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Report: Number of homeless in Riverside County rises 12%

By City News Service

RiversideCounty's homelesspopulation increased 12% last year, with the number of unsheltered people accounting for the higher total — prompting a member of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to say the county needs to "work harder" to find solutions.

"The next step is thinking outside the box ... digging deep and wide in finding resources," Supervisor Karen Spiegel said. "These numbers tell a story. We have to work as a full county, not just in our districts, with this element. We have to work harder on that."

The County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions presented its findings from the 2023 Point-In-Time homeless survey, conducted at the end of January, and the results estimated the countywide homeless population to be 3,725, compared to 3,316 recorded during the 2022 count.

The number of chronically homeless people who are unsheltered was 2,441, while the sheltered total was 1,284, according to the PIT report. The latter figure dropped 4% year over year, while the unsheltered number shot up 23%.

According to HWS Director Heidi Marshall, there was a 21% increase in the number of people surveyed who were experiencing first-time homelessness. Other worrisome signs were a 12% increase in the number of homeless people with children, and a 31% increase in the number of homeless military veterans, Marshall said.

"Increases in homelessness can be attributed to multiple economic and social factors, such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, increasing rental costs and low vacancy rates, community and family

Supervisors voice opposition to state's planned closure of Blythe prison

By City News Service

The planned closure of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe would be "devastating" to the community and should be tabled in preference to a full closure of the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, according to a resolution approved Tuesday by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

"I wouldn't normally be trying to keep prisons open, but this is the economic lifeblood of the city of Blythe," said Supervisor Manuel Perez, whose 4th District encompasses the Palo Verde Valley. "There's a lot of support to keep it open. The city is losing population on a yearly basis. There's a lack of economic development in the area. There are just so many reasons why this prison should still be open."

The board unanimously directed that its opposition to the planned March 2025 closure be conveyed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the governor's office.

The CDCR announced in December that Chuckawalla and the leased CoreCivic prison in California City were slated for shutdown. The CRC in Norco, meanwhile, was listed as one of a half-dozen correctional facilities where piecemeal or partial deactivations are planned.

The CDCR said the changes were associated with the state budget process "with an eye toward fiscal responsibility."

Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin and Sheriff Chad Bianco last month voiced opposition to any closures statewide given the crime epidemic and the overcrowded conditions in counties' jail facilities, where they said offenders are routinely turned loose

breakdown and physical and mental health challenges," according to the PIT report.

"Of the unsheltered individuals surveyed, 27%

reported family disruption as the primary factor for their homelessness, lack of income fell second at 19%, and unemployment

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followed at 12%."

The lack of affordable living space remains

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The Riverside Youth Council on Tuesday recognized this year's 25 Most Remarkable Teens during a ceremony at City Hall.

The program and annual event spotlights Riverside's young residents in grades 8-12 "for their excellence in academics, athletics, arts and culture, community involvement, leadership, courage to overcome, acts of valor, or any other remarkable accomplishments," Riverside officials said in a statement announcing the 2023 honorees. "The applications are carefully reviewed, deliberated, and then selected by the Youth Council."

The Youth Council was established in 2004 by the mayor and city council and currently receives mentorship from Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson and the Riverside

Police Department, according to the city.

The Most Remarkable

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Riverside Youth Council, city officials honor 2023's Most Remarkable Teens

Supervisor Karen Spiegel speaks with a homeless man during the 2023 Point-In-Time census. | Photo courtesy of Riverside County

From left, Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson; Frida Campos, a senior at Arlington High School and one of 2023's 25 Most Remarkable Teens; and Police Chief Larry Gonzalez. |

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May 12

Happy Birthday Monterey Park

Barnes Park | 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754 | May 12-14 | montereypark.ca.gov

Monterey Park is turning 107 and is celebrating with live music, carnival rides, food trucks, vendor booths, and raffles.

May 13

Just Like Heaven Brookside at the Rose Bowl | 1133 Rosemont Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103 | May 13 | justlikeheavenfest.com

The festival lineup includes the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Empire of the Sun, Future Islands, MGMT, M83 and many other acts. You’ll also have a variety of establishments to eat from like Burritos La Palma, Maneatingplant, Angeleno’s Wood Fire Pizza and more. .

May 14

‘MOMentum Place’

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum | 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga CA 90290 | May 14 | theatricum.com

Every year on Mother’s Day, “MOMentum Place” creates a fantastical world of aerial and circus performers, dancers and musicians in the rustic outdoor amphitheater at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum. For an extra treat, enjoy brunch in the Theatricum gardens before the performance.

May 15

Tom Hanks

The Ebell of Los Angeles | 4401 W. Eighth St., Los Angeles, CA 90005 | May 15 | eventbrite.com

Tom Hanks, America’s most beloved actor, discusses “The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece,” his satirical new novel that takes on superhero movies.

May 16

‘Chicago’

Segerstrom Hall | 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | May 16-21 | scfta.org

Start the car. I know a whoopee spot where the piano’s hot. Head back to the age of jazz with the critically acclaimed musical that has enraptured audiences all over the world.

May 17

Cuisines Of The Foothills

Glendora Country Club | 2400 Country Club Drive, Glendora, CA 91741 | May 17 | cuisinesofthefoothills.com

Sample what dining and drink establishments around the San Gabriel Valley have to offer and enter for a chance to win some prizes.

People enjoy carnival rides at Happy Birthday Monterey Park celebrations. | Photo courtesy of Monterey Park Recreation & Community Services Department

Here’s how oral health is overall health Take a fresh look at your finances

By Guest Contributor

Remember those financial resolutions you committed to at the beginning of the year? If they seem like a distant memory, the start of summer is an excellent time to reset and take stock of your progress. Follow the tips below to recommit yourself to your financial goals:

Start with a clean slate. Review your financial situation and recent spending patterns. Is your spending aligned with your financial goals? Re-evaluate any bad money habits that may be holding you back from making better financial decisions. Remind yourself that healthy financial behaviors can become part of your daily routine.

Commit to financial stability. It’s easier to do something when you are intentional. Just like you set aside an afternoon to clean out the garage, set aside a few hours to clean up your finances. During this time, reflect, organize and make a conscious commitment to take responsibility for your financial future.

Create, update or review your plan of action. A financial plan provides a roadmap for spending and saving and encourages you to allocate your money toward the items or experiences that matter most to you. Your plan should articulate how you intend to handle your day-to-day

finances while working to achieve your long-term goals such as paying off your home mortgage and confidently retiring on your terms. If a large expense comes along, you may need to re-evaluate your financial priorities. Adjust as necessary and then get back on track as soon as possible. Likewise, if you receive a raise or windfall, consider how the additional funds can be applied to your financial plan.

Spend within reason. Your plan can provide you with guardrails to keep longterm goals in sight as you satisfy near-term wants and needs. When you know your emergency fund, retirement and other goals are on track, you can purchase tickets to the big game or plan a family trip without feeling guilty or worried that the costs will prevent you from achieving your larger financial goals.

Prepare for the unexpected. Life can throw challenging curveballs. Unexpected events such as unplanned medical bills or losing your job can greatly impact your bottom line. The only certainty is uncertainty, and that’s why it’s critical to assess your insurance policies to ensure you’re fully covered and establish an “emergency fund” to cover surprise expenses.

Consider reviewing your life, disability health, home and auto insurance policies with

a financial professional who can help you identify and close any gaps in coverage. If you’ve acquired artwork, collectibles, technology or other valuables, make sure they are covered under your current home insurance plan. Also, use this as a time to update beneficiaries on your policies if needed. Find joy in the process. The desire to keep your finances in good order is an admirable aspiration, and it has lasting impacts. Focusing on your finances today may help you to achieve a more comfortable financial future for you and your family tomorrow. Consider working with a financial professional to help create a plan to reach your goals. With renewed energy and a well-defined plan, you can feel good about your financial choices.

Jean D. Koehler, CLTC®, CRPC®, RICP®, CKA®, is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in Arcadia. She specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 21 years. She is also the winner of the 2020 Ameriprise Client Service Award. To contact her, please visit her website at https:// www.ameripriseadvisors. com/jean.d.koehler/ or call her office at (626)254-0455. 55 East Huntington Drive Suite 340, Arcadia California 91006.

By Chia “Francis” Lin, RDHAP

Ifirst learned about mobile dental hygiene

12 years ago and immediately was intrigued by this specialty of preventative care for the dentally underserved. I knew that one day I too would be a hygienist who would travel to see frail elderlies, school children and people with developmental disabilities.

What I didn’t know then was how essential patient education would be to my mobile practice. Indeed, many clients are unaware of the connection between our mouth and body, so their dental needs are often overlooked or neglected.

Meet Julie, a sharptongued, non-ambulatory 99-year-old living in a residential care home. The staff complained to me about having a hard time brushing her teeth because, in their words, “She doesn’t see the point.” They introduced us, and while casually chatting with Julie, I right away spotted food debris and dental plaque adhering on her teeth.

Gently, I said, “Julie, did you know all that white gunk on your teeth can inflame your gums, and the bacteria

can travel to your heart, lungs and even joints?” She seemed stumped, so I continued, “There is a lot of food and bacteria in the mouth that can cause aspirational pneumonia, which is very dangerous to the elderly.”

“Oh, I didn’t know that,” Julie said, processing this new piece of information on the oral-systemic health link. I proceeded to prepare for the appointment. While still a little apprehensive, she became more open to the idea of getting her teeth cleaned because she understood my rationale.

The oral-systemic health link is a widely accepted theory establishing that oral health is overall health; inflammation and disease in the mouth will increase overall inflammation and disease in the body. In fact, oral health and diabetes have a well-established link. Blood sugar weakens the body’s immune system so it’s harder to fight off bacteria in the mouth. High blood sugar is also present in saliva, which bacteria in the mouth use as food, causing dental decay, gum disease and even tooth loss — if they are not under

control. Patients with poor oral health tend to have a difficult time controlling their diabetes, which in turn feeds the disease in the mouth and body.

Furthermore, heart health and oral health go hand-in-hand. Gum disease caused by dental bacteria will cause systemic blood vessels to be inflamed and damaged. Tiny blood clots, heart attack and stroke may follow. Research has found dental bacteria in blood vessels far from the mouth. Moreover, compounding poor oral health with bad habits, such as smoking and lack of exercise, can lead to seriously compromised cardiovascular health. Additionally, people with high blood pressure are also at risk if they have poor oral health because high blood pressure hardens the blood vessels, making them more vulnerable to inflammation. Since the mouth is the gateway to the body, it is imperative to reduce bacteria and inflammation in the mouth to reduce the body's total inflammatory burden. Please visit www.clinrdhap.com for more information.

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Los Angeles Pasadena

South Pasadena will use electric vehicles for entire police department

The South Pasadena Police Department will become the first such agency in the nation to convert its entire police fleet to electric vehicles, authorities said Monday. The conversion will be made possible by nearly $500,000 in "clean transportation funding" from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, along with "significant" investments by both Southern California Edison's Charge Ready program and the South Pasadena City Council. South Pasadena has begun the transition and will purchase 10 Tesla Model Y patrol vehicles, officials said. The city will also address infrastructure needs by installing nine police-dedicated "Level II" electric vehicle chargers and one "Level III" electric vehicle charger..

Glendale

Several workers injured at construction site in Glendale

Firefighters rescued up to six workers Wednesday who were trapped when a structure partially collapsed at a building construction site in Glendale. The problem was reported late Wednesday morning in the 1200 block of South Glendale Avenue. Five workers were taken to hospitals for examination, but none was seriously injured, according to reports from the scene that said the workers were using a crane to install large metal roof trusses on the building. The circumstances of the collapse were under investigation.

Baldwin Park

Judgment entered in favor of Baldwin Park’s schools chief, trustee

A judge has entered judgment in favor of the superintendent and a board member of the Baldwin Park Unified School District, dismissing both as defendants in a lawsuit in which the former district police chief alleges she was subjected to disparate treatment after disclosing in 2015 that she is gay. Plaintiff Jill Poe was terminated in 2021 when the district disbanded its police department. Under the judgment signed Tuesday by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert Broadbelt, Superintendent Froilan Mendoza and Board Member Deanna Robles are no longer part of the case. The judgment reflects a ruling the judge issued on March 27 in which he also found that Poe can proceed to trial on various allegations against the district, including retaliation, harassment, discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Long Beach

Boy stabbed in Long Beach, uncooperative with police

A boy was stabbed in Long Beach and was uncooperative with police in providing any details about the assault, authorities said Sunday. Officers dispatched at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday to the 1000 block of Dawson Avenue, regarding a stabbing, located a teenager suffering from a non-life-threatening wound to the upper body, the Long Beach Police Department reported. Paramedics took him to a hospital. A subsequent investigation revealed that a man walked up to the boy in the 1000 block of Orange Avenue and stabbed him once in the upper body.

Orange County

Orange County

Laguna Beach lifts order shutting down 2 hotels involved in disputes

Two Laguna Beach hotels shut down following several scuffles involving armed security guards were reopened Friday when an Orange County Superior Court judge granted a temporary restraining order keeping a man involved in the dispute 200 feet away from the hotels. City Manager Shohreh Dupuis ordered the closing of hotels 14 West and Hotel Laguna on Tuesday after police were called there three times throughout the day. Mo Honarkar must stay 200 feet away from the two hotels involved in the civil dispute that sparked the shutdowns, city officials said. The temporary restraining order will be in effect until May 30 when the judge will consider whether to grant a preliminary injunction.

Anaheim

Man gets 105 to life for molesting 2 girls in Anaheim

A 42-year-old man was sentenced Friday to 105 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting two young relatives, including one when she was about 4 years old, in Anaheim.

Cesar Alexander Machuca was convicted on March 28, 2022, of a dozen felony counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14. Machuca faced up to 180 years to life in prison. Machuca was given credit for 1,936 days in jail and was ordered to register as a sex offender. Machuca's attorney, Randall Bethune, argued for 15 or 30 years to life in prison for his client.

His prior criminal history was "insignificant," Bethune said. Prior to his arrest, Machuca was "gainfully employed at Cabinets Plus in Irvine for over 17 years," Bethune said.

Riverside

Riverside County San Jacinto senior accused of killing wife to undergo psych evaluation

A judge Monday ordered a psychiatric evaluation of a 70-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his wife in their San Jacinto apartment to determine his mental fitness. Lorenzo Salciedo Liera Jr. is charged with murder and a sentenceenhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon in the slaying last month of 71year-old Ruth Liera. During a hearing Monday at the Banning Justice Center, the defendant's attorney submitted a motion requesting that Liera undergo evaluations to gauge his mental competency. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Joshlyn Pulliam ruled in favor and scheduled a hearing on May 25 to appoint the doctors who will handle the process.

Riverside

Ex-ICE agent from Riverside who raped women sentenced to life in prison

A 48-year-old former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent from Riverside who sexually assaulted two women was sentenced Monday to life in federal prison. John Jacob Olivas was convicted in December of three counts of deprivation of rights under color of law. During a hearing at U.S. District Court in Riverside Monday, Judge Jesus Bernal imposed the sentence sought by the U.S. Attorney's Office. "Olivas is a sexual

predator, who willfully abused his power as a federal agent to torment his victims, causing them physical, emotional and psychological pain," U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said. "Those who abuse their power as public officials must be held accountable.

Corona Man who carjacked motorist, forced him to drive over 25 miles to Corona sentenced

A 29-year-old man who abducted a Lake Elsinore motorist at gunpoint and forced the victim to drive him more than 25 miles before letting him go was sentenced Monday to three years in state prison. Jerry Frias Tolentino of Menifee pleaded guilty in March to carjacking under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office. In exchange for the admission, prosecutors dropped two related counts, as well as a sentence-enhancing gun use allegation against him. During a hearing at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, Superior Court Judge John Monterosso certified the terms of the plea deal and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health hosts Black maternal community health fair

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health continues the work of advancing maternal health with its Black Maternal Community Health Fair aimed at addressing disparities in maternal healthcare in the Black community. This no-cost event will be held Saturday, May 13 at

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Ayala Park in Bloomington at 11 a.m., and will feature a viewing of the short film “Toxic” followed by an engaging panel discussion with birthing professionals serving our community.

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Bernardino

State-protected bird delays completion of Santa Ana River Trail in San Bernardino

The unexpected discovery of a state-protected bird has brought the construction of Phase III of the Santa Ana River Trail in Redlands and San Bernardino to a sudden halt, the county announced this week. Work had been progressing at full speed toward completion in August until April 21, when the county found the Least Bell’s Vireo nesting within the project’s boundaries. Construction is expected to resume in the fall when the bird migrates back to Mexico.

Ontario

Lewis Family Branch Library announces new hours of operation

On May 8, the Lewis Family Branch library began its new hours of operation. The new hours will be from Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Lewis Family Branch will remain closed on Fridays and Sundays and will remain open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many programs and events will be made available at Westwind Community Center including a special storytime for families — “Under the Sea with Little Learners” which will be held on Friday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m., regular storytime sessions beginning on May 18 called “Little Learner Academy: Toddlers” starting at 11:30 a.m., and “Little Learner Academy: Preschoolers” will be held at Westwind on May 19 at 10:30 a.m.

Monrovia

April 27

At 1:10 p.m., an officer recognized a female transient in the 900 block of South Alta Vista who he knew had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was stopped and detained. The issuing agency did not want to pick her up so she was issued a citation for the warrant in the field.

At 2:39 p.m., a victim came into the Monrovia Police Department lobby to report her debit card had been used at the post office in Monrovia and in Arcadia without her consent. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:19 p.m., a victim came into the lobby to report that he befriended a female subject on a social media platform. She convinced the victim to purchase a large amount of cryptocurrency. The victim is now unable to locate the account where the money was placed and the female subject. This investigation is continuing.

April 28

At 7:44 a.m., a witness in the area of Myrtle and Duarte reported a female subject on the roadway. Officers arrived and located the female subject on the roadway, swinging a full plastic bag at cars and trying to go around her. Officers detained her and determined she was a danger to herself and others. She was transported to a mental health facility for a mental evaluation.

At 9:14 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of West Duarte reported two subjects sitting in a vehicle in a carport consuming alcohol and urinating in public. Officers located the subjects and determined both were too intoxicated to care for themselves. They were both arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 10:44 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Arcadia Police Department to pick up a female subject being held for a Monrovia felony warrant. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:50 p.m., an employee at a business in the 200 block

of Kruse reported that a company truck had been stolen. While officers were responding the employee found the vehicle parked. When officers arrived the vehicle was no longer occupied. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:18 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of South Heliotrope reported the catalytic converter from her vehicle had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:55 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of California reported her daughter was intoxicated and yelling at everyone. The daughter got into her parked car with her infant children in the car, locked herself inside, and was threatening to drive away intoxicated. Officers arrived and prevented the suspect from driving. The suspect was heavily intoxicated, and while attempting to arrest her for being drunk in public, child endangerment and a battery warrant, she kicked an officer. At the jail, she was seen by paramedics and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital.

At 8:43 p.m., officers were extra patrolling the 100 block of West Colorado when they came across several juveniles loitering. The juveniles scattered and ran from the building. Officers checked the upper level again and discovered someone had sprayed in the upper-level stairwell. Officers continued searching the area for the suspects who had run from the scene but did not locate them. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:31 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Ivy and Cherry when he witnessed a male subject riding a homemade mini motorcycle, illegal for the road, with no plates. He attempted to stop the vehicle, however, the rider refused to stop and led the officer on a brief pursuit. The pursuit ended at California and Central. The driver was found to be intoxicated. A DUI investigation determined he was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

April 29

At 12:20 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of East Wal-

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nut reported seeing five to six male juveniles spray painting the side of a building on his street. Patrol officers arrived and found the fresh graffiti, but the juveniles were gone. They searched the area for the juveniles, but could not locate them. Additional graffiti was discovered in several other locations nearby, including all over a parked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:55 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of Fano reported their vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:31 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of Fano reported his vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

April 30

At 8:53 a.m., a victim in the 600 block of West Duarte called to report his vehicle was stolen overnight. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:01 a.m., a reporting party in the 1200 block of Encino reported hearing an explosion and seeing smoke. Officers responded and located a pile of trash in front of a residence in the 800 block of Bonita was on fire. The explosion the reporting party heard was a spray can exploding. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:50 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of East Cherry reported their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:36 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of East Cherry reported her boyfriend and brother were in an argument and the police were needed. Officers arrived and discovered the brother had threatened the visiting boyfriend with death threats and walked into the kitchen to get a knife. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:33 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 200 block of West Huntington when he saw a motorist commit driving violations. He attempted to stop the motorist, but she accelerated and led the officer on a short pursuit for a few blocks then finally stopped. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was intoxicated. She was arrested and transported

to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

May 1

At 1:59 a.m., while patrolling the 100 block of West Lime and officer saw a motorcyclist riding the wrong way on a one-way street. The officer conducted a traffic stop and an investigation revealed the motorcyclist was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 1:58 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Monterey and Huntington. A vehicle failed to stop and rearended the vehicle in front. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:44 p.m., a subject entered a business in the 500 block of West Huntington and stole items. When employees tried to stop the suspect he used force against the employee and fled before officers arrived. This investigation is continuing.

May 2

At 7:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of West Palm regarding a male and female couple arguing over pictures. The male threw the female to the ground and began to strangle the female subject. She punched him to release her and he walked away. She then followed him in her vehicle and got into another argument down the street. She then tried to run him over but he jumped out of the way, causing her to collide into another vehicle. The male then got onto the sidewalk against a block wall. The female then gassed her vehicle toward the male and tried to crush him into the wall. The male dove out of the way at the last second and she crashed through the wall and the incident was recorded by a bystander. While the female was detained, she became aggressive and punched an officer. The female admitted she was trying to run over her boyfriend. The female subject was arrested for attempted murder and battery on a police officer. He was arrested for domestic battery. They were both taken into custody.

Arcadia

April 23

At 1:57 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Po-

lice Department parking lot regarding a dispute. An investigation revealed two suspects burglarized the victim’s business and when they attempted to flee, the victim followed them until all parties pulled into the police parking lot. One of the suspects, a 35-year-old male from El Monte, was a former employee. His accomplice, a 34-year-old male from El Monte was also arrested. Both suspects were transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 4:58 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officer determined unidentified suspect(s) entered the backyard through an unlocked side gate. They smashed the rear glass door and ransacked the home. The crime happened sometime between April 22 at 3 p.m. and April 23 at 4 p.m.

April 24

At 1:08 a.m., an officer responded to REI, located at 214 N. Santa Anita Ave., regarding a burglary investigation. Surveillance footage captured a male and female pry open a side door and steal various items. They fled in a black SUV. The suspects are described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5-feet-9-inches, with a heavyset build. The female suspect is described as being young and small in stature.

At 4:55 a.m., an officer responded to Hilton Garden Inn, located at 199 N. Second Ave., regarding a battery investigation. The officer discovered the suspect confronted his girlfriend, an employee, before forcing open a door and grabbing her. The suspect fled before the officer arrived.

April 25

At 11:15 a.m., an officer responded to CTBC Bank, located at 56 E. Duarte Rd., regarding a commercial burglary investigation. Between 12:01 a.m. and 12:20 a.m., an unidentified suspect stole cash from the bank’s ATM machine. Surveillance cameras captured the crime, and the suspect is described as a Asian male with a heavy build. He fled on foot westbound on

Duarte Road.

At 3:03 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1900 block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a burglary investigation. A review of the surveillance footage revealed a male suspect entered the home through an open window and ransacked numerous rooms. The loss is unknown as of May 2. The suspect fled in a black four-door sedan.

At 8:30 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of Hampton Road regarding an attempted burglary investigation. Surveillance cameras captured three suspects entering the victim’s backyard. Officers were unable to locate the suspects, but the footage indicated all three are Spanish-speaking males, between the heights of 5-foot-8 and 6-foot, and approximately 20 to 30-years-old. There were no signs of entry, and no loss was reported. The officer discovered the three suspects were associated with an earlier burglary in the 3700 block of Hampton Drive in Pasadena.

April 26

At 11:12 a.m., an officer responded to Embassy Suites, located at 211 E. Huntington Dr., regarding a burglary investigation. The officer determined an unknown suspect entered an unsecured room and fled with the victim’s cellphones.

April 27

At 2:09 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Naomi Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 27, unknown suspect(s) forced open a rear slider, ransacked the home, and fled with stolen handbags.

At 4:27 p.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 102 East Huntington Drive, regarding a battery investigation. The officer discovered that the suspect had stolen numerous pieces of merchandise before punching the store clerk in the face. The suspect fled before the officer arrived. He is described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, approximately 5-feet-6-inches, bald, heavyset and wearing a white tank top and black jeans.

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Pasadena cancels Bike Week 2023, which will be a major mistake

I am very disappointed in the city of Pasadena’s decision to cancel Bike Week 2023. Per the League of American Bicyclists (LAB): “May is National Bike Month, promoted by the LAB and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give cycling a try.”

Bike Week is even international. In the UK they are celebrating the “cycle for the century.” June 5 through 11 is Britain’s 100th annual Bike Week, marking a century of celebrating everyday cycling for everyone!

Why should we care about a bikeable, walkable city? Active travel — using personal locomotion has a plethora of benefits for people and the planet writ large. In years past, Pasadena’s Bike Week has invited people to explore their city by bicycle.

What if it were all about celebrating freedom of movement through urban landscapes? What if we promoted workplace cycling, encouraging as many workplaces as possible to support their staff and leadership to ride during the week, encouraging CEOs and employees alike to choose the bike instead of the car?

Richard Riordan’s L.A. Times tribute on April 21 featured his “extraordinary and lasting” commitments including an annual bicycle ride through barricaded streets of downtown, with friendly bicycle police. We remember an approachable Riordan and his wife cycling with Angelenos on those rides inspiring positive impressions of DTLA.

Cycling to a medical office last week, I had TWO near misses each with auto(s) turning into my line of travel. It is very frightening how little margin we cyclists have in this City. When I came to Pasadena in the early 80s and cycled with Foothill Cycle Club we toured Frank Lloyd Wright homes with ease.

Auto culture is out of control. Complete Streets is the way forward; all advocates must keep raising our voices — now is the time for ordinary people to SPEAK UP so that their concerns are no longer disregarded.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Sider

Reflections on Mother’s Day

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while,

But their hearts forever”

(author unknown)

When we retreat into a pensive mood and our mothers flash upon that inward eye to fill our hearts with happy memories, we thank them once again for having played the central role in our young lives.

For most of us who were children two generations ago, our fathers labored long hours to bring bread to the table, and we owe them much.

But it was our mothers who stayed home and whose companionship we’ll remember forever. It was they who consoled us when we scraped our knees, and kissed the hurt and made it go away. When we caught a cold, they stayed at our bedside, fed us chicken soup, and warmed our chest with Vicks VapoRub. And sometimes they joined us in our playtime, and made us laugh.

And how did Mom save enough money from her meager allowance to buy us a special toy for our birthday? That miracle will forever remain a mystery.

I wish you a happy Mother’s Day.

David Quiintero Monrovia

Monrovia Old Town report: Rediscover

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

As I walk down Myrtle and see that the store that used to house Puff Monkey is empty, I can’t help but wonder if retail is dying a slow death. Is e-commerce choking out the brick and mortar stores we have grown up with?

Shopping online certainly boomed during the pandemic. I’ll admit that I damn near had to join a 12-step program to kick the habit. It was an amazing time and who knew that you could just type in a keyword and find so many things you could purchase with one click of a button? How does Amazon know that I will love the sundress they picked out for me? It’s like magic. Voodoo magic.

Not only did online shopping skyrocket during the pandemic, but there were also widespread store closures. Some stores went out of business. Others figured out that they could be just as profitable, if not more, online. Let’s not forget about pricing. Are online stores able to offer the same merchandise but at a discounted rate?

I had a conversation with George, who owns Stix

SGV Monrovia, on Myrtle. He has had people in his store browsing through his merchandise, who then purchase the same item online and then walk out. How can he possibly compete with an online company that isn’t paying rent and all the other costs associated with running a brick-and-mortar business? Not to mention he is also trying to make a profit and earn a living.

We have some wonderful new growth with the addition of Suo, Clever Bear and Underdog Bookstore. We are also incredibly lucky to have stores like Stix (now one of three locations), Charlie’s House, Dream Décor, California Drums and The Polished Company. Thankfully, they continue to show up and open their doors for us every day! Sadly, Lover Boys did not last very long in town, but they are still peddling their wares online. Spoiler: Moving into that location soon (which I will always lovingly refer to as the Kattywompus spot), will be Sweet Ethan’s Café.

This brings me to my next question. How many eateries can Old Town support? Don’t

get me wrong Sweet

Ethan, I love a good place to grab a bite as much as the next person. That is, as long as there are no burgers or tacos on the menu. And chicken! We’re good on chicken! How about a nice tuna sandwich? I can’t seem to find one in Old Town. Don’t forget, we still have a new restaurant coming soon to the old Monrovian Restaurant (RIP). Tito’s is still coming to Colorado. They ran into a few hurdles that took a wee bit more effort to jump, but they are still working toward opening soon.

We want to draw people to our town for commerce. We lure them in with street fairs, movies, perfect photo ops of a beautiful town and a great variety of stores and

restaurants to peruse. The goal is that they might come for a movie, but then they grab dinner and some cute dish towels and a candle or two. Maybe a vase or some high tops and a skateboard. As a recovering e-commerce addict, I know the struggle is real. Fight the good fight and try to shop locally more often. As much as I know the struggle is real, I also know that I cannot walk into Charlie’s House or Dream Décor without buying something. The weather is so nice right now. Take a walk around town. Go shopping. Grab a bite to eat. Eat, drink, shop, ENJOY! For a list of all shops, restaurants and businesses in Old Town, visit Monroviaoldtown.org.

Puff Monkey. | Photo courtesy of Old Town Monrovia, CA via Facebook

Judge denies motion for new trial in rapper Tory Lanez case

By Fred Shuster

ALos Angeles judge Tuesday rejected a bid for a new trial for jailed rapper Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet three years ago in the Hollywood Hills.

Lanez current attorney, Jose Baez — who famously won an acquittal for Casey Anthony — argued Monday that procedural errors, prosecutorial misconduct, discovery violations and ineffective counsel led to his client's conviction in December on one felony count each of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

But back in court on Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Herriford denied the motion for a new trial.

"The court finds no error, prosecutorial misconduct or newly discovered evidence," Herriford said. "Motion denied."

A new sentencing date for the 30-year-old Canadian rap star, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, has not yet been set. Lanez is facing up to 22 years and eight months in prison.

During an often contentious hours-long hearing Monday, Baez asked for frequent recesses and complained of the order in which the judge took up the defense claims of trial error.

Herriford repeatedly told Baez that a motions hearing was not an opportunity to "relitigate this case."

Defense attorneys Baez and co-counsel Matthew Barhoma took special issue with the judge's refusal to allow the defense to put on witnesses and present exhibits to illustrate various points, something that would be unusual for such a proceeding in the state.

"I think the court is boxing us in," Baez complained.

As for Lanez's former trial attorney, George Mgdesyan, Baez said the lawyer did not have enough time to prepare for trial and ultimately "failed"

Lanez.

The rapper's defense during the 10-day trial in downtown Los Angeles "was a jumbled, bungled mess," Baez said.

Baez and Barhoma filed their motion for a new trial last month, arguing that certain evidence presented at trial and certain witness statements were prejudicial to their client, including an Instagram post and a photo of Lanez's gun tattoo.

In a posting on Instagram last month, Lanez insisted he was "wrongfully convicted" of shooting fellow entertainer Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in the Hollywood Hills in July 2020.

"Today I take a stance as an innocent Black man, wrongfully convicted of a crime I did not commit," Lanez said in the Instagram post addressed to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.

In an audio recording that accompanied the Instagram post, Lanez alleged that he "was completely robbed and deprived of a fair trial" and that he watched prosecutors "unlawfully misuse their authority to hide and suppress any and all exculpatory evidence that exonerates me and furthers my innocence. ...

"So, Mr. Gascón, I come to you today as a wrongfully convicted Black man, not asking for sympathy, nor compassion, but for you to simply do what is fair and right in the laws of California, and most importantly in the eyes of God," he said in the recording, in which he cited the steps that Gascón has taken "in regards to fighting for the justice of Black and Brown minorities."

Lanez has remained behind bars since he was ordered to be taken into custody Dec. 23 shortly after the jury's verdict was read. Jurors deliberated about seven hours before finding him guilty of the three felony counts.

During the trial, Megan Thee Stallion testified that Lanez told her to "dance, bitch," and shot her in the feet during a July 12, 2020, argument following a gettogether at Kylie Jenner's home. She said she had no doubt that Lanez fired the shots, and that he later offered her $1 million not to say anything.

Under cross-examination, the Grammy Award-winning singer — whose real name is Megan Pete — said she initially had no intention of talking about what had happened and "didn't want to be a snitch," but felt she had to "defend my name" when she saw that people were "making things up" and suggesting that she hadn't been shot.

In a recent essay published on Elle magazine's website, Megan Thee Stallion wrote, "As I reflect on the past three years, I view myself as a survivor, because I have truly survived the unimaginable."

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

As Lanez was being escorted back to lockup after Monday's hearing, he turned toward the judge and said, "Please don't ruin my life, sir."

Torey Lanez. | Photo courtesy of Anton Mak/The Come Up Show/ Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Rooted Band making dreams come true with upcoming performances at Whiskey a Go Go, LA County Fair

Jordan Green jgreen@beaconmedianews.com

Rooted, a local band among the San Gabriel Valley created by young musicians Shalom Maddox Lim and Genevieve Thai, will be performing at one of their dream venues this upcoming Saturday, May 13.

The group will perform at the legendary SoCal music site Whiskey a Go Go; a historic nightclub located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Over the years, it has hosted many famous musicians and bands, including The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin and The Who, among others. The club played a significant role in the development of the rock music scene in Los Angeles in the 1960s and 70s, and it continues to attract both established and up-and-coming artists from various genres.

As major fans of classic rock artists from the 60s through the 80s, playing at this venue will be a major honor for Rooted and is expected to be a great setting to have more sets of new eyes on them. For this young band, however, that upcoming performance is just the beginning.

Rooted is reminded of the origin of their name and why it is so important: to be rooted in family. The motto especially hits home in May during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.

It is an emotional month for the band, as they themselves are part of the AAPI community. Despite having different personal experiences, each member of the band can share similarities in their culture, and music is used as an art form that acknowledges and represents their pride in their upbringing.

The weekend following Whiskey a Go Go, the LA County Fair will be

celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with its annual Asian American Pacific Islander Weekend. They’ll be celebrating the weekend from May 20 through 21, with live cultural music, dance performances and of course all the classic fair foods and rides.

Rooted was invited to perform at the LA County Fair on Saturday, May 20, and the band will be playing their set at 6 p.m.

That event will be followed by a performance at the Alhambra Civic Center Library for their “Summer Reading Challenge” and an appearance at the Orange County Fair before they head off for their summer break.

A busy month indeed, but this is nothing new for Rooted.

Lim and Thai built the group while in elementary

school when they brought several musically gifted classmates together to sing a multitude of old-school rock covers. Eventually, they desired to write and compose original music. They released their first single “Waiting,” written by Lim, in June 2022.

The group followed that first song by making another pop-rock single the following month called “Dime a Dozen.” Since then, Lim has continued recording solo projects featuring the band, with singles “Hollow Dreams” and “Pick You Up” both being released by the end of 2022.

“With an ear for soaring melodics and equipped with the kind of earnest vocals that make an anthem of any song they’re on, Lim manages in defiance of his years to create songs

imbued with surprising emotional depth,” LA-based music blog Grimmy Goods wrote about Lim following the release of “Hollow Dreams.”

They have performed at several local venues these last couple of years, including one of their most significant performances to date when they were invited to play for the Asian American Expo at the Pomona Fairplex in 2022, where the event’s program manager, Candice Xu, described them as “a great role model for other kids.”

These past and present opportunities come rarely for bands like Rooted, and it is a good reminder for the group to fully enjoy moments like this whenever they come. However, there is also a desire to look forward

members of Rooted, as the way young teenagers listen to music nowadays is certainly different than it used to be, and the rock genre has become somewhatirrelevant when compared to major categories such as pop and hip-hop.

Not to mention, when it comes to actually playing music, it is seemingly a dying art among the youth. There is far more interest in digital media today rather than in using creativity away from a computer screen.

As I sat down with the band, they clearly understood the potential of that type of transition. However, that possibility is expected to be used as another reason to focus on the now and the opportunities they currently have.

to their journey as an up-incoming band who are continuing to pursue their dreams.

Through all of this success, however, change is inevitable. Lim, who is a vocalist and guitarist, and Thai, who is a singer, along with bassist Naomi Lo, drummer Aramis Hernandez and Selina Ye and Eula Johnson on keyboards and synths are all preparing to leave middle school and are soon-to-be high school students, meaning they will no longer be classmates.

We all can relate to that period of development — interests change, personalities form, schedules become more convoluted. And, of course, kids become motivated by their classmates around them.

When considering music taste, that could be a huge transition for the

It is clear that each member possesses an undying passion to continue maturing as a musician, and when looking back to when they created the band, they all have undeniably grown as artists and songwriters. The even more exciting news? They believe they have more room for growth, and that is their ultimate goal throughout the remainder of this month before they take their break for summer.

That alone is enough to motivate them to keep their eyes on the road ahead. For Rooted, they know there is no reason to look back at their past or to even consider their future plans — instead, they want to live in the present. They want to appreciate the opportunities ahead. They want to continue focusing on ways to further develop their skillset as artists.

After all, it is their passion, and at this very moment, there is no bigger reason to continue doing their favorite thing: making music and performing.

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Federal authorities announce 12 new cases targeting fentanyl dealers

By City News Service

Lawenforcement officialsTuesday announced a dozen new federal cases targeting fentanyl dealers who — in all but one case — allegedly sold fentanyl and fake pills containing fentanyl that directly resulted in the death of at least one victim.

The 12th case charges a person who allegedly distributed fentanyl to teenage girls who suffered overdoses and required hospitalization, said Thom Mrozek of the United States Attorney's Office.

Authorities also announced that a man who sold fentanyl through several dark web marketplaces has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, admitting that his products caused the death of three individuals and that he sold fentanyl-laced pills to two others who died soon afterward.

The announcements were made at a Tuesday morning news conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office in downtown Los Angeles, where federal and local law enforcement leaders discussed their ongoing efforts to combat the proliferation of the deadly drug.

"We are fully committed to combating the fentanyl crisis, which is wreaking so much destruction across this nation," U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said.

"Those who traffic in fentanyl should be on notice that our office will hold you accountable and the consequences will be severe. The deadly risks of fentanyl are well known. The cases

announced today charge drug dealers who have caused the death or injury of others, and thereby prioritized greed over human life," Estrada continued.

"These cases that focus on fentanyl distribution resulting in death are the result of an unprecedented level of cooperation between federal agents and local authorities throughout our district."

DEA Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge Bill Bodner said the "two main drivers" causing fentanyl-related deaths are "accessibility and deception."

"Social media platforms have made fentanyl widely available to anyone with a smartphone and made every neighborhood an open-air drug market," Bodner said.

"The deceptive marketing tactics used by the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels have created a vast pool of victims who unknowingly ingested fentanyl and did not make a choice to be harmed or die," Bodner said.

The 12 new cases resulted from the ongoing efforts of the Overdose Justice Task Force, a DEA-led project designed to investigate fatal fentanyl poisonings and identify the individuals who provided the fentanyl that directly caused the deaths.

Under the Overdose Justice program for the DEA's Los Angeles Field Division, DEA agents established collaborative relationships with local law enforcement agencies across the seven counties that make up the Central

District of California.

Mrozek noted that local authorities are almost always the first to respond to an overdose death, and DEA agents have provided training to dozens of local agencies to help them analyze evidence to determine if there are circumstances that might lead to a federal criminal prosecution.

Since the project's launch in 2018, and including the cases announced Tuesday, the U.S. Attorney's Office has filed charges against 64 defendants who allegedly sold drugs that resulted in a fatal fentanyl poisoning, Mrozek said.

The 12 cases announced Tuesday involved charges against 13 defendants, most of whom have entered not guilty pleas to the charges contained in indictments issued by federal grand juries, Mrozek said.

Among the cases:.

-- U.S. v. BenavidesSchorgi. Adrian BenavidesSchorgi, 22, of the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, is accused of

selling counterfeit pills containing fentanyl that led to life-threatening overdoses of two 15-year-old girls in Santa Monica who thought they were buying ecstasy. Benavides-Schorgi was charged by a federal grand jury with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in serious bodily injury for the alleged narcotics sale on May 24, 2022. Benavides-Schorgi was arrested on April 27, and he was ordered held without bond at a hearing the following day. A trial is scheduled for June 20.

-- U.S. v. Galvan. Heriberto Galvan, 24, of North Hollywood, was arrested last week on charges of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, along with various other charges. The indictment alleges that Galvan distributed fentanyl on Dec. 4, 2021, to a 19-year-old man from La Cañada Flintridge who was found dead in his car the next day. Galvan was arraigned on Monday and was ordered held in custody without bond pending a

trial scheduled for July 11.

-- U.S. v. Gutierrez.

Juan Carlos Gutierrez, 32, of Montebello, was arrested on May 2 after being indicted on a charge of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death. On Dec. 9, 2022, Gutierrez allegedly distributed fentanyl that resulted in the death of a 34-year-old man at a Long Beach drug treatment facility the next day. At his arraignment on May 5, Gutierrez was ordered held without bond, and a trial was scheduled for June 27.

-- U.S. v. Alvarado. Dominick Kingdiamond Alvarado, 22, of Tarzana, was arrested May 3 on charges of distributing fentanyl in the form of fake Percocet pills that caused the deaths of an 18-yearold man and a 17-year-old girl. Alvarado allegedly sold fake pills laced with fentanyl to a group of young people at a mall in Valencia on July 11, 2022. Two days later, an 18-year-old Santa Clarita resident was found dead by his brother.

Ten days after the first

death, Alvarado allegedly sold fake pills containing fentanyl to another group of teenagers at the same mall. Following this second sale, a 17-year-old girl died of fentanyl poisoning after ingesting the narcotics and suffering an overdose in a Santa Clarita park. Following his arrest, Alvarado was ordered held without bond, and a trial was scheduled for June 27.

-- U.S. v. Villegas. Joshua Villegas, 25, of Torrance, was arrested April 21 pursuant to a federal grand jury indictment charging him with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death. On May 30, 2020, Villegas allegedly distributed fentanyl, which resulted in the death of a person who lived in the same apartment complex. The investigation revealed that Villegas used Instagram to negotiate the drug deal, authorities said. Following the arrest, a United States magistrate judge ordered Villegas jailed without bond. A jury trial is scheduled for June

Judge dismisses Marilyn Manson's defamation claims against actress, friend

By City News Service

AjudgeTuesday dismissed defamation claims brought by Marilyn Manson against former girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood and a second woman, citing free-speech grounds.

In his suit filed in March 2022, Manson alleged Wood and her co- defendant, Ashley Gore — who the suit describes as the actress' "on-again, off-again romantic partner" — falsely portrayed him as a "a rapist

and abuser," derailing his "successful music, TV and film career."

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Beaudet tossed the defamation claims on Tuesday.

"The court does not

find that (Manson) has demonstrated a probability of prevailing on his claims based on alleged defamation against Wood," the judge wrote in reference to the part of the case regarding the actress.

According to Manson's suit, the false sexual abuse allegations against him prompted his record label and manager to drop him and he also lost his role in the television show "American Gods."

The suit alleges Gore, who is also known as Illma Gore, had multiple conversations with prospective "accusers" against the singer in which she claimed

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Fentanyl is commonly found in pills that look identical to prescription opioids such as M30 OxyContin tablets, left photo; fentanyl is also commonly found in heroin samples, middle picture; and can also be found mixed with nonopioid drugs such as meth, right picture. | Photos courtesy of Snohomish Overdose Prevention

LA Times collects Pulitzers for breaking news, feature photography

By City News Service

Homeboy expands into a new industry – recycling clothes

By Caleigh Wells for KCRW.

Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration

Chanalisa Sera navigates a forklift around hundreds of boxes of clothes in a Commerce warehouse. Some are tattered and worn out, others haven’t been used at all. Her job: to keep them from going to a landfill.

Sera works for Homeboy Threads, a new for-profit arm of the mission-driven organization that rehabilitates and trains formerly gang-affiliated and incarcerated people.

“I learned the forklift, I learned how to input weights and data entry into the computers,” Sera says of her job. “I learned how to sell things online, on e-com. I never, never in my life thought I would know how to do any of that stuff.”

Sera started as a trainee with Homeboy Industries a year and a half ago and became the first full-time employee at Homeboy Threads. Now she supervises the next cohort of trainees and teaches them what she’s learned.

The trucks bringing in loads of clothes for Sera to sort are filled with company inventory that didn’t sell, rolls of fabric that didn’t get used, or worn materials that customers returned to the store.

The Los Angeles Times

Monday collected a pair of Pulitzer Prizes — the pinnacle of achievement in journalism — for its breaking news coverage of the City Council racism scandal and for Christina House's feature photography documenting a homeless woman living alongside the Hollywood Freeway.

The newspaper's staff was also named a Pulitzer finalist for local reporting for its coverage of the impacts of marijuana legalization in California.

"These prizes reflect careful, sophisticated, nuanced reporting and photography on complex topics important to Angelenos: power, representation, race relations, homelessness," Times Executive Editor Kevin Merida said in remarks reported by the

paper. "The awards are a testament to the consistent high quality of L.A. Times journalism. I am very proud of the winners and of the entire staff."

It is the fifth year in a row the Times has won at least one Pulitzer. It's the seventh time the Times has been honored for breaking news coverage, more than any other media organization, according to the paper.

The year's breaking news prize was awarded to the paper for its coverage of the scandal that erupted at City Hall following the release of an audiotape of a racially charged conversation involving three council members discussing upcoming redistricting efforts. The release of the tape prompted the resignation of then-Council Presi-

dent Nury Martinez and prompted vocal cries for the resignations of council members Gil Cedillo and Kevin de León.

Cedillo quietly left the council at the end of his term late last year, but de León has resisted resignation calls and continues to hold his seat.

The scandal has led to an ongoing effort to overhaul the process of City Council redistricting.

House received the Pulitzer in the feature photography category for her work telling the story of Mckenzie Trahan, a 22-year-old homeless and pregnant woman living beneath the freeway. She documented the woman's struggles living in a tent through her pregnancy, along with the birth of Trahan's daughter.

Homeboy can profit in a few ways: They can just sort the clothes for a company and hand them back; fix or sew new clothes and sell them; sell the raw materials to be recycled into a new medium, such as insulation.

Homeboy Threads CEO Chris Zwicke explains it’s a labor-intensive process: “Sorting out all the different pieces: what's used, what could be resold, what needs to be repaired, or what's completely beyond salvage and needs to be recycled.”

Some of the clothes in the warehouse belong to the clothing company GUESS. It worked with Homeboy for more than a year in a pilot project before it publicly announced its launch last week.

“Initially we started the pilot with store returns, damages, irregular product,” explains Director of Brand Partnerships Nicolai Marciano. “Since the launch of our pilot program in December 2021, Homeboy’s received over 200,000 pounds of garments to avoid ending up in landfill.”

Textiles are California’s fastest growing landfill waste. U.S. consumers toss about 81 pounds of clothes every year, and buy a new piece of clothing every five or six days. That’s about five times as much as we were buying 40 years ago.

But Zwicke says he’s seeing more consumers and companies who want to know where their unsellable clothes are ending up. “Corporations are more sensitive to the idea now that there is no ‘away’ when you throw something away. It's actually going somewhere.”

Homeboy Threads is coming online just in time. California politicians introduced a bill this year called the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2023, which would require producers to figure out how to collect and recycle reusable clothes and textiles. That means there could be a spike in demand for authorized collectors to do all that sorting and repair for companies.

“It's a gap in the market that we've seen, and that we're filling kind of with our workforce development mission,” says Zwicke. “We're here to create jobs, and there's a lot of kind of manual work that goes into what we do.”

Caleigh Wells wrote this article for KCRW.

Marilyn Manson

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that a 1996 short film made by Manson called "Groupie" depicted child abuse and child pornography. During one such conversation in 2021, Gore said the actress in "Groupie" was a minor at the time of the shoot and was dead, and that, if the video were to be seen, Manson would be indicted, according to the suit.

Wood maintained there was no evidence that she made false state -

ments about "Groupie" or conspired with Gore to make any untrue remarks.

Wood also contended that Manson could not demonstrate actual malice.

The 54-year-old Manson says he and Wood, now 35, met in 2006 and had a romantic relationship that lasted four years.

Wood's accusations against Manson of "abuse, assault, rape, threats and the like are unequivocally false," Manson says in his court papers.

Manson alleges Wood and Gore forged and distributed a phony letter from a supposed FBI agent to create the false appearance that Manson's alleged victims and their families were in danger.

In April 2022, Wood's attorneys filed court papers seeking dismissal of parts of Manson's complaint against her, citing First Amendment grounds. In her own sworn declaration, Wood, 34, says that during the course of the rela -

tionship, Manson "raped me, tortured me, tied me up, beat me, starved me, deprived me of sleep and shocked sensitive parts of my body."

The next month, Gore filed her own anti-SLAPP, or strategic lawsuit against public participation, motion based on a law intended to prevent people from using courts, and potential threats of a lawsuit, to intimidate those who are exercising their First Amendment rights.

Marilyn Manson, left, and Evan Rachel Wood. | Photos courtesy of Sven Mandel/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0); Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.)

The The old Times building in downtown Los Angeles. | Photo courtesy of Visitor7/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

El Monte CA, 91731

Arcadia City Notices

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission

Location: 1025 La Cadena Ave APN: 5778-005-008

proposal to construct a new, three-story, four (4) unit, Contemporarystyle, multi-family residential development and a tentative parcel map to subdivide the project into condominiums The proposed project also includes a modification for a front yard setback of 23’-1” in lieu of the required front yard setback of 25’-0”. Applicant: PDS Studio Inc., on behalf of Sindy Siu, Property Owner

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM

of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

Contact Information: Project Planner Edwin Arreola, Associate Planner earreola@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066 Persons wishing to comment on the project and/or environmental documents may do so at the public hearing or by submitting written statements to Planning Services prior to the May 23, 2023 hearing. This notice was mailed and published n the Arcadia Weekly on May 11, 2023. The staff report for this project will be available on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov af ter 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 18 2023 For more information you may also visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions. City Hall will be closed on Friday, May 19, 2023

Per Government Code Section 65009 – If you challenge this project in court or in administrative hearing, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Arcadia, or prior to the

El Monte City Notices INVITATION TO BID

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 1600 and 1601, all bids or proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 2:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time on or before June 15, 2023 for the project listed below. A bid submitted after the time set shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the section 4(d) of Instructions to Bidders, including a copy of the required Bidder’s Bond and acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.

The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting and the City Council reserves the right to reject all Bids.

The Bidder, by submitting their electronic proposal, agrees to and certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits submitted as part of this proposal are true and correct. The Bidder, by submitting its electronic bid, acknowledges that doing so carries the same force and full legal effect as a paper submission with a longhand (wet) signature. By submitting an electronic bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder has thoroughly examined and understands the entire Contract Documents (which consist of the plans and specifications, drawings, forms, affidavits and the solicitation documents), and that by submitting the electronic bid as its Bid proposal, the Bidder acknowledges, agrees to and is bound by the entire Contract Documents, including any addenda issued thereto, and incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents.

GARVEY AVENUE STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CIP No. 884

The proposed work consists of the construction of new storm drains and laterals, and a concrete infiltration basin chamber system beneath City streets. The project also includes pavement rehabilitation, pavement reconstruction, sidewalk construction, ramp construction, construction of cross gutter, landscaping improvements, and lighting improvements on Garvey Avenue generally between Valley Boulevard and Durfee Avenue. The Engineer’s estimate for the project is between Thirteen Million Dollars and Thirteen Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($13,000,000 to $13,500,000) for the Base Bid plus Additive Work.

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Completion of Work: All work shall be completed within 260 working days from the date designated on the Notice to Proceed.

Obtaining Contract Documents: Specifications and contract documents are posted in the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375. All Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of El Monte PlanetBids System website to participate in a Bid or to be added to a prospective Bidders list. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective Bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to Bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375. The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website.

Questions: Project-specific questions must be submitted in writing through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on or before Wednesday, May 31, 2023. All posted questions will be answered in writing and conveyed via written addenda to all Bidders via posting on PlanetBids.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday May 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at the site, meeting at the existing pump station located on the south side of Garvey Avenue just west of the railroad bridge (street parking on the south side of Garvey Avenue will be made available). Every Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project before submitting a Bid.

Submission of Proposals: All Bids or Proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 no later than the date and time prescribed. All Bids must be signed by an authorized representative.

All required sections, including pricing, shall be submitted (uploaded) to PlanetBids via the website. The Bidder shall attach Subcontractor(s) Listing, Experience Form, Copy of Bid Security, and all other documents as listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST to the PlanetBids Attachments Tab. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. Prior to the Bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to:

The award of the contract by the City Council is contingent upon the Bidder submitting the required bonds and insurance, as described in the Contract, prior to the Bid due date and time. If the Bidder fails to comply with these requirements, the City may award the contract to the second or third lowest Bidder and the Bid security of the lowest Bidder may be forfeited.

Bids Remain Sealed Until Due Date and Time. Electronic Bids are transmitted into the City’s bidding system via hypertext transfer protocol secure (https). Bids submitted prior to the due date and time are not available for review by anyone other than the submitter, who will have until the due date and time to change, rescind or retrieve its bid should they desire to do so. Upon the Bidder’s entry of their bid, the system will ensure that all required fields are entered. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. This includes all necessary pricing, subcontractor listing(s) and any other essential documentation and supporting materials and forms requested or contained in these solicitation documents. All Bid submission information must be fully transferred from the Bidder server to the bid system server before bid closing. Bids still transmitting at the time of bid closing will not be accepted. Bidders will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the bid management system indicating their bid was submitted successfully. The City will only receive those bids that were transmitted successfully. DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL.

Bid Security: Each proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to the City of El Monte. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 22300, securities may be substituted for any monies which the City may withhold pursuant to the terms of this Contract to ensure performance.

Prior to the bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to the City Clerk. Proof of delivery that is date/ time stamped and signed for by the City Clerk from other couriers other than Certified mail will be accepted. A copy of the proof of delivery shall be submitted with the bid package by the bid due date.

Contractor's License: Bidder must possess a current Class_”A” - General Engineering Contractor license issued by the State of California, at the time the bid is submitted.

Contractor Registration: All Bidders and listed subcontractors must have registered with the California State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 prior to submitting a Bid. Furthermore, a Contractor and all subcontractors must be registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 before entering into a contract to work on a public project.

City’s Right to Postpone Opening of Bids. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for the opening of Bids at any time prior to the date and time initially announced in this Invitation to Bid in accordance with applicable law.

Opening of Bids. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.

Award: The award shall be made to the lowest responsible Bidder whose proposal complies with the specified requirements. The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting. Contractor shall execute the Contract within ten (10) days after it has received the Contract from the City. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity in the proposals. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids.

Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. The City further reserves the right to waive immaterial irregularities in any Bid. Any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract Documents may be rejected. The City reserves the right to make all awards in the best interest of the City.

Disqualification of Bidder: If there is a reason to believe that collusion exists among any Bidders, none of the Bids of the participants in such collusion will be considered and the City may likewise elect to reject all bids received.

Wage Rates: Bidders are hereby notified that the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the work. Copies of the current schedules for prevailing wages applicable to this project are on file in the City’s office. It shall be mandatory for the Contractor and any subcontractor under it to pay not less than the said specified rates to laborers and workmen employed by them in the execution of the Contract. The contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code, Section 1770 et seq. Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment\.

Bonds: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a pay-

ment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price.

Publish May 11 & 15, 2023

EL MONTE EXAMINER

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Phillip Lin, also known as Lip Sananikone CASE NO. 23STPB04622

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Phillip Lin, also known as Lip Sananikone

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lee Sananikone in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 06/07/2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Cindy Nguyen, Esq. (273886) 3733 Rosemead Blvd., Suite 201

Rosemead, CA 91770

Telephone: (626) 307- 2800 5/4, 5/8, 5/11/23

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SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SANDRA M. HART

Case No. 23STPB04599

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Phyllis B. Cohen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 6, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

WILLIAM J ZEUTZIUS JR ESQ SBN 152829

LAW OFFICES OF ZEUTZIUS & LABRAN

234 E COLORADO BLVD STE 520 PASADENA CA 91101 CN996373 HART May 8,11,15, 2023 DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

HUMBERTO SANTOS

CASE NO. 23STPB04816

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/09/23 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.

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 DEBORA YOUNG - SBN 250106 YOUNG LAW FIRM 11500 W. OLYMPIC BLVD. STE 400 LOS ANGELES CA 90064 5/11, 5/15, 5/18/23 CNS-3698733# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CARMEN

AMADO NAVARRO

Case No. 23STPB03722

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Rosalie Amado Navarro in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Rosalie Amado Na-varro be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 12, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

ALICE A SALVO ESQ SBN 103796

LAW OFFICES OF ALICE A SALVO 20350 VENTURA BLVD STE 110

WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364-2452 CN996405 NAVARRO May 11,15,18, 2023 EL MONTE EXAMINER

les 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Chuqing Aurora Yu by and through Guardian Ad litem meng Yu and Xuan Mo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Chuqing Aurora Yu to Proposed name Aurora Chuqing Yu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/07/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept:

3. Room:300 The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: April 14, 2023

Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Dung

Huu Ngoc Nguyen FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00114 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 E Walnut St, Pasadena, Ca 91101, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Dung Huu Ngoc Nguyen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Dung Huu Ngoc Nguyen to Proposed name Michelle Nguyen 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING

a. Date: 06/05/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept:

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

Weekly DATED: March 22, 2023 Robin

Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2023

ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Diana Nguyen FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23GDCP00077 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 E Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91206, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTER-

ESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Diana Nguyen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Diana Nguyen to Proposed name Diana Vo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 07/05/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept: D. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Monte Examiner DATED: April 20, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2023 EL MONTE EXAMINER

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Doris Sophia Laurie FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CHCP00124 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 9425 Penfield Avenue, Room 1200, Chatsworth, Ca 91311, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

DATED: April 22, 2023 David B. Gelfound

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub.

April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 17925 Valley Blvd, La Puente, CA 91744, (626)

436-4117, 5/24/2023 at 10:30 AM. Nick Ruiz D20, Collectibles and household items; Juan Estrada C97, Household items including refrigerator and bags of clothes; Juan Esguerra B99, Clothes, tire, household items, etc.; Fausto Lear Julca

B9, Washer and dryer, boxes, totes, refrigerator, TV; Michael Fernandez B38, household items; Angela Posada B325, clothes, music equipment, electronics; Davion Biddle B319A, King mattress, TV, household items; Rudolph Saenz B297, Furniture and household items; Jose Sarinana B29, office furniture, office equipment; Valerie Villa B244, Samsung TV, Cal king bed, dresser, boxes, chairs and storage bins; Catherine Guerrero B159, Clothing, household items, boxes, totes; Raymond Beauchamp B1, Boxes of snow clothing; Gerardo Bahena A62, personal items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Pur-chases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. CN996134 05-24-2023 May 4,11, 2023

EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated:

Extra Space Storage at 115 E Lime Ave., Monrovia, CA, 91016, on May 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM. Matthew Vasquez, Description of Goods: Home Items; Matthew Vasquez, Description of Goods: Household Items; Matthew Vasquez, Description of Goods: Household Items; Ashley Stinson, Description of Goods: 4 bedroom fully furnished;

Cameron Smith, Description of Goods: Backpack and Bicycle; Amaya Ahumada, Description of Goods: Apartment contents, bedframe, mattress, crib, clothes, dog cage etc. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Pur-chases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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Amended ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF James Garcia FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00050 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner James Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF James Garcia to Proposed name James Trippozza 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/02/2023 Time:

8:30AM Dept: X. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this

Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Monrovia Weekly DATED: March 21, 2023

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NOTICE OF $10,000 REWARD

OFFERED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

must be in writing and shall be received no later than December 15, 2023. The total County payment of any and all rewards shall in no event exceed $10,000 and no claim shall be paid prior to conviction unless the Board of Supervisors makes a finding of impossibility of conviction due to the death or incapacity of the person or persons responsible for the crime or crimes. The County reward may be apportioned between various persons and/or paid for the conviction of various persons as the circumstances fairly dictate. Any claims for the reward funds should be filed no later than December 15, 2023, with the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, 500 West Temple Street, Room 383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, California 90012, Attention: Terry Alford Reward Fund. For further information, please call (213) 974-1579. CELIA ZAVALA EXECUTIVE OFFICER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CN995441 04046 May 4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29, Jun 1,8, 2023

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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has established a $20,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehen-sion and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 40-year-old Carlos Alva-rez-Diaz, who was fatally shot while he drove north on Norwalk Boulevard at 226th Street in the City of Ha-waiian Gardens, on October 8, 2022, at approximately 1:09 a.m. Si no entiende esta noticia o necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar al (213) 974-1579. Any person having any information related to this crime is requested to call Lieutenant Patri-cia Thomas at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Homi-cide Bureau at (323) 890-5564 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222- 8477 and refer to Report No. 020-09995-0372-011. The terms of the reward provide that: The infor-mation given that leads to the de-termination of the identity, the ap-prehension and conviction of any person or persons must be given no later than July 16, 2023. All reward claims must be in writing and shall be received no later than September 14, 2023.The total County payment of any and all rewards shall in no event exceed $20,000 and no claim shall be paid prior to conviction unless the Board of Supervisors makes a finding of impossibility of conviction due to the death or incapacity of the person or persons responsible for the crime or crimes. The County reward may be apportioned between various persons and/or paid for the conviction of various persons as the circum-stances fairly dictate. Any claims for the reward funds should be filed no later than September 14, 2023, with the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, 500 West Temple Street, Room 383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, Cali-fornia 90012, Attention: Carlos Alvarez-Diaz Reward Fund. For further information, please call (213) 974-1579. CELIA ZAVALA EXECU-TIVE OFFICER BOARD OF SU-PERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CN995442 04049 May 4,8,11,15,18,22,25,29, Jun 1,5, 2023 AZUSA BEACON

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Arcadia 210 Self Storage at 324 N. Second Ave, Arcadia, Ca. 91006 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after May 25, 2023 at 1:30pm, property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: Household, office & business goods, furniture, appliances, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, duffle bags/suit cases, electronics, sporting and exercise equipment, miscellaneous boxes, containers & bags with unknown contents belonging to the following:

DAVIS, VINCENT W. JEFFERS, PATRICK J. Hsu, Alan Romosa Wallcoverings Inc. Amado, Shirley Walker, Joseph E. DEMARCOM, DESIREE MOTTS, BRIAN A. Vazquez, Brandon Shaw, Camron

Publish May 4, 2024 & May 11, 2023 in THE ARCADIA WEEKLY

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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

FOR

to a general personal

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

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has extended the $10,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Terry Alford, who was found in front of a residence located on the 100 block of Los Angeles Avenue in the City of Monrovia suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on January 29, 2021, at approximately 5:00 p.m. Si no entiende esta noticia o necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar al (213) 974-1579. Any person having any information related to this crime is requested to call Detective Cynthia Sanchez at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5617 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and refer to Report No. 02100014-3199-011. The terms of the reward provide that: The information given that leads to the determination of the identity, the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons must be given no later than October 16, 2023. All reward claims

Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) The undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday May 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/ or other household items located at: The sale will take place online at www.selfstorageauction.com.

Marisela Ramos

Barry McGowan

All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction. com. Dated this May 11, 2023 and May 18, 2023 by StorAmerica - El Monte, 3830 N Santa Anita Ave , El Monte, CA, 91731 (626) 444-5439 5/11, 5/18/23

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White Party Palm Springs to get underway Friday with pool party series

By City News Service

pool party series featuring a new stage design and private lounges, according to festival officials. The series will begin Friday at noon with music from DJs Jeremy Dava and Marti Frieson, on Saturday at 11 a.m. with pool-side fashion show and music from DJ's Lisa Rodriguez and Jace M, and at 11 a.m. Sunday with music from DJ Nick Stracener.

statement. "Come as you are, be who you want!"

Saturday's festivities will feature a "Whiteout" winter wonderland- themed night, which will include a snowcovered convention center, chilling party effects to cool guests off from the desert heat and music from DJ's Shane Marcus, Mor Avrahami and GSP.

Springs has been home to some of the most iconic performances, featuring renowned artists like Deborah Cox, Kylie Minogue, and Lady Gaga," festival Executive Producer Chris Diamond said in a statement.

White Party Palm Springs,an LGBTQ+dance music festival featuring party themed nights full of music, dancing and performances, will begin Friday with a pool party series.

The festival will be held from Friday until the early morning of Monday at the Hilton Hotel, 400 E. Tahquitz

Canyon Way and the Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, according to a statement from White Party Global.

Organizers said this year's event will feature a more modern and innovative experience with a lineup of various live performances and DJ's.

"As we continue to grow, we are focused on keeping

up with new trends in dance music, showcasing awardwinning recording artists, and continuing to present new themes and specialty acts is our number one priority," White Party Global executive producer Chris Diamond said in a statement.

Each day of the weekend will get underway in the hotel with the festival's "Soaked!"

Friday's festivities will continue at 9 p.m. in the convention center with a "Fluidity" ballroom and drag scene-themed night featuring ballroom battles, drag performances and beats from DJs like Dan Slater, Tom Stephan and Vincint, to honor the influence of the House Ballroom and the Drag Scene.

"Designed to be a legendary night for free expression, guests are invited to come out, celebrate, and be authentically themselves," festival officials said in a

The festival's famous White Party T-Dance will be held across the street from the convention center Sunday with an "Orbit" extraterrestrial-theme from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., festival officials said. The party will feature music from DJs Dawna Montell, Manny Lehman and Tony Moran, who will lead attendees through time and space.

Last week, additional performances from Robin S, CeCe Peniston, Inaya Day, and Crystal Water were announced.

"White Party Palm

"This year, we are honored to have four legendary house divas grace our stage and create an unforgettable experience for our attendees."

The festivities will conclude at the convention center as the party continues until 4 a.m. Monday with an "Escape" closing party featuring music from DJ's Phil Romano and Micky Friedman keeping the dance floor alive.

Tickets, starting at $499 for the full weekend, or varying prices for each individual event are available at whitepartyglobal.com. More information can also be found on the festival's website.

Jury selection starts for trial of man accused in MoVal party killing

By City News Service

Jury selection got underway Monday for the trial of a young man accused of gunning down an 18-year-old partygoer in Moreno Valley in an ambush connected to an earlier fight that prosecutors say was fueled by racial animosity.

Darren Peter Zesk, 22, of Riverside is charged with first-degree murder, special circumstance allegations of lying in wait and perpetrating a hate crime, as well as sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations, for the 2020 slaying of Massai Jevon Cole of Inglewood.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Bernard Schwartz finished ruling on pretrial motions Thursday and ordered multiple panels of prospective jurors to the Riverside Hall of Justice Monday for screening as to their availability and

qualifications. The process is expected to take all week.

Zesk is being held in lieu of $2 million bail at the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta.

His cousin, 21-year-old Jared Lee Zesk of Riverside, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced last June to 11 years in state prison. Prosecutors dropped a murder charge against him as part of the plea agreement.

Darren Zesk is accused of gunning down Cole in the predawn hours of Feb. 2, 2020.

According to a trial brief filed by Deputy District Attorney Kevin Beecham, the Zesks were among dozens of people who gathered at 16512 Century St., near Amy Court, for a house party that turned confrontational, with the two cousins engaging in fisticuffs with Cole and other partygoers.

The defendants fled from the property, leaving in Darren Zesk's car, but returned 90 minutes later, arriving about 2:30 a.m., the brief said.

The document alleged Darren Zesk was known to bear ill-will toward Blacks, listening to music with "white power" overtones and texting friends with messages

containing the "N" word, in one instance writing that Black people "belong in the zoo."

Court papers allege Darren Zesk left his cousin behind near the car while he went back inside the party house, getting Cole's attention. Beecham alleged that Zesk drew the victim out of the residence on the pretext of wanting him to finish the fight that had erupted earlier.

"While walking near the side gate from the backyard, the defendant turned around and shot the victim in the torso," according to the brief. "Jared Zesk then fired several rounds in the air, and then Darren Zesk fired additional shots toward the residence. The Zesk cousins then ran back to their vehicle and fled the area."

The pair drove to Riverside, as partygoers called 911, according to the pros-

ecution.

Paramedics reached the house within minutes and discovered Cole mortally wounded. He died at the scene.

Witnesses provided sufficient information for sheriff's deputies to immediately identify the alleged perpetrators.

Darren Zesk was arrested without incident a halfhour later on Huston Drive in Riverside, according to sheriff's officials. Jared Zesk was taken into custody three days afterward in Jurupa Valley.

The defense successfully argued before a trial court judge last year for dismissal of the hate crime allegation. However, the District Attorney's Office appealed the decision, and an appellate court judge reinstated it. Zesk has no documented prior felony convictions.

Darren Peter Zesk. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

| Photo courtesy of White Party Palm Springs/Facebook

Fraud suspects try to steal money from Corona residents via utilities scam

Annual spring Joshua Tree Music Festival to begin next week

By City News Service By City News Service

The 21st annual spring Joshua Tree Music Festival — featuring workshops, mindfulness activities and over 30 artists — will get underway next week at the Joshua Tree Lake Campground.

Music is set to run Thursday, May 18 from 5 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.; and Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to midnight, festival officials said. Two stages will continuously rotate music throughout the weekend.

Scam artists posing as customer service representatives from the Corona Department of Utilities are contacting residents, demanding payments via an online app and threatening to shut off victims' water within 20 minutes if no money is sent, something the agency would never do, officials warned Friday.

"The city of Corona reaches out to customers via mail and door tags before shutting off a customer's water," according to a city

statement. "We will never threaten a customer with a 20-minute deadline."

Officials said that the perpetrators of the scam are using a 1-800 number, stating that utilities personnel are standing by to enforce a shutdown order if the resident doesn't submit an immediate payment using the Zelle app.

"The (Department of Utilities) does not currently have the option to pay using Zelle," the city stated.

It is unknown how many people have been targeted

by the scammers.

Officials said the city has a registered number from which all calls originate — 1-951-736-2400. That number will appear in all calls placed by the Department of Utilities.

Anyone who has been victimized by the scam was urged to contact the police department at 951-7362330.

Anyone with questions or concerns was also encouraged to contact the Department of Utilities' customer care office at 951-736-2321.

May 18's performances will get underway with Kate McCabe, who will be followed by Psycodelics, and DJ Mai Girl. Corinne West will get the music started May 19 and will be followed by performances from Galactic featuring Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph, Sass N Harmony, Mikey Reyes and The Feeling, Sgt. Splendor, Trouble in the Streets, Tamikrest, My Baby, Garza, Q. Varo and Halute Mess.

The lineup for May 20 will start out with MTN GRL, who will be followed by performances from Frazey Ford, The Last Internationale, Rainbow Girls, Golden

Dawn Arkestra, Balkan Bump, Boostive, Father Taj, Giselle Woo and The Night Owls, Cactus Wine Experience, Davis, LMcG and Ding Dong.

The festival will conclude May 21 starting with music from Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar, who will be followed by Dub Inc, Leyla McCalla, Adam Freeland, Whiskerman, Stephen Lewis' Big Fun Duo, Megan Slankard, Nigel Roman and Ding Dong.

The festival will also feature an "Om Zone" for attendees to practice breathing, yoga and movement; a "Sanctuary" to have mindfulness discussions, tell

Coachella Valley man who murdered girlfriend found sane, sentencing scheduled

By City News Service

A28-year-old Coachella Valley man who fatally stabbed his girlfriend during a frenzied attack was sane at the time of the crime, a jury ruled Monday, setting the stage for his sentencing next month.

The same Riverside jury that convicted Christian Alejandro Pacheco of the murder of 30-year-old Elilia Valdez Garcia of Thermal deliberated just over a day before determining that he was mentally fit when he perpetrated the killing and committed other offenses.

The panel on April 20 found Pacheco guilty of first-degree murder, arson, assault with a deadly weapon, animal cruelty and a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony.

Pacheco had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.

The sanity trial lasted just over a week.

RiversideCounty Superior Court Judge Walter Kubelun scheduled a sentencing hearing for June 30 at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

stories and attend daily AA meetings; a queer salon with art, performances, a skillsshare, racial justice talk and resources; and an "Astro Mojo Dojo" with tea ceremonies, a cacao ceremony and meditation.

In an effort to encourage families to attend the festival with their kids, the venue also offers a "Kidsville," which has rotating interactive activities, special pop-up performances and playshops, festival officials said.

Ticket availability and more information can be found at joshuatreemusicfestival.com.

According to a trial brief filed by the District Attorney's Office, the defendant displayed "an aggressive temperament (while) using drugs," mainly methamphetamine, and he was not welcome at either of his parents' homes.

He was in a rocky relationship with Garcia and stole her brother's Hyundai, prosecutors said.

Early on the morning of March 17, 2017, he went to the victim's doublewide trailer in the area of Avenue 60 and Van Buren Street, telling her to come with

him, and the two drove off in her brother's car, according to court papers.

Prosecutors said that later that morning, Pacheco attacked Garcia, using a knife to stab her numerous times in the head and neck.

"The stab wounds to the back of the neck were lethal, approximately six to eight inches deep," according to the brief

The defendant dumped her remains on a dirt road leading into a small private

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Photo by MargJohnsonVA/Envato Elements

| Photo courtesy of the Joshua Tree Music Festival/Facebook

Pacheco is being held without bail at the Byrd

Detention Center in Murrieta.

Christian Alejandro Pacheco. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

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Board votes down proposed cannabis outlet in Coronita

By City News Service

Aproposed cannabis outlet planned in the tiny unincorporated community of Coronita was unanimously rejected Tuesday by Riverside County supervisors based on its insufficient parking arrangements and the prospect of it generating traffic hazards at an awkward intersection.

"I have a lot of concerns," said Supervisor Karen Spiegel, whose 2nd District includes Coronita, which is largely bounded by the city of Corona. "If we approve this ... we could open up a can of worms. This is a very dangerous precedent."

High Point Cannabis Inc. was seeking a conditional use permit to operate a 1,748-square-foot cannabis store in what was formerly a beauty salon at 646 Paseo Grande. The site is at the intersection of Paseo Grande and Frontage Road, just south of Sixth Street and the Riverside (91) Freeway.

The Corona City Council

was opposed to the proposed business due to what Councilman Wes Speake told the board would be inevitable "issues with access and egress."

"Most people are coming north on Paseo Grande, and there is no access there," he said. "It's really a difficult location."

Several Corona residents spoke to the same topic.

"I don't think that's the type of business for that intersection," Dean Stamp told the board. "It draws too much traffic."

The main concern was how motorists attempting to enter the 12-vehicle parking lot would accomplish that on Paseo Grande with high traffic flow in both directions. The Corona City Council sent a letter to the board noting that the intersection contains "blind spots" and lacks a crosswalk. With no formal traffic engineering study performed, the council said there were

too many what-ifs that had not been addressed.

The other factor not favoring High Point Cannabis was its parking agreement with American Legion Post 742 a quarter-mile away, according to Spiegel.

The post had entered into a $1,000-a-month compact with the marijuana

retailer for the use of five parking spaces, reserved for High Point Cannabis' employees. Post Commander David Brambila praised the applicant for vowing to cover the costs of an expansion of the lot to provide additional space "for our veterans."

However, Spiegel and

Supervisor Kevin Jeffries both flagged the off-site parking arrangement for its tenuous terms — with no period of time guaranteed for High Point Cannabis to use the area — and also worried that it would potentially establish a precedent for future applicants, cannabis retailers and others to request that they, too, be permitted to set up off-site parking facilities. The process could complicate and make otherwise tenable projects too challenging, the supervisors said.

"It's alarming to me," Spiegel said. "The donations for the American Legion are wonderful, but that can't put everybody else in jeopardy."

The Planning Commission had signed off on the proposed cannabis outlet in October 2021, and the Transportation and Land Management Agency submitted the application to the Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for approval.

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cemetery near Body of Christ Church at 62950 Monroe St. in Thermal.

Around noon the same day, Pacheco returned to Garcia's trailer and set it aflame. A neighbor went to see what was happening and encountered Pacheco in the Hyundai with the victim's Chihuahua.

"The defendant told him, 'This witch is (expletive) crazy. I tried to kill her, and she wouldn't die. I saw the devil in her face, and she wouldn't die,'" according to the brief.

The man told authorities that as he called the fire department, Pacheco sped away. A witness, Duncan Cameron, was not far from Garcia's burning residence, taking pictures of coconut trees, when the defendant pulled alongside him, asking for money.

Cameron became frightened by Pacheco's behavior and jumped into his Mercedes to get away. He told sheriff's detectives Pacheco tailed him, tapping his bumper and causing the witness to lose control. His Mercedes overturned on a dirt embankment along westbound Avenue 60, and he suffered minor injuries.

Pacheco went to his grandmother's home in the 51-700 block of Calle Torres Orduno in Coachella, where he walked into the kitchen and took a knife, then returned to the Hyundai, where a neighbor observed him "beating a small dog," court papers said.

He nearly decapitated the Chihuahua and threw the mortally injured animal into nearby bushes.

"The defendant's family came out and called 911," the brief said. "The defendant asked his grandmother to forgive him."

The woman handed him her cell phone, and Pacheco spoke with a 911 dispatcher, who told him to lay on the ground and wait for deputies, which he did. He was taken into custody without incident minutes later and turned over to homicide detectives.

They questioned Pacheco at length, and the following day, he led them to where the victim's body had been dumped, according to court papers. After they found the woman's remains, Pacheco broke down in tears.

He had a prior misdemeanor conviction for driving on a suspended license.

Teens program's goal is to encourage Riverside’s "best and brightest" youth to have a voice in government policy and other decision-making efforts that directly affect the lives of young people, officials said.

"Riverside’s strength lies in our youth," Lock Dawson said in a note to the honorees published in the event's program. "Through your determined work ethic and extraordinary dedication, you have set an impeccable example for your peers. With a recognition such as this, I am confident that you will play an important role in Riverside’s

The board approved a cannabis operation in Coronita in 2021, and while there were some traffic conflict concerns, there were no parking challenges associated with that store.

Since 2020, the board has granted 23 conditional use permits for cannabis businesses in unincorporated communities, seven of which have opened their doors. In addition to Coronita, operations have been authorized in Bermuda Dunes, East Hemet, Green Acres, Highgrove, Mead Valley, Temescal Valley, Thousand Palms and Winchester.

Under Ordinance No. 348, which contains provisions of the county's Marijuana Comprehensive Regulatory Framework of 2018, prospective businesses must take a series of steps to be eligible for permits. Safety and health safeguards are part of the regulatory stipulations.

continued growth and prosperous future."

Riverside's 2023

Most Remarkable Teens are:

-- Luis Villareal, Richard De Ocampo, Jorge Vega, Loryn Briscoe, Tiare Cabrera, Eric Ulloa, Carlos Garcia and Emely Rodriguez from Ramona High School;

-- Tuyet Nghi "Nina" Ca and Daira M. Herrera, students at La Sierra High School;

-- Dominic Ozeta and Jennifer Camacho, who attend Notre Dame High School;

-- Thinh Tran, Andrea Gomez and Aiden Anguiano from Riverside Virtual High School;

-- Frida Campos and Lauryn Singh, who go to Arlington High School;

-- Vetsy Espinosa from Springs Charter School;

-- Lilia Tomoff from John North High School;

-- Dalton Adcock from Riverside Poly High School;

-- Misty Martinez, a student at Lincoln Continuation High School;

-- Alfredo Baltazar and Kailea Kent-Davis, who attend California School for the Deaf;

-- Hailey Davis from Liberty University Online Academy & RCC; and

-- Genevieve Milkie from Hillcrest High School.

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Nineteen of Riverside's 25 Most Remarkable Teens. | Photo courtesy of the city of Riverside

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STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100455

NEW FILING.

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

CRISTIANA, 2835 century blvd, south gate, CA 90280. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 2006. Signed: UNITY

CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC (CA2888703), 2835 century blvd, south gate, CA 90280; Denis Enrique Velasquez Flores, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 5, 2023.

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

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as UNICAL HOME HEALTHCARE, 1329 N Hollywood Way Unit 200, Burbank, CA 91505. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2023. Signed: UNICAL HOME HEALTHCARE, INC. (CA-4655245), 2332 Sylvan Ln, Glendale, CA 91208; Aleksan Chakhoyan, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8, 2023. NOTICE:

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

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STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100763 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as UPPER ROOM AGAPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 145 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2023. Signed: Agape Renewal Ministry (CAC538428), 145 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789; Hung Tai Fan, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8,

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BARAKAA HOMES, 17684 Ember Dr, Rowland Heights, CA 91748. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: muhamad hamideh, 17684 Ember Dr , Rowland Heights, CA 91748 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 3, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023089435 NEW FILING.

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in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023099711 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TM WHOLESALE, 4412 PACIFIC BLVD, VERNON, CA 90058. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: TOPMAN SOLUTIONS GROUP INC (CA-922812318), 4412 PACIFIC BLVD, VERNON, CA 90058; VUTHY DUKE AUEYONG, CEO. The statement was filed with the County

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GRAVITATIONAL SOUND, 6666 Sepulveda Blvd #134, Van Nuys, CA 91411. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Daniel Hernandez, 6666 Sepulveda Blvd #134, Van Nuys, CA 91411 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 21, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023098595 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). LAUNDRYMAX.CO (2). LAUNDRYMAX CHATSWORTH , 9800 Topanga Cyn Blvd SUITE G, Chatsworth, CA 91311. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2023. Signed: KEEP IT CLEAN VIII INC (CA-5626434), 9800 Topanga Cyn Blvd SUITE G, Chatsworth, CA 91311; THEODORE GOLDSTEIN, PRESIDENT. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 4, 2023.

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

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023099380 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MRS. C’S EGGROLLS & CONCESSIONS, 9250 Reseda Blvd 112, Northridge, CA 91324. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2023. Signed: Chi Chang, 9250 Reseda Blvd 112, Northridge, CA 91324 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 4, 2023.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023096997 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SMILE CREATIONS, 1500 W Kenneth Rd, Glendale, CA 91201. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023099591 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). ECO COOKING (2). ECO COOKING SUPPLIES , 2108 N St Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. Mailing Address, 1726 Lake St, Glendale, CA 91201. 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 April 2023. Signed: Starforge Enterprises (CA-202356313163), 1726 Lake St, Glendale, CA 91201; Brett J Johnson, Manager. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 5, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023097571 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE RAYS OF SUNSHINE PAVILION, LLC, 44620 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93534. Mailing Address, 44620 valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93534. 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 May 2023. Signed: The Rays Of Sunshine Pavilion, LLC (CA92-3638220), 44620 valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93534; Karen Thomas-Ray, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 3, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023095276 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JMC AUTO THE ULTIMATE SHOP, 1114 Lang Ave, La Puente, CA 91744. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2005. Signed: JOSE CHAVARIN, 1114 Lang Ave N/A, La Puente, CA 91744 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 1, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100238 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WITH A FLAIR EVENTS, 3939 El Caminito, Glendale, CA 91214. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: (1). Cynthia Baghdasarian, 3939 El Caminito, Glendale, CA 91214 (2). Evelyn Pirali, 4350 Lowell Ave, Glendale, CA 91214 (General Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 4, 2023. NOTICE:

2023100455 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as IGLESIA UNIDAD CRISTIANA, 2835 Century blvd, south gate, CA 90280. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 2006. Signed: Unity Christian Church (CA-2888703), 2835 Century blvd, south gate, CA 90280; Denis Enrique Velasquez Flores, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 5, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law

(See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS

2023101774 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HANDY HUSBAND, 722 Scottdale Ave, Glendora, CA 91740. This business is conducted by a married couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2023.

Signed: (1). patrick mckemy, 722 Scottdale Ave, Glendora, CA 91740

(2). marla mckemy, 722 Scottdale Ave, Glendora, CA 91740 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law

(See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100854

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as R&E PAINTING, 1993 Westwood Pl, Pomona, CA 91768. This business is conducted by a married couple. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: (1). Rodrigo Guzman, 1993 Westwood Pl, Pomona, CA 91768 (2). Elizabeth Gonzalez, 1993 Westwood Pl, Pomona, CA 91768 (Husband). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8, 2023.

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

(See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023095413

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BESTCO TRADING, 3301 Woodcreek Cir, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2023. Signed: Nancy Lema, 3301 Woodcreek, Hacienda Heights, CA 9 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 1, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law

(See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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Glendale City Notices

Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

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

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

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

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

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

See the Timeline in the "Instructions to Bidders" (#Instructions to Bidders). If there is a Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders are required to attend at the time, date, and location included in the Timeline (#Instructions to Bidders.) of this solicitation. If there is a NonMandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders not required to attend. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 10:00am in the Hahamongna Watershed Park 4550 Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena, CA Meeting will be held at Disc Golf Tee #1 by Oak Grove parking lot. This meeting is to answer any questions regarding the project Plans and Specifications.

California Public Contract Code, § 3300

In accordance with the provisions of California Public Contract Code, § 3300, each Bidder must hold an active Class A at the time of bid submission, except as to joint venture Bidders, who shall be licensed as provided in California Business and Professions Code, §§ 7029.1 and 7028.15(c).

Pursuant to the provisions of §§ 1770 to 1782 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the work is to be done. A copy of the general prevailing rate of wages is on file with the City Engineer and is available for inspection and reference during regular business hours.

§ 4104 of the California Public Contract Code

BidNet Direct (800)835-4603Option 2

City of Glendale Contact Person: Rustom Tavitian, P.E., Project Manager Phone: 818-548-3945

Fax: 818-242-7087

E-mail: RTavitian@glendaleca.gov

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:

Bidder satisfactorily completed at least three (3) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project.

General Scope of Work:

Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work included in the Bid is defined in accordance with Specification No. 3929 and Plan No. 1-3098, 3-1586, 49-256. The work generally includes: The project scope of work includes: the selective removal and disposal of asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavements; the grading and preparation of subgrade; localized surface grinding and placement of Asphalt Concrete (AC); installation of crack sealing material; installation of crack sealing material and emulsion aggregate slurry (Slurry Seal Type II); installation of A.C. skin patch; remodeling of roof drains; planting of new trees in parkways; selective removal and repair of broken and damaged sidewalks, curbs, curbs and gutters, cross gutters, driveway approaches, local depressions and alley aprons; sanitary sewer point repairs; adjustment of existing utilities to finished grade; and, removal and replacement of existing traffic striping and pavement markings; as shown on the project plans and specifications, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (SPPWC 2021 Edition), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (2021 Edition), including all supplements thereto issued prior to bid opening date.

Other Bidding Information:

Number of Contract Working Days: 80 Working Days

Amount of Liquidated Damages: $4,100 per Calendar Day

Other Bidding Information:

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

2. Engineer’s Estimate. The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared. The estimate is in the range of $3,800,000 to $4,200,000.

3. Completion: This Work must be completed within Eighty (80) Working days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

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

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

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

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

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

6. Subcontractors’ Licenses and Listing. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor license or licenses appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, the location (address) of the Subcontractor’s place of business, California Contractor license number, California Department of

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

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

Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Publish May 11 & 15, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Pasadena City Notices

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For Oak Grove Disc Golf Course Improvements

Submitting Bids

Bids will be received electronically via the City's eProcurement Portal no later than 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 1, 2023 and will be opened at that time and date. A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit their proposal/bid via the City's eProcurement Portal.

Plans and Specifications are available at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/45111

Questions and Answers

Questions must be submitted via the City's eProcurement Portal. Any questions submitted after 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 25, 2023 will not be answered. During the bidding period, the City may find it necessary to issue addendum(a) to bid Specifications after those bid Specifications have been released. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a follower of a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective Bidders to register on the City’s eProcurement Portal to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to bid submittals. The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City’s website. The Bidder is required to acknowledge all addenda received in Bidder’s Proposal.

A Contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of § 4104 of the California Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to California Labor Code, § 1725.5. It is not a violation of California Labor Code, § 1771.1 for an unregistered Contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by § 7029.1 of the California Business and Professions Code or by §§ 10164 or 20103.5 of the California Public Contract Code, provided the Contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to § 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

Department of Industrial Relations

The Contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation in accordance with California Labor Code, § 1771.4.

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

Contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the California Labor Commissioner’s Office utilizing the Department of Industrial Relation’s electronic certified payroll reporting system.

Electronic Bid bond

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

Bid Bond Instruction:

Electronic Bid bond is required. Bidders must provide all required information for the City to verify the bond with their bid (PDF file). The bond must meet the following requirements and characteristics: Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price in the form of a redeemable or callable electronic surety bond, meeting City requirements, must accompany all bids. If the Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall for fifteen (15) calendar days after such award fail or neglect to enter into the contract with the required insurance documentation, submit the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan, and file the required bonds, the City may deposit in its treasury said bid security and, under no circumstances, shall it be returned to the defaulting Bidder. Failure to return signed contract with all the attachments stated above may result in having the project awarded to the next lowest bidder.

Here is what bidders must provide to their bonding agent when trying to setup a bid bond for the City of Pasadena: The Project ID of the solicitation on which you are bidding. Your Contractor Vendor ID which is your Federal Tax ID or it’s equivalent. Both fields are required for validation. If you are having trouble finding these ID’s, please contact Surety2000 at 1-800-660-3263 or email help@ surety2000.com

Refer to the Specifications

Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bid requirements. The Specifications and this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.

Release Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023

MIGUEL MARQUEZ

City Manager

Publish May 11, 2023

PASADENA PRESS

Baldwin Park City Notices

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter by the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item and are unable to physically appear in person, please email your name, City of residence, and a phone number where you will be available between the hours of 7:00 PM during the Planning Commission to pc-comments@baldwinpark.com. You will be contacted by a staff member and will be granted 3 (three) minutes to speak live during the meeting.

CASE NUMBER: AZC 23-01

LOCATION: Citywide

REQUEST: A request to the Planning Commission to recommend City Council approval of an amendment to the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter, 153, Zoning Code, Sections 153.135 related to Objective Design Standards for Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Development, and Section 153.220 related to Definitions and Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter, 153, Zoning Code, Sections 153.040.010 related to Residential Zones and Section 153.220 related to Definitions, and adding Chapter 153, Zoning Code, Part 5 related to Urban Development Units and Urban Lot Splits, and amending Chapter 152, Subdivision Regulations, adding Subsection 152.030 related to Urban Lot Splits.

It has been determined that the code amendment will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15358, 15061 (b)(3) of the California State CEQA Guidelines and California Government Code sections 65852.21(j) and 66411.7(n).

If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Associate Planner Melissa Chipres of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.452 or melissac@baldwinpark.com and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 960-4011 Ext. 452.

Publish May 11, 2023

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LUCIA M. GODINEZ CASE NO. 23STPB04555

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

M. GODINEZ.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JESUS GODINEZ 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: 06/05/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JUAN JOSE DIAZ

CASE NO. 23STPB04604

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JORGE RAMON JUAREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JORGE RAMON JUAREZ 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: 06/07/23 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.

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: 06/06/23 at 8:30AM 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 JENNIFER L. FIELD - SBN 236565, LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER L. FIELD 405 N. INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD CLAREMONT CA 91711 BSC 223289 5/4, 5/8, 5/11/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF George Burris Killinger CASE NO. 23STPB04479

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Cynthia Holder in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Cristian R. Arrieta Lowthorp Richards 300 E. Esplanade Drive, Suite 850 Oxnard, CA 93036, Telephone: (80) 598-18555 5/8, 5/11, 5/15/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VILCAR KOO AKA VILCAR Y. KOO

CASE NO. 23STPB04266

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of VILCAR KOO AKA VILCAR Y. KOO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SANGHYO KIM in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SANGHYO KIM 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: 05/31/23 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.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 6, 2023 at 8:30 AM 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.

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 RUDY AGUIRRE - SBN 85837

A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION 2596 MISSION ST., STE 207 SAN MARINO CA 91108 5/4, 5/8, 5/11/23 CNS-3696628#

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARILYN LEE TEMPLEMAN CASE NO. 23STPB04548

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LORI G. TEMPLEMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LORI G. TEMPLEMAN 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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 05/30/2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

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

FRANK C. CHANG, ESQ. - SBN 220127

FRANK C. CHANG, ATTORNEY AT LAW

440 E HUNTINGTON DR., STE #300 ARCADIA CA 91006 5/11, 5/15, 5/18/23

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GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF

PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

OF DANIEL YET-MAN CHANG

Case No. 23STPB03198

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Daniel Yet-Man Chang

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

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

THE PETITION requests the dece-

Attorney for petitioner: ANTHONY S. BARILARI SBN 260468 BARILARI & WILLIAMS, LLP 35 N. LAKE AVENUE SUITE 280 PASADENA, CA 91101 (626) 590-7286 MAY 8, 11, 15, 2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ARUTYUN ADZHEMYAN

Case No. 23STPB04358

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ARUTYUN ADZHEMYAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Luiza Adzhemyan in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 6, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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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/ PAULINO AVALOS

JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 2, 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#: 20230004508

Pub: 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20230004179

The following persons are doing business as: J Allure Notary, 6538 Brownstone Place, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. Jilan C Bush-Williams, 6538 Brownstone Place, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. 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 April 5, 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/ Jilan C BushWilliams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 25, 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#: FBN20230004179 Pub: 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023 San Bernardino Press FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230004508

The following persons are doing business as: JR HAULING SERVICES & JUNK REMOVAL, 9739 Hemlock Ave ., Fontana, CA 92335. PAULINO AVALOS JR, 9739 Hemlock 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 onMarch 23, 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

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#: 20230004508 Pub: 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Jemtra Enterprise 5750 Division Street Suite 100A Riverside, CA 92506 Riverside County Jayden Jemal Traylor, 415 Glenhill Drive, Riverside, CA 92507 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 14, 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. Jayden Jemal Traylor Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 14, 2023

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

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of

a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# 202305860 Pub. 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Resource LED Lighting LLC 3061 Crestview Dr Norco, CA 92860 Riverside County Resource LED Lighting LLC (CA), 3061 Crestview Dr, Norco, CA 92860

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Nick DeJarnett, Managing member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 20, 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# 202306175 Pub. 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023,

05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Stock All Services 650 Ave K Calimesa, CA 92320

Riverside County Delbert Dean Huss Jr, 963 Douglas Street, Calimesa, CA 92320

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. Delbert Dean Huss Jr Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 2, 2023

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

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202306765 Pub. 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Mountain Cool Reefers 1711 Double Eagle Ave Beaumont, CA 92223 Riverside County Lucas James Cochran, 1711 Double Eagle Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223

Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 1, 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. Lucas James Cochran Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 4, 2023

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

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County,

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on the front burner of most homeless assistance programs in the county and state.

"Affordable housing is a critical tool used to ensure rents remain affordable for individuals and families," HWS said. "According to the 2022 Riverside County Housing Need Report, renters in Riverside County need to earn $34.44 per hour — 2.3 times the state minimum wage — to afford the average monthly asking rent of $1,791."

The PIT report noted that demand for utilization of homeless assistance programs continues to mount. The county's Continuum of Care Homeless Delivery System, which combines government resources with those of private and nonprofit entities,

provided aid to 14,388 individuals between June 2022 and April 2023.

"This is a sharp increase of 22% from last fiscal year, resulting in 625 additional housing placements," the report said.

The survey showed that supervisorial District 1 had the greatest number of homeless — 1,184 — and within that district, the city of Riverside counted more homeless than any other municipality in the county at 977.

District 4 had the nexthighest total of homeless at 1,161, and the majority of those were unsheltered. The district encompasses the Coachella Valley and eastern desert. Indio had the largest homeless population there, tallying 427.

Marshall said that while

Homeless

the county's homeless population increased by a double-digit percentage, it was less than half of what neighboring San Bernardino County recorded — a 26% jump.

The only public speaker who addressed the report, Roy Bleckert of Moreno Valley, threw doubt on the idea that government policies held the answer to ending homelessness.

"Public policies ... have made it exponentially worse," he told the board. "We're living in a George Orwell '1984' insane world. You pontificate and put up the same policies, and nothing changes."

In the most recent homeless census, the county marshaled the biggest number of volunteers on record — over 1,000 — to conduct the count over a

three-day period. People from faith-based groups, churches, civic affairs organizations, along with college students and county employees, were involved.

They engaged people living in cars, abandoned buildings, under bridges, in transient encampments, homeless shelters and other places throughout the county.

Data from the census is used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to determine how to distribute federal homeless relief funding.

Marshall said that, going forward, the county will follow other counties' leads and switch to biennial point-in-time surveys, with the next one scheduled in January 2025.

California has the

largest number of homeless nationwide, approaching 200,000, accounting for

one-third of the total in the U.S., according to federal officials.

Defense rests in trial of man accused in Tour de Palm Springs death

By City News Service

The defense rested Tuesday in the trial of an unlicensed driver accused of killing a Tour de Palm Springs bicyclist and severely injuring another when he lost control of his car while high on drugs, speeding to get around the competitors in Indio Hills.

Ronnie Ramon Huerta Jr., 26, of Desert Hot Springs, is charged with second-degree murder, driving under the influence of drugs resulting in great bodily injury, reckless driving and driving on a suspended license.

After calling a few witnesses Tuesday, the defense informed Riverside County Superior Court Judge Steven Counelis that

it had completed presenting its case. The prosecution rested Monday after calling witnesses over a weeklong span.

The judge scheduled closing arguments for Wednesday morning at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

Huerta is free on a $250,000 bond.

According to a trial brief filed by the District Attorney's Office, the defendant was a repeat traffic offender, racking up seven citations over a two-year span for speeding, failing to obey traffic signals and signs, making unsafe lane changes and driving while distracted due to use of a cellular telephone.

The California Depart-

ment of Motor Vehicles in 2017 suspended his driving privileges because he had accumulated so many points on his record that he was deemed a "negligent operator" and unsafe to be on the road, the brief said.

Shortly after 9 a.m. Feb. 10, 2018, Huerta left his family's residence in his 2006 Ford 500 sedan, allegedly lit up a marijuana bong and headed for his girlfriend's house in Indio.

The annual Tour de Palm Springs was underway at the time, with bicyclists from the U.S. and abroad participating in the 50-mile ride through the Coachella Valley.

According to the brief, multiple law enforcement

agencies in the region were staffing road blocks, and the event was heavily advertised in area media, notifying the public that riders would be traversing a number of corridors, requiring motorists to take precautions.

"The defendant traveled between 90 and 100 mph on Dillon Road, passing numerous bicyclists for more than 15 miles," the brief stated. "Approximately 9:20 a.m., the defendant approached 30th Avenue and came upon a vehicle traveling at a slow speed, using caution amongst the racers. (Huerta) impatiently attempted to pass the slow-moving truck. As he sped around it, his tires hit the dirt shoulder

on the opposite side of the roadway."

Court papers said Huerta lost control, and his car plowed into 54-year-old Mark Kristofferson of Lake Stevens, Washington, as well as then-48-yearold Alyson Lee Akers of Huntington Beach. After striking the victims, the sedan hit a berm and overturned.

Huerta self-extricated himself and tried to run into the desert to hide the marijuana he'd been smoking, but witnesses prevented him from going anywhere and called 911, prosecutors said.

County fire department paramedics reached the location a short time later

and pronounced Kristofferson dead at the scene. Akers was airlifted to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, suffering significant head trauma. She was left with lasting injuries.

"Witnesses were contacted at the scene of the collision," court papers said. "More than a dozen bicyclists came forward with terrifying accounts of their near-misses with the defendant."

Huerta suffered minor injuries in the rollover crash and was treated and released from the hospital the next day.

He has no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

A county staffer and a volunteer survey a homeless individual at a vacant lot in Indio. | Photo courtesy of Riverside County

due to lack of correctional bed space.

The board did not take aim at that subject, but instead looked at what Supervisor Karen Spiegel said were the "economic, emotional and financial" impacts stemming from the planned closures.

"Close the older prison. Norco is older," she said of the CRC. "It will be hard for Norco, but devastating to Blythe. Hopefully we can get the message to Sacramento that it isn't common sense to keep the Norco facility open and close the one in Blythe."

As of now, the state only intends to shutter Facility A at the Norco prison, which has dormitories that date back to World War II. Some inmates would have to be moved when the closure takes effect next year, but the number wasn't specified, nor were the workforce impacts.

All of Chuckawalla Valley State Prison is slated for closure, and the entire inmate population would be absorbed into other prisons. Spiegel said the city of Norco, which is in her Second District, is not as concerned over the fate of the CRC as the residents of Blythe are about Chuckawalla.

The CDCR said that it "took into account several factors, including cost to operate (and) impact of closure on the surrounding communities" before making a decision on which facilities to shutter.

The Norco site has a capacity of roughly 2,500 inmates, while Chuckawalla's is just under 2,000, according to the CDCR. But Perez noted that recent Legislative Analyst figures showed the CRC needs $1.1 billion in infrastructure improvements, compared to $430 million for Chucka-

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The supervisor pointed out that Palo Verde College counts on business from the prison, as does Blythe's Palo Verde Hospital.

"The families of CVSP inmates have made Blythe their home," the board resolution states. "With a lower cost of living, Blythe makes it financially feasible for inmates and their families to stick together.

Closing Blythe and relocating inmates would mean the families of inmates would also have to move to stay near their loved ones."

According to the supervisor's office, Blythe has been classified by the Office of the California State Auditor as a "distressed city," with few economic prospects on the horizon.

The Blythe City Council has also expressed unanimous opposition to the planned closure.

Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe. | Photo courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation