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Thursday, September 14-September 20, 2023

Former Sheriff Villanueva to challenge Supervisor Janice Hahn

By City News Service

FormerLosAngeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is expected Wednesdaytoformally announce he will run against Supervisor Janice Hahn in the March primary.

Villanueva said in an interview Tuesday night on Fox 11 that he would run.

"County government is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all the county residents. In that regard the board has failed miserably," Villanueva told Fox 11 Tuesday. "All you have to do is look at the news every day. You're assaulted by images of violent crime, smash and grab robberies, senseless wanton violence."

When asked how he can defeat Hahn — whose late father Kenneth was a supervisor from 1952-92, and the County Hall of Administration is named in his honor, Villanueva responded — "One thing for sure is she is no Kenneth Hahn. When he was serving as supervisor,

there was a time of civility in county government, balance.

"Today, they're so far to the left of center that no one can even recognize them. They do not represent the will of anyone, much less the residents of the 4th District, so we're going to bring this back to the middle."

In response to an email from City News Service, Hahn's campaign consultant Dave Jacobson called Villanueva "the Donald Trump of Los Angeles County," pointing out "L.A. County voters — including District 4 — resoundingly rejected" his bid to be re-elected as sheriff

in November "for his incompetence and corruption."

"L.A. County became less safe under Villanueva's reign," Jacobson said. "He is a fraud and a failure and L.A. County voters won't be fooled again."

Janice Hahn was elected in 2016 and reelected in

2020 to represent the 4th District, which now stretches from the Palos Verdes Peninsula to Long Beach and north to the southeastern Los Angeles County and the eastern San Gabriel Valley, including Huntington Park, Bell, Commerce, Pico Rivera, Whittier and La

Habra Heights.

Villanueva was elected sheriff in 2018, upsetting then-Sheriff Jim McDonnell, but lost his bid for reelection in November to former Long Beach Police Department Chief Robert Luna, 61.3%38.7%.

Hahn and Villanueva are both Democrats. The Board of Supervisors, like all local government positions in California, is nonpartisan.

No Los Angeles County supervisor has been defeated for reelection since 1980 when Baxter Ward was denied a third term by Michael D. Antonovich and Yvonne Braithwaite Burke lost her bid for a full term to Deane Dana after being appointed to fill the vacancy caused by James A. Hayes' resignation.

Villanueva is seeking to be the first man on the board since 2020 when Mark Ridley-Thomas was unable to seek reelection because of term limits.

LA County Supervisors vote to convene 'symposium' on street takeovers

By City News Service

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Tuesday unanimously directed a host of county and other agencies to hold a community symposium on street takeovers.

The motion by Supervisor Holly Mitchell calls on the county Department of Public Health, Department of Public Works, Sheriff's Department, the California Highway Patrol, the District Attorney's Office and other

organizations to take part in a meeting no later than Feb. 28, 2024, then report back to the board with recommendations for addressing the issue.

Mitchell said the symposium should be "a forum to gather information and (develop) a comprehensive plan to address the issue."

She said participants should review preventive measures that have been tried in the past to deter-

mine which ones worked and which didn't, and what new steps can be taken.

She said there "seems to be an utter disregard by the organizers, the participants,

those who film it ... for the safety of the surrounding community and their very own neighbors."

Street takeovers have been a growing problem across the Southland, highlighted in July 2022 when the Sixth Street Viaduct opened near downtown Los Angeles, leading to an almost immediate surge of dangerous stunt driving and vehicle takeovers on the bridge.

During the board meeting, several relatives of people who have died as a result of street racing spoke tearfully in support of the motion, with one saying, "My family will never, ever, ever be the same."

"It needs to stop," she added.

Mitchell's motion suggests participants in the symposium consider proposals

A crowd after a street takeover in August 2022. | Screenshot from LAPD video

Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Supervisor Janice Hahn. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County

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SEPT. 15

El Grito

LA City Hall | 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Sept. 15 | monicarodriguez. org

The free public event will feature a concert with live performances by Banda Machos, Las Colibrí, Las Cafeteras, and Banda Las Angelinas. Those in attendance will also be treated to a variety of festivities, including a special curation of vendors by Goddess Mercado, a variety of food trucks, a silent disco, access to resources, and much more.

SEPT. 16

LA Beer Fest

Los Angeles Center Studios | 450 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA 90017 | Sept. 16 | labeerfest.la

More than 80 breweries will gatherer alongside 15 of LA’s best food trucks, live bands, and Power 106 DJs for a day filled with brews and memories (that you’ll hopefully not forget).

SEPT. 17

Armenian Independence Day Festival

Verdugo Park | 1621 Canada Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208 | Sept. 17 | facebook.com/ArmenianIndependenceDayFestival

Gather the family and celebrate Armenian Independence with Armenian food, Armenian music, vendors, and games for kids. Admission is free.

SEPT. 18

Country Line Dancing

The Pour House | 405 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016 | Sept. 18 | eventbrite.com

Put on your cowboy boots for line dancing starting at 6 p.m. If you’re not familiar with line dancing, there are lessons starting at 7 p.m. for $8. There are also pool tables, music, drinks and food.

SEPT. 19

‘Les Misérables’

Segerstrom Hall | 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | Sept. 19 – Oct. 1 | scfta.org

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, “Les Misérables” tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

SEPT. 20

Sofia Coppola Signs ‘Archive’

Barnes & Noble The Grove | 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Sept. 21 | eventbrite.com

Director Sofia Coppola will sign copies of her first book, “Archive,” covering her career in film.

SEPT. 21

Burbank International Film Festival

Burbank | Sept. 21-24 | burbankfilmfest.org

The festival will feature 130 film screenings at AMC 16, a celebrity Q-and-A, a panel discussion, and a closing night gala and awards ceremony at Burbank Marriott Convention Center with Tim Burton as the evening’s special guest.

ONGOING

‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’

Ahmanson Theatre | 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 | Through Sept. 17 | centertheatregroup.org

“Peter Pan Goes Wrong” is a highly physical comedy packed with finely-tuned and inspired

slapstick, delivered with splitsecond timing and ambitious daring stunts. The Cornley Drama Society returns to the Ahmanson, battling technical hitches, flying mishaps, and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M. Barrie’s muchloved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? Daniel Dae Kim (Aug. 30-Sept. 10) will appear in the role of Francis, a member of the ‘Cornley Drama Society’ who portrays The Narrator in Peter Pan. Tony Award-winner Neil Patrick Harris will join the cast as a special guest star from Sept. 12-17.

‘Blood At The Root’

Atwater Village Theatre | 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90039 | Through Oct. 28 | openfisttheatre.my.salesforcesites.com

Infused with hip-hop music and movement, Blood at the Root sheds light on escalating tensions between Black and White students at a Louisiana high school, delving into the double standard often applied to racially charged situations.

El Grito LA. | Photo courtesy of Mayor Karen Bass via Facebook

National Suicide Prevention Month: California group works to raise awareness

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Dispute between Disney, Charter Communications settled

By City News Service

This is National Suicide Prevention Week, part of National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of the problem, and ways to prevent it. The California Parent and Youth Helpline reports a dramatic increase in calls about suicidemaking up about 60% of the calls, texts and live chats received since May of last year.

Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, president and CEO of Parents Anonymous Inc., runs the helpline.

"In 2022, we had the highest rate of suicide ever, 49,449 deaths," she said. "So, that doesn't include the fact that 12 million adults in 2021 thought about suicide. And 3.5 million people made a plan, and 1.7 million attempted it."

She added that suicide deaths increased in 2021 and 2022, whereas they had been going down in prior years. Statistics show that 20% of children and adults in America suffer from some kind of serious mental health condition. Trained counselors are online at 'CAParentYouthHelpline.org'.

Pion-Berlin added it is crucial to take people seriously if they mention suicidal thoughts.

"It is very important if anybody mentions any thoughts they have - or a plan, or any concerns they have about suicide - that you take them seriously," she implored. "Don't brush them off."

Data show that youth of color living in rural areas are the fastest-growing category of people attempting suicide, and completing those attempts.

Disclosure: AARP California contributes to our fund for reporting on Health Issues, Senior Issues. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, visit https://publicnewsservice.org/dn1.php.

The dispute between Disney and Charter Communications that led to ESPN, ABC and the Disney Channel being pulled from Spectrum cable service ended Monday, just in time for the Monday Night Football game between the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger and Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey issued a joint statement Monday morning, saying "Our collective goal has always been to build an innovative model for the future. This deal recognizes both the continued value of linear television and the growing popularity of streaming services while addressing the evolving needs of our consumers.

We also want to thank our mutual customers for their patience this past week and are pleased that Spectrum viewers once again have access to Disney's highquality sports, news and entertainment programming, in time for Monday

Night Football."

In addition to returning channels such as ABC and ESPN to Spectrum's service, the new deal will also provide basic ad-supported Disney+ streaming service to Spectrum TV Select package customers. ESPN+ will be provided to customers who subscribe to the Spectrum TV Select Plus package.

The agreement, however, removes several Disney channels from the Spectrum lineup — Baby TV, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Freeform, FXM, FXX, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo Mundo.

The distribution dispute began on Aug. 31 when Disney pulled its channels from Spectrum cable, leaving nearly 15 million subscribers without access to channels such as ESPN and ABC. The move came just as college and pro football seasons were beginning, and the U.S. Open tennis tournament was in full swing.

The Monday Night

Football games are broadcast on ESPN.

Charter officials said at the time that Disney was "demanding an excessive increase" in the amount the company pays to carry the entertainment giant's channels on the cable system. Disney insisted its demands are "driven by the marketplace."

In the days that followed, little movement occurred, suggesting the stalemate could extend for weeks. Winfrey suggested in earlier remarks that the dispute could foretell an

end of Charter's interest in video services altogether, noting the growing impact of streaming services.

He reiterated that possibility during an investor call on Thursday, noting that many customers looking to recover ESPN and other Disney programming have likely jumped to other services such as Hulu or YouTube TV, meaning the ones that remain with Spectrum would be the ones who wind up paying for the higher costs of the channels when an agreement was reached.

The water tower at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.

| Photo courtesy of Ken Lund/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Photo by Dustin Belt on Unsplash

Los Angeles

Duarte

Man who drove off cliff near Angeles National Forest identified

A 35-year-old man who eluded Azusa police and died after driving a vehicle over a cliff in the Angeles National Forest was identified Tuesday. The driver was identified as Noe Rios of Duarte, according to the Los Angeles County MedicalExaminer's office. Officers received a call regarding a welfare check on a person exhibiting mental health concerns around 1:05 p.m. Thursday, according to Azusa Police Department spokesman Lt. Jake Bushey. Moments later, responding officers located Rios at the wheel of a vehicle northbound on Azusa Avenue in the city's downtown area and attempted to pull him over, resulting in a slowspeed pursuit leading into Azusa Canyon, Bushey said.

Pasadena

Parolee pleads not guilty to murdering woman in Pasadena

A parolee pleaded not guilty Thursday to a murder charge for allegedly shooting a woman last month in Pasadena in what police called an apparent act of domestic violence. Guary Lonnie Shuford III, 32, of Los Angeles, was charged on Aug. 23 with one count each of murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Shuford — who is on parole for robbery — surrendered to SWAT officers without incident several hours after police determined he was barricaded inside an apartment unit within the complex that was connected to Jamila Elysse Moss, according to Pasadena police Lt. Monica Cuellar. The 34-year-old woman was pronounced dead Aug. 21 in an exterior portion of the apartment complex, according to the lieutenant.

Burbank

Woman settles with Glendale Galleria owners over brother's fatal accident

The sister of a 79-year-old man who died after his wheelchair accidentally tumbled down a flight of stairs at the Glendale Galleria in 2021 has settled her lawsuit against the owners of the shopping center.

Attorneys for 77-year-old Rita Sangalang, sibling of the late Jose Mariano, filed court papers on Wednesday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Steven A. Ellis stating that her wrongful death/negligence complaint against Brookfield Properties Retail Inc. and Brookfield Properties Management Inc. was resolved. No terms were revealed. Ellis canceled the scheduled Sept. 13 nonjury trial of the case. In his court papers, a defense attorney denied any liability on the part of his clients and cited several defenses, including that Mariano assumed the risk of injury.

Long Beach

1 dead, 1 injured in motorcycle crash on 91 Freeway in Long Beach

A woman was killed and a person was hospitalized Saturday afternoon in a crash on the Riverside (91) Freeway in Long Beach. The crash was reported at 1:32 p.m. on the westbound freeway at Downey Avenue, California Highway Patrol Officer Stephen Brandt told City News Service. Witnesses told the CHP the motorcycle was traveling at high speed when it collided with a black Dodge Charger and a gray Subaru, leaving two riders down in the No. 2 lane. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, Brandt said. Paramedics took another person to a trauma center for treatment, according to a Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatch supervisor.

Orange County

Orange County

Man found shot to death inside vehicle in Santa Ana

Police found a man shot to death inside a vehicle in Santa Ana Sunday, authorities said. Officers sent to the 1400 block of South Main Street at about 2:50 a.m. found Angel Fregoso suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body, the Santa Ana Police Department reported. The 31-year-old Santa Ana resident was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. "Detectives are attempting to identify and locate any witnesses who can shed light on this incident," police said.

Anaheim

Disney reaches settlement in ‘Dream Key’ pass dispute

Disney has tentatively agreed to a $9.5 million settlement of a federal class action lawsuit regarding its "Dream Key" pass and a hearing is scheduled for next month to consider the agreement. Jenale Nielsen and other pass holders filed the lawsuit in Orange County Superior Court in November 2021 alleging they thought the Dream Key pass would allow them to go to the Anaheim theme park any time as long as Disneyland was not at capacity and reservations were available. The lawsuit was removed to federal court in April 2022. "After purchasing her pass, plaintiff learned that she was unable to use the Dream Key pass to make a reservation on some days, even when the parks were not at capacity and general admission park reservations were listed as available on Disney's website," according to the proposed settlement.

Riverside

Riverside County

Man with felon warrants arrested after Temecula

hotel standoff

A trespassing call led to the arrest of a fugitive wanted on multiple felony warrants Monday in Temecula. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Southwest Station responded at approximately 12:59 p.m. to a call from a hotel in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue regarding a trespasser and upon their arrival were told by a hotel employee that a man refused to vacate his room, said Sgt. Jesse Maldonado. Christopher Williams repeatedly refused deputies' requests to leave and instead barricaded himself in his room. Guests in neighboring rooms were vacated and a two-hour standoff ensued, Maldonado said.

Riverside

Riverside police search for suspect who stole big rig

The driver of a stolen big rig led authorities on a chase from Ontario to Riverside Monday, then rammed an occupied patrol vehicle, prompting police to open fire before the suspect abandoned the truck and ran into the dense vegetation of a riverbed, prompting a manhunt. Ontario police initially approached the big rig near South Archibald Avenue and Mission Boulevard because it had no license plates, but the suspect behind the wheel refused to yield and drove off, an Ontario police spokesman told reporters. The driver led authorities on a pursuit that went through Jurupa Valley then east on the 60 Freeway, where the driver exited at Market Street in Riverside. As officers continued the chase, the suspect at one point "intentionally ran into our police units, disabling and trapping one of our officers," the police spokesman said..

Corona

Authorities seek public's help finding suspected arsonist in Corona

Authorities in Corona Monday

asked for the public's help locating a man suspected of lighting several small fires adjacent to businesses downtown. Eduardo Betancourt of San Bernardino allegedly lit the blazes on the morning of Sept. 1 near the intersection of West Sixth and Yorba streets, where an auto dealership and repair shop are located, according to the Corona Fire Department. Crews quickly knocked down the spot fires, which didn't damage the businesses. "During the ensuing fire investigation, surveillance video was found which captured an adult male setting the fires, before walking away," arson Investigator Travis Boan said.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Monrovia teacher arrested for alleged sexual offenses with teen girl in San Bernardino County

A Monrovia high school teacher was tentatively set to appear in court Friday in San Bernardino County following his arrest for alleged sexual offenses with an underage girl. Chad Miller, 38, of Altadena, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of contact with a minor with intent to commit a sex offense, sexual penetration with a minor and oral copulation with a minor, the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department reported. The offenses allegedly occurred in multiple locations within the city of Rancho Cucamonga, officials said. Miller, who works as a teacher at Canyon Oaks High School in Monrovia, allegedly met the 16-year-old girl in April through a social media application and corresponded with her over the past five months, police said. He allegedly met the victim in person and engaged in "several illicit sexual acts with her," according to police.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino Town Hall holding meeting on Thursday to discuss

new fire station

Local residents are invited to join San Bernardino County Fire and the San Bernardino Unified School District on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. to learn more about a new fire station being planned at Arrowhead Elementary School and share what outdoor improvements residents would like to see at the school. A new, state-of-the-art county fire station is being planned to bring improved fire and medical assistance services to the city. San Bernardino City Unified School District and San Bernardino County Fire are partnering together to replace Fire Station #227 — currently located on 40th Street and Electric Avenue. The new fire station will be relocated to 38th Street and will be built on excess land at the southernmost end of Arrowhead Elementary's grass area. The building will have a small footprint, using just an acre.

Ontario

Home confinement for woman who helped traffic drugs through Ontario Airport

A woman who recruited couriers to smuggle large quantities of fentanyl and heroin through three Southern California airports was sentenced Friday to a 36-month term of home confinement. Chavon "Amber" Sayles, 31, of Chino, pleaded guilty in November to one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. A letter from Sayles' attorney to the court asked for a sentence that avoids incarceration based on the defendant's efforts at self-improvement. Federal prosecutors say that from June 2018 to March 2019, Sayles and co-conspirators recruited couriers to transport heroin and fentanyl through Hollywood Burbank Airport, Long Beach Airport and Ontario International Airport to Ohio, Oregon and elsewhere in the nation.

M onrovia

August 30

At 3:29 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of South Magnolia reported that his vehicle’s window was smashed and his vehicle ignition ripped out. This investigation is continuing.

August 31

At 9:19 a.m., a victim in the 800 block of West Duarte came into the MPD Lobby to report that a former boyfriend known to carry weapons found out where she is currently living and proceeded to vandalize some of her property while also making threats via text message. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:21 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of West Huntington reported that her purse with all of its belongings were stolen out of her shopping cart while she was in the store. This investigation is continuing.

September 1

At 3:57 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Duarte and Alta Vista when they observed a bicyclist commit a vehicle code violation. A traffic stop was conducted and during the investigation, the subject admitted to being in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene.

At 12:42 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of West Foothill reported that his car was burglarized while parked in a shopping center and property was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:27 p.m., a retail store in the 500 block of West Hun-

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tington called to report a theft where jewelry was taken. This investigation is continuing.

September 2

At 12:04 a.m. while patrolling the 100 block of West Lime an officer observed a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and observed that the driver displayed signs and symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 11:47 a.m., an injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Colorado and Primrose, one of the parties sustained injuries. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:33 p.m., a hit-and-run traffic collision was reported in the area of Colorado and Fifth. A motorcyclist was hit, lost control, and crashed into a fence. The motorcyclist was not injured. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:49 p.m., a vehicle reported stolen in La Puente was located in the 3300 block of South Peck Road. This investigation is continuing.

September 3

At 5:27 p.m., multiple callers in the 400 block of West Lemon reported a woman acting erratically and battering neighbors. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the female subject. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:37 p.m., a victim staying at a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington called to report that his wife had become

intoxicated and battered him. Officers conducted an investigation and determined that the wife was the primary aggressor. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:12 a.m., officers responded to a burglary alarm in the 300 block of West Huntington. Upon arrival, officers observed the front door of the business forced open and the interior ransacked. The business owner responded to the location and could not immediately determine if any property was missing. This investigation is continuing.

September 4

At 9:43 a.m., the victim came into the MPD lobby to report that her husband struck her on Sept. 3. The victim had a visible mark on her chin. The suspect was contacted, arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:31 a.m., a hit-andrun traffic collision was reported in the area of Mountain and Huntington. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:30 p.m., a victim in the 1100 block of Norumbega called to report that money was stolen from her and stole her niece’s purse. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:14 p.m., CHP called to report that they had conducted a traffic stop in the area of Live Oak and the 605 freeway on a suspect wanted for a warrant. The officer responded, arrested and took the subject into custody.

At 10:51 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 300 block of West Evergreen regarding suspicious persons seen on security

cameras loitering at the closed business. Officers arrived and contacted the suspects, one was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and taken into custody.

September 5

At 1:36 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of West Duarte called to report that a known male subject had verbally assaulted him and his wife and threw a very large rock at the victim which made contact with the victim. The subject was gone prior to the officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:47 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of East Foothill called to report that his vehicle's catalytic converter had just been stolen. The suspect vehicle was described as a darker Toyota Camry. Officers conducted an area check and stopped a similar vehicle, but it was determined to be unrelated. Investigation continuing.

At 6:13 a.m., an employee from a business in the 600 block of West Huntington advised that the glass to one of the doors was shattered. Officers arrived and cleared the interior. Surveillance video shows two male suspects breaking the window, going inside, using a power tool to open the safe and items were stolen from the safe. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:09 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of East Huntington called to report that the catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:11 a.m., a caller

in the 200 block of East Olive stated that sometime over the weekend, someone stole the catalytic converter from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing. Fraud September 5 at 10:19 a.m., a victim came into the MPD lobby to file a fraud report. The victim was defrauded approximately $87,000. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:36 p.m., a victim came into the MPD lobby to report that someone intercepted her check and fraudulently cashed it. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:17 p.m., officers responded to a parking lot in the 600 block of West Huntington regarding a robbery. The victim was sitting in his vehicle when a suspect approached him, pushed his head and stole his necklace. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:21 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of West Huntington called to report his electric bike stolen. Officers arrived and were unable to locate a suspect. Later that day, the victim called to report that he had located a suspect in possession of his bike. Officers arrived and located the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

At 5:03 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Foothill regarding a possible domestic violence. Officers arrived and contacted a female subject who claimed her husband was mentally unstable and she was just trying to calm him down. The husband stated she struck him with a stand and showed officers videos. An investigation revealed the wife was the primary aggressor. She was arrested and taken into custody.

September 6

At 2:14 p.m., officers were in the 800 block of West Duarte when they witnessed a vehicle chasing another vehicle and colliding with it several times. Officers stopped both vehicles. Further investigation revealed an ex-girlfriend was chasing her ex-boyfriend and collided into his vehicle. The male subject complained of pain and was treated by paramedics. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:26 p.m., officers responded to the area of California and Duarte regarding an injury traffic collision. A vehicle failed to stop at a red light and collided into a vehicle with three occupants. All occupants were transported to a hospital for treatment. The vehicle at fault was issued a citation.

At 5:55 p.m., an injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Shamrock and Foothill. A party complained of pain and was treated at the scene.

At 5:57 p.m., officers responded to a parking lot in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian. An investigation revealed the driver did not see the pedestrian walking and struck her. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital for treatment.

At 9:19 p.m., a caller in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a male suspect entered a business and started throwing and breaking items. The suspect also punched an employee as he walked out of the store. Officers with the assistance of the police helicopter searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect. This investigation is continuing.

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Actors Kutcher, Kunis, others wrote letters in support of Masterson

By Terri Vermeulen Keith, City News Service

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Kunis wrote letters to a judge indicating they considered fellow "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson a "role model" before he was sentenced Thursday to 30 years to life in state prison for raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home about two decades ago.

Kutcher wrote in a letter to Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo that he was 20 when he met Masterson in 1998 and "he instantly became a friend, dedicated co-worker, and role model to me. And has remained as such for 25 years."

Kutcher wrote in the letter that Masterson is "an extraordinarily honest and intentional human being," that the two spent hundreds of hours working together and "set an extraordinary standard around how you treat other people."

He wrote that he and Masterson — the father of a 9-year-old daughter with actress-wife Bijou Phillips Masterson — "have spent countless hours together with our kids and he is among few people that I would trust to be alone with my son and daughter."

"While I'm aware that the judgement (sic) has been cast as guilty on two counts of rape by force and fear and the victims have a great desire for justice. I hope that my testament to his character is taken into consideration in sentencing. I do not believe he is an ongoing harm to society and having his daughter raised without a present father would (be) a tertiary injustice in and of itself."

Kutcher and his wife, Kunis, who also appeared on "That '70s Show" with Masterson between 1998 and 2006, each credited Masterson for his commitment to his wife and daughter and for discouraging the use of drugs.

In her letter to the judge,

Kunis wrote that she "could sense his innate goodness and genuine nature" from the very beginning after meeting him and that he has "proven to be an amazing friend, confidant, and, above all, an outstanding older brother figure to me. ...

"His genuine concern for those around him and his commitment to leading by example make him an outstanding role model and friend," Kunis wrote in her letter. "I wholeheartedly vouch for Danny Masterson's exceptional character and the tremendous positive influence he has had on me and the people around him. His dedication to leading a drugfree life and the genuine care he extends to others make him an outstanding role model and friend."

Also writing letters in support of Masterson were fellow "That '70s Show" co-stars Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith.

"I am aware that Danny is convicted of 2 counts of forcible rape and, though it is so hard for me to wrap my head around this, I respect the law and the court. I always have," Rupp wrote, adding that Masterson was "well liked and very respected."

Smith, who also worked with Masterson on the Emmy-winning scripted comedy "The Ranch" before Masterson was fired amid the sexual assault allegations, wrote that Masterson "has been a leader and positive force among his peers" and that he considered Masterson to be a "good friend."

Masterson's wife noted in her letter to the judge that he "devoted himself to finding other ways to earn a living" after he lost his acting career, moving the family to a farm in Santa Ynez, where he "immediately began to work the land and grow a beautiful vineyard with 6,000 vines, that he tended on his own for six years."

Bijou Phillips Masterson wrote that she knows that he has been "convicted of serious crimes," and that she and their daughter — whom he calls every day from jail — are "heartbroken that he is not home with us."

Masterson's parents and three siblings also wrote character letters on his behalf, with his mother calling him a mentor and role model to his younger siblings. His brother, Christopher, wrote that what he heard during the trial is not reflective of what he knows of his brother.

In his letter to the judge, actor Giovanni Ribisi wrote that he was 9 years old when he met Masterson and has "always known Danny to be an ethical, honest person, who lived with the highest standards in work and family."

"I know Danny has been convicted of two counts of forcible rape. I only ask that you consider his daughter in his sentencing. He is a good father and he is important to her and her upbringing," Ribisi wrote.

Masterson's brotherin-law, actor Billy Baldwin, wrote that he has worked in the entertainment industry for 35 years and "can say unequivocally that I have never known anyone that is more beloved than Danny Masterson," adding that Masterson has "always quietly been there for his family, friends, community, and even strangers with support, words of wisdom, or sage advice about life, career, relationships, and most importantly, family and parenting. All of it without seeking any recognition or praise."

During Masterson's sentencing hearing Thursday, the judge noted that she had received a number of letters on behalf of Masterson and had read all of them.

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The judge told the 47-year-old actor shortly before imposing the sentence that she knew that he is "sitting here steadfastly on your claims of innocence."

"Mr. Masterson, you are not the victim here," the judge said, telling him that his actions had taken away another person's voice and choice and that the victims each reported the rapes to someone shortly afterward.

She called Masterson's actions "criminal," and subsequently called him back into court to order him to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life upon his release from state prison.

Masterson's defense team had asked in a sentencing memorandum for the 15-year-to-life terms on each of the charges to be served at the same time, noting that he still wouldn't be eligible for parole until he is 62 and his daughter is in her mid-20s. They noted that the counts on which he was convicted occurred within six to eight months of each other when Masterson was in mid-20s.

One of Masterson's attorneys, Philip Kent Cohen, told the judge that a 15-year-tolife sentence wouldn't necessarily mean that his client would ever be released from prison, saying it would be up to a parole board to make that determination.

Deputy District Attorney Reinhold Mueller countered that a 15-year-to-life sentence was "not fair and just."

He said a 30-year-to-life sentence would be the "fair and just" sentence, saying that "this defendant needs to be held accountable."

Masterson was convicted May 31 of two counts of rape by force or fear. He was taken into custody after the verdict was read and has remained behind bars since then.

The jury deadlocked on another rape charge involving a third alleged victim, who was a former longtime girlfriend of Masterson. Prosecutors announced in July that they would not retry the actor on that charge, and it was dismissed July 11.

The jury was the second to hear the case against Masterson, who was charged in 2020 with three counts of rape by force or fear involving the three women on separate occasions.

During the first trial last year, jurors leaned in favor of acquittal on all three counts — voting 10-2 on one count, 8-4 on another and 7-5 on the third — but they were unable to reach a unanimous decision, leading to a mistrial being declared last November.

The judge on Thursday heard emotional victim impact statements from all three women, who described long-standing effects of the trauma they have said they experienced.

"You relish in hurting women," one of the women, identified in court as "Jane Doe 2," said in directly addressing Masterson. "You lived your life behind a mask as two people. But the real one sits here."

She said the world is "safer" with Masterson behind bars and believes that it never dawned on him that he would be "held accountable."

"I forgive you," she told the actor, saying that his "sickness" is no longer her burden.

The other victim, identified as "Jane Doe 1," said she wished that she had "reported him sooner" to Los Angeles police.

"I knew he belonged behind bars," she told the

judge.

In a statement read by Deputy District Attorney Ariel Anson, Masterson's ex-girlfriend wrote that she entered the relationship as an "extremely naive" and "trusting" 18-year-old.

Actress Leah Remini, a former Scientologist who left the religion in 2013 and is now a frequent critic of the church, sat with the victims in the front row of the downtown Los Angeles courtroom during the sentencing.

She posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that sitting in court with "the women who survived Danny Masterson's predation was a surreal experience."

"For over two decades, Danny Masterson avoided accountability for his crimes," she wrote.

In his closing argument of the retrial, Mueller told the jury, "This defendant drugged and raped each one of these victims. ... It is time to hold Mr. Masterson accountable for what he has done."

Mueller said the three women were — like Masterson — members of the Church of Scientology, and told jurors that the church retaliated against them.

"What happened after they were drugged — they were raped by this man over here," the prosecutor said, pointing across the courtroom at Masterson. "You have an opportunity to show there is justice. It does exist."

Cohen urged jurors during his closing argument to

acquit his client, questioning the credibility of the women.

The defense attorney also questioned why the panel had heard "so much about Scientology," asking jurors if there could be problems with the government's case against Masterson.

Masterson's lawyer said he was not alleging that there was some "grand conspiracy" against his client, but told jurors the alleged victims had spoken with each other despite an LAPD detective's admonition and that their accounts have been tweaked throughout the years.

He said there was no forensic evidence to support the prosecution's contention that the alleged victims' drinks had been drugged by Masterson.

Outside the jury's presence during the trial, the judge rejected Cohen's

requests for either a mistrial, another chance to argue before the jury or a special jury instruction as a result of the prosecution's repeated references to the women allegedly being drugged.

The Church of Scientology issued a statement criticizing the prosecution's characterizations of the church's actions.

"The church has no policy prohibiting or discouraging members from reporting criminal conduct of anyone, Scientologists or not, to law enforcement," according to the statement. "Quite the opposite, church policy explicitly demands Scientologists abide by all laws of the land. All allegations to the contrary are totally false."

A civil suit filed in August 2019 against Masterson and the Church of Scientology by the three women involved in the criminal case and

one woman who was not a member of the church alleges they were stalked and harassed after reporting sexual assault allegations against the actor to Los Angeles police.

Regarding the lawsuit, the Church of Scientology issued a statement saying, "The church denies the allegations of harassment as obvious, cynical and self-serving fictions, and the church knows it will be vindicated."

Outside court after the sentencing, Mueller said he was "extremely proud" of the women for coming forward and is "happy that they got their justice."

In a statement she read outside court after the sentencing, defense attorney Shawn Holley said a team of appellate lawyers has been reviewing transcripts from the trial and has identified "a number of significant evidentiary and constitutional issues which they will address in briefs to both state and federal appellate courts."

"Mr. Masterson did not commit the crimes for which he has been convicted and we and the appellate lawyers — the best and the brightest in the country — are confident that these convictions will be overturned," Holley said.

Masterson said in 2017 that he "denied the outrageous allegations" and said he looked forward to "clearing my name once and for all." He opted against making a statement before being sentenced.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher. | Photos courtesy of ColliderVideo/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) and Tajmyr/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Monrovia Old Town report: Tacos, margaritas and beer — oh my!

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

If that isn’t enough to grab your attention, I don’t know what will. If you’re not familiar with Kiwanis, their club members hold fundraisers in an effort to effect change in the lives of the children who live in their community, often in the form of scholarships. Kiwanisians (or is it Kiwaneez?), also build playgrounds, purchase medical equipment, stuff backpacks with school supplies, restock libraries and so much more!

What does the word Kiwanis mean? According to Kiwanis Magazine, sponsors of the club, in 1915, found an Otchipew Native-American expression, “Nun-Keewan-is,” which meant variously, “We gather together for self-expression” or “We Trade.” Webster’s New World Dictionary says the word simply means in the Native American language “to make oneself known.”

Kiwanis’ motto now, is “Serving the children of the world.” Ever wonder what the difference is between Rotary and Kiwanis? Rumor has it that Rotary Club members own the town, while the Kiwanis members run it [insert winky eye here].

One of their main fundraising events in the past has been the Taste of Old Town. I must say that this event is near and dear to my heart. I, along with the thousands of other attendees, miss this event very much. The annual event was paused, as

Career Corner: Take care of yourself

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was everything else, during the pandemic. Now that the Covid restrictions have been lifted, the Taste of Old Town hasn’t been put back on the calendar just yet. Will it ever? I sure hope so, but the outlook is bleak. It’s a huge event to undertake and not everyone is up for the challenge. I will keep sending out my positive intentions with the hopes the Taste of Old Town has a glorious revival!

When the Monrovia Kiwanis Club “lost” its major fundraising event of the year, they had to come up with an alternative. They rely on these events to fund their scholarship donations and other community services. Well, they sure came up with an alternative! On Sept. 16 from 2 p.m. through 8 p.m., they are hosting their 3rd Annual Kiwanis Cornhole Competition! Not to be confused with Beavis’ alter ego, Cornholio, Cornhole is a popular lawn game where players or teams take turns throwing fabric bean bags at

a raised, angled board with a hole in its far end. The goal of the game is to score points by either landing a bag on the board or putting a bag through the hole.

I already mentioned the tacos, margaritas and beer! Of course, there will be some fun & fierce cornhole competition! 1st Place takes home $250, 2nd Place takes home $150 and 3rd Place takes home $100. You can purchase tickets on Eventbrite or by scanning the QR code on the many flyers you will see in restaurants in Old Town. There is a cash-only raffle, giveaways, prizes and music. Some lucky guy or gal will win a NexGrill BBQ! This event is raising money for a wonderful cause and it’s sure to be a lot of fun. The Kiwanis Cornhole Competition takes place in the parking lot of Bowden Development, located at 212 W. Foothill Blvd. Tickets will sell out soon, so get yours today! I hope to see you all at the fun and worthwhile event.

In today's workplace, it cannot be overstated how important it is to take care of yourself. Jobs come and go, but you are here to stay. If you're not careful, work stress can take a toll on your health and personal life. This is especially true in the United States, where work culture tends to reward those who overwork themselves.

I am a strong believer that employees with desk jobs are often able to accomplish just as much work with less time if they are rested. When we work long hours, we may be slower, less creative, and less focused on the clock.

Granted, working long hours can result in more brownie points. You may impress your boss or coworkers with your dedication. But, will it truly change your path at work? Don't get me wrong. Work is important. But, sacrificing yourself will not necessarily have a positive end result. Your health could suffer, and so could your personal relationships.

So, when should you

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prioritize taking care of yourself over work? You should take care of yourself when you don't feel well. Whether you have a cold or a serious medical issue, your health is always important. You should take care when your children are sick or are having problems. The same applies when you are going through a pregnancy.

There are times when taking care of yourself is a luxury. You may not always have the ability to prioritize yourself first.

I do understand this sad reality. However, there are often times when we have a choice, and we choose work.

You are probably familiar with various famous quotes about work and life. They say that when you die, no one will remember what you achieved at work. They'll remember what sort of parent or friend you were to your loved ones.

What can you do to make the shift? For one, consider separating your methods of communication. At work, use a work computer, and use a work phone. At home, use a personal computer,

and a personal phone. Keep your uses separated. This relatively small change can make a big difference. It helps to ensure that you aren't distracted by personal tasks while you're at work. And, when you're home, it keeps you focused on your personal life.

Also, try to reduce the peer pressure at work around working outside of work hours. The biggest way that you can do this is by paying attention to your own email habits. In other words, if you do need to work on the weekend for some unavailable reason, try to wait to update your colleagues until Monday. Try not to push out email communications during off hours that will prompt others to begin working.

Most people agree that taking care of yourself is important. Let's work together to make it a reality. We'll accomplish just as much in less time and with more sleep.

Angela Copeland, a leadership and career expert, can be reached at www.angelacopeland.com.

Re: “Dodger pitcher Julio Urias arrested for domestic violence charges” (Sept. 7 issue)

Before O.J. Simpton’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were stabbed to death in 1994 as a result of domestic violence, officers (by law) could only pacify the combative couple. Back then, the law regarded domestic altercations as a “personal matter,” and prevented officers from meddling with the “sanctity of marriage.”

Predictably, after the

officers left the scene, the enraged husband pummeled his wife within an inch of her life. And, of course, she never dared to file charges because she feared that her husband would then beat her worse, or even kill her. We can only wonder how many women died under those circumstances.

We should be grateful that our society no longer considers domestic violence a personal matter. Instead, it is

a felony that can result in jail time for the offender. Today’s law is obligated to protect women from their abusive partners by finding safe homes for them (and their children, if any) if they feel that their life is in danger.

PS: Thank you, Richard Aguayo, for your favorable opinion about the letters I submit to the Monrovia Weekly.

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Arcadia City Notices

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and forward a recommendation to the City Council on the following project.

Project Location: Citywide

Contact Information:

Project Planner: Edwin Arreola

Associate Planner

earreola@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334

City of Arcadia Planning Services

240 W. Huntington Drive

P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

A. Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as it can be seen with certainty that the Text Amendment will have no impact on the environment; and

B. Text Amendment No. TA 23-01 (Ordinance No. 2397)

Project Description: The City of Arcadia Development Services Department is amending various sections of the Arcadia Municipal Code, Article IX, Chapter 1 (Development Code). The proposed changes are: 1) Amend the artificial turf regulations to allow more turf on residentially zoned properties: 2) Allow tutoring and educational centers in places of religious assembly through Conditional Use Permit; and 3) Require a Minor Use Permit for private sports courts that provide lighting on residentially zoned properties

The Draft text amendments are available for public review at: www.arcadiaca.gov/significantprojects

Applicant: City of Arcadia

Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

Persons wishing to comment on the project and/or environmental documents may do so at the public hearing or by submitting written statements to Planning Services prior to the hearing on July 25, 2023 This notice published in the Arcadia Weekly on June 29, 2023. The staff report for this project will be available on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov after 4:30 PM on Friday July 21, 2023. For more information you may also visit the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/noticesanddecisions. City Hall will be closed Friday, June 30, 2023, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of Independence Day, and Friday, July 14, 2023

Per Government Code Section 65009 – If you challenge this project in court or in administrative hearing, 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 del ivered to the City of Arcadia, or prior to the public hearing.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Planning Services at (626) 5745423. Notification of three business days prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. 很想知道这里讲的是什么吗？我们也希望你们了解这些信息。阿凯迪亚市向公众免费提供文件翻译服务。 请致电 (626) 574-5455，向市书记官办公室了解详情。

Published September 14,2023

ARCADIA WEEKLY

San Gabriel City Notices

Public Notice: City Of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing Before the Design Review Commission

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

Hearing Date: Monday, September 25, 2023 TIME: 6:30 p.m. Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube. com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 109 S. Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. PPD22-004, is for a Precise Plan of Design for a proposed drive-through coffee shop with no dining. The project site is zoned C-1 (Retail Commercial).

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4623 or stewasart@sgch.org

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In accordance with the CEQA, an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared for the proposed project. The IS/MND (State Clearinghouse No. 2023080083) was made available for public review and comment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15070. The public review period commenced on August 3, 2023, and concluded on September 5, 2023.

Project Address: 1105 Alhambra Road, Unit B, San Gabriel, CA 91775

Project Description: The application, Project No. SPR22-011, is for Site Plan Review for a second story addition to an existing singlefamily residence in the R-1 (Single Family Residence) zone.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4623 or stewasart@sgch.org

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project

El Monte City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

Project Address: 327 East Broadway, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. PPD22-008 is for a Precise Plan of Design for the construction of a 13-unit condominium development. The project site is located in the R-3 Zone. The Planning Commission approved a Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision of the units for condominium purposes on August 14, 2023.

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

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

Project Address: 522 Dewey Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. SPR23-024, is for a Site Plan Review for a second story addition to an existing singlefamily residence in the R-1 (Single Family Residence) zone.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Marlon Cervantes, Associate Planner at (626) 3082806 ext. 4638 or mcervantes@sgch.org

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

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to only raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at or prior to the public hearing.

SAN GABRIEL DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Published on September 14, 2023

SAN GABRIEL SUN

APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10.08 (SPEED LIMITS) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE

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

FROM: City Council of the City of El Monte

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as required by Section 5473.1 of the Health & Safety Code and Section 6602a, 66014, 66016 and 66018 of the Government Code, the El Monte City Council hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. to determine for the purpose of considering and taking action to approve the following:

APPROVAL SOUGHT:

Approval of an ordinance amending certain provisions of Chapter 10.08 (Speed Limits) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the El Monte Municipal Code relating to speed limits on City streets. A copy of this report is maintained by the City Engineering Division located at El Monte City Hall – West, 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California and is available for inspection during City business hours.

Prior to the conduct of the October 3, 2023 hearing, but in no event later than 15 days prior to the date of the hearing, a written report containing, among other things, a listing of each of the proposed speed limits and other changes to the municipal code will be available for inspection in the City Engineering Division webpage (https:// www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/292/Engineering) or call Engineering Division at (626) 580-2058 to make arrangements for reviewing the said the documents.

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

Members of the public wishing to observe the meeting may do so in one (1) of the following ways:

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3;

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

(3) In person.

Members of the public wishing to make public comment may do so in one (1) of the following ways:

(1) By directly addressing the City Council in person at the time(s) allotted on the agenda for such comment. Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to fill out a blue speaker card providing their name and indicating the specific agenda item(s) they wish to comment on or if they wish to speak during the portion of the agenda designated for comment on non-agendized matters. Speaker cards should be handed to the City Clerk or the Sergeant at Arms (a uniformed El Monte Police officer) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible. The City Council shall be under no obligation to recognize a speaker who submits a speaker card on a particular agenda item after the City Council has completed its handling of the agenda item and has moved on to the next item of business on the agenda. Persons wishing to comment on closed session matters must submit their speaker card before the City Council goes into closed session. As members of the public are now free to attend City Council meetings in person, the City Council will no longer receive public comment by telephone.

(2) By submitting written comments, provided such written comments are received by the City Clerk at least 30 minutes prior to the posted meeting time. Written comments may be submitted via electronic mail at CityClerk@elmonteca.gov. Written comments will be provided to members of the City Council and will be entered into the record of the proceedings to the extent they relate to matters listed on the posted agenda or otherwise address matters/issues within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Persons submitting written comments are encouraged to identify the specific item(s) on the agenda their comment(s) relate to or whether they relate to non-agendized matters. Written comments will not be read aloud.

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

Published: September 14, 2023 and September 21, 2023

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk City of El Monte EL MONTE EXAMINER

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Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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

APPLICATION: Historic Landmark (HL2023-0006) Mills Act Contract (MA2023-0005)

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark designation and a Mills Act contract for a Craftsman style, courtyard residence that was constructed in 1919-1923. The Commission’s decision on this request will be in the form of a recommendation to the City Council for a final decision.

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

link: https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/boards-andcommissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes

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

John Mayer, Senior Planner

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Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Director of Community Development will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@ cityofrosemead.org by 8:00 a.m. on September 26, 2023. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

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

Attorney for petitioner: JOHN S MORRIS ESQ SBN 173014 MORRIS & MORRIS ATTORNEYS AT LAW

150 N SANTA ANITA AVE STE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006 CN999729 WHITTEMORE Sep 7,11,14, 2023 ROSEMEAD READER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ELAINE G. MERCIER CASE NO. 23STPB09765

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JEFFREY M. FISH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Class 31. Class 31 consists of projects limited to maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings

CASE NO.: ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT 23-03 – Wanjiao Tan has submitted an Administrative Use Permit application, requesting to establish a beauty health spa use, which includes services of waxing, facials, body wrapping, and massage. The project is located at 2403 San Gabriel Boulevard (APN: 5284-007-022), in the Medium Commercial (C-3) zone. Per Rosemead Municipal Code Table 17.28.040, approval of an Administrative Use Permit is required to establish a beauty health spa use within the zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Accordingly, Administrative Use Permit 23-03 is classified as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009(b), if this matter is subsequently challenged in court, the challenge may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rosemead at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further details on this proposal, please contact Yasmin Dabbous, Assistant Planner at (626) 569-2148 or ydabbous@cityofrosemead. org. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.

Notice and Publication Date: September 14, 2023 ROSEMEAD READER

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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: 10/10/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

been filed by LAURA JEAN OWENS FKA LAURA JEAN HANCOCK, GORDON LYLE DIXON III, SHAWNA MARIE TARIN FKA SHAWNA MARIE GONZALES in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAURA JEAN OWENS, GORDON LYLE DIXON III, SHAWNA MARIE TARIN 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: 11/02/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:30 PM

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

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

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

Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, September 21, 2023 after 4:00 PM. on-line at the following hyper-

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FLORENCE JANE WHITTEMORE aka FLORENCE J. WHITTEMORE

Case No. 23STPB09421

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Roger Wayne Whitte-more in the Superior Court of Cali-fornia, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Roger Wayne Whit-temore 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 per-

sonal 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 Oct. 6, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 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 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 con-

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

SCOTT A. HANCOCK - SBN

115747

SNYDER & HANCOCK

1112 FAIR OAKS AVE.

SOUTH PASADENA CA 91030

Telephone (626) 799-7156

9/11, 9/14, 9/18/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DONALD W. HANCOCK AKA

DONALD WAYNE HANCOCK

CASE NO. 23STPB09826

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has

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 JANE LEE - SBN 231870 KAVESH, MINOR & OTIS, INC. 990 W. 190TH ST., STE. 500 TORRANCE CA 90502 Telephone (310) 324-9403 9/11, 9/14, 9/18/23 CNS-3737718# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD NEIL MIZENER CASE NO. 23STPB09853

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NENA R. SWENSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NENA R. SWENSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/12/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111

Dumpling & Beer Fest returns to San Gabriel Mission District in October

By Staff

San Gabriel’s local twist on Oktoberfest is set to return next month to the historic Mission District, the city announced. The Dumpling & Beer Fest, scheduled for Oct. 6 from 6-10 p.m., is a free event that "brings together a range of delicious dumplings and other SGV culinary delights, as well as 14 regional craft breweries and their unique hoppy brews," according to the city's announcement.

While admission to the festival is free, tickets are required for the artisanal beer garden. Early-bird tickets are available for $35 until Sept. 22, and regularpriced tickets are $40 beginning Sept. 23 until they are sold out. Tickets are available for purchase at dumplingandbeerfest.com.

Organizers of the festival describe it as "a culinary block party experience with a wide variety of sumptuous dumplings for purchase."

Dumplings vary widely "from traditional classics to eclectic creations such as rainbow-colored dumplings, bratwurst dumplings, cheeseburger dumplings and pan-fried pizza dumplings. In addition to dumplings, nonalcoholic beverages, delectable desserts and other mouthwatering bites will be available for purchase throughout the festival," according to the city.

Attendees age 21 and over with tickets to the outdoor craft beer garden can savor unlimited pours from these breweries: All Season Brewing Company; Beer Thug Brewing Company; Brewjería Company; Burning Bridge Brewing; Common Space Brewery; Far Field Beer Company; Hop Secret Brewing Company; La Verne Brewing Company; Last Name Brewing; Mt. Lowe Brewing Company; Ogopogo Brewing; Old Stump Brewery Company; Over Town

Brewing Company; and Whittier Brewing Company.

"As the sun sets, attendees can enjoy music by live DJs, including a mobile 'Soundbox Truck' DJ in the beer garden," organizers said. "Outside of the beer garden, children can join in a variety of activities, including crafting their own dumpling plushies and enjoying face-painting sessions."

The city of San Gabriel has teamed up with the Asian Youth Center to present the festival, officials said. Sponsors of the Dumpling & Beer Fest included San Gabriel Nursery & Florist, RKA Consulting Group, Assemblyman Mike Fong, Athens Services, Blossom Market Hall, Newport Seafood, JMD Consulting and Colonial Life Insurance.

For more information about the event and up-todate brewery and vendor lists, organizers advised visiting dumplingandbeerfest.com.

| Photo courtesy of the city of San Gabriel

Los Angeles County marks 9/11 anniversary with ceremonies

recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance. Opportunities to volunteer can be found at americorps. gov/911-day.

Long Beach had a "Last Alarm" tribute at Fire Station 1 beginning at 9:11 a.m., followed by a ceremonial wreath placement, moment of silence, words of reflection by Mayor Rex Richardson, and an "Amazing Grace" bagpiper performance.

There was a memorial ceremony at Hawthorne City Hall at 7:30 a.m.

The Alhambra fire and police departments hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at Fire Station 71 featuring a posting of colors by the Alhambra Police Department Honor Guard, invocation, tolling of the bell and bagpipe music.

11, 2001 — ordinary Americans who, amidst the terror, smoke, and flames, demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness. Together, their bravery helped prove to our nation and the world that what those terrorists most hoped to wound could never be broken: the character of our nation. ...

Across the Southland, several ceremonies took place marking the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including at the Los Angeles Fire Department's Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center.

The LAFD described their ceremony as one of the "biggest" memorial events on the West Coast for 9/11, and it was attended by Mayor Karen Bass, LAFD Fire Chief Kristen Crowley, LA Police Chief Michael Moore, among other state, county and LA city leaders.

"On this day, 22 years ago, the unthinkable happened. All of us remember exactly where we were when we got the news," Bass said during the ceremony. "And many of us remember how we spent the hours, the days, the weeks following the attack for many including brave members of the Los Angeles Fire Department."

According to the LAFD, the California Task Force Once Urban Search and Rescue deployed 70 members, as well as 23 members of LAFD's Critical Incident Stress Management Team, to respond to the events of 9/11.

Bass said California first responders had "no clear expectation of what would be required of them," just that they had on their minds was "that they had been called to serve and they did when they arrived on the East Coast."

She added, they cleared rubble, searched for lost loved ones and relieved their partners in New York City, so other firefighters could "spend time with their families."

"In such a dark time, the light of compassion shined through on this day. It's important to remember those who lost their lives and the families who lost loved ones," Bass said. "We must also remember those who ran toward danger, those who sacrificed in order to restore communities and shape a path forward."

LA Fire Chief Kristen Crowley emphasized that Monday's ceremony represented a commitment to fulfill "our ongoing promise" to never ever forget. She added that "we come together faithfully and with purpose each and every year to honor and remember the lives taken from us."

She said a total of 2,997 people from 93 nations died — 2,753 people died on ground zero, 184 were killed at the Pentagon and 40 people were killed as heroic passengers that stopped and spoiled the hijackers plans on flight 93.

Crowley went onto include first responders who died during the events of 9/11 — 343 New York firefighters and paramedics, 23 officers from the New York Police Department and 37 port authority police officers.

The fire chief also honored the deaths of 331 individuals — NYFD, paramedic and civilian support staff members — who died from illnesses related to the rescue and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the attacks on the Twin Towers.

"I share these numbers with you, so that we never ever allow ourselves to become complacent and numb as we may move further and further

away each year," Crowley said.

LA Police Chief Michel Moore said the world forever changed following the events of 9/11.

"It's also critical to call out and reaffirm the duty all of us have to continue to work together to fight extremism and hate," Moore said.

Bass and Moore rang"10Bells" during the ceremony near Dodger Stadium, signifying the end of a day's work for first responders. The mournful sounds of bagpipers rang loud and deep, and the ceremony included a helicopter flyover by the LAFD Air Operations Section.

As part of the ceremony, LAFD unveiled a 23-ton steel column from the base of the World Trade Center that was part of the lobby structure. LAFD officials said it is the "largest remnant of the attacks outside of New York."

"Compassion and love is the spirit of Los Angeles. It's what motivates our first responders to always answer the call, bother here at home and around the world," Bass said.

"On behalf of the 4 million Angelenos who you serve and keep safe every single day, we thank you for continuing to make an impact and continuing to stand ready," she added. "We honor you and thank you."

In connection with the anniversary, volunteers from the volunteer action center L.A. Works will paint indoor rooms, assemble and refurbish tables and planter boxes and weed and plant at the training center, and create 1,000 disaster readiness kits.

Sept. 11 is a federally

There were also "Brief and solemn" ceremonies at all five Santa Monica Fire Department stations beginning at 6:45 a.m.

An artifact from the Ground Zero site resides in Fire Station 1 at 1337 Seventh St., just outside the community room, and is open for viewing by the public during normal business hours.

An informal ceremony began at 6:45 a.m. at Beverly Hills Fire Department, with a 5:30 p.m. memorial ceremony that was streamed at BeverlyHills.org/Live.

There was a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Antelope Valley Fallen Heroes Memorial at the Antelope Valley Mall in Palmdale.

The terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 people, many of whom were aboard three flights bound for Los Angeles International Airport.

In his proclamation declaring Monday Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance, President Joe Biden said, "Today we remember all the heroes who were forged in the hours, days, and years that followed that terrible morning of September

"In honor of all the lives we lost 22 years ago — and in honor of all the heroes who have given their whole souls to the cause of this nation every moment since — may today not only be observed with solemn remembrance but also with renewal and resolve," Biden added. "Together, may we continue to demonstrate that the rights and freedoms that those terrorists sought to destroy on September 11, 2001, remain unwavering — strengthened by generations of Americans who have dared all and risked all to defend, protect, and preserve our democracy."

Los Angeles firefighters participate in the 2023 ceremony marking the anniversary of 9/11. | Photo courtesy of the LAFD

Arcadia to host homelessness symposium in February

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Tentative settlement reached in sex misconduct suit vs. professor, USC

By City News Service

Arcadia will host a discussion event on homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley next year.

The City Council on Sept. 5 unanimously approved funding for the Multi-Agency Homelessness Symposium that is scheduled for Feb. 29 at the Arcadia Community Center, according to a city staff report.

"Homelessness impacts the entire San Gabriel Valley. It is not happening in a silo, in just one city or just one town," Mayor Pro Tem April Verlato said in an email to Arcadia Weekly. "Elected officials need to work together to share ideas, evaluate programs that work and figure out what hasn’t worked and why."

Verlato said she "proposed this symposium in order to bring people together to gain the knowledge needed to address homelessness. We can learn from one another and take positive steps towards finding solutions."

According to the staff report, the Recreation and Community Services Department will lead the symposium in collaboration with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and Los Angeles County supervisors whose districts include SGV communities.

"The target audience will be city council members, city managers, and other local government executives in the San Gabriel Valley that are responsible for addressing the homelessness crisis," according to the report.

The symposium will feature panel presentations on homelessness initiatives, and a variety of talks on successes and failures of efforts to reduce homelessness in the region.

"Panels will consist of two to three staff/elected officials from neighboring cities and agencies involved in the implementation of homeless services and housing," according to the report. "Examples include panels on emergency shelters, hotel conversions, permanent supportive housing, enforcement, and regionalization efforts. The goal will be to provide objective analytics and learning lessons in a safe environment that cities in the region can use when considering their own approach to this complex issue."

Key questions officials seek to address at the symposium are:

What has worked? What has not worked?

What is the definition of success and what are officials doing to track efforts and

Alawsuit filed by a former USC business major against the university and a professor, alleging he sexually harassed and assaulted her for three years, has been tentatively settled, attorneys in the case told a judge Monday.

The woman's Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit named the professor, Choong Whan Park, as a co-defendant in the case that alleged sexual abuse and harassment, civil rights violations, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, sexual assault and battery, gender violence, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence.

Equal Opportunity, and Title IX. We have not been served, so we are unable to provide any information related to this lawsuit."

outcomes?

What was the cost and how are officials funding a particular program or project?

What would officials do differently?

Has the effort reduced the number of homeless individuals in the community?

Has the effort been received well politically?

"Los Angeles County has experienced a rise in homelessness over the last few years and the San Gabriel Valley is no exception," according to the staff report. "The 2023 Greater Los Angeles Point-in-Time Homeless Count ... identified 5,009 individuals experiencing homelessness in ... the San Gabriel Valley, including the City of Arcadia."

Organizers said the all-day event, with coffee and pastries in the morning, a luncheon and breaks with snacks and refreshments, "will be open to the public, but the focus will be on cities sharing information with other cities."

Arcadia council members approved $2,500 from the city's General Fund for costs of the event not covered by proceeds from the symposium's $40 entry fee for attendees.

The suit stated that the plaintiff once worked as a student assistant for Park, who is decades older and a married father of two.

Lawyers for the parties informed Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Barbara M. Scheper on Monday that a "conditional" resolution of the case was reached, and a document filed by the plaintiff's attorneys, also on Monday, stated that a request for dismissal will be filed by Nov. 29. No terms were divulged. The judge canceled Monday's scheduled start of a trial of the case.

The plaintiff was in her early 20s and lived in San Jose when she brought the suit in April 2021.

"This action seeks to vindicate the rights of (the plaintiff) and to recover damages — resulting from the repeated sexual assaults and ongoing sexual and racial harassment that she suffered at the hands of her professor and direct supervisor, Choong Whan Park, while she was a student and employee USC," the suit alleged.

A USC statement released after the lawsuit was filed stated that the university "takes allegations of sexual harassment very seriously, and when reports are filed, we have a comprehensive process for reviewing them and for providing supportive measures to involved parties through our Office for Equity,

In addition, in their court papers, attorneys for Park and USC denied any liability on the part of either defendant and stated that the plaintiff was not entitled to damages.

The plaintiff, who like the professor is Korean-American, was an undergraduate student at USC's Marshall School of Business when she was hired by USC as Park's student assistant in August 2016, according to her court papers.

"Over the course of the next three years, Park used his position of power and authority over (the plaintiff) to repeatedly sexually abuse, assault and harass her on USC's premises and while in her capacity as a student/ employee by (among other things) pinning (her) arms to her side and grabbing her jaw so that she was unable to escape," the suit alleged.

The plaintiff alleges Park kissed her without her permission and groped her while telling her, "I can't control myself around you."

"Park committed these reprehensible acts of sexual assault and harassment against (the plaintiff) for the final time on April 24, 2019, just before (she) was finally able to escape Park through her graduation from USC," the complaint alleged.

The plaintiff alleges at least three other women, all of whom were also young Korean-American undergraduate students attending USC's Marshall School of Business, were additionally targeted by Park and repeatedly victimized by him.

The suit says the plaintiff is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds, while Park, 76 years old when the suit was filed, is just under 6 feet tall and weighs about 190 pounds.

Park — a tenured employee who was hired by USC in 1997 to serve as a professor of marketing at the Marshall School — was held out by the university to be a "trustworthy, safe and ethical professor, deserving of the trust and respect of the young undergraduate students attending USC and employed by USC," the suit stated.

The plaintiff alleges USC enabled Park to gain "complete, unfettered access to the young female students who worked as his student assistants — so that he could sexually abuse and harass them."

She also alleged that USC received previous complaints about Park and therefore knew of his "dangerous propensity to sexually assault and harass USC's young female students before it hired (the plaintiff) to serve as Park's student assistant" — yet allowed him to serve as a direct supervisor to its young female student employees.

Park's alleged abuses of the plaintiff have caused her to have difficulty interacting with others, including people with authority over her, according to her court papers, which say she has been "limited in her ability to meaningfully interact with others due to the trauma of this molestation and abuse."

The woman's employment and professional development also have been damaged, and she has been financially hurt as a result, the suit alleged.

The entrance to the Marshall School of Business at USC's Exposition Park campus. | Photo courtesy of USC Marshall School of Business/Facebook

A homeless encampment in Arcadia. | Photo by Terry Miller/Arcadia Weekly

commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2019. Signed: Break the Floor Productions, LLC (CA2629361), 959 Seward St., Ste. 305, Los Angeles, CA 90038; Russell Geyser, Manager. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 25, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023186917

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DANCERPALOOZA, 959 Seward St., Ste. 305, Los Angeles, CA 90038. 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 January 2019. Signed: Break the Floor Productions, LLC (CA2629361), 959 Seward St., Ste. 305, Los Angeles, CA 90038; Russell Geyser, Manager. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 25, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023191013

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JUMP, 959 Seward St., Ste. 305, Los Angeles, CA 90038. 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 December 2013. Signed: Break the Floor Productions, LLC (CA2629361), 959 Seward St., Ste. 305, Los Angeles, CA 90038; Russell Geyser, Manager. 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023198231

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). FASHION FLIRT (2). EZ CREATIONS , 8504 Firestone Blvd #324, Downey, CA 90241. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2023. Signed:

EZLATINA, INC. (CA-C4818763), 8504 Firestone Blvd #324, Downey, CA 90241; Marisol Amenero, Secretary. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 8, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023196696

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RDRS TRANSPORT, 12912 S Frailey Ave, Compton, CA 90221. 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: Martin Rivera, 12912 S Frailey Ave, Compton, CA 90221 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 7, 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).

Weekly 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023,

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RUGGED PLUMBING, 313 W San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91723. 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: Rugged Plumbing (CA5548833), 313 W San Bernardino Rd, Covina, CA 91723; Ricardo Saucedo, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 11, 2023. NOTICE: This

name in

of another under

of

state

common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Weekly

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023194373 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RIP SERVICES, 4100 W Alameda Avenue 3rd Floor Suite 300, Burbank, CA 91505. 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: RIP SERVICES INC (CA-5848720), 4100 W Alameda Avenue 3rd Floor Suite 300, Burbank, CA 91505; AVETIS SEMERJIAN, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 5, 2023.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023178179 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SERVPRO OF EAGLE ROCK / S. GLENDALE, 1341 Cleveland Rd, Glendale, CA 91202. 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: FA Contractors, Inc (CA-5862419), 1341 Cleveland Rd, Glendale, CA 91202; Fred Alaverdian, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 15, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023190832 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BARNES SPEED AND METAL, 124 S Barranca Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741. This business is conducted by a married couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 2023. Signed: (1). Christopher Barnes, 124 S Barranca Ave, Glendora, CA 91741 (2). Katrina Barnes, 124 S Barranca Ave, Glendora, CA 91741 (Co-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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023195503 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MENDOZA PROPERTIES,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023178038 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). TEAM MESTRE MURALHA (2). MESTRE MURALHA BRAZILIAN ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS (3). MANDUCA DA PRAIA USA , 12611 Artesia Blvd Unit 134, Cerritos, CA 90703. 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: Team Mestre Muralha LLC (CA202357619259), 12611 Artesia Blvd Unit 134, Cerritos, CA 90703; Daniel Edgar Maia Pereira, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 15, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023198416 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JESSICA SHADE ARTS, 1790 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 2023. Signed: Jessica Shade, 1790 El Sereno Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 11, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023197054

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SALON CHEVAL LLC, 14104 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605. 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 2008. Signed: Salon Cheval L.L.C (CA200807410098), 14104 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90605; Linda Chval, CFO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 7, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023197588

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SONORA AND CO, 102D Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA 91754. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2023. Signed: Lindsey Wang, 102D Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 8, 2023. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023197774 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MG AUTO CENTER, 11117 Garvey Ave, El Monte, CA 91733. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 2023. Signed: MG AUTO CENTER INC (CA-5821686), 11117 Garvey Ave, El Monte, CA 91733; Mavil Guadalupe Gamez,

Pasadena City Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE CITY OF PASADENA OF A SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE 2022-2023 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM,

AND THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

(Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 7, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023200448 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). ENTERTAINMENT LIQUIDATION SERVICES (2). LA LIQUIDATION SERVICES (3). ENCORE LIQUIDATION SERVICES (4). THAT’S A WRAP LIQUIDATION SERVICES , 8238 Lankershim Blvd, North hollywood, CA 91605. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2023. Signed: Scenic Highlights, Inc. (CA-c187243), 8238 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91605; Mark Larinto, Vice President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 12, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023200448 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). ENTERTAINMENT LIQUIDATION SERVICES (2). LA LIQUIDATION SERVICES (3). ENCORE LIQUIDATION SERVICES (4). THAT’S A WRAP LIQUIDATION SERVICES , 8238 Lankershim Blvd, North hollywood, CA 91605. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2023. Signed: Scenic Highlights, Inc. (CA-c187243), 8238 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91605; Mark Larinto, Vice President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 12, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2023200404 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Y2K JEWELERS, 917 W. Arrow Hwy, San Dimas, CA 91773. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2023. Signed: Jean Tobbi, 852 Glendora Mt Rd, Glendora, CA 91741 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 12, 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 09/14/2023, 09/21/2023, 09/28/2023, 10/05/2023

The City of Pasadena announces that a draft copy of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Program Year (PY) 2022-2023, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be available for public review and comment commencing on August 31, 2023 and continuing through September 14, 2023. This action, if approved, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b) (3).

The CAPER assesses the City’s progress in carrying out the third year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023) of the Strategic Plan which is described in the 5-Year (2020-2024) Consolidated Plan, regarding federal entitlement funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program, and the Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.

The City of Pasadena’s City Council and Housing Department are vitally interested in improving and increasing communication with Pasadena citizens in the area of housing, community development, and economic development. The PY22-23 CAPER (draft) will be available for public review on the Housing Department website at: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/housing/cdbg/#cdbg-plans. Citizens wishing to submit written comments during the public review and comment period may mail them, postmarked no later than September 18, 2023, to the following:

City of Pasadena - Housing Department

Attention: Randy Mabson, Program Coordinator 649 N. Fair Oaks Blvd. #202 Pasadena, CA 91109

The public hearing will be held at the following location and time:

City Council - Public Hearing

Monday, September 18, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.

Pasadena City Hall – City Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91109

A copy of the draft PY22-23 CAPER will be available for public review on the City’s website (http://www.cityofpasadena.net/) and at the following locations commencing on August 31, 2023, and continuing through September 18, 2023:

1. HOUSING DEPARTMENT:

Renaissance Plaza -649 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 202, Pasadena, California (626)744-8321

Mondays and Tuesdays, September 4, 5, 11 and 12 between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, and 13, and Thursdays, August 31, and September 7 and 14 between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

2. COMMUNITY FACILITIES: Jackie Robinson Center -1020 North Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena (626)744-7300*

Villa-Parke Neighborhood Center – 363 East Villa Street, Pasadena (626)744-6530*

Pasadena Senior Center – 85 East Holly Street, Pasadena (626)795-4331*

Victory Park Center – 2575 Paloma Street, Pasadena (626)7447500*

3. ALL BRANCHES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY:

Allendale – 1130 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena (626) 7447260*; Central Library – 285 East Walnut Street, Pasadena (626) 744-4066*; Hastings – 3325 East Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262*; Hill Avenue – 55 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena (626) 744-7264*; La Pintoresca – 1355 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena (626) 744-7268*; Lamanda Park – 140 South Altadena Drive, Pasadena (626) 744-7266*; Linda Vista – 1281 Bryant Street, Pasadena (626) 744-7278*; San Rafael – 1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena (626) 744-7270*; Santa Catalina – 999 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7272*

*Check these facilities for hours of availability

4. City of Pasadena website: http://www.cityofpasadena.net/

The final version of the CAPER will be available for public review following the required HUD submission.

Comments in writing, from the public, regarding the draft CAPER will be received by the Housing Department, located at Renaissance Plaza, 649 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 202, Pasadena, from 12:00 p.m. on August 31, 2023 through 5:00 p.m.on September 14, 2023. Comments may also be submitted verbally or in writing to the City Council at the public hearing on September 18, 2023. If you have any questions, you may contact Randy Mabson, CDBG Coordinator at the City of Pasadena Housing & Career Services Department, at

(626) 744-8321.

All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the City Council meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment by submitting an online speaker card form at the following webpage: www.cityofpasadena.net/city-clerk/public-comment; or by calling the Speaker Card Helpline at (626) 744-4124.

Please refer to the City Council agenda when posted for instructions on to how to provide live public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the City Council or the Housing Department’s designated comment recipient at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Miguel Márquez, City Manager

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109

Published on Septemebr 14, 2023

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA Notice Inviting Bids For Installation and Integration

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Police Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Thursday, September 28, 2023 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov. com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named “Installation and Integration” Project ID: 2023-IFB-LM-801.

1.1. Summary

The Pasadena Police Department is seeking information from respective qualified vendors for the installation of a complete cell site simulator system into a pickup truck provided by the police department. The process shall include the installation of an emergency lights and siren package for an unmarked vehicle.

1.2. Delivery Instructions

Bids will be received via the City’s eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the Submittals/Checklist. Bids will be received prior to 2:00 pm on Thursday, September 28, 2023 and will be opened online at that time.

Copies of the Specifications and all required forms may be obtained for this solicitation online: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ pasadena/projects/59526

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City’s eProcurement Portal. Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

See the Timeline in the section named “Instructions to Bidders.” If there is a Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders are required to attend at the time, date, and location included in the Timeline (#Instructions to Bidders) of this solicitation. If there is a Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders not required to attend.

Each prospective bidder will have the opportunity to clarify and ask questions regarding these Specifications. The Pre-bid Meeting will be held at the time, date, and location in the Timeline of this solicitation.

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Friday, September 22, 2023, prior to 2:00 pm.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted directly through the City’s eProcurement Portal Q&A function. Do not contact any other City employee or official regarding this solicitation. Any questions submitted after the date and time specified may not be considered.

1.5. Release Date Release Dated: Thursday, September 14, 2023

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish September 14, 2023

PASADENA PRESS

Introduced by: Councilmember Hampton ORDINANCE NO. 7414

ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT PERTAINING TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS, LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS, SAFE PARKING, DESIGN REVIEW THRESHOLDS, AND MODIFICATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

The People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. This ordinance, due to its length and corresponding cost of publication, will be published by title and summary as permitted in Section 508 of the Pasadena City Charter. The approved summary of this ordinance is as follows:

“Summary

This proposed ordinance amends sections 17.46.040, 17.50.105, 17.50.230, 17.60.030, 17.61.030, 17.76.020, 17.80.020, chapters 17.24, 17.26, 17.30 through 17.35, and chapters 17.37 and 17.38, adds sections 17.40.105, 17.50.153 and 17.50.265 and removes section 17.61.080.I to implement the Housing Element by: (1) expanding zones that allow “emergency shelters” as a conditionally permitted use and “emergency shelters, limited” as a by-right use, and updating the operational standards for both emergency shelter uses, (2) allowing “low barrier navigation centers” as a by-right use as required by State law, (3) allowing “safe parking” as a conditionally permitted use, (4) revising the requirements for modifications for individuals with disabilities, and (5) updating the thresholds for design review for specific sites identified in the Housing Element sites inventory.

Ordinance No. 7414 shall take effect 30 days from its publication.”

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published by title and summary.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days from its publication.

Signed and approved this 11th day of September, 2023.

Victor Gordo

Mayor of the City of Pasadena

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pasadena at its meeting held this 11th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Madison, Masuda, Rivas, Vice Mayor Williams, Mayor Gordo

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

Date Published: September 14, 2023

Mark Jomsky City Clerk

Approved as to form:

Theresa E. Fuentes Assistant City Attorney

Published September 14,2023

PASADENA PRESS

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF PLANNING HEARING OFFICER PUBLIC HEARING VARIANCE CASE NO. PVAR2201935 PARKING EXCEPTION CASE NO. PPPEX2201704

LOCATION: 5426 SAN FERNANDO ROAD, & 753 WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUE

APPLICANT: Griffith Studio Owner, LCC

ZONE: “IMU” - (Industrial/Commercial Mixed Use).

LEGAL DESCRIPTION/APN: Lot 31 and Portions of Unnumbered Lot of Tract No. 3784; and Lot 19 and 20 of Tract No. 5468; and Portion of Lot 5 of S.C. Hahne’s Subdivision Part of the Rancho San Rafael in the City of Glendale, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. (APNs: 5638-018-023 and 5638-018-032)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting two variances and parking exception for deviations from three parking standards. A STANDARDS VARIANCE is requested for exceeding the height limit of 50 feet for the construction of approximately 406,318 square feet of building area, that includes an above-grade six-story parking structure and three commercial buildings for soundstage-production use. The requested setback variance is for not providing the required entrance to the building at the corner cutoff at San Fernando Road and Milford Street intersection. The PARKING EXCEPTION is for a reduction in the required interior landscaping for the surface parking lots, to allow the project to plant the required trees for the parking lots along the perimeter of the property instead of dispersing the trees throughout the parking lots, and for not providing the minimum required five (5) foot-landscaped setback for the parking structure. The project will provide a total of 533 on-site parking spaces.

The project’s site is an approximately 424,453 square feet (9.74 acres) with frontages on Milford Street (north), California Avenue (south), and San Fernando Road (west), located in the IMU zone (Industrial/Commercial Mixed Use). The project will demolish the existing warehouse and commercial buildings and related parking areas, built between 1947 and 1989. ENVIRONMENTAL

30-day period. Public comments were received and responses to each public comment were drafted and incorporated into the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR); The DEIR and FEIR are available on the Planning Division website at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/

HEARING INFORMATION

The Planning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, located at 633 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, on SEPTEMBER 27, 2023, at 9:30 am or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns and environmental review conducted for the project. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.43.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www. glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-video-stream. For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Hearing Officer Hearing. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so. If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.

The staff report and case materials will be available prior to the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Aileen Babakhani, in the Planning Division at ABabakhani@ glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-8331, or (818) 548-2140.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. "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. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at www.glendaleca. gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. Appeal forms are available at https://www.glendaleca.gov/ home/showdocument?id=11926

Dr. S. Abajian

The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Published September 14,2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SHOUSHAN V. FANOUS

Case No. 23STPB09228

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SHOUSHAN V. FANOUS

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Phillip F. Fanous be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Copies of the lost 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 Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney 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: BRENDAN P BRADY ESQ SBN 106771 LAW OFFICES OF BRADY & FORD 1900 WEST MOUNTAIN STREET GLENDALE CA 91201 CN999737 FANOUS Sep 7,11,14, 2023

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FLORINDA SOTELO CASE NO. 30-2023-01331667-PR-OPCMC

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(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: 01/04/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM06 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

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

In Pro Per Petitioner OMAR SOTELO

5739 PORTAGE ST. YORBA LINDA CA 92887 9/7, 9/11, 9/14/23

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ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: OLGA DANILOVA

CASE NO. 23STPB09468

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MIKHAIL KOSAREV 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: 10/11/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

LILLIAN E. LEVOFF - SBN 221101, LAW OFFICES OF LILLIAN E. LEVOFF 15303 VENTURA BLVD., SUITE 900 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403, Telephone (323) 230-6630 9/7, 9/11, 9/14/23

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GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLES SATRUSTEGUI

CASE NO. 23STPB09717

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/01/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters 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 ZEV S. BROOKS - SBN 162830

LAW OFFICE OF ZEV BROOKS

18627 BROOKHURST ST., PMB 435

FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708

Telephone (714) 965-0179

BSC 223913 9/11, 9/14, 9/18/23

CNS-3736562# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSALINE TAFOLLA CASE NO. 23STPB09723

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/06/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

TONY J. TYRE - SBN 269506

ALLYSON S. HELLER - SBN 315086

WILLIAM C. MASON - SBN 319441

LAW OFFICES OF TONY J. TYRE, ESQ.

100 S. CITRUS AVE., STE 101 COVINA CA 91723 Telephone (626) 858-9378 9/11, 9/14, 9/18/23 CNS-3736580# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DELFINO ZAMORA RIVERA AKA DELFINO ZAMORA CASE NO. 30-2023-01344644-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DELFINO ZAMORA RIVERA AKA DELFINO ZAMORA.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CYNTHIA STEPHANIE ZAMORA in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CYNTHIA STEPHANIE ZAMORA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/19/23 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM06 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD, COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court 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 ROBERT L. COHEN, ESQ. - SBN 150913

LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. COHEN, INC. 8081 ORANGETHORPE AVE. BUENA PARK CA 90621 Telephone (714) 522-8880 9/11, 9/14, 9/18/23 CNS-3736850# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER SULLIVAN CASE NO. 23STPB09088

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 09/27/2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 29 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: Kathryn Van Houten, SBN 143402 Attorney at Law 100 W. Broadway, Suite 252 Glendale, CA 91210 Telephone: 8182426859 9/11, 9/14, 9/18/23 CNS-3737146# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JOAN B. JONES

CASE NO. 23STPB09734

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHARLOTTE MCCASKEY be appointed as personal

representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/02/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

ROBERT R BOWNE II - SBN 179960

ATTORNEY AT LAW

4421 W RIVERSIDE DR BURBANK CA 91505

Telephone (818) 846-0170

9/11, 9/14, 9/18/23

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MINH DONG TRUONG AKA BRIAN DONG TRUONG

CASE NO. 23STPB09783

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MINH DONG TRUONG AKA BRIAN DONG TRUONG.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHRISTINE QUYNH NHU NGUYEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRISTINE QUYNH NHU NGUYEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/11/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

In Pro Per Petitioner CHRISTINE QUYNH NHU NGUYEN 4119 FILHURST AVE BALDWIN PARK CA 91706 Telephone (626) 893-7233 9/11, 9/14, 9/18/23 CNS-3737689# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

KATHLYN J. WILLIS AKA

KATHLYN JEANNE WILLIS AKA KATHLYN WILLIS CASE NO. 23STPB09852

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/16/23 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

GLENN M. NAKATANI - SBN 66964

GLENN M. NAKATANI, A. PROF.

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

LA attorney files suit to bar Trump from 2024 Republican primary ballot

By City News Service

Homeowners find bear in their Sierra Madre home

By City News Service

ALos Angeles attorney is arguing in a lawsuit filed in federal court that former President Donald Trump disqualified himself from ever holding public office again because of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to court papers obtained Tuesday.

The lawsuit, one of many filed in states across the country, argues that Trump is constitutionally disqualified from running for president again in 2024 because a section of the 14th Amendment bars any person from holding federal or state office if they have "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" or "given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof."

The suit argues that Trump's actions before and during the Capitol attack disqualify him from the 2024 Republican primary ballot.

The Trump campaign said the lawsuits have no merit.

"There is no legal basis for this effort, except in the minds of those who are pushing it," Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement last week.

The lawsuit was lodged Saturday in Los Angeles federal court by civil rights attorney Stephen Yagman on behalf of a California voter identified only as A.W. Clark. The suit was filed against Secretary of State Shirley Weber, who oversees California elections.

An unexpected guest found its way into a home in Sierra Madre Wednesday morning, prompting police and wildlife officials to issue warnings to neighbors.

A bear reportedly entered a home in the 100 block of South Hermosa Avenue around 2 a.m. The homeowners suspected a bear was in their home and called 911, the Sierra Madre Police Department said in a release. Officers were dispatched to the home shortly thereafter.

"I was walking through my courtyard and I glanced to the left where my side door is and it was wide open," homeowner Chelsea Mapanda told KTLA.

She also said she saw through a window the refrigerator door was open and food was scattered on the floor.

"So I automatically knew that a bear was in my house because we had been alerted that a bear was around," Mapanda told KTLA.

The bear reportedly

left the home on its own at around 8 a.m. Police, using drones, discovered paw prints through one of the back doors of the home, Fox 11 reported. Police said the beat most likely returned to the forest area near the neighborhood.

Upon arrival, police officers heard grunting

sounds inside the home and decided to secure the area. Neighboring residents were asked to avoid the area of South Hermosa and Ramona Avenue.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife coordinated with police to safely remove the bear from the home.

Port of Long Beach meets clean air goals despite cargo volume increase

By City News Service

The Port of Long Beach has made significant progress in reducing air pollution emissions in 2022 and the port is well on its way to meet its goals, according to a new study released Monday.

The port's annual emissions inventory report, which was presented to the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, found that compared to 2005, diesel particulates are down by 91%, nitrogen oxides have decreased 63% and sulfur oxides have decreased by 97%, while cargo volume increased by 36%. Progress for the annual inventory report is compared to 2005, the year before the original San

Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan was adopted.

Several factors played a factor in the 2022 study year, including activity efficiency and operations.

By mid-year, shipping congestion related to the coronavirus pandemic had subsided, and programs put into place further eased congestion, such as vessel queuing, and reduced the number of ships waiting at anchor, according to port officials.

The port's longstanding initiatives to make operations greener also continued to have an effect, with 19% of cargo-handling equipment at terminals now zero-emissions.

"We're proud of our green programs and

commitment to sustainability," Bobby Olvera, Long Beach Harbor Commission president, said in a statement. "This emissions inventory is a feather in the port's cap, and we're celebrating, but our sights are on the ultimate goals we've set, including zeroemissions cargo handling by 2030 and zero-emissions trucking by 2035."

Mario Cordero, CEO of the port, in a statement, touted the port's "impressive record" of environmental achievement. He emphasized the importance of partnership and cooperation with industry partners, labor and "each part of the supply chain," who does business with the port, for making this

accomplishment happen.

"Everyone deserves a great deal of credit for their willingness to do the right thing for the planet, maintaining that commitment through some challenging recent years, and helping us reach these green milestones," Cordero said in a statement.

The study also represents improvement over 2021, during the height of the pandemic and global supply chain congestion resulting in higher emissions in the San Pedro Bay.

Compared to that year, in 2022 diesel particulate matter was down by 28%, nitrogen oxides declined by 28% and sulfur oxides decreased by 7%, even though container traffic

The annual emissions inventory report found that compared to 2005, diesel particulates are down 91%, nitrogen oxides have decreased 63%, and sulfur oxides have decreased 97%. | Image courtesy of Port of Long Beach

dipped only by 3%, according to port officials.

Greenhouse gas emissions were down 1% in 2022, compared to the 2005 baseline, although the category was down by 16% compared to the 2021

survey.

The annual emissions inventory is reviewed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board and South Coast Air Quality Management District.

Then President Donald Trump gives remarks at the Unleashing American Energy event at Energy Department headquarters on June 29, 2017. | Photo by Simon Edelman / Energy Department

| Photo by byrdyak/Envato Elements

Orange County Fair 'unlikely'

to have rodeo in 2024

By City News Service

Continued From Page 1

Next year's Orange County Fair will likely not include a rodeo, fair officials said Monday, but a different type of animal attraction could be added in the future.

Terry Moore, director of communications for the fair, told City News Service that the decision was made for business reasons related to the provider for this year's rodeo, Flying U Rodeo, and had nothing to do with a fatal injury suffered by a bull during this year's event.

A bucking bull broke his hind leg almost immediately after leaving the chute on Aug. 3. It took several minutes for wranglers to get the badly injured animal into a trailer for medical attention, while hundreds of horrified fans looked on.

The bull was later euthanized, and some animal rights activists used the injury to prod officials with the fair and Costa Mesa to reconsider holding rodeos in

the future.

The matter came up at the Sept. 5 City Council meeting, but council members noted that they have no authority over the lineup at the annual fair, which takes place on state property at the Orange County Fair & Events Center.

"We have limited influence to be sure ... but we do have friends, many friends, over at the fairgrounds, that we can have discussions with — honest discussions about whether that's the best use of that asset, and I intend to do that. I intend to initiate those discussions," Mayor John Stephens said.

Indeed, Moore told CNS that Stephens held a "very informal" talk the next day with OC Fair & Events Center CEO Michele Richards.

"It is very unlikely that we would have rodeo back at the fair next year, for business reasons," Moore said, adding that "we may have another animal attrac-

tion in the future."

"Animals will always be part of the fair because they're a part of our agricultural history," Moore said. "That's the whole reason that fairs exist."

A few California cities have banned rodeos in recent years due to concerns about animal cruelty, including Irvine and Pasadena.

A proposed ordinance that would effectively ban rodeos in Los Angeles passed a City Council committee in late 2022, but still awaits final council approval.

such as providing secure permanent closed tracks, separate from public streets, for street performance activities in communities most impacted by illegal street racing and street takeovers.

Supervisor Janice Hahn supported such a concept, saying there used to be a legal racing facility in the harbor area.

"It was a regular safe place for racing," Hahn said. "And I don't know if there's a correlation between no safe space for that to happen versus this need to continually be illegal and take over intersections."

Mitchell's motion also suggested infrastructure improvements to curb street takeovers, along with an examination of whether land use encourages street takeovers.

Supervisors spoke unanimously in support of the symposium.

"Unfortunately, we may see more and more of this happen unless some action is taken," Supervisor Hilda Solis said.

The county's existing street racing ordinance, which makes it a misdemeanor to be a spectator at such events, includes penalties including fines of up to $500, imprisonment of no more than six months in jail, or both.

The motion calls for participants at the symposium to recommend possible changes to the ordinance, including potential increases in penalties, and whether penalties can be assessed against street racing spectators who post on social media. The possibility of working with social media partners to remove posts that include such illegal activity from their platforms would also be discussed.

Though dangerous street takeovers and sideshows can lead to deadly shootings, fatal car crashes and property damage, the county's ability to address the issues is limited in unincorporated areas, according to the motion. The California Highway Patrol enforces speed limits and the sheriff's department breaks up large gatherings, while the Department of Public Works deploys infrastructure solutions.

On Sept. 7, 2022, the county Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission conducted a virtual conference with law enforcement, local experts and nonprofit organizations to discuss the dangers of illegal street racing and reckless driving. Though the resulting report was not adopted by the COC, it addressed the need for a plan to address illegal street takeovers with a comprehensive approach that goes beyond punishment.

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