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How often do health insurers say no to patients? No one knows.

By Robin Fields, ProPublica

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How the Insurance IndustryDenies Coverage to Patients

It’s one of the most crucial questions people have when deciding which health plan to choose: If my doctor orders a test or treatment, will my insurer refuse to pay for it?

After all, an insurance company that routinely rejects recommended care could damage both your health and your finances. The question becomes ever more pressing as many working Americans see their premiums rise as their benefits shrink.

Yet, how often insurance companies say no is a closely held secret. There’s nowhere that a consumer or an employer can go to look up all insurers’ denial rates — let alone whether a particular company is likely to decline to pay for procedures or drugs that its plans appear to cover.

The lack of transparency is especially galling because state and federal regulators have the power to fix it, but haven’t.

ProPublica,in collaboration with The Capitol Forum, has been examining the hidden world of insurance denials. A previous story detailed how one of the nation’s largest insurers flagged expensive claims for special scrutiny; a second story showed how a different top insurer used a computer program to bulk-deny claims for some common procedures with

little or no review.

The findings revealed how little consumers know about the way their claims are reviewed — and denied — by the insurers they pay to cover their medical costs.

When ProPublica set out to find information on insurers’ denial rates, we hit a confounding series of roadblocks.

In 2010, federal regulators were granted expansive authority through the Affordable Care Act to require that insurers provide information on their denials. This data could have meant a sea change in transparency for consumers. But more than a decade later, the federal government has collected only a fraction of what it’s entitled to. And what information it has released, experts say, is so crude, inconsistent and confusing that it’s essentially meaningless.

The national group for state insurance commissioners gathers a more detailed, reliable trove of information. Yet, even though commissioners’ primary duty is to protect consumers, they withhold nearly all of these details from the public. ProPublica requested the data from every state’s insurance department, but none provided it.

Two states collect their own information on denials and make it public, but their data covers only a tiny subset of health plans serving a small number of people.

The minuscule amount of details available about denials robs consumers of a vital tool for comparing health plans.

“This is life and death for people: If your insurance won’t cover the care you need, you could die,” said Karen Pollitz, a senior

fellow at KFF (formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation) who has written repeatedly about the issue. “It’s all knowable. It’s known to the insurers, but it is not known to us.”

The main trade groups for health insurance companies, AHIP (formerly known as America’s Health Insurance Plans) and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, say the industry supports transparency and complies with government disclosure requirements. Yet the groups have often argued against expanding this reporting, saying the burdens it would impose on insurance companies would outweigh the benefits for consumers.

“Denial rates are not directly comparable from one health plan to another and could lead consumers to

Officials plan strict fireworks enforcement in Pasadena

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By Jose Herrera, City News Service

Despite major investments in housing and intervention programs, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area continues to climb, with results of the most recent count released Thursday showing a 9% year-over-year increase in homelessness in the county, and a 10% jump in the city.

According to the results of the point-in-time count conducted in January, there were 75,518 people experiencing homelessness in the county, and 46,260 in the city of Los Angeles.

That’s up from 69,144 in the county last year, and 41,980 in the city.

The figures continue a steady climb in the number of Southland homeless people over the last five years. In 2018, there were 52,765 homeless counted in the county, and 31,285 in the city.

“These results are disappointing,” Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Janice Hahn said in a statement. “It is frustrating to have more people fall into homelessness even as we are investing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars and resources into efforts to bring people inside. I appreciate the cities that have stepped up and supported solutions, but these numbers prove that solutions-oriented cities are too few and far between.

“I hold out hope that the new partnership between the county and city of Los Angeles will make a difference and help us more effectively address this crisis. 2023 needs to be a watershed year for us where we turn these trends around.”

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, a joint powers authority coordinated by both the city and county of Los Angeles, coordinated the count, which was conducted between Jan. 24-26 across the county.

Volunteers worked in groups of four to count the number of unsheltered individuals, tents, vehicles and makeshift shelters in their census tract.

In a press conference Thursday morning, CEO of LAHSA Va Lecia Adams Kellum stated the homeless count results “tell us what we already know — that we have a crisis on our streets, and it’s getting worse.”

“The important thing to take away from today is that for the first time, the city, county and LAHSA are moving with urgency to house the people living in our streets,” she added.

The rise in the county’s homeless population coincides with increases in major cities across the United States, officials said.

Chicago and Portland saw double-digit increases of 57% and 20%. Several Southern California counties experienced increases larger than Los Angeles, including San Bernadino, 26%; San Diego, 22%; Kern, 22%; and Riverside, 12%.

The number of unhoused people in interim housing held steady at 20,363 — the rise in the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness coincided with the overall increase in the point-in-time count.

According to the data, Black people experience homelessness at a rate far greater than their prevalence

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UCLA has acquired a historic building in downtown Los Angeles in a step towards expanding student access and strengthening engagement with the city’s diverse communities, the university announced Thursday.

The purchase of the Trust Building — an 11-story property built in 1928 and located on Spring Street in downtown’s Historic Core — “sends a clear message to the people of Los Angeles that UCLA is deeply invested in their future and that of the entire region,” university officials said. Financial terms were not disclosed.

“Los Angeles is one of the world’s greatest cities, and our university’s location within it both enriches the UCLA experience and provides us innumerable opportunities to serve our local communities,” Chancellor Gene Block and other UCLA officials wrote in a message to the campus.

“We are thrilled about the possibilities this new space offers and confident that it will further intertwine UCLA and L.A., helping us to deepen the impact of our teaching, research and public service mission.”

The acquisition comes on the heels of UCLA’s announcement last September of a new 24.5-acre UCLA South Bay campus in Rancho Palos Verdes and an 11-acre residential site, the UCLA South Bay Villas

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in San Pedro, designed to enable UCLA to reach and serve more students, Block said.

Beyond advancing the university’s regional goals, the new downtown site and South Bay locations will aid the University of California in achieving its 2030 systemwide goals of significantly growing enrollment and increasing graduation rates, officials said.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass applauded UCLA’s new downtown acquisition and the university’s stated goal of serving communities across the city.

“Downtown is at the center of so much of what makes Los Angeles great, like our growing public transportation system, job opportunities, and arts and cultural institutions,” Bass said in a state-

ment. “It’s exciting to see institutions like UCLA expanding their presence in downtown Los Angeles and committing to its future as a vibrant urban hub that draws people from all over our city and around the world.”

The university stated that a portion of the 334,000-square-foot Art Deco/Moderne-style Trust Building, acquired

by UCLA from Rising Realty Partners, will house programs and administrative offices for UCLA Extension, which focuses on workforce education and skills training. UCLA Extension will anchor the new location.

Located at 433 S. Spring St., the newly acquired site sits in a section of downtown south of City Hall that was once known

as the “Wall Street of the West” for its profusion of financial institutions and is Thursday dotted by landmarks like Grand Central Market, the Last Bookstore, the Bradbury Building, Broadway’s historic century-old movie palaces and dozens of eateries.

The nearby Pershing Square Metro station and other public transportation lines provide access to the site from most areas of the city. Further, Metro’s 2027 planned expansion of the Purple (D) Line will link downtown directly to UCLA’s Westwood neighborhood, creating opportunities for Bruins to more easily learn, work and serve across the region, according to the university.

“It is exciting to see UCLA continuing to expand its presence across our region with this new acquisition in downtown Los Angeles,” Stephen Cheung, president and CEO of the nonprofit Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, said in a statement.

“There are many opportunities for partnership between higher education and the business, nonprofit, governmental, philanthropic and local communities, and having a greater presence downtown is a tremendous way to further strengthen UCLA’s connections across our city and county,” Cheung said.

Arcadia student sets sights on Stanford, bioengineering after PPE project

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Ahigh school student from Arcadia who made a name for himself by producing hundreds of pieces of personal protective equipment during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic is now setting his sights on even bigger achievements. Weber Lin has been accepted into Stanford University, following his incredible journey from a bedroom PPE project to dreams of printing human organs.

Lin, 18, first made headlines in April 2020 when he spoke with NBCLA about his initiative to produce PPE while attending remote classes at Arcadia High School. From his modest

bedroom setup Lin diligently created over 3,100 pieces of PPE, including masks, face shields and ear savers, as the world grappled with a shortage of essential supplies. However, as supply chain issues improved, the demand for his 3D printed masks diminished.

Reflecting on his early days, Lin told NBCLA, “After we talked, I kept making masks for a few months. I expanded to face shields and ear savers. But eventually, once the supply chain issues were resolved, there wasn’t a need for 3D masks.” This realization did not discourage him; instead, it fueled his ambition to explore the broader potential of 3D

printing.

The determined teenager delved deeper into the world of 3D printing and discovered groundbreaking opportunities.

“Instead of putting plastic through the tube [of a 3D printer], you can put human cells. At least that’s what scientists are working on now,” Lin told NBCLA.

His interest in bioengineering blossomed alongside his PPE project, eventually solidifying his decision to pursue a major in bioengineering at Stanford University.

Lin’s aspirations have now expanded beyond creating life-saving equipment. He envisions a future where

human cells are transformed into living tissues, suggesting that “we can make human organs from that.” His dedication to combining technology and healthcare has been applauded by experts, who see his potential to revolutionize the medical field.

The Arcadia High School valedictorian’s journey to success hasn’t been limited to science and innovation. Lin is also a musician and a fan of the Scottish bagpipes.

As he gets ready to bid farewell to Arcadia and embark on his university journey at Stanford, Lin credits his motto for his achievements: “Procrastinate later. Don’t do other things. Don’t get distracted.”

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LAX predicts busy month, with 3 million passengers expected for July 4 holiday

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While severe weather continues to cause air-traffic delays and flight cancellations nationally, Los Angeles International Airport officials said Wednesday they anticipate July will be LAX’s busiest month of the summer travel season, starting with an anticipated 3 million passengers over the Fourth of July travel period.

“The busy summer travel season is upon us at LAX and we expect passenger volumes to reach the highest levels we have seen so far this year with an average of 228,000 daily passengers in the days before and after the Independence Day holiday,” Justin Erbacci, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports, said in a statement.

“Our parking structures are nearing capacity or filling up on a daily basis, so we encourage guests to take advantage of our awardwinning smart parking system to pre-book a parking space in any Central Area

Terminal structure or the LAX Economy Parking facility. Passengers can also make the travel journey more enjoyable by arriving early and ordering food and beverage ahead of time for pickup or delivery to the gate.”

LAX officials define the Fourth of July travel period as Wednesday through July 10. The busiest days of that period are expected to be Thursday when about 241,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport; Friday, with about 245,000 passengers expected; and Monday, July 10, when about 251,000 passengers are anticipated.

Airport officials said those anticipated peak days represent about 90% of the passenger volume seen in pre-pandemic March 2019 and are expected to be the busiest travel days at the airport since early 2020.

The travel crunch comes during a week when severe weather in other parts of the country have been

prompting flight delays and cancellations. Those issues were continuing Wednesday, with 28 cancellations of flights in or out of LAX reported by midday, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. More than 180 flight delays affecting the airport were also reported.

Earlier this week, the Automobile Club of Southern California predicted that a near-record 3.4 million Southern California residents are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday period, a 4.4% increase from last year and just 1% below the all-time high set in 2019.

According to the Auto Club, roughly 2.7 million Southern Californians are expected to travel by automobile over the holiday, with 517,000 traveling by air and 253,000 relying on some other means, such as bus, train or cruise.

Nationally, nearly 51 million people are expected to travel, surpassing the 2019 record.

With the Fourth of July holiday falling on a Tuesday, the Auto Club defined the holiday travel period as beginning Friday and ending on July 4.

For Southern California travelers, the top destinations are expected to be Las Vegas, San Diego, the Central Coast, Mexico and the Grand Canyon.

According to the traffic analytics firm INRIX, the worst traffic congestion over the holiday period in Southern California is expected to occur Sunday evening on the 15 Freeway heading toward Las Vegas. The company estimated that the usual four-hour drive is likely to take six hours during that peak travel period.

Auto Club officials noted that gas prices are about $1.50 per gallon lower in Southern California than they were last year, but the average price is still at the second-highest level ever for the Fourth of July period.

Kids eat free this Fourth of July at Applebee’s in California

This Fourth of July, visit your local Applebee’s and receive a free kid’s meal for a celebratory treat that is sure to have you ready for the fireworks. Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Flynn Restaurant Group will offer a Kids Eat Free special, valid all-day Tuesday, July 4 for one day only.

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The free kid’s meal must be accompanied by an adult entrée purchase. The offer excludes tax and gratuity. There is a limit of one kid, 12-years-old and under, per adult. Patrons must order from the Kid’s Menu only. The offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Special valid only at Flynn Restaurant Group owned and operated Applebee’s locations.

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Local leaders, Gov. Newsom react to Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action

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AU.S. Supreme Court rulingThursday strikingdown affirmative action policies for college and university admissions was met with disappointmentfrom Southland leaders, while USC President Carol Folt insisted the decision will not affect the university’s commitment to diversity.

The ruling will have a limited effect on California public universities, thanks to previous ballot measures prohibiting race-based admissions. But the ruling will extend to private universities like USC.

Folt, in a statement Thursday morning, called the Supreme Court ruling “very disappointing.”

“USC has long understood that excellence and diversity are inextricably intertwined,” Folt said. “We educate innovative, thoughtful students from across the globe, who become leaders in every field. Each of our students, faculty and staff has earned a place here and contributes to creating one of the most stimulating and creative educational communities in the world.

“This decision will not impact our commitment to creating a campus that is welcoming, diverse and inclusive to talented individuals from every background,” she said. “USC provides an outstanding learning community where differing backgrounds and points of view are embraced, where ideas collide, beliefs are challenged and innovation thrives. We will not go backward.”

Although the ruling will not have a direct impact on the University of California system, UC President Dr. Michael V. Drake also expressed disappointment

in the decision.

“Since the consideration of race in admissions was banned in California 27 years ago by Proposition 209, the University of California has adjusted its admissions practices to comply with the law while continuing to aggressively pursue avenues for increasing diverse student applications, admissions, enrollment, and retention,” Drake said in a statement. “Through a comprehensive admissions review process, we have made important strides in this area — but more work remains to be done by us all.

“Today’s court decision bars the use of an important tool for other higher education institutions,” he said. “The consideration of race was not the conclusive solution to inequities in college admissions, but it was a necessary pathway to addressing systemic deficiencies. Without it, we must work much harder to identify and address the root causes of societal inequities that hinder diverse students in pursuing and achieving a higher education.”

Response from local elected officials was predictably split on party lines.

“Our students benefit when our institutions reflect the diversity of our country,” Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-Long Beach, said. “(The) ruling dismantles years of precedent & exacerbates obstacles to higher education for students of color. This ignores the realities of the need for equitable & equal opportunities for all.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted the decision as upending a longstanding precedent “without any care for the costs to society

and students around the country.”

“Right-wing activists — including those donning robes — are trying to take us back to the era of book bans and segregated campuses,” Newsom said in a statement.

“While the path to equal opportunity has now been narrowed for millions of students, no court case will ever shatter the California Dream,” the governor said. “Our campus doors remain open for all who want to work hard, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity has never been stronger.”

Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Cypress, applauded the decision.

“I immigrated to this country from Korea when I was 19 years old to pursue an education,” Steel said in a statement. “I am living my American Dream because, in this country, your actions determine your success — not your race and ethnicity. For 40 years, American colleges and universities have stacked the deck against Asian Americans in the name of diversity. As a nation, we believe, as taught by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., that every human should be judged ‘not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.’

“Thanks to the brave young men and women who spoke up about their experiences with racial discrimination, today’s victory marks a new chapter in the fight for equality in education,” she said.

Assemblyman Bill Essayli, R-Riverside, hailed the ruling as “upholding the fundamental American ideal that all men and women are created equal and shall not be treated differently based on his or her race.”

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San Bernardino County updates community on equity accomplishments, plans

“ There is enough room for everybody to succeed,” Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. said during a June 22 update provided to more than 100 Black community leaders on the San Bernardino County’s equity efforts.

These efforts, inspired by action taken by the Board of Supervisors three years ago declaring racism as a public health crisis, resulted in the creation of a Countywide Vision Equity Element Group made up of 16 Black community organizations and the inclusion of equity as a guiding force within other vision element groups addressing public safety, education, wellness, housing, jobs and the economy, the environment, infrastructure, and water.

“We have an opportunity in this space unlike any other,” said County Chief Executive Officer Leonard X. Hernandez. “I believe in this county the best things can grow… We are poised right now as an organization to push forward in a bold way, to push forward in a new way, and to push forward in a sustainable way to do things we’ve never done before.”

County Assistant Executive Officer Diana Alexander, who heads the County’s equity efforts, said groundwork carried out by the

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Equity Element Group and the County will soon result in:

Workshops to teach minority-run businesses and community organizations how to effectively compete for county contracts.

Building capacity within community organizations with the assistance of skilled young people supported by county funding.

Establishment of a county equity office led by a county equity officer.

Prioritization of investments in minority communities.

An equity cohort program to ensure county departments think in terms of equity as they provide services to residents and businesses.

Contracting with a Black-owned communications firm to ensure minority communities are aware of the Equity Element

Ports of Los Angeles, Nagoya sign agreement to expand cooperation

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Group and county’s efforts, and have the opportunity to participate in programs and decision-making.

“We’ve been doing things behind the scenes and now we’re bringing it out,” Alexander said. “Please believe me when I say you will see change.”

The county’s declaration of racism as a public health crisis, the addition of equity as a Countywide Vision element and the creation of the Equity Element Group came in the wake of the May 25, 2020, murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by a Minneapolis police officer, which is why efforts have initially focused on the Black community.

Alexander said the lessons learned and successes will be applied to eventually address the equity needs of all minority communities of color, gender, age, and disabilities.

Officials from the ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday signed a new agreement to broaden cooperation on key sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives.

“Today marks another major milestone in the longstanding partnership between the ports of Los Angeles and Nagoya,” Gene Seroka, Port of LA CEO, said in a statement. “This agreement is a testament to the success that can be achieved when ports commit to work together, share ideas and advance mutual priorities.”

The new three-year memorandum of understanding involves sharing best practices and exchanging information on issues of operational efficiencies, such as the development, deployment and promotion of port community systems for end-to-end supply chain information sharing.

Under the agreement, both ports will continue to collaborate on the development and testing of zero-emission vehicles and equipment; environmental initiatives focused on terminal operations, ships in port and drayage trucks; and on energy use and alternative energy sources.

Both ports agreed to the formation of a new Green Shipping Corridor in the coming years, guided by a port decarbonization plan. This project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cargo movement between Nagoya and Los Angeles.

It will also encourage the use and promotion of low and zero-carbon ships and fuels.

“This agreement paves the way to advance environmental sustainability and operational efficiencies at both of our ports,” Yuji Kamata, executive vice president of the Nagoya Port Authority, said in a statement. “We look forward to further cooperation with the Port of Los Angeles so that both ports can further prosper as we move toward a new era of achieving carbon neutrality.”

Cooperation between Los Angeles and Nagoya dates back to 1959, when the two cities established a Sister City Affiliation as part of President Dwight Eisenhower’s Citizen’s International Exchange Program.

Over the decades, the two ports’ relationship has been celebrated by numerous visits, exchange programs, meetings and agreements on operational and environmental cooperation.

Officials celebrate groundbreaking of multibillion-dollar LAX project

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The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners Wednesday celebrated the groundbreaking of a multibillion-dollar capital improvement project intended to expand LAX.

The Midfield Satellite Concourse South project will add approximately 150,000 square feet and eight gates for narrow-body aircraft. The project utilizes what officials are calling a first-of-its kind construction technique called Offsite Construction and Relocation.

MSC South will be built in nine segments roughly a mile and a half away from the project’s site and then carefully delivered and assembled in place.

Officials said the OCR technique is both “innovate and adaptive, saving public

funds and time with a high degree of building control and supervision.”

“MSC South is original in both the way it is being constructed and its overall design, which celebrates our transformation while paying tribute to the architectural legacy of our airport,” Los Angeles World Airports CEO Justin Erbacci said in a statement.

The project will pay homage to the city of Los Angeles with elements of the design being influenced by notable modernist homes, according to officials.

“Drawing inspiration from California Modernism, the design for LAX’s MSC South captures a feeling of ease, simple but functional design, and timeless beauty,” said Matt Ducharme of

Woods Bagot, design architect for the project.

The project’s exterior brise soleil system, a solar shading feature, will frame sight lines of the surrounding landscape and enable passive cooling and energy conservation. Officials said the interior of MSC South will feel more like “a domestic space than a traditional airport concourse.”

The team delivering the project is composed of local workers.

“LAX’s MSC South is amazing because of what we’ve figured out how to do together -- deliver the job faster without sacrificing precision and care by building the concourse offsite then meticulously moving the segments into place,”

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said significant project completion is slated for 2025. Rendering of LAX’s Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South. | Rendering courtesy Los Angeles World Airports

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El Monte City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CITYWIDE SEWER SERVICE CHARGE

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL SOUGHT:

Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 levy of the sewer service charge applicable to all parcels located within the City of El Monte. As part of the annual levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the Citywide sewer service charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 20, 2023 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the Fiscal Year in question will be available for inspection in the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www. ci.el-monte.ca.us/292/Engineering) or call Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the said documents.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall –East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

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

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3;

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

(3) In person.

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

(4) Call-in Conference Line – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting; and

(5) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@ elmonteca.gov; or

(6) In person.

For further information regarding this matter please contact the El Monte Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058, Monday through Thursday (excluding legal holidays), between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Published:June 26, 2023 and July 3, 2023

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF ANNUAL LEVY OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD) 13-1 ASSESSMENT

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant Section 6066 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CFD 13-1 was established as a mechanism to pay for ongoing public service costs created through the development and maintenance of the municipal sewer system, street pavement, lighting and opera-

tion charges included in the annual property tax bill for certain real property parcels located within Tract No. 71784 located within the City of El Monte – a tract commonly referred to as the Mountain View Community Facilities District 13-1. The amount of the special tax levy to be assessed in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year in the CFD 13-1 has been calculated in accordance with the methodology set forth in Resolution of Formation No. 9390. The specific CFD public service costs are as follows: As part of the annual levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each property subject to the charge. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the June 20, 2023 hearing but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the real property parcels subject to the levy/lien and the total sums to be charged against the parcel for the fiscal year in question will be available for inspection in the City Engineering Division webpage (https://www. ci.el-monte.ca.us/292/Engineering) or call Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the said documents.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT:

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

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

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3;

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

(3) In person.

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

(1) Call-in Conference Line – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting;

(2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@ elmonteca.gov; or

(3) In person.

Published: June 26, 2023 and July 3, 2023

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte

EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPROVAL OF LEVYING VALLEY VISTA SERVICES DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL REFUSE ACCOUNTS ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 TAX ROLL

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

TO: All Members of the Public and All Other Interested Parties

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6066 of the Government Code the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL SOUGHT: Approval of the levy of the past due and delinquent charges for solid waste refuse disposal service on all applicable residential parcels delinquent between May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023, located within the Valley Vista Services, Service Area. As part of the levy approval, the City Council will review and take action to approve a report setting forth the specific sums to be levied against each applicable property. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

THE PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: El Monte City Hall East, City Council Chambers, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California.

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so

in one of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3;

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

(3) In person.

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

(1) Call-in Conference Line Call-in (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 – comments/questions can be submitted per the instructions at the beginning of the meeting;

(2) Email – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the City Clerk’s general email address: CityClerk@ elmonteca.gov; or

(3) In person.

Published: June 26, 2023 and July 3, 2023

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk

City of El Monte EL MONTE EXAMINER

Rosemead City Notices

ORDINANCE NO. 1016

A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1016 ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE 22-02 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 22-01

On June 27, 2023, the City Council of the City of Rosemead introduced for first reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 1016, approving Zone Change 22-02 and Specific Plan Amendment 22-01, “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, County of Los Angeles, State of California, for the approval of Zone Change 22-02 and Specific Plan Amendment 22-01, amending the zoning map of the subject site from Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (GSP) (APNs: 5287-038-018, -019, -020 and -029) and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Residential/Commercial (GSP-R/C) (APNs: 5287-038-030 and -033) to Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed-Use (GSP-MU) zone. The subject site is located at 7849-7857 Garvey Avenue and 7900-7916 Virginia Street. The following is a summary of Ordinance No. 1016.

Ordinance 1016 (Zone Change 22-02 and Specific Plan Amendment 22-01)

Green Park Property LLC has submitted entitlement applications requesting to amend the Zoning Map and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan by changing the zone of the subject properties from Garvey Avenue Specific Plan (GSP) (APNs: 5287-038-018, -019, -020 and -029) and Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Residential/Commercial (GSP-R/C) (APNs: 5287-038-030 and -033) to Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed-Use (GSP-MU) zone, for the development of a new residential/commercial mixed-use development. The project is located at 7849-7857 Garvey Avenue and 7900-7916 Virginia Street, on a 1.21 acre site, north of Garvey Avenue, and bounded by Virginia Street to the north and Strathmore Avenue to the east. The project proposes the construction of a seven-story, mixed-use development with 35,105 square feet of nonresidential use and 93 residential apartments, which includes 24 live/work units. The project will include 208 parking spaces, new landscaping, and private and common open space.

Environmental Determination

The City of Rosemead acting as a Lead Agency has completed an Initial Study to determine if the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial Study was prepared and completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. On the basis of the Initial Study, the City of Rosemead has concluded that the project would have significant impacts unless mitigated; therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared. The MND reflects the independent judgment of the City as a lead agency per CEQA Guidelines. The project site is not on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5.

The full text of Ordinance No. 1016 is available for inspection during regular business hours at the City Clerk’s Office (8838 E. Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770) Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. or at www.cityofrosemead.org.

DATED THIS 3rd DAY OF JULY 2023

Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk City of Rosemead 8838 E. Valley Boulevard

Publish July 3, 2023

ROSEMEAD READER

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LEGALS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CLIFFORD PAUL WILLIAMSON

CASE NO. 23STPB06906

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KYLE WILLIAMSON 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: 08/04/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

RAMON LAMELAS, ESQ. - SBN 321698, JAKLE, ALEXANDER & PATTON, LLP

1250 6TH STREET, SUITE 300 SANTA MONICA CA 90401

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DORIS WANDA DAVIS

Case No. 23STPB06828

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Cyrus C. Davis in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Cyrus C. Davis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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 8, 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.

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.

Attorney for petitioner:

ARTHUR H LAMPEL ESQ SBN 77101

LAW OFFICES OF ARTHUR H LAMPEL 981 W ARROW HWY STE 210

SAN DIMAS CA 91773

CN997750 DAVIS

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EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARTIN PANGILINAN

CASE

NO. 23STPB06938

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

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

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

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: 08/04/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 KELLY F. RYAN - SBN 195921; JILLIAN M. REYES - SBN 285584, THUC DAN TON NU - SBN 336225, THE RYAN LAW FIRM, APLC 139 E. OLIVE AVENUE, 1ST FLOOR MONROVIA CA 91016

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Public Notices

LOS ANGELES COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FLEET SERVICES (RFP #GCS-10610-S)

The Internal Services Department is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified vendors that can provide Vehicle Fleet Maintenance and Repair Services for County of Los Angeles. A Mandatory Virtual Proposers' Conference and Mandatory Virtual Site Visits will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Additional information can be obtained on the County's website at: https://lacovss.lacounty.gov

Instructions: On the Los Angeles County Vendor Self Service website, in the left-hand column select Public Access. On the Public Access Page use the Detailed Search section to type Solicitation Number: GCS-10610-S and enter.

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Trustee Notices

APN: 8527-008-019 TS No:

CA08000158-23-1 TO No: 2253412CAD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 28, 2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

On August 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM, behind the fountain located in the Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on October 31, 2014 as Instrument No. 20141155297, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by IEK CHON SENG AND NGAN YU WONG, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, IEK CHON SENG, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for HSBC BANK USA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 135 MOUNT OLIVE DR, BRADBURY, CA 91008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,539,374.68 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do busi-

ness in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Website address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800015823-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant

NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021

You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA08000158-23-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: June 23, 2023 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000158-23-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-2528300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 Order Number 92905, Pub Dates: 7/3/2023, 7/10/2023, 7/17/2023, ARCADIA WEEKLY

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

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023085414 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CALMING THE STORM THERAPY, 4874 Fratus Dr, Temple City, CA 91780. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2023. Signed: Patricia Rodriguez, 4874 Fratus Dr, Temple City, CA 91780 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 18, 2023. NOTICE:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023 101429

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE DRAIN CHIEF, 10113 Rincon Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2004. Signed: Mario Ray Mendoza, 10113 Rincon Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 8, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/22/2023, 05/29/2023, 06/05/2023, 06/12/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023100504

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as F&E HAULING SERVICES, 8101 Mcnulty ave, Winnetka, CA 91306. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2023. Signed: F&E HAULING LLC (CA-), 8101 Mcnulty ave, Winnetka, CA 91306; Maria Fernanda Juarez, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 5, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/22/2023, 05/29/2023, 06/05/2023, 06/12/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023110639

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). ORGANIZED TO THE T (2). OT³ , 2355 Westwood Blvd 582, Los Angeles, CA 90064. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2016. Signed: Tenice Holman, 2355 Westwood Blvd 582, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 18, 2023.

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

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023111822

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CHERISH CREATIVE, 4240 Sarah St. #8, Burbank, CA 91505. This business is conducted by

a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2023. Signed: Nicole Guglielmi, 4240 Sarah St. 8, Burbank, CA 91505 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 19, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 06/05/2023, 06/12/2023, 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023111793 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as INTREND NAIL STUDIO, 702 S Del Mar Ave Unit C, San Gabriel, CA 91776. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2023. Signed: GQ Hair Salon LLC (CA851305054), 702 S Del Mar Ave Unit C, San Gabriel, CA 91776; Dong Jic Xic, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 19, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023111801 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SUPERBCUT HAIR STUDIO, 120 N San Gabriel Blvd STE E, San Gabriel, CA 91775. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2023. Signed: Jason Salon LLC (CA-87226384), 120 N San Gabriel Blvd STE E, San Gabriel, CA 91775; Dong jic Xie, Vice President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 19, 2023.

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023, 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023124274

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Fictitious Business Name Filings FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023087819 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CAPITAL READY MIX, 22335 La Quilla Dr, Chatsworth, CA 91311. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2023. Signed: CITY READY MIX, INC (CA-3977053), 22335 La Quilla Dr, Chatsworth, CA 91311; Alvard Shamoyam, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 20, 2023. NOTICE:

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S BARRANCA AVE 10, COVINA, CA 91723 LOSANGELES. Mailing address if different: N/A. The full name(s) of registrant(s) is/are: CHINENYE UWA CHUKWU FRANCIS, 514 S BARRANCA AVE 10, COVINA, CA 91723, FRANCIS A . CHUKWU, 514 S BARRANCA AVE 10, COVINA, CA 91723. This business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. I declare that all information in this statement is true and

make inaccurate conclusions on the robustness of the health plan,” Kelly Parsons, director of media relations for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, said in an email.

The trade groups stress that a substantial majority of patient claims are approved and that there can be good reasons — including errors and incomplete information from doctors — for some to be denied.

“More abstract data about percentages of claims that are approved or denied have no context and are not a reliable indicator of quality — it doesn’t address why a claim was or was not approved, what happened after the claim was not approved the first time, or how a patient or their doctor can help ensure a claim will be approved,” AHIP spokesperson Kristine Grow said in a written response to questions from ProPublica. “Americans deserve information and data that has relevance to their own personal health and circumstances.”

The limited government data available suggests that, overall, insurers deny between 10% and 20% of the claims they receive. Aggregate numbers, however, shed no light on how denial rates may vary from plan to plan or across types of medical services.

Some advocates say insurers have a good reason to dodge transparency. Refusing payment for medical care and drugs has become a staple of their business model, in part because they know customers appeal less than 1% of denials, said Wendell Potter, who oversaw Cigna’s communications team for more than a decade before leaving the industry in 2008 to become a consumer advocate.

“That’s money left on the table that the insurers keep,” he said.

At least one insurer disputes this. Potter’s former employer, Cigna, said in an email that his “unsubstantiated opinions” don’t reflect the company’s business model. In a separate written statement, Cigna said it passes on the money it saves “by lowering the cost of health care services and reducing wasteful spending” to the employers who hire it to administer their plans or insure their workers.

The few morsels insurers have served up on denials stand in stark contrast to the avalanche of information

they’ve divulged in recent years on other fronts, often in response to government mandates. Starting last year, for example, insurers began disclosing the prices they’ve negotiated to pay medical providers for most services.

Experts say it’ll take similar mandates to make insurers cough up information on denials, in part because they fear plans with low denial rates would be a magnet for people who are already ailing.

“Health plans would never do that voluntarily, would give you what their claim denial rates are, because they don’t want to attract sicker people,” said Mila Kofman, who leads the District of Columbia’s Affordable Care Act exchange and previously served as Maine’s superintendent of insurance.

About 85% of people with insurance who responded to a recent KFF survey said they want regulators to compel insurers to disclose how often they deny claims. Pollitz, who co-authored a report on the survey, is a cancer survivor who vividly recalls her own experiences with insurance denials.

“Sometimes it would just make me cry when insurance would deny a claim,” she said. “It was like, ‘I can’t deal with this now, I’m throwing up, I just can’t deal with this.’”

She should have been able to learn how her plan handled claims for cancer treatment compared with other insurers, she said.

“There could be much more accountability.”

In September 2009, amid a roiling national debate over health care, the California Nurses Association made a startling announcement: Three of the state’s six largest health insurers had each denied 30% or more of the claims submitted to them in the first half of the year.

California insurers instantly said the figures were misleading, inflated by claims submitted in error or for patients ineligible for coverage.

But beyond the unexpectedly high numbers, the real surprise was that the nurses association was able to figure out the plans’ denial rates at all, by using information researchers found on the California Department of Managed Health Care’s website.

At the time, no other state or federal regulatory agency was collecting or publishing details about

Health insurers

how often private insurers denied claims, a 2009 report by the Center for American Progress found.

The Affordable Care Act, passed the following year, was a game changer when it came to policing insurers and pushing them to be more transparent.

The law took aim at insurers’ practice of excluding people with preexisting conditions, the most flagrant type of denial, and required companies offering plans on the marketplaces created under the law to disclose their prices and detail their benefits.

A less-noticed section of the law demanded transparency from a much broader group of insurers about how many claims they turned down, and it put the Department of Health and Human Services in charge of making this information public. The disclosure requirements applied not only to health plans sold on the new marketplaces but also to the employer plans that cover most Americans.

The law’s proponents in the Obama administration said they envisioned a flow of accurate, timely information that would empower consumers and help regulators spot problematic insurers or practices.

That’s not what happened.

The federal government didn’t start publishing data until 2017 and thus far has only demanded numbers for plans on the federal marketplace known as Healthcare.gov. About 12 million people get coverage from such plans — less than 10% of those with private insurance. Federal regulators say they eventually intend to compel health plans outside the Obamacare exchanges to release details about denials, but so far have made no move to do so.

Within the limited universe of Healthcare.gov, KFF’s analyses show that insurers, on average, deny almost 1 in 5 claims and that each year some reject more than 1 in 3.

But there are red flags that suggest insurers may not be reporting their figures consistently. Companies’ denial rates vary more than would be expected, ranging from as low as 2% to as high as almost 50%. Plans’ denial rates often fluctuate dramatically from year to year. A gold-level plan from Oscar Insurance Company of Florida rejected 66% of

payment requests in 2020, then turned down just 7% in 2021. That insurer’s parent company, Oscar Health, was co-founded by Joshua Kushner, the younger brother of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.

An Oscar Health spokesperson said in an email that the 2020 results weren’t a fair reflection of the company’s business “for a variety of reasons,” but wouldn’t say why. “We closely monitor our overall denial rates and they have remained comfortably below 20% over the last few years, including the 2020-2021 time period,” the spokesperson wrote.

Experts say they can’t tell if insurers with higher denial rates are counting differently or are genuinely more likely to leave customers without care or stuck with big bills.

“It’s not standardized, it’s not audited, it’s not really meaningful,” Peter Lee, the founding executive director of California’s state marketplace, said of the federal government’s information. Data, he added, “should be actionable. This is not by any means right now.”

Officials at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which collects the denial numbers for the federal government, say they’re doing more to validate them and improve their quality. It’s notable, though, that the agency doesn’t use this data to scrutinize or take action against outliers.

“They’re not using it for

anything,” Pollitz said.

Pollitz has co-authored four reports that call out the data’s shortcomings. An upshot of all of them: Much of what consumers would most want to know is missing.

The federal government provides numbers on insurers’ denials of claims for services from what the industry calls “in-network” medical providers, those who have contracts with the insurer. But it doesn’t include claims for care outside those networks. Patients often shoulder more costs for out-ofnetwork services, ramping up the import of these denials.

In recent years, doctors and patients have complained bitterly that insurers are requiring them to get approval in advance for an increasing array of services, causing delays and, in some instances, harm. The government, however, hasn’t compelled insurers to reveal how many requests for prior authorization they get or what percent they deny.

These and other specifics — particularly about which procedures and treatments insurers reject most — would be necessary to turn the government’s data into a viable tool to help consumers choose health plans, said Eric Ellsworth, the director of health data strategy at Consumers’ Checkbook, which designs such tools.

A spokesperson for CMS said that, starting in plan year 2024, the agency will require insurers offering

federal marketplace plans to submit a few more numbers, including on out-of-network claims, but there’s no timeline yet for much of what advocates say is necessary.

Another effort, launched by a different set of federal regulators, illustrates the resistance that government officials encounter when they consider demanding more.

The U.S. Department of Labor regulates upwards of 2 million health plans, including many in which employers pay directly for workers’ health care coverage rather than buying it from insurance companies. Roughly two-thirds of American workers with insurance depend on such plans, according to KFF.

In July 2016, an arm of the Labor Department proposed rules requiring these plans to reveal a laundry list of never-beforedisclosed information, including how many claims they turned down.

In addition, the agency said it was considering whether to demand the dollar amount of what the denied care cost, as well as a breakdown of the reasons why plans turned down claims or denied behavioral health services.

The disclosures were necessary to “remedy the current failure to collect data about a large sector of the health plan market,” as well as to satisfy mandates in the Affordable Care Act and provide critical information

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Prosecutors: LA County violated Americans with Disabilities Act

By City News Service

Los Angeles County discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts during recent elections, federal prosecutors alleged Thursday in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The probe into the voting program found that the county, acting through its registrar-recorder, excluded qualified individuals with mobility disabilities and those with vision disabilities from voting, the U.S. Attorney’s Office alleged.

The complaint filed in Los Angeles federal court seeks a court order directing the county to comply with the ADA, promptly develop a plan to completely remedy the alleged violations and not further discriminate against individuals with disabilities.

In a lengthy response, Registrar-Recorder/County

Clerk Dean C. Logan disputed the findings

and allegations in the complaint. He said that despite the county’s efforts to address aspects of the vote centers that are alleged to violate the ADA, federal prosecutors “abruptly” abandoned talks and moved forward with the lawsuit.

“I am disheartened by this action despite our good faith efforts to reach agreement on a reasonable settlement,”

Logan said in a statement.

“The assertions (made by prosecutors) do not reflect the voting model or service delivery provided by Los Angeles County. That said, we remain committed to addressing accessibility issues in an equitable and effective manner and will be vigilant in preserving the extensive work the County has done to improve access to voting, broadly, and specifically for voters with disabilities and other specific needs.”

The lawsuit contends the county is responsible for selecting and providing

accessible facilities to be used as polling places or vote centers for federal, state and local elections.

During elections in June 2016, March 2020 and November 2020, the U.S. Attorney’s Office surveyed over 250 polling places and vote centers, finding that only a small percentage of them complied with the ADA, according to the complaint.

Allegedly noncompliant vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts are still in use, even though the federal government first alerted the county about accessibility deficiencies at the first three facilities in September 2016 and the Watts location in July 2020, according to prosecutors.

Other accessibility problems were identified with ballot drop boxes used during the November 2020 and November 2022 general elections.

“Voting is a fundamental right, and we

will do everything we can to ensure that it is not limited or denied to anyone in our community,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said in a statement. “Through this lawsuit, we demand that Los Angeles County afford individuals with disabilities an opportunity to participate in the county’s voting program that is equal to that provided to nondisabled individuals.”

The lawsuit was brought under Title II of the ADA, which prohibits public entities from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities. The federal probe has focused on physical accessibility for persons with mobility disabilities and persons with vision disabilities at county vote centers during the 2020 primary election, the 2020 general election and the 2022 general election. Federal prosecutors say they also reviewed other aspects of the county’s voting

Health insurers

for agency oversight, a Labor Department factsheet said.

Trade groups for employers, including retailers and the construction industry, immediately pushed back.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said complying with the proposal would take an amount of work not justified by “the limited gains in transparency and enforcement ability.” The powerful business group made it sound like having to make the disclosures could spark insurance Armageddon: Employers might cut back benefits or “eliminate health and welfare benefits altogether.”

Trade groups for health insurance companies, which often act as administrators for employers that pay directly for workers’ health care, joined with business groups to blast the proposal. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association called the mandated disclosures “burdensome and expensive.”

AHIP questioned whether the Labor Department had the legal authority to collect the data and urged the agency to withdraw the idea “in its entirety.”

The proposal also drew opposition from another, less expected quarter: unions. Under some collective bargaining agreements, unions co-sponsor members’ health plans and would have

been on the hook for the new reporting requirements, too. The AFL-CIO argued the requirements created a higher standard of disclosure for plans overseen by the Labor Department. To be fair and avoid confusion, the group said, the Labor Department should put its rules on ice until federal health regulators adopted equivalent ones for plans this proposal didn’t cover.

That left the transparency push without political champions on the left or the right, former Assistant Secretary of Labor Phyllis Borzi, who ran the part of the agency that tried to compel more disclosure, said in a recent interview.

“When you’re up against a united front from the industry, the business community and labor, it’s really hard to make a difference,” she said.

By the time the Labor Department stopped accepting feedback, Donald Trump had been elected president.

One trade association for large employers pointed out that the Affordable Care Act, which partly drove the new rules, was “a law that the incoming Administration and the incoming leadership of the 115th Congress have vowed to repeal, delay,

dismantle, and otherwise not enforce.”

The law managed to survive the Trump administration, but the Labor Department’s transparency push didn’t. The agency withdrew its proposal in September 2019.

A Labor Department spokesperson said the Biden administration has no immediate plan to revive it.

Ultimately, it’s the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, a group for the top elected or appointed state insurance regulators, that has assembled the most robust details about insurance denials.

The association’s data encompasses more plans than the federal information, is more consistent and captures more specifics, including numbers of out-ofnetwork denials, information about prior authorizations and denial rates for pharmacy claims. All states except New York and North Dakota participate.

Yet, consumers get almost no access. The commissioners’ association only publishes national aggregate statistics, keeping the rest of its cache secret.

When ProPublica requested the detailed data from each state’s insurance department, none would hand it over. More than 30

programs, including curbside voting and ballot drop boxes.

“Voting is the bedrock of our democracy, and all voters, including those with disabilities, should have an equal opportunity to participate in the voting process,” Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said in a statement. “This lawsuit should send a strong message to officials across the country regarding the Justice Department’s firm

commitment to ensuring polling place accessibility.” Logan warned that the legal action “could result in a reduction in services and access for communities that have less resources to invest in infrastructure.” However, he promised the county will “continue to seek resolution of this matter in a manner that advances improved accessibility and that ensures equity and fairness in the distribution and availability of voting locations for all voters.”

states said insurers had submitted the information under the authority commissioners are granted to examine insurers’ conduct. And under their states’ codes, they said, examination materials must be kept confidential.

The commissioners association said state insurance regulators use the information to compare companies, flag outliers and track trends.

Birny Birnbaum, a longtime insurance watchdog who serves on the group’s panel of consumer representatives, said the association’s approach reflects how state insurance regulators have been captured by the insurance industry’s demands for secrecy.

“Many seem to view their roles as protectors of industry information, as opposed to enforcers of public information laws,” Birnbaum said in an email.

Connecticut and Vermont compile their own figures and make them publicly accessible. Connecticut began reporting information on denials first, adding these numbers to its annual insurer report card in 2011.

Vermont demands more details, requiring insurers that cover more than 2,000 Vermonters to publicly release prior authorization and prescription drug

information that is similar to what the state insurance commissioners collect. Perhaps most usefully, insurers have to separate claims denied because of administrative problems — many of which will be resubmitted and paid — from denials that have “member impact.” These involve services rejected on medical grounds or because they are contractually excluded.

Mike Fisher, Vermont’s state health care advocate, said there’s little indication consumers or employers are using the state’s information, but he still thinks the prospect of public scrutiny may have affected insurers’ practices.

The most recent data shows Vermont plans had denial rates between 7.7% and 10.26%, considerably lower than the average for plans on Healthcare.gov.

“I suspect that’s not a coincidence,” Fisher said. “Shining a light on things helps.”

Despite persistent complaints from insurers that Vermont’s requirements are time-consuming and expensive, no insurers have left the state over it. “Certainly not,” said Sebastian Arduengo, who oversees the reporting for the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation.

In California, once considered the most transparent state, the Department of Managed Health Care in 2011 stopped requiring insurance carriers to specify how many claims they rejected.

A department spokesperson said in an email that the agency follows the requirements in state law, and the law doesn’t require health plans to disclose denials.

The state posts reports that flag some plans for failing to pay claims fairly and on time. Consumers can use those to calculate bare-bones denial rates for some insurers, but for others, you’d have to file a public records request to get the details needed to do the math.

Despite the struggles of the last 15 years, Pollitz hasn’t given up hope that one day there will be enough public information to rank insurers by their denial rates and compare how reliably they provide different services, from behavioral health to emergency care.

“There’s a name and shame function that is possible here,” she said. “It holds some real potential for getting plans to clean up their acts.”

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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:

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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.

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

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?ac tion=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.

PUBLIC HEARING

Council on August 23, 2016.

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, on July 19, 2023, at 5:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible.

The hearing will be open to the public. For public comments and questions during the meeting, the public may call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the meeting. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so. Written comments may be submitted to the planner above prior to the hearing.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or by streaming online at: https:// www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-videostream

If you would like more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner Kristen Asp in the Planning Division at (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937-8161 (email: kasp@glendaleca.gov). The staff report and case materials will be available before the hearing date at www.glendaleca.gov/agendas.

Any person having an interest in the project described above may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above, or appear in person and may be heard in support of their opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Planning Commission. “Acknowledged” shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services.

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

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:

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 and C-10”. 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.

• 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

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APPLICANT: Techna Land Co. Inc. c/o Hayk Martirosian

OWNER: George Dagliyan

ZONE: “R-1250” - (High Density Residential)

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 36 and 38, Glendale Home Tract

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A time extension request has been filed for the approved tentative subdivision map for a 12-unit residential development located at 361 and 365 Myrtle Street. Pursuant to State law, the approval is automatically extended for 60 days upon submittal of the time extension request. Approval of the tentative map was set to expire May 6, 2023 and is extended to July 4, 2023 or upon Planning Commission action, whichever is earlier.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: This project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 32- “In-fill Development Project” exemption pursuant to state CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 because the project meets all conditions for an in-fill development project

PUBLIC HEARING

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in ROOM 105 OF THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 633 E. BROADWAY, Glendale, CA 91206, on JULY 19, 2023, at 5:00 pm or as soon thereafter as possible.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or by streaming online at: https:// www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-videostream

If you would like more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner Milca Toledo in the Planning Division at (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937-8181 (email: mitoledo@ glendaleca.gov). The staff report and case materials will be available before the hearing date at www.glendaleca.gov/agendas.

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

Piblish July 3, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Publish July 3, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT DODD aka ROBERT J. DODD

Case No. 23STPB06531

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT DODD aka ROBERT J. DODD

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

THE PETITION FOR PRO-

BATE requests that Cecilia A. Dodd be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

JUDITH M HILLS ESQ SBN 279582 LAW OFFICES OF JAMES F MILLER PC 1275 EAST GREEN STREET PASADENA CA 91106 CN997704 DODD Jun 26,29, Jul 3, 2023 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KAY GREEN

CASE NO. 23STPB06622

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KENNITH GREEN SR. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KENNITH GREEN SR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

The 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: 09/07/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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DISTRIBUTED DRYWELL INSTALLATION PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 3920 Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 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 19, 2023 Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206 NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Bidding Documents

Bidding

Additional Bid Document 1. Bid America (951) 677-4819 Procurement Locations: 2. Construct Connect (877) 422-8665 3. Dodge Construction Network (844) 326-3826 x 9110 4. CMD Group (877) 794-6051 5. BidNet Direct (800) 835-4603 Option 2 City of Glendale Contact Person: Marc David, Project Manager Phone: 818-548-3945 Fax: 818-242-7087 E-mail: Mdavid@Glendaleca.gov Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Not Applicable Mandatory Qualifications for

and Designated Subcontractors:

Available:

Bidder

Amount

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

of Liquidated Damages: $4,500 per Calendar Day

INDEPENDENT CITY OF GLENDALE NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 82266 (Case No. PTTMCP 1919941) TIME EXTENSION REQUEST LOCATION: 361-365 MYRTLE STREET

City of Glendale NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 82293 (PTTMCP1818392) TIME EXTENSION REQUEST LOCATION: 2608-2612 HONOLULU AVENUE APPLICANT: Techna Land Co. Inc. c/o Hayk Martirosian OWNER: Garo, LLC ZONES: “C2-I-PPD”and “R1-II-PPD” (Community Commercial/Low Density Residential – Precise Plan of Design Overlay) Zone LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 258, 259, 293, and 294 of Tract 2535 M.B. 24, pg. 72-73 PROJECT DESCRIPTION A time extension request has been filed for the approved tentative subdivision map for a 28-unit residential development located at 2612 Honolulu Avenue. Pursuant to State law, the approval is automatically extended for 60 days upon submittal of the time extension request. Approval of the tentative map was set to expire May 7, 2023, and is extended to July 6, 2023, or upon Planning Commission action, whichever is earlier. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A proposed Negative Declaration (ND) was prepared for this project and adopted by City

Probate Notices

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.

LANE J. LOPEZ - SBN 227998

FERGUSON CASE ORR PATERSON LLP

1050 S. KIMBALL ROAD VENTURA CA 93004

6/26, 6/29, 7/3/23

CNS-3713958#

PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SCOTT STEPHEN WEITZ aka STEPHEN SCOTT WEITZ

Case No. 23STPB06542

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Julie Weitz-Gondar in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PRO-

BATE requests that Julie Weitz-Gondar 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 July 21, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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.

CHRISTOPHER M BLATTER ESQ

SBN 273245

6080 CENTER DR 6TH FLR

LOS ANGELES CA 90045

CN997717 WEITZ

Jun 26,29, Jul 3, 2023

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA M. ALM

Case No. 23STPB06694

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

BARBARA M. ALM

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Karen Alm Merman in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Karen Alm Merman be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 8, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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.

Attorney for petitioner:

DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ SBN 118071

THE BROOKE LAW GROUP PC 525 S MYRTLE AVE STE 204 MONROVIA CA 91016 CN997729 ALM Jun 26,29, Jul 3, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

PATRICIA ANNE NATION

CASE NO. 23STPB06805

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

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

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

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: 09/08/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the

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

Attorney for Petitioner MINA N. SIRKIN, ESQ. - SBN 159441 SIRKIN LAW GROUP, P.C. 21550 OXNARD ST. 3RD FLOOR WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367 6/29, 7/3, 7/6/23 CNS-3714508# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DENNIS LUDWIG MATSON CASE NO. 23STPB06765

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DONALD WARREN MATSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DONALD WARREN MATSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/27/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

ANDREW J. MILLER, ESQ. - SBN 109631 ENGEL & MILLER 656 FIFTH AVE, STE 1 SAN DIEGO CA 92101 6/29, 7/3, 7/6/23

CNS-3714553# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALVARO MANUEL MARTINS

CASE NO. PROSB2300783

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALVARO MARTINS JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALVARO MARTINS JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/31/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S35 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415

CNS-3714727#

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JEANNE ARDELL NIMS CASE NO. PROSB2300788

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID HOWARD WILDER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID HOWARD WILDER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow

the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/01/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S37 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-0212

In Pro Per Petitioner DAVID HOWARD WILDER 13295 DERON AVENUE SAN DIEGO CA 92129 6/29, 7/3, 7/10/23

CNS-3715182#

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANCISCA MEDRANO

Case No. 23STPB06827

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Nolan Medrano 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. 8, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to con-

sult 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:

STEPHEN G MCKEE ESQ SBN 62091

MCKEE LAW OFFICES

25375 ORCHARD VILLAGE RD

STE 105

VALENCIA CA 91355

CN997751 MEDRANO

Jun 29, Jul 3,6, 2023

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Linda Pearl Lopez

Case No. PRRI2201031

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Steve Lopez in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE.

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

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: July 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 8. located at 4050 Main Street, Riverside, Ca 92501.

Attorney for Petitioner:

LAW OFFICES OF AARON F. GARCIA, APLC AARON F. GARCIA

71-780 SAN JACINTO DRIVE, BUILDING J RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 (760) 346-3788

JULY 3, 6, 10, 2023

RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Robert H. Dennis aka Robert Henry Dennis Case No. 23STPB06878

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Robert H. Dennis A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by D’Anna Alcantar in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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LEGALS

SALE OFFICER 1780 Town and Country

Drive, Suite 105, Norco, CA 92860-3618

(SEAL) Tel.: (951) 270-0164 or (800)3437377 FAX: (951)270-2673 Trustee’s Sale

Information: (916) 939-0772 or www.

nationwideposting.com NPP0436946 To: SAN BERNARDINO PRESS 07/03/2023, 07/10/2023, 07/17/2023

Name Filings

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20230005708

The following persons are doing business as: LAPIS ENTERPRISE, 12892 Elegance Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. (1). ELLEN LEE, 12892 Elegance Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (2). TAI YEU CHAO, 12892 Elegance Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 . County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a married couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 1, 2023. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct.

A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ ELLEN LEE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 2, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20230005708 Pub: 06/12/2023, 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MR. YOU CHINESE FOOD 406 E 4th St Perris, CA 92570 Riverside County LUCKY WOK 1 INC (CA), 406 E 4th St, Perris, CA 92570 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commeanced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 14, 2023. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. ZHIHUA CHEN, PRESIDENT

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 1, 2023

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202308533

Pub. 06/12/2023, 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) do-

ing business as Perfectly Clean 24840 Elder Avenue Moreno Valley, CA 92557

Mailing Address, 1074 Eden Valley Way, San Jacinto, CA 92582. Riverside County Heather Marie Duncan, 1074 Eden Valley Way, San Jacinto, CA 92582

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 21, 2017.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

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

s. Heather Marie Duncan

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 2, 2023

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202308572 Pub. 06/12/2023, 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023

Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20230005648

The following persons are doing business as: (1). Catalyst – Fontana (2). Catalyst Cannabis – Fontana (3). Catalyst Fontana (4). Catalyst Cannabis Fontana (5). Catalyst Cannabis Co. – Fontana , 6810 -6830 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92336. Mailing Address, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. Catalyst – Fontana LLC (CA), 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802; Elliot Lewis, Managing Member. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 28, 2023. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Elliot Lewis, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 1, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411

LEGALS

MAR AVE UNIT A , COSTA MESA, CA 92627. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 15, 2019. /S/ TED VINCENT CALLIGORI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on June 5, 2023. Publish: Monrovia Weekly 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023, 07/10/2023

SOCAL

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236664715. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CVT SALES AND EXPORT , 23502 COMMERCE CENTER DR # B, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653. Full Name of Registrant(s) TED VINCENT CALLIGORI, 289 DEL MAR AVE UNIT A , COSTA MESA, CA 92627. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 15, 2019. /S/ TED VINCENT CALLIGORI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on June 5, 2023. Publish: Monrovia Weekly 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023, 07/10/2023

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). REXERA AUTO GROUP (2). REXERA AUTO REGISTRATION SERVICES 41695 S Enterprise Cir Temecula, CA 92590 Riverside County RODEO AUTO INC (CA), 8504 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA 92504 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 13, 2023. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. RANIA ALKANJ, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 15, 2023

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# 202309284

Pub. 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023, 07/10/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Win or Out Slots

6953 Stillbrook Way Eastvale, CA 92880 Riverside County Pristina Holmes, 6953 Stillbrook Way, Eastvale, CA 92880 Riverside County

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

s. Pristina Holmes Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 22, 2023

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# 202307888 Pub. 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023,

The

07/13/2023, 07/17/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Knights of Columbus Council 17085 – St. John The Evangelist 19510 Van Buren Boulevard F3-399 Riverside, CA 92508

Riverside County Harold Patrick Mullen, 36682 Acanthus Dr, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

Riverside County

commenced

under

name or names listed herein on June 5, 2023. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Kunqi Li, ceo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 5, 2023 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)

File#: 20230005750 Pub: 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023, 07/10/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SoCal Ritual Bodywork 40555 California Oaks Road suite 118 murrieta, CA 92562 Mailing Address, 35858 Octopus Ln, Wildomar, CA 92595. Riverside County Lauren Amy Tucker, 35858 Octopus Ln, Wildomar, CA 92595 Riverside County

s. Lauren Amy Tucker Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 22, 2023

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# 202309625 Pub. 06/29/2023, 07/06/2023,

s. Harold Patrick Mullen

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 19, 2023

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-2023070810

Pub. 07/03/2023, 07/10/2023, 07/17/2023, 07/24/2023

Riverside Independent

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

(1). Founder Bourne Consulting Group (2). Founder Bourne 12983 Moreno Beach Drive Unit 13201 Moreno Valley, CA 92555 Riverside County Mailing Address Po Box 70806 Riverside, Ca 92513

Riverside County

Founder Bourne LLC (CA), 12983 Moreno Beach Drive, Moreno Valley, CA 92555 Riverside County

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

s. Kevin M Gallegos, Member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 27, 2023

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# 202309811 Pub. 07/03/2023, 07/10/2023, 07/17/2023, 07/24/2023 Riverside Independent

www.Notiecfiling.com

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et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20230005648 Pub: 06/12/2023, 06/19/2023, 06/26/2023, 07/03/2023 San Bernardino Press FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20236664715. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CVT SALES AND EXPORT , 23502 COMMERCE CENTER DR # B, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653. Full Name of Registrant(s) TED VINCENT CALLIGORI, 289 DEL

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business as: RPM LLC, 1500 S Milliken Ave Unit D, Ontario, CA 91761. 6Blu Inc. (CA), 1500 S Milliken Ave Unit D, Ontario, CA 91761; Kunqi Li, ceo. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This

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Coroner renamed LA County Department of Medical Examiner

By City News Service

Homeless

in the population. Additionally, Latinos are the single largest group experiencing homelessness making up over 42% of the population.

Approximately 30% of unhoused people self-reported experiencing substance use disorder and 25% of unhoused people self-reported experiencing a serious mental illness.

Mayor Karen Bass and County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath joined Kellum and discussed how they are addressing unsheltered homelessness.

“The data gathered in January represents the crisis our city faces,” Bass said in a statement. “The challenge before us is vast but we will continue to work with urgency to bring Angelenos inside.”

“We must sustain our momentum by locking arms with leaders at every level of government as we confront this crisis as the emergency that it is.”

Horvath reaffirmed their commitment to work together and tackle the homelessness crisis.

“Today’s announcement confirms why we are in a state of emergency: more Angelenos continue falling into homelessness than we are able to house,” Horvath said.

“Over the last six months, we have proved that our unified approach is connecting more people to housing and services. Now we must address the root cause of homelessness by investing in families; working to make housing more affordable; and, most importantly, keep people in the places they already call home.”

Bass previously announced that in the first six months of her administration, more than 14,000 people moved from LA’s streets to interim or permanent housing, with more than 4,300 obtaining permanent housing.

LAHSA officials noted that the point-in-time count does not reflect efforts to bring unhoused people inside by the city and county of Los Angeles.

Don’t call it the coroner’s office anymore.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has officially approved a name-change for the office, which will now be known as the Department of Medical Examiner, officials said Wednesday.

“The removal of `coroner’ was needed to reinforce the department’s role as an unbiased and independent investigative agency, unattached to any law enforcement agency,” according to a statement from the newly renamed department.

According to the department, the name change has been in the works since Supervisor Hilda L. Solis first introduced a motion in November 2019.

The department also updated its official seal to remove the word “coroner.”

“Our commitment to the community and families we serve remains the same -- to provide independent, quality death investigation using advanced forensic science,” Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Odey Ukpo said in a statement.

“The name change offers clarity in our identity, solidifying our independence from any law enforcement agency and emphasizes our deputy medical examiners as physicians with appropriate training to determine the cause and manner of death for our decedents,” Ukpo said. “I’d like to thank the board members for their efforts to make this important change in the Department a reality.”

Bass said the numbers reinforce the reality that more work to end unsheltered homelessness lies ahead.

In January, LAHSA officials stated that the one-time federal pandemic assistance programs ending could lead to more housing insecurity and fewer resources for rehousing systems to respond.

A recent study by UC San Francisco’s Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative cited unaffordable rents as the leading cause of homelessness among Californians, with half of the study participants saying they received a five-day or fewer warning before losing their homes.

The city and county are on track to create approximately 8,200 affordable homes this year, but leaders recognize the need for more affordable housing.

Measure ULA and the upcoming LA County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency can potentially further help people stay in their homes and increase affordable housing development, Bass and Horvath noted in their remarks.

LAHSA reported that it made 22,540 placements in 2022 in coordination with its partners.

The annual count began in 2016 to provide the county with analysis and trends of people experiencing homelessness, and to provide a blueprint for distributing homelessness program funds.

Supervisor Barger introduces motion to designate oak tree a historic landmark

By Tim Haddock, City News Service

The oak tree in Pico Canyon Park known as Old Glory has a long history tied to environmentalists and preservation — and it gained famed 20 years ago when area activists saved it from being destroyed for a development project in Stevenson Ranch.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wants to give Old Glory its proper place in the history of Los Angeles County. She introduced a motion Tuesday during the Board of Supervisors meeting to designate the centuries old tree as a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark.

“Old Glory means a lot to the community and is deserving of the protection that being a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark brings,” Barger said in a statement. “This oak symbolizes strength and

perseverance. I want to make sure we take all the actions possible to preserve community assets like Old Glory. We must be good environmental stewards and I take the responsibility seriously.”

The 70-foot tree is estimated to be over 400 years old. When plans to remove the tree for a housing and urban development project in Pico Canyon surfaced, John Quigley and a group of environmentalists began a campaign to save the tree. Quigley lived in the tree for 71 days in 2002 and 2003 before an agreement was made to move Old Glory instead of destroying it.

There was a reunion in March at the new site of Old Glory in Pico Canyon Park to mark the 20th anniversary of saving the tree.

“We are a part of nature and we come from nature,” Quigley said in March. “That

moment with Old Glory was just a moment where it feels like there was a higher power at work brought all the right people together to save that tree.”

The motion introduced by Barger instructs the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning to initiate the nomination process for Old Glory as a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark. The board will vote on the motion during its next meeting on July 11.

Lynne Plambeck from the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment and a member of the Newhall Water District Board at the time Old Glory was the target of removal helped organize the reunion in March.

Quigley returned and climbed into the tree again. Members of the

Santa Clarita City Council attended and activists spoke about how important the tree was to the community.

“It’s awareness. It’s

understanding how important oak trees are.

People are starting to understand how important oak trees are,” Plambeck

said in March. “People came together from different cultures, different political viewpoints, and they saved a tree together.”

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The oak tree known as Old Glory stands in Stevenson Ranch’s Pico Canyon Park. | Photo courtesy of Konrad Summers/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) New seal for Department of Medical Examiner.

Hospitals in Los Angeles County seeing fewer COVID-19 patients

By City News Service

California’shealth departmenthas updated the number of hospital patients with COVID-19 for the first time in several weeks, showing a continuing gradual decline both statewide and in Los Angeles County.

Wednesday’s update showed 220 COVID-positive patients in LA County hospitals, down from 253 as of May 11, when reporting paused due to a change in the state’s COVID-19 hospitalizationdata collection system as a result of the end of the federal public health emergency. The California Department of Public Health will resume issuing weekly updates going forward.

Statewide, the number

of COVID-positive patients has dropped to 845, down from 1,149 in early May.

The data include all patients diagnosed with COVID-19 during their stay. It does not necessarily mean they were hospitalized because of COVID-19 complications or that they experienced COVID-19 symptoms.

Of LA County’s 220 patients, 20 were being treated in intensive care.

The county’s health department updates COVID data every Thursday, with the latest numbers showing 1,817 infections and 25 COVIDrelated deaths for the week ending June 19. The county’s cumulative totals are up to 3,753,381 cases

and 36,482 deaths since the pandemic began, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

Like hospitalizations, case and death numbers have been gradually declining for several months.

A majority of people who die with COVID-19 are elderly or have an underlying health condition such as diabetes, heart disease or hypertension, health officials have said.

The county’s seven-day average test positivity rate was 5.36%, up from 3.95% last month.

The actual number of cases in the county is believed to be higher due to people who don’t report the results of at-home tests

or don’t test at all.

Federal emergency declarations stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic are now over,

but the county health department has noted that COVID-19 “continues to be one of the leading causes of death in Los Angeles

Man pleads guilty to 3 attacks in Anaheim

By City News Service

A33-year-old man pleaded guilty Thursday and was immediately sentenced to time served in jail for a hate crime and two other attacks in the main Anaheim library and a Target store.

Ivory Julian Anderson Jr. attacked a clerk at the Anaheim Central Library, 500 W. Broadway, about 6:15 p.m. March 3, 2022, according to Anaheim police. Anderson walked up to the clerk and hit him,

knocking down the victim, who hit his head and lost consciousness, police said.

The victim told police he bumped into Anderson and said “excuse me” before Anderson “used his body to bump him,” Deputy District Attorney William Ha said in court papers.

Police released surveillance video of the attack to help track down the suspect, which led to a call about a similar attack

at a Target store at 101 S. Euclid St. about two hours earlier that same day, police said.

Anderson shoved a customer at the store near a cash register and a short time later chased the victim around the store, police said.

In an attack on March 12, 2022, in Anaheim’s Betsy Ross Park, Anderson punched a man three times in the back of the head

and kicked him twice, Ha said. As the victim walked away, Anderson said, “You (expletive) Mexican, you guys think you can do whatever you want,” Ha said.

Anderson pleaded guilty to battery with serious bodily injury, violation of civil rights with a violent injury, both felonies, and misdemeanor counts of battery and identity theft.

Anderson accepted a plea deal from Orange

County Superior Court Judge Fernando Valle, who sentenced the defendant to 312 days, or time he has already accrued since his arrested, according to court records. He was placed on two years of formal probation and ordered to stay 100 yards away from the library.

Anderson has a prior conviction for battery on May 9, 2021, in a Ralphs grocery store in Pasadena

County, requiring ongoing efforts to reduce severe illness through readily available vaccinations, testing and treatment.”

where he threw scalding water on the back of an employee’s right shoulder, Ha said.

“The victim believed she was targeted because she was of Asian descent,” Ha said. The two had never met before, he added.

A witness told police after Anderson attacked the employee with the hot water he mocked her saying “’so sorry’ in a derogatory Asian accent,” Ha said.

Officials plan strict fireworks enforcement in Pasadena

By City News Service

Pasadenaofficials

reminded residents Wednesday that all fireworks are illegal in the city, and warned that authorities will strictly enforce all relevant ordinances over the Fourth of July holiday, especially regulations against parking illegally near the Rose Bowl.

“Fire danger and injuries from fireworks still exist even in the midst of a pandemic crisis,” city spokeswoman Lisa Derderian said.

“The city of Pasadena municipal code holds property owners and tenants responsible for permitting the possession, sale, usage or discharge of fireworks on their property,” Derderian said. “The ordinance allows for the prosecution of

fireworks-related offenses and for the demand of payment for all costs associated with the safe disposal of confiscated fireworks.”

City officials gathered Wednesday morning for a news conference at the Rose Bowl. The stadium will host an LA Galaxy-LAFC soccer match at 7 p.m. on July 4, with 80,000 fans expected.

“We really want to emphasize that if you don’t have tickets, stay away from the area,” Derderian said. “Only ticket holders will be permitted to park in the area, and parking will be strictly enforced surrounding the stadium.

Parking enforcement officers will ensure that

vehicles illegally parked in Pasadena’s hillside areas on July 4th are impounded.”

Violators of the city ordinance or any state law regarding fireworks are subject to arrest, having their vehicles impounded, serving up to one year in county jail, and being fined up to $50,000.

“Statistics show that fireworks are among the most dangerous of all consumer products,” Derderian said. “Even hand-held sparklers, which many consider safe, are dangerous and can reach 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit, causing serious burns or fires.”

National Fire Protection Association statistics

reveal that a majority of fireworks-related injuries are caused by so-called “safe and sane” fireworks which are illegal in Pasadena, Derderian said.

“Due to the potential for fire hazards and injuries, Pasadena police and fire personnel will patrol the city looking for illegal firework activity and police officers will seize fireworks in an effort to protect the public,” she added.

More information is available at www. cityofpasadena.net, or the Citizens Service Center at www.cityofpasadena.net/ csc. From Monday through Friday, callers may use the number 626-744-7311.

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Fire Chief Chad Augustin speaks during a press briefing on fireworks enforcement. | Photo courtesy of the city of Pasadena | Photo by DC_Studio/Envato Elements