according to a Long Beach Fire Department social media post. "LifeGuard 7 put on his Wetsuit, grabbed his rescue board and buoy, and headed out to rescue the small white lap dog. The little dog made it out to the swim line, and with Rescue Boat 2's help, LG7 could get the dog on the rescue board and bring it safely to shore," the post read.

Orange County

Orange County

Bystander rescues boy who fell into Santa Ana Riverbed

A bystander rescued a boy who fell into the Santa Ana Riverbed in Santa Ana Sunday and was swept downstream. The Orange County Fire Authority received a call about the boy at 2:05 p.m., according to an OCFA statement. "A little boy was swept away and traveled approximately half a mile down the Santa Ana River Bed this afternoon when he got too close to the water's edge," the OCFA tweeted. "The child's father went into the water to get him but was unable to. Fortunately, a bystander saw the child floating down river jumped in and was able to rescue the boy." An OCFA Swift Water Rescue Team responded but found the three already out of the water in the area of Fairview Street and the riverbed, officials said.

Anaheim

City selling discounted tickets to Anaheim residents for upcoming Ducks hockey game

The city of Anaheim is inviting residents to participate in Anaheim night at Honda Center, located at 2695 E Katella Ave., as the Anaheim Ducks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m. “It is the Ducks' annual celebration of their hometown, and you're invited to join with Anaheim resident ticket discounts of 20 percent to 40 percent,” the city said on Facebook. For groups of 12 or more who will be attending, those parties must call (714) 940-2882 to receive information on their tickets. To learn more about the event, head to https://ducks.spinzo.com/..

Riverside

Riverside County

Firefighters respond to injured hiker on trail in Riverside County

An injured hiker was rescued in Palm Desert Sunday. The hiker was reported injured around 11:57 a.m. Sunday on the Bump and Grind Trail, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Crews began hiking their way up the trail to the hiker, who suffered a lower extremity injury about a half-mile to three quarters of a mile up the trail, the fire department said. The hiker was hoisted by a California Highway Patrol helicopter and flown to an awaiting ground ambulance before being taken to a hospital.

Riverside

Riverside County Sheriff's Department hosts hiring event in Riverside last Saturday

A Riverside County Sheriff's Department recruitment drive to fill multiple sworn positions was held Saturday in Riverside, and officials said applicants who meet initial criteria were expected to begin the background check process

quickly. "The career fair will feature displays, demonstrations and tours from various specialized teams," according to an agency statement. "Sheriff's staff...will be available to provide information about their assignments." The focus was reportedly on filling both patrol deputy and correctional deputy positions. Personnel from SWAT, K-9 patrol, the aviation unit, mounted posse and the dive team were also on hand, officials said.

Corona

Corona Fire Department responds to accident along I-15 during downpours

An SUV carrying a family with young children plunged down an embankment along Interstate 15 during heavy rain in Temescal Valley Friday, but the occupants walked away unscathed. The crash happened about 3 p.m. on northbound I-15, just north of Temescal Canyon Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The agency said that the driver of the silver SUV apparently lost control amid a downpour and veered toward the shoulder, causing the vehicle to travel down the embankment. Corona Fire Department and Riverside County Fire Department crews reached the location a short time later and found the occupants, a mom, dad and at least two small children, out of the SUV, according to reports from the scene.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Construction on WB 210

Freeway in Highland and Redlands once again delayed due to weather

This weekend’s 55-hour directional closure of WB SR 210 in Highland and Redlands has been canceled once again due to forecasted rain. The first of the six directional closures is now scheduled to begin on Friday, March 24. A series of six 55-hour

freeway closures are scheduled on select weekends to allow crews to safely perform paving operations on eastbound (EB) and westbound (WB) SR 210 at the on- and off-ramp junctures of the San Bernardino Avenue interchange. The work is part of the SR 210 Lane Addition and Base Line Interchange Project in Highland and Redlands.

San Bernardino

Trial date set for San Bernardino man accused in burglary/murder at Anza marijuana grow

A March 21 trial date was confirmed Tuesday for three convicted felons accused in the fatal shooting of a 64-year-old man who interrupted a break-in at his Anza home, where he allegedly was cultivating cannabis for sale. Jody Lynn Came Miller, 47, of Rancho Cucamonga, James Max Robinson, 41, of San Bernardino, and Jesse Robert Thurbush, 41, of Victorville allegedly killed James Cidney Brown in 2019. All three are charged with murder, attempted murder, burglary, attempted robbery and false imprisonment, with special circumstance allegations of killing in the course of a burglary and killing during the commission of a robbery.

Ontario

City of Ontario hosting Community Clean-Up Day on April 29

The city of Ontario is hosting a Community Clean-Up Day on April 29 where residents can drop off non-hazardous waste at 125 West Emporia Ave. They can drop off their waste any time between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. “A clean community is a healthy community. By working together to keep our streets, parks, and public spaces clean, we can create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Let's all do our part to keep our community clean,” the city stated on Facebook. Learn more about the event at https://www.ontarioca. gov/.

M onrovia

March 2

At 3:44 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 900 block of West Duarte regarding an alarm activation. Officers arrived and saw one of the front windows was broken. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:22 p.m., a hit-andrun traffic collision was reported in the area of California and Colorado. A juvenile was hit by a vehicle and the vehicle fled the scene. Officers and MFD responded to the scene. MFD treated the juvenile. He was transported to a local hospital for further treatment. This investigation is continuing.

March 3

At 10:32 a.m., the owner of a business in the 500 block of South Myrtle Ave. reported arriving to find the rear door open. A checkbook was taken. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:32 p.m., a victim called from a business in the 500 block of South Myrtle reporting that two male suspects entered a business and stole the victim’s purse. The suspects attempted to use the victim's credit card at a business minutes later. The investigation is continuing.

At 5:05 p.m., an employee called from a business in the 1600 block of South Myrtle to report a robbery. A male suspect jumped on the counter and pointed a handgun at the clerk. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:26 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of South Myrtle reported several juveniles entered her store and stole property. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:07 p.m., a caller in a business in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a customer became upset and began to threaten harm to the employees. The suspect left before officers arrived. This investigation is continuing.

March 4

At 12:01 a.m., while on patrol an officer saw a driver

commit a traffic violation in the area of Mayflower and Evergreen. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and was transported to MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 12:14 a.m., an officer saw a driver commit a violation in the area of Magnolia and Olive and conducted a traffic stop. After a DUI investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 2:04 a.m., as officers were dealing with a collision scene, a vehicle drove by the 3300 block of South Peck with two flat tires and the rims exposed. Officers quickly got in their vehicles and caught up with the driver. The vehicle slowed down and then collided with the rear of an occupied parked vehicle. The driver was contacted and showed signs and symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation ensued and the driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 2:59 a.m., while on patrol an officer saw a driver commit a violation near the intersection of Myrtle and Live Oak and conducted a traffic stop. The driver displayed signs of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 4:08 a.m., a vehicle collided with a power pole

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in the area of California and Hurstview, causing it to fall on top of another vehicle. MFD responded and the driver was removed from the vehicle. The driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Intoxication was suspected. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:07 p.m., a caller reported a male subject loitering near a business in the 400 block of South Myrtle. Employees asked him to leave and he became agitated. Another customer took it upon himself to physically escort the subject out of the location. The subject requested prosecution. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:19 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Grand regarding a theft of mail packages. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:16 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 300 block of West Huntington. Officers arrived and detained a female that drove her vehicle into another parked vehicle. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation revealed she was under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Arcadia

March 5

At 2:17 a.m., an officer responded to the Station Bar, located at 1218 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a stolen vehicle and battery investigation. The female victim stated a dispute with her girlfriend resulted in

the girlfriend striking the victim in the face and then stealing the victim’s car keys and vehicle. The suspect was located nearby and the 27-year-old female from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 6:12 a.m., an officer responded to Ho Kee Café, located at 558 W. Las Tunas Dr., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured three suspects smashing a glass door and stealing two boxes of documents from the business. One of the suspects was later identified, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. He was also in possession of stolen property, a controlled substance, and unlawful paraphernalia. These offenses were added to the list of charges the 48-year-old male from El Monte is facing. The remaining suspects are outstanding as of March 14.

At 6:09 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of South Third Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between 4:50 p.m. and 9 p.m. on March 4, unidentified suspect(s) entered the home through unknown means and stole cash.

March 6

At 1:20 a.m., an officer responded to a traffic collision in the 1600 block of South Sixth Avenue. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from her body. A breathalyzer test revealed the 26-year-old female from Arcadia was driving with a blood alcohol content of .195%. She was arrested and transported

to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment.

