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Report: LA again ranks as most ozone-polluted region in nation

It’s a title nobody wants, but the Los AngelesLong Beach metropolitan area was again named the most ozone-polluted region in the nation in an annual air-quality report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association, as Western states continued to outpace the East in terms of poor air.

The Los Angeles-Long Beach region has been ranked the nation’s worst ozone-polluted area in 23 of the 24 years that the Lung Association has produced its State of the Air report, although the association noted that the area improved slightly from last year in terms of unhealthy ozone days and particle pollution days.

According to the report, more than 98% of California residents live in areas that earned failing grades for unhealthy ozone pollution days, unhealthy particle pollution days or annual particle pollution levels. More than 40% of residents are in areas with failing grades for each of those pollutants.

“Local and state actions have driven real

progress in California, but there is much work to be done to ensure every Californian has clean, healthy air to breathe,”

Mariela Ruacho, Clean Air Advocacy manager for the Lung Association, said in a statement. “Even one poor air quality day is one too many for children, older adults, people with chronic illness, lower-income residents and people of color. Policymakers at the local, state and federal levels must act to ensure that everyone has clean air to breathe, and no community is left behind.”

In terms of ozone pollution, six California areas ranked in the top 10 for worst conditions. Joining Los Angeles-Long Beach on the list were Visalia, Bakersfield, Fresno-Madera-Hanford, SacramentoRoseville and San DiegoChula Vista-Carlsbad. The San Jose-San FranciscoOakland region ranked 11th worst.

Of the 25 worst regions, virtually all were in Western states, with only the Chicago area and Hartford, Connecticut, making the list.

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“Although cleanup of ozone precursor pollutants has been working to reduce ozone concentrations, the impact of climate change in the West has meant higher temperatures, dry, sunny skies and more frequent stagnation events that are contributing to the number of unhealthy ozone days being higher than it would otherwise be,” according to the report. “Simply, climate change is undercutting the progress we would have made.”

California areas also dominated the list of the worst regions in terms of unhealthy days of particle pollution, with Bakersfield topping the list. California regions claimed eight of the 10 worst particle pollution areas in the country, with Los AngelesLong Beach placing 10th.

In terms of year-round particle pollution, Bakersfield again ranked worst in the nation, with Los Angeles-Long Beach placing fourth.

Nationally, the report found that nearly 120 million people live in areas with unhealthy air

quality, and more than half of them are people of color. The report’s authors found that people of color were 64% more likely than white people to live in a county with a failing grade in at least one of the study’s pollution categories, and 3.7 times more likely to live in a county with a failing grade in all three categories.

“The good news is that ozone pollution has generally improved across the nation, thanks in large part to the success of the Clean Air Act,” Lung Association national President/CEO Harold Wimmer said in a statement. “In this year’s `State of the Air’ report, we found that 19.3 million fewer people are living in areas with

unhealthy levels of ozone pollution, also known as smog. However, the fact is that 120 million people still live in places with unhealthy air pollution, and not all communities are seeing improvements. This is why it is crucial to continue our efforts to ensure that every person in the U.S. has clean air to breathe.”

Man exonerated after 20 years in prison announces congressional bid

By City News Service

Francisco“Franky”

Carrillo, who spent 20 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned when witnesses recanted their testimony, has announced a campaign for Congress, challenging Rep. Mike Garcia in a northern Los Angeles County district.

“I know what it’s like to be on the wrong end of a rigged system,” Carrillo says on his campaign website.

“I’m running for Congress to fix a broken economic system that’s stacked against regular people. I will fight to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.”

The 49-year-old Carrillo joins a 27th Congressional District race that already includes fellow Democrat George Whitesides, the former CEO of Virgin Galactic.

Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, was elected to the seat in

2020 following the resignation of then-Rep. Katie Hill, winning both a special election then a general election later that year, and reelection in 2022 — all three times defeating Democrat Christy Smith.

The 27th Congressional District, while held by a Republican, is seen as a vulnerable seat in the next election, with voters in the district favoring Joe Biden

over Donald Trump in 2020.

Carrillo was convicted of killing Donald Sarpy in a 1991 drive-by attack in an area of Lynwood that was home to two rival gangs. Carrillo was 16 at the time. His conviction was overturned in 2011, and in 2016 the county Board of Supervisors approved a $10.1 million settlement of Carrillo’s ensuing lawsuit against the sheriff’s department.

A gang member who served as a key witness in the shooting case “believed that the shooter was a rival gang member” and picked Carrillo out of a “gang book” of 140 photos on the night of the shooting, according to a summary provided to the board. The witness then re-identified Carrillo from a “six-pack” photo array.

Five other witnesses looked at the photo array

just before Carrillo’s preliminary hearing — about six months after the shooting — and chose Carrillo’s photo before testifying at trial that he was the gunman, according to the summary.

However, at a 2011 hearing to reconsider Carrillo’s conviction, eyewitnesses admitted that they

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LA County announces revamped settlement proposal in homelessness lawsuit

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the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights.

The new settlement proposal would include 1,000 new mental health and substance-abuse beds for the homeless -- up from 300 in the original proposed resolution -- along with 450 housing subsidies for those at risk of falling into homelessness.

saving lives, alleviating suffering and finding truly regional solutions to move us forward,” county Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Hahn said in a statement.

the revamped settlement proposal unveiled Wednesday.

Hahn said she hopes the new settlement proposal wins Carter’s approval.

county’s part of the settlement, suggesting that more work needed to be done to have a stronger impact on homelessness in the region.

After an initial settlement proposal “fell short” in the eyes of a federal judge, Los Angeles County officials announced Wednesday they have reached a new proposed deal to resolve a longstanding lawsuit filed by a coalition of businesses and residents claiming government response to the area’s homelessness crisis has been

historically lax.

According to the county, the new proposed settlement would commit an additional $850.5 million to fund beds, services, outreach efforts and interim housing. That money is on top of $293 million the county had previously committed in hopes of providing 6,700 new beds in response to the lawsuit by

County officials also said the new proposal would increase the number of county outreach teams, spread out among all 15 Los Angeles City Council districts, and also provide medical and social services for the more than 13,000 beds the city has agreed to provide as part of its separate settlement with the L.A. Alliance.

“We are locking arms with our partners at L.A. city and doubling down on our resolve to address this crisis of homelessness together, with the shared aim of

U.S. District Judge David Carter approved the city’s settlement with the L.A. Alliance for Human Rights last June, but he said during a hearing in January that the county’s pledge to provide 300 additional beds for homeless people with mental health or substance use disorders “fell short.” The judge also appeared irked at the proposal’s lack of a judicial oversight requirement. Without the court’s ability to closely monitor the settlement, the proposal is “absolutely worthless,” Carter said.

“You can’t put a tuxedo on a pig,” the judge said from the bench.

That sent county attorneys back to the drawing board, leading to

“The county is committing to a significant increase in resources and we are happy to put this litigation behind us so we can devote our full attention to helping people and communities that need our assistance,” she said.

In its March 2020 lawsuit, the L.A. Alliance accused the city and county of failing to do enough to address the crisis. The city’s settlement with the coalition was announced in April of last year, but the county waited until September to announce its preliminary agreement with the coalition of Los Angeles business owners and sheltered and unsheltered residents.

In November, Carter declined to approve the

Trial begins for man accused of igniting OC’s 2018 Holy Fire

ATrabuco Canyon

man threatened to “murder” his neighbor just hours before setting fire to the man’s cabin, which led to the massive 2018 Holy Fire, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday, while the defendant’s attorney said investigators fouled up their probe in a “rush to judgment.”

Forrest Gordon Clark, 56, is charged with aggravated arson of five or more inhabited structures, arson of an inhabited structure, arson of a structure or forest and criminal threats, all felonies. Clark also faces sentencing enhancements for arson of multiple structures.

He is accused of setting fire to the cabin of next-door neighbor Frank Romero on Aug. 6, 2018. Clark lived in Cabin 14 and Romero lived in Cabin 15, which were the closest residences in

Trabuco Canyon, just 30 to 40 feet apart, Deputy District Attorney Dominic Bello said.

Romero moved in prior to Clark and was “friendly and welcoming to the defendant,” Bello said. But over the years, “the relationship changed after harassment from the defendant,” the prosecutor alleged.

Bello said there were instances of “vandalism, theft and trespassing” on Romero’s property. Clark allegedly threatened Romero, who “thought he was going to die and defendant would kill him,” Bello said.

The fire started several hours after the defendant threatened to murder Romero, Bello said, adding that Clark had flammable materials in his cabin.

In Clark’s preliminary hearing before trial, an Orange

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In January, the judge said the L.A. Alliance’s lawsuit came about after “decades of inaction” resulted in “a spiraling crisis on our streets.” As a result of attempts to settle, the “antagonism” that “apparently goes back decades” between local governments has dissipated, Carter said.

Carter in January urged the county to increase its proposed number of mental health and substance abuse beds, noting that 40% of the homeless population suffers from such issues.

According to the most recent homeless count by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, there are 69,144 unhoused people living in Los Angeles County, 41,980 of them within the city.

Funeral services were pending Thursday for

Richard Riordan, the venture capitalist who was Los Angeles’ mayor from 19932001 and faced the challenges of rebuilding the city first from the Rodney King riots, then the Northridge earthquake.

Riordan “passed peacefully this evening at his home in Brentwood, surrounded by his

County Fire Authority captain testified that Romero used his phone to record four minutes of Clark threatening to kill him hours before the blaze was set.

Clark allegedly said, “Mark my words, you’re going to die at 12:37,” OCFA Capt. William Lackey testified.

Clark also allegedly said,

“I clap my hands and people die,” and, “I can wipe out whole families,” Lackey testified.

Experts suspect the blaze started between 12:44 p.m. and 1 p.m., Lackey said. Bello said firefighters responded to the blaze at about 1:45 p.m.

U.S. Forest Service investigator Albert Banh began

probing what caused the blaze the day it started, Bello said.

“He also spoke to the defendant that day,” Bello said, adding Banh returned the next day because the sun had set. He was a wildfire expert so he asked for more help from other experts who specialized in structure fires, Bello said.

The investigators concluded the blaze “began in or around Cabin 15,” Bello said.

The Holy Fire blackened 23,000 acres and destroyed 18 structures. It was not fully contained until Sept. 13.

Jason Phlaum of the Alternate Defender’s Office denied that his client ignited the blaze.

“He didn’t cause this fire, he didn’t set this fire, he didn’t commit arson,” Phlaum said. “There was a rush to judgment ... and that mistake influenced the entire

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan dies at 92

wife Elizabeth, family, friends and precious pet dogs,” his family announced Wednesday night. Riordan was 92.

Riordan, the only Republican to hold the nonpartisan position since 1961 when Norris Poulson lost a bid for a third term, was elected in 1993, succeeding Tom Bradley, who held the position for a record 20 years.

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Riordan took office slightly more than a year after the rioting that followed the verdict in the state trial of the Los Angeles Police Department officers accused in the beating of motorist Rodney King, then had another challenge to face in his first year in office — the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

“Mayor Richard Riordan loved Los Angeles, and devoted

so much of himself to bettering our city,” Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement. “He always had a place in his heart for the children of LA, and worked to improve how the city served our youth and communities as a passionate member of the Los Angeles Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners.

“Mayor Riordan’s legacy includes our city’s iconic

Central Library, which he saved and rebuilt, and which today carries his name.

“In the wake of the Northridge earthquake, Mayor Riordan set the standard for emergency action. He reassured us and delivered a response with an intensity that still pushes us all to be faster and stronger amidst crisis.”

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investigation of this fire.”

The attorney said the flawed probe was “not done according to the basic principles of fire science.” He said other causes were either not explored or done only “halfheartedly” so.

“This should have been labeled an undetermined fire,” Phlaum said. “The cause of this fire will be forever undetermined.”

