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Thursday, June 01-June 07, 2023

LA council explores impacts of hotel worker wage hikes, short-term rentals

By City News Service

The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 Tuesday to request a report on the financial impact of increasing the minimum wage for hotel workers to $25 an hour this year, with the goal of reaching $30 an hour by 2028.

Council members approved the recommendations from its Economic and Community Development Committee to instruct the chief legislative analyst to report on the economic impacts to amending the city's Living Wage Ordinance and Hotel Workers Minimum Ordinance.

"The tourism industry is a major economic engine in Los Angeles, yet many workers at LAX and in hotels are struggling to keep a roof over their heads and support their families," according to the motion introduced by Councilman Curren Price.

The CFA's report would include details on the feasibility of raising the minimum

wage for hotel and tourism workers; adjusting health care coverage and requirements, paid time off and sick days; include a Public Housekeeping Training requirement to the city's HWMO; and lastly, clarify that the city's Office of Wage Standards would enforce the proposed amendments.

Stakeholders on both sides of the issue filled many seats in the Council Chamber.

Council President Paul Krekorian took a moment to clarify that the council would not be taking extensive public comment because the Economic and Community Development Committee

had taken public comment that "satisfied" the matter. In addition, the committee had a "very thorough discussion" when the item was before them for recommendation, he said.

"We, in fact, already voted on it when we took up our agenda first thing today," Krekorian said. "What we

approved was an economic study that will come back to the committee, as well as the ordinance changes."

"It's my expectation that the economic study will be back before this council with plenty of time before we take up the ordinance itself, so that the public and the members of council have

a complete opportunity to examine and consider the economic study before any change is made in the ordinance," Krekorian added.

Still, some Angelenos provided general comments on the issue.

Javon Houston, a customer service worker at LAX, said she's a single mom who worked through the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Houston urged council members to raise the minimum wage for workers like herself.

Manash Patel, a representative of the Southern California Hospitality Network, said small businesses are the "backbone" of communities.

"When you look at the hospitality industry, the limited service is the small business," Patel said. "We sell sleep. That's the only revenue source that we have. Other than that, everything is free."

LA city attorney announces $5M settlement regulating ghost gun sales

By City News Service

LosAngelesCity

Attorney Hydee Feld-

stein Soto announced a $5 million settlement Tuesday in a lawsuit against Nevadabased Polymer80, permanently prohibiting the company from selling its "ghost gun" kits in the state without first conducting background

checks of buyers and serializing its products.

As part of the settlement, the company must pay $4 million in civil penalties, and its two founders must pay an additional $1 million in civil penalties.

"This settlement holds Polymer80 and its founders

accountable, keeps guns out of the hands of prohibited people, makes L.A. neighborhoods safer and will help law enforcement to their jobs," Feldstein Soto said in a statement.

"More than 16,000 people have been killed by gun violence so far in 2023.

This is an important step toward preventing unnecessary deaths, especially as Congress repeatedly fails to take action."

Citing a surge in the number of nonserialized, untraceable guns recovered during police investigations, the City Attorney's Office

filed the suit in February 2021 with partners Everytown Law and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, alleging that Polymer80 was selling its gun kits in violation of federal Gun Control Act requirements and in violation of California gun laws.

They argued that without required background checks, the company's products could easily be purchased by people prohibited from owning guns due to their criminal history, age or mental health status.

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June 4

La Puente & City of Industry: Brunch By The Bridge,Pride Resource Fair

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June 5

‘Birthing Justice' Film Screening

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June 6

Ukraine.War.Stories.

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Actors Sarah Drew (“Grey s Anatomy”),Zachary Gordon (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”),Susan Sullivan (“The Kominsky Method”),and Steven Weber (:Wings”) read first-hand accounts about life in wartime Ukraine and share on-theground photography co-presented by Centropa and the Alan D Leve Center for Jewish Studies at UCLA The four will also share prewar stories told by elderly Ukrainian Jews, juxtaposing Germany’s invasion of Ukraine in 1941 with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine today

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Metrolink $15 Summer Day Pass program returns

By City News Service

Metrolink's popular weekday Summer Day Pass returned Tuesday and will remain available through Sept. 1, officials said.

The $15 weekday passes will be available through the Metrolink Mobile App and at Metrolink ticket machines.

Using the pass provides the rider with unlimited rides throughout the Metrolink system on the date of purchase.

Passes purchased within Los Angeles County also

include free transfers to LA Metro's subway, light rail and bus systems.

"Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and all the fun festivities associated with the great SoCal weather -- backyard barbecues, swimming, fairs, fireworks and let's not forget, travel," Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle said. "Thanks to the positive customer response to the $15 Summer Day Pass last year, we are pleased to offer it again this summer.

"The $15 Summer Day

Pass is an affordable ticket option for customers to enjoy weekday summer adventures to the beach, mountains and entertainment venues across Southern California."

The $15 Summer Day Pass was introduced in 2022 as a pilot program and attracted 2,140 new riders between May 31 and Sept. 2, officials said.

Metrolink also offers $10 Holiday and $10 Weekend Day passes.

More information is available at metrolinktrains. com/summer-pass.

Magic Castle co-founder Milt Larsen dead at 92

By City News Service

Flowers were placed Tuesday on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Magic Castle co-founder Milt Larsen, Ana Martinez of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said.

The flower ceremony for Larsen, who died Sunday, was set at his star, which is located at 6933 Hollywood Blvd

"Bill Larsen was a mainstay in Hollywood," Martinez said Monday. "He was a community leader and the co-owner of the Magic Castle, a magical place that the Hollywood community loves so much. We are very proud to have Milt Larsen on our famed sidewalk and he will be missed very much."

Milt Larsen and his late brother, William Larsen Jr., were honored with the star in 2006.

Larsen, a magician and TV writer who co-founded the famed Hollywood venue, died in his sleep of natural causes at his Los Angeles area home, club officials announced. He was 92.

"It is with heavy hearts that the Academy of Magical Arts shares the sad news that Magic Castle founder Milt Larsen has passed away," Chuck Martinez, chair of the board of directors for the Castle's Academy of Magical Arts, said in a statement provided to City News

Service.

"For decades, he brought magic to so many lives and his legacy will continue to do so. We will miss him tremendously."

Larsen was a magician himself and a writer for TV game shows including "Truth or Consequences." He founded the Magic Castle in 1963 with his brother, William Larsen Jr., and William's wife Irene.

Milt Larsen was the last living founder of the Magic Castle.

Members of the Larsen family have performed magic since the 1920s. Milt's father William Larsen Sr. was a Los Angeles attorney who became disillusioned with law and left practice to pursue magic. His mother, Geraldine, was also a performer, who became the first female magician to appear on TV -- as a children's entertainer known as The Magic Lady on KTLA in the late 1940s.

The Larsen family operated the Magic Castle for decades, leasing a gothic home at 7001 Franklin Ave. from owner Thomas O. Glover and turning it into an exclusive clubhouse for magicians, where members and their guests could dine and enjoy magic shows.

Larsen, his brother

and his sister-in-law all performed magic themselves on Castle stages and at other venues.

In 2022, the Franklin Avenue manor was purchased by Randy Pitchford, founder of video-game maker Gearbox Entertainment.

An avid magician himself and longtime AMA member and Magic Castle attendee, Pitchford said he was dedicated to the preservation of the 1908- vintage building.

"The Magic Castle is like bedrock -- the center point of magic," Pitchford said in a statement in 2022. "The people who think of the Castle as their home and the place itself seem to have magical properties that have created and inspired some of the world's greatest entertainers. I'm proud to be trusted to both give back

to the place that made me to become the custodian of the Magic Castle and to work with its members and the Larsen family to ensure our most incredible club house grows and thrives for decades to come."

Larsen said at the time that Pitchford "has done something extraordinary to protect our beloved Magic Castle and I could not be happier about our current situation as well as the prospects for the future. Randy really understands and appreciates my vision and the Larsen family vision and there is no one better to carry on what we started in 1963."

Larsen also wrote stage revues and musicals, which were performed among other venues at the Mayfair Music Hall in Santa Monica and the Variety Arts Theater

in downtown Los Angeles, both of which he owned and operated.

He produced TV specials for ABC, CBS and NBC and was the creative consultant for the $50 million Caesars Magic Empire at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Larsen was also a member of SAG-AFTRA who worked in radio, opened for The Amazing Johnathan in Las Vegas, and appeared in television commercials and occasionally acted including on the 1980s' series "Hart to Hart" and an uncredited role in the 1971 film "Bedknobs and Broomstick."

He authored five joke

books and co-authored three books about The Magic Castle. He was also known for his collaborations with songwriter Richard M. Sherman on comedy albums.

A long-time resident of Montecito, Larsen divided his time between Los Angeles and the coastal town.

In addition to his wife of 33 years, Arlene, he is survived by his niece Erika Larsen, president of Magic Castle Enterprises Inc.; his nephew Dante Larsen; and great-nieces Jessica Hopkins and Liberty Larsen.

No information on funeral or memorial services has been released.

Metrolink train travels past traffic on the freeway. | Photo courtesy of Metrolink

Milt Larsen at the Magic Castle. | Photo courtesy of Magic Castle

Milt Larsen at the Magic Castle. | Photo courtesy of Magic Castle

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A former business agent for a Teamsters local based in West Covina has dropped her lawsuit against her ex-employer in which she alleged she was subjected to ongoing discrimination because she is female and gay and ultimately fired in 2022 because she complained of disparate treatment. Attorneys for plaintiff Carla Castro filed court papers on Thursday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie M. Bowick asking that the woman's case be dismissed "with prejudice," meaning it cannot be refiled. The court papers do not state if Castro reached a settlement or is not pursuing the case for other reasons. Filed on Jan. 17, Castro's lawsuit alleged wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and failure to prevent discrimination, harassment and retaliation. She sought at least $500,000 in compensatory damages as well as punitive damages..

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​​DA's office clears man who spent 33 years in prison for Baldwin Park shooting

A man who spent 33 years in prison for a Baldwin Park shooting was proclaimed innocent Thursday by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who said the man was wrongfully convicted of attempted murder. Daniel Saldana was convicted in 1990 for an Oct. 27, 1989 shooting that targeted six high school students who were driving after a football game. According to prosecutors, the suspects mistook

the group for gang members and opened fire, injuring two of them. Saldana, who was 22 at the time, was charged along with two other people with six counts of attempted murder and one count of shooting at an occupied vehicle. He was convicted and sentenced to 45 years to life in prison.

Burbank

Suspect identified in fatal police shooting at Burbank Home Depot

The man who threatened to shoot people at a Home Depot in Burbank before he was shot to death by police was identified by the Los Angeles County coroner's office Tuesday as 47-yearold Ruben Ramos of Los Angeles. The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the Home Depot at 1200 Flower St., east of the Golden State (5) Freeway, Burbank Police Sgt. Brent Fekety said. Ramos called police claiming he was in a vehicle in a parking lot at the store, armed with a gun, and that he was going to shoot people, Fekety said.

Long Beach Assault, stabbing suspect in Long Beach arrested

A 31-year-old man who authorities said is homeless and suspected of assaulting multiple people in Long Beach and stabbing two others was shot by Long Beach Police Department officers but is expected to survive, police said Wednesday. The shooting occurred shortly before noon Tuesday near Second Street and Quincy Avenue, according to the police department. According to police, officers originally responded to the area of Second Street and Park Avenue on a report of somebody possibly stabbing multiple people.

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2 in critical condition after Garden Grove restaurant shooting

A man is in custody Sunday on suspicion of critically wounding two men and injuring a third during a shooting at a restaurant in Garden Grove, authorities said. The shooting stemmed from an argument and fight inside The Hot Restaurant at 12921 Magnolia St., according to Sgt. Nick Jensen of the Garden Grove Police Department. Officers dispatched to the location at about 11:35 p.m. Saturday were told by patrons that the suspect was still inside the establishment, Jensen said. "As officers entered the restaurant, they located the suspect who was being detained by patrons," he said. "The officers detained the suspect and checked the rest of the restaurant for additional suspects and victims."

Anaheim

Anaheim man arrested in Seal Beach robbery

One man was in custody Tuesday and two others are facing charges in a Seal Beach robbery. Police were dispatched about 11:30 p.m. Friday to the Seal Beach Pier and the 10th Street parking lot regarding the robbery, Seal Beach Police Department Lt. Julia Clasby said. Police caught up to the suspect vehicle and arrested the three. The suspects were identified as Anthony Fuentes, 23, of Anaheim, Carlos Cifuentes, 22, of Garden Grove and Wendy Guzman, 22, of Orange, Clasby said. Fuentes and Guzman were released on bail Sunday, but Cifuentes remained behind bars in lieu of $150,000 bail, Clasby said."

Riverside

Riverside County Man killed after driving off roadway on I-10

A man was fatally injured after being ejected from his vehicle when he drove up a dirt embankment and overturned down the hillside into a dirt wash area east of Coachella, authorities said Tuesday. Fire crews responded at 6:13 p.m. Monday to westbound Interstate 10 near Milepost 63 to a report of a fatal traffic collision, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A man, identified by the Riverside County coroner's office as 32-yearold Rex Orton of Desert Hot Springs, was driving a 1994 Toyota pickup westbound on I-10 at around 70 mph, according to Officer David Torres of the California Highway Patrol.

Riverside

2 males wounded in Riverside shooting

Two males were rushed to a hospital Sunday after they were shot in a neighborhood east of the Escondido (215) Freeway in Riverside. The shooting occurred around 5:10 p.m. in the 3500 block of Chicago Avenue, near Linden Street, Riverside police Officer Ryan Railsback told City News Service. The ages and conditions of the victims, suspects and motive for the shooting were not immediately available, Railsback said. Detectives were investigating at the scene and the public was urged to avoid the area, which is a mixture of apartment complexes and commercial properties.

Corona

City of Corona hosting Flag Day Celebration on June 10

The city of Corona is hosting a Flag Day Celebration on Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Corona Fire and Police Training Facility, located at 735 Public Safety Way. The event will include a tribute to the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy, Old Glory, and a retirement ceremony for worn flags conducted by the Corona Elks Lodge 2045 and both American Legion Posts of Corona. The Corona Boy Scout Troops and a Cub Scout Pack will also be there to assist. For more information, please contact Bob Young at (951) 818-7127 or email rwyoung1@ca.rr. com.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County County professionals attend conference to address challenges facing dependent adults

San Bernardino County’s Department of Aging and Adult Services-Office of the Public Guardian (DAAS-PG) hosted over 380 county and community professionals on May 8 at the Adult Protective Services Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Conference on topics affecting aging and dependent adults, such as suicide prevention, signs, and symptoms of abuse and navigating Medi-Cal. The 35th annual conference was the first in-person since the pandemic and provided the opportunity for public and private professionals to gain knowledge and insights on a multitude of programs designed to support the aging and disabled populations. This year’s theme, Connecting and Impacting with Compassion, focuses on the growing need to collaborate across

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San Bernardino

Crews complete 55-hour directional closures of EB and WB SR 210 ahead of schedule

Crews completed the series of 55-hour directional closures of EB and WB SR 210 ahead of schedule and will not need to perform the sixth closure. This series of closures was the final construction milestone before project completion expected this summer. The series of five directional, 55-hour freeway closures on SR 210 as part of the SR 210 Lane Addition and Base Line Interchange Project allowed crews to safely perform paving operations on EB and WB SR 210 at the onand off-ramp junctures of the San Bernardino Avenue interchange.

Ontario

City of Ontario accepting applications to participate in Independence Day Parade

The city of Ontario reminded followers on Facebook on Tuesday that it’s not too late to participate in this year’s Independence Day Parade. Applications are available online or in person at the Armstrong Community Center, and the deadline to apply is June 2. This year’s theme is “PARTY IN THE USA!” where participants are meant to show how they would throw a birthday party celebrating America. Decorate your entry as if you are throwing the birthday party of the year. For more information, head to www. OntarioCA.gov/IndependenceDay.

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May 18

At 12:53 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of East Foothill called to report that her vehicle was burglarized and the suspects were fleeing the location. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the suspects. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:35 p.m., a caller in the 1900 block of South Peck reported a male subject loitering. Officers arrived and located the male subject. A computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

May 19

At 8:40 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of King called to report that her vehicle had been broken into some time overnight. A compartment was opened and the interior of the vehicle was ransacked. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:17 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of East Greystone reported a motorist collided into his home's fence and fled the scene, two days prior. This investigation is continuing.

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May 20

At 4:12 p.m., a female subject in the 400 block of Royal Oaks called to report that she had been robbed of jewelry around her neck. She was outside in the front yard of her home doing yard work when an unknown male and female stopped a car in front of her house. The female exited, made small talk with the victim, then physically restrained her as she tore the jewelry from the victim's neck. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:34 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of King Street reported a male adult had just squatted and defecated on her front lawn. Officers searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him. This investigation is continuing.

May 21

At 12:45 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Myrtle and Montana when he saw a motorist commit vehicle violations. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver displayed signs of being intoxicated. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 6:08 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of South California reported his vehicle was stolen overnight. The victim parked his vehicle on the street when he returned in the morning his vehicle was missing. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:55 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of East Maple reported someone had broken into his house during the night and stole property. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:20 p.m., a witness in the 1200 block of South Mayflower reported a male subject had lit an abandoned couch on fire. Officers and MFD responded and put out the fire. A subject was located matching the description. He was arrested and taken into custody.

May 22

At 11:50 a.m., a victim in the 900 block of West Foothill reported graffiti on her property. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:27 p.m., a caller in the 700 block of West Huntington reported a disturbed subject. Officers arrived and determined the subject was a danger to himself. He was transported

to a local facility for a mental evaluation.

At 3:30 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Duarte to assist MFD with an injured male adult. Officers contacted a subject who was bleeding due to a bicycle crash. Officers requested MFD for treatment and they responded. The subject did not want to be treated or transported to the hospital. The subject then told one of the officers he wanted to harm himself. It was determined that he was a danger to himself and was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

May 23

At 6:43 p.m., a juvenile on a bicycle collided with the front of a vehicle in the area of Hillcrest and Melrose. He suffered injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

May 24

At 2:12 a.m., a witness reported a burglary in progress in the area of Chestnut and Monterey. Officers arrived and caught the suspect in the act. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 5:09 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of South Ivy

reported her catalytic converter was stolen from her work vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:09 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of West Pomona reported someone had broken into their construction site during the night and took multiple items. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:37 p.m., an abandoned vehicle was reported in the 3300 block of South Peck. Officers arrived and a computer check revealed the vehicle was reported stolen out of Alhambra. The vehicle was taken out of the stolen vehicle database. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:39 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of Monroe reported their family member was suffering from PTSD and wanted help. Officers arrived and the subject decided to voluntarily be transported to a medical facility for treatment.

At 5:16 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of North Primrose reported their elderly father who suffers from a medical condition was attacking family members because he thought they were after him. The subject was placed on hold and trans-

ported to an area hospital for a mental evaluation.

At 7:51 p.m., a victim in the 700 block of East Los Angeles reported their vehicle was vandalized. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:53 p.m., a resident in the 1400 block of Alamitas reported a kitchen fire. Officers and MFD responded and MFD was able to extinguish the fire. An adjacent unit had smoke come in but it was not damaged. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:47 p.m., a disturbance was reported in the 500 block of Bradbury regarding a male subject suffering from a mental health problem. Officers arrived and determined he was a danger to others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 10:30 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of South Sunset reported her catalytic converter was stolen from her vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:53 p.m., a neighbor in the 100 block of Rose reported a possible burglary. Officers arrived and found a rear window had been shattered and the home was ransacked. This investigation is continuing.

Donald Trump built a national debt so big (even before the pandemic) that it’ll weigh down the economy for years

By Allan Sloan, ProPublica, and Cezary Podkul for ProPublica

One of President

Donald Trump’s lesser known but profoundly damaging legacies will be the explosive rise in the national debt that occurred on his watch. The financial burden that he’s inflicted on our government will wreak havoc for decades, saddling our kids and grandkids with debt.

The national debt has risen by almost $7.8 trillion during Trump’s time in office. That’s nearly twice as much

as what Americans owe on student loans, car loans, credit cards and every other type of debt other than mortgages, combined, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It amounts to about $23,500 in new federal debt for every person in the country.

The growth in the annual deficit under Trump ranks as the third-biggest increase, relative to the size of the economy, of any U.S. presidential administration,

according to a calculation by a leading Washington budget maven, Eugene Steuerle, co-founder of the UrbanBrookings Tax Policy Center. And unlike George W. Bush and Abraham Lincoln, who oversaw the larger relative increases in deficits, Trump did not launch two foreign conflicts or have to pay for a civil war.

Economists agree that we needed massive deficit spending during the COVID-19 crisis to ward off an economic cataclysm, but federal finances under Trump had become dire even before the pandemic. That happened

even though the economy was booming and unemployment was at historically low levels. By the Trump administration’s own description, the pre-pandemic national debt level was already a “crisis” and a “grave threat.”

The combination of Trump’s 2017 tax cut and the lack of any serious spending restraint helped both the deficit and the debt soar. So when the once-in-a-lifetime viral disaster slammed our country and we threw more than $3 trillion into COVID19-related stimulus, there was no longer any margin for error.

Our national debt has reached immense levels relative to our economy, nearly as high as it was at the end of World War II. But unlike 75 years ago, the massive financial overhang from Medicare and Social Security will make it dramatically more difficult to dig ourselves out of the debt ditch.

Falling deeper into the red is the opposite of what Trump, the self-styled “King of Debt,” said would happen if he became president. In a March 31, 2016, interview with Bob Woodward and Robert Costa of The Washing-

ton Post, Trump said he could pay down the national debt, then about $19 trillion, “over a period of eight years” by renegotiating trade deals and spurring economic growth.

After he took office, Trump predicted that economic growth created by the 2017 tax cut, combined with the proceeds from the tariffs he imposed on a wide range of goods from numerous countries, would help eliminate the budget deficit and let the U.S. begin to pay down its debt. On July 27, 2018, he told Sean Hannity

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Monrovia Old Town report: Takin’ care of business

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

Last week, I wrote a recap on Monrovia Days and what a wonderful celebration it was for our community. However, May 21 through 27 was National Public Works Week. What I should have done was condense my Monrovia Days verbiage to save some room to thank our Public Works Department, because they are also awesome for our community. They work hard for our city and yet we do not thank them nearly enough for all they do.

The Public Works Department oversees so much that we take for granted. They maintain our water and sewer utilities, our streets & sidewalks, our parks & green spaces. They maintain all our public facilities, like City Hall, the Community Center and the Library and provide environmental services, as well. Like any other department, they must work within their budget, while working to maintain our city’s infrastructure 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

The Public Works Department is divided into three

categories: operations, field services and utilities. They are responsible for all planning, construction and maintenance of our city’s public framework. This team of dedicated workers is one of the reasons Monrovia is such a wonderful place to live, work and visit. You have all heard the saying “the show must go on!” Our Public Works team are the stage directors, the team behind the curtain, which make sure that we are always ready at go time! They make sure our streets are illuminated, our grass is green (while conserving water). They make sure our streets are drivable and that the lights in our traffic signals are working. Our beautiful landscaping? Yep. Thanks, Public Works!

I am going to share with you a full detail of the job description of our public works team, so that you can really get a feel for what they do for all of us every day. They are responsible for Monrovia’s eight parks, which equals approximately 122 acres; 90 miles of streets and 12 miles of alleys, includ-

Re: ‘OC diocese condemns Anaheim mayor’s invitation to queer, trans nuns’ (May 25 issue)

Christians in general are very protective of their faith and Catholics in particular find it intolerable if anyone pokes fun at the obligatory celibacy of their priests and nuns.

However, besides their harmless jest, the queer trans nuns also have (in my opinion) a benevolent “ministry” whose goal, as eloquently expressed by Sister Rose Partridge, is to “promulgate universal joy and expiate stigmatic guilt.”

I honestly believe that the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, who provide funds for destitute LGBTQ folks and protect their civil rights, deserve our support.

Let’s also consider that the word “indulgence” doesn’t only mean debauchery, but is

ing the painting of all traffic markings; 8,500 traffic signs/installation/maintenance; repairs of 84 miles of water mains and 9,300 water services; the treatment and delivery of over 3 billion (yes, I said billion), gallons of potable water annually, reading over 9,300 water meters monthly; and cleaning/maintaining 93 miles of sewer mains. This is a huge responsibility, and they make it look easy. I cannot even wrap my head around the level of organization and management it takes to pull this off. Yet, they pull it off on a daily basis and they do it well.

When was the last time you drove by a Public Works team member or crew, unrolled your window, and said thank you!!? Sometimes, I walk up Myrtle in the dark o’clock hours of the morning and I see them working on Old Town, making her look pretty. I say good morning and thank you, but I always feel bad that I don’t have donuts and coffee for them. Next time you see them, thank them! Wave to them.

They always smile and wave back.

So, in closing, I apologize to the Public Works Department. I should have given you folks a shout out last week. But the way I feel about it, you should get shout-outs all year long for the excellent

job you do for all of us. I know some people complain about a tree branch that’s hanging too low or a light that is not bright enough. Hopefully, they will read about the miles and miles of work you do and just use the “report an issue” link on the city website. Don’t

let it discourage you, though. You can’t please all 38,000ish of us at once. But you do a damn good job trying. On behalf of all Monrovians, thank you so much for your hard work. You make Monrovia a beautiful place to be. We appreciate you!

also understood to describe courtesy, kindness, and good will. That’s how the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence interpret that word and practice it in their actions.

Are those virtues “diabolical?”

And in my opinion, their garish costumes and the carnival atmosphere of their celebrations are merely expressions by exuberant folks having fun.

Where is the “evil” in that?

And what would Jesus do?

Nowhere in the Gospels does he voice an opinion about non-heterosexuals. Jesus remained silent on that topic … which is what all righteous people should do.

David Quintero Monrovia

Monrovia Public Works staff in 2014.

| Photo courtesy of City of Monrovia

Parole reinstated for former Manson follower Leslie Van Houten

By City News Service

In a split ruling Tuesday, a state appeals court panel reinstated a grant of parole for former Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, overturning an earlier decision by Gov. Gavin Newsom to block her release.

Van Houten, now 73, is serving a life prison sentence for taking part in the killings of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in their Los Feliz home more than 50 years ago.

In the 2-1 ruling by the panel from California's 2nd District Court of Appeal, Associate Justice Helen I. Bendix wrote, "Van Houten has shown extraordinary rehabilitative efforts, insight, remorse, realistic parole plans, support from family and friends, favorable institutional reports, and, at the time of the governor's decision, had received four successive grants of parole. ...

"Under these circumstances Van Houten's unchanging historical risk factors do not provide some evidence that she is currently dangerous and unsuitable for parole,"

Bendix wrote, with Associate Justice Victoria Gerrard Chaney concurring in the 58-page ruling that reversed the governor's 2022 decision and reinstated the grant of parole for Van Houten.

In a dissenting opinion, Presiding Justice Frances Rothschild concluded that "the record contains some evidence Van Houten lacked insight into the commitment offense" and found that was sufficient when "coupled with the heinous nature of that crime" to "provide some evidence of current dangerousness and support the governor's decision."

Newsom had blocked parole for Van Houten in

March 2022, writing that, "Given the extreme nature of the crime in which she was involved, I do not believe she has sufficiently demonstrated that she has come to terms with the totality of the factors that led her to participate in the vicious Manson Family killings. Before she can be safely released, Ms. Van Houten must do more to develop her understanding of the factors that caused her to seek acceptance from such a negative, violent influence, and perpetrate extreme acts of wanton violence."

A state parole board had recommended parole for Van Houten in November 2021, marking the fifth time for such a decision.

Four earlier parole recommendations for Van Houten were rejected by governors, including Newsom.

Van Houten was

convicted of murder and conspiracy for participating with fellow Manson family members Charles "Tex" Watson and Patricia Krenwinkel in the August 1969 killings of grocer Leno LaBianca, 44, and his 38-year-old wife, Rosemary,

who were each stabbed multiple times in their Los Feliz home.

The former Monrovia High School cheerleader

— who was 19 at the time

— did not participate in the Manson family's killings of pregnant actress Sharon

the night before.

A request in May 2020 to release Van Houten, who was then 70, on bail or her own recognizance due to her high risk of contracting COVID-19 was denied.

Disneyland's Splash Mountain closes for yearlong renovation

By City News Service

Splash Mountain, the Disneyland flume ride that came under fire for its roots in a 1946 film criticized for racist and stereotyping undertones, officially closed at the end of the day Tuesday to begin its renovation into an attraction based on the more modern film "The Princess and the Frog."

According to Disneyland officials, the renovation project is expected to last more than a year. The re-imagined ride, which will be called "Tiana's Bayou Adventure," is scheduled to open in late 2024.

Disneyofficials announced in 2020 that the

ride would be renovated and themed after the 2009 film "The Princess and the Frog, which introduced Disney's first Black princess, Tiana. The move followed rising criticism of the original attraction that increased during nationwide protests against police brutality and in support of racial equality.

Splash Mountain is based on the 1946 animated film "Song of the South," which critics have assailed for racist undertones and stereotyping portrayals of Black characters.

"Tiana is a modern, courageous and empow-

ered woman, who pursues her dreams and never loses sight of what's really important," a Disneyland spokesman said in 2020 in announcing the planned renovation. "It's a great story with a strong lead character, set against the backdrop of New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou."

Disney officials said the revamped ride will build "on the story of Princess Tiana, a character whose pride and perseverance reminds us of a universal truth: within us lies the potential to make our dreams come true."

"Tiana's Bayou Adventure" will also be featured

at Walt Disney World in Florida.

movie, will lend her voice to the revamped ride, as will actress Jenifer Lewis, who voiced

reprising their roles for the ride will be

Actress Anika Noni Rose, who voiced Tiana in the

Mama Odie. Also

Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen and Michael Leon Wooley as Louis.

Splash Mountain. | Photo by Aubrey Odom on Unsplash

Tate and four others in a Benedict Canyon mansion

Leslie Van Houten arrives at the Criminal Courts Building in Los Angeles in December 1976. | Photo courtesy of John Malmin/Los Angeles Times/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Trump

of Fox News: “We have $21 trillion in debt. When this [the 2017 tax cut] really kicks in, we’ll start paying off that debt like it’s water.”

Nine days later, he tweeted, “Because of Tariffs we will be able to start paying down large amounts of the $21 trillion in debt that has been accumulated, much by the Obama Administration.”

That’s not how it played out. When Trump took office in January 2017, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office was projecting that federal budget deficits would be 2% to 3% of our gross domestic product during Trump’s term. Instead, the deficit reached nearly 4% of gross domestic product in 2018 and 4.6% in 2019.

There were multiple culprits. Trump’s tax cuts, especially the sharp reduction in the corporate tax rate to 21% from 35%, took a big bite out of federal revenue. The CBO estimated in 2018 that the tax cut would increase deficits by about $1.9 trillion over 11 years.

Meanwhile, Trump’s claim that increased revenue from the tariffs would help eliminate (or at least reduce) our national debt hasn’t panned out. In 2018, Trump’s administration began hiking tariffs on aluminum, steel and many other products, launching what became a global trade war with China, the European Union and other countries.

The tariffs did bring in additional revenue. In fiscal 2019, they netted about $71 billion, up about $36 billion from President Barack Obama’s last year in office. But although $36 billion is a lot of money, it’s less than 1/750th of the national debt. That $36 billion could have covered a bit more than three weeks of interest on the national debt — that is, had Trump not unilaterally decided to send a chunk of the tariff revenue to farmers affected by his trade wars. Businesses that struggled as a result of the tariffs also paid fewer taxes, offsetting some of the increased tariff

revenue.

By early 2019, the national debt had climbed to $22 trillion. Trump’s budget proposal for 2020 called it a “grave threat to our economic and societal prosperity” and asserted that the U.S. was experiencing a “national debt crisis.” However, that same budget proposal included substantial growth in the national debt.

By the end of 2019, the debt had risen to $23.2 trillion and more federal officials were sounding the alarm.

“Not since World War II has the country seen deficits during times of low unemployment that are as large as those that we project — nor, in the past century, has it experienced large deficits for as long as we project,” Phillip Swagel, director of the CBO, said in January 2020.

Weeks later, COVID-19 erupted and made the financial situation far worse. As of Dec. 31, 2020, the national debt had jumped to $27.75 trillion, up 39% from $19.95 trillion when Trump was sworn in. The government ended its 2020 fiscal year with the portion of the national debt owed to investors, the metric favored by the CBO, at around 100% of GDP. The CBO had predicted less than a year earlier that it would take until 2030 to reach that approximate level of debt. Including the trillions owed to various governmental trust funds, the total debt is now about 130% of GDP.

Normally, this is where we’d give you Trump’s version of events. But we couldn’t get anyone to give us Trump’s side. Judd Deere, a White House spokesman, referred us to the Office of Management and Budget, which is a branch of the White House.

OMB didn’t respond to our requests. The Treasury directed us to comments made by OMB director Russell Vought in October, in which he predicted that as the pandemic eases and economic growth rebounds, the “fiscal picture” will improve. The OMB blamed legislators for deficits when Trump submitted his proposed 2021 budget:

“Unfortunately, the Congress continues to reject any efforts to restrain spending. Instead, they have greatly contributed to the continued ballooning of Federal debt and deficits, putting the Nation’s fiscal future at risk.”

Still, the deficit growth under Trump has been historic. Steuerle, of the Tax Policy Center, has done a comparison of every American president using a metric called the “primary deficit.” It’s defined as the deficit minus interest costs, because interest is the only budget expense that presidents and Congress can’t control unless they want to do the unthinkable and default on the debt. Steuerle examined the records of 45 presidents to see how the primary deficit had shrunk or grown relative to the size of the economy between the first and final years of each president’s administration.

Trump had the thirdbiggest primary deficit growth, 5.2% of GDP, behind only George W. Bush (11.7%) and Abraham Lincoln (9.4%). Bush, of course, not only passed a big tax cut, as Trump has, but also launched two wars, which greatly inflated the defense budget. Lincoln had to pay for the Civil War. By contrast, Trump’s wars have been almost entirely of the political variety.

Our national debt is now at its highest level relative to our economy since the end of World War II. After the war ended, the extraordinary military expenses disappeared, a postwar recovery began and the debt began to fall rapidly relative to the size of the economy.

But that’s not going to happen this time. When World War II ended 75 years ago, Social Security was in its infancy and Medicare didn’t exist. Today, many of our biggest and most rapidly growing expenses, especially Social Security and Medicare, are baked into the budget because of our nation’s aging population. These outlays are slated to rise sharply. Steuerle recently calculated that Social Security, health care and interest costs are

projected to absorb 122% of the total growth in federal revenues from 2019 to 2030.

What’s more, our investment in the future — things like research and development, education, infrastructure, workforce training and such — is declining as a proportion of the budget. OMB data shows that in 1970, mandatory spending (such as Social Security and Medicare, but not including interest on the debt) and investment each made up around 30% of total federal spending. But as of 2019, the most recent available year, mandatory spending had doubled to around 61% of total federal spending while investment fell by more than half, to around 12.5%.

Spending more and more on past promises and shrinking the proportion of spending for the future doesn’t bode well for our kids and grandkids. Had Trump done what he said he’d do and paid off part of the national debt before COVID-19 struck rather than adding significantly to the debt, the situation would be considerably less dire. And had Trump done a better job of coping with COVID-19, the economic and human costs would’ve been greatly reduced.

In addition to forcing us to reduce the proportion of the budget spent on the future to help pay for the past, there’s a second reason that huge and growing budget deficits matter: interest costs.

Bigger debt ultimately means bigger interest costs, even in an era when the Federal Reserve has forced down Treasury rates to ultralow levels. The government’s interest cost (includ-

ing interest paid to government trust funds) was around $523 billion in the 2020 fiscal year. That outstrips all spending on education, employment training, research and social services, Treasury data shows.

Interest costs are way below where they’d be if the Fed hadn’t forced rates down to try to stimulate the economy and mitigate the impact of the pandemic. One-year Treasury securities cost taxpayers a minuscule 0.10% in interest at year-end, down from 1.59% at the end of 2019. The 10-year Treasury rate was 0.93%, down from 1.92%.

In late December, the Fed reported boosting its Treasury holdings by more than $2 trillion from a year earlier. The increase is primarily in longer-term securities. That has kept the federal government from having to raise trillions of dollars in the capital markets, and therefore has kept longer-term interest rates way below where they would otherwise be.

But unless something changes, even the Fed’s promise to keep interest rates near current levels for several years won’t fend off future problems. Most of the government’s borrowing to fund pandemic relief has been shorter-term borrowing that will have to be refinanced in the coming years. If rates rise, so will the government’s interest expense.

Even with rates where they are, interest on the debt is already going to be the fastest-growing budget category this decade, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, which tracks the issue. Annual net interest

costs are projected to double in 10 years and grow so large beyond 2030 that interest will become a driving factor in annual deficit growth, according to Peterson estimates.

Listen to what CBO Director Swagel had to say on the subject in a report to congressional Republicans in December: “Although the current low interest rates indicate that the debt is manageable for now and that the United States is not facing an immediate fiscal crisis, in which interest rates abruptly escalated or other disruptions occurred, the risk and potential budgetary consequences of such a crisis become greater over time.”

Trump was asked about this risk during a virtual discussion with the Economic Club of New York last October. “If we have another stimulus bill out of Congress, are you worried that the entire amount of federal debt will be too large for us to pay off in a sensible way?” asked David Rubenstein, a private equity executive.

Trump answered by falsely claiming that the U.S. was starting to pay off the national debt before the pandemic, and he claimed that future economic growth would let it do so. “I think you’re going to see tremendous growth, David, and the growth is going to get it done,” Trump said.

Two months later, when Congress finally approved $900 billion of economic stimulus that is being financed with debt, Trump challenged Congress to spend — and borrow — even more. Then he went golfing. Republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).

President Donald Trump speaks Saturday, May 30, 2020 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

| Photo by NASA/Bill Ingalls (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

LA County Fair attendance increases over previous year

By City News Service

More than 717,000 people attended the Los Angeles County Fair during its 16-day run, according to a preliminary estimate released Tuesday.

The attendance figure of 717,815 is an improvement from 2022, when roughly 635,400 people attended the event following a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year also marked the first time the fair was held in May rather than September in an effort to capitalize on milder weather.

"Our attendance shows that people are understanding the Fair has permanently moved to May, and they are loving it," Walter Marquez, president and CEO of Fairplex, said in a statement. "Guests stayed longer, just like last year. I think part of that is due to the fun they are experiencing and, of course, the favorable weather."

While attendance is up, the fair — which wrapped up Monday — is still trying to recapture its traditional numbers, which regularly topped 1 million prior to the pandemic.

The fair instituted "calendar pricing" this year, offering lower prices earlier in the event's run. Tickets for fairgoers ages 13-59 purchased in advance online were $15 Saturday and Sunday and the three Thursdays, May 11, 18 and 25; $18 May 12-14; $21 May 19-21 and $25 May 26-29.

Fair officials said the result was more evenly distributed attendance throughout the event's run.

The fair was themed "Spring Into Fair: Where Fun Blooms," celebrating flower power.

Known for its array of food offerings, fair officials said noted vendor Chick Charlie served up 10,000 pounds of chicken during the event, along with 12,000 Flamin' Hot Cheetos potstickers, 3,000 fried s'mores on a stick, 8,000 ears of corn and 4,000 chicken kabobs.

Midway vendors sold 17,000 pounds of turkey legs, 8,000 pounds of potatoes and 4,000 pounds of popcorn.

The fair evolved from a commercial-industrial show first held along the Southern Pacific railroad siding in downtown Pomona in 1921. It proved so successful that the businessmen who produced it held the first Los Angeles County Fair in October 1922.

The fair has been held annually at Fairplex since 1922, except from 1942-47, when the facility was being used by the U.S. Army, including as a prisoner of war camp for German and Italian soldiers and a relocation camp for Japanese Americans, and in 2020 and 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

| Photo courtesy of the LA County Fair/Facebook

Former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast member Diana Jenkins said in new court papers that she is not a sex-trafficker or someone who coerces celebrities into prostitution as she maintains she has been falsely portrayed in "Crazy Days and Nights," which is run by the gossip blogger known as Enty Lawyer.

Jenkins alleges in her suit filed Nov. 2 in Van Nuys Superior Court that blogger Enty Lawyer has repeatedly

Former 'Housewives' cast member denies blogger's sex trafficking, prostitution claims

By Bill Hetherman, City News Service

from Enty Lawyer's false and offensive statements about me. My family has been threatened with violence, and my reputation has been irreparably tarnished."

Jenkins' sworn declaration was filed Friday with Judge Shirley K. Watkins in opposition to Enty Lawyer's anti-SLAPP dismissal motion, scheduled for hearing June 9. Anti-SLAPP laws provide defendants a way to quickly dismiss meritless lawsuits known as SLAPPs or Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation.

"I became an entrepreneur and philanthropist. Eventually, I became a cast member on the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

defamed her with false allegations, including that she has engaged in sex trafficking of children, coerced vulnerable celebrities into prostitution, was associated with the late Jeffrey Epstein and that she committed money laundering and statutory rape.

"I am many things, but I am not the person Enty Lawyer has cast me to be," Jenkins said. "I am not, nor have I ever been, a sex trafficker, a madam or a criminal. I have suffered significant reputational harm

Enty Lawyer's antiSLAPP motion maintains that Jenkins' complaint infringes on his First Amendment rights.

Jenkins said she escaped Bosnia as a refugee, leaving her family behind and starting over in London. She said her brother was murdered by Serbian forces during the Bosnian War.

"I supported myself by working multiple jobs, graduating with honors with a bachelor of science degree in computer science and business," Jenkins said.

After the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Jenkins donated $1 million to relief efforts, teaming up with actor/director Sean Penn to form the Jenkins-Penn Haitian Relief Organization, Jenkins said. The group provided emergency medical and primary care services, medical equipment and medicine and developed housing and education facilities for those displaced by the tremor, Jenkins said.

"I have also raised millions of dollars for various philanthropic efforts, including Not On Our Watch, a nongovernment international relief and humanitarian aid organization aimed at ending mass atrocities around the world, and the Elton John Aids Foundation, a non-profit founded by singer Elton John aimed at ending the AIDS epidemic," according to Jenkins.

Jenkins further stated that in a podcast, Enty Lawyer maintained that

Jenkins took advantage of Hayden Panettiere and coerced the actress into prostitution while claiming Jenkins was able to take advantage of the "Heroes" star at a time she was suffering from drug addiction and career problems.

In October 2015, Panettiere voluntarily checked into a facility for treatment, causing her to miss filming for a few episodes of "Nashville." She returned to treatment in May 2016.

"None of these statements are true whatsoever," Jenkins said. "I have never forced anyone to engage in prostitution. I have never been involved with prostitution in any way."

Jenkins said she believes Enty Lawyer made the allegations concerning Panettiere "to drive traffic to his blog, increase his reader engagement and cast him in the hero role of "Hollywood whistleblower" and a "purveyor of justice for victims of sexual exploitation and abuse."

Enty Lawyer further falsely alleged that Jenkins forced actress Amanda Bynes

into prostitution as well, Jenkins said.

Addressing the allegations of sex-trafficking and an association with Epstein, Jenkins said, "I have never sold any children to anyone and have never interacted with Jeffrey Epstein in any way."

Jenkins said she is still "unaware of the true name and capacity" of Enty Lawyer.

Enty Lawyer's allegedly defamatory statements have brought Jenkins hundreds of comments and direct messages, including "sextrafficking whore" and "you gotta go, Madame Diana," according to Jenkins, who further said she has been forced to spend money for public relations and crisis management due to the "widespread dissemination of Enty Lawyer's false and defamatory statements."

Enty Lawyer said in a sworn declaration that his November 2021 tweet about Jenkins and Epstein was based on a photo he saw of Epstein, former President Trump and a "laughing woman" whom he previously believed was Jenkins.

LA Galaxy parts ways with embattled team President Chris Klein

By City News Service

The LA Galaxy "parted ways" Tuesday with embattled team President Chris Klein, whose tenure was marred by complaints about the Major League Soccer franchise's underwhelming performance, even prompting some of the club's most ardent supporters to boycott its home matches.

"As a club we have not achieved our goals or met the standard that we have established for the LA Galaxy," Dan Beckerman, president/CEO of AEG, said in a statement. "We believe it is in the best interest of the club to make a change and begin a comprehensive process to seek new lead-

ership that will return the club to the level that our fans and partners expect. We are thankful to Chris for his years of dedication and commitment to the LA Galaxy as both a player and an executive."

Klein became team president in 2013. The team is currently in the cellar of the MLS Western Conference, scoring only 10 goals in its 14 matches thus far and earning just two wins against three draws and nine losses.

"I'd like to thank Phil Anschutz and Dan Beckerman for the opportunity to serve as president for the LA Galaxy for the past 11 years," Klein said in a

statement released by the team. "My family and I love this club and I'm grateful to have spent 16 years with this organization as a player and an executive. Thank you to our supporters, partners, players, coaches, and staff for all of the passion, dedication and hard work."

Many fans were upset when the team opted to keep Klein as president heading into the current season, prompting threats of a protest, which came to pass as the team limped out of the gate. Ardent club supporters stopped attending home games.

In April, desperate to bring an end to the

boycott and get fans back to Dignity Health Sports Park, Klein sent a letter to fans vowing to step down from his post if the Galaxy failed to make the playoffs. The gambit had little impact at first, but the Angel City Brigade support group announced in early May that it would again attend games — though it called on its members not to purchase any merchandise, food or alcoholic beverages at the stadium. The group also said its members would stand in silence for the first 10 minutes of every half of each match.

Other support groups, however, have continued to

Diana Jenkins. | Photo courtesy of Diana Jenkins/Twitter

avoid home games. According to the team, Galaxy Head Coach and Sporting Director Greg

Vanney will lead all soccer operations and report directly to Beckerman now that Klein has departed.

Chris Klein. | Photo courtesy of MLS

In the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, AYSO Region 2 is making waves as a thriving hub for recreational soccer. With its doors wide open to communities including Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Duarte, Monrovia, Bradbury and East Pasadena, this nonprofit organization is on a mission to provide affordable and inclusive soccer programs for players of all ages and skill levels.

As the second region ever formed within the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), Region 2 boasts a storied history that resonates with the local community. While neighboring regions have faced challenges and ceased operations, AYSO Region 2 has stood the test of time, earning the distinction of being the longest-running AYSO region in existence.

"We're in promotion mode right now. We want everyone to know that recreational soccer is alive and well in this part of the San Gabriel Valley, and we're here to serve the communities," said Marc Wymar, who is the coaching administrator of AYSO Region 2.

One of the defining characteristics of AYSO Region 2 is its commitment to making soccer accessible to all.

AYSO Region 2: Where recreational soccer thrives in the San Gabriel Valley

Jordan Green jgreen@beaconmedianews.com

The U.S. Supreme Court has gutted federal protections for much of the country's wetlands. The court found that the Waters of the United States rule, part of the Clean Water Act, only applies to wetlands with a surface connection to a navigable body of water. Conservation groups have said that puts up to 80% of U.S. wetlands at risk for pollution and development,

Unlike club programs, notorious for their exorbitant fees, AYSO Region 2 offers a wallet-friendly alternative. With registration costs that won't break the bank, families can provide their children with a high-quality soccer experience without financial strain.

"We understand the challenges families face with club soccer's expensive nature. That's why we've created a program that is affordable for everyone," Wymar added.

But affordability is just the tip of the iceberg. AYSO Region 2 prides itself on its dedication to player development and creating a positive environment for young athletes. Whether they are beginners or seasoned players, AYSO welcomes all with open arms and ensures each participant has an equal opportunity to learn and grow.

To guarantee fair playtime for all, AYSO Region 2 has implemented a unique policy. While the standard AYSO rule dictates that players must participate for at least half of every game, Region 2 surpasses expectations by guaranteeing three-quarters of playing time for each child. This commitment to inclusivity ensures that no child

sits on the sidelines, fostering a love for the game and enabling them to hone their skills on the field.

"Soccer is the ultimate team sport. It offers countless life lessons and opportunities for everyone to contribute," said Wymar. "Through our programs, players develop valuable skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition. AYSO Region 2 is not just about the game; it's about building charac-

ter."

Beyond its fall season, AYSO Region 2 provides year-round soccer experiences. With various spring programs, including all-star teams and tournament circuits, players have the chance to continue their soccer journey and test their skills against formidable opponents. The organization prides itself on its passionate coaches and volunteers, who tirelessly support and guide players in

their pursuit of excellence.

"Soccer goes beyond the field. It promotes physical fitness, agility, and endurance. Our aim is to create an environment where children can develop lifelong friendships and embrace the joy of the game," Wymar stated.

With a thriving community and a focus on inclusivity, AYSO Region 2 is redefining the landscape of recreational soccer in the San Gabriel Valley.

By providing an affordable alternative to club programs and emphasizing player development, AYSO Region 2 offers an opportunity for young athletes to thrive, grow, and make lasting memories on the soccer field.

Registration for the fall season is currently open, inviting players of all ages and skill levels to join the AYSO Region 2 family. For more information, head to www.ayso2.org.

Conservation groups slam SCOTUS ruling on wetland protections

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

with ephemeral streams and headwaters in western states at particular risk.

Alex Funk, director of water resources and senior counsel for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, predicted the ruling will have widespread negative consequences.

"This is going to put major setbacks on our ability to adapt to climate change, respond to extreme weather

events," he said. "So, anyone that hunts, fishes, or recreates - there was a big hit to that from the court."

The case was brought by a family in Idaho that was prevented from building on their land. The court unanimously decided that the EPA rule did not apply to their property, but then went much further, narrowing the authority of the agency nationwide.

Supporters cheered the ruling, saying the Obamaera Waters of the U.S. rule went too far and had been a burden to property owners.

Funk said pristine wetlands are the superstars of the natural infrastructure.

"Everything from mitigating downstream flooding impacts by absorbing runoff and precipitation to encouraging groundwa-

ter recharge, to improving water quality and capturing sediment, and other pollutants that might end up in drinking-water supplies," he said, "and, of course, the fish and wildlife impacts."

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that "California has adopted some of the strongest laws in this country to protect our waters and the environment, and we will continue

enforcing our own laws vigorously."

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Monrovia City Notices

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-16

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF MONROVIA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Monrovia hereby (1) finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and (2) declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of property within the City of Monrovia Citywide Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District (the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3 hereof.

Section 2. The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City and generally include all lots and parcels within the City.

Section 3. The proposed improvements for the District are briefly described as follows: The maintenance and servicing of public streets and sidewalks within the District. “Maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the landscaping, public lighting facilities, and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping, public lighting facilities, or appurtenant facilities; providing for the life, growth health and beauty of the landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, and treating for disease of injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti. “Servicing” means the furnishing of electric energy for the public lighting facilities or the lighting or operation of the landscaping or appurtenant facilities, and water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of the public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities.

There are no substantial changes proposed to be made for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to the improvements the City Council previously ordered for the District for this past Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

Section 4. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the City can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

Section 5. Reference is hereby made to the Report of the Engineer entitled “Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Engineer’s Report for the Citywide Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District,” on file in the office of the City Clerk for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 are proposed to remain the same within the District. The City Council has reviewed said report.

Section 6. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council appoints Tuesday, the 20th day of June, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, City of Monrovia, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests or objections to the proposed levy and collection of assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. Written protests may be delivered in person to the City Clerk or may be mailed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. The City Council at the public hearing shall consider all oral statements and all written protests or communications made or filed by any interested persons.

Section 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing in accordance with law.

Section 8. The City Council hereby designates the Administrative Services Director, or his/her designees, to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jimenez, Dr. Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Spicer, Mayor Shevlin ABESENT: Councilmember Crudgingtion

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

Publish Thursday, June 1, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-18

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF MONROVIA PARK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Monrovia hereby (1) finds that the public interest and convenience requires and (2) declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of property within the City of Monrovia Park Maintenance District (the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3 hereof.

Section 2. The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City and generally include all lots and parcels within the City.

Section 3. The proposed improvements for the District are briefly described as follows: The maintenance and servicing of park and recreational improvements, including landscaping, lighting, playground equipment, and appurtenant facilities, within the public parks within the District. “Maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the park and recreational improvements, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of the park and recreational improvements; providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of park and recreational improvements to remove or cover graffiti. “Servicing” means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for lighting or operation of the park and recreational improvements, and water for the irrigation of any landscaping or the maintenance of the park and recreational improvements.

There are no substantial changes proposed to be made for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to the improvements ordered for the District for this past Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

Section 4. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the City can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

Section 5. Reference is hereby made to the Report of the Engineer entitled “Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Engineer’s Report for the Park Maintenance District,” on file in the office of the City Clerk for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 are proposed to slightly increase the assessments levied against the lots and parcels of property within the District but will not be increased over the maximum allowable assessment as described in the Engineer’s Report.

Section 6. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council appoints Tuesday, the 20th day of June, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, City of Monrovia, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests or objections to the proposed levy and collection of assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. Written protests may be delivered in person to the City Clerk or may be mailed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. The City Council at the public hearing shall consider all oral statements

and all written protests or communications made or filed by any interested persons.

Section 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing in accordance with law.

Section 8. The City Council hereby designates the Administrative Services Director, or his/her designees, to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Jimenez, Dr. Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Spicer, Mayor Shevlin ABESENT: Councilmember Crudgingtion

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

Publish Thursday, June 1, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MONROVIA COMPREHENSIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monrovia, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 up to 2:00 p.m. on June 28, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for sixty (60) Days after the Bid opening date.

INCORPORATION OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS - The 2021 edition of “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction” (“Standard Specifications”), as amended by the Contract Documents, is incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference

SCOPE OF WORK - The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer.

The Project Includes:

Demolition of saw-cut and remove existing concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter, drive approaches, spandrel, saw-cut and remove AC pavement, remove trees, and tree stomps, cold mill AC pavement, excavation, and grading for all structures in the project. Remove wheel stops, trash enclosure, AC pavement, curbs, curb, and gutters, remove and salvage parking lot signs.

Construction of: AC pavement rubberized w/fibers, slurry seal, concrete curb, curb and gutter, concrete pavement, drive approaches, sidewalk, spandrel, concrete pavement, loop detectors, alley approach, 8” and 14” ductile iron pipe, pipe fittings, pipe elbows and bends, gate valves, fire hydrant assemblies, water service assemblies, water services, trenching for pipe, AC patch adjust man holes, abandon pipe and fire hydrant, pot hole for utilities, ductile iron manifolds, water main blow offs, air vacs, pressure testing and disinfectant, waste water repairs, pre-clean and post clean waste water pipes, CCTV of waste water pipes, cut and grind intrusions, IT Pipes software, repair man holes bases, cut protruding laterals, CIPP liners, sewer bypass and dewatering, parking lot rehabilitation, remove salvage signs, wheel stops, variable curb heights, sand blast and paint electrical conduit and services, ADA striping and signage, landscaping and irrigation, trash enclosure, AC pavement, import soil, SWPPP and erosion control implementation, construction staging and traffic control, EV charging stations underground conduit and pull boxes, public notification, pedestrian and vehicular access, protect in place existing structures, mobilization, demobilization, bond, and insurance.

The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $ 5,661,953.00

OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS - Project Bid Documents, will be available on “Box” and can be accessed by invitation only. Interested bidders are to contact James Merrell at james.merrell@merrelljohnson.com and request access to the project documents. The interested bidder must provide the name of the company, the company address, the contractor’s license number, and name of contact person and email address of contact person. The bidder will then be invited and given access to the bid documents. Bid documents may be viewed and downloaded to the bidder’s email site.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT - A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday June 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at City of Monrovia Public Works Building at 600 South Mountain Ave. Every Potential Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid

meeting and project site visit. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project site before submitting a Bid.

TRENCHES AND OPEN EXCAVATIONS. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 6707, if this Project involves construction of a pipeline, sewer, sewage disposal system, boring and jacking pits, or similar trenches or open excavations, which are five feet or deeper, each bid submitted in response hereto shall contain, as a bid item, adequate sheeting, shoring, and bracing, or equivalent method, for the protection of life or limb, which shall conform to applicable safety orders.

REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the Project is a “public work”. The selected Bidder (Contractor) and any Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works and are available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.

BONDS - Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check, or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, made payable to the City and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Upon Contract award, the Contractor shall provide faithful performance and payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price. All Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer using the forms set forth in the Contract Documents, or in any other form approved by the City Attorney. Failure to enter into the Contract with the City, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverage, within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the mailing of written notice of contract award to the Bidder, shall subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law.

LICENSES - Each Bidder shall possess a valid Class “A” (General Engineering) Contractor’s license issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor will be required to obtain a current City business license.

RETENTION SUBSTITUTION - Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at the Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

cil Urgency Ordinance (Ordinance No. 2020-06U), 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 at 303 Highland Place.

On May 5, 2021, the City’s Community Development Director, on behalf of the Development Review Committee, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2020-06U, approved a Level “5” Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review (DR2021-0007) for a 591 square foot two-story addition above the previously approved onestory 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) approval citing several reasons relating to the findings for approval in Monrovia Municipal Code §17.12.005(F) (3) and (4), the absence of 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.

On April 4, 2023, Stephanie Meyer submitted an appeal of the Level “2” Neighborhood Compatibility Design Review (DR2023-0006) approval citing several reasons relating to the findings for approval in Monrovia Municipal Code §17.12.005(F)(3) and (4), the absence of 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.

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 JUNE 1, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

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: Conditional Use Permit (CUP20230005) and General Plan Conformity (GPC 2023-0001)

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting to construct a 60’ tall major wireless telecommunications facility (mono-eucalyptus) adjacent to an above ground City water tank near the northerly terminus of Norumbega Drive. A conditional use permit is requested to allow a major wireless telecommunications facility to locate in the PQP (Public/Quasi Public) zone that is defined as a “Preferred Location” in the City’s Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance (Monrovia Municipal Code Title 17 Chapter 17.46). A General Plan Conformity finding is needed to determine that the proposal conforms to the provisions of the General Plan.

This Notice is to inform granted under Title

APPLICATION:

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/ projectsunderreview.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to §15303 (Class 3New Construction) and §15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures).

Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/projectsunderreview

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

APPLICANT: Chris Doheny, Smart Link on behalf of AT&T

This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to §15303 (Class 3 - New Construction) and §15311 (Class 11 - Accessory Structures)

APPLICANT:

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

ENVIRONMENTAL This project is exempt from the DETERMINATION: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to §1530 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities).

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

This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to §1530 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities)

APPELLANT: Stephanie Meyer, Resident

APPELLANT: Stephanie Meyer, Resident

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 303 Highland Place

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 303 Highland Place

APPLICANT: Chris Doheny, Smart Link on behalf of AT&T

PROJECT ADDRESS: 1235 Norumbega Drive (APN: 8523-001-900)

PROJECT ADDRESS: 1235 Norumbega Drive (APN: 8523001-900)

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - Liquidated damages shall accrue in the amount of $2,500.00 for each Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline specified in the Contract Documents.

BIDDING PROCESS - The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest.

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

Publish Thursday, June 1 and 8, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

DATE & HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM

DATE & HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday June 14 2023 at 7:30 PM

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

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

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 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commission

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 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:

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.

APPLICATION: Appeal of Neighborhood Compatibility Review DR2023-0006 regarding the property at 303 Highland Place (APL2023-0001)

PROJECT DISCRIPTION:

On May 20, 2020, the City’s Community Development Director, on behalf of the Development Review Committee pursuant to City Coun-

HEARING DATE

HEARING LOCATION

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Project Location Map - 1235 Norumbega Drive (APN: 8523-001-900)

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:30 PM

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

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 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commission.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners.

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

Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners.

If you challenge this else raised at the Planning Division property. For further 932-5565, or by email Staff Report pertaining following hyperlink: commission/agendas

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 or by email to planning@ci.monrovia.ca.us

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.

Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, June 8, 2023 after 4:00 PM on-line at the following hyperlink: https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/boards-and-commissions/planningcommission/agendas-minutes

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

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, or by email to planning@ci.monrovia. ca.us.

Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, June 8, 2023 after 4:00 PM on-line at the following hyperlink: https:// www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes

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 JUNE 1, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

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: Tentative Parcel Map (TPM20230001), Conditional Use Permit (CUP2023-0006), and Minor Exception (ME2023-0005)

PROJECT

en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.

Vincent Gillespie Assistant Planner

PLEASE PUBLISH ON JUNE 1, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

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: General Plan Amendment (GPA20230001); Zoning Amendment (ZA20230001); Conditional Use Permit (CUP2023-0003); and Conditional Use Permit (CUP2023-0004)

PROJECT

DESCRIPTION:

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, or by email to planning@ci.monrovia. ca.us.

Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, June 8, 2023 after 4:00 p.m. on-line at the following hyperlink: https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes

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.

Craig

Jimenez, AICP Community Development

Director

PLEASE PUBLISH ON JUNE 1, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

El Monte City Notices

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION

inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: Tentative Parcel Map (TPM2023-0001), Conditional Use Permit (CUP2023-0006) and Minor Exception (ME2023-0005)

ENVIRONMENTAL

DESCRIPTION: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and subdivision map to construct a new 4-unit two-story attached condominium development with garage parking attached. The applicant is also requesting a Minor Exception from Monrovia Municipal Code (MMC) Section 17.12.030 for a reduced side yard setback (4’-8” in lieu of 5’) along the east property line. The property is located in the RH (Residential High Density) zone. Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/ projectsunderreview.

Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and subdivision map to construct a new 4-unit two-story attached condominium development with garage parking attached. The applicant is also requesting a Minor Exception from Monrovia Municipal Code (MMC) Section 17.12.030 for a reduced side yard setback (4’-8” in lieu of 5’) along the east property line The property is located in the RH (Residential High Density) zone Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/projectsunderreview

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3) Small Structures

DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3) Small Structures Bowden Development, Inc. (Todd Bowden)

APPLICANT: Bowden Development, Inc. (Todd Bowden)

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 872 West Walnut Avenue

ADDRESS: 872 West Walnut Avenue

Project Location: 872 West Walnut Avenue

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

AND TIME: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Applicant is requesting the adaptive reuse of two turn of the century houses to be repurposed as an 11room Historic Inn at 508-512 South Ivy Avenue. This project will include a 286 square foot single story addition to the northern house (508 S Ivy Ave), the construction of a 716 square foot detached cottage with two ADA guest rooms, and the demolition of an existing four-car garage.

The project is contingent on the approval of a General Plan Amendment (GPA2023-0001) and Zoning Amendment ZA2023-0001) to change the existing General Plan and Zone designations from RM3500 (Residential Medium Density) to PD-28 (Planning Development – Area 28). The new PD-28 land use designation will contain guidelines that will encourage the preservation, restoration and adaptive reuse of the properties at 508-512 South Ivy Avenue. The application also includes two (2) Conditional Use Permits, one for the 11-room Historic Inn use (CUP2023-0003), which will include a small coffee shop, and another for the service and sale of alcoholic beverages (CUP2023-0004).

The applicant is also requesting to use the property for catered events.

The property is located in the RM3500 (Residential Medium Density) zone. Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/ projectsunderreview.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 31)

APPLICANT: Saxony Holdings, LLC (Jeff Godbold and Joshua Cain)

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 508-512 South Ivy Avenue

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TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROPERTY 12522 Magnolia Street / APN: 8109-004LOCATION: 024 (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division).

APPLICATION: Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 82752, and Design Review (DR) No. 11-21

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of TPM No. 82752 to subdivide an existing 28,397 square foot (sf) parcel into four (4) new parcels and DR No. 11-21 to construct three (3) detached two (2)-story dwelling units for individual property ownership with one (1) common lot for vehicular access. The subject property currently sits vacant and is located within the R-1B (One-Family Dwelling) zone. This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 16.21 and 17.122 of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER & Fiona Gong

APPLICANT: 527 S. 5th Avenue, Unit A Arcadia, CA 91006

ENVIRONMENTAL Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – ,

DOCUMENTATION: Class 15 Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended

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

LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California

COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone the public hearing described in this notice, or in writt en correspondence delivered to the at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) email to planning@ci.monrovia.ca.us

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners.

PLACE OF HEARING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, June 8, 2023 after 4:00 p.m. on-line at the hyperlink: https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/boards-and-commissions/planningcommission/agendas-minutes

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, or by email to planning@ci.monrovia. ca.us.

Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, June 8, 2023 after 4:00 p.m. on-line at the following hyperlink: https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes

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HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners.

Place: El Monte City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Turn your TV to Channel 3.

(3) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos.

(4) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting: ID 890 6173

4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on June 13, 2023.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about June 8, 2023 on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-2 or by e-mailing debmartinez@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Written comments shall be sent to Debra Martinez, Assistant Planner; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at debmartinez@ elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Debra Martinez at (626) 258-8620. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Published on: Thursday, June 1, 2023

Mailed on: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

City of El Monte Planning Commission

Nancy Lee, Planning Commission Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROPERTY 11828 Ranchito Street / APN: 8547-022-031

LOCATION: (A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division).

APPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 15-22

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval of CUP No. 15-22 to remove approximately 1,390 square feet (sf) of landscaping, which includes five (5) mature trees, and construct a 3,294± sf Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Treatment System. The PFAS Treatment systems consists of six (6) ion exchange vessels and one (1) GAC vessel at 16’-4”± in height, a rinse tank at 16’-0” in height, with piping and appurtenances.

The subject property is currently developed as a water utility facility (operated by San Gabriel Valley Water Company) previously approved under CUP No. 10-13 and Modification Nos. 2-17 and 3-17 (El Monte Plant No. 1) and consists of two (2) reservoirs, four (4) wells, and related appurtenances on property that is 1.07 acres in size. The proposed project is needed for removal of PFAS from groundwater found in the wells at El Monte Plant No. 1 and is essential to maintain adequate water supply to the service area. The subject property is located in the R-1B (Low Density Residential) zone. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.123 of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

APPLICANT & San Gabriel Valley Water Company

PROPERTY OWNER: c/o Kristofer Olsen, Planning Manager 11142 Garvey Avenue El Monte, CA 91733

ENVIRONMENTAL Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, DOCUMENTATION: Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Class 3 and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)

in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING: The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Turn your TV to Channel 3.

(3) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos.

(4) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting: ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on June 13, 2023.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about June 8, 2023 on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-2 or by e-mailing nlee@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. Written comments shall be sent to Nancy Lee, Senior Planner; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at nlee@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Nancy Lee at (626) 580-2096. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Published on: Thursday, June 1, 2023

Mailed on: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

City of El Monte Planning Commission

Nancy Lee, Planning Commission Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español - Favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: General Plan Land Use Policy Plan (Map) and Text – Citywide Block of Properties on Valley Boulevard – 11227-11357 Valley Boulevard, 1110411126 Ramona Boulevard, 3513-3537 Johnson Avenue and 3353-3357 Meeker Avenue

APPLICATIONS: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 03-23

PROJECT General Plan Land Use Policy Plan (Map) –

SUMMARY: In 2022, the City adopted two (2) General Plan Amendments, which changed the Land Use Designation for properties

throughout the City. At the same time, the City began shifting to a new computer program for mapping purposes. This part of the project included adoptinag the updated General Plan Land Use Policy Plan (Map) of the Land Use Element. Except for the block of properties on Valley Boulevard, no other properties will have their Land Use Designation changed. The Land Use Context Section text and table of the Land Use Element will also be updated.

Block of Properties on Valley Boulevard – This part of the project calls to change the Land Use Designation for 11227-11233 Valley Boulevard, 11104-11126 Ramona Boulevard and 3513-3537 Johnson Boulevard from “Downtown Core” to “General Commercial” and for 11333-11357 Valley Boulevard and 3523-3557 Meeker Avenue from “Downtown Core” to “Regional Commercial.”

The Planning Commission will act as the recommending body, with the final determination made by the City Council at a future public hearing. The request is made pursuant to Chapter 17.128 (General Plan and Zoning Amendments) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

APPLICANT: City of El Monte

PROPERTY OWNER: City of El Monte and various other property owners

ENVIRONMENTAL This project is exempt by the provisions of DOCUMENTATION: the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) of the California Public Resources Code, also known as the “Common Sense Exemption.” This is because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.

PUBLIC HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed Project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

OPTIONS TO Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

PARTICIPATE: Time: 7:00 PM

Place: El Monte City Hall East – City Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Turn your TV to Channel 3.

(3) Visit the City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos.

(4) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 890 6173

4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one of the following ways:

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 890 6173 4276, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail or Telephone – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov or by calling (626) 258-8626. All questions/ comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on June 13, 2023.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than three (3) minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Jason Mikaelian; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at jmikaelian@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, 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 Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Jason Mikaelian at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

AMERICAN WITH The staff report and attachments on this matter DISABILITIES ACT: will be available on or about June 8, 2023 on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https:// www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Commission-2 or by e-mailing jmikaelian@elmonteca.gov.

In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regu-

lations adopted in implementation thereof, the agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division by calling (626) 258-8626. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City of El Monte to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

PUBLISHED DATE: June 1, 2023, by Jason C. Mikaelian, AICP, Deputy Director, Community and Economic Development

EL MONTE EXAMINER

San Gabriel City Notices

CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning Commission. Members of the public may submit public comments by U.S. Mail addressed to Community Development Department, Attn: Public Hearing Comment, 425 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, which must be received by the hearing date, or electronically using the online public comment form at http://sangabrielcity.com/PlanningComment, by 5:00 p.m. of the hearing date to be considered by the Planning Commission. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel at the link shown below:

HEARING DATE: Monday, June 12, 2023 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION OF HEARING: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www. youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

PROJECT ADDRESS: 535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel, CA 91776

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The application, Project Nos. CUP23003 and VAR23-001 is for a Conditional Use Permit and a Variance request for the approval of a new wireless telecommunications facility which will exceed the maximum allowable height and consists of a 49-foot monopine structure with ancillary equipment. The project site is located in the R-1 zone.

QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Christine Song, Senior Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or csong@sgch.org

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

PROJECT ADDRESS: 220 W. Mission Road, San Gabriel, CA 91776

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The application, Project No. TMAP23003 is for a Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 84145 for the subdivision of one lot for condominium purposes. The project would result in three condominium units. The project site is located in the R-3 zone.

QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Christine Song, Senior Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or csong@sgch.org

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 (In-Fill Development).

PROJECT ADDRESS: 1726 S. Del Mar Ave #A-B. San Gabriel, CA

91776

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The application, Project No. CUP19008 is for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 19-008 for the operation of eight arcade game machines within an existing coffee shop (Coffee Hanh Hoa). The project site is zoned CC/T (Commercial Center) and is within the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan Area.

QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Marlon Cervantes, Assistant Planner at (626) 3082806 ext. 4631 or mcervantes@sgch.org

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities).

PROJECT ADDRESS: 1116 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 91776

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The application, Project No. CUP23004 is for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow for a proposed tattoo shop located at 1116 S. San Gabriel Blvd. The project site is located in the C-3 zone.

QUESTIONS: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Anthony Alvarado, Associate Planner at (626) 3082806 ext. 4638 or aalvarado@sgch.org

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities).

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to only raising 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.

SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Publish June 1, 2023 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Arcadia City Notices

NOTICE INVITING QUOTATIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia has extended the acceptance of 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 Thursday, June 8, 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: May 31, 2023

Publish: June 1, 2023

ARCADIA WEEKLY

Probate Notices

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MASASHI SID OKAZAKI AKA SID OKAZAKI AKA M. SID OKAZAKI.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KEN M. OKAZAKI 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: 06/22/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

tions 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:

LEE D BERRY SBN 276644 LDB LEGAL APC 1100 N Tustin Ave , SUITE 200 Anaheim, CA 92807 (714) 204 - 0058

May 25, 29, June 1, 2023

DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TEIKO LAVIGNE

CASE NO. 23STPB05576

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

1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner ELIZABETH APODACA - SBN 220578, MY ATTORNEY LA, PROF. CORP. 13601 WHITTIER BLVD. #101 WHITTIER CA 90605 5/29, 6/1, 6/5/23

CNS-3705221# TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Frederick Ibarra, Jr. CASE NO. 23STPB02651

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Frederick Ibarra, Jr.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Amber Ibarra 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 08/24/2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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.

In Pro Per Petitioner KEN M. OKAZAKI 340 SANTA INEZ WAY LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE CA 91011 5/25, 5/29, 6/1/23

CNS-3704520# SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Thomas Stephen Foster Case No. 23STPB05527

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Denise Marie Perez 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 June 27, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 44. 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 objec-

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALICE E. VERDUZCO AND CHRISTINE E. LAVIGNE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALICE E. VERDUZCO AND CHRISTINE E. LAVIGNE 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: 06/23/23 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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Susan L. Alexander (SBN: 221646) 12707 High Bluff Drive, Ste. 125 San Diego, CA 92130

Telephone: (858) 356-9070 6/1, 6/5, 6/8/23 CNS-3706899# EL MONTE EXAMINER

Public Notices

NOTICE OF $10,000 REWARD

OFFERED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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

Southland honors nation's war dead on Memorial Day

By City News Service

The first public event for Memorial Day at the Los Angeles National Cemetery since 2019 was held Monday, with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass among the speakers.

Bass recognized the service of fallen military members and discussed how the public can do more to serve veterans in need.

"Today is a day to remember all who have served, those who died on the front lines of war and those who died unhoused on our streets after returning home from serving this country," Bass said. "One thing is clear: Our gratitude can never match the sacrifice that they made."

The program also included remarks by Maj. Gen. Evan Dertian, the commander of the Air Force Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, music by the 300th Army Band and displays by Buffalo Soldier and Civil War reenactors.

The Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade also returned after a three-year absence, with an opening ceremony at the intersection of Sherman Way and Owensmouth Avenue.

The ceremony included a wreath laying at the Wall of Honor in memory of U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Arthur "Skip" Bedal, a navigator aboard a B-26B Invader bomber killed with the other two crewman when it slammed into a mountain during a support mission for South Vietnamese troops against the Viet Cong on Aug. 16, 1963.

The crash occurred in the guerrilla-heavy jungle of Quang Ngai province in central Vietnam, near the South China Sea. The crash was later attributed to mechanical failure.

Bedal's daughter SherylJo Bedal was the parade's Vietnam War honoree. She was 20 months old when her father was killed.

The 31st edition of the parade began at Sherman Way and Owensmouth Avenue and proceeded east to Cozycroft Avenue.

Its World War II honorees were 100-yearold Ethel Margolin, a WAC with the 8th Army Air Force; Barney Leone, a U.S. Navy Machinist Mate 2nd Class aboard the gasoline tanker USS Nemasket, who witnessed six Marines raising the U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima, depicted in an iconic photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal of The Associated Press; and Joe Weber, who also served in the U.S. Navy.

The Korean War honorees were Leon Martinez, who served in the U.S. Air Force, and Bill Bird, who served in the U.S. Army.

The parade included a flyover by a C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft and an appearance by members of the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Three, better known as the Seabees, the specialized military construction unit created during World War II to support military operations. The unit has built airfields, schools and hospitals and repaired infrastructure.

The parade also included

floats and musical groups.

The 50th Fiesta Days Parade in La Canada Flintridge began at Cornishon Avenue, then traveled east along Foothill Boulevard to Gould Avenue. The theme was "Golden Jubilee." The grand marshal was Miss LCF Royal Court Alumni.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose district includes La Cañada Flintridge, was among the participants.

"As we enjoy the long weekend, I encourage everyone to take a moment to remember our fallen heroes, as well as those burdened with the loss of carrying on without their loved ones," Barger told City News Service. "We can also honor the lives of those who did not make it home by fulfilling our commitment to serve the veterans in our community.

"Every day, we must renew our promise to serve those who have served."

Barger's colleague on the Board of Supervisors, Janice Hahn, helped raise the American flag at the Memorial Day Observance at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos

Verdes.

The observance began at 10 a.m. and included skydivers, a procession of colors, including a mounted posse, civilian and military flyover and a performance by Navy Band Southwest. The keynote speaker was retired U.S. Army Col. David W. Sutherland, whose career included being commander of coalition forces in Diyala, Iraq and being the special assistant to then-Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Michael Mullen.

"The Memorial Day Observance at Green Hills Memorial Park is a cherished tradition for so many families, as we remember loved ones who served and made great sacrifices for our country," Hahn tweeted Monday. "I'm honored to share this day with them."

In Long Beach, the Honoring Our Fallen Memorial Day Reading of Names of the more than 7,000 Americans who have fallen in combat and training exercises since the 9/11 attacks as reported by U.S. Central Command was held at Rosie the Riveter Park, with a bagpiper tribute.

duty service members and first responders making an honor lap around the warning track on bicycles and a recognition for the 1st Battalion 9th Marines who served in Vietnam.

Like in all of Monday's games, all on-field personnel wore the traditional memorial red poppy on the left side of their jerseys with "Lest We Forget" language included and there was a brief moment of silence prior to the singing of the national anthem.

Members of Gold Star families, local active-duty military, law enforcement and first responders assisted in reading the names of the fallen in order of death as inscribed on the park's memorial wall.

The reading began at 5:45 a.m., and was organized by Honoring Our Fallen, a nonprofit organization that provides support for families of service personnel killed in the line of duty during the transfer of remains.

Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez presided over a special outdoor Memorial Day Mass at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

"We pray for all those who are in harm's way today, in places all around the world. May the Lord protect them and bring them home safely to their families," Gomez tweeted.

Pregame ceremonies preceding the 6:10 p.m.

Los Angeles DodgersWashington Nationals game at Dodger Stadium included 30 veterans, active

Memorial Day ceremonies and observances were also planned for Hawaiian Gardens City Hall, Lancaster Cemetery, Lacy Park in San Marino, Veterans Park in Lomita, Whittier City Hall, Acton Community Center, Cerritos Civic Center, Joshua Memorial Park in Lancaster, Paramount City Hall, Veterans Memorial Fountain in South Gate, Veterans Memorial Plaza in Pico Rivera, Veterans Park in Bell Gardens, Avalon Municipal Cemetery, Inglewood City Hall, Del Valle Park in Lakewood, Wilmington Cemetery, Huntington Park Community Center and at Hollywood Post 43 of the American Legion.

In his Memorial Day proclamation, President Joe Biden proclaimed Monday as a day of prayer for permanent peace, designating 11 a.m. in each time zone as a time during which people may unite in prayer, citing a 1950 joint resolution by Congress.

Biden also asked all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3 p.m. in each time zone under a bill signed into law in 2000 by then-President Bill Clinton. It was first held on Memorial Day in 2000 under a proclamation by Clinton in an attempt "to reclaim Memorial Day as the noble event it was intended to be, to honor those who died in service to our nation."

The Moment of Remem-

Event attendees gather at the Los Angeles National Cemetery for Memorial Day 2023. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles National Cemetery/Facebook

LA Times accuses county supervisors of violating Brown Act

By City News Service

LA, Orange County spellers eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee

By City News Service

Eighth graders from Diamond Bar and Anaheim Hills were eliminated in the fourth round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday.

Justin L. Tran of Diamond Bar misspelled flong — a sheet, as of several layers of tissue paper superposed on a sheet of heavier paper, used for making a stereotype matrix — according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. He spelled it “flaung.”

Alawyer for the Los Angeles Times has sent the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors a letter accusing members of violating the Brown Act and is requesting Wednesday the supervisors turn over transcripts of two recent meetings.

The supervisors met Tuesday in a closed session to discuss the request by the Times. The Brown Act ensures the public can watch local government meetings, and is a long-standing opengovernment law in California. Local agencies are not permitted to discuss certain topics, including litigation, performance evaluations of employees or union negotiations, behind closed doors.

At issue is the Board of Supervisors sessions in regard to the county's Proba-

tion Department meetings in closed sessions on March 24 and April 18. There was a meeting after state regulators warned county officials that the state was recommending a move to shut down the county's two juvenile halls on March 24.

"What you can't do is use that as a guise to talk about policy-oriented decisions that the public has a right to be a part of," said attorney Kelly Aviles, who wrote the April 21 letter on behalf of The Times.

The closed sessions in both meetings were listed as department head performance evaluations on the agendas. The Times alleges in its letter the board used the time "for a broader discussion of the Probation Department."

In the letter, the Times

cites a statement from Chair Janice Hahn saying the board was trying to "figure out a path forward to keep both the young people in our halls and our staff safe and supported" during the March 24 closed session.

Such a conversation would be considered a violation of the Brown Act, Aviles argued in the letter.

"Furthermore, a preemptive discussion of the state of county juvenile halls or their potential closures reaches far beyond the personnel exception," the letter states.

A spokesperson for Hahn declined to comment, the Times reported.

The Times requested the county "to refrain from similar violations in the future," in addition to asking for transcripts.

Aaron Lim from Anaheim Hills, competing two spellers later, misspelled ovination, a noun meaning introduction of sheep-pox virus locally into the body as formerly practiced to induce immunity or reduce the severity of the disease. He spelled it “ovanation.”

Aaron was the seventh speller in the round and the fourth to misspell his or her word.

The original field consisted of 231 spellers from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, the Bahamas, Germany and Ghana. There were 59 spellers eliminated in the first round, 33 in the second and 19 in the third, reducing the field to 121 for the fourth round.

The quarterfinals were scheduled to continue until 9:45 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, followed by the semifinals from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The 10 to 12 finalists will be known around 3:30 p.m. PDT.

The finals are Thursday.

Justin advanced to the quarterfinals by correctly spelling gaseous, an adjective meaning having the form of or being gas, in Tuesday's third round at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Aaron advanced by correctly spelling muckraker, someone who searches out and publicly exposes real or apparent misconduct of

a prominent individual or business, in the third round.

Justin, a 13-year-old who attends Chaparral Middle School, correctly spelled renminbi, the official currency of the People's Republic of China, in Tuesday's first round, then correctly answered his secondround multiple-choice word meaning question, "Something described as reverberant:" selecting "tends to repeat in echoes."

In Tuesday's first round, Aaron correctly spelled cephalopod, a noun meaning any of a class of marine mollusks who move by expelling water from a tubular siphon

under the head and have a group of muscular usually sucker- bearing arms around the front of the head, highly developed eyes, and usually a sac containing ink which is ejected for defense or concealment.

The 14-year-old student at El Rancho Charter School in Anaheim correctly answered his word-meaning question, "Another word for seraphic is:" correctly selecting sublime. With the bee limited to students in eighth grade or below, this was the final bee for both Justin and Aaron. No contestant from Los Angeles or Orange counties has ever won the bee.

The Scripps National Spelling Bee championship trophy. | Photo courtesy of the Scripps National Spelling Bee/Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)

An LA County Board of Supervisors meeting. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors/Facebook

Glendale City Notices

UNCLAIMED CHECKS & UNCLAIMED CASH BOND DEPOSITS

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

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

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

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

LEGALS

PUBLISH: APRIL 24 & MAY 1 Publish June 1, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DECISION ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT CASE NO. PAUP 2203998

LOCATION: 1219 LOS ANGELES STREET APPLICANT: Nareg Khodadadi ZONE: “IND” - (Industrial)

Copies of plans, staff analysis, and proposed decision letter are available in the Planning Division office, located at 633 East Broadway, Room 103, and on the City’s website at http:// www.glendaleca.gov/planning/pending-decisions.

Comments may be submitted in writing to the above address or by email to Dennis Joe at djoe@glendaleca.gov. Comments must be received by JUNE 15, 2023 To be considered in the final decision.

DECISION

On or after June 15, 2023 the Community Development Director will make a written decision regarding the continued operation of an existing physical instruction school in the IND Zone.

APPEAL

After the Director has made a decision, any person may file an appeal within 15 days of the written decision. Appeal forms are available in the Permit Services Center located at 633 East Broadway, Room 101 or on the City’s website at http://www.glendaleca.gov/appeals.

Dr. Suzie Abajian

The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

The proposed budget material relating to this public hearing will be available for public inspection on the City’s website, at: www.glendaleca.gov. The purpose of this meeting is to provide citizens the opportunity to provide comments and to ask questions concerning the

Monterey Park City Notices

1) The establishment of a physical instruction school requires an administrative use permit in the IND (Industrial) Zone.

APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL

1) To allow the continued operation of an existing physical instruction schools.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project is exempt from CEQA review as Class 1 “Existing Facilities” exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because the project consists of the continued operation of a physical instruction school without expansion of the building or use.

PENDING DECISION AND COMMENTS

Publish June 1, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Under the provisions of the Glendale City Charter and California Government Code Sections 66016 et seq.,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monterey Park has prepared its draft One-Year Action Plan (2023-2024).

Each year, the City of Monterey Park has participated in a variety of grant programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD programs have included the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs.

The City of Monterey Park has prepared its draft 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Action Plan functions as an annual application for federal funds under the HUD formula grant programs, specifically, the CDBG and HOME. The City will receive approximately $588,076 dollars in CDBG and $375,733 dollars in HOME funds from HUD to fund eligible projects during Program Year 2023-2024.

PUBLIC REVIEW/COMMENT PERIOD

The publication of this notice is the beginning of the 30-day public review/comment period required under Federal Regulation 24 CFR 91.105(b)(2). The draft Annual Action Plan (FY 2023-24), as required by HUD, will be available for public review from June 1, 2023, to July 3, 2023. During the public review/comment period, the draft document is available for public inspection on the City’s website at https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/231/Federal-HUD-CDBGProgram. In addition, copies of the Action Plan may be obtained by contacting Management Services Department and/or written comments may be submitted prior to the public hearing to Management Services Department, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, California, telephone number (626) 307-1385.

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing to solicit comments on the draft 2023-2024 Action Plan will be held on July 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park. In addition, the draft One-Year Action Plan (2023-24) will be presented to the City Council for approval on that date.

At this meeting, the City Council will (1) receive public comment on the draft One-Year Action Plan (2023-24), and (2) approve the submission of these documents to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to comment on the City's draft documents. Observing the City Council meeting: The public may watch the meeting live on the City’s cable channel MPKTV (AT&T U-verse, Channel 99 or Charter Communications, channel 182) or by visiting the city’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/133/CityCouncil-Meeting-Videos.

Public Participation: You may speak up to 5 minutes on Agenda item. You may combine up to 2 minutes of time with another person’s speaking. No person may speak more than a total of 10 minutes. The Mayor and City Council may change the amount of time allowed for speakers. Written Communication will be accepted up to 24 hours before the meeting via email to mpclerk@montereypark. ca.gov.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call City Hall at (626) 307-1359 for reasonable accommodation at least 24 hours before a meeting. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.

Publish June 1, 2023

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CARL ROBERT HENRY FRIESEN

CASE NO. 23STPB05359

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CARL ROBERT HENRY FRIESEN.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN VILLAREAL 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

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

E. THOMAS CHAVEZ - SBN 123017, LAW OFFICE OF E. THOMAS CHAVEZ

301 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 611 PASADENA CA 91101 5/25, 5/29, 6/1/23 CNS-3703296# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEAH RAE ANDERSON CASE NO. 23STPB05355

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RONALD LEE ANDERSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RONALD LEE 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: 06/28/23 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.

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: 06/14/23 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 JASON A. FETCHIK - SBN 227832, DRISKELL, GORDON & FETCHIK 180 N. GLENDORA AVENUE, SUITE 201 GLENDORA CA 91741 5/25, 5/29, 6/1/23

CNS-3703780# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLOTTE WAMPLER CASE NO. 23STPB05413

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

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

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

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 KAREN KNUTSON - SBN 216066, LAW OFFICES OF KAREN KNUTSON 11965 VENICE BLVD., SUITE 404 LOS ANGELES CA 90066 5/25, 5/29, 6/1/23

CNS-3703983# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA JEAN BILLINGS

Case No. 23STPB02178

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ana Maria Jimenez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ana Maria Jimenez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 13, 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.

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by OMAR CHAWLA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that OMAR CHAWLA 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: 07/28/23 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.

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: 06/21/23 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

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

LISA WEINMANN - SBN 320109, PROBATE CALIFORNIA

17765 CALLE GRANADA MORGAN HILL CA 95037 5/25, 5/29, 6/1/23

CNS-3703492# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

RUBEN R. MARTINEZ CASE NO. 23STPB05032

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RUBEN R. MARTINEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RUBEN G. MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RUBEN G. MARTINEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the

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: 06/23/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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:

RANDOLPH M SHARON ESQ

SBN 118607

LAW OFFICES OF

RANDOLPH M SHARON APC

3125 OLD CONEJO RD

THOUSAND OAKS CA 91320

CN997091 BILLINGS

May 25,29, Jun 1, 2023

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

BRIJDEEP CHAWLA

CASE NO. 23STPB01702

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 ROZSA GYENE, ESQ. - SBN 208356 LAW OFFICE OF ROZSA GYENE 450 N. BRAND BLVD., STE 623 GLENDALE CA 91203 5/25, 5/29, 6/1/23 CNS-3704495#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN DALE HUMPHREYS

Case No. 23STPB02897

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN DALE HUMPHREYS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jessica Lancaster in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jessica Lancaster 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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 79. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

of Orange County on April

28, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/11/2023, 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023

SC

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230003514

The following persons are doing business as: Cool Premier Air, 512 W Lorraine Pl, Rialto, CA 92376. Antonio C Martinez, 512 W Lorraine Pl, Rialto, CA 92376. 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/ Antonio C Martinez.(Owner) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 5, 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#: 20230003514

Pub: 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023

San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Ultra Auto Bazz 1709 Main St Riverside, CA 92501 Riverside County Ultra H & A, INC (CA), 3492 Iowa Ave #B, Riverside, CA 92507 Riverside County

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

s. Ahmad Shawkhah, 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-202306726

Pub. 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 2023662838. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lima Tango Six, 2721 N Beechwood St, Orange, CA 92865. Full Name of Registrant(s) Leang Tri, 11000 Woodruff Ave APT 25, Downey, CA 90241. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Leang Tri. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on May 9, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230004711

The following persons are doing business as: (1). SW Lift (2). Southwest Lift & Equip (3). Southwest Lift , 254 E. Valley Street, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408. Southwest Lift & Equipment, Inc. (CA), 254 E. Valley Street, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408; Jana Wingenfeld, Treasurer. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2007. 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/ Jana Wingenfeld, Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 5, 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#: FBN20230004711 Pub: 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Safe-T Security Services 705 E Harrison Street, Suite 200 Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County FSS Alarms, Inc. (CA), 705 E Harrison Street, Suite 200, Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County

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

s. Chris R Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 16, 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

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-202307544 Pub. 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Desert Premier Speech Therapy 49841 Cinnabar Ln. Coachella, CA 92236 Riverside County EMILIO – RIOS Jr, 49841 Cinnabar Ln, Coachella, CA 92236 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 11, 2023. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. EMILIO – RIOS Jr

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 11, 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-202307335 Pub. 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT 20236663270. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLUE CEDAR FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, 675 Placentia Avenue #250, Brea, CA 92821.

Full Name of Registrant(s) NAZIH YEHYA, 675 Placentia Avenue #250, Brea, CA 92821. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ NAZIH YEHYA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on May 16, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236662485. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Unique hair and nails, 5841 Westminster Blvd A, Westminster, CA 92683.

Full Name of Registrant(s) Ngoc Nguyen minh, 5841 Westminster Blvd A, Westminster, CA 92683. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 26, 2004. /S/ Ngoc Nguyen minh. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on May

& LAUNDRY, 33562 YUCAIPA BLVD., SUITE 8 YUCAIPA CA 92399; MAILING ADDRESS: 9 RAINWOOD ALISO VIEJO CA 92656; # OF EMPLOYEES: 8

Name of Registrant: TACELLI INVESTMENTS, INC. [CA] C4256743, 9 RAINWOOD ALISO VIEJO CA 92656

This business is/was conducted by: CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE 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/ TACELLI INVESTMENTS, INC. BY JOSEPH A TACELLI, OWNER CEO 1678441 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS 5/25, 6/1,8,15 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20230005266

The following persons are doing business as: NICKS STREETWEAR, 5170 Revere St. Apt #1, Chino, CA 91710. Nicholas I Herrera, 5170 Revere St. Apt #1, Chino, CA 91710. 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 May 17, 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/ Nicholas Ignacio Herrera. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 19, 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#: FBN20230005266 Pub: 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230004973

The following persons are doing business as: ASAP Earthwork, 36860 Holly Ave, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Mailing Address, PO Box 378, Calimesa, CA 92320. ASAP Construction Inc (CA), 36860 Holly Ave, Yucaipa, CA 92399; Lisa Kellar, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 16, 2023. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business

and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars

($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Lisa Kellar, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 12, 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#: 20230004973 Pub: 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as True Image Detail 5245 Melbourne pl Riverside, CA 92508 Riverside County Rafael Guzman, 5245 Melbourne pl, Riverside, CA 92508 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. Rafael Guzman Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 23, 2023

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

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202307946

Pub. 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230005160

The following persons are doing business as: BIG FOOT TOWING, 15783 Ceres Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. SIMON ESPEJO MENDOZA, 15783 Ceres Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 17, 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/ SIMON ESPEJO

MENDOZA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 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#: 20230005160 Pub: 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230004704

The following persons are doing business as: Fellowchip Cookies, 6655 Alberta Pl, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701. Melissa Perez, 6655 Alberta Pl, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701. 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 March 31, 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/ Melissa Perez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 5, 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#: FBN20230004704 Pub: 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236663538. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M Q Awnings, 15972 Carrie Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Full Name of Registrant(s) Mario Quintero, 15972 Carrie Ln, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 30, 2018. /S/ Mario Quintero. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on May 18, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023 SC

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236663570. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: R L Distribution, Inc., 5267 Warner Ave Suite 137, Huntington Beach, CA 92649. Full Name of Registrant(s) R L Distribution, Inc (CA), 5267 Warner Ave Suite 137, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.

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

L Distribution, Inc.. /S/ Robert Eugene Littrell, Chief Executive Officer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on May 18, 2023. Publish: Anaheim Press 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023

JDC

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230005465

The following persons are doing business as: Green View Tree Service, 5276 Phillips Blvd, Chino, CA 91710. Alvaro Paez Reyes, 5276 Phillips Blvd, Chino, CA 91710. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual.

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

Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Alvaro Paez Reyes. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 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#: 20230005465

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NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230004619

The following persons are doing business as: Children Dental Funone 17, 1280 E Washington Street, Suite B10, Colton, CA 92415. Rodef, Yaghoubi, & Robles Dental Office of Colton, Inc (CA), 2235A E Garvey Ave N, West Covina, CA 91791; FaraNemat Rodef, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 3, 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/ FaraNemat Rodef, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 4, 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#: 20230004619 Pub: 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023 San Bernardino Press JDC

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. 20230004864

The following persons are doing business as: Elite Outdoor Products, 1930 S Rochester Ave Suite 111, Ontario, CA 91761. Bonfire Production Corp (CA), 1930 S Rochester Ave Ste 111, Ontario, CA 91761; Jianying Yang, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Jianying Yang, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 10, 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#: 20230004864

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230004865

The following persons are doing business as: Bonfire Grills, 1930 S Rochester Ave Ste 111, Ontario, CA 91761. Bonfire production Corp (CA), 1930 S Rochester Ave Ste 111, Ontario, CA 91761; Jianying Yang, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Jianying Yang, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 10, 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#: 20230004865 Pub: 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023 San Bernardino Press

JDC

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230004860

The following persons are doing business as: Bonfire Outdoor, 1930 S Rochester Ave Ste 111, Ontario, CA 91761. Bonfire Production Corp (CA), 1930 S Rochester Ave Ste 111, Ontario, CA 91761; Jianying Yang, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Jianying Yang, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 10, 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#: 20230004860 Pub: 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023 San Bernardino Press JDC

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Children Dental Funzone 9 5628 Van Buren Suite A Riverside, CA 92503 Riverside County Robles, Rodef & Yaghoubi Dental Corporation (CA), 2235A E Garvey Ave N, West Covina, CA 91791 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 1, 2018. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor

punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Fara Nemat Rodef, Secretary

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 23, 2023

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

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# 202307953 Pub. 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023Riverside

Independent JDC

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Legal Assistance Center (2). Lakeside Legal Document Assistant 570 Central Avenue Suite J4 Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Mailing Address, 500 W. Graham Ave #780, Lake Elsinore, CA 92531. Riverside County Helen Martinez Frausto, 18923 Conard Avenue, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 1, 2003. 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. Helen Martinez Frausto Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 3, 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-202306879

Pub. 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Valdez Construction 678 Parkview Dr Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Riverside County (1). Raul Alan Rojas Valdez, 678 Parkview Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 (2). Silvia Vazquez, 678 Parkview Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a married couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 22, 2022. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Raul Alan Rojas Valdez Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 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 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-202307241 Pub. 06/01/2023,

5 teens arrested in San Clemente beating of Marines

By City News Service

Orange County sheriff's investigators were combing through multiple videos from phones and security cameras Wednesday to determine if more arrests were warranted in Friday's beating of three U.S. Marines near the San Clemente Pier.

Investigators have so far booked four boys and one girl, all teens, into Juvenile Hall on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, sheriff's Sgt. Mike Woodroof said. San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan had said earlier that others were arrested, but that was a mistake, Woodroof said.

Deputies were dispatched to the pier at 9:50 p.m. Friday, where they immediately found two of the men

beaten, and later tracked down a third Marine who was also injured, Woodroof said. All three, based out of Camp Pendleton, declined to be taken to a hospital by paramedics.

Sheriff's investigators have a great deal of video from cell phones and security cameras at the pier to sort through to get a better idea if further arrests are warranted, Woodroof said. Some 30 people were at the pier at the time of the melee, the sergeant said.

A minute-long video that has circulated online captured the brawl. The Marines are seen on the ground trying to shield themselves from the attack as their assailants punch and kick them.

One Marine told CBS2 the crowd was setting off firecrackers and, when some debris hit him the face, he asked the group to move on. One of the teens then took a swing at the back of the victim's head, and the Marine turned around and charged at his attacker, which set off the crowd, he told the station.

The group then circled the two Marines and begin punching and kicking them, using racial slurs and expletives, he said.

A neighbor recorded the incident, the station reported.

The brawl appeared to come to an end after a man and a woman stepped in, telling the group to stop, the station reported.

Anyone with informa-

tion regarding the beating was asked to call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 949-425-1956. Tipsters who choose to remain anonymous may call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.

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Patel asked the council to "carve out" the limited service hotels from the proposed hotel minimum wage increase.

Council members Monica Rodriguez and Kevin de León were absent for Tuesday's vote.

In other council business on Tuesday, four members introduced a motion seeking to address illegal short-term rental listings on various home-sharing platforms.

The motion presented by council members Bob Blumenfield, Nithya Raman, Katy Yaroslavsky and Tim

McOsker seeks to further enhance the city's HomeSharing Ordinance, which was adopted in 2018 to restrict short-term rentals through regulations and guidelines.

The motion instructs the Planning Department and other departments to draft a Private Right of Action clause for the Home-Sharing Ordinance, allowing any interested party to pursue legal action within 180 days to enforce the ordinance when "unlawful activities occur."

According to a report from the advocacy group Better Neighbors LA, in 2022,

there were more than 4,000 illegal listings on AirBnB alone, with a majority of the listings being noncompliant with the city's ordinance.

The motion indicates AirBnB is the only platform making "meaningful efforts" to comply through a platform agreement between the company and the city.

The city of Los Angeles

issued 27 citations in 2022, and the problem continues, with no fines issued in the first two months of 2023, officials said.

Better Neighbors LA reported that in the five years since the Home- Sharing Ordinance has been in effect, there have only been 10 fines with an accrual of more than $500, none of which have

off-duty Marines at the San Clemente Pier goes against everything we stand for in San Clemente, and it's no excuse that teenagers were involved," Duncan told the Los Angeles Times.

"I want to assure our community, especially our

military and veteran community, that we take this matter with the utmost seriousness and will not tolerate this kind of behavior in our city. The fact that this incident occurred over Memorial Day weekend is particularly tragic."

been paid. In addition, the group estimates that noncompliant listings resulted in a loss of nearly 8,000 housing units, and a 20% decline in hotel worker hours.

AirBnB shares listing information through an Application Programming Interface, the motion states, that ensures real-time data, allowing the city and the company to take down illegal listings.

The motion introduced Tuesday would also instruct the Planning Department and the city attorney to implement a registry and reporting system to all shortterm rental platforms, such

as through API or a platform agreement, to ensure illegal proprieties are removed.

City Council members called for reports on improving enforcement of the ordinance in April 2022, but those have yet to be provided. In addition, the council called for "swift action" when crimes or incidents of violence occur at short-term rentals.

While information from those incoming reports will provide "critical recommendations" and inform next steps to improve enforcement of the ordinance, "more must be done," the motion reads.

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Memorial Day service in San Clemente. | Photo courtesy of San Clemente Mayor Chris Duncan via Facebook

LA County Library to receive nation's highest honor for libraries

By City News Service

The Los Angeles County Library is one of two Southern California institutions that will be honored this summer with a 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

It will join the Riverside Art Museum among the eight recipients of the nation's highest honor for museum and library services.

The medals have been presented for the past 29 years by the Washington, D.C.-based Institute of Museum and Library Services to celebrate institutions that are making a difference for individuals, families and communities.

This year's recipients were selected from among 30 national finalists "that provide dynamic programming and services that exceed expected levels of service," Institute Director Crosby Kemper said.

"Through their community

outreach, these institutions bring about change that touches the lives of individuals and helps communities thrive.

"LA County Library meets the needs of one of the most complex and diverse communities in the nation."

The Downey-based library system, which was founded in 1912, serves more than 3.4 million residents with 86 branches in cities and unincorporated areas throughout the county and a 15-vehicle mobile fleet.

"It is a profound and humbling honor to be selected as a winner of the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service from among so many vital cultural institutions across the nation," Library Director Skye Patrick said. "I am proud of our extraordinary team here at LA County Library, who embody outstanding customer service, help make our libraries the welcom-

ing community hubs they are, and routinely inspire residents to learn and grow throughout all stages of their lives.

"We accept this award on behalf of the communities of Los Angeles County that we have the privilege to serve every day by removing barriers to access and increasing equitable opportunities for all."

The awards are usually presented in August, but no date was announced for this year's ceremony.

Gun sales

The settlement will also prohibit Polymer80 from providing customer support for those attempting to construct so-called "ghost guns" in California. In addition, the company will no longer be able to state in its ads or on its website that unserialized gun kits are legal in the state.

City officials said that from January 2020 through February 2023, the Los Angeles Police Department recovered more than 4,200 Polymer80 ghost guns. The national organization Everytown for Gun Safety has called ghost guns the fastest-growing gun safety problem facing the nation.

"Online, no-questions-asked sales of ghost gun-building kits have funneled too many firearms into the hands of felons, minors and other prohibited people," said Eric Tirschwell, executive director of Everytown Law. "This settlement sends a loud and clear message that gun sellers that put profit over public safety will be held accountable."

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brance is a "way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day," its founder Carmella LaSpada said.

Biden's proclamation also requested governors of all U.S. states and territories and the appropriate officials of all units of government to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds and naval vessels throughout nation and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control.

Biden also requested the American public to display the flag at half-staff from their homes until noon Monday.

"On Memorial Day, we honor America's beloved daughters and sons who gave their last full measure of devotion to this nation," Biden declared in his proclamation. "We can never fully repay the debt we owe these fallen heroes.

"But today, we vow to rededicate ourselves to the work for which they gave their lives, and we recommit to supporting the families, caregivers, and survivors they left behind."

What became Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868, as Decoration Day, a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the Civil War dead with flowers.

It was established 25 days earlier by Maj. Gen. John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of veterans who fought for the Union in the Civil War. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the nation.

By the end of the 19th century, Decoration Day ceremonies were being held on May 30 throughout the nation. After World War I, the holiday was changed to honor Americans who died fighting in all wars.

The term Memorial Day was first used in 1882, became more common after World War II and declared the official name by federal law in 1967.

Memorial Day had been observed on May 30, until being moved to the last Monday in May in 1971 under terms of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which became law in 1968.

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