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Los Angeles awarded $156.9M for affordable housing units

By City News Service

CPUC approves increase in storage at Aliso Canyon natural gas facility

By City News Service

Despite vehement opposition from many nearby residents, the California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday approved an increase in allowable storage capacity at the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Storage facility near Porter Ranch, site of the largest gas leak in U.S. history.

On a 5-0 vote, the CPUC agreed to allow up to 68.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas to be stored at the facility. The previous cap was 41.1 billion cubic feet.

Southern California Gas Co. officials requested the increase, saying it is needed to ensure adequate supplies for the upcoming winter months and to keep consumers’ costs down.

Many residents balked at such claims, pointing to sharp increases in natural gas prices that occurred last winter and questioning the need to increase supplies.

In a statement, SoCalGas spokesman Chris Gilbride said the company “supports the ongoing California Public Utilities Commission’s review of the conditions that drove up natural gas commodity prices in the Western United States this past winter. The CPUC’s proposal to increase local natural gas storage levels ahead of winter is a prudent step to advance our shared goal of maintaining energy reliability at just and reasonable rates.”

Earlier this month, the CPUC announced a $71 million settlement with SoCalGas over the 2015 Aliso Canyon leak that forced thousands of residents from their homes.

The city of Los Angeles received $156.9 million from the state to support the creation of 466 affordable housing units, the Housing Department announced Thursday.

The California Strategic Growth Council granted the funds to LAHD under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program. It marks the seventh consecutive year that LAHD proposals received AHSC funding, according to a statement from LAHD.

“Thank you to our state partners for awarding the city of Los Angeles this critical funding. These awards will help our city continue to deliver affordable housing in communities across Los Angeles while making sure that our communities are safer for people to get where they need to go,” Mayor Karen Bass said in a statement.

“We will continue to work urgently, across all levels

of government, to secure the resources to bring more Angelenos inside and deliver more affordable housing,” she added.

AHSC funds will contribute more than $99.2 million to the production of four affordable housing projects, resulting in 466 affordable units in the neighborhoods of downtown, Koreatown, Crenshaw and Historic South Central.

The money will specifically support the Downtown Women’s Center campus expansion project in Council District 14, HHH New Hampshire in Council District 10, Crenshaw Crossing in Council District 10 and Peak Plaza Apartments in Council District 9.

According to LAHD, the AHSC Program is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle-miles traveled by financing “integrated new affordable housing developments and transpor-

tation improvement projects near work, retail and other facilities” often used by Angelenos.

A portion of the funds will go to building sidewalks, bike lanes and bus shelters to encourage Angelenos to walk, bike and use public transportation to get to their destinations.

In this seventh round of funding, approximately $22.7 million will be used for infrastructure improvements and transit-related amenities. Improvements will target areas most in need within a one-mile radius of project sites by installing “trafficcalming measures,” such as speed humps, high- visibility crosswalks and highintensity activated crosswalk signals.

More than 85,000 feet of existing roads will benefit new bikeway infrastructure, and nearly 2,000 feet of sidewalks will be repaired, along with new trees and bus

shelters.

Additionally, $31.4 million will be used to acquire new Metro all- electric buses to increase bus lines near the project sites.

“LAHD is excited to once again receive these awards of Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities funding,” Ann Sewill, LAHD general manager, said in a statement. “In addition to 466 affordable housing units, these four developments will include bicycle and pedestrian improvements, energy efficiency and water conservation elements, connections to high quality transit and other features that help create a more livable and sustainable Los Angeles.”

Over the years, the city has received approximately $494.2 million from the AHSC Program to support a total of 39 housing developments, resulting in about 4,338 new housing units out of which 4,024 are affordable housing.

The Aliso Canyon leak began Oct. 23, 2015, and wasn’t capped until mid-February 2016. Nearly 100,000 tons of methane and other substances were released into the atmosphere over 118 days.

According to the CPUC, the settlement agreement requires SoCalGas to pay $71 million in to the Aliso Canyon Recovery Account, which was created by the state Legislature to address issues arising from the leak, including air quality concerns and public health.

The utility is also barred from attempting to recover costs of the settlement from ratepayers, nor can it bill ratepayers for other financial implications from the leak, including a $1.8 billion civil settlement reached in 2021 to resolve damage claims of more than 35,000 people.

According to the CPUC, any request by SoCalGas for rate increases over the next five years must include an attestation from the company that the hikes will not be used to offset the costs of any of the specified Aliso Canyon-related expenses listed in the settlement. Those expenses include roughly $126 million in government agency settlements, $462 million in costs of housing displaced residents during the leak, $108 million for a study of the leak’s causes and $376 million for attorneys, litigation and other regulatory costs.

In September 2016, SoCalGas pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of failing to immediately report the gas leak. Three other misdemeanor charges — one count of discharging air contaminants and two more counts of failing to report the release of hazardous materials — were dismissed as part of the deal.

‘Ghost Tire Memorial’ placed at site where 3 women died in South LA crash

A rendering shows the forthcoming upgrade to the Downtown Women’s Center. | Image courtesy of KFA Architecture

LA City Council bans sale, rental of recreational vehicles for housing

By City News Service

The Los Angeles City CouncilTuesday approved a motion prohibiting the sale or rental of recreational vehicles for use as housing.

The council voted 12-0 to approve a motion seeking to amend city law to add recreational vehicles to the list of vehicles that cannot be used for housing.

Council members Paul Krekorian, Marqueece HarrisDawson and Monica Rodriguez were absent during the vote.

The motion also asks the City Attorney’s Office to include a requirement for the lessor of an RV to

comply with relevant state and federal laws relating to the sale and lease of RVs. In addition, the motion requests the City Attorney’s Office, with assistance from the Office of Code Enforcement, Bureau of Street Services and other relevant departments, to propose an escalating fine structure for violations of the law.

Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandezintroduced amendments to the motion seeking to provide further assistance to RV renters to find interim or permanent housing.

The council approved the motion without discussion.

After the council meeting, Councilwoman Traci Park introduced a motion seeking to regulate RV parking around schools, daycare centers, parks and homes.

Park’s motion would limit where RVs can be parked in residential areas and create designated areas where they can be parked.

“The surge in these oversized vehicles being used as housing units creates a myriad of challenges that affect public health, welfare, and the overall livability of our local neighborhoods,” Park said in a statement.

According to Park’s

office, there are significant concerns regarding renting RVs as housing because of issues related to illegal dumping into storm drains and streets and sidewalks, as well as occupying parking spaces in parking-challenged neighborhoods and, in certain instances, contributing to crime and heightened risk of fire.

Park is urging a collaborative study across various city departments to “pinpoint optimal locations for the oversized vehicles and ensure RV dwellers can access essential services like housing assistance and sanitation facilities.”

State Sen. Dave Min pleads no contest to DUI, gets 3 years probation

By City News Service

State Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine, who is running for Congress, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor drinking and driving in Northern California and was sentenced to three years probation, officials said Wednesday.

Min pleaded no contest on Tuesday in Sacramento County Superior Court to driving under the influence of alcohol at a rate above the legal limit of 0.08. He was sentenced to two days in jail, three months in a first offender program and placed on three years of informal probation, according to Shelly Orio, a public

information officer for the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office.

The first offender program includes 30 hours of alcohol and drug education counseling.

When contacted by City News Service for a response, Min’s office referred back to a statement the senator issued when he was arrested.

“Last night I was cited for a misdemeanor for driving under the influence,” Min said in a statement from his office in May.

“My decision to drive last night was irresponsible. I accept full responsibility and there is no excuse for my actions. To my family, constituents and supporters, I am so deeply sorry.

I know I need to do better. I will not let this personal failure distract from our

work in California and in Washington.”

A California Highway Patrol officer in Sacramento stopped Min on May 2 for allegedly driving without headlights on, according to the CHP.

Min was driving a Toyota Camry south on Ninth Street north of South Street when the officer noticed he did not have headlights on at 10:23 p.m., according to the CHP. The officers followed the car to Ninth Street at Broadway in Sacramento where they saw the Camry stop at a red light but then proceed into the intersection while the light

was still red, the CHP said.

The officers said they noticed “signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication” after they pulled Min over.

Min was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and booked without incident into the Sacramento County Jail, the CHP reported.

Scott Baugh, a Republican who is also running for the open congressional seat held by Rep. Katie Porter, a Democrat who is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dianne Feinstein, declined comment.

Smash-and-grab robbers in Pasadena steal $500K in jewelry

By City News Service

Agroup of thieves made off with more than a half-million dollars of merchandise and peppersprayed the owner of a Pasadena jewelry store in the latest smash-and-grab robbery to hit a Southland retailer.

The crime occurred at about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday at Jewels on Lake at 415 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena Police Lt. Monica Cuellar told City News Service.

“The owner was escorting a client outside the store when a group of three males forced their way into the store, proceeded to smash jewelry display cases with hammers and fled the store with more than

$500,000 worth of jewelry,” she said.

“There was possibly a fourth suspect who was the driver of the getaway car,” Cuellar said. “The suspect vehicle is described as a dark colored sedan. We are collaborating with other agencies to find information on similar incidents.”

Cuellar urged anyone with information on the crime to call police at 626-744-4241, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. Anonymous tipsters may also use the website http:// lacrimestoppers.org.

The shop’s owner, Sam Babikian, told KTLA5 what happened.

“As soon as I opened the

door, I got pepper sprayed right in my eye, my throat, my mouth,” Babikian said. “I couldn’t see anything. Then (all) I could hear was smashing and grabbing.”

Babikian made his way to a hidden panic button inside the shop, successfully contacting the police. The one thought running through his mind, he recalled, was: “I hope nobody pulls a pistol and shoots around.”

Within minutes, he estimated that around $650,000 to $750,000 in jewelry was lost during the break-in, although he has not yet taken full inventory to confirm that number, KTLA5 reported.

“Most of my merchandise is gone,” he said. “Most of the showcases are empty. This one hurts. I’m very grateful they did not harm me, they did not fight. Thank god that nothing happened to me and I’m still alive.”

Police said that because the store operates on a door buzzer system, the moment Babikian was escorting a guest out was the perfect time for the thieves to overtake him.

Babikian has been in the jewelry business for 50 years and joined the Pasadena community in 2005. He said this is the first time he’s been robbed since he started his business.

Pasadena PD vehicle. | Photo courtesy of Pasadena Police Department via Facebook

An RV, possibly occupied by an individual experiencing homelessness, sits parked on an LA street. | Photo courtesy of Thayne Tuason/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

State Sen. Dave Min. | Photo courtesy of Senator Dave Min via Facebook

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Judge OKs trial of employment suit by former skincare company workers

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Two former employees of a Beverly Hills skincare products company that caters to celebrities can move to trial with their lawsuit against their ex-boss, in which they allege they were forced to resign rather than endure a systematic pattern of racism and discrimination in the workplace.

Indigo Sargent and Melissa Scott brought the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against skincare master Sonya Dakar and her companies, Global Green World LLC and Sonya D. International Inc. The suit's allegations include sexual orientation harassment and discrimination, retaliation, failure to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation, negligent hiring retention and supervision and various state Labor Code violations.

Some claims are asserted by Sargent only and others by both plaintiffs against the companies. On Aug. 24, Judge Michael Small denied a defense motion to dismiss some or all of the causes of action.

According to her website, Dakar is dubbed the "skin jedi" and "is the beauty industry's grand dame of face oils." Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow "submit their famous visages to her cuttingedge red light treatments, diamond facials and organic apple stem cell applications to glowing results," according to the Dakar website.

In his ruling, the judge cited Sargent's sworn declaration stating that immediately after a February 2019 conversation with Sargent about the plaintiff's sexual orientation, Dakar began to consistently degrade Sargent's demeanor and regularly belittled LGBTQ clients in front of her.

The judge also said Sargent's declaration "creates a triable issue of material fact as to whether the harassment was severe or pervasive enough to alter the conditions of Sargent's employment."

In her declaration, Sargent said she was hired in January 2019 by Sonya D. International. She stated she is bisexual and that she found Dakar's February

2019 comments to be "homophobic" and "threatening" and that they caused her to cry at work and feel nervousness and anxiety in the workplace.

In their court papers, attorneys for Dakar and the companies denied any wrongdoing or liability on the part of their clients and noted that both plaintiffs worked for Dakar for less than two months.

"This is a shakedown," the defense lawyers asserted in their court papers.

After their "exceedingly short times as employees," both plaintiffs resigned their positions with Sargent taking a better-paying job elsewhere, then both chose to "bring a host of unfounded claims against their former employers," the defense attorneys stated in their court papers.

The plaintiffs allege that they "witnessed and endured an outrageous pattern of harassment, discrimination, racism and abuse" while working at Dakar's business in the 9900 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, where Sargent was a front desk concierge and Scott had a marketing position.

"Among other things, defendants' principals, including Sonya Dakar, consistently made racist comments towards AfricanAmericans, Latinos and Muslims, including employees, job applicants and customers," according to

the suit, which alleges that Dakar regularly referred to Latinos as "chihuahuas," "gonzalezes" and "rodriguezes."

Dakar "repeatedly stated that she did not want "chihuahuas running around her clinic," according to the suit, which further alleges that the businesswoman told the plaintiffs and other employees that Latinos would not be interviewed or hired, nor would Blacks because they were "entitled."

During the plaintiffs' employment, the company hired almost exclusively white, Israeli and Middle Eastern employees, the suit says.

According to the complaint filed in October 2020, Dakar labeled a former employee a "dirty Muslim," called anyone who disagreed with her a "Nazi" and asked candidates during interviews about their religious, ethnic and national origin backgrounds.

The plaintiffs allege Dakar also made the following remarks: "Is the candidate Black? Then I'm not interested"; "We don't have Black customers"; "We want a uniform appearance"; "My customers wouldn't want to see Black workers"; "I am afraid to go near Muslims because I will get my head cut off"; "The applicant has Asian looking eyes"; and "I am not interested in that Black look."

She tore up resumes of

Black or Latino applicants and used a notebook to jot down notes about an applicant's ethnicity, race and/or national origin, with comments such as "Black," "I like her, but ethnic" and "sounded Hispanic," the suit alleges.

The plaintiffs allege that Dakar attacked them and other employees for not looking into the backgrounds of candidates to ensure they were not Black or Latino, and "expressly instructed them to research the candidates on social media before the interviews for the sole purpose of determining their race and nationality."

Dakar also used homophobic slurs, called employees "despicable" and "lower than dirt" and threatened to fire and arrest any employee who spoke back to her, the suit alleges.

Sargent and Scott began suffering severe anxiety and emotional distress and resigned "in order to safeguard their health and safety," the suit alleges. Scott left in December 2018 and Sargent three months later, according to their complaint, which alleges that Dakar failed to pay them all wages and other amounts they were owed.

Dakar's other clients have included Sofia Vergara, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Fergie and Priyanka Chopra. The trial of the case is scheduled for Sept. 25.

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West Coast dockworkers approve labor deal with shipping industry

By City News Service

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced Thursday that its members have ratified a six-year contract between the union and the Pacific Maritime Association, representing the shipping industry, after nearly a year of negotiations and discord that plagued West Coast ports, including Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Members of ILWU have voted to ratify and approve a tentative contract agreement that was previously reached in June with employers represented by PMA, according to a statement from ILWU. ILWU members voted 75% in favor of approving the new contract.

Voting results were certified Thursday afternoon by the union’s Coast Balloting Committee, formed by Coast Longshore Division Caucus delegates elected from each of the 29 West Coast ports.

“The negotiations for this contract were protracted and challenging,” Willie Adams, president of ILWU International, said in a statement. “I am grateful to our rankand-file for their strength, to our negotiating committee for their vision and tenacity, and to those that supported giving the ILWU and PMA the space that we needed to get this result.”

According to ILWU, the new agreement “protects good-paying jobs in 29 West Coast port communities, maintains health benefits and improves wages, pensions and safety protections.”

The union represents approximately 20,000 longshore and clerk workers on the West Coast.

PMA President and CEO Jim McKenna issued a statement noting the contract, already approved by PMA member companies, is retroactive to July 1, 2022, and runs through July 1, 2028.

“This contract provides an important framework for the hard work ahead to overcome new competitive challenges and to continue to position the West Coast ports as destinations of choice for shippers worldwide,” McKenna said in a statement.

“From San Diego to Bellingham, these ports have long been the primary gateways for cargo coming into and leaving the United States, and our interests are aligned in ensuring they can effectively and efficiently handle the capacity growth that drives economies and jobs.”

A representative of PMA wrote in an email to City News Service that PMA would not comment on the terms of the contract. ILWU did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding details of the contract.

The Wall Street Journal previously reported that “People familiar with the talks say the deal would give dockworkers a raise of $4.62 an hour in the first year of the contract — the equivalent of a 10% wage increase — plus an additional $2 an hour in each subsequent year.”

Following the announcement, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson issued a joint statement applauding the contract.

“This agreement is a win for the working people of our cities and for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Labor stability is critical to the success of the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, which moves nearly 40% of the nation’s containerized cargo,” according to the joint statement. “Together, the two ports handle more than $400 billion in trade that reaches all 435 Congressional districts and support 1 in 5 jobs in Long Beach and 1 in

9 jobs in Los Angeles.”

Bass expressed her gratitude for both organizations for working together to achieve a contract agreement that “puts people first while safeguarding our economy.”

LA City Councilman Tim McOsker, whose Council District 15 includes the Port of LA, shared the mayor’s sentiments.

“This contract respects the hard work and skill of our dockworkers and their importance to our San Pedro Bay Complex,” McOsker said in a statement. “A ratified, coastwide agreement is good for our workers, the Port of Los Angeles and our country’s economy.”

Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of LA, extended his gratitude with the leadership of both organizations, noting that the “collective bargaining system worked.”

“This contract brings long-term stability and confidence to our customers as we redouble our efforts to bring more cargo back to the Port of Los Angeles, the premier gateway to and from the Pacific Rim,” Seroka said in a statement.

The contract comes after nearly a year of negotiations that at times were somewhat tumultuous. The union and PMA had been in talks for months on a contract to replace the one that had expired July 1, 2022.

The ILWU had claimed “from pre-pandemic levels through 2022, the percentage of ILWU wages and benefits continued to drop compared to PMA rising revenues.” While PMA had accused the union of engaging in work slowdowns, leading to rolling closures of container terminals.

A tentative agreement was reached with assistance from acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su back in June.

ILWU members attend a farm workers’ rally last year. | Photo courtesy of the ILWU/Facebook

Despite major reform to military justice system, Navy still leaves public in dark

By Megan Rose, ProPublica

AsPresident Joe Biden announcesmajor reforms to how the military prosecutes sexual assault, the U.S. Navy is still shrouding those court proceedings in secrecy and fighting a ProPublica lawsuit to make such cases public.

Last month, Biden issued an executive order that finalized a mandate from Congress to drastically change who had authority over sexual assault and murder cases in the military. The order strips military commanders of the power to press charges or drop a case. Instead, a special military prosecutor will make the decision.

The administration, calling it the most significant change to the military’s justice system in more than 70 years, said that in part the changes would “better protect victims and promote fairness before, during and after courtmartial proceedings.”

Yet, the Navy’s policy is to withhold court records from the public throughout most, if not all, of those proceedings, preventing independent scrutiny into how sexual assault cases are prosecuted. New Navy rules released this month, a little over a week after Biden’s order, maintained these policies.

What happens in the crucial period before a court-martial is never made

public by the Navy. The public doesn’t even know if a sailor or Marine has been charged with a crime unless the case goes to trial. The Navy provides no notice of when the service is holding an Article 32 hearing, which determines if there’s enough evidence for trial. And the related pretrial records are concealed permanently.

That critical preliminary stage of a case is precisely what prompted the change to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. In the prior system, a service member’s commander had the discretion to decide whether claims of assault deserved legal action. As reports of sexual assault in the military grew, a bipartisan group of lawmakers criticized the military’s low prosecution rate, placing the blame squarely on commanders. Advocates said commanders were too willing to dismiss allegations.

Under the Navy’s records policy, the public won’t be able to discern if the new special prosecutors are handling cases any differently.

ProPublica sued the Navy last year for refusing to release court records in a high-profile arson case. In 2020, the USS Bonhomme Richard, a $1 billion amphibious assault ship, burned for more than four days and was destroyed. A

ProPublica investigation showed the Navy prosecuted a sailor with scant evidence and ignored a judge’s recommendation to drop the case.

Seaman Recruit Ryan Mays was found not guilty at his court-martial. ProPublica’s lawsuit was successful in getting the Navy to release hundreds of pages of courtmartial documents in the Mays case.

The ongoing lawsuit in the Mays case is currently challenging the Navy’s overall policy to keep most records and pretrial hearings secret. Congress has repeatedly made clear that the armed services must comply with the principle of public access to courts “and provide greater transparency, but the Navy has refused to do so,” ProPublica’s lawsuit states.

The Navy asked the court to partially dismiss ProPublica’s lawsuit. ProPublica opposed that motion in July.

Pentagon guidance released this year was supposed to update public access based on a 2016 law that required transparency, but instead endorsed most of the Navy’s policies. From what is publicly available, little changed from the Navy’s old rules and its new ones. In January, Caroline Krass, general counsel for the Defense Department, told the services they do not have to make any records public until after a trial ends. It gives the military the discretion to suppress key trial information, such

as transcripts and exhibits. And in cases where the defendant is found not guilty, the military services will be allowed to keep the entire record secret permanently, preventing any review of how those cases are handled.

ProPublica’s lawsuit challenges the legality of the guidance.

“Congress mandated transparency from our military to make certain that crimes like sexual assault don’t fester in secrecy as they have for years. But the Navy rejected this law,” Sarah Matthews, ProPublica’s deputy general counsel, said. “It keeps even heinous criminal accusations under wraps except in the rarest of circumstances, something that the law, and the First Amendment, cannot tolerate.”

Since the Pentagon

guidance has been released, ProPublica has requested court documents from the Navy in 70 active sexual assault cases, including ones involving rape and sexual assault of a child, as well as three homicides. ProPublica also requested records for active sexual assault cases not listed on the public docket but received none.

Of the sexual assault cases, ProPublica has received limited records from just 14 — and only after they were closed. The Navy released limited records in two of the homicide cases. The Navy will not release court transcripts, exhibits or any pretrial records. In federal and state courts, those records are almost always public except in narrow circumstances.

Throughout the lawsuit, and as recently as April, the

Navy has cited the federal Privacy Act as a reason the service can’t release court records to ProPublica. Yet, in 2021, the Pentagon issued a public notice saying that due to Congress’ mandate for transparency, the Privacy Act did not prevent the disclosure of military court records.

This led the staff of the Military Justice Review Panel, an independent body created by Congress, to conclude in a research paper that the rules are “inconsistent with the disclosure requirements of the law.”

The court has not yet ruled on the Navy’s motion to dismiss ProPublica’s suit. The service said its new rules will go into effect by Sept. 14. Republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).

DOJ takes down malware that victimized SoCal food distributor

By City News Service

Federal law enforcement officials have disrupted the infrastructure of the notorious Qakbot malware, a malicious computer code used by cybercriminals to commit ransomware, financial fraud, and other cyber- enabled crimes causing "massive losses" to businesses around the world, including a food distribution company in Southern California, officials announced Tuesday.

Beginning last Friday, law enforcement gained access to the Qakbot botnet, redirected botnet traffic to and through servers controlled by law enforce-

ment, and instructed Qakbot-infected computers to download a Qakbot "uninstall" file that untethered the victim computer from the botnet, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

During a press conference in downtown Los Angeles, the DOJ also announced the seizure of more than $8.6 million in cryptocurrency in illicit profits.

Dubbed "Operation Duck Hunt" by authorities-- a reference to the bot's name -- the takedown represents the largest United Statesled financial and technical disruption of a botnet

infrastructure leveraged by cybercriminals to commit cyber-enabled criminal activity, the DOJ said.

The operation involved actions in the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Romania and Latvia, officials said.

"An international partnership led by Justice Department and the FBI has resulted in the dismantling of Qakbot, one of the most notorious botnets ever, responsible for massive losses to victims around the world," U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said.

"Qakbot was the botnet of choice for some of the

most infamous ransomware gangs, but we have now taken it out. This operation also has led to the seizure of almost 9 million dollars in cryptocurrency from the Qakbot cybercriminal organization, which will now be made available to victims. My office's focus is on protecting and vindicating the rights of victims, and this multifaceted attack on computer-enabled crime demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding our nation from harm." No further information was released regarding the Southern California company hit by the malware.

| Photo by Michael Geiger on Unsplash

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President Joe Biden attends the U.S. Naval Academy commencement ceremony, Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. | Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz

Study: Older women who maintain weight more likely to live to 90 Golden Globes announce membership, voting committee for revamped awards

By City News Service By City News Service

Reaching the age of 90 or older, was more likely for women who maintained their body weight after age 60, according to a multi- institutional study led by UC San Diego researchers published Tuesday.

The likelihood of Reaching 90, 95 or 100 -known as exceptional longevity -- was increased by 1.2 to 2 times by older women who maintain a stable weight compared to those who lost 5% of their bodyweight or more, according to the study.

The report was published in Tuesday’s online issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, which “investigated the associations of weight changes later in life with exceptional longevity” among 54,437 women who enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative described as a prospective study investigating causes of chronic diseases among postmenopausal women.

Throughout the follow up period, 30,647, or 56% of the participants, survived to the age of 90 or beyond, the study showed.

“It is very common for older women in the United States to experience over-

weight or obesity with a body mass index range of 25 to 35. Our findings support stable weight as a goal for longevity in older women,” said first author Aladdin H. Shadyab, associate professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UCSD.

“If aging women find themselves losing weight when they are not trying to lose weight, this could be a warning sign of ill health and a predictor of decreased longevity,” he said.

According to the study, women who lost at least 5% weight were less likely to achieve longevity compared

to those who achieved stable weight. For example, women who unintentionally lost weight were 51% less likely to survive to the age of 90. On the other hand, gaining 5% or more weight, compared to stable weight, was not associated with exceptional longevity.

The findings “suggest that general recommendations for weight loss in older women may not help them live longer,” the authors wrote. Nevertheless, the authors caution that women should heed medical advice if moderate weight loss is recommended to improve their health or quality of life.

Now operating under newmanagement, the Golden Globes announced Thursday most of the members of a newly created board that will select and accredit the journalists who will vote on the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards, with nominations set to be announced Dec. 11.

Since its inception, the Globes has been overseen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, an organization that came under fire in recent years over allegations of ethical lapses and a historic lack of Black members. In June, all rights to the awards were purchased by Dick Clark Productions and billionaire businessman-investor Todd Boehly’s Eldridge Industries.

The move resulted in the dissolution of the HFPA, although former HFPA President Helen Hoehne now serves as president of the Golden Globes.

On Thursday, the Golden

Globes announced eight of the nine people who will serve on a Membership Board of Directors, a group responsible for “selecting, ratifying and accrediting journalists as voting members for the 81st Golden Globe Awards.” Hoehne will chair the membership board, which will also include Tim Gray, former awards editor and senior vice president of Variety, who is now the executive vice president of the Golden Globes.

Other members of the committee are Judy Lung, vice president of communications for the Toronto Film Festival; Neil Phillips, a motivational speaker and entrepreneur; Javier Porta Fouz, artistic director of the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema; and journalists Gerardo Prat, Elisabeth Sereda and Barbaros Tapan.

A ninth member will be named at a later date.

“We are proud of how the Golden Globes has evolved

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over the past two years and where the organization is headed,” Hoehne said in a statement. “With its unique international footprint and global perspective on the entertainment world, this esteemed and trusted board truly sets the Golden Globes apart as an organization intent on recognizing achievements in film and television with superior credibility and integrity.”

It was unclear how many members will be selected to vote on the Golden Globe Awards. Under the HFPA, less than 100 people generally decide the nominees and winners.

The awards show is set for Jan. 7, but still unclear is whether it will still be held at its traditional location at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Also unclear is who will broadcast the awards. The show most recently aired on NBC, but no new broadcast arrangement has been announced.

Preserving democracy: Taiwan’s call for inclusion

By Amino C. Y. Chi, Director General, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles

In a world where autocratic forces challenge democratic values, the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine reminds us of the importance of defending those values and upholding the principles that underpin our global society.

Similarly, Taiwan’s persistence on preserving its democratic way of life, under constant threat from China, exemplifies the resilience of societies that cherish freedom and human rights. As we witness the struggle for democracy in various parts of the world, it is imperative that we stand together against tyranny and show our commitment to democratic ideals.

Taiwan, a beacon of democracy and innovation, is a significant player in the global economy and supply chains and upholds stability in the Taiwan Strait. However, Taiwan’s exclusion from the United Nations prevents it from fully contributing to global cooperation.

By including Taiwan participation in the upcoming 78 th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, we send a powerful message that we are unwavering in our dedication to a world governed by democracy, freedom, human rights and the rule of laws.

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Caltech drops requirement for calculus, physics, chemistry courses

By City News Service

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Trump’s presidential eligibility

By HeyWire AI and Staff

Afederaljudgeon Thursdaydismissed a lawsuit challenging former President Donald Trump’s 2024 candidacy.

The lawsuit, noted publicly for its basis on the 14th Amendment, met its abrupt end when Fort Lauderdale-based Judge Robin Rosenberg ruled the plaintiff lacked standing to file the case in the first place.

However, the dismissal by may not be the final say in the matter. With the attention now shifting to other states, legal experts anticipate that states such as Michigan might have a more robust arsenal in dealing with the 14th Amendment challenge.

in turmoil due to the front-runner facing four criminal trials. According to Magliocca, these cases could be active during the primary season and have varying outcomes before the Supreme Court delivers a final verdict.

Bringing to the fore Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, the scholars argue that anyone from Congress, federal or state offices or the military should be barred if they have taken an oath to support the Constitution and subsequently engaged in insurrection or rebellion against it or provided aid or comfort to its enemies.

2022 midterms, citing their endorsement of the Jan. 6 protest.

Yet, Trump has fought back, arguing that any attempt to prevent his appearance on a state’s ballot equates to “election interference.” He draws a comparison with the criminal charges filed against him in New York, Atlanta and by federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., and Florida, terming them as a similar form of interference.

In a major shift for one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, Caltech announced Thursday it is dropping its longstanding admissions requirement for applicants to have completed calculus, chemistry and physics courses, noting that many students lack access to such curricula at their high schools.

Instead, Caltech will offer such students a chance to participate in free online courses, tutoring and a certification process through Khan Academy, culminating in an assessment exam that can be used for admission consideration.

“Our goal in admissions is to make barriers to access as low as possible for talented STEM students,” Jared R. Leadbetter, professor of environmental microbiology and chair of the firstyear admissions committee, said in a statement.

“The Caltech faculty recognize that one or more of the STEM courses that we require for admission may not be available to all students. The new policy aims to provide an avenue for such students to fill that gap in formal coursework

by engaging in effective independent study of the relevant subject material.”

Students who opt for the Khan Academy program will have to complete an exam and score at or above 90% to meet the Caltech course requirements. Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate test scores can also be used to meet the requirement.

The Los Angeles Times, which first reported the Caltech admission changes, reported that, according to federal data, only 65% of public high schools offered calculus classes in the 2017-18 school year, with the course access more limited in large cities and rural areas. Chemistry classes were offered at 88% of high school, but only 74% offered physics.

Caltech on Thursday also announced changes in the short-essay questions in the application, with the new questions “designed to provide applicants with the opportunity to convey how Caltech’s values resonate with them.”

The revised applications process also now includes guidelines regarding “the ethical use of AI (artificial

intelligence) in Caltech applications.”

“Per those guidelines, ethical uses of AI include using large language models like ChatGPT or Bard to generate questions to kick-start the brainstorming process, to review grammar and spelling, or to research the college application process,” according to a university statement. “Unethical uses of AI include using these tools to draft essay responses.”

“Equity at Caltech is about ensuring that we are continuously thinking about where talent lies and how we can make Caltech more accessible to the most brilliant STEM students in the world,” Ashley Pallie, executive director of undergraduate admissions and chief admissions officer, said in a statement.

“We know that everyone has different educational opportunities, but a student’s intellectual capacity should not be limited by the opportunities available at their local high school. The problems the world faces are greater than those limits, so Caltech Admissions is thinking beyond those limits too.”

Despite the ruling in Florida, the legal battle seems to have taken a more complex twist in Michigan. A rising tide of legal scholars asserts that a clause established in the aftermath of the Civil War could apply to Donald Trump due to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and encouragement of supporters to descend upon the U.S. Capitol.

The potential legal debacle unfolds as two progressive nonprofits, Free Speech For People and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, promise court challenges if election officials in the various states allow Trump on the ballot, despite said objections.

“This could result in a series of lawsuits and appeals across multiple states that could culminate at the U.S. Supreme Court, possibly in the heart of the 2024 primary season”, Gerard Magliocca, a law professor at Indiana University, warned in an interview with the Associated Press.

The controversy throws an additional layer of legal uncertainty on a nomination process already mired

Law professors William Baude and Michael Paulsen, in an article slated for publication in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, interpret this constitutional provision to exclude those who sought to undermine lawful government authority post the 2020 election — “Taking Section Three seriously means excluding from present or future office those who sought to subvert lawful government authority under the Constitution in the aftermath of the 2020 election.”

In 2021, Free Speech For People dispatched letters to the chief election official in all 50 states advocating Trump’s removal if he sought the presidency in a future run. The group’s Legal Director Ron Fein noted officials are now starting to discuss the matter after years of silence.

“The framers of the 14th Amendment learned the bloody lesson that, once an oath-breaking insurrectionist engages in insurrection, they can’t be trusted to return to power,” Fein told the AP.

His organization sued to remove from the ballot U.S. Rep. Marjorie TaylorGreene and then-Rep. Madison Cawthorn, both Republicans, ahead of the

The debate was brought into sharper focus when John Anthony Castro, a lesser-known Republican presidential candidate from Texas, lodged a complaint in a New Hampshire court claiming that the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from the state’s ballot.

However, conservative law professor Michael McConnell from Stanford University cautioned that achieving a result in the case will not be a cakewalk.

“It’s not just about Trump,” he told the AP. “Every election where someone says something supportive of a riot that interferes with the enforcement of laws, their opponents are going to run in and try to get them disqualified.”

The critical fallout of this century-old legislative piece, the 14th Amendment, could shape the political battleground ahead of the general election. Ratified in 1868, it provided crucial civil rights to freed slaves and eventually all U.S. citizens but also served to exile former Confederate officials from Congress and government reins.

Edward Foley, a law professor at The Ohio State University, emphasized the urgent need for the Supreme Court to resolve the dispute prior to the general election.

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ESPN, ABC, other Disney-owned channels pulled from Spectrum cable

On the day the college football season kicked into gear, ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels were pulled from Spectrum cable Thursday evening amid a breakdown in negotiations over carriage fees.

The channels went dark at 5 p.m. and were replaced by a message from Spectrum to customers saying it hopes to restore the programming soon.

“We offered Disney a fair deal, yet they are demanding an excessive increase,” according to a statement posted on Spectrum’s website. “They also want to limit our ability to provide greater customer choice in programming packages forcing you to take and pay for channels

you may not want.

“Spectrum is on your side and fighting to keep costs down while protecting and maximizing customer choice.”

In a statement of its own, Disney said its proposed rates are “driven by the marketplace.”

“We’ve been in ongoing negotiations with Charter Communications for some time and have not yet agreed to a new market-based agreement,” according to Disney. “... Disney Entertainment has successful deals in place with pay TV providers of all types and sizes across the country, and the rates and terms we are seeking in this renewal are driven by the marketplace. We’re committed to reaching a mutually agreed upon

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resolution with Charter and we urge them to work with us to minimize the disruption to their customers.”

In Los Angeles, the move means ABC7 is no longer available on Spectrum, along with all ESPN channels, Freeform, FX, FXX and National Geographic.

The channels were pulled from Spectrum just as ESPN was beginning to air Thursday night college football games, along with coverage of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. Many viewers took to social media to lash out. One viewer wrote, “So fantasy football bout to start and (Spectrum) talking about they in a fight with Disney about not keeping ESPN as part of the programming

services? Y’all have until Saturday to figure this out.”

Clarence Thomas acknowledges undisclosed real estate deal with Harlan Crow and discloses private jet flights

By Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski, ProPublica

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ decadeslong friendship with real estate tycoon Harlan Crow and Samuel Alito’s luxury travel with billionaire Paul Singer have raised questions about influence and ethics at the nation’s highest court.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for the first time acknowledged that he should have reported selling real estate to billionaire political donor Harlan Crow in 2014, a transaction revealed by ProPublica earlier this year. Writing in his annual financial disclosure form, Thomas said that he “inadvertently failed to realize” that the deal needed to be publicly disclosed.

In the form, which was made public Thursday after he’d received an extension on the filing deadline, Thomas also disclosed receiving three private jet trips last year from Crow. ProPublica reported on two of those trips.

Thomas defended his previous practice of not disclosing private jet flights provided to him over the

years.

In a statement Thursday, an attorney for Thomas, Elliot Berke, said that “after reviewing Justice Thomas’s records, I am confident there has been no willful ethics transgression, and any prior reporting errors were strictly inadvertent.”

Thomas’ expanded disclosures for 2022 follow a series of ProPublica stories that documented an array of undisclosed luxury vacations and other gifts Thomas has received over the years from a cadre of billionaires, including Crow. ProPublica revealed Texas real estate magnate Crow’s generosity toward Thomas, including yacht cruises, private jet flights, the purchase of his mother’s house in Georgia and tuition payments. Subsequently, we reported that Thomas has received at least 38 destination vacations and 26 private jet flights from multiple billionaires. Thomas’ latest filing brings the total number of jet flights he’s received even higher.

In its initial story, ProPublica reported Thomas took a trip to Crow’s private resort in the Adirondacks last July and to a conservative think

tank conference in Dallas last May, noting that flight records suggested he flew to and from both places on Crow’s jet. In his new form, Thomas confirmed that Crow provided the private plane travel.

In the form, Thomas said that his security detail recommended he fly private whenever possible “because of the increased security risk following the Dobbs opinion leak.” The Supreme Court did not respond to a question about whether all justices are now advised to take private jet flights for security purposes.

Thomas also disclosed one previously unknown private jet trip he received from Crow. He reported taking a private plane on the way home from a February conference in Dallas because of an “unexpected ice storm.”

In his form, Thomas wrote that he “continues to work” with judiciary staff to determine “whether he should further amend his reports from any prior years.”

The disclosure contains Thomas’ first public comments on his failure to disclose a 2014 real estate deal with Crow. As ProPublica reported this spring, Crow purchased Thomas’ mother’s house and two nearby vacant lots from Thomas and his relatives for $133,363. Thomas’

mother continues to live at the property, which Crow now owns. Crow has said he plans to someday turn the house, which was Thomas’ childhood home, into a museum.

In the form, Thomas said he took a loss on the deal because he and his wife “put between $50,000 to $75,000 into his mother’s home in capital improvements over the years.”

Thomas also defended his practice for more than two decades of not disclosing private jet trips provided by Crow and other wealthy businessmen.

Justices are required by a federal ethics law passed after Watergate to publicly disclose most gifts. Thomas’ defense centers on a carve-out in the law known as the “personal hospitality” exemption. The exemption states that gifts of “food, lodging, or entertainment received as personal hospitality” don’t have to be disclosed. The judiciary updated its guidelines earlier this year to make explicit that the exemption doesn’t apply to private jet travel.

Seven ethics law experts told ProPublica that even before the update, both the law and the judiciary’s regulations have required that gifts of transportation, such as private jet travel, be disclosed because they are not food, lodging or

entertainment. Reviewing other federal judges’ financial disclosure filings, ProPublica found at least six examples of judges disclosing gifts of private jet travel in recent years prior to the update.

In the new filing, Thomas for the first time said he got advice that he did not have to disclose such flights from staff at the Judicial Conference, the policymaking arm of the federal judiciary. He said he received that advice from “Conference staff, and in conversations with court officers and colleagues early in his tenure on the Court.” In his previous statement on the matter, Thomas did not say he had consulted the ethics staff.

Prior to his most recent disclosure, Thomas had reported receiving one private jet trip from Crow in 1997, the year after the pair met.

Thomas also pointed to advice received in 2006 by a lower court federal judge, Ray Randolph, that a private jet flight to Alaska didn’t need to be disclosed.

A judiciary spokesperson declined to comment Thursday on whether it has ever been the Judicial Conference’s position that judges can accept gifts of private jet travel without disclosing them.

She also declined to confirm Thomas’ account

of past advice he’d received from conference staff. “Advice sought by any filer is confidential and we do not discuss that advice publicly,” the spokesperson said.

The Supreme Court press office did not immediately respond to a request for more details on the advice Thomas said he received.

Thomas’ attorney criticized watchdog groups and Democratic members of Congress who have called for Thomas to be investigated.

“The attacks on Justice Thomas are nothing less than ridiculous and dangerous, and they set a terrible precedent for political blood sport through federal ethics filings,” Berke wrote.

Justice Samuel Alito’s filing was also released Thursday. His did not contain any new disclosures of gifts. Earlier this year, ProPublica reported that in 2008, Alito accepted a private jet flight to Alaska from a hedge fund billionaire who later had cases before the Supreme Court. Alito said that he was not required to disclose the gift, and that when the billionaire’s companies came before the court, Alito was unaware of his connection to the cases.

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Another wrote, “Really Disney? During the US Open? I’ve never known a broadcaster to just dump their programming in the middle of a show.”

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Monrovia City Notices

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS RFQ#23-301

CalSHAPE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES

RFQ DEADLINE

September 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM PST

Mark outside of the submittal envelope: “RFQ Q23-301 CalSHAPE due 9/22/23” and submit to:

MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Business Service Department

325 East Huntington Dr Monrovia, Ca 91016

Phone: (626) 471-2082

Attention: Samer Alzubaidi

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

TERM

A contract shall begin upon Board approval at the October 11, 2023 Regular Board meeting.

Publish September 4, 11, 2023

MONROVIA WEEKLY

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

RFQ#

23-302

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DAVID EDWARD RUIZ JR.

CASE NO. 23STPB07536

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

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.

DISTRICTWIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT

KEY

RFQ# 23-302

DISTRICTWIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AND WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT

KEY EVENTS SCHEDULE

The anticipated schedule for completion of this procurement is shown below. The dates are subject to change

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SANDRA J. RUIZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SANDRA J. RUIZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The anticipated schedule for completion of this procurement is shown below. The dates are subject to change

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.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Monrovia Unified School District, of Los Angeles County, California, acting by and through its Board of Trustees hereinafter referred to as “District” will receive up to, but no later than, 2:00 PM on September 22, 2023, the Statements of Qualifications proposals for the award of:

RFQ No. Q23-301

CalSHAPE ENERGY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES

Sealed Statements of Qualifications proposals must be received in the Monrovia Unified School District, Purchasing, at 325 East Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016, up to but no later than 2:00 PM on September 22, 2023.

Statements of Qualifications proposals received after this date and time will not be accepted. Each SOQ must conform and be responsive to the requirements set forth in this RFQ.

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document can be downloaded from our website under current bids:

https://app.box.com/s/cmqugdbwndtxlzty95o4qnuj5v2vw99s

Questions regarding this RFQ shall be in writing via email to Salzubaidi@monroviaschools.net no later than 2:00 PM on September 14, 2023. Responses to questions or clarifications will be posted as an addendum on the above website by 2:00 PM on September 15, 2023.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications pro-

RFQ# Q23-302 FULL ACCESS VIEW

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A HEARING on the petition will be held on 09/29/2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

The full preparation and submittal instructions link for RFQ# Q23302 may be accessed at the Monrovia Unified School District’s Procurement and Business Support Services website page listed below:

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 full preparation and submittal instructions link for RFQ# Q23-302 may be accessed at the Monrovia Unified School District’s Procurement and Business Support Services website page listed below: https://www.monroviaschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=348804&type=d&pREC_ID=757882

PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST

https://www.monroviaschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=348804&type=d&pREC_ID=757882

PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST

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: 10/26/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Monrovia Unified School District is seeking a qualified firm to provide a turnkey solution to design and implement energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation and energyrelated capital improvement services for the District. Monrovia Unified School District expects a reduction in its annual utility and operations and maintenance costs through the implementation of these services.

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

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

Monrovia Unified School District is seeking a qualified firm to provide a turnkey solution to design and implement energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and energy-related capital improvement services for the District. Monrovia Unified School District expects a reduction in its annual utility and operations and maintenance costs through the implementation of these services.

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.

It is our intent to enter into an agreement with the successful firm to conduct a Districtwide conservation/efficiency audit and award a contract to implement cost-effective energy retrofits. Monrovia Unified School District intends to implement a design-build program consistent with the provisions of California Government Code sections 4217.10-4217.18.

Attorney for Petitioner: Shannon M. Bio (275401) 1212 Marsh Street, Suite 3 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Telephone: 8057813645 8/31, 9/4, 9/7/23

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It is our intent to enter into an agreement with the successful firm to conduct a Districtwide conservation/efficiency audit and award a contract to implement cost-effective energy retrofits. Monrovia Unified School District intends to implement a design-build program consistent with the provisions of California Government Code sections 4217.10-4217.18.

Upon award, the Monrovia Unified School District will select a company to identify, design, construct, and implement District-wide energy conservation measures. The awarded respondent shall help identify funding

Upon award, the Monrovia Unified School District will select a company to identify, design, construct, and implement District-wide energy conservation measures. The awarded respondent shall help identify funding

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Requests for Information (RFIs) concerning the RFQ must be submitted via e-mail no later than the date shown in the RFQ timeline. Please direct all questions to Salzubaidi@MonroviaSchools.net Following the RFI deadline, all questions and answers will be summarized and posted on the District’s website at https://app.box. com/s/q0lt7y70bl8o7zhsbvn4gb158oktvo8w

Any contact with District staff or Elected officials outside of this representative will be grounds for disqualification.

SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

The full preparation and submittal instructions link for RFQ# Q23302 may be accessed at the Monrovia Unified School District’s Procurement and Business Support Services website page: https://www.monroviaschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=348804&type=d&pREC_ID=757882

RFQ responses must be delivered in PDF format and submitted electronically to Salzubaidi@MonroviaSchools.net on or before 2:00 pm on September 26, 2023, RFQs received after the deadline will not be accepted. All submittals become the sole property of Monrovia Unified School District and the content will be held confidential until the selection of a firm is made.

Any proprietary information must be designated clearly and should be bound separately and labeled with the words “PROPRIETARY INFORMATION”. An entire submittal marked as such will not be accepted. Submit RFQ Responses clearly marked “Confidential: Request for Qualifications for Districtwide Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, & Water Conservation Project” to Salzubaidi@ MonroviaSchools.net

Questions regarding this request for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) may be directed to Salzubaidi@MonroviaSchools.net Publish September 4, 11, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

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

JOHN L. SHAW - SBN 58283, LAW OFFICE OF JOHN L. SHAW 5816 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. TEMPLE CITY CA 91780, Telephone (626) 286-3710 8/31, 9/4, 9/7/23

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TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Lieselotte M Stockmann CASE NO. 23STPB09373

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Elisabeth Schafroth in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Executor 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 with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARILYN IDEMOTO CASE NO. 23STPB09350

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARILYN IDEMOTO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEVEN K. IDEMOTO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEVEN K. IDEMOTO 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: 10/03/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

KACY H. DO, ESQ. - SBN 263899, STEWART HSIEH, ESQ. - SBN 134853, FRYE & HSIEH, LLP 2425 MISSION STREET, SUITE 3 SAN MARINO CA 91108, Telephone (213) 538-1365 8/31, 9/4, 9/7/23

CNS-3733678# EL MONTE EXAMINER

Public Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Jonathan Manuel Vargas Taiman FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUM-

BER: 23AHCP00333 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.

Petitioner Jonathan Manuel Vargas

Taiman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name a. OF Jonathan Manuel Vargas Taiman to Proposed name Jonathan Taiman 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEAR-

ING a. Date: 11/03/2023 Time: 8:30AM

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

DATED:August 08, 2023 Robin Miller

Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Daphne Claire Urquiza-Jaliquias FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUM-

BER: 23AHCP00340 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

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

Date: 10/06/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept:

X. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: August 10, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan

JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Jamies Huynh Shieh FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00344

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jamies Huynh Shieh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name a. OF Jamies Huynh

Shieh to Proposed name James Huynh

Shieh 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall

appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 10/27/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept:

X. The address of the court is same as noted above.

3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: August 16, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Anna Vassilieva FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23AHCP00338 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Anna Vassilieva filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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

Date: 10/11/2023 Time: 8:30AM Dept:

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

August 10, 2023 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 2023 ARCADIA WEEKLY

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Chau Le Hang

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la información a continuación y en la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner’s name is: Yijie Zhan (Nombre del demandante):

CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): 23PSFL00061

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citaión y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de

la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambión le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o ponié ndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

AVISO-LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): Superior Court of California – Los angeles – Pomona Courthouse South, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766.

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Walter E. Teague, III/BWA Law Group APC, 1901 E. Fourth Street, Suite 150, Santa Ana, Ca 92705/ (714) 581 - 8838

Date (Fecha): 1/16/2023

David W. Slayton Clerk, by (Secretario, por) N. Serrano, Deputy (Asistente)

Publish August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2023 ROSEMEAD READER

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Yu Chen Liu FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 20PSCP00353 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner Yu Chen Liu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Yu Chen Liu, Nicole Chen Yu Liu, Nicole C. Y. Liu to Proposed name Chen Yu Liu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/13/2023 Time: 9:00AM Dept: O. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: San Gabriel Sun DATED: August 11, 2023 Christian R. Gullon JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 28, September 4, 11, 18, 2023 SAN GABRIEL SUN

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. [P23-203]

NOTICE TO VENDORS - FULL SERVICE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MUSD MODERNIZATION PROGRAM –PHASE 1

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) Business Service Department acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the DISTRICT, is soliciting and issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to receive from interested individuals, firms and entities who can provide professional full service architectural and engineering

services (“Services”) for various modernization projects throughout the District. All qualified architectural and engineering firms described in the RFP, including local firms are encouraged to submit proposals.

Proposal Deadline Date: Proposal accepted up to but no later than 9-14-2023 by 2:00 PM. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed as indicated on the front page, with the name and address of the firm in the upper, left corner, under which should be clearly printed: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO# [P23203] – FULL SERVICE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MUSD MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

By: Ricardo Harris

Director Procurement and Business Support

By authority of the Governing Board of Monrovia Unified School District, Monrovia, County of LosAngeles, State of California

Publishing Dates: 29 August and 4 September 2023

Proposal Preparation Submittal: One (1) original, three (3) hard copies and a USB-C Type Thumb Drive of the proposals must be submitted under sealed cover by no later than 2:00 PM on 9-14-2023. Mark your company name, proposal title and RFP deadline on the outside of the sealed proposal envelope or box. Proposals shall be delivered to the attention of:

Samer Alzubaidi, Program Manager, Business Service Department, Monrovia Unified School District, 325 East Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016 Salzubaidi@Monroviaschools. net;

It is the sole responsibility of the firm submitting the proposal to ensure that their proposal and any amendments are actually received in the office prior to the deadline time and due date. Unless this RFP is extended by a written amendment, proposals received after the time on the due date, will not be considered. Fax, email or telegraphic proposals will not be accepted.

Questions, requests for explanation or clarifications of any kinds in regards to this RFP shall be made in written form, submitted via email to Samer Alzubaidi, Director, SJB Management Corp.at Salzubaidi@ Monroviaschools.net by no later than 2:00 PM, 9-7-2023.

The full preparation and submittal instructions for RFP P23203 may be accessed at the website https://app.box.com/s/ ts00fxhubr55wpgq9l1x3erbnfwynp2f

The District will advise all firms known to have received a copy of the RFP of responses to the requests received for explanation or clarification by email and on the website at https:// app.box.com/s/ts00fxhubr55wpgq9l1x3erbnfwynp2f ; all firms are advised to check the above website for any updates.

Publish August 31, 2023 & September 4, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. [P23-204]

NOTICE TO VENDORSSURPLUS FURNITURE ASSET AND LOGISTIC DISPOSITION MANAGEMENT SERVICES REQUESTED FOR MUSD

21ST CENTURY FURNITURE MODERNIZATION PROJECT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

RFP #: P23-204

RFP Issued: August 29, 2023

Title: Surplus Furniture Asset & Logistic Disposition Management Services

Proposal Deadline Date: September 12, 2023@2pm

Questions/Clarifications: September 6, 2023@2pm

Interviews: As Needed

Term: Four-year period/subject to annual renewal

Estimated Board Approval

Date: September 13, 2023

Estimated Notification of Selected Firm: September 15, 2023

RFP P23-204 Issued by Monrovia Unified School District

Procurement & Business Support Services 325 E. Huntington Drive Monrovia, Ca. 91016 Tel: (626) 471- 2082

Procurement Website https://www.monroviaschools.net/apps/ pages/index.jsp?uREC_

ID=348804&type=d&pREC_

ID=757882

Procurement Contact: Ricardo Harris - Dir. of Procurement & Business Support Services

Email: rharris@monroviaschools.net

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) Procurement and Business Support Services Dept.;acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the DISTRICT, is soliciting and issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to receive from interested firms and entities full-service surplus furniture asset and logistic disposition management services to complete operations for ten school sites within a one year period.. All firms with public sector experience in this field are encouraged to submit proposals.

Proposal Preparation Submittal: Each firm will submit two copies; one in PDF format and one copy in Microsoft Word format via email to: rharris@monroviaschools. net. Each proposal submitted should include the Firm’s Name, RFP P23-204, and the RFP Deadline in the submitted email subject line.

It is the Firm’s sole responsibility in submitting the proposal; to ensure that their proposal and any amendments are received in the office before the deadline date. Unless this RFP is extended by a written amendment or emailed amendment, proposals received after the time on due date, will not be considered. The district will not accept fax or telegraphic proposals.

Questions, requests for explanation or clarifications of any kind in regards to this RFP shall be made in written

form, submitted via email to Ricardo Harris, Director of Procurement and Business Support Services at rharris@ monroviaschools.net by no later than 2:00 PM, 9-6-2023. The District will advise all firms known to have received a copy of the RFP of responses to the requests received for explanation or clarification by email and on the website.

The full preparation and submittal instructions link for RFP P23-204 may be accessed at the Monrovia Unified School District’s Procurement and Business Support Services website page: https://www. monroviaschools.net/apps/ pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=348804&type=d&pREC_ ID=757882

District will advise all firms known to have received a copy of the RFP of responses to the requests received for explanation or clarification by email and on the website page: https:// www.monroviaschools.net/ apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=348804&type=d&pREC_ ID=757882

All firms are advised to check the above website for any updates.

Publish August 31, 2023 & September 4, 2023 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. CEG111264-BW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The names and business address of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are:

YY VIVA AND ANNE CHUI, 22 Eagles Nest Drive, South El Monte, CA 91733

Doing Business as: 101 BAR AND GRILL

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/ licensee(s), is/are: NONE

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/ applicant(s) is NONE LLL GROUP INC., 2200 Shenandoah Lane, Glendora, CA 91731-2416

The assets being sold are generally described as: RETAIL SALES-GENERAL and is/are located at: 10631 Main Street, El Monte, CA 91731-2416

The type of license to be transferred is/are: On-Sale General Eating Place, #47639541 now issued for the premises located at: Same as Above.

The Bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intented to be consummated at the office of: Central Escrow Group, Inc., 515 West Garvey Ave., Suite 118, Monterey Park, CA 91754 and the anticipated sale date is 09/26/23.

The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $370,000.00, including inventory estimated at $, which consists of the following:

DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: CHECK $370,000.00

It has been agreed between the seller((s)/ licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/ Transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: AUGUST 17, 2023

Signature of Buyer

LLL GROUP INC.

By: /s/ LEE WA YEUNG, CEO

Signature of Seller

YY VIVA

By: /s/ YIFAN YAO, CEO /s/ ANNE CHUI /s/ YIFAN YAO 9/4/23

CNS-3735614# EL MONTE EXAMINER

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Vahe Tarakdzhyan FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER:23AHCP00218 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra Ca 90801, Northeast

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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023190808

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ICE CREAM SOCIAL CLUB, 21902 Stanwell Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311. 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 August 2023. Signed: CWS, LLC (CA-202355612400), 21902 Stanwell Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311; Annie Ksadzhikyan, Manager Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 30, 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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023190861

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ACC CARLOS, 14949 Vanowen St Apt 4, Van Nuys, CA 91405. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 2006. Signed: Carlos Vera, 14949 Vanowen St Apt 4, Van nuys, CA 91405 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 30, 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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023191493 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TM WHOLESALE, 4412 PACIFIC BLVD, VERNON, CA 90058. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.

Signed: WEI HAN, 2083 Pso Ambar, San Dimas, CA 91773 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 31, 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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023191940

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GIFTS 2 GIVE MARKETING, 19360 Rinaldi Street ste726, porter ranch, CA 91326. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed:

Ley Lahs USA Corp (CA-3914707), 19360 Rinaldi Street ste 726, porter ranch, CA 91326; Lavish Paryani, CEO.

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 31, 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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023189427

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ONE PLUS BEAUTY, 927

E Las Tunas Dr. Suite H, San Gabriel, CA 91776. Mailing Address, 533 N Nicholson Ave Apt D, Monterey Park, CA 91755. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2023. Signed: One Plus Beauty Nail & Lash (CA-5584452), 533 N Nicholson Ave Apt D, Monterey Park, CA 91755; Jianhua Huang, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 29, 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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 202316268 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE PURRING CAT, 1127 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Mailing Address, 3013 Acresite Street, Los Angeles, CA 90039. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: RISING MOON ENTERPRISES (CA3395008), 7515 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; ZACKERY GREY, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 14, 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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 202316268

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE PURRING CAT, 1127 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Mailing Address, 3013 Acresite Street, Los Angeles, CA 90039. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: RISING MOON ENTERPRISES (CA3395008), 7515 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; ZACKERY GREY, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 14, 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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 202316268 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE PURRING CAT, 1127 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030. Mailing Address, 3013 Acresite Street, Los Angeles, CA 90039. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: RISING MOON ENTERPRISES (CA3395008), 7515 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; ZACKERY GREY, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 14, 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 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023190923 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PIERCE PARK APARTMENTS, 12700 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331. Mailing Address, 136 Heber Ave, Park City, UT 84060. This business is conducted by a limited partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 2016. Signed: (1). Gary Grant,(2) Pierce Park co-gp,llc 136 Heber Ave Ste 308, Park City, UT 84060 (2). Gary Grant, 136 Heber Ave Ste 308, Park City, UT 84060 . The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 30, 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).

LEGALS

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

Project Description

To consider an extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 6009 of the City Council of the City of Glendale, California, imposing a moratorium on issuance of entitlements and/or permits for establishment of new or replacement retail uses selling firearms or ammunition in the City and declaring an urgency thereof, a written report describing measures taken to alleviate the condition which led to the adoption of the moratorium ordinance, and findings under the California Environmental Quality Act and findings pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(c).

s Environmental Determination

The proposed ordinance will prevent changes to the physical environment citywide, and therefore, will not result in significant environmental impact under CEQA, which are made in comparison to existing physical conditions (CEQA Guidelines Section 15125(a) and 15126.2(a)); accordingly, the proposed ordinance is categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308.

Public Hearing

The proposed extension of the Interim Urgency Ordinance will be considered by the Glendale City Council at a public hearing at a Meeting in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 613 East Broadway, Glendale, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at or after the hour of 6:00 p.m.

Copies of the materials will be available for review prior to the scheduled City Council hearing in the Community Development Department office, Room 103 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 East Broadway. Information on the proposed interim ordinance extension can be obtained from Bradley Calvert in the Community Development Department at 818-548-2140 or email: bcalvert@glendaleca.gov. Staff reports are accessible prior to the meeting through hyperlinks in the ‘Agendas and Minutes’ section. Website Internet Address: www.glendaleca.gov/agendas

Any person having any interest in the proposed legislation may appear at the above hearing either in person or by counsel or both and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the City Clerk not later than the hour set for public hearing before the City Council. “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.

Dated: September 7, 2023

Dr. Suzie Abajian

The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish September 4, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

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:

shrub and tree plantings;: the reconstruction of irrigation mainline and lateral connections; the reconstruction of electrical lines for street lighting, the relocations of water meters and fire hydrants; the construction of sidewalk extension and accent shade structures, counters and benches; installation of site furnishings; 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.

CA 91206 Bidding documents are also available to view and download online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: Date: September 27, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: (In front of Project Site) 125 N. Artsakh Avenue Glendale, CA 91206 City of Glendale Contact Person: Huang Zheng, Project Manager Phone: 818-548-3945 Fax: 818-242-7087 E-mail: hzheng@glendaleca.gov

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

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

Bidder satisfactorily completed as a prime contractor or subcontractor at least (4) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within { (5) years prior to the Bid Deadline and with a dollar value in excess of the Bid submitted for this Project. In addition, if the Bidder intends to self-perform the Signage Contractor, Bidder shall satisfy the mandatory qualifications described in the Specialty Contractor’s Statement of Qualifications (starting at page F-23) applicable to such Work and submit the completed forms with the Bid.

Subcontractors listed for the Signage Contractor Work must satisfy the mandatory qualifications described in the Specialty Contractor’s Statement of Qualifications (staring on page F-23) applicable to the Work to be performed by each Subcontractor and Bidder must submit the completed forms with the Bid.

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. 3893 and Plan Nos. 1-3095, SSF-3095, PLA-3095, IRR-3095, PG3095, WS-3095, 49-251, 50-685, 50-686, 50-687 and GWP00638AA. The work generally includes: the removal and disposal of asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavements, removal and salvage of existing pavers to be reused; the grading and preparation of subgrade; the construction of new concrete curbs, sidewalks, and curb ramps, removing and hauling away of grindings; the removal of existing trees; relocating existing trees, new

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 $ 7.25M to $7.5M

3. Completion: This Work must be completed within one-hundred-eighty 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. Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk. A mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the project site at 10:00 AM on September 27, 2023 at Artsakh Avenue, located at 125 N. Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206

6. Contractor License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s): a. Pursuant to Section 3300, of the Public Contract Code, the classification of the bidder’s Contractor’s License shall be “Class A”. Failure of a bidder to obtain adequate licensing at the time the contract is awarded shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s Bond. The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

7. 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.

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

Artsakh Ave. Fire Modification (FMOD2110967)

Electrical Spot Service

All other Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees shall be obtained and paid for by Contractor and will be reimbursed based on Contractor’s actual direct cost without markup.

See Instructions to Bidders Paragraph 14, and General Conditions Paragraph 1.01 for definitions and Paragraph 1.03 for Contractor responsibilities.

9. Bid Forms and Bid Security: Each Bid must be made on the Bid Forms obtainable 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.

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

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

12. Prevailing 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.

13. California Department of Industrial Relations ― Public Works Contractor

Registration.

Beginning July 1, 2014, under the Public Works Contractor Registration Law (California Senate Bill No. 854 - See Labor Code Section 1725.5), contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/ActionServlet?a

ction=displayPWCRegistrationForm before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. More information is available at the following links: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/PublicWorks/SB854FactSheet_6.30.14.pdf http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html

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

Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Publish September 4 & 7, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On August 8, 2023, the Council of the City of Glendale, California adopted Ordinance No. 6008, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 8.50 PROHIBITING THE USE OF GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS”. A copy of said Ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, this Ordinance prohibits property owners from using gas-powered leaf blowers at any time for any purpose except by or at the direction of emergency responders for the purposes of responding to an emergency, or necessary to restore, preserve, protect or save lives or property from imminent danger of loss or harm, or when used to clear downed trees or vegetation in areas needing expedient clearance when necessary to protect public safety. Enforcement of the Ordinance will be suspended until September 1, 2024 in order for the City to conduct public outreach and education.

Suzie Abajian, Ph.D.

City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish August 4, 7, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On August 18, 2023, the Council of the City of Glendale, California adopted Ordinance No. 6009, entitled “AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF .ENTITLEMENTS AND/OR PERMITS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW OR REPLACEMENT RETAIL USES SELLING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF”. A copy of said Ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

The City is authorized by Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution to make and enforce all local, police, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws. Government Code Section 65858 provides that a city council may adopt by a four-fifths vote as an urgency measure an interim ordinance prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a general plan or zoning measure that the city is considering or studying, or intends to study within a reasonable time. In substance, this Ordinance provides in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare, it is now necessary for the City to undertake action to review and revise applicable provisions of the City’s Zoning Code (Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code) and/or other sections of the Code, in order to provide for the reexamination within a reasonable time, of development and entitlement standards and requirements for new or replacement retail uses selling firearms and ammunition.

Suzie Abajian, Ph.D.

City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish September 4, 7, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Diane Z

CASE NO. 23STPB06857

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9/15/2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: David L. Lynch, State Bar No, 180031 DESERT ELDER LAW, PC 72877 Dinah Shore Drive, Suite 103-126 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270, Telephone: (323) 270-2704 8/28, 8/31, 9/4/23 CNS-3733039# BELMONT BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID J. STORM AKA DAVID JOHN STORM CASE NO. 30-2023-01343537-PR-PLCMC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DEAN R. STORM in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

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

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

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

DARLYNN MORGAN - SBN

185963, MORGAN LAW GROUP 1500 QUAIL ST., STE. 540 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660, Telephone (949) 260-1400 8/28, 8/31, 9/4/23

CNS-3733463# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH S. WONG

Case No. 23STPB09312

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Teresa WongSwanson be appointed as personal repre-sentative 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 Sept. 28, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: JOHN C LANSING ESQ

SBN 257182

LAW OFFICES OF JOHN LANSING

4165 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD STE 201

WESTLAKE VILLAGE CA 91362

CN999720 WONG

Aug 31, Sep 4,7, 2023

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROXANNE SUH

Case No. 23STPB08900

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by John James Quintus in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that John James Quintus 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. 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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.

Petitioner: John James Quintus

JOHN JAMES QUINTUS

234 S EL MOLINO AVE NO 22

PASADENA CA 91101

CN999722 SUH

Aug 31, Sep 4,7, 2023

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

Yamaguchi A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mary Sumiko Yamaguchi in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 09/21/2023 at 8:30 am in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Lawrence Inouye, SBN 100923

Shiotani & Inouye 20710 Manhattan Place, Suite 120 Torrance, CA 90501 , Telephone: (310) 712-0100 8/31, 9/4, 9/7/23

CNS-3734254#

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROL W. GUTIERREZ CASE NO. PROVA2300040

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WENDY L. SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that WENDY L. SMITH 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 will or estate, or both, of: Diane Z A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Robert Eberhardt in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Robert Eberhardt be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the dece-

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: 10/05/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM06 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Ko Yamaguchi

CASE NO. 23STPB09093

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

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: 10/03/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of

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:

8/10/2023 PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (855) 976-3916

Phone Number: 818-227-0100 Rita Terzyan, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0439186 To: BURBANK INDEPENDENT 08/21/2023, 08/28/2023, 09/04/2023 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

T.S. No.: 23-8686 Loan No.: ******0589

APN: 1201-161-29-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED

2/22/2018. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

LEGALS

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: 8/16/2023 Prestige Default Services,

Fictitious Business Name Filings

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

(1). Creative Learning Key Family Child Care

(2). Creative Learning key 13359 Breton Court Eastvale, CA 92880 Riverside County Awjanae Nicole Brown, 13359 Breton Court, Eastvale, CA 92880 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 20, 2019. 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. Awjanae Nicole Brown

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 10, 2023

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# 202311933 Pub. 08/14/2023, 08/21/2023, 08/28/2023, 09/04/2023 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20230007556

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-202311962 Pub. 08/21/2023, 08/28/2023, 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023

Riverside Independent

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# 202312491

Pub. 08/28/2023, 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Super Taco 450 South Main Street, unit D Corona, CA 92882

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 28225 KANE CT HIGHLAND California 92346 A.P.N.: 1201-161-29-0-000

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-

DERS: 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. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC.

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 (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Website www.auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-8686. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There area three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 793-6107, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 238686 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

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 17a920, 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-202311853 Pub. 08/14/2023, 08/21/2023, 08/28/2023, 09/04/2023 Riverside Independent

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

(1). WE THE PEOPLE

(2). LEGAL EXPRESS

(3). DOCUMENT EXPRESS

(4). DOCUEX

(5). WE THE PEOPLE DOCUMENT PREPARATION SERVICES 6391 Magnolia Ave SUITE A Riverside, CA 92506 Riverside County

Mailing Address, P.O. BOX 8666, Alta Loma, CA 91701. Riverside County Pacific State Corporation (CA), 8780 19th St No 157, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701 San Bernardino County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2008. 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. SUMMER EDOUNI, Vice President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 10, 2023

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

The following persons are doing business as: Wells leasing llc, 16780 Ivy Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. Mailing Address, 12309 Kern River Dr, Eastvale, CA 91752. Wells leasing llc (CA), 16780 Ivy Ave, Fontana, CA 92335; Anna I Razzaq, President. 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 June 13, 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/ Anna I Razzaq, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 27, 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#: 20230007556 Pub: 08/21/2023, 08/28/2023, 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RLS2FINANCES

15181 Van Buren Boulevard SPC 136 Riverside, CA 92504 Riverside County RICHARD LOUIS SCHADE, 15181 Van Buren Boulevard SPC 136, Riverside, CA 92504 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. RICHARD LOUIS SCHADE

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 11, 2023

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

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BLOW MOLDED PRODUCTS 4720 Felspar St Riverside, CA 92509 Riverside County Plastic Technologies,INC (CA), 4720 Felspar St, Riverside, CA 92509 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 1, 2018. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. MEIR BEN DAVID, CEO

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 22, 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# 202312491 Pub. 08/28/2023, 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BLOW MOLDED PRODUCTS 4720 Felspar St Riverside, CA 92509 Riverside County Mailing Address Po Box 3226 Ontario, Ca 91761 Plastic Technologies,INC (CA), 4720 Felspar St, Riverside, CA 92509 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 1, 2018. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. MEIR BEN DAVID, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 22, 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

Mailing Address, 551 Ventura Ave, Corona, CA 92879. Riverside County Galvez-Toscano enterprises, Inc (CA), 450 South Main Street, unit D, Corona, CA 92879

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January

1, 1994. 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. Marta Patricia Toscano, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 3, 2023

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

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# r-202311581 Pub. 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Living To Prosper 2109 Collett Ave, Unit 308 Corona, CA 92879

Riverside County Jalessa & Jaden LLC (CA), 2109 Collett Ave 308, Corona, CA 92879 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 August 9, 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. Jaden Keoua Tan-Rabago, CEO

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

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

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202312556

Pub. 09/04/2023, 09/11/2023, 09/18/2023, 09/25/2023

Tire Memorial’ placed at site where 3 women died in South LA crash

A“GhostTire Memorial” was placed Thursday at the South Los Angeles intersection where three young women riding in an Uber were killed in a highspeed crash in which the driver of a second vehicle was charged with three counts of vehicular manslaughter.

The memorial — three white tires, each with the name of one of the fatally injured victims — was placed by Streets Are For Everyone, a nonprofit traffic-safety advocacy group that seeks to end traffic-caused fatalities, and Faith for SAFE Streets, the faith-based coalition formed by the group which focuses on the hardest-hit areas of South Los Angeles.

Gregory Black, 31, is accused in the crash that occurred about 5:25 a.m. Saturday at Vermont Avenue and Century Boulevard, several blocks west of the Harbor (110) Freeway.

According to police, Black was driving a Mercedes-Benz north on Vermont Avenue at speeds possibly approaching 90 mph when he ran a red light and broadsided an Uber vehicle, a Honda, that was heading westbound on Century Boulevard. The suspect’s car spun out and

came to rest in the center median. Black suffered nonlife-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital and later arrested.

Killed in the crash were 23-year-old Juvelyn Arroyo, of San Juan Capistrano; 23-year-old Veronica Amezola, of Santa Ana; and 27-year-old Kimberly Izquierdo, also of Santa Ana. All of them were passengers in the Uber vehicle.

Izquierdo and Amezola were sisters, and they had both been friends with Arroyo since childhood, relatives wrote on GoFundMe pages established on behalf of both families.

The Uber driver — a 38-year-old woman — and a male passenger suffered lesser injuries in the crash, authorities said.

Black was charged Tuesday with three counts of vehicular manslaughter, according to police and court records. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment at the Compton Courthouse on Tuesday and is due back in court this coming Tuesday, when a date will be set for a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for him to stand trial.

Black remains jailed

in lieu of $4 million bail, according to jail records.

At a news conference Wednesday, Los Angeles Police Department Detective Ryan Moreno said the investigation into the crash was continuing, and it was unclear if drugs or alcohol factored into the collision. But he said Black is a known gang member with 11 prior arrests and three convictions, and he was serving five years probation at the time of the crash, stemming from a 2020 murder case in which he was involved.

Moreno said he is committed to ensuring that people who speed and cause fatal traffic collisions will go to prison.

“It doesn’t bring back the victims,” he said. “These families are suffering right now. One of the families,

they’re preparing for two funerals, you know, both of their daughters.”

Moreno said the crash scene was “just horrible.”

“To just walk around and see that many casualties, it looked like a bomb went off,” Moreno said.

Moreno said there has been a spate of speed-related crashes in the area in recent weeks, saying there have been 70 traffic-related fatalities within the LAPD’s South Traffic Division this year.

The memorials that will be placed Thursday feature tires painted white, and the groups organizing the event highlighted the need to rein in speeding by re-engineering streets to force drivers to drive at safer speeds, as well as calling on the Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 645 which would create a

pilot program in six California cities to install speed cameras, with a priority around schools, high-injury networks and known street racing corridors.

According to Damian Kevitt, executive director of Streets Are For Everyone, speed cameras are used in more than 150 other cities across the nation and have a proven track record of reducing crashes and fatalities. AB 645 is awaiting review in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

“This shouldn’t happen. Those lives shouldn’t have been lost,” Kevitt told KCAL9 after the memorial was unveiled. “So it pains me, but at the same time it makes me want to do and work so much harder to demand that our roads be made safer.”

According to Kevitt’s organization, Los Angeles saw a record 312 fatalities in 2022 — and speed has been the single-largest factor in traffic collisions every year since before 2011.

As of Aug. 12, there were 194 fatalities this year, the group said, quoting LAPD data.

Meanwhile, the GoFundMe page set up on behalf of Arroyo’s family had

raised more than $14,000 as of Wednesday afternoon. A page on behalf of Izquierdo and Amezola’s family had raised more than $34,000.

Family members said the group had attended a concert in South Los Angeles and were on their way home when the crash occurred.

“Kimberly (Izquierdo) and Vero (Amezola) were both bright and full of life, with so much more life to live and gave so much love through their kindness, intelligence, compassion, and joy,” according to the GoFundMe page.

“Kimberly had just graduated from nursing school and was achieving her goals of moving up in the medical field. She is an intelligent and dedicated student and was also involved in her dance team during her time at Cal State Dominguez Hills.

“Veronica was a bright student who graduated from Cal Poly Humboldt. She spent her time doing field research amongst the Redwoods and was interested in environmental science. She recently got a job with the County of Orange working with animals and was looking forward to the start of a bright future.”

LA County health director: COVID numbers up slightly, but enjoy Labor Day safely

By City News Service

Acknowledging slight increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Los Angeles County’s public health director says people should still be able to safely enjoy the upcoming Labor Day weekend as long as they follow commonsense safety precautions.

Barbara Ferrer made her comments during a media briefing Thursday afternoon -- her first in several months -- to give an update on COVID in the county, raising speculation that rising cases might again be pushing the county to re-impose some stricter infection-control measures. But she quickly allayed those concerns.

“I want to note, there’s nothing that’s changed,” she said at the beginning of her remarks. “We’re not announcing new safety measures today or new opportunities for people to take certain actions. We’re just going to sort of run through where we are with the data.”

She did later suggest

that with slight rises in transmission “this would be a good time to put your mask on -- well-fitting, high-filtration mask - - when you’re on public transit and when you’re in health care settings.”

Ferrer said the county this week has had a daily average of about 571 new COVID-19 cases, up from about 264 new daily cases four weeks ago.

“So cases really doubled over this past month,” she said. “And we still do report cases because they help us see these week-toweek trends, but I think it’s important to note that they’re an undercount, since they don’t include home tests. And the number of actual infections we know is much higher.”

The county also has a daily average of about 521 hospitalizations related to COVID-19, up from 245 on Aug. 2.

“However, as you can clearly see, hospitalizations remain well below the high

number we saw during 2022 summer and winter surges,” Ferrer said. “In fact, there are only four other periods during the entire pandemic when hospitalizations are lower than what we’re reporting this week.”

She said about 5% of current emergency room visits in the county are related to COVID-19, up from about 3% a month ago.

“We haven’t seen a corresponding increase in deaths,” she said. “Currently we’re reporting an average of one death per day. ... This could be because deaths ... are a lagging indicator and

the number could rise in coming weeks, or it could reflect the reduced risk of dying associated with higher rates of vaccinations and the use of powerful therapeutics.”

She noted that as of this week, about 2.5% of deaths in the county from all causes were associated with COVID. That’s about half the rate from this time last year, when 5% of all deaths were tied to COVID. But it’s up from the past two weeks, when only about 1% of overall deaths were attributable to COVID-19.

“It is possible that this

could be an early indicator that maybe we’re going to see some increased numbers of deaths, yet with only one week of data it’s too early to determine if this is a trend,” she said. “As a reminder, during the peak of the surge last summer, it was 7% of the deaths were associated with COVID.”

She stressed that while the increases are slight, officials are keeping a close watch on the numbers. But she said residents should not be alarmed as they prepare for the holiday.

“With the upcoming Labor Day weekend, lots of people have been asking us for tips on how to safely enjoy the holiday and if the increased rates of transmission mean they need to change their plans or take different precautions,” Ferrer said. “We want everyone to enjoy this last weekend of the summer. And we think this can be easily done with some simple basic safety

measures. For people who are not at increased risk of severe COVID outcomes, consider the following: masking is appropriate now based on individual preference, except for a few situations where masking may be required.

“Masking does remain strongly recommended in a few places and in a few situations,” said Ferrer -who wore a mask throughout the briefing at the DPH headquarters.

“You should consider ... wearing a mask for 10 days after you had an exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19 when you’re in these public indoor spaces. On days six to 10 after you’ve been infected, if you’re leaving isolation, it’s a good idea to keep your mask on for those days.”

She also urged people to take advantage of testing, and to test after a known exposure or after developing symptoms such as a fever, cough, headache or fatigue.

| Photo courtesy of Abdelrahman_elmasry/Envato Elements

‘Ghost

‘Ghost Tire Memorial’ placed at site where 3 women died in South LA crash

Gas facility

Torrance vows increased police presence after Del Amo mall brawl

By City News Service

Under its $4 million settlement agreement with prosecutors, SoCalGas was required to install and maintain an infrared methane monitoring system at the Aliso Canyon site — estimated to cost between $1.2 million and $1.5 million — and to retain an outside company to test and certify that the monitoring system and real-time pressure monitors to be placed at each gas well are working properly.

The agreement also mandated the hiring of a half-dozen full-time employees to operate and maintain the new leak-detection systems 24 hours a day at a cost of about $2.25 million over three years.

The agreement also called for the company to revise and adopt new reporting policies for actual and threatened releases of hazardous materials to the appropriate agencies, and mandated training courses on proper notification procedures for all of the utility’s employees who work at natural gas storage facilities within Los Angeles County.

The Torrance Police Department will be stepping up patrols and increasing its visibility in the city following a massive brawl at Del Amo Fashion Center.

In a joint statement issued late Wednesday, Mayor George Chen and Police Chief Jay Hart also urged residents to quickly report any suspicious activity.

“Public Safety is our top priority. The Torrance Police Department strives to provide all community members with a safe and positive experience when visiting Torrance,” they said in the joint statement. “We stand united with our community partners and oppose any individuals who come to Torrance to disrupt or violate the law. The recent disturbance at Del Amo Fashion Center was met with an immediate and robust police response to restore the area safe and methodically implement crowd control measures. As we head into the holiday season, there will be increased police presence and patrol by the Torrance Police Department. We encourage the community to report suspicious and/or criminal behavior. If you ‘See Something, Say Something.’”

The Aug. 30 melee at Del Amo Fashion Center erupted around 4 p.m., and some estimates indicated as many as 1,000 people — primarily juveniles — were involved in a rolling brawl focused primarily around an outdoor plaza anchored by an AMC theater complex. Aug. 30 was National Cinema Day, offering $4 tickets and attracting large crowds.

The sheer size of the brawl prompted a response by Torrance police and a host of other law enforcement agencies, including officers from Gardena, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Los Angeles police departments, as well as Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies.

It was unclear what prompted the violence.

There were some reports of similar brawls involving teens occurring at other movie theaters across the country that day.

Officers confirmed through a witness that a firearm was discharged at Del Amo Fashion Center, but they could not locate any victims, officials said.

Police reported that the mall had been cleared by 9 p.m. Aug. 30. No major injuries were reported, although at least one teen could be seen falling to the ground and repeatedly kicked and punched by a group of juveniles until a man stepped in and chased the assailants off. Video posted on social media also showed various fistfights and brawls among smaller groups of people.

Workers at Long Beach Airport unearth long-unseen portions of 1941 mosaic

By City News Service

Workers at Long BeachAirport haveunearthed long-unseen portions of a communication- and transportation-themedmosaic from 1941, it was announced Thursday.

Collectivelytitled “Communication (Aviation and Navigation),” artist Grace Clements’ Long Beach-centric mosaic portrays a flight route map, a hand dialing a rotary telephone, maritime-themed art, oil wells and even an emblem of the city of Long Beach’s incorporation.

The airport’s landmark terminal, currently undergoing renovations, “is home to some incredible public art that has been hidden for decades,” LB Mayor Rex Richardson said in a statement. “The work being done behind the scenes at LGB to restore the building itself and the mosaic masterwork will ensure that it can be enjoyed for generations to come.”

The ongoing $17.8 million renovation is expected to be complete early next year. It includes expert-led efforts to locate and protect the entire mosaic — made up of nine vignettes comprised of an estimated 1.6 million hand-cut tiles in about two dozen different colors.

Over the past few weeks, the final few hidden vignettes were found and uncovered, making it the first time in decades that Clements’ full mosaic has been visible, airport officials said.

The majority of the mosaic tiles cover about 4,300 square feet on the Historic Terminal’s first floor, but the artwork also extends up the staircases to a vignette on the upper level, officials said. In the 1960s to reduce noise in the bustling terminal, the mosaic art was covered with carpeting, vinyl and other types of flooring. The mosaic

vignettes laid forgotten but protected under those layers for decades until the art was rediscovered by maintenance workers in 2012.

“Although the wall murals are gone, the flooring vignettes have slowly been uncovered through the years since, with the Airport earning a preservation award in 2019 from the Art Deco Society of California,” officials said. “The final three vignettes that remained hidden were finally revealed this year as part of the renovation work happening in the Historic Terminal.”

Clements, born in 1905, was hired through the Work Projects Administration to create the federally funded floor mosaic and several murals prior to the terminal’s opening in 1941. The building itself was designed by renowned architects William Horace Austin and Kenneth Smith Wing and is known for its

Streamline Moderne Art Deco style.

“Clements’ work and vision are pretty incredible — the tiles are in excellent shape and the vignettes were found fully intact, making this mosaic masterwork one of the best surviving examples of WPA projects nationwide,” John Thomas, historic preservation consultant for Long Beach Airport, said in a statement. “One of the unknowns we were most excited to uncover was a sort of signature near the airplane vignette where Clements used red tiles to form the words ‘WPA Art Program Southern California 1941.’”

The airport remains open and fully operational throughout the renovation, although the building itself is closed to the public and services have shifted to other areas of the facility.

The work on the terminal includes the pres-

ervation of the mosaic as well as a seismic retrofit, improved restrooms and building infrastructure and the restoration of significant design elements, with rental car services on the first floor

and administrative offices on the second floor, officials said.

Long Beach Airport — the oldest municipal airport in California — will mark its 100th anniversary on Nov. 26.

Workers uncover a mosaic vignette of a propeller airplane by artist Grace Clements located in LGB’s Historic Terminal. | Photo courtesy of the city of Long Beach

Equipment and machinery sits on a ridge above a natural gas well in SoCalGas Co.’s Aliso Canyon facility. | Photo courtesy of Scott L/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Torrance police up their presence at the Del Amo Fashion Center following a huge brawl involving as many as 1,000 people, mostly juveniles. | Photo courtesy of the Torrance Police Department/X