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2 stabbings along Metro system again highlight safety concerns

By City News Service

The Metro transit system wasagaindealing

Tuesday with fallout from a pair of violent attacks, with a boy stabbed on a bus in Glendale and a woman stabbed at a train station in South Los Angeles.

Two boys were arrested in connection with the first stabbing, which targeted another juvenile aboard a Metro bus around 7:05 p.m. Monday near West Los Feliz Road and South Central Avenue in Glendale.

According to various reports, three juvenile suspects approached the victim, a teenage boy, and attempted to steal his backpack. The victim was stabbed during the attempted robbery and the suspects ran away from the scene, but officers from the Glendale Police Department caught two of the suspects.

A search was continuing for the third suspect.

The attacks are the latest incidents of violence plaguing the Metro transit system. The spate of violence included the fatal stabbing of a woman aboard a train in the Studio City area last month and a series of attacks targeting bus drivers -- prompting many of them to stage a "sick out" last month to demand more security.

Metro's Board of Directors on April 29 approved an emergency procurement declaration to speed up acquisition and installation of protective barriers for drivers on about 2,000 buses due to the "sudden, unexpected increased severity of assaults on operators."

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was handling the investigation of the stabbing, according to the Glendale police.

HAbout two hours later, a woman was stabbed at

a Metro C (Green) Line station at South Vermont Avenue and the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway.

The victim was taken to a hospital in unknown condition, and the suspect -- a man wearing all black

-- got away by boarding a westbound train toward Hawthorne, authorities said.

The board also pushed for a review of other potential safety improvements, including an examination of measures such as securing all transit station entrances and exits, increasing security cameras on the system and making use of facial recognition technology.

USC closes amid protests at Shrine Auditorium for Pomona College graduation

undreds of pro-Palestinedemonstrators went to the relocated Pomona College graduation ceremony Sunday at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, prompting the adjacent USC campus to close.

A now weeklong protest encampment on the Pomona

College campus led to the venue change for 2024 graduates.

At least one person was arrested Sunday after a "group of protesters charged at the responding police officers, and one protester attempted to strike an officer," according to the Los

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Angeles Police Department.

The Shrine is across Jefferson Boulevard from USC. Shortly before the 6 p.m. graduation ceremony, USC announced closures were in place on Royal Street at Jefferson.

The protest received a sizable response from the

LAPD, resulting in confrontations with demonstrators that included shoving matches and water bottles thrown at officers, according to published reports.

Police arrived in the area around 5:30 p.m. where "protesters attempted to block the entrance of the

venue from the Pomona College students and their guests," according to the LAPD. Officers attempted to push the protesters back from their former positions and declared the gathering an unlawful assembly, KCAL News reported.

Last week Pomona

College officials announced the commencement would move to the Shrine Auditorium, which is about 40 miles from the college's main campus in Claremont, after pro-Palestine protesters set up an encampment in the

Azusa hosts CommUNITY Festival, inaugural run-walk events

Hepatitis A outbreak prompts LA County health warning

Metro train. | Photo by Alistair McMillan CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

Azusa hosts CommUNITY Festival, inaugural run-walk events

By Staff

Azusa hosted its inaugural Canyon City Classic 10K/5K & Cutie Fun Run on Saturday, followed by the third annual CommUNITY Festival.

The event took place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city's Memorial Park and attracted more than 500 runners and walkers, along with more than 2,000 festivalgoers.

"The event showcased Azusa’s commitment to fostering a healthy and active lifestyle for individuals of all ages," according to a city statement.

The Canyon City Classic 10K kicked off the event's three options for participants, followed by the 5K at 9:30 a.m. and the Cutie Fun Run that started at 10:30.

"The Canyon City Classic & CommUNITY Festival embodied our city’s dedication to health and wellbeing," Azusa Mayor Robert Gonzales said in a statement. "We were proud to see

our community participating in the races and enjoying the festivities."

The CommUNITY Festival kicked off at 10 a.m. and continued until 2 on Saturday afternoon. The free family-oriented festival featured live music, free food and a variety of

resource booths by local organizations.

Festival activities included a silent disco, human-powered smoothiemaking, a "sensory-friendly zone for neuro-divergent youth" and a fun zone for kids of all ages, city officials said. The fun zone had a zip

line and petting zoo.

Winners of the 5K and 10K races were awarded $100 gift certificates for sporting goods, officials said.

Event sponsors included Azusa Light & Water, Athens Services and All in for Azusa, according to the city.

Baldwin Park Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk/ Bike Saturday to feature music, food, activities

By Staff

The City of Baldwin Park has partnered with Los Angeles County Mental Health Salt 3 to host its fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk/Bike on Saturday. The event will begin at 9 a.m. in front of City Hall.

No registration is required and attendees of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to walk, run or bike the one-mile journey to Morgan Park and participate in the day’s activities. Attendees will also be escorted along the route by members of the Combat Veterans Association on motorcycles and on foot.

In addition to the Run/ Walk/Bike event, there will be a vendor fair from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. at Morgan Park, featuring informational booths,

food and live music. Soto Band will be playing from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the City of Angels band from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

“We are proud to host our mental health awareness event for the fourth year in a row,” said Baldwin Park Mayor Emmanuel J. Estrada. “Baldwin Park recognizes

the importance of mental health and well-being, and will continue to bring awareness to this important issue.”

Whether walking, running, or biking, all participants will receive participation medals as a token of appreciation for their involvement. Free lunch will also be provided to the first 1,000 attendees and

commemorative t-shirts will be awarded while supplies last.

Resources from the California Mental Health Connection will be available, along with other information regarding the city’s mental health resources. For more information, contact (626) 813-5245, Ext. 311.

Runners and walkers cross the finish line at the first Canyon City Classic 10K/5K & Cutie Fun Run.

| Photo courtesy of the city of Azusa

Booths for the Baldwin Park Mental Health Awareness Run/Walk/Bike in 2023. | Photo courtesy of Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio / Facebook

It had been five years since my last out-oftown excursion so when I was invited to attend a wedding in Scottsdale, I happily accepted. Part of Phoenix’s metropolitan area, it was founded in 1894 by Winfield Scott, a retired U.S. Army chaplain, and was incorporated in 1951 with a population of 2,000. While it’s in Arizona – not a great distance to travel – it nonetheless provides a change in atmosphere and scenery.

Excited to take a long road trip, my daughter, her husband, and I headed out early on a sunny but cool Thursday morning to spend a long weekend discovering Scottsdale. The majestic snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains along the 210 and 10 freeways were a sight to behold! As we got past Palm Springs to the other desert cities, the freeway became a two-lane thoroughfare. It turned into a four-lane road again when we reached Buckhead. We got past Tucson and Phoenix and then we arrived at our destination – Scottsdale.

We checked in at The Scott Resort & Spa, a boutique hotel that’s independently owned and managed. We got settled in our rooms and shortly after met downstairs at the hotel’s Canal Club for dinner.

After a restful night, we ate a hearty breakfast at the Canal Club and were ready to see Scottsdale’s Old Town. An area that’s a little over one squaremile, it is vibrant and alive with several art galleries,

Visiting Scottsdale, Arizona in the spring

museums, restaurants, Southwestern storefronts, public art installations, and landmarks. It was named after Scott, who in 1888 bought 640 acres of Sonoran desert farmland and turned it into what is now a bustling district that honors and memorializes Scottsdale’s storied past.

We took a leisurely walk at Solstice Park where the Soleri Bridge and Plaza are located. A pioneer of midcentury architecture, Paolo Soleri lived in Scottsdale from 1955 until his death in 2013. He was fascinated by the movement of the earth around the sun and how the sun’s position in the sky could be utilized for natural climate control.

Some notable Old Town landmarks include the Little Red Schoolhouse which was built in 1909 for $4,500 and is now home to the Scottsdale Historical Museum; Old Adobe Mission on the southeast corner of First and Brown Avenue, constructed in 1933 of 14,000 adobe blocks made on site, which functioned as Scottsdale’s only Catholic Church for many residents; and Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor, a converted Western Auto Service shop, which serves treats and American food.

Old Town’s popular attractions include Scottsdale Artists’ School, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of the West, Fashion Square, and Scottsdale Stadium – home base for the San Francisco Giants during

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Several public art installations abound in Old Town. Donald Lipski’s monumental work called “The Doors” – 28-foot-tall mirrored panels – invites people to experience what it’s like to stand inside a kaleidoscope. Louise Nevelson’s “Windows to the West,” dedicated in 1973, is the artist’s first large-scale work in the Southwest. James Turrell’s Knight Rise is a “skyspace” installation that frames the sky as pure color and displays the changing light of day. Robert Indiana’s “Love” sculpture, conceived when America was consumed by the Vietnam War, is a symbol for peace.

Impressive horsethemed sculptures reflect the city’s history. In the center of the Fifth Avenue/ Marshall Way roundabout is the famous Bob Parks Horse Fountain. Leaping from the fountain are five champion Arabian horses sculpted after horse breeder Tom Chauncey’s awardwinning Arabians. It’s a fitting homage to Scottsdale’s legacy as the center of Arabian horse breeding in America.

Fashion Square beckoned to us and off we went to discover what stores are within. Occupying this magnificent building are purveyors of designer apparels, fashionable accessories, and luxury goods, like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Rolex; renowned restaurants, including Nobu, Ocean 44,

and Francine; and popular anchor stores Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillard’s. The Scott’s shuttle service took us back to the hotel after 3 p.m. and we quickly freshened up and changed for the 4 p.m. wedding.

The following morning, we went to Old Town once more in search of food. There was a long wait at both the Breakfast Club and The Montauk but we found a place called Schmooze for breakfast and got outdoor seating at their patio that’s filled with gorgeous flowering plants and vines. Fully sated, we drove to the Botanical Gardens in Phoenix.

