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Board approves series of pay hikes for county's biggest union

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a threeyear, $304.8 million contract with a Riverside County collective bargaining unit representing nearly 9,000 employees in county government, with one supervisor voting against the compact over concerns about thriftless spending.

"I have to vote for the financial stability of this county," said Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, who cast the sole dissenting vote. "This is unsustainable to me. There's an argument to be made that we have to do it anyway. But we cannot afford what's coming. Show me that two years from now, we're not going to be dipping into reserves or laying off people by the thousand."

The agreement with Service Employees International Union Local 721 contains a number of

concessions granted by the county that board Chairman Chuck Washington didn't fear would create fiscal peril between now and the time when the compact expires on Jan. 29, 2027.

"We are well-positioned to be able to adjust when we see an economic downturn, which everyone has been predicting for the last three years," Washington said. "But people are still spending a lot of money. That explains some of the inflation. If times get tight, my position is not to spend us into the red. I wouldn't predict layoffs. We're not in the gloom-and-doom today, and it doesn't look like it's on the immediate horizon."

Under the SEIU terms, all union members, whether they're receiving six-figure salaries or at the lowest rungs of the pay schedule, will receive automatic pay increases, the first one

totaling 5% and retroactive to March 21.

Subsequent adjustments will be a 4% raise on May 6, 2025, and a 4% increase on May 6, 2026.

Built into the compact, which was negotiated over a nearly three-month span between union shop stewards and the Department of Human Resources, are additional provisions that provide for automatic hikes related to "callback pay" when a worker is required to get back on the clock after a regular shift, and increases in county contributions to workers' medical, dental and vision benefits.

There are also concessions specifically tied to case workers in the Children's Services Division of the Department of Public Social Services. However, one of

the contract provisions that Jeffries found objectionable was the creation of an additional county holiday — Juneteenth, or June 19 — which was previously only a state holiday.

Juneteenth recognizes the emancipation of slaves in the United States at the end of the Civil War.

The supervisor said he wouldn't have opposed the addition if SEIU had agreed to nullify one of the Presidents' Day holidays in February — county government observes two — to offset the new day off.

Jeffries said each holiday translates to an estimated $7 million in "lost productivity."

The supervisor also voted against a salary amendment to the 7,900member Laborers' International Union of North

Riverside wins grant to achieve greater life spans for Arlanza residents

The city of Riverside has been awarded a $1 million state grant to turn the Arlanza neighborhood into a "blue zone" that will try to help residents live longer, healthier lives.

The grant, made via a partnership with the California Volunteers program in the Governor's Office, will fund a two-year effort in which five subneighborhoods in the greater Arlanza area will develop projects leading to a resident-driven community action plan, officials said Friday.

The projects will involve connectivity, nutrition, movement and climate, with the goal of increasing health and sustainability and positioning the neighborhood for more grant funding.

The city worked with community partners Riverside Community Health Foundation and Healthy Leaders Thriving Cities/Love Riverside to secure the competitive funding.

"Living longer and happier lived should be a goal for all residents," Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said in a statement. "This is an opportunity for a new generation of Arlanza residents to enjoy a healthier community."

Blue zones are defined as communities having populations living measurably longer, happier lives with lower rates of chronic diseases and a higher-than-average quality of life.

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Ambulance medic who sexually assaulted patients sentenced

A24-year-old ambulance attendant from Riverside County who groped and solicited sex from a teenage girl and another female victim while they were in transit to hospitals was sentenced Thursday to two years in state prison.

Jason Dean Anderson of Wildomar in January admitted two counts of sexual battery on a restrained person for the purpose of arousal under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office. In exchange for his admissions, prosecutors dropped two related charges against Anderson.

During a hearing Thursday at the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta, Superior Court Judge John Monterosso

Man found guilty of attacking PS motorists, bicyclist

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Union members rally in downtown Riverside in December. | Photo courtesy of SEIU Local 721

Man found guilty of attacking PS motorists, bicyclist

A29-year-old motorist who perpetrated a series of unexplained attacks on fellow drivers and one bicyclist throughout Palm Springs was convicted Thursday of nearly a dozen charges.

After deliberating less than a day, a Riverside jury found Juaquin Mercer Moraga of Palm Springs guilty of three counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon, two counts each of misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor vandalism, and one count each of felony vandalism and misdemeanor battery.

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shouted, "You're not getting away with this!" the brief said.

Knowlton feared for his and his companion's lives and attempted to speed away, but Moraga gave chase, prosecutors said. The defendant finally stopped at Overture Drive and threw a metal pipe at the rear of the victim's car as he headed toward Interstate 10. Moraga did not continue his pursuit onto the freeway.

The next round of roadway disturbances occurred between 6:40 p.m. 6:52 p.m.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Charles Koosed scheduled a sentencing hearing for May 17 at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Moraga is being held without bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

He was arrested in June 2022 following the assault frenzy, which the defense argued occurred while he was in the throes of paranoid delusions.

According to a trial brief filed by the District Attorney's Office, on the afternoon of June 6, 2022, the defendant engaged in a bizarre string of actions, targeting at least eight people.

The first attack occurred just after 1 p.m. in the area of North Palm Canyon Drive and Vista Chino Road, where 68-year-old David Knowlton and his 66-yearold companion, Mollie de la Cruz, were heading out of Palm Springs to return to Newport Beach.

Moraga began tailing them, then played the passing game, placing his silver Lexus GS immediately in front of Knowlton's car, forcing him to go around, prosecutors said. During this back-and-forth, Moraga threw objects at the vehicle, causing minor damage. When the victim pulled over to inspect the damage, the defendant stopped his Lexus in the same place, got out and

Thomas Gintz, driving his Range Rover SUV southbound on Avenida Caballeros, was passing East Tahquitz Canyon when Moraga, standing on the shoulder of the road, swung a pole "at the passenger's side of the Range Rover, causing a dent on the rear passenger door," according to the brief.

When the victim stopped and got out of his SUV to check the damage, the defendant confronted him, yelling "you're not man enough" to use a gun, court papers stated. Moraga then accelerated toward Gintz, who had to "jump out of the way" to avoid being struck. He called 911.

Two minutes later, near Sunrise Way and Tahquitz Canyon, Alex Lee was in his Jeep Gladiator and encountered Moraga going northbound on Sunrise, and when the Jeep approached, the defendant "swerved into him," causing minor damage below the driver's side door, according to the prosecution. The victim called police and continued toward home.

Two minutes after that, at Sunrise and Ramon Road, Michael Maranhas, driving his convertible BMW with the top down, came across Moraga stopped in the middle of Ramon in his Lexus, forcing the victim to come to a stop, at which point the defendant threw

his car into reverse and backed into the BMW twice, prosecutors said.

The victim sat shocked when Moraga jumped out of his Lexus, ran back and hit him in the face, shouting, "Don't you follow me!" according to the brief.

Roughly three minutes later, a bicyclist, Christopher Hauser, riding in the 1300 block of East Barristo Road, near Palm Springs High School, was going westbound when he spotted Moraga's Lexus on the opposite side of the corridor. He told police the sedan suddenly accelerated, crossed over the median and came directly at him, going about 60 mph.

"The bicyclist said he was required to take evasive action ... and jump out of the way to avoid being hit by the speeding vehicle," the brief said.

The victim called police as the Lexus sped away.

Two minutes later, George Sheer was at a 76 station on South Palm Canyon Drive, filling up a Toyota Highlander rental vehicle, when he was suddenly accosted by Moraga, who accused the victim of "following me,"

court papers said, adding the defendant kicked a dent in a rear side panel on the SUV and sped away.

The final attack occurred in the area Sunny Dunes Road and Ramon. Prosecutors said John Lindstrom was at the wheel of a Volvo when he spotted Moraga "standing in the middle" of South Camino Real. As he passed the defendant's location, Moraga jumped into his Lexus and started chasing Lindstrom. Using evasive maneuvers, he was able to avoid contact with Moraga, whose actions caused a separate collision.

Police officers stopped the defendant, who has no prior felony convictions, and took him into custody without incident moments later.

According to the defense's trial brief, psychiatric examinations indicated Moraga was suffering "major depressive disorder," "cannabis use disorder" and post-traumatic stress disorder at the time.

"The (offenses) occurred when he was having paranoid delusions," the attorneys wrote. "He thought the victims were attempting to investigate him."

Juaquin Mercer Moraga. | Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs Police Department/Facebook

AAPI Heritage Month companion productions coming to Atwater Village Theatre

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In conjunction with AAPI Heritage Month, Chalk Repertory Theatre will present the world premiere of “Pang Spa” directed by Reena Dutt in collaboration with EST/LA’s world premiere production of “Two Stop” directed by Tracey A. Leigh. Penned by David Johann Kim, these two companion pieces are centered around themes related to the 1992 L.A. Uprising. Both plays will be presented during AAPI Heritage Month between May 2 and June 9 at Atwater Village Theatre. This collaboration is a part of Center Theatre Group’s L.A. Artist Residency program, a division of the new CTG: Forward initiative.

“In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, it was clear to me that ‘Two Stop’ not only had characters I’d never seen before onstage, but as a story of transformation, it would be perfect for EST/LA’s first full production since the pandemic,” explained director Tracey A. Leigh. “I’m constantly surprised by [the production’s] immediacy; the writing is superb – the play crackles with intensity while being grounded in the deep humanity of each character. I am so excited to share our production alongside Chalk Rep’s production of David Johann Kim’s other multi-award-winning play, ‘Pang Spa.’”

"Two Stop" takes place on the verge of the 1992

L.A. Uprising. A Korean market. A murder scene. A store owner and a neighborhood teenage girl face off. When her wild card mother arrives, secrets from the past explode in this tiny store. History and histories go head-tohead as L.A. starts to burn. Together they reach back decades and across the globe through war, strife and love, finding connection and even hope.

In “Pang Spa,” Daniel Pang returns home to L.A.’s Koreatown stepping into an unexpected life. Twenty years after the L.A. Uprising, the family business is gone, his brother is gone, and his parents are disappearing with dementia. As Daniel juggles his parents’ care and idiosyncratic neighbors, a flinty young army vet arrives on a mission forcing him to confront his past. “Pang Spa” is a Los Angeles, K-town dramedy celebrating family, memory and identity through a journey of healing.

“1992 was a defining year for Angelinos. It’s a part of our history that illustrates camaraderie as well as conflict across communities. What ‘Pang Spa’ does is acknowledge the repercussions of those choices, and bring the aftermath to light through a complex, compelling, and often funny slice of life,” said director Reena Dutt.

In the Korean American community, the 1992

Los Angeles Uprising is remembered as Sai-i-gu (April 29 in Korean). Also known as the 1992 Los Angeles Riots or the 1992 Rodney King Riots, the L.A. Uprising was a major outbreak of violence, looting and arson that began on April 29, 1992.

The L.A. Uprising was a response to two events: the acquittal of four white L.A. policemen on all but one charge connected to the severe beating of Rodney King, an African American motorist in March of 1991; and the fatal shooting of African American teenager Latasha Harlins by Korean convenience shop owner Soon Ja Du 13 days after the beating of Rodney King. Korean Americans suffered extremely high economic losses as 2,300 Korean American businesses were looted or burned and suffered over $400 million in property damages. During the L.A. Uprising, Korean Americans received very little aid or protection from police authorities due to disparities in social status and language barriers.

"Two Stop" runs May 2 through June 9, with performances taking place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. on May 5, 12, 19 and June 2; and Sundays at 7 p.m. on May 26 and June 9. There is a Hapa Night performance on May 17, and an AAPI Day

celebration performance on May 26. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit estlosangeles.org.

“Pang Spa” runs May 16 through June 9, with performances taking place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. on May 26 and June 9; and Sunday at 6 p.m. on May 19 and Sunday at 7 p.m. on June

2. There is a Hapa Night performance on May 17, and an AAPI Day celebration performance on May 26. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit chalkrep.com.

General admission to all performances are $35, with $25 tickets available to seniors, veterans, and students. There are three special double-feature performance days for those

who would like to attend both “Pang Spa” and "Two Stop" on one day with a discount of $25 per performance on either Sunday, May 26, June 2, or June 9, by using Code 2spa at checkout. Atwater Village Theatre is located at 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, CA 90039. Parking is free in the ATX (Atwater Crossing) parking lot one block south of the theater.

| Graphic courtesy of Chalk Repertory Theatre, EST/LA

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Monrovia

Stargaze with Monrovia High School's Astronomy Club

Monrovia High School is one of only three high schools in Southern California with a professional observatory on-campus and for the first time in a decade, its Astronomy Club is opening its doors to the public to ‘See the Stars’ and learn about our space. The free, family-friendly event will be on Friday, April 12, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Monrovia High School.

Glendale

Wander the Wilderness Bus arrives for first trip this weekend

Enjoy Deukmejian Wilderness Park without worrying about how to get there. The Wander the Wilderness Bus is a free shuttle operating every weekend from 501 S. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91204 on alternating Saturdays and from 820 E. Maple St., Glendale, CA 91205 on alternating Sundays. For more information, visit glendaleca.gov/government/ departments/communityservices-parks/trails-andopen-space/wander-thewilderness-bus.

Long Beach

Long Beach celebrates Earth Month with community clean-up

Join the Long Beach Health Department, community groups and other city depart-

ments Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon for a day filled with fun, education, music, photos, giveaways and most importantly, actions that help make the community a healthier, more beautiful place. This event will take place at DeForest Park (6175 De Forest Ave.) and will kick off a week of action leading up to Earth Day. More information is available at longbeach.gov/ sustainability/about-us/ events/earth-month.

Azusa

Outdoor Recreation & Eco Fair slated for April 13

Head to Memorial Park on Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Azusa’s Outdoor Recreation & Eco Fair. There will be live music, free food, art classes, face painting, snow, gifts, throwing axes, a climbing wall and much more.

Orange County

Orange County

Learn more about volunteering with OC Parks at information night

Learn about the various volunteer opportunities available in many of the OC Parks facilities at the information night scheduled for April 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Travel around to park booths to meet park staff, ask questions, and learn what a “day in the life” of a typical volunteer would be like. This is an open house style event so

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those interested can drop by at any time. Light refreshments will be provided, and parking is free.

Anaheim

Disneyland to update Autopia with electric vehicles

On Tuesday, Disneyland officials announced they are planning to update the gas-powered vehicles on the Autopia attraction. "Since opening with Disneyland park in 1955, Autopia has remained a guest favorite, most popular with young kids experiencing driving for the first time," said Jessica Good, a spokeswoman for the park. "As the industry moves toward alternative fuel sources, we have developed a roadmap to electrify this attraction and are evaluating technology that will enable us to convert from gas engines in the next few years." The park aims to reach zero emissions by 2030.

Riverside

Riverside County

Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District unveils Hydraulic Design Manual

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District on Wednesday launched its inaugural Hydraulic Design Manual, a comprehensive resource aimed at providing engineers with essential criteria and guidance for the design of stormwater management facilities in Riverside County. The District's Hydraulic Design Manual

is on the District’s website at https://rcflood.org/engineering-tools. The District encourages all stakeholders involved in stormwater management and infrastructure development within Riverside County to utilize this resource for efficient and sustainable project planning.

City of Riverside

1 dead, 1 injured in Riverside shooting

A woman was taken to a hospital in unknown condition and a man was found dead at the scene of a Sunday afternoon shooting in the 7600 block of Canberra Way in the Mission Grove gated community of Riverside, according to Ryan Railsback of the Riverside Police Department. A person was detained but it remained unclear whether the individual was under arrest.

Corona

Reserve your seats for Corona’s Comedy Night

The City of Corona is hosting "Comedy Night: Corona Night of Laughter" on April 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Civic Center Theater. The show will feature the comedic talents of Donna Maine, Richard Weiss, and Jessica Rosas. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www. coronaca.gov/registration.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County County Museum to celebrate 50 years in Redlands by

hosting an exhibit in May

This year, the San Bernardino County Museum, the largest cultural and natural history museum in the region, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in the city of Redlands with “Holding History: 50 Years in Redlands,” an exhibit opening on Sunday, May 19. “This exhibit is not only a look at the last 50 years, but also aims to set our sights on the future. What can we learn from our predecessors? Where can we adapt? Where have we transformed and pioneered change, not only here but across the nation? Ultimately, we want to hear from our community and elevate the voices of local residents,” stated Museum Chief Deputy and Curator of Anthropology Tamara Serrao-Leiva. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov.

City of San Bernardino

San Bernardino approves $8.78M to repair 21 streets

The San Bernardino City Council approved a pavement rehabilitation contract for 21 streets throughout the city. The contract, awarded to the Matich Corporation in the amount of $8,787,473.20, will encompass five and a half miles of roadway. Work is expected to begin in May and be completed by October. $6 million of the funds for this project will come from the City’s Measure S local sales tax funds. Nearly $2 million will come from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRA), Measure I will fund

an additional $500,000, and Senate Bill 1 Gas Tax funds will make up the remaining $400,000.

Ontario

2024 Independence Day Parade applications now being accepted

The Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department is now accepting applications from residents interested in participating in this year’s Independence Day Parade on Thursday, July 4. Parade categories include vehicles, large vehicles, floats, military groups, walking groups, and marching bands. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024. For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/Independence Day or contact the Recreation & Community Services Department at (909) 395-2020.

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Monrovia

March 21

At 11:42 a.m., an officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Primrose regarding a male subject in his underwear. Officers arrived and made contact with the male subject, who displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. An investigation revealed he was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 12:41 p.m., an employee at a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a female subject concealing items and fleeing without paying. Officers arrived and located the female subject. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:57 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 900 block of East Huntington regarding a male subject who was concealing merchandise. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

March 22

At 2:40 a.m., while patrolling the area of Foothill and Poinsettia officers made contact with a pedestrian who appeared intoxicated. An investigation revealed the subject was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

March 23

At 12:29 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon when he located a male adult in the park after hours. The male had been issued multiple citations and arrested for the same violation multiple times. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:56 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of Hacienda came into the MPD lobby to report that someone forged her signature on a legal document. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:51 a.m., a loss prevention officer from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called to report that a subject stole merchandise and fled. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:53 a.m., officers and MFD responded to a residential complex in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks regarding reports of an explosion. Officers arrived and saw that a window to an apartment was shattered and could smell gas. Residents were evacuated. One resident suffered burns and was transported to a hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:23 p.m., a caller in the 1700 block of South Mayflower reported that his vehicle was broken into. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:29 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Mountain and Huntington regarding a driver swerving in and out of lanes, possibly intoxicated. Officers arrived, located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Officers approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver who was displaying signs of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 6:06 p.m., a caller reported a motorist was stopped in the middle of Myrtle and Central and appeared to be sleeping. Officers arrived and contacted the driver, who was heavily intoxicated. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 10:16 p.m., an officer was patrolling a shopping center in the 600 block of West Huntington when he saw a suspicious male. He made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

March 24

At 1:01 a.m., while patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon an officer located a male adult in the park after hours. The male had been issued multiple citations and arrested for the same violation multiple times. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:14 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 600 block of South Shamrock when he heard

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a woman scream. He located an intoxicated woman and determined she was a danger to herself. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:07 a.m., a resident of an apartment complex in the 200 block of West Pomona called to report that her husband's motorcycle was stolen out of a parking structure. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:29 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of East Evergreen called to report that one of the windows of her vehicle had been shot. Officers responded and found that a bullet had broken the vehicle's window. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:39 p.m., a caller reported a subject at the 600 block of East Foothill possibly under the influence. Officers arrived and located a subject with a controlled substance next to him. A computer check revealed he had warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

March 25

At 1:09 a.m., officers were patrolling the area of Duarte and California when they noticed a suspicious subject in the area and made contact with him. The officers determined that the subject was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 6:44 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of West El Norte called to report that he and his renter got into an argument and the renter punched him. There were conflicting statements and no injuries. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:31 a.m., a business in the 1600 block of South Myrtle called to report a subject acting erratically and possibly armed with a weapon. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had several warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:46 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Hurstview called to report that an unknown subject was on her property acting erratically. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested,

cited, and released at the scene.

At 6:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Terrace View regarding forced entry into the caller's son's home while he was away. Officers arrived and located a broken window. It is unknown exactly what was taken. This investigation is continuing.

March 26

At 12:46 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon noticed a subject sleeping in a park after hours. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.

At 3:17 a.m., while patrolling the 100 block of West Duarte an officer noticed a bicycle in violation of a traffic code. A computer search revealed the subject had warrants for his arrest. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:56 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of West Walnut called to report that his van was stolen sometime overnight. Officers responded and checked the area. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:33 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 700 block of West Chestnut when he was flagged down regarding a suspicious person at a business nearby. The officer contacted the subject, who was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was issued a citation on the scene.

At 12:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a disturbing subject at a church in the 100 block of East Palm who was trying to steal from the thrift shop. Officers arrived and determined the subject was a known local transient. She had a prior felony warrant, and was arrested, booked, and housed.

At 7:43 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of West Duarte reported her adult daughter missing. She was entered as a missing person. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:36 p.m., an officer was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Peck and Wyland. The officer checked the area and located the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Arcadia

March 24

At 3:42 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of South Baldwin Avenue and West Huntington Drive regarding a driver asleep at the wheel. Officers found the driver asleep in his car with the engine running. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from him. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 33-year-old male from San Gabriel was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 6:39 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of Hampton Road regarding an attempted burglary report. A group of approximately five male suspects wearing facemasks jumped the rear fence of the location. The suspects broke a surveillance camera and were about to force entry into the home when they saw the resident inside. They fled the scene in a silver Honda.

At 9:49 p.m., officers responded to In-N-Out, 420 N. Santa Anita Ave., regarding a hostile subject causing a disturbance. An investigation revealed the subject had been advised numerous times regarding trespassing at the location. The 41-year-old male transient was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

March 25

At 7:38 p.m., officers responded to JCPenney, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a shoplifting report. Two suspects entered the store and began filling a shopping cart with over $1,000 worth of merchandise. The suspects then attempted to leave the store with the cart when they were stopped by a loss prevention officer. The suspects fled the scene in a black Chrysler sedan.

March 26

At 4:42 p.m., officers responded to Angela Preschool & Kindergarten, 100 E. Live Oak Ave., regarding a robbery that had just occurred. The victim had just arrived to pick up her child from school when the

suspect approached her and pointed a gun at her head demanding her purse. An investigation revealed the victim had been followed from Commerce Casino. Arcadia Police Detectives identified the suspect, a 31-year-old male from San Bernardino with eight outstanding warrants for his arrest. With the assistance of outside agencies, the suspect was located, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

March 28

At 3:48 p.m., officers were patrolling the wash area near First Avenue and Foothill Boulevard after receiving reports of a transient encampment in the area. Officers contacted one subject who was living on the trail. She was discovered to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The 35-year-old female transient was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 12:13 p.m., officers responded to 32 E. Huntington Drive regarding the report of a subject drinking alcohol in front of the location. Officers contacted the subject and determined he was under the influence of alcohol and unable to care for himself. The 59-year-old male transient was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

March 30

At 10:36 a.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 N. First Ave,, regarding the report of a burglary. An unknown suspect broke into a locker inside the men’s locker room and stole a wallet.

At 6:14 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1500 block of South Tenth Avenue regarding a burglary that had just occurred. Surveillance footage revealed two male suspects parked a white SUV in the driveway of the residence and entered the home through an unlocked rear sliding glass door. The suspects ransacked the home, stealing jewelry. One suspect was described as male, wearing a black baseball hat, a black facemask, black gloves, and a green reflective vest. The second suspect was described as male, wearing a black bucket hat, black facemask, a black jacket, and blue jeans.

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The FDA doesn't test dietary supplements; here are tips on finding effective products

f you take melatonin when you are struggling to get to sleep, vitamin D to help maintain healthy bones or fish oil to help prevent heart disease, you are among over half of U.S. adults over the age of 20 who reported using dietary supplements, according to 2017-2018 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Multivitamins, which combine a range of vitamins your body needs and are intended to fill nutritional gaps, are the most common across age groups and are marketed to people in every stage of life. There are multivitamins for pregnant women, seniors who need extra immune health, and even gummy multivitamins for pilladverse children and adults alike.

Unlike prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, the shelves of dietary supplements you encounter in American grocery stores are largely untested by the Food and Drug Administration.

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to break down how the FDA's regulation of dietary supplements differs from that of drugs and what consumers should look for to find safe and effective supplements.

Drugs vs. dietary supplements

Distinguishing between over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements can be tricky, especially since they often sit side-by-side on pharmacy shelves. The main differences, the FDA explains, are the marketing claims made about the product and the review process the product undergoes.

Drugs or medications are specifically formulated to cure or treat diseases and are "articles (other than food) intended to affect the structure or any function" of your body, according to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Drugs undergo rigorous safety testing before the FDA lets them become available to

the public.

By Cassidy Grom, Stacker

Meanwhile, dietary supplements include ingredients in the food supply, like vitamins, minerals and herbs. Following the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act in 1994, dietary supplements were placed in a "special category under the general umbrella of 'foods,'" according to the FDA.

The marketing or packaging for a dietary supplement largely can't claim to treat a specific disease, but it can make statements about how its ingredients impact general well-being, like "fiber maintains bowel regularity," for example. There are, however, a few more nuanced rules regarding this when it comes to claiming to treat vitamin deficiencies.

However, the FDA does not review dietary supplements or their associated claims before they hit the market. In many cases, companies can legally begin selling supplements without even notifying the FDA.

Look for third-party testing

The FDA's approach leaves a void for American consumers worried about the ingredients or safety of their dietary supplements. Some nonprofit organizations and third-party companies have stepped up to provide some guidance.

The NSF, formerly called the National Sanitation Foundation, conducts its own product testing to ensure the ingredients in supplements match what the label lists and make sure there are no

harmful levels of impurities. You can look for the NSF mark on dietary supplements and other products.

Similarly, products with United States Pharmacopeia approval undergo rigorous testing. USP professionals ensure the ingredients in the supplement break down in time to be absorbed in your body. You can search the USP database of approved products online.

Talk to a doctor first

Eating a variety of food is the best way to get nutrients. However, some people need dietary supplements to get extra vitamins that are missing from their diet. Talk to your doctor before incorporating a new supplement. Taking supplements in addition to medication may cause serious side effects. Some supplements may change the effectiveness or how quickly a medication works.

If you have any presence on social media, specifically the local Monrovia Facebook groups, then you probably know there is a lot of back and forth every time a new business opens. It goes something like this: “Oh great, another Starbucks.” "Why can’t we have a Cracker Barrel?” “Bring back Souplantation.” “How many Boba Tea shops do we need?”

My new favorite is, “Why can’t someone open a bookstore in Old Town?”

It’s my favorite now because we actually DID get a bookstore! Underdog Bookstore opened in April of 2023.

Sadly, they now plan on closing by the end of June, and the reason we cannot have a bookstore is becoming crystal clear. It is because some people in this town and surrounding areas are not being very inclusive or kind. Some are being downright hateful.

Underdog Bookstore is just that, a bookstore. They sell mainstream books that can be found at Barnes &

Monrovia Old Town report: It’s a mystery to me

Noble and Vroman’s. They offer books that cater to a culturally diverse community. Basically, there is something for everyone at Underdog.

Just like other bookstores, they sell mysteries, romance, children’s books, thrillers, fiction and nonfiction. They also sell books with LGBTQ+ themes. You do not have to be a member of that community to enjoy a book with a queer narrative. I’m not Sherlock Holmes, but I like a good whodunit.

I have never been a big fan of nonfiction. I want to curl up in a book and get lost for a few hours. Fall asleep, drop the book on my face a few times, wake up and repeat.

So, do you know what I do when I see the nonfiction section? Nothing. I keep walking until I get to the section I want. I don’t have a conniption. I do not threaten the staff. I don’t protest. If the bookstore only sold nonfiction, I just wouldn’t shop there.

I’m not afraid that my

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

kids will become brainiacs if they see a nonfiction book cover. Or end up on "Jeopardy!" Just like I’m not worried they will become a serial killer when they see me reading a Patricia Cornwell book.

OK, I was a little concerned when my daughter picked up my "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy, but let’s face it: 1. She was finally reading a book and 2. She was 20 years old. I check on her every so often and she’s still pretty normal. No leather or welts. Whew! That was a close one!

I am not going to tell you how to think or feel or what to believe or how to raise your children. If you don’t want to shop in a gay-owned store, then by all means do not. If you do not want your children to see books that might not align with your beliefs, feel free to steer them to the sections you do approve of. Or feel free to not go to Underdog Bookstore at all. You have that right. What you do not have

the right to do is threaten and harass a store that is so much more than LGBTQ+ or gay-owned. Where you shop and whom you choose to patronize is 100% up to you. Just be kind. If you cannot be kind, how about just don’t be cruel? We want a variety of options in Monrovia, specifically in Old Town. We don’t want another Starbucks or

boba store.

I am not angry or disappointed in the people that have different beliefs and choose to boycott this store.

I am angry and disappointed in the people and church groups that have harassed and threatened these businesses' owners.

Underdog Bookstore hopes to remain open. They are looking for someone

to take over the bookstore, as they are tired of dealing with the nonsense.

I am sorry that it has come to this for them. I hope that things change and that the owners find a rejuvenation in their purpose and the wherewithal to continue. If you feel so inclined, please show them your support. I’m certain they will appreciate it.

Similarly, as you age, your body may need additional support. The National Institute on Aging encourages adults older than 50 to talk to their doctor about whether they need extra calcium, vitamin D or vitamins B6 or B12.

Be wary of health fads Social media users may be familiar with the health fads that come and go, and may be left wondering if supplements, which are often more affordable than drugs, can boost their health.

Does berberine, which comes from barberries among other plants, really help you lose weight as effectively as Ozempic? Will ashwagandha relieve anxiety? Will collagen strengthen your nails?

There is some research on the effectiveness of some dietary supplements, but experts generally recommend caution. If you are poking around the internet looking for answers, look for reputable sources like doctors or double-blind, peer-reviewed studies that included a lot of participants

— and if at all possible, talk to a registered dietitian or health care provider before jumping on the bandwagon.

Story editing by Ashleigh Graf. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn.

This story originally appeared on Northwell

Health and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. The article was copy edited and retitled from its original version.

Republished pursuant to

| Photo courtesy of Underdog Books/Instagram

California ushers in $20 minimum wage for fast food workers

By HeyWire AI

California fast food workers at chains with more than 60 national locations now earn $20 per hour, a jump from the state's broader $16 per hour minimum wage, thanks to a new state law that went into effect on Monday.

Governor Gavin Newsom noted that there are over half a million fast food workers in the state, underlining the widespread impact of the law.

Some restaurant chains, including franchises like Papa John's and Pizza Hut, have already responded by reducing their workforce and increasing menu prices.

Matthew Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association, expressed concerns to CNBC that these mandated costs may lead to higher prices and potentially fewer jobs. Major franchises such as

McDonald's, Wingstop, and Chipotle Mexican Grill have indicated they will transfer these higher labor costs to consumers.

The repercussions of the wage increase extend beyond the fast-food industry, affecting sectors like retail and hospitality, which rely on hourly wage workers and may now face pressure to raise their wages to compete for employees. Labor experts believe that the economic effects will ripple through the job market.

Daniel Zhao, lead economist for Glassdoor, suggested to CNBC that industries outside food service, such as retail and hospitality, could feel pressure to increase wages. He also highlighted that the pay hike could reintegrate workers who had left the food industry for betterpaying jobs, such as those at Amazon warehouses or in

KABC-7 came away with three big prizes from the 74th annual Golden Mike Awards, winning for Best 60 Minute Newscast, Best Daytime Television Newscast, and Best Weekend Television Newscast.

rideshare services. Additionally, the higher wages could benefit the economy by giving workers more disposable income.

However, workers at some locations are exempt from the law. For instance, a discrepancy arises for fastfood workers within retail establishments that are not primarily grocery stores. Under the legislation, these employees are entitled to $20 per hour only for the time spent working in the fast-food section. This has led to confusion, prompting the Department of Industrial Relations to release a FAQ to address uncertainties as businesses adjust to the new wage regulations.

This law, backed by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), has not been without controversy. A referendum was halted after an agreement was reached

in September, which led to adjustments in the legislation. Some groups are still seeking further clarity on exemptions, notably for certain bakery operations and in-store fast-food outlets. The question of compliance also extends to ice cream parlors and takeand-bake pizza shops.

Looking ahead, more states could be following California's example with the SEIU actively seeking similar legisla-

KABC-7 big winner at 74th Golden Mike Awards

By City News Service

tion elsewhere. Mary Kay Henry, president of SEIU, has identified New York, Washington, and Illinois as potential targets for future campaigns aimed at raising the minimum wage for fastfood workers.

In the radio categories, KNX News won for Best Radio Newscast Over 15 Minutes and KFI for Best Radio Newscast Under 15 Minute. KOGO, San Diego won for Best Radio Weekend Newscast.

In the small market tele-

The awards were handed out Saturday during a ceremony at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City. KNBC-4 was honored for the Best 30 Minute Television Newscast.

vision division, KUAN, San Diego won for Best 60 Minute Newscast and KESQ, Palm Springs for Best Daytime Television Newscast. Small market radio honors went to KMJ, Fresno for Best Radio Newscast Under 15 Minutes and KCSB, Santa Barbara for Best Radio Newscast Over 15 Minutes.

Lifetime Achievement awards went to veteran

reporters Michele Gile of KCBS/KCAL and Eric Spillman of KTLA. Bill Handel of KFI was honored with the 2024 RTNA Broadcast Legend Award. The Golden Mike Awards are presented annually by the nonprofit Radio & Television News Association, which represents broadcast news professionals in Southern California.

| Photo courtesy of RTNA of So Cal/X

Mystery lights streak across SoCal skies; but what were they?

By City News Service

What exactly were those lights that streaked across the Southland sky early Tuesday morning?

The lights were visible over most of the region around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Video shows what appears

to be a cluster of objects streaking over the area -possibly a cluster of meteorites or more likely some type of object breaking up as it plummeted toward the Earth. Some speculation quickly arose that the lights might have been connected to a SpaceX rocket launch that occurred Monday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base on the Central Coast. But that launch occurred around 7:30 p.m., long before the mystery lights appeared.

Online speculators seemed to coalesce Tuesday around the idea that some type of space junk such as an old rocket booster had simply fallen to Earth, breaking up as it re-entered the atmosphere and creating the impres -

sive display.

By midday Tuesday, experts including Smithsonian astronomer Jonathan McDowell and the SETI Institute said the objects in the sky were the remains of the Chinese Shenzhou 15 orbital module, which

launched into space in November 2022, carrying three astronauts who spent six months at the Tiangong space station. The module had been predicted to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere on Tuesday morning.

McDonald's restaurant. | Photo by albedo20 CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED

El Monte City Notices

CITY OF EL MONTE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PROPOSED 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS

Hearing Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.

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

Description: The El Monte City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan sets forth specific activities and expenditures using funds received through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City of El Monte (“City”) requires that the public be notified, and a Public Hearing be held to allow the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed Annual Action Plan. Interested persons may also appear at the time of the public hearing and present comments and testimony to the City Council.

The City encourages activities that benefit and contribute to the goals and objectives of the City’s approved Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Preference will be given if an application/program has the ability to help the City meet federal program objectives and local priorities.

Proposed Annual Action Plan Schedule of Events:

Proposed Annual Action Plan Schedule of Events:

Propuesta de Plan de Acción Anual Cronograma de Eventos:

if additional accommodation is feasible.

For more information, please contact Vanessa Sedano, Housing Manager at (626)580-2070 or via email at vsedano@elmonteca. gov.

Published: April 4, 2024

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk.

CIUDAD DE EL MONTE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

SOBRE EL PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL ANO

FISCAL 2024-2025 PARA LOS PROGRAMAS DE SUBVENCIÓN DE BLOQUE PARA EL DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO, SOCIEDADES DE INVERSIÓN EN VIVIENDAS, Y PROGRAMAS DE SUBVENCIONES PARA SOLUCIONES DE EMERGENCIA

Audiencia Publica: martes, 7 de mayo del 2024

Hora: 7:00 p.m. o tan pronto como el asunto sea escuchado

Lugar: Cámara del Consejo Municipal, Ayuntamiento Este 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

Descripción: El Concejo Municipal de El Monte llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar el Plan de Acción Anual 20242025. El Plan de Acción Anual 2024-2025 establece actividades y gastos específicos utilizando fondos recibidos a través de los programas de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario conocido por el acrónimo “CDBG”, Asociaciones de Inversión HOME (conocido como “HOME”) y Subvención para Soluciones de Emergencia (conocido como “ESG”) administrados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (conocido como “HUD”).

Proposed Annual Action Plan Schedule of Events:

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

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; or

(2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; or

Eventos Fechas

(3) In person.

Comienza el periodo de 30 días de comentario y revisión publica Jueves, 4 de Abril de 2024

La Ciudad de El Monte ("Ciudad") requiere que se notifique al público y que se lleve a cabo una Audiencia Pública para permitir que el público tenga la oportunidad de comentar sobre el Plan de Acción Anual propuesto. Las personas interesadas también pueden comparecer en el momento de la audiencia pública y presentar comentarios y testimonios al Concejo Municipal. La Ciudad fomenta actividades que beneficien y contribuyan a las metas y objetivos del Plan Consolidado Quinquenal aprobado por la Ciudad. Se dará preferencia si una solicitud/programa tiene la capacidad de ayudar a la Ciudad a cumplir con los objetivos del programa federal y las prioridades locales.

Propuesta de Plan de Acción Anual Cronograma de Eventos:

Propuesta de Plan de Acción Anual Cronograma de Eventos:

Eventos Fechas

Jueves 4 de Abril de 2024

Comienza el periodo de 30 días de comentario y revisión publica

Este, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

• El Monte, División de Viviendas, Ayuntamiento Oeste, 11333 E. Valley Boulevard, El Monte, CA

Los comentarios por escrito serán aceptados en la División de Viviendas de El monte en la dirección indicada arriba o por correo electrónico a cityclerk@elmonteca.gov hasta las 5 p.m. el 7 de mayo de 2024.

Accesibilidad: Es la intención de la Ciudad de El Monte cumplir con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) en todos los aspectos. Las solicitudes se pueden realizar llamando a la oficina del secretario municipal al (626)580-2016 al menos (3) días hábiles antes de la audiencia pública programada para establecer la necesidad y determinar si es factible realizar adaptaciones adicionales.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Vanessa Sedano, Gerente Viviendas al (626)580-2070 o por correo electrónico a vsedano@elmonteca.gov.

Publicado el: 4 de abril de 2024

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk.

EL MONTE EXAMINER

CITY OF EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

TO: All Interested Parties

FROM: City of El Monte Planning Division

PROJECT LOCATION: Commonly referred to as 3700 Monterey Avenue and identified as follows:

• King Court, Court Adair, and portions of Monterey Avenue, Railroad Street, and El Monte Avenue;

• 10819 Valley Boulevard (APN: 8575-019-910);

• 3704, 3716 and 3721 Monterey Avenue (APNS: 8575-019-914, 8575-019-913 and 8575-021-936);

• 3637, 3645 and 3649, and 221 El Monte Avenue (APNS: 8575019-911, 8575-019-912, 8575-019-908, 8575-019-907);

• 10821 Railroad Street (APN: 8575-017-909); and

• APNS: 8575-022-922, 8575-022-925, 8575-021-934 and 8575021-932.

The project is located within the Station and Monte Vista sub areas of the Downtown Main Street Specific Plan Area (SP-4). A full legal description of the property is on file in the office of the El Monte Planning Division.

Plan de acción anual adoptado por el Concejo Municipal Martes, 7 de Mayo de 2024

Persons wishing to offer public comment for this meeting may do so: (1) By directly addressing the City Council in person at the time(s) allotted on the agenda for such comment(s). Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to fill-out a blue speaker card providing their name and indicating whether they wish to address the Council on an item(s) of business appearing under (i)the Closed Session portion of the agenda; (ii)the Public Hearing portion of the agenda; (iii)any items of business appearing under any other portion of the agenda; and/or (iv)a non-agendized matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Speaker cards should be submitted to the City Clerk or the Sergeant at Arms (a uniformed El Monte Police Officer) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible; or

(2) By calling in to the conference line at (888) 204-5987, code 8167975, by or before any of the specific times allotted on the agenda for public comment. At each point of the agenda at which public comment is received, the City Council, through the presiding officer, will ask the City Clerk if there are any members of the public who have called in who wish to address the City Council on a particular matter or grouping of matters. When calling in, members of the public shall inform the attendant which item(s) of business they wish to speak on, and callers will be connected by telephone when the time for commenting on such items is commenced. Availability

• El Monte City Clerk’s Office, City Hall East,

Accessibility: It is the intention of the City of El Monte to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. Requests for accommodations may be made by calling the office of the City Clerk at (626) 580-2016 at least three (3) working days prior to the above scheduled public hearing to establish need and to determine

Plan de acción anual adoptado por el Concejo Municipal Martes, 7 de Mayo de 2024

Los miembros del público de deseen observar la reunión pueden hacerlo de cualquiera de las siguientes maneras:

(1) Por su televisor en el Canal 3; o

(2) Sitio web de la ciudad en http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/Council-Meeting-Videos; o

(3) En persona

Las personas de deseen ofrecer comentarios públicos para esta reunión pueden hacerlo:

(1) dirigiéndose directamente al Concejo Municipal en persona en el horario asignado en la agenda para dicho comentario. A las personas que deseen dirigirse al Consejo Municipal en persona se les pide llenen una tarjeta de orador azul y que proporcionen su nombre e indiquen si desean dirigirse al Concejo sobre uno(s) de los temas de negocios que aparecen en (i) la parte de Sesión Cerrada de la agenda; (ii) la porción de Audiencia Pública de la agenda; (iii) cualquier tema de negocios que aparezca en cualquier otra parte de la agenda; y/o (iv) un asunto no incluido en la agenda que está dentro de la jurisdicción de la materia del Concejo Municipal. Las tarjetas de los oradores deben enviarse al Secretario Municipal o al Sargento de Armas (un oficial de policía uniformado de El Monte) antes de la aprobación de la agenda por parte del Concejo Municipal, si es posible; o

(2) Llamando a la línea de conferencia al (888)204-5987, con el código 8167975, por o antes de cualquiera de los tiempos asignados en la agenda para comentarios públicos. En cada punto de la agenda en el que se reciban comentarios del público, el Concejo Municipal, a través del presidente, le preguntara al Secretario Municipal si hay miembros del público que hayan llamado y deseen dirigirse al Concejo Municipal sobre un asunto en particular o agrupación de materias. Al llamar, los miembros del publico deberá informar al asistente sobre qué tema(s) desean hablar, y las personas que llamen serán conectadas por teléfono cuando comience el tiempo para comentar sobre dicho temas.

Disponibilidad del Documento Para Comentario Publico; La ciudad de El Monte alienta la participación ciudadana en el proceso de planificación. Una copia del Plan esta archivada y disponible para revisión publica en la Ciudad en la dirección que sea indicada debajo de lunes a jueves, entre las 7 a.m. y 5:30 p.m.:

• El Monte, Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad, Ayuntamiento

APPLICANTS: Area Y El Monte, LLC. for the residential development and City of El Monte for the City Park and El Monte Paseo

PROPERTY OWNERS: Community Redevelopment Agency of City of El Monte and City of El Monte

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

• Vacate (Abandon) Court Adair and King Court and portions of Railroad Street, Monterey Avenue and El Monte Avenue;

• Construct 87 new three-story condominium townhomes with attached two-car garages;

• Construct a new 0.79-acre city park and 6,220 square foot (sf) pedestrian paseo (El Monte Paseo); and

• Remedial actions including housekeeping activities were performed on the project site to restore the site to a condition that allows for residential use, which included removing a total of 4.9 cubic yards of soil containing levels of arsenic and lead that exceeded regulatory screening levels.

REQUESTED ENTITLEMENTS:

Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 83528 is proposed as follows:

 Vacate (Abandon) Court Adair and King Court and portions of Railroad Street, Monterey Avenue and El Monte Avenue; and

 Consolidate 12 vacant parcels (4.5741 acres) and create one numbered lot and two lettered lots described as follows:

Lot 1 at 3.7592 acres in size for the development of 87 condominium townhomes;

Lot A at 0.7158 acres in size for a new City Park; and

Lot B at 0.0390 acres in size as part of the El Monte Public Paseo. Design Review (DR) No. 03-21 to review the site configuration, architectural design, and landscaping for the construction of 87 new three (3)-story townhomes on Lot 1.

Variance (VAR) No. 01-21 for deviating from minimum Station and Monte Vista sub- areas density requirements for Lot 1.

VAR No. 02-21 for deviating from the building form requirements. Development Agreement (DEV) No. 01-2024 to expressly define a development project’s rules, regulations, commitments, and policies for a specific period of time.

The requests are made pursuant to Chapters 16.21 (Tentative Maps), 17.122 (Design and Minor Design Review), 17.125 (Variances and Minor Variances) and 17.129 (Development Agreements) of the El Monte Municipal Code (EMMC).

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION: The Project’s Initial Study (IS) determined that there would be less than significant environmental impacts because mitigation measures would be incorporated into the Project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was prepared that provides mitigation measures to lessen potential impacts below significant levels related to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, and tribal cultural resources.

The IS/MND and supporting documentation for the proposed project were made available for public review on November 9, 2023 through December 8, 2023 and publication and public circulation of the IS/MND was effectuated by the City in accordance with Public Resources Code Sections 21091–21092.6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Sections 15072-15073 and 15105 of the CEQA Guidelines, as applicable, prior to adoption of the MND. The full environmental document and supporting technical studies can be found at the City’s Planning Division (located at City Hall West) public counter located at 11333 Valley Boulevard, or on the City’s website at: http://ci.el-monte.ca.us/499/Current-Projects

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

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: El Monte City Hall

City Hall East – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard

El Monte, CA 91731

OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE: This meeting shall be conducted in compliance with the procedures of Government Code section 54953 as most recently amended by AB 2449 which took effect January 1, 2023.

To observe the Meeting

(1) Turn your TV to Channel 3; or (2) City’s website at http://www.elmonteca.gov/378/CouncilMeeting-Videos; or (3) In person.

Provide Public Comment in Person

Persons wishing to address the City Council in person are asked to attend the City Council on the date and at the time noted in this notice. Persons will be asked to fill-out a blue speaker card providing their name and identifying the agenda item. Speaker cards should be submitted to the City Clerk or the Sergeant at Arms (a uniformed El Monte Police Officer) before the City Council’s approval of the agenda, if possible.

Provide Public Comment Remotely

Call the conference line at (888) 204-5987; Code 8167975 by or before the agenda item. When calling in, members of the public shall inform the attendant the agenda item which they wish to speak on, and callers will be connected by telephone when the time for commenting on such items is commenced.

The City Council shall be under no obligation to entertain comments from persons who (i) submit a speaker card after the City Council closes the applicable commenting period; or (ii) call-in after the City Council closes the applicable commenting period. With this in mind, speakers are strongly encouraged to submit cards or call in as early as possible to avoid missing the opportunity to speak. The City Council shall be under no obligation to respond to or deliberate upon any specific questions or comments posed by a speaker or take action on any issue raised by a speaker beyond such action as the City Council may be lawfully authorized to take on an agendized matter pursuant to the Brown Act (Govt. Code Section 54950 et seq.) (“Brown Act”)

Members of the City Council may provide brief clarifying responses to any comment made or questions posed. Persons who wish to address the City Council (in person or by calling-in) are asked to state their name and address for the record. Speakers may not lend any portion of their speaking time to other persons or borrow additional time from other persons. All comments or queries presented by a speaker/caller shall be addressed to the City Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof. No questions shall be posed to any member of the City Council except through the presiding official of the meeting, the Mayor.

If you challenge the decision of the City Council, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Nancy Lee at (626) 258-8626 or nlee@elmonteca.gov, Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

The staff report and attachments on this matter will be available on or about April 11, 2024 on the City of El Monte website, which may be accessed at https://www.elmonteca.gov/AgendaCenter.

Americans With Disabilities Act : In compliance with Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132) and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation

thereof, the agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Should you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Planning Division by calling (626) 258-8626. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City of El Monte to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

PUBLISHED ON: Thursday, April 4, 2024

Gabriel Ramirez, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON APRIL 15, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 15, 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 April 15, 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.

CASE NO.: DESIGN REVIEW 23-01 AND TENTATIVE TRACT

MAP 83992 – Viet Mai has submitted a Design Review and Tentative Tract Map application, requesting to utilize the City’s Small Lot Ordinance for the subdivision of one parcel into five small lots. Each lot will contain one, three-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 a solid waste and recyclable material collection facility. 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 4036 Walnut Grove Avenue (APN: 5391-006-024) in the Medium Multiple Residential (R-3) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Class 32, 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 23-01 and Tentative Tract Map 83992 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.

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: April 4, 2024

ROSEMEAD READER

NOTICE OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL

2022, the City’s Housing Element Update was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Following certification, the City must update the General Plan and Zoning Code to ensure that the right regulations are in place to support enough residential growth to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 4,612 housing units.

In March 2023, the City of Rosemead launched a General Plan and Zoning Code update to revise the City’s existing Zoning standards to support continued growth and demand for housing and mixed-use projects.

The goals of the General Plan and Zoning Code update are to: 1) Create the right conditions to allow enough housing and mixed-use development to support housing demands, which are projected to be 4,612 additional housing units by the end of 2029, 2) Provide clarity and consistency to make the code easier to understand with definitions, standards, approval processes, and related regulations to help all community members, applicants, and City officials navigate the code and minimize inconsistencies and the need for interpretations, 3) Comply with new California state laws, and 4) Provide compliance with environmental certification, as every project in California must demonstrate that it addresses and protects existing environmental resources to the appropriate degree possible. Under the guidance of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), any changes to the Zoning Code or General Plan will be analyzed and mitigated accordingly.

The workshop will provide updates on the efforts of the General Plan and Zoning Code Update and provide an opportunity for the City to solicit feedback.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Associate Planner Annie Lao at (626) 569-2144 or alao@cityofrosemead.org. Rosemead City Hall is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (closed Friday).

Published on April 4,2024 ROSEMEAD READER

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YANZHEN ZHONG

CASE NO. 24STPB03211

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PENG ZHENG in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PENG ZHENG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with full authority . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 04/26/2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE,SANTA MONICA COURTHOUSE.

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

The Rosemead City Council and Planning Commission will hold a workshop on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 6:30 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 April 18, 2024. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the

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,

tion 58(b)

requests authority to administer

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/19/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

Palm Springs Art Museum hires

Christine Vendredi as chief curator

By City News Service

Louis Vuitton's former global director of art, culture, and heritage will assume a new position in mid-April as the Palm Springs Art Museum's chief curator.

"I've been visiting the Southern California area for years and had hopes that someday the right position might come along to bring me out there," Christine Vendredi said in a statement. "Palm Springs Art Museum's collection and (CEO Adam Lerner's) vision for the institution — plus the Coachella Valley's exploding reputation as an essential art center — made for a perfectly aligned situation.

"I'm thrilled that I will be taking part in steering the museum and connecting with such a vibrant community," she added.

In her new position, she will oversee the art

museum's exhibitions, publications and permanent collection, according to a statement from the museum.

Vendredi has worked with Louis Vuitton for 12 years, where she aligned art-related activities to accompany the organization's foundation in Paris, managed corporate art collection displayed in 475 stores, and oversaw art commissions, programming and brand content of the traveling exhibitions, museum officials said. She also co-authored two architecture books, served as an art history teacher in Tokyo, and speaks four languages.

Vendredi has a doctorate degree in Art History from Practical School for Advanced Studies Sorbonne in Paris, another Ph.D. in Architectural History from

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Charles University in Prague and an Executive MBA from the School of Advanced Business Studies in Paris, according to museum officials.

During the search of a new curator, the museum's senior management looked for someone who could lead the curatorial department in the organization's new chapter, which was launched by Lerner after he assumed his position in 2021, according to museum officials.

"Although we spoke with a number of exciting and qualified candidates, Christine checked every box on our wish list," Lerner said in a statement. "In fact, it almost seemed too good to be true that Christine has such a deep expertise in both art and modern architecture — a discipline that holds widespread interest in our community."

Yami (A513595)

Five-year-old Yami is a regal dog who has been through quite a lot. When he first arrived at Pasadena Humane, he was suffering from ear infections and other ailments. Thankfully, he is an excellent patient and is now on the mend, and ready to meet his forever family! Yami is gentle and sensitive. He loves getting pets and will happily sit and give you his paw if you ask. He walks next to the Pasadena Humane volunteers at the park on a loose leash and waits patiently if they stop to chat. He seems very smart and is a quick learner. He has mastered a number of training cues, and his love for treats makes easy motivation for him to learn even more. If you are looking for an easy-going dog who just wants to sit by your side, Yami might the one for you! He is available for a ten-day adoption trial to make sure he is the right one for you. Yami and all other dogs over 6 months old can be adopted for only $25 from April 4 – 14 during the Love is Blooming adoption promotion at Pasadena Humane.

Aaron (A513139)

Ready for adventure? Aaron sure is! This one-year-old husky is bursting with energy and eager to join an active family. With striking brown eyes and a plush coat, Aaron is not just handsome but a bundle of enthusiasm waiting to be unleashed! Aaron loves outdoor activities like hiking and playing fetch, making him the perfect companion for someone with an active lifestyle. Despite his high energy, Aaron is incredibly affectionate and will make a great buddy. Volunteers at Pasadena Humane have been working on basic training cues with Aaron, and he’s a star student. He’s learning a bunch, and seems to enjoy performing, especially with the right motivation (treats!). If you're looking for a fun-loving, adventure-seeking companion, Aaron is your guy! Come meet him and let the adventures begin! Aaron and all other dogs over 6 months old can be adopted for only $25 from April 4 – 14 during the Love is Blooming adoption promotion at Pasadena Humane.

Although LIUNA's four-year collective bargaining agreement doesn't expire until October, the amendment came before the board as a result of the new SEIU contract, specifically the 5% cost-of-living increase retroactive to March 21.

Under LIUNA's agreement, the union is to be "granted identical increases" to any pay or related benefit adjustments afforded to SEIU members during the term of LIUNA's compact.

As a result, LIUNA members will receive a COLA hike equivalent to the one provided SEIU classified employees. The increase will cost the county $8.4 million this fiscal year and $30.11 million in 2024-25, according to the Executive Office.

While Jeffries opposed the raise, his four colleagues supported it.

The normal adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Daily adoption appointments can be scheduled online. New adoption appointments are released every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00.

The Palm Springs Art Museum. | Photo courtesy of Werner Bayer/Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Indio PD assistant chief sworn in as chief of police

By City News Service

Indio Police Department

Assistant Chief Brian

Tully was sworn in last week as the city's new chief of police.

Tully replaced Chief Mike Washburn, who had been chief since 2016. The reasons for his departure have not been disclosed. City Manager Bryan Montgomery told KESQ last week that Washburn was on personal leave.

"With a distinguished career, marked by exemplary service and profound commitment to the safety of our community, Chief Tully is well-equipped to lead the Indio Police Department into the future," Montgomery said in a statement March 27 announcing Tully's promotion. "We are confident that under his leadership, Indio Police Department will continue to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and community engagement."

Tully has been with IPD since 2018 and has overseen various functions of the department, including

playing a role in oversight of the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals, city officials said. He has also served as project manager for the construction of the Public Safety Campus.

Tully has a bachelor of science degree in business administration, a master of business administration degree, and graduated from the FBI National Academy, California POST Command College and West Point Leadership Program, according to city officials. He originally worked with the San

Bernardino Police Department.

Tully has more than 25 years of professional experience in policing and is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, California Police Chiefs Association and Indio Sunrise Rotary, city officials said.

The city also expressed gratitude to Washburn.

"His leadership and efforts as the chief of police will be remembered and appreciated," according to a city statement.

Inaugural Riverside gala to raise funds for at-risk youth set for April 18

By City News Service

Tickets were available Saturday for the Riverside Community Services Foundation's inaugural gala, themed "Through the Looking Glass and Beyond" to raise money for at-risk youth, seniors and families.

The event will be held April 18 at the home of former Riverside City Council member, Chris MacArthur, at 1931 Adam St. It's scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with tickets priced at $100 per person or $150 for couples.

The event will feature a live auction, dinner and networking opportunities with "key community members and stakeholders" who support numerous citywide programs, such as the Riverside Parks Recreation Community Services Department and the Riverside Community Services Foundation, according to an official city statement.

"We are actively seeking partnerships with organizations and individuals who share our vision of creating a vibrant and thriving Riverside," said Brando Crozier, vice president of the Riverside Community Services Foundation.

The gala will offer a sponsorship opportunity starting at $1,000 for anyone who partners with the foundation's goal of providing necessities to families in need.

"Your support and attendance at this event will play a crucial role in enabling us to continue our efforts in serving 70% of the Riverside population, particularly our underserved communities," said Deborah Macias, president of the Riverside Community Services Foundation.

To purchase tickets or for more information, go to www.riversidecommunityservicesfoundation.org/gala.

Police Chief Brian Tully takes the oath of office. | Photo courtesy of the city of Indio.

Reigning champ wins Riverside County Spelling Bee

By City News Service

AvijeetRandhawa successfully defended his Riverside County Spelling Bee title to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will be held in May.

The eighth grader at Auburndale Intermediate School in Corona correctly spelled crescendo to win Thursday's bee at the Riverside County Office of Education's Conference Center.

"I've been getting up at 4:30 every morning and studying for 5-7 hours every day for the last few months in preparation for this," Avijeet said. "I'm just going to keep my fingers crossed as I go to the national competition."

Avijeet said he makes it a habit to learn and repeat 500 to 800 words daily.

The bee lasted 19 rounds and began with 26 spellers from fourth through eighth grade who attend public,

private and charter schools. Victoria Michael-Taiwo, a fifth grader from Tuscany Hills Elementary School in Lake Elsinore, was last year's runner-up and repeated her runner-up victory this year.

Kiyara Gunawardena, a fourth grade student from Abby Reinke Elementary School in Temecula, and Profess Adhikari, a seventh grader from River Springs Charter School, tied for third place. The national bee will be held May 28-30 at Gaylord

National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Avijeet was among nine spellers tying for 12th in the 2023 national bee.

A member of the Randhawa family has won the county bee all eight times it has been held since 2016.

Oldest sister Aisha Randhawa won in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The 2020 bee was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lara Randhawa won in 2021 and 2022.

Palm Springs Opera in the Park to celebrate silver anniversary

Tcelebrate the25thanniversary of Opera in the Park featuring six "power-house vocal soloists," organizers announced Tuesday.

The annual free concert at Sunrise Park — set for Sunday, April 7 at 5 p.m. — is among Palm Springs' most popular cultural events.

“For a quarter-century, Opera in the Park has been a beloved annual tradition for thousands of music lovers from across Southern California,“ Opera Guild CEO Laurie Baldwin said in a statement. “Opera has a unique power to engage and uplift, and Palm Springs Opera Guild is thrilled to once more have our community’s support in offering this free program to residents and visitors to the Coachella Valley.” This year’s performers are sopranos Alaysha Fox

and Krista Renée Pape, who recently won the guild’s Vocal Competition, mezzosoprano Erin Alford, countertenor Corey Hable, tenor Jesús León and baritone Ryan Wolfe.

The Coachella Valley Classical Voices ensemble will provide support vocals with accompaniment by Catherine Miller, an accomplished pianist and guild board member. Doug Nagel, Coachella Valley Classical Voices founding director, will be the event's emcee.

The eclectic program includes some of opera's most lovely and widely popular compositions, organizers said. The music spans from the baroque era — Monteverdi and Handel — to the 20th Century — Bernstein — "with plenty of audience favorites from classics including Verdi’s Rigoletto, and Puccini’s Turandot," organizers said.

Since 1999 the free concert has drawn thousands of music enthusiasts to Palm Springs each year to enjoy an evening of operatic favorites in Sunrise Park, located at 480 S. Sunrise Way.

Organizers encouraged the audience to bring chairs, blankets and picnicstyle food to eat on the lawn at this family-friendly, ticketless event.

The Palm Springs Opera Guild gave "special thanks to Opera in the Park’s Platinum Sponsor The Augustine Foundation; Gold Sponsor Newman’s Own Foundation; and Silver Sponsors The City of Palm Springs and Thomas Patrick and Stephen Rulo."

For more information or to ask questions about the event, organizers said to call 760-325-6107 or email laurie@palmspringsoperaguild.org.

Operatic soprano Alaysha Fox. | Photo courtesy of the Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert/Facebook

Eventual victor Avijeet Randhawa, standing, competes in this year's Riverside County Spelling Bee. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Office of Education

Pasadena City Notices CITY OF PASADENA Notice Inviting Bids For Utility Pole Trailer

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Water & Power Department, Power Delivery and will receive sealed bids prior to 9:00 am, Monday, April 22, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Utility Pole Trailer" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0138.

1.1. Summary

The Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP), Power Delivery Unit, is seeking to purchase a utility pole trailer from qualified respondents in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained herein. PWP intends to use the trailer to mount and transport utility poles around the City of Pasadena.

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/82641

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/82641). Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

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

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

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, April 4, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

Publish April 4, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

Notice Inviting Bids For Police Uniform Patches, Rockers and Emblems

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Police Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Police Uniform Patches, Rockers and Emblems" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0184.

1.1. Summary

The Police Department is currently going through a Contemporary Rebranding of our uniforms. The Department is looking for a reputable vendor who will provide Police patches, emblems and rockers for our uniform shirts as described in the specifications.

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/86475

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/86475). Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Thursday, April 18, 2024, prior to 2:00 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, April 4, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish April 4, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For Basketball Backboards Equipment & Installation

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 12:00 pm, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/ projects/83382) for this solicitation named "Basketball Backboards Equipment & Installation" Project ID: 2024-IFB-LM-0154.

1.1. Summary

The Pasadena Parks, Recreation, & Community Services Department (PRCS) is looking to furnish all labor, equipment and materials to install eight basketball backboards, two supports, and two mechanical goal adjustments at two recreation gymnasium facilities. Unique items at each site, no site is equal.

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 12:00 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 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/83382

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

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

meeting, bidders not required to attend.

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

1.4. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

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

1.5. Required Licenses (Eligibility Requirement)

Bidders must possess and provide the following license(s) or certification(s) to be deemed qualified to perform the work specified: Class A or Class B or Class D-34 (Prefabricated Equipment) License

1.6. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Thursday, April 11, 2024, prior to 4:00 pm.

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

1.7. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, April 4, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish April 4, 2024

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Water & Power Department (Water) and will receive sealed bids prior to 11:00 am, Thursday, April 25, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Furnishing and Delivery of Granular Activated Carbon Media and Removal and Reactivation of Spent Carbon Media" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0052.

1.1. Summary

The work shall include furnishing and delivery of reactivated granular activated carbon (“GAC”) media for use in treatment of potable water at two locations: Monk Hill Treatment Plant (MHTP) and Wadsworth Groundwater Treatment Plant (WGTP); removal and reactivation of spent GAC media; and supply of sufficient make-up virgin GAC in accordance with the specifications and as required to ensure the reactivated GAC media meets the specified parameters and sufficient quantity for the replacement.

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/75044

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena). 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 solicita-

tion.

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Wednesday, April 17, 2024, prior to 4:00 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, April 4, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA Notice Inviting Bids For Trash and Food Waste Removal Services

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Transportation Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 3:00 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov. com/portal/pasadena/projects/77748) for this solicitation named "Trash and Food Waste Removal Services" Project ID: 2024-IFBLM-0085.

1.1. Summary

The City of Pasadena is seeking trash and food waste removal services. These services are required in Block 5 three times a week. The City of Pasadena is soliciting proposals based on the Non-Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Haulers list.

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 Thursday, April 18, 2024 and will be opened online at that time.

Copies of the Specifications and all required forms may be obtained for this solicitation online: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ pasadena/projects/77748

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 Monday, April 15, 2024, prior to 3:00 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

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Canyon Dr.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Public Works Department, Engineering and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 25, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https:// procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/80854) for this solicitation named "Mobile Hydrogen Fueling Station - 2791 Eaton Canyon Dr." Project ID: 2024-IFB-LM-0123.

1.1. Summary

Pasadena Transit is seeking a qualified vendor to install and maintain a temporary hydrogen fueling station at 2791 Eaton Canyon Dr., Pasadena CA 91107 to fuel Pasadena Transit fuel cell electric buses (“FCEBs”) while the permanent hydrogen station is being constructed and commissioned, as described in this Request for Bids.

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

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

1.2. Delivery Instructions

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

Bids will be received prior to 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 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/80854

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

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

1.4. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

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

1.5. Required Licenses (Eligibility Requirement)

Bidders must possess and provide the following license(s) or certification(s) to be deemed qualified to perform the work specified: C8 (Concrete)

1.6. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Thursday, April 18, 2024, prior to 2:00 pm.

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

1.7.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Public Works Department, Engineering and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Street Light Materials for Linda Vista Avenue" Project ID: 2024-IFBMS-0180.

1.1. Summary

To purchase LED street light lantern fixtures, pre-stress concrete poles, conductors, fuses and photo-eye controls for the Linda Vista Avenue Street Light Conversion project.

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/85676

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/85676). Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Tuesday, April 16, 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, April 4, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

PASADENA PRESS

2.1. INVITATION TO BID

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF PASADENA, hereinafter referred to as “the City” or “City,” will receive at the stated location prior to the Bid Deadline established below, electronic Bids for the Contract for construction of the Work generally described as: Hale Building Phase II

BID DEADLINE: Thursday, April 25, 2024.prior to 2:00 pm

BID OPENING: Thursday, April 25, 2024. prior to 2:00 pm

PLACE FOR RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS: Bids will be received via the City's City's eProcurement Portal.

DEADLINE FOR BIDDER REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND OR EQUAL SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS:Date/Time: Thursday, April 18, 2024at 2:00 pm. Attention: Siranoush Rousian. Email: srousian@cityofpasadena.net (all RFIs must be submitted via e-mail).

2.2. Bidder Information and Addenda:

This is in addition to the above “Invitation to Bid”. Project Manual and Drawings are available on the City website at: eProcurement Portal. free of charge.

Addenda, if any, will be issued and posted via the City’s website. Material suppliers, Subcontractors, and other Sub-bidders may obtain copies of Bidding Documents at: eProcurement Portal. The City reserves the right to extend the Bid Deadline by issuing an Addendum to Registered Bidders no later than 72 hours prior to the Bid Deadline.

From time to time, the City finds it necessary to issue addendum(a) to bid specifications after those bid specifications have been released. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: eProcurement Portal.

The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website.

2.3. Pre-bid Conference

See the Timeline in the "Instructions to Bidders" section (#Instructions to Bidders ). If there is a Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders are required to attend at the time, date, and location included in the Timeline (#Instructions to Bidders) of this solicitation. If there is a Non-Mandatory pre-bid meeting, bidders not required to attend. Each prospective bidder will have the opportunity to clarify and ask questions regarding these Specifications. The Pre-bid Meeting will be held at the time, date, and location in the Timeline of this solicitation.

2.4. Contractors License Required:

Bidders must possess and provide the following licenses or certifications to be deemed qualified to perform the work specified.

The Bidder or a listed Subcontractor must hold all applicable State certifications from the California Contractors State License Board and any necessary registrations from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health at the Bid Deadline. In California, State law also requires a California Department of Public Health, Lead-Related Construction-certified Lead Supervisor or Worker (Title 17, CCR, Section 36100(a)(1)) for lead paint abatement. Regardless of tier and dollar value of the Work, all Specialty Contractor (Classification “C”) licensee must be listed on the Subcontractor Listing form (000302) submitted with the Bid.

Each Bidder must hold an active license issued by the California Contractors State License Board in the following classification(s): Class A (general engineering contractor) or Class B (general building contractor)

2.5. Pasadena City Business License:

Each Bidder shall obtain and keep current a Pasadena City Business License prior to commencement and throughout the duration of the Work.

2.6. Request for Information (“RFI”).

All RFI’s must be in writing, must be submitted via e-mail to the email address specified above, and must be received no later than the date and time specified above. Any RFI submitted after the date and time specified above will not be considered.

2.7. Time for Completion:

The selected Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work no later than 180 WORKING DAYS after the date of commencement established in City’s initial Notice to Proceed (“Contract Time”).

2.8. Liquidated Delay Damages:

If the selected Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion of each phase/milestone as defined and within the Contract Time dictated in the section titled "General" of Instructions to Bidders, liquidated delay damages in the amount of $1,000.00 a day will be assessed, unless otherwise indicated, as provided in Section 4.5 of the Agreement Between City and Contractor.

2.9. Withdrawal of Bids:

Bids shall remain open and valid for one hundred eighty (180) days after the Bid Deadline.

2.10. Acceptance and Rejection of Bids:

City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bids or in the bidding.

2.11. Contract Award:

Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Bidder submitting the lowest Bid Price; however, if Alternate Bid items are included in the Bid Form, the lowest Bid will be determined in accordance with Paragraph "Alternate Bid Items" of the Instructions

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to Bidders.

2.12. Bidder Mandatory Qualifications:

Bidder shall satisfy the mandatory qualification requirements established in the Instructions to Bidders, including, but not limited to, the insurance requirements established in AIA Document A101 of the Agreement.

2.13. Insurance:

All Contractors must provide the insurance described in AIA Document A101of the Agreement.

2.14. Bid Security:

Electronic Bid bond is required. Bidders must provide all required information for the city to verify the bond with their bid. The bond must meet the following requirements and characteristics: Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price in the form of a redeemable or callable electronic surety bond, meeting City requirements, must accompany all bids. If the Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall for fifteen (15) calendar days after such award fail or neglect to enter into the contract with the required insurance documentation and the Construction & Demolition Waste Management Plan, and file the required bonds, the City may deposit in its treasury said bid security and, under no circumstances, shall it be returned to the defaulting Bidder. Failure to return signed contract with all the attachments stated above may result in having the project awarded to the next lowest bidder.

The bid security of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd low responsive and responsible bidders shall be retained by the Department of Public Works until the contract has been executed. All other bidder’s securities shall be returned upon determination of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd low responsive and responsible bidders.

PROJECT ID: 2024-IFB-AIA-0127

Bid Bond Instruction:

Bidders must provide the foollowing to their bonding agent when trying to setup a bid bond for the City of Pasadena: The Project ID of the solicitation on which you are bidding. Your Contractor Vendor ID which is your Federal Tax ID or it’s equivalent. Both fields are required for validation. If you are having trouble finding these ID’s, please contact Surety2000 at 1-800-660-3263 or email help@ surety2000.com

2.15. Bid Forms:

Each Bid shall be submitted on the City's pre-printed forms. If any Bidder makes any alteration, strike-through or otherwise deviates from any of the pre-printed Bid forms, or makes any qualifications of the Bid forms in separate documents submitted with the Contractor’s Bid, the Bid may be considered non-responsive. No verbal, telephoned, e-mailed, telegraphic, or faxed Bids and/or modifications of Bids will be accepted. Late Bids shall be returned to the Bidder unopened.

2.16. Subcontractors:

Each Bidder shall submit, on the form furnished with the Contract Documents, a list of Subcontractors to be used on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq.

2.17. City Requirements:

This Project is subject to the City’s Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, (Chapter 4.08 of the Pasadena Municipal Code), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Section 12900 et. Seq.), the City’s Living Wage Ordinance (Chapter 4.11 of the Pasadena Municipal Code) and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

2.18. Wage Determination (Federal)

All prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non-Federlal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C §§ 3141-3144 and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations as 29 C.F.R. Part 5 (Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction). See 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix II(D). In accordance with the statue, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week. A copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor as of the date the project is issued for bid is included in this solicitation and are also available on the internet at the U.S. General Services Administration website, also known as SAM.gov: https:// sam.gov/content/wage-determinations.

If there is a difference in the Pasadena Living Wage rates, the California prevailing wage rates, and the Federal prevailing wage rate for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall pay not less than the highest wage rates.

2.19. Prevailing Wages:

This Project is subject to the provisions of Labor Code Section 1720

et seq., and the requirements of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 16000 et seq., which govern the payment of prevailing wages on public works projects. The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California (DIR) pursuant to the California Labor Code, has determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. Copies of these determinations are maintained at the City’s Public Works Department office, are available during City’s normal business hours and are also available on the Internet at the Department of Industrial Relations website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/ DPreWageDetermination.htm. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. If there is a difference in the Pasadena Living Wage rates and the California prevailing wage rates for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall pay not less than the highest wage rates. See Section 16. Prevailing Wages and Employment of Apprentices for details regarding payment of Prevailing Wages.

2.20. California Department of Industrial Relations – Public Works Contractor Registration – Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a Bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

The Contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation (See e.g. 8 Cal. Code Reg. Section 16451(d)).

Contractors and Subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the California Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

2.21. Neighborhood Friendly:

Local businesses, government facilities, and residents who are subject to potential impacts from the Project surround the Project site. The Contractor and Subcontractors on the job will be required to take all reasonable steps necessary to avoid inconvenience and disruptions to the Project site's neighbors. The Pasadena City Noise Ordinance will be strictly enforced, and traffic impact mitigation plans may be required in connection with hauling, cranes, and other activities that have the potential to excessively disrupt traffic flows.

2.22. Performance and Payment Bonds:

The selected Contractor shall furnish to the City within fifteen (15) calendar days after award and tender of a contract, a Faithful Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, and in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Each bond must be issued by a California admitted surety insurer.

2.23. Third-Party Project Manager:

The City may utilize City-staff to provide project management services or, in its discretion, may retain a third-party construction manager to assist with the administration, development, and management of the Project.

2.24. Substitution of Securities / Security Deposit in Lieu of Retention:

Pursuant to Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Contractor who receives award of the Contract may, at its sole cost and expense, substitute approved securities equivalent to any retained funds withheld by the City to ensure performance of the Work or, in the alternative, request the City make payment of retention to an escrow agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such Contractor shall have thirty (30) calendar days following award of the Contract to submit a written request to the City to permit the substitution of securities for retention or payment to an escrow agent; failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver of the right.

2.25. Publication and Authorization Date:

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

Attorney for Petitioner

GREG LAWRENCE, ESQ. - SBN 82243

GREG LAWRENCE, ATTORNEY AT LAW

9854 NATIONAL BLVD., #216 LOS ANGELES CA 90034

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

CNS-3794334#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LORENZA RODRIGUEZ

Case No. 24STPB02871

be held on April 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

1 “Existing Facility” exemption pursuant to section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines, because the project involves no changes to an existing facility on the subject site.

Note: Pursuant to Section 704(a), Title 7 of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, only the Federal Government may regulate the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions from wireless telecommunications facilities.

HEARING INFORMATION:

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project at 633 East Broadway (Municipal Services Building) Room #105, Glendale, CA 91206, on APRIL 17, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.48.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream. For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Commission meeting. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so.

If the final decision is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing.

The staff report and case materials will be available a week before the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner Cassandra Pruett in the Planning Division at cpruett@glendaleca. gov or (818) 937- 8186.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at www.glendaleca. gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. All appeals must be filed using the City’s online permit portal: www.glendaleca.gov/Permits. Create an account, click “Apply,” “Skip Application Guidance,” then type “appeal” in the search bar, and apply for “Appeal of Planning Decision.” Information regarding appeals and fees may be obtained by calling the Community Development Department staff at 818-548-2140, or contacting the case planner, Cassandra Pruett at cpruett@glendaleca.gov or 818-937-8186.

Dr. S. Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Published April 4,2024 GENDALE INDEPENDENT Probate Notices

requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of

Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal rep-

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/21/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on April 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your 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: DEBORAH P MOGIL PRIN DEP COUNTY COUNSEL SBN 199609 DAWYN HARRISON OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL 500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 CN105463 UNO Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

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

Case No. 24STPB03208

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: PAUL HORN ESQ

SBN 243227

PAUL HORN LAW GROUP PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703

CN105467 ROGERS

Mar 28, Apr 1,4, 2024

WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES R. SCARDONE

Case No. 24STPB02898

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/30/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

Board authorizes final plans for Temecula Valley Wine Country Archway

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved final plans for the Temecula Valley Wine Country Archway, and opened the project to bidding by contractors.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board signed off on the monument, which has been in the works since summer 2022 and is slated for construction this summer at an estimated cost of $623,000.

"The Temecula Valley Wine Country and its many award-winning wineries is a major tourism draw for the county," according to a Department of Transportation statement posted to the board's agenda. "The installation of the archway monument across Rancho California Road will create an improved and inviting gateway to the Temecula Valley Wine Country."

According to the final plans and specifications approved by the board, the all-metal archway

will consist of steel pipe columns and reinforced concrete pile foundations, spanning 75 feet and displaying a welcome sign with the words "Temecula Valley Wine Country."

The area, which received official designation in 2013, encompasses roughly 33,000 acres, though only about 9,000 acres are home to vintners, which number just over 50.

A special assessment district was established three years ago for support of the Wine Country tourism district. However, funds for construction of the monument will be drawn from the Unincorporated Communities Initiative Fund and another county sub-account, separate from the General Fund.

The board set aside $10 million in the 2023-24 fiscal year budget for the Unincorporated Communities Fund, which was established in 2020 with the goal of providing revenue

streams for projects specifically benefiting "disadvantaged unincorporated communities."

Money in the fund is designated for equal distribution between the five supervisorial districts. Wine Country is in the third supervisorial district.

The archway sign previously established at Rancho California and Butterfield Stage roads was torn down during an infrastructure improvement project. The new sign will be set up a block away at Rancho California and Avenida Biona.

Along with the monument, the project will entail installation of a new concrete dike and various curb and gutter improvements, officials said.

The board directed the Clerk of the Board to begin advertising to solicit prospective bids on the project, with the close of bidding scheduled for April 24.

Board approves contract with media company to raise overdose awareness

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $237,000 contract with a San Diego-based media company to develop an ongoing bilingual public awareness campaign in Riverside County aimed at underscoring the dangers of drug abuse, particularly the risks of a fatal overdose.

In a 5-0 vote without comment, the board authorized the Department of Public Health to enter into an agreement with Your Social Marketer Inc., retroactive to Feb. 1 and ending June 30.

The company was selected without competitive bids to manage the campaign, which public health officials justified in documents posted to the board agenda by stressing Your Social Marketer's prior work with the county in 2022 and 2023.

"They have messaging already tailored to the needs and audience of Riverside County residents and experience with utilizing county data and other program tools to strategically place messaging based on population need," according to the agency.

The new Mass Media Campaign for Overdose Prevention will involve public service announcements utilizing digital media and outdoor billboard space.

The Department of Public Health said the multifaceted effort is intended to "to reduce the overall stigma around overdose prevention, mental health and help-seeking behaviors."

Messages will be circulated in both English and Spanish, providing details on where drug abusers and their loved ones can find assistance.

Funding for the campaign was provided via a state block grant, officials said.

certified the terms of the plea deal and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

In addition to imprisonment, the judge ordered that the former emergency medical technician register as a sex offender as one of the conditions of his parole. Under California Penal Code section 290, registration bars offenders from working around kids and limits where they can go.

According to sheriff's officials and court papers, the first alleged assault occurred on a young woman identified only by her initials, "S.Z.," on March 6, 2022, when she was retrieved by an American Medical Response ambulance for transportation to Temecula Valley Hospital.

Her specific medical needs weren't disclosed. Anderson was riding in the back of the ambulance and made unwanted verbal and physical advances, according to court documents.

The second incident involved a teenager identi-

fied only as "B.P." on the afternoon of March 18, 2022. Anderson again was assigned to the patient compartment as the girl was transported to Del Amo Behavioral Health System in Torrance for reasons not divulged in documents.

Sheriff's Sgt. Frank Tiburzio said that during the ride, Anderson assaulted the girl, seeking sex acts from her inside the vehicle.

AMR released a statement in April 2022, saying that an "internal investigation" was immediately initiated after the defendant's supervisors were informed of the incidents.

He was first suspended from his position and later terminated.

Anderson had no documented prior felony or misdemeanor convictions. AMR is under contract with the county for emergency services countywide.

The victim reported the assault soon afterward, prompting an investigation. Roughly a week later, Anderson was arrested without incident at his residence in the 34300 block of Tanisha Court.

Jason Dean Anderson. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

New Riverside County agricultural commissioner takes helm

By City News Service

A

new person is at the helm of the Riverside County Office of the Agricultural Commissioner, where she has spent her entire career.

Last month, the Board of Supervisors confirmed the appointment of Delia Jimenez Cioc, who assumed her new duties this week — the agency's first female commissioner, according to county officials.

"With a true passion for agriculture and public service, we look forward to working closely with her to support and innovate the county's agricultural sector," board Chairman Chuck Washington said.

Cioc replaces longtime Commissioner Ruben Arroyo, who recently retired.

"I remain committed to promoting and protecting our agriculture, the environment and the residents of our beautiful and diverse county while upholding equity in the marketplace," she said.

Cioc was hired to work at the commissioner's office straight out of college in 2004, after earning a bachelor of science degree

in agricultural biology at Cal Poly Pomona.

She was assistant agricultural commissioner prior to being appointed to the top spot. She also worked as the supervising agricultural & standards investigator and deputy agricultural commissioner, officials said.

Cioc grew up on farmland, early on developing "a profound appreciation for the (agricultural) industry, which she continues to nurture through her personal and professional endeavors," according to

Arlanza residents

a county Executive Office statement.

The Office of the Agricultural Commissioner oversees weights and measures, pest control programs and a host of inspection duties tied to farming, ranching and produce production and distribution in general, some of which are under state contract.

It has most prominently been involved in efforts to isolate and mitigate impacts from citrus greening disease. Just over 50 people are employed within the agency.

says life expectancy for Americans averaged 77.5 years in 2022, but more than 70,000 Americans will reach their 100th birthday this year, and city officials said the Arlanza project will draw inspiration from the examples set by residents with high life longevity.

Riverside has been a part of the greater Riverside County Blue Zones effort since the City Council voted to join it on Dec. 12. Officials said the potential value for the city includes modified behaviors, decreased instances of disease, medical cost savings, productivity savings and increased regional economic performance.

"It's community investment, but on a human scale, with a project that impacts

issues critical to sustainability in Riverside," Councilman Jim Perry said in a statement.

“We are excited for what this means for the greater Arlanza community,” Councilman Steve Hemenway

said in a statement. “Not only will this build community, empower residents, and strengthen neighborhoods, it will also position the area to be more competitive for grants to complete even more projects in the future.”

Delia Jimenez Cioc. | Photo courtesy of Riverside County

| Image courtesy of the city of Riverside