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Thursday, May 04-May 10, 2023

Writers Guild of America strike halts Hollywood productions

By City News Service

Picketingresumed Wednesday outside all the major L.A.area studios as a strike by the Writers Guild of America that halted hundreds of productions entered its second day.

Following Monday night's announcement by the WGA's West Coast and East Coast branches that contract talks with the studios had broken down, the union walked off the job when its contract expired at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, the union's first strike in 15 years.

Pickets went up beginning Tuesday afternoon -- but on Wednesday, the strikers had an earlier call time of 9 a.m., according to the schedule posted on the WGA's website.

They were expected to be out in force again on Wednesday morning at Amazon's Studio in Culver City, CBS' Studio City lot, Television City, The Walt Disney Co.'s corporate headquarters in Burbank, the Fox Studio Lot, Netflix's Hollywood headquarters, Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Sony Studios in Culver City, Universal Studios and Warner Bros. in Burbank.

The union remains at an impasse with Hollywood studios over a host of labor issues, most notably residuals for streaming content, staffing levels in writing rooms and the use of artificial intelligence.

"You know, this is not what we wanted to do today but it is where we are," writer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, known for her work on shows including "My Name is Earl" and "New Girl," told fellow union members outside the

Netflix studio. "And together we will stay united and we will win this fight. So let's fight together."

The strike will disrupt work on hundreds of movies, scripted television series, late-night talk shows and streaming productions. The late-night talk shows felt the most immediate impact, with shows such as "Jimmy Kimmel Live," which is shot in Hollywood, going dark, along with programs including "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,""Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." NBC's "Saturday Night Live" also quickly fell victim to the strike, canceling this week's

planned live episode hosted by Pete Davidson.

The walkout will also have a wide-ranging economic ripple effect on thousands of crew members and behindthe-scenes workers such as hair-and-makeup artists, transportation employees and food servers -- as well as impact businesses near studios such as restaurants that typically serve workers who, for the foreseeable future, will not be reporting to work.

Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said whether directly or indirectly, "every single one of us will be

impacted by this (strike)."

"We're very concerned about what's going on, because both sides are dug in, and the stakes are high," Newsom said. "I've got to say, I'm sensitive to the concerns of the writers, very, in terms of what streaming's doing, what the next conversation, AI (artificial intelligence), is doing in this space. This is a very real and existential moment."

He said his office has not been involved in the labor talks, but will get involved if asked to do so.

Among the issues on the bargaining table, the WGA is pushing for increases in pay and residuals, particularly

over streaming content. The guild is specifically calling for higher residual pay for streaming programs that have higher viewership, rather than the existing model that pays a standard rate regardless of a show's success.

The union is also calling for industry standards on the number of writers assigned to each show, increases in foreign streaming residuals and regulations preventing the use of artificial intelligence technology to write or rewrite any literary material.

According to the union, its latest contract proposal would net writers roughly

$429 million per year, while the studios' latest offer would equate to about $86 million annually.

Studios have pushed back on some union demands, noting that the entire industry is facing budget constraints and pointing to the thousands of layoffs currently underway at the Walt Disney Co. as a prime example. The studios also say writers' residuals have increased in recent years, powered largely by amounts earned through "new media."

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the studios,issued a statement at 7:54 p.m. Monday reporting that negotiations concluded Monday without an agreement.

"The AMPTP presented a comprehensive package proposal to the guild last night which included generous increases in compensation for writers as well as improvements in streaming residuals," the statement said.

"The AMPTP also indicated to the WGA that it is prepared to improve that offer, but was unwilling to do so because of the magnitude of other proposals still on the table that the guild continues to insist upon. The primary sticking points are mandatory staffing and duration of employment, guild proposals that would require a company to staff a show with a certain number of writers for a specified period of time, whether needed or not.

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May 5

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The fair is back, this year with a theme all about spring. Get ready for rides, an eclectic music lineup, all kinds of fried foods, cars, baby animals at the farm, and exhibitions ranging from art forestry.

May 6

Candlelight: A Tribute To Beyoncé

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The 60-minute program will cover Queen Bey’s music catalog from “Say My Name” to “Cuff It” from her latest album “Renaissance.”

May 7

Behind The Blacklist: ‘Trumbo’ (2007) And ‘The Prowler’ (1951)

Skirball Cultural Center | 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049 | May 7 | skirball.org

Inspired by the exhibition “Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare,” watch a double feature focusing on awardwinning screenwriter Dalton Trumbo—who was blacklisted for being a member of the Communist Party—and a conversation with film historian Alan Rode and film critic and historian Leonard Maltin in between films.

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Laura Dern & Diane Ladd With Cleo Wade

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Award-winning actress and activist Laura Dern and her mother, actress Diane Ladd, discus their new deeply personal book, “Honey, Baby, Mine: A Mother and Daughter Talk Life, Death, Love (and Banana Pudding).”

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Divorced. Beheaded. Survived. The six wives of Henry VII were so much more than the wives of a fickle king. The new musical turns their stories into ones of female empowerment.

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JPMorgan Chase agrees to purchase First Republic Bank

By City News Service

Customers of First Republic Bank, including its 10 locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties, awoke Monday to find themselves customers of JPMorgan Chase Bank, with regulators seizing First Republic in what's being called the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history.

First Republic was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as receiver. The FDIC, in turn, entered into an agreement to sell the bank's assets to JPMorgan Chase.

As a result, First Republic Bank branches opened Monday morning as branches of JPMorgan Chase, with customers being assured their deposits and assets are safe.

"JPMorgan will protect all deposits, insured and uninsured, bringing our financial strength, capabilities and capital to support First Republic's clients and the U.S. banking system," Chase officials said in a statement. "JPMorgan Chase has been a leader in financial services for more than 200 years, and we look forward to continuing to serve you and be deserving of your trust and business."

Chase noted that all banking offices will be operating as usual, and customers can continue to manage their funds through www.FirstRepublic.com or on the bank's mobile app.

First Republic Bank had approximately $229.1 billion in total assets and $103.9 billion in total deposits as of April 13, 2023, according to the FDIC.

First Republic Bank was based in San Francisco. It is the third and biggest U.S. bank to fail this year, following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March and Signature Bank. First Citizens Bank eventually acquired Silicon Valley Bank and a subsidiary of New York Community Bank bought most of Signature Bank after they were taken into receivership by the FDIC.

First Republic Bank had 7,213 employees as of 2022 and served customers in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Wyoming in addition to California.

On Friday, shares of First Republic Bank stock closed at $3.51, down more than 97% to date. Trading of the bank's shares was halted on the New York Stock Exchange several dozen times last week because of its value was so volatile. The bank announced on April 24 it lost $100 billion worth of deposits during the first three months of the year.

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statement saying, "In close partnership and coordination with the FDIC, California DFPI took decisive and critical action to stabilize the situation, avert layoffs, and protect Californians. The swift action by FDIC to secure a purchaser for the bank will protect depositors, including uninsured depositors."

The failure of First Republic is second in size only to the 2008 collapse of Washington Mutual, which was also taken over by JPMorgan Chase.

First Republic Bank's headquarters in San Francisco. | Photo courtesy of Aquitnero82/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Los Angeles

Arcadia

Coroner identifies man killed in multi-vehicle crash on freeway

The Coroner's Office Saturday released the name of a 34-year-old man killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the westbound Pomona (60)Freeway in the Phillips Ranch area. The decedent was identified as Jay Yang, 34, of Arcadia, according to the coroner's office. The crash was reported at about 10 a.m. Friday near Phillips Ranch Road, the California Highway Patrol said. Initial reports said the crash involved a white Saturn, a gray Nissan sedan, a Ford van and a motorcyclist, the CHP said. Yang was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:05 a.m.

Burbank

Avelo Airlines announces service between Burbank, Bozeman

Discount carrier Avelo Airlines announced Thursday it will offer nonstop service between Hollywood Burbank Airport and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Montana. According to the airline, Avelo will be the only carrier offering nonstop flights between Burbank and Bozeman. The airline announced last month it was offering nonstop service from the airport to Kalispell, Montana, home of Glacier National Park. The service to Bozeman will begin June 28, operating twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays,

according to the airline. Introductory fares will begin at $49.

Baldwin Park

Suspect, 33, arrested for alleged vehicular manslaughter, felony hit-and-run

A 33-year-old Baldwin Park man was arrested for allegedly killing a pedestrian with a vehicle in Irwindale. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the 5000 block of Azusa Canyon Road, according to Irwindale police and the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Investigators found security footage that showed a dark-colored SUV hitting a man, then fleeing the area at a high rate of speed, Irwindale police Sgt. Diego Cornejo said.

Long Beach

Roommate dispute leaves 1 dead, suspect in custody

A fight between roommates in Long Beach left one of them dead and the other in custody Monday on suspicion of murder. Long Beach police responded about 12:15 a.m. to the 300 block of East 17th Street on a report of a man "yelling for help," according to the Long Beach Police Department. Arriving crews found 64-year-old Miguel Colin Garduno complaining of chest pains following an apparent physical altercation with his roommate, 34-yearold Obed Placencia-Garcia, police said.

Orange County

Orange County

Woman critically injured

when vehicle crashes into apartment in Santa Ana

A woman injured when a minivan slammed into her apartment in Santa Ana was fighting for her life Tuesday as police hunted for the hit-and-run driver behind the wheel in the crash. The woman remained in critical condition Tuesday afternoon, according to Sgt. Maria Lopez of the Santa Ana Police Department. The crash happened just before 10:20 p.m. Monday in the Vista Del Rio apartment building at 1600 W. Memory Lane, Lopez said. "We believe the car was (traveling) south on City Drive when it drove into the apartment complex, ran over a few fixed objects at the complex" before it slammed into the residence, Lopez said.

Anaheim

2 wounded in Anaheim shooting

Four boys were arrested Tuesday evening in connection with a double shooting in Anaheim. Anaheim Police Department officers were called at approximately 8:37 p.m. to the 1600 block of Calle Del Mar, near Walnut Street and Cerritos Avenue, regarding a shooting and upon their arrival learned several suspects had fled after the shooting, Sgt Jon McClintock told City News Service. Police later detained and questioned multiple suspects near Orangewood Avenue and Euclid Street and arrested four of them. The shooting victims, a man and a woman, were taken to a hospital in stable condition.

Riverside

Riverside County

Cobble fire burns nearly 10 acres in Riverside County

Riverside County fire crews were battling a brush fire Wednesday in Eastvale that grew to nearly 10 acres in a river bottom near Cobble Creek Drive. The fire started on Tuesday night at 7777 Cobble Creek Dr. and the heavy brush in the river bottom provided fuel for the fire. Windy conditions added to the potential of the fire spreading. There was no immediate threat to structures and no evacuations were ordered. Additional equipment, personnel and vehicles have been requested by Riverside County firefighters to battle the fire.

Riverside

Substitute teacher suspected of sex acts with student booked in Riverside

A Perris high school substitute teacher was arrested Tuesday for allegedly engaging in sex acts with a male student.

Rebekah Arte Blackwell Taylor, 22, of Moreno Valley was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside on suspicion of oral copulation of a minor and annoying a child. Taylor is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail. According to Sgt. Joshua Parker of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the agency's Special Victims Unit received information last week pertaining to alleged illicit contact between Taylor and a boy at Orange Vista High School in the 1400 block of East Orange Avenue.

Corona

Man guilty of killing 2 Corona boys, 1 other after ‘doorbell ditch’ prank

Sentencing is set for July 14 for a Temescal Valley man convicted of ramming a car occupied by six teenagers, causing the vehicle to crash and kill half of the boys after the teens had played "doorbell ditch" at the defendant's house. A jury

on Friday found 45-year-old Anurag Chandra guilty of three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder, the Press-Enterprise reported. He faces life in prison without parole for causing the deaths of Daniel Hawkins, Jacob Ivascu and Drake Ruiz — all 16 — on Jan. 19, 2020. Ivascu was from Riverside; the other two were from Corona. Friends and relatives crowded into the courtroom at the Riverside County Hall of Justice to hear the verdicts, the PressEnterprise reported.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Rehabilitated orphaned bear cubs released into San Bernardino National Forest

Three orphaned bear cubs, rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, are back in the wild Thursday. The cubs spent nine months at the wildlife center and were released Wednesday in the San Bernardino National Forest near Clark's Ranch. "It is always our goal to rehabilitate and return all wildlife to their natural habitat," Andy Blue, campus director of SDHS's Ramona Wildlife Center, said in a statement. "This release in Clark's Ranch was very special for our team because it was relatively close to us, so we had multiple wildlife rehab specialists joining to witness it firsthand."

San Bernardino

San Bernardino celebrates 20th anniversary of sister city relationship with Goyang, South Korea

Last week, San Bernardino sent a collection of art and vases to Goyang, South Korea in celebration of the 20th anniversary of its sister city relationship. Goyang, located in the Gyeonggi Province, became a sister city of San Bernardino in 2003 and is one of 11 such international relationships that the city enjoys. It is a satellite city of Seoul and has a population of just under 1.1 million

residents. The donated art depicts native vegetation from San Bernardino. It will be showcased at the International Horticulture Goyang, Korea 2023, an international flower exhibition considered to be South Korea’s premier international flower exhibition, showcasing flowers and various products made with flowers from over 30 countries.

Ontario

City of Ontario Independence Day Parade returns on July 4

Want to participate in the 2023 Independence Day Parade in Ontario? Parade applications are now officially open. This year's theme is "Party in the USA,” where participants are meant to show the city how they would throw a birthday party celebrating America. “Decorate your entry as if you are throwing the birthday party of the year! U.S.A. knows how to party. Show us with red, white and blue streamers, balloons, party hats and more,” the city said on its Facebook page. Applications will be accepted through May 26.

Monrovia

April 20

At 8:46 a.m., a caller reported a traffic collision in the 1100 block of South Magnolia. Officers and paramedics arrived to check on the well-being of those involved. No injuries were reported. The driver at fault was issued a citation.

At 3:40 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of West Olive called to report that the catalytic converter from his vehicle was stolen sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:33 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle in the area of Duarte and California for a traffic violation. A computer check of the driver revealed an outstanding warrant. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

April 21

At 3:35 a.m., officers responded to a business burglary alarm in the 700 block of East Huntington. Officers arrived and saw the rear window was broken. There were no vehicles or people around the restaurant when officers arrived. When officers reviewed the security cameras, it showed two suspects made entry and removed cash. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:29 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Royal Oaks and Mountain. Officers arrived to check on the well-being of everyone involved. No injuries were reported.

At 10:26 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of East Lime reported the catalytic converter of their vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:38 p.m., witnesses in the 200 block of West Lime called to report that a group of juveniles were throwing rocks at homes. Officers responded and were unable to locate the juveniles. This investigation is continuing.

April 22

At 1:36 p.m., an employee from a business in the 800 block of East Huntington called to report that a subject was at the residence causing a disturbance.

Officers arrived and determined the subject was a danger to himself. He was transported to a local hospital for a mental evaluation.

At 3:50 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision in the area of Duarte and Tenth. Officers and paramedics arrived and checked on the well-being of the occupants. One of the occupants was transported to a local hospital for nonlife-threatening injuries. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:53 p.m., an employee from a facility in the 100 block of South Myrtle called to report that two residents left and did not return. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:18 p.m., officers responded to 1100 block of Royal Oaks regarding a domestic violence incident. A married couple was arguing and the female subject slapped the male subject. She tried to prevent him from leaving the location by attempting to slash his tires. Officers arrived and arrested the female suspect. She was transported to the MPD jail.

At 7:06 p.m., officers responded to the area of Mountain and Royal Oaks regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision. A motorcyclist suffered an accident caused by a group of motorcyclists. He suffered minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

At 9:32 p.m., while on patrol in the area of Peck and Live Oak an officer saw a motorist commit a traffic violation. The vehicle was stopped and it was determined the driver was intoxicated. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

April 23

At 12:31 a.m., officers responded to the area of Mountain and Central regarding two vehicles involved in a traffic collision. The suspect vehicle did not stay behind and fled the scene. The victim suffered injuries and had complaints of pain, but refused medical treatment. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:08 a.m., an officer

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patrolling the area of Myrtle and Longden saw a vehicle commit a traffic offense. A traffic stop was conducted and a DUI investigation revealed the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 2:13 a.m., while patrolling a park in the 1600 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a female and male subject in the park after hours. The subjects were contacted and they showed signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Both suspects were evaluated and found to be under the influence. They were arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:45 p.m., a stolen vehicle was reported in the 300 block of West Duarte. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:06 p.m., a hit-and-run traffic collision was reported in the area of Monterey and Huntington. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:20 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of West Duarte reported his vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:29 p.m., a court order violation was reported in the 200 block of Melrose. This investigation is continuing.

April 24

At 7:32 a.m., a caller reported her vehicle had been broken into during the night in the 100 block of West Cypress. The suspects then used the victim's credit card at different locations. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:52 a.m., a female adult entered a business in the 700 block of East Huntington and took multiple items without paying. Officers arrived and detained the suspect outside of the store along with the stolen items and drug paraphernalia. A computer check revealed she had a warrant. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 12:59 p.m., a resident from the 500 block of East Cherry reported someone had stolen her identity. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:06 p.m., an employee from the 700 block of East Huntington reported a theft that occurred earlier in the day and merchandise was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:16 p.m., a victim reported his vehicle was stolen from the 400 block of West Duarte. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:41 p.m., a witness reported that a male subject in the area of Mountain and Huntington brandished a firearm while in an argument with another male. The subject then left the scene. Officers located the vehicle at a residence nearby but the subject denied being involved. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:08 p.m., a victim reported that someone stole the rear license plate from his vehicle in the 400 block of Genoa. This investigation is continuing.

Arcadia

April 16

At 7:36 a.m., an officer responded to a construction site located in the 400 block of Alster Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. Sometime during the previous night, unknown suspects cut an exterior fence to gain entry and fled with hand tools.

At 12:41 p.m., an officer responded to Santa Anita Park, located at 285 W. Huntington Dr., regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. The victim stated he left his vehicle in the care of a friend and later discovered the friend and his vehicle were

gone. The stolen vehicle was a 2005 Kia Sedona.

April 19

At 1:20 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Public Library, located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., regarding a battery investigation. The officer determined a male suspect kicked a library employee as he was exiting the location. While being detained, the 52-year-old male from Fullerton resisted arrest and battered a police officer. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

April 20

At 11:09 p.m., an officer responded to Embassy Suites, located at 211 E. Huntington Dr., regarding a burglary investigation. The officer discovered an unidentified suspect entered the victim’s unlocked hotel room. The reported loss was a cellphone and cash.

April 21

At 6:09 a.m., an officer responded to Embassy Suites, located at 211 E. Huntington Dr., regarding a burglary report. Sometime during the previous night, someone stole the victim’s wallet from her locked hotel room and fraudulently used her credit cards.

At 9:10 a.m., an officer responded to McDonald’s, located at 143 E. Foothill Blvd., regarding a battery report. The officer determined the male suspect hit an elderly victim over an incident of road rage. The suspect is described as a White male, between the ages of 35 and 45 years old, approximately 5-foot-10 and

180-200 pounds. He fled in a white work truck.

At 10:07 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Wilson Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The officer discovered an unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear glass door window and ransacked the master bedroom. The crime occurred sometime between 8:50 p.m. and 10 p.m. on April 21.

April 22

At 12:35 a.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 102 E. Huntington Dr., regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed that while the victim was leaving the store, she was punched in the back of the head and pushed. Witnesses reported a group of three men following the victim. The men fled in two different vehicles, a Toyota Camry and a Honda Accord.

At 6:00 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a battery investigation. The officer determined the suspect fought with loss prevention staff while trying to steal numerous items. The 26-year-old male from San Gabriel was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. He was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine.

At 11:39 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of Whispering Pines Summit regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear glass door and fled with handbags and cash.

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"No one should be going hungry in L.A. County, but there are a lot of people who are struggling and don't know they qualify for help," Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Hahn said in a statement. "This month we are raising awareness of CalFresh and working with our partners to enroll as many families as possible so they can get this assistance."

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The FCC is supposed to protect the environment. It doesn’t.

By Peter Elkind, ProPublica

In a mountainous forest in southwest Puerto Rico, workers cleared a patch to make room for a 120-foot cellphone tower intended for use by AT&T and T-Mobile. The site, as the tower company later acknowledged, destroyed some of the nesting habitat of the Puerto Rican nightjar, a tiny endangered songbird. Fewer than 2,000 are believed to be alive today.

In the northwestern New Mexico desert, a company called Sacred Wind Communications, promising to bring broadband to remote Navajo communities, planted a cell tower near the legally protected Pictured Cliffs archaeological site, which contains thousands of centuries-old tribal rock carvings.

And in Silicon Valley, a space startup pursued plans to equip thousands of satellites to use mercury fuel in orbit, even as an Air Force official at one of the possible launch sites voiced “extreme concern” that the toxic element could rain back down to earth.

You may be surprised to learn that these potential harms fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission. Few people think of the FCC as an environmental cop. It’s known for regulating television and radio and overseeing the deployment of communications technology. But the agency also has a broad mandate to ensure that technology doesn’t damage the environment. The task includes everything from protecting wildlife and human health to preserving historic

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By now, you may know that Monrovia is one of nineteen finalists for the 2023 All-America City Award. The theme for this year is “Creating Thriving Communities through Youth Engagement.” The award will honor communities that are not only working to improve the health and well-being of our youth but also engaging youth with the same task.

Some of the criteria used to select the finalists are: building the civic capacity of youth, providing leadership opportunities for them, improving mental health and trauma systems for youth, reducing income inequality, fostering safe places for youth and youth that identify as LGBTQIA+, increasing job readiness and promoting youth participation in voting and policymaking.

This won’t be our first time at this party! Monrovia won this prestigious award in 1995. Our very own Pamela Fitzpatrick, former owner of The Dollmaker’s

Monrovia Old Town report: Monrovia, so proud

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

Kattywompus and the “First Lady of Monrovia,” as well as other community volunteers, made the trip to Oakland and then Cleveland in order to help close the deal and bring home the title. Pam was always our best cheerleader! Now she has wings…

What are the benefits of winning, you ask? For starters, pride in being plain ol’ awesome! To win this award you must live in a pretty remarkable city. Often, people don’t even know about the civiccentered projects going on in their town. There is also a potential economic boost. Strong towns bring in solid, small businesses. People want to move to cities that are progressive and growthoriented.

This award is the cherry on top of an already spectacular cupcake. We don’t need validation that our community’s quality of life is top-notch but acknowledging it certainly can’t hurt either. Awards like this are some of the

things people look at when deciding where they want to move their business, their family, or where they want to work. It won’t be the only thing they look at, but it might be the tipping point. Ten winners will be selected out of 19 finalists. Monrovia is already a winner, in my book, so I’m feeling super confident. Judging takes place on June 9 through 11 in Denver, so stay tuned for updates!

Monrovia and its wonderful community partners have instituted some great programs for our youth. The Monrovia Library’s Teen Advisory Board consists of teens in grades 6th through 12th. They volunteer their time, making the library and our community a richer place to spend time. They discuss, plan and implement programs and reading materials that are dedicated to our young humans. The Youth Commission is also for our 6th through 12th graders. These volunteers advise our community

center staff on things they believe their peers want and need, in terms of programs and events. It’s a great program if your teen wants to get involved civically but isn’t sure how. Is Monrovia amazing? Absolutely. Can it improve? Definitely. Can more be done for our kids? For sure! Teen issues are age-appropriate and can be exacerbated by so many different things. Some of these issues may arise in the household and some might be the normal stresses and pressures that children go through. Those

were tough years for most of us. Angst, self-esteem, pressure, hormones. So many things are brewing in our complex, fragile, wonderful teens. But who should manage these little bundles of TNT? I’ve said it before…it takes a village. Parents, family, the school system, the community. We can always show up more for our kiddos, right?

I’ll take this pictureperfect city over any other to raise my kids in. I have raised four of them. They were all different. They presented different

challenges and joys. Each one of them is my favorite and they know it. I’m not sure if I could have pulled off being a single parent in a big, huge city like Pasadena or the San Fernando Valley. This village was and is a perfect canvas to grow wonderful small people and raise them into adults.

Good luck, Monrovia. You are already my All-America city! By the way, if you didn’t know Monrovia had a theme song, you’re welcome: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Hbfr7yE2fKA.

Re: Apr. 14 police blotter concerning graffiti in Monrovia (Apr. 27 issue)

Aren’t we Monrovians fortunate to have a graffiti removal unit here in our city, ready to quickly erase that ugliness so that it’s out of sight?

Most of us, I’m sure, have seen graffiti scrawled by idle hands in many communities where distorted effigies mar every building.

They are sinister images of dark, twisted forms envisioned in feverish nightmares. They are decorative murals from the chambers of hell, which no one should have to see.

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Monrovia City Hall. | Photo courtesy of the City of Monrovia

sites and even preventing aesthetic blight.

This role is particularly critical now, as the FCC presides over a nationwide buildout for 5G service, which will require 800,000 new “small cell” transmitters, those perched on street poles and rooftops, often near schools, apartments and homes. But even with this massive effort underway, as ProPublica previously reported, the FCC has refused to revise its radiation-exposure limits, which date back to the era of flip phones. In addition, the agency has cut back on the environmental reviews that it requires while also restricting local governments’ control over wireless sites.

And as the satellite-fuel example reflects, the FCC’s ambit extends even into space. The agency is licensing thousands of commercial satellites at a moment when the profusion of objects circling the planet is raising concerns about collisions in space, impediments to astronomy, pollution, and debris falling back to earth.

To call the FCC’s environmental approach hands-off would be an understatement. The agency operates on the honor system, delegating much of its responsibility to the industries that it regulates. It allows companies to decide for themselves whether their projects require environmental study. And if the companies break the rules, they’re expected to report their own transgression. Few do. In the rare instances in which the FCC investigates, even brazen illegality is often met with a minor fine, a scolding “admonishment” or no action at all. (The FCC declined to make officials available for interviews for this article or to respond to questions sent in writing.)

The FCC’s inaction can have dire consequences. For years, the agency refused to take action even as millions of birds died by flying into communications towers. Only after a federal appeals court castigated the agency for its “apparent misunderstanding” of its environmental obligations did the FCC take

steps that addressed some, but not all, of the problem.

In most instances, the scale of damages is relatively small: a half-acre of demolished habitat, a mound of damaged Native American artifacts, an ugly tower looming over a national scenic trail. But the FCC authorizes thousands of projects each year, and the effects add up.

These days, the FCC’s laissez-faire approach is sparking resistance. Hundreds of conflicts have erupted across the country, triggered by citizens fearing risks to their health from wireless radiation, harm to their property values, damage to the environment and the destruction of treasured views. Fights are raging from rural Puerto Rico, where protesters have been arrested for blocking roads used by cell-tower-construction crews, to New York City, where a dozen community boards protested the appearance of visually jarring three-story 5G poles on neighborhood sidewalks. In New York, state officials got involved, then a local congressman. Finally, in late April, the furor grew intense enough that the FCC was forced to act; it belatedly ordered a company to halt construction — after more than a hundred poles had been built — and begin the type of reviews that are supposed to be completed before breaking ground.

Environmentalists are routinely infuriated by the FCC’s stance. The telecommunications industry, which is eager to avoid the costs and delays of reviews, is considerably happier. In 2014, the FCC hired its first full-time environmental lawyer, Erica Rosenberg. Her mission was an afterthought at the agency, she told ProPublica: “Everybody was set on deployment. These environmental laws just got in the way.” Rosenberg finally quit in frustration in 2021. “It was just the culture of the place,” she said. “Nobody cared.”

The FCC’s ecological role originated in the National Environmental Policy Act, passed in 1969 at a moment of fervor for protecting the earth. The law requires federal

agencies to assess whether projects they’ve authorized will cause harm. The goal is to “assure for all Americans safe, healthful, productive and aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings.”

The law mandates an exhaustive environmental impact statement for big federal projects, such as a new dam or highway. Smaller agency actions that are judged to pose a risk of significant harm, either individually or cumulatively, require a less detailed environmental assessment. Any finding of significant impact is supposed to trigger an effort to avoid or minimize the damage.

Since the anti-regulatory era under President Ronald Reagan, the FCC has largely abandoned direct environmental oversight. Using a provision of the law that allows agencies to grant themselves “categorical exclusions” — exemptions from any review — for actions they deem risk-free, the FCC removed review requirements for the vast majority of its actions. The only FCC actions still requiring review are those that fall into one of eight categories, including construction in protected habitat or wilderness areas, building in or near historic or Native American sites, projects that would significantly alter a site’s “surface features” and towers taller than 450 feet. Aesthetic harms were dropped from routine consideration, even though NEPA required federal agencies to consider them.

Stricter rules were a “waste of time,” according to comments cited by the FCC. In the decades since, the agency has never required a single environmental impact statement.

The FCC’s blanket exemption for its actions went unchallenged by a White House office, called the Council on Environmental Quality, that was set up to review agency NEPA rules. Dinah Bear, who joined the council under Reagan and served as general counsel there for 23 years, told ProPublica that “never should have happened. … It’s completely abysmal.”

By the time Republican

Michael Powell took office as FCC chairman in 2001, the agency had yet to fine a single company for violating environmental rules. (At the FCC, he told ProPublica, environmental regulation is “chronically unattended to.”) Powell vowed to get “serious” about enforcement, telling a congressional committee, “When you cheat, I’m going to hurt you and hurt you hard.”

Powell took aim at a major obstacle to punishing violators, urging Congress to extend the FCC’s unusually short one-year statute of limitations for prosecuting misconduct, which starts running from the date of an alleged offense, not when the violation is discovered. Congress refused; the rule remains in place today. Powell, who now heads NCTA, a Washington trade association representing the cable industry, calls the rule “ridiculous. You don’t have a real statute if the offense can hide in the woods and by the time you know about it, it’s too late.”

Under Powell, the FCC proposed its first environmental fine against a company, citing a 180-foot cell tower built without approval near five historic sites in North Dakota, including a cabin where Teddy Roosevelt lived while hunting bison. The agency promptly dropped the matter after the company fought back.

Of the technologies the FCC oversees, broadcast and cell towers have long generated the most environmental controversy. They’re mammoth eyesores. They emit wireless radiation. Their construction requires clearing the ground of trees and vegetation, pouring concrete and building fences, access roads and support structures.

Yet for decades, the FCC refused to address their most gruesome impact: dead birds. Drawn by red nighttime lights intended to warn aircraft, migrating birds were slamming into communications towers, crashing into their support wires or tumbling to the ground in exhaustion after circling the lights for hours. As far back as 1974, the agency

had identified this as “a matter of concern.”

Experts would later estimate the annual toll from North American towers at around seven million birds. In one much-cited tale of carnage, a researcher reported in 1996 that a 1,000-foot TV tower in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, had claimed more than 12,000 birds on a single stormy night.

“We don’t have the resources to investigate or monitor sites,” FCC attorney Ava Berland said at a 1999 workshop convened to discuss the bird issue.

“What the FCC does is delegate our environmental responsibilities to our licensees and our applicants.” Consideration of bird mortality, she noted, wasn’t required.

The FCC resisted pleas to require environmental assessments of new towers as industry groups insisted that the bird-mortality estimates were grossly overstated. (“Not one member has witnessed more than a few dead birds at one time,” wrote the National Association of Tower Erectors.) In 2008, following a lawsuit by the American Bird Conservancy, a U.S. Court of Appeals panel scolded the agency’s “refusal to take action,” noting that the environmental law required agencies to assess the risks of their actions up front, “rather than wait until it is too late.” It ordered the FCC to examine the problem.

As the agency slowly moved to do so, Joelle Gehring, then a biologist at Michigan State University, published a study suggesting that switching from steadily burning to flashing lights could cut bird mortality by as much as 70%. In January 2013, she joined the FCC as its first staff biologist, focused on reducing the toll.

In December 2015, the agency, with the FAA’s concurrence, finally approved a requirement for all new towers over 150 feet to use flashing lights. But the FCC rejected pleas to mandate that the tens of thousands of existing towers be retrofitted. Gehring quietly launched a personal persuasion campaign, emailing tower operators individually with a

plea to voluntarily make the shift. Just a third of the tallest towers, the ones most lethal to birds, have been switched over to date.

Erica Rosenberg was shocked by the FCC’s approach to environmental oversight when she arrived at the agency in 2014. Then 53, Rosenberg had spent most of her career doing environmental work, with stints at the EPA, on the staff of congressional committees, as a consultant for nonprofits and as director of a public policy program at Arizona State University.

Part of her new job involved reviewing submissions involving broadcast and cell towers. Most could be built without any notice to the FCC. Environmental assessments were required only when companies volunteered that their project would be built on a sensitive site, one that fell into any of the eight categories on the FCC checklist. Projects near historic or Native American sites also required prior reviews by state and tribal officials to avoid or minimize any “adverse impacts.”

But as Rosenberg and Gehring, the FCC’s biologist, reviewed the reports, which were supposed to be submitted for FCC approval before construction started, they sometimes discovered photos revealing that the tower had already been built or trees and vegetation removed in preparation for building. It happened frequently enough that they even coined a term for it: “premature construction.”

Such rule-breaking was rarely penalized. Companies were simply instructed to perform their own afterthe-fact reviews; unless the companies confessed that they expected to cause harm, they were granted permission to build their tower.

In one rare instance in which a tower was blocked, it happened only because of the FCC’s inaction — and only after the tower’s developer had already damaged a sensitive site. In that episode in Puerto Rico, a developer

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had cleared scarce habitat of the endangered nightjar in 2014 before completing any environmental review. An uproar ensued, including a hearing in Puerto Rico’s Senate. In 2017, FCC officials finally drafted an order denying the developer the usual no-impact finding, citing the habitat destruction. But the denial was never issued, leaving the project on terminal hold. Even in this case, Rosenberg said, the FCC simply didn’t want to set a precedent of formally rejecting a tower approval.

Much has escaped the FCC’s notice. In 2020, Alabama’s historic preservation office alerted the FCC about a 160-foot TV tower in downtown Montgomery, which had already been built and was operating within blocks of the state Capitol and the Selma to Montgomery civil rights trail, in violation of requirements to assess harm (including aesthetic impact) to any national historic site within a half-mile. Because the structure had been built more than a year earlier, the company was immune from any enforcement action.

Self-reporting is rare, according to FCC officials speaking on condition of anonymity. As one put it, “It’s a game that gets played. A very small percentage of actual violations come to our attention.” Industry executives seemed to confirm that indirectly in a 2017 Government Accountability Office report on FCC enforcement (which addressed all forms of agency enforcement, not just environmental).

Nine stakeholders offered the seemingly improbable explanation that they had “lost the incentive to selfreport potential violations” because they felt they’d be treated too harshly.

There was little evidence of harsh consequences in that same GAO report: Just 10% of FCC enforcement cases between 2014 and 2016 resulted in a monetary penalty, while 40% ended with a warning and the rest resulted in no action. In a 2018 email, the agency’s federal preservation officer

commented, “Industry treats our environmental rules like a joke.”

A year into her time at the FCC, Rosenberg started keeping a color-coded enforcement cheat sheet listing the status of apparent violations crossing her desk, which was then happening at a pace of about one a week. Among them was the case of Sacred Wind Communications, the New Mexico company that had built a 199-foot cellphone tower without undergoing any cultural review near a site containing Native American rock carvings. (In an interview with ProPublica, Sacred Wind co-founder John Badal blamed the violations on an outside consultant and the company’s failure to properly oversee him.)

Frustrated to see that the FCC’s enforcement team wasn’t pursuing many of these cases, Rosenberg began promoting the idea of sending violators public “admonishment letters” to deter future violations. After months of internal debate, a half-dozen letters finally went out in June 2016. But the agency declined to issue a press release publicly shaming the offenders, and it abandoned the effort months later.

The arrival of the 5G era stirred the FCC to make things even easier for the telecom industry. In September 2016, five senior agency officials met with 20 representatives from wireless and cell tower companies, including AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, who were eager to press their agenda. Jon Wilkins, chief of the FCC’s wireless telecommunications bureau, began by stating that “there is bipartisan support among the Commissioners for doing all that they can to help the industry with infrastructure deployment,” according to a summary of the session obtained through a public records request.

The industry delegation laid out a wish list of changes aimed at making the 5G rollout cheaper and faster. After Trump appointees assumed majority control of the agency in 2017, the FCC would seek to give the industry virtually everything

it wanted. The agency passed new rules limiting what local governments could charge for access to utility poles and restricting the aesthetic requirements they could put in place. In 2018, with one commissioner blaming “outdated NEPA procedures” for slowing 5G deployment, the FCC exempted most small cell sites from environmental, historic-preservation and tribal reviews. In 2019, the commission shut down reconsideration of whether its wireless-radiation limits adequately protect people and the environment.

Federal appeals court challenges overturned most of these actions. Citing the vast scale of the 5G deployment, one court rejected the FCC’s claim that deregulating small cell sites would have “little to no environmental footprint.” It wrote that the FCC had “dismissed the benefits of historic-preservation and environmental review in a two-sentence paragraph.” A second appeals court later ordered the FCC to revisit the adequacy of its wirelessradiation safeguards, excoriating the agency for its “cursory analysis” of human health and environmental risks.

The FCC doesn’t release the totals, but, according to current and former agency employees, companies overseen by the FCC now submit just a few dozen environmental assessments a year, down from several hundred in 2016.

The FCC’s biggest environmental penalty ever — $10 million imposed on Sprint Corp. — stemmed from an investigation prompted not by the FCC, but by a wireless industry website called Event Driven. In May 2017, it published an internal Sprint memo detailing a “trial” aimed at speeding small cell deployment. The memo authorized Mobilitie, a Sprint infrastructure contractor, to start construction on scores of sites “without fully completing regulatory compliance.” The FCC’s consent decree in the Sprint case, made public in April 2018, noted that ignoring review requirements displayed “contempt” for regulatory authority. A

spokesperson for T-Mobile, which purchased Sprint in 2020, said the violations occurred “long before” T-Mobile acquired it and “Sprint took steps to address their procedures at the time.” Mobilitie, which paid $1.6 million in a separate consent decree, said the episode involved “less than 1%” of the small cell sites it has constructed and that the company has subsequently developed “a robust compliance program.”

The latest environmental threat that falls under the FCC’s jurisdiction is in the heavens. Because the agency has broad authority over communications, it also licenses commercial satellites. And under the FCC’s watch, space is rapidly becoming a far more crowded place. Five years ago, there were fewer than two thousand satellites in orbit. Last December, the FCC approved the deployment of 7,500 satellites by a single company, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, that is building an extraterrestrial broadband network called Starlink. By 2030, experts project that as many as 60,000 satellites will be orbiting the Earth. In January the FCC approved the creation of a new Space Bureau to “better support the needs of the growing satellite industry.”

The FCC has approved Musk’s space armada, and many other satellite constellations, without requiring an environmental assessment, on the premise that, even cumulatively, they present no serious risk. (Musk has also argued that NEPA rules don’t apply to space.)

The agency has rejected fears from multiple quarters that tens of thousands of satellites pose worrisome threats. These include toxic emissions from rocket fuels that could pollute the earth, deplete the ozone layer and worsen global warming; increased radio congestion and space traffic that could destroy other satellites and impede critical astronomy used for weather tracking, national security and science; and a growing threat of human casualties and property damage from falling bits of satellite debris. The

GAO inventoried the concerns in a September 2022 report.

For more than a year, the FCC did nothing to stop a more imminent environmental threat that emerged in 2018. It involved a Silicon Valley startup called Apollo Fusion, which was developing a low-cost satellite thruster system that uses a secret, proprietary fuel: liquid mercury. Mercury has big advantages as a fuel, but it’s also a toxic heavy metal that causes an array of harms to humans and the environment. NASA discarded it as a fuel option decades earlier. Ten years ago, the U.S. was among more than 140 countries that signed a United Nations treaty aimed at cutting global mercury emissions. But the restrictions didn’t apply to space.

Apollo was engaging in discussions with multiple big companies interested in purchasing its mercury-fueled thruster for their satellites. Its website claimed the company had a signed contract with at least one customer, with plans for a trial launch by the end of 2018.

That November, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, a nonprofit that had been tipped off by a whistleblower, revealed Apollo’s plans, warning that they could create an “eco-catastrophe.” The group accused the FCC of abdicating its responsibility to protect the public and petitioned the agency to halt the use of mercury. Two experts voiced concern in a Bloomberg Businessweek article that much of the toxic mercury emitted in space would descend back to earth.

At least two companies in 2019 sought FCC approval to launch satellites using Apollo’s mercury-fueled thrusters, FCC documents show. One later withdrew its

request. The second, Astro Digital, applied in April for an experimental satellite license. At what was then known as Vandenberg Air Force Base, a California site for the planned launches, an environmental reviewer in 2019 voiced “extreme concern” about flight “anomalies” that could allow mercury “to enter the terrestrial or ocean environment,” according to documents obtained from a public records request.

In August, Astro Digital and Apollo executives insisted to FCC officials that the mercury they’d release in space would remain there and cause no harm. They pressed to move forward with the planned launch.

In mid-September, the FCC finally ordered Astro Digital to submit an environmental assessment covering Apollo’s thruster system. Astro Digital agreed to comply, but asked the FCC to reconsider whether it had the authority to order such an assessment, noting that it was “not aware that the FCC has ever requested such information from other satellite operators.”

The FCC never responded, either to grant Astro Digital’s request or to deny it, according to Apollo co-founder Mike Cassidy. “We spent a year and a half waiting,” he said. (Cassidy defended his company’s fuel while acknowledging that “you obviously have to be really careful with mercury from an environmental perspective.”) Astro Digital eventually withdrew its application and Apollo switched to another propellant.

In March 2022, a United Nations conference in Indonesia did what the FCC wouldn’t: It banned the use of mercury to propel spacecraft. Republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).

Cell tower in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. | Photo by Steven Van Elk on Unsplash

Arcadia City Notices

NOTICE INVITING QUOTATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting quotations for Portable Handheld Radio Equipment. Quotes shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Quote for Portable Handheld Radio Equipment” and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Quotes are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Requests for copies of the City of Arcadia Quotation Request Form may be obtained from Amber Abeyta, Management Analyst, at the Arcadia Police Department, 250 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007 or via email at aabeyta@ArcadiaCA.gov .

The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the proposal process. All bids are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the bid documents. The award of this contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council.

CITY OF ARCADIA

PURCHASING OFFICE

/s/ Linda Rodriguez

Assistant City Clerk

Dated: April 27, 2023

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San Gabriel City Notices

CITY OF SAN GABRIEL - SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 688

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 130 TO THE SAN GABRIEL MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING GENERAL OFFENSES

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

ibility Design Review (DR2021-0007) for a 591 square foot two-story addition above the previously approved one-story rear addition.

On March 27, 2023, Planning Division Staff approved a Level “2” Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review (DR2023-0006) for a 299 square foot one-story rear addition and a new front porch. Building Permits for the previously approved first and second-story additions (DR2020-0012 and DR2021-0007) were issued prior to staff receiving the third Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review application.

On April 4, 2023, Stephanie Meyer submitted an appeal of the Level “2” Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review (DR2023-0006) citing several reasons, including but not limited to, Finding requirements related to the Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review regulations found in Monrovia Municipal Code §17.12.005(F)(3) and (4), no plans showing how the new additions will relate in height and size to neighboring buildings and properties, and lack of public access to Development Review Committee meetings from approximately March 2020 to December 2021.

The property is located in the RE (Residential Estate) zone. Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/projectsunderreview.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1)

APPELLANT: Stephanie Meyers, Resident

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 303 Highland Place

DATE & HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM

PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California

WHEREAS, the City also desires to clarify the qualifications required for service on the Commission to attract a broad and diverse group of qualified residents who are interested in serving.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 2.54.030 of Chapter 2.54 of Title 2 of the Monrovia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (text to be added is underlined; text to be deleted is shown in strikethrough):

“§ 2.54.030 MEMBERSHIP—COMPOSITION—QUALIFICATION.

(A) The Historic Preservation Commission shall consist of an odd number of seven unpaid members, not to exceed seven but no less than five, appointed by the Mayor, none of whom shall be officers or employees of the city. All members of the Commission shall be residents in the city, and shall have a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of historic preservation and the historic and cultural resources of the city, based on either professional, academic, or lived experiences.

(B) Commission members shall be appointed from among professionals residents with a demonstrated special interest, knowledge, or experience in the history, architecture or cultural heritage of Monrovia, or in the subjects disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, maintenance or renovation of historic structures, or other historic preservation-related subject areas disciplines, such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geography, or cultural anthropology, to the extent that such individuals professionals are available in the community and willing to serve. Commission membership shall also include other persons who have demonstrated special interest, knowledge, or experience in the history, architecture or cultural heritage of Monrovia as will provide for an adequate and qualified Commission.”

SECTION 2. Section 2.54.060 of Chapter 2.54 of Title 2 of the Monrovia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (text to be added is underlined; text to be deleted is shown in strikethrough):

2.54.060 MEETINGS—QUORUM.

(A) The Commission shall hold meetings, the frequency, date and time thereof to be established by resolution of the Commission.

