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Suspended LA Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas convicted in federal corruption trial

By Fred Shuster, City News Service

Los Angeles County lifts

COVID-19 emergency declarations

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Los Angeles County’s local emergency declarations due to COVID-19 were lifted at the end of the day Friday, resulting in the closure of county-run virus-testing centers and prompting a warning for Medi-Cal beneficiaries to ensure their case information is up to date.

Medi-Cal coverage did stop on Friday, but the LA County Department of Public Social Services will be reevaluating cases to ensure people are still eligible for the program, which provides health coverage for those with limited income and resources.

“Therefore, it is essential that beneficiaries ensure that the department has their most updated contact information, including names, addresses, telephone numbers and email address,” according to a statement from DPSS.

County officials said local beneficiaries will be receiving renewal forms in the mail, and residents should complete and return them as quickly as possible.

Roughly 3.7 million Los Angeles County residents are covered through Medi-Cal.

With the county’s emergency declarations ending, the Department of Health Services closed its COVID-19 PCR testing centers at the end of the day Friday.

“The COVID-19 testing centers were established to provide residents with free and easy access to COVID-19 PCR tests, at the early stages of the pandemic when testing supplies were extremely limited,” Dr. Christina Ghaly, director of the county Department of Health Services, said in a statement.

Suspended Los Angeles City Councilman Mark

Ridley-Thomas was convicted Thursday of federal bribery and conspiracy charges, along with mail and wire fraud, stemming from his time serving on the LA County Board of Supervisors.

Ridley-Thomas showed no reaction as the verdict was read late Thursday morning in a packed downtown Los Angeles courtroom. He was convicted on single counts of bribery and conspiracy, along with one count of honest services mail fraud and four counts of honest services wire fraud. Jurors, who reached their verdict on their fifth day of deliberations, acquitted the Southland political giant of 12 other fraud counts.

The charges stemmed from what prosecutors called a quid pro quo arrangement between Ridley-Thomas and a former head of the USC School of

Social Work, with the politician accused of steering county contracts toward the university in exchange for benefits provided to Ridley-Thomas’ son, former Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas.

U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer set sentencing for Aug. 14. Ridley-Thomas has been suspended from the LA City Council since the indictment was announced.

Ridley-Thomas, 68, of South LA, has vehemently denied any wrongdoing. He did not testify in his own defense, but his attorneys argued throughout the trial that nothing he did amounted to a crime.

Prosecutors alleged that the longtime local politician, while serving as a county supervisor, “put his hand out” and accepted perks from USC to benefit his son, Sebastian. Federal prosecutors based their case on a long string of emails

and letters to bolster allegations that Ridley-Thomas and the former dean of the USC School of Social Work, Marilyn Flynn, had a quid pro quo arrangement during 2017 and 2018 in which the then-dean arranged for Sebastian’s admission to USC, a full-tuition scholarship and a paid professorship in exchange for his father’s support for county proposals that would ostensibly shore up the school’s shoddy financial picture and save Flynn’s job.

However, defense attorney Daralyn Durie countered that nothing Ridley-Thomas did was illegal, and a series of defense witnesses contended that the “paper trail” was not what it seemed.

Although the government argued that RidleyThomas accepted help for Sebastian in exchange for his support of USC contracts, including a Telehealth

program, that would’ve helped Flynn’s school financially, Durie said the thensupervisor had already been in support of the proposals, so he could not have been bribed.

As for the contention that Ridley-Thomas participated in a secret scheme whereby Flynn funneled $100,000 “seed money” from the politician’s campaign fund through the school to the Policy, Research & Practice Initiative, a nonprofit operated by his son who had recently stepped down from the California Assembly, Durie argued that nothing the politician did was illegal.

Ridley-Thomas’ support of the contracts that prosecutors claim would’ve helped remedy the troubled financial situation at Flynn’s school, had nothing to do with his son’s ambitions at

“Today, COVID tests are widely available. Rapid antigen tests are available at most pharmacies, through primary care providers and urgent care locations, and in a variety of other community locations. Health care providers also have the ability to perform PCR tests for patients when needed.”

Ghaly noted that over the last nine months, there has been a 94% decrease in demand for in-person testing at DHS testing centers.

“While the worst of the pandemic is behind us, we do ask that you continue to take simple and effective preventive measures to mitigate the spread of the virus,” she said.

DHS-operated hospitals and clinics will continue to offer testing for people without insurance.

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Intersection dedicated in honor of founders of El Cholo restaurant

Mark Ridley-Thomas. | Photo by Terry Miller/HeySoCal.com

PCR testing site at

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

Intersection dedicated in honor of founders of El Cholo restaurant

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Krekorian: Ridley-Thomas seat open, wants council to appoint Hutt

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The intersection near El Cholo was dedicated Thursday as Alejandro and Rosa Borquez Square in honor of the founders of the Mexican restaurant which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Ron Salisbury, the 90-year-old grandson of the founders; Brendon Salisbury, the chief financial officer of El Cholo Restaurants and a great- grandson of the founders; City Councilwoman Heather Hutt; and singer Michelle Phillips, a self-described El Cholo “superfan,” were on hand for the ceremony at the intersection of Western Avenue and 11th Street.

Phillips, best known as a vocalist for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame folk rock group, The Mamas & the Papas, said she was first introduced to El Cholo by Jack Nicholson in 1969.

“He told me stories about how struggling actors would come to El Cholo and buy a bowl of frijoles a la hoja for 35 cents, and how the waitresses would bring a side of warm tortillas and salsa at no extra charge. This was how Jack survived for many years,” Phillips said.

“As for me, well I’ve never left the place. We have celebrated every birthday of mine, as well as the birthdays of my various boyfriends and all of my children at

El Cholo for half a century, including my famous 40th birthday party. I will never find a more fun and delicious hangout, ever.”

During the event, El Cholo announced a $1 million fundraising campaign to fight children’s cancer.

Money raised through the effort will be donated to Los Angeles Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Orange County Foundation. El Cholo customers who donate $100 to the campaign while visiting any of El Cholo’s six locations will receive a VIP Nachos Card, providing them with free nachos for the rest of the year. Such donors will also be entered into a raffle for prizes including a helicopter ride, a Duffy boat cruise and gift certificates at various Southland eateries such as Lawry’s, Pinks, Langers and Musso & Frank.

El Cholo customers are also being urged to add $1 to their checks, with proceeds benefiting the campaign.

The Borquez family opened the Sonora Café, named for their home state, Sonora, Mexico, in 1923 on Broadway and Santa Barbara Avenue (now Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) in South Los Angeles. The original menu included very early California plates, including

sweet green corn tamales.

In 1925, a customer at the restaurant drew on a paper menu a figure of a Mexican field hand, an “El Cholo.” Alejandro Borquez enjoyed the sketch so much he and his wife were inspired to rename the restaurant El Cholo.

Aurelia Borquez, the daughter of Alejandro and Rosa Borquez, met her future husband, George Salisbury, at El Cholo in 1926. The couple opened their own El Cholo restaurant in 1927, choosing a site on the east side of Western Avenue, with George Salisbury’s mother, Lydia, mortgaging her home for $600 so he could open the restaurant.

El Cholo moved into a two-bedroom bungalow across the street in 1931 and remains at that site.

“El Cholo isn’t just a place to eat. It’s part of the culture of Los Angeles and has been for a century now,” Ron Salisbury said. “To me, El Cholo represents a crosssection of what LA is really all about.

“We have people coming in Rolls-Royces and people taking the bus. We have students, wealthy people, people barely getting along and even some struggling actors. You name it, they come here. To me, that’s always been a big part of our everlasting charm.”

Hours after suspended Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was found guilty in a federal corruption trial, Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian on Thursday declared the seat vacant and announced his intention to have Heather Hutt — who has been filling the seat on a temporary basis — appointed by the council to serve out the remainder of the unexpired term.

