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State senator heading for runoff in race for open county supervisor seat

By City News Service

State Sen. Richard Roth, D-Riverside, was preparing for a November runoff election Wednesday in his bid to fill an open Riverside County supervisorial seat.

The District 1 supervisorial seat was up for grabs in Tuesday’s election due to the upcoming retirement of decade-long Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, who will officially depart politics in December.

With votes still being counted from Tuesday’s primary election, Roth led the field of candidates, but was short of the 50% of the vote needed to win the seat outright. He is expected to square off in November with former Assemblyman Jose Medina, D-Riverside, who was in second place, although

longtime civic activist Debbie Walsh and Western Municipal Water District Board of Directors member Gracie Torres were close behind Medina in the race for second place.

With nobody earning 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters advance to a November runoff.

Roth, who will term out of the state Senate this year, was an Air Force major general stationed in the area before entering politics.

He spotlighted as accomplishments since 2012 securing funding for the UC Riverside School of Medicine and appropriations to increase the number of judicial officers in Riverside County.

“I’m running for supervi-

Riverside mayor takes likely insurmountable lead in race for 2nd term

By City News Service

Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson appeared securely bound for a second term Tuesday evening, holding a monumental lead against a local advertising agency proprietor seeking to unseat her.

Dawson was pitted against Riverside resident Jessica Qattawi, and early returns showed the mayor garnering more than 80% of votes cast.

The incumbent, who was first elected in 2020 following then-Mayor Rusty Bailey’s decision not to seek reelection, has touted her efforts to procure funding for homeless relief programs, law enforcement and neighborhood beautification as accomplishments over the last four years.

The former Riverside Unified School District Board of Trustees member and environmental scientist has vowed to persist in her efforts to address the city’s ongoing challenges with the transient population if re-elected.

“I will continue to partner with police, fire and community organizations to overcome these challenges,” Dawson said in campaign literature. “Together, we must continue moving Riverside forward with innovative solutions and responsible decision-making.”

Despite regulatory measures to discourage homeless

sor to build more housing that’s affordable for our families, focus on fighting crime, fight gang violence and stop illegal drugs from overtaking our communities,” he said in campaign literature.

He said he has a “plan to address homelessness by partnering with nonprofits (and) expanding mental health and substance abuse treatment services.”

The senator has cast himself as a “moderate Democrat,” but on taxes he has been a largely partyline voter. Like Medina, who termed out of the Assembly in 2022, Roth has received failing grades from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers’ Association for supporting tax hikes on gasoline, higher state fees for mobile phone services and increased state charges for recycling spent car batteries, among other things.

Medina, who was an educator prior to entering the Assembly in 2010, pointed to his record supporting greater appropriations for UCR, seed

funding for the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and a bevy of restoration projects in Riverside as highlights of his political career.

“I will deliver for Riverside County families by tackling our homelessness crisis by rapidly moving people off our streets and into housing,” he said in a campaign promotion.

According to Medina, if elected, he intends to improve “public health and expand mental health and addiction services.”

He also envisions working on a comprehensive strategy to increase “educational opportunities through enhanced coordination of our school districts, community colleges and UCR.”

Torres described herself in campaign literature as a college-educated chemist and mother of three who “understands firsthand that families like mine” are under financial stress due to ever-escalating cost-of-living pressures and other challenges.

“It is time to elect a super-

visor who ultimately understands your needs and is qualified and ready to address them head-on,” Torres said.

She said that among her priorities are job creation, updating and investing in infrastructure and working toward improvements to public safety and “economic relief.”

District 1 encompasses most of the Riverside metropolitan area. The southern sphere through Mead and Perris valleys is where Walsh has been active in recent years, standing against the steady rise in mega warehouse construction, which Jeffries has also sought to limit.

“Do you want a supervisor who is controlled by

developers?” Walsh said in campaign materials. “I will put a moratorium on warehouses ... to protect our roads, neighborhoods, communities and schools against air pollution, noise, traffic congestion and road destruction.”

Walsh worked as a legislative assistant to Jeffries’ predecessor Bob Buster and since then has been active on issues related to urban expansion and environmental protection. She joined the noise abatement campaign to stop predawn heavy jet traffic out of March Air Reserve Base, where she also raised concerns about development on a site where “munitions bunkers with their pollution still exist.”

Supervisors cite

concerns

tied to audit of environmental health

agency

By City News Service

Unfavorable findings regarding the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health’s management of the county’s waste haulers prompted criticism Tuesday from several supervisors, who requested an accelerated audit to ensure changes are made.

“It’s disappointing to see the problems they’re having with oversight,” Supervisor Karen Spiegel said during a hearing on Auditor-Controller Ben Benoit’s report on a review of practices and procedures in the Department of Environmental Health.

The Office of the Auditor-Controller concluded an audit last fall that reviewed environmental health’s compliance with county policies between July 2021 and October 2023.

Benoit’s staff “identified improvement opportunities for internal controls over contract management and monitoring” directly connected to the agency’s tracking of billing, revenue collection and related operations by the county’s four waste haulers.

“Contract monitoring is a key process in ensuring compliance with a contract’s established terms and conditions,” according to the audit. “Reviews of waste hauler compliance reports are not documented. Environmental health does

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Incumbent holds comfortable lead in Riverside County supervisor race

State Sen. Richard Roth. | Photo courtesy of California Senate Democrats/YouTube

Incumbent holds comfortable lead in Riverside County supervisor race

Riverside County Supervisor Charles “Chuck”

Washington appeared to be cruising to re-election Wednesday in the Third District supervisorial race, holding a hefty lead over an ex-local mayor and a former candidate for state treasurer.

With votes still being counted, Washington, 71, was easily surpassing the 50% of the vote needed to avoid a November runoff against either former Murrieta Mayor Jonathan Ingram, 58, or former Cudahy Mayor Jack M. Guerrero, 50, of Temecula.

Ingram ran second in the race, with Guerrero third.

During the campaign, Washington touted support for efforts to enhance economic development and job growth in his campaign literature, suggesting he spearheaded efforts to increase county government reserves by 150%, although the push for an enlarged reserve pool — now estimated to reach almost $700 million at the end of the current fiscal year — began under prior administrations.

“My ongoing dedication to enhancing your quality of life involves partnering

ARiversideCounty SuperiorCourt commissioner and a local deputy district attorney appeared to be heading for a runoff election Wednesday in the race for a countywide judicial seat.

Commissioner Elizabeth Tucker and Riverside County Deputy DA Gerald Pfohl outpaced Orange County Deputy DA Jeffrey Kirk in Tuesday’s election, in which they were vying for the Superior Court seat and a six-year term. But with nobody receiving more than 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will head to a November runoff.

with local cities to address homelessness, reduce crime and attract more jobs to Riverside County,” said the incumbent, who was originally appointed to his seat by then-Gov. Jerry Brown in 2015, filling a vacancy left by Supervisor Jeff Stone, who had been elected to the state Senate.

Washington was elected in his own right in 2016 and again in 2020.

He underscored “wideranging endorsements” as points for voters to ponder, particularly those from Sheriff Chad Bianco and other law enforcement officials.

The candidate hasn’t always been on first-rate terms with them, though.

During the George Floyd-fueled protests of June 2020, Washington signaled support for Supervisor Manuel Perez’s proposal mandating a topto-bottom review of sheriff’s field procedures, based almost exclusively on the furor over what happened in Minneapolis, not anything that had occurred locally.

Bianco and Riverside Sheriffs’ Association Presi-

dent Bill Young openly blasted the measure, which failed.

Ingram said in his campaign statement that his eight years as a Murrieta City Councilman helped him develop a sense of how to connect with constituents, and he would bring that to the table as a supervisor.

“Public safety, traffic congestion and well-paying jobs are our district’s most pressing issues,” Ingram said. “Our residents feel ignored, which is why I have made community safety a top priority. By tackling the root causes of crime, such as homelessness, drugs and mental health concerns, we empowered our public safety teams to effectively combat crime, making Murrieta one of the safest cities in California.”

He said one of his objectives would have been examining future opportunities to promote job creation within the county to make the “two-hour daily commute” to coastal cities for work “a thing of the past.”

Guerrero showcased his credentials as a certified public accountant and

adviser to Fortune 500 companies as attributes that would prove beneficial to creating a leaner, stronger county government.

“I offer fresh, bold leadership,” the candidate said.

“I am unapologetically conservative and a constitutionalist. I demand honest government, election integ-

rity, term limits, balanced budgets, internal controls, parental rights and respect for the Constitution. I support public safety, better roads and superior infrastructure, while lowering taxes across the board.”

Guerrero, who made an unsuccessful bid for state treasurer in 2022, grew up

Riverside County judicial contest heads for runoff

“I have presided over thousands of criminal, civil, juvenile, probate and traffic cases,” Tucker said in a campaign statement. “I ensure accountability, respect and justice for all.”

The Palm Desert resident was appointed to a commissioner post over five years ago and prior to that served as a county prosecutor.

“I worked to keep our community safe by prosecuting serious and violent crimes, including child abuse and domestic violence,” she said.

Pfohl has been a county prosecutor for almost 16 years and garnered national attention recently by winning

Ain southeast Los Angeles County, where he said acts of public corruption powered his desire to get involved in politics, leading to his long stint as a council member and mayor in Cudahy, where he worked to “balance the budget ... (and) expose millions of dollars in wasteful spending.”

a conviction in the county’s first fentanyl murder trial.

A Murrieta jury in August found Vicente Romero guilty of second-degree murder for the 2020 death of Kelsey King of Temecula, whom the

defendant supplied a deadly dose of the synthetic opioid. Romero received a sentence of 15 years to life in state prison.

“My tenure at the District Attorney’s Office (has led

to) prosecuting every kind of criminal offense, including child molestation and murder,” the Temecula resident said in campaign literature. “As judge, my pledge is clear: to conduct a

fair, respectful and diligent judiciary service for every individual stepping into a courtroom.”

Pfohl had the endorsement of District Attorney Mike Hestrin.

CSUSB Palm Desert campus to host Financial Wellness Fair March 16

FamilyFinancial Wellness Fair will be held at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus later this month featuring food, opportunity drawings, workshops and other resources.

The CSUSB Office of PreCollege Programs will host the event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16 on the campus at 37500 Cook St., according to campus spokesman Mike Singer.

“The free event is

designed to empower families with essential tools and information to enhance their financial well-being and will feature assistance with financial aid applications, special guests, activities for kids, opportunity

drawings and a live broadcast by La Poderosa 96.7 FM,” Singer wrote in a statement.

Food will be provided to the first 500 attendees, who will then have opportunities to participate in hourly opportunity drawings, a

resource fair, and in financial wellness workshops on topics including CSUSB admissions information, financial aid applications and financial literacy, according to Singer.

Additionally, students

who attend the financial aid workshops will have an opportunity to win one of four $500 scholarships.

More information about events at the CSUSB Palm Desert campus can be found at csusb.edu/pdc.

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ANorthridge woman arrested in 2021 attack on US Capitol

Northridge woman is facing federal felony andmisdemeanor charges Thursday related to her alleged conduct during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and made her first federal court appearance in downtown Los Angeles.

Kayla Reifschneider, 27, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with a felony offense of obstruction of an official proceeding and several misdemeanor offenses, including entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, and acts of physical violence in the Capitol grounds or buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Reifschneider made her initial federal court appearance Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles.

According to court documents, Reifschneider — a member of the Telegram online chat group Patriots 45 — traveled from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., in advance of Jan. 6, 2021. Patriots 45 was organized to support then-President Donald Trump and discuss what its members viewed as fraudulent election results.

In one post to the group, prosecutors allege, Reifschneider shared a screenshot of a Tweet from another individual, which read, “If you’re in D.C. on January 6th, STAY HOME! The domestic terrorists (Boogaloos, Prod Boys, etc.) are planning to break into federal buildings, cause violence against law enforcement, burn down buildings, and even try to shoot up federal employees and lawmakers. STAY

HOME!!!!!!!!”

After sharing the screenshot, Reifschneider apparently wrote, “Lmfaooo. What a l[os]er.” Another user responded, “Real Trump supporters are looking to arrest traitors ... not attack buildings lol,” court papers show.

Reifschneider allegedly replied, “Exactly. We arent antifa and blm. We have an actual mission.” The Justice Department contends she also discussed planning to provide that same individual with weapons — including a stun gun and pepper spray — to transport to Washington in advance of Jan. 6, 2021.

Prosecutors allege that Reifschneider was depicted in open-source video footage from Jan. 6, 2021, on the Upper West Terrace, yelling obscenities at police. She then purportedly left the area and joined a group of rioters on the east side of the Capitol, where members of the media had set up.

The media members were behind bike racks, separating themselves from the crowd. In an open-source video at

Oil sheen spotted in ocean off coast of Huntington Beach

Aroughly 2.5-mile-long oil slick was spotted Friday off the coast of Huntington Beach, but its source remained unclear.

According to the Coast Guard, the slick is about 1.5 miles off the coast.

“Aerial surveys are planned to assess the size and potential impacts,” Coast Guard officials said on social media. Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley wrote earlier on X, formerly Twitter, that crews were responding to the area, saying there were initial reports that oil had spilled from an off-shore platform.

this location, Reifschneider apparently can be seen yelling at members of the media. After other rioters knocked over and removed bike racks, Reifschneider was seen climbing over a small wall that had separated the media from the rioters, according to court documents.

As media members ran away and their equipment was destroyed, Reifschneider cheers and is seen spitting in the direction of the media and yelling expletives, federal prosecutors allege. She allegedly is then seen approaching, lifting and throwing a helmet in the direction of another individual, and moments later approaching a camera on the ground and stepping on it. She then leans down, lifts the camera and throws it back to the ground, according to prosecutors.

In another open-source video, capturing the following moments, Reifschneider celebrates. She allegedly raises a middle finger, shouts an expletive and yells, “It’s been four years I’ve been

wanting to do this!”

On Jan. 6, 2021, Reifschneider is alleged to have texted another person, “Time to show them who they should be afraid of. Curfew at 6. We will not comply.”

That individual wrote back the following morning, “So they beat the crap out of the police?” Reifschneider responded, “I definitely saw one getting help. Limping. We (messed) them up worse than antifa and blm. Lmao,” according to court papers.

Reifschneider’s alleged actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election, according to the Justice Department.

Prosecutors note that in the 38 months since Jan. 6, 2021, more than 1,358 people have been charged in nearly all 50 states for crimes related to the breach of the Capitol, including more than 486 defendants charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement. The investigation remains ongoing.

Kayla Reifschneider yells during the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. | Photo courtesy of the FBI

Teamsters, Hollywood union members rally ahead of contract negotiations

Ahead of last week’s meeting with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the motion picture Teamsters rallied in Woodley Park in Encino with other Hollywood union members.

The union members demanded at the March 3 rally strong contracts ahead of the following day’s negotiations with the AMPTP. Their united message was that “Nothing moves without the crew.”

General President Sean M. O’Brien, General SecretaryTreasurer Fred Zuckerman and International Vice President and Teamsters Motion Picture Division Director Lindsay Dougherty spoke about the need for solidarity while highlighting the Teamsters’ priorities in bargaining.

“We are going to negotiate the strongest contract possible in film and television to protect our jobs, pay our members what they’re due and protect our work from dangerous, irresponsible technology,” O’Brien said.

By City News Service

“There’s too big a disparity between executive pay and the workers who make them a success. We are going to make sure that we close that gap. It’s not about what these studios are going to give us. It’s about what we are going to demand and take for working people,” O’Brien said.

The union leaders emphasized that behind every production is a skilled team of technicians, artisans, creatives, tradespeople and craftspeople who make up the crew that brings production to life.

In this year’s negotiation cycle, the crew unions stressed that they are

committed to addressing the specific priorities of each craft represented in the fight to protect, preserve and improve economic gains, retirement and health benefits and safe working conditions on and off set.

“We are going to remind Hollywood that nothing moves without the crew,” Dougherty said. “We make up many crafts but share the same fight.”

The Teamsters “Black Book” agreement covers nearly 4,000 members across 13 Western states.

The current contract expires July 31.

‘Rust’ armorer convicted of manslaughter for cinematographer’s on-set shooting

By City News Service

The armorer on the New Mexico set of the film “Rust” has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was struck by a bullet discharged from a prop gun wielded by actor Alec Baldwin, and was waiting to be sentenced Thursday.

Hannah GutierrezReed, 26, showed little emotion as the New Mexico jury’s verdict was read, convicting her of involuntary manslaughter but acquitting her of evidence tampering. She was taken into custody immediately following the jury’s verdict.

The jury deliberated for less than three hours before reaching its verdict. Gutierrez-Reed faces up to 18 months in prison. A sentencing date was not immediately set.

Baldwin, 65, is scheduled to go on trial in July on the same involuntary manslaughter charge stemming from the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting that occurred inside a church set, where Baldwin was wielding a supposed prop

gun while helping set camera angles for a scene.

The weapon discharged, killing the 42-year-old Hutchins and wounding film director Joel Souza.

Baldwin has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing stemming from the shooting, which reverberated through the film industry and prompted calls for revamped safety standards on sets, particularly involving weapons.

Baldwin has maintained he did not pull the trigger on the gun, and said he had been told it was “cold” — meaning it did not contain live ammunition.

The actor known for films such as “The Hunt for Red October” and TV appearances including “30 Rock” and “Saturday Night Live” was originally charged along with Gutierrez-Reed in January 2023, but prosecutors dropped the charges against him four months later, citing “new facts” that left them unable to proceed with the case.

Baldwin’s attorneys at the time were questioning whether the prop gun

that Baldwin was holding on the movie set during a rehearsal was functioning properly when it fired the live round.

In January of this year, Baldwin was indicted by a New Mexico grand jury, again on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty.

“Rust” assistant director David Halls previously pleaded no contest earlier to a charge of negligent use of a deadly weapon in exchange for a suspended sentence and six months’ probation. He testified during GutierrezReed’s trial.

Sheriff’s investigators eventually determined that live ammunition was found on the “Rust” set, mixed with blanks that are traditionally used in film production.

Filming on “Rust” — for which Baldwin is a producer — was suspended after the shooting, but has since resumed, with Hutchins’ husband serving as a producer under the terms of a lawsuit settlement.

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California voters split on $6.4B mental health measure

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Avoter initiative on Tuesday’s primary election ballot that calls for a revamp of the California mental health care system was still too close to call Friday amid ongoing vote-tallying.

Proposition 1 is a twopronged measure that has the support of Gov. Gavin Newsom and a number of Southern California officials, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LA County Supervisors Hilda Solis and Janice Hahn. Proponents of the proposition claim it will drastically increase treatment beds and supportive housing, but opponents say it will lead to funding cuts for existing programs that have proven to be successful.

Friday morning’s vote tally signaled a nearly even split. Yes votes for Proposition 1 totaled 2,182,664, or 50.4%, compared with 49.6%, or 2,152,019 no votes, according to the California secretary of state.

If a majority of California voters approve the proposition, it would create 11,150 behavioral health treatment beds across the state, along with housing and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots, according to the governor’s office. About $1 billion of

the bond measure would go specifically to services for veterans.

The proposed law funds the delivery of those services by issuing $6.38 billion in bonds, and also through a reallocating funds provided by the 2004 voter-enacted Mental Health Services Act, which levied a 1% income tax on people earning more than $1 million per year. Funds from that measure mainly go to counties to finance mental health programs, but Proposition 1 aims to cede control over a lot of that funding to the state.

Newsom framed Proposition 1 as a step toward the fulfillment of 50-year-old calls for a statewide mental health care system that never materialized.

“We can make history,” Newsom said earlier this year during a Los Angeles event to begin the campaign in support of the ballot measure. “We can’t make up the last 50-60 years, but we can finally fulfill that vision that was set forth a halfcentury ago. This initiative, Proposition 1, promotes a number of things. It does not, however, promote the following — and that’s the status quo. If you’re for the status quo, vote no on

Proposition 1.”

Bass contended that in addition to righting years of governmental failure to address the state’s mental health crisis, Proposition 1 would also help alleviate rampant statewide problems surrounding the homelessness crisis.

“Think of how much money would be saved when Proposition 1 is passed and there’s actually facilities for folks, we get people off the streets,” Bass said. “We know that addiction and mental illness is a contributing factor to homelessness.”

The mayor added that homelessness and mental health issues are undeniably connected, and therefore the two social issues are inseparable.

“It is not enough to get a bed for a person,” Bass said. “We can get people off the street, we have demonstrated that people are willing to come off the street. But you have to address why they were unhoused to begin with. And you have to have a comprehensive approach, and Proposition 1 is a step forward in that direction.”

The group Californians Against Proposition 1 attacked the measure for being “huge, expensive and

destructive.” Opponents claimed it would result in more than a $9 billion expense born taxpayers over the life of the bonds, while ordering officials to redirect $30 billion in existing mental health services funds during the law’s first decade after enactment.

The result of that would be “cutting existing mental health services that are working,” according to opponents.

“Prop. 1 breaks promises made by the voters when

they first passed the Mental Health Services Act,” according to the opposition group. “The idea then was to create permanent, dedicated funding for long-neglected mental health services, including prevention, early intervention, programs for youth, programs for struggling and under-served populations, including racially and ethnically diverse groups and LGBTQ people. The MHSA is a proven model, offering ‘anything it takes’

The role of dashcams in vehicle accidents and their effect on your car insurance

By John Davey, Stacker

Car accidents are unforeseen events that can bring about numerous challenges, from property damage to potential injury claims. As technology advances, one device has gained popularity for its ability to provide invaluable evidence in accident situations — the dashcam.

In this article, Cheap Insurance will explore the value of dashcams in vehicle accidents and how they can play a role in both safeguarding your car insurance and finding the cheapest car insurance rates.

Dashcams act as impartial eyewitnesses, capturing real-time footage of the

road ahead and the events leading up to an accident. This video evidence can be invaluable in determining fault in an accident and preventing fraudulent claims. Insurance companies can use dashcam footage to assess the situation accurately, leading to fair claim settlements. As

a result, the claims process becomes smoother, and you are less likely to encounter disputes over liability.

When filing a car insurance claim, having dashcam footage can make all the difference. Instead of relying solely on verbal accounts or sketchy details, insurance adjusters can use the

dashcam video to recreate the accident scene accurately. This evidence not only expedites the claims process but also increases the likelihood of receiving a fair settlement.

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to help individuals who need a range of services.”

Propopsition 1 would significantly reduce MHSA funding “and take a hatchet to dozens of programs across the state that cannot survive without MHSA funding,” opponents claimed. “It orders counties to do more with less.”

The secretary of state’s office has until April 12 to complete vote counting and certify election results.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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The Exodus Eastside Urgent Care Center offers mental health services. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles County

The presidential candidate raising the most from individual donations in each state

By Elena Cox, Stacker

The 2024 primary elections are underway, and residents in some states have already chosen who they want to see on the ballot in November. But before heading to the polls, Americans showed support for their preferred candidate in 2023 by giving them their hard-earned cash.

Presidential hopefuls raised more than $119 million from individual donors last year, according to the latest data from the Federal Election Commission. Individuals can donate up to $3,300 to a primary campaign and another $3,300 for the general election but can spread that over multiple payments.

Republicans fared particularly well — receiving 75% of the total haul — but the once-crowded field has thinned out in recent months. The top fundraiser, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, ended his campaign in January. Coming in second was former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who raked in $22.5 million, followed by independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Democratic President Joe Biden.

One candidate noticeably absent from the top 10 fundraisers was former President Donald Trump, who received $145,000 from individual donors in 2023, FEC data shows. Prior to the 2016 general election, his presidential campaign received more than $75 million in donations from individual contributors.

The total amount a candidate raises is just one way to look at voter sentiment. A New York Times analysis of the same data shows Trump had more individual small donors in 2023 compared to Biden.

The former president is currently in the lead for his party’s nomination, winning 63 delegates so far, but recent polling shows the appetite for a Trump-Biden rematch may be waning among some voters.

Stacker analyzed campaign finance data compiled by the FEC to see which presidential candidates Americans gave the most money to in 2023. Candidates are ranked on the total dollar amount they received from individual campaign donors in each state.

Alabama — 1. Ron DeSantis, $182,309 in total donations; 2. Nikki Haley, $110,424 in total donations; 3. Tim Scott, $73,519 in total donations

Alaska — 1. Nikki Haley $29,453; 2. Ron DeSantis $28,945; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $27,457

Arizona — 1. Nikki Haley $548,629; 2. Ron DeSantis $484,841; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $416,910

Arkansas — 1. Asa Hutchinson $537,175; 2. Nikki Haley $184,141; 3. Joe Biden $38,759

California — 1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $3,825,496; 2. Ron DeSantis $3,453,531; 3. Joe Biden $2,412,342

Colorado — 1. Nikki Haley $466,920; 2. Ron DeSantis $419,404 in total donations; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $415,841

Connecticut — 1. Nikki Haley $374,874; 2. Ron DeSantis $309,780; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $241,656

Delaware — 1. Joe Biden $110,567; 2. Nikki Haley $43,845; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $38,359

Florida — 1. Ron DeSantis $11,859,915 in total donations; 2. Nikki Haley $2,144,580; 3. Jim Alexander Norris $1,430,000

Georgia — 1. Nikki Haley $763,466; 2. Ron DeSantis $457,259; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $330,055

Hawaii — 1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $126,453; 2. Joe Biden $90,834; 3. Nikki Haley $36,294

Idaho — 1. Nikki Haley $92,106; 2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $69,808; 3. Ron DeSantis $55,815

Illinois — 1. Nikki Haley $585,809; 2. Ron DeSantis $581,221; 3. Joe Biden $426,124

Indiana — 1. Mike Pence $920,190; 2. Ron DeSantis $333,802; 3. Nikki Haley $189,135

Iowa — 1. Nikki Haley $191,293; 2. Ron DeSantis $77,561; 3. Joe Biden $64,550

Kansas — 1. Ron DeSantis $236,468 in total donations; 2. Nikki Haley $109,454; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $63,816

Kentucky — 1. Ron DeSantis $114,723; 2. Nikki Haley $113,399; 3. Robert F.

DeSantis $126,031

Montana — 1. Nikki Haley $75,489; 2. Ron DeSantis $64,339; 3. Joe Biden $50,562

Nebraska — 1. Nikki Haley $92,480 in total donations; 2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $50,350; 3. Ron DeSantis $45,308

Nevada — 1. Nikki Haley $263,840; 2. Ron DeSantis $243,371; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $185,146 in total donations

New Hampshire — 1. Nikki Haley $204,972; 2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $120,320; 3. Joe Biden $102,727

New Jersey — 1. Chris

Christie $1,894,617; 2. Ron DeSantis $833,667; 3. Nikki Haley $608,684

New Mexico — 1. Joe

Kennedy Jr. $87,392

Louisiana — 1. Ron DeSantis $121,558; 2. Nikki Haley $116,172; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $73,704

Maine — 1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $152,806; 2. Joe Biden $82,446; 3. Nikki Haley $64,266

Maryland — 1. Nikki Haley $472,630; 2. Joe Biden $404,965; 3. Ron DeSantis $233,909

Massachusetts — 1. Nikki Haley $679,319; 2. Joe Biden $650,970; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $396,216

Michigan — 1. Perry Johnson; 2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $359,471; 3. Ron DeSantis $301,306

Minnesota — 1. Nikki Haley $358,165; 2. Doug Burgum $200,388; 3. Joe Biden $188,845

Mississippi — 1. Ron DeSantis $132,799; 2. Nikki Haley $43,995; 3. Tim Scott $23,183

Missouri — 1. Nikki Haley $409,769; 2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $137,492; 3. Ron

Biden $103,192; 2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $86,634; 3. Nikki Haley $85,160

New York — 1. Ron

DeSantis $2,144,556; 2. Nikki Haley; $1,322,654; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $1,251,864

North Carolina — 1. Nikki Haley $871,336; 2. Ron DeSantis $333,811; 3. Joe Biden $262,223

North Dakota — 1. Doug

Burgum $892,785; 2. Nikki

Haley $28,418; 3. Joe Biden $7,409

Ohio — 1. Vivek Ramaswamy $2,435,490; 2. Nikki Haley $679,125; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $327,664

Oklahoma — 1. Ron

DeSantis $204,374; 2. Nikki Haley $153,928; 3. Vivek Ramaswamy $62,618

Oregon — 1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $285,087; 2. Joe Biden $217,583; 3. Nikki Haley $183,041

Pennsylvania — 1. Ron DeSantis $809,469; 2. Nikki Haley $468,801; 3. Joe Biden $370,042

Rhode Island — 1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $59,826; 2.

Joe Biden $36,750; 3. Nikki Haley $30,153

South Carolina — 1. Nikki Haley $2,164,207; 2. Tim Scott $2,040,117; 3. Ron DeSantis $267,582

South Dakota — 1. Nikki Haley $58,011; 2. Ron DeSantis $49,372; 3. Doug Burgum $25,281

Tennessee — 1. Ron DeSantis $749,943; 2. Tim Scott $459,192; 3. Nikki Haley $382,911

Texas — 1. Ron DeSantis $3,020,079; 2. Nikki Haley $2,529,801; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $1,132,264

Utah — 1. Ron DeSantis $324,857; 2. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $260,115; 3. Nikki Haley $159,867

Vermont — 1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $72,932; 2. Joe Biden $48,314; 3. Nikki Haley $23,044

Virginia — 1. Nikki Haley $698,141; 2. Ron DeSantis $634,529; 3. Joe Biden $411,793

Washington — 1. Joe Biden $628,604; 2. Nikki Haley $493,168; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $431,449

Washington, D.C. — 1. Joe Biden $299,618; 2. Nikki Haley $203,348; 3. Ron DeSantis $178,571

West Virginia — 1. Nikki Haley $28,296; 2. Ron DeSantis $22,487; 3. Joe Biden $19,740

Wisconsin — 1. Nikki Haley $334,010; 2. Ron DeSantis $287,044; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $123,357

Wyoming — 1. Ron

DeSantis $99,647; 2. Nikki Haley $59,666; 3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. $39,384

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potential impact on the insurance industry. Here’s an overview of what insurance companies think about vehicle dashcams and how these devices are influencing insurance practices.

Enhanced claims process

Insurance companies recognize that dashcams can significantly improve the claims process. The availability of video evidence from dashcams provides insurers with a clear and objective view of what transpired during an accident. This helps expedite claim investigations, leading to quicker claims settlements and reduced administrative overhead.

Improved claims accuracy

Dashcams contribute to increased claims accuracy by providing a more comprehensive view of an accident. This minimizes the possibility of fraudulent or exaggerated claims, as insurers can cross-reference the incident details with the dashcam footage to verify the accuracy of the claim.

Better determination of fault

In accidents where liability is disputed, dashcam footage acts as an unbiased witness, helping insurance companies determine fault more accurately. This objective evidence assists insurers in making fair and equitable claim decisions, reducing disputes between involved parties.

Promoting safer driving habits

Insurance companies also recognize the potential of dashcams to promote safer driving behaviors. Knowing that their actions are being recorded, drivers may become more cautious, leading to a reduction in risky driving behaviors such as speeding, abrupt lane changes, and running red lights. As a result, insurance companies may observe fewer accidents and claims, potentially leading to reduced insurance premiums for policyholders with dashcams.

Incentives for dashcam use

Some insurance companies have started offering incentives to policyholders who install dashcams in their vehicles. These incentives can include discounts on insurance premiums or special benefits that encourage policyholders to embrace this technology. By rewarding dashcam use, insurance companies hope to create a safer driving environment and mitigate risk.

Addressing privacy concerns

While recognizing

the benefits of dashcams, insurance companies are mindful of potential privacy concerns. They emphasize that the primary purpose of dashcams should be to record road incidents and support accident claims. Insurers also ensure that the use of dashcam footage adheres to data protection regulations and respects the privacy of individuals captured in the recordings.

Encouraging responsible usage

Insurance companies encourage responsible dashcam usage among their policyholders. This includes complying with local laws and regulations regarding dashcams, as well as using the footage solely for its intended purpose — documenting road incidents and supporting insurance claims.

Embracing technological advancements

As technology continues to evolve, insurance companies remain open to embracing new advancements in dashcam technology. They recognize the potential of innovative features, such as real-time streaming or AI-assisted accident detection, in further improving the claims process and enhancing customer experience.

Insurance companies view vehicle dashcams as a positive addition to the insurance landscape. These devices have the potential to streamline the claims process, enhance claims accuracy, and promote safer driving habits. While addressing privacy concerns and encouraging responsible usage, insurance companies embrace dashcams as a tool that benefits both insurers and policyholders. As dashcam technology continues to evolve, insurance companies will likely continue to explore and leverage its full potential to improve their services and foster a safer driving environment.

Navigating the privacy concerns of dashcams in vehicles

While dashcams offer undeniable benefits in terms of road safety, accident evidence, and potential insurance discounts, they also raise important privacy considerations. Personal privacy groups are at the forefront of scrutinizing the implications of widespread dashcam use. Let’s delve into some of the common concerns these groups raise regarding the deployment of dashcams in vehicles:

Invasion of privacy

One of the primary concerns that personal privacy groups voice is the potential invasion of privacy

Dashcams

caused by dashcams. These devices continuously record the surrounding environment, capturing not only road incidents but also the activities and conversations of passengers and pedestrians. There are apprehensions that this constant recording might encroach upon the privacy of individuals who may not be aware that they are being filmed.

Data storage and access

The storage of sensitive data is another issue that worries privacy advocates. Dash cams capture and store video footage, often including the vehicle’s location and surrounding details. Questions arise about who has access to this data, how long it is retained, and how securely it is stored. There are concerns that unauthorized access to this data or its misuse might compromise individuals’ privacy and security.

Potential misuse of footage

Privacy groups are wary of the potential misuse of dashcam footage. While the primary purpose of dashcams is to document accidents and ensure driver accountability, there is a possibility that the recorded footage could be exploited for other purposes. Whether it is for voyeurism, surveillance, or sharing online without consent, privacy advocates caution against the unintended consequences of unrestricted access to dashcam recordings.

Dual-edged sword of surveillance

While dashcams can help prevent insurance fraud and assist in resolving accident disputes, they also introduce a level of constant surveillance on public roads. Personal privacy groups argue that this raises questions about the balance between safety and individual freedom. Striking the right balance to ensure safety while preserving personal privacy is a delicate challenge that needs careful consideration.

Addressing privacy safeguards

To address these privacy

explore what law enforcement thinks about vehicle dashcams and how these devices are influencing their practices:

Supporting objective accident investigations

concerns, personal privacy groups advocate for clear guidelines and regulations governing the use of dashcams. They stress the importance of informed consent, ensuring that all passengers are aware of the presence of a dash cam and its recording capabilities. Additionally, they call for data protection measures, limiting access to recordings to authorized parties and establishing protocols for secure data storage and retention.

Encouraging responsible usage Privacy groups also emphasize the need for responsible usage of dashcams. This includes promoting ethical behavior among dashcam owners, respecting the privacy of others, and using the footage only for its intended purpose — recording road incidents

While personal privacy groups acknowledge the potential benefits of dashcams in enhancing road safety and supporting insurance claims, they remain vigilant about the possible privacy implications. Striking a balance between safety and privacy is crucial as we navigate the growing popularity of dashcams in vehicles. By promoting informed consent, data protection, and responsible usage, we can ensure that dashcams serve their intended purpose while respecting the privacy rights of individuals on the road. Collaboration between stakeholders, including personal privacy groups, vehicle manufacturers, and regulatory authorities, is essential to address these concerns effectively and responsibly integrate dashcams into our driving culture.

Insights from law enforcement: Evaluating the impact of vehicle dashcams

As dashcams become increasingly prevalent in vehicles, law enforcement agencies have been closely observing their impact on road safety, accident investigations, and law enforcement procedures. Let’s

Law enforcement officers appreciate the valuable role dashcams play in providing objective and unbiased evidence during accident investigations. The recorded footage helps reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to a collision, allowing officers to determine fault accurately. This streamlines the investigation process and ensures that justice is served based on concrete evidence.

Improving officer accountability

Dashcams not only hold civilians accountable for their actions on the road but also promote accountability within law enforcement itself. The presence of dashcams in police vehicles fosters transparency and helps maintain public trust in law enforcement. Officers know that their actions are under scrutiny, which can encourage them to act professionally and responsibly during interactions with the public.

Enhancing officer training and evaluation

Dashcam footage serves as a valuable training tool for law enforcement agencies. It allows supervisors to review officers’ responses to different scenarios, identify areas for improvement, and provide targeted training. Additionally, dashcams help in evaluating the appropriateness of an officer’s actions during critical incidents, ensuring that their conduct aligns with departmental policies and standards.

Resolving disputes and false allegations

Dashcams have become indispensable in resolving disputes between law enforcement and the public. In encounters where conflicting accounts arise, video evidence can clarify the situation and validate an officer’s actions. Moreover, dashcams help refute false allegations made against officers, preventing baseless complaints from tarnishing an officer’s reputation.

Upholding traffic law enforcement

Law enforcement officers acknowledge the positive impact of dashcams in promoting adherence to traffic laws. Knowing that their actions are being recorded, drivers tend to be more cautious and are less likely to engage in reckless driving behaviors. This contributes to overall road safety and reduces the

number of traffic violations.

Managing privacy concerns

While recognizing the advantages of dashcams, law enforcement agencies are also attentive to privacy concerns. They are committed to using dashcams responsibly and respecting the privacy rights of individuals when handling recorded footage. Striking a balance between accountability and privacy remains a priority for law enforcement agencies.

Embracing advancements in technology

As technology continues to evolve, law enforcement agencies are open to embracing advancements that can enhance their operations. Dashcams with additional features, such as live streaming capabilities and built-in GPS, are being explored for their potential to further improve officer safety and efficiency in emergency situations.

Overall, law enforcement views vehicle dashcams as valuable tools that contribute to safer roads, objective accident investigations, and enhanced officer accountability. While acknowledging their positive impact, law enforcement remains mindful of privacy concerns and strives to use dashcams responsibly. As dashcam technology continues to evolve, it is expected that law enforcement will continue to adapt and harness the full potential of these devices in their commitment to serving and protecting the community.

Final thoughts

Dashcams can be valuable tools in safeguarding your car insurance claims and enhancing road safety. The unbiased evidence they provide can expedite the claims process and protect against fraudulent activities. Moreover, with safer driving habits, you may even find opportunities for cheap insurance rates from insurers offering discounts for dashcam-equipped vehicles.

Before installing a dashcam, it’s essential to research local laws and choose a model that addresses privacy concerns appropriately. With the right dashcam, you’ll have an extra layer of protection on the road and the potential for a more favorable car insurance experience.

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

NICHOLAS E. TOMCHUK

CASE NO. 23STPB13717

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LISA KIM 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: 03/28/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 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

RICARDO GOMEZ - SBN 276552

LAW OFFICE OF RICARDO GOMEZ

15924 HALLIBURTON ROAD

HACIENDA HEIGHTS CA 91745

Telephone (626) 723-4187

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RALPH RICHARD LOPEZ

Case No. 24STPB00448

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RALPH RICHARD LOPEZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Richard Lopez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lisa Marie Valenzuela 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 in-

terested 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 May 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

MARIO D VEGA ESQ SBN 197659

GIOVANNI H FALCON ESQ SBN 340480

VISTAS LAW GROUP LLP 1150 S OLIVE ST STE 600

LOS ANGELES CA 90015

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ARMANDO L. NAJERA

CASE NO. 24STPB02371

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

MANDO L. NAJERA.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VICTORIA NAJERA 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: 04/02/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person in-

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

Attorney for Petitioner

BRADLEY R. KLEIHEGE - SBN 323025

LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL K.

LANNING, APLC

11777 SAN VICENTE BLVD., STE. 750 LOS ANGELES CA 90049

Telephone (310) 820-1600 BSC 224785 3/7, 3/11, 3/14/24

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JACK LEE JACKSON

CASE NO. 24STPB02351

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

LEE JACKSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by REBECCA GOMEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that REBECCA GOMEZ 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: 04/02/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ANNA VALIENTE GOMEZ - SBN 246661 2146 BONITA AVENUE LA VERNE CA 91750

Telephone (909) 593-1388 BSC 224803 3/11, 3/14, 3/18/24

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOAN E. McFADDEN aka JOAN ELAINE McFADDEN

aka JOAN McFADDEN

Case No. 24STPB02439

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and

persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOAN E. McFADDEN aka JOAN ELAINE McFADDEN aka JOAN McFADDEN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE

has been filed by Ellen Lozar in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ellen Lozar be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: PATRICK L BARNES ESQ SBN 39511 PATRICK L BARNES A LAW CORPORATION PO BOX 660267 ARCADIA CA 91066 CN104922 MCFADDEN Mar 11,14,18, 2024 SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CYNTHIA D. THOMPSON

Case No. 24STPB02375

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Andrea S. Moss in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Andrea S. Moss be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will

be held on April 2, 2024 at 8:30 AM

in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: NEAL B JANNOL ESQ SBN 180713

LAW OFFICES OF NEAL B JANNOL 10850 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 825 LOS ANGELES CA 90024

CN104924 THOMPSON Mar 11,14,18, 2024

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Public Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Yao, Kuan Ling FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00048 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yao, Kuan Ling filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Yao, Kuan Ling to Proposed name Lin, Kuanlin 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING

a. Date: 04/12/2024 Time: 9:00AM Dept: L. Room: 302 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Azusa Beacon DATED: January 31, 2024 Bryant Y. Yang JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 19, 26, March 4, 11, 2024 AZUSA BEACON

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Daniel Jianhong Yao FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00047 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Daniel Jianhong Yao

CASE NUMBER:

les 150 West Commonwealth Avenue, Alhambra, Ca 91801-3787, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

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

a. Date: 05/10/2024

Time: 8:30AM Dept:

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

Weekly DATED: February 22, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 26, March 4, 11, 18, 2024 ARCADIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Gisselle Leon FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER:24AHCP00053 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W. Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Gisselle Leon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Gisselle Leon to Proposed name Gisselle Madrigal de Leon 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 04/05/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: V. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Rosemead Reader DATED: February 22, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR

COURT Pub. March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024

ROSEMEAD READER

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY given San Dimas Lock-Up Self Storage in City of San Dimas intends to sell Personal Property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 2170021716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of Civil Code.

San

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On February 6, 2024, the Council of the City of Glendale adopted Ordinance No. 6021

entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE CITYWIDE FEE RESOLUTION REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINE AMOUNTS TO ADD VIOLATIONS SUBJECT TO FINES AND PROCESSING FEES RELATED TO THE RENTAL RIGHTS PROGRAM VIOLATIONS

A copy of said Ordinance will be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, said Ordinance establishes fine amounts to be assessed by means of an administrative citation for violations of Chapter 9.30 of the Glendale Municipal Code in the amount of $400 for the first violation, $1,000 for the second violation, and $2,000 for the third violation, as well as late fees and processing fees.

Suzie Abajian PhD City Clerk

Publish March 11, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On March 28, 2023, the Council of the City of Glendale, California adopted Ordinance No. 6004, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BABAK B. GOLBAHAR FOR THE VERDUGO JOBS CENTER (VJC) FACILITY

LOCATED AT 1255 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE, GLENDALE, CA 91204 FOR A 3-YEAR

PERIOD FROM APRIL 1, 2023 TO MARCH 31, 2026.”. A copy of said Ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, this Ordinance approved a lease agreement between the City as Tenant and Babak B. Golbahar as Landlord, authorizing the City to lease the property at 1255 South Glendale Avenue for use as the Verdugo Jobs Center for a three-year term from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026.

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

Publish March 11, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate

Notices form is available from the court clerk.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

HALINA BOZENNA PLACHCINSKA

CASE NO. 24STPB02230

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN DEPIAZZA 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: 03/28/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 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

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: Edmond E. Salem, Esq. SBN. 228274

The Salem Law Firm, PC 11620 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 715 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Telephone: (310) 828-7882 3/7, 3/11, 3/14/24 CNS-3789896#

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DEBORAH LYNN BOUDREAU AKA DEBORAH LYNN JACKSON

CASE NO. PROVA2400179

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DEBORAH LYNN BOUDREAU AKA DEBORAH LYNN JACKSON.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRENT ERNEST JACKSON, JR. AND PATRICK RAY JACKSON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

Attorney for Petitioner TRACY M. POTTS - SBN 148808, EMANUEL AVILA MARTIN - SBN 323852, LEGACY LAW GROUP 180 PROMENADE CIRCLE, SUITE 120 SACRAMENTO CA 95834

Telephone (916) 643-2000 3/4, 3/7, 3/11/24 CNS-3788868#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Talin Zohrabian, Decedent CASE NO. 24STPB02210

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lilia Ohanians 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 03/28/2024 at 8:30 am in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE,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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LYNNE MARIE MASON AKA

LYNNE M. MASON CASE NO.

30-2024-01382818-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LYNNE MARIE MASON AKA

LYNNE M. MASON.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOEL JAY MASON in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOEL JAY MASON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRENT ERNEST JACKSON, JR. AND PATRICK RAY JACKSON 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:

04/11/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335

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

SUE C. SWISHER - SBN 243310

LAW OFFICE OF SUE C. SWISHER

20955 PATHFINDER RD., STE 100 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765

Telephone (909) 843-6490 3/11, 3/14, 3/18/24

CNS-3790901#

been filed by HUNG ANH TRUONG in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HUNG ANH TRUONG 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:

05/08/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM05 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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: 04/04/24 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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/09/24 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. 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 3/11, 3/14, 3/18/24 CNS-3790963# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LOI VAN NGUYEN AKA TRAM TU THIENG CASE NO. 30-2024-01382137-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries,

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has

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

ANH VIET PHAM - SBN 189030

LAW OFFICE OF ANH VIET PHAM 14602 SHEFFIELD ST. WESTMINSTER CA 92683

Telephone (714) 713-5953

3/11, 3/14, 3/18/24

CNS-3791274#

ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOMINADOR BALLESTEROS

CASE NO. 23STPB10832

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PERPETUA BALLESTROS PRESTO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PERPETUA BALLESTROS PRESTO be appointed as Special Administrator 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.)

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

DEBBY S. DOITCH, ESQ. - SBN 266731, ANDREW D. NUTBROWN, ESQ. - SBN 343702, KJMLAW Partners, PLC

301 EAST COLORADO BLVD., SUITE 600 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 568-9300

3/11, 3/14, 3/18/24

CNS-3791571#

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID E. STECYK

CASE NO. 24STPB02577

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROSINA D. STECYK 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: 04/05/24 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

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Van Zaig Gallery 1 rancho Clancy Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

County SVZGALLERY LLC (CA, 1 Rancho Clancy, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or

listed herein on December 1, 2023. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Susan Tucker, Managing Member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 8, 2024

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202401750 Pub. 02/19/2024, 02/26/2024, 03/04/2024, 03/11/2024 Riverside Independent

The

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s. Die astou Sarre Statement filed with the County of Riverside on January 31, 2024

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

Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of

authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202401387

Pub. 02/19/2024, 02/26/2024, 03/04/2024, 03/11/2024 Riverside Independent

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202400450

Pub. 02/19/2024, 02/26/2024, 03/04/2024, 03/11/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FARMACIA RIVERSIDE 1778 Columbia Ave Suite C Riverside, CA 92507

Riverside County FARMACIA RIVERISDE LLC (CA, 13168 Stanton Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or

Ridge Dr Corona, CA 92882

Riverside County

KP & Son’s Foods Inc. (CA, 3698747

625 Sky Ridge Dr, Corona, CA 92882

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Mohammed Peerbhoy, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 22, 2024

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202402263 Pub. 02/26/2024, 03/04/2024,

s. Mohannad Rashid, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on February 21, 2024

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the

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as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240001864 Pub: 03/04/2024, 03/11/2024, 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240002093 The following persons are doing business as: (1). MINI LASHES (2). MINI LASH , 312 N Mountain Ave, Upland, CA 91786. Mailing Address, 312 N Mountain Ave, Upland, CA 91786. MINI LASHES INC (CA, 5467 Moreno St UNIT C, Montclair, CA 91763; QIANLEI

HUA, PRESIDENT. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ QIANLEI HUA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on March 1, 2024 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in

16852 Katie Dr, Riverside, CA 92504

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 1, 2023. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. David R Alvarez, Vice President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 6, 2024

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202402968

Pub. 03/11/2024, 03/18/2024, 03/25/2024, 04/01/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

USPS unveils artwork of Forever stamp celebrating Betty Ford Police pursuit culminates in crash at Murrieta intersection

By City News Service By City News Service

The U.S. Postal Service has revealed the artwork of a commemorative Forever stamp celebrating former first lady Betty Ford, with a dedication ceremony set for Rancho Mirage next month.

The stamp design was unveiled at the White House by first lady Jill Biden, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and Betty Ford’s daughter Susan Ford Bales on Wednesday.

“Mom would be humbled and grateful beyond words for the extraordinary tribute of her commemorative stamp,” Bales said. “To Mom, the stamp would be a heartwarming reminder of joys of millions of breast cancer and substance use disorder survivors who have overcome their diseases and individually added to her legacy of candor and courage.”

A dedication ceremony to commemorate Ford’s life and legacy will be at 11 a.m. April 5 in Rancho Mirage at Eisenhower Health’s Annenberg Health Sciences Building, 39000 Bob Hope Drive, USPS officials said. It will take place three days before her birthday.

“Betty Ford changed the role of first lady,” DeJoy said in a statement. “She used the role not just as a platform to represent the nation and advance and support her husband, she used it to speak openly and honestly about issues she cared about, and about personal issues she faced.”

Betty Ford openly

fought for women’s rights, campaigned for the Equal Rights Amendment, chose to share the story of her treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer, and publicly acknowledged her substance abuse disorder. She also established, with

former ambassador and close family friend Leonard Firestone, the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, in an effort to de-stigmatize substance use disorder treatment.

Her stamp will be issued in panes of 20.

Aprobationer allegedly led Murrieta police on a three-mile pursuit through the city in a stolen vehicle that ultimately crashed at an intersection, injuring a total of eight people, including himself, authorities said Wednesday.

Ricardo Avila Perez, 31, of Perris, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of felony evading, possession of methamphetamine for sale, auto theft and probation violations. Perez was not immediately booked into jail due to his injuries.

The pursuit happened shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday, beginning less than a block from the Murrieta Police Department, at Jefferson Avenue and Juniper Street, according to a police statement.

Perez was passing through the intersection when he committed a traffic violation, prompting a patrol unit to initiate an enforcement stop, discovering in the process that the sedan had been reported stolen, police said.

“As officers approached the vehicle to make contact with its two occupants, the driver of the stolen vehicle sped away,” the police department stated.

Patrol officers gave chase, and Perez slowed down as if he intended to pull over but didn’t, and police said the pursuit went northbound.

“The pursuit continued on city streets, subsequently ending when the suspect vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of Nutmeg Street and Jackson Avenue, colliding with three other vehicles,” police said.

Six people in the three vehicles involved in the collision suffered non-life-threatening injuries, along with Perez and the woman in the vehicle with him, according to authorities.

The parties’ identities were not released.

All were taken to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar for treatment and were expected to fully recover.

Environmental health

not have an established procedure or process for documenting the review of waste hauler compliance.”

The 15-page audit further cited concerns about the lack of a “process ... to ensure billings and revenues collected are reported correctly by waste haulers.”

“Environmental health does not have policies and procedures ... to require a review of waste hauler billings and revenues to verify for accuracy,” the report stated. “Inadequate review can lead to inaccurate financial reporting, potential revenue losses and compromise the integrity of the department’s

financial controls.”

Supervisor Kevin Jeffries pointed to the findings as illustrative of complaints that he has publicly discussed during board sessions, saying the waste haulers are too often given a pass on deficiencies.

“We don’t do competitive bidding in Riverside County on our waste haulers or ambulance providers,” he said. “There are ‘evergreen’ renewals to contracts. They never die; they just continue. So we don’t benefit from competitive bidding. Lacking that, how do we ensure our constituents are receiving the best possible service for the best possible price? That’s a policy decision made at this dais.”

The supervisor said the audit underscored why in prior years he has voted

against price escalator adjustments to the waste haulers’ agreements with the county.

“Customers pay to have trash picked up every week, and it’s not done,” Jeffries said. “And they don’t get a discount on their bills. They pay for a service, and it’s not provided. We allow our vendors to bill our constituents for services not provided. We have to change that, because we are complicit in ripping off our constituents for services not provided.”

The audit concluded with recommendations that the Department of Environmental Health implement immediate

changes to the process for documenting waste hauler compliance checks and establish a regular “review process for waste haulers to ensure verification of billings and reported revenues.”

Jeff Johnson, the agency’s director, responded in writing that the recommendations would be implemented.

However, at Spiegel’s urging, Benoit vowed to conduct a follow-up audit this year to double check that the changes had been effected, rather than letting the usual 18-month cycle expire before conducting another audit of the department.

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Ex-deputy who sexually exploited female inmates sentenced

By City News Service

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County sheriff’s correctional deputy who engaged in sex acts with female inmates on home detention as part of an extortion scheme was sentenced Thursday to five years in state prison.

Christian Phillip Heidecker, 32, of Menifee, pleaded guilty last month to four counts each of extortion, a public official seeking bribes and witness intimidation, as well as one count of a detention officer perpetrating a sexual assault.

Heidecker’s plea was directly to Superior Court Judge Charles Rogers based on a defense motion, over

the objections of prosecutors.

The District Attorney’s Office argued for more prison time due to the gravity of the offenses, but Rogers imposed the sentence that was indicated at the time of the plea.

According to sheriff’s Sgt. Steve Brosche, in August, investigators were tipped off to criminal behavior on the part of the defendant, who was then assigned to the Alternative Sentencing Program, working out of the Coordinated Custody Management Unit in Banning.

The program enables inmates to serve time on

home confinement, in lieu of jail, wearing ankle monitors

to track their whereabouts and ensure compliance with

the terms of their sentences.

The ensuing investigation revealed Heidecker had exploited his position of authority, targeting four female inmates, identified in court documents only by their initials — “A.A.,” “A.R.,”

“K.P.” and “O.C.”

The then-deputy engaged in unspecified sexual activity with the women, capturing video and still images, according to the criminal complaint.

It was unclear what Heidecker told the inmates in order to gain their compliance.

The complaint stated that the defendant then tried to “extort money and other

property (from the victims) by means of a wrongful use of force and fear ... (using) sexually explicit photographs and videos.”

When it became evident one or more of the victims was going to report him, Heidecker tried to prevent them from talking, possibly through intimidation, according to court papers.

He was arrested without incident in Murrieta on Sept. 15.

The defendant resigned his position at the end of September, according to sheriff’s officials.

He had been with the sheriff’s department since April 2018.

Riverside voters signal preference for direct tax on cannabis stores

By City News Service

Anew tax of up to 10% on cannabis retail outlets in Riverside, potentially raising $2 million annually, was heading to victory Wednesday, despite critics who question whether the funding will actually come to fruition.

With ballots from Tuesday’s election still being tallied, Measure B was receiving strong support, with roughly two-thirds of ballots tabulated going in favor. The measure needs only a simple majority to pass.

The proposal calls for an amendment to Chapter 5.77 of the municipal code, specifically focused on business taxes. It would not impact private marijuana grows, or medicinal cultivation, permitted under state

law. The proposal, which dovetails with similar tax measures approved in other parts of Riverside County, has been touted by supporters as a “fair share” initiative, ensuring “cannabis businesses ... are paying taxes to the community just like every other commercial business operating in Riverside.”

“It will provide funding to bolster our public safety professionals to crack down on the existing illegal cannabis black market and close down shops that operate without licenses, sell to minors and operate in violation of our laws,” according to election literature circulated to voters.

There are 14 marijuana outlets authorized in the

city. Proponents said that because Measure B’s revenue would go directly into the General Fund, it can be used to meet a wide variety of budgetary needs, paying for neighborhood and infrastructure improvements, youth recreational service programs and upgrades to libraries.

The tax has a mandatory 10% cap, and the City Council would have the final say on whether to impose the maximum rate, or something less.

The only public opposition listed was from local civic activist Rich Gardner, who doubted the reasons for the proposed impost, saying the revenue generated would more likely

go to paying down costs arising from “The Cheech project’s mismanagement” and to pay for raises approved for council staff.

The downtown Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, which opened in June 2022, was built using mostly state funding. It was in the development stage for four years before moving forward. City officials said it would eventually be self-sustaining, but it was unclear whether that projection was on track.

“Our city attorney disputes the tax’s direct allocation to public safety, emphasizing the need for responsible financial decisions,” Gardner said. “Vote no to demand honest budgeting, rejecting selfserving raises and ensuring transparency, accountabil-

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ity and responsible leadership.”

encampments along the city’s side of the Santa Ana River bottom, squatter camps remain. The downtown area also continues to be a draw for homeless individuals, as well as the University Avenue corridor.

Dawson entered office promising to work toward fortifying municipal finances, declaring the city would be bankrupt by 2023 without a change of course.

“We balanced the city’s budget,” she said in her campaign statement.

Qattawi was in the broadcast industry prior to establishing her advertising company, NV Media LLC, in downtown Riverside.

She’s also a member of The Unforgettables Foundation-Inland Empire Board of Directors. The nonprofit provides financial assistance to grieving families facing difficulties covering funeral and related costs after losing a child.

The candidate said in campaign literature that she will “engage with residents

and organizations to shape (policies) based on their needs and aspirations,” emphasizing “inclusivity, transparency and dedication to Riverside’s well-being.”

Qattawi indicated a laser focus on homelessness, escalating utility costs and providing assistance to seniors unable to cope with inflationary pressures.

She said annual increases in utility costs are “burdening families and impacting their daily lives,” demanding remedies.

“I’ve delved into the matter, and it’s clear: Our city lacks the right to impose such drastic increases,” Qattawi said. “As your elected representative, I will address this immediately.”

She said general cost pressures squeezing seniors’ incomes need to be addressed through “essential aid” programs, one of which would entail consolidating “housing, utilities” and grocery costs into a “a single monthly fee” to ensure affordability.

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Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson was out to a big lead as vote counting started Tuesday. | Photo courtesy of Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson/X

Christian Phillip Heidecker. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department