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Thursday, March 21-March 27, 2024

Riverside council approves Local Affordable Housing Trust Fund

TheRiversideCity Council last week approved the creation of a trust fund and plans to apply for $1.5 million in grants to spur the development of more affordable housing.

The Local Affordable Housing Trust Fund and grant funds are set aside for cities such as Riverside that have earned a “pro-housing” designation from state officials. In a 6-1 vote Tuesday evening with Councilman Chuck Conder dissenting, the council moved to create the 42nd such fund in the state, according to a city statement.

In order to generate money for the construction of “workforce housing,” the new trust fund will get half of the future proceeds that result from the sale of cityowned properties, officials said. Riverside initially bought that land with money from the its General Fund.

In a statement to the Riverside Independent, Conder said he voted against the new fund because he would prefer to see money generated by the sale of city properties go back into the General Fund.

The new fund enables officials to apply for as much as $1.5 million in matching housing grants from the state and federal government, according to the city.

“Riverside recognizes that affordable housing is one of the most pressing issues in our city, region and state,” Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said in a statement. “This approach demonstrates that Riverside is serious about exploring all ways to make housing more affordable for our residents.”

The housing fund also will serve as a repository for grants, charitable donations and other funding sources dedicated to affordable housing, officials said. Two such examples are revenue

from "capital campaigns run by private sector organizations or ongoing contributions by major employers."

In an attempt to help generate affordable housing in Riverside, the new fund will provide a sort of collateral backdrop for the city, acting as matching funds needed to get state or federal grants for the construction of new rental and condominium units, officials said. The fund will also help aid the city's grant applications for preserving or rehabilitating multifamily rentals or condos, acquiring vacant lots and run-down properties, making emergency repairs on homes owned by the occupants and providing tenants rental assistance.

In addition, the fund will have the option of lending money to private-sector or nonprofit developers to finance affordable housing projects via "repayments of these funds creating a revolving fund that allows

County board OKs $100K to install new lights at Coachella Valley parks

By City News Service

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $100,000 allocation to install new lights at parks in Indio Hills and North Shore for security and to improve recreational opportunities.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized the Riverside County Executive Office to draw down the Unincorporated Communities Fund for the benefit of the Desert Recreation District.

The appropriation will be divided between Indio Hills Community Center Park and North Shore's Parque de Pueblo Park, officials said.

"Community parks within the Indio Hills and North Shore communities currently lack sufficient lighting," according to an EO statement posted to the board's agenda. "Installation of lighting associated with this project will provide enhanced security and extend the avail-

for future investment," officials said. Developers who build "market-rate housing" would be able to apply for grants from the fund if they dedicate 10% of housing units for affordable rentals and 5% toward homeownership.

“The creation of the

affordable housing trust fund greatly expands our ability to support those providing this much-needed resource throughout our city,” Mayor Pro Tem Steve Hemenway said in a statement. “It was also important to put controls in place to ensure the funds set aside

will go towards its intended purpose, as well as generate the vital housing needed for our Riverside community.” State and federal monies earmarked for low- and moderate-income households will remain unchanged "even if they are included in the Fund," officials said.

Felon who fatally shot helper at Anza cannabis grow gets 40-year sentence

A38-year-old convicted felon who fatally shot his helper at an illegal marijuana grow in Anza after the man accidentally caused a vehicle to roll over and kill a puppy was sentenced Friday to 40 years to life in state prison.

A Murrieta jury in February found Benjamin Franklin Winkle guilty of second-degree murder for killing 37-year-old Michael M. Mendoza in 2021.

Along with the murder count, jurors convicted Winkle of being a felon in possession of a firearm and sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations. They acquitted him of witness intimidation.

During a hearing at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta Friday, Riverside County Superior Court Judge John Davis imposed the sentence required by law.

According to a trial brief filed by the District Attorney's Office, Winkle operated an

Riverside County law enforcement officers gear up for legendary desert race

Man who killed pregnant girlfriend found guilty of manslaughter

Mission Village is an affordable housing complex for seniors in Riverside. | Photo courtesy of the city of Riverside

Riverside County law enforcement officers gear up for legendary desert race

By City News Service

Teams from nearly a dozen Riverside County law enforcement agencies will dig into the desert floor Saturday and huff their way across 120 miles in a legendary relay race that ends in Las Vegas. The 2024 Baker-toVegas Challenge Cup Relay, organized by the Los Angeles Police Revolver & Athletic Club, is expected to draw upward of 3,500 runners from public safety agencies throughout California, a few other states, the federal government and Canada. A total of 290 teams have signed up.

The Banning, Beaumont, Corona, Menifee, Murrieta and Riverside police departments have personnel who are slated to participate, along with employees from Riverside County sheriff's divisions, the District Attorney's Office and the Department of Probation.

The 20-leg race begins along state Route 127, roughly 25 miles north of Baker, California, traverses Highway 178, into Pahrump, Nevada, and from there straight onto the Vegas strip, ending at the Rio Hotel & Casino on Flamingo Road.

Teams will head out in

waves — or "flights" — with the fastest competitors leaving later in the day.

Since it began in 1985, the relay has become the seminal law enforcement race of the year, according to organizers. It was suspended in 2020 and 2021 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but has otherwise stayed on track during the other years since its inception.

Last year's firstplace team, from the Los Angeles Police Department, completed its run in 12 hours, 51 minutes. The last-place team, from the Los Angeles County Sher-

iff's Department's Homicide Bureau, made it in 22 hours, 20 minutes.

The Riverside County team with the best time-in was composed of Riverside Police Department personnel, whose runners reached the finish line in 16 hours, 16 minutes, earning the unit a No. 49 ranking, according to results.

Teams traveling long distances to participate this year include the New York City Police Department, the Oklahoma City Police Department and the Calgary, Canada, Police Service, according to www. bakervegas.net.

Home prices increase in Riverside County

By City News Service

Home prices increased acrossRiverside County in February, mirroring a statewide trend, the California Association of Realtors said Tuesday.

The median price of an existing single-family home in Riverside County in February was $636,000, up from $610,000 in the previous month, and up from $595,000 in February 2023.

Statewide, the median price of an existing singlefamily home last month was $806,490, up from $789,480 in January, and

an increase from $735,300 a year earlier.

The state's highest median home price in February was San Mateo County's $1.92 million.

February's statewide sales pace was 12.8% higher from the 257,040 homes sold in January and up 1.3% from a year ago, when a revised 286,290 homes were sold on an annualized basis.

The monthly sales increase was the second straight month of doubledigit gains for California. It was also the second

consecutive month of year-over-year gains, but the improvement was mild.

While it is likely that sales will stay below this level in the first quarter of 2024, statewide home sales on a year-to-date basis remained positive with an increase of 3.4%, suggesting a better spring home purchasing season than last year, according to CAR.

"Housing supply conditions in California continued to improve in February with new active listings

rising more than 10% for the second straight month," CAR President Melanie Barker said. "This is great news for buyers who have been competing for a dearth of homes for sale, and the momentum will hopefully build further as we enter the spring home buying season."

The full report can be viewed at prnewswire.com/news-releases/ california-home-salesremain-resilient-in-february-despite-rising- mortgage-interest-rates-carreports-302092350.html.

A team from the Diplomatic Security Service prepares to start the 2023 Baker-to-Vegas Challenge Cup Relay. | Photo courtesy of the the Diplomatic Security Service/Flickr (PDM 1.0)

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

REGIONALS

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."

By City News Service

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

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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

Man who killed pregnant girlfriend found guilty of manslaughter

By City News Service

Afelon who killed his 27-year-old girlfriend and her unborn child during an argument at their San Jacinto home was convicted Thursday of two counts of voluntary manslaughter.

Following two days of deliberations, a Banning jury returned with the manslaughter verdicts against Angel Martine McIntire, 29, of Beaumont, convicting him of the lesser offenses rather than first-degree murder and finding untrue special circumstance allegations that he took multiple lives.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Francisco Navarro scheduled a sentencing hearing for May 17 at the Banning Justice Center. McIntire is being held without bail at the Smith Correctional Facility. He was arrested in 2022 after a nearly two-year sheriff's investigation into the disappearance of Diana Perez Gonzalez.

According to a trial brief filed by the District Attorney's Office, he and Gonzalez had a conflicted relationship that began in August 2018, roughly two years after she entered the United States from Mexico.

The defendant and victim moved in together, but within a year, he became abusive, prompting Gonzalez, who was pregnant with their daughter, to obtain a restraining order against him and move out of their shared residence in December 2019.

The abuse inflicted on the woman culminated in a domestic violence conviction against McIntire. However, because the two had a baby together, they continued to communicate, ultimately resulting in her welcoming the defendant into her home in the 3000 block of Crooked Branch Way in the fall of 2020, the brief said.

"Diana was working at Taco Hut, and the defendant,

who was unemployed, would watch their daughter," the narrative said. "It was during this time that Diana became pregnant with their second child."

That pregnancy fueled discord, and McIntire again turned physically abusive, according to court papers.

On Dec. 4, 2020, with Diana eight weeks pregnant, investigators theorize McIntire attacked her, inflicting fatal injuries, though the method remains unknown.

According to the brief, relying on mobile phone signal pings and social media activity, detectives were able to track McIntire's movements that day, which took him through Cherry Valley, Beaumont, Gilman Springs, Aguanga, Cahuilla, Palm Desert and back to his and Gonzalez's residence.

At one point during the circuit, he dropped his and the victim's daughter at his mother's home in Beaumont, telling her that he didn't

know where the victim was, relaying the same information to Gonzalez's family over the following week, according to court papers.

One of her relatives finally reported her missing on Dec. 11, 2020, and detectives immediately suspected foul play. However, McIntire was adamant in statements to detectives that he had no

clue of his girlfriend's whereabouts, suggesting she had returned to Mexico.

He told investigators he went on the circuitous drive to "think," the brief stated.

By October 2022, detectives gathered sufficient circumstantial evidence to obtain an arrest warrant.

"When he was told of the charges and the evidence

Aagainst him, the defendant laughed and said, 'I thought you would have the body,'" according to the brief.

The search for Gonzalez's remains is ongoing.

Court records show that, along with domestic violence, the defendant has a prior conviction for illegal possession of a loaded firearm in public.

Desert Hot Springs man convicted of fatally shooting wife

Desert Hot Springs man was convicted

Tuesday of fatally shooting his wife of three years in their home and endangering their children, who were all under 4 years old.

James Daniel Fidler III, 34, was found guilty of second-degree murder and four counts of child endangerment, according to Riverside County District Attorney's office spokesman John Hall. He could face seven years and six months plus 40 years to life.

Fidler is set to be sentenced April 26 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.

The charges stem from the May 6, 2015, shooting death of his wife, 19-yearold Janette Reyes, with whom he shared three kids aged between 6 months and 3 years old at the time.

Fidler remains held at the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio on $3 million bail, according to inmate records.

Deputy District Attorney Samantha Paixao and Fidler's defense attorney Ryan G. Markson delivered their closing arguments Thursday and jurors began deliberating immediately after, according to Hall. They reached a verdict by Tuesday morning.

Authorities said the shooting happened about 2 a.m. at the couple's home in the 16100 block of Via Quedo, in an unincorporated area just south of Desert Hot Springs.

Fidler ran two doors from his home to the residence of the victim's uncle and asked him for help because his wife had been shot, according to a trial brief filed by prosecutors. They then drove back

By City News Service

to the defendant's home, put Reyes into a gold Acura and drove her to Desert Regional Medical Center.

When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the car unattended in front of the emergency room entrance with the engine still running and both front doors open, prosecutors wrote. Fidler ran to the doors yelling for help, but when nurses questioned him about what happened, he ran off.

Reyes sustained a gunshot wound to the back of her head and was placed on life support once she arrived at the hospital because she had no brain activity and could not breathe on her own, according to prosecutors. She was pronounced dead at 9:45 p.m. May 11, 2015.

After leaving his wife at the hospital, Fidler called his mother, asked her to pick

him up, and told her that he had shot Reyes, prosecutors wrote. His mother drove the defendant to say goodbye to his family and then took him to the Palm Desert sheriff's station to turn him in.

While still in the car, Fidler received a call from his brother who told him that his wife had died, though she was actually still alive at that moment, and the defendant jumped out of the car and fled on foot, according to prosecutors. After a six-hour manhunt and call to the defendant's family, he was taken back into the station.

When deputies searched the scene, they found an audio recorder in the bedroom that had captured audio from the night of the shooting, during which the defendant was heard talking to the victim as though he believed she was having an

affair, prosecutors wrote. Fidler asked her what she was doing and after she said "I'm just sitting here," the defendant shot her.

Deputies also found a phone that had videos displaying a history of domestic sexual abuse against Reyes, according to the brief.

Fidler was previously convicted in 2010 and 2011 of domestic violence against his previous partner.

According to preliminary hearing testimony, Fidler was at a barbecue that began the previous day with friends and relatives to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. During the get-together, Fidler injected methamphetamine, the defendant's grandmother testified. She added that Fidler told her by phone he believed he saw Reyes having sex with someone else prior to the

shooting.

Fidler's brother Ronald Chavez testified that Fidler showed up crying hysterically, and explained that he "heard someone in the room," then heard a "pop."

Upon being pressed for more facts, Fidler said, "I guess I shot her," Chavez testified.

Chavez testified that Reyes had been unhappy that Fidler had recently started using methamphetamine again, but that the couple didn't otherwise seem to be having obvious problems.

In ordering Fidler to stand trial on charges including child endangerment during his preliminary hearing, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Gunther cited the fact that the couple's four children had access to the firearm and were living in "deleterious conditions."

Angel Martine McIntire. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

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.

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Determine the tax implications

Capital gains taxes may apply on your home sale. This is often not an issue if the house you sell was your primary residence for two of the past five years and your net gain was $250,000 or less (single person) or $500,000 or less (married couple filing a joint return). Other tax considerations come into play if you sell for a loss, did not use the home as a primary residence, or the home is a rental property. Check with your tax advisor.

Be patient

While sellers still have an edge over buyers in many markets across the U.S., the overall process of selling your home still requires patience. Persistence is necessary to find the right buyer and to be in a position to accept an offer that is comfortable for you.

Your home may represent a significant part of your net worth. It’s important to consider how any planned sale impacts your overall financial plan. A financial advisor can help you understand how selling your home affects your long-term goals and financial aspirations.

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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.

Menifee police unit collides with pickup truck while en route to 911 call

By City News Service

Apolice officer was involved in a collision with a civilian's pickup truck while traveling through a red light at a Menifee intersection, responding to calls of a person with a gun, leaving both himself and the other driver with minor injuries, authorities said Monday.

The crash occurred about 9:40 p.m. Sunday at Holland and Menifee roads, according to the Menifee Police Department.

Department spokesman Chase Coburn said the patrolman, whose name wasn't disclosed, was among officers headed to an assault call involving a firearm and entered the intersection with "emergency lights and siren activated."

Coburn said the westbound patrol unit entered the intersection after the light had turned steady red.

The police car and a pickup truck going through the intersection on a green light collided.

"Both the pickup driver and the police officer were sole occupants of their vehicles and sustained non-life-threatening injuries," the police spokesman said.

They were treated at a regional trauma center and are recovering.

The California Highway Patrol was summoned to investigate the collision, per department policy, which requires an independent inquiry when a police unit is involved.

The assault call was determined to involve a party with a BB gun and did not result in an arrest. However, Coburn said police intend to seek a misdemeanor charge for "gross discharge of a BB device" against the suspect, whose name was not released.

Coachella Valley lights

able time-of-use for these community parks."

Both facilities are located within the county's 4th Supervisorial District in the Coachella Valley.

New solar LED lights and poles will be installed throughout the Indio Hills park, while LEDs will be affixed to existing standards at the North Hills site, according to documents.

The board set aside $10 million in the 2023-24 fiscal year budget for the Unincorporated Communities Fund, which was established in 2020 with the goal of providing revenue streams for projects specifically benefiting "disadvantaged unincorporated communities."

Money in the fund is designated for equal distribution between the five supervisorial districts.

Officials said the light installations will be completed before the end of June.

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.

The playground at Parque del Pueblo. | Photo courtesy of the Desert Recreation District

| Photo courtesy of the Menifee Police Department

Riverside baseball coach who sexually assaulted girls gets 48 years to life in prison Board OKs use of media ads to notify property owners about tax lien sales

By City News Service

A69-year-old Riverside man who sexually abused two girls more than a decade ago was sentenced Friday to 48 years to life in state prison.

Kenneth Donald Callahan pleaded guilty in November to three counts of lewd acts on a minor under 14 years old, as well as a sentence-enhancing allegation of targeting multiple victims in a sex crime, under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office.

In exchange for Callahan's admissions, prosecutors dropped 11 related felony counts against him.

During a hearing Friday at the Riverside Hall of Justice, Superior Court Judge John Molloy certified the terms of the plea deal and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

Callahan was arrested in April 2022 following a two-month-long investigation by the Riverside Police Department's Sexual Assault-Child Abuse unit.

According to Riverside police Officer Ryan Railsback, the defendant sexually molested the two victims, whose identities were not disclosed, in the mid-2000s, though the circumstances were not specified.

Railsback said the victims, now adults, came forward with the allegations in February 2022, culminating in the SACA investigation.

The defendant was "affiliated with Little League baseball in Riverside for many years as a coach and website designer," the police spokesman said, but he did not confirm whether it was through these activities that Callahan met the victims. He had no documented prior felony or misdemeanor convictions in Riverside County.

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized the Riverside County Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector to spend $50,000 on advertisements in multiple newspapers to announce prospective sales of tax-defaulted properties countywide.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board signed off on the agency's plan to post ads between May 15 and May 24.

"Under California law, the Office of the TreasurerTax Collector is required to make this annual publication," according to a statement posted to the board's agenda. "Publication of the 2024 'Notice of Impending Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property,' is to collect unpaid taxes and to return the properties to a revenuegenerating status by conveying (them) to another owner, or motivating the (assessed parties) to redeem."

The county will contract with a total of eight newspapers to circulate notices, generally on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during the last half of May.

"The sale of tax-defaulted property — delinquent

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unlicensed marijuana grow adjacent to his rural home at 61203 Indian Paint Brush Road, near the Cahuilla Indian Reservation. His only help was, a hired hand, Mendoza, who tended to the grow site almost daily.

On Oct. 6, 2021, Winkle was planning to take a road trip and retrieved a travel trailer that he intended to hook onto his Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The brief stated the defendant was taking care of his girlfriend Layla Nottingham's puppies from a litter born at her kennel. Nottingham was elsewhere at the time.

The defendant was relying on Mendoza's assis-

tance to hitch the trailer to the pickup, but the men ran into trouble when one of the Chevy's tires became stuck.

Mendoza was attempting to free the pickup when a tire rolled over one of the puppies, court papers said.

According to the prosecution, Winkle's only neighbor, Thomas Sarafolean, walked over to see what was going on when he heard the defendant yell, "You ran over my dog! You killed my dog!"

The defendant was armed with a Glock .45 semi-automatic pistol and brandished it at Mendoza, who told him that he wouldn't dare shoot. However, sheriff's investiga-

tors said that Winkle opened fire, unleashing a half-dozen rounds.

An autopsy showed Mendoza was struck in the neck, chest, thigh and one hand. He died on the spot.

Winkle forced Sarafolean at gunpoint to drive him away from the property, with the idea of going to San Diego to hide, but the witness was able to bail out of his vehicle a short distance away and run to a friend's house for help, court papers said.

Winkle then fled the area, managing to reach an ex-girlfriend's house in Placer County a few weeks later. The woman, Emily

By City News Service

more than five years — is our ultimate collection method," the Office of the TreasurerTax Collector stated. "Most delinquent property owners settle their accounts prior to sale, but a significant number wait until the final hour to do so."

"In order to comply with state law, the first step in the process is to notify the public via newspaper publication," the agency said. "The second step is the use of certified mail, and in some cases, site visits to those who have not settled their account prior to the upcoming tax sale date."

The proposed auction dates for the current properties in default were not provided.

Next month, the Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector will be holding an online auction of properties with unsatisfied liens going back to 2017.

A total of 152 properties are currently on the selling block.

Parties concerned whether one of their properties might be on the list of sellable assets can visit the tax collector's site to find out: https://countytreasurer. org/tc220.

Morris, later told detectives the defendant turned her into a chauffeur, taking him to Vacaville, Fairfield and Colfax to meet individuals she didn't know. In the last week of November 2021, the two were staying at a motel when Winkle finally related why he had fled Southern California.

"The defendant referred to himself as a bear, and said Michael poked the bear and got attacked," the brief said.

A squabble ensued, during which Winkle punched Morris in the face, prompting her to call 911. Placer County sheriff's deputies arrested him without incident, confirm-

ing he had a fugitive warrant out of Riverside County, where he was jailed days later.

He had a prior assault conviction out of Solano

County and a prior misdemeanor conviction in Riverside County for being an unlicensed operator of a motor vehicle.

Benjamin Franklin Winkle. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

| Photo courtesy of LightFieldStudios/Envato Elements

| Image courtesy of the Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector