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Divided LA County board agrees to extend rent hike cap through end of year

By Anusha Shankar, City News Service

On a split 3-2 vote Tuesday, the Los AngelesCounty Board of Supervisors agreed to extend through December a 4% cap on rent increases for rent-controlled apartments in unincorporated areas.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the county enacted a freeze on rent hikes for rent-controlled units in March 2020. The freeze was extended multiple times, but in November 2022, the board agreed to resume allowing increases, capped at 3% for rent-controlled units during 2023.

Last November, the board voted to extend the rent-increase cap until June 30, 2024, but supervisors increased the allowable increase from 3% to 4%. The cap applies to rentcontrolled units subject to the county's Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance.

In a motion that went before the board Tuesday, Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

noted that since the pandemic, Angelenos have continued to face significant economic hardships, inflation and a rise in housing costs.

"Rent stabilization ordinances provide moderate annual increases to support maintaining housing stability and overall property maintenance," the motion stated.

Mitchelltoldher colleagues,"Thisoption provides much needed stability for tenants, while providing additional allowance for small property owners and luxury apartment owners."

Mitchell'smotion contended that "low-income Black and Brown residents, who disproportionately are renters, experienced immense public health impacts, loss of employment, and increased healthcare expenses during the pandemic. Consequently, many are still facing signifi-

cant rental debt."

Speaking at the board meeting, LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Director Rafael Carbajal said the majority of the calls the county receives on its Tenant Protections Hotline and from partners at a Stay Housed Program are from tenants who can no longer afford rent.

He said allowing higher percentage rent increases "would increase calls and it would definitely have an impact knowing and realizing the actual costs — we've seen inflation, we've seen the true cost of everything going up."

The motion also included measures aimed at identifying corporate owners of rental buildings in unincorporated areas, and also defining small property owners who would be eligible to increase rent on a unit by an additional 1% above the allowable annual rental

Showcasing

the perennial relationship between humans and plants at the Huntington’s Chinese Medicinal Garden

By Brianna Chu

The final piece of the Huntington’s popular Chinese Garden — the culmination of years of work, interrupted by the pandemic — the Chinese Medicinal Garden (Cǎi Yào Pǔ) is, as the Chinese Garden’s curator Philip Bloom says, truly a milestone worth celebrating.

The team has been working on many types of interpretive programming for the Chinese Garden, including an art gallery scholar studio and the celebration court for performance space.

“But it is, I think, the Chinese Medicinal Garden that most powerfully connects the Chinese Garden to the rest of the Huntington as a whole," Bloom reflected in his remarks to the press the day before the garden's official May 22 opening.

"The Cǎi Yào Pǔ is a place for learning about the relationships between plants and

people," Bloom said. "Indeed, in historical China, medicinal gardens were always a primary site where people went to learn about and think with plants.”

Michelle Bailey, the garden’s assistant curator, concurred: “The deepest purpose for us at The Huntington is to show the long relationship between

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humans and plants.”

The plants featured in the garden were chosen partially based on those included in seminal medical texts of Chinese traditional medicine, such as "Shennong’s Classic of Medicine" (Shénnóng Běncǎo Jīng) — one of the world's oldest pharmaceutical texts, written in the first or second century C.E. The garden’s

Deadly shooting in Monrovia under investigation

By HeyWire AI

Homicidedetectives with the Los Angeles CountySheriff's Department are investigating the death of a man on the 700 block of West Duarte Road in Monrovia. The incident was reported at approxi-

mately 9:22 p.m. on Sunday, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Information Bureau.

Officers from the Monrovia Police Department responded to the scene after receiving a report of the shooting. The male adult victim was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead, according to LASD.

According to Fox 11, video from shortly after officers arrived shows first

Parade, Kylie Minogue highlight final day of WeHo Pride fest

The Cǎi Yào Pǔ buzzes with interest at its press opening. | Photo by Brianna Chu/Hey SoCal.com

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Parade, Kylie Minogue highlight final day of WeHo Pride fest

The WeHo Pride Parade stepped off Sunday on Santa Monica Boulevard, the highlight of the weekend festival billed as one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations of its type in the world.

The parade began at 12:30 p.m. at Santa Monica and Crescent Heights boulevards, making its way west to San Vicente Boulevard. It featured floats, bands, drill teams, dance teams and entertainment.

This year's parade also featured "Lifetime Ally Icon" Cyndi Lauper, chosen for her "groundbreaking contributions to music, activism and LGBTQ advocacy."

"Cyndi Lauper embodies the spirit of inclusivity, unity, and vibrancy that has defined West Hollywood throughout its history," West Hollywood Mayor John Erickson said in a statement before the parade. "Her unwavering dedication to advocacy throughout

By City News Service

Following the overturning of abortion protections under Roe v. Wade, Lauper created the "Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights Fund" to support women's rights and health. Organizers also pointed to her hit songs including "True Colors" and "Girls Just Want to Have Fund" to show that her career "resonates as a poignant soundtrack of the LGBTQ equality movement and beyond."

"I'm really happy to be here. It's such an honor," Lauper told KTLA5 on Sunday.

The WeHo Pride Street Fair was open through 8 p.m. Sunday, featuring community group booths, exhibitors, live music and entertainment on Santa Monica Boulevard between Hancock Avenue and La Peer Drive. Musical entertainment continued through the day at the Celebration Stage at Santa Monica and La Peer, and at the Rainbow

the years, coupled with her unparalleled musical legacy, makes her a perfect fit for this moment in time as Lifetime Ally Icon as we celebrate WeHo Pride 2024."

Organizers pointed to Lauper's co-founding of True Colors United, a nonprofit that fights homelessness among LGBTQ youth.

Multiple streets in the area remained closed through Sunday and into Monday.

San Vicente Boulevard was closed Thursday night between Melrose Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, and it remained shuttered until 10 a.m. Monday.

Other street closures in effect were:

-- Santa Monica Boulevard from La Cienega Boulevard to Doheny Drive through 7 a.m. Monday;

-- Robertson Boulevard from Santa Monica Boulevard to Melrose Avenue through 7 a.m. Monday;

Stage on Santa Monica and San Vicente boulevards.

"OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride" concluded the festivities Sunday night in a ticketed event in West Hollywood Park. Kylie Minogue headlined the Sunday night concert, with other performers including Diplo and Friends, Ashnikko, Trixie

-- San Vicente Boulevard from Santa Monica Boulevard to Cynthia Street through 7 a.m. Monday; and

-- Santa Monica Boulevard closed from Fairfax Avenue to Doheny Drive, along with all side streets one block north and south of Santa Monica Boulevard, at 5 a.m. Sunday through 5 p.m. to accommodate the WeHo Pride Parade.

West Hollywood Park, where the festival's main stage is located, remained closed through Wednesday. Parking structures and other lots at the park will remain closed until 10 a.m. Monday.

The city offered free "Pride Ride" shuttles during the festival. Select shuttles ran between the festival and the Metro B (Red) Line Station at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue through the weekend.

Permit parking restrictions in the city were lifted throughout the weekend, however, parking meters continued to be enforced. West Hollywood officials urged people planning to park on streets to be aware of city boundaries, because neighboring cities of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills continued to enforce permit parking rules.

Limited public parking was available at the Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave.; Kings Road Parking Structure, 8383 Santa Monica Blvd.; and Hancock Parking Structure, 901 Hancock Ave.

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Kylie Minogue displays her honorary street sign to the delight of West Hollywood Mayor John Erickson, at left. | Photo courtesy of the city of West Hollywood/@JohnEricksonWH/X

A biker leads the motor pack Saturday in the Dyke March. | Photo courtesy of wehopride/Instagram

State attorney general: AI scams widespread, harder to spot

By Staff

CaliforniaAttorney

General Rob Bonta on Friday warned Californians against scams that use artificial intelligence or “deepfakes” to impersonate government officials, distressed family members or other trusted figures.

Emerging technology such as AI and deepfake video or voice manipulation enables scammers to more easily create sophisticated impersonations and as a result make more convincing requests for money or personal information, according to the Attorney General's Office.

"Scammers can use information available on the internet, including images and audio from social media, to convince people that the voice on the other end of the call is someone they can trust," according to the AG's announcement.

Criminals can duplicate an individual’s voice with AI technology that uses audio clips from social media accounts and can refer to personal information about the fraud victim obtained on the internet, officials said. These factors make the scam appear credible.

“Scammers are often quite literally in our pockets, just a phone call, social media message, or text away,” Bonta said in a statement. “AI and other novel and evolving technologies can make scams harder to spot. Knowing what to look for is an important way to keep consumers safe against these

tactics. I urge Californians to take practical steps to guard against being victimized by scammers, including talking to friends and family who may be unaware of these dangers.”

One recent scam targets parents by sending AI voice impersonations of their child begging for help, according to the AG's Office.

"Recent reports have included parents receiving a phone call using the cloned voice of their child claiming to have been badly injured in a car accident or in need of money to pay bail," officials said. "Grandparents are often the target of scams claiming that their grandchild is in trouble and in need of money. In 2023, the FBI received victim complaints regarding grandparent scams that resulted in nearly $1.9 million in losses."

Scammers often target consumers' mobile phones. In 2023, robocalls and robotexts resulted in more than $1.2 billion in reported losses nationwide, officials reported. Scammers' smartphone targeting also gives them access to potential victims' email, social media and the internet presence.

"These phone-based scams are designed to steal money, identities, or passwords, or urgently demand payment through cash or gift cards," according to Bonta's office. "Scams can result in significant financial losses, ruined credit scores, and impacted security clearance for service members and

others."

While younger adults reported losing money to fraud more often in 2023 than older adults, older adults who lose money tend to lose larger amounts, state officials said. In 2022, American adults 60 and over lost $1.6 billion to scams, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission reported.

Imposter scams were the most commonly reported fraud in 2023, according to the FTC.

"These imposter scams often involve a bad actor pretending to be a bank’s fraud department, the government, a well-known business, a technical support expert, or a distressed relative, such as a kidnapped child," state officials said. "Other common phonebased scams include calls related to medical needs and prescriptions, debt reduction, utilities, bank fraud warnings, warranties, or IRS notices."

AI-generated scams can also spread political misinformation. In January residents of New Hampshire received robocalls that allegedly used AI to impersonate the president and discourage voters from participating in the New Hampshire primary, state officials pointed out.

Bonta's office suggested these measures of protection from phone-based scams:

- Develop family code words: Develop simple ways of verifying if a family member truly is in trouble before responding to phone

calls for financial help or sharing personal information. Talk with family about designating “safe words” or asking a question that only that person would know the answer to. When creating a question, be mindful that scammers might have access to information from social media and other online sources.

- Minimize personal audio/video content on social media accounts: Consider removing personal phone numbers and audio and video clips from your and your children’s social media profiles. AI scammers can use these clips to create clone voices and videos of loved ones.

- Check privacy settings: Strengthen privacy settings on social media so

that strangers don’t know facts about your life and your current whereabouts, including whether you or a family member is out of town.

- Don’t answer the phone: Let phone calls from unfamiliar numbers go to voicemail. They often are illegal robocalls.

- Don’t trust caller ID: Phone numbers can be “spoofed” to look like a familiar number from friends, family, a school district, or a government agency. Don’t assume the caller ID is accurate and be wary if anything seems different about the caller or if they ask for financial or personal information.

Hang up the phone: If you suspect a scam call,

immediately hang up. Don’t automatically trust automated messages: often pressing “1” to indicate you don’t want to receive future calls just notifies bad actors that they should continue calling this active phone number.

- Take advantage of call-blocking technology: Many cellular providers offer enhanced call-blocking technology that can assist in preventing robocalls from reaching you.

- Don’t click on suspicious links: Scammers will try to get you to click on links that are sent to you in texts, emails, or social media. Text messaging is particularly dangerous because you might hurriedly click on a link and begin entering a

California Attorney General Rob Bonta. | Photo

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Monrovia

Simply Divine Tackling Kids' Cancer event this Friday

Simply Divine is hosting the return of the annual fundraiser Simply Divine Tackling Kids' Cancer event in partnership with St. Baldrick's Foundation at 5 p.m. at the Monrovia Street Fair (Corner of Myrtle Ave and Colorado Blvd) this Friday. Participants will be shaving their heads to help raise money for St. Baldrick's, the largest charity funder for childhood cancer research. Can't join or don't want to shave your head? Feel free to make a donation on the Simply Divine Events page at https://www.stbaldricks.org/ events/mypage/14608/2024.

San Gabriel

Culture Fest returns on June 13

San Gabriel's summer series will kick off with its first-ever Culture Fest in the Mission District on Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Culture

Fest will feature cultural performances, live music, authentic cuisines, arts and crafts for kids, community booths, and family activities, celebrating diverse cultures from around the world. Following Culture Fest will be a series of free outdoor concerts, movies and events.

Burbank

Downtown Burbank Arts Festival returns this weekend

Burbank Arts Festival returns June 8 & 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free event in the heart of Downtown Burbank will feature more than 180 handmade artisan booths on San Fernando Boulevard.

Shoppers can expect to find indie goods including original fashion and jewelry design, paper goods, home décor and housewares, art, photography, food, plus much more. The event is family and dog-friendly.

West Covina

SGV Pride Tour 2024 stops in West Covina Friday

Plaza at West Covina, in

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partnership with the City of West Covina and the SGV LGBTQ Center, presents Rainbowfest Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Attendees will enjoy performances, resource booths, shopping from LGBTQ+ small businesses and more fun. The festivities will be located in the parking lot between Best Buy and Macy's.

Long Beach

Mark Twain Neighborhood Library closed June 11 for routine maintenance

Long Beach Public Library’s Mark Twain Neighborhood Library (1401 E. Anaheim St.) will be closed on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, for scheduled routine maintenance. The original doors to the location will be replaced. The library is expected to reopen the following day, Wednesday, June 12. All other branches of the Long Beach Public Library, excluding Bay Shore, will remain open and available for use. Library patrons are encouraged to utilize the Library’s vast collection of digital resources, including

the Library catalog, downloads, and databases, available 24/7.

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Orange County

First Sunset Cinema event Friday

The first Sunset Cinema event of the season is this Friday at 6 p.m. with a showing of “Wonka” at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton. Be one of the lucky few to score a golden ticket with the social media giveaway by posting during the event with the hashtag #OCSunsetCinema. Admission and parking are free.

Anaheim

Free LAFC Soccer Day Saturday

On Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., the Anaheim Indoor Marketplace will host a day of soccer fun with the Los Angeles Football Club – absolutely free. Attendees will get to meet LAFC players, groove to a live DJ, enjoy friendly matches, and snag goodies for the whole family. To RSVP, visit www.lafc.com/streetxstreet.

Riverside

Riverside County

Down payment assistance program available in the 5th Supervisorial District

The Board of Supervisors recently approved the allocation of $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for down payment assistance for lowincome, first-time homebuyers in the 5th Supervisorial District. Administered by the County of Riverside's Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS), the program offers a maximum of 20% of the home's purchase price (up to $100,000) in down payment assistance to low-income homebuyers. The assistance is provided through a silent second loan, with recipients not required to make any payments on the loan. Additionally, if the homebuyer fulfills all program requirements, the loan is forgiven after 15 years. Prospective

homebuyers interested in this opportunity will need to work with one of the County of Riverside’s approved lenders, listed at rivcohws.org/5th-districthome-ownership-program. Subsequently, they must attend an 8-hour homebuyer education class provided by a HUD-approved education provider, with a list of local providers available at rivcohws.org.

City of Riverside

Everyone rides RTA for 25¢ all summer long

RTA is making it easier than ever to ride the bus, thanks to several fare promotions that offer either free or 25-cent rides all summer long. RTA is now offering 25-cent rides on all fixed-route and GoMicro buses every day, including weekends. Fridays will remain free through June 28, then they will also be 25-cents for the remainder of the summer. Additionally, RTA will kick off a youth ride free program on July 1. This will encourage youth (18 and under) to ride RTA buses for their transportation needs.

Corona

Exploratory boring for Skyline Trail Access Bridge Tuesday

The City of Corona will perform some exploratory boring for a future project – the Skyline Trail Access Bridge. This project will improve access to Skyline Trail by installing a pedestrian bridge from Skyline Drive across the creek to the trail. Skyline Drive will be closed on Tuesday, June 11. Work will begin at 8 a.m. The guard rail will be removed temporarily for access. A drill rig will arrive on site and drill exploratory holes on both the north and south side of Hagador Creek. Work is expected to last all day. Any holes will be filled in and the guard rail will be reinstalled at the end of the day.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

Summer Meals program offers free, nutritious meals to kids and teens

The Summer Meal Program is funded by the USDA and provides healthy meals to youth 18 and younger when school is not in session. There is no paperwork, enrollment or income qualifications required. Summer meals are served in many types of locations throughout San Bernardino County such as schools, parks, libraries and community centers. Some sites even provide fun activities for the kids. Nutrition and Wellness Services will be providing enrichment activities at 10 locations with a focus on Rethink Your Drink education and healthy beverage choices. To find a summer meal site near you: call 2-1-1, download the CA Meals for Kids app, or text “Food” or “Comida” to 304-304.

City of San Bernardino

Summer Concert Series returning to San Bernardino’s Historic Roosevelt Bowl

The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is bringing back its popular “Sizzlin’ Summer Nights” Concert Series at Perris Hill Park’s Historic Roosevelt Bowl for eight Thursday nights starting June 6 and running through Aug. 1. Now in its third year, the free series will feature music, food, artesian vendors, and activities. Perris Hill Park’s Roosevelt Bowl is located at 1003 East Highland Avenue in San Bernardino. Gates will open at 5:30 pm with each concert starting at 7:30 pm. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Activities, booths, food, and vendors will be available at 5:30 pm.

Ontario

Movies in the Park series kicks off Friday

Ontario’s Movies in the Park series kicks off Friday with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Ontario Town Square (224 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, CA 91762). The series will continue Friday evenings through July 26. There will be crafts for the youth starting at 7 p.m., food vendors, and more. The movie begins at the beginning of dusk.

Monrovia

May 23

At 12:48 p.m., an employee from a business in the 3300 block of South Peck reported their business and was recovered in Whittier. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Myrtle and Olive regarding a traffic collision. Officers arrived and located three vehicles involved in the collision. No injuries were reported.

At 9:46 p.m., an officer witnessed a bicyclist commit a vehicle code violation in the area of Mountain and Evergreen. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the bicyclist and the suspect fled. The suspect and his bicycle were located a short distance away and taken into custody. A search revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:03 a.m., while patrolling the 300 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a subject in a park after hours, in violation of a municipal code. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

May 24

At 8:55 p.m., a victim in a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth reported that he was in an argument with an acquaintance when the acquaintance pulled out a knife and made threatening movements and comments. Officers searched the area for the suspect but did not locate him. This investigation is continuing.

May 25

At 12:48 a.m., officers patrolling the 1600 block of South Myrtle saw a subject in a park after hours. Officers made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2:16 p.m. a caller in

the 900 block of West Huntington to report domestic violence. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:29 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called to report that two subjects stole merchandise and fled in a vehicle. Officers arrived and located the vehicle a short distance away. A traffic stop was conducted and the subjects were apprehended. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:10 p.m., an officer patrolling the 900 block of West Huntington saw two bicyclists in violation of a vehicle code. The officer conducted a traffic stop on both subjects. An investigation revealed that both subjects were in possession of drug paraphernalia. They were arrested, cited and released at the scene.

May 26

At 2:06 p.m. a caller in the area of Chestnut and Alta Vista reported a subject standing in the street and chasing cars. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation determined that the subject was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 4:22 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of West Foothill reported her daughter was in her home, in violation of a valid restraining order. Officers arrived and located the daughter. The daughter reported a medical concern and was transported to a hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:28 p.m. the property manager of an apartment complex in the 800 block of West Foothill called to report two storage units were broken into. This investigation is continuing.

May 27

At 12:55 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of West

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Huntington reported a traffic collision. Officers arrived and made contact with the driver at fault. One of the drivers and several passengers complained of pain and they were transported to a hospital for treatment.

At 1:41 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 1500 block of South Myrtle when he saw a motorist commit a driving violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver who displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation determined he was under the influence. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:48 p.m., while patrolling the 700 block of East Lemon an officer saw a subject in a park after hours. The officer made contact with the subject. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Arcadia

May 19

At 5:23 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 2500 block of South Santa Anita Avenue regarding the report of a burglary. The unknown suspect(s) forced entry to the home by prying the front door causing an audible alarm to sound. No property appeared to be taken. A witness saw a black sedan parked in the driveway during the time the burglary occurred.

At 6:15 p.m., officers responded to a warehouse in the 11800 block of Goldring Road regarding a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) entered the building by forcing open a locked box housing the key. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole camera equipment, keys, and numerous credit cards.

At 8:17 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a shoplifting report. A loss prevention officer observed the suspect steal a duffle bag from the store and fill it with over $1,000 worth of stolen clothing. The loss prevention officer contacted the suspect and detained

him until police officers arrived. The 49-year-old male from El Monte was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

May 20

At 8:29 a.m., an officer responded to Licha Construction Inc., 124 N. First Ave., regarding a grand theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect approached the business monument sign at 1:10 a.m. The suspect was seen stealing the spotlights in front of the sign and placing them inside his bags.

At 7:04 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of West Lemon Avenue regarding a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home by forcing entry through the basement door. The suspect(s) ransacked multiple rooms, stealing a backpack, Chinese currency, and jewelry.

May 21

At 7:22 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of 1108 S. Baldwin Ave. re-

garding a vehicle burglary that had occurred. The unknown suspect smashed the rear passenger side window and stole an Adidas backpack, knee pads, and a pair of red and gray Nike shoes.

May 22

At 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to the food court of The Shops at Santa Anita, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a grand theft report. The victim parked her electric wheelchair outside of the restroom. The victim exited the restroom to find her wheelchair had been stolen.

May 23

At 12:21 a.m., officers responded to a parking lot in the 100 block of North Santa Anita Avenue regarding a carjacking that had just occurred. The victim was sitting in his car when the suspect entered the passenger side of his car and removed the victim’s keys from the ignition. The victim stepped out of his car to confront the suspect and the suspect pushed the victim away from the car and produced a knife threatening to kill him. The victim ran for help and the suspect fled the scene in the victim’s car. An investigation conducted by Arcadia Police Detectives and the PACE Team with the assistance of Murrieta Police, resulted in the arrest of the suspect. The 34-year-old male from Anaheim was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At 4:39 p.m., an officer responded to the east parking lot of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a report of suspicious circumstances. The reporting party informed the officer that she was leaving her bank after withdrawing cash when a woman knocked on her window and told her she dropped something. The reporting party did not believe the woman and drove off. The woman entered the passenger side of a white SUV that followed the reporting party until she entered the parking lot of the police department.

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Only for book lovers!

Underdog Bookstore has undergone some changes. As we bid Nathan, Thomas and the pugs a fond farewell, we welcome the new non-profit that is taking over the store. The store will still be a safe place for all who come to visit. They will still have books and programs for people of all ages. The store will still focus on inclusivity and underrepresented people in our community. Underdog Bookstore is accepting donations at this time. Your donations will help fund the maintenance of their space, book gifting programs, free/low cost tutoring, story time and book readings and community events and workshops. There is also a fundraiser being held at Mt. Lowe Brewery on Saturday.

We have another bookstore coming soon to Old Town. [Hopefully] Soon to open at 415 S. Myrtle Ave. Suite B, is Black Cat Bookstore. Their Facebook page says they plan to open this summer and will be

Monrovia Old Town report: It’s raining cats & dogs

our neighborhood space for community, creativity, coffee and a daily dose of literary magic. I cannot wait! If you can’t wait until they open, you can shop online at blackcatbookstore.com. They have super cute black kitty stickers and I plan on buying one of each.

While not officially summer, summertime vibes are in the air. Our Summer Concerts in the Park kicked off the season during Memorial Day weekend. The organization is a bit different this year. The concerts from through June 30 will be at Station Square. Concerts from July 7 through Aug. 11 will be at Library Park. All concerts are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pack up your chairs, picnic blankets, and all your favorite picnic foods. You can even grab take-out from one of our many great restaurants. No muss, no fuss.

This Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m., mosey on over to Library Park for the Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off. There will be

password, not realizing that the link is phony, and your password is being recorded.

- Go directly to websites: Go directly to the website of a company you are familiar with rather than clicking on a link that has been sent to you. Some fraudulent links are made to look very similar to the actual website address. You should never click on links that are texted to you – for example, by what seems like a bank. Instead, go to the bank’s website on your own internet browser.

- Use strong passwords: Protect yourself by using different, unique passwords for each of your online

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outdoor games, a magic show, crafts, a bubble dance party, video games and more. I am so excited about this event. They had me at a bubble dance party! This will be such a fun kick-off to your summer reading list. It is so important to keep your kiddo’s brains active during summer. Not only their brains, but ours as well. Reading is such a fun and relaxing way to do it.

Teen Scene is back at Library Park. Every Friday night, from June 7 through Aug. 9, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Grab your hooligans from the Vons parking lot so they can enjoy some good ol’ fashioned fun. There’s music, food, sports, a photo booth, competitions and special activities. Teens only! No boring old people allowed. Except for the fun ones that are supervising the shenanigans. Fun and festivities are offered to kids in grades 6 through 12.

Lastly, I end on a sad note. A family in our community is suffering a tragic loss. The Gandara

family is grieving the sudden and senseless death of Nicolas Gandara. Nic was the victim of a shooting that is still under investigation. Thus far, the reports state that Nic was trying to keep the peace between two homeless men that were arguing. Nic tried to calm the situation down and then gunshots

NEWS

AI scams

accounts. Make sure that the passwords you use are at least eight characters, including a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Consider using a password manager to provide suggestions and store strong passwords.

- Protect your Social Security number (SSN) and other sensitive information: Keep your Social Security card at home in a safe place instead of carrying it around in your wallet. Only provide your SSN when absolutely necessary, such as on tax forms or employment records. If a business asks you for your SSN, see if there is another number that

can be used instead.

- Beware of government impersonations and other common scams: Some scammers are sophisticated. They may offer to provide “documentation” or “evidence,” or use the name of a real government official or agency to make you think that their calls are legitimate. If a government agency calls you and asks for financial or personal information, hang up and go to the agency’s official website (which should be a .gov website) and call them directly. Government officials will not threaten you with arrest or legal action in exchange for immedi-

ate payment. They will not promise to increase your benefits or resolve an issue in exchange for a fee or transfer of funds to a protected account. And they will not ask for payment in the form of gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfer, internet currency, or by mailing cash.

Bonta noted a recent crackdown on robocalls, including AI-generated robocalls and robotexts.

He asked the FCC in January to address AI-generated robocalls, and the agency has since declared the voice-cloning technology commonly used robocall scams illegal under the Tele-

rang out. Nic was killed and one of the homeless men was shot in the knee. Whether you pray or send out positive energy, please keep this family in your thoughts as they struggle through this devastating time. Nic was 38 years old and leaves behind a beautiful wife and six beautiful children; the youngest

only six weeks old. Nic’s sister, Dali, has set up a gofundme in an effort to raise money to help the family navigate this tragic loss. If your heart moves you to donate you can visit gofundme.com and search for the Nicolas Gandara Memorial Fund. May God bless this young man and his family.

phone Consumer Protection Act. In February, Bonta and 51 other attorneys general sent warning letter to Life Corp., which allegedly sent New Hampshire residents robocalls during the state's primary election that allegedly used AI to impersonate President Joe Biden and discourage voters from participating in the primary.

In May 2023, Bonta and 48 other attorneys general sued Avid Telecom for allegedly made billions of unlawful robocalls that included scams involving the Social Security Administration, Medicare and employment, according to the Attorney General's

Office.

In January 2022 as part of a bipartisan multistate coalition, Bonta called on the FCC to halt "the flood of illegal foreign-based robocalls that “spoof” U.S. phone numbers." In August 2022, the attorney general announced the bipartisan nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force "to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into the U.S."

For more information and resources on phonebased scams, visit oag. ca.gov/consumers.

Haley Lantiegne reading at Underdog Bookstore. | Photo courtesy of Underdog Bookstore / Facebook

Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty in Santa Ana over $17M theft

By Paul Anderson, City News Service

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreterpleaded

guilty Tuesday in Santa Ana federal court to charges of stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodger slugger's bank account to pay off illegal gambling debts.

Ippei Mizuhara, 39, pleaded guilty to one federal count each of bank fraud and subscribing to a false tax return. The bank fraud charge carries a possible prison term of up to 30 years, while the tax charge carries up to three years in federal prison.

"I worked for (Ohtani) and I had access to his accounts," Mizuhara said during the hearing as he entered his plea. "I fell into gambling debt and the only way I could think of was to access his money. I wired money for my gambling debt from his account."

U.S. District Judge John Holcomb scheduled sentencing for Oct. 25.

Mizuhara surrendered to federal authorities on April 12 and was released on $25,000 bond.

When the criminal case was announced, U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said Mizuhara had an "insatiable appetite" for illegal sports

betting, which landed him millions of dollars in debt to a bookmaker and led him to transfer money out of Ohtani's bank account without the slugger's knowledge.

Mizuhara worked as an interpreter for Ohtani since the slugger joined the Angels organization six years ago. In that capacity, he helped Ohtani set up a bank account in Arizona, which eventually became the source of wire transfers to the illegal gambling operation, Estrada said.

Estrada stressed that Ohtani was a victim in the case and had no knowledge of Mizuhara's actions.

According to Estrada, Mizuhara also allegedly lied to bank officials, and was captured on tape-recorded calls impersonating Ohtani to "convince the bank to approve large wire transfers of large amounts of money to the bookmakers."

Estrada said Mizuhara acted "to plunder" Ohtani's bank account to satisfy his "insatiable appetite for illegal sports betting," and he "committed fraud on a massive scale."

According to an affidavit filed in federal court by

Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations special agent Chris Seymour, records obtained from a source within the illegal gambling operation showed that between December 2021 and January 2024, about 19,000 wagers were attributed to Mizuhara, averaging roughly 25 per day and ranging in amounts from about $10 to $160,000.

During that period, the records showed Mizuhara had winning bets worth nearly $142.3 million, and losing bets of $182.9 million, leaving him with a roughly $40.7 million deficit.

Seymour wrote in the document that Mizuhara was acting as a "de facto manager" for Ohtani, and he began placing bets with the illegal gambling operation in late 2021. At about that time, bank records showed that the contact information on the Arizona bank account, which was opened in March 2018, was changed to a phone number and email linked to Mizuhara.

The Dodgers fired Mizuhara earlier this year when news of the criminal investigation broke.

Following Mizuhara's guilty plea Tuesday, the team

issued a statement saying, "With today's plea in the criminal proceedings against Ippei Mizuhara and the conclusion of both federal and MLB investigations, the Dodgers are pleased that Shohei and the team can put this entire matter behind them and move forward in pursuit of a World Series title."

At a Dodger Stadium news conference when news of the investigation broke, Ohtani denied any knowledge of Mizuhara's actions. He also vehemently denied that he was involved in any gambling activity.

"I never bet on baseball

or any other sports or never have asked somebody to bet on my behalf," he insisted.

Ohtani said Mizuhara "has been stealing money from my account and has told lies."

Estrada said none of the illegal bets allegedly placed by Mizuhara were on baseball games.

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

Bowyer's San Juan Capist-

Rubio’s Coastal Grill shuts down 48 California locations

By HeyWire AI

Rubio’s Coastal Grill, thefast-casual Mexican restaurant chain, unexpectedly shuttered 48 of its California locations on Friday, attributing the decision to the escalating costs of conducting business. The closures, impacting employees who according to social media posts received no prior notice, come on the heels of California's new $20-anhour minimum wage law for fast-food workers, which took effect two months ago.

In a statement released

Monday by media strategy firm Sitrick and Co., Rubio’s said the closures followed a “thorough review of its operations and the current business climate.” The Carlsbad-based chain, while refraining from elaborating on specific reasons, emphasized that the move is part of a strategic initiative to secure long-term success.

“While painful, the store closures are a necessary step in our strategic long-term plan to position Rubio’s for success for years to come,” the statement read.

Rubio’s, established in 1983 by Ralph Rubio as a small walk-up stand in San Diego, has faced its share of financial struggles in recent years. The pandemic significantly disrupted its operations, prompting the chain, which was acquired by private equity firm Mill Road for $91 million in 2010, to file for bankruptcy protection in 2020. The restructuring process following the bankruptcy saw the company sharply reducing its number of locations.

The abrupt nature of the latest closures has left many workers in distress, some recounting the sudden loss of their jobs over social media. Reports indicate that employees were informed of the shutdowns via phone calls over the weekend, with no advance warning. The total number of workers affected has not been disclosed.

Despite the closures, Rubio’s continues to operate 86 locations across California, Arizona, and Nevada.

rano home was searched by federal agents last year. Prosecutors said Mizuhara also took money from Ohtani's account to pay other expenses, including $60,000 in dental work and $325,000 worth of baseball cards.

The false tax return charge stems from 2022, when Mizuhara falsified his taxable income by claiming only $136,865, when in fact the figure was more than $4.1 million stemming from his bank fraud, prosecutors said. He admits in his plea agreement that he owes more than $1.1 million in taxes for 2022.

Shohei Ohtani, left, and Ippei Mizuhara speak to reporters at Angel Stadium in 2019. | Photo courtesy of Moto "Club 4g" Miwa/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Plate from Rubio’s. | Photo by Willis Lam CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

Southern California dominates list of America's dirtiest cities

By HeyWire AI

Arecent study by LawnStarter reveals that eight of the nation's 50 dirtiest cities are located in Southern California, with San Bernardino rising to the third spot. The study, titled "2023's Dirtiest Cities in America," assessed factors such as living conditions, city infrastructure, pollution, and consumer satisfaction. Data sources for the study included the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

San Bernardino's unfortunate leap to third place

is attributed to its top rankings in overall pollution and consumer dissatisfaction regarding city cleanliness. The presence of a large number of warehouses east of Los Angeles contributes significantly to these high pollution levels in Riverside and San Bernardino. Additionally, Inland Empire cities such as Ontario, Riverside, Fontana, and Rancho Cucamonga were noted for having the worst air pollution in the study. While the top two spots in the study were taken by cities further east in Texas and New Jersey, the heavy

pollution and low consumer satisfaction in Southern California have made it a prominent feature in the report. The American Lung Association's State of the Air Report corroborates these findings, highlighting San Bernardino and Riverside for their poor air quality.

Los Angeles, often referred to as the "poster child of pollution," secured the 15th spot overall. Although it ranked 30th in terms of pollution, it achieved the 12th spot in terms of consumer satisfaction, indicating a notable level of displeasure

Spotify announces second price hike in less than a year

By HeyWire AI

Spotify has announced its second price hike in less than a year for its Premium subscription plans. While the company has not provided explicit reasons for the price hike. Spotify's newsroom post states, "So that we can continue to invest in and innovate on our product features and bring users the best experience, we occasionally update our prices." Bloomberg had previously suggested that the increase could be related to the cost of providing audiobooks, a feature added to Spotify Premium last year, which

allows users up to 15 hours of audiobook listening per month.

The new prices have already taken effect for new users and will be applicable to existing subscribers starting next month. The individual plan has increased to $12 per month from $11, the Duo plan is up to $17 a month from $15, and the family plan has jumped to $20 per month from $17. The student plan, however, remains unchanged at $6 per month.

This development makes Spotify Premium one of the more expensive music

streaming services available. For comparison, other popular platforms such as Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Amazon Music Unlimited begin at $11 a month for their paid tiers. One major disadvantage for Spotify is that its competitors support hi-res audio, while Spotify's HiFi feature, announced in 2021, has yet to be released.

Given the price hike and the absence of the promised HiFi feature, some users, particularly audiophiles, may find Spotify's offering less appealing compared to other platforms. Despite this, Spotify

among residents. Other Los Angeles County cities

that made the list include Palmdale at 17th, Glendale

at 28th, and Long Beach at 43rd.a

Santa Fe station and Harvey House in San Bernardino. | Photo by Ron Reiring CC BY 2.0 DEED

continues to be a strong contender for

users who value its extensive audiobook library, boasting over 200,000 titles.

| Photo by Heidi Fin on Unsplash

Los Angeles Rams welcome new players, adjust to new rules

By City News Service

The Los Angeles Rams are adjusting to new players and new rules every day in spring practices at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

The Rams top two draft picks were defensive players from Florida State. They are expected to make significant contributions after All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, retired in the offseason.

Jared Verse was selected by the Rams in the first round. Braden Fiske was selected in the second round. Rams coaches have high expectations for both and they are expected to contribute to the pass rush and solidify the defense against opposing teams' running games.

In addition to installing new defensive players into the Rams system, the NFL is introducing new kickoff rules this season. The Rams have two rookie kickers in spring practices, one who played at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita and at College of the Canyons in Valencia.

The Rams are taking a second look at Tanner Brown, who finished his college career at Oklahoma State. He was with the team through spring practices and the

preseason last year, but was cut before the season started.

He is competing with rookie Joshua Karty, who the Rams selected in the sixth round out of Stanford in the draft.

Both kickers are not only working on making field goals and extra points on a consistent basis, but learning the new kickoff rules in the NFL. The new rules are supposed to eliminate automatic touchbacks and create more action on kickoffs. The receiving teams are supposed to return every kick and the kicking team will be penalized for kicking off into the end zone or out of bounds.

Rams coach Sean McVay said the rookies on the team are learning the new rules and learning how to adjust to their new teammates and coaches.

"We're throwing a bunch of information at these rookies, some of these rookies that we're looking at to be big time contributors," McVay said at practice Tuesday. "They got to be able to earn those roles, but you continue to be able to educate them. We try to give them a good guidance. If we got to pull them back, if that's the biggest problem, we'll take that."

Fiske is one of those players McVay expects to

International Bird Rescue on Wednesday released back into the wild the first Southern California group of rehabilitated Brown Pelicans that were among more than 350 starving or injured seabirds found off California waters since mid-April. The organization has not confirmed what is causing this crisis in the pelicans' population, and an investigation is ongoing by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

International Bird Rescue is asking for the public's help

make contributions. He is part of what McVay calls a deep defensive line, and Fiske said he likes the pace of practice and is making the most of his chances.

"That's the best thing about practice, it moves fast and you get things done," Fiske said. "You got to make the most of your reps you get because they're limited. It moves fast, but you just got to pick up and keep going."

Fiske and Verse were teammates in college at Florida State. Verse played outside linebacker, but one of his strengths is the ability to rush the quarterback. McVay likes the progress the new defensive players are making but he sees room for improvement.

"I think we've had two really good days. We still have too many things on both sides of the ball we need to clean up before the snap," McVay said. "We don't want to beat ourselves. They have the right kind of energy."

The kickers are competing in a different way. The coaches are adjusting to the new kickoff rules and the kickers are learning how to make changes to the strategies the coaches want to execute. The new rules are still are work in progress, and

it adds to the challenge.

"That's really what we're looking for developing some basic fundamentals, working through some concepts and some schemes," Rams special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn said.

"There are so many intricacies to the rules. There are some things that aren't even set yet. There will be some maneuverability for us. We'll figure it out."

Brown, who played three

preseason games for the Rams last year, is looking for ways to improve his skills.

Accuracy and consistency is not only a factor on field goals and extra points now, it is a skill kickers need on kickoffs too. Brown said he is trying to focus on his abilities and not about how the new rules will affect the league.

"I'm just trying to stay myself, not worry about anyone else," Brown said.

"I just gotta make my kicks,

Rehabilitated brown pelicans return to the wild

in covering the cost associated with the pelicans' care. Donations can be accepted at birdrescue.org/savepelicans.

"With these releases, we're sending them home to the ocean healthy and in great condition to fly wherever they need to go," Rebecca Duerr, director of research and veterinary science at Bird Rescue, said in a prepared statement. "Our special banding program will show how they will do in the wild."

Duerr reported that

By City News Service

there are still small numbers of pelicans coming into their care, but there are also signs that the birds are successfully foraging again in most locations. She added, "We can't keep them in care forever, and we can't fix what's ailing the ocean."

To find food, pelicans often leave their natural habitat and risk their lives in human-populated areas. Some of the pelicans the organization found were in odd places, including one on the tarmac at Los Angeles International Airport.

that's it. Make my kicks. Anything can happen, but they're not going to cut someone who doesn't miss. That's mainly what I'm focusing on right now."

McVay said his team has plenty of room to grow, but he likes what he sees so far.

"Every day you want to take steps in the right direction," he said. "We've continued to increase some of the installations, challenging each other."

birds in unusual and unsafe locations is a clear sign they need help.

The Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty does an off-season workout. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams/Facebook

These starving pelicans were rehabilitated and returned to the wild. | Photo courtesy of International Bird Rescue

Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the Monrovia Unified School District will receive sealed bids up to, but no later than 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, and will then publicly open and read aloud at Monrovia Unified School District, 325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA, 91016 bids for the following project:

Bid No. IFB 24-203 –Elementary Schools Fence Improvement Project

All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the District. Bids shall be received in the District Purchasing Office at 325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA, 91016. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened.

A Mandatory Job Walk will be conducted on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. All parties desiring to bid shall meet by the front office at Monroe Elementary School at 920 South 402 W Colorado Blvd, Monrovia, CA, 91016. Any Contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened.

The contractor shall possess the following classification(s) of the Contractor’s California State license at the time of its bid: B&C-13 Fencing Contractor License (Both Licenses are required).

The “Final Completion” must occur on or before January 20, 2025. The anticipated Board award is on June 26, 2024, with work commencing from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The “Contractor” has the flexibility to work during, before, and after school hours, on weekends, holidays, and breaks, as long as it does not disrupt the education process, ensuring the site remains clean and safe. A temporary fence MUST be installed if the contractor decides to remove the existing fence and leave the site for any time period. The contractor is responsible for determining their means and methods to meet the deadline. Failure to complete the work within the stipulated time will lead to the imposition of liquidated damages for each day of delay, as outlined in the Information for Bidders form.

This Project is being let in accordance with the formal bid requirements of the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (“CUPCCAA”) set forth in Public Contract Code section 22000 et seq. (specifically, the formal bidding procedures in Section 22032(c)). Bidders shall comply with any requirements set forth in the CUPCCAA, including all guidelines and requirements in the current California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Commission Cost Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual.

CONTRACTOR should consult the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and General Requirements regarding Milestones and Liquidated Damages.

The lowest bid shall be the lowest bid price on the base contract, including allowance.

The bid documents will be available on June 6, 2024 at https://app.box.com/s/5xg1x48hmcuaxqh4ars3bxqx5q18hqc3

Prequalification of Bidders and MEP Subcontractors

As a condition of bidding for this Project, and in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 20111.5, prospective bidders are required to complete and submit prequalification documents. The District uses Quality Bidders for prequalification. The link to prequalify is at https://www.monroviaschools.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ ID=348804&type=d&pREC_ID=757887

A contractor that has NOT been prequalified will be deemed a nonresponsive bidder, and the bid will be returned unopened.

Prequalification documents must be submitted by Thursday, June 13, 2024. Contractors will be notified by email of their prequalification rating within a reasonable period of time after submission of their prequalification documents, but not less than five calendar days prior to the bid opening date.

If this Project includes work that will be performed by mechanical, electrical, or plumbing (“MEP”) subcontractors (contractors that hold C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 or C-46 licenses), such MEP subcontractors must also be prequalified. A list of prequalified MEP subcontractors will be made available by the District to all bidders at least five business days prior to the bid opening date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that all MEP subcontractors holding any of the licenses listed above are properly prequalified before submitting a bid. This prequalification requirement applies even if the subcontractor will perform, or is designated to perform, work that does not require one of the licenses listed above but the subcontractor holds one of the licenses listed above.

Miscellaneous Information

Bids shall be received in the place identified above and shall be

opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place.

Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code and be licensed to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must possess a valid and active Class B & C-13 Fencing Contractor License (Both Licenses are required) at the time of bid and throughout the duration of this Contract. The Contractor’s California State License number shall be clearly stated on the bidder’s proposal.

Subcontractors shall be licensed pursuant to California law for the trades necessary to perform the Work called for in the Contract Documents.

Each bid must strictly conform with and be responsive to the Contract Documents as defined in the General Conditions.

The District reserves the right to award or reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.

Each bidder shall submit with its bid — on the form furnished with the Contract Documents — a list of the designated subcontractors on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq.

In accordance with California Public Contract Code section 22300, the District will permit the substitution of securities for any money withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the District or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such money to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor.

Each bidder’s bid must be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s security: (1) cash; (2) a cashier’s check made payable to the District; (3) a certified check made payable to the District; or (4) a bidder’s bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120, made payable to the District in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. Such bidder’s security must be in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed Contract, if the same is awarded to such bidder, and will provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds, insurance certificates and any other required documents. In the event of failure to enter into said Contract or provide the necessary documents, said security will be forfeited.

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code. The District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Contract. These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are on file at the District and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Contractor, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract.

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

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant to Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least on a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).

No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents.

All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120.

Where applicable, bidders must meet the requirements set forth in Public Contract Code section 10115 et seq., Military and Veterans Code section 999 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 2,

Section 1896.60 et seq. regarding Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (“DVBE”) Programs. Forms are included in this Bid Package.

Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request Form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid.

No telephone or facsimile machine will be available to bidders on the District premises at any time.

It is each bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above. Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

Governing Board of the MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

By:Ricardo Harris Director of Procurement & Business Support Services

Advertise: May 30 & June 6, 2024 MONROVIA WEEKLY

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-29

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF MONROVIA CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Monrovia hereby (1) finds that the public interest and convenience requires, and (2) declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of property within the City of Monrovia Citywide Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District (the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3 hereof.

Section 2. The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City and generally include all lots and parcels within the City.

Section 3. The proposed improvements for the District are briefly described as follows: The maintenance and servicing of public streets and sidewalks within the District. “Maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the landscaping, public lighting facilities, and appurtenant facilities, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping, public lighting facilities, or appurtenant facilities; providing for the life, growth health and beauty of the landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, and treating for disease of injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti. “Servicing” means the furnishing of electric energy for the public lighting facilities or the lighting or operation of the landscaping or appurtenant facilities, and water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of the public lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities.

There are no substantial changes proposed to be made for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to the improvements the City Council previously ordered for the District for this past Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Section 4. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the City can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

Section 5. Reference is hereby made to the Report of the Engineer entitled “Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Engineer’s Report for the Citywide Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District,” on file in the office of the City Clerk for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 are proposed to remain the same within the District. The City Council has reviewed said report.

Section 6. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council appoints Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., in the

Council Chambers at City Hall, City of Monrovia, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests or objections to the proposed levy and collection of assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. Written protests may be delivered in person to the City Clerk or may be mailed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. The City Council at the public hearing shall consider all oral statements and all written protests or communications made or filed by any interested persons.

Section 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing in accordance with law.

Section 8. The City Council hereby designates the Administrative Services Director, or his/her designees, to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 2024.

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

Publish June 6, 2024 MONROVIA WEEKLY

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-31

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF MONROVIA PARK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF PART 2 OF DIVISION 15 OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The City Council of the City of Monrovia hereby (1) finds that the public interest and convenience requires and (2) declares its intention to levy and collect assessments against the lots and parcels of property within the City of Monrovia Park Maintenance District (the “District”) pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code (commencing with Section 22500) (the “Act”) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, commencing July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, to pay for the costs and expenses of the improvements described in Section 3 hereof.

Section 2. The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City and generally include all lots and parcels within the City.

Section 3. The proposed improvements for the District are briefly described as follows: The maintenance and servicing of park and recreational improvements, including landscaping, lighting, playground equipment, and appurtenant facilities, within the public parks within the District. “Maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation and servicing of the park and recreational improvements, including repair, removal or replacement of all or part of the park and recreational improvements; providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting and painting of park and recreational improvements to remove or cover graffiti. “Servicing” means the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas or other illuminating agent for lighting or operation of the park and recreational improvements, and water for the irrigation of any landscaping or the maintenance of the park and recreational improvements.

There are no substantial changes proposed to be made for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to the improvements ordered for the District for this past Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

Section 4. Lots or parcels of land within the District that are owned or used by any county, city, city and county, special district or any other local governmental entity, the State of California, or the United States shall be assessed unless the City can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that such lots or parcels receive no special benefit from the proposed improvements.

Section 5. Reference is hereby made to the Report of the Engineer entitled “Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Engineer’s Report for the Park Maintenance District,” on file in the office of the City Clerk for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the District and any zones therein and the proposed assessments upon

assessable lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 are proposed to slightly increase the assessments levied against the lots and parcels of property within the District but will not be increased over the maximum allowable assessment as described in the Engineer’s Report.

Section 6. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council appoints Tuesday, the 18th day of June, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, City of Monrovia, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California, as the time and place for the hearing of protests or objections to the proposed levy and collection of assessments against the assessable lots and parcels of land within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

All interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed a protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection. A protest by a property owner shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by the signer thereof. Written protests may be delivered in person to the City Clerk or may be mailed to the City Clerk at City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. The City Council at the public hearing shall consider all oral statements and all written protests or communications made or filed by any interested persons.

Section 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing in accordance with law.

Section 8. The City Council hereby designates the Administrative Services Director, or his/her designees, to answer inquiries regarding the hearing, protest proceedings, and procedural or technical matters.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 2024.

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

Publish June 6, 2024 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Temple City Notices

CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2024-2025 CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT

This revised notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Temple City will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Civic Center facility at 5938 N. Kauffman Avenue to consider the following:

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WITHIN THE CITYWIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND ESTABLISHING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PUBLIC OBJECTIONS

Any persons having any objections regarding the proposed work, improvements, or intent of the assessment district, may send email to cityclerk@templecity.us before Jun 18, 5 p.m. and demonstrate cause why said work or improvements should not be performed or carried out in accordance with the resolution of intention. The City Council will consider all verbal and written protests.

Peggy Kuo City Clerk

Published on: June 6, 2024

TEMPLE CITY

CITY OF TEMPLE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Temple City will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located in the Civic Center facility at 5938 N. Kauffman Avenue to consider the following:

• Adoption of the Proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25;

• Adoption of the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25;

• Adoption of Master Fee and Fine Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 amending certain fees for programs and services related to building and safety, planning and zoning, public works and engineering, and facility use.

Any interested persons having objections regarding the items may call in (phone number to be provided on the June 18, 2024 City

Council Regular meeting agenda) or send an email to cityclerk@ templecity.us and demonstrate cause why the adoptions should not be carried out in accordance with the resolutions of intentions. The City Council will consider all verbal and written protests. 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 City Council at or prior to the public hearing.

For further information regarding this matter, please contact Susan Paragas in the Administrative Services Department at (626) 2852171 or sparagas@templecity.us.

Peggy Kuo City Clerk

Published on June 6, 2024 TEMPLE CITY

Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON JUNE 17, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead. org by 5:00 p.m. on June 17, 2024. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

CASE NO.: MINOR EXCEPTION 23-14 – James Ming Feng has submitted a Minor Exception application, requesting to construct a new two-story, 2,114 square foot single-family dwelling unit with an attached garage at the front of a lot where a legal nonconforming single-family dwelling exists. The existing single-family dwelling is nonconforming due to an existing 5’-2” side yard setback (minimum 7’-0” side yard required) along the north property line and an existing 19’-6” rear yard setback (minimum 20’-0” rear yard required) along the east property line. In addition, to meet off-street parking requirements, the applicant has proposed to revert a permitted bonus room back to its original use as a two-car garage. The granting of a Minor Exception is required before the Planning Commission for new structures constructed on a lot where nonconforming structures exist. The site is located at 3322 Rockhold Avenue (APN: 5288-016007), in the Light Multiple Residential (R-2) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines exempts projects consisting of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Accordingly, Minor Exception 23-14 is classified as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15303 of California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.

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

For further details on this proposal, please contact Yasmin Dabbous, Assistant Planner at (626) 569-2148 or ydabbous@cityofrosemead. org. In addition, the Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www. cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.

Published on June 6, 2024

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON JUNE 17, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead. org by 5:00 p.m. on June 17, 2024. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

LEGALS

CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE

PERMIT (CUP) 24-01 – Xinhai Liu has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application, requesting to operate a large health/fitness facility that will provide instructional swim courses. The indoor sports activity use will encompass two units totaling 3,128 square feet of leasable area used for a pool, showers, and changing rooms. The proposed large health/fitness facility will be located at Fortress Plaza, a shopping center located on the southwest corner of Garvey Avenue and River Avenue. More specifically, the proposed use is located at 8966 Garvey Avenue, Units G & J (APN: 5282-010-030) in the Medium Commercial with Residential/Commercial Mixed-Use Development and Design Overlays (C-3/MUDO/D-O) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. Accordingly, CUP 24-01 is classified as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of CEQA guidelines.

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

For further details on this project, please contact Yasmin Dabbous, Assistant Planner, at (626) 569-2148 or ydabbous@cityofrosemead. org. In addition, the Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www. cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.

Published on June 6, 2024 ROSEMEAD READER

San Gabriel City Notices

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

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

Hearing Date: Monday, June 24, 2024 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube. com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 1100 Lafayette St., San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. SPR21-122, is for a Site Plan Review for a new two-story home in the R-1 (Single Family Residence) zone.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Marlon Cervantes, Associate Planner at (626) 3082806 ext. 4631 or mcervantes@sgch.org.

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

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

SAN GABRIEL DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Published on June 6, 2024 SAN GABRIEL SUN

p.m. or soon thereafter, in the Arcadia City Council Chambers, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, the City Council will hold a public hearing for the levy and collection of proposed assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Arcadia Citywide Lighting District No. 1. These proposed assessments are outlined in the Engineer’s Report on file at the City Clerk’s Office and the Public Works Services Department. Persons challenging any action taken after the public hearing may be limited to raising only those matters raised by them or others at the public hearing.

Any interested person may file a written protest relating to this matter with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public hearing, or having previously filed such written protest, may file a written withdrawal of the protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and such protest by a property owner within the subject District and shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City Council meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (626) 574-5455 at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when special services are needed. This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting.

For further information, contact the City of Arcadia Public Works Services Department at (626) 254-2708 Monday through Thursday between the hours of 6:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and alternate Fridays 6:45 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., closed alternate Fridays.

/s/ Linda Rodriguez City Clerk

Date: June 5, 2024

Publish on June 6, 2024 ARCADIA WEEKLY

RESOLUTION NO. 7571

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS TION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS IN THE ARCADIA CITYWIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arcadia pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways California, beginning with Section 22500 (hereafter the “1972 Act”) did by previous Resolution, initiate proceedings the levy and collection of assessments within the Arcadia Lighting District No. 1 (hereafter referred to as “District”) the on-going maintenance, operation, and servicing of lighting improvements and appurtenant facilities related

WHEREAS, the City Council has ordered an Engineer’s (the “Report”) for the District for Fiscal Year 2024-25, port has been examined and preliminarily approved by

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. INTENTION. The City Council hereby its intention to levy and collect annual special benefit against parcels of land within the District pursuant to for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

ties in the District. These proposed assessments are outlined in the Engineer’s Report on file at the office of the City Clerk.

SECTION 5. PUBLIC HEARING. The City Council hereby declares its intention to conduct a public hearing concerning the levy and collection of assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in accordance with the 1972 Act and California Constitution, Article XIIID, Section 4.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on these matters will be held by the City Council on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as feasible in the City Council Chambers, Arcadia City Hall, located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.

At the public hearing, all interested persons shall be afforded the opportunity to hear and be heard. Any interested person may also file a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the hearing, or having previously filed such written protest, may file a written withdrawal of that protest. A written protest shall state all grounds of objection and such protest by a property owner within the District shall contain a description sufficient to identify the property owned by such property owner.

Following the public hearing the City Council shall consider and may take actions regarding the assessments for Fiscal Year 202425.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to give notice of such public hearing as provided by law.

SECTION 2. TERRITORY. The boundaries of the coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California and include within said boundaries. Reference is hereby made to the Los Angeles County Assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of the parcels therein. The District includes two (2) zones of benefit where, by reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements.

SECTION 3. IMPROVEMENTS. The proposed improvements include the operation, maintenance, and servicing of public street lighting improvements and appurtenant facilities in the City of Arcadia that have been determined to be of special benefit to properties within the District. These improvements may include, but are not limited to the materials, equipment, utilities, labor, contract services, and incidental expenses necessary for the ongoing maintenance, operation, and servicing of such improvements and appurtenant facilities. Maps detailing the location and extent of the proposed improvements to be serviced and maintained by the District are on file in the Office of Public Works Services Department of the City of Arcadia and by reference these maps and specifications are made part of this Resolution. Those improvements determined to be of general benefit shall not be assessed against properties in the District.

SECTION 4. ASSESSMENTS. The proposed assessments for the District will provide a funding source to partially support the ongoing annual expenses to maintain service and operate public street lighting improvements that provide special benefits to proper-

Published on June 6, 2024 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONNA R. PRINZHORN Case No. 24STPB03863 To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, persons who may otherwise be ested in the will or estate, or DONNA R. PRINZHORN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jeanne M. chman in the Superior Court fornia, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jeanne M. Fleischman be appointed as personal repre-sen tative to administer the estate 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

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

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

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

JUDITH WARREN ESQ SBN 089739 1036 E HOWARD ST PASADENA CA 91104

CN107238 PRINZHORN May 30, Jun 3,6, 2024

TEMPLE CITY TRIBUNE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

PAUL KATSUTO HANASHIRO CASE NO. 24STPB05647

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN M. HANASHIRO 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: 06/27/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

KEVIN CHIU - SBN 249479

HART, MIERAS & MORRIS, INC.

255 E. SANTA CLARA ST. #300

ARCADIA CA 91006

Telephone (626) 607-1411

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DALE ALLYN BROCK CASE NO. 24STPB06028

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CATHLEEN S. BROCK in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CATHLEEN S. BROCK 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: 07/02/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner E. LAWRENCE BROCK - SBN 92527

KAYCEE R. LINK - SBN 347416, PROVENLAW, PLLC 216 W. ST. GEORGE BLVD., STE. 200 ST. GEORGE UT 84770 Telephone (435) 688-9231 6/3, 6/6, 6/10/24 CNS-3818742# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSALIE LINDA GONZALES CASE NO. 24STPB06040

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JANINA GONZALES

MURRIETA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JANINA GONZALES MURRIETA 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

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why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/27/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

GREG LAWRENCE, ESQ. - SBN 82243

GREG LAWRENCE, ATTORNEY AT LAW

9854 NATIONAL BLVD., #216 LOS ANGELES CA 90034

Telephone (310) 839-8352

6/3, 6/6, 6/10/24 CNS-3819100# ROSEMEAD READER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KATHRYN E. McENTIRE aka KATHRYN ELAINE McEN-TIRE

Case No. 24STPB05881

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KATHRYN E. McENTIRE aka KATHRYN ELAINE McENTIRE

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 27, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: DAVID G BUNN ESQ SBN 119570 BUNN AND BUNN 1112 FAIR OAKS AVE S PASADENA CA 91030 CN107247 MCENTIRE Jun 6,10,13, 2024 MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES E. ABSTON CASE NO. 24STPB02944

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests 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: 07/22/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

WILLIAM K. HAYES - SBN 059479

THE HAYES LAW FIRM

729 MISSION STREET, SUITE 300 SOUTH PASADENA CA 91030

Telephone (626) 403-2292 6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24 CNS-3812436# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WEN TU CHEN CASE NO. 24STPB00084

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of WEN TU CHEN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AMANDA YU-FANG CHEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHRIS GLAESER,

CALIFORNIA LICENSED PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/09/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

DEBBY S. DOITCH, ESQ. - SBN 266731 ANDREW D. NUTBROWN, ESQ. - SBN 343702, KJMLAW Partners, PLC 301 EAST COLORADO BLVD., SUITE 600 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 568-9300 6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24 CNS-3820132# SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUBEN LUJAN CASE NO. 24STPB06106

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JENNIFER DAVIS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JENNIFER DAVIS 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: 06/28/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a con-

tingent 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

SOPHIE R. PRESTON - SBN 321601

PRESTON LAW GROUP, P.C. 4740 GREEN RIVER RD., SUITE 205 CORONA CA 92878

Telephone (951) 267-2685 BSC 225235 6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24 CNS-3820157# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SOCORRO RAMIREZ aka SOCORRO BOUQUET RAMIREZ aka SOCORRO B. RAMIREZ Case No. 24STPB05716

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SOCORRO RAMIREZ aka SOCORRO BOUQUET RAMIREZ aka SOCORRO B. RAMIREZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Esther Rios in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Esther Rios be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent. 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 21, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner:

responders taking a second man on a stretcher into an ambulance. The man appeared to be suffering from a wound to the leg and was being transported to a medical facility. His involvement in the incident remains unclear.

Sheriff's officials have not provided information on a possible suspect or motive for the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking any information that could assist in identifying those responsible for the crime.

Shooting

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the department's Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Additionally, those who wish to remain anonymous can call LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

Cities with the most expensive homes in the Los Angeles metro area

By Stacker

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $359,402 in April, 4.4% higher than the year before. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of May 23, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.94%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Los Angeles metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home prices since January 2018. Data was available for 152 cities and towns.

No. 30. Laguna Niguel

- Typical home value:

$1,432,234

- 1-year price change:

+15.3%

- 5-year price change: +72.2%

29. Redondo Beach

- Typical home value:

$1,457,363

- 1-year price change:

+5.6%

- 5-year price change: +36.3%

28. Sierra Madre

- Typical home value:

$1,458,498

- 1-year price change:

+7.6%

- 5-year price change:

+41.6%

27. Irvine

- Typical home value:

$1,514,279

- 1-year price change:

+19.5%

- 5-year price change:

+65.2%

26. Los Alamitos

- Typical home value:

$1,546,986

- 1-year price change:

+12.0%

- 5-year price change:

+58.6%

25. Dana Point

Odin

(A514235)

- Typical home value:

$1,627,913

- 1-year price change:

+10.6%

- 5-year price change: +69.1%

24. Topanga

- Typical home value:

$1,648,670

- 1-year price change: +8.1%

- 5-year price change: +46.3%

23. El Segundo

- Typical home value:

$1,677,886

- 1-year price change: +4.4%

- 5-year price change: +39.7%

22. San Clemente

- Typical home value:

$1,680,506

- 1-year price change: +13.2%

- 5-year price change: +79.0%

21. North Tustin

- Typical home value:

$1,697,960

- 1-year price change:

+13.1%

- 5-year price change: +64.5%

20. Ladera Heights

Eight-year-old Odin is a mellow dude who is ready to make someone’s home brighter! Odin is a bit shy- he prefers to meet people at his own pace. The Pasadena Humane volunteers have been working with him to get him more comfortable, and it’s definitely working. He loves treats and that has been the best way to break the ice (and get him “talking”). Odin has some vision impairment in one eye, but the veterinarians at the shelter have given an otherwise clean bill of health. A quiet and patient home would be perfect for this sweet boy. He’ll surely shower his home with love and affection! Odin and all other cats over 6 months old can be adopted at no charge throughout June (Adopt-A-Cat Month)!

Pepper

(A514110)

Pepper wants to bring spice to your life! This lovely two-year-old husky is ready for whatever game or adventure comes her way. She is always up for a hike or a trip to the park. She loves going to the yard with the volunteers at Pasadena Humane. She often gets a case of the zoomies, and it’s always entertaining to watch the blur of white and red fur go flying by at record-breaking speeds. Pepper seems to enjoy the company of other large dogs, so an equal or bigger sized playmate with similar energy might be a great match for her! Pepper is an independent spirit and she marches to the beat of her own drummer. She’s looking for a home that will allow her that freedom, and she will repay that with plenty of love and affection, on her own terms, of course!

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. The normal adoption fee for cats is $100. All cat 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.

Expensive homes

- Typical home value:

$1,711,339

- 1-year price change: +10.9%

- 5-year price change: +51.9%

19. Santa Monica

- Typical home value:

$1,738,497

- 1-year price change: +1.0%

- 5-year price change: +10.4%

18. Calabasas

- Typical home value:

$1,765,994

- 1-year price change: +8.1%

- 5-year price change: +48.7%

17. South Pasadena

- Typical home value:

$1,775,996

- 1-year price change: +13.4%

- 5-year price change: +42.1%

16. Coto de Caza

- Typical home value:

$1,923,301

- 1-year price change: +12.7%

- 5-year price change: +71.9%

15. Rancho Palos Verdes

- Typical home value:

$1,935,287

- 1-year price change: +9.8%

- 5-year price change: +51.7%

14. Rolling Hills Estates

- Typical home value:

$2,125,390

- 1-year price change: +9.5%

- 5-year price change: +52.6%

13. Hermosa Beach

- Typical home value:

$2,219,309

- 1-year price change: +2.2%

- 5-year price change: +31.8%

12. Villa Park

- Typical home value:

$2,268,777

- 1-year price change: +14.0%

- 5-year price change: +72.8%

11. Bradbury

- Typical home value: $2,286,174

- 1-year price change: +7.7%

- 5-year price change: +13.4%

10. La Cañada Flintridge

- Typical home value: $2,486,073

- 1-year price change: +20.3%

- 5-year price change: +45.0%

9. San Marino

- Typical home value: $2,768,342

- 1-year price change: +10.7%

- 5-year price change: +16.9%

8. Palos Verdes Estates

- Typical home value: $2,858,192

- 1-year price change: +5.7%

- 5-year price change: +40.8%

7. Laguna Beach

- Typical home value: $2,961,507

- 1-year price change: +7.7%

- 5-year price change: +56.7%

6. Manhattan Beach

- Typical home value:

$3,081,776

- 1-year price change: +3.7%

- 5-year price change: +32.5%

5. Newport Beach - Typical home value: $3,372,803 - 1-year price change: +12.8% - 5-year price change: +68.3%

4. Rolling Hills - Typical home value: $3,405,853 - 1-year price change: +4.1% - 5-year price change: +37.9%

3. Malibu - Typical home value: $3,497,680 - 1-year price change: +3.7% - 5-year price change: +36.4%

2. Beverly Hills - Typical home value: $3,742,433 - 1-year price change: -1.1% - 5-year price change: +12.8%

1. Hidden Hills - Typical home value: $5,351,637 - 1-year price change: +7.3%

- 5-year price change: +55.7%

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 379 metros. The article was copy edited from its original version. Republished pursuant to a CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

| Photo courtesy of ungvar/Shutterstock/Stacker

Los Angeles County offers free gun safety locks at libraries

By Staff

Free, gun safety locks are available with no questions asked to the public at Los Angeles County Libraries, the Department of Public Health announced Monday.

The health department's Office of Violence Prevention and the LA County Library system are partnering to distribute 1,000 gun safety locks to the public at five libraries, officials said. A county library card is not required to receive a free lock to prevent children and unauthorized others from using firearms.

The locks and educational materials on safe storage help to prevent firearm injuries and deaths and also help deter the gun theft, officials said. In LA County a child is killed or injured by gun violence every 30 hours, and in 2022 more than 800 LA County residents died as

a result of gun violence.

Blvd.

(HMO D-SNP).

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“The Office of Violence Prevention’s expansion of the gun lock distribution program to the five Tool Lending Libraries is welcome news because gun locks save lives, and gun violence is a distinct American crisis that puts the lives of tens of thousands of men, women, and children at risk every year,” LA County 1st District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis said in a statement. “About eight in 10 U.S. murders in 2021 involved a firearm, and more than half of all suicides in 2021 involved a gun. The gun lock distribution program is a critical, sensible, proven program that we know will help keep our communities and the people in them safer, and we need to keep expanding this life-saving program into as many communities as we can to help reduce this unacceptable cycle of violence and tragedy.”

- Compton, 240 W. Compton Blvd.

The free gun locks and information on gun safety will be available at these LA County Tool Lending Libraries:

- Lancaster, 601 W. Lancaster Blvd.

- Norwalk, 12350 Imperial Highway

- Rosemead, 8800 Valley

- San Fernando, 217 N. Maclay Ave.

“Gun locks can save lives, especially in households with children,” 4th District Supervisor Janice Hahn said in a statement. “We are using every strategy we can to prevent gun violence including new policies to prevent guns from ending up in the wrong hands, gun buybacks across my district to get guns off the streets, and now expanding where residents can get free gun locks to take home.”

Barbara Ferrer, Public Health Department director, said in a statement, “The simple act of locking and safely storing firearms can prevent a tragedy that far too many families have experienced. Extending the program to provide free gun safety locks to the public in partnership with LA County

libraries expands our efforts to keep families — and especially children — safe from gun violence.”

LA County Library Director Skye Patrick said in a statement, "Providing free gun safety locks at our libraries is an important step in ensuring the safety of our community. We are proud to partner with Public Health in this crucial initiative. Our libraries are more than just places for books, they are safe havens for learning and growth."

On April 2, Public Health began distributing a 2024 total of 60,000 free gun safety locks to county residents. Initially the locks were available at six county health facilities and online at lockedandunloaded.org. More information on the county's gun safety locks and other library resources are at LACountyLibrary.org.

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• $250 per quarter over-the-counter (OTC) benefit limit for health-and-wellness products

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CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For Mobile Shoot House

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Police Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/ portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Mobile Shoot House" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0172.

1.1. Summary

The City of Pasadena, CA Police Department is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of a fully equipped mobile police simunition shoot house. The purpose of this shoot house is to provide a realistic training environment for law enforcement officers to practice close-quarter combat scenarios and improve their tactical skills. The shoot house shall be easily transportable and scalable to accommodate different training needs.

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/85074

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/85074). 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, June 12, 2024, prior to 2:00 pm.

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

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, June 6, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

Publish June 6, 2024

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CITY OF PASADENA Notice Inviting Bids For Concrete Pole Restocking 2024

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Public Works Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Concrete Pole Restocking 2024" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0315.

1.1. Summary

The City of Pasadena Public Works Department Street Maintenance

is seeking a vendor to provide concrete street light poles for restocking

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/96901

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/96901). Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Monday, June 17, 2024, prior to 2:00 pm.

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

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, June 6, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish June 6, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For

Lumber for Pasadena Water and Power Warehouse

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Water & Power Department, Warehouse and will receive sealed bids prior to 3:25 pm, Thursday, June 20, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Lumber for Pasadena Water and Power Warehouse" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0292.

1.1. Summary

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is seeking a vendor to furnish and deliver lumber and related materials for the Pasadena Water and Power Warehouse.

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/95396

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/95396). Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

See the Timeline in the section named "Instructions to Bidders." If

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

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Thursday, June 13, 2024, prior to 3:25 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, June 6, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

Publish June 6, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For Toilet Tissue

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and will receive sealed bids prior to 3:00 pm, Monday, June 24, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Toilet Tissue" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0311.

1.1. Summary

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community ServicesParks Division seeks a vendor to provide cases of toilet tissue for FY 2024. Pricing must be valid from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Award will be based on lowest bid.

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/96754

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/96754). 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 Friday, June 14, 2024, prior to 3:00 pm.

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

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, June 6, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

Publish June 6, 2024

PASADENA

CITY OF PASADENA

Notice Inviting Bids For Ford Original Equipment Manufactured Service and Repair

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Public Works Department, BSFMD and will receive sealed bids prior to 3:00 pm, Thursday, June 27, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https:// procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/90336) for this solicitation named "Ford Original Equipment Manufactured Service and Repair" Project ID: 2024-IFB-LM-0224.

2.1. Summary

The City of Pasadena (City) is seeking an authorized Ford vendor to provide original equipment manufactured Ford Motor Company parts, supplies, and accessories as required.

The City is seeking to contract with a service department at an Authorized Ford Service Center to provide repair and maintenance service to City-owned vehicles on an as-needed basis.

The City will issue two (2) separate service contracts as a result of this bid, one for Public Safety vehicles and one for everything else.

2.2. Delivery Instructions

Bids will be received via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the Submittals/Checklist. Bids will be received prior to 3:00 pm on Thursday, June 27, 2024 and will be opened online at that time.

Copies of the Specifications and all required forms may be obtained for this solicitation online: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ pasadena/projects/90336

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

2.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

2.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Monday, June 17, 2024, prior to 3:00 pm.

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

2.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, June 6, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ City Manager

Publish June 6, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF PASADENA Notice Inviting Bids For Bottled Water for Pasadena Water and Power

Notice is hereby given that the City of Pasadena is calling for sealed bids for the Water & Power Department, Warehouse and will receive sealed bids prior to 10:00 am, Thursday, June 20, 2024 and will electronically unseal and make them available online (https:// procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena) for this solicitation named "Bottled Water for Pasadena Water and Power" Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-0291.

1.1. Summary

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is seeking a vendor to provide bottled water to the Pasadena Water and Power Warehouse. This purchase order contract aims to ensure a reliable and sustainable source of clean and safe drinking water for PWP employees and visitors. Bottled water will also be utilized in emergency situations where tap water is unavailable or difficult to access. The vendor will be responsible for delivering the water products as specified within the scope of work.

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/95394

Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City's eProcurement Portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/95394). Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

1.3. Pre-bid Conference

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

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

1.4. Deadline for Questions

The deadline to submit questions related to this solicitation is Thursday, June 13, 2024, prior to 10:00 am.

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

1.5. Release Date

Release Dated: Thursday, June 6, 2024

MIGUEL MÁRQUEZ

City Manager

Publish June 6, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

Introduced by Councilmember Hampton

ORDINANCE NO. 7424

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.100 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT THE MARCH 2024 CHARTER AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO ANNUAL LIGHT AND POWER FUND TRANSFER

The People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Pasadena Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4.100, Section 4.100.010, subdivision (B) is deleted in its entirety, and subdivision (C) is re-alphabetized as subdivision (B), as below:

“B. “Annual gross electric retail income" means …”

SECTION 2. Pasadena Municipal Code Title 4, Chapter 4.100, Section 4.100.020 is amended as follows:

“The maximum aggregate amount available for transfer pursuant to Section 1408 of the City Charter from the light and power fund to the general fund shall be calculated by multiplying the annual gross electric retail income by 12 percent. The city council shall transfer such amount by resolution transfer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the city council may transfer an amount other than 12 percent by resolution if it determines that it would not be detrimental to the functioning and administration of the power utility during the budget year under consideration.”

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published in full text.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.

Signed and approved this 3rd day of June, 2024.

Victor M. Gordo Mayor of the City of Pasadena

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pasadena at its meeting held this 3rd day of June, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Masuda, Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTAIN: None

Date Published: June 6, 2024

Approved as to form:

Javan N. Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney

Published on June 6, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

Mark Jomsky City Clerk

THE CITY OF GLENDALE FY 2024-2025 CDBG, ESG, and HOME Annual Action Plan

THE CITY OF GLENDALE FY 2024-2025 CDBG, ESG, and HOME Annual Action Plan

The City of Glendale has prepared the draft 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan, in accordance with 24 CFR 91 Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs, as is required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Glendale invites you to view the draft documents posted at www.glendaleca.gov/

The City of Glendale has prepared the draft 2024-2025 One-Year Action Plan, in accordance with 24 CFR 91 Consolidated Submissions for Community Planning and Development Programs, as is required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) The City of Glendale invites you to view the draft documents posted at www.glendaleca.gov/cdbg and to provide written comments on or before June 30 2024 via email to mkavarian@glendaleca.gov or to the following address:

City of Glendale Community Services & Parks Human Services Division

Attn: Maggie Kavarian 201 E. Colorado Street Glendale, CA 91205

Should you have any questions regarding the document, please contact (818) 548-3715 or mkavarian@glendaleca.gov.

Publish June 3 & June 6, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Should you have any questions regarding the document, please contact (818) 548-3715 or mkavarian@glendaleca.gov

LOCATION:

APPLICANT: Michael Cho

ZONE:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION Application

APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL 1) To allow the on-site sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at an existing full-service restaurant.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is exempt from CEQA review as a Class 1 "Existing Facilities" exemption, pursuant to Section 15301(e) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the discretionary permit request is to allow the on-site sales, service, and consumption of alcoholic beverages at an existing restaurant and there is no additional floor area proposed.

PENDING DECISION AND COMMENTS

Copies of plans, staff analysis, and the proposed decision letter are available at http://www. glendaleca.gov/planning/pending-decisions.

If you would like to review plans, submit comments, or be notified of the decision, please contact case planner Chloe Cuffel at (818) 937-8162 or CCuffel@glendaleca.gov

DECISION

On or after JUNE 19, 2024, the Community Development Director will make a written decision regarding this request.

APPEAL

After the Director has made a decision, any person may file an appeal within 15 days of the written decision. Appeal forms are available at https://www.glendaleca.gov/home/ showdocument?id=11926.

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

Publish June 6, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Glendale City Notices

Monterery Park City Notices

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR RESOLUTION FINDING THE FY 2024-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (“CIP”) CONFORMS WITH THE GENERAL PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE CIP.

TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing is scheduled to be held before the Monterey Park City Council to consider A RESOLUTION FINDING THE FY24-25 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (“CIP”) CONFORMS WITH THE GENERAL PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE CIP.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Council Chambers 320 W Newmark Ave Monterey Park, CA 91755

MAIL TO: Department of Public Works – Engineering TELEPHONE: (626) 307-1320

The City of Monterey Park annually reviews its Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing capital projects to be completed within the planning period. These projects are needed to adequately maintain current facilities, maintain existing infrastructure and provide new infrastructure where needed, implement new technologies for the health and welfare of our citizens, and prepare for major disasters.

In accordance with Government Code § 65401, the Public Works Director prepared and submitted a capital improvement plan (“CIP”) to the Planning Agency. Government Code § 65103(c) requires each Planning Agency to conduct an annual review of the City’s CIP for consistency with the General Plan. Additionally, Government Code § 65401 requires that cities prepare a coordinated program of proposed public works projects and that they be reviewed by the city planning agency for conformity with the City’s General Plan. The planning agency in the City of Monterey Park is the City Council.

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 City Council at, or before the public hearing. The draft Resolution is available for review by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (626) 307-1359.

MAYCHELLE YEE, CITY CLERK

City of Monterey Park

Published on June 6, 2024 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EUGENE DWAYNE JOHN Case No. 24STPB05839

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EUGENE DWAYNE JOHN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Kevin Dale John in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Kevin Dale John be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on June 21, 2024 at 8:30 AM

16633 VENTURA BLVD SUITE 940

ENCINO CA 91436

CN107241 JOHN May 30, Jun 3,6, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PEDRO VALLE CASE NO.

30-2024-01395558-PR-LACMC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RUBY SOL VALLE HERNANDEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RUBY SOL VALLE HERNANDEZ 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: 07/11/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court's designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court's website at The Superior Court of CaliforniaCounty of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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.

may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JESSICA M. HERNANDEZ AKA JESSICA S. HERNANDEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TERESA LEYSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TERESA LEYSON 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: 06/21/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner RODNEY GOULD, ESQ. - SBN 219234

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

STEPHEN L. BELGUM - SBN 53143

CARMELA BOMBAY - SBN 309680

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRUST & PROBATE CENTER 1252 N. SAN DIMAS CANYON ROAD SAN DIMAS CA 91773

Telephone (909) 305-0005

5/30, 6/3, 6/6/24

CNS-3818094# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY FLICK CASE NO. 24STPB05879

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHELLEY WYNN MCMAHON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHELLEY WYNN MCMAHON 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.

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

RACHEL R. HULBURD - SBN 322103

RONCA & ASSOCIATES, ALC 755 SANTA ROSA STREET, SUITE 310 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93401

Telephone (805) 544-7551

5/30, 6/3, 6/6/24

CNS-3818138# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELIZABETH WALDRON GRANT

CASE NO. 24STPB05518

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAULINE ADAMS AND BARABRA BOANO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAULINE ADAMS AND BARABRA BOANO 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: 06/14/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: RONALD BERMAN ESQ SBN 079775 BERMAN & BERMAN APLC

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

DARREN S. YOUNG, ESQ. - SBN 234366

LAW OFFICE OF DARREN S. YOUNG 78060 CALLE ESTADO LA QUINTA CA 92253

Telephone (760) 698-9676 5/30, 6/3, 6/6/24 CNS-3817100# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JESSICA M. HERNANDEZ AKA JESSICA S. HERNANDEZ

CASE NO. 24STPB05830

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

THE LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 14827 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 210 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403 Telephone (818) 981-1760 BSC 225198 5/30, 6/3, 6/6/24 CNS-3817528# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WHILETA J. BRUNELLE CASE NO. 23STPB08612 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WHILETA J. BRUNELLE.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JIMMIE MUGGY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JIMMIE MUGGY 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: 06/20/24 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

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: 06/24/24 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

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 KARIANN M. VOORHEES - SBN

requests that Robert Ray Ortega 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 28, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 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:

VERONICA L ALVAREZ ESQ SBN 179698 LAW OFFICES OF VERONICA L ALVAREZ

1818 W BEVERLY BLVD STE 211 MONTEBELLO CA 90640 CN107250 AGUILAR May 30, Jun 3,6, 2024 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA M. ALM

Case No. 23STPB06694

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BARBARA M. ALM

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Karen Alm Merman in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Karen Alm Merman and Diana Alm Liston be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the amended petition will be held on June 24, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your 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:

DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ SBN 118071 THE BROOKE LAW GROUP PC 525 S MYRTLE AVE STE 204 MONROVIA CA 91016 CN107251 ALM May 30, Jun 3,6, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MICHAEL DUNN

CASE NO. 24STPB05608

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RIOGHNACH DUNN 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: 06/17/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ALEXANDRA SMYSER - SBN 158181

SCHWEITZER LAW PARTNERS, APC

LEGALS

201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE, SUITE 800 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 683-8113

5/30, 6/3, 6/6/24

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BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ELIJAH GEORGE STINY AKA AL STINY

CASE NO. 24STPB06021

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELIJAH GEORGE STINY AKA AL STINY.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA SORLEY 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: 07/12/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

JENNIFER N. SAWDAY - SBN 228320

JONATHAN J. COLEMAN - SBN 305950

TREDWAY, LUMSDAINE & DOYLE, LLP

3900 KILROY AIRPORT WAY, STE. 240 LONG BEACH CA 90806

Telephone (562) 932-0971

BSC 225218

6/3, 6/6, 6/10/24

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SERGEI MEGRIKYAN

CASE NO. 24STPB06033

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

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

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Es-

tates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/27/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

ROBERT J. COLEMAN, ESQ.SBN 281061 MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT LLP

333 S. HOPE ST., STE. 2900

LOS ANGELES CA 90071-3048 Telephone (213) 629-7600 BSC 225220 6/3, 6/6, 6/10/24 CNS-3819112# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RALPH BERRY HOYLE CASE NO. PROVA2400460

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that APRIL DEMPSEY 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: 07/11/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 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

KIMBERLY LESSING, ESQ. - SBN 253579

LAW OFFICES OF KIMBERLY LESSING, APLC 4740 GREEN RIVER ROAD, SUITE 117-H

CORONA CA 92878

Telephone (951) 279-6626 BSC 225227

6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONALD LEROY BURNS, II CASE NO.

30-2024-01402021-PR-PW-

CMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DONALD LEROY BURNS, II. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DENICE L. PAXTON in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DENICE L. PAXTON 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: 07/31/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court's designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court's website at The Superior Court of CaliforniaCounty of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions.

If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8278 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/time set for your hearing.

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

ANNA M. SCHNEIDER - SBN 169608 STEARNS & RYAN 21250 HAWTHORNE BLVD., SUITE 310 TORRANCE CA 90503 Telephone (310) 793-9570 6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24 CNS-3819837# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JESSE FRANK BATTAN CASE NO. 24STPB06099

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TERRI SNYDER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TERRI SNYDER 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: 07/03/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 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 ERIN BERANEK, ESQ. - SBN 276156 MORGAN LAW GROUP 1500 QUAIL ST., STE. 540 NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660

Telephone (949) 260-1400 6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24 CNS-3819919# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: J. MICHAEL HENNIGAN AKA JAMES MICHAEL HENNIGAN CASE NO. 24STPB06252

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of J. MICHAEL HENNIGAN AKA JAMES MICHAEL HENNIGAN.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PHYLLIS HENNIGAN

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PHYLLIS HENNIGAN 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: 07/12/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

JAMES M. HASSAN, ESQ. - SBN 57246

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT LLP

333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, SUITE 2900

LOS ANGELES CA 90071-3048

Telephone (213) 629-7600

BSC 225243

6/6, 6/10, 6/17/24 CNS-3820356# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

M.L. REED

CASE NO. PROVA2400470

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HELEN YVONNE REED in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HELEN YVONNE REED 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: 07/09/24 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 RICHARD T. LEBHERZ - SBN 316037

KAMINSKI LAW GROUP, APC 140 DIAMOND CREEK PLACE, SUITE 165 ROSEVILLE CA 95747

Telephone (916) 540-7618 6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24 CNS-3820329# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PETER CAVARETTA CASE NO. PROVA2400477

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALAN GREEN 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: 07/15/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 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 TREVOR D. MARTIN - SBN 279499

LAW OFFICE OF TREVOR D. MARTIN

300 E. STATE STREET, SUITE 200 REDLANDS CA 92373

Telephone (909) 792-9660 X2 6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24

CNS-3820744# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CANDACE M. DAVIS AKA

CANDACE MARIE DAVIS

CASE NO. 24STPB06110

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CANDACE M. DAVIS AKA CANDACE MARIE DAVIS.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KEITH MCCARTY 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: 06/28/24 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 CHRISTINA E. GENTILINI - SBN 273279 WILLIAMSON & GENTILINI 1945 PALO VERDE AVE., STE. 101 LONG BEACH CA 90815

Telephone (562) 431-1956

6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24 CNS-3820549# BELMONT BEACON

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Bessie Rosalind Smice aka B. Rosalind Smice

CASE NO. 24STPB04025

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Bessie Rosalind Smice aka B. Rosalind Smice

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Janine Smice in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Janine Smice 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 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 09/13/2024 at 8:30am in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a 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: Jina A. Nam, Esq. (CASBN 163538) Law Offices of Jina A. Nam & Assoc. 1946 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Ste. A Glendale, CA 91201 Telephone: (818)945-0998 6/6, 6/10, 6/13/24 CNS-3820925# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Rhossruel de Leon de la Fuente FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00219 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza (South Tower), Room 101, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Rhossruel de Leon de la Fuente filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Rhossruel de Leon de la Fuente to Proposed name Rhossel Deleon 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: 07/12/2024

Time: 9:00AM Dept: O. Room: 5th Floor

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: West Covina Press DATED: Mary 6, 2024 Christian R. Gullon JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Hsi Kuan FOR CHANGE

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: 8:30AM Dept: K, 4th Floor. 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: West Covina Press DATED: April 23, 2024 Peter A. Hernandez JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

Notice to Creditors

In Re The Maurice R. and Lois L. Carmichael Trust UTD February 11, 1985 LOIS L. CARMICHAEL, DECEDENT. Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the abovenamed Decedent, that all persons having claims against the Decedent are required to submit them to the AREGN LAW FIRM, PC, 2600 Michaelson, Suite 770, Irvine, California 92612 You are required to file your claim by mail or deliver a copy to Hope S. Glennon and Maurice R. Carmichael, Jr., as Co-Trustee of the Trust dated February 11, 1985, wherein the Decedent was a Settlor, at 2600 Michaelson, Suite 770, Irvine, California 92612, within the later of four (4) months after May 23, 2024 (date of the first publication of Notice to Creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this Notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, AS PROVIDED IN Section 9100 of the California Probate Code, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Dated: May 9,2024 ARGEN LAW FIRM, PC BY: Carl F. Agren Attorney for Co-Trustees, Hope S. Glennon and Maurice R. Carmichael, Jr. 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/24 CNS-3815739# ANAHEIM PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF William Boamah Asiedu. Benedicta Peterson Asiedu FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:24TRCP00206 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles One Regent Street, Inglewood, Ca 90301, Southwest Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Williamette Boamah Asiedu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Williamette Boamah Asiedu to Proposed name Blessing Boamah Asiedu 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: 07/12/2024 Time: 9:30AM Dept: 8 Room: 504 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: West Covina Press DATED: May 17, 2024 Ronald F. Frank JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Steven Jackson FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24NNCP00144 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91206, North Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Steven Jackson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Steven Jackson to Proposed name Steven Jackson 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: 06/27/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: E 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: Pasadena Press DATED: April 16, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

CVMV2403578 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 13800 Heacock Street Blvd, Suite D#201, Moreno Valley, Ca 92553 Branch name: Moreno Valley Court. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kendra Giguere / Gregrey Giguere filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Vance Grey Plantenga changed to Proposed name Vance Grey Giguere 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 07/03/2024 Time: 8:00AM, Dept. MV2. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Riverside Independent,. Date: May 17, 2024 Samra Furbush JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2024 RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF ZITONG LI, ZIYI LI by and through Guardian Ad Litem TENGFEI LI, LIAN YANG FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:24NNCP00214 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 West Connonwealth Ave. Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner ZITONG LI, ZIYI LI by and through Guardian Ad Litem TENGFEI LI, LIAN YANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF ZITONG LI to Proposed name SABRINA LEE; Present name b. OF ZIYI LI to Proposed name JENNIFER LEE 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: 07/26/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: X. Room: 405 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Alhambra Press DATED: May 17, 2024 Robin Miller JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2024 ALHAMBRA PRESS

CVMV2403299 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 13800 Heacock Street Blvd, Suite D#201, Moreno Valley, Ca 92553 Branch name: Moreno Valley Court. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Crystal Elaina Folkes Green filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Crystal Elaina Folkes Green changed to Proposed name Crystal Elaina De Bell 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection

another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN202400004141 Pub: 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Storyland Entertainment 7345 Piute Creek Drive Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County Kitestring, Inc. (CA, 7345 Piute Creek Drive, Corona, CA 92881

Riverside County

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

s. Blake Ryan, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 16, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202406543 Pub. 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Dreambridge Consulting 559 Brookhaven Dr Corona, CA 92879 Riverside County Catherine Saullo, 559 BROOKHAVEN DR, Corona, CA 92879

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Catherine Saullo Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 16, 2024

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

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202406524

Pub. 05/23/2024, 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240003986

The following persons are doing business as: SM Waterworks Backflow Service, 2032 E Alondra St, Ontario, CA 91764. Mailing Address, 2032 E Alondra St, Ontario, CA 91764. Sergio Macias, 2032 E Alondra St, Ontario, CA 91764. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing

below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Sergio Macias. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 25, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240003986 Pub: 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240004915

The following persons are doing business as: Saddle and Spur Handyman, 13342 Jane Ct, Chino, CA 91710. Mailing Address, 13342 Jane Ct, Chino, CA 91710. Gino Lara, 13342 Jane Ct, Chino, CA 91710. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 23, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Gino Lara, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 24, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240004915 Pub: 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246691053. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Mini Me Bakery, 301 W Mountain view Ave Unit 206, La Habra, CA 90631. Full Name of Registrant(s) Melissa Williams, 301 W Mountain view Ave Unit 206, La Habra, CA 90631. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Melissa Williams. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on May 28, 2024. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246689121. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). IMMEDIA HOLDINGS (2). IMMEDIA MUSIC (3). MALCOMB WOLFF , 4301 JAMBOREE ROAD #238, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660. Full Name of Registrant(s) ANTHONY MATTHEW CAMARATA, Po Box 10936, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ ANTHONY MATTHEW CAMARATA. This statement was

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filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on April 30, 2024. Publish: Anaheim Press 05/30/2024, 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240004490

The following persons are doing business as: AWCAE, 5388 Arrow Highway, Montclair, CA 91763. Carissa and Harry Foundation (CA, 5388 Arrow Highway, Montclair, CA 91763; Sam Ip, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 1, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Sam Ip, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 13, 2024 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240004490 Pub: 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. 20240004231

The following persons are doing business as: APEX WORLD CULTURE AND ART EXPO, 5388 Arrow Hwy, Montclair, CA 91763.Mailing Address, 5388 Arrow Hwy, Montclair, CA 91763. Carissa and Harry Foundation (CA, 5388 Arrow Hwy, Montclair, CA 91763; Sam Ip, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 1, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Sam Ip, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 3, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: 20240004231 Pub: 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240005159

The following persons are doing business as: KAUSA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT LLC, 8880 S Archibald Ave. SUITE E, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730. Mailing Address, 8880 S Archibald Ave. SUITE E, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 .KAUSA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT LLC (CA,

8880 Archibald Ave SUITE E, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; GARY LUNA, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino 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 24, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ GARY LUNA, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 3, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240005159 Pub: 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024

San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240005067

The following persons are doing business as: The Shapes of Lines, 73444 Friendly Ave, Twentynine palms, CA 92277. Mailing Address, 73444 Friendly Ave, Twentynine palms, CA 92277. Sonia Ochoa Bazzi, 73444 Friendly Ave, Twentynine palms, CA 92277. Marco Bazzi, 73444 Friendly Ave, Twentynine palms, CA 92277. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a Married Couple. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Sonia Ochoa Bazzi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 30, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240005067 Pub: 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20240005080

The following persons are doing business as: Rae Gross, 2999 Kendall Drive Suite 204, Unit 3232, San Bernardino, CA 92407. Mailing Address, 2999 Kendall Drive Suite 204, Unit 3232, San Bernardino, CA 92407. RACHEL GROSS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY, PROF. CORP. (CA, 2999 Kendall Drive Suite 204, Unit 3232, San Bernardino, CA 92407; Rachel Gross, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 7, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that

all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Rachel Gross, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on May 30, 2024 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: 20240005080 Pub: 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as The Cycle Circle 2780 Cabot Dr #150 Corona, CA 92883 Riverside County LARC Industries Inc (CA, 1137 Cleveland Way, Corona, CA 92881 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 20, 2024. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Jessica Coats, Secretary Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 22, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202406718 Pub. 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Envy Flooring 42090 Granite View Drive San Jacinto, CA 92583 Riverside County Jose Ruiz, 42090 Granite View Drive, San Jacinto, CA 92583 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Jose Ruiz Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 2, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business

Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202405897 Pub. 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Envy Flooring 42090 Granite View Drive San Jacinto, CA 92583 Riverside County Jose Ruiz, 42090 Granite View Drive, San Jacinto, CA 92583 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Jose Ruiz Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 2, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202405897 Pub. 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Mariscal Plastering 25480 Valley View Lane Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Riverside County Jose Marcos Pena Mariscal, 25480 Valley View Lane, Moreno Valley, CA 92557 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Jose Marcos Pena Mariscal Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 2, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk

File# R-202405901

Pub. 06/06/2024, 06/13/2024, 06/20/2024, 06/27/2024 Riverside Independent

LA County to establish gender affirming resources program for foster youth

Los Angeles County supervisors Tuesday directed the Department of Children and Family Services to establish a pilot program that will establish gender-affirming care "resource closets" to support LGBTQ+ youth in the foster system.

The pilot program will focus initially on First and Third supervisorial districts, with community organizations helping to develop and operate the "resource closets" to provide items such as clothes, shapewear and makeup, which will be accessible free of charge for foster youth.

The motion introduced by Supervisors Hilda L. Solis and Lindsey P. Horvath -- in honor of June being celebrated as Pride Month -- highlighted issues facing LGBTQ+ youth in the foster care system and the need for resources to support gender identity and expression.

Noting that 24 states have enacted bans on gender affirming care, Solis said, "Over 36% of LGBTQ+ youth nationwide are left without access to much needed treatment, resources and services."

In 2020, DCFS' Office of Equity developed a program to provide tailored services for LGBTQ+ youth in the welfare system. The program included a Sexual

Concern Foundation's Block Party for cancer research returns to Paramount Studios

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Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression dashboard, which assesses real-time data on sexual identities and gender expressions of youth with open DCFS cases.

According to the motion, the Office of Equity identified a crucial need to provide youth with access to gender-affirming products such as shapewear, makeup, and clothing. The motion cites research that suggests gender affirming care can help reduce self-harm and mental health challenges in transgender people, as well as individuals who are non-binary and gender nonconforming.

"We know of the challenges the youth who are system-involved face, especially when they are also part of the LGBTQ community and ensuring that they have the support to feel safe in how they identify and

express is vital and in some cases, life-saving," Solis said.

In collaboration with Pritzker Foster Care Initiative and Casey Family Programs, the pilot program will also provide all DCFS staff with information on ways to access the resources and support those who need them.

The motion also calls on the county CEO and DCFS to work to identify permanent funding sources to implement and expand gender affirming resource closets throughout the county.

The board also approved a separate motion calling for expansion of existing gender affirming resources available in the county that foster public awareness, offer mental health services and medication, and provide other informational resources.

Woman stabbed to death in South Pasadena home

By City News Service

Sheriff's detectives Wednesday were investigating the fatal stabbing of a woman who was found inside a house in South Pasadena.

The stabbing was reported at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday at 820 Brent Ave., near Mission Street, where South Pasadena Police Department officers found the victim, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Tracy Koerner told City News Service.

Sheriff's homicide Lt. Michael Modica told reporters the victim was found with stab wounds to the upper torso.

"The victim was discovered through kind of like a welfare check. Someone was inquiring," Modica said.

NBC 4 reported the victim, who was in her 70s, was found by her grandchildren.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff's department will assist South Pasadena police with the investigation of the woman's death, Koerner said.

The Concern Foundation’s 49th Annual Block Party — an outdoor food, beverage, and entertainment event bringing together 4,000 guests for an evening dedicated to raising vital funds for cancer research — is set to take place on Saturday, July 13, from 6 to 11 p.m. on the historic backlot of Paramount Studios Hollywood.

This year's Block Party theme, “Mission Concern –Conquering Cancer The Final Frontier,” pays tribute to the Stanley and Joyce Black Family Foundation for their contributions to the community.

Attendees can indulge in a culinary journey through the streets of Paramount's Backlot, sampling an array of gourmet food tastings, desserts, spirits, cocktails, wines, and beers. Musical performances by the Tom Nolan Band on the Main Launch Pad, D' City Sound & Events presented by the Hirsch Family Foundation, and the Vibrato Intergalactic Cantina featuring the Jason Goldstein Sextet with Lilli Passero, and other artists will set the atmosphere.

Guests will also experience the Brian Kramer Photography digital photo studio sponsored by Northern

gaming for prizes presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, photo booth by SnapItStudio. com, specialty lounge areas provided by Souza Insurance, shuttle services at the event sponsored by Motev, Spa Services provided by Fairmont Spa Century Plaza, and makeovers by the Beauty Bus Foundation. The evening will also include the online silent and live auctions featuring packages and exclusive items.

Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now at concernfoundation.org/block-partysponsorships-and-tickets.

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| Photo courtesy of Concern Foundation

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increase, not exceeding 4%. Mitchell said defining a small property owner is meant to capture "true mom and pop landlords," many of whom are Black and Hispanic, and have either inherited property or invested in property as a means of creating generational wealth.

"The criteria for small property owners in this motion is meant to provide parameters for the property owners who are not corporate landlords to utilize, if they wish, the up to 4%," Mitchell said.

According to the motion, there are roughly 109,000 renter households in unincorporated areas with around 51,700 units across 10,900 properties subject to rent stabilization under RSTPO, many of them in the South Los Angeles, East Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley areas, according to the motion.

In addition to extending the 4% cap on rent

Chinese Garden Rent cap

increases for rent-control units, the motion also called on county staff to return to the board with an amendment to the rent-control ordinance establishing a formula for future rent increases when the cap expires at the end of 2024. The proposed formula — based in part on the average change in the Consumer Price Index — would generally cap increases at 3%, but would allow up to 4% if a property or property owner meets a specific set of criteria. It would also allow increases of up to 5% for "luxury units."

Supervisors Janice Hahn and Kathryn Barger voted against the extension, expressing concern about the lingering financial impact on both corporate and small landlords alike.

Barger issued a statement after the vote calling rent caps the "wrong approach" to stabilizing the housing crisis.

"Accelerating the

development of more new housing in our county is our way out of the housing crisis," Barger said. "That includes examining California Environmental Quality Act reform and eliminating red tape. Layering restrictions on property owners wrongly treats a symptom and not the root cause of housing instability."

She also argued that the proposed future formula regulating rent hikes does not take into consideration mortgage costs and other burdens of property owners, who also must pay bills.

Severalhomeowners and corporate landlords spoke during the meeting in opposition to the extension, citing issues affecting their bottom line, including higher mortgage interest, insurance payments and maintenance costs. Some supporters,however, pointed to the consequences of higher rents, such as housing insecurity and homelessness.

collection includes selections shared by the Chinese Medicinal Herb Farm in Petaluma, California. Additionally, some included specimens were hand-collected from China in the 1990s by Robert Newman, dean emeritus of Emperor’s College, which further impresses botanical and historical significance.

In total, around 100-120 of these plants have been selected and included in the medicinal garden. As both Bailey and Bloom are historians by background, the two chose to structure the garden’s six main beds based on the stories they saw within the plants’ characteristics and uses, rather than following the more typical approach of simply grouping plants based on how well they grow together.

The six main beds are broken down into the following categories: fundamental herbs, prescriptions/plant classifications, ornamentals, comestibles, imported medicines and useful plants.

like turmeric, ashwagandha and St. Paul’s Wort, among others. These tell the story of communication, travel and exchange — making their way from their native lands of India, Southeast Asia, Europe and even the Americas to be used, studied and cataloged in another seminal medical text, "Compendium of Materia Medica" (Běn Cǎo Gāng Mù) also known as "Great Pharmacopeia," which was originally published in Nanjing, China, in 1596.

familiar flowers and trees for a Chinese garden, such as plum and peach trees, chrysanthemums, peonies and roses — evidence that cultivating a garden can be healthful and beneficial in more ways than one.

Thursday • June 6

7:30PM • Breaking The Ice Open Mic

Friday • June 7

7:30PM • Mike Winfield, Taylor Williamson, J. Washington

8PM • Mike Winfield, Taylor Williamson, J Washington

9PM • Eric Schwartz

9:30PM • Mike Falzon, Ryan Goodcase, Chloe Hilliard

Saturday • June 8

5PM • Deez Nuts

7PM • The Shindig Show w/ Kevin Nealon and Jimmy Shin

7:30PM • Home by 9 Comedy Show

9PM • Torio Van Grol, Von De Carlo, Will Burkart

9:30PM • Laughing Unicorn

Friday • June 14

8PM • Jodi Miller, Michael Blaustein, Margaret Cho

9:445PM • Jodi Miller, Michael Blaustein, Dr. Botox

The Fundamental Herbs bed showcases many plants and herbs from "Shennong’s Classic," many of which are still used today in traditional Chinese medicine. Due to the sheer quantity of plants covered across in the text, plants’ inclusion were dictated by availability.

To delve into the story of trade, the Imported Herbs bed features plants nonnative to China but would have reached them through the Silk Road or by maritime trade. Some plants nested in this bed may be familiar,

The “Useful Plants” are multipurpose ones: those that can be used not only as medicine or treatment, but also as dyes, textiles, incense, timber and other purposes. “Comestibles” are foods that also have beneficial medicinal properties, like sacred basil and aloe.

One bed is split in half: on one side, all 11 herbs and grasses needed for a prescription for long life are grouped together, while the other half of the bed is dedicated to herbs classified by their taste — bitter, sweet, salty, sour and acrid.

The “Ornamentals” may strike visitors as

Beyond the verdure currently exhibited in the garden, there are still more rare specimens being tended in the Huntington’s nursery. While nothing is planned yet, there is the potential to further explore the knowledge and history of medicinal herbs in an extension of the Cǎi Yào Pǔ

Aside from independent strolls through the Chinese Medicinal Garden, members of the public can also attend monthly open houses, at which Bailey’s dedicated and knowledgeable team of about 10 volunteers will be available to answer questions regarding the plants, their history and their uses. Prospective attendees can check the dates and times for these open houses at the garden’s webpage to plan visits here: tinyurl.com/ yc3f5r82.

May S. Ruiz contributed to this story.

Half of this split bed features the 11 components for a prescription. | Photo by Brianna Chu/HeySoCal.com