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Thursday, March 28-April 03, 2024

Norco backs proposed state law to suspend Riverside power line project

By Staff

Norco city officials last week called on state lawmakers to suspend a Southern California Edison project to install above-ground electricity lines in a fire-prone area along the Santa Ana River.

On March 21, the California Public Utilities Commission voted 3-0 to reject the Norco’s petition to move underground the entire length of the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project.

“I am incredibly frustrated at the lack of concern for the impact giant transmission towers and power lines will have on the fire safety of Norco and our neighbors,” Norco Mayor Kevin Bash said in a statement. “I’m thankful that our local legislators are stepping in to ask that the current environmental effects are studied before the RTRP is constructed.”

Following the CPUC rejection, Norco officials have now thrown their support behind Assembly Bill 3076. The bill was co-authored by Assemblyman Bill Essayli, R-Temecula, and Sen. Kelly Seyarto, R-Murrieta, and introduced Feb. 16. AB 3076 seeks to put the transmission line project on hold until the utilities commission completes an updated environmental impact study.

On Oct. 2, the city of Norco filed a legal action asking that the commission reconsider the RTRP's full undergrounding alternative. Norco's "Petition for Modification" noted that the city has seen a "dramatic

increase in the risk of catastrophic wildfires within its city limits since the original environmental impact study was conducted," city officials said in a statement.

The legislation notes that the RTRP's environmental impact report was prepared in 2013.

Norco officials are concerned that fire risk will greatly increase with the construction of an overhead, high-voltage power line passing through open space with a lot of flammable vegetation in the often windy region that provided the namesake for the Santa Ana winds.

“I am extremely disappointed in today’s decision to move forward with the dangerous plan to build

above-ground transmission lines along the Santa Ana River,” Essayli said in a statement. “AB 3076 will halt approval for the project until a comprehensive environmental impact study that considers the true fire risk is completed.”

Dozens of area residents, along with U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Corona, and Riverside City Council members Chuck Condor and Steve Hemenway, spoke verbally and in writing in support of Norco’s petition at the March 21 utilities commission meeting in San Francisco.

“Residents called in, wrote letters, and sent comments to make sure

their voices were heard,” Norco Mayor Pro Tem Greg Newton said in a statement. “It is disheartening to watch the Commission ignore the local voices that will be most affected and move this project forward without considering the expert testimony of our local fire chiefs.”

Norco officials have voiced concerns about the RTRP since 2017 and have publicly opposed the building of any aboveground power lines in the area of River Trails Park along the Santa Ana River and in Norco-adjacent neighborhoods outside the city limits, according to the city statement.

First lady Jill Biden speaks at Coachella Valley fundraiser

By City News Service

First lady Jill Biden arrived in the Coachella Valley Saturday as part of a Southern California fundraising swing.

Biden flew into Palm Springs on Saturday and was greeted by Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein on the tarmac at Palm Springs International Airport.

A motorcade then took her to a midday fundraiser for her husband's reelection campaign in Rancho Mirage hosted by James Costos, former U.S. ambassador to Spain under the Obama administration, and his partner Michael Smith.

According to a pool report, roughly 125 people attended the fundraiser at the couple's Thunderbird Heights estate, which also included remarks from Democrat Will Rollins, who is running for California's 41st Congressional District seat against incumbent Republican Rep. Ken Calvert.

Deadline and KESQ reported that the guest list for the fundraiser included Barry Manilow and former California Sen. Barbara Boxer. Deadline reported that tickets range from $1,000 to $100,000, with the highest-priced tickets including a photo opp with the first lady.

Advocates: Think again before buying bunnies as Easter gifts

By City News Service

With Easter a little over a week away, shelter officials and animal rescue groups in Riverside County are urging people not to buy rabbits as holiday gifts for children.

They say that what begins as a well-meaning gesture often leads to abandoned animals when the novelty wears off and families realize they're not equipped to properly care for the pets.

"We do see bunnies brought to the shelter after the holiday fun wears off," Riverside County Department of Animal Services spokesperson Kerri Mabee told City News Service.

"We encourage parents and anyone who is considering the idea of gifting a bunny on Easter to do their homework. Bunnies, like any pet, require a commitment of care to include special food and supplies. They will need exercise and a clean and comfortable environment," Mabee continued. "So, it's important to make sure there is a shared awareness of the responsibilities and expense of caring for a

Police seek witnesses to arson fires in Murrieta allegedly started by transient

Jurors deadlock in trial of felon who allegedly threatened students

This map shows the proposed course of the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project. | Image courtesy of the city of Riverside

Galleri Classic unveils 2024 PGA Tour Champions field

The majority of the field for the Galleri Classic Presented by Spotlight 29 Casino was finalized on Friday with 74 of 78 players set for the second annual PGA Tour Champions golf tournament.

The tournament will be played Friday through Sunday, March 31 on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hills Country Club.

The Galleri Classic, named after title sponsor GRAIL's multicancer early detection test, is a 54-hole event, and next week's winner will be awarded $330,000 from a $2.2 million purse.

Those entered into next week's Galleri Classic include 2023 PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year and Charles Schwab Cup winner Steve Stricker, as well as 2023 Galleri Classic champion David Toms. Stricker will raise awareness of multicancer early detection as an

Wambassador for Galleri.

Joining them are World Golf Hall of Famers and past World No. 1s Fred Couples, Ernie Els and Vijay Singh.

World Golf Hall of Famer Retief Goosen and past World No. 1s David Duval and Tom Lehman were also among the players along with two-time major champion and long-hitting fan favorite John Daly. The 2023 Galleri Classic runnerup and 2022 Charles Schwab Cup champion Steven Alker was also entered.

"PGA Tour Champions golf in the Coachella Valley is a perfect match, as evidenced by last year's inaugural Galleri Classic, and we are confident our 2024 sequel can be even better than the original," said Michelle DeLancy, tournament director of The Galleri Classic.

"We believe The Galleri Classic is already one of the circuit's premier events, and we have the golf course

and a field of legends, major champions and personalities to prove it," DeLancy added.

The Galleri Classic awarded sponsor exemptions to 1991 PGA Championship and 1995 Open Championship winner Daly, Notah Begay III, Boo Weekley, Mario Tiziani and Jeff Brehaut.

The Galleri Classic's final three spots will be determined within the Coachella Valley on Tuesday at the

tournament's 18-hole open qualifying event at Bermuda Dunes Country Club in Bermuda Dunes.

Daily ticket options for The Galleri Classic, including official Pro-Am rounds on Wednesday and Thursday and three rounds of competition from Friday to Sunday, are on sale at the tournament's website, TheGalleriClassic.com. Event updates and additional information are also available.

Police seek witnesses to arson fires in Murrieta allegedly started by transient

itnesses to arson fires ignited in a field adjacent to Murrieta homes were asked Friday to come forward ahead of the preliminary hearing scheduled next month for the man accused of starting the blazes.

Francisco Villanueva, 35, an area transient, is charged with six counts of arson and one count of resisting arrest.

Villanueva pleaded not guilty during an arraignment earlier this week, when Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jeff Zimel scheduled a preliminary hearing for April 2 at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta.

The defendant is being held on $250,000 bail at the Byrd Detention Center.

According to Murrieta police Lt. Don Weller, on the afternoon of March 15, Villanueva allegedly walked

through an open field behind homes in the area of Clearview Street and Whitewood Road, lighting multiple fires.

Property owners spotted the smoke and flames and called 911.

"Murrieta Fire & Rescue quickly extinguished the fires, and police officers established a perimeter around the large parcel of land where the subject was last seen running," Weller said.

The agency's unmanned aerial vehicle operator was summoned and launched a drone to scour the location with a bird's eye view.

"The drone operator observed a subject crawling in the heavy brush in what appeared to be an attempt to conceal himself," the lieutenant said.

He said that patrol officers were directed to the man's location, and Villan-

ueva was taken into custody without incident.

"Murrieta Fire & Rescue investigators confirmed that multiple fires were intentionally set," MFR Investigator Mike Macalinao said, without disclosing the specific method in which the blazes were ignited.

Detectives believe there

may be witnesses who saw Villanueva's activities leading up to or during the fires, and they asked anyone with details to contact the investigative team at 951-461-6404.

The defendant has no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

| Photo courtesy of The Galleri Classic/Facebook

Drone footage shows an arson suspect hiding from authorities.

| Photo courtesy of the Murrieta Police Department/Facebook

California foster care advocates ask lawmakers to fund in-person response teams

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Advocates for foster families are pressing lawmakers to save the Family Urgent Response System from the budget ax.

California faces a $37.9 billion deficit and Gov. Gavin Newsom's initial proposal zeros out the program's $30 million budget.

Susanna Kniffen, senior director of child welfare policy for the nonprofit Children Now, said the program provides a 24-hour helpline for foster kids and their caregivers and funds a

The Broad modern-art museum will undergo a $100 million expansion that will add 55,000 square feet of exhibition, programming and storage space to one of downtown Los Angeles' most popular cultural attractions.

"In the brief period since 2015, our building has become an icon in Los Angeles' cultural and civic landscape," Joanne Heyler, founding director of The Broad, said in a statement.

"With this expansion, we intend to amplify The Broad's commitment to access for all

The LGBTQ community is under attack by MAGA extremists but President Joe Biden won't let them take victories away, first lady Jill Biden told supporters of a human rights group at an event in Los Angeles over the weekend.

The first lady was speaking to a Saturday night dinner for the Human Rights Campaign at the Fairmont Century Plaza.

mobile emergency response unit in all 58 counties.

"We haven't seen a cut like that to foster care in a very long time. Decades," Kniffen pointed out. "Even when there are tough budget decisions to be made, generally you protect your children and you definitely protect your most vulnerable children, which are foster youth."

The state created the program in 2019. Then the pandemic hit, so counties got the mobile response

teams up and running starting in 2021. California has about 46,000 children in the foster-care system. The helpline averages about 5,000 calls a year. More than a quarter involve requests for a team to come to the home.

Kniffen noted more and more foster youths and their caregivers are starting to rely on the program for support and conflict mediation.

"We finally started to get youth trusting it and using

it and, all of a sudden, we're just sort of pulling the rug out," Kniffen argued. "It's going to be very difficult for the adults in the system but it's going to hit the youth the hardest because this is one of the only options that they have to call and get support for themselves."

This issue will be heard in legislative committees in the State Assembly on April 3, and in the state Senate on April 25. Lawmakers have until June 15 to pass a balanced budget.

Broad Museum announces $100M expansion

By City News Service

to contemporary art, offering surprising, welcoming, and imaginative experiences that honor the diversity of our public and add to the evergrowing vitality of Grand Avenue, the area that Eli Broad believed in so strongly and that he helped transform into what it is today."

According to the museum, the expansion will break ground next year and be open ahead of the Los Angeles summer Olympics in 2028. The project will increase the museum's gallery space by 70%, add two top-floor open-air

courtyards and include programming space "where the public will encounter boundary-breaking performances, concerts, or multimedia installations, or participate in a family weekend workshop or school program."

It will also add an "art storage vault," with various works pulled from painting racks to create varied experiences for visitors while also doubling as storage for the museum's collection.

The expansion was designed by the architectural firm of Diller Scofido +

Renfro, which also designed the original museum. When completed, The Broad will stretch from Grand Avenue to Hope Street along West Second Street.

Despite the hefty cost of the expansion, museum admission will continue to be free. According to the museum, more than 5.5 million people have visited the museum since it opened in 2015 and it is now "regularly attracting nearly four times more visitors than originally envisioned."

"With Joanne Heyler's skilled leadership, The

Broad museum has exceeded the expectations I shared with my late husband Eli, and it is time to set the museum on course for the future," Edythe Broad said in a statement. "The design for our expansion by Elizabeth Diller and DS+R creates new, beautiful spaces for art while preserving what already makes a visit to The Broad so special. I can't imagine anyone else doing as good a job or caring quite as much."

The museum's collection includes more than 2,000 works from the 1950s

First Lady Jill Biden warns of threats to LGBTQ rights

By City News Service

"Today, this community is under attack," Jill Biden said. "Rights are being stripped away. Freedoms are eroding. More and more state laws are being passed targeting this community."

She noted Democrats negotiating the government funding bill had to fend off more than 50 anti-gay amendments proposed by Republicans.

"These were extreme measures aimed directly at this community -- measures that would have limited health care, eroded protections for same-sex couples, and more," Jill Biden said. "And they served only one purpose: to spread hate and fear."

The first lady warned that history has shown democracies disappear slowly, subtly

and silently.

"A book ban. A court decision. A `don't say gay' law," she warned. "One group of people loses their rights. And then another, and another. Until one morning you wake up and you no longer live in a democracy."

Jill Biden noted her husband's efforts on behalf of the LGBTQ community. "Thanks to President Biden, marriage equality is now the law of the land. He ended the ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. He's made it possible for trans Americans to serve openly, honorably in the military. And

he's standing firmly against conversion therapy."

She is scheduled to attend another event in Los Angeles Monday as part of the White House initiative on Women's Health Research.

On Friday, Biden arrived at Hollywood Burbank Airport and attended a fundraiser at the Hancock Park home of Dr. Patricia Gordon, who told the crowd the event had raised more than $1 million -- more than any other fundraiser headlined by the first lady.

Jill Biden flew to Palm Springs on Saturday to speak at a fundraiser at Rancho Mirage hosted by James

on, featuring artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Barbara Kruger, Roy Lichtenstein, Takashi Murakami, Cindy Sherman, Kara Walker and Andy Warhol.

"As the collection grows, it increasingly includes artists and perspectives that were historically left out of the canon and the art market, while building on existing strengths in American Pop art and socially and politically themed works across painting, sculpture, new media, and installation," according to the museum.

Santos, the former U.S. ambassador to Spain in the Obama administration, and his partner Michael Smith. Proceeds from the fundraiser in Rancho Mirage will

go

California's Family Urgent Response System's mandate is to be available to send an emergency care team to any California foster family within one hour. | Photo courtesy of DimaBerlin/ Adobestock

toward the Biden Victory Fund benefiting the Biden campaign for president, the Democratic National Committee and state Democratic parties.

First Lady Jill Biden highlighted the resources and services offered to students and their families supported by the American Rescue Plan on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. | Photo by Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office CC BY-NC 2.0 DEED

REGIONALS

Los Angeles

LA County

Active Streets: Mission-toMission to return April 28

Metro Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments are collaborating on Active Streets: Mission-to-Mission, which is set for Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This car-free celebration throughout Alhambra, San Gabriel, and South Pasadena will feature live musical performances,popup booths, and activity hubs along the 5-mile path. For further details, visit www.activestreets. org.

Long Beach

City to host outreach events in April to commemorate Community Development Week

The City of Long Beach will commemorate 2024 National Community Development Week with several outreach events from April 1-6 to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. A total of five workshops and community meetings are slated during the week to showcase and gather input on the annual grant program that provides Long Beach and more than 1,200 local governments nationwide with funding to improve the physical, economic and social conditions of communities. For more information on these events, visit longbeach.gov.

Burbank

City returns to a 2-day outdoor watering schedule April 1

Burbank is in Stage III of the Sustainable Water Use Ordinance. During the warmer months of April through October, Burbank will move back to two days per week watering schedule; residents are asked to use irrigation on Tuesdays and Saturdays only, before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. for up to 15 minutes per irrigation station. Hand watering is allowed any day of the week, but should be done before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

Monrovia

Old Town Wine Walk tickets now on sale

The Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board’s 7th Annual Wine Walk will take place Saturday, April 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. Take a leisurely stroll down the streets of Old Town and explore each business while sampling various wine offerings. Tickets can be purchased now at www. eventbrite.com/e/2024-oldtown-monrovia-wine-walktickets-795685535857 or in person at the Community Center or Charlie’s House, 430 S. Myrtle Ave. Tickets are $45 pre-sale and $60 at the event if it does not sell out. Contact the Community Center for any questions at (626) 256- 8246.

Orange County

Orange County

First-time homebuyer resource fair to be held

in Buena Park

A free first-time homebuyer resource fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, from: 9 a.m. to noon at the Buena Park Community Center Ballroom (6688 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621). The fair is meant to help buyers navigate the local real estate landscape and learn about down payment assistance programs like the CalHFA Dream for All Program, among other topics. Attendees will be able to meet with local real estate agents, lenders, and housing counselors who can answer questions. To RSVP, visit https:// tinyurl.com/HomeBuyerResourceFair.

Anaheim

Open house on DisneylandForward set for April 10

An informational open house on DisneylandForward is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center at 250 E. Center St., next to City Hall. Attendees can drop in at any time during the open house to ask questions of staff. The DisneylandForward proposal is set to be considered by the Anaheim City Council on April 16. Residents may also attend the meeting or email their comments to publiccomment@anaheim.net ahead of time.

Riverside

Riverside County

Riverside County spotlights entrepreneurship with return of Innovation Month

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development has announced the return of Riverside County’s Innovation Month this April. During the month, stakeholders countywide will curate events, including regional fast pitch competitions spotlighting local business concepts, workshops, panels, and more. For the fast pitch event, contestants will present their ideas before a live audience composed of business investors, local elected officials, and entrepreneurs. Winners will progress to the finale, scheduled for April 30, in downtown Riverside, where the top three contestants will claim cash prizes. For more information and resources, visit the Riverside County Office of Economic Development at www. RivCoInnovation.org.

City of Riverside

Citrus Festival just around the corner

Celebrate citrus season at the annual Citrus Festival April 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at California Citrus State Park (9400 Dufferin Ave., Riverside, CA 92506). The festival will feature citrus tastings, cultural and educational booths, craft vendors, cooking demonstrations, live music, hands-on activities, lawn games and a variety of food and beverages. Parking is $7 per vehicle and can be purchased at the kiosk at the entrance to the park.

Corona

Corona parks are getting improvements

As part of the Citywide Park ADA Improvements, the city is enhancing restrooms, walkways, picnic spots, and parking lots for better accessibility at Sheridan Park, Tehachapi Park, Kellogg Park, Brentwood Park, and Border Park. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/3Vu7Fdr.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Public Health urges residents to stay current with measles vaccines as cases rise globally

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (SBCDPH) is urging residents to protect themselves by staying current with the measles-mumpsrubella (MMR) vaccine as measles are on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 58 measles cases nationally from Jan. 1 to March 14, 2024. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles typically begins with fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes and within a few days a red, blotchy rash appears, usually first appearing on the face and spreading downward to the rest of the body. People can be contagious with measles four days before the onset of rash and four days after. To schedule an appointment for immunizations, call (800) 722-4777 or visit dph.sbcounty.gov/ programs/clinics.

City of San Bernardino

City names Gabriel Elliott as new department head

The City of San Bernardino has announced that Gabriel Elliott has joined its leadership team as its new Community Development and Housing Director. “I am excited to join the City of San Bernardino as Director of Community Development and Housing,” said Elliott. “I plan to lead with empathy, as the most important virtue in community development leadership is empathy.” Elliott has over 30 years in planning and community development for local government agencies. In addition to his work for Calaveras County, Elliot served as the City Manager and Development Services Director for the City of Adelanto, as well as leadership positions with the City of Salinas and College Station (Texas).

Ontario

Ontario Live and Good Vibes slated for April 6

The Ontario Live and Good Vibes Community Event celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Ave) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Community members will get the chance to meet staff from city departments and enjoy live entertainment, activities, and food. For more information, visit OntarioCA. gov/SpecialEvents, or call the Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

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Monrovia

March 14

At 12:03 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon when the officer noticed subjects loitering in a park after hours. One of the subjects had been cited several times in the past. He was arrested, cited and released at the scene.

At 12:23 a.m., a juvenile was reported as a runaway from the 800 block of Ocean View. He was entered as a runaway. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:58 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 900 block of South Primrose. The caller reported that sometime during the night, someone broke into his work truck and stole tools. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:48 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of East Foothill reported that sometime during the night, someone drained gas from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:37 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Linwood walked into the MPD lobby to report check fraud. An unknown suspect intercepted the victim's check, changed the payee information and cashed it. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:17 p.m., a caller in the 1600 block of South Magnolia reported the railroad crossing arms fell on his vehicle. No injuries were reported.

At 3:19 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the 100 block of West Duarte. The victim was struck by a vehicle and the driver of the suspect vehicle did not stay to exchange all information. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:31 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported that a male subject took merchandise and fled the store without paying. He returned to the store while officers were at the scene, he was positively identified by the employee. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the

100 block of East Evergreen regarding a family fight. Several brothers and sisters engaged in mutual combat after an argument. Injuries were minor and all parties declined prosecution.

At 11:13 p.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon when he saw a subject in a park after hours. He was arrested and taken into custody.

March 15

At 8:43 a.m., officers responded to a traffic collision in the area of Ivy and Maple. The driver at fault was issued a citation and released in the field.

At 9:50 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of West Chestnut called to advise that a male subject had locked himself in the restroom for two hours and was refusing to walk out. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who eventually walked out of the restroom. An investigation revealed he was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 1:54 p.m., a shoplifting was reported in the 800 block of West Huntington. The caller reported a female subject took merchandise and fled without paying. Officers located the subject and a computer check revealed she had a no bail warrant for her arrest and was positively identified as the one who stole from the business. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:35 p.m., a caller walked into the MPD lobby to report that while she was in line at a business in the 700 block of East Huntington she discovered her wallet was missing. An investigation revealed that the victim dropped her wallet while standing in line, the person behind her picked it up and did not return it. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:41 p.m., a caller 307 Valle Vista reported witnessing a neighbor's license plate being stolen. This investigation is continuing.

March 16

At 3:47 a.m., an officer was patrolling 742 E. Lemon Recreation Park when he saw a local transient camping out within

park boundaries after-hours. The suspect was arrested for a municipal code violation and booked.

At 10:27 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of East Lemon reported tools from the bed of his truck and his tailgate had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:42 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of East Huntington called to report two female subjects were concealing merchandise. As officers responded, the females exited the store and the employee lost sight of them. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:24 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mountain and Royal Oaks saw a vehicle commit a traffic code violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. A computer search revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

March 17

At 1:37 a.m., while patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon an officer saw a male adult subject in a park after hours. The subject had been issued multiple citations in the past and has even been arrested for the same violations. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:13 a.m., an officer was flagged down by a citizen in the 100 block of East Pomona regarding a possible intoxicated subject. The officer made contact with the subject and checked on his well-being. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:17 p.m., residents in the 100 block of North Sunset reported hearing several gunshots. Officers arrived and were unable to locate a suspect. This investigation is continuing.

March 18

At 1:41 a.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon located a male adult subject in a park after hours. The male has been issued multiple citations and arrested for the same violations. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:27 a.m., a business

in the 3200 block of South Peck called to report a theft that had occurred the previous day. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:12 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of North Myrtle regarding unknown trouble. Officers arrived and determined a couple had been involved in a physical altercation. An investigation revealed the female subject was the aggressor. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:34 a.m., a business in the 200 block of Kruse called to report that one of its trailers was stolen from the street. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:34 p.m., a retail store in the 700 block of East Huntington called to report a theft occurred two days prior. This investigation is continuing.

Arcadia

March 17

At 2:03 a.m., officers responded to the area of First and Lucille avenues regarding the report of a battery. An investigation revealed a boyfriend and girlfriend were having a verbal dispute when the male half slapped his girlfriend several times and placed her in a headlock leaving visible injuries. The 34-year-old male from Glendale was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 12:04 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2700 block of Holly Avenue regarding a burglary report. A neighbor was checking on the home while the resident was out of town when she noticed the side door was open. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home by unknown means and ransacked several bedrooms. The loss was unknown at the time of the report.

March 18

At 9 a.m., officers responded to Synchrony Industries Inc., 5635 Peck Road, regarding a theft report. A male suspect with short brown hair, wearing a black shirt and black sweatpants, climbed onto the roof of the business and stole several copper pipes. He fled the scene in a dark-colored SUV.

At 10:29 a.m., an officer

responded to the 100 block of Santa Cruz Road regarding the report of a vehicle burglary. A tree-trimmer left his truck parked on the street while he worked when he heard a window break. The victim saw two suspects stealing chainsaws and a leaf blower from his truck and placing them in their white truck before fleeing the scene.

At 4:15 p.m., a male subject approached the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department with the intention of obtaining a vehicle release for a vehicle used in a crime. The subject provided the officer with a fraudulent Colombian driver’s license. The 26-year-old male from South El Monte was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 5:42 p.m., officers responded to the shopping center located at 150 E. Duarte Road regarding a male subject causing a disturbance. The subject threw a plastic bottle at one of the businesses and charged into a business owner hitting him on the left side of his back. Officers located and detained the subject. The 48-year-old male transient was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

March 19

At 7:03 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of West Huntington Drive regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. The victim informed officers that she had an Apple AirTag inside her car and that she tracked it to a location in El Monte. The Arcadia PACE Team conducted a search for the vehicle and located it unoccupied on California Street in El Monte.

At 8:24 a.m., an officer responded to Hydroworlds, 5623 Peck Road, regarding the report of a burglary. Unknown suspect(s) used an unknown tool to remove glass from the front door and stole packages from inside the business.

March 20

At 8:48 a.m., officers responded to the parking structure at 288 N. Santa Anita Ave. regarding a male subject previously advised of trespassing. The reporting party was desirous of prosecution against the subject for trespassing on pri-

vate property. The 33-year-old male transient was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 11:56 a.m., officers responded to the 00 block of East Foothill Boulevard regarding a vehicle burglary. A male suspect wearing a black facemask was seen entering a delivery truck and stealing several packages. The suspect fled the scene in a gray SUV.

March 21

At 3:48 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a robbery that had just occurred. The male suspect stole merchandise when he was confronted by two loss prevention officers. The suspect punched one officer in the stomach and the other in the back of the head. The suspect and his friend fled the scene and were seen entering a bus. Arcadia Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on the bus and detained the suspect who was determined to be a juvenile runaway. The 17-year-old male from Chatsworth was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

March 22

At 12:35 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Huntington Drive regarding the report of a vehicle burglary. The victim left her car parked on the street overnight. She returned in the afternoon to find the driver’s side keyhole had been punched and the ignition had been tampered with. The unknown suspect(s) stole power tools, a camera lens, money, and a social security card.

At 8:50 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a robbery that had just occurred. Two suspects, a male and female, were seen shoplifting and were confronted by two loss prevention officers who attempted to detain them. The male suspect slipped out of his sweatshirt to escape, and the female suspect hit a loss prevention officer with her crossbody bag. The two suspects were last seen running through the Promenade. The male suspect was described as 20 to 30 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a thin build, and dreadlocks. The female suspect was described as 25 to 35 years old, with a thin build, and brown hair.

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It's no longer socially acceptable for a company to ask an interview candidate how much money they currently make. It's also not terribly good to ask the candidate how much they want to make. These days, the standard is to share the pay range for the role. Then, the candidate can decide whether or not the range is acceptable.

In the past, recruiters would argue that asking questions like these made sense. They wanted to know if the candidate was "within their budget" for a particular role. In reality, if the candidate provided a salary number at the low end of the range, they would be paid on the low end of that range. And, they might not ever know it.

Fortunately, many states across the U.S. have agreed that this practice is

not okay. It's not fair. And, it allows pay disparities to continue, and to grow.

In other words, if you are currently underpaid, and your future salary is based on your current salary, you will continue to be underpaid in the future. If a company pays a fair market rate, then you have a better chance of making what your skillset is truly worth.

Unfortunately, not all recruiters have gotten this message. When a recruiter shares that they have been working as a recruiter for over 30 years, you can bet there's a decent chance they aren't playing by the current rules. They will continue to ask questions they should not.

Unfortunately, as a candidate, there's not much you can do about this issue. If a recruiter asks for your salary and you don't provide it, you'll likely be eliminat-

Career corner: Time and money

By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com

ed from consideration. You'll be perceived as difficult, because you aren't willing to go along with this outdated line of questioning.

The good news is, you can decide not to work with a particular recruiter. You can decide you won't participate when something like this occurs. There are many recruiters who will care about the candidate experience, and who are willing to follow the laws and this current way of interviewing candidates.

In addition to questions that a company is not allowed to ask, there is a question that candidates are allowed to ask. In certain states, it's the law. A candidate can ask the company what the pay range is for a certain position. The company should be willing to provide the range. This

gives the opportunity for the candidate to share with the company whether or not the range provided is one they are interested to pursue.

Sadly, this is another area where some recruiters

On March 22, Gloria Crudgington attended her final regular City Council meeting where she was honored for her many years of service and dedication to the City of Monrovia and all who reside here. This is an incredibly bittersweet moment for many, me included. Gloria has been an amazing council member. Her accomplishments are many, and I will try to capture a few of them here for your reading pleasure.

Gloria has lived in Monrovia for nearly 50 years. She served on the Community Services Commission for 12 years.

In 2000, Measures A and B were passed. This made it possible for Monrovia to purchase our hillsides and create the Monrovia

Hillside Wilderness Preserve. Gloria was instrumental in getting these measures passed by spending countless hours, with hundreds of volunteers, going door to door to educate the community on why these measures were so important. The Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Preserve is over 1,450 acres of open space, trails and beautiful natural resources that, now, cannot be developed. In honor of her efforts, Station 103, has been renamed Crudgington Station. It is the first building you see upon entering the preserve from the Cloverleaf access gate and it is truly fitting, as we will think of her and all her amazing efforts every time we pass it.

Gloria also spent time as the liaison for the

are trying to do their own thing. When asked for the range, it is not uncommon for the recruiter to respond with, "My company hasn't set a range for this role. We're trying to see what the market will bear." As you can imagine, this is most not likely accurate and is an antiquated way of interviewing candidates.

Monrovia Old Town report: It’s not goodbye.

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission. She has worked so hard to preserve the rich and beautiful history of Monrovia, specifically in our historic homes. While she was on our City Council, she and other members approved many historic applications bringing our totals to 164 historic landmarks and two historic districts. She helped save our historic Monrovia Santa Fe Train Station and helped secure nearly $2 million for its renovation.

Gloria has served on many other boards and commissions, bringing her great ideas, incredible wit and numerous skills obtained during her 30-year career as a marriage and family counselor. Most recently, she served as the liaison to our Monrovia Old

Town Advisory Board. It was an absolute joy to work closely with her in that capacity. I have always had such a high level of respect for her and the way she did not conform to anyone’s agenda “just because.” She asked tough questions about a lot of different items brought before the council. She stood her ground on things she felt strongly about, and she was intimidated by no one. She always kept Monrovia and its residents first and foremost when making decisions that would affect us all.

Gloria leaves the council in good hands with strong, capable leadership. I know she will be watching closely. I hope to see her at the podium commenting on the issues she finds important. Thank you,

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

Gloria, for your many years of selfless, inspiring work. You have done a spectacular job. The gifts you leave behind are many. You have left things better than you found them and I appreciate you very much. You will

be sorely missed in council chambers but luckily for us, you’re just a hop, skip and a jump away. I wish you nothing but the best in your next adventure, as that is what you always gave us, your best.

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Gloria Crudgington. | Courtesy photo

Hotel workers approve new contract with 34 hotels after months of labor action

Workers at 34 hotels will receive a $10 per hour wage increase and significant boosts to their benefits and rights as part of a new four-year contract, their union announced Monday.

The union said hotel workers achieved "every goal" after deciding to take action last summer, which included strikes and calls for boycotts of certain hotels.

Hotel workers will now earn an average of 40% to 50% more in wages than they do now, allowing them to remain housed and live in the communities near their employment, according to a summary of the contract.

Unite Here Local 11, the union representing more than 32,000 hospitality workers in Southern California and Arizona, said its members voted overwhelmingly to approve and ratify the contract on Thursday.

The new contract will cover workers up to January 2028, giving them an opportunity to hash out new deals as the L.A. region welcomes the Olympic games later that summer, according to union officials.

"After signing, I felt so much peace knowing that I'll be able to retire with dignity," Ana Sanchez, a front desk worker at Sheraton Gateway LAX hotel for 22 years, said during a news conference Monday morning. "I feel that God gave us the answer we needed. Winning this contract gave me so much confidence in my abilities and my own power."

Additionally, workers also continue to receive low-cost health benefits for themselves and their families, fair workloads, pension improvements and pre-pandemic staffing guarantees.

Brenda Mendoza, a uniform attendant at the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles for 14 years, hailed the labor agreement. She said it will give her "peace of mind," and it means that she won't live paycheck to paycheck.

Kurt Petersen, co-president of Unite Here Local 11,

By City News Service

praised the hotel workers' resilience.

"We -- the entire city -owe them an enormous debt for their courage, and it is the only reason why we have prevailed, and it is the reason why we have given hope to all working people that they too can win a living wage," Petersen said.

Union officials described the new contract as a "victory." However, they emphasized that work remains to be done at dozens of other hotels, including Hotel Figueroa, Hotel Maya, Doubletree Downtown Los Angeles and the L.A. Grand, the site of a city-operated Inside Safe program.

The union said the Hotel Figueroa's owner, BGO, and its principal operator, Highgate, laid off staff on Feb. 11 -bringing in a new company, The Botanical Group, to run the food and beverage operations.

Unite Here Local 11 alleges the owners violated the city's Hotel Worker Retention Ordinance when The Botanical Group employed a new set of workers, failing to retain the hotel's "longstanding" restaurant and bar workers.

Highgate did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Hotel Worker Retention Ordinance was enacted to address the problem of mass layoffs of hotel workers that have occurred historically when corporate ownership or management of a hotel changes.

At the L.A. Grand, hotel workers are also seeking the same demands -- higher wages and improved benefits -- with their employer Shen Zhen New World LLC. Workers

have also called on the city to address violence workers have allegedly endured on strike lines at the hands of hotel security personnel, who they claim were hired by the city.

L.A. Grand hotel workers, represented by Unite Here Local 11, have also raised concerns with work related to Inside Safe. The L.A. Grand operates as part of Mayor Karen Bass' initiative, providing some vacant rooms to unhoused Angelenos.

City officials have said if a member of Unite Here Local 11 doesn't feel safe or doesn't want to clean a room, they don't have to, as a contracted service provider will take care of it.

A representative for Mayor Bass' office previously said in a statement that the "The Grand houses hundreds of the most vulnerable Angelenos and our office will continue to do all we can to save lives and ensure workers are treated fairly."

Labor union officials say they want the city to intervene and mediate on their behalf with the owner to address staffing levels and to overall improve working conditions.

Workers continue to strike, picket or call for boycotts at hotels to address unresolved labor concerns. Recently, workers at Proper Santa Monica, Hotel June, San Pedro Doubletree and Proper Downtown Los Angeles walked out, Unite Here Local 11 said.

"We are not stopping until all workers get what they deserve," Petersen said.

Following the news conference, members of Unite Here Local 11 walked over to Hotel Figueroa to picket and demand for a fair contract.

EDD reports unemployment rates for SoCal counties

By Staff

Unemployment in Los Angeles County was unchanged at a seasonally adjusted 5.4% in February, compared with January's rate, according to statistics released Friday by the California Employment Development Department.

The county's unadjusted unemployment rate was 5%, the EDD reported.

Civilian employment rose by 6,000 to 4,730,000 new hires in February, while unemployment decreased by 2,000 to 268,000. The civilian labor force lost 8,000 jobs over the month to 4,998,000.

In February of last year the county's unemployment rate was 4.9%, which amounts to a difference of 9,400 nonfarm jobs.

The EDD explained how seasonally adjusted data works: "By seasonally adjusting employment, statisticians attempt to adjust the influences of predictable seasonal patterns to reveal how employment and unemployment change from month to month. The adjustment consists of either raising or lowering the actual employment reported by a certain percentage to reflect the normal seasonal increases or decreases that historically occur."

In Orange County, the February unemployment rate was 4.2%, unchanged from January.

Total nonfarm jobs increased from 1,678,400 to 1,688,800, a gain of 10,400 for OC.

The California unemployment rate edged upward to 5.3% in February from January's 5.2%. The state lost 3,400 nonfarm jobs, according to the EDD.

The overall number of employed Californians was 18,321,900 in February, down 20,100 from the previous month and 82,600 fewer than a year ago, the EDD reported.

Unemployed Californians totaled 1,027,000 in February, an increase of 13,100 from January's 165,400 and up by 165,400 compared with February 2023.

The national unem-

ployment rate was 4.2% in February, the EDD reported.

Los Angeles County's total employment in February was 4,761,700 while the jobless totaled 252,900, according to the EDD.

Four of the state's 11 industry sectors gained jobs in February. Private education and health services had the largest month-overmonth increases, adding 15,400 jobs.

Significant losses compared with last month were in construction, which was down 9,600 jobs. February storms had a lot to do with the construction decline, and trade, transportation and utilities jobs also slipped by 7,300, according to the EDD.

Inland Empire Riverside County's unemployment rate moved higher to 5.6%, up from January's 5.5%, the EDD reported.

The countywide jobless rate in February, based on preliminary EDD estimates, was 5.6%, compared to 5.5% in January.

According to data, the February rate was a full percentage point above the year-ago level, when countywide unemployment stood at 4.6%.

Mecca had the highest unemployment rate countywide in February at 13.4%, followed by Cherry Valley at 10%, Coachella at 9.4%, Rancho Mirage at 7.9% and East Hemet and Hemet, each at 7.7%.

Riverside and San Bernardino counties' combined unemployment rate in February was 5.5%, unchanged from January, the EDD reported.

San Bernardino's February jobless rate was 5.4%, according to the EDD.

Bi-county statistics showed payrolls grew in multiple sectors. The largest gain was health services' 3,800 new hires.

More increases occurred in the construction, financial services, hospitality, professional business services and public sectors, which added

3,300 jobs, according to the EDD.

Unclassified industries also added 500 new jobs.

Warehousing and retail trade lost the highest number of Inland Empire jobs with 4,700, EDD stats showed. Another 400 positions were shed in each of the manufacturing and agricultural sectors, while mining and information technology were unchanged last month, the EDD said.

San Diego

San Diego County unemployment stayed at 4.7% in February, unchanged from January and 1% higher than the rate in February 2023, the EDD reported.

Total nonfarm jobs in the San Diego area increased by 6,000 for a total of 1,551,900 jobs.

In February professional and business services rebounded from the previous month's plunge of 3,600 jobs and led all industries with an 3,100 new positions.

Temporary accounting services accounted for 1,200 of the county's new jobs, and 900 were reported in professional, scientific and technical services, according to EDD data.

The leisure and hospitality sectors added 2,500 more jobs, along with 1,800 in accommodation and food services and 700 in the arts, entertainment and recreation sectors.

Private education and health services added hired 1,900 workers, and every subsection of the health care field posted February gains.

Compared with February 2023, nonfarm employment in San Diego County rose 13,600, or 0.9%, led by the private education and health services industries. Those sectors added 15,000 jobs.

Leisure and hospitality added 6,100 jobs, with 3,100 jobs in arts, entertainment, and recreation compared with February 2023. Another 3,000 jobs were added accommodation/food services, and government jobs increased by 5,700 — most growth there was in local governments.

UUnite Here Local 11 announcing terms of the contract agreement Monday. | Photo courtesy of @UNITEHERE11/X

'Beyond shocked': Ohtani says interpreter stole from him to pay gambling debts

By City News Service

Saying he is "beyond shocked," Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani said his former interpreter stole money from his accounts without his knowledge to pay off massive gambling debts, and he only learned about the theft last week while the team was playing in Korea, and is insisting Tuesday he never bet on baseball or any other sport.

Ohtani, speaking to reporters at Dodger Stadium on Monday for the first time since the scandal surrounding former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became public, stressed that "I never bet on baseball or any other sports or never have asked somebody to bet on my behalf."

"Up until a couple days ago I didn't know that this was happening," Ohtani said, adding that Mizuhara "has been stealing money from my account and has told lies."

According to various reports, as much as $4.5 million in wire transfers were made from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaking operation allegedly run Orange County resident Mathew Bowyer, who is under federal investigation.

Bowyer's attorney, Diane Bass, told The Times and ESPN that Bowyer has never met or spoken with Ohtani. A source told ESPN that Bowyer was aware Ohtani's name was on the wire transfers, but he didn't ask any questions as long as the money was coming in.

Bowyer's San Juan Capistrano home was searched by federal agents last year.

According to ESPN, Mizuhara gave the network a 90-minute interview last week in which he laid out his side of the story -- an interview arranged by an Ohtani spokesman. But after the interview, the same spokesman disavowed Mizuhara's account and said a statement would be made instead by Ohtani's attorneys, which happened last Wednesday

alleging that Ohtani was the victim of a "massive theft."

During the ESPN interview, Mizuhara, 39, said he asked Ohtani last year to pay off his gambling debts, and Ohtani, while unhappy about it, agreed to do so.

Mizuhara told the network that Ohtani had no involvement in any betting, and the interpreter insisted that he didn't realize his betting activities were illegal in California. He also said he never bet on any baseball games.

The next day, however, Mizuhara recanted his comments, telling ESPN that Ohtani had no knowledge of his gambling debts and denying that Ohtani had transferred any money to the bookmaking operation.

On Monday, Ohtani — speaking through a new interpreter — said he knew nothing of Mizuhara's gambling addiction or the debts until last week when there was a team meeting in the clubhouse, where Mizuhara spoke to the team. Ohtani noted that since Mizuhara was speaking English during the meeting, he didn't have a translator, "but I kind of understood what was going on and started to realize something was amiss."

"Up until that team meeting, I didn't know that Ippei had a gambling addiction and was in debt," Ohtani said.

But he stressed, "I never agreed to pay off the debt or make payments to the bookmaker."

Ohtani said he spoke privately to Mizuhara at the team hotel that night.

"And it was revealed to me during that meeting that Ippei admitted that he was sending money using my account to a bookmaker," he said.

He said he immediately informed his representatives and the team. The Dodgers quickly fired Mizuhara.

"To summarize how I'm feeling right now, I'm just beyond shocked," Ohtani

said. "It's really hard to verbalize how I'm feeling at this point."

"The season's going to start, so I'm going to obviously let my lawyers handle matters from here on out, and I am completely assisting in all investigations that are taking place right now," he said. "I'm looking forward to focusing on the season."

He again stressed, "I do want to make it clear that I never bet on sports or willfully sent money to the bookmaker."

Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation of its own into the matter.

The league said in a statement Friday that "Major League Baseball has been gathering information since we learned about the allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara from the news media. Earlier today, our Department of Investigations (DOI) began their formal process investigating the matter."

Over the weekend, further questions arose about Mizuhara's credentials. UC Riverside denied that Mizuhara attended the school, as Mizuhara claimed in his publicly distributed resume.

Mizuhara's bio said he graduated from UC Riverside in 2007.

A story published by The Athletic also questioned whether Mizuhara actually spent spring training in 2012 working for the New York Yankees as an interpreter for Japanese pitcher Hideki Okajima, as claimed in the Angels media guides when Ohtani played for the Angels.

According to multiple news reports, Okajima failed a physical on Feb. 17, 2012, before spring training, and was released by the Yankees.

The Boston Red Sox also released a statement insisting that Mizuhara never worked for the team, disputing news reports that Mizuhara was Okajima's interpreter with Boston in 2010.

Mizuhara could not be reached for comment.

According to ESPN, MLB is expected to request interviews with all parties, including Ohtani and Mizuhara. But the sports network said MLB cannot compel Mizuhara to cooperate since he no longer is employed by the league.

According to the Los Angeles Times and ESPN, the investigation into Bowyer, who has not been charged with a crime, involves the same pros-

ecutors who investigated an Orange County-based gambling ring led by Wayne Nix, 46, a former minor league baseball player from Newport Coast. Nix pleaded guilty to a federal charge of helping operate an illegal sports gambling business. A sentencing date has not been set.

Nix's longtime partner in the gambling operation, Edon Kagasoff, 45, of Lake Forest, pleaded guilty in April 2022 to one count of conspiracy to operate an

illegal gambling business and was sentenced last year to six months of probation and a $1,000 fine. He was also ordered to forfeit $3.1 million he earned through the operation.

That investigation also ensnared former Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig, who is facing one federal count each of making false statements and obstruction of justice. He initially agreed to plead guilty but later changed his mind. A trial date has not been set.

Shohei Ohtani. | Photo courtesy of Shohei Ohtani/Facebook

El Monte City Notices

CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: 3141 Maxson Road / APN No. 8565-020024

APPLICATION: Minor Use Permit (MUP) No. 01-2023

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval to allow the operation of a Commercial Manufacturing business within an existing 25,512± SF structure. The property is located in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone within the Valley Entryway Overlay District (VEOD). This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 17.123 (Minor Use Permit) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: JU FAT LLC

APPLICANT: Robert Wang

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Zoning Review Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard El Monte, CA 91731

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

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

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

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting: ID 819 5313 8958, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on April 9, 2024.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about April 4, 2024, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/276/Zoning-Review-Comimittee or by e-mailing selias@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act : In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Sandra Elias; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at selias@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, 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 Zoning Review Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Sandra Elias at (626) 258-8621. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, March 28, 2024, by Sandra Elias, Zoning Review Committee Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Jeni Colon (626) 258-8626

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: 12114 Garvey Avenue / APN No. 8565020-014

APPLICATION: Minor Use Permit (MUP) No. 04-2023

REQUEST: The applicant is requesting approval to allow the operation of a Commercial Manufacturing business within an existing 14,581± SF structure. The property is located in the C-3 (General Commercial) zone within the Valley Entryway Overlay District (VEOD). This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Chapters 17.123 (Minor Use Permit) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

PROPERTY OWNER: JU FAT LLC

APPLICANT: Robert Wang

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING: Pursuant to State Law, the Zoning Review Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The public hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall City Hall East – Council Chambers

11333 Valley Boulevard

El Monte, CA 91731

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

(1) Attend the meeting in person at the City’s Council Chambers.

(2) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID 819 5313 8958, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID.

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

(1) Call-in Conference Line at (669) 444-9171; Meeting: ID 819 5313 8958, then press #, press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

(2) E-mail – All interested parties can submit questions/comments in advance to the Planning Division’s general e-mail address: planning@elmonteca.gov. All questions/comments must be received by the Planning Division no later than 3:00 pm on April 9, 2024.

The staff report on this matter will be available on or about April 4, 2024, on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/276/Zoning-Review-Comimittee or by e-mailing selias@elmonteca.gov.

Americans With Disabilities Act : In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof, the Agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office by calling (626) 580-2016. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so in in writing prior to the meeting date and must be received by 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Public Comments of no more than 3-minutes shall be read into the record. Written comments shall be sent to Sandra Elias; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at selias@elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Zoning Review Committee, 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 Zoning Review Committee at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For further information regarding this application please contact Sandra Elias at (626) 258-8621. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

PUBLISHED DATE: Thursday, March 28, 2024, by Sandra Elias, Zoning Review Committee Secretary

EL MONTE EXAMINER

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

HAZEL C. BENSCOTER

AKA HAZEL COLEMAN BENSCOTER

CASE NO. 24STPB02927

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

ZEL C. BENSCOTER AKA HAZEL COLEMAN BENSCOTER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LYNN E. CAIAZZA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LYNN E. CAIAZZA 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. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

JONATHAN D. PRIMUTH - SBN 143736

MARTIN HODIS - SBN 327339 LAGERLOF, LLP

155 N LAKE AVE., FLOOR 11 PASADENA CA 91101. Telephone (626) 683-7234

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JAMES E. ABSTON

CASE NO. 24STPB02944

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TRESSA ABSTON 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: 04/15/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

WILLIAM K. HAYES - SBN 059479, THE HAYES LAW FIRM 729 MISSION STREET, SUITE 300 SOUTH PASADENA CA 91030

Telephone (626) 403-2292

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YANZHEN ZHONG

CASE NO. 24STPB03211

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: YANZHEN ZHONG A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PENG ZHENG in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PENG ZHENG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 04/26/2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE,SANTA MONICA COURTHOUSE.

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

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

Jill Biden

Proceeds will benefit the Biden Victory Fund, a fundraising committee for the Biden campaign, Democratic National Committee and state Democratic parties.

Biden spoke for about 10 minutes before departing the fundraiser. She was scheduled to return to Los Angeles, where she is scheduled to speak Saturday night at the Human Rights Campaign's 2024 Dinner.

She is scheduled to attend another event in Los Angeles on Monday as part of the White House initiative on Women's Health Research.

On Friday, Biden arrived at Hollywood Burbank Airport and attended a fundraiser at the Hancock Park home of Dr. Patricia Gordon, who told the crowd the event had raised more than $1 million — more than any other fundraiser headlined by the first lady.

Power line project

Since 2004, the city of Riverside has advocated for the transmission line project to provide the additional power capacity needed to reliably meet the city's existing and projected increasing demand for electricity.

"Riverside is the only city of its size in Southern California to have only one connection of this type to the statewide grid," according to a city statement announcing the RTRP's 2020 approval by the utilities commission. "This leaves Riverside subject to a significant power outage like the one that left most of the city without power for several hours in 2007."

Norco officials, however, maintained that "the approved above-ground transmission lines present significant hazards, specifically wildfire hazards, to surrounding communities."

As a result of a lawsuit brought by Jurupa Valley property owners, Edison revised its application to the utilities commission in 2016 to place about half of the project's transmission lines underground in Jurupa Valley.

Edison has estimated the project will cost between $408 million and $521 million, with more underground lines raising the overall cost compared with above-ground transmission lines.

For more information on the project is at www.norco.ca.us/RTRP and on the city of Riverside's website, https://riversideca.gov.

Coffee (A513227)

Happy-go-lucky Coffee is an adorable six-month-old pit bull mix puppy sure to make every day start with a smile! This smart guy is ready to move to the head of a training class- he is an expert on numerous training cues, and he learns new things very quickly. He is eager to please and loves a treat- great motivators for additional training! Coffee has spent some time in a foster home and got along well with the other dog in the home. He is very sociable with people of all ages, too. In fact, he seems to thrive on attention! He recently got to have an adventure with the Pasadena Humane mobile outreach team at an adoption event. He loves going on walks, splashing in puddles and being a lovable goofball. We’re buzzing about Coffee- we're sure you will be, too! Coffee and all other dogs over 6 months old can be adopted for only $25 during Pasadena Humane’s Love is Blooming promotion from April 4 – 14!

Primrose (A513278)

Primrose is a gorgeous and outgoing Shepherd mix. Just over a year old, this petite (55 pound) lady is fun and adventurous! Primrose is a sensitive girl who likes to ease into new situations. She likes going out to explore, but appreciates having her people nearby to check in. She has had a blast out with the Pasadena Humane mobile outreach team- she is quite the social butterfly once she gets comfortable and enthusiastically greets people who come say hello. She bonds very quickly with the people who she encounters- a few pets and some treats make you a quick BFF. She seems to get along with other large dogs, too. She’s been on multiple field trips with volunteers and has a thirst for adventure. She would love hiking or camping with her people! Primrose is ready to add some adventure to your life! Primrose and all other dogs over 6 months old can be adopted for only $25 during Pasadena Humane’s Love is Blooming promotion from April 4 – 14!

The normal 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 adoptions 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.

Jill Biden. | Photo courtesy of James Costos/X

Steel "riser poles" about 165 feet in height and 90 feet apart would anchor each end of proposed underground routes for RTRP transmission lines. | Photo courtesy of Southern California Edison

Jurors deadlock in trial of felon who allegedly threatened students

By City News Service

After a jury deadlocked, prosecutors confirmed last week they will retry a felon accused of punching female athletes during an altercation at a Corona high school basketball game and later threatening other students with a gun.

On March 20, following three days of deliberations, a Riverside jury announced that it was hung on five felony charges against Thaddis Lamont Brooks, 40, of Perris.

Jurors acquitted him of two counts and convicted him of a misdemeanor battery charge, but they could not reach a unanimous verdict on the remaining allegations, which are two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and one count each of making criminal threats, bringing a gun onto school grounds and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Superior Court Judge Sam Shouka scheduled a retrial status conference for April 19 at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Brooks remains held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

He was arrested a year ago following a Corona Police Department investigation.

According to the prosecution's trial brief, Brooks was with his girlfriend in the stands of Centennial High School's gym on the evening of Jan. 24, 2023, watching the woman's daughter, Aniayah Offutt, play for the Huskies in a game against the Santiago High School Sharks.

During the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, a scuffle broke out between the two teams' players, and Offutt was in the fray.

"The defendant ran down the bleachers and onto the court, wherein he assaulted several of the female players,"

"We do intend on retrying this case if a just resolution cannot be reached," Riverside County District Attorney's Office spokeswoman Amy McKenzie told City News Service.

court papers said.

The girls were identified only by their initials — "J.C.," "M.F." and "Q.R."

Coaches, parents and others crowded onto the basketball court to stop the fight and pull Brooks away from the girls. One man bearhugged the defendant and applied "all of his strength" just to move him back, the brief said.

Brooks allegedly yelled at the intervener that he would "blow this (expletive) up" if he continued to put his hands on him, at which point the defendant stormed out of the gym, according to the narrative.

Campus officials halted the game and cleared the gym, and athletes and attendees filed out. Brooks went to his vehicle and retrieved a handgun, Corona police Sgt. Jason Waldon alleged.

As a group of girls and one of their mothers began walking into the parking area, they conversed about what had happened and expressed

shock over Brooks' behavior, though they didn't know him, prosecutors said.

"They looked up to see the same man they were talking about pointing a gun at them," the brief said.

Brooks allegedly said aloud, "Everyone better clear this parking lot because I'm about to light this place up," according to the brief.

The victims, identified as "C.E.," "M.H.," "R.E." and "S.H.," ran to a nearby car, whose motorist allowed them in and drove them away from the gym.

One of the victims, M.H., realized later that she knew the defendant and was among his past social media contacts. Prosecutors alleged Brooks called the woman and made several threats, blaming her for his girlfriend's daughter's dismissal from the basketball squad.

No one was injured during the court scuffle, or during the alleged encounter with the defendant in the parking lot.

Police officers responded to 911 calls made from the gym but didn't make any arrests. Detectives contacted

witnesses and obtained additional evidence, pointing to Brooks as the alleged assailant, according to Waldon. He said a search warrant was obtained and served at the defendant's residence on Chamberlain Creek Way, where officers took him into custody without incident a week later.

Court records show Brooks has felony convictions in San Bernardino County for battery, street gang activity, making criminal threats and possession of controlled substances.

Centennial High School. | Photo courtesy of the Corona-Norco Unified School District

UC Riverside: No record of ex-Shohei Ohtani interpreter attending UCR

UC Riverside is denying that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara attended the school, as Mizuhara claimed in his publicly distributed resume — in one of multiple questions raised about the recently fired Mizuhara's credentials.

A story published in The Athletic quoted a university spokesperson saying the school's "records do not show a student by the name of Ippei Mizuhara having attended UC Riverside." That denial was first reported by NBC4 on March 21.

Mizuhara's bio said he graduated from UC Riverside in 2007.

The Athletic article also questioned whether Mizuhara actually spent spring training in 2012 working for the New York Yankees as an interpreter for Japanese pitcher Hideki Okajima, as claimed in the Angels media guides when Ohtani played for the Angels.

According to multiple news reports, Okajima failed a physical on Feb. 17, 2012, before spring training, and was released by the Yankees.

The Boston Red Sox also released a statement insisting that Mizuhara never worked for the team, disputing news reports that Mizuhara was Okajima's interpreter with Boston in 2010.

Mizuhara could not be reached for comment.

Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation after Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers amid allegations he stole millions of dollars from the Japanese slugger to place bets with a purported illegal bookmaker.

"Major League Baseball has been gathering information since we learned about the allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara from the news media," the league said in a statement Friday. "Earlier today, our Department of Investigations (DOI) began their formal process investigating the matter."

The story first broke Wednesday, when the Dodgers fired Mizuhara while the team was in Seoul, South Korea for a season-opening two-game series against the San Diego Padres.

According to ESPN, MLB is expected to request interviews with all parties, including Ohtani and Mizuhara. But the sports network said MLB cannot compel Mizuhara to cooperate since he no longer is employed by the league. Ohtani can also decline to cooperate as a member of the MLB Players Association, the report said.

While Ohtani himself has not addressed the situation publicly since the story broke, his attorneys,

Sources told the paper that Mizuhara had allegedly stolen money from the Dodgers star to place bets, and the amount of money involved was in the millions of dollars.

ESPN reported Wednesday there had been at least $4.5 million in wire transfers from Ohtani's bank account to the bookmaking operation. A spokesman for Ohtani initially told ESPN that Ohtani had transferred the money to cover Mizuhara's gambling debts.

Bowyer's attorney, Diane Bass, told The Times and ESPN that he has never met or spoken with Ohtani. A source told ESPN that Bowyer was aware Ohtani's name was on the wire transfers, but he didn't ask any

responding to inquiries from the Los Angeles Times, told the paper in a statement Wednesday, "In the course of responding to recent media inquiries, we discovered that Shohei has been the victim of a massive theft and we are turning the matter over to the authorities."

According to The Times, the paper made inquiries about the matter after learning that Ohtani's name had surfaced in a federal investigation of Orange County resident and alleged illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer.

Wednesday alleging the "massive theft."

During the ESPN interview, Mizuhara, 39, said he asked Ohtani last year to pay off his gambling debts, and Ohtani, while unhappy about it, agreed to do so. Mizuhara told the network that Ohtani had no involvement in any betting, and the interpreter insisted that he didn't realize his betting activities were illegal in California. He also said he never bet on any baseball games.

On Wednesday, however, Mizuhara recanted his comments, telling ESPN that Ohtani had no knowledge of his gambling debts and denying that Ohtani had transferred any money to the bookmaking operation.

A Dodgers spokesperson told ESPN that Mizuhara spoke in the team clubhouse after its seasonopening game in Korea on Wednesday morning, taking all blame for a story that was about to become public and admitting he has a gambling addiction.

According to The Times and ESPN, the investigation into Bowyer, who has not been charged with a crime, involves the same prosecutors who investigated an Orange County-based gambling ring led by Wayne Nix, 46, a former minor league baseball player from Newport Coast. Nix pleaded guilty to a federal charge of helping operate an illegal

sports gambling business. A sentencing date has not been set.

Nix's longtime partner in the gambling operation, Edon Kagasoff, 45, of Lake Forest, pleaded guilty in April 2022 to one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and was sentenced last year to six months of probation and a $1,000 fine. He was

also ordered to forfeit $3.1 million he earned through the operation.

That investigation also ensnared former Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig, who is facing one federal count each of making false statements and obstruction of justice. He initially agreed to plead guilty but later changed his mind. A trial date has not been set.

questions as long as the money was coming in.

Bowyer's San Juan Capistrano home was searched by federal agents last year.

According to ESPN, Mizuhara gave the network a 90-minute interview Tuesday night in which he laid out his side of the story — an interview arranged by an Ohtani spokesman. But after the interview, the same spokesman disavowed Mizuhara's account and said a statement would be made instead by Ohtani's attorneys, which happened

Shohei Ohtani bats against the Padres on March 20 in Seoul, South Korea. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. State Department/ Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Ippei Mizuhara. | Photo courtesy of Moto "Club4AG" Miwa/ Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FILE NO. 2024047992

FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). AVATAR ASTROLOGY (2). TECHEDUVATION CONSULTING (3). NEW HUMANITY COACHING , 181 Wapello St, Altadena, CA 91001. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business

name or names

herein on July 2014. Signed: Lila Bronson, 181 Wapello St, Altadena, CA 91001 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 4, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in

FICTITIOUS

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NEW

EVNSONG ENTERTAINMENT (3). EVNSONG STUDIOS (4). EVNSONG PRESENTS (5). EVNSONG PRODUCTIONS , 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business

name or names listed herein. Signed: Evensong Collective (CA-5508893, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203; Miles Williams, President. The statement was

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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024062837 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HP PHO GA BAC NINH, 8930 Mission Dr. #102, Rosemead, CA 91770. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2024. Signed: TNL GROUP INC (CA6110272, 8930 Mission Dr. #102, Rosemead, CA 91770; Michael Wong, Secretary. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on March 21, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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Pasadena City Notices

CITY OF PASADENA Notice Inviting Bids For Gold-Leaf Lettering for Fire Apparatus

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Fire Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 3:00 pm, Monday, April 8, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/83050) for this solicitation named "Gold-Leaf Lettering for Fire Apparatus" Project ID: 2024-IFB-LM-0153.

2.1. Summary

The Pasadena Fire Department is requesting proposals for goldleafing and pinstriping services for our existing and new apparatus, including gold-leaf work on ladder trucks, fire engines, rescue ambulances, and other specialized rescue vehicles.

Gold-leafing must include masking, sanding, and removal of current gold leaf, and re-application with 23 carat gold.

2.2. Delivery Instructions

Bids will be received via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the Submittals/Checklist. Bids will be received prior to 3:00 pm on Monday, April 8, 2024 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/83050

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

2.3. 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.

2.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Tuesday, April 2, 2024, prior to 5:00 pm.

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

2.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, March 28, 2024

MIGUEL

MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish March 28, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA Notice Inviting Bids For FIBER OPTIC CABLE AND MICRODUCT

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Information Technology Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 3:00 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "FIBER OPTIC CABE AND MICRODUCT" Project ID: 2024-IFBMS-0175.

1.1. Summary

The City of Pasadena is inviting qualified vendors to submit bids for

the supply of fiber optic cable, microduct, and aerial duct components as needed to meet the requirements of our infrastructure upgrade and expansion projects. This initiative aims to enhance our network capabilities and meet the growing demands of our customers.

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/85310

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/85310). 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, April 11, 2024, prior to 3:00 pm.

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 28, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish March 28, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids

For Portable Restroom Rental

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Portable Restroom Rental" Project ID: 2024-IFBLM-0059.

1.1. Summary

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community ServicesParks Division seeks a vendor to provide portable restrooms and handwashing station rentals. The award will be based on the lowest price, and pricing must be valid from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

1.2. Delivery Instructions

Bids will be received via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the Submittals/Checklist. Bids will be received prior to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 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/75497

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

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

See the Timeline in the section named "Instructions to Bidders." If there is a Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders are required to attend at the time, date, and location included in the Timeline (#Instructions

to Bidders) of this solicitation. If there is a Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders not required to attend.

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Tuesday, April 9, 2024, prior to 2:00 pm.

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

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, March 28, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Published March 28, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For

Mobile Hydrogen Fueling Station159 S Kinneloa Ave

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Public Works Department, Engineering and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Mobile Hydrogen Fueling Station - 159 S Kinneloa Ave" Project ID: 2024-IFB-LM-002.

1.1. Summary

Pasadena Transit is seeking a qualified vendor to install and maintain a temporary hydrogen fueling station at 159 S. Kinneloa Ave, Pasadena CA 91107 to fuel Pasadena Transit fuel cell electric buses (“FCEBs”) while the permanent hydrogen station is being constructed and commissioned, as described in this Request for Bids.

Please note that the site location for the temporary station has not been finalized and due to the difference in site conditions and level of effort for civil work, the City of Pasadena has decided to release two request for bids requesting a mobile fueling station with the same requirements, but with different site addresses. Interested bidders are requested to propose on both request for bids with the site address 159 S. Kinneloa Ave and 2791 Eaton Canyon Dr.

Once a final site location has been identified, one request for bid will be awarded.

1.2. Delivery Instructions

Bids will be received via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the Submittals/Checklist. Bids will be received prior to 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024 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/71955

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

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

1.4. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

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

1.5. Required Licenses (Eligibility Requirement)

Before submitting bids, Contractors must be licensed in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, § 7000 et seq. The successful Bidder shall possess a California State Contractor's License, Class A and/or B at the time a contract for this work is awarded, and each Contractor shall insert his license number on the Bidder's Proposal. Regardless of tier and dollar value of the Work, all Specialty Contractor (Classification “C”) licensee must be listed on the Subcontractor Listing form (000302) submitted with the Bid. Each Bidder or listed Subcontractor must also hold an active license issued by the California Contractors State License Board in the following classification(s):

C8 (Concrete)

In submitting this bid, the Bidder warrants that it has work experience comparable to that which is to be performed. Prior to award of a contract, the City may request of any Bidder, a statement setting forth their work experience of a nature comparable with that which is to be performed. Such statement shall describe the work performed over the period of three (3) years preceding the date of said statement, and shall give the owner, location, and contract price, together with the dates of beginning and completion of such work. This statement of experience shall be submitted within seven (7) calendar days after the City's notification to so submit. Failure to submit an adequate statement can result in rejection of the bid as nonresponsive.

1.6. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Thursday, April 11, 2024, prior to 2:00 pm.

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

1.7. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, March 28, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish March 28, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

Baldwin Park City Notices

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on April 10, 2024. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinpark.com. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.

CASE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. CP 24-04

ADDRESS: 5051 Commerce Drive

REQUEST: A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the warehousing of prepackaged wine bottles within an enclosed building located within the Industrial (I) Zone pursuant to Table 153.050.020 of the City’s Municipal Code (Location: 5051 Commerce Dr; Applicant: Vinvision, Inc.; Case Number: CP 24-04).

CEQA: It has been determined that CP 24-04 will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), since the proposed use is located within an industrial building that was most recently used for a warehousing use and meets the general plan designation and applicable zoning designation and regulations. Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required, and a Notice of Exemption will be filed for this project.

If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. Decisions on this matter will be final unless appealed within 10 days of the decision by any interested party.

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Assistant Planner Jesus Astorga-Rios of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.489 or jarios@baldwinpark.com and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 960-4011 Ext. 489.

Jesus Astorga-Rios

Assistant Planner

Publish March 28, 2024 BALDWIN PARK PRESS

Monterey Park City Notices

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83733 (TM-23-04) AND DESIGN REVIEW (DRB-23-28) AT 423 NORTH MCPHERRIN AVENUE

TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission to consider a request from James Qiu for Tentative Parcel Map No.83733 (TM-23-04) and Design Review (DRB-23-28) to construct and subdivide air rights for two detached residential dwelling units at 423 North McPherrin Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 5256-016-043) (“Subject Property”). The Subject Property is zoned R-2 (Medium-Density Residential) and designated Medium Density Residential by the General Plan.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 320 West Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

MAIL TO: Department of Community Development –Planning Division

TELEPHONE: (626) 307-1315

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA Guidelines § 15303 (New Construction) exempts new construction of up to three single family residences, and multi-family residential structures totaling no more than four dwelling units. This activity contemplates development of two detached dwelling units and the related subdivision of air rights. Accordingly, this activity is not subject to further review.

ALL DOCUMENTS, including the application, plans and maps relevant to the proposed project on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department –Planning Division on or about April 4, 2024 and available on the City’s website at https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ Planning-Commission-11. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315 or email planningpermitcounter@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. Any written materials must be provided to the City before or during the public hearing. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or before the public hearing.

Publish March 28, 2024 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP-23-09) A REQUEST TO ALLOW A MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AT 550 WEST GARVEY AVENUE, #D.

TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission to consider a request from Jasmine Fang for Conditional Use Permit (CUP-23-09) to allow a massage establishment at 550 West Garvey Avenue, #D (Assessor’s Parcel Number 5257-005-074), in the C-B (Central Business) Zone. The subject property is a commercial development, located south side of Garvey Avenue, approximately 75’ east of its intersection with Moore Avenue.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. or as

soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers

320 West Newmark Avenue

Monterey Park, CA 91754

MAIL TO: Department of Community Development – Planning Division

TELEPHONE: (626) 307-1315

PURSUANT to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act, this project will not have a significant effect on the environment and is listed as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption. Class 1 includes minor alterations of existing building, involving negligible or no expansion. A Notice of Categorical Exemption (Class 1) has been prepared for this project.

ALL DOCUMENTS, including the application, plans and maps relevant to the proposed project on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department –Planning Division on or about April 4, 2024 and available on the City’s website at https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ Planning-Commission-11. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315 or email planningpermitcounter@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. Any written materials must be provided to the City before or during the public hearing. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or before the public hearing.

Publish March 28, 2024

MONTEREY PARK

Probate Notices

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 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 SAAKIAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ARARAT ERIC SAAKIAN 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

3/21, 3/25, 3/28/24

CNS-3794380#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

HENRY FRAIJO HERRERA

AKA HENRY F. HERRERA

CASE NO. 23STPB14000

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of HENRY FRAIJO HERRERA AKA

HENRY F. HERRERA.

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALFRED R. HERRERA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALFRED R. HERRERA 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. 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 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: 05/21/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner GREG LAWRENCE, ESQ. - SBN 82243

GREG LAWRENCE, ATTORNEY AT LAW

9854 NATIONAL BLVD., #216 LOS ANGELES CA 90034

Telephone (310) 839-8352 3/28, 4/1, 4/4/24 CNS-3794334#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF COMPETING PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

TERRY DANNE

CASE NO. 24STPB01848

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

THE COMPETING PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TAMERA GURULE be appointed as personal

representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE COMPETING 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 COMPETING 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 competing petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/16/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

THOMAS O. HOFFMAN - SBN 100881

LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS O. HOFFMAN

302 W. SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD SIERRA MADRE CA 91024

Telephone (626) 355-4422 3/25, 3/28, 4/1/24 CNS-3795335# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

KENNETH ROY ABRAMS

AKA KENNETH R. ABRAMS

AKA KENNETH ABRAMS

CASE NO. 24STPB03099

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of KENNETH ROY ABRAMS AKA KENNETH R. ABRAMS AKA KENNETH ABRAMS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOSHUA ENGLE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSHUA ENGLE 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: 04/18/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

RODNEY GOULD, ESQ. - SBN 219234

LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 14827 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 210 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403

Telephone (818) 981-1760 BSC 224888 3/25, 3/28, 4/1/24

CNS-3796072#

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

VICTORIO N. SIMENTAL CASE NO. PROVA2400233

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VICTOR SIMENTAL 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: 04/30/24 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 mail-

ing 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

C. TRACY KAYSER - SBN 230022

KAYSER LAW GROUP, APC

1407 N. BATAVIA ST., SUITE 103 ORANGE CA 92867

Telephone (714) 984-2004

BSC 224887 3/25, 3/28, 4/1/24

CNS-3796077#

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GILBERT HERMAN PACHECO

CASE NO. 24STPB03015

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

A Petition for Probate has been filed by CHRISTOPHER MCGREGOR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

The Petition for Probate requests that CHRISTOPHER MCGREGOR 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 on APRIL 25, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 NORTH HILL STREET, 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:

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LORENZA RODRIGUEZ

Case No. 24STPB02871

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Rosty Rodriguez 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 administra-tion authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner:

RAIMUND FREIHUBE ESQ SBN 128401

BARBARO CHIEN

PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E COLORADO BLVD STE 700

PASADENA CA 91101

CN105191 RODRIGUEZ

Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LAWRENCE CLIFFORD LONG

CASE NO. 24STPB03127

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CATHLINE MACCECA 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 Es-

tates 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: 04/19/24 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

JOHN L. SHAW - SBN 58283

LAW OFFICE OF JOHN L. SHAW 5816 TEMPLE CITY BLVD. TEMPLE CITY CA 91780

Telephone (626) 286-3710 3/25, 3/28, 4/1/24 CNS-3796516# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD UNO aka RICHARD M. UNO, RICHARD MASAO UNO, MASAO UNO

Case No. 24STPB00584

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD UNO aka RICHARD M. UNO, RICHARD MASAO UNO, MASAO UNO

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator 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 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objec-

tions 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: DEBORAH P MOGIL

PRIN DEP COUNTY COUNSEL

SBN 199609

DAWYN HARRISON OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL 500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648 LOS ANGELES CA 90012

CN105463 UNO Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAYMOND W. ROGERS aka RAYMOND WARD ROGERS

Case No. 24STPB03208

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RAYMOND W. ROGERS aka RAYMOND WARD ROGERS

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Adam Raymond Rogers in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Adam Raymond Rogers 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 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

SBN 243227

PAUL HORN LAW GROUP PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703

CN105467 ROGERS Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES R. SCARDONE

Case No. 24STPB02898

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 15, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

DAVID R SCHNEIDER ESQ

SBN 204578

LAW OFFICES OF

DAVID R SCHNEIDER APC

325 E HILLCREST DR STE 195

THOUSAND OAKS CA 91360

CN105469 SCARDONE Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PAULA M. SMITH

CASE NO. 24STPB03213

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

the WILL or estate, or both of PAULA M. SMITH.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARBARA H. SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

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

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

RICHARD L. CHINEN

SBN 105407

BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 E. COLORADO BLVD., STE. 700 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 793-5196 3/28, 4/1, 4/4/24

CNS-3797463#

PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

RICHARD NICHOLAS BONA

CASE NO. 24STPB03261

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DONNA BROWN AND LINDA BROWN-STEIGLEIDER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DONNA BROWN AND LINDA BROWN-STEIGLEIDER 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 Es-

tates 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: 04/26/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ALLAN R. SCHROTH - SBN 205864

MAGDLEN, WENKER & SCHROTH

1631 BEVERLY BLVD.

LOS ANGELES CA 90026

Telephone (213) 482-8422 3/28, 4/1, 4/4/24

CNS-3797630#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Public Notices

1. Petitioner: Xiaoxiao Yu on Behalf of Phoebe Yixin Zhang, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Phoebe Yixin Zhang changed to Proposed name Phoebe Yixin Yu 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: 04/10/2024 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: March 4, 2024, Hon. Tamara Wagner JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024 RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

CVCO2302607 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: Oscar Cortes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Oscar Cortes changed to Proposed name Oscar Cortez 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: 04/24/2024 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 Independent ,. Date: March 04, 2024 Tamara L. Wagner JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2024 RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 24FL000195 To All Interested Persons: Xi Liu and Yonghong Hu on behalf of Xinyu Hu, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Xinyu Hu PROPOSED NAME Branda Hu . The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to

the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed

before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240002526 Pub: 03/21/2024, 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024

San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No.

The

FILE

CA 92880

Name of Registrant: Kaykel

Investment Properties (CA, 4350 Green River Rd, Corona, CA 92880

This business is/was conducted

by: a Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 7, 2020

BY SIGNING BELOW, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913

of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows

The

Valley, CA 91752

Riverside County Justin Garcia, 11525 Humber Dr, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752

Riverside County

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

s. Justin Garcia Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 18, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202403621 Pub. 03/21/2024, 03/28/2024, 04/04/2024, 04/11/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as Norco Ignite Fueling

and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Jamie Reger, Secretary Statement filed with the County of Riverside on March 15, 2024

NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202403473 Pub. 03/21/2024, 03/28/2024,

Riverside County flag ceremony to highlight fight against child abuse

Staff

RiversideCounty, Family Service Association (FSA) and the HOPE Collaborative will kick-off Child Abuse Prevention Month on April 2 with a flag raising ceremony at 3:30 p.m. in memory of the young lives lost due to violence, abuse, and neglect.

The flag raising ceremony will be held at Riverside County Administrative Center, located at 4080 Lemon St. in Riverside. Featured speakers will include Second District Supervisor Karen Spiegel, Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington, Fifth District Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez, District Attorney Mike Hestrin, Sheriff Chad Bianco, County Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen, Department of Public Social Services Director Charity Douglas, and Riverside University Health System’s Chief of Medical Services Dr.

Sophia Grant.

This year's event aims to further educate the community on recognizing the signs of abuse and neglect, while highlighting the collaborative efforts undertaken by various organizations to safeguard the well-being of children.

One in four children experience abuse or neglect in their lifetime. This abuse comes in many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. Early exposure to trauma can hinder development, which often leads to difficulties in learning, challenges forming healthy relationships, and poor coping abilities. The cycle of abuse can perpetuate through generations, emphasizing the crucial need for intervention and prevention efforts.

“The Riverside County Board of Supervisors

remains committed to safeguarding our most vulnerable children,” said Supervisor Karen Spiegel. “We stand united to ensure a comprehensive system of care is available to support children who have been subjected to the trauma of abuse and neglect and to provide ample services that will empower them to heal. It remains our fundamental responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves.”

This year's ceremony

will also recognize services provided by the Riverside County Child Assessment Team (RCAT) and the Sexual Assault and Forensic Evaluation Team (SAFE). RCAT is composed of medical professionals who conduct comprehensive medical evaluations when abuse and neglect are suspected. SAFE provides 24/7 forensic examinations and evidence collection for victims of sexual assault.

In Riverside County, FSA

Bunnies

bunny as a pet. It's a responsibility that will extend past the holiday, for sure."

Mabee added that the department plans to conduct social media outreach on the issue this week.

Instead of a live animal, rescue groups recommend buying a stuffed toy bunny or chocolate candy rabbit for kids' Easter baskets.

Retail sales of rabbits, dogs and cats are prohibited in California, but direct sales are still permitted, including online, and illegal street sales also occur in which baby bunnies are sometimes deceptively marketed as adult "dwarfs."

Jude Ferguson, who runs Kribs for Kritters, a rabbit rescue group based in Lake Elsinore, says her group always sees an increase in dumped rabbits after Easter.

"The increase usually comes in the summer after baby buns start growing up and getting hormonal," she told CNS in 2023.

Ferguson advises people

who do keep their rabbits to reach out to local rescues for resources on low-cost spay and neuter surgeries.

"That's a big deal for people who are trying to do the right thing and simply call their local vet and are surprised by the sticker shock," she says. "I know I help many people with spay/ neuter referrals."

"Every year, shelters report an influx of rabbits who were bought for Easter and then discarded once their cuteness or novelty wore off," PETA's Catie Cryar told City News Service.

"Some of them are bought to put in children's Easter baskets, whereas others are purchased by family photographers to be used as props for Easter photos. Rabbits are reportedly the third most commonly surrendered animals to our nation's shelters, and it's estimated that about 80% of them bought for Easter will die or be abandoned within the first year, so this is a life-

and-death issue.

The animal rights group is running a public service announcement on some radio stations and spreading the message on X and other social media accounts that "rabbits are someone, not something," Cryar added.

"We also like to remind everyone that adding an animal to the family should come with a lifelong commitment to them. If

serves as the designated Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC) known as the HOPE Collaborative. Stephanie Soto, community services director, shared, “FSA strives to prevent child abuse, help families thrive, and build stronger communities. We partner with dozens of organizations to address the root causes of child maltreatment, such as poverty, lack of access to resources, and mental health issues. Through educational programs, awareness campaigns, and community outreach, we empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills they need to raise healthy and happy children.”

The HOPE Collaborative convenes monthly meetings in each supervisorial district in Riverside County and engages professionals, parents and volunteers. Dozens of representatives

from child welfare, schools, law enforcement, probation, medical centers, children’s advocates, and local faithbased agencies collaborate on the region’s safety and wellbeing. “We encourage people from all backgrounds to volunteer with the HOPE Collaborative and attend our upcoming Flag Raising event with the County of Riverside on April 2nd,” said Soto. For more information or to attend the flag raising ceremony, contact the HOPE Collaborative by calling 951-369-8036 or by visiting its website at www.hopecollaborative.org.

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someone is truly prepared to provide a rabbit with a lifetime of specialized care, the answer is to adopt — not shop."

Rabbits are not lowmaintenance pets. They require a specific diet, cleaning and humane indoor housing in a bunny-proofed room, and veterinary care can be expensive, advocates note.

They're also not ideal

pets for small children, as they respond best to quiet energy and can be easily spooked by the hyperactivity of a child.

Animal advocates offered a series of basic tips:

-- Domestic rabbits should be kept indoors at all times.

-- Rabbits need to be spayed or neutered as soon as they're old enough (between four and six months) to avoid unnecessary breeding and to aid their health.

-- Once they've been spayed or neutered, bunnies should be paired with a mate who's also been spayed or neutered for lifelong companionship. Single bunnies can be lonely and depressed.

-- They should be fed a diet of unlimited timothy hay (or alfalfa hay for rabbits under 6 months), plus a daily portion of leafy greens and limited pellets.

-- They should never be kept in cages, as they need room to hop around and

exercise their legs.

-- They need to be thoroughly groomed every two to three months to remove excess fur and have their nails trimmed.

-- They're aggressive chewers, and need to be kept away from electrical cords and anything that can be dangerous if ingested, such as taped or glued boxes.

-- Bunnies who stop eating or appear to be in pain can die within 36 hours, and need immediate care from a veterinarian trained in rabbit care.

Those who are prepared to make the 8- to 12-year commitment to caring for one or more bunnies were encouraged to consider adopting from a local rescue group or Riverside County shelter, which are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

More information is available at https://rabbit. org/, rcdas.org/adoptablepets or facebook.com/ kribsforkrittersofficial/.

| Photo courtesy of Riverside Animal Services/Facebook

| Photo courtesy of Family Service Association/Facebook

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More than two dozen students to compete in countywide spelling bee

By City News Service

More than two dozen competitors will bring their word power into play Thursday for the 46th annual Riverside County Spelling Bee, featuring last year's champion returning to attempt to carry on a family tradition of owning the top speller mantle.

The free public event is slated to start at 9 a.m. in the county Office of Education's Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave., in Riverside.

"The competitors in the Riverside County Spelling Bee are demonstrating far more than their impressive

mastery of words," Superintendent of Schools Edwin Gomez said. "Students are also learning valuable skills for their future by way of their commitment to prepare, the self-discipline to study and the self-confidence to step up to the stage as a public speaker."

There are 27 students in grades 4 to 8 from public, private and charter schools are signed up to participate, including the 2023 winner, Avijeet Randhawa, who came out on top after correctly spelling "forbs," a plant species.

Avijeet endured multiple rounds over three hours to become the third person in his family to claim top honors in the countywide event. The Auburndale Intermediate School student, now in the eighth grade, said he makes it a habit to learn and repeat 500 to 800 words daily.

Avijeet's family has formed a quasi-dynasty on the academic stage in Riverside County. In 2022, his sister, Lara Randhawa, claimed the county championship title after correctly spelling "cumulocirrus," which is an upper atmosphere cloud.

Lara, who previously attended Auburndale Intermediate, also took top honors in the county's 2021 virtual bee.

Aisha Randhawa laid the groundwork for her younger siblings' success, winning local championship titles in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, paving the way for her to compete nationally in each of those years.

The bees in 2021 and 2022 were virtual. The 2020 bee was nixed when then-county Health Officer Cameron Kaiser declared a COVID public health emergency. The

2021 and 2022 events were held online due to ongoing precautionary measures implemented by the Office of Education.

The winner of this year's event will represent the county at the Scripps

Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash

National Spelling Bee, scheduled for May 28-30 at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, officials said.

The county bees began in 1978.

| Image courtesy of the Riverside County Office of Education