Trabuco Canyon “is sort of a place apart in Orange County,” Phlaum said. “People go there to get away.”

Clark told Banh at one point that he resided there “because he had trouble being around other people,” Phlaum said.

The area represents a significant fire danger, Phlaum said. As such it is “highly regulated,” and residents must clear brush regularly, he added.

President Paul Krekorian said Riordan loved Los Angeles and his contributions to the city are extraordinary and lasting.

“When the city was devastated by the Northridge earthquake he threw every ounce of his energy and managerial skill into the city’s recovery, and

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Writers Guild members vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike if talks stall

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As anticipated, members of the Writers Guild of America voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if contract talks with Hollywood studios break down, the union announced Monday, stoking fears of a potentially costly shutdown in entertainment production.

According to the Writers Guild of America, 97.8% of members who cast ballots supported the strike-authorization vote. A total of 9,218 union members cast ballots, representing nearly 79% of the WGA’s membership.

“Our membership has spoken,” according to a statement from the union posted on its website. “Writers have expressed our collective strength, solidarity and the demand for meaningful change in overwhelming numbers. Armed with this undeniable demonstration of unity and resolve, we will continue to work at the negotiating table to achieve a fair contract for all writers.”

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios, issued a statement before the voting results were even announced, saying the approval was “inevitable.”

“A strike authorization vote has always been part of the WGA’s plan, announced before the parties even exchanged proposals,” according to the AMPTP. “Its inevitable ratification should come as no surprise to anyone. Our goal is, and continues to be, to reach a fair and reasonable agreement. An agreement is only possible if the guild is committed to turning its focus to serious bargaining by engaging in full discussions of the issues with the companies and searching for reasonable compromises.”

WGA members began voting last Tuesday, with balloting wrapping up at midday Monday. The approval of the strike-authorization measure does not automatically mean a walkout will occur. It merely authorizes the union to call for a strike once the current labor contract with the studios expires May 1.

Strike-authorization votes are a common tactic employed by unions during labor talks to pressure employers.

The WGA is pushing for increases in pay and residuals — particularly over streaming content.

The WGA last went on strike in 2007-08, remaining off the job for 100 days and grinding Hollywood production to a halt. That strike was precipitated over compensation for what was then termed “new media,” with Internet streaming beginning to reshape the entertainment landscape.

Various estimates from different organizations estimated that the 100-day strike cost the local economy between $2 billion and $3 billion.

Frank Ocean drops out of weekend 2 of Coachella festival

By City News Service

After a much-criticized performance during the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Frank Ocean backed out of the second weekend and was expected to be replaced by Blink-182, according to multiple reports Wednesday.

“After suffering an injury to his leg on festival grounds in the week leading up to weekend 1 ... Frank Ocean was unable to perform the intended show but was still intent on performing, and in 72 hours, the show was reworked out of necessity,” a representative for Ocean told the Los Angeles Times

and Variety, regarding the singer’s performance this past weekend.

“On doctor’s advice, [Ocean] is not able to perform weekend 2 due to two fractures and a sprain in his left leg.”

Ocean, who was initially scheduled to headline the Coachella festival in 2020 before it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, appeared about an hour late to his performance during the festival’s first weekend.

His performance featured less live singing than fans may have expected, and his set was also cut early due to the festival’s curfew — further disappointing fans

Striking WGA members demonstrate in Century City on Nov. 7, 2007. | Photo courtesy of Jengod/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

who had not seen Ocean perform since his last official performance six years ago.

He was scheduled to headline and close out the festival Sunday.

Frank Ocean. | Photo courtesy of Cinemantique/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

California considers regulating ‘wasteful’ set gillnet fishing offshore

By Suzanne Potter, Producer for Public News Service

Coroner: Aaron Carter accidentally drowned in bathtub

By City News Service

Massive mile-long gillnets weighted to the seafloor three miles off the California coast are set to catch halibut or sea bass - but end up entangling more than 125 species of marine life - according to a new report from Oceana and the Turtle Island Restoration Network. The California Fish and Game Commission met Wednesday and is scheduled to meet again Thursday to discuss whether the bycatch is at acceptable levels.

Caitlynn Birch, Pacific marine scientist for Oceana, said 64% of the animals caught in this are thrown back to sea.

"This high rate of bycatch raises concerns over the fishery's wastefulness and impacts on California's marine biodiversity," she said. "However, fishery managers have not been tracking how much fishing effort is occurring in the set gillnet fishery, so we don't actually know the true toll on wildlife."

The analysis found that the set gillnets are ensnaring sharks, skates, rays, endangered whales, sea lions and many species of commercial and recreational fish, including damaged and undersized California halibut, rock crab, sand bass and lingcod. 29 fishing boats currently hold permits to fish three miles offshore, and reducing the number of fishing permits would be one sure way to reduce gillnet bycatch, she said.

"California voters and fishery managers have taken action in the past to ban this non-selective gear in near-shore waters, which has resulted in major rebounds of vulnerable fish and marine mammal populations," Birch said. "So, we do know that removing these nets has a positive impact on many vulnerable species in California."

The Fish and Game Commission has a toolkit of options to reduce bycatch - but is still deciding whether action is warranted in this fishery.

Singer Aaron Carter accidentally drowned in the bathtub of his Lancaster home when he became incapacitated from the use of a chemical inhalant and a depressant, according to a coroner's report released Tuesday.

Carter, 34, was pronounced dead at his home in the 42000 block of Valley Vista Drive on Nov. 5. According to an autopsy report released Tuesday, his death was ruled an accident, and he had difluoroethane and alprazolam in his system. The pop star also had antihistamine and "quetiapine metabolites" in his system, but they weren't contributors to his death, according to the report.

Difluoroethane is a gas used in air-spray cleaners, but it can "induce feelings of euphoria" when inhaled, according to the coroner's report. Alprazolam has depressant effects on the central nervous system, which can induce drowsiness and sedation.

"Based on the autopsy findings, investigative reports, and circumstances, as currently known, Mr. Carter became incapacitated while in the bathtub due to the effects of inhaling compressed gas and taking alprazolam," according to the report. "This resulted in him becoming submerged underwater, unable to breathe, and ultimately led

to his death."

Carter — a singer, rapper and former teen heartthrob — was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter. He opened for the famous boy band in the late 1990s as well as for Britney Spears during her "Oops! ... I Did It Again Tour."

Born in Tampa, Florida, Carter sold a million copies of his self- titled debut album in 1997 at age 9, which featured the hit single "Crush on You." His September 2000 follow-up "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" sold three times that amount in the United States alone and was certified triple-Platinum. In addition to the title track, it also featured the hits "I Want Candy," and "That's How I Beat Shaq."

His third album, "Oh Aaron", went platinum in 2001, and Carter had released two since then, most recently "Love" in 2018.

A new album, titled "Blacklisted" had be set for release on Dec. 7, which would have been Carter's 35th birthday, but it was released early following his death.

In the years following his initial success, Carter guest starred on such shows as "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" and "7th Heaven" and had roles in the films "Fat Albert" in 2004 and "Supercross" in 2005.

Carter and his four siblings also starred in a short-lived reality show, "House of Carters" in 2006.

He made his Broadway debut in 2001 as JoJo the Who in "Seussical the Musical" and also appeared in the off-Broadway production of "The Fantasticks."

Carter also appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" and headlined a world tour in late 2014.

Recent years saw him in the news for myriad legal, drug and relationship troubles as well as his estrangement from brother Nick and other relatives.

During a 2019 TV interview, Carter discussed his battles with mental health issues, saying he suffered from multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety and manic depression.

In September, the Los Angeles Times reported Carter had enrolled in rehab for a fifth time and was hoping to regain custody of his 10-month-old son, Prince, who was under the court-ordered care of his fiancée's mother.

In recent months friends said Carter was actively working to turn his life around.

Carter tweeted on Oct. 29 that he was selling his Lancaster house, linking to a listing for $799,900 on Zillow. The two-story home has seven bedrooms and four bathrooms.

Aaron Carter. | Photo courtesy of Paparazzo Presents/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

The bat ray is one of the species often caught, killed and thrown overboard as bycatch by fishing crews using gillnets. | Photo by Jami Feldman/Underwater Paparazzi

VP Kamala Harris tours Los Angeles in 5-day visit

By City News Service

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday ended a five-day visit to Los Angeles that included a tour of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator to tout efforts to build a robust “clean energy economy.”

Harris flew Tuesday morning from Los Angeles International Airport to Reno, Nevada, where she will participate in a moderated conversation with Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and actress Rosario Dawson on the Biden administration’s commitment to protecting reproductive freedom.

Harris used Monday’s visit to the Cleantech Incubator in the downtown Arts District to praise efforts to ensure that workers are trained in the type of skills needed to support a “clean energy economy.”

The Cleantech Incubator is a nonprofit organization designed to support cleanenergy business startups and back the development of technologies supporting the industry.

Harris took a tour of the facility, focusing her discussions with LACI officials on clean energy and transportation projects, and efforts to increase access to such technologies in low-income and high-pollution communities. She also discussed the incubator’s workforce training efforts for the industry.

“This is the thing that I really am so excited about when we think about this new economy we’re all building, a clean-energy economy,” Harris said in remarks after her tour. “We

have very clear goals — we want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we want to save this precious planet of ours, we want clean air, we want clean water, we want to invest in innovations that also will make the cost of living for families less expensive.

“But it’s also about tapping into things that communities have long wanted, but these things have just not been available. So we’re really doing a lot here. We’re really doing a lot here.”

Harris also met with entrepreneurs who have taken advantage of the incubator’s services and start-up funding, while also meeting with graduates of the workforce training programs.

“It’s been a huge blessing, to be able to provide better and I’ve learned a lot,” one of those trainees, Xiomara Rios, said.

Harris said she has spoken to business representatives and workforce trainers across the country and world, and she said there needs to be a shift in the way companies seek out

workers.

“I think we collectively as a community should also challenge ourselves when we are thinking about the jobs we are creating,” she said. “We are creating a lot of jobs. ... I would challenge us to not just think of a title. I would challenge us to not just think of a degree, but define and advertise a job based on the skill the job requires.

“For the private sector, for the employers who are feeling challenged (wondering) `is the workforce there?’ The workforce will come if they’re really clear about the skills they need to develop to do the job. And so let’s think a little bit more about how we are defining the jobs based on the skill, because that will also then sneak to the educators to know what they should be teaching to meet the demand and the need.”

Harris’ other public appearance during the trip came Saturday when she spoke outside Los Angeles City Hall following a march for reproductive rights.

Port workers, employers reach tentative agreement on key issues

By City News Service

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced Thursday that it reached a tentative agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association on certain key issues, but negotiations remain ongoing until an agreement on a labor deal for port workers is reached.

The collective bargaining agreement that the ILWU and PMA are negotiating covers more than 22,000 longshore workers at 29 U.S. West Coast ports, including the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, two of the most busiest ports in the nation. ILWU, the union representing longshore workers, have been negotiating with PMA, the industry group representing shippers, since May 2022.

The parties are negotiating new contracts with priorities in wages and the role of automation. The parties’ previous agreement expired July 1.

The union and the PMA previously announced in late July that they had reached a tentative agreement on terms for maintenance of health benefits. The parties also issued a joint press release in February announcing that they were continuing to negotiate and remain hopeful of reaching a deal soon.

“The ILWU and PMA meet regularly in San Francisco to continue negotiating the collective bargaining agreement, and are committed to reaching an agreement,” the union said in a statement.

Vice President Kamala Harris, second from left, visits the Cleantech Incubator in downtown LA. | Photo courtesy of @VP/Twitter

Former pro tennis player drops defamation case against two men

By City News Service

Aretired professional tennis player has dropped his lawsuit against an architect and the businessman’s spouse, in which he alleged that their false statements in public that he was a wife-beater caused three private clubs to cancel his membership.

Lawyers for plaintiff Justin Gimbelstob filed court papers with Santa Monica Superior Court Judge Mark A. Young on Friday asking for dismissal of their client’s case against Richard Landry, president and founder of the Landry Design Group, and Landry’s spouse, Christopher Drugan.

The court papers did not state if a settlement was reached or if Gimelstob was not pursuing the case for other reasons.

In late November, Young denied an anti-strategic litigation against public participation motion filed by the defendants, whose attorneys maintained in their court papers that the law prohibits Gimelstob’s “obvious efforts at chilling and punishing the free speech rights of Landry and Drugan through the filing of the instant lawsuit.”

The state’s anti-SLAPP law is intended to prevent people from using courts, and potential threats of a lawsuit, to intimidate those

who are exercising their First Amendment rights.

Young ruled, however, that there was sufficient evidence for a jury to infer that Landry and Drugan “harbored serious doubts as to the truth” of what they said.

The defendants admitted they were angry with Gimelstob after what they perceived as being dragged into the plaintiff’s divorce case and were further upset by Gimelstob’s alleged statements the day of the incident, the judge wrote.

In a sworn declaration filed Nov. 14, the 46-year-old Gimelstob said the fallout from the defendants allegedly defamatory remarks got him banned from the Brentwood Country Club — where the alleged defamation occurred — as well as the Jonathan Club and Beverly Hills Tennis Club.

Landry is a Canadianborn American architect. Known as the “King of the Megamansion,” he has designed many residences for celebrities.

Gimelstob is president of FBR Group, which specializes in the insurance needs of wealthy clients. He has raised more than $1 million through his Justin Gimelstob Children’s Fund, benefiting children with pediatric

cancer, as well as other youth charities, the suit stated. After retiring as a professional tennis player in 2007, he became a broadcaster in the sport.

In August and September of 2020, Gimelstob was involved in an attorneys’ fees trial in his divorce case and he subpoenaed Landry to testify regarding a home being designed and constructed for the plaintiff’s ex-wife, the suit stated.

“The manner in which Landry was served with the subpoena and the substance of his ensuing trial testimony created significant resentment and hostility toward Gimelstob,” according to the suit.

A few weeks after Landry testified, Gimelstob went to the Brentwood Country Club to play tennis with two friends, one a member at Brentwood, the other a professional tennis player who had just returned from playing in the U.S. Open, the suit stated.

Gimelstob was a frequent guest at the club for many years, the suit stated. In midSeptember 2020, Gimelstob was on a tennis court hitting tennis balls with one of the friends with whom he had gone to the club that day, the suit stated.

Gimelstob noticed that

Landry and Drugan were playing on an adjacent court and at one point a tennis ball rolled into the corner of the plaintiff’s court, the suit stated. When Gimelstob went to retrieve it, he saw Landry near a fence, the suit stated. Gimelstob jokingly said to Landry, “Who’s better, you as an architect or me at tennis?” according to the suit.

“In response, Landry and Drugan immediately became enraged, (walked) toward Gimelstob (and) started hurling insults at him, (saying), “Get out of my club, you don’t belong here wifebeater, you’re a criminal, we don’t want you in our club,”’ according to the suit, which is unclear whether one or both defendants made the alleged statements.

The remarks were loud enough for the wife and two young sons of Gimelstob’s friend to overhear, the suit stated.

Gimelstob was stunned by the remarks, but managed to go back to his own tennis practice area and he and his friend continued to play, the suit stated.

A short time later, Landry and Drugan were headed to a dinner when Drugan saw that Gimelstob and his friend were playing, walked within a few inches of the plaintiff and said, “Get out of my club,

wife-beater. I dare you to hit me, I dare you. I know you’re on probation. Why don’t you hit me like you hit your wife and son? I dare you to hit me,” Gimelstob stated in his court papers.

Drugan’s alleged remarks were overheard by two of Gimelstob’s friends, including Nicholas Monroe, a professional tennis player with whom the plaintiff has worked and represented,

according to Gimbelstob. Landry and Drugan’s alleged statements were “made with the intent to harm Gimelstob both personally and professionally” as both were aware that accusing someone of domestic violence would substantially damage that individual’s personal and professional relationships, particularly given that Gimelstob is a high-profile person, the suit stated.

Larry Elder announces bid for Republican presidential nomination

By City News Service

this decline is not inevitable. It is a choice made by detached and cynical politicians.

“As a California resident, I’ve seen firsthand how decades of Democrat rule have turned the Golden State, for many, into an unaffordable dystopia. I won’t let them do the same to America. We can enter a new American Golden Age, but we must choose a leader who can bring us there. That’s why I’m running for president.”

Longtime Los Angeles radio talk show host

Larry Elder announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination Thursday evening, seeking to put a focus on “the absolutely disgraceful lie

Democrats put on everything that America is systematically racist” and the lack of fathers in the home.

“If I do nothing else in this race but focus people on those two issues, I will have performed a service to my

country,” Elder said on the Fox News Channel political talk show “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”

In a statement on his campaign website, elderforpresident.com, Elder said, “America is in decline, but

Elder said his priorities as president would include: securing the border with Mexico, including supporting “physical barriers,” bolstering the resources available to border patrol agents and restoring “the rule of law to our border with Mexico”; reducing crime by telling all law enforcement officials and district attorneys to “hold criminals accountable for their acts,

(and) allow law-abiding citizens to go about their lives in peace and safety”; containing China by “investing in our military’s readiness while keeping the Pentagon focused on national defense, not leftwing social experimentation”; addressing the root causes of urban decay and “invest in law enforcement, shelter and treat the homeless, arrest and prosecute violent criminals and incentivize business development”; and wholeheartedly supporting school choice, including charter schools, vouchers and tax-credit scholarships.

Elder will be making his second run for office. He topped the field of 46 candidates on the ballot seeking to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in the 2021 recall election with 48.4% of the vote, but voters rejected the attempt to recall Newsom by

a 61.9%-38.1% margin.

Elder, who will turn 71 next Thursday, was born and raised in South Los Angeles. He graduated from Crenshaw High School in 1970, Brown University in 1974 and the University of Michigan Law School in 1977.

Elder initially worked for a Cleveland law firm, then opened a business that recruited experienced attorneys. He began his broadcasting career in the late 1980s hosting a show on WVIZ, Cleveland’s Public Broadcasting Service station, then moved to WOIO, the Fox affiliate in Cleveland.

Elder joined KABC-AM (790) in 1994, remaining with the station until 2008. He rejoined the station in 2010 and was fired in December 2014. His nationally syndicated show has aired in the Los Angeles area on KRLA-AM (870) since 2015.

Justin Gimbelstob. | Photo courtesy of Diliff/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Larry Elder. | Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Megan Thee Stallion tells of ‘public humiliation’ after testifying at trial

By City News Service

Megan Thee Stallion broke her silence Tuesday about the Los Angeles trial in which rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting her in the foot, saying she survived being shot by someone she trusted and overcame the “public humiliation of having my name and reputation dragged through the mud.”

In an essay published on the Elle magazine website, the singer born Megan Pete said she didn’t consider herself a victim.

“As I reflect on the past three years, I view myself as a survivor, because I have

truly survived the unimaginable,” she wrote. “Not only did I survive being shot by someone I trusted and considered a close friend, but I overcame the public humiliation of having my name and reputation dragged through the mud by that individual for the entire world to see.”

Lanez was found guilty in December of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. Pete had to undergo surgery to have bullet fragments removed from her left heel.

Key issues

Both parties agreed not to disclose the terms of the tentative agreements as negotiations continue.

The negotiations are not without tension as PMA accused ILWU Local 13 of withholding labor that shut down terminals throughout the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for two days. PMA further accused the union of delaying the standard dispatch process,

which is jointly administered by PMA and ILWU, and refused to allow PMA’s participation in the labor dispatch process.

PMA said ILWU’s actions slowed the start of operations throughout the Southern California port complex and forced crucial cargo handling equipment to be taken out of operation at several key terminals.

“This latest work action

comes about a month after ILWU Local 13 in Southern California stopped complying with a contract provision providing employers the right to assign staggered shifts during meal periods so cargo can continue to be received and delivered without interruption,” said the PMA in a statement.

However, ILWU Local 13 attributed the dockworker

shortage to union members attending its monthly meeting and observing religious holidays.

“On the evening of Thursday, April 6, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 13 held its monthly membership meeting as is its contractual right,” the statement read.

At the meeting, outgoing President Ramon Ponce de Leon swore in incoming

The jury that heard the case in downtown Los Angeles courtroom returned with guilty verdicts after seven hours of deliberations. Many Lanez fans insisted on social media that Pete lied on the witness stand, and various conspiracy theories made the rounds.

“When the guilty verdict came on Dec. 23, 2022, it was more than just vindication for me, it was a victory for every woman who has ever been shamed, dismissed, and blamed for a violent crime committed against them,” Pete wrote.

The Grammy Award-

winning singer added that “some of my peers in the music industry piled on with memes, jokes, and sneak disses, and completely ignored the fact that I could have lost my life.”

Pete wrote that just “because you are in a bad situation doesn’t mean you are a bad person. Our value doesn’t come from the opinions of other people. As long as you stand your ground and live in your truth, nobody can take your power.”

A sentencing date for Lanez has not been scheduled. He is seeking a new trial.

President Gary Herrera, with several thousand union members in attendance.

“On Friday, union members who observe religious holidays took the opportunity to celebrate with their families,” the ILWU statement read. “Cargo operations are ongoing as longshore workers at the ports remain on the job.”

ILWU did not respond

Port of Long Beach officials say cargo volume slowed in March

By City News Service

to immediate requests for comments regarding the accusation of delaying the standard dispatch process.

Port of Los Angeles officials stated they were in communication with the ILWU and PMA, along with federal, state and local officials to support a return to normal operations in the ports regarding the temporary San Pedro Bay Terminal closures.

Trade at the Port of Long Beach declined 30% in March from the same period last year, port officials announced Wednesday, attributing the decline in part to full warehouses, slower spending and changing trade routes.

Dock workers and terminal operators moved 603,878 twenty-foot equivalent units in March. Imports decreased 34.7% to 279,148 TEUs while exports increased 16.9% to 133,512 TEUs, and empty containers moved through the port declined 40.5% to 191,218 TEUs.

“Warehouses remain full and fewer cargo containers are crossing the docks because consumer spending remains slow,” said Mario Cordero, executive director for the Port of Long Beach.

“We are ready for a rebound in retail as we work with our industry partners to recapture market share.”

Economists say financial markets are starting to stabilize following fears of a banking crisis in March. Additionally, consumers spent less as income growth slowed, savings buffers declined and credit card

debt rose, according to port officials.

“We continue to invest in our infrastructure projects and look for ways to efficiently and sustainably move cargo so our consumers new and old are reminded why we are the port of choice,” said Sharon Weissman, president of the Long Beach Harbor Commission. “We will be ready when cargo volumes are on the rise again.”

The port has moved 1,721,326 TEUs during the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 30% from

the same period in 2022. Complete cargo numbers can be found at visit https:// bit.ly/3MUNIYK.

The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles experienced worker shortages earlier this month that resulted in a two-day closure. The shortage came amid protracted labor negotiations between the union that represents West Coast dock workers and the industry group representing shippers.

Both parties are negotiating a new contract with priories in wages and the role of automation. The old contract with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union expired July 1.

SCAN ME!

Shipping containers stacked high at the Port of Long Beach. | Photo courtesy of

Megan Thee Stallion. | Photo courtesy of Ashley Graham/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0

Ladera Ranch man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol attack

By City News Service

A42-year-old Ladera Ranch man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., for his part in the attacks on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Russell Taylor has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in the case, which also includes retired La Habra Police Chief Alan Hostetter, a prominent activist and critic of COVID-19 restrictions.