March 7

At 2:08 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Hampton Road regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between Feb. 21 and March 7, someone smashed the rear glass door and ransacked the master bedroom. The loss is unknown as of the date of this report.

March 8

At 9:15 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Volante Road regarding a burglary investigation. The victim was home when she heard footsteps in the home. Surveillance cameras captured a lone male suspect wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and black pants. The suspect may have fled in a black sedan.

At 9:25 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of Hampton Road regarding a burglary investigation. The victim discovered someone had smashed the sliding glass door and ransacked the home. They fled with handbags.

At 9:12 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of West Wistaria Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The victim determined someone broke a rear sliding glass door between Feb. 20 and March 8 and ransacked the home. The suspect(s) fled with jewelry.

March 9

At 8:40 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Fallen Leaf Road

regarding a burglary investigation. A review of the surveillance footage revealed a male suspect broke into the home by breaking a second-floor window and stole a small safe. The suspect is described as a male wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants.

March 10

At 1:19 p.m., an officer responded to Kobe Range Hoods, located at 11775 Clark St., regarding an attempted commercial burglary investigation. Surveillance cameras captured two suspects cutting an exterior fence to the business. They fled without breaking into the business. They are described as two males driving a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck.

At 11:10 p.m., an officer responded to Robusto Cigar, located at 26 N. First St., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. A review of the surveillance footage revealed one male suspect smashed the front glass window and stole cigar lighters and cutters. After the suspect had left, a group of teenagers walked past the broken glass and two of them entered the business and stole similar items.

March 11

At 9:32 a.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a construction site burglary investigation. The victim discovered a male suspect stole various hand tools and appliances before fleeing in a Penske rental truck. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s.

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Prosecutors Won't Retry Harvey Weinstein on Sex-Assault Charges

Los Angeles County prosecutors announced Tuesday they will not retry disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein on a series of sexrelated charges on which jurors were unable to reach a verdict last year.

Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench granted the defense's motion to dismiss the remaining charges against Weinstein — who was sentenced in February to 16 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a modelactress in a Los Angeles hotel room — after Deputy District Attorney Paul Thompson said the prosecution was unable to proceed with the case.

Thompson called it a "difficult decision," saying that prosecutors had wanted to seek justice for all of the alleged victims.

One of Weinstein's attorneys, Jacqueline Sparagna, said her client maintains his innocence -- as he had during his sentencing last month. She said outside court that he is looking forward to his appeal.

Jurors convicted the 70-year-old defendant in December of charges involving a woman identified only as Jane Doe No. 1, but deadlocked on a charge of sexual battery by restraint involving an alleged attack in February 2013 against Jane Doe No. 2 and one count each of forcible rape and forcible oral copulation involving an alleged attack in 2005 on Jane Doe No. 4 — the latter of whom has been publicly identified by her attorney as Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Jane Doe No. 2, who subsequently identified herself as Lauren Young, told the judge Tuesday that she was "very disappointed" with the prosecution's decision.

"As you know, 10 members of the jury voted to convict the defendant on that charge, and two did not," Young said. "I really wanted the prosecutor to retry the case, and I asked him to do that because for 10 years I have done everything possible to seek justice for what the defendant

By Terri Vermeulen Keith, City News Service

did to me. ... I believed in our system of justice and I hoped that I would obtain justice if I testified truthfully, which I did. Unfortunately, I have not achieved the justice that I had hoped to obtain."

In a statement read in court on her behalf, Siebel Newsom wrote that the "physical and emotional trauma from being raped by Harvey Weinstein is deep and lasting, affecting every area of my life to this day."

The governor's wife wrote that it "took years of therapy and reflection for me to discover my voice again" and that her body tenses and locks up "every time I am triggered and flooded with memories of being trapped and assaulted."

"I would like to thank the court for imposing a 16-year sentence on Weinstein, adding on to the 23 years he is already serving in New York. He tried to ruin my life and the lives of so many other women; he deserves to spend the rest of his life in prison," Siebel Newsom added in her statement.

The judge said she understands that the alleged victims are disappointed and noted that she believes Weinstein will be sent back to New York, where he is serving a 23-year prison sentence for his convictions for sexually assaulting two women in that state. Weinstein's sentence in Los Angeles will be served consecutively to his sentence in the New York case.

During his sentencing hearing last month, Weinstein again maintained his innocence, saying he was the victim of a "set-up."

"I never knew this woman, and the fact is she doesn't know me," he said then. "This is about money."

Weinstein accused Jane Doe No. 1 of perjuring herself.

"This is a made up story," he said. "Jane Doe No. 1 is an actress. She can turn the tears on."

Jane Doe No. 1 also addressed the court before the sentencing, saying "the effects of this rape and still raw and difficult to discuss."

"His selfish, disgusting actions have greatly impacted

my life," she said. "Before that night I was very happy and confident woman. I valued myself and the relationship I had with God. I was excited about my future. Everything changed after the defendant brutally assaulted me."

She asked that Weinstein be given the maximum possible prison sentence, saying, "There is no prison sentence long enough to undo the damage."

Prosecutors opted during the trial not to proceed with four other counts — two counts each of forcible rape and forcible oral copulation involving a woman identified as Jane Doe No. 5 — on which Weinstein had been indicted.

The woman, who has since been identified by her attorney Gloria Allred as Kate Jaggard, wrote in a statement read outside court that she was not able to appear at the trial "due to circumstances that were beyond my control" and said she wanted to "thank with immense gratitude the four other Jane Does who testified" in Weinstein's trial.

Prosecutors argued during the trial that Weinstein used his position as one of Hollywood's most successful movie producers to gain access to and sexually assault women. Thompson told jurors at the start of the case that Weinstein and his brother, Bob, created Miramax Films, which produced a number of "iconic and award-winning films" including "Pulp Fiction," "The

English Patient," "Good Will Hunting" and "Shakespeare In Love," among others. The movies launched the careers of Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Gwyneth Paltrow and Quentin Tarantino, Thompson said.

Weinstein won an Oscar as a producer of best-picture winner "Shakespeare in Love."

Weinstein — who Deputy District Attorney Marlene Martinez had earlier called a "titan of the film industry" — engaged in "despicable behavior" and made sure that the alleged victims knew he "could destroy them," the prosecutor said in her closing argument. Martinez told jurors that Weinstein used his power to prey on and silence women. She called him a "predator," and said none of the women making accusations against Weinstein knew each other.

But defense attorney Alan Jackson told the jury that the entirety of the prosecution's case could be summed up with five words — "Take my word for it" — and said the alleged victims lied on the stand about what was actually "consensual" or "transactional" sex with the now-disgraced filmmaker.

"Did one person come in here and say, `I said no to Harvey Weinstein and he screwed my career?' Was there one? ... Not one person said that because it's a fable ... It just isn't true," Jackson said.

The producer did not testify in his own defense.

Harvey Weinstein. | Photo courtesy of Georges Biard/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Monrovia Old Town report: Who else is Egg-cited for Spring?

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

is on April 8 at Recreation Park. The event is held from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., and all events are broken down by age group. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. There are more bunny picture opportunities, arts and crafts, music, face painting, activities for the whole family and more! Check out the back cover of the Spring Edition of Monrovia Today for more information.

Tax time got you down?

snacks, live music, photo ops galore, great people and great shopping.

Hop, skip and jump to May 19 through May 21 as we celebrate Monrovia’s birthday! Line the streets with your neighbors to enjoy the Monrovia Days Parade, in honor of our scholars and champions. I’m going to honor all of the kids, even if they haven’t quite hit their stride yet.

Ihear we are in for more rain this week and I can’t even say I mind. My yard looks fantastic, and I love an opportunity to use my fireplace. The air is so clean, and our snowcapped mountains are gorgeous! It’s a bit chilly, but guess what? It’s going to be hot as heck soon, so I’m riding this cool weather for as long as I can. We barely get a chance to

wear our winter clothes so let your scarves fly! Bundle up and enjoy this while it lasts!

Springtime officially begins on March 20 and with that, we have a lot of fun activities to look forward to. On March 21, the newly remodeled Lucinda Garcia Park, on Olive, will be holding their grand opening and dedication. The new park looks

wonderful and I know the local families can’t wait to get back there to play and picnic.

March 31, all MUSD schools are let out for Spring Break, so be sure to drive carefully with all the extra kiddos running around. I am only sending this reminder because so many of you drive like sh*t. Remember, it’s not about how fast you get to your

destination. It is about getting there without hurting yourself or anyone else.

On April 1, meet us all at Library Park! The Easter Bunny will be there at 10 a.m. to take pictures with you, your kids and even your pets! There will also be story time, arts and crafts and giant lawn games. Best part: this event is FREE! Our Spring Egg Hunt

This is the accrual world we live in, but fret no more! This April 15, join us from 6 p.m. through 9 p.m. for our annual “Wine Walk! Sip, Shop & Support” throughout Old Town. It’s such a fun event and it takes you into shops and businesses that you might not have seen before. Grab a group of friends and purchase your tickets on eventbrite.com, at the Community Center or at Charlie’s House. This super fun event sells out every time we have it! Aside from a great time, you can expect delicious, carefully selected wines,

This weekend full o’fun will have carnival rides, games, booths, live music, the infamous Merengue pie eating contest, performances from the amazing Centre Stage and MUSD kiddos, a beer garden and last, but not least, a great time to be had! Stay tuned for more details, like parade time and carnival wristband sales. I cannot wait for this fun-filled weekend!

Lots to do, people! Get out there and enjoy this beautiful city of ours! A little rain can’t stop us! Unless it’s a city event that might be canceled...then it can stop us.

The only accomplishment of insipid laws to control gun violence is to increase the pessimism of the millions of us who have lost hope that America’s gun cult will someday come to an end.

From Jan. 1 to Feb. 14 of this year, we’ve had 67 mass shootings in which hundreds were killed.

How perverse that in exchange for tons of money, our legislators have sold the privilege to write gun control laws to the NRA, the Rugers, the Wessons and the 18 manufacturers who specialize in making assault weapons.

Let’s face it: As long as corrupt legislators, and their clients who peddle violent death, convince citizens to accept gun violence as a sacrifice to keep their freedom, the blood of slaughtered innocents will continue to flow at the altar of the Almighty Gun.

David Quintero Monrovia

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El Monte City Notices

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español - Favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

APPLICATIONS: Code Amendment (CA) No. 810: Title 16 (Subdivision Ordinance) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC); CA No. 811: Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the EMMC; CA No. 812: Titles 1 (General Provisions), 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), 8 (Health and Safety), 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) and 14 (Sustainable Development) of the EMMC; and Zoning Map (ZM) No. 1: The official City of El Monte Zoning Map.

PROPERTY Citywide

LOCATIONS:

PROJECT The project will be presented to the Planning

SUMMARY: Commission as the recommending body. The project will be presented to the City Council for a final decision at a future public hearing. Code Amendements

Title 16 (Subdivision Ordinance) of the EMMC (CA No. 810) – Comprehensive update of the City’s Subdivision Ordinance including Division 1 (General); Division 2 (Maps and Procedures); Division 3 (Design Standards and Other Requirements); and Division 4 (Definitions).

Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the EMMC (CA No. 811) – 2023 annual Zoning Code Updates to the following Divisions –Divisions A – Table of Contents; and Matrix of Land Uses.

Division 1 – General Regulations; Rules and Measurements; Zoning Classifications and Map; and Nonconforming Provisions.

Division 2 – One-Family Dwelling Residential Zones; Rurban Homesteads Overlay District; and Multiple-Family Dwelling Residential Zones.

Division 3 – Mixed/Multiuse Zone.

Division 4 – Commercial Zones; Manufacturing Zones; and Public and Quasi-Public Zones.

Division 5 – Performance Standards.

Division 6 – General Property Development Standards.

Division 7 – Parking Regulations; Landscape Regulations; and Landscape Water Efficiency.

Division 8 – Signage Regulations; Billboard Overlay Zone; and Outdoor Advertising Structures.

Division 9 – Wireless: New and Substantially Changed; and Wireless: Eligible Facilities Request.

Division 10 – Density Bonus Provisions; Inclusionary Housing (new Chapter); and Affordable Housing in Commercial Areas (new Chapter).

Division 11 – Regulations for Specific Residential Uses (including the following new Sections: Corridor Housing; and Religious Institutions Housing); and Standards for Specific Nonresidential Uses.

Division 12 – Zoning Clearance and Business Occupancy Permits; Initial Plan Review; Design and Minor Design Review; Conditional and Minor Use Permit; Temporary Use Permits (new Chapter); Variance and Minor Variance; Modification for an Individual with a Disability; Planning Residential Development; General Plan and Zoning Amendments; and Development Agreements.

Division 13 – Specific Plans; Gateway Specific Plan; Mountain View Specific Plan (new Chapter); Downtown Main Street Specific Plan and Esperanza Village Specific Plan.

Public Places) and 14 (Sustainable Development) of the EMMC; and Zoning Map Update (ZM-1) – Approve the official City of El Monte Zoning Map, as referenced in Section 17.14.030 of the EMMC. The entitlements noted above are made pursuant to Chapter 17.128 (General Plan and Zoning Amendments) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

APPLICANT: City of El Monte.

PROPERTY Citywide.

OWNERS:

ENVIRONMENTAL This project is exempt by the provisions of DOCUMENTATION: the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, also known as the “Common Sense Exemption.” This is because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed Project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: El Monte City Hall East –City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731

OPTIONS TO Members of the public wishing to observe the PARTICIPATE: meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Turn your TV to Channel 3.

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

(4) Call-in Conference Line at (253) 2158782; Meeting ID 838 4114 2659, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (253) 2158782; Meeting ID 838 4114 2659, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail or Telephone – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca. gov or by calling (626) 258-8626. All questions/ comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on March 28, 2023.

The staff report and attachments on this matter will be available on or about March 24, 2023 on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www. ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/PlanningCommission-2 or by e-mailing jmikaelian@ elmonteca.gov.

AMERICAN WITH In compliance with Section 202 of the DISABILITIES ACT: with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division by calling (626) 258-8626. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City of El Monte to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

PUBLISHED DATE: March 16, 2023, by Jason C. Mikaelian, AICP, Deputy Director, Community and Economic Development

Publish March 16, 2023 EL MONTE EXAMINER

Hablamos Español - Favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

APPLICATIONS: Sign District (SD) No. 01-23: To establish a Special Sign District for the El Monte Center (the SD-1 overlay); and Design Review (DR) No. 05-23: To approve a new freeway-oriented pylon sign with a height greater than 25 feet in the SD-1 overlay.

PROPERTY SD No. 01-23 – The El Monte Center:

LOCATIONS: Street Addresses: 3500-3698 Peck Road, 1021-1045 Stewart Street, 11728 Alloway Street and 3400 and 3515 La Madera Avenue.

APN Nos: 8567-014-027, -043 & -048; APN Nos. 8567-015-055, -057, -058 & -059 and APN Nos. 8567-016-026, -027, -028, -030, -033, -039, -040, -046 & -047); and DR No. 05-23 – South Side of Stewart Street (APN No. 8567-016-047)

PROJECT The project will be presented to the Planning

SUMMARY: Commission as the recommending body. The project will be presented to the City Council for a final decision at a future public hearing.

SD No. 01-23 – Establish a Sign District for the 42.2 acre El Monte Center. The center is roughly bounded by Peck Road to the west, Sitka Street to the east, La Madera Avenue to the east and Stewart Street, the railroad and I-10 freeway to the south. The Sign District will establish development standards for a new freeway-oriented pylon sign. DR No. 05-23 – To demolish an existing freeway-oriented pylon sign and replace it with a new sign (located slightly to the east of the existing sign) with a maximum height of 110 feet. Design Review is required because the sign will have a height greater than 25 feet. The entitlements noted above are made pursuant to Chapters 17.122 (Design and Minor Design Review) and 17.128 (General Plan and Zoning Amendments) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

APPLICANT AND SDNo. 01-23 and DR No. 05-23 –

PROPERTY OWNER: Merlone Geier Partners (MGP) 425 California Street, 10th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104

EXPANDED AREA SD No. 01-23 –

PROPERTY OWNERS:Penske Realty Inc. 3534 Peck Road El Monte, CA 91731

Realty Income Properties, 11 LLC 11995 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130

ENVIRONMENTAL This project is exempt by the provisions of DOCUMENTATION: the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, also known as the “Common Sense Exemption” and Section 15311 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) of the California Public Resources Code, for the construction or replacement of minor accessory structures including onpremise signs.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed Project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Time: 7:00 PM

Place: El Monte City Hall East –City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731

OPTIONS TO Members of the public wishing to observe the PARTICIPATE: Meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Turn your TV to Channel 3.

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

(4) Call-in Conference Line at (253) 2158782; Meeting ID 838 4114 2659, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (253) 2158782; Meeting ID 838 4114 2659, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail or Telephone – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov or by calling (626) 258-8626. All questions/ comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on March 28, 2023.

The staff report and attachments on this matter will be available on or about March 24, 2023 on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www. ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/PlanningCommission-2 or by e-mailing jmikaelian@ elmonteca.gov.