Celebrating its 85th anniversary, the Desert Botanical Gardens boasts five trails to stroll in. We wandered on the Discov-

ery Trail, which features a wide variety of cacti and succulents. At the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail, we meandered through vibrant blooms and came upon bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. At the Center for Desert Living Trail, we discovered fragrant herbs and vegetable beds. We found out how plants and animals survive in the Sonoran Desert Nature Trail. At the Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail, we walked through five different desert habitats and learned how indigenous people have used native plants for food, fiber, and shelter.

Later in the afternoon we took in Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West in Old Town. Built on what was once the Loloma Transit Station, the two-

story museum showcases the art, culture, and history of 19 states in the American West, Western Canada, and Mexico.

We went back to the hotel after our museum tour, started packing for our drive home the next day, and made plans for dinner. As it was Saturday evening, restaurants were crowded and fully booked. We lucked out with Farm & Craft, a trendy but casual place known for healthy and sustainable food and fun cocktail concoctions.

On Sunday morning we ate a hearty brunch and did a final check of our rooms. The ever eager and helpful Logan took our luggage out to our car. We had the best time in this gloriously picturesque city! But, alas, our adventure was at an end. Goodbye, Scottsdale!

Magenta penstemon with a red rock formation on the Sonoran Desert Trail | Photo by Brianna Chu / Hey SoCal

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Free health screenings offered at Walmart Wellness Day

Join Walmart for Wellness Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where customers can receive free health screenings for things like glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure, as well as affordable immunizations like COVID, measles, mumps, pneumonia, tetanus, HPV, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox/shingles), whooping cough (TDAP), Hepatitis A & B and more at pharmacies nationwide. Select stores will feature vision screenings, in-store giveaways and demos of wellness products to make it even easier for customers to access the specialized services they need.

Monrovia

Monrovia Days festival arrives in town this weekend

The City of Monrovia, Monrovia Unified School

District and Centre Stage Inc. are once again hosting the Monrovia Days Community Festival from May 16-19. The festival will feature a parade to honor scholars and champions from the Monrovia Unified School District, performances by local youth, the Merengue's Bakery pie eating contest, live musical entertainment, a beer garden, carnival food, games, and carnival rides.

Monterey Park

Bruggemeyer Library to hold unveiling ceremony for stained-glass windows

The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library invites residents to celebrate the unveiling of newly installed stained-glass windows from the original 1929 Bruggemeyer Memorial Library.

The unveiling ceremony will be held on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Library’s lobby.

The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is the City’s public library located at 318 South Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754. For more information about Library events and services,

visit www.montereypark. ca.gov/library.

San Gabriel

Play Day slated for this Saturday

Celebrate the La Laguna Playground at Play Day on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vincent Lugo Park! There will be crafts, games, and more for families to enjoy, alongside the sea creatures of La Laguna. Head back to the park at 8 p.m. for a special film screening of "Lu Over the Wall" presented by Livonian Cinema. The film will be shown in Japanese accompanied by 42 headsets for English translation and English subtitles.

Glendale

GWP re-launches its home energy and water upgrade program

Glendale Water and Power (GWP) has contracted with Richard Heath and Associates (RHA) to relaunch its Home Energy and Water Upgrade Program for residential customers.

RHA’s certified contractors specializing in energy and water efficiency will schedule home visits with customers interested in participating in the program and conduct a free energy and water survey of the home to identify potential energy and water efficiency upgrades. The efficiency measures for saving energy will consist of retrofitting existing lighting fixtures with LED lamps, installation of wall packs, flood lights, canopy lights, lighting dimmers and sensors, window film, weatherization, and more. Water benefits will include installation of faucet aerators, low-flow shower heads, high efficiency toilets, efficient sprinkler head replacements and more. The program has set a limit of $2,500 worth of retrofits per customer. Interested customers can schedule an appointment with RHA by visiting GWPHomeUpgrade. com or by calling 1-800-2639313.

Orange County

Orange County

Man charged with animal cruelty for strangling, drowning his puppy in Cypress hotel

Richard Benjamin Tolliver, 27, has been charged with one felony count of cruelty to animals for strangling and then drowning his four-month-old puppy in the bathtub of an extended stay hotel in Cypress. Firefighters found the dead puppy after they were called to the hotel room to respond to a fire that was

caused by the man setting a Bible on fire inside the room. He faces a maximum sentence of three years in state prison and a fine of $20,000 if convicted.

Anaheim

Anaheim event collects 350 firearms

Anaheim saw 350 firearms voluntarily turned in at a gun buyback event on Saturday. They were all safely handed over to Anaheim Police, which will have them melted down. Those turning in eligible, operating firearms got gift cards ranging from $100 to $300, depending on the type of weapon. Costco, Target, Ralphs and ARCO gas station gift cards were given. Weapons turned in included Californiadefined assault rifles, shortbarreled shotguns, sawedoff shotguns, hunting rifles, a bayonet rifle and scores of handguns, including those without serial numbers and .22-caliber mini revolvers just a few inches in size. No identification or any other information was asked for or required to encourage as many people as possible to turn in unwanted firearms.

Riverside

Riverside County

Hiker goes down on trail on north edge of Murrieta

On Friday, a hiker went down on a trail in the area of Gloria and Keller roads, on the north edge of Murrieta, requiring a rescue coordinated by several agencies, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agencies included at least one engine crew from the county, multiple crews from Murrieta Fire & Rescue, and additional aid from the sheriff's department.

City of Riverside

Riverside man in custody in OC crash into home that killed woman

A 35-year-old Riverside man was behind bars in Orange County Monday on suspicion of crashing a 2019 Toyota Camry into

a home in the 11800 block of Magnolia Street in Garden Grove at about 1:55 a.m. Sunday, according to Garden Grove police. The victim, 40-year-old Janet Carrillo, was trapped by the vehicle and was later pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police allege that the driver might have been under the influence.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County Spay and neuter vouchers have increased in value

Residents in San Bernardino County’s unincorporated areas and the city of Big Bear Lake can now receive additional financial support for spay and neuter services through the Pet Over Population Coalition. San Bernardino County Animal Care is also allocating funding for vouchers to spay and neuter unowned community cats. To request a voucher of $100 for cats and $200 for dogs, fill out an online form at https:// bit.ly/SpayNeuterVouchers, call POPCO at (888) 767-2550, or email at info@ popco-inc.org.

City of San Bernardino

Water safety event scheduled for June 1

As part of National Watersafe Month the city is hosting its annual Water Safety Challenge event on Saturday, June 1 at Jerry Lewis Swim Center from noon to 2 p.m. The free event will feature water safety challenges, activities, resources, vendors, giveaways, and arts & crafts. There will also be a free recreation swim.

Ontario

IE Teen Coalition Summer Bash Friday

The De Anza Community & Teen Center will be hosting an evening of activities and games on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. The free event will feature a dunk tank, caricatures, a photo booth, free food and drinks for all registered participants, and more. For more information, call (909) 395-2030.

Monrovia

May 2

At 7:39 a.m., an officer patrolling the 500 block of West Foothill discovered a vehicle that looked like it had been tampered with. An investigation revealed items had been stolen from the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:34 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that a business in the 100 block of West Olive suddenly closed after he invested money. The employees have stopped responding to communications from the victim. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:56 p.m., a caller in the 700 block of East Huntington called to report that one of the side mounted lamps had been stolen from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to a parking lot in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding vandalism. Officers arrived and determined that three vehicles had been vandalized with spray paint. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:33 p.m., an employee of a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a male adult subject entered the store, took merchandise and fled the store without paying. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:02 p.m., the owner of a business in the 2600 block of South Myrtle, reported a male adult subject entered and took cash from one of the office rooms. The subject fled the area with the cash. This investigation is continuing.

May 3

At 10:07 a.m., while patrolling the 200 block of West Huntington an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. A computer search revealed that the driver had a suspended license and an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:36 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mountain and Huntington saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code and a traffic stop was conducted. The officer made contact with the driver who displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation determined the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 2 p.m., a business in the 400 block of East Huntington reported property was stolen from inside over the past three days. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:08 p.m., a caller reported an adult male subject laying on the sidewalk in the 400 block of West Duarte. Officers arrived and located a heavily intoxicated subject who was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 5:31 p.m., a resident in the 1300 block of California reported his landlord came to his home and hit him for unknown reasons. The suspect left. The resident said the landlord appeared heavily intoxicated. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:33 p.m., the customer of a store in the 600 block of West Huntington reported her wallet was stolen from inside her purse while she was shopping. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:09 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Primrose and Chestnut when he saw a motorist driving recklessly. A traffic stop was conducted and the officer made contact with the driver. The officer discovered that the driver was in possession of a handgun. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:07 p.m., several callers in the 500 block of South Myrtle reported a male subject fighting patrons. Officers arrived and were unable to locate any victims. The suspect was heavily intoxicated and had sustained injuries from a fight. He was transported to a nearby hospital for medical care. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:36 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of North Myrtle reported a suspicious vehicle parked in front of his home and occupied by two males. Officers arrived and found the adult male in the driver's seat was heavily intoxicated and had been providing the juvenile passenger with alcohol. When officers attempted to arrest the adult male, he began fighting officers, causing minor injuries to two officers. The suspect was successfully arrested and transported to the MPD Jail to be held for a sobering period.

May 4

At 12:34 p.m., a caller reported a possible kidnapping in the area of 700 West Huntington. Two adults were seen

struggling with a female juvenile and trying to put her into a car. The vehicle fled the area prior to officers arriving. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:22 p.m., a resident in the area of Ivy and Colorado called to report she was on a walk and a motorist who failed to stop at a stop sign almost hit her as she was crossing the street. Words were exchanged and the motorist challenged the caller to a fight. This investigation is continuing.

Arcadia

May 5

At 5:59 p.m., officers responded to Dave and Busters, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a fight that had just occurred between a boyfriend and girlfriend. An employee attempted to intervene, and the female suspect began hitting him. Upon contacting both suspects, the officers noticed symptoms of alcohol intoxication and determined both suspects were unable to care for themselves. The 30-yearold male from Sylmar and the 27-year-old female from Sunland were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

May 6

At 6:30 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 00 block of Bishop Court regarding a burglary alarm activation. The elderly victim was in her bedroom when two male suspects were seen kicking in the rear door of the home. The suspects fled the scene in a dark colored sedan when the alarm sounded.

At 9:53 a.m., officers re-

sponded to Chevron, 500 N. Santa Anita Ave., regarding the report of an ex-boyfriend striking his ex-girlfriend. The victim asked the suspect to take her to her house and he refused, driving to his house in the opposite direction. The victim attempted to exit the vehicle and the suspect pulled her back inside, causing visible injuries to her arm. He let her leave when bystanders heard her yelling for help. The 21-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 12:21 p.m., an officer responded to Hair Times, 1111 Highland Oaks Drive, regarding a vandalism report. Unknown suspect(s) shot the front window with a pellet gun.

May 7

At 11:05 a.m., officers responded to Zumies, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a robbery that had just occurred. Three teenage male suspects entered the store on skateboards and stole two skateboards, a Spitfire hooded sweatshirt, and a pair of black cargo shorts. An employee grabbed one of the skateboards from a suspect and another suspect pushed the employee from behind causing her to fall forward. The suspects fled the scene with the stolen merchandise.

At 7:24 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Norman Avenue regarding the report of a vehicle burglary that occurred overnight. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle by unknown means and stole clothing and sports equipment.

At 4:24p.m., an officer

responded to Macy’s, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a shoplifting report. The suspect was seen grabbing two diamond bracelets before exiting the store. Loss prevention officers detained the suspect until the officer arrived. The 53-year-old male transient was issued a citation and released at the scene.

May 8

At 7:46 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Palm Drive regarding a burglary in progress. The victim was upstairs with her children when she heard noises coming from downstairs. When the victim went to investigate the noise, she saw the male suspect in her home at the bottom of the staircase. The suspect fled the scene after seeing the victim. An investigation revealed the suspect had gained entry by smashing a window on the east side of the home. The suspect had also disabled the alarm system and cameras. The suspect was described as male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 180 pounds, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with dark pants.

May 9

At 2:22 p.m., Arcadia PACE officers attempted to locate a burglary suspect in the city of Rosemead. He was wanted for evading and for his involvement in a burglary that had occurred on Bishop Court Monday morning. When officers attempted to detain the suspect, he fled on foot and was later located hiding inside a garage in the 400 block of Michillinda Avenue in the unincorporated area of Pasadena. The 48-yearold male from Azusa was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

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Dreamliner nightmare? Boeing 787 safety concerns raised

By Gerard Stevens, Stacker

Boeing had the worst start to 2024 when a mid-air blowout happened on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 while flying at around 16,000 feet. Well, it could be more nightmarish for the American aircraft manufacturer. The latest threat is in the form of a whistleblower, Sam Salehpour,

the lifespan of the aircraft could be shorter. Salehpour was responsible for examining defects and developing strategies to avoid issues in the production line.

He also claimed that he addressed the concerns about the aircraft's safety to higher authorities. But he was ignored, and they put

U.S.-operated aircraft after two lithium-ion batteries malfunctioned. The scary part is that one battery even led to a fire near the tail of a parked airplane in Boston on Jan. 7, 2013. The FAA cleared the airplanes for flying only after approving the revised battery design in April 2013.

who has been working with the company since 2007, alleging that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner isn't safe.

The statement gained the interest of the Federal Aviation Administration, which had qualms about the company's manufacturing procedures after the midair blowout incident on the 737 Max 9. Now, with Sam Salehpour having testified before a Senate subcommittee on April 17, is Boeing going to be in more trouble?

This article from Way. com explores Salehpour's revelations on the safety of the Boeing Dreamliner, the subsequent developments and more on the aircraft.

Sam Salehpour's whistleblowing

Salehpour, who works as a quality engineer in the company, claimed that the fuselage of some Boeing 787 Dreamliners wasn't properly fastened together. The error could lead the aircraft to tear open while in air after thousands of trips. He further said that many employees used "excessive stress" on vital parts to make it look as if there were no gaps between the metal components.

Salehpour said that the company was doing this to make aircraft swiftly and has been doing this for years to meet production goals. However, he alleged that

him in the 777 program.

Alaska Airlines incident: The turning point Though reassigned to another program, Salehpour claimed that he reported his concerns. He alleged that a supervisor scared him with the threat of physical violence when he did so.

It was when the midair blowout happened on an Alaska Airlines Flight in January that he decided to file a complaint with the FAA via his attorney Debra Katz. He wanted to avoid the catastrophic damage that could happen to these aircraft due to the alleged production issues. The letter sent by Salehpour's lawyers to the FAA also claims that he even found faults in the assembly process of Boeing 777.

FAA's stand on Boeing Dreamliner

After Salehpour claimed that the fuselage of some Dreamliners weren't properly fastened together, the FAA started investigating these claims. The FAA didn't ground any airplanes due to this incident. As of now, no formal comments have been made on this by the FAA.

Why did the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have problems?

If you think this was the first time that the aircraft came under the scrutiny of the FAA, then it's a big "no."

The FAA grounded all the

sive work it has done to ensure the aircraft's quality and long-term safety.

point-to-point routes of up to 8,500 nautical miles, or 9,800 miles.

Also, the company had to cut down on aircraft production starting from 2019 due to quality control issues. Also, there was a temporary break in aircraft deliveries from January 2021 to August

The company further stated that the issues raised have already been subjected to close inspection by the FAA and do not presently pose any security concerns. Based on the examination and any future inspections, the company is confident

The three variants of this wide-body airliner are as follows:

-Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – Shorter variant

-Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – Longer variant

-Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – Longest variant

2022. In August 2022, the FAA authorized the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner for delivery since 2021 after the company made the required inspection and apt improvements to meet certification standards.

What Boeing said

The company has defended the production process of 787 and 777 airplanes, dismissing Salehpour's claims and allegations. According to the company, they're fully confident about the wide-body airliner and stated that the claims about the 787's structural integrity are incorrect and do not reflect the exten-

that the wide-body airliner will maintain its strength and service life.

What is a Boeing 787 Dreamliner?

When launched, this wide-body airliner was

Technical specifications

According to Boeing, these are the technical specs of the various variants. All these variants have a length and wingspan of 17 meters

According to Cirium, a reputed aviation analytics source, 154 Boeing 787 aircraft are registered in the U.S., including 22 from Aeroméxico and Avianca. With 71, United Airlines operates the maximum number of 787 Dreamliners. Hawaiian and American Airlines operate the rest. Globally, there are 1,078 Boeing 787s in service. With 605, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the most widely used one.

Based on information from Cirium, this table shows the total number of aircraft that each airline uses Aircraft in service globally

According to Boeing, they delivered 13 Dreamliners in the first quarter of 2024.

What is so special about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner?

The superior aerodynamics, efficient engines, and mostly composite structure allow it to lower fuel usage by 25% and emit 25% less pollutants than previous models of aircraft. Part of the materials used

targeted to consume 20% less fuel than its predecessor, the Boeing 767. Also, it aimed to transport around 200-300 passengers on

and 60 meters, respectively, and use the GEnx-1B/Trent 1000 engine.

How many Boeing 787s are in operation?

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Also, the company claims that the aircraft has higher cabin pressure and higher humidity. So, passengers flying in this will feel they're at an altitude of 6,000 feet, which is 2,000 feet lower than that of a typical flight. These changes will help in reducing headaches, dry eyes and passenger fatigue.

Is the Boeing 787 Safe?

Though the aircraft have been involved in some accidents, there have been no fatalities or hull losses. Though Salehpour's allegations are serious, the FAA hasn't grounded any aircraft as of now. So, currently, there's no proof that the wide-body airliner isn't safe.

However, in March 2024, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand, faced a sudden drop, causing injuries to around 50 passengers, with some getting pinned to the ceiling. The company said that the issue was likely due to a cockpit accident.

Trust

in Boeing Drops

Recent data from Statista shows that the net trust in Boeing has declined considerably. Net trust is

the portion of respondents who trust a brand minus those who distrust it. So, according to the data, the net trust among respondents fell by 14 percentage points between the fourth quarter of 2023 and Feb. 28, 2024.

The biggest dip is among business travelers, with a 26 percentage point difference in the two quarters. We believe that these travelers had more trust in Boeing, and the trust plummeted significantly in accordance with the recent safety issues. When it comes to frequent flyers, the net trust dropped by 17 percentage points.

So, even though the company claims that its aircraft are safe, U.S. travelers seem to have safety concerns.

Dive into more info Where is the Boeing 787 built?

The Boeing 787 is being built at a 334,000 square feet assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina. It's the only plant where the production of this widebody airliner happens. How many seats are

Boeing 787

on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner?

The 787 Dreamliner has around 210-330 seats, depending on the variant and flight range. The Boeing 787-8 has around 210-250 seats, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has around 250-290, and the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has around 300-330 seats. The total number of seats also varies according to the airline's confirmation preferences.

Is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner big?

The Boeing 787-9 aircraft is usually considered wide-body, midsized, and long-range.

Is the Boeing 787 the same as the Dreamliner?

Yes, both are the same. Why did Boeing stop making the 787?

The FAA grounded all 787s in January 2013 until the updated battery design was certified in April 2013. Also, substantial quality control concerns from 2019 onward led to a production slowdown and, from January 2021 to August 2022, a complete halt in deliveries.

It’s officially party time!

The parade is Thursday night at 7 p.m. Get to Myrtle a bit early and grab your spot. I’ll be waving to all of you who read this article. Actually, probably not, because two of you will be with me in the MOTAB carriage. I’m kidding. I know the entire city reads the Weekly and, of course, this column.

The parade kicks off a wonderful birthday party for our beloved Monrovia, that turns 138 years old this Friday. And darn it, she sure does look good! The gem of the foothills, ‘er damn day! Friday, Saturday and

Sunday, join us for more birthday shenanigans at Library Park: carnival rides, snacks, beer garden, games, live performances from our amazing MUSD and Centre Stage performers, live music, dancing, and more! It’s sure to be an amazing weekend full of fun for the whole family and I am so excited to attend. Monrovia is one of the oldest towns in the San Gabriel Valley and became the fourth town to incorporate in 1887. In the early 1800s the land that is now Monrovia belonged to two ranchos: the Santa Anita Ranchero and the Azusa de Duarte Rancho. The area was primarily used

much does a Boeing 787 cost?

