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Orange County supervisors approve grant for Public Defender’s Office

Tax deadlines extended to October for most Californians due to storms

By City News Service

California is extending the state tax filing and payment due dates to Oct. 16 for Californians impacted by this winter’s storms, aligning with the IRS, which previously extended the federal tax filing deadline to Oct. 16 for the same reason.

“As communities across the state continue recovering from the damage caused by the winter storms, California is working swiftly to help recovering Californians get back on their feet,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said. “The state is aligning

with the Biden Administration and extending the tax filing deadline in addition to the tax relief announced earlier this year.”

Last month, Newsom announced that those impacted by winter storms could claim a deduction for disaster loss, and extended filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses in California to May 15.

The tax relief applies to nearly all of the state’s 58 counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San

Diego counties. Imperial County in the southeastern part of the state is not included.

The relief applies to deadlines falling on or after Jan. 8, 2023, and before Oct. 16, 2023, including the 2022 individual income tax returns that would have been due on April 18 and the quarterly estimated tax payments that would have been due on Jan. 17 and April 18, 2023.

California announced the extension Thursday. The IRS announced its extension in January.

is declared factually innocent

Man who spent 38 years in prison for murder

By Terri Vermeulen Keith, City News Service

Aman who spent 38 years behind bars for the 1983 abduction and murder of a woman in Inglewood was declared factually innocent Wednesday of the crime. Superior Court Judge William C. Ryan noted that the request for a finding of factual innocence for Maurice Hastings came in a motion jointly filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Innocence Project.

“… I find him factually innocent,” the judge said during the brief hearing in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom.

Hastings, 69, was released from custody last October after his conviction was vacated for the abduction, sexual assault and slaying of 30-year-old Roberta Wydermyer, along with the attempted murder of Wydermyer’s husband, Billy Ray, and his friend, George Pinson.

Martha Carrillo, deputy in charge of the District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit, told Hastings that he deserved to hear that he is factually innocent in a courtroom, and it comes with a “long overdue apology.”

“You have fought for your innocence all these years,” Carrillo told Hastings. “You are, in fact, factually innocent.”

She noted that Louis Sepe — one of the attorneys who represented Hastings in his first trial in which jurors deadlocked — had been accused of putting up a false alibi and said she hopes that Hastings feels vindicated in the work that Sepe had done for him.

Sepe was among those in the downtown Los Angeles courtroom who hugged Hastings after the judge’s finding, which was met with a round of applause.

Ayesha Hussain, a staff attorney for Los Angeles Innocence Project, told the judge that the factual innocence finding was “crucial” to ensuring that justice is done.

“Mr. Hastings has maintained his innocence from the very beginning,” she said, noting that DNA testing that exonerated him proved he was “right all along.” Hastings said after the hearing the factual innocence ruling “means a lot to me.”

Ex-sheriff’s deputy sentenced for false report in shooting hoax

By City News Service

Aformer sheriff’s deputy who falsely claimed that he had been shot outside the Lancaster sheriff’s station was sentenced to 100 hours of community service and one year of probation Friday and was ordered to pay nearly $543,000 in restitution to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for its massive response to the hoax.

Angel Raul Reinosa — who was a rookie deputy when he reported being shot in 2019 — was found guilty last November of a misdemeanor charge of making a false report of a crime, but acquitted of two felony counts of insurance fraud.

Reinosa, now 24, reported that he was struck in the shoulder while standing in the station’s parking lot in the 500 block of West Lancaster Boulevard on Aug. 21, 2019.

Book collection of Dr. Margaret Hill donated to Inghram Library in San Bernardino

Form 1040. | Photo courtesy of John Morgan/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

The reported ambush triggered the establishment of a massive containment perimeter and an exhaustive, hours-long search of an adjacent four-story apartment complex.

A nearby school was also placed on lockdown as

dozens of SWAT deputies descended on the scene via helicopter and armored vehicles. The search of the building and surrounding area continued until roughly

| Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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Orange County supervisors approve grant for Public Defender’s Office

By City News Service

Over the complaints of Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, Orange County supervisors Tuesday approved renewing a nearly $4 million grant for a team of attorneys combing through murder convictions to see which defendants should no longer be imprisoned under a new legal theory.

Spitzer griped that his office has “absorbed the cost” of handling petitions for release under a new law that changed the legal theory for murder that previously allowed for convictions of defendants who were indirectly involved in the execution or planning of the crime.

Under the old law any association with a killing would leave everyone involved at risk of a murder conviction, but lawmakers have narrowed it to the actual killer and anyone who substantially aided and abetted the crime.

“What’s happening today is the Legislature is committed to early release and the governor is closing prisons and they’re funding public

defenders across the state,” Spitzer told the supervisors. “Just the felony rule alone — we considered 600 petitions since the murder statute was passed and we have 192 current petitions. ... I have not come to this board. I’ve absorbed the additional cost to fight changes in state law, but we know what their agenda is.

“We are being put in a great position of disadvantage. I hate to speak against the grant because I understand that Mr. (Martin) Schwarz could use the money to fund his ability to do this work but I can’t rebut this workload without additional resources.”

Supervisor Andrew Do suggested delaying approval of the grant for 30 days so more information about it could be gathered. The board was being asked to approve the grant for the Public Defender as well as grants for the OC Health Care Agency and Public Works. Do later backed off, however, when the county’s Public Defender Martin Schwarz pointed out

that his office would have to pass off the work to other attorneys, which would cost more money, and that delaying the grant could jeopardize it.

“This is a grant renewal,” he said. “We’re asking the board to accept year two funding of what we hope to be a three-year grant.”

The work is “mandated” and will have to be done whether the grant was accepted or not, Schwarz said.

“Whether the county accepts the grant funding or not the county is on the hook to provide these services regardless,” Schwarz said.

The grant pays for 25 attorneys and aides in his office, he said. Those positions would be lost if the grant was not accepted, he added.