AMERICAN WITH In compliance with Section 202 of the DISABILITIES ACT: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division by calling (626) 258-8626. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City of El Monte to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

PUBLISHED DATE: March 16, 2023, by Jason C. Mikaelian, AICP, Deputy Director, Community and Economic Development

Publish March 16, 2023

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS

Hearing Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

Hearing Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

(1) By directly addressing the City Council in person at the time(s) allotted on the agenda for such comment. Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to fill-out a blue speaker card providing their name and indicating whether they wish to address the Council on an item(s) of business appearing under (i) the Closed Session portion of the agenda; (ii) the Public Hearing portion of the agenda; (iii) any item of business appearing under any other portion of the agenda; and/or (iv) a non-agendized matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speaker cards should be submitted to the City Clerk or the Sergeant at Arms (a uniformed El Monte Police Officer) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible; or

(2) By calling-in to the conference line at (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 by or before any of the specific times allotted on the agenda for public comment. At each point of the agenda at which public comment is received, the City Council, through the presiding officer, will ask the City Clerk if there are any members of the public who have called in who wish to address the City Council on a particular matter or grouping of matters. When calling in, members of the public shall inform the attendant which item(s) of business they wish to speak on, and callers will be connected by telephone when the time for commenting on such items is commenced.

Availability of Document for Public Comment: The City of El Monte encourages citizen participation in the planning process. A copy of the Plan is on file and available for public review at City Hall at the address noted below Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

El Monte City Clerk’s Office, City Hall East, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA El Monte Housing Division, City Hall West, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

Written comments will be accepted at the El Monte Housing Division at the address listed above or via email to cityclerk@elmonteca.gov until 5:00 p.m., April 18, 2023.

Accessibility: It is the intention of the City of El Monte to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the above scheduled public hearing to establish need and to determine if additional accommodation is feasible.

For more information, please contact Stephanie Fender, Senior Housing Program Analyst at (626) 580-2070 or via e-mail at sfender@elmonteca.gov.

Published: March 16, 2023

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk

CIUDAD DE EL MONTE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

jueves, 16 demMarzo de 2023

Plan de acción anual adoptado por el Concejo Municipal martes, 18 de abril de 2023

Los miembros del público que deseen observar la reunión pueden hacerlo de cualquiera de las siguientes maneras:

1. Por su televisor en el Canal 3; o

2. Sitio web de la ciudad en http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; o

3. En persona

Las personas que deseen ofrecer comentarios públicos para esta reunión pueden hacerlo:

1. Dirigiéndose directamente al Concejo Municipal en persona en el horario asignado en la agenda para dicho comentario. A las personas que deseen dirigirse al Concejo Municipal en persona se les pide que llenen una tarjeta de orador azul y que proporcione su nombre e indiquen si desean dirigirse al Concejo sobre un tema(s) de negocios que aparece en (i) la parte de Sesión Cerrada del agenda;

(ii) la porción de Audiencia Pública de la agenda; (iii) cualquier tema de negocios que aparezca en cualquier otra parte de la agenda; y/o (iv) un asunto no incluido en la agenda que está dentro de la jurisdicción de la materia del Concejo Municipal. Las tarjetas de los oradores deben enviarse al Secretario Municipal o al Sargento de Armas (un oficial de policía uniformado de El Monte) antes de la aprobación de la agenda por parte del Concejo Municipal, si es posible; o

2. Llamando a la línea de conferencia al (888) 204-5987; Código 8167975 por o antes de cualquiera de los tiempos específicos asignados en la agenda para comentarios públicos. En cada punto de la agenda en el que se reciban comentarios del público, el Concejo Municipal, a través del presidente, le preguntará al Secretario Municipal si hay miembros del público que hayan llamado y deseen dirigirse al Concejo Municipal sobre un asunto en particular. o agrupación de materias. Al llamar, los miembros del público deberán informar al asistente sobre qué tema(s) del asunto desean hablar, y las personas que llamen serán conectadas por teléfono cuando comience el tiempo para comentar sobre dichos temas.

• Disponibilidad del Documento Para Comentario Publico: La ciudad de El Monte alienta la participación ciudadana en el proceso de planificación. Una copia del Plan está archivada y disponible para revisión pública en la Ciudad en la dirección que se indica debajo de lunes a jueves, entre las 7:00 a.m. y 5:30 p.m. El Monte, Oficina del Secretario de la Cuidad, Ayuntamiento, Este, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

• El Monte, División de Viviendas, Ayuntamiento, Oeste, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

Los comentarios por escrito serán aceptados en la División de Viviendas de El Monte en la dirección indicada arriba o por correo electrónico a cityclerk@elmonteca.gov hasta las 5:00 p.m. el 18 de abril, 2023.

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

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

Description: The El Monte City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan sets forth specific activities and expenditures using funds received through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Description: The El Monte City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. The 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan sets forth specific activities and expenditures using funds received through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL AÑO FISCAL 20232024 PARA LOS PROGRAMAS DE SUBVENCIÓN EN BLOQUE PARA EL DESARROLLO COMMUNITARIO, ASOCIACIONES DE INVERSIÓN, Y SUBVENCIÓNES DE SOLUCIONES DE EMERGENCIA

Audiencia Pública: martes, abril 18, 2023

Hora: 7:00 p.m. o tan pronto como sea posible, ya que el asunto puede ser escuchado Lugar: Cámara del Concejo Municipal, Ayuntamiento Este, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

Accesibilidad: Es la intención de la Ciudad de El Monte cumplir con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) en todos los aspectos. Las solicitudes de adaptaciones se pueden realizar llamando a la oficina del secretario municipal al (626) 580-2016 al menos tres (3) días hábiles antes de la audiencia pública programada para establecer la necesidad y determinar si es factible realizar adaptaciones adicionales.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Stephanie Fender, Analista Sénior del Programa de Vivienda al (626) 580-2070 o por correo electrónico a sfender@elmonte.ca.gov.

Publicado: 16 de marzo del 2023

Gabriel Ramirez, Diputada Secretaria de La Cuidad

The City of El Monte (“City”) requires that the public be notified and a Public Hearing be held to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Annual Action Plan. Interested persons may also appear at the time of the public hearing and present comments and testimony to the City Council.

The City of El Monte (“City”) requires that the public be notified and a Public Hearing be held to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Annual Action Plan. Interested persons may also appear at the time of the public hearing and present comments and testimony to the City Council.

Descripción: Consideración sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 20232024. El Plan de Acción Anual 2023-2024 establece actividades y gastos específicos utilizando los fondos recibidos a través de los programas de Subvención en Bloque Para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), Asociaciones de Inversiones (HOME), y Subvenciones de Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG) administrados por el Departamento de Vivienda de los Estados Unidos y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD).

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CIUDAD DE EL MONTE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

San Gabriel City Notices

The City encourages activities that benefit and contribute to the goals and objectives of the City’s approved Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Preference will be given if an application/program has the ability to help the City meet federal program objectives and local priorities.

The City encourages activities that benefit and contribute to the goals and objectives of the City’s approved Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Preference will be given if an application/program has the ability to help the City meet federal program objectives and local priorities.

Proposed Annual Action Plan Schedule of Events:

Proposed Annual Action Plan Schedule of Events:

Calendar Dates Dates

30 Day Public Comment and Review Begins Thursday, March 16, 2023

Annual Action Plan Adoption Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in any of the following ways:

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in any of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; or

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; or

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

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

(3) In person.

(3) In person.

Persons wishing to offer public comment for this meeting may do so:

Persons wishing to offer public comment for this meeting may do so:

(1) By directly addressing the City Council in person at the time(s) allotted on the agenda for such comment. Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to fill-out a blue speaker card

PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL AÑO FISCAL 2023-2024 PARA LOS PROGRAMAS SUBVENCIÓN EN BLOQUE PARA EL DESARROLLO COMMUNITARIO, ASOCIACIONES DE INVERSIÓN, Y SUBVENCIÓNES DE SOLUCIONES DE EMERGENCIA

La Ciudad requiere que se notifique al público y se realice una Audiencia Pública para permitir que el público tenga la oportunidad de comentar sobre el propuesto Plan de Acción. Las personas interesadas también pueden aparecer en el momento de la audiencia pública y presentar comentarios y testimonios ante el Concejo Municipal.

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

Audiencia Pública: martes, abril 18, 2023

Hora: 7:00 p.m. o tan pronto como sea posible, ya que el asunto puede ser escuchado

Lugar: Cámara del Concejo Municipal, Ayuntamiento Este, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

La Ciudad alienta actividades que beneficien y contribuyen a las metas y objetivos del Plan Consolidado de Cinco Años aprobado. Se dará preferencia a solicitudes o programas que tengan la capacidad de ayudar a la Ciudad a cumplir con los objetivos del programa federal y las prioridades locales.

Descripción: Consideración sobre el Plan de Acción Anual 2023-2024. El Plan de Acción Anual 2023-2024 establece actividades y gastos específicos Subvención en Bloque Para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG), Asociaciones de Inversiones (HOME), y Subvenciones de Soluciones de Emergencia los Estados Unidos y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD).

La Ciudad requiere que se notifique al público y se realice una Audiencia Pública para permitir que el público tenga la oportunidad de comentar también pueden aparecer en el momento de la audiencia pública y presentar comentarios y testimonios ante el Concejo Municipal. La Ciudad alienta actividades que beneficien y contribuyen a las metas y objetivos del Plan Consolidado de Cinco Años aprobado. Se dará preferencia ayudar a la Ciudad a cumplir con los objetivos del programa federal y las prioridades locales.

Eventos Propuestos del Plan de Acción Anual:

Eventos Propuestos del Plan de Acción Anual:

Eventos Fechas Comienza el periodo de comentario y revision pública de 30 días jueves, 16 demMarzo de 2023 Plan de acción anual adoptado por el Concejo Municipal martes, 18 de abril de 2023

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Design Review Commission Meeting. Members of the public may submit public comment by U.S. Mail addressed to Community Development Department, Attn: Public Hearing Comment, 425 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, which must be received by the hearing date, or by email to DRC-PublicComment@sgch.org, with Subject Line, “PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Hearing” by 5:00 p.m. of the hearing date to be considered by the Design Review Commission. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel at the link shown: https://www.youtube.com/ CityofSanGabriel

HEARING DATE: Monday, March 27, 2023 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

Los miembros del público que deseen observar la reunión pueden hacerlo de cualquiera de las siguientes maneras:

LOCATION OF HEARING: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www. youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

1. Por su televisor en el Canal 3; o

2. Sitio web de la ciudad en http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Coun-cil-Meeting-Videos; o

3. En persona

Las personas que deseen ofrecer comentarios públicos para esta reunión pueden hacerlo:

1. Dirigiéndose directamente al Concejo Municipal en persona en el horario asignado en la agenda para dicho comentario. A las personas que deseen

CITY OF EL MONTE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED 2023-2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS

PROJECT ADDRESS: 1803 South Charlotte Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The application, Project No. SPR20012, is for a Site Plan Review for a second story addition to an existing single-family residence in the R-1 (Single Family Residence) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Anthony Alvarado, Associate Planner at (626) 3082806 ext. 4638 or aalvarado@sgch.org.

PROJECT ADDRESS: 417 East Hermosa Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The application, Project No. PPD22005, is for a Precise Plan of Design for five new maintenance yard accessory structures at the San Gabriel Country Club in the R-1CC (Single Family Residence Country Club) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the applications, please contact Marlon Cervantes, Assistant Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4631 or mcervantes@sgch.org

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this proposed action in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing.

SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Publish March 16, 2023

SAN GABRIEL SUN

Public Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Jessica Diane Brown FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 23CHCP00024 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 9425 Penfield Avenue, Room 1200, Chatsworth, Ca 91311, North Valley Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner Jessica Diane Brown filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Jessica Diane Brown to Proposed name Jessica Diane Cox 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: 03/28/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: F49. 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: Rosemead

Reader DATED: January 24, 2023 David B. Gelfound JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 2023 ROSEMEAD READER

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Chuanfeng Guo and Qi Sun for Eric Yijie

Guo FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE

NUMBER: 23STCP00483 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 111 North Hill St, Los Angeles, Ca 90012, Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Chuanfeng Guo and Qi Sun filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name a. OF Eric Yijie Guo to Proposed name Eric Yijie Sun Guo 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: 04/17/2023 Time: 10:00AM Dept: 72. Room: 731 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

via, CA, 91016, on March 28, 2022 at 12:00

PM. Jenai Booker, Description of Goods:

Appliances, general, home goods. Jannet

Sun, Description of Goods: Baking Platters; Ashley Stinson, Description of Goods: 4 bedroom fully furnished; Ashley Stinson, Description of Goods: 4 bedroom fully furnished; Susanna Martinez, Description of Goods: Misc household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Pur-chases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN994295 03-28-2023 Mar 9,16, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

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 Thursday March 23, 2023 at 3:30 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.

Bobby Tyler Sanchez

Bobby Tyler Sanchez

Tanya Georganne Kudinoff

Timothy P Kudinoff

Tanya Georganne Kudinoff

Tanya Georganne Kudinoff

Tanya Georganne Kudinoff

Irene Correa Guerra

Irene Correa Guerra

Robert John Kimball

De Ann Dee Dee Lara

All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction. com. Dated this March 09, 2023 and March 16, 2023 by Power Self Storage, 16408 E Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA, 91745 (626)

330-3554

3/9, 3/16/23

CNS-3677210# AZUSA BEACON

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned that a public lien sale of the following described personal property will be held at the hour of 12:00 o’clock pm on the day of March 30, 2023 auction will be held online at storagetreasures.com. The property is stored by El Monte Storage, located at 11310 Stewart Street, El Monte California 91731

TLE DRIVE, AZUSA, CA 91702

Doing Business as: YOGURTLAND (AKA YOGURTLAND CA 234)

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/ are: THE UPS STORE, 713 W. DUARTE RD. UNIT G, ARCADIA, CA 91007

The location in California of the Chief Executive Officer of the Seller(s) is: SAME

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: BN YOGURT, INC.-2191 HILLSTONE DRIVE SAN JOSE, CA 95138

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.

This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of section 21700 et saq of the business & profession code of the state of California.

Dated: March 07, 2023

By: Israel Martinez

Publish on March 16, 2023 and March 23, 2023 in The El Monte Examiner NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 332559-BY

(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: Arcadia Supermarket, Inc, 645 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007

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

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

HKGF Market of Arcadia, LLC, 645 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007.

The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL ASSETS OF THE BUSINESS OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE, AND ARE IN WORKING CONDITION, TANGIBLE, OR INTANGIBLE, WHEREVER LOCATED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INVENTORY, EQUIPMENT, TRADE FIXTURES, LEASEHOLD, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, CONTRACT RIGHTS, BUSINESS RECORDS, SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE LICENSES, TRANSFERABLE GOVERNMENTAL LICENSES AND PERMITS, OTHER LICENSES, FRANCHISES, GOODWILL, TRADENAMES, CUSTOMER LISTS, TRADE SECRETS, PATENTS, OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, MARKETING, TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS, WEBSITES, DOMAIN NAMES, EMAIL ADDRESSES, SALES ORDER BACKLOG and are located at: 415 S. LAKE AVENUE #C107, PASADENA, CA 91101

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: EMERALD ESCROW, INC., 2275 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 A CORONA, CA 92882 and the anticipated sale date is APRIL 5, 2023

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided]

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: EMERALD ESCROW, INC., 2275 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101 A CORONA, CA 92882, ATTN: TERI MALCOLM-NAPIER, SR. ESCROW OFFICER and the last date for filing claims shall be APRIL 4, 2023, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

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.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION Joseph Park Salonen FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23SMCP00090 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1725 Main St, Santa Monica, Ca 90401, West

Petitioner Joseph Park Salonen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a). OF Joseph Park Salonen to Proposed name Joseph Park Lee 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: 04/28/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: K. Room: 203 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; (for Resident of this county) printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: February 23, 2023 Hon. Lawrence Cho JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Ben K. Choeson FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23PSCP00077 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) The undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday March 23, 2023 at 12:00 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.

Jerry J Campbell

Maricela Ramirez

Maria E Delgadillo

Kellie D Towns

All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction.com. Dated this March 09, 2023 and March 16, 2023 by StorAmerica - Duarte, 2250 Central Ave, Duarte, CA, 91010 (626) 930-0036

3/9, 3/16/23

CNS-3677213#

ARCADIA WEEKLY

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 Friday March 24, 2023 at 4:00 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.

Adam A Haley

Fucheng Zhang

Josefina Corona

Joshua D Ojeda

All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction. com. Dated this March 9, 2023 and March 16, 2023 by StorAmerica - El Monte, 3830 N Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA, 91731 (626) 444-5439

3/9, 3/16/23

CNS-3677496#

EL MONTE EXAMINER

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Isabel

Nyasha Makoni FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 23AHCU00104 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Isabel Nyasha Makoni filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Isabel Nyasha Makoni to Proposed name Isabel Nyasha Singadi 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: 05/16/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 3. The address of the court is same as noted above.

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

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixture and equipment of that certain business located at: 645 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91007.

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: Arcadia Supermarket.

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 04/04/23 at the office of Jade Escrow, Inc., 9604 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780, Escrow No. 332559-BY, Escrow Officer: Betty Sit.

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

(9) The last date for filing claims is 04/03/23.

(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 6, 2023

Transferees:

HKGF Market of Arcadia, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company

By: S/ John Xu, CEO 3/16/23 CNS-3679472# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 043284-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: Dhrut Corp., 17128 Colima Road, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

(3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 17128 Colima Road, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Amayah's Enterprise LLC, 2437 E. Laura Ct., Visalaia, CA 93292.

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all stock in trade, furniture, fixtures and equipment and goodwill of that certain business located at: 17128 Colima Road, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745.

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: The UPS Store #6603.

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is April 4, 2023 at the office of All Brokers Escrow Inc., 2924 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505, Escrow No. 043284-ST, Escrow Officer: Stephanie Toth.

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

(9) The last date for filing claims is April 3, 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 1, 2023

Transferees: Amayah's Enterprise LLC, a California

Dated: 3/11/23

BUYER: BN YOGURT, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 1558591-S-PP AZUSA BEACON 3/16/23

Probate Notices

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

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GLORIA G. WILMOT CASE NO. 23STPB02283

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA DERRY 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. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

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.

Storm leads to flooding, potholes that strand dozens of motorists

The tail end of a powerful storm doused the Southland with more rain Wednesday, contributing to mudslides, flooding and hundreds of potholes that damaged hundreds of cars across the area and left motorists stranded.

National Weather Service forecasters said the rain will diminish Wednesday, but the damage was done overnight, with some areas receiving rain at rates topping a halfinch per hour.

"A drying and warming trend will establish through today and tonight as the storm system vacates the region and ridging builds into the West Coast through

Friday," according to the NWS. "Temperatures will warm into Thursday as a weak offshore flow pattern develops."

Flood watches and advisories that had been issued across most of Los Angeles County were lifted by midmorning Wednesday. But the heavy overnight rain left lingering impacts.

A mudslide caused the closure of Pacific Coast Highway from Beach Road south to Camino Capistrano in Dana Point. A chunk of the hillside slid down on the road at Capistrano Beach in Dana Point, CBS2 reported. No homes were reported in danger.

In Newport Beach, above the Back Bay Nature

By City News Service

Preserve, pipes and pumps were being used to drain water out of the hillside on Galaxy Drive. One home is red-tagged and neighboring houses are yellow-tagged because of the unstable hillside.

In Huntington Beach, PCH was closed due to flooding between Warner Avenue and Seapoint Street.

In Beverly Hills, a sinkhole temporarily closed northbound Beverly Drive to Coldwater Canyon.

Four Sepulveda Basin intersections were shut down at least through the morning due to heavy rain from the previous night: Victory Boulevard and Woodley Avenue; Burbank

Boulevard and the San Diego (405) Freeway; Burbank and Havenhurst Avenue; and Burbank and Balboa Boulevard.

Flooding and mudflows were reported across the area, including on La Brea Avenue near Baldwin Hills. More troubling for many motorists were the potholes. More than 30 cars became disabled due to potholes on the northbound 71 Freeway at Holt Avenue in Pomona, with similar reports of damaging potholes across the region.

In Azusa one person remained missing Tuesday after 11 others were rescued from a swollen San Gabriel River, authorities said.

Firefighters and rescue personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded at 6:09 p.m. Monday to North Todd and West Sierra Madre avenues near Encanto Park, where they learned the victims had been swept into the river, according to the LACFD.

The victims were rescued via helicopter.

Six dogs were also pulled from the raging river.

With more significant rain falling in Los Angeles County on Tuesday night, officials were warning people to be wary of possible flooding dangers on roads and rivers.

At LAX, 1.97 inches was reported Tuesday by the

NWS, the sixth most for any day in March. The record daily rainfall at LAX for March was 3.1 inches set on March 7, 1968.

In downtown LA, 1.89 inches was reported, the 24th most for any day in March. The record daily rainfall for March for downtown LA was 5.88 inches on March 2, 1938.

At Long Beach Airport, 1.53 inches of rain fell, the seventh most for any day in March. The record daily rainfall for March for Long Beach Airport was 3.46 inches on March 1, 1983.

Dry weather was expected to return Wednesday night through at least Friday, with a chance of light precipitation over the weekend.

Report: Economic uncertainty abounds, but state in relatively good position

With financial experts awaiting news of the Federal Reserve's next steps to combat inflation, California's economic future remains in a state of uncertainty, but regardless of what decisions are made at the national level, the impact will be "milder" in the state than the nation as a whole, according to a UCLA forecast released Wednesday.

In a "soft-landing" scenario in which the nation avoids a recession, "California grows, and in fact continues to grow faster than the U.S., led by more construction,

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During the interim, Braun underwent emergency surgery and was hospitalized for 10 days, the motion states.

According to recent updates from Braun's medical team, the defense lawyer will be unable to further participate in the Chan case, that he faces an "indeterminate but significant" period of further medical treatments and convalescence, and that his eventual return to the practice of law -- albeit in a gradual, or perhaps, even

an ample rainy-day fund for state government, increased demand for defense goods and increased demand for labor-saving equipment and software," Jerry Nickelsburg, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast, wrote in his California economic report.

Nickelsburg predicted that under such a scenario, the state's unemployment average for 2023 will be 4%, followed by 3.9% next year and 3.6% in 2025.

But if a recession emerges, the state's economy will decline, "but by less than the U.S."

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"In this scenario the unemployment rates for 2023, 2024 and 2025 are expected to be 4.3%, 4.8% and 3.7%, respectively," Nickelsburg wrote. "Non-farm payroll jobs are expected to grow at 1.1%, -1.2% and 1.9% rates during the same three years."

In the nonrecession scenario, mortgage interest rates will rise, but "the continued demand for a limited housing stock coupled with the enactment of laws permitting ADUs (accessory dwelling units) to be built in single-family house zoned neighborhoods

throughout the state leads to a forecast of increased homebuilding through 2025," he wrote. He predicted that permit numbers would grow to 150,000 in 2025.

In a recession, however, he predicted 92,000 net new units being permitted this year, growing to 152,000 in 2025.

"In the coming months, the Federal Reserve will reach that fork in the road between continued aggressive tightening and moderation, and it must decide which path to take," Nickelsburg wrote. "The good news is that unlike

Public corruption

limited capacity -- will be at least three months down the line, if not longer, the filing says.

A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office said prosecutors would respond in writing in a court filing.

Chan is facing a dozen criminal counts, including racketeering conspiracy, bribery, honest services fraud and lying to federal agents for his alleged role in a complex pay-to-play scheme that prosecutors say soaked developers for millions of dollars in

exchange for getting their building projects approved at City Hall.

Walter initially placed the trial on hold until March 27 while Braun recovers from the undisclosed illness.

The 80-year-old Braun is one of the city's best known criminal defense attorneys. His clients have included Roman Polanski, Roseanne Barr, John Landis, Gary Busey, Chris Farley and others.

Chan, 66, of Monterey Park, is accused of being a key member of what pros-

ecutors dubbed the Council District 14 enterprise, a conspiracy in which former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar -- assisted by others -- unlawfully used his office to give favorable treatment to real estate developers who financed and facilitated bribes and other illicit benefits.

Huizar pleaded guilty in January in Los Angeles federal court to felony charges for using his powerful position at City Hall to enrich himself and his associates, and for

the past four slowdowns in economic growth we expect a milder impact on California's economy from whichever path the Federal Reserve decides to take."

On the national front, the Anderson Forecast stresses that the nation is "not currently in a recession, and if any recession does occur, it will only begin toward the end of 2023, with the important caveat that the U.S. economy might avoid a recession altogether throughout our forecast horizon," which extends through 2025.

"While the economy has

so far remained resilient to higher interest rates outside of some moderate softening in construction, that resiliency is what might lead to the recession scenario path," according to the report. "The more consumers continue to spend despite higher prices and higher interest rates, the more gradually demand-induced inflation will come down, and the more the Federal Reserve might be expected to tighten monetary policy to combat inflation. The 'might' here could well be mitigated by falling commodity prices and new rental lease contracts."

cheating on his taxes. He faces multiple years behind bars at sentencing on April 3.

A deputy mayor who oversaw economic development for ex-Mayor Eric Garcetti in 2016 and 2017, Chan is charged with allegedly arranging indirect bribe payments to city officials by lining up employment contracts for the officials' relatives.

During his opening statement, Braun said his client was an innocent public servant who got swept up in

the case by overly ambitious federal prosecutors. He promised that Chan would take the stand to refute all allegations.

Chan worked for the city for almost three dozen years, serving at one point as the top executive overseeing the Department of Building and Safety, which reviews building plans and inspects construction projects.

Before Huizar signed his plea deal, he and Chan were scheduled to go on trial together.

County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023055204

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as IVAN THE SOLAR GUY, 9682 Telstar Ave Suite 102, El Monte, CA 91731. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2022. Signed: IM Energy Group Inc. (CA-5396767), 9682 Telstar Ave Suite 102, El Monte, CA 91731; Mitchell Walter Woolley, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 13, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023053896

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TRANSPACIFIC FINANCIAL INC., 185 W Chestnut Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2023. Signed:

TransGlobal Insurance Agency, Inc. (CA-2254224), 185 W Chestnut Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016; Philip Hu, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 10, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023055072

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A MOTHER’S TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY, 1433 E Rte 66

STE C, Glendora, CA 91740. Mailing Address, 770 E San Bernardino Rd APT 3, Covina, CA 91723. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2014. Signed: Priscilla Davis, 770 E San Bernardino Rd APT 3, Covina, CA 91723 (Owner).

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 13, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023054782

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ELITE CARPET FLOORING, 9628 Broadway, Temple city, CA 91780. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Jaime Flores Martinez, 9628 Broadway, Temple City, CA 91780 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 13, 2023. NOTICE:

This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights=== of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023055619

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EMERGING ARTISTS MUSICAL THEATRE ACADEMY, 1033

Glendale City Notices

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

following person(s) is (are) doing business as CRYSTAL MUSIC ACADEMY, 4941 Birchland Pl, Temple City, CA 91780. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Pin Hsin Lin, 4941 Birchland Pl, Temple City, CA 91780 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 13, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023049540 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VISUALAB DESIGN, 4470 W Sunset Blvd Suite 107 PMB 97297, Los Angeles, CA 90027. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2023. Signed: Douglas Smolens, 4470 W Sunset Blvd Suite 107 PMB 97297, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 7, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023055838 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MINISTRY OF SWEAT, 20939 Stoddard Wells Road, Walnut, CA 91789. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2020. Signed: Yenfou Lee, 20939 Stoddard Wells Road, Walnut, CA 91789 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 14, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/16/2023, 03/23/2023, 03/30/2023, 04/06/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023056119 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VETTESE, 7975 Melrose Avenue, West hollywood, CA 90046.

Mailing Address, P O Box 2986, Vista, CA 92085-2986. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2023. Signed: Marilyn Hatten, llc (CA201722410122), 7975 Melrose Avenue, west hollywood, CA 90046; Kari Vettese, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 14, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed

Pasadena City Notices

CITY OF PASADENA Notice Inviting Bids For Metal Fence Installation

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

1. Summary

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and will receive sealed bids prior to but not later than 3:00 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named “Metal Fence Installation” Project ID: 2023-IFB-LM-167.

Submittal Instructions

Bids will be received via the City’s eProcurement Portal. A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the #Bidder’s Submittals/Checklist. Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City’s eProcurement Portal. Bids will be received prior to 3:00 pm on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 and will be opened online at that time.

Copies of the Specifications and all required forms may be obtained for this solicitation online: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ pasadena/projects/39587

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

Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

All bid pricing must be entered into the City’s eProcurement Portal or the bid may be considered informal and deemed non-responsive, do not use a separate document attachment to represent your pricing. All required attachments must be completed and uploaded electronically into City’s eProcurement Portal prior to the set bid date and time in this Notice Inviting Bids.

PROJECT TITLE: Metal Fence Installation

DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department

CONTACT: Jason Vega

Release Dated: Thursday, March 16, 2023

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish March 16,2023

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids FOR

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR fixed cameras)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Police Department and will receive sealed bids prior to but not later than 2:00 pm, Monday, April 10, 2023 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement. opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named “Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR fixed cameras)” Project ID: 2023-IFB-LM-004.

1. Submittal Instructions

Please attend an important community meeting to review and comment on the City’s proposed FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for the provision of Community Development, Homeless, Housing, and Social Services projects and programs to serve low- and moderate-income households in Glendale. The 2023-2024 Annual Plan describes specific programs that are proposed for Glendale.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

To review the Annual Action Plan posted on the City of Glendale’s Website: www.Glendaleca.gov/cdbg

Bids will be received via the City’s eProcurement Portal. A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the #Bidder’s Submittals/Checklist. Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City’s eProcurement Portal. Bids will be received prior to 2:00 pm on Monday, April 10, 2023and will be opened online at that time.

Copies of the Specifications may be obtained by mail or in person from the Purchasing Division, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Room S-348, Pasadena, CA 91109, Telephone No. (626) 744-6755.

Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

All bid pricing must be entered into the City’s eProcurement Portal or the bid may be considered informal and deemed non-responsive, do

not use a separate document attachment to represent your pricing. All required attachments must be completed and uploaded electronically into City’s eProcurement Portal. prior to the set bid date and time in the #Notice Inviting Bids.

2. Pre-bid Conference

See the Timeline in the “Instructions to Bidders” section (#Instructions to Bidders ). If there is a Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders are required to attend at the time, date, and location included in the Timeline (#Instructions to Bidders) of this solicitation. If there is a Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders not required to attend. Each prospective bidder will have the opportunity to clarify and ask questions regarding these Specifications. The Pre-bid Meeting will be held at the time, date, and location in the Timeline of this solicitation.

3. Bid Security

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

4. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project 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)].

5. Required Licenses

Bidders must possess and provide the following licenses or certifications to be deemed qualified to perform the work specified: C10 and Class A.

6. Performance Bonds, and Labor & Materials Bonds

Performance Bonds Required: 100% Labor & Materials Bonds Required: 100%

7. Release Date:

Release Dated: Thursday, March 16, 2023

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish Mark 16, 2023

PASADENA PRESS

Monterey Park City Notices

City of Monterey Park

Engineering Division

320 West Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel. No: (626) 307-1320

Fax: (626) 307-2500

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

FY 22-23 CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

INCLUDING SIDEWALKS, CURB & GUTTERS, AND BUS PADS

SPEC. NO. 2022-011

Contract Time: 60 Working Days; Liquidated Damages: $1,000 per working day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The project consists of the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, and bus pads at various locations Citywide and related work as shown on the plans on file with the City’s Public Works Department. Prevailing wages required. A 10% Bidder’s Bond is required with bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide: (1) Liability insurance with City of Monterey Park as addition insured endorsement; (2) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance coverage; (3) 100% Faithful Performance, (4) 100% Labor and Material Bond, and (5) DIR Registration.

Plans are available to download for a fee from QuestCDN; link on the City’s website www.montereypark.ca.gov/444/Bids-Proposals.

Bid Package Cost: $30.00.

Bid Due Date and Time: Bids will be received via the online electronic bid service, Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN), www.questcdn.com, until 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 6, 2023. Questions? Please call: Ivan Daza, Contract Project Manager at (626) 307-1326.

Publish March 16 & 23, 2023

OF AN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE (ZCA 22-01) CITY-WIDE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission to consider amending the Title 21 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code (MPMC), to establish Inclusionary Housing requirements. The proposed amendment is an administrative policy action, implementing Housing Element Program 15, that increases the availability of affordable housing stock by requiring developers who create five or more units within the City to make a percentage of the units available to lower-income and moderate-income households.

WHEN: March 28, 2023 – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers – 320 W. Newmark Avenue

MAIL TO: Community Development Department – Planning Division

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and its implementing guidelines, the action is exempt for the following reasons: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that the Ordinance itself may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). ALL DOCUMENTS, including without copies of the proposed Inclusionary Housing Ordinance are on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department – Planning Division on or about March 23, 2023 and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315.

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

JESSICA SERRANO, SECRETARY Planning Commission

City of Monterey Park

Publsih March 16, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

AMENDING THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 21, CHAPTER 21.18 AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVESDENSITY BONUS (ZCA 23-01) CITY-WIDE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission to consider amending in its entirety Monterey Park Municipal Code (MPMC)

Title 21, Chapter 21.18 Affordable Housing Incentives – Density Bonus. The proposed amendment is an administrative policy action that applies Citywide, and implements California’s density bonus requirements allowing an increase in residential dwelling unit density for residential projects that develop affordable housing.

WHEN: March 28, 2023 – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers – 320 W. Newmark Avenue

MAIL TO: Community Development Department – Planning Division

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and its implementing guidelines, the action is exempt for the following reasons: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2); (2) there is no possibility that the Ordinance itself may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3); and (3) the Ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). The Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.

ALL DOCUMENTS, including without copies of the proposed Inclusionary Housing Ordinance are on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department – Planning Division on or about March 23, 2023 and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315.

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

JESSICA SERRANO, SECRETARY

Planning Commission

Publish March 16, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

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

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:

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

City of Monterey Park

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:

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.

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

ested 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 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. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

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

may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

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: 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.

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.

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

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 YASHA BRONSHTEYN, ESQ.,SBN 210248

GINZBURG & BRONSHTEYN, APC 26565 W. AGOURA ROAD, STE. 200 CALABASAS CA 91302 3/16, 3/20, 3/23/23

CNS-3679837# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ANCILLARY PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Glenn Warren Hayes, aka Glenn W. Hayes CASE NO. 23STPB02336

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Glenn Warren Hayes, aka Glenn W. Hayes

AN ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lynn Hayes Walsh in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

THE ANCILLARY PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lynn Hayes Walsh be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE ANCILLARY 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 ANCILLARY PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority .

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STANLEY STEVEN

THORNTON aka STANLEY S. THORNTON aka STANLEY THORNTON

Case No. 23STPB02262

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be inter-

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERIC

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.

PHILLIP FLEISHMAN

Case No. 23STPB02120

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, 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

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.

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEFFREY JOHN JULIAN

CASE NO. 22STPB11957

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

JOHN JULIAN.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHOUSHAN MOVSESIAN 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: 04/17/23 at 9:30AM 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

(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 04/07/2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Robert K. Smith, Attorney at Law (SBN 128726), Telephone: (818) 949-0100 3/16, 3/20, 3/23/23 CNS-3679877#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HAROLD SIBERT CASE NO. 23STPB02623

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

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Transportation and Justice to work on a plan to reduce the loss or theft of firearms during shipment and bolster the reporting of such losses and thefts. According to the White House, there has been a 250% increase in the number of firearms reported lost or stolen during shipment between federally licensed firearms dealers between 2018 and 2022.

The order also includes various other provisions, including authorizing the public release of inspection records for firearms dealers cited for violating federal firearms laws; accelerating federal law enforcement reporting of ballistics data in hopes of catching shooters; improving federal support for gun violence survivors; and advancing efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons that are undetectable by metal detectors.

Sam Paredes, executive director of Gun Owners of California, told City News Service Biden’s executive order breaks no new ground.

“Everything the president is proposing is already law,” Parades said. “(California) has the most gun control laws of any state, the most extensive background checks anywhere, is the birthplace of ‘red flag laws’ and still, California has more mass shootings than any state, with Texas coming in a distant second. Gun control doesn’t work.”

Paredes said previously that Biden’s efforts targeting guns have generally focused “on the wrong people.”

“Given that the vast majority of criminal gun violence comes from a small number of repeat offenders, the focus needs to be on this subsection of society, rather than responsible and lawful gun owners,” Paredes told CNS.

Paredes said Biden has “consistently demonstrated his ignorance on everything related to guns and the Second Amendment, publicly stating that the Constitution and Second Amendment were ‘never absolute.’ He had made a number of prior comments that citizens shouldn’t be able to own popular guns that are in common use today for lawful purposes.”

Biden, during his remarks in Monterey Park, again said he is “determined once again to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.”

“I led that fight in 1994. The 10 years that law was in place, mass shootings went down. Our Republican friends let it expire 10 years later, and mass shootings tripled since then. Tripled. So let’s finish the job. Ban assault weapons. Ban them again, do it now. Enough. Do something. Do something big.”

He concluded his roughly 18-minute speech by offering comfort to the victims of the January shooting in Monterey Park.

“I know your hearts are broken, but I know your spirits are strong,” he said. “It takes time, but I promise you — I promise you — the day will come when the memory of your loved one brings a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye. The tear will never fully go away, but when you have that smile first … that’s when you know, that’s when you know you’re going to make it. …

“My prayer for all of you is that day will come sooner than later, and I promise you, it will come,” he said.

After his speech, Biden met privately with family members of shooting victims, and spoke to first responders before again traveling by motorcade through the rain back to LAX, from which he traveled to Las Vegas for a Democratic National Committee reception.

The trip was 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 spent Monday in the San Diego area meeting 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.

LA Metro reaches GoPass 10 million rides objective

By City News Service

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday it has reached its 2023 ridership goal for the GoPass pilot program four months ahead of schedule, achieving 10 million additional rides as of March 7.

The GoPass pilot program, which began in August 2021, provides unlimited free transit rides to K-12 and community college students in participating districts on Metro and 13 other county transit agencies.

"The success of GoPass shows the need for public transit for K-12 and community college students, and that if we make transit affordable and accessible for them, they will use it," Ara Najarian, Glendale City Council member and Metro board chair, said in a statement.

GoPasses are available to students at 16 county community colleges and 90 K-12 districts, charter networks and private schools. The Los Angeles Unified School District is the largest user of the program.

"GoPass is an important part of Metro's strategy to provide critical support for students and their families while building back ridership post-pandemic," Stephanie Wiggins, Metro CEO, said in a statement. "By offering free rides to K-12 and community college students and teaching them how to access the transit system through their schools, we're building up their familiarity and comfort with public transportation, and creating lifetime transit users in the process."

According to LASUD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, in the last 16 months, more than 100,000 LASUD students, mostly from low-income families, used public transportation, with more than 7 million rides to go to school or access museums, get to an internship and extra-curricular opportunities.

Metro reported students from Santa Monica College were heavy users of the GoPass program as well as students in Long Beach.

"One important way to ensure equity for our students and their families is to help provide transportation for traveling to and from school," Jill Baker, superintendent of Long Beach Unified School District, said in a statement.

For more information about Metro's GoPass, visit https://bit.ly/3Td7hNa.

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Non-profit ‘Grow Monrovia’ hosting fundraising event on March 25 to save local oak woodland

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City Council seeks report on rising hate crimes in LA

By City News Service

Afundraising event has been organized by the non-profit, Grow Monrovia, along with neighbors in the cities of Bradbury and Monrovia, to raise awareness and funds to save the oak woodland on the border of both cities.

This tree-lined shady area is threatened by a road-widening project that is unnecessary and opposed by many local citizens. The fundraiser will raise money to save and preserve the oak woodland for future generations.

Oak woodlands are home to a diverse array of plant species and animals including bears, deer, foxes, and birds, and provide essential habitat for this wildlife. Oaks also play an important role in maintaining the local ecosystem and mitigating the effects of climate

change. Despite widespread opposition, the proposed road widening project threatens to destroy this valuable natural resource.

The fundraising event will feature environmental speakers, live music, food and drinks, and a silent auction with a variety of items generously donated by local businesses and individuals. All proceeds from the event will go towards funding efforts to save the oak woodlands and stop the road widening project.

"This is a critical moment for our community", said one of the organizers. "We cannot stand by and watch as our precious natural resources are destroyed for no good reason. We need to come together and take action to protect the oak woodlands and preserve them for future genera-

tions."

The fundraiser will take place on March 25 between 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. at 1034 Wildrose Ave. This location borders the woodlands threatened with destruction. The event is free, and food tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event. Come and support this worthwhile cause. We also encourage concerned citizens of Bradbury and Monrovia to write letters of opposition to their respective city councils.

For more information about the fundraising event and how to get involved in the effort to save the oak woodlands, please contact Grow Monrovia at info@ growmonrovia.org. Also, see their GoFundMe site at https://www.gofundme. com/f/Wildrose.

The City Council Tuesday directed the Los Angeles Police Department to provide a report rising hate crimes in the city, including an overview of the city's hate crime reporting resources and its efforts to raise public awareness of those resources.

The council unanimously approved a motion authored by Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky that also instructs the city's Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department to report on the "LA for All" campaign, which is billed as an effort to stand against hate and encourage residents to prevent hate crimes and incidents.

"All of our communities deserve to feel safe and we all deserve to feel like we belong," Yaroslavsky said. "This motion, I hope, is the beginning of a true dialogue on what more we need to be doing as a city and as a council to address the rise in these hate crimes."

Yaroslavsky's motion describes hate crimes as those that are motivated by the victim's actual or perceived characteristics, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

"Recent years have seen an unprecedented rise in hate crimes, a rise that has become a consistently alarming trend," according to the motion. "In the last year alone, there have been a number of brazen displays of anti-Semitism and homophobia, as well as several racially motivated attacks."

Most notably, two Jewish men were shot within 24 hours of each other last month in the Pico-Robertson district after they left synagogues. The suspect in those shootings is facing federal hate crime and firearms charges.

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