The rate varies by the variant. For instance, the 787-8 variant costs around $248.3 million, the 787-9 costs around $292.5 million and the 787-10 costs nearly $338.4 million.

OPINION

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

for cattle ranching. Due to a severe drought in the 1860s, the ranchers were forced to sell off their land, which was bought by Lucky Baldwin. In 1884, Lucky sold 240 acres to William Monroe, the founder and namesake of Monrovia. Monroe and four partners created a 120-acre town site that was centered at Orange Avenue (now Colorado Boulevard). Lots went up for sale on May 17, 1887, and that date is now known as the “birthday” of our city.

We are truly blessed to live in a city that is so lovely. We are lucky to live in a city whose rich history and heritage is mightily loved

and fiercely protected and preserved. Monrovia has grown and adapted with time, but you can see much of its history on every street you travel upon. Development and growth are upon us, much in the form of government antics. It’s important that we all stay aware and vigilant, we need to circle the wagons and protect Monrovia. We need to support our city groups and commissions that have vowed to preserve Monrovia’s history. We need to be present and aware of developers that want to get lay stakes here. We can do that by attending and watching

Is the Boeing 777 or 787 better?

Both are recognized wide-body commercial aircraft; however, there are a few important differences between them. Though the 787 is more technologically advanced and fuel-efficient,

the 777 is bigger and has a greater flight range. This story was produced by Way.com and reviewed and distributed by Stacker Media. The article was copy edited from its original version. Republished pursuant to a CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

city council meetings. We can support our city officials in their endeavors to protect Monrovia. We can ask and implore them to fight the good fight on behalf of all of us and most importantly, Monrovia.

As you watch the parade, wave and smile at all the wonderful entries. Give a big shout out to our city council and city staff, who are on our frontlines. Give a big shout out to our Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission, the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, and the Monrovia Historical Society. Our city government and these important groups and

commissions are integral to the preservation of the beautiful history of Monrovia. Sometimes we all feel a wee bit small and overlooked. Together, we are much bigger, louder and stronger. The power of the people should never be underestimated. To get more involved in your community please visit the City’s website at cityofmonrovia.org or the website for the Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission at mohpg.org to learn how you can help preserve the historic integrity of Monrovia. I can’t think of a better birthday present to give her than your support.

How

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Monrovia Old Town report: Happy birthday, Monrovia!

Plastic, plastic everywhere — even at the UN’s 'plastic free' conference

By Lisa Song, ProPublica

When I registered to attend last month’s United Nations conference in Canada, organizers insisted it would be a “plastic free meeting.” I wouldn’t even get a see-through sleeve for my name tag, they warned; I’d have to reuse an old lanyard.

After all, representatives from roughly 170 countries were gathering to tackle a crisis: The world churns out 400 million metric tons of plastic a year. It clogs landfills and oceans; its chemical trail seeps into our bodies. Delegates have been meeting since 2022 as part of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution in hopes of ending this year with a treaty that addresses “the full life cycle of plastic, including its production, design and disposal.”

The challenge before delegates seemed daunting: How do you get hundreds of negotiators to agree on anything via live, group editing? Especially when representatives from fossil fuel and chemical companies would be vigorously working to shift the conversation away from what scientists say is the only solution to the crisis: curbing plastic production.

But when I got to the meeting, I discovered those industry reps were not the sideshow; they were welcomed into the main event.

They could watch closed-door sessions off limits to reporters. Some got high-level badges indistinguishable from those worn by country representatives negotiating the treaty. These badges allowed them access to exclusive discussions not open to some of the world’s leading health scientists.

In a setting that was supposed to level the inequalities among those

present, I watched how country delegates and conference organizers did little to minimize them, making what was already going to be a challenging process needlessly opaque and avoidably contentious.

With such high stakes, I asked the INC Secretariat — the staff at the UN Environment Programme who facilitated the negotiations process — why they hadn’t set rules on conflict of interest or transparency. They told me that wasn’t their job, that it was up to countries to take the lead.

But in some cases, countries pointed me right back to the UN.

Over five days, I would come to understand just how hard it will be to get meaningful action on plastics.

Day 1: Represent the Public? Stay Out.

From the moment I landed in Ottawa, the counter-argument of the plastics industry was inescapable, from wall-sized ads at the airport to billboards on trucks that cruised around the downtown convention center.

Their message: Curtailing plastic production would spell literal doom. (I could almost see the marketing pitch: Think of the children!)

These plastics deliver water, read one, depicting a girl drinking from a bottle in what was implied to be a disaster zone.

I headed to the media registration desk and got my green-striped badge, which placed me at the lowest rung of the pecking order.

At the top were people on official delegations. Their red-striped badges opened the door to every meeting, from the large “plenaries” where rows of country representatives spoke into microphones, to smaller working groups where negotiators hashed out specifics like whether to ban certain

chemicals used in plastic.

The majority of the attendees wore orange badges. This hodgepodge of so-called observers included scientists, environmentalists, Indigenous peoples and some industry reps, though the color code made no distinction among them.

Observers were allowed into certain working groups at the discretion of government delegates.

Reporters could attend only plenaries.

These huge, open sessions were like the UN equivalent of Senate floor speeches: declarations and repetition to get ideas into the public record.

Veteran observers tracked the real action in the margins, standing in the back of the ballroom to watch who was talking to whom. It was an art, they said: You want to stroll close enough to read the small print on name tags, but you have to be chill about it.

I was not chill about the lack of access, which prevented sources from talking about what happened behind closeddoor proceedings. They were governed by rules that prohibited those present from recording the meetings or revealing who had said what.

Reporters trying to inform the public and hold governments accountable were completely shut out. Yet somehow the rules allowed the industry whose survival depends on more plastic production to dispatch reps to watch negotiators at work.

The rules follow the “norms when it comes to fundamentals of negotiating, multilateralism, and diplomacy amongst UN Member States,” said a statement from the INC Secretariat. These meetings are managed by the countries negotiating the treaty, the statement said; the

countries set the rules.

But when I asked the U.S. State Department, which led the U.S. delegation in Ottawa, whether journalists should have more access, a spokesperson directed me back to the UN.

Day 2: “The Human Right to Science” I heard about an exhibit at the nearby Westin hosted by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. It sounded like an environmental group, but an online search showed it was founded by corporations including Dow and ExxonMobil. Dow didn’t respond to a request for comment. ExxonMobil said it attended the conference “to be a resource, bring solutions to the table and listen to a broad range of views by all stakeholders.”

As I wandered through the ballroom stocked with refreshments, shiny videos and diagrams promoted the potential of “circularity,” a marketing term that’s often focused on recycling. Independent research shows pollution will skyrocket if companies don’t curb production, but the industry has, for decades, shifted attention from that with false promises about waste management.

“The work we do is not the whole solution,” the alliance later told me in an email.

But I could easily see someone leaving the exhibit with that impression.

The finer points of plastic science, from its toxic manufacturing process to the limits of recycling, are highly technical and complex.

While countries like the United States could afford to fly in multiple experts to inform government delegates, other countries could not.

Later that day, I met Bethanie Carney Almroth, an ecotoxicologist from Sweden’s University of Gothenburg, who was among 60 independent, volunteer researchers who had traveled to Canada in hopes of bridging that gap in access to expertise.

As part of the Scientists’ Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty, they shared fact sheets and peer-reviewed studies and made themselves available for questions. Carney Almroth said ensuring the integrity of the group was vital. Members must have a proven track record of researching plastic pollution and follow a conflictof-interest policy to prevent bias.

“The human right to science,” she said, “includes the right to transparency.”

Day 3: “No Such Thing as Conflict of Interest”

For the first two of these conferences, the INC Secretariat didn’t include the participants’ affiliations when they released the list of people who had registered for the event, making it hard to tell who worked for the industry. That has since changed, making it easier for advocacy groups to scour lists for fossil fuel and chemical company affiliations.

After the UN released the roster of the 4,000 people who had registered for Ottawa this year, the Center for International Environmental Law released its analysis of industry attendees. It found about 200 people with observer-level badges.

What’s more, the group said, 16 industry representatives had received the red badges usually reserved for government delegates. They were invited onto official delegations by China, the Dominican Republic, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey and Uganda. I later learned an Indonesian delegate was listed as part of its Ministry of Industry; LinkedIn revealed him to be a director at a petrochemical firm. I reached out to officials

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from all 10 countries. Most did not respond.

(The United States wasn’t on the list. “As a matter of policy, the United States does not include any industry or civil society representatives in our official delegation,” said a spokesperson from the State Department.)

There is “no such thing as conflict of interest in International negotiations,” the executive director of the Uganda National Environment Management Authority, Barirega Akankwasah, told me in a WhatsApp message. It’s “a matter of country positions and not individual positions,” he said, adding that the conference was “open and transparent” and stakeholders were “all welcome to participate.”

An official from the Dominican Republic, Claudia Taboada, told me that environmental groups and academic scientists had been consulted before the Ottawa conference and that the two industry reps on the country’s eight-member delegation had restricted privileges. They were barred from internal meetings where observers weren’t allowed, she said, and they couldn’t negotiate on behalf of the government.

Those industry reps weren’t trying to influence the government’s position, added Taboada, who is director for science, technology and environment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

I found that hard to believe. Who would sit through days of bureaucratic meetings just to observe?

A red-striped badge provides tangible benefits, multiple attendees told me, like access to email lists and WhatsApp chats that

are closed to observers. A university scientist who’s part of Fiji’s official delegation, Rufino Varea, said it’s easier to talk to official delegates from other countries when you have that badge. It shows only a person’s name and country, making it impossible to tell at a glance whether someone works for the government or for private interests.

A press release issued that day showed a counteranalysis of the entire list of attendees from the International Council of Chemical Associations, which said that industry observers were vastly outnumbered by more than 2,000 members from nongovernmental organizations like environmental advocacy groups.

Many of these groups are “incredibly well funded” and supported by billionaires, said a subsequent email from the American Chemistry Council, the country’s largest plastics lobby. It noted that at least eight countries had NGO representatives on their official delegations.

Day 4: Fighting for Attention

For every NGO with millions in the bank, there were others whose members couldn’t afford the trip to Ottawa. Many had to compete for limited travel funds from sources like the UN or larger advocacy groups.

I sat down with John Chweya, a friendly man in a leather jacket who makes a living as a waste picker in Kenya. A single salad at the conference cost more than a day’s pay.

As president of the Waste Pickers Association of Kenya, he wanted delegates to understand how plastic impacts the millions around the world who

Plastic

collect garbage and sort the recyclables they can sell in places without formal waste disposal. Toxic fumes from plastic burning in landfills make his fellow workers sick, he told me. They wake up with swollen necks, joints that don’t work and mysterious tumors. Chweya wants the world to make less plastic; he came to Ottawa to fight for protective gear and health care.

The specificity of his story brought home how the experiences of front-line communities could inform the understanding of the plastics crisis.

Others like Chweya tried to give voice to huge portions of the world’s populations that are suffering from every step in the plastic life cycle: residents of Indigenous communities and Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” breathing dangerous plant emissions; Pacific Islanders seeing their coral reefs entangled in abandoned fishing nets; activists from lower-income countries that are swimming in Americans’ discarded plastic.

I watched them trying to grab the attention of government officials with handwritten posters, events in cramped rooms and limited speaking slots during the plenary.

None of it matched the flash of the billboards I could not seem to avoid, which heralded their own impending health emergency.

These plastics save lives, one decreed, featuring a girl in a hospital bed, wearing an oxygen mask.

Negotiators couldn’t even agree on setting voluntary reductions for plastic production, I thought. Nobody was proposing to eliminate enough plastic to

cause hospital shortages.

Chweya called the prevalent ads “traitorous.”

Day 5: The UN Isn’t Powerless

UN officials had warned against the inequities playing out in Ottawa.

In November 2022, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a statement during the first conference to negotiate the treaty, held in Uruguay.

Even though they weren’t hosting it, human rights officials had advice on how to proceed. “The plastic industry has disproportionate power and influence over policy relative to the general public,” they wrote. “Clear boundaries on conflict of interest should be established … drawing from existing good practices under international law.”

They recommended policies similar to those adopted by the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, a separate UN treaty. Government representatives meet every two years to evaluate results. Recognizing that the tobacco industry’s presence was fundamentally incompatible with protecting public health, the countries agreed to virtually ban Big Tobacco from those meetings.

“It is irresponsible and inaccurate to liken plastics to tobacco,” the American Chemistry Council said in a statement in response to my questions about this comparison. “Unlike the tobacco industry, the plastics industry is playing a vital role in helping meet the UN’s sustainability goals by contributing to food safety, healthcare, renewable energy, telecommunications, clean drinking

water, and much more. …

“Keeping plastic producers out means a less informed treaty,” the council said. “We are essential and constructive stakeholders in the global effort to prevent plastic pollution.”

Short of barring the plastics industry, many have wondered why the UN can’t start with smaller steps, like giving industry observers a different kind of badge.

The fossil fuel companies “that are manufacturing plastics” are “not coming to these negotiations with solutions,” Baskut Tuncak, a former UN special rapporteur for human rights and toxics, told me. They’re here “to throw a wrench in the process, or two, or three.”

When I asked if it intended to introduce conflict-of-interest controls, the INC Secretariat said it couldn’t impose rules unilaterally. Governments would have to decide for themselves.

Some U.S. and European politicians have requested such reforms. Negotiators should consider measures “to protect against undue influence of corporate actors with proven vested interests that contradict the goals of the global plastics treaty,” said a letter last month sent to President Joe Biden and the secretary-general of the United Nations.

It was signed by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., who’s often criticized the fossil fuel industry’s influence on public policy, along with 11 other members of Congress and a member of the European Parliament. Industry reps should be required to disclose lobbying records and campaign contributions, the letter suggested.

The UN isn’t powerless, said Tuncak and Ana Paula Souza, a UN human rights officer I met on my last day in Ottawa. There’s more the institution could do to raise the profile of the issue, they said. Souza said the UN could also increase funding to allow more of those most affected by plastic pollution to attend these meetings.

Looking Ahead

The Ottawa conference ended with limited progress. Negotiators have a long way to go to reach a final draft at the last scheduled conference this November in Busan, South Korea. Smaller groups of delegates will meet before then; it’s unclear how many observers will be able to attend.

It’s tempting to feel pessimistic. This could easily end up like the UN climate treaty — anemic, voluntary and dragging on forever.

And it’s not like a conflict-of-interest policy would magically solve everything. Countries with powerful plastics lobbies, including the United States, can still advocate for corporate interests.

But it’s worth stepping back to recognize the magnitude of what’s happening.

Nearly every government on Earth signed up for days of painstaking sessions on plastic as a global threat — even places confronting existential crises, like Haiti, Palestine, Sudan and Ukraine. The world recognizes the importance of figuring this out. And despite all the industry influence, capping plastic production remains a possibility.

Republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS CITY OF MONROVIA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monrovia is accepting bids for legal advertising for the City of Monrovia. Bids shall be submitted in an envelope marked “Legal Advertising 2024-2025, May 28, 2024, 10:00 AM” in the bottom left hand corner and shall be submitted to the City Clerk of the City of Monrovia, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. Bids shall be due no later than 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at which time they shall be publicly opened.

Copies of the bid packet may be obtained by emailing cityclerk@ ci.monrovia.ca.us. Said specifications, proposal forms, and contract documents are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all quotations must strictly comply therewith. Any questions regarding the document may be posed in writing to the City Clerk, City of Monrovia, 415 S. Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016, or cityclerk@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

The City of Monrovia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bid process, and all bids are binding for a period of ninety (90 days) after the bid opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the contract documents. The award of contract shall be made by the Monrovia City Council.

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

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Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JAW-SHIUH PI AKA SUSY PI CHIU

CASE NO. 24STPB04986

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JAWSHIUH PI AKA SUSY PI CHIU.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHUN WU CHIU in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHUN WU CHIU be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/03/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of

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: Vincent Y. Lin

Law Offices of Vincent Y. lin SBN 201419 17700 Castleton Street Suite 263 City of Industry, Ca 91748 May 9, 13, 16, 2024 EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARGARITA MORALES FUENTES

Case No. 24STPB05238

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

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

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

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 HUNG BAN TRAN - SBN 195097, EMILY J. TRAN - SBN 332330, LAW OFFICE OF HUNG BAN TRAN 228 W. VALLEY BLVD., STE. #201 ALHAMBRA CA 91801, Telephone (626) 308-9308 5/9, 5/13, 5/16/24 CNS-3810881# SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF My Se Phan Case No. 24STPB05042

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by David Coang Phan in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that David Coang Phan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 11. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SALLY D. MIELKE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/11/24 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.

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 June 7, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D 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.

Petitioner: Jessica Morales

JESSICA MORALES 3812 CYPRESS AVE EL MONTE CA 91731 CN106635 FUENTES May 16,20,23, 2024 EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DENNIS DEAN MIELKE CASE NO. 24STPB05064

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SALLY D. MIELKE

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Cindy T. Nguyen, Esq. (SBN: 273886) Amity Law Group, LLP 3733 Rosemead Blvd., Suite 201 Rosemead, CA 91770

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 KEVIN CHIU - SBN 249479 LAW OFFICE OF KEVIN CHIU 1055 E. COLORADO BLVD., #500 PASADENA CA 91106

Telephone (626) 607-1411 5/16, 5/20, 5/23/24 CNS-3812801# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Mayling Lau AKA May Ling Dorothy Lau, Dorothy Lau CASE NO. 24STPB04488

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Mayling Lau AKA May Ling Dorothy Lau, Dorothy Lau

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Michael Samuel Seemiller in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Michael Samuel Seemiller 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 5/29/2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of

Telephone: (626) 307-2800 5/13, 5/16, 5/20/24 CNS-3813102# ROSEMEAD READER

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Jennifer Brandy De La Torre FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00119

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jennifer Brandy De La Torre filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Jennifer Brandy De La Torre to Proposed name Jennifer Brandy Diaz-Leal 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 05/31/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: G. Room: 302 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Monte Examiner DATED: March 12, 2024 Salvatore Sirna JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2024 EL MONTE EXAMINER

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Tabitha Presbitero Bracamante FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00175

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner

Tabitha Presbitero Bracamante filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Olivia Grace Alvarado to Proposed name Olivia Grace Bracamante 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/14/2024 Time: 9:00AM Dept: L. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Monte Examiner DATED: April 12, 2024 Bryant Y. Yang JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2024 EL MONTE EXAMINER ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Abigail

Weekly DATED: April 29, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2024 MONROVIA WEEKLY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Mia Liu a minor by and through Guardian Ad Litem Mei Jiang FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00209 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1427 West Covina Parkway, West Covina, CA 91790, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mia Liu a minor by and

Dismantling of Wayfarers chapel to begin this week

By City News Service

Wayfarers Chapel, a popular spot for weddings and receptions for decades that was damaged during a barrage of winter storms, will be dismantled starting this week.

The grounds around the chapel have been crumbling off the cliffs in Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula and into the Pacific Ocean for months.

It has been a wedding, worship and filming destination for 73 years, according to Wayfarers Executive Director Dan Burchett.

"The accelerating destruction of Wayfarers Chapel, caused by the Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex is a looming tragedy that is felt by many," Burchett said at a news conference Monday.

The 100-seat, glass chapel opened in 1951 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2023.

The natural sanctuary

made of Palos Verdes stone, redwood, and glass was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright Jr., a son of the famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, as a tree chapel that helps people feel a connection to God and nature, according to the chapel's website.

The chapel is described as "an ecumenical ministry of the Swedenborgian Church and the national memorial to Emanuel Swedenborg," the 18th-century scientist and

theosopher.