Schwarz said it was the first time the state has provided any money for the unfunded mandate.

Supervisor Katrina Foley said she was “disappointed” that the issue was raised a day before the grant had to be renewed.

“It’s not fair to the board

to be putting this all on us without the appropriate information,” Foley said.

If Schwarz’s office could not do the work it would be assigned to another county agency — the Alternate Defender’s Office, which takes cases where there’s a conflict for the Public Defender. If there’s a conflict with the Alternate Defender’s Office then a private attorney is given the work.

Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said he shared Do’s concerns and desire to delay approval to do more fact finding, but he said it made more sense to approve the grants.

“I am a little troubled also about the late-breaking nature of the concerns,” Orange County Board Chairman Don Wagner said.

Wagner was critical of the new law, but, he added, “We have to provide the services. And it’s the second go-around of this grant. Maybe a month ago it would have been appropriate to focus, to step back and see how did year one go and see what adjustments we

need to do in year two. We were denied the opportunity by the late-breaking nature of these objections.”

Spitzer said it was unfair that Schwarz’s office has been funded to do the work and his office has not. He said the Public Defender is “creating more work” for his office.

Wagner said that was an unfair characterization.

“The notion that Mr. Schwarz has a number — 24 or whatever — and that their job is to create more work ... their job is to follow the

statutes good or bad and try to get relief. ... I don’t see that as creating more work,” Wagner said.

Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee said it was “ironic” that Spitzer was arguing that the grant would take money out of his budget when denying it would force the county to dig deeper to pay for the work.

“I am sympathetic to the workload the district attorney has, but I think this needs to be accepted,” Chaffee said.

LAPD union supports unarmed response to certain 911 calls

The Los Angeles Police Protective League Wednesday voiced its support for a system that would stop sending officers to respond to certain 911 calls for service.

The union that represents Los Angeles Police Department officers said it supported removing sworn officers from 28 types of emergency calls.

These include nonviolent calls related to homelessness and mental health; nonfatal vehicle accidents; welfare checks; calls to schools unless school administration initiates a call for emergency

police response; calls involving alcohol or drugs when no other crime is in progress; homeless encampment clean-ups; and parking violations.

Councilman Bob Blumenfield said in a statement that he was encouraged by the proposal as the city aims to reshape its response to certain calls for service.

“This list of calls presents opportunities that enable the city to develop a network of trained crisis workers and community based responders to be dispatched for noncriminal behavior and situations,” Blumenfield said. “In

By City News Service

order to build this network out, dedicated city staff is needed to focus on this work and realize its transformative potential.”

The union said the proposal would free up time for officers to respond to more serious emergencies quicker and engage in community policing. The union said it would work with the city and the LAPD to “safely institute an unarmed alternative response to certain 911 calls for service.”

“Police officers are sent to too many calls that are better suited for unarmed service providers,” LAPPL President

Craig Lally said in a statement. “We believe that in order to maximize the potential benefits of this new response model, it’s important that the initial list of calls where police officers will cease responding to is robust.”

The City Council was set to vote Wednesday on approving $1 million in funding toward creating an Office of Unarmed Response and Safety, but delayed taking up the item by two weeks.

In January, following the deaths of three men in encounters with LAPD officers since the new year, three council members sought to

expedite creation of the office, which was initially brought forward by then-Councilman Mitch O’Farrell in October. O’Farrell sought to build on previous council plans to create unarmed crisisresponse models.

According to O’Farrell’s motion, the office would ensure around-the-clock coordination and deployment of unarmed response specialists to nonviolent calls for service, as well as collaboration with 911 dispatchers, and seek to address barriers for serving high-need communities by improving coordination between agencies.

The office would also incorporate the various related models and pilot programs currently deployed in the city.

Last month, five council members called for a review by the city controller of the unarmed crisis response programs in Los Angeles. The motion, introduced by Council Members Tim McOsker and Marqueece Harris-Dawson, seeks to “better understand the effectiveness of these programs in the hopes of providing resources and services to those that need it most,” according to McOsker’s office.

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How rights in the US have eroded since last Women’s History Month

By Lauren Liebhaber, Stacker

As the United States enters into a month-long celebration and observance of women’s history, it is just as important to assess the future women in the U.S. face as it is to reflect on the achievements of the past.

Within the last year, the mental and physical health and well-being of women in the U.S. at various points of intersectionality, both young and old, have been eroded by legislation at both the federal and state levels and worsening social pressures.

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In 2022, women lost the constitutional right to access safe abortions. Medication abortion also came under threat. Access to these critical forms of health care has been weakened or cut off entirely at a time when a generation of teenagers is engaging in riskier sexual behaviors, such as decreased condom use, and, even more troubling, at a time when rates of rape and sexual violence against teenage girls is increasing, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control.

As LGBTQ women and girls fought for equality, 2022 posed significant legislative challenges, especially for the transgender community, with 315 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in legislatures across the nation and 29 passed into law, according to the Human Rights Campaign. In nearly half of all states, transgender youth face barriers to receiving gender-affirming care.

Stacker looked at some of the most significant ways women’s rights in the context of mental and physical health in the U.S. have been eroded since last women’s history month.

Access to abortion is no longer a constitutional right

On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right for 50 years. Since then, 13 states have fully banned abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest, and five states have gestational limits ranging between 6 weeks and 20 weeks, after which abortion is banned.

For millions of people nationwide, lengthy, costprohibitive travel and

weeks-long waiting periods at abortion clinics make access to safe abortions nearly impossible. Twice as many women must now travel more than an hour to reach an abortion provider — double the benchmark for reasonable access to primary care. In states with total or 6-week bans, travel times increased on average by more than four hours.

Roe’s reversal disproportionately impacts people of color and those who are low-income. Almost 50% of people who seek abortion in the U.S. live at or below the federal poverty level, and more than 50% are Black or Hispanic, according to data analyzed by the Guttmacher Institute.

Access to abortion medication, even in states where abortion is legally protected, is threatened

In November 2022, the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine filed a lawsuit with a federal district court in Texas against the Food and Drug Administration, seeking to revoke FDA approval of mifepristone — a drug used in combination with misoprostol as a common medication abortion regimen for pregnancies up to 10 weeks. If the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine wins its case, mifepristone would be banned nationwide, even in states where abortion is legally protected.

Medication abortion accounts for more than half of all abortions in the U.S. and has a decadeslong track record of safety. More than 4 million women have used mifepristone for abortion care since it was approved in 2000.

The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine is represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom, a self-described conservative Christian legal advocacy group that was central to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case that ultimately overturned Roe vs. Wade.

Legislation banning gender-affirming care for trans youth was passed in nearly half of all states

In 2022, 43 pieces of legislation across 23 states criminalized or banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth and young adults. These bills include penalties for parents who facilitate gender-affirming care for minors, restrictions placed on insurance coverage of gender-affirming care, and, in some states, the classification of gender-affirming care as child abuse.

Studies have shown that these types of laws based on a wait-and-see model of care may be detrimental to the mental health and wellbeing of transgender youth and can lead to adverse mental health outcomes in adulthood.

A 2022 study published

by the Society for Research in Child Development found that children with access to gender-affirming medical care experience not only mental health improvements but also exhibit mental health traits comparable to their cisgender peers. Transgender children are more likely than cisgender children to experience bullying and feel unsafe at school.

Teenage girls are facing unprecedented rates of trauma and violence

In February 2023, the CDC released a report on 10-year trends in the health and well-being of teenagers in the U.S. Unfortunately, the report did not contain a question or questions assessing gender identity and therefore did not highlight data specifically on students who identify as transgender.

Even still, among its most significant findings was an increase in reports of rape and sexual violence and unprecedented levels of feeling sad or hopeless among teenage girls. About one in three adolescent girls in the U.S. have seriously considered suicide — up nearly 60% from a decade ago. One out of every four girls went as far as making a suicide plan.

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RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan rejected in latest attempt for parole

By City News Service

Judgment signed ending lengthy litigation over cemetery care fees

Sirhan Sirhan, who assassinated Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 at Los Angeles’ Ambassador Hotel, was denied Wednesday in his latest bid for parole.

Sirhan, 78, will be eligible for another parole consideration hearing in three years, according to the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Wednesday’s hearing was held at the R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, where he is incarcerated.

In 2021, a two-person state parole panel recommended that Sirhan be granted parole, but Gov. Gavin Newsom later reversed that decision, saying Sirhan “poses a current threat to public safety.”

“After decades in prison, Mr. Sirhan has failed to address the deficiencies that led him to assassinate Senator Kennedy,” Newsom said in a statement rejecting the parole grant. “Mr. Sirhan lacks the insight that would prevent him from making the same types of dangerous decisions he made in the past.”

The governor wrote that

“the most glaring evidence of Mr. Sirhan’s deficient insight is his shifting narrative about his assassination of Senator Kennedy, and his current refusal to accept responsibility for his crimes.”

Sirhan was convicted in April 1969 of first-degree murder and assault for the June 5, 1968, assassination of Democratic Sen. Robert Kennedy, 42, at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Kennedy was speaking at the hotel while moving closer to the Democratic presidential nomination. Five others were

shot during the attack but survived.

A Palestinian from Jordan, Sirhan was initially sentenced to death, but it was later commuted to life in prison after the state Supreme Court declared capital punishment unconstitutional in 1972. He has now served more than 50 years in prison.

Sirhan has previously claimed amnesia brought on by excess consumption of alcohol and denied committing the killing, despite having admitted to the crime in open court during his trial.

Grants will help fund modernization efforts at LAX, Hollywood Burbank Airport

By City News Service

LAX and the Hollywood Burbank Airport will be awarded a total of $80 million to help fund modernization efforts, officials announced Thursday.

The $50 million earmarked for LAX will be used to reconfigure and repave roadways in front of the airport’s terminals, Rep. Adam Schiff, D- Burbank, said.

The project will also include the modernization of the entrance to the central terminal parking area. The updates are expected to increase passenger capacity and help those with access and functional needs, according to Schiff.

The $30 million Hollywood Burbank Airport grant will help fund a portion of the construction of a new 14-gate terminal building, replacing an outdated facility built in the 1930s and helping to reduce neighborhood noise pollution, Schiff said.

The grant will also help fund a modern energy-efficient facility, allowing the Hollywood Burbank Airport, also known as the Bob Hope Airport, to continue providing efficient service to the Los Angeles region, he said.

“Both the Los Angeles International Airport and Hollywood Burbank Airport serve as gateways to our incredible communities, leaving an indelible impression on all who visit and connecting Californians and tourists to our state’s beautiful destinations,” Schiff said in a statement.

“I am proud to have fought for additional funding for my hometown airport and will continue to advocate for more funding ... I look forward to seeing these initiatives’ positive effects on our community and the surrounding region.”

The grants were awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminal Program, which funds improvements to runways, taxiways, aprons, safety-related projects and noise abatement.

By City News Service

Ajudge has signed a judgment ending a long-running lawsuit that Catholic cemeteries were in such disrepair that members of one family could not find their loved ones’ graves and which questioned the use of cemetery care and maintenance fees within the burial contracts.

The Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit, filed against the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in August 2017, was tried without a jury before Judge Elihu M. Berle in 2022 with Martha Hernandez as the lead plaintiff in the classaction suit.

In the judgment signed Thursday, Berle found that the burial contracts presented to the plaintiffs violated the Unfair Competition Law of the state Business and Professions Code by misrepresenting the purpose for the fees, care and maintenance charge in their agreements during the specified class period. However, the judge awarded no restitution to the class members because they did not offer evidence of any difference between what any class member paid and the value of what any class member received.

The fees, care and maintenance charges were removed from the burial contracts as of March 2020 because of the lawsuit, the judgment states.

“A significant benefit has been conferred upon a large class of person,

namely all persons who signed or will sign burial contracts after the above date in that they will not be deceptively charged for fees, care and maintenance,” according to the judgment, which also allows the plaintiffs to bring a motion for attorneys’ fees.

In a separate statement of decision in January, the judge said that there was nothing in the burial contracts that would lead consumers to think that the fees, care and maintenance charges would be used for anything other than the upkeep of the cemetery plots. Yet, in 2007, the archdiocese used $80 million from a care fund containing some of those same monies to pay for settlements of sex abuse lawsuits, according to the judge, who also said the ongoing care and maintenance of the cemeteries was paid for from the archdiocese’s general operating fund.

An archdiocese spokeswoman released a statement shortly after the suit was filed.

“We want to assure our patrons that our cemeteries are committed to the steadfast care of the resting places of their loved ones,” according to the archdiocese. “If there is a concern regarding the care of a grave at any of our cemeteries, patrons are asked to please contact the cemetery manager.”

The archdiocese also

stated: “The care of our burial grounds is a priority for our Catholic cemeteries as a ministry of the church. Catholic cemeteries, as religious ministries, are not required under state law to create a financial reserve for an endowment care fund. However, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles voluntarily maintains a designated fund that is equivalent to what is required by state law to ensure the perpetual care and maintenance of the final resting places of our Catholic faithful.”

Burial contracts with the archdiocese called for 15% of the amounts paid to be devoted to cemetery maintenance, the suit stated.

However, the archdiocese failed to use the cemetery maintenance fund monies at its burial grounds, leaving them “desecrated” and “in a state of disrepair and neglect,” according to the complaint, which also stated that grave sites were covered in weeds and grave markers were lost, damaged or removed. San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills was one of the cemeteries mentioned in the suit.

“Plaintiffs ... cannot locate the grave sites of their decedents ...,” the suit stated. “There can be no peace of mind or assurance of a dignified and respectful final resting place ... due to defendants’ misconduct.”

Rosedale Cemetery located in Los Angeles. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Sirhan Sirhan. | Photo courtesy of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS

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

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

Please submit three (3) copies of the proposal to:

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

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

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DAVID J. GIBBENS AKA

DAVID JOHN GIBBENS

CASE NO. 23STPB01757

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DAVID J. GIBBENS AKA DAVID JOHN GIBBENS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRUCE H. GIBBENS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRUCE H. GIBBENS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/24/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person in-

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

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SALLY JO CAMPBELL AKA

SALLY J. CAMPBELL AKA SALLY CAMPBELL CASE NO. 23STPB01749

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

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LISA JAN VON ALMEN CASE NO. 23STPB01784

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LISA JAN VON ALMEN.

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/30/23

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

22632 GOLDEN SPRINGS DR. SUITE 115 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 BSC 222925 2/27, 3/2, 3/6/23

CNS-3673862# MONROVIA WEEKLY

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SALLY JO CAMPBELL AKA SALLY J. CAMPBELL AKA SALLY CAMPBELL.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/24/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

C. TIMOTHY GENOVESE - SBN 136185, MICHAEL W. BROWN, INC.

NO. 23STPB01858

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHUN CHEUNG KWAN CASE

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GRACE AH-SHI LEE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GRACE AH-SHI LEE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/30/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 HUNG BAN TRAN - SBN 195097, EMILY J. TRAN - SBN 332330, LAW OFFICE OF HUNG BAN TRAN 228 W. VALLEY BLVD., SUITE 201 ALHAMBRA CA 91801 2/27, 3/2, 3/6/23

CNS-3673739# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

WILLIAM J. KNIGHT

CASE NO. 22STPB03307

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LORIE BUTT 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 per-

sonal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/21/23 at 9:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

DEVANAND (DAVE) J. SINGHSBN 270248, SUCCESSIONLEGAL(R) / SINGH LAW GROUP P.C.

100 N. CITRUS STREET, SUITE 600 WEST COVINA CA 91791

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2/27, 3/2, 3/6/23

CNS-3674450# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LARRY LAZARO BADAJOS

CASE NO. 23STPB01965

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAUREN M. BADAJOS 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: 04/12/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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 CHRISTINE P. SNAPP - SBN 228378, PATTERSON LAW FIRM, APC 1800 E. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, SUITE 110 BREA CA 92821 BSC 222935

3/2, 3/6, 3/9/23

CNS-3674600# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEVE ROLAND BAZINET CASE NO. 23STPB02041

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

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/03/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

D. SCOTT DONNAN - SBN 215011, LAW OFFICES OF DOONAN & DOONAN, INC. 627 W.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in

Angeles on January 25, 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 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023042626

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 2ND CENTURY ADULT DAY

HEALTH CARE CENTER, 2121 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November

2005. Signed: 2ND CENTURY ADULT

HEALTHCARE, INC (CA-2148906), 2121 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057; ALEKSAN GAIYAN, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 27, 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 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023045889

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DUNKEES POP UP, 425 Piedmont Ave 3, Glendale, CA 91206. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: (1). Daniel Militonian, 425 Piedmont Ave 3, Glendale, CA 91206 (2). Clifford Penick Jr, 28649 Placerview Trail, Saugus, CA 91390 (General Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 1, 2023.

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

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

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023046181

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as IMS FINANCIAL, 11712 Moorpark St 204, Studio City, CA 91604. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2023. Signed: Kalbassi Holdings LLC (CA-200911010247), 11712 Moorpark St 204, Studio City, CA 91604; Ali Kalbassi, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 1, 2023.

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

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023025715

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). THE CAMPAIGN CO (2). BAD BITCHES MEDITATE (3). OCEANXSLAUSON (4). SLAUSONXMALIBU (5). OVO HOTSAUCE (6). OVO HOT SAUCE (7). I LOVE ADEJA (8). MORONTHEWAY (9). LAX DXB (10). LAXDXB (11). DLXDXB (12). DLX DXB (13). DELUXE DXB (14).

DELUXE DUBAI (15). AMERICA’S BEST SNACKS , 1428 Havenhurst Dr Unit 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046. 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: Adeja Allen, 1428 Havenhurst Dr Unit 2, West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 8, 2023.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.

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Glendale City Notices

NO. 2023046697 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). STANDARD SERVICES (2). STANDARD MOLD DESIGN (3). STANDARD LOGISTICS , 11826 Los Alisos Cir, Norwalk, CA 90650. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2023. Signed: David Park, 11826 Los Alisos Cir, Norwalk, CA 90650 (Owner).

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 2, 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 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023046556 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HECTOR GURROLA PHOTOGRAPHY, 517 South Myrtle Ave 201, Monrovia, CA 91016. 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: Hector Gurrola Castelan, 520 Windsor Rd Apt C, Arcadia, CA 91007 (Owner).

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 2, 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 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023 044580 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as J&D AUTOBODY AND TOWING, 5512 Eau Claire Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. 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: Ali Abolghassem, 5512 Eau Claire Dr, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 28, 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 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023031105 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LAGUNA PACIFIC ACCOUNTING GROUP, 1836 N New Hampshire Ave Apt 205, Los Angeles, CA 90027. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2023. Signed: Laguna Pacific Accounting Group, LLC (CA-202354114427), 1836 N

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

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

1. Homeless as defined in 24 CFR 91.5

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

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

4. Other Populations

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

b. At greatest risk of housing instability

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

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

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

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

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Monterey Park City Notices

ORDINANCE NO. 2228

The City Council of the City of Monterey Park does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council finds and declares that:

(A) In 2020, the City Council adopted a series of ordinances implementing the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program (the “Program) to encourage economic recovery following the COVID-19 Pandemic; (B) The Program helped streamline many aspects of the City’s processes for approving new businesses and facilitating business operations. Consequently, the City Council codified most of the Program into the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) as permanent regulations; (C) One of the few remaining components of the Program that is not yet codified is Outdoor Dining. On November 8, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 03-22 recommending that the City Council adopt permanent regulations for Outdoor Dining. On November 16, 2022, the City Council extended this component of the Program until May 31, 2023. Thereafter, a new City Council took office in December 2022 and needed additional time to contemplate the best implementation of proposed Outdoor Dining regulations; (D)The City reviewed this Ordinance pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines are collectively referred to as “CEQA Regulations”; (E) On February 15, 2023, the City Council considered this Ordinance. Its findings are made based on the entire administrative record including testimony and evidence presented to the Planning Commission on November 8, 2022 and to the City Council at its February 15, 2023 public hearing, including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Interim Director of Community Development.

SECTION 2: Renumbering. All sections of the MPMC affected by changes implemented by this Ordinance are renumbered as appropriate.

SECTION 3: A new § 21.04.646 is added to the MPMC to read as follows: “21.04.646 Outdoor Structure/Facilities “Outdoor structure/facilities” means awnings or canopies made of wood, metal or similar materials; furniture; tents; shade umbrellas; and similar types of structures, including without limitation, lighting and heating improvements that can be fixed to the ground in specified locations, as determined by the Community Development Director, or designee.”

SECTION 4: MPMC § 21.10.040(Y) is amended in its entirety to

read as follows:

“*** (Y) Outdoor dining/seating, upon approval of an administrative use permit is allowed as an accessory use to a restaurant and/ or or retail eating establishment in compliance with the following requirements: (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title for accessory uses, outdoor dining/seating may be determined by administrative use permit. (2) An applicant must submit a diagram drawn to scale and dimensioned showing the proposed location of the outdoor dining/seating with all furniture, walking paths, and signage, as applicable. (3) An applicant must submit a graphical depiction, such as sample photographs, depicting the appearance of the outdoor structure/facilities, and other equipment proposed to be used in the outdoor dining area. (4) To provide for adequate pedestrian circulation, outdoor dining/seating must maintain a minimum of four feet of clearance between dining furnishings and any curb line, street furniture, or above ground utilities. Unless otherwise approved by the Community Development Director, or designee based upon substantial evidence established by a line-of-sight study completed by licensed professionals, a minimum of 50 feet of clearance must be maintained between dining furnishings and the centerline of intersecting perpendicular driveways, alleys or streets to provide for adequate vehicle sight. (5) Unaffixed outdoor structure/facilities must be stored indoors after hours of operation unless otherwise permitted by an administrative use permit. (6) Outdoor structure/ facilities must reflect an appropriate level of quality and design that contributes to the distinct identity of the neighborhood in which the business is located. (7) Outdoor structure/facilities may not block display windows or signage of adjacent businesses without the written consent of the affected business owner and filed with the Community Development Director, or designee. (8) Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, or other City Council authorized restrictions, all fees for outdoor dining/seating including, without limitation, fees for using public places, will be established by City Council resolution. (9) Parking for outdoor dining/seating areas must comply with nonresidential parking standards in this code, unless otherwise permitted by administrative use permit or chapter 21.22 of this code to obtain an adjustment of the parking requirements. (10) Outdoor dining/seating uses may be combined with alcohol licensing by administrative use permits. The Community Development Director, or designee, is authorized to promulgate standard conditions for such administrative use permits. (11) Administrative use permits cannot be issued for outdoor dining/seating in a street or alley. (12) Outdoor dining/seating also includes dining located within the City right of way pursuant to a permit. (13) Outdoor dining/seating is only allowed in conjunction with a permitted restaurant and is only permitted to utilize outdoor structures/facilities. ***”

SECTION 5: Repeal. MPMC § 21.10.260 (Certificate of Occupancy) and § 21.28.020(a)(9)(c) are repealed in their entirety.

SECTION 6: MPMC § 21.32.200(A) is amended to add “outdoor dining/seating” as a use subject to administrative use permit to read as follows: “*** (2) Drive-throughs; and (3) Outdoor dining/seating; and (4) Setbacks. ***”

SECTION 7: Environmental Assessment. This Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to CEQA. Adopting this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review because it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; minor alterations in land use; new construction of small structures; and minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. The Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the adopting the ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because 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. Individual projects utilizing these regulations will each be separately subject to an environmental assessment. Finally, this Ordinance is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15269(a) because the protection of public and private property is necessary to maintain service essential to the public, health and welfare.

SECTION 8: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 9: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the MPMC does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 10: Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the MPMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous MPMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 11: Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

AN OMNIBUS ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND COMPLETE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2020 MONTEREY PARK BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM GOVERNING OUTDOOR DINING.

SECTION 12: Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are limitations on the City’s ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and National problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 13: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 14: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 15: Recording. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 16: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 17: Execution. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is hereby authorized to affix his signature to this Ordinance signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, and the City Clerk, or duly appointed deputy, is directed to attest thereto.

SECTION 18: Effective Date. This Ordinance becomes effective on the 30th day following its passage and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of March, 2023; Jose Sanchez, Mayor; ATTEST: Maychelle Yee, City Clerk; APPROVED AS TO FORM: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) § CITY OF MONTEREY PARK) I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2228 was introduced, and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 15th day of February, 2023. That thereafter on the 1st day of March, 2023, said Ordinance was duly passed, approved and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members: Yiu, Ngo, Wong, Sanchez, Lo; Noes: Council Members: None; Absent: Council Members: None; Abstain: Council Members: None; Dated this 1st day of March, 2023. Maychelle Yee, City Clerk, City of Monterey Park, California

Publish March 6, 2023

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JOSEPH JACK MEDINA AKA

JOE JACK MEDINA

CASE NO. 23STPB01801

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOSEPH JACK MEDINA AKA JOE JACK MEDINA.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JODI ANN MEDINA AKA JODY ANN MEDINA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JODI ANN MEDINA AKA

JODY ANN MEDINA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARMEN GALLEGOS AKA CARMEN

M. GALLEGOS AKA CARMEN MOLINA

CASE NO. PROSB2300190

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

M. GALLEGOS AKA CARMEN MOLINA.

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

03/28/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S35 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415

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

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 ap-proval. 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 March 29, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

VICKI FISHER MAGASINN ESQ SBN 76405

AMANDA MORRISON ESQ SBN 251580

the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: SCOTT GROSSMAN, THE GROSSMAN LAW FIRM, APC, 6370 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, SUITE 320, RIVERSIDE CA 92506, Telephone: (951) 683-3704 3/2, 3/6, 3/9/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

TAFFY FITZGERALD AKA PAMELA FITZGERALD CASE NO. 23STPB01926

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

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

03/28/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D 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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

JASON L. GAUDY - SBN 228975, GAUDY LAW INC. 267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786 2/27, 3/2, 3/6/23 CNS-3673858# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF

PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHAIN HOANG CHEN

Case No. 23STPB01799

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Paul Chen be appointed as personal representative to admin-ister the estate of the decedent.

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

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOREEN ELLEN MORIN STOLPE CASE NO. PROSB2201271

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRENDA J. MORIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 29, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. S35 located at 247 WEAST THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

03/30/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner TORI J. FREEBORN, ESQ. - SBN

ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: MICHAEL BAXTER CASE NO. 23STPB00534

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

03/28/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner TORI J. FREEBORN, ESQ.SBN 293750, EICK & FREEBORN LLP 2604 FOOTHILL BLVD., SUITE C LA CRESCENTA CA 91214 3/6, 3/9, 3/13/23

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

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

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required

the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. xome.com using the file number assigned to this case 22002600-1 CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TEN-

ANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.xome.com using the file number assigned to this case 22002600-1 CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 03/01/2023 ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 , Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920

For Sale

Information: 800-683-2468 or https://www.xome.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of a bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 36637 Pub Dates 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2023 CORONA NEWS PRESS

T.S. No. 22002622-1 CA APN: 1073-16228-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/18/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. xome.com using the file number assigned to this case 22002622-1 CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TEN-

ANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.xome.com using the file number assigned to this case 22002622-1 CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 03/01/2023 ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 , Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: 800-683-2468 or https://www.xome.com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of a bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 36636 Pub Dates 03/06, 03/13, 03/20/2023 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 24, 2022. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

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

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202301162 Pub. 02/02/2023, 02/09/2023, 02/16/2023, 02/23/2023 Riverside Independent

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

YES BEAUTY SUPPLY 25960 Iris Ave, Suite C2-3 Moreno Valley, CA 92551 Riverside County GONI SOOGI CORP (CA), 3110 MERRILL DR, APT 59, Torrance, CA 90503 Riverside County

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

s. KI S. LEE, CFO

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 15, 2023

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202302132 Pub. 02/20/2023, 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The Clean Team 32683 Georgine Ct Temecula, CA 92592 Riverside County Joshua Mathew Lawa, 32683 Georgine Ct, Temecula, CA 92592 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Joshua Mathew Lawa Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 2, 2023

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# 202301534

Pub. 02/20/2023, 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20230000895

The following persons are doing business as: Rode-On Transport Service, 555 W Elm Street, Ontario, CA 91762. (1). Vincent Roldan, 555 W Elm Street, Ontario, CA 91762 (2). Wendy Roldan, 555 W Elm Street, Ontario, CA 91762 . County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a married couple. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Vincent Roldan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on January 31, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20230000895 Pub: 02/20/2023, 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Safety 1st Solutions 4827 Prairie Run Rd Eastvale, CA 91752 Riverside County MMA Consulting and Logistics (CA), 4827 Prairie Run Rd, Eastvale, CA 91752 Riverside County

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

s. Aneliz Beltran, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 14, 2023

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202302059 Pub. 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230001676

The following persons are doing business as: Onederkam, LLC, 1528 Omalley Ave, Upland, CA 91786. Onederkam (CA), 1528 Omalley Ave, Upland, CA 91786; Fabian Navejas, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact

clare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Fabian Navejas, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on February 21, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#:

FBN20230001676 Pub: 02/27/2023, 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023

San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Hidden Hacienda 35715 Calle Nopal Temecula, CA 92592

Riverside County Mailing Address 35715 Calle Nopal Temecula, CA 92592 Riverside County Lachman & Lachman, LLC (CA), 35715 Calle Nopal, Temecula, CA 92592 Riverside County

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

s. Lydia Lachman, member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 21, 2023

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202302585 Pub. 03/06/2023, 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023 Riverside Independent

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

“It’s been wonderful today,” he said. “I’m ready to move forward with my life. I’m a happy man right now. … Now I feel vindicated.”

Hastings, who is in an entrepreneurship boot camp, said he plans to leave it up to attorneys regarding whether to seek compensation for the time he wrongly served behind bars

“I just want to move forward. I’m not thinking about compensation right now,” he told reporters. “I just want to enjoy my life. I don’t think I have 69 more years.”

District Attorney George Gascón told reporters Tuesday, “Thanks to the DNA testing completed, Mr. Hastings’ DNA profile was excluded and someone else was determined to have been the assailant in this case. … In this particular case, the assailant went on to continue to harm other victims before he was arrested and prosecuted.”

Hastings submitted a claim of innocence in 2021 with the District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit, and DNA testing done last year matched another person, Kenneth Packnett, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

“He went on to commit other crimes after Mr. Hastings was arrested, but then he was arrested for other crimes, convicted and died in prison,” Gascón said.

The district attorney told reporters he is “proud that we have corrected this injustice,” but said the evidence in this case should have been tested two decades ago.

Wydermyer had made a late-night trip to a market in Inglewood, but she never returned home.

Authorities at the time said her assailant stole her cash and jewelry, assaulted her and then shot her in the head. Her body was

Maurice Hastings

then placed in the trunk of her car, which the assailant took.

After his wife failed to come home, Wydermyer’s husband and Pinson went out looking for her, and they spotted her stolen vehicle being driven by the suspect. The assailant sped away, but the duo pursued him, authorities said. The suspect eventually fired shots toward the pursuing pair, with Billy Ray Wydermyer suffering a shrapnel wound.

Hastings was arrested months later. His initial trial ended with a hung jury, but he was convicted at his retrial. He had faced a potential death sentence, but jurors instead recommended that he be sentenced to life in prison without parole.

“Today’s finding of factual innocence is incredibly significant,” said Eliza Haney, a staff attorney for Los Angeles Innocence Project. “The Los Angeles District Attorney’s

Ex-sheriff

5:30 a.m. the following day. Sheriff’s officials told reporters that several things did not add up in Reinosa’s story: No bullets were recovered in the parking lot, no cars were struck by gunfire and many people in the vicinity did not hear any gunshots.

The case against Reinosa was filed about five months later.

In his closing argument, Deputy District Attorney Gregory Apt told jurors that Reinosa’s report that he was “taking shots” caused “this huge, huge response by everyone in the sheriff’s

department” and that officers at the scene “thought this was real.”

“There’s no doubt that he wasn’t shot, that he made this up,” the prosecutor said of the former deputy, who he said was “having problems at work.”

“He was trying to

save himself from getting demoted,” Apt said. “He was trying to go from zero to hero.”

Defense attorney Jesse Ruiz told the panel that his client — who was 21 at the time — felt pain, heard a noise and associated that pain with gunshots.

“He knows what he felt ... He didn’t know what it was,” Reinosa’s attorney said, telling jurors that his client’s life has been “turned upside down.”

Superior Court Judge Michael Garcia rejected the defense’s bid for a judicial diversion program for

Reinosa, whose attorney said the defendant has a “clean record” and has applied for law school. The judge also turned down a request for jail time by the prosecutor, who called the defendant’s conduct “so outrageous” and said he had betrayed a position of trust.

LA council approves $54M budget increase for Metro, LAPD contract

By City News Service

The City Council Wednesday approved a six-month extension between the Los Angeles Police Department and Metro for transit policing services that were provided during the second half of 2022, including a $54 million increase to the contract budget.

The funding is for services already rendered by LAPD last year, but the item drew a lengthy discussion in the chamber as several council members called for alternatives to having police on Metro despite a 10-2 vote to approve the contract.

Council members Eunisses Hernandez and Hugo SotoMartinez dissented.

Metro saw a rise in crime in 2022, according to data presented at last week’s Metro Board of Directors meeting. The number of serious crimes increased 24% in 2022 compared to

2021. The number of reports of narcotics also nearly doubled in 2022 compared to the previous year, with 1,385 incidents cited by the Transit Watch App. The increase in drug use on Metro has impacted riders’ experience and employee safety, according to the agency’s operations, safety and customer experience committee.

The council approved the contract amid criticism of the current policing model, with some opponents using the item as an opportunity to voice their displeasure with it. Councilmember Nithya Raman said she didn’t want the city to be on the hook for the $54 million if the contract wasn’t approved, but noted that what Metro riders are seeking is “something that looks really different from what we’re doing today.”

“I don’t think the solution is to take our current police response and keep replicating it, and expanding it over and over again forever,”

Raman said. “But nor is it to remove that response and to replace it with nothing and

say, ‘We’re going to develop the system later.’ We have to look directly at the problems that we’re facing.”

Councilman Bob Blumenfield, chair of the council’s budget committee, said the city would not be able to use the funding for alternative investments because it is a contract. He added that the city has more leverage if LAPD is policing Metro rather than another law enforcement agency such as the sheriff’s department.

Hernandez called the contract an “improper use of taxpayer dollars,” calling instead for more funding of other strategies to address drug use on Metro.

“Every Angeleno deserves a public transit system that allows them to travel safely and efficiently throughout our city,” Hernandez said. “This money would be much

better spent on life-affirming support systems that truly do the work of creating systems of care for transit riders, including social service outreach teams.”

Councilwoman Traci Park defended the funds as necessary to keep “some law enforcement presence that can respond in real time to very serious incidents,” and said that the suggested alternatives “cannot come at the expense of public safety.”

“I personally am not going to sit idly by while people are being victimized,” Park said.

Soto-Martinez said he hoped that the item starts a discussion about re-examining public safety on Metro.

“We want to feel safe,” Soto-Martinez said. “We want people to take public transit. But the money could be used in much, much better ways.”

LAPD transit police K-9 officers. | Photo courtesy of LAPD Transit Services/Twitter

Office initially sought the death penalty against Mr.

Hastings twice. If a jury had returned a death sentence, we don’t know that he would be here today.”

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and Maurice Hastings during a press conference Tuesday.

| Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office

LA County Board of Supervisors appoints new director of mental health

City News Service

Dr. Lisa H. Wong has been appointed Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health by the Board of Supervisors in a unanimous vote.

Wong has been serving as the interim director since July 1. The Board of Supervisors voted to remove the interim tag at its meeting on Wednesday.

“As a student in Skid Row, I never envisioned that I would one day become the director of the Department of Mental Health,” Wong said in a statement. “My focus was always on providing care to those who needed it most, which has been a source of great joy, fulfillment and growth in my life. I am honored and humbled to now have

the opportunity to lead this amazing organization of dedicated, passionate, mission-driven people in caring for the residents of Los Angeles County.”

Wong has more than 33 years of experience in the Department of Mental Health and spent more than two decades working in the Skid Row area of Los Angeles providing care to those experiencing severe mental illness and homelessness.

“In the words of Dr. Cornel West, ‘You can’t lead the people if you don’t love the people, and you can’t save the people if you don’t serve the people.’ I am sincerely grateful for this opportunity to love and serve,” Wong said.

Wong was the Senior Deputy Director and interim Chief of the Full- Service Partnership program, an outpatient service aimed at helping clients at risk for homelessness, incarceration and hospitalization prior to her role as director. She served as program leader for the Mental Health Clinical Program at the Downtown Mental Health Center’s general outpatient services and worked at CalWORKs/ GROW, Prevention & Early Intervention programs, and as Service Area Chief over Service Areas 2 and 3 and Acting Chief for Outpatient Services.

As interim director, she is credited with hiring or promoting over 500 employees during an

unprecedented nationwide shortage of mental health care workers; launching the Alternative Crisis Response efforts and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; seamlessly pivoting to the first cohort of counties to implement CARE Court; progress in developing the innovative Hollywood 2.0 project; and ensuring the completion of the master plan for new facilities on the county Restorative Care Villages including 240 Crisis Residential Treatment Program beds.

Wong earned her doctorate degree from the Pacifica Graduate Institute and her master’s degree in clinical psychology from California State University, Los Angeles.

Pasadena teacher arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting student

By City News Service

APasadena middleschool history teacher suspected of molesting a girl was arrested Thursday.

Detectives arrested 34-year-old Michael Medina

of Glendale on the campus of McKinley School on South Oak Knoll Avenue, police said. Medina was booked for multiple lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, police said.

During the investigation, Pasadena Police Department detectives discovered evidence of child pornography and other proof that Medina sexually assaulted

the 14-year-old student, Lt. Keith Gomez said in a statement.

Detectives conducted interviews, examined digital evidence, and executed

search warrants at two locations, according to Gomez. Medina was released on bond.

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Book collection of Dr. Margaret Hill donated to Inghram Library in San Bernardino

By Staff

Over a hundred books from the library of Dr. Margaret Hill were recently donated to the Dorothy Inghram Branch Library in San Bernardino to continue her lifelong legacy of supporting literacy.

An educator for more than 50 years as well as a First 5 San Bernardino Commissioner before her passing in 2021, Dr. Hill supported efforts to improve literacy scores for students by making books available.

According to First 5 San Bernardino Executive Director Karen Scott, who facilitated the donation, Dr. Hill was committed to improving literacy, especially for African American children. “She loved to read and had amassed a wonderful collection of books by African American authors on topics relevant to people of color,” Scott explained.

Previously, nearly 200 of Dr. Hill’s books

were provided to the San Bernardino County library system in 2022.

Scott shared that Dr. Hill consistently encouraged reading throughout her legendary career. “Her extensive home library is a valuable donation to the African American community, and I sincerely thank the leadership of the Dorothy Inghram Library for their partnership in this recent endeavor,” Scott concluded.

Dorothy Inghram, the first black educator in San Bernardino County, and Dr. Hill were good friends and colleagues which makes this donation even more poignant. Inghram is remembered and honored by the library that bears her name, located on the west side of San Bernardino, in the heart of the African American community. This planned donation coincides with the national commemoration of Black History

Month.

First 5 San Bernardino’s distinct purpose is to improve the lives of young children and their families by giving them the best possible start in life. For the past 23 years, First 5 San Bernardino has been working dynamically through strategic partnerships to promote, support and enhance the health and early development of children prenatal through age five, their families and communities.

Funded through the 1998 voter-approved initiative, California Children and Families Act (Proposition 10 tobacco tax revenues), First 5 San Bernardino has evolved into a system where stakeholders and services are integrated, coordinated and sustainable, and one that families experience as accessible, inclusive and equitable. For more information, visit First5SanBernardino.org.

this incident was encouraged to contact Pasadena Police at 626-744-4241. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.

Left, First 5 San Bernardino Executive Director Karen Scott and First 5 San Bernardino Commissioner Dr. Gwen Dowdy-Rodgers delivered over 100 books from the personal library of Dr. Margaret Hill to the Dorothy Inghram Library located in San Bernardino. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

Dr. Lisa H. Wong. | Photo courtesy of LACDMH