“While the federal legal process is continuing, and Mr. Ridley-Thomas may choose to pursue his right to appeal, his office nonetheless has now become vacant as a matter of law as provided by Section 207(a) of the Charter of the City of Los Angeles,” Krekorian said in a statement Thursday night.

“While charges against Mr. Ridley-Thomas were pending, the Council appointed Heather Hutt to hold the office of Council member for District 10 ‘for so long as the temporary vacancy continues to exist.’ Because the vacancy of this office is no longer temporary but is now permanent, Ms. Hutt’s temporary appointment is no longer in force and the Council must decide what action, if any, to take to address this vacancy.”

In the short term, Krekorian said, he has appointed Hutt to serve as caretaker for the seat, effective immediately.

Beyond that, he said, his plan is to call on the council, at its next meeting, to appoint Hutt to fill out the

remainder of Ridley-Thomas’ term, which runs until December 2024.

The council is on recess, and is next scheduled to meet on April 11.

“Mark Ridley-Thomas has been convicted of multiple felonies following a trial on charges described in the federal indictment of Oct. 13, 2021,” Krekorian said.

“I am deeply saddened that a career of extraordinary public service and achievement has been brought to a close in this way. Mr. RidleyThomas leaves behind an irrefutable legacy of leadership, activism and effective policymaking that have shaped our city, county and state.”

Thursday morning, a federal jury convicted RidleyThomas of bribery and conspiracy charges, along with mail and wire fraud, stemming from his time serving on the LA County Board of Supervisors and accommodations provided to his son by a then-USC dean. He faces years in prison when he is sentenced Aug. 14.

“Upon a conviction of a felony of a council member, the seat becomes vacant under the charter,” said Hydee Feldstein Soto, LA city attorney. “It’s different than the temporary vacancy that occurred upon suspension and appointment.”

Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson on Twitter recognized Ridley-Thomas’ verdict, but also acknowledged the veteran politician’s longstanding career

and the contributions toward his community.

“When those in power choose to forget our community, Mark Ridley-Thomas centered and uplifted us,” Harris-Dawson wrote on Twitter. “We are called to acknowledge this history in the coming days as we navigate the next steps.”

Councilman Bob Blumenfield said in a statement, “I am disappointed and saddened by the reality that he is the third City Council colleague to either plead or be found guilty of corruption” — a reference to former councilmen Jose Huizar and Mitchell Englander.

“It further tears the fabric of trust in local public officials,” Blumenfield added. “I am also saddened as this verdict ignominiously ends the career and stains the legacy of a man who had been a trailblazer, an icon and effective legislator for many years.”

Ridley-Thomas had been suspended from the City Council in 2021.

Hutt was temporarily appointed by the council to the seat in September 2022.

Prior to that, she was serving as caretaker while former Coucilman Herb Wesson — who was originally appointed to fill in during RidleyThomas’ suspension — was legally barred from performing his duties on the council and eventually had to resign because of term-limit issues.

Hutt has announced her intention to run for a full term in the 2024 election.

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By Andrew Jose, Data Work By Emilia Ruzicka, Stacker

The public school system remains the most common means of schooling for children in the United States.

Yet, despite the vital role public schools play in the education of future generations of Americans, the national public school system faces a myriad of problems in “equity, adequacy, effort, and sufficiency,” according to the Economic Policy Institute. Despite these issues, however, public school enrollment has, on average, increased from figures 10 years ago.

As of fall 2019, around 50.8 million children in the country attended public elementary and secondary schools, an increase of 1.4 million students since fall 2009, according to data from the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics. This rise in public school enrollment positively correlates with public school system revenue, although increased expenditures have accompanied revenue growth over this period.

Unfortunately, as with many other social and educational systems, the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on public school enrollment. During the first two years of the pandemic, public school enrollment in the U.S. decreased by over 1 million students—practically canceling out the gains of the previous 10 years—with losses largely concentrated in early elementary years and kindergarten due to remote learning options and home-schooling, according to the Urban Institute.

Since funding status has a direct, correlative bearing on the health of the greater public school system, HeyTutor studied the changes in public school funding over the past decade, using data from the Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of School System Finances. Monetary figures in the data have been adjusted for inflation into 2020 dollars.

Education revenue has increased overall since 2012

Public school systems in states across the country receive most of their revenue from local and state authorities, with some funds from the federal government. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, much of the rise in total education revenue between 2012 and 2020 has been driven by a rise in local and state government spending on public school systems.

Federal spending, on the other hand, gradually decreased and flattened out

between 2012 and 2020, with minimal increases and decreases that remain below 2009 levels ($92 billion). The fall in federal spending on public schools began a year after the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

In West Virginia, a combination of social issues, emigration, and poverty has contributed to smaller state and local budgets. This coupled with a teacher shortage has led to lower spending on education, which explains why when states across the nation saw an increase in public school education revenues, West Virginia lagged.

For the last decade, education expenditures have been greater than education revenue

Most public education expenditures come from staff and educator salaries. However, between 2009 and 2019, the proportion of expen-

ditures for salaries fell from 60% to 55%, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Purchased services—such as food, transportation, janitorial services, and teachers’ professional development programs—rose, albeit slightly (1% of total expenditures), between 2009 and 2019, while spending on supplies such as books and heating oil fell by the same measure during the same period. Tuition fees, however, stood at 2% of total expenditures in 2009 and 2019. For 27 states, total expenditures across all categories exceeded the funding received.

The percentage of education revenue coming from federal sources has decreased in most states

The decline in federal government aid to local and state authorities for public education coincides with the decrease in federal aid in

other areas due to spending cuts, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Since 2009, as previously discussed, federal spending particularly in public education has fallen.

Discretionary spending by the federal government helps subsidize education for low-income students and students with special needs. With federal discretionary spending at its lowest levels since 1989, cuts in federal aid pressure state and local governments to fill in the gap. Local authorities in less-affluent areas where many low-income families live are, in particular, feeling the brunt of this, and the lack of federal funding pushes public school systems in these areas into deficits.

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Percent of education revenue from federal sources. | Map courtesy of HeyTutor

How K-12 public school funding has changed over the past decade

UCLA report: Hollywood diversity backslides in 2022

Representation of women and people of color in the film industry regressed in 2022 following three years of gains, even in the face of evidence that diverse movies fare better at the box office and attract bigger and more diverse audiences, according to a UCLA report released Thursday.

The UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report found that racial, ethnic and gender diversity among actors, directors and writers last year slipped back to 2019 levels.

According to the report, which examined Englishlanguage films among the top 200 theatrical releases and the top 100 Englishlanguage streaming films, found that people of color represented only 22% of lead actors in theatrical releases, just 17% of directors and 12% of writers. Women made up 39% of lead actors and 15% of directors.

Women did make some gains, representing 27% of movie writing positions, up from 17% in 2019, and 41% of overall acting roles, up from 40% in 2019, according to the report.

Streaming films tended to be more representative of the population overall, with people of color representing 23% of directing jobs, compared to just 17% in theatrical releases. But the report noted that streaming films tend to have smaller budgets, with 75% of the films directed by people of color having budgets of less than $20 million.

At 73%, white men continued to dominate the director’s chair for

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Hollywood’s biggestbudget films, according to the report. Researchers found that 60% of the films directed by white men had budgets of $30 million or more, while 56% of theatrical films directed by white women had budgets of less than $20 million.

“The pandemic has normalized diversity on screen, not just in theaters but at home,” report co-author Michael Tran, a UCLA doctoral candidate, said in a statement. “Audiences tuned in. If Hollywood reverses course on diversity in the theaters, they’ll lose audiences to streaming and to international offerings.”

According to the report, six of the top 10 theatrical films in 2022 had audiences that were at least 50% minority moviegoers.

“Hollywood has to

look itself in the mirror and identify the concrete practices that actually work to move the needle on the industry’s diversity problem,” Darnell Hunt, UCLA’s executive vice chancellor and provost, and co- founder of the report, said in a statement. “Diversity should not be considered a luxury but a necessity. Audiences of color are the bedrock of Hollywood and key to the bottom line as research shows once again that audiences prefer diverse casts.”