The Wayfarers administration building and two homes in the city's Seaview neighborhood are the only structures in the city that have been red tagged due to land movement following the 2022 and 2023 winter rains, the Daily Breeze is reporting.

City Manager Ara Mihranian said at the news conference the land in some of the landslide areas is now moving as much as 9-inches a week.

CHOC gets $6M gift for urgent care center in South OC

By City News Service

Children'sHospital ofOrangeCounty

announced Monday it has received a $6 million donation that will help develop an urgent care center for kids.

The Tsao Family Foundation made the gift, which will help finance an urgent care center for South Orange County. The center is set to open next year.

"We are so grateful to the Tsao Family Foundation for their most generous gift," Anita Sankaran Piskun, the hospital's vice president of primary care, said in a statement. "CHOC's urgent care centers provide a vital service to our patients and families, ensuring they have access to the right care at the right time. This wonderful gift from the Tsao Family Foundation will help us better service families in South Orange County when

their pediatrician's office is closed or an emergency department visit is unnecessary -- all while keeping them close to home."

Janie Tsao, who helped found the foundation with husband Victor, said they are "honored to support CHOC in its efforts to serve the children and families of Orange County."

"Though our children are

Simba (A513361)

Simba is so handsome and sweet! He’s four years old, his tail wags a mile a minute and he can’t wait to meet you! This handsome guy has become a volunteer and staff favorite at Pasadena Humane. One of his adoring fans has even sponsored his adoption fee! He’s quiet, mellow, but also ready to have fun. Simba has been spending time in a foster home, and the foster family has given us a lot of information about him. They’ve described him as a playful, mellow and gentle giant. He has been wary of new dogs, but he has been playing happily with some who he has gotten to know. He’s also done very well with training. He loves treats, so that’s great motivation for him to learn new things. He’s also super cuddly and is quick to hop up on the couch for some snuggling. Bonus- he's already housetrained! Simba is ready to be your very own king of the jungle! Pasadena Humane will have a Free Adoption Day on Saturday, May 25th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All dogs, cats and critters are eligible. Pet licensing fees may apply. The normal adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. For those who prefer, adoption appointments are available daily from 10:30 – 1:30, and can be scheduled online. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. 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. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

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grown, they have brought us the joy of having four young grandchildren," Tsao said. "Victor and I -- as well as our sons, Michael and Steven, and their spouses, Yvonne and Yeshin -- share the vision that all families should have convenient access to expert, compassionate medical care for their children, even when the pediatrician's office is closed."

Bonded pair Mango and Nomi are the cutest “siblings” you’ll ever meet! These girls have stolen our hearts at Pasadena Humane, and we can’t wait for them to meet the lucky family who takes them home. Mango and Nomi have been snuggling with their foster family like it’s their job. They’re both very comfortable being held and doted on. They also adore attention and will give happy little squeaks when it’s time for a treat. These two have such adorable personalities. They play with one another, and never seem to be out of each other’s sight. They even snuggle up together for bedtime. Because these girls are very attached to one another, they will have to be adopted together. Double the fun!

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Children's Hospital of Orange County. | Photo courtesy of CHOC

LA County to reopen rent relief program applications for limited time

By City News Service

Los Angeles County next week will reopen applications for its rent relief program for landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs announced Monday.

The application period will open on Monday at 9 a.m. and continue until 4:59 p.m. June 4. Potential applicants were urged to review eligibility requirements, register to receive a link to the application once it opens and access the application directly when it is available by visiting lacountyrentrelief.com.

Several community organizations will also provide free webinars and technical assistance in multiple languages. Support services will be available daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., starting from the application opening date.

"L.A. County landlords can start applying in exactly 1 WEEK at lacountyrentrelief.com. If you are a tenant, make sure to refer your landlord to apply for the program," County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath posted on X Monday afternoon.

The program, officially known as the Los Angeles County Rent Relief Program, was launched Dec. 12, 2023, in an effort to provide financial support to landlords who have been economically impacted by the pandemic.

Spearheaded by the Board of Supervisors and administered by The Center by Lendistry, the program provided more than $68 million in financial support to qualified landlords. Eligible landlords were able to apply for up to $30,000 per rental unit, covering past due rent and eligible expenses dating back to April 1, 2022.

The first round was completed in January.

The program is specifically designed to help small, mom-and-pop landlords who own up to four rental units, officials said. The goal is to reduce tenant evictions, maintain the viability of small-scale rental businesses and ensure the availability of affordable housing, officials said.

"Launching the second round of the LA County Rent Relief Program underscores the county's commitment to landlord and tenants, allowing us to help support the availability of stable housing options within our community," DCBA Director Rafael Carbajal said in a statement.

DCBA will continue to use a prioritized review process, focusing on applications that serve vulnerable tenants and properties in areas of highest need,

as identified by the county Equity Explorer Tool, officials said. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding.

Applicants from the first round were urged to finalize any incomplete tasks and contact the Rent Relief Customer Call Center

at 877-849-0770 for further assistance, which will help expedite processing and aid distribution.

"The success of the first round of the LA County Rent Relief Program has been instrumental in delivering aid to those who need it most. As we initiate

this second round, our commitment remains firm to continue supporting our local landlords and safeguarding affordable housing for tenants throughout Los Angeles County," Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, president and CEO of The Center by Lendistry, said in a statement.

| Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

Investigation continues into Pasadena crash that killed 3

By City News Service

Authoritieshave identified two of the three men who died when a car allegedly traveling more than 100 mph crashed in Pasadena and struck a building, leaving three other people hospitalized, and an investigation was continuing Monday.

The crash occurred shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Vista Avenue, Pasadena city spokeswoman Lisa Derderian told City News Service.

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has identified two of the three men who died as Mohed Samuel, 22, and Stefan Pfeiffer, 20, both of Pasadena. The name of the third man who died, who was in his 20s, was withheld, pending notification of his next of kin. He was also a Pasadena resident, police said.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the driver was among those who died. Authorities did not say which person was driving.

Of the three survivors, two are Pasadena residents, and one is a Monrovia resident, according to police, who reported that all three remain hospitalized in stable condition and were expected to survive.

According to Derderian, "663 residents and businesses were without power due to the initial crash and all power was restored in increments with all up and running around 4 p.m. on Saturday."

"The structure that was hit was yellow tagged and sustained significant damage," Derderian said in a statement Monday morning.

"Thankfully it was vacant and nobody was in it at the time," Derderian said. "Very tragic accident any day but especially on Mother's Day

weekend, graduation and prom season with so many reasons to celebrate so many

tation and lives lost."

According to police Lt. Anthony Russo, the crash remains under investigation.

"There is evidence that alcohol may have been involved but we do not know if the driver was under the influence or impaired at this time," Russo said in a statement on Monday. "The medical examiner will conduct a toxicology screening on the driver."

Russo said the driver allegedly "ran the red light at Sierra Madre Blvd."

families will be mourning. Especially hard on our first responders to see the devas-

"Our preliminary estimate is the vehicle was traveling over 100 mph at that time," Russo said. "There were four people in the backseat. Only one was wearing a seatbelt. The other three rear passengers were ejected and 1 of those is among the deceased."

The victims ranged in age from 17-22, according to published reports.

Russo told the Pasadena Star-News the survivors were two females and a male.

The six people were in a Tesla Model 3 sedan that was traveling westbound on Foothill Boulevard, Russo said. Investigators reportedly planned to look into whether the Tesla's autopilot feature was engaged at the time of the crash.

NBC4 reported that some of the victims were students at Maranatha High School, according to school officials, and counselors were expected at the school Monday to assist grieving students.

Family members said Pfeiffer was a student at Pasadena Community College, NBC4 reported. According to KTLA, Pfeiffer's mother said her son was out with acquaintances and they were five blocks away from their home when the crash occurred.

| Photo courtesy of Pasadena Police Department / Facebook

in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024091673

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STYLISTNESS

BOUTIQUE AND HAIR CREATIONS, 1021 S Reservoir St, Pomona, CA 91766. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2024. Signed: Vanessa Gonzalez, 1021 S Reservoir St, Pomona, CA 91766 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 29, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024101656 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PHAT NOODLES, 104 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2024. Signed: KP TEAM LLC (CA202461211141, 104 E Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220; Sothalin Khut, Manager. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 10, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024084636 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 8T1 GREENBIRDS, 134 S. Normandie Ave. Apt. 305, Los Angeles, CA 90004. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2024. Signed: Tavia Crigler, 134 S. Normandie Ave. Apt. 305, Los Angeles, CA 90004 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County

Clerk of Los Angeles on April 18, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024100841 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DISTRIBUIDORA LA CUSCATLECA, 11306 Hunnewell Ave, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342. This business is conducted by a married couple. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2018. Signed: (1). Jose Diego Torres Rivera, 11306 Hunnewell Ave, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 (2). Elva Marina De Torres, 11306 Hunnewell Ave, Lake View Terrace, CA 91342 (Husband). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 9, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024081568 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SHAWARMA CAFE, 2015 S Hacienda Blvd, HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: A & B TACOS CORP (CA-5233355, 2015 S Hacienda Blvd, HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745; ALI AHMAD, SECRETARY. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 16, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024094751

LEGALS

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MIRACLE NAILS & BAR, 508 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Mui ly Vay, 508 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 2, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024101510 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ANGIE BANKS TRAVEL, 1701 S Figueroa Street # 1439, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3419. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Angeleena Banks, 1701 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015-3419 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 10, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024075354 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MADRID VEGAN GLOW, 6110 Cahuenga Blvd apt 6, North Hollywood, CA 91606. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2024. Signed: Flor Melissa Madrid Parada, 6110 Cahuenga Blvd apt 6, North Hollywood, CA 91606 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 8, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another

under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: PHAT NOODLES, 104 East Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: July 19, 2021 in the County of Los Angeles. Original File No. 2021161613. Signed: Terra N Taing , 104 East Compton Blvd, Compton, CA 90220 (Owner). This business is conducted by: a individual. This statement was filed with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder on May 10, 2024. Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024092518 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LEARNING WITH SUSAN, 1135 Avoca Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: SUSAN L. BRITTON, 1135 Avoca Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 29, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024101493 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as QUICKTEL, 1700 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2024. Signed: WOLFCOM Enterprises (CA-2436343, 1700 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103; Peter Austin Onruang, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 10, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024082305

