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Thursday, March 07-March 13, 2024

Schiff, Garvey head for November runoff in race for Feinstein's Senate seat

By City News Service

Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican former Dodger Steve Garvey were preparing Wednesday for a November runoff election after topping a crowded field of candidates looking to claim the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Dianne Feinstein. Schiff, D-Burbank, led the way among the more than two dozen candidates seeking the seat, with Garvey placing second.

Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, was a distant third, and Rep. BarbaraLee,D-Oakland, placed fourth.

Many pundits were anticipating a Schiff-Garvey runoff, with most believing it could result in an easy Schiff victory in heavily Democratic California as they fight for a full six-year term in the Senate.

Schiff and Garvey will actually appear twice on the November ballot, with both also seeking to fill out the remainder of Feinstein's term, which ends in January.

Schiff claimed victory at a Hollywood rally Tuesday night, but his speech was interrupted by protesters who loudly chanted "Cease fire now" and "Free Pales-

tine." While security officials dragged some protesters out of the room, seemingly dozens of others remained, persistently chanting and forcing Schiff to try to speak

El Monte guaranteed income program shows promising results

By Staff

The City of El Monte on Monday has released the latest evaluation study of its guaranteed income program. The pilot program, a collaborative effort between the city and RAND Corporation, with support from USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, has shown promising results in enhancing the well-being of 125 participants.

Launched in April 2023, the program aimed to provide $500 in assistance to selected residents to mitigate the economic strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and enhance their overall quality of life. The program attracted over 2,500 applications, with 125 individuals selected to participate in the pilot program. Eligible participants were female heads of household (no spouse present) with children under 18 years of age, experiencing economic strain due to COVID-19, El Monte residents, and with a verified household income at or below the poverty level based on U.S. Department of Commerce thresholds.

The impact evaluation study, led by the RAND Corporation and USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, focused on a range of outcomes, including economic security, housing stability, health,

Mover the din.

He appeared to eventually cut his remarks short due to the disruption, but he

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was able to thank supporters and his family.

"It looks like we're going to the general, ladies and gentlemen," Schiff said. "So a little over a year ago we kicked off this campaign and I won't say it wasn't without its bumps along the way. I seem to recall, although it's a little hazy, within hours of our announcement a certain Kevin McCarthy kicked me off the Intelligence Committee. ... And then at the urging and badgering of Donald Trump, the Republicans censured me for holding him accountable. ... And then Trump would attack me after rally after rally. ...

"But you had my back every step of the way, every step of the way. You helped

Masters of Taste marks its 7th year at Rose Bowl

asters of Taste (MoT), L.A.’s premier food and beverage festival, returns to the 50-yard line of Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 3 to 7 p.m. Celebrating its seventh year raising funds for Union Station Homeless Services (Union Station), the event brings together 100 restaurateurs and beverage company owners to serve food and drinks to approximately 3,000 attendees.

The brainchild of Rob and Leslie Levy, owners of The Raymond 1886 and Knox & Dobson in Pasadena, Masters of Taste was a concept Rob adapted from a childhood friend’s organization in Chicago called “Inspiration Café,” which delivers sandwiches to the homeless. When the former CEO of Union Station asked him to be on the board, he set out to find a better way to raise funds than asking people to get all dressed up to attend a gala they only felt obligated to attend. Leslie came up with the idea of having chefs gather for an event that was so amazing it didn’t feel like it was a charity affair.

On Feb. 28, 2024, Masters of Taste held its media night in the locker room of the Rose Bowl.

A Noise Within continues August

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Backlash after regulators permit robotaxis on LA, SF freeways Pg 31

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Adam Schiff. | Photo courtesy of Adam Schiff for Senate

A Noise Within continues August Wilson’s ‘American Century Cycle’ with ‘King Hedley II’

By Staff

ANoise Within continues its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with a new production of “King Hedley II.” Gregg T. Daniel, who has previously directed A Noise Within productions of Wilson’s “Gem of the Ocean,” “Seven Guitars” and “Radio Golf,” returns to direct the ninth play in the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright’s extraordinary 10-play cycle that explores, decade-by decade, the Black experience in 20th century America.

After seven years in prison, King Hedley re-enters society eager to rebuild his life, but quickly confronts the inescapable challenges facing Black men in Reagan-era Pittsburgh. King’s disenfranchisement comes into conflict with the stories he’s been telling himself. Yet he continues to plant seeds where nothing can grow.

“Wilson is our American Shakespeare, and his language comes alive in the mouths of fine actors in a similar way,” say A Noise Within co-artistic directors Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. “This play is a tragedy, but there’s so much humor in it. That is part of the humanity Wilson brings to his work.”

“He was a poet before he was a playwright, and you can hear it in the electrically charged richness of his language, the musicality.” agrees Daniel. “You can feel it enter your body and lift you. King is someone trying to live up to his name. He aspires to live an honorable, respectful, just life after serving his time, but is denied that at every turn. There’s an epic quality to the story in the way it addresses the human condition: what we strive to become and to achieve in life, how we try to better ourselves.”

Taken as a whole, the 10 plays in Wilson’s monu-

mental cycle span a period of 90 years, from “Gem of the Ocean” in 1904 to “Radio Golf” in 1997 — with nine of them set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, where Wilson himself grew up. But the plays were not written sequentially and are not connected in the manner of a serial story. Each play stands alone. Many of the characters recur or are referenced in several of the plays, which enriches the audience experience each time a new one is viewed

Performances of “King Hedley II” take place April 6 through April 28 on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. (no 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, April 6; no evening performance on Saturday, April 27; dark Thursday, April 18). Four

preview performances take place on Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m.; Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4 each at 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m.

The performance on Thursday, April 11 is “Black Out Night,” an opportunity for an audience self-identifying as Black to experience the performance together, and tickets include admission to a post-show reception; non-Black-identifying patrons are welcome to attend, or to select a different performance. Post-performance conversations take place every Friday (except the preview) and on Sunday, April 14. A one-hour INsiders Discussion Group will take place on Sunday, April 7 at 12:30 p.m., prior to the matinee performance (separate admission: $25).

In addition, four

student matinees will take place on weekday mornings (April 10, April 17, April 18 and April 24) at 10:30 a.m. Interested educators should email education@ anoisewithin.org.

Tickets to “King Hedley II” start at $29. Student tickets start at $18. Tickets to the previews on Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4 will be Pay What You Choose, with tickets starting at $10 (available online beginning at 12 p.m. the Monday prior to that performance). Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

A Noise Within is located at 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. “King Hedley II” is recommended for ages 14 and up. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (626) 356-3100 or go to www.anoisewithin.org.

Aaron Jennings. | Photo by Daniel Reichert/ANW

Syphilis is killing babies. The U.S. government is failing to stop the disease from spreading.

By Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica

Karmin Strohfus, the lead nurse at a South Dakota jail, punched numbers into a phone like lives depended on it. She had in her care a pregnant woman with syphilis, a highly contagious, potentially fatal infection that can pass into the womb. A treatment could cure the woman and protect her fetus, but she couldn’t find it in stock at any pharmacy she called — not in Hughes County, not even anywhere within an hour’s drive.

Most people held at the jail where Strohfus works are released within a few days. “What happens if she gets out before I’m able to treat her?” she worried. Exasperated, Strohfus reached out to the state health department, which came through with one dose. The treatment required three. Officials told Strohfus to contact the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for help, she said. The risks of harm to a developing baby from syphilis are so high that experts urge not to delay treatment, even by a day.

Nearly three weeks passed from when Strohfus started calling pharmacies to when she had the full treatment in hand, she said, and it barely arrived in time. The woman was released just days after she got her last shot.

Last June, Pfizer, the lone U.S. manufacturer of the injections, notified the Food and Drug Administration of an “impending stock out” that it anticipated would last a year. The company blamed “an increase in syphilis infection rates as well as competitive shortages.”

Across the country, physicians, clinic staff and public health experts say that the shortage is preventing them from reining in

a surge of syphilis and that the federal government is downplaying the crisis. State and local public health authorities, which by law are responsible for controlling the spread of infectious diseases, report delays getting medicine to pregnant people with syphilis. This emergency was predictable: There have been shortages of this drug in eight of the last 20 years.

Yet federal health authorities have not prevented the drug shortages in the past and aren’t doing much to prevent them in the future.

Syphilis, which is typically spread during sex, can be devastating if it goes untreated in pregnancy: About 40% of babies born to women with untreated syphilis can be stillborn or die as newborns, according to the CDC. Infants that survive can suffer from deformed bones, excruciating pain or brain damage, and some struggle to hear, see or breathe. Since this is entirely preventable, a baby born with syphilis is a shameful sign of a failing public health system.

In 2022, the most recent year for which the CDC has data available, more than 3,700 babies were infected with syphilis, including nearly 300 who were stillborn or died as infants. More than 50% of these cases occurred because, even though the pregnant parent was diagnosed with syphilis, they were never properly treated.

That year, there were 200,000 cases identified in the U.S., a 79% increase from five years before. Infection rates among pregnant people and babies increased by more than 250% in that time; South Dakota, where Strohfus works, had the highest rates — including a more than 400% increase

among pregnant women. Statewide, the rate of babies born with the disease, a condition known as congenital syphilis, jumped more than 40-fold in just five years.

And that was before the current shortage of shots.

In Mississippi, the state with the second highest rate of syphilis in pregnant women, Dr. Caroline Weinberg started having trouble this summer finding treatments for her clinic’s patients, most of whom are uninsured, live in poverty or lack transportation. She began spending hours each month scouring medicine suppliers’ websites for available doses of the shots, a form of penicillin sold under the brand name Bicillin L-A.

“The way people do it for Taylor Swift, that’s how I’ve been with the Bicillin shortage,” Weinberg said. “Desperately checking the websites to see what I can snag.”

The shortage is driving up infection rates even further.

In a November survey by the National Coalition of STD Directors, 68% of health departments that responded said the drug shortage will cause syphilis rates in their area to increase, further crushing the nation’s most disadvantaged populations.

“This is the most basic medicine,” said Meghan O’Connell, chief public health officer for the Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board, which represents 18 tribal communities in South Dakota and three other states. “We allow ourselves to continue to not have enough, and it impacts so many people.”

ProPublica examined what the federal government has done to manage the crisis and the ways in which experts say it has fallen short.

The government could pressure Pfizer to be more transparent.

Twenty years ago, there were at least three manufacturers of the syphilis shot. Then Pfizer, one of the manufacturers, purchased the other two companies and became the lone U.S. supplier.

Pfizer’s supply has fallen short since then. In 2016, the company announced a shortage due to a manufacturing issue; it lasted two years. Even during times when Pfizer had not notified the FDA of an official shortage, clinics across the country told ProPublica, the shots were often hard to get.

Several health officials said they would like to see the government use its power as the largest purchaser of the drug to put pressure on Pfizer to produce adequate supplies and to be more transparent about how much of the drug they have on hand, when it will be widely available and how stable the supply will be going forward.

In response to questions, Pfizer said there are two reasons its supply is falling short. One, the company

said, was a surge in use of the pediatric form of the drug after a shortage of a different antibiotic last winter. Pfizer also blamed a 70% increase in demand for the adult shots since last February, which it described as unexpected.

Public health experts say the increase in cases and subsequent rise in demand was easy to see coming. Officials have been raising the alarm about skyrocketing syphilis cases for years. “If Pfizer was truly caught completely off guard, it raises significant questions about the competency of the company to forecast obvious infectious disease trends,” a coalition of organizations wrote to the White House Drug Shortage Task Force in September.

Pfizer said it is consistently communicating with the CDC and FDA about its supply and that it has been transparent with public health groups and policymakers.

The FDA has a group dedicated to addressing drug shortages. But Valerie Jensen, associate director of that staff, said the FDA can’t force manufacturers

to make more of a drug. “It is up to manufacturers to decide how to respond to that increased demand.” she said. “What we’re here to do is help with those plans.”

Pfizer said it had a target of increasing production by about 20% in 2023 but faced delays toward the end of the year. The company did not explain the reason for those delays.

The company said it has invested $38 million in the last five years in the Michigan facility where it makes the shots and that it is increasing production capacity. It also said it is adding evening shifts at the facility and actively recruiting and training new workers. Pfizer said it also reduced manufacturing time from 110 to 50 days. By the end of June, the company expects the supply to recover, which it described as having eight weeks of inventory based on its forecast demands with no disruptions in sight.

The government could manufacture the drug itself.

Having only one supplier for a drug, especially one of public health importance,

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.

Secondary stage syphilis sores (lesions) on the palms of the hands. Referred to as "palmar lesions." | Photo courtesy of CDC

Los Angeles

Duarte

Duarte Senior Center receives $10K donation from HumanGood

Last month, the Duarte Senior Center received a $10,000 donation from HumanGood, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The City of Duarte plans to use the donation to purchase new furniture for the Senior Center lobby and new outdoor patio furniture. Programs and services include everything from social to physical health programs, legal assistance, and meal and nutrition programs through partnerships with the YWCA and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. In addition, the Duarte Senior Center offers active senior programming consisting of yoga, chair volleyball, dance classes, and organized sports including senior softball and pickleball.

Monrovia

House Party at the Park Sunday

Don't miss the House Party at the Park on March 10

at 1 p.m. Join Chris Loos along with David Cardena, Big Mace 3000, DJ Rox Mix, and a special guest to enjoy fun music and celebrate the MTown Awards beginning at 3 p.m. The house party will be held at the Bandshell at Library Park.

Long Beach

Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, Long Beach Airport bring ‘Practice Airport Run’ to neurodivergent children

On Saturday, the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, in collaboration with Long Beach Airport, proudly hosted the inaugural “Take Flight Without Fear” event. This initiative provided neurodivergent children and their families with an opportunity to immerse themselves in airport culture.

“The ‘Take Flight Without Fear’ event is not just about making neurodivergent children and their families more comfortable with the logistics of boarding passes and security checks; it’s about opening doors of possibility,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. Upon arrival

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at Long Beach Airport, attendees received travel backpacks, filled with travel necessities such as snacks and sensory toys. The experience included a tour of the airport facilities, where patients and their caregivers received mock boarding passes and guidance on navigating security screening and procedures from TSA officers. After being screened, patients were escorted by Long Beach Airport volunteers to their designated gate, where they awaited the unique opportunity to walk onto the tarmac and experience the sights and sounds of an airplane up close. Participants were able to watch planes take off and land, a popular hobby among neurodivergent individuals. Afterward, they celebrated their newfound skills with a visit to baggage claim, marking the completion of their training run.

Orange County

Orange County

Extended spring-summer park hours begin Sunday

The clocks spring forward Sunday, marking the beginning of OC Parks’ springsummer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the spring and summer. Wilderness parks close at sunset year-round. Irvine Lake will continue to operate Friday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours for OC Parks’ beaches vary but are generally between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Salt Creek Beach opens at 5 a.m. and closes at midnight. OC Parks facilities will remain on these operating hours until daylight saving time ends Nov. 3, 2024.

Anaheim

Get ready for WonderCon

at the end of the month

Comic book devotees, cosplay enthusiasts, and aficionados of popular arts will gather at the Anaheim Convention Center March 29-31 for WonderCon 2024. Colleen Doran (who worked with Neil Gaiman on “The Sandman”), Rachel Howzell Hall (author of 12 novels including “What Never Happened”), Hugh Howey (New York Times bestselling author of over 20 novels including “Wool”), Steve Orlando (GLAAD, Ringo, and Eisner Award–nominated writer and Harvey Award–winning editor and localizer), and Marv Wolfman (creator of Blade, Black Cat, Bullseye, Nova, Nightwing, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg, Deathstroke, and dozens more) will be among this year’s guests

Riverside

Riverside County

Embark on the journey of Arts & Culture Month

Residents and visitors are invited to explore the region’s arts and culture scene this March during the inaugural commemoration of the Riverside County Arts & Culture Month. Take part in the festivities by obtaining a commemorative "Exploration Pass" available at any Riverside County Library System branch and designated locations. As you explore each destination, your pass will be stamped. Certain locations will also host special events on specific days. Certain locations may still require entrance fees, as the exploration pass is not an entry ticket. Visit rivcoart-

sandculture.org for more information.

City of Riverside

1 teen killed, 2 others injured in Riverside party stabbing

One teenager was killed and two others were injured during a party in the 3400 block of Gay Way in Riverside Sunday, according to a Riverside Police Department dispatcher. As police shut down the party, they were informed about the stabbed teens. Officers attempted to save one of the teenagers but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The second teenager was taken to a hospital with a non-lifethreatening wound. Officers learned of the third stabbed teen 25 minutes later as he was being treated by paramedics in a nearby home. He was taken to a hospital and detained after police determined that he might have been involved in the stabbing. No official arrests were made and the investigation is continuing.

Corona

Guided hikes scheduled for March 23

Discover Hagador Trail in Corona with expert park rangers and volunteers during a guided hike on Saturday, March 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. On the hike you’ll look for wild flowers in bloom, like tree poppies. The hike will be about 3 miles over mostly flat terrain with some elevation. Sign up at www.CoronaCA.gov/ Registration under “Special Events.”

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Public Health launches opioid

dashboard in response to fentanyl overdose trends

The Opioid Data Analytics and Surveillance for Harm Reduction (ODASH) is a tool designed to provide insights into the opioid crisis in San Bernardino County. This platform offers a visual representation of critical data, including overdose rates, geographic and demographic trends. Drawing from multiple local data sets, it paints a detailed picture of the overdose crisis by highlighting geographical patterns. By refining surveillance capacities and embedding localized and targeted health education, it sets a precedent in proactive harm reduction strategies to decrease opioid-related fatalities.

City of San Bernardino

Chubzies Smashburger opening Thursday

Chubzies Smashburger is hosting their grand opening at 3 p.m. on Thursday at 2344 Sterling Ave. Owner Victor Velasquez started Chubzies as a pop-up stand in San Bernardino. There will be giveaways, prizes, live music, and games.

Ontario

Learn a new art skill in the park Saturday

Learn a new art skill and take home your masterpiece at the Family Art in the Park event Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Dorothy A. Quesada Community Center (1010 S. Bon View Ave.). Registration is required at https:// secure.rec1.com/CA/Cityof-Ontario/catalog under “Special Events.” There is no fee for this event.

Monrovia

Feb. 22

At 1:58 a.m., a caller in the area of Myrtle and Huntington said that his date had walked away from the bar they were at and was possibly intoxicated. Officers arrived and located the female subject who appeared to be intoxicated. A computer check revealed she had warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:51 a.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the area of Magnolia and Cypress. One of the involved parties fled the scene after colliding into another vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:42 a.m., officers responded to a shopping center in the 600 block of West Huntington regarding a subject driving erratically. Officers arrived and located the vehicle and made contact with the driver. A computer search revealed the driver had an outside warrant for his arrest. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:07 p.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Mountain an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed the driver and passenger had outstanding warrants for their arrest. They were arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:49 p.m., a caller from the 200 block of East Walnut reported she was a victim of fraud totaling approximately $5,000. This investigation is continuing.

At 9 p.m., callers in the area of Ivy and Colorado reported a vehicle collided into a parked car and fled the area. Officers arrived and were able to locate the vehicle and driver. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Feb. 23

At 8:15 a.m., officers responded to the area of Central and Mountain regarding a traffic collision investigation.

At 8:37 a.m., officers responded to an injury traffic collision in the area of Madison and Foothill. There was a complaint of pain only and the driver at-fault was issued a citation.

At 11:15 a.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the area of Huntington and Fifth. A vehicle collided with a traffic signal and fled. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:04 p.m., a caller in the 1300 block of South Alta Vista reported a window to a vehicle was smashed. The owner was notified and the vehicle was locked and secured. No entry was made and nothing was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:50 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of West Palm reported five juveniles burglarizing his neighbor's car. When the juveniles saw the resident, they all ran. Officers arrived and searched the area, but could not locate them. This investigation is continuing.

At 8 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of West Foothill reported a large number of male juveniles fighting in a parking lot. Officers arrived and located the victim and made contact with the parents who refused prosecution. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:43 p.m., an injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Mountain and Duarte. Officers arrived and located the parties involved. One of the drivers displayed signs of being intoxicated and complained of pain. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:46 p.m., a caller in the area of Mountain and Lemon reported two motorists had just collided. Officers arrived and found no one was injured. Both parties did not want a collision report taken, but chose only to exchange information.

Feb. 24

At 4:14 a.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the 500 block of West Duarte. A caller reported seeing a motorist traveling with a missing tire. Officers arrived and found three parked cars had been broadsided. They searched for the suspect vehicle and located it

two blocks away, damaged and unoccupied. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:23 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of West Lime reported a group of people in the 100 block of West Lime who appeared to be "huffing" from balloons. When officers arrived a large group of males ran in different directions and two male subjects were detained. An investigation determined they were too intoxicated to care for themselves. They were arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 9:30 a.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in a parking lot in the 900 block of East Huntington. The caller reported that he was struck by a vehicle and the vehicle fled. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:45 a.m., a caller in a parking lot in the 500 block of West Huntington reported that her vehicle was hit while parked. An investigation revealed the suspect was attempting to exit the parking lot, hit the victim’s vehicle, got out to look at the damage and fled the scene. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:21 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a subject who brandished a knife at the victim. Officers arrived and made contact with the male subject. He was arrested, cited and released at the scene.

At 2 p.m., a theft was reported in a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain. Officers arrived and located the suspect vehicle nearby. The suspect wasn't inside the vehicle but the owner was. She stated she wasn't with the suspect during the theft and she had just entered the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:35 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 700 block of East Huntington regarding a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and made contact with the juvenile subject. The stolen property was recovered. The juveniles were detained, cited and released to their parents.

At 3:45 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of West Duarte regarding two sub-

jects arguing about a parking problem. The suspect, who was in a U-Haul truck, was blocking the driveway to the complex and when the reporting party told him to move, a verbal argument ensued. As the suspect got into the truck to leave, the RP got in front of the truck to prevent him from leaving so officers could speak with him. The suspect ended up punching the RP, and the passenger of the truck punched the RP's wife, who was inside of a vehicle. Both suspects fled the scene. This investigation is continuing.

Arcadia

Feb. 18

At 9:50 a.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 N. First Ave., regarding a theft report. The victim locked his two cellphones inside a locker and returned an hour later to find that an unknown suspect had removed his lock by unknown means and stole his cellphones.

Feb. 19

At 8:48 a.m., officers responded to Arcadia Retirement Village, 607 W. Duarte Road, regarding the report of a missing elderly woman. An investigation revealed the woman went for a walk and couldn’t find her way home. Hours later, a home care nurse found the woman sitting outside of a residence on Caroline Way and contacted police who returned her to her home.

At 9:26 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 00 block of North Altura Road regarding a motorcyclist lying face down on the lawn. The officer contacted the subject who claimed he had too much to drink the night prior, so he de-

cided to park his motorcycle and sleep on the lawn. An investigation revealed the subject had two outstanding warrants for his arrest and he was in possession of knives, pepper spray, and a USPS master key. The 55-yearold male from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Feb. 20

At 8:27 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Paloma Drive regarding a burglary that had just occurred. An investigation revealed the suspect smashed the side glass door and was making his way inside the residence when the victim saw him and said she was calling the police. The suspect fled the scene westbound on Paloma Drive. The suspect was described as male, with an average build, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, black pants, black gloves, a tan plaid scarf, a black balaclava mask, and carrying a backpack. The suspect vehicle was described as a white four-door sedan.

At 11:08 a.m., officers responded to 7 Eleven, 102 E. Huntington Drive, regarding a theft report. An investigation revealed the suspect approached the store clerk and asked her for a pack of cigarettes. The suspect took the cigarettes and left the store without paying for them. Officers contacted the suspect and recovered the stolen pack of cigarettes. The 44-year-old male from Los Angeles was issued a citation.

Feb. 21

At 4:05 a.m., officers responded to Sphinx Mart and Tobacco, 142 E. Huntington Drive, regarding a burglary that had just occurred. Security

camera footage revealed three male suspects wearing black clothing, masks, and gloves, had smashed the front glass door and broken the metal security gate. The suspects ransacked the store, stealing cash and several tobacco products.

At 7:44 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Stanford Drive regarding the report of a burglary. The resident returned home to find his rear glass door had been smashed. Unknown suspect(s) ransacked the bedrooms and stole a camera and jewelry.

At 9:29 p.m., officers responded to Orchid Orthopedic, 11911 Clark St., regarding an audible alarm. Officers discovered the rear glass door had been shattered by an unknown suspect(s). The loss was unknown at the time of the report.

Feb. 22

At 2:22 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a theft that had just occurred. Three suspects entered the store carrying large black booster bags. The suspects filled the bags with bottles of perfume and cologne before fleeing the scene in a white sedan. The suspects were described as males, 25 to 30-years-old, wearing dark colored clothing, and baseball caps.

At 3:39 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of 24 Hour Fitness, 125 N. First Ave., regarding the report of a vehicle burglary. Unknown suspect(s) smashed the front passenger side window of the victim’s vehicle and stole the victim’s bag of hair supplies, and a fanny pack containing a watch and makeup.

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Re: State Senate candidate Elizabeth Wong Ahlers says all you need is love ... (Feb. 29 issue)

I view with skepticism Elizabeth Wong Ahlers’ certitude that children can be persuaded by their teachers to change their gender if they aren’t happy as a boy or as a girl.

Is it really that simple? Does she imply that parents have no control over their children’s capricious demands over such critical matters?

Does that mean to Ms. Ahlers that if parents are faced with such a dilemma, they’ll just unconditionally allow their children to decide what gender they prefer to be, without consulting the child’s physician or seeking the opinion of doctors whose discipline is mental health?

If parents can so easily abdicate their responsibility, then the problem is them, not the teachers, the school’s administration, or the school board.

Ms. Ahlers proclaims that love is the centerpiece of her political mission. But if that’s the case, then her love is not a reflection of universal compassion, but a love only reserved to those who share her political views and follow her traditional social conventions.

Health courses that include transgender topics, are designated mainly to teach young people that not everyone is the same by nature, and that they must extend, if not their love, at least their compassion, to those who are different. In my opinion, such knowledge is most worthy of an enlightened society.

“Love” is the word most frequently used to conceal a grand pretense. Consequently, it can become the most dangerous deceiver of them all.

Let’s reflect on that: Hitler loved children, but only Aryan children. Also, love is central to Christianity, but all Christians hated Jews for centuries — and many still do.

David Quintero, Monrovia

Last Friday, I attended the Monrovia Chamber Awards. The theme was “Team Monrovia.” We thanked the 2023 Executive and Board of Directors and welcomed the 2024 boards. The new Executive and Board of Directors is a group of stellar individuals that will undoubtedly make our Monrovia Chamber a shining beacon of support for local businesses. I am eagerly looking forward to seeing the growth and advancement of such a distinguished organization. There is no “I” in team; a reminder to prioritize the collective good and team collaboration, while putting aside personal egos, ambitions and interests for the betterment of the team’s objective. Go, Team Monrovia!

Not only did a new Execu-

Career corner: Giving grace

By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com

If there's anything I have learned recently, it's just how important it is to give grace to others in the workplace. How often does a coworker not respond within the timeframe they agreed to? How often are they short with you when speaking? I would bet this happens pretty often.

In the moment, it feels personal. It can make you feel angry. How could this person speak to me this way? Or, why is this person not following through as quickly as they promised? You may wonder what you did to be on the receiving end of this. You may wonder why they don't respect you enough to do better.

The problem is that work isn't just work. Every single person we work with has many things going on outside of work (and sometimes inside of work) that we cannot see. Our personal lives are made up of family, friends, children, pets, clubs and organizations, religious groups and more.

When things are normal, someone is able to show up as their best self to work. But, when things are out of whack in one area of a person's life, it can create a larger impact. For example, if someone recently had a new baby, they may be struggling to learn how to balance both work and take care of the baby. Or, if another person suffered the loss of a family member, that person may have a hard time containing their grief during work hours.

When someone is going through these terrible personal things, they very often do not disclose them at work. They are simply trying to get through each day. They are trying to keep their family together or trying to help a loved one through a serious illness.

They try to keep issues from bleeding into work, but we are all human. And, it can happen to anyone and everyone.

Fortunately, change is not permanent. It's what takes us from one destination to

another. And, when things calm down again, people are able to return to their prior selves. They begin to be more present. They begin to deliver their assignments on time. They again become the former person you knew.

The universal truth is that we all go through change. We are not, ever, all perfect all the time. Giving someone grace or assuming positive intent is one of the kindest things that you can do for them.

And, some day in the future, you will need the same grace in return. It can be surprising how quickly

Monrovia Old Town report: There is no ‘I’ in Team!

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

tive and Board of Directors get installed, but various members of the community were recognized for their vast contributions to Monrovia. Steve Bae of The Joint Chiropractic was honored with the Ambassador of the Year Award. The Firefighter of the Year Award was well-deservedly presented to Hennessy Cabiles. Police Officer of the Year was awarded to Michael Garcia. Brenda Trainor, of Wonder Dog Ranch, received the Service to the Chamber Award. The Iris Award was given to Katie Gundersen for Citizen of the Year. The Monroe award for Business of the Year was given to Bowden Development, and I could not agree more.

I, too, was recognized at this gala. I received the

Pam Fitzpatrick Award for my “dedication and support to Old Town, its merchants and the community.” It was such an honor and incredibly humbling to be recognized among so many admirable and outstanding community members.

For those of you that did not know Pam Fitzpatrick, she was a force in Old Town. She and her two sisters, Cindy and Jennifer, opened the much-loved Dollmakers’ Kattywompus in 1991. It was the favorite toy store for both children and adults alike. Pam also served on just about every Monrovia Board and Commission possible. To say she was involved in her community would be a severe understatement. Pam was a steward for small businesses in Monrovia

and she was explicitly driven to the growth and revitalization of our Old Town district. It was especially important to Pam that the growth of Old Town not lessen its charm and beauty.

This lovely, entertaining and informative column you are now reading was originally penned by Pam. When she passed in 2018, she left a void that was felt not only by her beloved family and friends, but her community. It was with much love, respect and pride that I took over writing her column. Not only was Pam a force in Old Town, she was kind, generous, loving and supportive. She was a dear friend, and no other award could mean as much to me as this one did.

Next time you go for a

walk or a drive, take a look at the neighboring cities of Duarte, Sierra Madre, Arcadia and more. Though all are pleasant, none can rival the charming allure of our Old Town. Old Town draws people from all over the San Gabriel Valley and in my humble opinion, reigns supreme. Our businesses in Old Town need to be supported, advocated for and well-patronized. Supporting our small businesses supports our property values, it tends to keep money in our community, and you are supporting a business owner who is supporting their family versus a large corporation that does not care about you at all.

One of my favorite things about Monrovia is how we rally together for a great cause. Our small businesses,

life can change. You can be cruising along when suddenly, someone you love becomes ill. Or, there is some other problem that may feel giant in the moment.

It would be great if we could all compartmentalize. If we were productive robots between business hours, that would be wonderful. But, that's not really how life works. What does work is giving grace to those around you.

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

especially the ones in our Old Town district, are in need of our support. The pandemic is over (or is it?), but with wage increases and inflation, our small businesses need us more than ever. Please continue to support our brick-and-mortar merchants.

Old Town is more than beer, burgers and tacos. There are CPAs, lawyers, realtors, boutiques, architects, beauty and spa-ish services, therapists, property managers, insurance companies, ice creameries, medical and dental offices, highly reputable and longstanding mechanics, and so much more. For a more complete list of all Old Town has to offer, visit monroviaoldtown.org and see all that Old Town has to offer!

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makes the country vulnerable to shortages. With just one manufacturer, any disruption — contamination at a plant, a shortage of raw materials, a severe weather event or a flawed prediction of demand — can put lives at risk. What’s ultimately needed, public health experts say, is another manufacturer.

Congressional Democrats recently introduced a bill that would authorize the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to manufacture generic drugs in exactly this scenario, when there are few manufacturers and regular shortages. Called the Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, it would also establish an office of drug manufacturing.

This same bill was introduced in 2018, but it didn’t have bipartisan support and was never taken up for a vote. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts Democrat who introduced the bill in the Senate, said she’s hopeful this time will be different. Lawmakers from both parties understand the risks created by drug shortages, and COVID-19 helped everyone understand the role the government can play to boost manufacturing.

Still, it’s unlikely to be passed with the current gridlock in Congress.

The government could reserve syphilis drugs for infected patients.

Responding to the shortage of shots to treat the disease, the CDC in July asked health care providers nationwide to preserve the scarce remaining doses for people who are pregnant. The shots are considered the gold standard treatment for anyone with syphilis, faster and with fewer side effects than an alternative pill regimen. And for people who are pregnant, the pills are not an option; the shots are the only safe treatment.

Despite that call, the military is giving shots to new recruits who don’t have syphilis, to prevent outbreaks of severe bacterial respiratory infections. The Army has long administered this treatment at boot camps held at Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Moore

and Fort Sill. The Army has been unable to obtain the shots several times in the past few years, according to the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training. But the Defense Health Agency’s pharmacy operations center has been working with Pfizer to ensure military sites can get them, a spokesperson for the Defense Health Agency said.

“Until we think about public health the way we think about our military, we’re not going to see a difference,” said Dr. John Vanchiere, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport.

Some public health officials, including Alaska’s chief medical officer, Dr. Anne Zink, questioned whether the military should be using scarce shots for prevention.

“We should ask if that’s the best use,” she said.

Using antibiotics to prevent streptococcal outbreaks is a well-established, evidence-based public health practice that’s also used by other branches of the armed services, said Lt. Col. Randy Ready, a public affairs officer with the Army’s Initial Military Training center. “The Army continues to work with the CDC and the entire medical community in regards to public health while also taking into account the unique missions and training environments our Soldiers face,” including basic training, Ready said in a written statement.

The government isn’t stockpiling syphilis drugs.

In rare instances, the federal government has created stockpiles of drugs considered key to public health. In 2018, confronting shortages of various drugs to treat tuberculosis, the CDC created a small stockpile of them. And the federal Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response keeps a national stockpile of supplies necessary for public health emergencies, including vaccines, medical supplies and antidotes needed in case of a chemical warfare attack.

In November, the Biden administration announced it

Syphilis

was creating a new syphilis task force. When asked why the federal government doesn’t stockpile syphilis treatments, Adm. Rachel Levine, the HHS official who leads the task force, said officials don’t routinely stockpile drugs, because they have expiration dates.

In a written statement, an HHS spokesperson said that Bicillin has a shelf life of two years and that the Strategic National Stockpile “does not deploy products that are commercially available.” In general, the spokesperson wrote, stockpiles are most effective before a national shortage begins and can’t overcome the problems of limited suppliers or fragile supply chains. “There is also a risk that stockpiles can exacerbate shortages, particularly when supply is already low, by removing drugs from circulation that would have otherwise been available,” the spokesperson wrote.

Stephanie Pang, a senior director with the coalition of STD directors, said that given the critical role of this drug and the severe access concerns, she thinks a stockpile is necessary. “I don’t have another solution that actually gets drugs to patients,” Pang said.

The government could declare a federal emergency.

Some public health officials say the federal government needs to treat the syphilis crisis the way it did Ebola or monkeypox.

Declare a federal emergency, said Dr. Michael Dube, an infectious disease specialist for more than 30 years. That would free up money for more public health staff and fund more creative approaches that could lead to a long-term solution to the near-constant shortages, he said. “I’d hate to have to wait for some horrible anecdotes to get out there in order to get the public’s and the policymakers’ minds on it,” said Dube, who oversees medical care for AIDS Healthcare Foundation wellness clinics across the country.

Citing an alarming surge in syphilis cases, the Great Plains Tribes wrote to the

HHS secretary last week asking that the agency declare a public health emergency in their areas. In the request, they asked HHS to work globally to find adequate syphilis treatment and send the needed medicine to the Great Plains region.

During the 2014 outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, Congress gave hundreds of millions of dollars to HHS to help develop new rapid tests and vaccines. Facing a global outbreak of monkeypox in 2022, a White House task force deployed more than a million vaccines, regularly briefed the public and sent extra resources to Pride parades and other places where people at risk were gathered.

Levine, leader of the federal syphilis task force, countered that declaring an emergency wouldn’t make much of a difference. The government, she said, already has a “dramatic and coordinated response” involving several agencies.

The FDA recently approved an emergency import of a similar syphilis treatment made by a French manufacturer that had plenty on hand. According to the company, Provepharm, the imported shots are enough to cover approximately one or two months of typical use by all people in the U.S. (The FDA would not say how many doses Provepharm sent, and the company said it was not allowed to reveal that number under the federal rules governing such emergency imports.)

Clinics applaud that development. But many of them can’t afford the imported shots.

The government could do more to rein in the cost.

Clinics and hospitals that primarily serve low-income patients often qualify for a federal program that allows them to purchase drugs at steeply discounted prices. Pharmaceutical companies that want Medicaid to cover their outpatient drugs must participate in the program.

One factor in determining the discount price is whether a pharmaceutical company has raised the price of a drug by more than the rate of inflation. Because Pfizer has hiked the price of its Bicillin shots significantly over the years, the government requires that it be sold to qualifying clinics for just pennies a dose. Otherwise, a single Pfizer shot can retail for upwards of $500. The French shots are comparable in retail price and not eligible for the discount program.

Several clinic directors also said they worried that drug distributors were reserving the limited supply of the Pfizer shot for organizations that could pay full price. For several days in January, for example, the website of Henry Schein, a medical supplier, showed doses of the shot available at full price, while doses at the penny pricing were out of stock, according to screenshots shared with ProPublica. When asked whether it was only selling shots at full price, a spokesperson for Henry Schein did not respond to the question.

Local health departments that qualify for the discount program told ProPublica they’ve had to pay full price at other distributors, because it was the only stock available.

The Health Resources and Services Administration, the federal agency that regulates the discount program, said that a drug manufacturer is ultimately responsible for ensuring that when supplies are available, they are available at the discounted price.

When asked about this, Pfizer said that it has “one inventory that is distributed to our trade partners” and that hospitals and clinics that qualify for the discount program are “responsible for ensuring compliance with the program and orders through the wholesaler accordingly.” The company added, “Pfizer plays no part in this process.”

In October, on Weinberg’s regular search for shots for her Mississippi clinic, she found doses of Bicillin for sale at the discounted price and purchased 40. “The idea that we’re supposed to be hoarding treatment is a horrific compact,” she said. Word got out that the clinic, called Plan A, has some shots, and other clinics began sending pregnant patients there.

The clinic’s supply is dwindling. Weinberg is happy to get the shots to patients who need them. But she’s not sure how much longer her reserve will last — or if she’ll be able to find more when they’re gone.

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IRS’ Direct File now available in California

By HeyWire AI

Californians now have access to a more user-friendly online federal tax return service, the IRS' free Direct File program. Targeted mainly at those with simple tax returns, such as those with income from a W-2, Social Security, or unemployment benefits, the service became widely available in California, Arizona, Nevada, and other states since its limited launch in January. Unlike other free tax-preparation services that come with income limits and certain restrictions, Direct File offers a direct, step-bystep guide with no middlemen for taxpayers using basic forms.

Direct File only supports

a limited range of credits and deductions, making it unsuitable for selfemployed individuals, business owners, and those with more complex financial situations. This program is available online only and requires identity verification through ID.me, a service that has faced privacy and security concerns. Although it doesn't offer tax advice, Direct File provides technical support, and its entries can be saved online to pause and resume later. The service, however, is not yet integrated with California's CalFile system, so federal information cannot be transferred to state returns seamlessly.

Separately, nonprofit groups like Economic Security California (ESCA) are addressing the issue of unclaimed tax credits in Los Angeles County. Approximately $500 million in tax credits are left unclaimed by residents, and ESCA's 'Claim Your Cash' pilot program aims to connect eligible lowincome families with free tax preparers.

Monica Lazo, Southern California program director for ESCA, emphasized that misconceptions often prevent people from claiming their dues, such as fears of losing other benefits or attracting immigration attention. ESCA collaborates with county departments like

New California data: Social programs reduce crime

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Programs intended to reduce the chances that someone will end up back behind bars are working, according to a new analysis of California state data.

A new report finds that people who participated in a social program funded by Proposition 47 had a recidivism rate of 15.3% compared with 35% to 45% for people traditionally incarcerated by the Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

Linda Penner, chairperson of the California Board of State and Community Corrections, which produced the report, is supportive.

"These results indicate that Prop 47 is delivering the results voters wanted: safer communities where individuals who commit low-level crimes are directed to housing, employment, mental-health and substance-use services instead of prison," she said.

Proposition 47 raised the threshold for a theft to qualify as a felony, which lowered the number of people getting jail time. It has saved the state

$800 million in incarceration costs since it passed in 2014 - money that was reinvested in social programs that help justice-involved people get back on their feet.

Saun Hough, vocational services administrator

SHIELDS For Families Inc., a nonprofit social services organization in South Central Los Angeles, applauds the focus on crime prevention.

"When you are able to address those issues, you're

the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Consumer Business Affairs to ensure a 'warm handoff' to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax preparers. The federal and state tax credits available can amount to substantial refunds for qualifying individuals, particularly in low-income families. Lazo noted that the majority of these returned funds contribute to the local economy.

To assist wider communities, ESCA teams up with VITA at multiple locations, including a new center in Whittier, and provides resources through their hotline and website for LA

County residents, extending services even to those commuting from outside

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The analysis also found that 60% of people experiencing homelessness who make it through the program end up finding a stable place to live.

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Police give more speeding tickets to Black, Hispanic, and AAPI rideshare drivers

than white ones, data shows

By Carl Franzen, Stacker

esearch shows that people of color are disproportionately targeted by police for violence and arrests. And Black drivers are 20% more likely to be pulled over by police than white drivers, according to one large study.

Now, for the first time, a new research report published by Lyft found that rideshare drivers who selfidentify as Asian and Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black were 24% to 33% more likely to receive a speeding ticket than white drivers, even when driving at the exact same speeds. The authors have the GPS data to back up their findings.

As a result, this same combined group of rideshare drivers ended up paying 23% to 34% more in fines.

Researchers analyzed 40 billion individual GPS data on drivers' location and speed

The data analyzed included 40 billion different GPS observations, which can be used to determine a driver's location and speed. The researchers cross-refer-

enced that data with traffic violation records from Florida that they obtained by filing a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

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with self-reported racial identification. That allowed them to determine the race of the drivers who received speeding tickets.

The Florida Police Chiefs Association and the Florida Police Benevolent Association did not comment on the findings.

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Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPLICATION: Tentative Tract Map No. 084341 (TTM2024- 0001) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP2024-0001)

MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL

en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.

John Mayer, Principal Planner

PUBLISH ON MARCH 7, 2024 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Rosemead City Notices

lot will contain one, two-story single-family dwelling unit with an attached two-car garage. The proposed project will also consist of new site improvements pertaining to landscaping, lighting, and solid waste and recyclable material collection. The granting of a Discretionary Site Plan and Design Review and Tract Map is required for a small lot subdivision. The subject site is located at 4316 Muscatel Avenue (APN: 5391-010-017) in the Medium Multiple Residential (R-3) zone.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON MARCH 18, 2024

a public hearing to determine whether or not the following project should be 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

Tentative Tract Map No. 084341 (TTM2024 -0001) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP2024-0001)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2024. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new, two story, four-unit Planned Unit Development (PUD) over two existing residential parcels. A proposed Tentative Tract Map would subdivide the entire project area into five parcels. Four parcels will be developed with a dwelling unit for private ownership; the fifth parcel will be owned in common among the four property owners and used for vehicular and pedestrian access to the units. The subject property is located in the RM3000/PUD (Residential Medium Density/Planned Unit Development) zone.

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a new, two story, fourunit Planned Unit Development (PUD) over two existing residential parcels. A proposed Tentative Tract Map would subdivide the entire project area into five parcels. Four parcels will be developed with a dwelling unit for private ownership; the fifth parcel will be owned in common among the four property owners and used for vehicular and pedestrian access to the units. The subject property is located in the RM3000/PUD (Residential Medium Density/Planned Unit Development) zone. Additional information regarding this request may be found on the City’s website at https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/projectsunderreview

ENVIRONMENTAL

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

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act exempts projects characterized as in-fill development if the project meets the following conditions: 1) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations, 2) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, 3) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, 4) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and 5) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Accordingly, Design Review 20-08 and Tentative Tract Map 83027 are classified as a Class 32 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of CEQA guidelines.

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

This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Categorical Exemption (Class 32 – Infill Development). This class consists of environmentally benign infill projects that are consistent with the General Plan and Zoning requirements.

DETERMINATION: This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Categorical Exemption (Class 32 – Infill Development). This class consists of environmentally benign infill projects that are consistent with the General Plan and Zoning requirements.

PLANNING COMMISSION

CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 23-02 AND PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY (PCN) 23-01 – Gia Trieu has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit requesting to operate a live music and dance lounge with a new On-Sale Beer and Wine – Public Premise (Type 42) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License. In addition, the applicant has submitted a Public Convenience or Necessity application requesting that the City of Rosemead determine that the issuance of a Type 42 ABC License for CUP 23-02 will serve the public convenience or necessity, as required by the State Department of ABC when a project site is located within a census tract with an undue concentration of alcohol licenses and/or a crime reporting district with an undue concentration of crime. The site is located at 8518 Valley Boulevard, Unit #110 (APNs: 5371-010-803 and 5371-010-805), in a Medium Commercial with a Design Overlay (C-3/D-O) zone.

For further details on this project, please contact Annie Lao, Associate Planner, at (626) 569-2144 or alao@cityofrosemead.org. In addition, the Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.

Notice and Publication Date: March 7, 2024

ROSEMEAD READER

San Gabriel City Notices

REVIEW: On February 14, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 084341 (TTM20240001) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP2024-0001) for the project.

On February 14, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 084341 (TTM2024-0001) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP2024-0001) for the project.

APPLICANT: Bowden Development, Inc. (Richard Piña)

Bowden Development, Inc. (Richard Piña)

PROJECT ADDRESS: 619 East Walnut Avenue

619 East Walnut Avenue

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. Accordingly, CUP 23-02 and PCN 23-01 are classified as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA guidelines.

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

For further details on this project, please contact Annie Lao, Associate Planner, at (626) 569-2144 or alao@cityofrosemead.org. In addition, the Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.

Notice and Publication Date: March 7, 2024

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City of San Gabriel

Summary of Ordinance – Urgency Ordinance No. 701

An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of San Gabriel, California, Establishing a 45-Day Temporary Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries or Facilities, and Mobile Medical Marijuana Dispensaries within City Limits, Declaring the Urgency thereof and Finding an Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act

The California Legislature adopted Senate Bill 1186 ("SB 1186”) in 2022, entitled the Medicinal Cannabis Patient's Right of Access Act, which precludes cities and counties from adopting or enforcing regulations that prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the retail sale of medicinal cannabis by delivery. SB 1186 took effect on January 1, 2024. In order to provide the City time to adopt reasonable regulations for such uses, the City Council on January 16, 2024 adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 701 establishing a 45-day temporary moratorium. Government Code Section 65858 allows the City Council to further extend the Interim Urgency Ordinance by an additional 10 months and 15 days, if necessary. A three-month extension of the temporary moratorium is necessary to adopt regulations for such uses.

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HEARING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

Urgency Ordinance No. 701 was adopted at the City Council Regular Meeting of January 16, 2024, by a vote of 4-0-0-1.

Ayes: Councilmember(s)- Chan, Ding, Menchaca, Wu

Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016

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

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

The Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, March 14, 2024 after 4:00 PM. on-line at the following hyperlink: https://www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/boards-andcommissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON MARCH 18, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2024. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

Noes, Abstain: Councilmember(s)- None

Absent: Councilmember(s)- Harrington

Urgency Ordinance No. 701 was extended for three additional months at the City Council Regular Meeting of March 5, 2024, by a vote of 5-0.

Ayes: Councilmember(s)- Chan, Ding, Menchaca, Wu, Harrington

Noes, Abstain, Absent: Councilmember(s)- None

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

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published on March 7, 2024’ SAN GABRIEL SUN

City of San Gabriel

Summary of Ordinance - Ordinance No. 702

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending Title XV, Chapter 153 (Zoning) of the San Gabriel Municipal Code regarding the Incorporation of Regulations for Medicinal Cannabis Delivery-only Retailers in the M-1 (Light Manufacturing) Zone in Conformation with Senate Bill 1186

The California Legislature adopted Senate Bill 1186 (“SB 1186”) in 2022, entitled the Medicinal Cannabis Patient’s Right of Access Act, which precludes cities and counties from adopting or enforcing regulations that prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the retail sale of medicinal cannabis by delivery. SB 1186 took effect on January 1, 2024. This item was continued from the February 6, 2024 City Council meeting to allow staff additional time to address the comments provided at the meeting. A requirement for security cameras in the parking area has been added, signage would be prohibited, staff will formulate an annual review fee for the medicinal cannabis delivery-only retailer permit, and delivery must be to a legal physical property address.

Ordinance No. 702 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of February 20, 2024. City Council waived the regarding of Ordinance No. 702 in full and adopted Ordinance No. 702 by title on March 5, 2024 by a vote of 5-0.

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

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

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published on March 7, 20224

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City of San Gabriel

Summary of Ordinance - Ordinance No. 703

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

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

Ordinance No. 703 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of March 5, 2024, by the following vote:

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

The Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the City Council at its March 19, 2024, regular meeting held at 6:30 p.m. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 308-2816 or cityclerk@sgch.org.

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published on March 7, 20224

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

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

Hearing Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor

of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube. com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 627 Pasqual Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91775

Project Description: The application, Project No. SPR23-122 is for a Site Plan Review for the approval of a first and second story addition to an existing one-story single family residence. The project site is located in the R-1 Zone (Single Family Residence).

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

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

Project Address: 443 North San Gabriel Boulevard., San Gabriel, CA 91775

Project Description: The application, Project No. SPR23-048 is for a Site Plan Review for the approval of a new two-story, single family residence with an attached three-car garage and a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with an attached one-car garage. The project site is located in the R-1 Zone (Single Family Residence).

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

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

Project Address: 924 Euclid Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. SPR22-079, is for a Site Plan Review for a second story addition to an existing single-family residence in the R-1 (Single Family Residence) zone.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Marlon Cervantes, Associate Planner at (626) 3082806 ext. 4638 or mcervantes@sgch.org. Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

Project Address: 414-420 South San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Case No. MSP23-002, is for a Public Art Program for a self-storage project at the address 414420 South San Gabriel Boulevard. The project site is in the Retail Commercial/Planned Development Overlay (C-3/PD) zone.

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

Environmental Review: This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), per Guidelines section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Class 3, which consists of construction of small accessory structures.

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

SAN GABRIEL DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Published on March 7, 2024’

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

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

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

California Probate Code.

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

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

1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:

MARIO D VEGA ESQ SBN 197659

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VISTAS LAW GROUP LLP 1150 S OLIVE ST STE 600 LOS ANGELES CA 90015

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

NICHOLAS E. TOMCHUK

CASE NO. 23STPB13717

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/28/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

RICARDO GOMEZ - SBN 276552

15924

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contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JULIO

GONZALEZ ORTEGA AKA JULIO

GONZALEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has

by LEONOR BONILLA

in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LEONOR BONILLA JUAREZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/28/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

VANESSA M. TERZIAN - SBN 245041, EDWARD W. GOODSONSBN 181250, LAGERLOF, LLP 155 N. LAKE AVE., 11TH FLOOR PASADENA CA 91101 Telephone (626) 683-7234

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ARMANDO L. NAJERA

CASE NO. 24STPB02371

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/02/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111

us build the biggest grassroots campaign for Senate in California history and I cannot thank you enough."

It was then that protests broke out, and Schiff struggled to speak over the shouts, which highlighted a critical issue Democrats will be facing in the November elections — the U.S. handling of the IsraelHamas war.

Things were notably calmer in Palm Desert, where Garvey hailed his advance to the November runoff. He compared the election results to "what it's like to hit a walk-off home run."

"Your vote was your shared belief with me that California is no longer the heartbeat of America — but now just a murmur," Garvey said. "That we have challenges to face up to — like closing the border. And responsibilities to live up to — like helping the homeless off the streets with a pathway back to their dignity. And that if we do those things and more — that our best days will be ahead of us. With California once again being the heartbeat of America. As we celebrate tonight — I want you to know that we haven't come this far, to only go this far.

"When I stepped on the field for the Dodgers and Padres, I didn't play for Democrats, Republicans or Independents — I played for all the fans. And now I'm running for all of the people."

Porter conceded defeat during a gathering with supporters in Long Beach, saying she remains convinced that voters want to see change in Washington.

"You want leaders who demand better from both parties, leaders who want progress not partisanship, officials whose bottom line is people, not profits," she said. "That is why we were able to turn heads in this campaign and make the people in power listen and run scared. Let's be honest, I think all of us can agree that our government isn't working well for us, for

families, for Californians, for workers, for consumers. So many of those in power are too interested in helping other powerful people instead of paying attention to the needs of everyday people. Too many are more interested in being an elected official than in actually doing anything to fix the problems that everyday people face."

Lee issued a statement early Tuesday night thanking her campaign supporters and stressing the issues she was fighting for in the campaign.

"Universal healthcare, climate justice, economic equity, reproductive freedom, peace and security around the world — these are only ideas if we don't fight for them," Lee said. "They're fights I've dedicated my life to.

"And seeing the passion and enthusiasm on the ground, willing to do the work and come out and join this fight — I couldn't be prouder to know that progress is happening here in California."

When Feinstein died in September, Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed former Emily's List President Laphonza Butler to serve out most of the remainder of her term in the Senate, until someone else is elected. Butler decided not to run for the seat.

Schiff, 62, the leader in the polls and in fundraising, ran on a platform of protecting democracy. He has been ridiculed by Donald Trump for his criticism of the former president from various posts: as Trump impeachment manager in 2020, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and a member of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

"We're in the fight of our lives for the future of our country," Schiff said in a statement launching his campaign last year. "Our democracy is under assault from MAGA extremists, who care only about gaining power and keeping it. And our economy is simply not working for

Senate race

millions of Americans, who are working harder than ever just to get by."

In June, Schiff was censured by the Republican-led House on a partyline vote for comments he made during the investigations into Trump's ties to Russia. Schiff took the censure by Republicans as a badge of honor.

"For the first time in generations, our country and its citizens are seeing their rights and freedoms recede, not expand," Schiff said on his campaign's website.

"From abortion and reproductive care to LGBTQ equality and the ability to vote — all of these inherent rights are under assault. We need to preserve and protect our rights and freedoms — and yes, expand them — not take them away, as reactionary MAGA Republicans and a partisan Supreme Court have successfully done over the last few years."

Schiff said he will also tackle the twin crises of housing affordability and homelessness.

"We simply do not have enough housing that's affordable, and because of that, we have seen a dramatic rise in people experiencing homelessness," Schiff said. "We need to build hundreds of thousands of units of affordable housing each year in California alone, and help those struggling to pay for housing every day."

He added that the government needs to dramatically change how it approaches homelessness, not only to prevent people from ending up on the streets but also to find effective methods of housing them.

One of the main components of Schiff's campaign is his affordability agenda.

"California working families are facing an affordability crisis. And we can do something about it," Schiff said.

"Corporations are raising the prices of goods with little oversight and swallowing up their competition. We need federal

price gouging rules, better antitrust enforcement, and to drive down the costs of prescription drugs and gas — all while protecting and empowering workers."

Schiff was first elected to Congress in 2000, representing a large swath of the greater Los Angeles area. Previously he served as a California state senator and as an assistant U.S. Attorney.

Critics have said that Garvey, 75, faces an uphill battle as a Republican hasn't won a Senate race in the state since 1988. However, Republicans have a history of conveying star quality into statewide victories. Arnold Schwarzenegger used his star power to become California’s governor from 2003 to 2011. And in recent weeks, Garvey's campaign surged, and he even emerged as the leading candidate in a recent poll — with Democrats splitting their support among the other three top candidates.

Throughout the campaign, Garvey has leaned into his baseball career.

"I never played for Democrats or Republicans or independents. I played for all of you," Garvey said in a video launching his campaign in October. "It's time to get off the bench. It's time to get back in the game."

Garvey's entrance into the race gave Republicans a recognized name to many

Californians.

"Our campaign is focused on quality-of-life issues, public safety and education," Garvey said in a statement announcing his candidacy.

Garvey said solving the homelessness crisis is one of his top priorities.

"We can't just offer temporary fixes; we need to dig deep and provide comprehensive care that includes mental health, addiction treatment, and affordable housing," Garvey said on his campaign’s website. "This issue is about restoring hope, dignity, and humanity to our fellow Californians that are struggling on our streets."

The former baseball player said his focus will also be on public safety.

"I fully back our law enforcement and believe in the power of community policing and innovative crime prevention," Garvey said. "I'll work towards building strong partnerships between law enforcement and communities."

Garvey insisted he will improve the quality of life for Californians.

"It's about creating opportunities for every Californian to live a fulfilling life. From boosting our economy in these tough times, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare, to investing in our communities," he said.

Garvey stated he would also tackle the issue of immigration.

"We need a balanced approach to immigration. This means we must secure borders, while also respecting the dignity and aspirations of those who come here seeking a better life," Garvey said.

Other issues Garvey has focused on include improving the education system, supporting "practical climate action that balances our ecological needs with economic growth," and supporting sustainable agriculture that's "both environmentally friendly, economically viable."

Schiff raised eyebrows during the campaign by running ads that framed the race as a contest between his Democratic credentials and Garvey's record. Those ads helped boost Garvey in the polls. Political analysts said Schiff was intentionally raising Garvey up so can fend off the Democratic candidates and dispatch Garvey in the November election.

"It's pretty clear Schiff is trying to bolster Garvey's credibility as his opponent in the runoff and then Schiff can take the rest of the summer off," Democratic political consultant Garry South told the Los Angeles Times.

Because of Democrats' overwhelming voter registration edge in the state and California's open primary system, analysts have opined that the race for the Senate will effectively be over if Schiff faces Garvey.

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Look at that smile! Timber has the stunning looks that could make him a model, and he's also a total sweetheart to boot!

Timber has been in a foster home and has received high praise! His foster family tells us that he is a very non-vocal Husky who likes to cuddle and chill at home and burn lots of energy outside. He knows how to sit and shake hands on command very well. He also knows Stay and is working on Heal and on Recall/ Come. He'll gently paw you if he wants or needs to go outside.

Timber is very social with people, and he has progressed significantly when it comes to interactions with other dogs. He loves to play and run around with them. He loves hikes and nature walks too!

He is very smart, so daily training and mental stimulation is a must to keep this clever boy on his toes!

This amazing guy will have you yelling Timber!

Hermes (A513127)

Hermes is a young and playful two-year-old pit bull mix who can’t wait to meet you! This handsome boy is fond of squeaky toys, treats, and sitting in the closest lap he can find. He’s a 50 pound lap-dog who is not afraid to use his powers of persuasion (puppy-dog eyes) to get the attention he so clearly deserves! Hermes will keep everyone he meets entertained with his silliness. He plays a version of “fetch” with himself- tossing every toy he can find airborne and pouncing on it when it comes down. It’s like the canine equivalent of whac-amole.

Once he’s had enough playtime, Hermes will show off his repetoire of tricks. He’s very smart and enjoys performing for rewards; pets and treats.

One of the staff members at Pasadena Humane has sponsored the adoption fee for Hermes, so his lucky family can spend that saved cash on some more squeaky toys and treats!

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.

All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Daily adoption appointments can be scheduled online. New adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Walk-in appointments are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00.

Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

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Karen Bass leads trip to Paris to prepare for 2028 Olympic Games

By City News Service

Mayor Karen Bass led a delegation of city leaders to Paris Wednesday to prepare Los Angeles to host the Olympic Games in 2028.

The delegation included City Council President Paul Krekorian, council members Traci Park and Katy Yaroslavsky -- all three of whom sit on the city's Ad Hoc Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Also making the trip were Metro CEO Stephanie Wiggins, LA84 Foundation President and CEO Renata Simril and Priscilla Cheng, senior vice president for Government Relations at LA28.

The group is expected to return Sunday.

The delegation will meet with French officials, dignitaries and business leaders to see how Paris is preparing for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which are set to begin at the end of July.

"The city of Los Angeles must be prepared to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This trip is vital to that preparation while generating business development and learning from innovative housing, green transportation and infrastructure projects," Bass said in a statement.

"If we wait until the Opening Ceremonies to be on the ground in Paris, we

miss a crucial opportunity to learn from the city of Paris during their preparations to welcome the world this summer and this trip will allow us to fully immerse ourselves in the Olympic and Paralympic planning process in order to generate growth for Los Angeles," she added.

Bass has been invited to have an official role alongside Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo in the Closing Cere-

monies of the Paris 2024 Games.

In regard to business development, the delegation is expected to meet with French companies in the transportation, sustainability, sports and technology sectors and discuss possible investment in Los Angeles. Additionally, Bass' office noted city officials will look to lay the groundwork with businesses like

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield for consumer engagement in major events.

The delegation will tour La Fabrique de la Solidarité to learn about Paris' homelessness response strategy. The group specializes in distribution of basic necessities and support for seniors. The delegation will join the Paris Homelessness Assistance Unit to learn more about their outreach efforts

to the homeless in Paris ahead of the games.

On green transportation and infrastructure, the delegation will visit Saint-Denis and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, including a visit to the newly inaugurated Athletes Village just outside of Paris, to learn more about their community centered redevelopment.

After the games, the village reportedly will be used for housing as an "eco-responsible neighborhood."

In addition, the delegation will learn about Paris' temporary Media Center at The Carreau du Temple, which will host hundreds of non-accredited media covering the 2024 Games. With capacity for 600 people, the center will provide 300 workstations, two news conference rooms, interview areas, recording studios and relaxation and catering areas, creating a free, allhours, centralized location for journalists during the events.

The Los Angeles Football Club will be an Olympic venue in 2028. | Photo courtesy of LA28/Facebook

FICTITIOUS

90723 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 28, 2024.

or

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

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/07/2024, 03/14/2024, 03/21/2024,

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

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/07/2024, 03/14/2024, 03/21/2024, 03/28/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024028933

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HAIR BY KISTYLES, 26745 Neff Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91351. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2024. Signed: Kate Sanchez, 26745 Neff Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on February 8, 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).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 03/07/2024, 03/14/2024, 03/21/2024, 03/28/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024042183 NEW FILING. The following person(s)

Pasadena City Notices

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For

FURNISH AND DELIVER SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO SCBA(S) AND ACCESSORIES

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 2:00 pm, Monday, March 18, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "FURNISH AND DELIVER SCOTT AIR-PAK X3 PRO SCBA(S) AND ACCESSORIES" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0093.

1.1. Summary

The Pasadena Fire Department (PFD) is requesting qualified vendors to provide quotes for SCBA Breathing Apparatus & Accessories. The objective of this Invitation for Bid (“IFB”) solicitation is to identify the most responsive and responsible bidder to provide the City with the requested SCBA equipment and accessories, including one hundred and forty-five (145) 3M Scott X3 Pro SCBAs (Latest Model), and all additional equipment and accessories as detailed in the Bid Specifications. These units shall be new with full factory warranties. Units shall be delivered complete and ready for service, as specified, and shall be equipped with all of the manufacturer’s standard equipment, as advertised, whether or not specifically mentioned in these specifications.

Bids are requested from equipment suppliers that are responsive, responsible and offer the best pricing and value. The agreement resulting from this bid will be a five-year contract subject to the terms and conditions contained within the sample multi-year purchase order contract, attached to the bid invitation. Orders will be placed throughout the term of the contract by assigned PFD personnel on an as-needed basis. The provided estimate of the amount of equipment that will be ordered throughout the contract term is based on previous usage. The actual quantities ordered may be greater or lower than the provided estimates. As such, the PFD makes no guarantee as to the order amount during the contract term.

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/78731

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/78731). 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 Wednesday, March 13, 2024, prior to 5:00 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 7, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish March 7, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For

Furnish and Deliver Breathing Air Compressor and Carbon Monoxide Monitor System

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, Wednesday, March 20, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/ portal/pasadena/projects/79783) for this solicitation named "Furnish and Deliver Breathing Air Compressor and Carbon Monoxide Monitor System" Project ID: 2024-IFB-LM-0113.

1.1. Summary

The Pasadena Fire Department is requesting bids for two (2) Bauer Unicus 4S High-Pressure Breathing Air Compressor Systems, Model #UN4 4S-20/7k, or equal. The system provided shall be a 5-Stage All-In-One High Pressure Breathing Air Compressor.

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 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 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/79783

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 Wednesday, March 13, 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.

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, March 7, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish March 7, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For

Furnish and Deliver BeaverFit Performance Locker 10 ft

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 5:00 pm, Monday, March 25, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/ portal/pasadena/projects/79824) for this solicitation named "Furnish and Deliver BeaverFit Performance Locker 10 ft" Project ID: 2024-IFB-LM-0118.

1.1. Summary

The Pasadena Fire Department (PFD) is seeking a vendor to provide a 10' BeaverFit Performance Locker, which is a standard shipping container custom-fabricated to include anchored training rigs and secure storage, and can serve as a multi-modality training center for up to 60 people. The successful Bidder will be responsible for furnishing, delivering, and setup of the necessary items to meet the intent of the contract.

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 5:00 pm on Monday, March 25, 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/79824

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 Thursday, March 14, 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.

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, March 7, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

Publish March 7, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOROTHA J. MUNDENBUSCHATZ

Case No. PROVA2400124

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOROTHA J. MUNDEN-BUSCHATZ

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Philip G. Munden, Sr. in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Philip G. Munden, Sr. 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 March 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA CA 92335.

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

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

58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for petitioner: RICHARD F NEVINS ESQ SBN 137261

LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD F NEVINS 3895 BROCKTON AVENUE RIVERSIDE CA 92501

CN104532 MUNDEN Feb 29, Mar 4,7, 2024

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LINDA JEANNETTE CUSICK, aka LINDA J. CUSICK

CASE NO. 20STPB09278

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LINDA JEANNETTE CUSICK, aka LINDA J. CUSICK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KAY RANDO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GREGORY T. ROYSTON be appointed as special administrator with general powers 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 MARCH 28, 2024 at 8:30

A.M. in Dept.: “5” located at: 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal 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.

PETER A. SAHIN, ESQ., SB# 222207

Attorney for Petitioner VELASCO LAW GROUP, APC

333 W. BROADWAY, SUITE 100

Long Beach, CA 90802

PNSB# 107405

Published in: Belmont Beacon

Pub Dates: February 29, March 4, 7, 2024

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

HALINA BOZENNA PLACHCINSKA

CASE NO. 24STPB02230

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/28/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

TRACY M. POTTS - SBN 148808, EMANUEL AVILA MARTIN - SBN 323852, LEGACY LAW GROUP 180 PROMENADE CIRCLE, SUITE 120

SACRAMENTO CA 95834

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

CNS-3788868#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

RITA J. BUCHAN

CASE NO. 23STPB06023

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of RITA J. BUCHAN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by U.S. BANK, TRUSTEE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNION BANK, N.A. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that U.S. BANK, TRUSTEE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS UNION BANK, N.A. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent 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: 04/03/24 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 DEBORAH H. PETITO SBN 118147, OFFIT KURMAN, P.C. 445 S. FIGUEROA ST., 18TH FLOOR LOS ANGELES CA 90071

Telephone (213) 629-5700

3/7, 3/11, 3/14/24

CNS-3789857# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RITA DRORIAN

CASE NO. 24STPB02370

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons

who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RITA DRORIAN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NOEL GEORGE DRORIAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NOEL GEORGE DRORIAN 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: 04/04/24 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

TALINE PANOSSIAN, ESQ. - SBN 332654

LAW OFFICES OF TALINE PANOSSIAN, APC 301 E. COLORADO BLVD., SUITE 510 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 628-8117 3/7, 3/11, 3/14/24

CNS-3789843#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 03/28/2024 at 8:30 am in

Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE,STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Edmond E.

Salem, Esq. SBN. 228274

The Salem Law Firm, PC 11620 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 715 Los Angeles, CA 90025

Telephone: (310) 828-7882

3/7, 3/11, 3/14/24

CNS-3789896# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

Public Notices

CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso): CIV SB 2110388 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Tower of Power Corporation; San Bernardino County Tax Collector; Robert Soto; Jacqueline Soto; First American Title Insurance Company; Heitman Holdings, Inc; Franchise Tax Board of the State of California; Any and All Persons Unknown Having or Claiming to Have any Title or Interest in or to the Property Sought to be Condemned Herein; and Does 1 Through 100, inclusive

The property interests the City seeks to condemn herein consists of a permanent street easement over a portion of the real property located at 8583 Etiwanda Avenue in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, and further identified as portions of San Bernardino County Tax Assessor’s Parcel Number 0229-141-13.

Plaintiff’s Title Thereto. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): City of Rancho Cucamonga, a Municipal Corporation

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE:

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, Ca 92415-0210

The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Richards, Watson & Gershon – Regina N. Danner (137210), 350 S. Grand Avenue, 37th Floor, Los Angeles, Ca 90071

Date: (Fecha) May 6, 2021

Brian Gutierrez, Clerk (Secretario)

By: Brian Gutierrez, Deputy (Adjunto)

You are served February 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2024 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Allison Vanessa Tejeda Ayala FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24AHCP00057 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W. Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

1. Petitioner Allison Vanessa Tejeda Ayala filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Allison Vanessa Tejeda Ayala to Proposed name Allison Vanessa Godinez 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 04/10/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 3. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Monterey Park Press DATED: February 9, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2024 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE # CIVSB2326865 TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner: Gladis Rosales, Jose Alexander Rosales, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name(s): Alexsandro Esteban Rosales-Sandoval to Proposed name: Alesandro Esteban Rosales 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 be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 03/11/2024 Time: 8:30 am Dept.: S28 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District - Civil Division 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a 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: Ontario News Press Newspaper. Date: January 29, 2024 STAMPED/s/: Gilbert G. Ochoa, Judge of the Superior Court Publish

Dates: February 15, 22, 29, March 7, 2024 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Tri-City Self Storage LTD at 485 W. La Cadena Dr., Riverside, CA 92501 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after March 20, 2024 at 1:30pm, property belonging to those listed below. Auction will be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts, and miscellaneous unknown boxes belonging to the following:

LONG KEARNEY, BELINDA SINGLETON, SHAVON DIXON, MELINDA RAMOS FRANCO, GENARO BOLICK, LAWRENCE ALEXANDER, LITTLE COLON, MARQUITA GONZALEZ, MARINA

Publish February 29, 2024 & March 7, 2024 in RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Western States Self Storage, LLC at 23190 Hemlock Ave., Moreno Valley, CA 92557 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after March 20, 2024 at 11:15am, property belonging to those listed below. Auction will be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts, and miscellaneous unknown boxes belonging to the following:

Locksley, Eric Baker, Gail Figueroa, Anthony Al-Hamd, Audrey M. Dunn, William Yarbrough, Mark Oliver, Mirisha Tillman, Jeramie Nunez, Ruben Acox, Ju-sae Papalii, Nancy Jones, Kissy Elliott, Quesha Kearney, Jeremy Sims, Deijaindia Oliver, Mirisha M. Skinner, Shawanna Rodgers, Isaac Allen, Kassidy Warren, Patricia Ann Mitchell Veloz, Melissa Cheatham, Louis Washington, Whitney Sanders, Kenneth Johnson, Mackalah Flipping, Eugene Davis, Gerald Rivers, Sharletta Bruno, Janet Marks, Delane Gaines, Robin Gaines, Lavern Cameron, Hilry La'Sarte, La'Toya Briggs, Giovanni Alonzo, Marleen Saunders, Flynn Paez, Filipe Javier "Jay" Netters, Michael Pauuvale, Meletupou Tellez, Nora Morgan, Jamie Camara, Sandra

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STFELTOS 25798 Iris Ave Unit B MORENO VALLEY, CA 92551-2973

Mailing Address, 26162 Spectacular Bid Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92555. Riverside County Mesheal Fouad Eskander, 25798 IRIS AVE UNIT B Moreno Valley, CA 92555, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92551-2973

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. Mesheal Fouad Eskander Statement filed with the County of Riverside on January 29, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246682884. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Shellbeglowin Esthetics, 3000 E Birch St #109, Brea, CA 92821. Full Name of Registrant(s) Shelby Evans, 47700 Centennial St, Aguanga, CA 92536. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Shelby Evans. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on February 13, 2024. Publish: Anaheim Press 02/22/2024, 02/29/2024, 03/07/2024, 03/14/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246683710. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COOINGCAKES SWEETS AND DESSERTS, 176 Hayward, Irvine, CA 92602. Full Name of Registrant(s) JSMY HOLDINGS, INC. (CA, 8 Corporate Park Ste 300, Irvine, CA 92606. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 9, 2023. COOINGCAKES SWEETS AND DESSERTS. /S/ JUNSOO LIM, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on February 22, 2024. Publish: Anaheim Press 02/29/2024, 03/07/2024, 03/14/2024, 03/21/2024

Backlash after regulators permit robotaxis on LA, SF freeways

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

Abill to grant local cities the ability to regulate autonomous vehicles is getting a lot more attention after the California Public Utilities Commission decided Friday to allow robotaxis on Los Angeles and San Francisco freeways.

The commission granted the company Waymo's driverless taxi service permission to travel up to 65 miles per hour.

Chris Griswold, president of Teamsters Joint Council 42, represents truck drivers and said he supports Senate Bill 915 over concern about the safety record of autonomous vehicles.

"These vehicles are just stopping for no reason,"

Griswold pointed out. "We've had emergency vehicles blocked. You had animals run over, you had a lady drug down the street. We can't trust these companies to just be out on the streets and run wild. We have to have our community leaders regulating these vehicles."

In October the California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the operating permit of the company Cruise, which is backed by General Motors, following an investigation after a pedestrian was dragged 20 feet. Waymo is backed by Google and said in a statement the company has "no immediate plans" to put its driverless vehicles on

The iconic Star Tours ride at Disney's parks is set to welcome characters and worlds from the expanding universe of Star Wars as seen in the Disney+ series. Beginning April 5, "Star Tours-The Adventures Continue" at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris

and self-efficacy. Preliminary findings from surveys and focus groups indicate significant improvements in participants' lives.

The pre-intervention survey revealed a diverse participant age range, with a notable percentage of young adults, among participants. A majority of participants identified as Latinx or Hispanic and many reported depressive symptoms, feeling nervous or stressed most of the time, and debt influencing their life a great deal.

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the highways and will take a "careful and incremental approach to expansion."

Janice Hahn, a Los Angeles County supervisor, said in a statement Angelenos should not be Big Tech's guinea pigs and declared support for the bill to allow local control.

Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, the bill's author, said it would allow cities and counties to regulate autonomous vehicles in the same way they set the rules for traditional taxis right now, but he is not calling for a ban.

"The bill will not allow the ban of AVs or robotaxis," Cortese explained. "We will ensure every step of the way that the bill embraces

the innovation but at the same time make sure that we're in a position to make it

as safe as possible."

The bill is currently awaiting consideration in

New 'Star Tours' adventures coming to Disneyland

By HeyWire AI

will feature new and thrilling adventures with favorites such as Din Djarin, Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, and the beloved Grogu, alongside the newly introduced planet Peridea. With over 250 ride variations, each journey promises a unique experience for guests, packed

with randomized sequences featuring different destinations, messages, and endings.

"Star Wars" has been a significant focus of investment for Disney's theme parks. Since the original Star Tours launched in 1987 at Disneyland and later at Disney World, the attrac-

tion has enthralled fans, guiding them on a journey across the universe with the help of droids C-3PO and R2-D2. Updated in 2011, "The Adventures Continue" incorporated scenes from the newer films.

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Income program

the impact of the program found reduced depressive symptoms, stress, anxiety, and economic strain; and improved housing stability. Participants also reported spending the funds on basic needs: food, rent, gas, and school supplies.

“The findings from the study are in line with results that we have seen from similar guaranteed income programs across the country and internationally. Through direct financial assistance, we are able to see tangible

and positive outcomes that contribute to the improved overall well-being of women and children who were hit the hardest during the pandemic,” shared Dr. Emma Aguila, associate professor at the Sol Price School of Public Policy and adjunct senior economist at the Rand Corporation.

"The City of El Monte is steadfast in our commitment to supporting our residents through innovative initiatives like the guaranteed income pilot program. The program's early success underscores

the potential of guaranteed income as a tool for social and economic empowerment in our community," said City Manager Alma Martinez.

In July 2023, the participants received their first monthly cash transfer of $500, and the final cash transfer is scheduled for May 31, 2024. As the program progresses, participants will be offered financial literacy workshops, and a follow-up survey will be conducted to further assess the longterm impact.

state Senate committees on local government and on transportation.

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Waymo is currently offering a free introductory ride-share service in Los Angeles and uses a paid model in San Francisco. | Photo courtesy of Waymo/Public News Service

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After attendees enjoyed a few drinks and hors d’oeuvres, Anne Miskey, CEO of Union Station, stood up to welcome everyone. She said, “You’re more than friends, you’re now part of our Union Station family. We’re here for a fun night to enjoy great food and drinks but they’re all for a great cause. Every bite of food and sip of drink at Masters of Taste helps the homeless in Los Angeles – could there be a better way to spend your evening?!”

Joking that she used to be thin, Miskey then thanked all the chefs and beverage masters for making Masters of Taste a possibility. She added, “Thank you to the media. It’s because of you that we’re able to get the word out … and year after year, we sell out. Union Station works with all sorts of people – those living in tents and whose lives have fallen apart. It is through the support of people like you that we’re able to walk alongside homeless people in their journey. We don’t just see people housed and get work;

what we see is the return of hope and the ability for them to once again have dreams.”

In a bow to tradition, 2023 MoT host chefs Michael and Kwini Reed of Poppy + Rose and Poppy & Seed passed the baton to this year’s chef hosts Bret Thompson and Lucy Thompson-Ramirez, owners of Pez Cantina and Pez Coastal Kitchen. The husband and wife team has made a significant impact in the hospitality industry. With their passion for culinary excellence and warm hospitality, they have made a distinctive mark in the Los Angeles dining scene and beyond.

Thompson pronounced, “We’ve been very lucky to be involved with this event since its inception. We’ve noticed how this group has grown over the years … how much people want to participate. The staff of Union Station are the ones who are really doing the work and they need to be recognized for it. At the same time, it’s heartening to see how we’re all playing

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a small part in supporting a worthy cause. That community effort demonstrates that when we do it together we get a lot farther than when you do it by yourself.”

As the evening wound down, a gentleman named Sean – who currently works at Union Station – shared his moving experience as someone who was once homeless. He related, “In 2002, when I was almost 40, I arrived at Union Station

“We used to make homeless individuals jump through hoops and blame them for the situation they’re in, make them earn their way into housing or their way out of the streets,” continued Sean. “All that did was make the homeless problem worse. We know today there are best practice models – housing first, harm reduction, posttrauma care, etc. – which make us healthy.”

with two black eyes, a gash on my forehead, and practically naked. Besides being homeless, I was also trying to get help overcoming a decades-long drug addiction due to trauma. And for the first time in my life, I was met with unconditional regard and I was nurtured. I was brought into a community where people wanted an authentic relationship with me. These were the things that made a difference.”

“I want to end with two thoughts – people are not broken; systems are. One of the things we hear a lot is that drug addiction drives people to homelessness but what we really know is that it’s a symptom of larger systemic and structural issues. In the 16 years that I’ve worked on the streets with people, I have yet to meet someone who chose not being sober over getting housing,” Sean concluded.

Union Station has grown to be one of the best homeless services agencies in Los Angeles and is the lead county agency for

Service Planning Area 3 (SPA 3). For over 50 years, it has been coordinating homeless services in 38 communities spanning from Eagle Rock to Pomona. It has seen a 97% success rate in permanently housing people since adopting the Housing First model. But its mission transcends providing temporary shelters; it is committed to creating lasting solutions for homelessness through housing, supportive services, and connection to the community.

Every dollar raised at Masters of Taste benefits the work of Union Station to end homelessness. Over the last six years, MoT has donated close to $3 million to help countless families and individuals find a secure and welcoming place to call home.

So purchase your tickets to the 2024 Masters of Taste for a really fun Sunday afternoon hanging out with other foodies while doing your share in helping solve the homelessness crisis.

Masters of Taste organizers and participants during media night at the Rose Bowl locker room. | Photo by Brianna Chu / Hey SoCal and Beacon Media News