The report found that theatrical films released last year with casts that were between 31% and 40% minority had the highest median global box office receipts, while films with casts that were less than 11% minority “were the poorest performers.”

Amonument commissioned by the Richard Nixon Foundation memorializing all members of the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War was dedicated Wednesday at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

The 6-foot-2-inch, 500-pound bronze monument with a traditional patina depicts a Marine running through the jungles of Vietnam in 1971-72 when Nixon was president. The Marine is carrying an M16 A1 rifle with a birdcage tip and wearing a twolayered helmet with bug juice, a rolled-up long-sleeve shirt, bandoleer with ammunition pouches, trousers, mud-covered jungle boots, and has a towel around his neck.

The monument also depicts three canteens, a backpack, flack jacket, hand grenades with holders, over-the-shoulder gun belt and pockets full of other supplies.

A Marine was chosen to be depicted because of the library’s proximity to Camp Pendleton and the prevalence of the Marine community in Southern California, said Joe Lopez, the Nixon Foundation’s vice president of marketing and communications.

The research and creative process for designing the Vietnam Veterans Monument started in August when the Nixon Foundation formed a committee of Vietnam veterans, a Gold Star family member from the war, Ron Pekar, the monument’s artist, and members of the Nixon Foundation senior staff, according to Lopez.

Committee members visited the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, Virginia and the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot Museum in San Diego for research and design, Lopez said.

Pekar also made the Traveler statue at USC and “The Handoff” sculpture at the Rose Bowl.

More than 150 Vietnam veterans attended the 11 a.m. ceremony and were greeted by Robert Wilkie, the secretary of Veterans Affairs from 2018-21, and received the national official Vietnam veteran lapel pin, Lopez said.

The ceremony coincided with National Vietnam War Veterans Day and came on the 50th anniversary of the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam.

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SoCal Dems on Trump indictment: ‘No one above the law’; Trump claps back

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for the upcoming presidential race.

“The Democrats have lied, cheated and stolen in their obsession with trying to `Get Trump,’ but now they’ve done the unthinkable — indicting a completely innocent person in an act of blatant election interference,” Trump said.

“I believe this witchhunt will backfire massively on Joe Biden. The American people realize exactly what the radical left Democrats are doing here. Everyone can see it. So our movement, and our party — united and strong — will first defeat (Manhattan District Attorney) Alvin Bragg, and then we will defeat Joe Biden, and we are going to throw every last one of these crooked Democrats out of office so we can make America great again.”

Southland Democratic political leaders reacted as expected Thursday to news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges tied to hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign, echoing a chorus that “no one is above the law.”

“Indicting a former president is a horrible precedent,” Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, wrote on his Twitter page. “The only precedent worse than that is to not indict Donald Trump if there is evidence that he committed crimes. This is a somber moment for America. We should let the judicial system do its job without interference.”

Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, tweeted simply “No one is above the law,” a phrase repeated by other local Democrats, including Reps. Tony Cardenas and Nanette Barragán.

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, called the indictment a “sobering and unprecedented development.”

“If we are to be a nation of laws, then we must apply the law equally and to everyone, regardless

of their station,” Schiff said in a statement. “Few nations have lived up to this ideal, and our own country has often fallen far too short. But if we are to have justice, if we are to have a rule of law that is meaningful and protective of our democracy, we must hold the rich and powerful to account, even when those persons hold high office — perhaps most importantly, when they hold high office. To do otherwise, because holding a president accountable is controversial or provocative, will not bring order, but breed disorder, and disrespect of the law.”

The indictment stems from a $130,000 payment made by Trump attorney Michael Cohen to Daniels, allegedly paid to prevent her from going public with claims that she had an affair with Trump. Cohen pleaded guilty to federal charges in 2018 tied to the payment.

Trump issued a statement calling the indictment a “political persecution and election interference at the highest level in history.” Trump has declared his candidacy

Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Los Angeles, said he will “always believe that this twice-impeached former president is a threat to our democracy. This is one of many steps to ensure that we are a country for and by the people, and that no one is above the law.”

Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point, urged Americans to let the criminal process unfold.

“Like any American who is indicted, Donald Trump deserves every protection provided by the Constitution, and due process under the law,” Levin said. “As that process unfolds, let us neither celebrate nor divide. and let us remember that justice benefits us all. No one is above the law.”

While Republican elected officials from around the Southland did not immediately react to news of Trump’s indictment, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, tweeted, “Here we go again — an outrageous abuse of power by a radical DA who lets violent criminals walk as he pursues political vengeance against President Trump.”

“I’m directing relevant committees to immediately investigate if federal funds are being used to subvert our democracy by interfering in elections with politically motivated prosecutions,” McCarthy said.

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Fewer Pell grants are being awarded as tuition continues to climb

By Eliza Siegel, Stacker

The financial futures of millions of student debt-burdened Americans remain uncertain as President Joe Biden’s hotly contested student loan forgiveness plan awaits the verdict of the Supreme Court after the court heard arguments from both the White House and several challengers to the plan on Feb. 28.

While the promise of having thousands of dollars of debt eliminated would be substantial for many people carrying student loans, the court’s final ruling holds particular significance for one group of former students: Pell Grant recipients.

Should the White House prevail, those who received a Pell Grant while attending college could be eligible for up to $20,000 of loan forgiveness, double the maximum amount for non-Pell Grant students. While it might seem illogical for grantees to be eligible for more loan forgiveness than nongrantees, Pell Grant recipients typically face more challenges to loan repayment. They also comprise more than 60% of the borrower population, making the greater level of potential loan forgiveness more impactful.

Pell Grants have been awarded to students with the largest demonstrated

financial need since 1972 under the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. The grants, which do not need to be repaid, have historically offered an important non-loanbased form of financial aid for low-income students, boosting enrollment rates and improving outcomes for poorer students.

Ahead of the 2023-24 school year, the government announced an increase in the Pell Grant maximum to $7,395—$500 more than was allotted the previous year and the biggest bump in a decade.

However, much has changed over the five decades since the program was rolled out. The price of tuition and other fees, as well as the rate of inflation, have increased significantly, outpacing incremental yearly increases to Pell Grant maximums. In 2017, the grant covered an average of 29% of college expenses at public four-year schools, a striking decline from the 79% it covered in 1975.

Rising tuition costs and the mounting student loan debt crisis have also chipped away at college enrollment rates over the past decade, a trend greatly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Between the fall terms of 2019 and 2022, there was a 7% drop in students regis-

tering for school.

Best Universities analyzed trend data up to the 2020-21 academic year from the National Center for Education Statistics to see how Pell Grants and other financial aid types stack up over years of rising tuition. The analysis includes data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, which colleges and universities report.

Average tuition has steadily increased since 2002—but Pell Grant amounts have remained relatively consistent

According to NCES data, which gathered information from more than 1,500 institutions, in the 2021 academic year, the average amount of tuition and required fees for full-time undergraduate students at public postsecondary institutions operating on an academic year calendar system was $6,527—up sharply from $4,961 just a decade before.

Despite the maximum Pell Grant awards increasing every year since 2012, the average amount of money actually awarded to low-income students through Pell Grants has remained more or less the same year over year.

This incongruity persists even as tuition costs have continued to climb dramatically over the last decade.

As the stagnation of average Pell Grant awards creates an even wider gap between non-loan-based aid and the average cost of attending college, total U.S. student loan debt has simply continued to rise and is now a staggering 774.1% more than it was in 1995.

Share of students receiving financial aid— including Pell Grants—is declining

The number of students receiving financial aid has generally declined since 2010, but the share of finan-

cial aid awardees took an especially dramatic hit at the onset of the pandemic.

Far fewer students applied for financial aid after the pandemic began, according to reports from the National College Attainment Network and Sallie Mae. The number of Free Application for Federal Student Aid applications filed hit a 14-year low in 2021. FAFSA applications are the main avenue for receiving both loan and grant-based financial aid.

The decline in FAFSA applications suggests

Steven Tyler of rock band Aerosmith seeks dismissal of sex abuse accuser’s lawsuit

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“sustained any injury or loss by reason of any act or omission on the part of (Tyler)” and that the plaintiff is not entitled to any damages from him the 75-year-old musician.

“Plaintiff’s claims are barred in whole or in part because (Tyler’s) actions were legitimate, good-faith, justified, nondiscriminatory and/or non-retaliatory,” according to Tyler’s attorneys’ court papers, which further allege that the plaintiff’s claim for punitive damages violates his right to due process.

as her onetime guardian.

In her suit filed Dec. 27, the plaintiff alleges that Tyler convinced the plaintiff’s mother to grant him guardianship over her when she was 16 years old, allowing her to live with him and engage in a sexual relationship. She alleges they were together for about three years beginning in 1973.

fewer low-income students applied to college after the pandemic began, and higher-income students made up an even larger share of college-goers than they did previously. The drop in the number of Pell Grant recipients also correlates with the downturn in FAFSA applications since Pell Grants are only awarded by applying through the FAFSA.

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Steven Tyler is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges the Aerosmith frontman had an illicit relationship with her

when she was 16 years old and he was 25, saying her claims are barred in whole or in part by consent on her part.

In a seven-page answer

to the plaintiff’s allegations filed Tuesday with Torrance Superior Court Judge Gary Y. Tanaka, Tyler’s attorneys state that the plaintiff has not

Tyler’s court papers also state that the plaintiff’s claims are fully or partially barred by alleged consent on her part and that he had at least qualified immunity

The plaintiff became pregnant in 1975, causing Tyler to be simultaneously both the father of the plaintiff’s unborn child and her legal guardian, according to the suit, which further states that the Catholic plaintiff later relented under Tyler’s pressure and had an abortion.

The plaintiff subsequently “made a conscious

decision to leave and escape the music and drugaddled world seeking to be free from the sexualized culture created by Tyler and the industry,” according to her suit, which additionally states that she went on to have a family and become active in her faith.

But the plaintiff maintains her life was “shattered” when Tyler released memoirs characterizing his alleged abuses of her as “a romantic, loving relationship” without her knowledge or consent in order to obtain fame and financial benefit for himself and his managers, agents and publishers.

A case management conference in the lawsuit is scheduled July 24.

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Train repairer countersuit vs. LA Metro pared by judge

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quently returning them, all at an initial cost of $54.7 million, the Metro suit states.

Amendments later brought the total price to $90.5 million, the suit states.

To date, Metro has paid Talgo about $41 million, according to the Metro suit.

However, Talgo failed to perform the work as required, which came to a head in 2020 when Metro representatives told their Talgo counterparts that the company’s work schedule reflected “an untimely completion of the project,” the suit states. The suit

alleges that the company caused repeated and unexcused delays to the project, thus significantly breaching the contract in multiple ways.

Metro cited Talgo’s alleged testing failures, propulsion software issues, delays and staffing problems, the suit states. Metro gave Talgo multiple chances to comply with the contract before terminating it last May 6, the suit states. However Talgo has told Metro representatives that the company will not release the agency’s 10 cars unless

Metro pays more than $60 million, according to the suit.

Metro’s search for a replacement contractor to complete Talgo’s work is “significantly frustrated pending the return of Metro’s property,” the suit states.

The Metro suit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, plus a court order directing Talgo to return the 10 cars. The complaint also asks a judge to find that Metro was justified in ending the Talgo contract.

Ajudge has pared a countersuit train manufacturer Talgo Inc. filed against LA Metro after the transportation agency started the litigation by alleging the company is wrongfully holding 10 Metro subway cars in its Milwaukee repair yard after Metro canceled its contract with the business.

In its suit brought Sept. 15 in Los Angeles Superior Court, Metro called Talgo a “defaulted train overhaul contractor” that breached its contract with Metro and was terminated for default, but is “now holding Metro’s trains and other public property hostage in its repair facility in Milwaukee in an effort to create leverage against Metro for purposes of Talgo’s improper and unsubstantiated demand that Metro pay Talgo approximately $60 million, which Talgo is not entitled to be paid.”

But on Oct. 21, Talgo filed its own breach-of-contract countersuit, seeking $48.8 million.

In its court papers, Talgo maintains that Metro, “knowing that it owed Talgo significant money for work Talgo did at great expense to Talgo,” nonetheless sued the company “in hopes that the false, unsupported allegations therein could shield it from paying Talgo what it is rightfully owed.”

On Thursday, Judge Maurice A. Leiter granted Metro’s motion to dismiss the company’s claims for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, quantum meruit and promissory estoppel.

“Under the contract and the applicable law concerning competitive bid contracts, Talgo cannot recover damages outside those contemplated by the contract,” the judge wrote.

Talgo’s claims for breach of contract and declaratory relief were not challenged by Metro in its motion.

According to the countersuit, the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020 caused “widescale interference with rail transportation needs as well as massive disruption for the public, manufacturers, suppliers and vendors” worldwide.

“During these difficult times, Talgo, at all times, cooperated as a willing partner to work with Metro to adjust the project schedule and delivery requirements in light of the crippling effects of supplychain and staff interruptions caused by shutdowns,” the countersuit states.

In May 2020, Metro faced a significant ridership and revenue loss because of the pandemic and sent Talgo a letter suggesting that work

be suspended or that the contract be terminated “for convenience” at a reduced price, but did not express any dissatisfaction with Talgo’s work, according to the countersuit.

Metro then dropped the termination “for convenience” option and instead engineered a deceleration of Talgo’s performance and related payments by, among other things, slowing down dynamic testing and the approval of vendor changes requested by Talgo and delaying some payments, according to the countersuit.

Together with its alleged slackening of the contract, Metro “initiated a campaign to manufacture the illusion that Talgo was failing to perform” and was in danger of breaching the contract, the countersuit alleges.

But according to Metro’s underlying suit, the agency and Talgo in October 2016 entered into the “Heavy Rail Vehicle Overhaul and Critical Component Replacement Program” contract.

Metro operates the Metro B Line and D Line with its subway fleet consisting of 104 Z650 heavy rail vehicles, and Talgo’s primary responsibility was to overhaul and replace critical components on 74 cars, transporting the vehicles to its Milwaukee repair facility and subse-

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Rosemead City Notices

Go to filedba.com CITY OF ROSEMEAD NOTICE INVITING BIDS NIB No. 2023-08

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, California, will receive electronic bids through PlanetBids at: https:// pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/54150/portal-home OR sealed bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 8838 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770 up to 10:30 o’clock a.m. on Tuesday, the 18th day of April, 2023. Electronic and hardcopy bids will be publicly posted on PlanetBids and City’s website.

ARTERIAL STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT No. 43010

The project consists of removing and replacing existing AC Pavement, adjusting manhole covers, water valve covers, and gas covers to grade. Project also includes removal and replacement of raised pavement markers, striping, and traffic signal loops to match existing, as well as miscellaneous work as indicated on the construction plans, including other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the proper completion of the project.

The engineer’s estimate for this project is in the range of $3,500,000. The successful bidder shall have THIRTY (30) working days including material procurement to complete the work. Liquidated damages shall be $500.00 per calendar day.

Copies of the Bidding and Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications can be obtained from the City’s PlanetBid portal. Contractors can register as a vendor and download the documents by visiting the PlanetBid Portal (https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/ portal/54150/portal-home). Hard copy of the bid package will not be mailed.

SB 854 Requirements:

This project is subject to the requirements of SB 854. No prime contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered and qualified with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. No prime contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered and qualified 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 bid proposal must include a print out from the DIR registration website showing that the prime contractor and each subcontractor is currently registered and qualified. No bid proposals will be accepted nor any contract entered into with a prime contractor without proof of registration as required above. [Unless within the limited exceptions from this requirement for bid proposals only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)]

Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s security in an amount not less than 10% of the amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will, if awarded the Contract, enter into a satisfactory agreement and provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each not less than 100% of the total amount of the bid price.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty-one (61) days after the above bid opening date.

The CITY OF ROSEMEAD will affirmatively ensure the disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex or national origin in the consideration for an award.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor Code. Compliance with the prevailing rates of wage and apprenticeship employment standards established by the State Director of Industrial Relations will be required.

Bidders shall be licensed in accordance with the provision of Chapter 9, Division 111 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Bidder shall have a Class “A” license in good standing at the time Bids are received.

The Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality, technical defect, or minor irregularity in any bid submitted.

An award of service shall not be final until the bids have been reviewed and a Contract Agreement with the City has been signed by the lowest responsible bidder and by the City.

Award of Contract Agreement is proposed for April 25th, 2023.

All questions regarding this bid shall be uploaded City’s portal on PlanetBids, no later than 10 calendar days prior to bid due date and time.

Dated this March 23, 2023

Ericka Hernandez City Clerk

Publish: March 27th & April 3rd, 2023.

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Temple City Notices

NOTICE

RECRUITMENT FOR CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COMMISSIONERS

Applications accepted through April 28

April 3, 2023 – The City of Temple City is accepting applications to fill positions on the following commissions for a two-year term effective July 1, 2023:

• Three seats on the Planning Commission, which has decisionmaking authority over a variety of development proposals. Commissioners advise the city council on programs, policies and issues relating to planning, development and land-use regulation. The commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Three seats on the Parks and Recreation Commission, which delivers recommendations to city council on the development and oversight of parks facilities and recreational programming. The commission meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

• Three seats on the Transportation and Public Safety Commission, which makes decisions on administrative and parking citations, and issues recommendations regarding the administration of public safety programs. The commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m.

Eligibility is open to Temple City residents. Commissioners serve without compensation. The City does cover commissioner costs for training and conferences as resources allow.

Applications can be downloaded on the City’s website, by email request to cityclerk@templecity.us, or by calling 626-285-2171 ext. 4132 during normal business hours. The deadline for submitting an application is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 28. The city council will select commissioners through an interview process.

For more information, call the city clerk’s office at (626) 285-2171, ext. 4132.

Publish April 3, 2023 TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

Duarte City Notices

NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS

Bernards is requesting bids from qualified bidders for the Duarte High School Gymnasium – Phase 2 project located at 1565 Central Avenue, Duarte, CA 91010. The project consists of a new gymnasium. Construction includes grading and full construction of a new gym. We are interested in bids from all trades involved in this project minus demolition. The bidders will be selected using the “Best Value” competitive procurement process under California Education Code section 17400 et seq. “Best value” is a competitive procurement process whereby the selected bidder is selected on the basis of objective criteria for evaluating the qualifications of bidders with the resulting selection representing the best combination of price and qualifications.

Duarte High School Gymnasium – Phase 2

Bids Due: May 4, 2023 at 2:00pm

Email bids to: bid@bernards.com or to Gustavo Becerra at gbecerra@bernards.com

Pre-Qualification: In accordance with California Education Code 17250 and Public Contract Code 6109 all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (“MEP”) and sheet metal subcontractors (contractors that hold a C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 or C-46 license), must have submitted prequalification applications (link below) at least ten (10) business days prior to bid date and must be approved at least five (5) business days PRIOR to bid date. Be sure to check approval and expiration dates. The prequalification application is available at the link below: https://www.duarteusd.org/cms/lib/CA01900906/Centricity/Domain/4/Duarte%20 HS%20Prequal%20Packet%202023.01.20.pdf

All prequalification applications must be completed and submitted to James Young at jyoung@ericksonhall.com and Mike Arnold at marnold@ericksonhall.com

Bernards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to; and encourages the participation of MBEs, WBEs, DBEs, SBEs, DVBEs, and OBEs and requires submittal with their bid the certification form

from the authorizing agency. Participation in Bernards’ Prequalification process improves our ability to collaborate with Subcontractors while providing them with the benefit of inclusion in potential select project lists. Please contact SubcontractorPrequalification@ bernards.com for Prequalification documents or visit our website https://www.bernards.com/industry-partners/ for more information. Subcontractors must comply with general prevailing wage rates (PCC 1720 et seq.). Under new California law, all subcontractors and sub-tier subcontractors wishing to conduct business with any public entity must be registered and maintain good standing with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior to submitting a bid and during performance of the work (Labor Code 1725.5). Only registered contractors and subcontractors can be awarded public works projects. Please visit www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html for more information and to register.

Subcontractors must also meet the minimum requirements for Skilled and Trained Workforce (PCC 2600 – 2603 et seq.). Also refer to California Education Code, Sections 81703(c)(2)(F) and 17407.5; Labor Code 1777.5; and CCR Title 8, Section 230.1. Please visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Apprentices.html for more information.

Textura Construction Payment Management System: Subcontractors will be required to electronically sign and submit their pay applications – including invoices, sworn statements, conditional lien waivers, and unconditional lien waivers. Bernards pays for the majority of the cost for the Textura system. However, there is a small fee paid directly by each Subcontractor or Major Supplier to Textura which must be included in any bid to Bernards. For additional information and associated fees, please visit www.texturacorp.com.

Plans & Specifications: Plans and specifications will be available via BidMail and also the following link: https://share.bidmail.com/index.html#preconstruction/ sublist?project=200-176051

By submitting a bid, subcontractor confirms they have reviewed Bernards’ Standard Subcontract Agreement and/or Professional Service Agreement along with Attachments “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E” and will execute said Agreement without modifications. Please review all Bernards’ Standard Subcontract documents and forms at https://share.bidmail.com/index.html#preconstruction/ sublist?project=200-176051. Bids that do not conform to these bid instructions will not receive the maximum number of subcontractor quality points in a “Best Value” award process. The Attachments will be issued via an addendum during the bid period.

All subcontractors awarded work on this project must be prepared to furnish 100% faithful performance and 100% payment bonds issued by a licensed, admitted corporate surety with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-VI that is authorized to issue bonds by the State of California and is acceptable to Bernards, (current Treasury Listing is acceptable), in the full amount of their subcontracts.

Requests for Information: Due April 20, 2023 by 2:00pm to Matt Wopschall MWopschall@bernards.com

Non-Mandatory Job Walk: April 13, 2023 at 10:00am.

Publish April 3, 10, 2023

DUARTE DISPATCH

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SCOTT G. COYKENDALL

CASE NO. 23STPB02999

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/25/23 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 THOMAS O. HOFFMAN - SBN 100881

LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS O. HOFFMAN

302 W SIERRA MADRE BLVD SIERRA MADRE CA 91024 3/27, 3/30, 4/3/23

CNS-3683182# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VITO TANTILLO

Case No. 23STPB03025

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VITO TANTILLO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jack N. Tantillo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jack N. Tantillo be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority

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Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

Lead Agency: City of Glendale, Planning Division 633 East Broadway, Room 103 Glendale, California 91206-4386

Date: April 3, 2023

Contact: Aileen Babakhani, Planner

Project Title: San Fernando Soundstage Campus Project

Project Location: The approximately 424,453 square feet (9.74 acres) is located at 5426 San Fernando Road & 753 West California Avenue, Glendale, California, 91203. The Project site includes Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN) 5638-018-023 and 5638-018-032. The Project site is bounded by San Fernando Road to the west, W. Milford St. to the north and W. California Ave. to the south.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Project site is located within the city of Glendale (City) in Los Angeles County. The Project proposes to demolish all existing structures and the existing surface parking for the construction of four new structures containing: (1) ten production sound stage studios (individually, a Stage and, collectively, the Stages), (2) three flex spaces (individually, a Flex Space), production office uses and commissary, (3) various support spaces (both Flex Space support, Mill spaces, and Stage support), (4) an abovegrade parking garage with 419 parking spaces(Parking Garage), and (4) related surface parking lot with 114 spaces (Surface Parking), as shown in Figure 2.0-2: Project Site Plan. The Project’s various components are separated by fire lanes that vary approximately 2645 feet in width and roughly bisects the property on two sides from north to south, and also transects the Property from running north to south and east to west. The fire lane also provides vehicular access to the Project’s multiple components.

The Project’s four structures will contain approximately 406,318 square feet of gross floor area. The first building (Building 1) fronts West San Fernando Road and West Milford Street and contains a total of approximately 214,885 square feet of gross floor area comprised of Production Office uses (including a ground floor entry lobby), 8, commissary, and 2 flex spaces on the ground floor and 1 mill space on the ground floor. Building 1 also contains the Parking Garage. The second building (Building 2) is located to the east of the Building 1, fronts Milford Street, and contains approximately 97,905 square feet of gross floor area with 5 Stages and 1 Flex Space uses. The third building (Building 3) is located to the south of Building 2, separated by part of the fire lane, and contains approximately 93,528 square feet of gross floor area with 5 Stages. The fourth building (Building 4) abuts Building 3 on the south with frontage on South Fernando Road and is adjacent to the southern legal non-conforming residential properties. The fourth building, the Parking Structure, fronts West San Fernando Road and West Milford Street and contains 419 parking spaces. The remaining 114 spaces will be provided on the Surface Parking. The Project will provide a total of 533 parking spaces (in both the Parking Structure and the Surface Parking) and 12 loading spaces.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS: The potential impacts of the Project were determined to be less than significant for the following topics: aesthetics, air quality, cultural resources, greenhouse gas emissions, land use and planning, and transportation. The potential impacts of the Project were determined to be less than significant for the following topics with the mitigation measures identified in the Draft EIR: hazards and hazardous materials and noise and vibration. No significant and unavoidable impacts are identified in the Draft EIR for the proposed Project.

COMMENTING ON THE DRAFT EIR: Consistent with the requirements of Sections 15087 of the State CEQA Guidelines, this Draft EIR is being made available on April 3, 2023, for public review for a period of 30 days. During this period, the general public, agencies, and organizations may submit written comments on the content of this Draft EIR to the City of Glendale. Comments received on the Draft EIR, will all be responded to in the Final EIR.

DOCUMENT AVAILABILITY: The Draft EIR is available on April 3, 2023 on the City of Glendale Community Development’s website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning/ current-projects/environmental-review

HOW TO COMMENT: Please provide written comments to Aileen Babakhani, Planner, City of Glendale, Community Development Department, 633 East Broadway, Room 103, Glendale, California 91026-4386 or email ABabakhani@Glendaleca.gov. Comments must be received prior to the close of the 30-day public review period at 5:00 p.m. on May 3, 2023.

Dr. Suzie Abajian City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish April 3, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

City of Glendale Public Works Engineering 633 E. Broadway, Room 205 Glendale, CA 91206

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR

DESIGN SERVICES FOR CITY OF GLENDALE INTERSTATE 210 FREEWAY SOUNDWALL PROJECT RFP NO. PWA 2023-004

The City of Glendale (“the City”) is soliciting proposals from professional civil, structural, traffic engineering, geotechnical/soils engineering and materials testing, land surveying, and landscape design firms (“Proposers”) for the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate (PS&E) for soundwall construction to provide effective freeway traffic noise reduction for sensitive receivers along Interstate 210 freeway (I-210 FWY) in the City of Glendale from the west side of the Lowell Avenue overcrossing to the Pennsylvania Avenue overcrossing per the recommendation of the noise study conducted by Caltrans and the Project Study Report-Project Report (PSR-PR).

The detailed scope of the work, the content of the proposal, and the selection process are described in the Request for Proposal’ (hereinafter called “RFP”). To obtain a copy of the RFP, please visit the City of Glendale Public Works Engineering Procurement/Bid Page at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

For Questions and Request for Clarification about the RFP, please contact: Sarkis Oganesyan, P. E., Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Public Works Department - Engineering Division 633 E. Broadway, Room 205 Glendale, CA 91206-4388 Phone: (818) 548-3945

Email: soganesyan@glendaleca.gov

The Proposer must submit a Request for Clarification in writing, by letter or email, to the above contact and address. The City must receive the Request for Clarification on or before 4:00 p.m., April 21, 2023.

Submitting a Proposal:

The proposal packages must be clearly marked PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR INTERSTATE 210 FREEWAY SOUNDWALL PROJECT and addressed to:

City of Glendale Public Works Department – Administrative Division 633 E. Broadway, Room 205209

Glendale, CA 91206-4388

Attention: Yazdan T. Emrani, P.E., Director of Public Works

Deadline for Submitting a Proposal:

The City must receive the Proposal on or before 4:00 PM on June 2, 2023. A Proposal received after this date and time will be considered non-responsive and the City will return the Proposal, unopened.

Oral, telephonic, facsimile, or electronically transmitted (email) Proposals are invalid and the City will not accept or consider them.

If necessary, the City will make clarifications, interpretations, corrections, or changes to the RFP, or the proposed Contract, or both, by issuing Addenda.

Each Addendum will be posted on the City’s website only. It is the proposer’s responsibility to check the City’s website for any Addenda. Each proposer must provide a signed acknowledgement confirming receipt of all issued Addenda to this RFP, as part of their proposal submittal

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GEORGE COLCHADO

CASE NO. 23STPB03006

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

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

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

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 25, 2023 at 9:30 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 ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

FAE R. SHEPARD

OF:

CASE NO. 23STPB02964

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

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/24/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

JENNIFER N. SAWDAY - SBN 228320

TREDWAY LUMSDAINE & DOYLE LLP

3900

NOTICE OF FIRST AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LOUISE MOORE

CASE NO. 22STPB01518

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

A FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOYCE BEVERLY MOORE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOYCE BEVERLY MOORE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE FIRST AMENDED 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: 06/01/23 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 KAHLIL J. MCALPIN, ESQ. - SBN 199512

LAW OFFICES OF KAHLIL J. MCALPIN 8616 LA TIJERA BLVD., STE 305 LOS ANGELES CA 90045 3/27, 3/30, 4/3/23

CNS-3683242# PASADENA PRESS

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on APRIL 24, 2023 at 8:30

A.M. in Dept.: “9” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 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 formal 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.

PETER A. SAHIN, ESQ., SB# 222207

Attorney for Petitioner VELASCO LAW GROUP, APC 333 W. Broadway, Suite 100 Long Beach, CA 90802

PNSB# 107366

Published in: Baldwin Park Press

Pub Dates: March 27, 30, April 3, 2023

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BONIFACIO HUERTA

Case No. 23STPB01445

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Deanne Marie Sykes in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Deanne Marie Sykes be appointed as personal repre-sentative 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.)

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

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

Petitioner: Deanne Marie Sykes DEANNE MARIE SYKES 6562 MISTY HARBOR CT FLOWERY BRANCH GA 30542 CN994197 HUERTA Mar 30, Apr 3, 6, 2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DUNCAN ROBERTSON DUNN CASE NO. 30-2023-01312604-PR-PWCJC ROA#2

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

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Murray R. Dunn in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

The Petition for Probate requests that Murray R. Dunn 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 on APRIL 27, 2023 at 1:30 P.M. in Dept. C08 located at 700 Civic Cneter Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92071. Central Justice Center - Probate. Appearance at the hearing must be by video remote using the Court’s website at https:// www.occourts.org/media-relations/ probate-mental-health.html.

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: Kristan Shepard, Esq., Goodwin Brown Gross & Lovelace LLP, 4350 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 350, San Diego CA 92122, Telephone: 858.750.3580 3/30, 4/3, 4/6/23

CNS-3682489# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA JEAN BILLINGS CASE NO. 23STPB02178

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/21/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

SUE C. SWISHER - SBN 243310

LAW OFFICE OF SUE C. SWISHER

20955 PATHFINDER RD., STE 100 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 3/30, 4/3, 4/6/23

CNS-3684305#

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

TINA LEE ROTE

CASE NO. PRRI2300191

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN LLOYD WATT

in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN LLOYD WATT 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: 05/03/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 8 located at 4050 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

WILLIAM L. CATES - SBN 121372

CATES PETERSON LLP

4100 NEWPORT PL., STE 230 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660 BSC 223102

3/30, 4/3, 4/6/23

CNS-3684341#

CORONA NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LAREDO LABRADOR JANOLO AKA LAREDO L. JANOLO

CASE NO. 23STPB02735

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

LAREDO L. JANOLO.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEO Z. CALABIO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DEO Z. CALABIO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/21/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

KEITH C. KING - SBN 31349, KING & KING 510 WEST 21ST STREET MERCED CA 95340 3/30, 4/3, 4/6/23 CNS-3684460# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIAM GRAMS HASAN CASE NO. 23STPB03118

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SUSAN C. GRAMS AND NADEEM UL HASAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SUSAN C. GRAMS AND NADEEM UL HASAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/02/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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

JONATHAN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TRUDE TODD CASE NO. 23STPB03261

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

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/28/23 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 JANE LEE - SBN 231870, KAVESH, MINOR & OTIS, INC. 990 WEST 190TH STREET, SUITE 500 TORRANCE CA 90502 3/30, 4/3, 4/6/23 CNS-3685236# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DIANE M. VALENCIA

CASE NO. 23STPB03183

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/02/23

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner ALEXANDRA SMYSER - SBN 258181, SCHWEITZER LAW PARTNERS, APC 201 S. LAKE AVENUE, SUITE 800 PASADENA CA 91101 3/30, 4/3, 4/6/23

CNS-3685258#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NORMAN EDWARD LUND

Case No. 30-2023-01311721-PR-LA-CJC

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Karen A. Ferguson 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 on April 19, 2023 at 1:30 PM in Dept. C10. located at 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/ time set for your hearing.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first 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: JOSHUA R. ENGLE SBN 249871 PROMINENT LAW GROUP, APC 333 CITY BLVD, WEST SUITE 1700 ORANGE, CA 92868 (714) 236-9330 MARCH 30, APRIL 2, 6, 2023 ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT DENNIS DUNCAN, aka “ROBERT D. DUNCAN” Case No. 23STPB03219

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT DENNIS DUNCAN, aka “ROBERT D. DUNCAN”

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Dennis Lynn Nuckolls in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dennis Lynn Nuckolls 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 on April 28, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 11. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

able by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act

(Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Naadir Soofi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 6, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920.

A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business

Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law

(see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20230002142 Pub: 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as NEGU 1973 FOOTHILL PKWY STE 110 #322 CORONA, CA 92881 Riverside County NEGU SAFETY, LLC (CA), 1973 FOOTHILL PKWY STE 110 # 322, CORONA, CA 92881 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 27, 2023. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

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

s. JUAN WEI, CEO

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 8, 2023

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

A new Fictitious Business Name

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202303409 Pub. 03/13/2023, 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023 Riverside Independent

LEGALS

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OLAS POOLS PLASTERING 348 Ivy Crest Dr San Jacinto, CA 92582 Riverside County ISABEL RAMIREZ MACIAS, 348 Ivy Crest Dr, San Jacinto, CA 92582 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. ISABEL RAMIREZ MACIAS

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 23, 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-202302721 Pub. 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023 Riverside County

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230002537

The following persons are doing business as: POWER OF THE WORLD TRUCKING, 15191 Manzanita St, Hesperia, CA 92345. LUIS

A ROMERO GARCIA, 15191 manzanita st, HESPERIA, CA 92345. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 16, 2023. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ LUIS A ROMERO GARCIA.(OWNER). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 15, 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#: FBN20230002537 Pub: 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 20236655907. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Soft Bites, 2392 N RIVER TRAIL RD, ORANGE, CA 92865. Full Name of Registrant(s) S&E Company, LLC (CA), 2392 N RIVER TRAIL RD, ORANGE, CA 92865. 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. Soft Bites. /S/ Radee Phaerakkakit, Managing member / Manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on February 15, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 03/20/2023, 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230002908

The following persons are doing business as: Ruelas Multiservices, 9620 ACACIA AVE, FONTANA, CA 92335. LLOVANA DIAZ, 9620 ACACIA AVE, FONTANA, CA 92335. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2023. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ LLOVANA DIAZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 23, 2023 NoticeIn 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#: FBN20230002908 Pub: 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023, 04/17/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A Storage Place – Riverside 3399 Central Avenue Riverside, CA 92506 Mailing Address, 4437 Twain Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120. Riverside County ASP Central Avenue, LLC GP of Central Avenue Self Storage, LP (CA), 4437 Twain Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 1, 2020. 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. Art Flaming, Managing Member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 23, 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# 202304433 Pub. 03/27/2023, 04/03/2023, 04/10/2023, 04/17/2023 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: 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.

Port of LA seeks public input for study regarding recycling facility

By City News Service

The Port of Los Angeles is taking steps

Thursday to allow for the continued operation of a scrap metal recycling facility. Port officials released a

notice of preparation/initial study on Thursday of a draft subsequent environmental impact report to amend an existing permit to allow for the facility’s continued opera-

tion.

An amendment to permit No. 750 will be considered as it relates to the portcertified 1996 Hugo NeuProler lease renewal EIR for SA Recycling. The primary objective of the proposed amendment is to allow for an additional 10 years of continued operation of the SA Recycling project — without any changes in the use or scope of the facility’s current operations.

Hugo Neu-Proler

operated scrap metal recycling, processing and export operations at the Port of Los Angeles from 1962 to 2007, when it was purchased by SA Recycling, according to a statement from port officials.

The notice of preparation/initial study is available for review at the port’s website at bit.ly/3lXoMVB. The purpose of the study is to garner feedback from the community, which helps identify any potential

environmental impacts and suggest possible alternatives for the project that can be incorporated into the subsequent EIR to reduce potential impacts as required under state law.

The Port of Los Angeles will hold a virtual public meeting via Zoom to receive comments on the study on April 11 at 5 p.m. No registration is required and simultaneous Spanish translation services will be provided. Comment letters may be

emailed to ceqacomments@ portla.org and be titled “SA Recycling Amendment to Permit No. 750 Project” in the subject line. Comments may also be submitted by mail during the 30-day public review period through April 28, and sent to: Christopher Cannon, Director of Environmental Management Los Angeles Harbor Department 425 South Palos Verdes St., San Pedro, CA 90731

Metro to offer free Dodger Stadium Express bus service

By City News Service

LA Metro will provide free express bus service to Dodger Stadium again this year for Dodgers home games.

The Dodgers’ season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks is slated for Thursday. Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express buses will be available from both Los Angeles Union Station in downtown Los Angeles and the South Bay Harbor Gateway Transit Center in Gardena.

Fans can ride the express to the game for free, however regular fares apply on all other connecting bus and rail services.

The service from Union Station will pick up fans

about every 10 minutes in front of Union Station West adjacent to Alameda Street near the taxi zone. Service from Union Station begins 90 minutes prior to the start of the game through the end of the second inning, and return service runs until 4 minutes after the final out or 20 minutes after post-game events.

Passengers can use two stops at the ballpark — either behind center field or at the top deck.

From Harbor Gateway Transit Center, fans can board buses located at Bay 9, with buses running every 30 minutes. Fans can board at the Harbor Gateway Transit Center or a few

stations, including Slauson, Westchester, Harbor Freeway and Rosecrans.

Service from the Harbor Gateway Transit Center begins two hours prior to the start of the game and ends 45 minutes after games are over or 20 minutes after a post-game event. Fans will be dropped off behind right field. Buses back to Harbor Gateway Transit Center will pick up customers at the same location after the game.

Both Dodgers Stadium Express services will utilize a dedicated bus lane on Sunset Boulevard, where game-day traffic congestion is the heaviest. Metro has partnered with the Los

Angeles Department of Transportation for traffic mitigation support that will help expedite trips to and from games.

The Harbor Gateway uses the ExpressLanes on the Harbor (110) Freeway to speed up trips to the stadium, according to Metro. Metro encourages its customers to use the many transportation alternatives that serve Union Station to connect them with the Dodger Stadium Express, including Metro Rail, Metrolink, Amtrak and municipal bus operators. For specific route and schedule information, visit metro.net or https://bit. ly/2Ic9YbY.

LA to receive $157M HUD grant to address homelessness

The city and county of Los Angeles are set to receive $157 million from a $2.8 billion federal grant for helping homeless people move into permanent housing, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Wednesday.

The Continuum of Care Competition Awards provides funding for thousands of local homeless service and housing programs across the nation. The awards were previewed by HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge at the National League of Cities Conference.

“Helping people move into stable housing from temporary shelters and encampments on the streets is essential to ending homelessness,” Fudge said in a statement. “Working with our local partners, these

Continuum of Care program grants deliver communities the resources they need.”

The program is the largest source of federal grant funding for homeless services and housing programs, according to HUD.

Wednesday’s announcement builds on a $315 million “first-of-its-kind” package of resources that HUD awarded in January to help communities provide housing and supportive services in unsheltered settings and for homeless people in rural areas.

Communities were tasked to develop a comprehensive approach to addressing unsheltered and rural homelessness to receive federal grant funding, which involved coordination with health care providers, other agencies such as public

By City News Service

housing authorities, and people with lived experience of homelessness.

In August 2022, HUD issued a notice of funding opportunity for the fiscal year 2022 Continuum of Care Competition awards, which included approximately $80 million for non-competitive Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program renewal and replacement grants.

The 2022 awards also included more than $52 million for new projects for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

HUD had sought to fund projects that met specific criteria such as, but not limited to, those with an emphasis on racial equity and anti-discrimination policies for LGBTQ+ people.

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San Bernardino County leads FEMA, other agencies on tour in effort to secure aid

By Staff

Led by county disaster response personnel, state and federal officials this morning went on a two-day driving tour of San Bernardino mountain communities for a first-hand look at the damage that resulted from a late-winter blizzard that buried many homes and businesses under more than 10 feet of snow, San Bernardino County announced Thursday. County officials are pushing for the state to add San Bernardino County to the list of California counties for which Gov. Gavin Newsom has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden. Such a declaration could eventually make mountain residents and businesses eligible for various forms of federal assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

“We need Governor Newsom to request that San Bernardino County receive a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government,” County Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe, who represents all of the snow-impacted communities in the San Bernardino Mountains, said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the

most recent action by the Governor did not include our county.”

On March 14 San Bernardino County submitted an Initial Damage Estimate to the California Office of Emergency Services, or Cal OES, reporting nearly $143.2 million in private-property losses.

“At the time, the County knew of 302 damaged homes, 42 of which had been destroyed and 38 others having sustained major damage,” according to the announcement. “Out of 46 nonresidential/commercial properties listed, 10 were marked destroyed and seven were listed with major damage.”

An additional $16,633,550 in costs and losses were reported for public agencies, including debris removal, emergency protective measures, roads and bridges, public buildings and equipment and personnel overtime costs.

By March 16, ongoing assessments had pushed that roughly $159.8 million total to nearly $247.7 million, according to the county. The usual threshold for a federal major disaster designation is 1,200 homes destroyed or over $70 million in property damage.

“I am hopeful that this tour moves us a step closer as FEMA and other partner agencies will see first-hand the urgent needs of our mountain communities,” Rowe said. “While I’ve worked hard at the county level to aid our residents and businesses, many of them need additional financial assistance to recover and rebuild.”

Two officials each from FEMA, the SBA and Cal OES spent Thursday and Friday with staff from the county’s Office of Emergency Services, Public Works Department, Land Use Services Department, the assessor-recorder-clerk and the fire marshal on a driving tour through mountain neighborhoods and business districts to verify some of the details in what the County reported in its Initial damage estimate. The state and federal officials were not expected to exit the vehicles often or interview residents during what was described as a “windshield tour” of the snowstorm damage.

“The County’s hope is that the tour will lead the state to request a presidential Major Disaster Declaration for San Bernardino County, which could lead to federally funded temporary housing

assistance, funds to repair or replace owner-occupied homes, funds for uninsured or under-insured disastercaused expenses and serious needs, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, and other forms of assistance,” officials said in the announcement.

More information is available at https://www.fema. gov/assistance/individual/

program.

It was not known when or if the damage assessment tour would result in a state request to the president or a presidential emergency declaration, officials said. Also unclear was the amount of time it would take after a presidential declaration to determine what if any federal aid will be available to mountain residents, or what

Man charged in deadly police pursuit in Long Beach

By City News Service

A39-year-old Antioch man was charged Thursday with second-degree murder for the death of a 74-year-old woman in a police pursuit from Seal Beach to Long Beach.

Seal Beach police

stopped a 2006 Lexus just before 8 p.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation near Pacific Coast Highway and Marina Drive, police said. While the officer was conducting a records check of the driver, her male passenger switched places with her and the car

sped away, police alleged. The chase continued north on Pacific Coast Highway toward Long Beach until the Lexus crashed into multiple other vehicles at about 8:05 p.m. at Second Street in Long Beach, police said.

Chaz Lamar Long bailed out of the car and attempted to run away, but an officer used a Taser to apprehend him, police said. The woman in the car was injured and hospitalized and the baby was also taken to a hospital for precautionary reasons,

Ridley-Thomas

USC, the defense attorney told jurors in her closing argument.

Durie also alleged that one of the contracts amounted to less than $500,000 over five years — an amount so low it would not have helped remedy the financial problems at Flynn’s school.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Morse told the panel, however, that RidleyThomas made the alleged exchange to benefit his son,

who had resigned from the Assembly amid an internal sexual harassment probe that was about to go public at the peak of the #MeToo movement.

However, defense witnesses maintained that Sebastian suffered from a series of significant health issues that caused him to resign and look for other work.

At the conclusion of her two-hour closing argument Thursday, Durie asked the

jury to acquit the defendant, and “return this man to his home and his work and his community.”

According to the indictment, Sebastian became a professor of social work and public policy at USC — despite lacking a graduate degree — thanks to his father’s allegedly unlawful dealings. He was later terminated over questions about his original appointment and concerns by the university over the $100,000

donation. He also obtained a full-tuition scholarship and graduate school admission, court papers show.

Flynn, 84, of Los Feliz, pleaded guilty in September to one count of bribery, admitting that she agreed to disguise and funnel $100,000 from the thensupervisor to USC, then to United Ways of California, which ultimately passed the money on to Sebastian’s nonprofit. The longtime dean of the USC School of

police said.

Long was charged with second-degree murder, three counts of evading a peace officer causing serious bodily injury and a count of child abuse and endangerment, all felonies. According to the criminal complaint,

the process will be for acquiring the federal aid. County officials said they “will continue to make the strongest possible case for opening all forms of assistance to mountain residents and businesses. In the meantime, residents who sustained property damage are urged to work with their insurance carriers to fund and proceed with repairs.”

Social Work, who departed in 2018, is scheduled to be sentenced June 26.

Jurors were not told that Flynn pleaded guilty in the case, and her plea agreement did not require her to testify at the Ridley-Thomas trial.

Ridley-Thomas is a giant figure in local politics, previously serving on the LA City Council from 1991-2002, then serving in the state Assembly and state Senate before he was elected to

he is accused of killing Sarah Shorteno of Toronto and injuring an infant girl and three other adults.

Shorteno, who was a passenger in one of the cars involved in the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

the powerful County Board of Supervisors in 2008, serving until 2020, when he returned to the City Council. He has a doctorate in social ethics from USC and spent 10 years as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Los Angeles, beginning in 1981. He was suspended from the City Council following the October 2021 federal indictment that also named Flynn as co-defendant.

Officials from San Bernardino County, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and the state Office of Emergency Services attend a briefing before heading out to inspect damage caused by a late-winter blizzard. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County