Hostetter, a 58-yearold yoga instructor who lives in San Clemente, was indicted along with Taylor, and four Riverside County men — Erik Scott Warner, 47, of Menifee, Felipe Antonio “Tony” Martinez, 49, of Lake Elsinore, Derek Kinnison, 41, of Lake Elsinore, and Ronald Mele, 53, of Temecula.

Taylor’s attorney, Dyke Huish, told City News Service that his client “has agreed to cooperate by answering all (of prosecutors’) questions and telling the truth.”

Taylor faces 51 to 87 months in prison. No sentencing date has been set, but a status hearing is scheduled for Aug. 31.

“He’s just trying to do the right thing by being honest and trying to bring healing to this case,” Huish said.

Taylor has no criminal record and has not engaged in any type of politics on social media since he was charged, Huish said.

“He hasn’t done any kind of politics, Facebook or commentaries,” he said. “He just went back to his life. He was never involved politically with anything before.

He just got involved with the group protesting the wearing of masks.”

Taylor, who is retired from advertising and marketing and is an event coordinator now, “got caught up in the rhetoric of the moment” during the pandemic, Huish said.

“When the elections took place it all kind of transitioned,” Huish said. “The same people were saying the election is a sham and Mr. Taylor got wrapped up in the rhetoric of the moment and he joined in.”

In fall 2020, Taylor joined the California-based American Phoenix Project organized by Hostetter, according to court records. The organization sought to oppose pandemic restrictions. Taylor agreed with Hostetter and others to go to Washington, D.C., for the

Jan. 6, 2021, events, according to prosecutors.

“Their intent was to intimidate Congress, including through their overwhelming intimidating presence at the U.S. Capitol building, in order to corruptly influence members of Congress to reject the certification of the 2020 electoral college vote, and to return the results to the states,” prosecutors said in a statement of the case.

“In order to accomplish this, the defendant and Hostetter agreed to work together and to coordinate their actions with other members of various Telegram groups.”

Their chat group was dubbed “The California Patriots-Answer the Call Jan 6,” prosecutors said.

Taylor had posted in the chat group Dec. 29, 2020, that, “I personally want to

be on the front steps and be one of the first ones to breach the doors!”

On Dec. 30, Taylor “delivered to Hostetter a backpack containing, among other items, a knife, a stun baton, two hatchets, and carbon fiber knuckle gloves, which the defendant left in Hostetter’s truck, so Hostetter could transport the bag to Washington, D.C.,” prosecutors said. Taylor, who intended to fly to the Capitol, gave them to Hostetter because he felt he could not get them through airport security, prosecutors said.

Taylor also told Kinnison to “Check a bag. Bring more than a pocket knife,” prosecutors said.

On Jan. 1, 2021, Taylor started another chat group on the instant messaging service Telegram called

“The California Patriots-DC Brigade,” prosecutors said.

On Jan. 5, 2021, Taylor allegedly spoke at a Virginia Women for Trump rally, according to prosecutors.

“I am Russell Taylor and I am a free American,” he allegedly told the group. “And I stand here in the streets with you in defiance of a communist coup that is set to take over America. But we are awake and we are never going back to sleep. We are free Americans and in these streets, we will fight and we will bleed before we allow our freedom to be taken from us. We declare that we will never bend a knee to the Marxists within Antifa, to the tyrannical Democrat governors who are puppets, and to the deep state commie actors who threaten to destroy

LA County unemployment rate rises slightly in March

By City News Service

Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 5% in March, up from a revised 4.9% in February, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

The 5% rate was slightly below the 5.3% rate in March 2022.

In Orange County, where seasonally adjusted numbers were not available, the March unemployment rate was 3.4%, the same as the previous month.

Statewide, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.4% in March, 4.4% in February and 4.4% in March 2022. The comparable figures

for the nation were 3.5% in March, 3.6% in February and 3.6% a year ago.

Total nonfarm employment in Los Angeles County increased by 19,800 positions between February and March to reach more than 4.6 million.

The leisure and hospitality sector led the way by adding 7,300 jobs, according to the EDD.

America.”

Early Jan. 6, 2021, Taylor showed Hostetter he was carrying a hatchet Hostetter had given him as a gift, prosecutors said.

The group attended then-President Donald Trump’s speech at a rally. Taylor “wore the black plate-carrier vest and carried a knife in a vest pocket,” prosecutors said.

“He also carried a backpack containing a hatchet and stun baton.” They stood outside the secured area of the speech because they had “personal protective gear” now allowed by Secret Service, prosecutors said.

After Trump’s speech, they walked down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol, sidestepping police barricades before entering the Capitol grounds and into the building, prosecutors said. Taylor joined with others to push past police to try to get into the building, prosecutors said.

Taylor got pepper sprayed at one point, prompting him to flush his face and eyes with water before he continued back up the steps to the Capitol building, prosecutors said.

Taylor and Hostetter remained in the Upper West Terrace for about two hours, prosecutors said. When police attempted to push them out, Taylor bellowed, “1776! Choose a side,” they said.

Later that evening he allegedly posted in the chat group, “I was pushing through traitors all day today. We stormed the Capitol! Freedom was fully demonstrated today!”

Tear gas explodes at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as supporters of President Donald Trump breached security after his reelection defeat. | Photo courtesy of Tyler Merbler/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

| Photo courtesy of Clem Onojeghuo/Unsplash

El Monte City Notices ORDINANCE NO. 3022

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 2.28 (LOBBYIST) TO ESTABLISH LOCAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION, REPORTING, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITIONS

ON

THE EMPLOYMENT OF LOBBYIST

WHEREAS, the El Monte City Council (“City Council”) wishes to enact local regulations designed to ensure ethical conduct on the part of elected and appointed officials, officers and employees of the City of El Monte (“City”); and

WHEREAS, the City Council also wishes to establish policies that promote transparency and public trust in local government; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of El Monte have the right to know the identity of interests which attempt to influence decisions by City government, as well as the means employed by those interests; and

WHEREAS, all persons engaged in compensated lobbying activities aimed at influencing decisions by City government must, when so engaged, be subject to the same regulations, restrictions and requirements, regardless of their background, training or other professional qualifications; and

WHEREAS, complete public disclosure of the full range of activities by and financing of lobbyists and those who employ their services is essential to the maintenance of citizen confidence in the integrity of City government; and

WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to adopt this chapter to ensure adequate and effective disclosure of information about efforts to lobby City government.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) of the El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended by the addition of a new Chapter 2.28 (Lobbyist Registration) which shall read as follows:

Chapter 2.28. Lobbying Registration.

2.28.010

Definitions.

For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth as follows:

A. “Administrative action” means the proposal, drafting, development, consideration, amendment, enactment or defeat by any board or commission, or, when authorized, by the City Manager or department head, of plans, proposals, conditions, maps, or other administrative projects carried out in the ordinary course of municipal operations by staff members and employees of the city, or proposed for adoption or approval by the planning commission of the city, or any other city agency or body, or any action subject to approval by the City Manager or any department head.

B. “City” means the City of El Monte, a general law City organized under the general law of the State of California.

C. “City Council” means the seven-member legislative body of the City of El Monte which is comprised of six (6) elected City Council members serving staggered 4-year terms of office and one (1) elected Mayor serving a 2-year term of office.

D. “City body” means the City Council; all other legislative or decision-making bodies of the City whose membership is the membership of the City Council; all committees of the City Council, including all City Council standing committees and ad hoc committees; the El Monte Planning Commission; the El Monte Zoning Review Committee; and all other City boards, committees and commissions.

E. “City official” means all members of the City Council; all members of other legislative or decision-making bodies of the City whose membership is the membership of the City Council; the City Treasurer; the City Clerk and all members of all other City bodies.

F. “Compensation” means any economic consideration for lobbying services rendered or to be rendered, including reimbursement of expenses incurred in lobbying. Compensation includes, but is not limited to, financial gain that a person may realize as a result of the determination of a municipal question, including gains in the form of a contingent fee. Compensation which has not yet been received is considered to be received on the date that it is earned, if that date is ascertainable; otherwise, it is received on the date on which the contract or agreement for compensation

is made, or on the date lobbying commences, whichever is first. Compensation does not include any amounts previously reported.

G. “Legislative action” means the drafting, introduction, consideration, modification, enactment or defeat of any motion, minute order, resolution, ordinance, amendment, report, nomination, or other matter by the City Council, the Redevelopment Agency, the Planning Commission, or by any committee or subcommittee thereof, or by a City officer or member of the City staff regularly working with or preparing reports or recommendations to or for any such body.

H. “Legislative Body” shall have the meaning set forth in California Government Code Section 54952, as it may be amended from time to time.

I. “Lobby” or “Lobbying” means performing services, for compensation, for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.

J. “Lobbyist” shall mean any individual or entity who is employed, retained or contracts for economic consideration to communicate with any elective official or any officer or employee of the City of El Monte for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.

K. “Municipal question” means a public policy issue of a discretionary nature pending before the City Council or another City body identified in the definition of City official, including, but not limited to, proposed action, or proposals for action, in the form of ordinances, resolutions, motions, recommendations, reports, regulations, policies, nominations, appointments, sanctions, and bids, including the adoption of specifications, awards, grants, or contracts. The term “municipal questions” does not include day-to-day application, administration, or execution of City programs and policies such as permitting, zoning and planning matters, but does include the amendment, modification or revision of the City’s General Plan or Zoning Ordinance.

L. “Person” means an individual, business entity, trust, corporation, association, firm, partnership, committee, club, legal entity or any other organization or group of persons acting in concert.

2.28.020 Initial Registration and Disclosure Requirements.

A. Within fifteen (15) days of Lobbying the City of El Monte, any lobbyist shall register with the City Clerk by filing a lobbying registration form, as provided by the City Clerk, which shall thereon disclose, at a minimum, a written statement containing the following information, certified as true under penalty of perjury:

i. The lobbyist’s full name, business address, e-mail address and telephone number;

ii. The name, business address and telephone number of any individual or entity by whom the lobbyist is employed, retained or engaged for compensation to perform lobbying services in the City;

iii. The legislative or administrative actions for the City as to which the lobbyist has been engaged;

iv. The date, amount, and description of any payment made to, or on behalf of any City official or member of an official’s family. Payments to be disclosed include gifts, meals, fees, salaries and any other form or compensation or renumeration, but do not include campaign contributions; and

v. Any other information, including total compensation, description of any payment made to, or on behalf of any City official or member of an official’s family, required by the City Clerk consistent with the purposes and provisions of this Chapter.

2.28.030 Semi-Annual Report. Each Lobbyist shall file a report disclosing any Lobbying of the City of El Monte with the City Clerk on a semi-annual basis on a form provided by the City Clerk and made available on the City Clerk’s webpage. The report shall be filed and received by the City Clerk on the last day of the semi-annual date and shall be posted on the City Clerk’s webpage. The report shall include information from section 2.28.020 (iii) through (v), including legislative or administrative actions the Lobbyist supported or opposed during the reporting period. The failure to file a semi-annual report with the required disclosures shall be a violation of this Chapter and a penalty fee may be assessed by the City Clerk, as set by resolution.

2.28.040 Appearance of Unregistered Lobbyist. If a Lobbyist who has not registered appears at a public meeting of any City legislative body in order to make a presentation on behalf of a client, the Lobbyist will be permitted to make the presentation upon stating the information required by Section 2.28.020 on the record. The Lobbyist shall be required to file the required registration form and pay the registration fee and any penalty fee as set by resolution, to the City Clerk within seven (7) days of such presentation.

2.28.050 Registration Fee. The City Council may by resolution establish a registration fee as set forth

therein to defray the reasonable cost of regulating Lobbying activities in the City. Registration shall not be complete until the fee is paid.

2.28.060 Registration Time. Every lobbyist required to file a registration statement under this chapter shall register with the City Clerk no later than fifteen (15) days after being engaged as a lobbyist and shall renew the registration annually as required in Section 2.28.070.

2.28.070 Registration Duration. Registration shall be filed with the City Clerk on an annual basis between January 1st and January 31st of each year or upon initial employment if that occurs after the annual filing period. Should the registration be filed upon initial employment after the filing period, such registration shall be filed within fifteen (15) days of such initial employment. Registration shall be valid for one (1) year.

2.28.080 Registration Amendment. If any change occurs concerning any of the information required by Section 2.28.020 or Section 2.28.030, the lobbyist shall file an amendment reflecting the change within fifteen (15) days of the change.

2.28.090 Notice of Termination. Lobbyist may file a notice of termination with the City Clerk within fifteen (15) days after ceasing all activity which required registration.

2.28.100 Exemptions. The provisions of Chapter 2.28 shall not apply to:

A. Any public official acting in his or her official capacity, and any government employee acting within the scope of his or her employment;

B. Any newspaper or other regularly published periodical, radio or television station (including any individual who owns, publishes, or is employed by any such newspaper or periodical, radio or television station) which in the ordinary course of business publishes news items, editorial or other comments, or paid advertisements, which directly or indirectly urge action upon municipal legislation;

C. A person when representing a bona fide church or religious society solely for the purpose of protecting the public’s right to practice the doctrine of such church or society;

A person when representing a not-for-profit charitable, religious, civic, patriotic or community service organization, granted tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, unless such person is lobbying for a specific project, issue or person for which the organization has received compensation or a contribution to lobby for or against a specific project, issue or person; or

D. A person invited by the City Council or any of its committees, or by any board or commission, or any committee of a board or commission, or by any officer or employee of the City charged by law with the duty of conducting a hearing and making a decision as to a pending or proposed matter, for the purpose of giving testimony to aid the body or person extending the invitation.

2.28.110 Prohibited act. It is unlawful for any person or entity to act as a lobbyist in the City without having registered in compliance with this chapter, or knowingly to employ a person or entity to serve as a lobbyist when such person is not registered pursuant to this chapter.

2.28.120 Gift prohibitions. No lobbyist shall make to a City official and no City official shall knowingly receive from a registered lobbyist a gift or gifts aggregating more than fifty ($50) dollars in any calendar month. No lobbyist shall act as an agent or intermediary in the making of any such gift or arrange for the making of any such gift by any other person.

2.28.130 Notice of registration required. The City Clerk shall issue a “notice of registration required” upon the written request of 1) the City Council or any of its members, 2) any board or commission pursuant to a majority vote of its total membership, or 3) any officer or employee of the City charged by law with conducting a hearing and making a decision on a matter pending or proposed. Any person who in good faith and on reasonable grounds believes that he or she is not required to comply with the provision of section 2.28.020 or section 2.28.030 by reason of his or her being exempt under section 2.28.100 or section 2.28.110 shall not be deemed to have violated the provisions of 2.28.020 if, within thirty (30) days after notice from the City Clerk, he or she either complies with this section or furnishes satisfactory evidence to the City Clerk that he or she is exempt from registration.

2.28.140 Enforcement.

A. Administrative Enforcement. The provisions of this chapter may also be prosecuted as an infraction and enforced through the issuance of administrative citations and the imposition of administrative fines in such amounts as set forth under Section 1.18.040 and Section 1.18.050 of the

ORDINANCE NO. 3023

CODE AMENDMENT NO. 810, NO. 811 AND NO. 812 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 02-23 AND ZONING MAP NO. 1

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CODE AMENDMENTS TO REPEAL AND REPLACE IN ITS ENTIRETY TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) AND UPDATE TITLES 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS), 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY), 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES), 14 (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) AND 17 (ZONING) OF THE EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE (EMMC); APPROVING A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT TO UPDATE THE GATEWAY (SP-1), MOUNTAIN VIEW (SP2), DOWNTOWN MAIN STREET (SP-4) AND ESPERANZA VILLAGE (SP-5) SPECIFIC PLANS; AND APPROVING THE OFFICIAL CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING MAP

A SUMMARY OF THE ORDINANCE contents is provided below:

CODE AMENDMENT NO. 810

Completed a comprehensive update to Title 16 (Subdivision) of the El Monte Municipal Code.

Division 1 – General

Includes Sections on applicability; review authorities; applicant responsibilities; subdivision permits and actions; project with multiple applications or actions; ability to appeal; application resubmittals;

inactive applications; rules and measurements; procedures for interpretations; and fees.

Division 2 – Maps and Procedures

Identifies the types of Subdivision Maps covered in the Subdivision Ordinance. This includes Chapters 16.20 (Maps Required); 16.21 (Tentative Maps); 16.22 (Vesting Tentative Maps); 16.23 (Final Maps and Parcel Maps); Chapter 16.24 (Adjustments, Mergers and Reversions); 16.25 (Urban Lot Splits); 16.26 (Certificates of Compliance); and 16.27 (Condominium Conversions).

Division 3 – Design Standards and Other Requirements

Outlines the design standards and requirements when establishing new parcels. This includes Chapters 16.30 (Design Standards); 16.32 (Dedications and Reservations); 16.34 (Subdivision Improvement Requirements); 16.36 (Subdivision Improvements Security); and 16.38 (Surveys and Monuments).

Division 4 – Definitions

Includes Chapter 16.40 (Definitions) to define key terms used in the Subdivision Ordinance.

CODE AMENDMENT NO. 811

Staff completed an annual update to Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the EMMC. This includes minor changes (e.g. correcting any errors, adding clarifying language, etc.) and more significant changes (revising some development standards, adding new Chapters and Sections for new uses, etc.).

Division A – Matrix of Uses

Includes adding the following new uses: affordable housing in commercial areas; corridor housing; religious institutions housing; temporary uses; commercial manufacturing; and vehicle parking (as a commercial use).

Division 1 – Introduction

• Clarifies the language on transferring lot coverage, floor area ratio (FAR) and residential density from one property to another.

• Adds language on the ability to expand nonconforming residential uses in single-family, multiple-family, commercial and manufacturing zoning districts. Added language on parking and open space requirements.

Division 2 – Residential Zoning Districts and Overlays

• Revises the maximum FAR for single-family properties.

• Revises the building separation requirements for multiple-family zoning districts.

• Adds new qualifying enhancements to receive an FAR bonus in multiple-family zoning districts.

• Requires recreational amenities for projects with 20 or more units in multiple-family zoning districts.

Division 3 – Mixed/Multiuse Zoning District

Expands the list qualifying recreational amenities to include barbeque with seating/picnic area, designated dog run or play area, horseshoes or cornholes and pickle ball courts.

Division 4 – Commercial and Manufacturing Zoning Districts

• Adds a new table outlining residential development standards for commercial zoning districts.

• Moves the Residential Mobilehome Park (RMP) zoning district to Chapter 17.24.

Division 5 – Performance Standards No significant changes.

Division 6 – General Development Standards

Allows wall heights up to eight (8) feet in commercial zoning districts and fully updates wall standards when there is a grade separation.

Division 7 – Parking and Landscaping Regulations

• Increases the parking requirements for manufacturing uses.

• Adds language to comply with recent state legislation, which eliminates parking minimums for projects within one-half (½) miles of a Major Transit Stop (MTS).

• Fully updates recreational vehicle (RV) parking requirements.

• Adds a new Subsection for the installation and maintenance of artificial turf.

Division 8 – Signage and Billboard Regulations

Adds a new Section allowing the creation of Special Sign Districts for multiple parcels that may be reasonably grouped together. De velopment standards for the signs would be incorporated within the Special Sign District Ordinance.

Division 9 – Wireless Regulations No significant changes.

Division 10 – Affordable Housing

• Adds a new Chapter for an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance outlining applicability, exemptions, affordable housing unit require ments, alternative forms of compliance, development standards for the affordable units, Inclusionary Housing Agreement require ments, incentives to construct affordable units on-site and the In clusionary Housing Trust Fund.

• Adds a new Chapter for Affordable Housing in Commercial Ar eas to comply with recent State legislation.

Division 11 – Regulations Applicable for Specific Uses

• Reviews the Sections on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Urban Dwellings for compliance with recent State legislation.

• Adds a new Section for Corridor Housing to comply with recent

State legislation.

• Adds new Section for Religious Institutions Housing.

• Relocates Urban Lot Splits to Title 16 (Subdivision).

Division 12 – Applications and Permits

• Updates the Zoning Clearance Chapter and replaced Administrative Permits with Director Level Zoning Clearances.

• Adds a new Section outlining requirements for Business Occupancy Permits.

• Adds a new Chapter for Temporary Use Permits.

• Increases the length of approval for most entitlements from one (1) year to two (2) years.

Division 13 – Specific Plans

• Adds new Chapters for the Mountain View and Esperanza Village Specific Plans.

• Adds façade remodels as another type of private improvements that may qualify for Development Opportunity Reserve (DOR) credits in the Downtown Main Street Specific Plan.

Division 14 – Comprehensive Design Guidelines

No significant changes.

Division 15 – Definitions

Adds definitions for all new land uses.

CODE AMENDMENT NO. 812

Minor updates to Titles 1 (General Provisions), 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations), 8 (Health and Safety), 10 (Vehicles and Traffic), 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) and 14 (Sustainable Development) of the EMMC.

SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 02-23

Minor updates to the Gateway (SP-1) and Downtown Main Street (SP-4) to remain consistent with updates made to Division 13 of Title 17.

ZONING MAP NO. 1

Consolidated the City’s Zoning Map, Specific Plan Maps and Overlay Zones into one official City of El Monte Zoning Map. Zoning boundaries did not change. However, some adjustments were made to the boundaries of the Billboard Overlay Zone.

THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCED THE ORDINANCE on April 18, 2023 at a noticed public hearing for public posting with the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Ancona, Mayor Pro Tem Herrera, Councilmembers Cortez, Martinez Muela, Puente, Rojo and Ruedas

NOES: None

ABSTAINS: None

ABSENT: None

A copy of the full text/graphics of the Ordinance is available at the following:

• Hard Copy: Visit the office of the City Clerk at El Monte City Hall; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, California, 91731; Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM;

• City Website:

o Code Amendment No. 810:

https://www.elmonteca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6002/A---Subdivision-Ordinance

o Code Amendment No. 811:

https://www.elmonteca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6040

o Code Amendment No. 812:

https://www.elmonteca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6000/C---Other-Titles

San Gabriel City Notices

CITY OF SAN GABRIEL - SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 688

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER

130 TO THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING GENERAL OFFENSES

Over the past several years, the City Council has discussed various issues related to increasing crime in San Gabriel and throughout the region. Discussions have included the current Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Special Directives, the potential to take over prosecuting duties for all misdemeanors, and the options related to creating local laws that would allow for the prosecution of certain misdemeanor crimes. On March 7, 2023, the City Council discussed a draft ordinance that would modify the San Gabriel Municipal Code to add certain misdemeanor crimes that could be prosecuted locally by the City Attorney’s office.

Ordinance No. 688 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember- Harrington, Wu, Chan, Ding, Menchaca NOES, ABSENT, ABSTAIN: Councilmember- None

The Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the City Council at its May 2, 2023, regular meeting. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 308-2816 or cityclerk@sgch.org.

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Publish April 24, 2023

SAN GABRIEL SUN

Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BEFORE

THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON MAY 15, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration and will conduct a public hearing to consider the Strathmore-Garvey MixedUse Project on Monday, May 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, 8838 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead.