(B) Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chair or a majority of any three members of the Commission by a written notice served upon each member of the Commission not less than 24 hours before the time specified for the proposed special meeting, as required pursuant to state law.

(C) A majority of Four members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Project Location: 303 Highland Place

Project Location: 303 Highland Place

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting or submitted in writing at planning@ci.monrovia.ca.us. Written comments submitted by 2:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Development Review Committee

Ordinance No. 688 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of April 18, 2023. City Council waived the reading of Ordinance No. 688 in full and adopted Ordinance No. 688 by title on May 2, 2023 by a vote of 5-0.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting or submitted in writing at planning@ci.monrovia.ca.us. Written comments submitted by 2:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Development Review Committee.

If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565.

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

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk Department or by e-mailing cityclerk@sgch.org.

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

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(D) To the extent allowed by law and the rules of the Commission, meetings may be conducted in a manner similar to a workshop or study session.”

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en españo l, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

APPLICATION: Appeal (APL2023-0001) Appeal of the Planning Division Staff’s decision to approve a Level “2” Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review for a 299 square foot one-story rear addition and a new front porch located at 303 Highland Place by Stephanie Meyers, Appellant.

PROJECT

DESCRIPTION: On May 20, 2020, the City’s Community Development Director, on behalf of the Development Review Committee pursuant to City Council Urgency Ordinance (Ordinance No. 202006U), approved a Minor Exception and Level “1” Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review (ME2020-0005 and DR2020-0012) for a 416 square foot one-story rear addition with a reduced side-yard setback.

On May 5, 2021, the City’s Community Development Director, on behalf of the Development Review Committee, pursuant to Ordnance No. 2020-06U, approved a Level “5” Neighborhood Compat-

If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

PLEASE PUBLISH ON MAY 4, 2023

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.

Sheri Bermejo

Planning Division Manager

PLEASE PUBLISH ON MAY 4, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-01

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFMONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.54 OFTHE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE MONROVIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP

WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission (“Commission”) is responsible for protecting and preserving historic and cultural resources in the City of Monrovia (“City”).

WHEREAS, the Commission is currently comprised of seven members appointed by the Mayor.

WHEREAS, providing the option to vary the number of Commission members would allow for flexibility in identifying and appointing qualified members of the Commission.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause same to be published pursuant to state law within fifteen (15) days after its passage, and this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage.

INTRODUCED this 18th day of April, 2023.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 2023 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jimenez, Dr. Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Spicer, Mayor Shevlin. ABSENT: Councilmember Crudgington.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk

Publish May 4, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

El Monte City Notices

CITY OF EL MONTE INVITATION TO BID

Project Name: EL MONTE HOMEKEY PHASE 2

Project Address: 10024 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

Advertisement Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023 All

before June 14, 2023. A bid submitted after the submittal deadline will not be considered.

As set forth in the Project Bid Documents, the proposed work consists of conversion of an existing 93 room motel to non-transient dwelling rooms and various other improvements to create office spaces, a limited kitchen, laundry rooms, a library, a dining room, and similar common rooms. The City’s Estimate for the Project is Seven Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($7,500,000).

Bid Opening: Bids will be opened immediately after the submittal deadline. Bid information will be provided on the ‘Bid Results’ tab on PlanetBids, and an in-person Bid Opening will occur at the City Clerk’s Office (11333 Valley Boulevard) immediately following the submittal deadline.

Contractor’s License: Bidder must possess a current B General Contracting License issued by and in good standing with the California Contractor’s State License Board prior to Award of Construction Contract.

Minimum Bidder Qualifications: This project has minimum bidder qualifications that must be documented on City Bid Form 03 – Minimum Bidder Qualifications Questionnaire.

Contractor Registration: All Bidders and listed subcontractors must be currently registered with the California State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 prior to submitting a Bid.

Completion of Work: All work shall be completed within THIRTY-SIX (36) CALENDAR WEEKS from the date designated on the Notice to Proceed.

MANDATORY Pre-Bid Job Walk: There will be a MANDATORY job walk on May 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at the Project Address (10024 Valley Boulevard), El Monte, California). Because of federal funding restrictions, Bidders who fail to attend this meeting will be excluded from submitting a Bid for this Project.

Bid Security: Each Bid 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 offered and shall be payable to the City of El Monte. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code §22300, securities may be substituted for any monies which the City may withhold pursuant to the terms of this Contract to ensure performance.

Addenda: The City explicitly reserves the right to amend any project requirement including the bid submittal deadline by issuing one or more addenda. The City explicitly reserves the right to cancel this project.

Information on any addendum(a) issued for this project will be available on PlanetBids 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.

Retention: Five percent (5%) retention will be withheld from payments made to the Contractor in accordance with §7201 of the California Public Contract Code.

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.

Questions: Project-specific questions must be submitted in writing through PlanetBids at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.

cfm?CompanyID=43375 no later than 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on or before June 2, 2023. All posted questions will be answered in writing and conveyed via written addenda to all Bidders via posting on PlanetBids.

Prevailing Wage Requirements: This is a California Public Works Project. At all times and without interruption Contractor shall remain in full compliance of all requirements of Part 7, Chapter 1, Public Works, of the California Labor Code (commencing with §1720. Prevailing Wage Determinations will be on file with the City Clerk’s Office and will be included within the Bid Documents.

This Project is also funded in whole or in part with federal funds. Accordingly, federal labor standards provisions including prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) will be enforced. In the event of a conflict between Federal and State prevailing wage rates, the higher of the two wage determinations will prevail.

HUD Section 3: The work to be performed under this Contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3).

Bidders who fail to declare an intent to comply with HUD Section 3 requirements, including benchmarks, will be deemed nonresponsible and ineligible to bid on this Project. The City will discuss mandatory HUD Section 3 requirements during the Mandatory Job Walk identified above. Prospective Bidders should carefully read the information regarding the federal requirements within the Bid Solicitation and Administrative Specifications. Bids that fail to comply with all requirements of HUD Section 3 will be considered non-responsive and excluded from further consideration.

The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity in the Bids. Bids shall be valid for a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days from the Submittal Deadline but not less than ninety (90) calendar days following receipt by Bidder of Owner’s Notice of Intent to Award the Contract whichever occurs last.

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.

Award: If the Construction Contract is awarded by the City, the Contract will be awarded to the responsible Bidder offering the lowest priced responsive Bid. If awarded, the award will be made by the City Council of the City of El Monte. Contractor will be required to sign the Construction Contract prior to action by the City Council. Within ten (10) calendar days following Award of the Construction Contract by the City Council, the successful contractor shall deliver to and have approved by the City proof of all required insurance and bonding.

Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 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.

Bonds: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Labor and Materials Payment 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 4, 2023

EL MONTE EXAMINER

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

HELEN RODRIGUEZ

CASE NO. 23STPB04304

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JESUS M. RODRIGUEZ AND ARLEEN OCHOA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JESUS M. RODRIGUEZ AND ARLEEN OCHOA 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: 06/02/23 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.

held in this court as follows: 05/30/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner MONICA GOEL - SBN 211549, TREDWAY, LUMSDAINE & DOYLE LLP

2010 MAIN STREET, STE. 1000 IRVINE CA 92614 BSC 223284 5/1, 5/4, 5/8/23

CNS-3695507# AZUSA BEACON

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

Public Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Meng Yu and Xuan Mo FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 23SCHP00177 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 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

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 ANNA VALIENTE GOMEZ - SBN 246661 2146 BONITA AVENUE LA VERNE CA 91750 BSC 223277 5/1, 5/4, 5/8/23

CNS-3695297# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ARIES B. MORALES CASE NO. 23STPB04344

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ARIES B. MORALES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAT DUGQUEM AND ARMI DEDICATORIA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAT DUGQUEM AND ARMI DEDICATORIA 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

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

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 INTERESTED 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

LA County implements food ware law aimed to reduce fossil fuels

Monrovia historic homes tour slated for May 7

By City News Service By Staff

Beginning Monday, restaurants and food facilities in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County must provide only recyclable or compostable food ware such as containers, cups, dishes and cutlery under a new ordinance aimed at reducing waste and fossil fuels.

The ordinance also requires full-service restaurants to use reusable food service ware for dine-in customers, and it prohibits the sale or rental of single-use coolers, packaging and plastic peanuts, and pool toys with the exception of products that are encased in durable material.

Food trucks will have an additional six months to comply. Operators that can demonstrate extreme financial hardships or an inability to serve food safely in alternative packaging can apply for waivers.

"The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the measure in April 2022 to reduce plastic blight, unburden landfills and reduce our dependence on harmful fossil fuels," according to a statement from the county's executive office. "The vote made Los Angeles County the largest municipality in the nation to take aggressive action against the scourge of single-use plastics."

Enforcement of the ordinance will begin with outreach and education, prioritizing education and working with businesses to transition to sustainable, takeout food ware, according to the county.

After the first year, the county will evaluate whether additional measures are need to support businesses to reduce waste, officials said. But violators could eventually be fined up to $100 per day — up to a maximum of $1,000 per year.

Stuart Waldman, president of the Valley Industry and Commerce Association, said the ordinance is another policy that increases costs without balancing it out for businesses. Small businesses will be hit harder as many don't have the ability to buy recyclable or compostable food ware in bulk, he said.

"The fact is that food ware has not gone down in cost at all, so this will get passed on to consumers as much as they possibly can," Waldman said.

The county's ordinance is another challenge for restaurant owners to manage, he said, adding that in the last three years many restaurants closed down or struggled to stay afloat due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"These are businesses that create a lot of jobs in the county, and (the county) continually steps on them expecting them to accept the increased costs," Waldman said. "At one point, they're just all going to go."

According to a study from the Overbrook Foundation, an organization aimed at advancing human rights and conservation efforts, nearly 100 million plastic utensils are discarded across the United States each year, but only about 15% of single-use plastic items in the state are recycled.

"California communities spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on litter cleanup and waste prevention programs," said Rita Kampalath, acting chief sustainability officer for the county. "But these strategies cannot keep pace with the rapid proliferation of single-use items."

The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will host its 39th annual tour of vintage homes on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be the first in-person home tour in Monrovia since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. The line-up of homes this year is one worthy of a return to in-person touring.

The tour includes:

An 1887 Queen Anne (Eastlake) Victorian, last time on tour 2011

A large 1923 Craftsman, recently landmarked, first time on tour

A 1931 Spanish Colonial Revival, first time on tour

A 1913 Craftsman, first time on tour

An 1885 Eastlake Victorian, last time on tour 1997

The group has produced a short trailer previewing the tour on YouTube.

Both the Monrovia Historical Museum and the Anderson House Museum, which have undergone renovations, will be open for viewing.

Tickets for the tour may be purchased in person at Charlie's House at 430 S. Myrtle Ave. in Monrovia or online at mohpg.org.

Hotter, more humid, but cleaner: How L.A.’s air has changed

By Caleigh Wells for KCRW.

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

Many Angelenos have noticed a major difference in the county's air over the past few years. It's hotter, more humid, less toxic. And Southern California's marine layer is shrinking. But how much?

It's hotter than it used to be.

Of course, it's hotter almost everywhere. Heightened greenhouse gas emissions have warmed the planet by about 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit. But LA is warming faster than most places, averaging more than 4 degrees Fahrenheit higher than it was in the 19th century.

We're heating up more than almost anywhere else in the country.

That's thanks to the urban heat island effect. Compared with rural areas, cities have more black asphalt, more buildings, more car exhaust, and less tree canopy. That makes cities better at soaking in heat from the sun.

Los Angeles is especially prone to this problem because of its notorious urban sprawl. "If we just keep replacing more and more open space with impervious stuff, we're going to keep increasing the geographic extent of anything that could contribute to the heat island," says UCLA Urban Planning and Geography Professor Kelly Tuskin.

The problem is greatest in parts of Southern California that have seen more development, such as Santa Clarita, which over the past 50 years has transformed from a rural community into the third-largest city in LA County.

It's more humid than it used to be.

Single-use plastic items. | Photo courtesy of Marco Verch Professional Photographer/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

An 1887 Queen Anne (Eastlake) Victorian home in Monrovia. | Courtesy photo

Residents want a natural L.A. River; officials say it’s risky

By Caleigh Wells for KCRW.

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

The deluge of rain over the weekend flooded streets and damaged infrastructure across California. One place that didn’t flood? The Los Angeles River.

That, of course, is by design. It’s exactly why local officials started excavating the river and lining it with concrete 85 years ago, and ever since, most of the LA River’s 51 miles from the Santa Susana Mountains to the San Pedro Bay have served primarily as a flood management system.

But a changing climate and changing ideas about how Angelenos want to live with nature are now sparking a debate about LA’s relationship with its straight-jacketed river. Is it too late for a better way?

The rewilding argument

A nonprofit called The

River Project says no, and is advocating for restoring the original river ecosystem Angelenos enjoyed 100 years ago.

The River Project’s founder, Melanie Winter, dreams of the LA River as

a natural, uninterrupted public space void of steep, concrete walls. She’s referred to one such section as LA’s version of Central Park.

A version of that dream actually already exists at the Sepulveda Basin in Encino.

There, the river is a naturally babbling brook weaving around rocks and between trees.

“It has become the place that I bring people to talk about the river,” Winter says. “We're sitting in the middle

of a 2,000-acre, undeveloped, federally-owned piece of property that's designed to flood.”

It smells like mud and wet plants, and during a 50-foot walk from a nearby grassy lawn to the river bank,

the temperature plummets 10 degrees.

“If you allow the water to slow down, you're going to get healthier soils, you're going to get groundwater recharge, you're going to get richer habitats, you're going to get reduced fire risk, and because you're allowing the river more space within this vast open space, you're going to get more flood detention capacity,” says Winter.

LA County officials say community members have told them they want a more natural, open river with trails and trees. The River Project submitted a proposal that reimagined the river in the Sepulveda Basin and prioritized its historic natural behavior.

A case for concrete

But today, most of the river is still lined with

See L.A. River Page 16

A section of a natural Los Angeles River inspires debate over whether more of the river could look this way. | Photo by Caleigh Wells / PNS

LA County to work with Metro on pre-Olympics arts fest

By City News Service

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesdaydirecting county staff to work with Metro to secure grant funding to support arts, entertainment and recreation programs across the county in the weeks leading up to the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028.

The motion by Supervisors Hilda Solis and Janice Hahn notes that prior to the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, there was an Olympics Arts Festival over the course of 10 weeks, attracting an estimated 1.2 million people from around the world. The festival included dance, music and theater productions, while also fostering a wide-ranging program of murals, art exhibitions and other events.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board last year approved a motion calling for the development of a $10 million open streets grant program to facilitate similar events ahead of the

2028 Olympics, with the agency subsequently issuing a report envisioning a mix of neighborhood-level events throughout the county and more "regionally significant events."

The agency could begin issuing such grants supporting such programs

as early as next year, potentially creating arts opportunities early enough to be in place ahead of the 2026 World Cup, for which Los Angeles is serving as one of the host cities, according to the motion.

"Metro staff explored various state and federal

grant opportunities to fund the recommended $10 million program," according to the motion. "However, Metro faces many restrictions as a transit agency and cannot apply for many arts, culture and recreation grants. The county, on the other hand,

L.A. River

concrete and the current plan is to keep it that way. Changing it would mean a complete overhaul of our decades-old urban environment. After all, the city originally prioritized flood management for a reason.

When it rains, rivers flood. The extra room the river needs to do that is called a floodplain, and the LA River’s concrete channel has allowed thousands of people to build their homes safely in that floodplain.

The river “needs to flow to provide these adjacent communities with the protection that they need, so that they're not worried about floodwaters damaging their property, their infrastructure, or their houses, and then also their lives,” says

Genevieve Osmena, a senior civil engineer with LA County’s Department of Public Works. “The river would have to be widened anywhere from three to seven times to provide that more natural river I think that folks might be really wanting,” she says.

“The urban community that we have, was allowed to thrive and sprawl up through the last century because of the flood protection that was provided.”

So now we’re stuck.

Returning to a natural river would mean relocating miles of neighborhoods along the river’s course. “It would be called displacement,” Osmena says. “It's a sacrifice that I'm not sure all communities or all neighborhoods would be willing to accept or volunteer for.”

Changing climate,

changing needs

Winter says she’s heard that argument before, but it’s a conversation worth having as the climate crisis worsens storms and flooding.

“These communities that you say would be displaced by floodplain reclamation will be displaced in a much more violent way if we don't do something,” she says. “These engineering marvels have a shelf life. And sometimes they create more problems than they solve. … The entire system is not built for what we're facing.”

Scientists have run the numbers, and in a 1000year atmospheric river flood, cleverly named an ARk storm, the LA River could overflow, forcing thousands of people living in its natural floodplain to evacuate and face devastating damages.

Osmena says as the climate crisis makes extreme weather more common, the county is aiming to design the river to withstand a 100-year storm.

Winter calls that inadequate. “We're looking for more open space in communities that lack them. We're looking to secure local water supply,” she says. “There's never been a better opportunity to show how important the river is to a climateresilient Los Angeles.”

So stakeholders are faced with this question: do you make the best river for the planet’s health, or the best river for the safety of the people living near it?

“There's something in the middle.”

Candice Dickens is the CEO of Friends of the LA River and lives in Downey, right on the river, in the

The motion calls on county officials to support Metro's grant applications and work to ensure that arts programming ahead of the large-scale sporting events includes traditionally underserved communities. The motion also call on county parks and arts/ culture officials to consider planning viewing parties for this summer's Women's World Cup that "celebrates and promotes women in sports."

is a suitable lead sponsor for the program because it already collaborates with Metro on this initiative and covers the whole region. Moreover, the county can leverage its regional parks, street closures, and other assets to support larger events."

"The Olympics, Paralympics and World Cup are more than just sporting events," Solis said in a statement following the vote. "They are occasions for the world to come together, celebrate global cultures and appreciate the value of play and fair competition. As the city of L.A. hosts these games, L.A. County should seize the opportunity to create opportunities for everyone to participate in arts, culture, and recreation programming."

floodplain. She sees room for compromise.

“We don’t believe that nature-based solutions and safety are mutually exclusive,” she says. “And it's tough to go to the table with the city and be like, ‘So when are we going to get these folks to move?’ That's a little tough to do.”

As an alternative, Osmena points to an area in Long Beach about a dozen miles before the river meets the ocean. An old water quality detention pond sits next to the concrete channel where the LA River flows in damp times. In the late ‘90s, LA County officials engineered this area into a wetland. If a big storm hits that risks flooding, the water can go back to the concrete channel.

But most days, the water flow is low enough that officials can divert it

through the wetland.

“We have it meander through these channels that go back and forth with carefully selected plants and vegetation that will clean the water and improve the water quality, as well as foster habitat and ecosystem. It attracted I think, a lot more biodiverse range of animals, birds. I think people come here to watch birds,” Osmena says.

Having access to the land to do this kind of thing is rare, but in Cypress Park and Glassell Park, and where the Rio Hondo meets the river on the edges of Downey, South Gate and Lynwood, LA County has already found a few other chunks of the river to try out bringing nature to the parts of town that need it most.

Olympic rings. | Photo from The Department for Culture, Media and Sport - Olympic rings Uploaded by Flickrworker / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Caleigh Wells wrote this article for KCRW.

Glendale City Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING

The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a public meeting in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Chapter 15.20.030, regarding the following application requesting:

The owners of 1355 E. Mountain Street are proposing to alter the height of the existing courtyard wall from three(3) feet to five(5) feet to enclose and shield a proposed 120-squarefoot plunge pool. The project is in the “RI-II HD” (Low Density Residential, FAR District II) zone. The property is a contributor to the Rossmoyne Historic District.

Case Number: PDR001152-2023

Project Address: 1355 EAST MOUNTAIN STREET, Glendale, CA 91207

Case Planner: Kasey Conley, Associate Planner

Planner Phone: (818) 937-8185

Planner Email: kconley@glendaleca.gov

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 31 “Historic Restoration or Rehabilitation” pursuant to Section 15331 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the project meets the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

PUBLIC MEETING/HEARING

The Historic Preservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project on THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023, AT 5:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible. The meeting will be held IN ROOM 105 OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING AT 633

EAST BROADWAY, GLENDALE. The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in the above case (and/or their counsel) may participate in person, by phone, or in writing:

In Person

Please join us in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building at the time and date noted above.

By Phone

During the meeting, please call 818-937-8100. After staff takes down your name and the item you’re calling about, you will be placed on hold until your call is answered while the item is being heard.

In Writing

Prior to the meeting, written comments can be submitted to the case planner, Kasey Conley, at kconley@glendaleca.gov. These will be relayed to the commissioners before the hearing. The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or by streaming online at: https:// www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-video-stream

For more information, please call (818) 548-2115. You may also visit our web site at: www. glendaleca.gov/agendas. Staff reports are accessible prior to the meeting through hyperlinks in the “Agendas and Minutes” section. Environmental related issues/information may be discussed at this meeting.

Any person having any interest in the project described above may appear at the public meeting listed above either in person or by counsel of both and may be heard in support of their opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public meetings. “Acknowledged” shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty or perjury. If you challenge the Project described above, per Government Code Section 65009, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public meetings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale at, or prior to, the public meetings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services.

Dr. S. Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale

City of Glendale Community Development Department

633 East Broadway, Room 103 Glendale, CA 91206

Publish May 4, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 for:

THE LEGAL ADVERTISING WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, FOR THE CITY OF GLENDALE

Bids will be opened publicly at or about 2:00 P.M. of said day in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, in the City of Glendale, California.

The work shall be done in accordance with Specification No. 3944 on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Glendale, where they may be examined copies obtained. Bids shall be made in duplicate on the proposal form obtainable at the Office of the City Clerk. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Council of the City of Glendale has ascertained and determined by Resolution No.23-54 as amended, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work for each craft or type of worker needed in the execution of contracts with the City of Glendale. Said Resolution is on file in the office of the City Clerk and is incorporated herein and made a part hereof the same as though fully set forth herein.

The City of Glendale reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or technical defects as the best interests of the City may require.

Suzie Abajian, City Clerk City of Glendale Publish May 4 & May 8, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

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: 204 Bidder satisfactorily completed at least four (4) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within three (3) years prior

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. 3913R and Plan Nos. 1-3097, 1-3099, 2-409 and 23-19. The work generally includes: Selective removal and replacement of deteriorated Portland cement concrete (including street and alley) and Asphalt concrete pavement (including street and alley); the grading and preparation of the sub grade; selective removal ,repair and reconstruction of damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, and alley aprons; remodeling of roof drains; curb ramp modification and reconstruction to meet the ADA guidelines requirements; Installation of permeable concrete gutter and new asphalt concrete pavement; installation of striping, pavement marking and signage; disposal of all construction debris, including disposal of asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavements 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: 125 Working Days

Amount of Liquidated Damages: $1,650 per Calendar Day

Required Construction Staging: Work shall be completed in Nine Phases as follows:

Phase 1: Curb Ramps at Lexington/Kenwood and Lexington/Howard Street

Phase 2: Viscano Drive and Ethel Street Improvements

Phase 3: Parking Lot 21

Phase 4: Permeable Alley No. 28S

Phase 5: Concrete Pavement Repairs

Phase 6: Maintenance District 7, North of Mountain Street

Phase 7: Maintenance District 7, South of Mountain Street

Phase 8: Maintenance District 4

Phase 9: Maintenance District 5

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-page/-fsiteid-1. 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 $2,850,000 to $3,150,000.

3. Completion: This Work must be completed within One Hundred Twenty Five (125) 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 Industrial Relations contractor registration number, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. The City’s disqualification of a Subcontractor does not disqualify a Bidder. However, prior to and as a condition to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall substitute a properly licensed and qualified Subcontractor— without an adjustment of the Bid Amount.

7. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The City has applied and paid for the following Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees: All other Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees shall be obtained and paid for by Contractor and will be reimbursed based on Contractor’s actual direct cost without markup. See Instructions to Bidders Paragraph 14, and General Conditions Paragraph 1.01 for definitions and Paragraph 1.03 for Contractor responsibilities.

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

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

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

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

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 _______, 20___, City of Glendale, California.

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

Publish May 4 & May 8, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Monterey Park City Notices

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

TAKE NOTICE that the Monterey Park City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Zoning Code Amendment No. 23-01 (ZCA-23-01), an ordinance amending the Monterey Park Municipal Code Chapter 21.18, entitled “Affordable Housing Incentives – Density Bonus.” The proposed amendment is an administrative policy action that applies Citywide, and implements California’s density bonus requirements allowing an increase in residential dwelling unit density for residential projects that develop affordable housing.

WHEN: May 17, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

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

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

DOCUMENTS, including copies of the proposed ordinance, are on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department – Planning Division on or about May 11, 2023 and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315 or e-mail planningpermitcounter@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing. You may mail or deliver comments to 320 W. Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA, attention Community Development Department, Planning Division.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk, City of Monterey Park

Publish May 4, 2023

MONTEREY PARK

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

TAKE NOTICE that the Monterey Park City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider adopting Zoning Code Amendment No. 22-01 (ZCA 22-01), an ordinance amending Title 21 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code to establish inclusionary housing requirements citywide for certain residential and mixed-use development projects, with alternative compliance measures, including, without limitation, payment of an in-lieu fee.

WHEN: May 17, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

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

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the proposed ordinance is not subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub-

lic Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) for the following reasons: (1) it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2)); (2) there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) the ordinance, by itself, does not constitute a “project” as defined in the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378). The proposed ordinance involves a policy action that is administrative in nature, related to requirements for affordability for potential land development in the future, to implement Program 15 of the Housing Element. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project may have a significant effect on the environment and is not subject to CEQA. Further, the proposed ordinance does not commit the City to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment and projects proposed under this ordinance would undergo discrete environmental review on a case-by-case basis. DOCUMENTS, including copies of the proposed ordinance, are on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 W. Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department – Planning Division on or about May 11, 2023 and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315 or e-mail planningpermitcounter@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing. You may mail or deliver comments to 320 W. Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA, attention Community Development Department, Planning Division.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk, City of Monterey Park

Publish May 4, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

BARRY R. KAUFMAN AKA

BARRY ROBERT KAUFMAN

CASE NO. 23STPB04215

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

R. KAUFMAN AKA BARRY ROBERT KAUFMAN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JEFFREY HOWARD

KAUFMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JEFFREY HOWARD

KAUFMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/26/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner JENNIFER L. FIELD - SBN 236565, LAW OFFICE OF JENNIFER L. FIELD 405 N. INDIAN HILL BOULEVARD CLAREMONT CA 91711 BSC 223258 4/27, 5/1, 5/4/23 CNS-3694113# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Alex Alejandro Luevano

Case No. 23STPB03934

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Alex Alejandro Luevano aka Alex Aluevano Iniguez

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

sons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EMILY ANNE PAYNE

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

HENRY C WONG ESQ SBN 96687

WONG AND WEINBERGER LLP 1499 HUNTINGTON DRIVE STE 318

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

GARY N. SCHWARTZ, ESQ.SBN 106306, LAW OFFICE OF GARY SCHWARTZ

20750 VENTURA BLVD. #420 WOODLAND HILLS CA 91364 4/27, 5/1, 5/4/23

CNS-3694749# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICK A. DANIELS, aka PATRICK ALLEN DANIELS CASE NO. 23STPB03993

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICK A. DANIELS, aka PATRICK ALLEN DANIELS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHASEN LE HARA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHASEN LE HARA 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.

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 C. GEORGE, ESQ. - SBN 122583

BURKHALTER KESSLER CLEMENT & GEORGE LLP

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

YOLANDA MARTINEZ

CASE NO. PROSB2300481

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GLADYS MARTINEZ TORREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GLADYS MARTINEZ TORREZ 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: 05/25/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S35 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 18, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 4. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

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: CHRISTINA LEWIS ESQ SBN 232672 LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTINA LEWIS 3655 TORRANCE BLVD STE 300 TORRANCE CA 90503 CN995926 PAYNE Apr 27, May 1,4, 2023

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES HUNG CHEW aka JAMES CHEW

Case No. 23STPB04178

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES HUNG CHEW aka JAMES CHEW

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by David Chew in the Su-perior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that David Chew be appointed as personal representative to admin-ister 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 ap-proval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEFFREY PILL

CASE NO. 23STPB04265

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CATHERINE ALEXANDER AKA CASSIE ALEXANDER 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: 07/14/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

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 May 18, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “79” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Central District

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

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

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

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

MICHAEL FOSTER, ESQ., SB# 291691

Attorney for Petitioner THE LAW OFFICE 4010 Watson Plaza Drive, Suite 100 Lakewood, CA 90712 PNSB# 107375

Published in: Belmont Beacon Pub Dates: April 27, May 1, 4, 2023

ESTHER BEATRICE WILEY

CASE NO. PROSB2300268

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

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

of the

of an inventory and appraisal of estate

pointed 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: 07/06/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S37 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415

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

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

ELIZABETH MCDONOUGH

BARRY - SBN 159143, BARRY AND BARRY 404 N. SECOND AVENUE UPLAND CA 91786

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JOHN DAVID ANDERSON AKA JOHN ANDERSON, JR.

CASE NO. 23STPB04205

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/26/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

GILBERT A. MORET - SBN 38113, LAW OFFICES OF GILBERT A. MORET 5430 E. BEVERLY BLVD., STE. 250 LOS ANGELES CA 90022 5/1, 5/4, 5/8/23 CNS-3695304# PASADENA PRESS

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

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

MICHAEL G. EBINER, ESQ. - SBN

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.

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

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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 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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Public Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME PETITION OF Vee Altha Mitchel FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23BBCP00094 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, Ca 91502, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Vee Altha Mitchel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Vee Altha Mitchel to Proposed name Graysen Zade 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: B. 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: Burbank Independent DATED: April 13, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Rosa Angelica Garcia-Silva FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23GDCP00072 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Room 279, Glendale, Ca 91206, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Rosa Angelica Garcia-Silva filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Rosa Angelica Garcia-Silva to Proposed name Rosa Angelica Nevele 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: 06/21/2023 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: Glendale Independent DATED: April 12,

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

8:30AM Dept: E. 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:

Glendale Independent DATED: April 12, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2023 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2023-01318293-CUPT-CJC To All Interested Persons: Amr Abo Khodir Hassan Elbasuony filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Amr Abo Khodir Hassan Elbasuony PROPOSED NAME

Joey Wix. 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 reasons 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

Date: 06/07/2023 Time: 8:30am Dept. D100. REMOTE HEARING. Go to the Court’s website at www.occourts.org: Click on the “COVID-19” button; Click on the “CIVIL” button; Click on the “Remote Hearing Instructions” button; Follow the instructions.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you, or your witness, do not have the ability to access the court’s website above, or are unable to follow the instructions on the Court’s website, or are otherwise unable to appear remotely, you MUST call the courtroom or call (657) 6228513, prior to your hearing, to request an alternate means to appear. Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed, or a ruling issued against you. The address of the court is Central Justice Center 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: April 12, 2023 Layne H Melzer Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2023 ANAHEIM PRESS

Notice of Public Lien Sale

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the California SelfStorage Facility Act, pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. located at:

Citywide Self-Storage, LLC 1000 E. Alessandro Blvd. Riverside, CA. 92508 County of Riverside, State of California, the following:

Bettencourt, Unit F046 Melendez, Unit H006 Card, Unit L022 & L024 Anderson, Unit L042

Contents: Personal property including but not limited to: household and misc. items.

Purchases must be paid in full at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold--as is—where is--and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this May 10, 2023, before 10:00 a.m.

American Auctioneers Bond # 38594212400 1Office: (800)-838- 7653 Fax (951) 926-3599 Fax # (909)790-0438

Published April 27, 2023 & May 4, 2023 in the RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME CASE # CIVSB2308818 TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Taja

Villaseñor, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name(s): Christian Angel Alvarado, Jr to

Proposed name: Christian Angel Villaseñor,, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 reasons 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 be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING

AT THE FACILITY IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:

“LAURA MORENO” “MAUREEN WALLACE” “PETER GREENE” “SYLVIA VOGLIARDO” “CRUZ DE LOERA

TALAVERA”

“ABIE J GARCIA” “KEVIN BRENNAN”

“CHRISTOPHER GONZAQUE” “ERLIN HARTONO” “RUTH TEALER”

ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION. TERMS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS AVAILABLE AT SALE. DATED THIS MAY 18TH, 2023 BY STORQUEST SELF STORAGE SAN BERNARDINO. 194 COMMERCIAL RD SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 909-825-4955, 5/4/2023 & 5/11/2023

Published in The SAN BERNARDINO PRESS on April 27, 2023 and May 4, 2023

NOTICE

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the loca-tions indicated: ONE FACILITY- MULTIPLE UNITS. 175 W Verdugo Ave Burbank, CA 91502 5/24/2023 @ 1:30 pm. Mohamed Elhawary- boxes of clothes, golf cloves, kitchen stuff, and plastic bin; Sheree Marion- miscellaneous items, and clothing; Francesca Krystine Esker- house-hold goods, personal items; Odessa Jorgens- Desk chairs, and boxes; Glenn Yonehiro- Personal stuff; Ed Isaacsmiscellaneous items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases 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.

CN996135 05-24-2023 May 4,11, 2023

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NOTICE

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the loca-tions indicated: 2801 Thornton Ave Burbank, CA 91504 05/24/2023 @ 11 am. Alex Phillips- tools and personal items; Marissa Isabella Torrejon- furniture. 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.

CN996142 05-24-2023 May 4,11, 2023

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

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: 825 E Arrow Hwy, Glen-dora, CA 91740, May 24, 2023, at 11:30 am. John Eber Fitzgerald- cabinets, boxes, shelving, glassware and household; Denise Rena Araiza- furniture, household, toys; Johanna Fuerte- Boxes, furniture; Daro Mor-ris- Clothes furniture boxes tvs. The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases 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.

CN996201 05-24-2023 May 4,11, 2023

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE

In accordance with the provisions of the California Commercial Code 7210, and California Civil Code 798.56(e) there being due and unpaid storage for which Swan Lake Mobilehome Park is entitled to a lien as Warehouse on the mobilehome hereinafter described, and due notice having been given to all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired. Notice is hereby given that the mobilehome hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder at Swan Lake Mobilehome Park, at 5800 Hamner Avenue, Space No. 447 aka 447 Holly Glen Drive, Eastvale, aka Mira Loma, County of Riverside, California, 91752 on May 23, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. The mobilehome to be sold is described

I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct.

this Notice of Sale.

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

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROP-

ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to lean whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.lpsasap.com/, using the file number assigned to this case SOK608-HPF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For Sales conducted after January 1, 2021 NOTICE

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

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-522-6214 or visit this internet website www.lpsasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid; by remitting the funds and affidavit in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder”, you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Fictitious Business Name Filings

The

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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/ Guowei Wu, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 17, 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#: FBN20230002692 Pub: 04/13/2023, 04/20/2023, 04/27/2023, 05/04/2023

San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Spartan Performance Epoxy Coatings

2739 Star Crest Ln Corona, CA 92881-3659 Riverside County William Blake Talton, 2739 Star Crest Ln, Corona, CA 92881-3659 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. William Blake Talton

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on April 10, 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

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/ Ana Ruiz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 28, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20230003109 Pub: 04/20/2023, 04/27/2023, 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236660944. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: i9 Business LLC, 446 Las Palmas Drive, Irvine, CA 92602. Full Name of Registrant(s) i9 Business LLC (CA), 446 Las Palmas Drive, Irvine, CA 92602. 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. i9 Business LLC. /S/ Fabio Augusto Andrade, cheif executive officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on April 13, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 04/20/2023, 04/27/2023, 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230004081

The following persons are doing business as: KIIM SELFCARE, 2362 W Spruce St, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Kimberly Gonzalez-Larios, 2362 W Spruce St, San Bernardino, CA 92410. 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 November 11, 2022. 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/ Kimberly Gonzalez-Larios. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 21, 2023 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)

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. Alantae Hogan, ceo 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# 202305816 Pub. 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Fuze Brick Oven Pizza 1206 Magnolia Ave Suite M105 Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County Ammar Investment Group LLC. (CA), 1206 Magnolia Ave Suite M105, Corona, CA 92881 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. Shahid Rangoonwala, ceo Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 1, 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-202306691 Pub. 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 20236661994. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TECHIO, 30900 Rancho Viejo Road Suite 150, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Full Name of Registrant(s) otricorp (CA), 24731 El portico, laguna niguel, CA 92677. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 5, 2012. TECHIO. /S/ Amer Otri, chief executive officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on April 27, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/04/2023, 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230004508

upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Pretty Cheap Cars 1525 3rd Street, Ste J115 Riverside, CA 92507 Riverside County Happiness and money mindset llc (CA), 1968 coast hwy 4604, laguna beach, CA 92651 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business

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 has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

I am also

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 has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware

Lifeguard towers at Ginger Rogers Beach to be painted in Pride colors

By City News Service

Two lifeguard towers located on what became known as Ginger Rogers Beach, a traditional coastal haven for the LGBTQ+ community, will be painted the colors of the Progress Pride Flag under a motion approved Tuesday by the county Board of Supervisors.

Towers 17 and 18 are located on Ginger Rogers Beach, which is part of Will Rogers State Beach north of the Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica. According to Supervisor Lindsey Horvath's office, the stretch of beach became a popular destination for gay

men as far back as the 1940s, and it was soon dubbed Ginger Rogers Beach in honor of the screen legend.

The location evolved into a focal point of political activism, according to Horvath's office, ranging from fundraisers for AIDS victims to petition drives opposing the Vietnam War.

Under the motion approved by the board Tuesday, the two lifeguard towers will be painted in the Progress Pride Flag colors and formally unveiled on June 17 as part of Pride Month celebrations. According to Horvath, the painted lifeguard towers will be accompanied

by educational signs that will outline the history of the beach.

"Pride Month is about celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community, honoring those who came before us, empowering all in the struggle today, and educating the generations that will lead after us," Horvath said in a statement. "Amidst a despicable rise in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and policy-making throughout the country, we have an important opportunity to honor the history of Ginger Rogers Beach, which has long been a safe space for LGBTQ+ people.

"As an advocate and ally,

L.A.’s air

Continued

The air is wetter too, which means the heat index has increased even more. That difference is heightened in Los Angeles, which was a traditionally drier climate.

"Over the past 25 years in LA, the temperature increase was about ... half a degree [Celsius]. But if you include that humidity effect, it is more like ... 2 degrees," says UCSD Meteorologist Guang Zhang.

That converts to about a 1 degree Fahrenheit rise in temperature that actually feels more like a 4 degree rise - just since the mid-90s.

Rising temperatures contribute to rising humidity. As the ocean gets warmer, it evaporates more. And as the air gets warmer, it's able to hold more moisture.

That's especially bad news for night time temperatures, which have continued to increase as well, eliminating some of the overnight relief Angelenos rely on during heat waves.

The marine layer is disappearing.

June gloom might be the bane of beachgoers, it also serves as California's natural air conditioner.

"Summertime clouds in Los Angeles have been rising -- that is, the base of the cloud is getting further away from the ground. But the tops of the clouds aren't rising. And that means the clouds are getting thinner and they're burning off earlier in the day," says UCLA Geography Professor Park Williams.

Williams' research has found that the average day

in Santa Monica 50 years ago saw about four hours of marine fog. Today, it's more like two hours. And even just two hours per day of direct sunlight has made a noticeable difference in our temperature.

"In a place like Santa Monica, where we've cut the ... number of cloudy hours per day almost in half," he explained, "this has caused about a 2-degree Fahrenheit warming."

The air is cleaner.

Not every change to LA's air has been bad. There is less air pollution than there used to be. A lot less.

South Coast Air Quality Management District says ozone levels are at less than half of what they were in the 1950s.

USC Professor of Clinical Preventive Medicine Ed

Avol has been studying air pollution's effects on children for three decades, and experiencing them firsthand for more than seven. "I remember going to school here, when it was so smoggy, some days, they wouldn't let us out to play on the playgrounds," he says. "Those days mostly are gone now. And so that really is a success story."

A lot of that success was thanks to things like mandatory catalytic converters in the 1970s that drastically reduced car emissions, and requirements from the Clean Air Act that took effect in the 1990s.

But air pollution continues to plummet today with the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources.

Between 2017 and 2018, air pollution dropped 10%. In

2019, it dropped another 12%.

But after some of the worst fire years on record occurred just in the past five years, decades of progress has been undone by smoke pollution, according to new research from Stanford University. Future progress will depend on less fire and more renewable energy sources. "Kids are growing up with better respiratory

health than they did 10 or 20 years ago. There is documentable evidence that things are getting better," says Avol. "But we are still in violation, under the Clean Air Act, of what the national and the state standards are set at to protect the public's health. It's not over. We're not done."

I look forward to celebrating the legacy of Ginger Rogers

Beach, and the generations of LGBTQ+ Angelenos who have lived out and proud -- this June and all year long."

Tower 17 at Ginger Rogers Beach. | Photo courtesy of LA County Department of Beaches & Harbors

LA County board declares May AAPI Heritage Month

By City News Service

"The AMPTP member companies remain united in their desire to reach a deal that is mutually beneficial to writers and the health and longevity of the industry, and to avoid hardship to the thousands of employees who depend upon the industry for their livelihoods. The AMPTP is willing to engage in discussions with the WGA in an effort to break this logjam."

The Writers Guild announced at 8:38 p.m. Monday that the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America West and Council of the Writers Guild of America East had voted unanimously to call a strike, effective 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

"Though we negotiated intent on making a fair deal -- and though your strike vote gave us the leverage to make some gains -- the studios' responses to our proposals have been wholly insufficient, given the existential crisis writers are facing," the union wrote in a message to its membership.

"The companies' behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing. From their refusal to guarantee any level of weekly employment in episodic television, to the creation of a `day rate' in comedy variety, to their stonewalling on free work for screenwriters and on AI (artificial intelligence) for all writers, they have closed the door on their labor force and opened the door to writing as an entirely freelance profession."

WGA members voted overwhelmingly in April to authorize a strike if labor negotiations broke down. According to the WGA, 97.8% of members who cast ballots supported the strike-authorization vote. A total of 9,218 union members cast ballots, representing nearly 79% of the WGA's membership.

The AMPTP issued a statement at the time that the union had planned to call a strikeauthorization vote before negotiations even began, so its approval was "inevitable."

The WGA last week issued what it calls "strike rules," which bar union members from doing any writing for studios being struck, or conducting any negotiations on future writing projects. The rules also direct union members to honor all WGA picket lines, perform assigned "strike-support" duties and inform the union of any "strikebreaking activity."

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors officially declared the month of May "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" Tuesday, singling out five Asian American employee associations to commend their "dedication to the 10 million" residents of the county.

The five associations represent Korean American, Chinese American, Cambodian American, Filipino American and Vietnamese American county employees.

A motion by Supervisors Janice Hahn and Hilda Solis calls on the county CEO, through the Countywide Communications Office," to work with all county departments to highlight and promote their respective Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month activities, events and programs on county websites and social media platforms."

According to Solis, Los Angeles County has the largest AAPI population of any county in the United States, with 1.5 million.

"As Supervisor for the First District, I'm honored to represent the largest number of AAPI residents," Solis said in a statement. "From ethnic enclaves such as Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Historic Filipinotown, and Thai Town to the cities of Monterey Park and Alhambra, to the unincorporated areas of Rowland Heights and Hacienda Heights, we enjoy a rich diversity of AAPI communities across L.A. County. May we celebrate their contributions and impact, as well as continue to lend our support through programs that help to uplift this community."

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

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

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, whose city will likely feel the brunt of that economic fallout, issued a statement that avoided taking sides in the dispute, but urging a resolution.

"Los Angeles relies on a strong entertainment industry that is the envy of the world while putting Angelenos to work in good, middle-class jobs," Bass said. "I encourage all sides to come together around an agreement that protects our signature industry and the families it supports."

Speaking to reporters at an event Tuesday morning, Bass said she plans to reach out to both sides of the labor dispute, although she has not been actively involved to this point.

"I'm hoping that they will reach a resolution soon," she said. "I know that as I understand it they are far apart right now. But I am interested and hopeful that I'll be able to connect up and at least get a handle on what's going on. I don't know whether I'll be getting involved but I'm certainly going to reach out to all parties."

Bass played a key role in resolving a recent labor dispute between the Los Angeles Unified School District and thousands of its service workers, who staged a three-day strike before a new contract agreement was reached.

Asked about the strike Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration is not playing any role in the labor talks.

Several other elected officials threw their support behind the striking writers Tuesday.

"The WGA fight for better pay and wage protections in the era of streaming content is vital to ensuring the livelihood of those who make the entertainment industry such a creative powerhouse," Schiff said in a statement. "I stand with those striking and urge both sides to swiftly come to a deal that supports good worker salaries and keeps our favorite TV and movie productions afloat."

Los Angeles City Councilman Bob Blumenfield wrote on his Twitter page, "What writers are asking for is beyond reasonable. There's no entertainment industry without writers and they deserve to be fairly compensated and have more workplace protections. Striking is never easy and I proudly stand with (WGA). See you on a picket line soon."

Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky added, "WGA members deserve a fair contract. I urge studio executives to go back to the bargaining table and pay writers the wages they deserve."

Protesters hold signs reading “Stop Asian Hate” and “Protect Asian Lives.” | Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash