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Thursday, March 21-March 27, 2024

3rd transfer of $25M coming to Inside Safe as fiscal concerns loom over LA

The Los Angeles City CouncilTuesday prepared for the third allocation of funding for the Inside Safe initiative, while one council member continued to warn of an anticipated budget deficit in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

Council members Tuesday voted 11-0 to note and file a communication from the chief legislative analyst that notified city leaders that a third transfer of $25 million to the Homeless Emergency Account is set to occur within the next two weeks.

Council members Monica Rodriguez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Paul Krekorian and Imelda Padilla were absent during the vote.

Last year, the council and Mayor Karen Bass approved $250 million to fund the mayor's Inside Safe Initiative. An initial allocation of $65.7 million was approved, with the remaining balance placed in the Inside Safe Reserve Fund account.

If the HEA account is set to fall below $25 million, city officials notify one another with a 14-day notice and then request the city controller to refill the pot with an additional $25 million. This process will continue until the $184.3 million has been fully allocated to HEA.

After the HEA account was anticipated to fall below $25 million, a first transfer was completed on Nov. 30, 2023, and a second transfer was recently made on Feb. 27.

Prior to Tuesday's vote, Councilman Bob Blumen-

By Jose Herrera, City News Service

field, who chairs the Budget, Innovation and Finance Committee, took a moment to "pause to level set for next year's budget."

He highlighted that the $250 million has funded Inside Safe Program and allowed the city to buy the Mayfair Hotel as a permanent interim site — with plans to build a community clinic at the location.

"Inside Safe also availed more motels to act as interim sites, which have benefited all of us," Blumen-

field said. "In my district, Inside Safe hotels have helped people at our most entrenched encampments come indoors after months of being offered tiny home shared housing and Bridge Home as different housing options."

The councilman stated that motels will be needed to build out the city's interim housing, yet hotels are expensive.

"In order to meet our

(LA) Alliance settlement obligations we need to make sure that we continue to build more interim, permanent, modular, shared housing, and ADUs (accessory dwelling units)," Blumenfield said. "We need to build it all."

However, the city may have to chart a new path forward, the councilman noted, as there is a "real possibility" that the city may be below 5% in its reserve

Union raises concerns over LA city's 'double dipping' policy

By City News Service

Aunion leader is continuing to raise concerns Tuesday over a Los Angeles city policy that allows some employees to "double dip" by collecting a pension and then starting a new position at the Department of Water and Power with a higher-than-average salary.

Gus Corona, business manager and head of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 18, which represents nearly all DWP workers, sent a ceaseand-desist letter to the city last week. He warned the city's recent actions threaten the solvency of the Water and Power Employees Retirement System, and violates the City Charter.

According to Corona, there are four to six city employees that retired from a Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System position, then took a new salaried job with DWP, which has a separate pension system.

In 1937, the City Charter established LACERS as a retirement trust fund and outlined a defined benefit retirement plan. Starting in 1999, LACERS began administering the retiree health insurance program.

All regular, full-time, and certified part-time city employees are eligible for LACERS membership except employees of the DWP and sworn personnel of the Los Angeles Fire and Police departments, according to the city's website.

Corona alleges the City Attorney's Office has "unilaterally changed its interpretation" of the City Charter, allowing workers to "double dip" despite the ban against

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City Hall looms in the background over a homeless encampment in downtown Los Angeles.

| Photo courtesy of Ron Reiring/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

LADWP headquarters in downtown LA. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power/Facebook

Pasadena announces Joaquin Siques as new transportation director

Pasadena officials earlier this week announced the appointment of Joaquin Siques as the new director of the city’s Department of Transportation.

Siques began his career with Pasadena DOT nearly two decades ago and advanced through several engineering positions. In 2020 he became the deputy director of transportation.

In that role he implemented dozens of projects and programs, according to a city statement. Siques secured Caltrans' relinquishment of the 710 freeway stub, implemented on-street dining and “Slow Streets” programs during the pandemic and obtained millions in transportation grant funding.

"He brings a balanced approach to improving the safety and efficiency of the movement of people within the City, creating a sustainable and equitable transportation system, with a focus on the system’s most vulnerable road users," officials said.

Siques also is the executive director of the Arroyo Verdugo Joint Powers Authority. Member cities include South

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Pasadena, Burbank, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge and Los Angeles County.

Before joining Pasadena's Transportation Department, Siques was a traffic engineer at LA-based Korve Engineering from 1998-2004, according to his LinkedIn account.

"Joaquin combines an engineering background with a passion for safety and a commitment to provide open channels of communication to continue to improve the transportation network for all transit users in Pasadena,” City Manager Miguel Márquez said in a statement.

“My vision for Pasadena builds on the progress made over the past two decades in enhancing safety for all road users, prioritizing sustainability and equity, implementing technology-based programs, promoting innovation, and ensuring communication with Pasadena residents and businesses while providing data driven solutions," Siques said in a statement. "The City has a great team in place, and the staff in the Department of Transportation work tirelessly to achieve the City’s vision, providing mobility solutions

for residents and businesses. I am honored to have been selected for this position and I am grateful for the support from my City colleagues and my family."

Officials said they conducted a nationwide search to fill the transportation director position that Laura Rubio-Conejo vacated in August to become Los Angeles' transportation chief.

Siques was born in Santiago, Chile, and immigrated to California when he was a young child, accord-

ing to the city. He grew up in Palmdale and earned a master's degree in transportation engineering from UC Berkeley and a bachelor's in safety and health from USC.

While attending USC he met his wife, who is a registered pediatrics nurse. They have a son who is a high school senior.

City officials added that Siques "enjoys the outdoors, from walking his two dogs, to going on hikes, cycling and running through the streets of Pasadena and Glendale."

Researchers begin biodiversity survey in Azusa foothills

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Researchers on Monday started a biological survey of the Rosedale Open Space in Azusa ahead of brush clearing to reduce the risk of wildfires, city officials announced Friday.

The Watershed Conservation Authority has hired HANA Resources to conduct the survey that officials said "will inform WCA’s work to balance fire resilience and biodiversity." The HANA team will also develop a plan for sustainable land management, including procedures for reducing invasive species in the Rosedale Open Space.

This week Azusa residents or visitors may see the survey

team accessing land through the Beatty Canyon service road at the end of East Viewcrest Drive since beginning their work Monday at 8 a.m., according to the WCA.

WCA contractors are slated to remove invasive species in the Azusa area this summer.

The WCA is a coalition of municipal governments that manages open-space areas that include the Southern California mountains, valleys, rivers, coastal plain wetlands and coastline, plus the Puente Hills, Montebello Hills, San Gabriel Foothills, Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains National

Monument.

According to the agency, it "has acquired six properties along three urban rivers, totaling more than 376 acres, ranging from wilderness open space to urban river parkways

in various stages of planning and development for future public use."

More information about the Azusa Foothills Open Space is at wca.ca.gov/azusa_ foothills.

Joaquin Siques. | Photo courtesy of the city of Pasadena

The foothills overcooking Azusa. | Photo courtesy of the Watershed Conservation Authority

Rams defense leader Aaron Donald announces retirement Swiatek wins BNP Paribas Open women's singles title; Alcaraz wins men's title

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Aaron Donald, the Los Angeles Rams' longtime defensive leader and 2022 Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement Friday.

"Cheers to what’s next. Extending a big thank you to the Rams and all of the fans for your support over these last 10 years. Much love," Donald posted on Twitter.com.

"I have been fortunate to play the game of football at the highest level," Donald, 32, said on social media. "I'm thankful for the people I've met along the way, the relationships I've built and the things I've accomplished with my teammates and individually."

The Rams picked Donald, 32, in first-round draft pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. His accomplishments include Pro Bowl appearances in all 10 seasons of his career, eight All-Pro first-team selections and NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2020.

"Throughout my career, I have given my everything to football both mentally and physically — 365 days a year was dedicated to becoming the best possible player I could be," Donald posted on social media. "I respected this game like no other, and I'm blessed to be able to conclude my NFL career with the same fran-

chise that drafted me. Not many people get drafted to a team, win a world championship with that team and retire with that team. I do not, and will not, take that for granted.

"As I turn my focus to a new chapter, I don't know what the future holds, but I am excited about the offthe-field possibilities," he said. "I'm looking forward to spending more time with my wife, Erica, and my kids, Jaeda, A.J., Aaric and Aali. The greatest reward was being able to play this game with them by my side, and I can't wait to watch them live out their dreams just as they watched me live out mine."

A key shining moment in Donald's luminous career came at the climax of Super Bowl LVI, when he exploded into the backfield and forced Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow to throw an incompletion on the final play of the game, sealing the Rams the victory.

"It is a privilege to have witnessed one of the greatest players of all time and we are proud that Aaron Donald will forever be part of NFL history as a member of the Rams," Rams owner Stan Kroenke said in a statement.

"The great players in our league elevate the people around them and Aaron has

modeled the way for our team as long as I've been with the Rams," head coach Sean McVay said in an article on the Rams' official website.

McVay described Donald as "an elite competitor ... who leads by example in a way that's authentic to him, and an exceptional teammate who inspires everyone around him. ...

"As great of a player he is, he's an even better person," MacVay continued. "He is truly one of one and epitomizes everything that's right about sports. I will forever cherish the memories we've made and will always be grateful for how he poured everything into this game and into our team. He's meant a lot to me personally and to my family."

Rams veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp posted, "Thankful to have been able to watch, learn from and play alongside one of the best to ever do it."

The team's General Manager Les Snead said in a statement, "There will never be another Aaron Donald."

In what turned out to be Donald's final season, the Rams were 10-7 and lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Detroit Lions on Jan. 14.

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland won the BNP Paribas Open women's singles final Sunday, beating ninth-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece 6-4, 6-0, winning the final eight games of the 68-minute match.

Swiatek broke Sakkari's serve five times and lost only five points in the second set at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Swiatek won all six of her matches in straight sets en route to her second BNP Paribas Open title, losing just 21 games overall.

"I'm really proud of myself," Swiatek said. "I'm super happy. I mean, even though this tournament looked like, the scores, maybe I had everything under control, it wasn't from the beginning to the end so easy. So I'm happy I could improve during the tournament. I felt really good on the last two matches, big amount of confidence.

"I would say at the beginning of the tournament I felt like I didn't have much luck with the draw. I played opponents that sometimes I struggled with. I lost against Linda (Noskova) in Australia this year.

"Then I was pretty stressed actually before facing Caroline Wozniacki (in the quarterfinals), because I felt like we haven't played in a while," Swiatek added. "I didn't really know how her

game feels on my racquet. I just have huge respect for her. This was the kind of match where I had to kind of work through the stress.

"But then after that I just felt like I could actually play my game more freely."

Swiatek earned $1.1 million for her second Women's Tennis Association tournament victory of the year and 19th of her career. She also won the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in February.

Sakkari received $585,000. She was seeking her third WTA title and first since the Guadalajara Open in September.

Swiatek has been first in the WTA singles rankings since Nov. 6. Sakkari is ranked ninth.

The victory improved Swiatek's record in singles play at the BNP Paribas Open to 18-2. Her .900 winning percentage is the best in the history of the Indian Wells' women's event, which was first held in 1989, surpassing Steffi Graf's .895.

It was a rematch of the 2022 BNP Paribas Open women's final, also won by Swiatek, 6-4, 6-1, and the first meeting between the two since then. The women have split their six career matches.

On the men's side, second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz completed a successful defense of his BNP Paribas

Open singles title, defeating fourth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev, 7-6, 6-1 in one hour, 42 minutes.

"It means a lot to me, lifting this trophy, winning this tournament, because I overcome a lot of problems in my head, a lot of problems physically," said Alcaraz.

During the trophy presentation, the Spaniard said, "It's amazing coming back here, playing in such a beautiful court and I am enjoying every time I come here."

"I enjoy playing so much in front of you," Alcaraz told the crowd. `So much energy. I felt the love since the first day until Sunday ... thanks to the energy you bring to me, I could show my best tennis.

This was the second time in the tournament's history that the same men have met in the final in consecutive years. The other time was in 2014 and 2015 when Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer on both occasions.

Alcaraz is the tournament's first defending men's champion to reach the final since Federer in 2017. He is the first man to win at least two BNP Paribas Open singles titles in a row since Djokovic won three straight from 2014-16.

Alcaraz earned $1.1 million for his first title since Wimbledon in July. Medvedev received $585,000 as the runner-up.

Aaron Donald. | Photos courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams

Iga Swiatek holds her 2024 BNP Paribas Open championship trophy. Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his 2nd tournament title. | Photo courtesy of BNP Paribas Open/X

Los Angeles

Duarte

Duarte hosting 3 Easter events

Youth ages 4-13 are invited to the Underwater Egg Hunt on Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Duarte Fitness Center pool (1600 Huntington Drive). Dive in and find the lucky golden eggs to claim a special prize. Participating families will enjoy an afternoon of crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and open recreation swim. Advance registration on the Parks and Recreation Activities website, with a fee of $3 for Duarte residents and $5 for non-residents, is required.

On March 30, Duarte Rotary Club is hosting a pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Encanto Park (751 Encanto Parkway). Breakfast tickets can be purchased on site for a $5 donation per person. Afterwards, residents are invited to stay for Eggfest from 10 a.m. to noon. Children ages 3-4, 5-7, and 8-10 can participate in egg hunts for each age group, with thousands of eggs filled with candy or treats. There will also be craft stations, a petting zoo, inflatable attractions, music, and photos with the Easter Bunny.

Sierra Madre

VFW to commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War

The VFW Post #3028 (Lt. Kenneth Bell) will host a 50th Anniversary Commemoration paying tribute to veterans from the San

Gabriel Valley who served in the Vietnam War and their families on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park in Sierra Madre (222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre).

The family-friendly event is open to all. There will be public speakers representing diverse experiences and perspectives honoring the veterans who returned home and those who didn't along with their families.

Long Beach

Long Beach launches Electric Bicycle Lending Library program

The City of Long Beach is launching the application period for its Electric Bicycle Lending Library program that will allow residents to borrow E-bikes for up to three months at no cost. The program will provide education on E-bike technology, encourage E-bike ridership, and promote an active zeroemission mode of travel. The program will allocate 24 of the E-bikes to residents who are enrolled in a qualifying federal or state assistance program and the remaining E-bikes will be available for all Long Beach residents. Now through April 18, 2024, applications can be submitted online or via paper copies available in person at any Long Beach Public Library location. Applications are available in English, Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog.

Baldwin Park

Spring Fest Egg Hunt, Arbor Day slated for March 30

Celebrate Spring Fest Egg

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Hunt & Arbor Day at Morgan Park on Saturday, March 30. Festivities kick off with the VIP Bunny Brunch from 8 to 10 a.m., offering a meal for all ages at $5 per ticket. Following this, a free Egg Hunt with over 20,000 eggs begins at 10:45 a.m. Additionally, an Environmental Fair will run from 9 a.m. to noon, promoting ecofriendly initiatives. Capture memorable moments with the Bunny for just $5 and participate in the Bunny Craft Workshop from 9 to 11 a.m.

Orange County

Orange County

San Clemente fertility doctor sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for murdering his wife

E. Scott Sills, 58, was sentenced Friday to 15 years to life in state prison for fatally strangling his wife, 45-year-old Susann Sills, whose body was found at the foot of the stairs in a staged accident at their San Clemente home in November 2016. On Nov. 13, 2016, Sills called 911 and said he awoke to find the lifeless body of his wife after she apparently fell down the stairs. According to the District Attorney’s Office, evidence presented at trial showed that she died due to strangulation and blood stains were found on a wall and curtains in their daughter’s bedroom where Susann was sleeping due to a migraine. A clump of her hair also was found in the room, indicating that there had been a violent struggle between the couple.

Anaheim

Anaheim demolishes former ‘nuisance’ motel on Beach Boulevard

Anaheim demolished the

former Anaheim Lodge motel on Beach Boulevard Tuesday as part of what the city describes as a “multiyear effort to address crime and blight and to rebuild Beach as a livable, walkable street.” The Anaheim Lodge demolition clears the way for eventual affordable apartments as well as townhomes in development with the neighboring Covered Wagon site, which was bought by Anaheim in 2022 and demolished by the city in 2023. Anaheim acquired the Anaheim Lodge for $7.6 million in December 2022. Planning for affordable and other housing on the Anaheim Lodge and neighboring Covered Wagon site is set to play out this year with development potentially in 2025. The sites will go through California’s Surplus Land Act process. The law requires government property to be made available for affordable housing.

Riverside

Riverside County

Riverside County’s annual tax sale scheduled for April

The County of Riverside Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is scheduled to host its annual tax sale on Thursday, April 25, 2024, and conclude on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, through an online auction platform, Bid4Assets.com. To find out if your property is on the annual tax sale list, go to https://countytreasurer.org/tc220 and click on “Parcel List.” Currently, 152 regular tax defaulted properties will be offered, totaling nearly $4,558,067 in unpaid taxes. Although subject to change, approximately 106 structures or homes and 46 vacant parcels will be available in this sale and all property is sold as is. Interested bidders must provide a single refundable deposit of

$2,500 (plus a $35 processing fee) by Monday, April 22, 2024. Bid deposits must be in the form of a wire transfer, certified or cashier’s check.

City of Riverside

69-year-old Riverside man who sexually assaulted girls sentenced

Kenneth Donald Callahan, 69, of Riverside was sentenced Friday to 48 years to life in state prison for sexually abusing two girls in the mid-2000s. In November, as part of a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, he pleaded guilty to three counts of lewd acts on a minor under 14 years old and a sentence-enhancing allegation of targeting multiple victims in a sex crime. According to Riverside police Officer Ryan Railsback, Callahan was "affiliated with Little League baseball in Riverside for many years as a coach and website designer," but did not confirm if this was how Callahan met the victims.

Corona

Corona now accepting applications for the Main Street USA Independence Day Parade

Corona’s Main Street USA Independence Day Parade will be on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Applications for the parade are available online now through the Community Services Department. All entry applications will be required to submit a nonrefundable entry fee of $25. Parade applications are due no later than Saturday, June 23, 2024.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County County department seeks to

educate the public on older adult nutrition

The San Bernardino County DepartmentofAgingand AdultServices-PublicGuardian (DAAS-PG) will celebrate National Senior Nutrition Program Month in March with information about the county’s Older Adult Nutrition Program. The DAAS-PG Older Adult Nutrition Program includes the Congregate Nutrition Program and the HomeDelivered Nutrition Program. Both programs assist older adults in San Bernardino County to live independently, promoting better health through improved nutrition and reduced isolation through programs coordinated with nutrition-related supportive services. For local information and assistance with meals and other services, please call the toll-free California Aging & Adult Information line at 1 (800) 510-2020.

City of San Bernardino

Eggstravaganza is back

The City of San Bernardino’s Eggstravaganza returns to Fiscalini Field Saturday with egg hunts and other fun activities. Festivities will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Just remember to take your own basket!

Ontario

Ontario to host community social in April

Connect with your neighbors and learn about expanded park and recreation programs, special events, improved city services, infrastructure projects, and fire and police services throughout the city. There will be food vendors, live performances, and more. The social will be held on April 6 at the Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m

Monrovia

March 7

At 11:31 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of Bradbury came into the MPD lobby to report that they were scammed on an online vendor platform. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:36 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of South Madison called to report that his firearm holster and magazine containing bullets were stolen from his unlocked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:41 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of Canyon Crest was home when she discovered her house had been burglarized while she was home. A glass door was shattered and a bedroom was ransacked. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:32 p.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon located an adult male subject camping in the park. He refused to leave the park. He was arrested and taken into custody for the violation.

March 8

At 3:26 a.m., an alarm company for a restaurant in the 100 block of West Huntington reported an alarm activation. Officers arrived and discovered the business was closed, but a window had been forced open. The suspects fled prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:19 a.m., a victim came into the MPD Lobby to report that her wallet was stolen while at a grocery store in the 600 block of West Huntington the prior day. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:31 p.m., while patrolling the area of Shamrock and Huntingtin an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence. An investigation revealed that he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:55 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Shamrock and Huntington saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code and the driver appeared to be “huffing” from a balloon. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver who was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:39 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of West Walnut reported her teenage daughter had just run away after being told she could not go out. Officers searched for the teenager, and located her. She was returned home.

At 8:58 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Montana reported her ex-boyfriend had been texting her, in violation of a court order. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:57 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of North Encinitas reported a mountain lion sitting on the sidewalk near his home. When officers arrived, the mountain lion was gone.

March 9

At 1:20 a.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon observed a male subject camping in a park after hours, in violation of a municipal code. He was arrested.

At 5:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of California regarding a vehicle on a sidewalk with an unconscious driver. Officers responded and made contact with the driver who did not appear injured, but displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:39 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Olive and Ivy saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code and a traffic stop was conducted. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of brass knuckles. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:53 p.m., an employee from a retail business in the 600 block of West Huntington reported a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived as the suspect was fleeing the business. Officers followed and the suspect surrendered. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

March 10

At 9:22 a.m. residents in the area of California and Monrovista called to report a female screaming standing outside of a parked car. Officers arrived and made contact with the female subject who was yelling incoherently. An investigation revealed she stopped her vehicle on a set of active railroad tracks while a train was coming. The officers determined the woman was a danger to herself and others and she was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 3 p.m. a caller in the 200 block of Wet Evergreen reported two subjects attempting to gain access to a residence.

Officers arrived and located two suspects inside the residence. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody.

Arcadia

March 10

At 1:36 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Magnolia Court regarding the report of an attempted burglary. Unknown suspect(s) shattered the patio door windowpane and unlocked the deadbolt. The resident had installed an additional latch lock on the door that was still in place. An audible alarm activated, and the suspect(s) fled the scene in an unknown direction.

At 8:23 p.m., officers responded to the parking lot near Nordstrom, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding the report of a battery that had just occurred. The reporting party was inside his car when he witnessed a husband punch his wife several times then choke her. The 45-year-old male from Glendale was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 10:31 p.m., officers responded to the area of Hugo Reid Drive and Altura Road regarding the report of a traffic collision. An investigation revealed the driver crashed into a parked car. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from him. Through a series of tests, the officer determined he was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The 24-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

March 11

At 5:21 p.m., officers re-

sponded to a residence in the 1200 block of South Eighth Avenue regarding a child abuse report. An investigation revealed the father pushed his 11-year-old son’s head into the car window and slapped him leaving bruises on his face. The 53-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

March 12

At 12:15 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 300 block of Oxford Drive regarding the report of a subject trespassing. A male subject was yelling outside and knocking on the windows and doors. Officers located the subject in the rear yard. The 31-year-old male from Azusa was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 1:34 p.m., officers responded to In-N-Out, 420 N. Santa Anita Ave., regarding a male subject causing a disturbance. The subject had been advised to not return to the location due to prior disturbances. The 41-year-old male transient was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

March 13

At 7:12 a.m., officers responded to the parking lot of 288 N. Santa Anita Ave. regarding a male subject trespassing. The subject was sleeping in the parking lot and refusing to leave. The 33-year-old male transient was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 7:36 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Sunset Boulevard regarding a missing elderly woman. The woman walked away from her residence and lost her way back. A citizen

notified police after seeing the woman near the area of Duarte Road and First Avenue. Arcadia Fire Department responded to evaluate the woman. She was determined to be in good health and returned to her residence.

At 9:30 p.m., officers responded to Taco Lita, 120 E. Duarte Road, regarding a vandalism report. The owner was closing the restaurant when she heard glass break at the front of the location. Surveillance footage revealed the male suspect had been sleeping near the front of the business when he suddenly awoke and used his elbow to break the front glass window. The suspect was described as 35 to 45 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, bald, wearing a blue shirt with gray pants.

March 14

At 2:45 p.m., officers responded to Sephora, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a report of shoplifting. A loss prevention officer recognized two female suspects from prior thefts at the store. The two suspects were seen filling their bags with over $3,000 worth of merchandise before fleeing the store without paying. Officers located and detained the suspects. One suspect had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The 23-year-old female and the 20-year-old female, both from Pasadena, were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 4:19 p.m., officers responded to the medical building located at 612 W. Duarte Road to assist the Arcadia Fire Department with evacuating occupants due to a chemical spill on the sixth floor. The building reopened an hour later after the spill had been cleaned up.

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Re: “Monrovia Old Town Report: Some Bunny is coming to Visit” (March 14 issue)

Isn’t it a remarkable paradox that while so many Christians become annoyed when some folks say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas” they aren’t bothered by the fact that Easter, their most sacred holiday, bears the name of a pagan goddess?

They surely must know that Eastre (translated as Easter in English) was a Saxon fertility goddess whose feast day coincided with the calendar day of Jesus’ resurrection. (They may also know that Eastre’s earthly symbol was the prolific rabbit. Hence, the origin of the Easter Bunny!)

And we also have Easter eggs because eggs have always symbolized new life. Thus, those ancient tribes decorated eggs as an offering to Eastre.

In their quest to more easily convert that pagan goddess’s devotees to Christianity the Christian missionaries named the two holidays “Easter.”

That happened centuries ago. Yet why does that day, which commemorates the cornerstone miracle of the Christian faith, still bear a name that’s more in harmony with paganism than with Christianity?

David Quintero, Monrovia

OMonrovia Old Town report: Steps toward making Old Town safer

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

You might have noticed that there are new securitycameras located on the west side of Library Park on Primrose. These cameras aren’t fixed. They can be moved to various locations.

However, Library Park is known for being a favorite hangout for vagrants. That’s probably not a politically correct term, but I don’t think all of the folks are necessarily “unhoused.” Just to be clear, I am not using vagrant in a derogatory sense. With that being said, these gatherings have caused unrest among locals who wish to use the park in the manner intended without fear of being accosted and/or verbally abused.

The cameras are also there to catch the many shenanigans and mischief that teenagers like to make. The Friday night street fair brings out local teens as well as teenagers from surrounding areas.

These cameras not only let the Monrovia PD see what is happening in the park in real time, but they also allow them to communicate with people in the park remotely.

So, in case you were driving by and wondered what that big doohickey was parked

at the park, now you know! It clearly is not a solution to the problem, but it is a great tool to be used while the collective “we” tries to find a permanent solution for this issue.

Another new feature in Old Town is the lighted crosswalks, or “Rapid Flashing Beacons.” If you have ever crossed in Old Town, then you know it can sometimes be a death-defying act. These flashing beacons are supposed to catch the driver’s attention and let them know that they need to check the crosswalk for humans.

These are a great tool, especially if used during the day or at night. That was a joke — use them no matter what time of day it is. With people driving distracted, daytime can be just as dangerous as nighttime.

One funny fact: these only work if you actually PUSH THE BUTTON to begin the flashing lights. I love that the city has installed more of these crosswalks. Please use them!

How many of you remember your DMV driver’s training manual? Not too many, I see. There is this one section that states, “No person in a business district shall make a U-turn, except at

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an intersection or on a divided highway where an opening has been provided."

Did you also know that if you cross the center divider of the street to park on the opposite side of the street, it is considered a U-turn? I didn’t think so.

Where is Officer Vargas? I haven’t seen him since I got a ticket last December. If he sees you pulling any of this, he’s probably going to give you a ticket. If you try to fight this imaginary ticket, a judge will probably say “ignorantia juris non excusat,” which means ignorance of the law excuses not.

I’m not sure if you can tell, but this action is a huge pet peeve of mine. It’s lazy, it’s entitled and it’s dangerous. And for those of you who suck at it or have an exceptionally large car, it’s rude because you have to back up and go forward repeatedly to

complete the maneuver.

This is Old Town, our charming historic village, the heartbeat of Monrovia. Drive charmingly. We should all be driving 25 miles per hour and waving at people, greeting them by name out of our window as we pass. Not honking or flipping birds. Not bumpin’ that darn rap music or smoking the devil’s lettuce. I’m fairly sure revving your motorcycle that many times isn’t quite the panty-dropper you think it is.

Do you know what is?

Considerate, law-abiding drivers. Our kids are riding their bikes and scooters on the sidewalk, at the peril of little old ladies because they can’t ride in the street for fear of reckless drivers. Once your car enters the quaint Old Town border, it needs to be operated accordingly. Please do better. Old Town deserves it.

Ontario Airport to expand international passenger, cargo operations

ntario International Airport, a popular travel alternative for Southland residents, got a boost to its international passenger and cargo operations Tuesday with the announcement that it will become an official "landing rights airport."

The designation from U.S. Customs and Border Protection means the airport, beginning in September, will offer all CBP immigration, customs

and agriculture services, allowing the facility to accommodate more international travelers and cargo.

"This a significant step forward in our long-standing partnership with Ontario International Airport," Cheryl M. Davies, CBP director of Field Operations in Los Angeles, said in a statement. "These expanded services will boost the local economy and foster the airport's dynamic growth for years to come."

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CBP plans to increase its service levels at the airport, which is also expected to construct an Express Carrier Consignment Hub to handle the anticipated increase in international cargo.

Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority, said the change will allow the airport to "provide even greater international service for both passenger travel and goods movement."

"Our ability to meet that market demand is a significant economic driver for the Inland Empire and Southern California, and we could not do so without the support and partnership of CBP," Elkadi said in a statement.

Ontario Airport's international operations are currently under the CBP's User Fee Facility Program, under which it pays a fee for CBP passenger and cargo processing facilities.

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| Photo courtesy of Ontario International Airport

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San Gabriel City Notices

Public Notice: City Of San Gabriel Notice of Public Hearing Before the Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Commission

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

Hearing Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube. com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: Citywide

Project Description: The City of San Gabriel is proposing a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA24-002) to amend Chapter 153 (Zoning Code) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code relating to the Historic Preservation and Cultural Resource Ordinance.

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

Environmental Review: The proposed amendments were reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, the amendment to a Zoning Ordinance is not considered a project as defined in Section 15378 and can be seen with certainty that it will not have a significant effect on the environment.

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

SAN GABRIEL DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Published on March 21, 2024

SAN GABRIEL SUN

City of San Gabriel

Summary of Ordinance - Ordinance No. 703

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Readopting Police Department Lexipol Policy, Section 707, Military Equipment, Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 481 Military Equipment Acquisition, Use, and Reporting and Establishing Annual Review Process

On August 16, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 684 approving a Military Equipment Use Policy ("Policy") pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"). In accordance with the legislation and the Policy, a military equipment report must be submitted to the City Council annually for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use. Adoption of this Ordinance would renew and update Lexipol Policy 707, approve the annual Military Equipment List as required by Government Code (GC) 7072(a) and establish a new adoption process for any future changes to the military equipment list.

Ordinance No. 703 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of March 5, 2024. City Council waived the reading of Ordinance No. 703 in full and adopted Ordinance No. 703 by title on March 19, 2024 by a vote of 5-0.

Ayes: Councilmember(s)- Chan, Ding, Menchaca, Wu, Harrington Noes, Abstain, Absent: Councilmember(s)- None

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk Department or by e-mailing cityclerk@sgch.org.

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Publish March 21, 2024

SAN GABRIEL SUN

Rosemead City Notices

CITY OF ROSEMEAD

COMBINED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND 30-DAY COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE DRAFT 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770. At that time, citizens and other interested parties will be invited to provide comments on the draft 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The City of Rosemead has prepared a draft of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. The Action Plan is a grant application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the last year covered by the City’s current 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The Action Plan will appropriate approximately $668,149 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $300,862 in HOME Investment Partnership funds, to specific activities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to address Strategic Plan goals included in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Pursuant to Government Code section 65009, if you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

REVIEW AND COMMENT PERIOD

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the publication of this notice commences a minimum 30-day public review period as required under Federal Regulation 24 CRF 91.105(b)(2) and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan. This public review and comment begin March 21, 2024, and will run through April 23, 2024. Copies of the draft 2024-25 Annual Action Plan will be available at Rosemead City Hall and on the City’s website: https://www.cityofrosemead.org/government/city_departments/community_development/housing.

The public is invited to submit written comments on the draft document to the Housing Division at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, CA 91770 or by email to degarcia@cityofrosemead.org.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS: Please contact Destiny Garcia, Management Analyst, at (626) 569-2153 or degarcia@cityofrosemead. org. In addition, the City Council Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may provide comments in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice by providing a public comment orally at the public hearing, submitting in writing through email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org, or by calling (626) 569-2100.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you have a request for an accommodation, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100. Notification at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled hearing will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to facilitate participation.

Notice and Publication Date: March 21, 2024

ROSEMEAD READER

Code is amended to read as follows:

303.4 Expiration.

“(A) Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall become invalid if the work on the site authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for 12 months at any time after the work is commenced.

(B) The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time. Each extension period shall not exceed 180 days. The permittee shall request an extension in writing and demonstrate justifiable cause for the extension. An extension granted under the provisions of this code shall not be construed as authorizing, and shall not authorize, an extension of time for taking action under or in violation of any law or ordinance.”

SECTION 2. Subsection C of Section 15.04.120 (Section 304 Amended–Fees) of Chapter 15.04 (Codes Adopted) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Monrovia Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

“(C) Section 304.4 is amended to read as follows:

304.4 Expiration of Plan Review. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith, a permit has been issued, or the Building Official grants one or more extensions of time to the applicant for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The applicant shall request an extension in writing and demonstrate justifiable cause. An extension granted under the provisions of this code shall not be construed as authorizing, and shall not authorize, an extension of time for taking action under or in violation of any law or ordinance.”

SECTION 3. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's local CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. There is no possible significant effect directly related to the adoption of this Ordinance; therefore, no further action is required under CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause same to be published pursuant to state law within fifteen (15) days after its passage, and this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage.

INTRODUCED this 20th day of February, 2024.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of March, 2024 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Crudgington, Jimenez, Dr. Kelly, Mayor Pro Tem Spicer, Mayor Shevlin.

/s/ Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk

Publish March 21, 2024

MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHIEN CHUNG LU

CASE NO. 24STPB02665

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TZU-CHIEH LIU LU in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TZU-CHIEH LIU LU 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

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

Cargo volume increased by 60% in February compared to the same period last year, representing the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year growth, Los Angeles Port officials announced Monday.

Officials described February as another "strong month" at the port with about 781,434 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units processed. Imports landed at 408,764 TEUs, a 64% jump compared to February 2023, and loaded exports came in at 132,755 TEUs, an increase of 61%.

Additionally, the port processed 239,916 empty containers, up 53% over February 2023.

"We saw a significant uptick over the last year in all categories with overall February volume exceeding our running five year average by 15%," Gene Seroka, executive officer of the port, said during a

Port of LA touts continued growth in cargo volume

monthly briefing on Zoom.

Two months into 2024, the port has handled a total of 1,637,086 TEUs, a 35% increase over the same period last year.

"Looking ahead, March cargo volume should be in the 650,000 TEUs range, as cargo eases somewhat to the later Lunar New Year slowdown, but pickup started very quickly," Seroka said.

He added that the first quarter total should be almost 2.3 million TEUs, or 25% better than last year.

Seroka cited the growth as a result of the market's confidence in "our gateway" -- the strongest it's ever been. Operational data shows that cargo is flowing efficiently and the port has additional capacity available to accommodate future demand.

He also noted the latest data continued to show that the U.S. economy is

By City News Service

in a good place, bolstering consumer confidence.

"A strong February jobs report with 275,000 new jobs added, along with an uptick in retail sales, makes it clear that Americans are keeping up with their spending habits," Seroka said. "While questions remain about the direction of inflation and interest rates, our economy continues to get a boost in the job market and rising wages."

The port of L.A. is in a good spot moving into the next quarter and the rest of 2024, he added.

Leo Huisman, APM Terminals' Americas regional managing director, joined Seroka for the briefing. Huisman oversees 14 container terminals in eight countries across North and South America, including a terminal at the port of Los Angeles.

He agreed that 2024 appears off to a good start

IAMA Theatre Company and Boston Court Pasadena have joined forces on a new play about the complicated, ridiculous, awe-inspiring trajectory of life. Boston Court artistic director Jessica Kubzansky directs the world premiere of “The Body’s Midnight” by Tira Palmquist.

What does it mean to discover America? Anne (IAMA ensemble member Keliher Walsh) and David (Jonathan Nichols-Navarro) are determined to find out, as they embark on the perfect American road trip. They have a map, an impressive list of sights to see, and an itinerary that should get them to St. Paul, home of daughter Katie and son-in-law Wolf (IAMA members Sonal Shah and Ryan W. Garcia), just in time for the birth

of their first grandchild. But their perfect plan is derailed by a troubling diagnosis and the beautiful impermanence of the world around them. As Anne and David veer off of their intended path, they are forced to grapple with the unavoidably messy and breathtaking journey of their lives.

“How do you make a memory palace of your whole life?” asks Palmquist. “This play is about how weird and beautiful and surprising the world is, how we have to be open to that and be willing to improvise in life. You can’t plan your way through every celebration, or through every adversity.”

“Stef (IAMA artistic director Stefanie Black) and I have been talking about doing a co-produc-

in the whole western hemisphere, specifically in the U.S., where the terminal supply chain is fluid and efficient.

"What I do see is that the nearshoring in the Americas is continuing and especially some spectacular growth from imports in

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tion for a very long time, and this is a play we both immediately responded to,” says Kubzansky. “It speaks to so many things: to long-time marriage, to mothers and daughters, to what we pass on and what we pass down, to aging, to memory loss, and to the way the world disappears around us. I love the way it moves to define what’s happening in different spaces in a highly theatrical way — a reality space, a surreal space, a phantasmagorical space, a memory space.”

“The Body’s Midnight” was developed with Boston Court’s Playwrights Group and given a staged reading as part of that company’s 19th annual New Play Reading Festival before being selected for the current co-production.

“IAMA is thrilled to

collaborate with Boston Court on this beautiful, complex play that is all at once funny, sad and profound,” says Black. “Tira gives us a fresh, unexpected perspective on a universal, intergenerational story. Audiences are sure to lose themselves in this expansive experience.”

“The Body’s Midnight” opens on Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m., with performances thereafter on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 26. Six preview performances will take place April 18 through April 26 on the same schedule. Tickets range from $22 to $65, including fees.

Boston Court Pasadena is located at 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106.

is

Mexico," Huisman said. He highlighted how container terminals need to adapt to climate change and evolve to be successful into the future.

"Our industry has always proven resilient in the face of disruption and change

over time," Huisman said. "For our collective success in the future, terminal and port operators need to be thinking about how best to prepare for improving our infrastructure, increasing sustainability, and upskilling the workforce."

Containers at the Port of Los Angeles. | Photo courtesy of Port of Los Angeles/Facebook

The

U.S. housing market is in an unusual state. Is now the time to sell your home?

The U.S. housing market is facing unusual times. Mortgage rates are at their highest levels in years, precluding some buyers from entering the market. At the same time, the nationwide supply of houses remains tight. If you’re contemplating a move in the midst of these unusual market dynamics, here are five steps that can help you navigate the process.

Seek professional help

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Culinary event in Burbank with California winemasters to support cystic fibrosis research

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This year's "A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters" celebration is coming up on Saturday, May 18, at the iconic Midwest Street Backlot at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank and is set to attract approximately 1,200 wine and food enthusiasts, all coming together to support cystic fibrosis research and care.

Glenn Salva, estate director for Antinori Napa Valley, and Sam Marvin, chef and CEO of Echo & Rig Steakhouse in Sacramento, and Las Vegas, are this year's honorary co-chairmen. The evening will showcase the talents of 55 chefs and restaurateurs alongside 75 award-winning wineries and winemakers.

Guests will have the opportunity to participate in an auction with over 600 silent and live auction items, featuring rare wines, unique experiences, and exclusive items. Anticipated net proceeds of $1,500,000 will contribute

to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's research and care programs. Over the past 34 years, this event has raised $36 million.

"We cannot express enough our gratitude for the unwavering support we've received over the past 34 years from some of the world’s most prominent Wineries, winemakers, chefs, and restaurants," said Olivia Younan, development director of Cystic Fibrosis Southern California Chapter. "As we celebrate our 35th anniversary, we extend an invitation to everyone to join us for this

special occasion and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by cystic fibrosis."

The 35th Annual "A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters” will take place on Saturday, May 18, and this is a 21+ event. VIP guests can enter at 5 p.m. and general admission will be from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are on sale now until Saturday, May 11. For more information on the 35th Annual "A Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters,” visit www. CAWinemasters.org.

| Photo courtesy of California Winemasters

| Photo by RDNE Stock project

Chico Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733; JOHN WALTERS, PRESIDENT. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 12, 2024. NOTICE: This

Pub. Monrovia

FILING.

FILE NO. 2024058268

following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALANIZGARDENING, 11126 Wyandotte St, Sun Valley, CA 91352. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced

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

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/21/2024, 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024 053585 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SWEETS BY AROMA CRAFT, 20265 VALLEY BLVD, SUTIE L, Walnut, CA 91789. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact

Glendale City Notices

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

To review the Annual Action Plan posted on the City of Glendale’s Website: www.Glendaleca.gov/cdbg

Platforms for Feedback

1. Attend an IN-PERSON Public Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7PM Pacific Community Center at 501 S. Pacific Ave, Glendale CA 91205 Call (818) 548-3715 for more information.

2. Attend a VIRTUAL Community Meeting Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7PM RSVP to tkabanjian@glendaleca.gov

3. EMAIL comments and/or questions to tkabanjian@glendaleca.gov by Friday, April 12, 2024

4. TELEPHONE comments and/or questions to (818) 548-3232 by Friday, April 12, 2024

To review the proposed Action Plan, please follow the link at www.Glendaleca.gov/cdbg

Published on March 14, 21, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

CITY OF GLENDALE - NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR EVIDENCE AND MAKE FINDINGS OF VIOLATION OF GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE

CHAPTERS 15.20 AND 30.25 DUE TO UNPERMITTED DEMOLITION OF A HISTORIC RESOURCE, ISSUANCE OF PENALTIES, AND RECORDATION OF INSTRUMENT IMPOSING COVENANTS MEMORIALIZING SAME

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

LOCATION: 1239 North Everett Street, Glendale, CA 91207

OWNER: Akop Adamian

ZONE: R1 (Low Density Residential), FAR District II Pending Bellehurst Historic District

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 578, Bellehurst Park Tract, as per map recorded in Book 69, Pages 71 to 72 inclusive of maps, in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder

APN: 5647-022-022

Description of Violation

In accordance with Glendale Municipal Code (GMC) Section 15.20.090, this item is brought to City Council as a noticed public hearing to review evidence of unpermitted demolition of an historic resource, a 1925 Spanish Colonial Revival-style house (“House”) that was located at 1239 N. Everett St., Glendale, CA (“Property”). The Council will be asked to make findings that Chapters 15.20 and 30.25 were violated by the unpermitted demolition of the House – an historic resource. The public hearing will include assessment of appropriate penalties, and authorization to record an instrument imposing covenants against the Property that memorializes any such penalties per GMC 15.20.090.

The House was identified as a contributor in the draft historic resource survey for the pending Bellehurst Historic District. In 2022, the City issued permits for a rear addition to the House and new detached garage (“Project”). The Project called for keeping the House intact except for replacing deteriorated wood windows and demolishing the rear wall of the House to allow for the addition. In October 2023, in violation the GMC Chapter 15.20, 30.25, the House was largely demolished without a City-approved demolition clearance or demolition permit. The City’s Building and Safety Division issued a stop work order to the property owner and on November 15, 2023, revoked all active building permits for the Property. Staff is requesting the City Council to make findings that GMC section 30.25.060 was violated, impose penalties authorized pursuant to GMC section 15.20.090, and authorize the recordation of an instrument imposing covenants memorializing the penalties.

Environmental Determination

The requested action – finding of a violation, imposition of penalties, and recordation of instrument imposing covenants – is categorically exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308 “Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment” and Section 15321 “Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies” of the State CEQA Guidelines because this action is a hearing on a finding of a violation of the Glendale Municipal Code and the unpermitted demolition of a historic resource.

Public Hearing

The public hearing of the City Council to make findings of violation of GMC Chapters 15.20 and 30.25 will occur in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 613 East Broadway, Glendale on the 2nd day of April, 2024, at or after the hour of 6:00 p.m.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream.

For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the City Council meeting.

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact Jay Platt, Principal Planner, in the Community Development Department at (818) 937-8155 or email: JPlatt@glendaleca.gov. Any person having an interest in the subject matter of this public hearing may participate in person or by phone as outlined above. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the City Clerk not later than the hour set for public hearing before the City Council. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the City Council’s decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing

Project Description

Proposed amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (Zoning Code Amendment), relating generally to standards for design review, entitlement processes, parking requirements for certain uses, and miscellaneous zoning code cleanups. (Zoning Code Amendment Case No. PZC-0004-2023).

Environmental Determination

The proposed amendments to the Zoning Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) and 15305 because the project involves minor changes to land use regulations which do not result in any changes in land use or density, and because there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.

Public Hearing

Said matter concerning the proposed amendments will be the subject of a public hearing by the City Council at a meeting in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 613 East Broadway, Glendale on the 2nd day of April, 2024, at or after the hour of 6:00 p.m.

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the amendments included in this item following a Planning Commission public hearing that was held on February 21, 2024.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream.

For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the City Council meeting.

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact Vista Ezzati, Senior Planner, in the Community Development Department at (818) 937-8180 or email: VEzzati@ glendaleca.gov.

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

Staff reports are accessible prior to the meeting through hyperlinks in the ‘Agendas and Minutes’ section. Website Internet Address: www.glendaleca.gov/agendas

Dated: March 20, 2024

Published on March 21,2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Dated: March 20, 2024

Published on March 21,

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

Dr. Suzie Abajian

The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Pasadena City Notices

CITY OF PASADENA For

Two 10k lb. Capacity Electric Forklifts

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Water & Power Department, Power Delivery and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Two 10k lb. Capacity Electric Forklifts" Project ID: 2024-IFBMS-0139.

1.1. Summary

The Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP), Power Delivery Unit, is seeking to purchase two (2) 10,000 lb. Capacity Electric Forklifts from qualified respondents in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained herein. PWP intends to use the forklifts at its indoor/outdoor warehouses to transport utility equipment and inventory.

1.2. Delivery Instructions

Bids will be received via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the Bidder's Submittals/Checklist. Bids will be received prior to the time and date in this Notice Inviting Bids and will be opened online at that time.

Copies of the Specifications and all required forms may be obtained for this solicitation online: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ pasadena/projects/80926

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/80926). Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

See the Timeline in the section named "Instructions to Bidders." If there is a Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders are required to attend

at the time, date, and location included in the Timeline Instructions to Bidders of this solicitation. If there is a Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders not required to attend.

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Thursday, March 28, 2024, prior to 11:00 am.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted directly through the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) Q&A function. Do not contact any other City employee or official regarding this solicitation. Any questions submitted after the date and time specified may not be considered.

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, March 21, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish March 21, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF ESCHEAT TO THE CITY OF PASADENA OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the following sums of money, which the Treasurer of the City of Pasadena, County of Los Angeles, State of California, has attempted to pay out to the following individuals or entities, have remained for the period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of Pasadena on May 16, 2024, a date not less than forty-five days nor more than sixty days after the first date of publication of this notice in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50051-50057.

In order to make a claim for these funds, contact the Pasadena Police Department’s Property & Evidence Section at 626-744-4510, or you may file a claim with The City of Pasadena, Department of Finance, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101, which includes the claimant’s name, address, and telephone number, Social Security Number or Federal Identification Number, amount of claim, and grounds on which the claim is founded.

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

WINDA MAPILI

CASE NO. 24STPB02613

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TERI JOAN SABALBURO MAPILI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TERI JOAN SABALBURO

MAPILI 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: 04/11/24 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.

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

JEFFREY MARVAN - SBN 203686

ANDRE ZAKARI - SBN 284129, MARVANLAW, A.P.C.

500 S. GRAND AVE., SUITE 1490

LOS ANGELES CA 90071

Telephone (213) 386-5988 3/14, 3/18, 3/21/24 CNS-3792226# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DALLAS EUGENE RUSSELL II

Case No. 24STPB02622

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DALLAS EUGENE RUSSELL II A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Anthony Russell in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Anthony Russell 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 on April 9, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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 CLAVEL ESQ SBN 315608

CLAVEL LAW 5857 PINE AVE STE B

CHINO HILLS CA 91709

CN105123 RUSSELL Mar 21,25,28, 2024

ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

GEORGE MCCLURE AKA

MAC MCCLURE AKA JUDGE MCCLURE CASE NO. PROVA2400203

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GEORGE MCCLURE AKA MAC MCCLURE AKA JUDGE MCCLURE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHERYL MEISTER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHERYL MEISTER 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: 04/17/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 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

DANIEL B. BURBOTT - SBN

279759 - GAUDY LAW, INC.

267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 982-3199 3/18, 3/21, 3/25/24

CNS-3793160# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT E. POSTAWKO

CASE NO. 24STPB02720

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EDMUND POSTAWKO 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: 04/12/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 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 JILL HUNT - SBN 200083 HUNT & DOBROTT 2901 W. COAST HWY., SUITE 200

NEWPORT BEACH CA 92663

Telephone (949) 270-2785 BSC 224847 3/18, 3/21, 3/25/24 CNS-3793792#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DANIEL M. HART

CASE NO. 24STPB02807

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PETER A. HART be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested

persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/19/24 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 E. THOMAS CHAVEZ, ESQ. - SBN 123017

LAW OFFICE OF E. THOMAS CHAVEZ

301 E COLORADO BLVD., STE. 611 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 796-4611 3/18, 3/21, 3/25/24 CNS-3794088# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HELENE

VERONIKA McKAIN

Case No. 24STPB00669

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of HELENE VERONIKA McKAIN AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mary McKain in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Mary McKain be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED PETITION requests the decedent's lost will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Copies of the lost will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE AMENDED 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 amended petition will be held on April 17, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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: KIRA S MASTELLER ESQ SBN 226054

LEWITT HACKMAN SHAPIRO MARSHALL & HARLAN 16633 VENTURA BLVD 11TH FLR

ENCINO CA 91436

CN105179 MCKAIN

Mar 21,25,28, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ERANOUIE LALA SAAKIAN

CASE NO. 24STPB02912

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ERANOUIE LALA SAAKIAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ARARAT ERIC SAAKAIN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ARARAT ERIC SAAKAIN 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: 04/15/24 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 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

ERIC J. GOLD - SBN 205687

LAW OFFICE OF ERIC J. GOLD, APC 23901 CALABASAS ROAD, SUITE 1074

CALABASAS CA 91302

Telephone (818) 784-1500

CVCO2400824 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 505 S. Buena Vista RM.201, Corona, Ca 92882 Branch name: Corona Superior Court. TO ALL

INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner:

Jacque Lynn Czapor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Jacque Lynn Czapor changed to Proposed name Jacque Lynn Czapor-Vaessen 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 reasons 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: 04/17/2024 Time: 8:00AM, Dept. C2. 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 date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Riverside. Date: February 22, 2024 Laura C. Garcia JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2024 RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Vanessa Fangling Liu on behalf of Junyu Jaden Liu, minor FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:24AHCP00072 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W. Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTER-

ESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner Vanessa Fangling Liu on behalf of Junyu Jaden Liu, minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Junyu Jaden Liu to Proposed name Jaden Junyu Lim 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: 04/26/2024 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: Alhambra Press

DATED: February 22, 2024 Robin Miller

Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2024 ALHAMBRA PRESS

CVCO2400823 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 505 S. Buena Vista #201, Corona, Ca 92882 Branch name: Corona Superior Court. TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: 1. Petitioner: Nisa K Patel filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Nisa K Patel changed to Proposed name Nisa K Zacharias 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 reasons 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.

Arcadia firefighters raise funds to help fight pediatric cancer

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Arcadia firefighters hosted an annual event last week to help fund research to treat children afflicted with cancer

For more than two decades, the St. Baldrick's Foundation has organized the head-shaving fundraising drive that supports children battling cancer. According to the organization's website, Thursday was the 23rd Foothills Event at Matt Denny's restaurant.

Members of the Arcadia Fire Department volunteered to shave their heads in solidarity with children

undergoing cancer treatment.

"Our Arcadia firefighters have been involved with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for over 15 years," Arcadia Fire Chief Chen Suen told Arcadia Weekly. "We were excited to hear the event come back after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic."

Suen noted the bravery of children battling cancer.

"Each day, our firefighters put their lives on the line to save and help Arcadians and those who pass through our great city each day. Many call us heroes," Suen said. "As brave as our

firefighters are, our personal heroes are the kids who valiantly take on cancer every day. To partner with such an amazing organization such as St. Baldrick’s is an honor."

This year the event raised more than $1,900 in donations from friends, family and the Arcadia Firefighters Association, according to the St. Baldrick's Foundation and a statement released by the city.

As of Tuesday, the 23rd Foothills St. Baldrick's Event at Matt Denny's raised $29,199, approaching its $30,000 goal.

Jazzy Jam to give away prom dresses, suits in Pasadena Saturday

Donations are still accepted by phone, 888-8992253, or online at https:// www.stbaldricks.org/ events/mypage/126/2024/ donors.

Jacqueline Snell, the creator of JJE, was inspired to initiate the program after experiencing personal hardships. “Drawing from personal hardships and motivated by ‘Yes to the Dress,’ I was determined to offer caregivers and needy families a lifeline. This initiative, expanded to include young men, has transformed prom experiences, allowing students to celebrate this milestone with dignity and joy despite their circumstances.”

Inside the Courtyard by Marriot’s Huntington Ballroom, students will choose an outfit, accessories and makeup guided by their very own personal shopper. At the end of the event, students will receive a grab bag filled with positive affirmations and self-care products. They will also be provided with thank-you cards to express gratitude to their personal shoppers.

The event is sponsored by Subaru, Becca’s Closet, Windsor Fashion and Sephora Register for the event at eventbrite.com/e/jazzy-jam-glam-prom-dress-and-suit-registry-tickets-856672409237.

fund — the account used to defend the city against unbudgeted or unforeseen events that may result in a budget deficit.

As of March 18, the city's reserve balance is $492 million, or 6.2% of the fiscal year 2023-24 General Fund revenue, according to city documents. The city has a policy that establishes the reserve fund must be kept at or above a 5% minimum.

The city had been able to build up the reserve to 11% under the tenure of Krekorian, when he chaired the budget committee. That healthy reserve helped the city cover acquisition of Home Key sites, save the Skid Row Housing Trust properties and deal with other emergency expenses, Blumenfield said.

During Wednesday's budget committee, members were set to hear the Third (Mid-Year) Financial Status Report. For some time now, the CLA and the city administrative officer have warned of a budget shortfall in the 2024-25 fiscal year as a result of overspending and new labor contracts.

In January, the City Council approved a plan to potentially eliminate thou -

sands of "non-critical" city positions that are currently vacant, in an effort to balance the budget. Vacant jobs designated as "critical" or "high-priority" would not be affected, such as positions in maintaining the health and safety of residents.

"The challenges with revenues and rising costs is very real," Blumenfield said. "The city will be looking very closely at every expense to see where we can save and be more impactful with the investments that we're making."

He added that the city may have to cut down on the number of motels it was set on acquiring and begin a path to offload General Fund expenses for federal and state grants.

In efforts to prepare the city and address key issues ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bass and council members have traveled to the state and federal capitals to lobby for more funding.

Blumenfield also emphasized the need to offset services related to homelessness by getting the county of LA to step up and cover them. He also encouraged audits to

help the city "gain greater clarity" into the gaps in the system.

In prior months, some council members have expressed frustration with the lack of understanding regarding what services the city should be paying versus what the county should be paying.

Additionally, there has been a growing tension between the city and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the city-county entity tasked with addressing homelessness across the LA region.

"It's where our dollars are going and what we're actually getting out of it," Blumenfield said. "We know LAHSA's budget is very opaque."

The councilman emphasized the city will need to look at developing a strategic plan on homelessness and three-year housing plan, as well to meet future deadlines.

"Spending money like it's an emergency is not indefinitely sustainable," Blumenfield said. "This council as a body will need to continue setting policies, especially as we look to transition the various pilot programs we have."

Nonporfit organization Jazzy Jam for Empowerment (JJE) will hold a prom dress and suit giveaway on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriot in Pasadena. The event is a multi-purpose initiative designed to alleviate financial burdens for parents and caregivers, and provide non-invasive wellness checks for youth.

Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

Arcadia firefighters attend the annual fundraiser at Matt Denny's to support children battling cancer. | Photo courtesy of the city of Arcadia

Kelce (A512980)

Kelce is a shy and sensitive husky who is in search of a quiet home that will allow him to blossom into the wonderful dog that we know he can be. While initially he can be unsure of new people and places, Kelce quickly warms up and becomes a wiggly puppy! Kelce is a little over one year old and likely close to full grown at fifty pounds. He has made a lot of close friends with volunteers and staff at Pasadena Humane, so his forever family will get an instant BFF! He recently got to go out on a field trip with some volunteers. They reported that he had a great day out- playing fetch in the yard, going for walks and getting tons of attention. He loves chasing toys but hasn’t quite grasped the “bring it back” idea. He does well in the car, enjoys getting pets and appears to be housetrained. Handsome and adorable Kelce is a diamond in the rough. Once you get past his shy exterior, you’ll find the gentle heart and loving personality that we get to see all the time!

Marley (A513341)

Gentle and calm Marley is further proof that age is just a number! She might be twelve years old, but Marley has bursts of energy that make us think she’s a dog only half her age. This sweet senior love going on walks with the volunteers at Pasadena Humane. She strolls around the park taking the time to smell all the roses. She sometimes will pick up the pace to a trot, but then another smell will catch her and she simply has to investigate! After a walk, there is nothing better for Marley than sitting on a blanket or a comfy chair and getting attention from her people. She doesn’t care much about treats or toys- it’s a connection that she really craves. Her favorite pastime is to leaun up close and get loved on. Marley can be a bit jealous of other dogs, so she would prefer to be the only dog in the home. This mellow gal can’t wait to snuggle up next to you! Marley’s age qualifies her for the Seniors for Seniors program. Her adoption fee is waived for any adopter over 60!

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Daily adoption appointments can be scheduled online. New adoption appointments are released every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Walk-in appointments are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

'Double dipping'

employees who receive pensions from LACERS to take another paid job with the city.

The City Attorney's Office issued an opinion in 2005 that employees working at DWP with LACERS benefits should be terminated from the department, he added. A spokesperson for the City Attorney's Office confirmed it received IBEW's letter and will be responding in writing. Corona said the union has not received a response from the City Attorney's Office.

"Under the City Charter, the hard-working employees of the Department of Water and Power have, for more than 80 years, been able to retire, collect a pension, and then seek further employment with the city in LACERS-covered positions," Ivor Pine, deputy director of communications for City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, said in a statement.

Pine described this practice as "decades-old" and "not unlawful," calling it a common occurrence across government employment.

"The city and the city's workforce benefit from having a broad pool of experienced workers to address the city's many complex operational challenges, like homelessness, emergency response and resiliency," Pine said. "Just as DWP retirees have done for decades in other city positions, LACERS retirees can play a key role by bringing their expertise to positions with DWP."

Corona pushed back on the city's position. He noted that if DWP workers, who are retired and benefit from the DWP pension plan, want to work on the city-side, they take a six-month break in service. Essentially, they start as new employees and come in at the lower salary, then must work some years before being eligible for the next salary step.

On the other hand, Corona said LACERS retirees can get hired with DWP and start at the higher salary step, using their city time to qualify for it. City Charter requires that anything that changes the benefits must be made public and the city must provide public notice, Corona added.

If the city continues to hold its decision, Corona said it will create an inequitable situation and burden taxpayers.

IBEW Local 18 also filed an unfair employee relations practice charging the city's leadership with failing to provide the union with advance notice and opportunity to meet and confer before implementing the city's revised application of the charter.