CASE NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 22-01 AND ZONE

CHANGE 22-02 – The City of Rosemead (hereafter referred to as “Lead Agency”) has completed an Initial Study (IS) of the proposed Strathmore-Garvey Mixed-Use Project located at 7849-7857 Garvey Avenue and 7900-7916 Virginia Street (APN 5287-038-030, -033, -018, 019, -020, -029). The project is located on a 1.21-gross acre site at the northwest corner of the intersection of Garvey Avenue and Strathmore Avenue in the City of Rosemead, California. The project site is developed with commercial uses and vacant land. The project proposes the construction of a 115,400 square foot, seven-story, mixed-use development. The project proposes 35,105 square feet of nonresidential use with 5,423 square feet on the first floor, 6,230 square feet on the second floor, 6,571 square feet on the third floor and 16,881 square feet of work area within the live/work units. The project proposes 93 residential units on the first through seventh floors. Of the 93 residential units, 24 are live/ work units, including three live/work units on the ground level, one live/work unit on both the second and third floors and 19 live/work units on the fourth floor. The project proposes 69 apartments on the fifth through seventh floors with 21 apartments on the fifth floor, 25 apartments on the sixth floor, and 23 apartments on the seventh floor. The project includes 31 one-bedroom units, 52 two-bedroom units and 10 three-bedroom units, including the live/work units. The project proposes 6,831 square feet of landscaping, or 12.9 percent of the site. The project proposes 208 parking spaces, including 181 standard spaces, 22 compact spaces, five handicap accessible spaces, and three loading spaces. There are three entry points for vehicular access to the site. There is a driveway at the north end of the building at Virginia Street, a driveway on the east side of the building at Strathmore Avenue and a driveway on the west side of the building from the public alley. The height of the building to the top of the roof is 75 feet. The total height of the building, including the top of the parapet, is 78 feet.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Initial Study has been undertaken to determine if the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial Study was prepared and

completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. On the basis of the Initial Study, the City of Rosemead has concluded that the project would have a significant impact, unless mitigated, therefore a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared. The MND reflects the independent judgment of the City as a lead agency per CEQA Guidelines. The project site is not on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5.

Copies of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration are available on the City’s website and on file at the City of Rosemead Planning Division located at 8838 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770, for public review. Any person wishing to comment on the adequacy of the Mitigated Negative Declaration must submit such comments, in writing, to the City of Rosemead Planning Division, Attn: Annie Lao, Associate Planner. Comments must be received within the 20-calendar day public review period from April 24, 2023 to May 15, 2023.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65091, this public hearing notice has been published in at least one newspaper of general circulation within the local agency and has been mailed to all owners of real property as shown on the latest equalized assessment roll within 300 feet of the real property that is the subject of the hearing. Lastly, this notice is also posted onsite and in five (5) public locations, specifying the availability of the application, plus the date, time, and location of the public hearing. The Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “Meeting and Agendas” and “City Calendar” (www. cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may provide comments in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice in-person or by submitting in writing through email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org. Public hearing comments received before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023, will be read out for the record.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you have a request for an accommodation, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to facilitate participation.

Notice and Publication Date: April 24, 2023 ROSEMEAD READER

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCE WIMBERLY MALMROSE AKA NANCE JANE MALMROSE CASE NO. 19STPB09601

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NANCE WIMBERLY MALMROSE AKA NANCE JANE MALMROSE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KELLY B. PELTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KELLY B. PELTON 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: 05/19/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four

court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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

05/19/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

CONNOR C. COTE - SBN 299169, LAW OFFICE OF JAMES F. COTE 222 EAST CARRILLO STREET, SUITE 207 SANTA BARBARA CA 93120 4/20, 4/24, 4/27/23

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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 SPENCER D. WALCH, ESQ. - SBN 186602, WALCH & WALCH, A LAW CORPORATION

301 NORTH LAKE AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR PASADENA CA 91101-5118 4/17, 4/20, 4/24/23 CNS-3690966# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARTHA JANE HAND CASE NO. 23STPB04170

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JEFFREY SCOTT HAND 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.

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 BYRON R. LANE - SBN 132625 LANE LAW GROUP, INC. 28924 S. WESTERN AVE., STE 206 RANCHO PALOS VERDES CA 90275 4/20, 4/24, 4/27/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARY ALICE GONZALES

CASE NO. 23STPB04085

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID M. GONZALES 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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WOLFEN WOLF DORION

CASE NO. 23STPB03925

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RUTH CLAMPETT 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:

05/18/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

05/19/23 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.

LEGALS

Glendale City Notices

UNCLAIMED CHECKS & UNCLAIMED CASH BOND DEPOSITS

& UNCLAIMED CASH BOND DEPOSITS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, the Finance/Information Technology Director of the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, declares that the following monetary sums have been held by the Finance Director and have remained unclaimed in the funds hereafter indicated for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of Glendale on the 13th day of June 2023, a date not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than sixty (60) days after first publication of this Notice. Any party of interest may, prior to the date designated herein above, file a claim with the City’s Finance Department, which includes the claimant’s name, address, amount of claim, and the grounds on which the claim is founded. The Unclaimed Check form & Unclaimed Deposit form can be obtained from the City’s Finance Department at 141 N Glendale Ave, Room 346, Glendale, CA 91206 or from the City’s website. For questions regarding unclaimed checks, please contact the City of Glendale, Finance Department, Accounts Payable at (818) 548-3907. For questions regarding unclaimed deposits, please contact City of Glendale, Finance Department, General Accounting at 818-548-3243.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, the Finance/Information Technology Director of the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, declares that the following monetary sums have been held by the Finance Director and have remained unclaimed in the funds hereafter indicated for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of Glendale on the 13th day of June 2023, a date not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than sixty (60) days after first publication of this Notice. Any party of interest may, prior to the date designated herein above, file a claim with the City’s Finance Department, which includes the claimant’s name, address, amount of claim, and the grounds on which the claim is founded. The Unclaimed Check form & Unclaimed Deposit form can be obtained from the City’s Finance Department at 141 N Glendale Ave, Room 346, Glendale, CA 91206 or from the City’s website. For questions regarding unclaimed checks, please contact the City of Glendale, Finance Department, Accounts Payable at (818) 548-3907. For questions regarding unclaimed deposits, please contact City of Glendale, Finance Department, General Accounting at 818-548-3243. This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50056.

This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050-50056.

Publish April 24 & May 1, 2023

PUBLISH: APRIL 24 & MAY 1

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

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

contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained in the Public Works Engineering Department, 633 E. Broadway, Room 205, Glendale, CA 91206 where they may be examined. Electronic copies of bidding documents can be obtained at no cost from: https://www. glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page. Future addenda, if any, will be available for download on the same page as the bidding documents. The city will not mail/deliver the addenda to the prospective bidders. It is the bidders’ sole responsibility to check the website to obtain future addenda to this bid document. Prospective bidders shall acknowledge the receipt of the addenda in the bid forms.

2. Engineer’s Estimate. The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared. The estimate is in the range of $7,500,000 to $8,500,000.

3. Completion: This Work must be completed within One Hundred Sixty (160) Working days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

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

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

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available: Bidding documents are available to view and download online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

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

• a. Pursuant to Section 3300, of the Public Contract Code, the classification of the bidder’s Contractor’s License shall be “Class A” (for sewer cleaning and video, Class A, C-36, C-42, or D-38). Failure of a bidder to obtain adequate licensing at the time the contract is awarded shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s Bond.

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

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

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

13. California Department of Industrial Relations Public Works Contractor Registration.

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

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

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

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors: A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that: Bidder satisfactorily completed at least four (4) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project.

General Scope of Work:

Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work included in the Bid is defined in accordance with Specification No. 3849 and Plan Nos. 1-3088, 1-3093, 1-3107, 3-1580, 3-1585, 4-638, 4-641, 49-257, 50-694, and 50-695. The work generally includes: Surface grinding and placement of ARHM; surface grinding and placement of ARHM over Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM); selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, alley aprons, and bus pads; modification and reconstruction of curb ramps to meet current ADA standards; adjustment of existing manholes and water meters to finished grade; removal and replacement of existing traffic striping and pavement markings; installation of new bicycle route (class III) with green shared roadway bicycle pavement markings (B-Type Sharrows); removal and replacement of sanitary sewer main line; removal and replacement of storm drain line; installation of storm drain line; construction of catch basins; construction of manhole structures; realignment of intersections; planting of new street trees; modification of existing traffic signals; installation of two drywells; as shown on the project plans and specifications, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (SPPWC 2021 Edition), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (2021 Edition), including all supplements thereto issued prior to bid opening date.

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

7. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The City has applied and paid for the following Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees: NONE

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

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

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

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

11. Prevailing Wage Resolution. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City

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

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

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

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

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

Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish April 24 & 27, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

19, 2023 regular City Council meeting.

If adopted, the proposed ordinance would repeal and replace current provisions and procedures under Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 13.12 and provide new permit requirements, including, exceptions to permits, procedures for permit application process, permit insurance requirements, guidelines for excavation in recently resurfaced public streets, requirements for traffic control plans and procedures for administrative review of permit decisions.

Adoption of the proposed Ordinance is scheduled to take place at the May 3, 2023, regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., in the City of Monterey Park, California, or as soon thereafter as possible.

For a copy of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (626) 307-1359.

Approved as submitted above:

Justin A. Tamayo, Deputy City Attorney

ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

Publish April 24, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

City of Monterey Park

Engineering Division

320 West Newmark Avenue

Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel. No: (626) 307-1320

Fax: (626) 307-2500

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

EDISON TRAILS PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT

SPEC. NO. 2023-003

Contract Time: 40 Working Days; Liquidated Damages: $1,000 per working day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The project consists of the sidewalk, installation of Poured in Place (PIP) playground surface, installation of electrical grounding for the new play equipment, hauling play equipment from storage area, installation of the new play equipment, and other related work as shown on the plans on file with the City’s Public Works Department. Prevailing wages required. A 10% Bidder’s Bond is required with bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide: (1) Liability insurance with City of Monterey Park as addition insured endorsement; (2) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance coverage; (3) 100% Faithful Performance, (4) 100% Labor and Material Bond, and (5) DIR Registration.

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

Bid Package Cost: $42.00.

Bid Due Date and Time: Bids will be received via the online electronic bid service, Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN), www.questcdn.com, until 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 11, 2023. Questions? Please call: Ivan Daza, Contract Project Manager at (626) 307-1326.

Publish April 24 & May 1, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

City of Monterey Park Engineering Division

320 West Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel. No: (626) 307-1320

Fax: (626) 307-2500

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

FY 22-23 CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT INCLUDING SIDEWALKS, CURB & GUTTERS, AND BUS PADS

SPEC. NO. 2022-011

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

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

LEGALS

Plans are available to download for a fee from QuestCDN; link on the City’s website www.montereypark.ca.gov/444/Bids-Proposals. Bid Package Cost: $42.00.

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

Publish April 24 & May 1, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Pasadena City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARNG Planning Commission

Notice of Public Hearing on an Ordinance Implementing the Housing Element - Pertaining to Emergency Shelters, Low Barrier Navigation Centers, Safe Parking, Design Review, and Modifications for Individuals with Disabilities

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Planning and Community Development Department is bringing forward a Zoning Code Amendment to amend Title 17 (the Zoning Code) to implement the Programs 16, 19, and 23 of the Housing Element and revise development standards for Emergency Shelters, allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers as a permitted use in certain non-residential zones, allow Safe Parking as an accessory use on sites developed with religious facility or public/semi-public uses, exempt certain sites carried forward from previous Housing Elements from subjective Design Review, and create a ministerial process for modifications to development standards for Individuals with Disabilities.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: An Addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (GP EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2013091009) to address the potential site-specific environmental impacts associated with the proposed amendment has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) (Cal. Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended) and its implementing guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq., 2016). This Addendum has been prepared and will be processed consistent with CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15162 and Section 15164). The addendum found that the proposed amendment will not result in any potentially significant impacts that were not already analyzed.

APPROVALS NEEDED: The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider recommendations on the proposed Zoning Code Amendment and Addendum to the GP EIR. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council will make a final decision at a separately noticed public hearing.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendment and proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249. The meeting agenda will be posted by April 21, 2023 at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/planning-commission/.

PUBLIC INFORMATION: Any interested party or their representative may provide live public comment by following the instructions in the meeting agenda. Prior to the start of the meeting, written correspondence may be emailed to commentsPC@cityofpasadena.net or mailed to the address below (note that this email address will not be checked once the meeting starts).

Contact Person: Martin Potter, Senior Planner Phone: (626) 744-6710

E-mail: mpotter@cityofpasadena.net

Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

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

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the Planning & Community Development Department as soon as possible at (626) 744-4009 or (626) 744-4371 (TDD) or mpotter@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability. Language translation services may also be requested with 72-hour advance notice by calling (626) 744-4009

Publish April 10, 17, 24, 2023

PASADENA PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SAHAK KAZANGIAN

CASE NO. 23STPB03899

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AARON JACOBS 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:

05/22/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

DANIEL B. HERBERT - SBN 149301, MANNING & KASS ELLROD RAMIREZ TRESTER LLP

801 S. FIGUEROA STREET, 15TH FL. LOS ANGELES CA 90017 4/17, 4/20, 4/24/23

CNS-3690491#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BRADLEY

S. BROKOP

Case No. 22STPB02536

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Margo Ann Brokop in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Margo Ann Brokop 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 un-

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 4, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: ANDREA LYNN RICE ESQ SBN 94314 LAW OFFICES OF ANDREA LYNN RICE APC 12100 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 800 LOS ANGELES CA 90025 CN995906 BROKOP Apr 17,20,24, 2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PAUL S. FARRAR aka PAUL STANLEY FARRAR

Case No. 23STPB03539

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PAUL S. FARRAR aka PAUL STANLEY FARRAR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Christopher Farrar in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 8, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: NANCY A SHAW ESQ SBN 80656 REAY & SHAW 2425 MISSION ST STE 1 SAN MARINO CA 91108 CN995921 FARRAR Apr 17,20,24, 2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ANCILLARY PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Glenn Warren Hayes, aka Glenn W. Hayes

CASE NO. 23STPB02336

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 05/19/2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Robert K. Smith, Attorney at Law

(SBN 128726)

1150 Foothill Blvd., Suite J La Canada, CA 91011

Telephone: (818) 949-0100

4/17, 4/20, 4/24/23

CNS-3691151#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA MARIA PARRA aka PATRICIA PARRA

Case No. 23STPB03980

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Victor Parra be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:

RANDY D GRUEN ESQ

SBN 105729

ELLE MUSSELMAN ESQ

SBN 331088

THE WERNER LAW FIRM 27433 TOURNEY RD STE 200

SANTA CLARITA CA 91355

CN995931 PARRA Apr 17,20,24, 2023

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE

OF

PETITION

TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSE LARA HERNANDEZ

Case No. 23STPB03840

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dorothy Hernandez 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

LEGALS

to take many actions without obtaining court ap-proval. 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 on May 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

MARIO D VEGA ESQ SBN 197659

ROBERT S PARADA ESQ SBN 258949

VISTAS LAW GROUP LLP 1150 S OLIVE ST STE 600 LOS ANGELES CA 90015 CN995902 HERNANDEZ Apr 20,24,27, 2023 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LEA OLONE RAITHEL

Case No. 18STPB10694

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Joe S. Duran in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Joe S. Duran be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: JASON G PINK ESQ SBN 300837 MEYER PINK LAW

A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

945 MORNING STAR DR SONORA CA 95370 CN995928 RAITHEL Apr 20,24,27, 2023

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES GILBERT COX III aka JAMES COX Case No. 23STPB00726

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES GILBERT COX III aka JAMES COX

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Travis Cox be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 8, 2023 at 9:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: G STEVEN GACKLE ESQ

159078

1122 E GREEN ST PASADENA CA 91106 CN996037 COX

Apr 20,24,27, 2023

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSEPH RUDOLPH

VAUGHAN AKA JOSEPH

R. VAUGHAN AKA JOSEPH RUDY VAUGHAN

CASE NO. 23STPB04079

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOSEPH RUDOLPH VAUGHAN AKA JOSEPH R. VAUGHAN AKA JOSEPH RUDY VAUGHAN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JASON ALEXANDER

THOMAS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JASON ALEXANDER THOMAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

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

05/23/23 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

LISA WEINMANN - SBN 320109, PROBATE CALIFORNIA 17765 CALLE GRANADA MORGAN HILL CA 95037 4/20, 4/24, 4/27/23

CNS-3692379# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ESTHER MEDINA AKA

ESTER MEDINA AKA ESTER SAGUN MEDINA AKA ESTER

S. MEDINA

CASE NO. 23STPB04123

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ESTHER MEDINA AKA ESTER MEDINA AKA ESTER SAGUN MEDINA AKA ESTER S. MEDINA.

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

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

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

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

05/24/23 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 ALAN D. DAVIS - SBN 81783 LAW OFFICE OF ALAN D. DAVIS 1323 N. BROADWAY SANTA ANA CA 92706 BSC 223237 4/24, 4/27, 5/1/23 CNS-3692614# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GEORGE MIN CASE NO. 23STPB04126

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAURA MIN JACKSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAURA MIN JACKSON 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:

05/22/23 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

April 13, 2023 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose; whether that information is obtained verbally or in writing.

NPP0433999 To: GLENDALE INDEPENDENT 04/24/2023, 05/01/2023, 05/08/2023 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Fictitious Business

Name Filings

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

ANGIE’S MEXICAN FOOD

25211 Sunnymead Blvd Unit G1 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Riverside County Ma De Los Angeles Araujo Carrilo, 26372 primrose way, moreno valley, CA 92555 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 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 Carrilo

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230003199

The following persons are doing business as: Supply Express, 2238 N 1st Ave, Upland, CA 91784. sarkis s margaryan, 289 E Alegria Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by:

LEGALS

a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ sarkis s margaryan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 29, 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#: 20230003199

Pub: 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023, 04/17/2023, 04/24/2023 San Bernardino Press

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

(1). FLOW LANDSCAPE LLC

(2). FLOW LANDSCAPE

(3). FLOW LANDSCAPES

(4). FLOW AQUASCAPES

(5). FLOW AQUASCAPE

(6). FLOW 4724 Golden Ridge Drive Corona, CA 92878 Riverside County FLOW LANDSCAPE LLC (CA), 4724 Golden Ridge Dr, Corona, CA 92878 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 January 24, 2018. 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. STANLEY SUH, PRESIDENT

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 24, 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# 202304538 Pub. 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023, 04/17/2023, 04/24/2023

Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230003115

The following persons are doing business as: DLE Construction, 1216 W 31st Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405. Dynamic Lighting & Electrical (CA), 1216 W 31st Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405; Andrea Alcantara, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 27, 2023. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Andrea Alcantara, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 28, 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#: 20230003115

Pub: 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023,

04/17/2023, 04/24/2023

San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236657564. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). Catalyst Cares (2). Catalyst – Cares , 2400 Pullman St, Santa, CA 92705. Full Name of Registrant(s) South Cord Management (CA), 401 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802. 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 March 28, 2023. (1). Catalyst Cares (2). Catalyst – Cares . /S/ Elliot Lewis, Managing Member/Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on March 6, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023, 04/17/2023, 04/24/2023

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Boat Removers (2). Boat & RV Removers 35099 CA-74 SPC E4 Hemet, CA 92545 Riverside County Lando Fehrenbach, 35099 CA-74 SPC E4, Hemet, CA 92545 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. Lando Fehrenbach Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 30, 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# 202304900 Pub. 04/10/2023, 04/17/2023, 04/24/2023, 05/01/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as Showtime Tattoo Gallery 24877 Sunnymead Blvd Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Riverside County Showtime Tattoo Gallery LLC (CA), 23815 Hemlock Ave #5, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Riverside County

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

s. Francisco Ramos, Manager Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 4, 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-202305142

Pub. 04/10/2023, 04/17/2023, 04/24/2023, 05/01/2023

Riverside Independent

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

Eddcart

1075 Mountain Grove Ln Corona, CA 92881

Riverside County (1). DESTI YUINGRA NGUI, 1075 Mountain Grove Ln, Corona, CA 92881 (2). DENNY TEJAKUSUMA, 1075 Mountain Grove Ln, Corona, CA 92881

Riverside County

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. 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. DESTI YUINGRA NGUI

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 5, 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-202305260 Pub. 04/10/2023, 04/17/2023, 04/24/2023, 05/01/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Muresan Insurance Agency 11840 Pierce St #200 Riverside, CA 92505 Riverside County Romeo Sebastian Muresan, 17148 Rocky Bend Ct, Riverside, CA 92505 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 28, 2015. 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. Romeo Sebastian Muresan Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 12, 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.

UCLA survey says dissatisfaction remains high for LA County residents

By City News Service

vital infrastructure was rebuilt in record time,” Krekorian said in a statement. “Nowhere is his impact more visible than in downtown Los Angeles. He drove the long-delayed completion of Disney Concert Hall, presided over the restoration of City Hall, and rebuilt a library system that had been ravaged by budget cuts and the catastrophic Central Library fire.”

Riordan was instrumental in leading the drive for charter reform that created the neighborhood council system, Krekorian said.

“The conflicts of that era resisted easy resolution, but Mayor Riordan always aimed for progress not perfection, and in the Riordan years the city saw very real progress,” Krekorian said.

Riordan

Inflation, the homelessness crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts and rising housing costs are contributing to the woes of Los Angeles County residents who recently expressed nearly historic levels of dissatisfaction with their quality of life, according to a new UCLA survey released Wednesday.

The latest edition of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs’ quality of life index reveals that despite the sunshine, beaches and excellent tacos, living in Los Angeles is essentially a downer for respondents, although they admit to some slight improvements over last year.

Inflation remains a primary concern as people worry about losing their homes or feeding their families. Many residents said their quality of life had been affected by a particular homeless encampment. And they believe the pandemic’s impacts on the region will be long-lasting.

The survey measures county residents’ satisfaction levels in nine categories. The overall rating rose two points to 55, but it was still the second-lowest rating in the eight years of the project. The highest rating of 59 was recorded in 2016 and 2017.

“Last year’s record negativity appears to have bottomed out and made a slight upward turn,” said Zev Yaroslavsky, director of the Los Angeles Initiative, who oversees the index. “But inflation has taken a toll, especially among lower- and middle-income residents.”

In fact, 94% of respondents said they were affected by inflation and the increase in costs of basic needs. And 71% said it had a major impact. Rising housing costs were an issue for 82% of respondents, and 58% said the issue is a major concern.

More than a quarter, or 28%, of respondents worried about losing their homes and becoming homeless, while 25% were afraid their families will go hungry because they can’t afford the cost of food. Nearly half of the people in households earning less than $60,000 were concerned about becoming homeless.

Almost three-quarters of residents, 73%, said their quality of life had been impacted in the last year by a particular homeless encampment. A major impact

of the encampments was reported by 43% of respondents, with San Fernando Valley and Westside residents at 50% and San Gabriel Valley residents at 28%.

Most respondents, 75%, said life has been fundamentally changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Only 23% expect life to return to the way it was before.

Many respondents said their income changed during the pandemic, with 27% saying it went down and 30% saying it went up. More than a third, or 35%, of those with a household income below $60,000 said it declined. Nearly half, or 45%, of respondents with a household income over $120,000, said it rose.

“The income disparities that have defined the Southern California economy for several decades have been exacerbated by COVID, as the rich seem to be getting richer while the poor are getting poorer,” Yaroslavsky said. “County residents whose incomes have not rebounded have less money than they used to, and what they have doesn’t buy what it did before. They’re getting hurt coming and going.”

This year’s quality of life survey was based on interviews conducted with 1,429 county residents over 30 days beginning on Feb. 24. The survey has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.6%.

Ratings were up slightly in all nine categories except health care, which remained the same as 2022.

The survey also examined approval ratings for local elected officials. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had the highest favorability, with 46% of all respondents viewing her favorably and 23% unfavorably. City of Los Angeles respondents were even more positive, with 51% favorable and 17% unfavorable.

Sheriff Robert Luna was rated 37% favorable and 21% unfavorable, while Police Chief Michel Moore received a 31% favorable and 22% unfavorable rating, according to the index.

Meanwhile, ratings for District Attorney George Gascón improved somewhat from last year but were still negative — 27% of county residents view him favorably, compared to 40% who view him unfavorably. Last year, the survey’s result was 22% favorable, 44% unfavorable.

Cardinal Roger Mahony, archbishop emeritus of Los Angeles, recalled Riordan’s key role in the construction of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels beginning in 1998, following the severe damage incurred by its predecessor, the Cathedral of Saint Vibiana, in the Northridge quake.

“He not only rallied the private sector to assist in rebuilding the I-10 freeway and other buildings, but he also assisted us when the city red-tagged the former St. Vibiana’s Cathedral in downtown,” Mahony said in a statement.

“He was instrumental in working with County Supervisor Gloria Molina in acquiring the property on Temple Street between Grand Avenue and Hill Street. As he did with all major construction in the city during his eight years, he streamlined the process for permits and inspections which shortened the construction time. Both of them were key to the successful construction and dedication of our new cathedral.”

Mahony also recalled Riordan as a champion of Catholic education who helped found the Catholic Education Foundation in 1987. Thursday, more than 10,000 grants a year are made through that organization to families who could not otherwise afford tuition, according to the archdiocese.

“Dick Riordan was an Irish Catholic exuding the charm, creativity, and energy which led him ‘to raise our wings and soar,’” Mahony said. “He loved new ideas, he was passionate about moving beyond the past ways and methods, and he was bold in engaging in any new idea or plan which would help people across the city. ... His legacies span an enormous spectrum of commitment to serving all people and their communities in every way possible.”

LAPD Chief Michel Moore

posted in a tweet, “LAPD joins all of Los Angeles in extending condolences to the family of Mayor Richard Riordan. Mayor Riordan loved Los Angeles & believed in the men & women of LAPD. His Public Safety Initiative rebuilt the Department with critical staffing & technology. May God welcome him home.”

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said Riordan was the right mayor for the right time for LA in a tweet.

“He led us through challenging times and championed charter reforms that made our city better. I am grateful I could celebrate his 92nd birthday with him last year and thank him for everything he did for our city,” Hahn posted on Twitter.

City Councilman Tim McOsker said he worked with Riordan while serving as a deputy city attorney, calling him “passionate, determined and tough.”

“He knew charter reform was necessary and I was honored to be among those who worked to pass needed reforms and create a more accountable and efficient city government, including creating a citywide network of neighborhood councils to encourage community participation,” McOsker said in a statement. “Even in disagreement over policy, Mayor Riordan and the city family had the same goal of making Los Angeles a better place.”

Former Police Chief and LA City Councilman Bernard C. Parks said in a statement, “Today, we find ourselves without the man who was our compass during the very many challenges of the 90s.”

Parks, who was appointed chief by Riordan in 1997, added, “Mr. Mayor, your unbending strength inspired me. And, your faith in me changed my life forever. Together, we made this city one of the safest in the nation.”

Riordan was born May 1, 1930, and grew up in New Rochelle, New York. He was the youngest of eight children

in an Irish Catholic family.

He told the Los Angeles Times one of his most vivid Depression childhood memories was seeing unemployed men coming to the family’s back door in search of food or work. Riordan attended an all-male Jesuit prep school where both neckties and Latin were mandatory. He attended Santa Clara University, where he played on the football team. After two years at Santa Clara, he transferred to Princeton. Following his time at Princeton, he served in the Army in Korea and graduated first in his class at the University of Michigan Law School.

Riordan married Eugenia “Genie” Warady at a resort in New York and moved to Southern California. They had five children and he built a law practice, eventually founding Riordan & McKinzie.

He emerged as a political player in the 1980s, lending $300,000 to Tom Bradley’s campaign for governor and served on the city’s Coliseum and Recreation and Parks commissions. He also helped lead a successful campaign to oust state Supreme Court Justice Rose Elizabeth Bird in 1986.

Two of Riordan’s children died during his rise in political circles. Billy, his only son, died in a scuba diving accident off the East Coast days before his 22nd birthday. His daughter Carol died from complications of an eating disorder when she was 19.

Riordan was married four times. He was married to Genie Riordan for 23 years before the marriage was annulled by the Catholic church. He married Jill Noel in 1990, children’s activist Nancy Daly in 1998, and Elizabeth Gregory, then head of admissions at Harvard-Westlake School, in 2017.

Riordan is survived by his wife; three children, Mary Elizabeth Riordan, Kathleen Ann Riordan and Patricia Riordan Torrey; three grandchildren, Luca, Jessica and Elizabeth; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth Riordan Hearty.

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Richard Riordan. | Photo courtesy of Richard J Riordan/Twitter

Conditions in LA County jails discussed at federal court hearing

Afederal judge Wednesday heard a litany of longstanding problems at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles, including faulty sanitation, mentally ill inmates kept chained to benches, and uses of excessive force, before conceding that the facility is “one of the most complicated places on the planet.”

During a four-hour hearing encompassing discussion of cases involving the jail, U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson said he would hold a contempt hearing in June to deal with the American Civil Liberties Union’s allegations that Los Angeles County has failed to comply with court orders to address conditions at the jail system’s booking center.

ACLU attorneys contend that mentally ill detainees were shackled to chairs for days at a time at the Inmate Reception Center and others were crammed together, sleeping head-to-foot on concrete floors.

The request for sanctions and fines is the latest action in the long history of federal oversight of the county jail system, the largest in the nation.

Robert Dugdale, an attorney representing the county, said efforts to reduce the jail’s population by diverting some mentally ill inmates to community-based housing would help in the ongoing “depopulation” of the facility.

“We believe we can do it and do it safely,” the attorney told the court.

However, an ACLU lawyer suggested that placing an inmate in a non-custodial setting was a decision for a judge, not the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which runs the jails.

Pregerson pointed out that “most judges are not going to order diversion to non-custodial facilities.”

As for non-working toilets, poor sanitation and a basic lack of hygiene inside jail walls, the judge said those

Man in prison

By Fred Shuster, City News Service

problems must be fixed immediately.

“It just needs to be done. Period,” he said.

Dugdale promised “this is something we will solve,” to which Pregerson responded, “that needed to be done yesterday. There’s no excuse for submitting people to unsanitary conditions. Period.”

Compounding the problems of an aged and decrepit jail, the mentally ill inmate population has skyrocketed in recent years, with half of those incarcerated similarly afflicted, said Corene Kendrick, deputy director of the ACLU National Prison Project.

“After almost five decades of an endless cycle of promises followed by excuses and failures and generations of class members enduring abysmal conditions, the time for talk is over,” lawyers wrote in the filing seeking a contempt hearing.

Pregerson had initially set the hearing for Wednes-

day, but the county filed a status report Friday providing an update on the steps it has taken in the past month to ensure compliance with the court. The judge said he would hold off on contempt proceedings until the new information could be considered.

In September, the court granted a permanent injunction designed to help move mentally ill inmates and others out of the inmate reception center and into secure housing within 24 hours.

“Yet the evidence indisputably shows the IRC yet again has long delays in processing and intake of detainees, and people continue to suffer serious deprivations while in appalling conditions,” the ACLU alleged in a court filing.

Kendrick asked the court Wednesday to ensure the county would be fined for future violations, to make sure officials “keep their foot on the gas.”

Pregerson said another problem at the IRC appears to involve basic data keeping for exactly how much time each inmate spent there.

“You don’t track when people come in and when they go out,” the judge said. “Without the beginning and end it’s hard for me to understand the credibility of the process.”

Explaining that “we recognize the seriousness of the problem,” Dugdale said a new “automated” system will go online next week that tracks when inmates enter the center and when they leave. The system will also keep track of how long an inmate has been on a reception center bench -- and a warning will go off when that time exceeds the amount allowable by the court, Dugdale said.

The IRC, the judge said, is “one of the most complicated places on the planet.”

Pregerson also addressed a class-action suit brought

against the county by the ACLU on behalf of previous or current jail inmates who allege a pattern of excessive force by deputies and a failure of superiors to discipline the officers.

“We believe that frequently there are inappropriate uses of force and supervisors are not finding violations,” ACLU attorney Peter Eliasberg told the court. “Discipline when meted out is not sufficient. We believe some mandatory punishment is necessary.”

Dugdale countered that progress had been made to reduce both “head strikes” — or closed-fist punches to an inmate’s head — and the use of full-body restraint devices. “Things are improving,” Dugdale said. “We have made a lot of progress in the past year.”

Referring to new Sheriff Robert Luna, who stresses accountability, the attorney added, “we have a new tone at the top.”

LA City Council OKs new program to provide legal services for immigrants

By City News Service

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with the implementation of RepresentLA, a $4 million program to provide various legal services to the city’s immigrant community.

The council adopted an amending motion, presented by members Kevin de León, Paul Krekorian and Monica Rodriguez in May 2022, seeking the adoption of a new program framework following the conclusion of the Los Angeles Justice Fund, the predecessor to RepresentLA.

their side to represent them.

couldn’t really see the gunman’s face. The first witness had already recanted his identification, saying he was convinced someone else was the shooter.

Defense attorneys said two other men had since confessed to the crime, though those men refused to testify and incriminate themselves, according to the Santa Clara University School of Law.

In Carrillo’s lawsuit, he alleged that former sheriff’s Deputy Craig Ditsch had steered the first witness’ identification. That witness had randomly selected several photos from the gang book, but was told each time by Ditsch that his selection “could not be the suspect,” according to court documents. When the witness picked Carrillo, Ditsch told him he’d made the “right choice.”

Ditsch testified during trial that witnesses often recant for fear of being seen as “snitches” and said the witness changed his story after being sent to jail.

Carrillo’s story was featured on the Netflix series “The Innocence Files.”

According to his website, Carrillo earned a degree from Loyola Marymount University after his exoneration and works as a chief policy adviser for the Los Angeles Innocence Project. He also serves on the county’s Probation Oversight Commission.

The earlier program was a two-year public-private partnership between the city, Los Angeles County, the California Community Foundation and the Weingart Foundation. The LAJF pilot program provided a collective $7.9 million to establish a legal defense fund to provide representation to immigrants facing deportations.

“Due process is everyone’s concern,” de León said. “It’s also very human beings’ fundamental right. Regardless of who you are, where you come from, due process is fundamental to personal justice.”

According to de León, more than two-thirds of people who appear in immigration court in LA County face a judge with no one at

“This is why the complete transition from LA Justice Fund to RepresentLA is so important,” he said. “It formalizes the city’s commitment to our immigrant communities. It’s everyone’s responsibility at every level of government to stand with immigrants.”

He also argued that RepresentLA would be a huge investment in the city’s economic gross domestic product, as deportation “rips families apart in the city” and said that kind of dislocation results in the impoverishment of communities.

Under the motion, the city will utilize a selection of contractors recommended to implement various RepresentLA components such as data collection and program evaluation, detained and nondetained removal defense representation, affirmative immigration benefits representation, and community and education outreach.

The city will authorize

a memorandum of understanding with the county to provide immigrant legal services through its program for a three-year term with the options to extend for two additional one-year terms based on the availability of funds.

The motion passed in an 11-0 vote.

Some members of the public criticized de León’s continued participation on the council Wednesday. He has defied widespread calls to resign over his participation in the 2021 conversation with former Council President Nury Martinez, former Councilman Gil Cedillo and Ron Herrera, former president of the LA County Federation of Labor, which featured racist comments and was leaked in 2022. Martinez and Herrera resigned in the aftermath of the leak, while Cedillo was unseated by Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez to represent the 1st District.

Francisco “Franky” Carillo. | Photo courtesy of Franky Carillo/Twitter

A U.S. green card. | Photo by duallogic/Envato Elements