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MAIZ CATERING & EVENTS, 2005 E Alondra Blvd Apt E, Compton, CA 90221. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2024. Signed: Alejandro Chapina, 2005 E Alondra Blvd Apt E, Compton, CA 90221 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on April 16, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024100293 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CATCHER, 10550 riverside dr, toluca lake, CA 91602. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2024. Signed: thebarholding llc (CA202462011659, 10550 riverside dr, toluca lake, CA 91602; janet kim, member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 9, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 05/16/2024, 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024093985

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as U LASH, 5618 Rosemead Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2024. Signed: camellia art llc (CA202461814498, 1927 Strathmore Ave, , Apt A, San Gabriel, Ca 91776; qian guo, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on

1.1. Summary

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed Bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following work of improvement:

Feeder Reconstruction for 12 kV Operation _Time & Equipment SPECIFICATION NO. 3984

Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (“the Bid Deadline”)

Original plus one (1) copy of Bid to be submitted to:

Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110

Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 City Council Chambers 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available: May 06, 2024, at the Glendale Water & Power Department, Electrical Engineering Office, 141 N. Glendale Avenue, Suite #420, City of Glendale, CA 91206

Pre-Bid Conference: There will not be a pre-bid conference. Please submit questions to Catherine Babakhanlou, Project Manager.

City of Glendale Contact Person: Catherine Babakhanlou, Project Manager Phone: 818-550-4583

E-mail: CBabakhanlou@GlendaleCA.gov

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

A Bid may be rejected as non-responsive if the Bid fails to document that Bidder meets the essential requirements for qualification. As part of the Bidder’s Statement of Qualifications, each Bid must provide satisfactory evidence that:

Bidder satisfactorily completed as a prime contractor or subcontractor at least five (5) [prevailing wage public contracts] in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within ten (10) years prior to the Bid Deadline. In addition, if the Bidder intends to self-perform the Feeder Reconstruction for 12 kV, Bidder shall satisfy the mandatory qualifications described in the Specialty Contractor’s Statement of Qualifications (starting at page F-23) applicable to such Work and submit the completed forms with the Bid.

Subcontractors listed for the Feeder Reconstruction for 12 kV Work must satisfy the mandatory qualifications described in the Specialty Contractor’s Statement of Qualifications (staring on page F-23) applicable to the Work to be performed by each Subcontractor and Bidder must submit the completed forms with the Bid.

General Scope of Work:

Except for those materials to be provided by the City (as specified in the Technical Specifications), Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work included in the Bid is defined in the Project Drawings and Specifications and will generally include industrial Reconstruction of Feeder for 12 kV Operation, which will be authorized on a Task Order basis.

Other Bidding Information:

1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained in the location identified on the Notice Inviting Bids where they may be examined and copies obtained. Bidding Documents (including Drawings and Specifications) are available at the location identified on the Notice Inviting Bids and by emailing the Project Manager for an electronic (PDF) copy.

2. Director’s Estimate. An estimate of the preliminary cost of this Work has been prepared. The estimate is in the range of $ 5,000,000 to $6,000,000 per year. The City does not guarantee any minimum quantity of Work.

3. Completion: This Work must be completed within one thousand and ninety five days (1095) calendar days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

4. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to award all or any individual part/item of the Bid, and to waive any informalities, irregularities or technical defects in such Bids and determine the lowest responsible Bidder, whichever may be in the best interests of the City. No late Bids will be accepted, nor will any oral, facsimile or electronic Bids be accepted by the City.

5. Contractor License and Certification. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III, of the Business and Professional Code of the State of California. A General Contractor’s A license is required.

6. Subcontractors’ Licenses and Listing. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, each listed Subcontractor must possess a current and active California contractor license or licenses appropriate for the portion of the Work listed for such Subcontractor and shall hold all specialty certifications required for such Work. When the Bidder submits its Bid to the City, the Bidder must list each Subcontractor whom the Bidder must disclose under Public Contract Code Section 4104 (Subcontractor Listing Law), and the Bidder must provide all of the Subcontractor information that Section 4104 requires (name, the location (address) of the Subcontractor’s place of business, California Contractor license number, and portion of the Work). In addition, the City requires that the Bidder list the dollar value of each Subcontractor’s labor or services. The City’s disqualification of a Subcontractor does not disqualify a Bidder. However, prior to and as a condition to award of the Contract, the successful Bidder shall substitute a properly licensed and qualified Subcontractor— without an adjustment of the Bid Amount.

1725.5.

• This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The prime contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation. (See 8 Calif. Code Reg. Section 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the DIR Compliance Monitoring Unit.)

Furnishing of Electronic Certified Payroll Records to Labor Commissioner. Contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

Dated this 6th day of May 2024, City of Glendale, California. Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish May 13 & 16, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PLANNING HEARING OFFICER PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. PCUP-002648-2023

LOCATION: 1346 EAST COLORADO STREET Glendale, CA 91205

APPLICANT: Sarmen A. Barsegian

ZONE: “C3” - (Commercial Services) Zone

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract No. 4478, except of the street, Lots 5 - 9, in the City of Glendale, in the County of Los Angeles.

APN: 5680-016-030

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to permit the continued operation of a massage establishment (Ocean Spa) in the Commercial Services (C3) zone, subject to the standards listed in GMC 5.64. CODE REQUIRES

1) A massage establishment requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit in the C3 Zone (Glendale Municipal Code §30.12.020, Table 30.12-A).

APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL

1) To continue operation of a massage establishment (Ocean Spa) in the C3 Zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities,” per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project involves the continuance of a massage establishment without physical expansion of the building or intensification of an existing use.

HEARING INFORMATION

The Planning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, located at 633 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 on MAY 29, 2024, at 9:30 am or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns for the project. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.42.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at GlendaleCA. gov/live. 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 Hearing Officer Hearing. 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 prior to the hearing date at GlendaleCA. gov/agendas.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

PROCEDURES

Pasadena City Notices File

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Alan Lamberg, at alamberg@glendaleca.gov or (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937-8158.

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 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: GlendaleCA.gov/permits

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department invites bids from qualified suppliers for the provision of Electrical Utility Distribution Transformers. The Water and Power Department has an immediate need for submersible and underground transformers.

This is a split award opportunity; bidders may bid on any one or all available bid item groups.

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/93340

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/93340). Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Wednesday, May 22, 2024, prior to 1:00 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, May 16, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

Publish May 16, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

Monterery Park City Notices

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PARCEL MAP NO. 84058 (TM-23-02) AT 345 SOUTH SEFTON AVNEUE

7. Bid Forms and Bid Security: Each Bid must be made on the Bid Forms obtainable at the location identified on the Notice Inviting Bids. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Glendale,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the City’s Notice of Award of the Contract, will enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

8. Bid Irrevocability. Bids shall remain open and valid for ninety (90) calendar days after the Bid Deadline.

9. Substitution of Securities. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith. 10. Prevailing Wages. This Project is subject to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1720. Contractor awarded this Contract and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Work. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, 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. The rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations are available online at www.dir. ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/. 11. California Department of Industrial Relations Public Works Contractor Registration. The Public Works Contractor Registration Law (California Senate Bill No. 854

Published on May 16, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

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

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For

Electrical Utility Underground, Submersible, and Vault-Type Transformers

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 1:00 pm, Monday, June 3, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Electrical Utility Underground, Submersible, and Vault-Type Transformers" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0260.

TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the City of Monterey Park Planning Commission to consider a request from David Dai for Parcel Map No. 84058 (TM-23-02) to subdivide air rights for four detached residential dwelling units at 345 South Sefton Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Number 5259-004-044) (“Subject Property”). The Subject Property is zoned R-3 (High-Density Residential) and designated High Density Residential by the General Plan.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers 320 West Newmark Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754

MAIL TO: Department of Community Development – Planning Division

TELEPHONE: (626) 307-1315

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), this project will not have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA Guidelines §§ 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) exempts division of property into four or fewer parcels in urbanized areas. This activity contemplates the subdivision of air rights for four detached residential dwelling units in an urbanized area. Accordingly, this activity is not subject to further review.

ALL DOCUMENTS, including the application, plans and maps relevant to the proposed project on file with the Community Development Department – Planning Division located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the Community Development Department –Planning Division on or about May 23, 2024 and available on the City’s website at https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ Planning-Commission-11. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1315 or email planningpermitcounter@montereypark.ca.gov.

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

Publish May 16, 2024

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARIA ZUGARAZO

CASE NO. 23STPB09465

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/03/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

AMIE JACOBY, ESQ. - SBN 168484 THE LEGACY LAWYERS, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

21515 HAWTHORNE BLVD #150

TORRANCE CA 90503

Telephone (310) 426-8987

BSC 225096

5/9, 5/13, 5/16/24

CNS-3811293#

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Lynn Antoinette Sanchez Case No. PROVA2400321

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,

of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/06/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Lynn Antoinette Sanchez

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Melisa Marie McGowan in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Melisa Marie McGowan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM in Dept. F2. located at 17780 Arrow Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Michael J. Armenta Armenta Law SBN 219762

6 N. Central Avenue Upland, Ca 91786 May 9, 13, 16, 2024 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JUDITH LOU HERMAN

CASE NO. 24STPB05091

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of JUDITH LOU HERMAN.

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

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

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

JILLIAN C. KINSEY, ESQ. - SBN 296426

ALBRECHT & BARNEY LAW CORPORATION

1 PARK PLAZA, STE 900 IRVINE CA 92614

Telephone (949) 263-1040 BSC 225106 5/9, 5/13, 5/16/24

CNS-3811824#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHARLES SATRUSTEGUI

CASE NO. 23STPB09717

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARTHA SATRUSTEGUI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KEVIN SINGER be appointed as Special Administrator with general powers to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/29/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal represen-

tative 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 ZEV S. BROOKS - SBN 162830, LAW OFFICE OF ZEV BROOKS 18627 BROOKHURST ST., PMB 435 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708, Telephone (714) 965-0179 BSC 225116 5/13, 5/16, 5/20/24 CNS-3812017# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY SCOTT CURRY

AKA TIMOTHY S. CURRY

AKA TIMOTHY CURRY

CASE NO. PROVA2400381

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of TIMOTHY SCOTT CURRY AKA TIMOTHY S. CURRY AKA TIMOTHY CURRY.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MINDI REBECCA RODRIGUEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/17/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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

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

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

LAYNE A. BARTHOLOMEW - SBN 178280

LAW OFFICES OF LAYNE A. BARTHOLOMEW 222 N. MOUNTAIN AVE., STE. 100 UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 931-4733 5/13, 5/16, 5/20/24 CNS-3812410#

ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DORIS ANN DEL FANTE

CASE NO. 24STPB05222

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DORIS ANN DEL FANTE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARY ANN DEL FANTE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARY ANN DEL FANTE 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 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: 06/07/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

MICHAEL G. EBINER, ESQ. - SBN 183499, EBINER LAW OFFICE 100 N CITRUS ST., #520 WEST COVINA CA 91791, Telephone (626) 918-9000 5/16, 5/20, 5/23/24 CNS-3812857# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DARLENE MAE DAMERON, aka DARLENE M. DAMERON, aka DARLENE DAMERON CASE NO. 24STPB04852

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

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on MAY 31, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “2D” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. DENAE L. OATEY, ESQ., SB# 215276 Attorney for Petitioner MADDEN, JONES, COLE & JOHNSON 3010 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite 450 Seal Beach, CA 90740 PNSB# 107414

Published in: Belmont Beacon Pub Dates: May 16, 20, 23, 2024

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA SALCIDOALVONISTIS CASE NO. 21STPB01670 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PATRICIA SALCIDO-ALVONISTIS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TAYLOR MOORE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TAYLOR MOORE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/03/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept

Covina man charged with shooting sheriff's deputy pleads not guilty

By Terri Vermeulen Keith, City News Service

Areputed gang member who allegedly shot a Los Angeles County sheriff's motorcycle deputy in the back at a West Covina intersection — with a bulletproof vest saving the lawman's life — pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of attempted murder of a peace officer and other counts.

Raymundo Duran, 47, of Covina, was ordered to remain jailed without bail. He was scheduled to return to court June 18 for a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for him to stand trial in connection with the April 22 attack on Deputy Samuel Aispuro.

The deputy was on his sheriff's department motor-

cycle in full uniform and was stopped at the intersection of southbound Barranca Street at East Garvey Avenue, Sheriff Robert Luna said last month. The bullet struck Aispuro in the back, but it did not penetrate his bulletproof vest, according to the sheriff.

The deputy was taken to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and was subsequently "recovering at home," Luna said last month.

Duran was arrested that night after being detained by California Highway Patrol officers at the CHP's San Onofre inspection facility in northern San Diego County on suspicion of DUI and weapon possession.

"During their investiga-

firearm from Raymundo Duran's vehicle," Luna said.

The sheriff said Los Angeles County sheriff's homicide detectives went to the San Diego County sheriff's

jail and interviewed Duran.

"Based on statements obtained from Raymundo Duran, surveillance footage retrieved from the shooting scene in the city of West Covina, witness statements obtained by homicide detectives and the firearm recovered by the California Highway Patrol officers, our detectives strongly believe Raymundo Duran is the suspect involved in the shooting of our deputy in the city of West Covina," Luna said. "There is no evidence at this time that suggests that there are additional suspects outstanding or that may have been engaged in the shooting of our deputy."

The sheriff said Duran

has a "very extensive criminal history, a very violent criminal history." He added that "this man was armed with a firearm — he had no business being armed with a firearm given his criminal history."

Duran was charged April 24 with one count each of attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm on a peace officer and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

District Attorney George Gascón noted that Duran had previously done time in prison.

Duran was moved Wednesday to Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles.

Hepatitis A outbreak prompts LA County health warning

By Staff

Los Angeles County health officials have identified five cases of hepatitis A among the homeless population, the Department of Public Health announced Monday.

The first case in the outbreak was identified in mid-March, officials said.

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection that can spread from personto-person even before they feel sick, according to the county health department. The cause of the liver infection is the hepatitis A virus, which is found in the stool and blood of people who are infected.

Unhoused people have a higher risk of contract-

ing the virus because they often have limited access to hand-washing and restroom facilities, according to the Department of Public Health, which provides free hepatitis A vaccines to people living in homeless encampments and at interim housing sites where there is risk of virus exposure.

The vaccine is typically a two-dose series of shots that that health department said "is safe and highly effective in preventing infection," adding that unvaccinated people can receive the vaccine soon after exposure to help prevent the infection from developing. Health officials "continue to monitor for and immediately investigate suspect

hepatitis A cases," according to the county's announcement. "Public Health is working closely with healthcare providers to request that they remain vigilant for hepatitis A. Public Health is also working with organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness to educate the community about the increase in hepatitis A, encourage people with symptoms ... (to) seek medical care, and to protect themselves by getting vaccinated."

While the risk of infection to the public is low, Public Health recommended the following actions to help prevent the disease from spreading:

"Check if you have been vaccinated for hepatitis A. If you haven’t, contact your medical provider to determine if you should be vaccinated. Vaccination is the best way to prevent hepatitis A.

"Wash your hands with soap and water before eating and preparing food and after using the bathroom."

The disease ranges from a mild illness of just a few weeks to a severe medical condition lasting several months, officials said. Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dark urine or yellow eyes and skin.

"Although rare, hepatitis A can cause death in some people," according to

the county. "Hepatitis A is usually transmitted through eating contaminated food, or through close contact with a person while infectious and a person with the virus can transmit illness up to two weeks prior to the onset of symptoms."

Areas with limited access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene services are at an especially high risk for disease outbreaks. Information on hepatitis A and vaccination locations is on the internet at publichealth.lacounty.gov.

Trump set to hold June fundraisers in Beverly Hills, Newport Beach

By City News Service

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold campaign fundraisers in Beverly Hills on June 7 and in Newport Beach on June 8.

Tickets for the Beverly Hills fundraiser are priced from $5,000 to attend a reception to $250,000, with the buyer designated as an event chair, according to

an invitation obtained by City News Service. Other ticket prices are $100,000 to participate in a roundtable or $40,000, or raising $75,000, for a photo opportunity.

Tickets for the Newport Beach events range from $3,300 for a lunch reception to $100,000 to be designated as a member of the roundtable host committee. The

chance to take a picture with Trump goes for $35,000 or raising $75,000. The visit will be Trump's first to Southern California since Sept. 29- 30, when

he spoke at the California Republican Party Fall Convention in Anaheim and a fundraiser in Costa Mesa and visited the Carvel Ice Cream shop in Westwood.

tion, the California Highway Patrol officers retrieved a

Raymundo Duran. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

The hepatitis A virus. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

area of campus designated for the graduation ceremony.

In line with campus protests throughout Southern California and nationwide, the activists are calling for Pomona College to divest from Israeli-tied companies and weapons makers.

"By converging at (the Shrine Auditorium), student organizers aim to amplify their demands and expose the interconnected nature of their struggles, linking the fight for Palestinian liberation to broader struggles for social justice and the dismantling of oppressive systems," George Smith from Pomona Divest from Apartheid said in a statement. "Their message will be impossible to ignore: Complicity in the oppression of Palestinians will not be tolerated, and the fight for justice will continue to escalate."

Meanwhile, civil rights groups have filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of eduction alleging Pomona

College and Occidental College have allowed severe discrimination and harassment of Jewish students in violation of federal law.

"The hostile environment on campus forces Jewish and Israeli students to conceal their identities and precludes them from participating in Pomona's social, educational and extracurricular activities unless they disavow their

USC protests

the Arnold & Porter law firm.

"Jewish students on these campuses are hiding in their dorms and avoiding their own campus rather than risk verbal and physical attacks," Kenneth L. Marcus, founder and chairman of the Brandeis Center, said in a statement. "Pomona and Occidental know full well this is happening. But instead of enforcing the law and their

Jewish ancestral and ethnic heritage connected to Israel," said the complaint filed by

own policies, they are caving to the anti-Semitic mob and letting them bully, harass, and

Jewish students. Anti-Semitism ... will only snowball and escalate until the problem is faced head on as the law requires.”

Pomona College spokeswoman Patricia Vest said in a statement to the Claremont Courier, "Pomona College is committed to confronting antisemitism in a sustained and comprehensive manner. We will continue to enforce our policies, promote safety and actively challenge this

destructive form of hate."

Individual departments at Pomona College were held Saturday at various locations on the campus to avoid the graduation stage and reception area where dozens of protesters remain encamped.

Protest organizers said they refuse to meet with college officials until they agree to "preconditions," including disclosure of the college's Israel-related investments and full amnesty

for negotiators and other protesters, City News Service reported.

On April 5, 19 students were arrested while doing in a sit-in at the Pomona College President Gabrielle Starr's office.

Following the sit-in, Starr said some activists at refused to identify themselves and verbally harassed school staff, "even using a sickening, antiBlack racial slur in addressing an administrator."

Starr said the protest encampment violated Pomona College policies, but "as we have expressed in the past, we work with students who are exercising their right to protest unless that protest impedes on the rights of others. In addition, we require all individuals on campus to identify themselves upon request by campus administrators or Campus Safety. This is imperative for the safety of our community, especially when these individuals are masked."

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Security guards at the Shrine Auditorium confront pro-Palestine demonstrators Sunday during the Pomona College graduation ceremony. | Photo courtesy of pymlaocie/Instagram

Protesters set up tents at Pomona College ahead of commencement ceremonies. | Photo courtesy of Pomona Divest from Apartheid (PDfA)/Instagram