Riverside Independent_7/24/2023

Firefighters achieve nearly complete containment of 8,200-acre Rabbit Fire

By City News Service

State to buy updated textbooks for Temecula Valley elementary students amid feud with school board

By Joe Taglieri

The Temecula Valley School Board’s second rejection of LGBTQ+ content in elementary school curriculum prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday to announce that the state plans to procure more timely textbooks for the school district’s elementary students.

Citing noncompliance with state law for continuing to use textbooks published in 2006, California officials are “entering into a contract to secure textbooks to ensure students in the district begin the school year with access to up-to-date books and materials. ... Elementary students in Temecula are slated to begin the school year on August 14, 2023, without proper instructional materials ... because of the school board’s 3-2 majority’s repeated decision to reject an updated curriculum.”

On May 16 the board voted to reject a proposed curriculum and textbook for its kindergarten through fifth-grade social studies program. A majority of board members — Board President Joseph Komrosky, Jennifer Wiersma and Danny Gonzalez — concluded that it contained “morally objectionable material.” Board members Steven Schwartz and Allison Barclay voted against rejecting the updated curriculum.

Prior to the vote Komrosky noted his opposition to the curriculum’s inclusion of information on Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to a California political office who reportedly had a sexual relationship with a teen when he was in his 30s.

Containment of the Rabbit Fire in Lakeview was at 95% Friday, the Riverside County Fire Department reported.

The update to the containment figure was announced at 7 a.m. Friday and was the first since 7 p.m. Thursday when it was increased from 85% to 90%.

Firefighters faced excessive heat and low relative humidity Friday, along with steep rugged terrain as they worked to strengthen containment lines and provide suppression repairs when necessary, according to the department.

Firefighters will continue to patrol overnight and extinguish interior fires within the burned area, a department official said.

Full containment was expected Sunday, two days later than previously expected, according to the department.

All evacuation warnings

were lifted as of noon Wednesday.

The fire has burned 8,283 acres, a figure that has not changed since the night of July 17 when it was updated from 7,950 acres.

The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. July 14 northeast of Gilman Springs Road and Jack Rabbit Trail. Officials said 152 structures were threatened, but no structures have been destroyed or damaged.

A total of 184 fire engines, 20 water tenders, seven helicopters and 30 hand crews were involved in the firefighting effort, numbering 1,578 total personnel, according to Cal Fire Riverside. Additional air tankers were flying in from throughout the state.

One civilian was injured. There were no details on who was injured or how serious the injury was.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

The Rabbit Fire was the

largest of four brush fires that broke out July 14 and 15 across Riverside County.

The Reche and Highland fires were fully contained by Tuesday.

Containment of Gavilan

Fire increases to 90%

For the county’s fourth large blaze, containment of the Gavilan Fire in the Gavilan Hills area near Perris was at 90% Friday, the Riverside County Fire Department reported.

The update to the containment figure was announced at 6:37 p.m. Thursday and was the first since 7:13 p.m. Wednesday when it increased from 70% to 75%.

The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. July 15 near the intersection of Gavilan and Idaleona roads, according to the fire department. It has burned 338 acres.

All road closures have been lifted.

The cause of the fire was

under investigation.

Brush fire scorches halfacre along Highway 74 in Homeland

A brush fire that erupted Thursday adjacent to Highway 74 in Homeland blackened roughly a half-acre before it was stopped.

The noninjury blaze was reported about 4:50 p.m. on the north side of the highway at Calvert Avenue, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency said that multiple engine crews were sent to the location and encountered flames moving to the east at a moderate rate through medium brush.

Firefighters quickly encircled the blaze, stopping its forward rate of spread just after 5 p.m. and completely containing it a short time later, according to reports from the scene.

There was no word on what might have triggered the brusher.

Man admits shooting at off-duty police officer near Lake Elsinore

A37-year-old man who shot at an off-duty police officer during an act of road rage on the Ortega (74) Highway near Lake Elsinore pleaded guilty Thursday to felony charges.

Keith Frederick Prante of Mission Viejo admitted shooting at an occupied vehicle and unlawfully carrying a firearm under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admissions, prosecutors agreed to drop an assault charge against Prante.

Superior Court Judge John Monterosso scheduled a sentencing hearing for Oct. 16 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta and permitted the defendant to remain free on a $135,000 bond.

There was no indication of what sentence the District Attorney’s Office is seeking.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Lassig, shortly before 8 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2021, the victim, identified as

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Coachella to unveil renovated sports courts at Bagdouma Park

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A Riverside County firefighter battles one of four brush fires that occurred last week.

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Brush fires adjacent to golf course in Jurupa Hills burn over 30 acres; homeless camp burns in Santa Ana River bottom

By City News Service

Two brush fires that broke out Wednesday adjacent to a golf course in Jurupa Hills merged into one, scorching 35 acres before crews stopped the conflagration.

The noninjury fires were reported just after 2 p.m. in the vicinity of the Oak Quarry Golf Club, near Sierra Avenue and Armstrong Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency said multiple engine and hand crews from the county, Cal Fire-San Bernardino County, cities of Riverside, Ontario, Rialto and Pomona and other agencies were sent to the location and encountered flames moving at a rapid rate upslope, not threatening any homes or other structures.

The fires, which

combined into one at about 2:45 p.m., were on the boundary separating Riverside and San Bernardino counties, though most of the burn zone was in Riverside County. Riverside County and San Bernardino fire personnel were in unified command by 3 p.m.

The fire’s forward rate of spread was stopped shortly after 4 p.m. Fire crews reported the flames were 40% contained at around 6:55 p.m. Wednesday.

A mandatory evacuation was in effect for properties along Alder Avenue, south of Jurupa Avenue, in San Bernardino County. As of 4:45 p.m., an evacuation warning also remained in effect, encompassing the area northeast of Sierra Avenue, northwest of Armstrong Road and south

of Jurupa Avenue, officials said.

Four Cal Fire air tankers and four water-dropping helicopters made a series of runs on the blaze that wrapped up about 4:30 p.m., when all of the aircraft cleared the location.

The cause of the fires was under investigation.

Transient camp blaze damages cars, motor homes along river bottom

A fire that broke out Thursday in a homeless encampment along the Santa Ana River bottom in Jurupa Valley scorched nearly an acre and damaged motor homes and other vehicles.

The blaze was reported shortly before 9 a.m. in the area of Market Street and Via Cerro, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency said that multiple engine crews were sent to the location and encountered a “large encampment well involved.”

At least two motor homes and two cars were in flames, officials said.

Firefighters encircled

the blaze, preventing it from extending well into surrounding brush and expanding. The fire was contained within an hour.

No injuries were reported.

The river bottom is dotted with transient

camps, despite efforts by the County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and the city of Riverside to remove and deter settlements.

Warming, debris and cooking fires are commonplace year-round.

Felon who tried to kill roommate sentenced to life in prison

A40-year-old convicted felon who chased down and shot his roommate during an altercation that erupted over money at their Hemet apartment, seriously wounding the man, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison.

A Banning jury in April convicted Dante Trimell Cooper of attempted murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm and sentenceenhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations for

the 2022 attack.

During Wednesday’s sentencing hearing at the Banning Justice Center, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Rene Navarro factored in Cooper’s priors in determining the appropriate sentence.

According to Lt. Nathan Miller of the Hemet Police Department, at about 4:30 p.m. on March 2, 2022, Cooper was involved in a heated exchange with his roommate, identified in court documents

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only as a 42-year-old man with the initials “J.M.,” at their shared residence in the 300 block of West Kimball Avenue, near State Street.

Miller said that the argument, connected to cost sharing, escalated into a fight, and the roommate “hit (the defendant) in the face and head and began running.”

“(Cooper) chased after the man and then shot him several times,” the lieutenant said.

Patrol officers reached the

location within a couple of minutes and found the victim wounded but conscious, according to Miller.

He said the man pointed out Cooper, who was nearby, and the defendant was taken into custody without a struggle.

The victim underwent surgery at a regional trauma center and has since recovered.

Cooper was treated for his injuries and transported to the Byrd Detention Center in

Murrieta. Court records indicate that he has multiple prior felony convictions in another jurisdiction, but they weren’t specified.

Coachella to unveil renovated sports courts at Bagdouma Park

By City News Service

Renovated sports courts at Bagdouma Park are ready for play and will be unveiled this week as Coachella city officials celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The festivities will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, in Bagdouma Park, located along Douma Street, according to Coachella spokeswoman Risseth Lora.

The basketball, pickleball and tennis courts all received improvements and upgrades.

“Creating recreational opportunities (is) so important because they not only draw our community closer together, but they encourage health and wellness among our residents which contin-

ues to be a top priority for our city,” Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez said in a statement.

The ceremony will get underway with statements from Hernandez, followed by Desert Recreation District General Manager Kevin Kalman and USA Pickleball Ambassador District Director Dick Kupskey, according to city officials.

The evening will also feature free food, giveaways, a raffle and a pickleball exhibition game courtesy of the USA Pickleball Association and DRD.

“These updated courts serve as a testament to our commitment to providing top-notch amenities to our residents who are so deserv-

ing of this,” Councilwoman Denise Delgado said in a statement. “Pickleball has become a phenomenon, so to be able to partake in that sport is our own city is a huge deal!”

Updates to the courts included constructing a new fiber-mesh concrete court slab, replacing existing benches, basketball posts and hoop assembles. Tennis and pickleball posts, nets and accessories were also installed, along with an access ramp and handrail from the east parking lot to the courts.

Additionally, Coachella Valley High School’s colors of green and yellow will be featured in the courts’ new surfacing and striping.

“It was great that we were able to enhance the experience at Bagdouma Park by not only incorporating addi-

tional sports, but our city’s brand and our local high school colors that we take so much pride in,” Hernandez

said. Additional information about the event can be found at Coachella.org.

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Luxury cinema marks beginning of Hollywood Park entertainment complex

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For the first time in nearly three decades, Inglewood will have its own movie theater starting Friday with the opening of a 12-screen Cinépolis multiplex and IMAX, which will also mark the first retailer to open at what is envisioned as a sprawling Hollywood Park shopping and entertainment complex in the shadow of SoFi Stadium.

The Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX boasts 1,236 seats in a 55,137-square-foot concept that also features a cocktail lounge with indoor and outdoor seating and largescreen TVs allowing the space to double as a sports bar.

The theaters feature all-leather reclining seats, along with in- theater dining service -- allowing patrons to

order food and drinks from their seats at the push of a button. The complex is billed as one of the only IMAX theaters in the world with in-seat dining service.

“As we continue to innovate our concepts to meet the needs of our everevolving moviegoers, we are exceptionally thrilled to introduce such a special cinema experience to the Inglewood community,” Luis Olloqui, CEO of Mexicobased Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, said in a statement.

“Immersive by design, our latest partnership with IMAX provides cutting-edge entertainment coupled with refined luxury and convenience to underscore Hollywood Park’s status as a world-class sports and entertainment destination for all to enjoy.”

The theater includes a full bar and kitchen, with the menu ranging from snacks such as nachos and fried pickles to burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings, tacos and Middle Easters, Southwest and Asian bowls.

According to operators, it will offer rotating daily discounts, including a happy hour, half-price theater tickets every Tuesday and $6 Bloody Marys and mimosas on Sundays.

“From the beginning, our local community identified the movie theater as being an important component of the Hollywood Park project and with the opening of Cinépolis, this will be the first movie theater in Inglewood in nearly 30 years,”

Jason Gannon, managing director of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, said in a

statement.

“We look forward to welcoming Inglewood and greater Los Angeles to enjoy Cinépolis’ incredible entertainment experience and share in (Rams owner) Stan Kroenke’s vision to turn Hollywood Park into a yearround destination for the community.”

The 300-acre Hollywood Park property south of the Kia Forum east of Prairie Avenue is anchored by SoFi Stadium, but it will also feature an 890,000- squarefoot retail space, along with office and park space.

Other businesses that have already committed to join the retail space include the Three Weavers Brewery, and Iconix Fitness gym, Red Bay Coffee, Grilled Fraiche, Antojitos Martin and Sky’s Gourmet Tacos.

How Harlan Crow slashed his tax bill by taking Clarence Thomas on superyacht cruises

By Paul Kiel, ProPublica

Series: Friends of the Court

SCOTUS Justices’ Beneficial Relationships With Billionaire Donors

F or months, Harlan Crow and members of Congress have been engaged in a fight over whether the billionaire needs to divulge details about his gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, including globe-trotting trips aboard his 162-foot yacht, the Michaela Rose.

Crow’s lawyer argues that Congress has no authority to probe the GOP donor’s generosity and that doing so violates a constitutional separation of powers between Congress and the Supreme Court.

Members of Congress say there are federal tax laws underlying their interest and a known propensity by the ultrarich to use their yachts to skirt those laws.

Tax data obtained by ProPublica provides a glimpse of what congressional investigators would find if Crow were to open his books to them. Crow’s voyages with Thomas, the data shows, contributed to a nice side benefit: They helped reduce Crow’s tax bill.

The rich, as we’ve reported, often deduct millions of dollars from their taxes related to buying and operating their jets

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and yachts. Crow followed that formula through a company that purported to charter his superyacht. But a closer examination of how Crow used the yacht raises questions about his compliance with the tax code, experts said. Despite Crow’s representations to the IRS, ProPublica reporters could find no evidence that his yacht company was actually a profit-seeking business, as the law requires.

“Based on what information is available, this has the look of a textbook billionaire tax scam,” said Senate Finance Committee chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore. “These new details only raise more questions about Mr. Crow’s tax practices, which could begin to explain why he’s been stonewalling the Finance Committee’s investigation for months.”

Crow, through a spokesperson, declined to respond to ProPublica’s questions.

As ProPublica reported in April, Crow lavished gifts on Thomas for over 20 years, often in the form of luxury trips on Crow’s jet and yacht. One focus of the investigations is whether Crow disclosed his generosity toward Thomas to the IRS, since large gifts are subject to the gift tax. Another is whether Crow treated his trips with Thomas as deductible business expenses. (While the data sheds light on how Crow might have accounted for Thomas’ trips, there are no clear implications for Thomas’ own taxes, experts said.)

Crow’s entry into the world of superyacht owners came nearly 40 years ago. By 1984, his father, Trammell Crow, had forged his real estate fortune, and Harlan, then in his 30s, was taking an increasing role in the family business. That year, father and son worked together to erect the 50-story Trammell Crow Center in downtown Dallas. They also formed a company, Rochelle Charter Inc., with the purpose of leasing out their new yacht, the Michaela Rose.

ProPublica’s trove of IRS

Tax bill

data, which contains tax information for thousands of wealthy individuals, includes both Harlan Crow and his parents, who filed jointly. The data shows his parents with a majority share in Rochelle Charter. After they both died, Harlan Crow took full control in 2014.

ProPublica’s data for the company runs from 2003 to 2015. Rochelle Charter reported losing money in 10 of those 13 years. Overall, the net losses totaled nearly $8 million, with about half flowing to Harlan Crow. By using those deductions to offset income from other sources, the Crows saved on taxes. (The wealthy often find ways to deduct the expense of a private jet; the records don’t make it clear whether Crow is doing so.)

For Crow, the tax breaks from his yacht were just one way he was able to achieve a lighter tax burden. The tax code is particularly friendly to commercial real estate titans, and Crow generally enjoyed low taxes during that same period: He paid an average income tax rate of 15%, according to the IRS data. It’s a rate typical of the very wealthiest Americans but lower than the personal federal tax rates of even many middle-income workers.

Crow’s biggest deduction from the Michaela Rose came in 2014, when, after the death of his mother, Crow decided to renovate the yacht. The interior needed updating to fit more contemporary notions of glamour (for one, less gold plating). The work was expensive: Crow’s tax information shows a $1.8 million loss from Rochelle Charter that year.

In order to claim these sorts of deductions, taxpayers must be engaged in a real business, one that’s actually trying to make a profit. If expenses dwarf revenues year after year, the IRS might conclude the activity is more of a hobby. That could lead to the deductions being disallowed, plus penalties. Nevertheless, the ultrawealthy often

pass off their costly pastimes, like horse racing, as profitseeking businesses. In doing so, they essentially dare the IRS to prove otherwise in an audit.

For a yacht owner to meet the legal standard of operating a for-profit business, said Michael Kosnitzky, co-chair of the private client and family office group at the law firm Pillsbury Winthrop, “You have to be regularly chartering the yacht to third parties at fair market value,” typically through an independent charter broker.

ProPublica interviewed around a dozen former crew members of the Michaela Rose, some of whom spent years aboard the ship, and none said they were aware of the boat ever being chartered. ProPublica also reviewed cruising schedules for three different years. According to the former staff and the schedules, use of the vessel appears to have been limited to Crow’s family, friends and executives of Crow’s company, along with their guests.

Moreover, in an attempt to trademark the name of his yacht, Crow struggled to provide evidence that he chartered his ship. In 2019, an attorney representing Rochelle Charter filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the request. This required demonstrating commercial use of the name Michaela Rose. The attorney, of the law firm Locke Lord, wrote that the name was used for “yacht charter services for entertainment purposes” and as evidence attached a brochure.

“This magnificent yacht has cruised the oceans of the world with a graceful and gentle motion found only on the most superior seagoing vessels,” the pamphlet said, and it went on to extol the vessel’s “fine, seakindly hull” and “mahogany paneled formal dining room” that seats 16. But it said nothing

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about chartering.

“Registration is refused because the specimen does not show the applied-for mark in use in commerce,” the USPTO’s attorney responded.

Crow’s attorney asked the USPTO to reconsider. The brochure was “provided by Applicant directly to its customers and potential customers,” he wrote. Wasn’t that enough?

When USPTO again refused, the attorney provided new evidence: screenshots of the websites superyachts.com and liveyachting.com. These show “links and references to yacht ‘Charter’ services offered in connection with Applicant’s MICHAELA ROSE mark,” the attorney wrote.

At this point, the USPTO agreed to approve the trademark, but the evidence was dubious. Hundreds of ships have profiles on superyachts. com whether they are available to charter or not. The LiveYachting page merely encouraged readers to contact a broker “for finding out if she could be offered for yacht charters.”

“Reviewing the file, it’s not clear to me that the yacht was actually offered for use in commerce in a way that would justify a trademark,” said Neel Sukhatme, a professor at Georgetown Law and visiting scholar with USPTO.

Since April, when the Senate Finance Committee first sent Crow a long list of questions about Thomas’ trips on his jet and yacht, Crow has refused to provide extensive answers. But last month, his attorney, Michael Bopp of the law firm Gibson Dunn, did shed some light on how his chartering business worked: Crow leased from himself. (Gibson Dunn is representing ProPublica pro bono in a case against the U.S. Navy.)

For Crow’s personal use of the Michaela Rose, including trips when the Thomases were guests, “charter rates … were paid to the Crow family entities” that owned the yacht, Bopp wrote in a letter to Wyden. The letter did not specify who, if anyone, paid when Crow’s friends, family or employees used the vessel or how he determined the charter rate. Crow’s spokesperson declined to clarify these details.

According to Bopp, then, whenever Crow used his yacht, Crow (or one of his businesses) would pay his own company, Rochelle Charter, and Rochelle Charter would put that down as revenue. On the other side of the ledger would go the considerable expenses of operating the yacht: maintenance, crew, fuel and other costs. If, at the end of the year, Rochelle Charter’s revenue from chartering exceeded those expenses,

Crow would pay tax on that income.

But the taxes of the ultrawealthy often have an up-isdown quality. The clear incentive is to welcome losses, not profits. If, as happened most years for which ProPublica has data, Rochelle Charter’s expenses far exceeded revenue, Crow would save on taxes.

These sorts of arrangements “should be aggressively audited,” said Brian Galle, a professor at Georgetown Law and former federal prosecutor of tax crimes.

“Assuming that the uses of the yacht are mostly personal, Crow should not be able to take a deduction,” he said, calling “absurd” the idea that “the more personal use you get from the yacht, the more deduction you get to claim.”

Crow treated personal trips on his jet in a similar fashion, according to his attorney. Wealthy business owners often derive tax savings from their jets, since business-related flights are fully deductible, and the rich can often find ways to blend business and pleasure, as ProPublica has reported. The company that owns Crow’s jet is not in ProPublica’s data set, so it’s unclear if it reported net losses.

Bopp’s letter describes the standard way that jet owners account for nonbusiness guests: “Reimbursements at rates prescribed by law,” he wrote, were paid to the Crow business that owned his jet. The IRS has a “Standard Industry Fare Level” that jet owners use to calculate the value of a seat aboard a jet for any trip. The amount is roughly equivalent to the cost of a first-class commercial ticket, far below what it would actually cost to charter a jet.

The Senate investigation has also focused on an entirely different tax question: Given that Thomas’ trips on Crow’s jets and yachts could easily be valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, did Crow report them to the IRS as taxable gifts?

For each year that Crow gave gifts to someone that exceeded a certain threshold ($17,000 in 2023), he was required to file a gift tax return. That might or might not have resulted in a tax bill for Crow, depending on how much he’d already given to others over the course of his life. (The lifetime limit for total gifts is $12.9 million in 2023.)

But, according to Bopp’s letter, Crow didn’t consider the trips reportable. The gift tax, Bopp wrote, was created to prevent people from avoiding the estate tax by simply giving away assets before death. But Crow still owned his jet and

yacht after hosting Thomas. “Value [was] not transferred out of the hosts’ taxable estates,” he argued. Therefore, no gift tax.

Tax experts told ProPublica, on the contrary, that these sorts of luxury trips should be analyzed as gifts.

Beth Kaufman, a partner with Lowenstein Sandler who specializes in estate planning and a veteran of the Treasury Department’s Office of Tax Policy, said she’d counseled clients on the issue. After one couple took their extended family on an exotic vacation, she said, she helped them calculate the reportable costs and file a gift tax return.

However, taxpayers rarely report these sorts of trips, experts said. One important factor is that the IRS has no way of knowing about gifts like these unless they happen to be uncovered in an audit. The agency has also signaled no interest in scrutinizing these kinds of interactions. In fact, experts weren’t aware of any audits related to gifts of this kind.

The result is a situation where, counterintuitively, the gift tax can be easier to avoid the richer the host is.

As explained in a recent paper by two law professors and a private practitioner, everyone agrees that giving $500,000 to a friend would necessitate filing a gift tax return for that amount. Using that $500,000 to buy an allexpense-paid yacht cruise for friends would be treated no differently. But if someone owns a luxury yacht and takes their friends on a cruise, the situation gets muddy. Crow’s attorney even argues there was no gift at all.

That “doesn’t square with fundamental notions of fairness,” said Bridget Crawford, one of the paper’s authors and a professor at Pace Law School.

How to apportion the costs for Crow and his guests is debatable, Crawford said. Crow might argue he would have gone on the cruise without his friends anyway, but at the very least, she said, some portion of the costs of the trip (e.g., the crew and food) should be allocated to his guests.

She and her co-authors urged Congress and the IRS to make it clear these sorts of gifts should be disclosed and provide guidelines for valuing them.

“A lot of these tax rules were developed in an era where there were a few millionaires and the tiniest number of billionaires,” Crawford said, “and now there are many. This is becoming a more visible problem.”

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Space Shuttle Endeavour prepares to go vertical as ambitious project advances

By City News Service

California Science Center officials Thursday began the process of reconfiguring the space shuttle Endeavour into a planned vertical display with two rocket boosters and an external fuel tank, marking the first time such a feat will have been performed with a shuttle outside of a NASA facility.

The shuttle has been on display horizontally at the Science Center for 11 years. But construction began last year on the center’s $400 million Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which will house the shuttle in the vertical launch position with the rocket boosters and fuel tank.

The new center is not expected to open until 2025, but Thursday marked the beginning of a six-month “Go for Stack” process. The effort began with the intricate installation of

“aft skirts,” on which the solid rocket motors will be stacked to form the solid rocket boosters. After that, the effort will begin to lift the massive external fuel tank, known as ET-94, into vertical position, followed by the intricate lifting of the shuttle itself by a large crane to its new location and positioning into a 200-foot-tall vertical display.

That move will mark “space shuttle Endeavour’s final journey, from that side of the Science Center to this side of the Science Center, and will conclude early next year with Endeavour’s lift into the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center,” Jeff Rudolph, president and CEO of the California Science Center, said during a Thursday morning ceremony.

Thursday’s ceremonial

event coincided with Space Exploration Day.

Due to the move, the space shuttle Endeavour will be unavailable for public viewing after Dec. 31. It will remain off-limits until the new Samuel Oschin center opens.

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10 of the biggest upsets in FIFA Women’s World Cup history

By Olivia Monahan, Stacker

The wide, wide world of sports is no stranger to upsets. A team faced with adversity listed as the underdog suddenly comes out of nowhere to shock the world and pull off what the fans—and the odds—would have considered impossible. A proverbial plot twist played out across the court, the field, or in the case of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the pitch.

Every four years, the gaze of the globe falls upon 32 qualifying teams pitted against each other in at least 90 grueling minutes of blood, sweat, and tears that are often required to earn championships. And every four years, millions of watchful eyes are laser-focused on the stats, matchups, and odds that play into or against the favor of their favorite team—whether they’re the top-ranked pick to win or the down-and-out underdog.

So what is an upset?

Where does the term even come from? Depending on who you ask and, more importantly, who their team is—any and all games can be looked at as an upset if your team is losing. But where the term came from is actually steeped in sports lore. Though the first mention of an “upset” originated from a racing news blotter in New York, its popularization came from the well-known (and only) defeat of champion thoroughbred racehorse “Man o’ War” in 1919 by a horse named—you guessed it—Upset. While the term itself came from racing, the concept spread throughout the sports world, and generation after generation have found themselves facing “upsets” of their own.

In honor of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, OddsSeeker looked back at some of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history. To compile the list, various data points were compared with a focus on final score as well as matchups where underdogs prevailed against tough opponents in knockout rounds.

Japan defeats Germany

(2011)

- Host country: Germany

- Final score: 1-0

In the 2011 quarterfinals, two-time champion Germany, who also had the home-field advantage, was considered a heavy favorite to take the cup. Japan’s underdog status that year, however, was attributed to even more than stats and win-loss ratios. Four months prior to Japan taking center stage in front of the world, the country had been rocked literally and figuratively by the largest natural disaster the country had ever seen.

The Great East Japan Earthquake tore apart the country, and with the amount of wreckage and power shortages, the team—who had already struggled to capture the attention of their home country’s fans—had to cancel their domestic league. Japan didn’t just defeat Germany 1-0 with a goal by Karina Maruyama—they beat Sweden and the U.S. women’s national team and eventually became the reigning champs.

Brazil defeats Sweden (1995)

- Host country: Sweden

- Final score: 1-0

Sweden was the host nation for the 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup, and as any sports fan can tell you, the host team always has a bit of an advantage, even if it isn’t a tangible one. It can’t make someone run faster or jump higher by the logic of science, but thousands of people screaming and cheering you on as you play like your life depends on it? That is an unquantifiable advantage that can make an opposing team feel like the underdog.

Considering Brazil wasn’t exactly among the best in the world in 1995, it made their match finish against the host team that much more impressive. Though Brazil didn’t go on to place—finishing at the bottom of their group—their adrenaline-fueled burst into the games certainly left a memorable impression.

North Korea defeats Denmark (1999)

- Host country: United States

- Final score: 3-1

By the time 1999 rolled around, Denmark was already making a big name for itself in the global landscape of soccer. They’d had impressive finishes in the previous FIFA Women’s World Cup and were considered a favorite going into this end-of-the-millenia match. With Denmark’s hardearned reputation as the team to beat, going into the match against North Korea, the odds were in their favor—until they got unexpectedly squashed. North Korea went on to lose to the United States, who ultimately took home the championship that year.

China defeats Sweden (1995)

- Host country: Sweden

- Final score: 1-1 (won on penalty kicks)

The 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup had double the stakes. Not only were the teams playing for the trophy and the title of World Cup Champions, but there was another prize for the taking. The winner would earn qualification for the Olympic Football Tournament, the first time women would compete in the sport on an Olympic stage.

The quarterfinal match between China and host team Sweden was a nail-biter that came down to a penalty shootout. A back-and-forth ensued that left fans on the edge of their seats—until China PR took the win 4-3. While China wouldn’t place in the top three—they earned the #4 rank, with Norway taking home the cup—they did earn qualification in the Olympic tournament.

China beats Norway (1991)

- Host country: China

- Final score: 4-0

During the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup, China had somewhat of a homefield advantage. But when it came to their defeat against Norway (who would win second place after losing in the final match to the United States), the dominant victory

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was unexpected. In the historic debut match, China’s Ma Li scored the first goal in FIFA Women’s World Cup history, with China’s goalie, Zhong Honglian, claiming the first “clean sheet.” While China would not place, they certainly solidified themselves in history with their first pitch performance.

Nigeria ties with Sweden (2007)

- Host country: China

- Final score: 1-1

The 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup was not a winning competition overall for Nigeria, who only took home one win throughout the series. Still, that victory was nothing short of epic. The front squad of Sweden caused a slew of problems for Nigeria during the first half, not scoring a single goal. After Sweden scored a point, many were counting Nigeria out, but they continued to hold firm on defense, refusing to give Sweden another opportunity to score. Then, Cynthia Uwak’s last-minute goal put them at a draw, which no one saw coming. It was a fantastic game that defied the odds.

Norway defeats United States (1995)

- Host country: Sweden

- Final score: 1-0

Both Norway and the United States had favorable odds to win the Women’s World Cup in 1995, but the USWNT was considered slight favorites to take it all. However, Norway would reach the finals with this 1-0 win against the United States

under their belt. Following the semifinal victory, Norway defeated Germany 2-0 in the final. The title earned them a qualifying spot in the Olympics tournament, making them the first team to bring a Women’s World Cup back to Europe.

Australia defeats Brazil (2015)

- Host country: Canada

- Final score: 1-0

Brazil was strongly favored to win this match against Australia after winning all three of their previous matches, whereas Australia was going in with a record of 1-1-1. Brazil’s team captain, Marta Vieira da Silva (or simply known as Marta). had been kept out of the winner’s circle of the World Cup Final in 2011, so the 2015 games were her next chance. With the wholly shocking 1-0 loss against Australia, thanks to Kyah Simon’s last-minute goal in the 80th minute of play, Marta was once again knocked out of contention for the cup. The United States would bring home the cup that year, with Australia getting knocked out in the quarterfinals by Japan.

North Korea ties with the United States (2007)

- Host country: China

- Final score: 2-2

It seemed 2007 was a year of upsetting draws with Nigeria’s surprising tie with Sweden and this 2-2 draw between North Korea and the USWNT. The U.S. already took home the cup in 1991 and 1999, respectively, and based

on that pattern, they were due for another win in 2007. That’s why, in the first match of the series, when the U.S. took the pitch at Chengdu Sports Centre, there were few in the crowd or around the globe anticipating a difficult match, let alone a full-on fight to the draw. But that is exactly what fans got.

Colombia defeats France (2015)

- Host country: Canada

- Final score: 2-0

There are upsets, and then there are shockers. When it comes to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Colombia’s match against France for the 2015 title remains one of the sport’s biggest upsets. Colombia was ranked #28 in the world when they walked onto the pitch, which was only the team’s second appearance in FIFA Women’s World Cup history. Their previous stint, in 2011, left them without one match win under their proverbial belts. Meanwhile, France was coming into the battle ranked #3 and certainly favored to make it far in the matches. The out-of-nowhere defeat against Colombia was perhaps the biggest upset shocker in the sport’s history thus far.

Data reporting by Karim Noorani. Story editing by Jeff Smith. Copy editing by Paris Close. Photo selection by Clarese Moller.

This story originally appeared on OddsSeeker and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio.

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San Gabriel City Notices

CITY OF SAN GABRIEL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

“ADAPTIVE/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE SIGNAL CONTROL PROJECT”

CONTRACT NO. 23-06

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - INVITATION FOR BIDS

Date of Bid Opening: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the “ADAPTIVE/TRAFFIC RESPONSIVE SIGNAL CONTROL PROJECT” will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of San Gabriel, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, California, until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. At 3:05 p.m., bids will be opened and read aloud in the Council Chamber of San Gabriel City Hall.

A mandatory job walk meeting for interested bidders will be conducted on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the San Gabriel Public Works Department, at 917 E. Grand Avenue, CA, 91776. Interested bidders who arrive for the meeting after 10:30 a.m. will not be eligible to submit bid proposals. Call the Project Manager, Alan Mai at (626) 308-2825, or email at amai@sgch.org, should you require further information.

Description of Work: The work to be done consists of furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary to install the communication infrastructure (fiber optics and communication hubs, etc.) along Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel Boulevard, Del Mar Avenue, Las Tunas Drive and Mission Road Corridors within the City limits; the proposed scope of work also include the installation of new traffic signal controllers, cabinets and battery backup systems, CCTV cameras installation, and the new traffic management center equipment installation.

The contract is to be executed within 7 calendar days after award of contract by City Council. Time for completion of the work is one hundred twenty (120) working days for all work from the date of the Notice to Proceed with construction.

Contract Documents: To obtain the project documents please contact San Gabriel Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at (626) 308-2825 or email: amai@sgch.org

Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, cash, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to City of San Gabriel as a guarantee that the awarded bidder will execute the Contract and provide the required bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements within seven calendars days of the of the award of contract by City Council.

Award of Contract: The City reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality (non-responsiveness) in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interest of the City. The bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of 90 calendar days from the date of bid opening.

Prevailing Rate of Wage: Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq., of the California Labor Code, the Contractor shall pay the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California for the locality where the work is to be performed. A copy of said wage rates is available on-line at: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall pay not less than said specified rates and shall post a copy of said wage rates at the project site.

Labor Code Compliance: Attention is directed to the provisions of Labor Code § 1725.5: Per SB 854, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a Public Works Project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (with limited exceptions for this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1a). No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner for all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015. The Labor Commissioner may excuse contractors and subcontractors on a project that is under the jurisdiction of one of the four legacy DIR-approved labor compliance programs (Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District and County of Sacramento) or that is covered by a qualified project labor agreement. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this Notice will incorporate the provisions of the State Labor. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those

determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of San Gabriel and are available to any interested party on request.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, CA, or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with provisions of the Business and Professions Code and shall possess a Class A and/or C10 State Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. The Successful Contractor and his/her subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the City of San Gabriel and maintain current until completion of the project. Business licenses can be purchased or renewed at the Finance Department in City Hall, 425 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA.

Questions: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be in writing or email and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, and shall be directed to: Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at email: amai@sgch.org.

Publish July 24, 31, 2023 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PETER TING CHONG LO

Case No. 23STPB07428

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PETER TING CHONG LO

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lourdes Tsui King Lo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lourdes Tsui King Lo 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 Sept. 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD CLARK MORIARTY CASE NO. 23STPB07451

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Donald Clark Moriarty aka Donald Moriarty

A Petition for Probate has been filed by David Moriarty in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

The Petition for Probate requests that David Moriarty be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YING CHE WOO aka YINGCHE WOO

Case No. 23STPB07427

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lourdes Tsui King Lo in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lourdes Tsui King Lo 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 August 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on September 21, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 5 Room located at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Stanley Mosk Courthouse. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (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: Susan L. Alexander, Esq. WEINER LAW, 12707 High Bluff Drive, Ste 125, San Diego, CA 92130, Telephone: 858.356.9070 7/24, 7/27, 8/3/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PASQUALE MAZZEO

CASE NO. 23STPB07726

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SARA Y. MAZZEO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SARA Y. MAZZEO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/14/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or

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 EDWARD W. GOODSON - SBN 181250, NICHOLAS G. EVERETTSBN 298306, LAGERLOF, LLP 155 N. LAKE AVENUE, FLOOR 11 PASADENA CA 91101, Telephone (626) 683-7234 7/24, 7/27, 7/31/23 CNS-3722244# DUARTE DISPATCH

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CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso):

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO

AL DEMANDADO): UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AND DEVISEES OF THOMAS R. LUTHE; UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AND DEVISEES OF GLORIA K. LUTHE; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20 INCLUSIVE

Plaintiff’s Title Thereto. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JP MORGAN CHASE BANK. N.A.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California

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Glendale City Notices

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

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

Roofing Replacement and Restoration at Various City Facilities SPECIFICATION NO. 3908

Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 (“the Bid Deadline”)

Original plus two (2) copies of Bid to be submitted to: Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 City Council Chambers 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available: July 17, 2023, on City of Glendale Website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk: Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Time: 9:00 am Location: Glendale Fire Station 29 2465 Honolulu Ave, Glendale, CA 91020

Note: All Contractors planning to attend the pre-bid job walk on August 1st shall RSVP prior to 4 pm on July 31st by email to storo@glendaleca.gov or by calling (818) 9378210.

City of Glendale Contact Person: Sean Toro, Project Manager Phone: 818-937-8210 E-mail: storo@glendaleca.gov

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

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

Bidder: satisfactorily completed at least Three ( 3 ) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within Five ( 5 ) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project.

General Scope of Work: Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work in the Bid is defined in the Project Specifications and will generally include, but not imited to:

Fire Station 29

• Remove 1,500 square feet of existing built up roof

• Provide and install 1,500 square feet polyvinyl chloride (PVC),single-ply roof Remove debris and pressure wash 1,500 square feet of the existing patio area and then apply a epoxy coating over the prepared patio area.

The Adams Square Historical Gas Station at Adams Park

• Remove and dispose of 800 square feet of existing standing seam roof

• Provide and install an equal amount of new standing seam roofing product Repair and modify the drain and gutter system as needed

Public Works Lube Bay Roof Remove 2,200 square feet of built-up roofing

• Provide and install 2,200 square feet a polyvinyl chloride (PVC), single-ply roof

Montrose Library • Inspect and apply 10,500 square feet of elastomeric emulsion over the existing single ply roof.

• Removal of the existing skylight, repair the flashing & framing, and install new opaque acrylic skylights.

Fire Station 28

• Apply 7,000 square feet of reenforced emulsion to the existing built-up asphalt roof Spray coat with white reflective addressing title 24 requirements.

Other Bidding Information:

1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained by visiting City of Glendale’s website.

2. Completion: This Work must be completed within 60 calendar days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

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

4. Mandatory Pre-Bid Job Walk. A mandatory pre-bid job walk will be held at the project site at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1st at the Glendale Fire Station 29, located at 2465 Honolulu Ave., Glendale, CA 91020.

5. Contractors License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): General “B” and or “C-39” The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

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

7. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The City has applied and paid for the following Governmental

LEGALS

Approvals and Utility Fees: City of Glendale Building Permits and Inspections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

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

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

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

The prime contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation.

(See 8 Calif. Code Reg. Section 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the DIR Compliance Monitoring Unit.)

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

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

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

Publish July 20 & 24, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

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

DISTRIBUTED DRYWELL INSTALLATION PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 3920

Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 (“the Bid Deadline”) Original Bid to be submitted to: Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available:

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

Additional

Amount of Liquidated Damages: $4,500 per Calendar Day

Other Bidding Information:

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

2. Engineer’s Estimate. The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared. The estimate is in the range of $1,800,000 to $2,000,000.

3. Completion: This Work must be completed within Forty (40) Working days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

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

5. Contractor License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): • a. Pursuant to Section 3300, of the Public Contract Code, the classification of the bidder’s Contractor’s License shall be “Class A”. Failure of a bidder to obtain adequate licensing at the time the contract is awarded shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder ’s Bond.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

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

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Not Applicable

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

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

General Scope of Work: Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work included in the Bid is defined in accordance with Specifications No. 3920 and Plan Nos. 4-646, and 18-113. The work generally includes: Installation of drywells, bioretention, catch basins, local depressions, localized surface grinding and placement of Asphalt Concrete (AC), curb markings, and planting new trees.as shown on the project plans and specifications, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (SPPWC 2021 Edition), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (2021 Edition), including all supplements thereto issued prior to bid opening date.

Other Bidding Information: Number of Contract Working Days: 40 Working Days

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

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

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

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

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

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

Publish July 20 & 24, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHAREN

V. ANTHONY

CASE NO. 23STPB07414

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

EN V. ANTHONY.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DENNIS ANTHONY 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: 08/11/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111

N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

SHARON Y. ADAMS, ESQ. - SBN 264546

LAW OFFICE OF SHARON Y. ADAMS PO BOX 11184 CARSON CA 90749 Telephone (310) 928-1098 7/17, 7/20, 7/24/23

CNS-3719104#

PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HEADA LAM

Case No. 23STPB07613

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Toby S K Lam 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 in-

terested 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 August 17, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

BRYAN Y WONG ESQ SBN 259338 LAW OFFICES OF LEE & WONG APC 258 E BADILLO ST STE B COVINA CA 91723 CN998375 LAM Jul 20,24,27, 2023

WEST COVINA PRESS

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

MATTHEW B. TALBOT - SBN 245353, TALBOT LAW GROUP, P.C. 2033 N. MAIN ST., STE. 750 WALNUT CREEK CA 94596, Telephone (925) 322-1795 7/20, 7/24, 7/27/23 CNS-3720772# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Florida Sotelo

CASE NO. 30-2023-01331667-PR-OPCMC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Omar Sotelo in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

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.

Petitioner In Pro Per:

Omar Sotelo 19631 Yorba Linda Blvd Ste. A, Yorba Linda 92887 Telephone: (714) 747-7091 7/20, 7/24, 7/27/23

CNS-3721261# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EDUARDO ANGEL EVANGELISTA AVELLANA

CASE NO. 23STPB07664

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EDUARDO ANGEL EVANGELISTA AVELLANA.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARICEL E. AVELLANA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARICEL E. AVELLANA 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.

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 August 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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:

ARMINE BAZIKYAN ESQ SBN 273238 BAZIKYAN LAW GROUP APC 111 E BROADWAY STE 210 GLENDALE CA 91205 CN998392 FIGUEROA

Jul 24,27,31, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

WALTER WESLEY NORTON AKA WALTER W. NORTON CASE NO. 23STPB07767

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WALTER WESLEY NORTON AKA WALTER W. NORTON.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WILLIAM SCOTT NORTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

NOTICE OF

PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEONARD ANTHONY CAYER, II

CASE NO. 30-2023-01335458-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LEONARD ANTHONY CAYER, II.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/17/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM06 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD, COSTA MESA,, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Omar Sotelo 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 08/31/2023 at 1:30 in Dept. CM06 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD COSTA MESA, CA 92626 COSTA MESA JUSTICE CENTER.

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/18/23 at 8:30AM 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 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 ANTOINE R. GADPAILLE, ESQ.SBN 284391, ARG LAW, P.C. 2878 E. IMPERIAL HWY. BREA CA 92821, Telephone (714) 985-9025

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GEORGE DALTON MADISON

Case No. 23STPB07654

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Bruce D. Madison in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Bruce D. Madison be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under

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: BRADLEY L CORNELL ESQ SBN 162384

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232 HARRISON AVE STE A CLAREMONT CA 91711 CN998388 MADISON

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FELIPE L. FIGUEROA

Case No. 23STPB07530

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Christeil F. Gota in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Christeil F. Gota 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 August 16, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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 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: 08/25/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

Felon who hit sheriff’s patrol vehicle during road stunts sentenced

Aconvicted felon who fled from sheriff’s deputies when they tried to pull him over for road stunts in Moreno Valley and crashed into a backup patrol unit was sentenced Thursday to three years in state prison.

Ramiro Jimenez Benitez, 24, of Moreno Valley pleaded guilty in May to felony evading, resisting arrest and driving under the influence as part of a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. In exchange for his admissions, prosecutors dropped two related charges against Benitez.

During a hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice Thursday, Superior Court Judge Mark Johnson certified the terms of the plea bargain

and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

According to sheriff’s Sgt. Chad Craig, shortly after midnight on May 10, 2022, a patrol unit was eastbound on Alessandro Boulevard when two deputies spotted the defendant engaging in “burnouts,” or tire-screeching rings, at Alessandro and Lasselle Avenue.

“The deputies activated their vehicle’s emergency lights to conduct an enforcement stop on the Nissan coupe for reckless driving,” Craig said at the time. “The (driver) ignored the deputies and continued doing several additional circles in the intersection.”

Moments later, Benitez

By City News Service

floored it, fleeing the location and driving into a residential area, with the patrol car in pursuit, the sergeant said.

He said that as the patrol unit closed in on the defendant’s vehicle, Benitez made a U-turn, cut his headlights and “drove straight toward” his pursuers.

“The deputies were forced to swerve to avoid being struck head-on by the Nissan,” Craig said.

Additional patrol cars were summoned, and one was going through the intersection of Lasselle and Bay Avenue on a green light when Benitez plowed through the same intersection against a red traffic signal, at which point his Nissan collided with the sheriff’s vehicle, according

to Craig.

“The suspect abandoned his vehicle, then fled the scene on foot,” he said. “He was located in a nearby backyard.”

Benitez, who wasn’t injured, was taken into custody without further incident.

Craig said the two deputies in the patrol unit that the defendant hit suffered minor injuries. The pair, whose identities weren’t released, did not require hospitalization.

According to court records, Benitez has prior convictions for possession of controlled substances for sale and illegal possession of a firearm.

Craig said the illegal street maneuvers that the defendant performed, also known as a “side show,” were representa-

Temecula Valley

“Why even mention a pedophile?” Komrosky asked during the board’s May 16 meeting in reference to Milk.

Newsom swiftly condemned the board’s action and has followed up on his vow to address the matter with a series of public statements.

“The three political activists on the school board have yet again proven they are more interested in breaking the law than doing their jobs of educating students — so the state will do their job for them,” Newsom said in a statement released Thursday. “California will ensure students in Temecula begin the school year with access to materials reviewed by parents and recommended by teachers

across the district. After we deliver the textbooks into the hands of students and their parents, the state will deliver the bill — along with a $1.5 million fine — to the school board for its decision to willfully violate the law, subvert the will of parents, and force children to use an out-of-print textbook from 17 years ago.”

State officials pointed out that TVUSD documents published online show that the district’s current curriculum violates “at least three state laws and frameworks.”

According to a school district staff report, “This current curriculum ... does not meet the History-Social Science Framework (2016), ELA/ELD Framework (2014), or the Fair Education Act

(2013).”

TVUSD officials did not respond to requests for comment.

The textbook the state intends to provide on behalf of the Temecula school district is part of one of four state-approved curriculum programs and is commonly used across California’s hundreds of school districts, officials said.

“During the last academic year, the curriculum was piloted by nearly 1,300 families in Temecula classrooms and was recommended by teachers representing every elementary school in the district and overwhelmingly supported by parents and community members,” state officials said. “Materials were avail-

able for public and parent review for months. According to the school district, during the community feedback period, 98.8% of parents, educators, and community members expressed being supportive or impartial to the adoption.”

In addition to the updated textbooks for Temecula students, Newsom is working on a proposed law with the state Legislature and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond that will impose fines on school districts which fail “to provide adequate instructional materials,” officials said.

In California there are approximately 5.9 million students in grades transi-

tive of a growing number of illicit stunts that pose a threat to public safety throughout the Inland Empire.

“Taking over streets, destroying intersections and driving at excessive speeds

is dangerous and a serious threat to other motorists, pedestrians and our community,” the sergeant said. “No one should be killed or injured because someone wants to show off.”

tional kindergarten through 12 in more than 1,000 school districts and over 10,000 schools, according to the state Department of Education.

American Red Cross, schools help families impacted by RV park fire in DHS

By City News Service

American Red Cross volunteers and school officials Wednesday were helping families who were displaced by a threealarm fire at the Country Squire RV and Mobile Home Park in Desert Hot Springs that destroyed nine trailers and 12 vehicles.

“Our volunteers continue to help those affected by the #PalmIC multi-family fire,” American Red Cross officials wrote in a statement Wednesday morning. “So far, we have provided emergency lodging, meals and additional support to 51 evacuees. The Desert Hot Springs High School remains open for those in need.”

In addition to support from American Red Cross volunteers, a food and clothing drive will be held until 4 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at Desert Springs Middle School, 66755 Two Bunch Palms Trail, according to school officials.

“Items can be dropped off at DSMS at the times listed ... or in a van out front of the school,” school officials wrote in a statement. “Let’s pull together as a community and help our families.”

The Palm Springs Unified School District announced Wednesday that its foundation had set up a fund at secure.qgiv.com/for/

familyfirefund/ which can be used to buy gift cards to assist families who lost their homes in the mobile home park fire.

Firefighters responded to the fire at 12:34 p.m. Tuesday in the 66400 block of Dillon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Due to the presence of a 500-gallon propane tank, around 100 people were evacuated from trailer park.

Nine trailers and 12 vehicles were destroyed by the flames, while 59 other mobile homes were damaged, according to fire officials. The Desert Hot Springs Library, 14380 Palm Drive, was also estab-

lished as an evacuation and cooling center and the Desert Hot Springs Police Department requested a SunLine Transit bus to act as a mobile cooling center for residents while firefighters

were battling the blaze. Crews from the Cathedral City, Hemet, Palm Springs and Soboba fire departments responded to the scene to help in the firefight.

The fire was contained by 4:15 p.m., fire officials said.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

Firefighters respond to the fire at a Desert Hot Springs RV park. | Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs Fire Department/Facebook

Gov. Gavin Newsom. | Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Ramiro Jimenez Benitez. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Riverside County nonprofits have 3 weeks left to apply for assistance funds

By City News Service

Nonprofit organizations in Riverside County may be eligible for thousands of dollars in grants under a program established by the Board of Supervisors, but applications for funds must be submitted by Aug. 10.

The Riverside County Nonprofit Assistance Fund was established last July as part of the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, and a total $14.5 million is available, according to the Executive Office.

“We are thrilled to launch the ... fund and offer this significant financial support to our local nonprofit community,” Supervisor Karen Spiegel, who was among the leading proponents of the program, said. “These grants will enable nonprofits to expand their impact, enhance their capabilities and continue their outstanding work in serving the diverse needs of our county residents.

The NAF was one of multiple programs made possible because of federal American Rescue Plan Act allocations to the county in 2021 and 2022. The county received an aggregate $480

million.

Charities with operating budgets of less than $1 million are favored to receive distributions. A Nonprofit Roundtable, comprised of representatives of different philanthropic entities, developed qualification criteria for applicants, and the board approved the roundtable’s recommendations last month.

“Funding is specifically designed to address negatively or disproportionately impacted nonprofit organizations,” according to a statement posted to the NAF web portal. “Preference will be given to nonprofit organizations who provide services (related to) unem-

ployment, increased food or housing insecurity, negative impacts on public health, negative impacts on mental health, criminal justice ... childcare and early learning centers, child welfare and foster care system and educational disparities.”

Organizations must have 501(c)(3) or 501(c) (19) tax exempt status. No specific funding cap was listed among the criteria.

The goal is to distribute funds to charities in all five of the county’s supervisorial districts.

Applications and additional information can be found at https://rivcohws. org/riverside-countynonprofit.

Anderson’s Playschool to host ‘meet and greets’ with specialized kindergarten instructors

an off-duty San Bernardino police officer with the initials “T.S.,” was going east on Highway 74, approaching Decker Canyon Road, when the defendant abruptly stopped directly in front of him, blocking his path along the narrow two-lane corridor.

There was no word regarding what immediately preceded the action.

Lassig said that Prante leaned out of his vehicle with a .40-caliber pistol in hand and opened fire on the driver’s side of the victim’s car. However, none of the bullets penetrated the windshield.

The defendant then accelerated away, but traveled only a couple of miles before pulling over to the shoulder of the highway, according to Lassig.

T.S. spotted Prante and, “fearing for his safety, stopped just west of the suspect’s location,” the CHP officer said.

“The victim observed the suspect produce a handgun out the driver’s side window and begin to reverse toward the victim’s location,” Lassig said. “The victim, fearing for his life, fired a handgun ... toward the suspect.”

No one was injured.

Lassig said Prante immediately drove away, heading into Lake Elsinore, and the off-duty policeman trailed him at a safe distance, making a note of the license plate on the defendant’s vehicle, which soon disappeared from view.

T.S. called 911, and CHP officers and Riverside County sheriff’s deputies quickly converged on the area.

According to Lassig, Prante was identified as the shooter, and his whereabouts were confirmed the following morning, at which point he was taken into custody without incident. Prante had no documented prior felony convictions.

By Staff By Staff

Are your weekends too busy to learn how to compost? Maybe you don’t have space or time to compost. Composting with worms may be the solution for you. On Wednesday evening, July 26, the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources will host a free virtual vermicomposting class that can be accessed on any computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Anderson’s Playschool, which is offering a specialized kindergarten preparation program at two city parks, will host a “meet and greet” with instructors at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Nichols Park and Aug. 11 at Orange Terrace Community Center.

The program is for youth ages 3-5. Focusing on Common Core standards, the program equips young learners with essential skills and concepts required for phonics and math while fostering creativity through engaging art activities.

One of the unique aspects of Anderson’s Playschool is the inclusion of art in its academic activities to expose children to a well-rounded educational experience.

Parents can choose between two, three, or five days a week, providing flexibility and convenience. The programs also are available at Orange Terrace Community Center (20010 Orange Terrace Pkwy.) and Joyce Jackson Community Center (5505 Dewey Ave.).

Parents can visit rivreg.org and search “Anderson’s Playschool” or email Jeanette Anderson directly at anderson.jeanette2020@gmail.com. The website provides comprehensive information about the program, including registration details, curriculum highlights, and more.

Learn how to use worms to recycle organic resources, like unwanted food or fruit and vegetable waste, and turn them into dark, crumbly, soil conditioner called compost. If you don’t have yard trimmings, or lack suitable space to compost, vermicomposting is a fantastic alternative that can be done in an empty plastic bin, bucket, or kitty litter container. Put worms to work through vermicomposting to eat and break down organic waste into material containing nutrients for plant growth.

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. Red wigglers will break down organic waste, such as apple cores and overripe bananas, and turn them into a nutrient-rich byproduct called worm castings. The free virtual class focus will cover care and practice of worm composting and begins at 7 p.m. The class can be accessed via Webex link found at www.rcwaste. org/classes.

If attendees would like to put the principles taught in the class into practice,

worm bin kits are available for purchase at the county’s headquarters facility in Moreno Valley. These low cost bins are only available for purchase by Riverside County residents using cash or Visa, MasterCard, or Discover (credit card service fee will apply).

For more information about the program or worm bin kit visit rcwaste.org/ free-classes/vermicomposting or contact the department at (951) 486-3200 or email Waste-CompostingRecycling@rivco.org

Riverside County waste department to provide virtual class on vermicomposting

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