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SoCal officials respond to Supreme Court ruling on encampments

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

ThecityofSan Bernardino and officials representing the Los Angeles area responded to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday easing legal restrictions on removing homeless encampments.

In the case Grants Pass v. Johnson, the Supreme Court considered whether cities could legally clear encampments and have police cite homeless individuals for sleeping in public places. A 6-3 majority found that laws prohibiting camping in public places were not considered cruel and unusual punishment.

In December 2018, two homeless individuals filed a lawsuit in December 2018 on behalf of the homeless population of Grants Pass, Oregon, that challenged the city's anti-camping regulations. The city is currently under an injunction preventing local police from removing encampments or citing people who sleep outside in public space.

“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court will not solve the homelessness issue, however it does provide much needed clarity," according to a statement by city spokesman Jeff Kraus. "It confirms that cities like San Bernardino have the legal authority to maintain and clean public property and can make that public property available to all residents, not just those who are unhoused.

"We hope this ruling will encourage more individuals to accept the services

available to help them stabilize their lives and we look forward to returning San Bernardino parks to our families and children.

"The ruling does not affect the current injunction the City of San Bernardino is under restricting its ability to address encampments," Kraus worte. "So, despite the ruling, the City remains prohibited from performing encampment cleanups. We continue to work to have the injunction lifted or end the case and expect to have a resolution very soon.”

San Bernardino is subject to a preliminary injunction issued in January by Judge Terry Hatter in a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the SoCal Trash Army and three individuals alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The plaintiffs also claim authorities illegal handled individuals' personal belongings during

an encampment cleanup.

The Supreme Court's 6-3 rejection of the constitutional challenge held that penalizing unhoused people for sleeping outside when there is no available shelter does not violate the Eighth Amendment. Justices Sonya Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.

The ruling gave cities and counties broader legal powers to arrest, cite and fine people for sleeping outdoors in public areas and reversed legal protections for homeless residents in California and other states.

A prior federal court decision in Martin v. Boise by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals "held that the Eighth Amendment’s Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause bars cities from enforcing public-camping ordinances like these

against homeless individuals whenever the number of homeless individuals in a jurisdiction exceeds the number of 'practically available' shelter beds," according to the Supreme Court ruling.

"A handful of federal judges (can't) begin to 'match' the collective wisdom the American people possess in deciding 'how best to handle' a pressing social question like homelessness," Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the majority opinion. "The Constitution’s Eighth Amendment serves many important functions, but it does not authorize federal judges to wrest those rights and responsibilities from the American people and in their place dictate this Nation’s homelessness policy."

In the dissenting opinion, Sotomayor wrote, "Sleep is a biological necessity, not a crime. For some

Riverside County 4th of July shows begin last weekend, continue through Friday

Fourth of July celebrations to mark America's 248th birthday will got underway across Riverside County last weekend, and a number of events with fireworks and festivities were planned throughout this week.

The city of Menifee's traditional "Independence Day Celebration" was held in Wheatfield Park, 30627 Menifee Road, starting Saturday at 4 p.m., with a parade along La Piedra Road.

"Menifee's annual celebration is a wonderful opportunity to join together and celebrate our nation as a community," Mayor Bill Zimmerman said. "There will be plenty of music, food, fun and fireworks to keep everyone in the family entertained."

Festivities included the parade, a large variety of food and craft vendors, a kids' play zone with bounce houses, beer garden and music by the Chris Lozano Band and Stone Soul.

Around the same time, Murrieta combined pre-Independence Day festivities with a 33rd Birthday Bash for the municipality, which incorporated in 1991. At 2 p.m., there was an outdoor concert, food vendors, a kids' play zone and pyrotechnics after nightfall in California Oaks Sports Park, 40600 California Oaks Road.

"Murrieta is a vibrant city characterized by its strong sense of community," City Manager Kim Summers said. "We are

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3 convicted in scam involving illicit tows in Temecula Valley

Asentencing date was pending Monday for three ex-lawmen and a tow company operator who perpetrated a scam that involved the deputies steering business to the proprietor in exchange for bribes.

After deliberating barely two days, a Riverside jury on Friday convicted former Riverside County sheriff's Lt. Samuel Flores, former sheriff's Sgt. Robert Martin Christolon and Cody Close in the fraud that resulted in unwarranted costs for an unknown number of county residents.

Flores and Christolon were each found guilty of one count of accepting bribes and conspiracy, while Close was convicted of three counts of bribing public officers.

Jurors acquitted Flores and Christolon of unlawful use of a government computer network.

Their co-defendant, retired Deputy Kevin Alton Carpen-

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A homeless encampment in Arcadia. | Photo by Terry Miller/HeySoCal.com

Educators to hone technology skills at LITE Conference

By Staff

Coding for kindergarteners, harnessing AI and supporting the digital well-being of students are among presentations available to educators at the LITE Conference, a two-day event in Riverside set for July 10-11.

Technology-skilled presentations and interactive workshops for educators set for will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave.

Educators from 22 school districts representing public and charter schools in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego, according to the RCOE, which hosts the conference in partnership with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Inland Area Computer Using Educators, or IACUE.

In addition to teachers, the LITE Conference also includes technology coaches, curriculum coaches, administrators and any educators who want to more effectively use technology in their work, RCOE officials said.

The conference's keynote speaker is Ed Campos, STEAM Consultant at the Kings County Office of Education and director of Camp Creativo, a startup nonprofit. Campos was a software consultant, math teacher and computer science teacher before moving to consulting, presenting and speaking throughout Califor-

nia and the nation.

Additional topics at the 2024 LITE Conference include:

- Artificial intelligence

- Google Suite

- Coding

- Computer science

- Esports

- Equity in technology

- Digital literacy

- Digital well-being

- Robotics

- Classroom preparation

- Student interactive lessons

- Utilizing technology to teach reading and math

"From computer science and artificial intelligence to robotics and esports, technology is constantly evolving in our schools, and our students expect their educators to be continually upgrading their digital teaching and learning skills,” Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Edwin Gomez said in a statement. “The LITE Conference is an ideal summer learning experience to connect with a community of learners who are committed to improving their digital toolkit because preparing students for 21st-century careers requires 21st-century-minded educators.”

Mike Leffin, RCOE educational technology administrator, said in a statement, "We want all educators to come to the LITE Conference to share their knowledge and experience with one another how the latest trends and tools in technology can benefit all students and the entire educational community."

Conference sponsors include SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and Horace Mann Corporation, officials said.

Scheduled breakout sessions include:

3D Quilt Codes details how enslaved African Americans used quilts to send messages near the Underground Railroad, and session participants can tell their own stories by creating digital quilts.

Coding with Kindergarteners — "Bring your own device to learn easy but interactive codes that any grade can understand," the RCOE statement said.

CertAIn to Impress...AI Tools that are Next Level gives session takers new insights on the new age of technology by exploring AI and its various apps such as ChatGPT, Claude 3, Alayna, Snorkl and others.

Digital Well-Being: Strategies to Support Student

Mental Health - Educators in this session learn how to support students' digital well-being through hands-on experiences with technology.

ElementaryEsports with Minecraft Education - "Learn efficient strategies that promote communication, critical thinking skills, and teamwork through esports," officials said.

The Best Teaching Strategies Based on Neuroscience and Behavioral Psychology provides practical strategies that focus the brain on student success.

Registration for the event costs $150 and includes a light breakfast and lunch, according to the RCOE. Discounted group reservations for school districts are available, but the limit is 280 attendees. The registration deadline is July 5.

More information on the event and online registration is at events.bizzabo.com/ LITE24.

IID's energy conservation request extended through July 9

By City News Service

The Imperial Irrigation District's"conserve alert," issued last week due to an excessive heat warning in the Coachella Valley, was extended Monday until July 9.

The alert is a call to reduce energy use as the demand for power could outstrip supply. Customers were encouraged to

conserve energy in the peak evening hours of 4 to 9 p.m. for an additional seven days.

Conserve alerts are issued when electrical demand is high, which generally occurs during heat waves. According to the National Weather Service, an excessive heat warning was in effect for the Coachella Valley

through Tuesday night, with temperatures of up to 117 degrees expected.

The IID encouraged customers to set their thermostats to 78 degrees or higher, avoid using major appliances, turn off unnecessary lights, unplug or turn off unused electrical devices, keep blinds and drapes closed, and use

floor or ceiling fans when possible.

The IID provides power to La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Bermuda Dunes and other unincorporated areas, as well as small parts of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells. Moreinformation can be found at iid.com/ conservealert.

| Image courtesy of the Riverside County Office of Education

7 million fentanyl pills, 3,700 pounds of power seized statewide this year

AARP grants aim to revitalize California alleys into vibrant public spaces

By Trimmel Gomes, Producer, Public News Service By Staff

Astatewidefentanyl crackdownthat focused on ports of entry along the southern border has resulted in authorities seizing 7 million pills and 3,725 pounds of power since January, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week.

Last month alone, investigators seized 1,170,893 pills containing fentanyl and 986 pounds of fentanyl powder.

“California’s robust partnerships to tackle illegal fentanyl are leading to significant results time and time again," Newsom said in a statement. "We will continue to take fentanyl out of our neighborhoods, hold drug traffickers accountable, and expand access to lifesaving medicine to benefit all Californians.”

The California National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force assists local and federal law enforcement agencies attempting to take the deadly drug off the streets.

The task force "continues to play an important role in the fight against fentanyl,” CalGuard Maj. Gen. Matthew Beevers said in a statement. “We are proud to be a part of this effort and will continue to provide critical resources to our local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement partners.”

The task force gathers information to intercept illegal drug trafficking, using aircraft and ground

assets to support criminal investigations as well as supporting law enforcement personnel at border ports of entry to stop narcotics trafficking.

"CalGuard members who serve with the Counterdrug Task Force are embedded in cross-government initiatives to combat transnational criminal organizations and the trafficking of illegal narcotics — like fentanyl," according to a statement from the governor's office.

Earlier this month, Newsom more than doubled the number of CalGuard troops tasked with assisting the fentanyl smuggling crackdown from 155 troops to nearly 400.

The state has also launched opioids.ca.gov to help Californians find resources for addiction prevention and treatment and information on state efforts "to hold Big Pharma and drug-traffickers accountable in this crisis," according to Newsom's office.

As part of the governor’s Master Plan for Tackling the Fentanyl and Opioid Crisis, over-the-counter CalRxbranded naloxone — the anti-overdose medication — is becoming increasingly available statewide.

"Through the Naloxone Distribution Project ... CalRx-branded over-thecounter ... naloxone HCL nasal spray, 4 mg, will be available for free to eligible organizations through the state or for sale for $24 per

twin-pack through Amneal," state officials said.

In 2023, Newsom raised the number of National Guard troops deployed to interdict drugs at U.S. ports of entry along the border by approximately 50%, according to the governor's office.

CalGuard-supported operations resulted in the record seizure of 62,224 pounds of fentanyl last year, a 1066% increase since 2021, officials said, adding that drug interdiction efforts are funded partially by $30 million from the state budget for expanding CalGuard’s efforts to stop drug trafficking by transnational criminal organizations.

Fentanyl is primarily smuggled into the country by U.S. citizens, state officials said.

In support of the Biden administration's bilateral agreement with China on counternarcotics, Newsom spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping in October about combating the transnational shipping of chemicals used to make fentanyl.

In June, the federal officials announced sanctions against drug traffickers who bring fentanyl and other drugs into the United States.

"The U.S. Treasury Department leverages its expertise to fight illicit financing and financial crimes to disrupt the flows of money that criminal organizations rely on to operate," state officials said.

Some select alleyways across San Diego are set to get vibrant makeovers thanks to a transformative community initiative.

Sue Peerson, lecturer in urban studies and planning at the University of California-San Diego, has been spearheading a project to transform drab alleys, typically used for parking and trash pickup, into greener, safer public spaces.

The "Alleys in Action" project has received a $20,000 flagship AARP Community Challenge grant, part of a broader initiative including 11 organizations throughout California.

The grants aim to help cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas become great places to live for people of all ages. With the help of her students and the Adams Avenue Business Association, they solicited community feedback through a pop-up event in the Normal Heights neighborhood.

"Our hope is that improving the physical conditions of this alleyway will create it as a public space that's a draw for people that are already in this neighborhood, that also has a connection to the business district and to these public spaces," Peerson explained.

The Normal Heights alley will see the creation of a large mural along with other beautification efforts

by November. This grant program is a cornerstone of AARP's nationwide Livable Communities initiative.

The grant initiative is part of its largest investment in community projects to date, with a total of $3.8 million awarded to 343 organizations nationwide.

Jennifer Berdugo, senior planning adviser to AARP California, said since 2017, the organization has awarded 57 grants totaling more than $660,000 to nonprofit organizations and government entities across the state.

"The goals are really to inspire change in communities in different areas like housing, transportation, parks, community resilience, which ties into disaster resilience as well," Berdugo noted.

Among this year's 11 grantees are PlacemakingUS, which will receive

more than $16,000 for a project to build a community comal, or traditional griddle, and engage older Meso-American women to revive the weekly tradition of tortilla making. Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates will receive $2,500 to conduct a bike audit of Rancho Cordova's first-ever roundabout project. And the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum will receive $10,000 to transform a parking lot into an outdoor plaza, with accessible benches to accommodate older adults attending planned events in the space.

Disclosure: AARP California contributes to Public News Service’s fund for reporting on Health Issues, and Senior Issues. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, visit https://www.publicnewsservice.org/dn1.php.

Neighbors contributed ideas for the Alleys in Action program at a pop-up event in May. | Photo by Adams Avenue Business Association/Taylor Kaczmarek/Sue Peerson

Pills containing fentanyl. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Los Angeles

Monrovia

Monrovia to host 4th of July concert, fireworks show

The City of Monrovia's 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Show is scheduled to take place on Thursday in Library Park. Spectators may reserve a supervised space (a maximum of 10 feet by 10 feet) in the park beginning at 6 a.m. but festivities will begin at 7 p.m. with live entertainment from Stone Soul. Following the concert, a free 20-minute fireworks show will begin at 9 p.m.

Glendale

Glendale Library, JPL present ‘Blended Worlds: Experiments in Interplanetary Imagination’ exhibit

The City of Glendale’s Library, Arts & Culture Department, in collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), an operating division of Caltech and a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for NASA, have announced a new

exhibition titled “Blended Worlds: Experiments in Interplanetary Imagination,” on view at the Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale from Sept. 21, 2024 to Jan. 4, 2025. “Blended Worlds” is presented as part of Getty’s regional art event PST ART: Art & Science Collide which explores the intersections of art and science — past, present and in the imaginable future.

Long Beach

Long Beach Airport sets record-breaking month for commercial travelers

For the second time this year, Long Beach Airport (LGB) has set a new all-time monthly record for the most passengers to board flights.

A total of 189,435 passengers departed from LGB in May 2024, surpassing the previous record of 182,382 set in March 2024. Prior to the records set this year, the previous record of 178,836 enplanements was set in July 2018. Measuring enplaned, also known as outbound, passengers is the industry standard because the majority of airport revenue is

directly or indirectly related to enplaned passengers.

Azusa

Azusa inaugurates operation of its newest wind energy turbines

On June 19, the City of Azusa held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate the operation of eight new wind turbines in North Palm Springs, expanding the city’s current clean energy capacity. The Mesa RP30 Wind Energy Center will generate up to 30-megawatts (MW) of wind power, supplying approximately half of Azusa’s energy needs under a 25-year agreement with renewable energy company, Brookfield Renewable. These new turbines, replacing over 400 older turbines with advanced Vestas models, are taller and more efficient, with longer blades that increase electricity production even in low wind conditions.

Orange County

2 Romanian nationals posing as immigration agents targeted Hispanic

victims in OC robberies

Two Romanian nationals have been charged with hate crimes for posing as United States immigration agents while targeting Hispanic victims across Orange County whom they believed are undocumented immigrants fearful of deportation to steal their cash and debit cards. The men are accused of wearing fake law enforcement badges around their necks while they spoke to their victims in Spanish and threatened to have them deported if they refused to hand over money and debit cards. They had a gun in their car during at least one of the robberies.

OC’s only children’s advocacy center receives re-accreditation, expands services

Orange County's Child Abuse Services Team (CAST) is once again nationally recognized as a Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) through its renewed accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA). The organization also awarded CAST with accreditation under the optional Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) and Physical Abuse Standards.

Riverside

City of Riverside Riverside commemorates Disability Pride Month

society. It also represents the light and creativity of the disability community that cuts through the darkness of ableism.

Corona

Corona to celebrate July 4th with annual parade, fireworks

The City of Corona Independence Day Celebration returns with the annual Main Street USA Parade, entertainment at Santana Park, and a fireworks show Thursday. Corona’s Main Street USA Independence Day Parade, a non-competitive parade which provides entertainment and community spirit,starts at 9 a.m. Drawing more than 4,000 families, friends, and neighbors, the parade takes place on Main Street from Ontario Avenue to Olive Street. Entertainment at Santana Park begins at 5 p.m. with music from Radio Rebels, an ‘80s rock and variety dance band, and Black Rock Candy, a classic rock tribute band. There will also be a variety of food vendors including Brain Freeze, Don Chuy, Salt N Pepper, Churromadness, Raul's Dirty Dogs, Oh Papa, 24 Vegan, Aguas Compita, Luzzies Kitchen, Daniels Toys, The Baja Shrimp, Pop it Up, Sweet Shop, Canvas Coffee, Wetzels Pretzels, Perro Taco, Webu, Maui Wowi, Wicked Sausage, and Tiki's Shaved Ice. The celebration concludes with the eagerly anticipated firework show at 9 p.m.

Riverside City Council recently adopted a resolution to display commemorative flags. Friday's flag raising ceremony recognized Disability Pride Month. Within the flag, each color has a meaning. The charcoal gray background commemorates and mourns disabled people who have died due to ableism, violence, negligence, suicide, rebellion, illness and eugenics. The gray background also represents rage and protest against the mistreatment of the disabled community. The diagonal band is for "cutting across" the walls and barriers that separate disabled people from

engine bays, one battalion chief’s bay, six crew dorms, two captain’s dorms and one dorm for the battalion chief.

City of San Bernardino

San Bernardino issues statement on Supreme Court’s decision on homeless encampment case

The City of San Bernardino has issued a statement regarding the Supreme Court decision involving the case Grants Pass v Johnson, which considered whether the prohibition of camping in public places by cities was considered cruel and unusual punishment. “Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court will not solve the homelessness issue, however it does provide much needed clarity. It confirms that cities like San Bernardino have the legal authority to maintain and clean public property and can make that public property available to all residents, not just those who are unhoused,” reads the statement. The city went on to clarify, “The ruling does not affect the current injunction the City of San Bernardino is under restricting its ability to address encampments. So, despite the ruling, the City remains prohibited from performing encampment cleanups. We continue to work to have the injunction lifted or end the case and expect to have a resolution very soon.”

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San Bernardino County

State-of-the art Fire Station 81 opens to serve Fontana

San Bernardino County Fire and the City of Fontana proudly celebrated the grand opening of the highly anticipated Fire Station 81, June 18. This state-of-the-art facility, strategically located in the north end of Fontana, is designed to serve the city’s growing population and development needs. The new facility spans 13,247 square feet and features three

Ontario Recreation & Community Services celebrates Parks and Recreation Month

The Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department is celebrating Parks and Recreation Month throughout July. NRPA and the Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department encourage everyone who supports parks and recreation to share how it has fostered belonging and why their local park and recreation professionals are important to them on social media with #OntarioIsWhereIBelong.

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Monrovia

June 20

At 12:44 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of West Foothill regarding a traffic collision. Upon arrival officers made contact with the parties involved. The party at fault was cited.

At 7:04 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of West Foothill reported a disturbing subject. Officers arrived and found the subject too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail for a sobering period.

At 7 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a male subject who was running in and out of traffic. Officers arrived and detained the subject. An investigation revealed he was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 11:31 p.m., officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 700 block of South Myrtle regarding a disturbing subject. Officers contacted the subject and found he had a no-bail warrant from an adjacent county. The subject was arrested and transported to the outside county's jail.

June 21

At 3:07 a.m., an officer on patrol contacted a subject in the 900 block of South Mountain who was lying on the sidewalk. The subject was too intoxicated to care for himself, so he was arrested and housed for a sobering period.

At 8:30 a.m., while patrolling the 600 block of South Shamrock an officer made contact with a subject who he knew from previous contacts. A computer check revealed he had warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:53 a.m., while patrolling the 200 block of West Pomona, an officer saw a vehicle violating a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was contacted. Further investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a loaded firearm. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:23 p.m., officers were dispatched to a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle regarding an intoxicated subject. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject, who displayed symptoms of being under the influence. Officers determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail for a sobering period.

At 2:56 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1500 block of South Myrtle reported a male subject soliciting. Officers arrived and located the subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 5:02 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Olive regarding a possible domestic violence incident. Officers arrived and contacted both parties involved. An investigation revealed the female subject was heavily intoxicated and hit her boyfriend. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 5:41 p.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of South Myrtle officers saw two subjects who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. The officers made contact with the subjects and a computer search revealed both subjects had warrants for their arrest. One of the subjects was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. They were both arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:08 p.m., officers patrolling the area of Magnolia and Cypress made contact with a subject known to be on parole from previous contacts. A search revealed the subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:20 p.m. While patrolling the area of Alta Vista and Huntington, officers saw a vehicle driving recklessly and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

June 22

At 1:12 a.m., an officer on patrol in the 400 block of South Myrtle saw a subject outside of a closed business. The officer made contact with the subject who displayed symptoms of being heavily intoxicated. It was determined he was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 8:23 a.m., the manager of a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported electrical fuses stolen from the rear of the property. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:33 p.m., an em-

ployee from a retail store in the 600 block of West Huntington called to report a subject who was stealing merchandise. Officers arrived as the subject was exiting the store, the subject fled on foot and surrendered a short distance away. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and stolen property. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Arcadia

June 16

At 7:38 a.m., a male suspect entered Vons at 745 W. Naomi Ave. He approached an employee and requested a pen. Upon receiving the pen, the employee observed the suspect writing a note claiming he had a gun and demanding $60. The suspect then attempted to hand the note to the employee. However, before the employee could take the note, the suspect became frightened, pulled back his hand, and left the store. The employee immediately contacted the Police Department and noticed the suspect entering the Starbucks next door. Inside Starbucks, the suspect handed the note to an employee who refused to comply with the demand for money. Subsequently, the suspect left Starbucks. As he exited, law enforcement officers arrived and took him into custody without incident.

June 17

At 6:57 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 11633 Clark St. in response to a report of a recent cold commercial burglary. Upon investigation, it was determined that between June 15, 2024, at 1:30 a.m. and June 17, 2024, at 6 a.m.,

unidentified suspect(s) forced open the front door. Although there is no alarm system in place, CCTV cameras are installed. The reporting party was unable to access the surveillance footage and has requested the video from their corporate office. The extent of the loss is currently unknown.

June 18

At 4:30 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Naomi Avenue in response to a report of a recent residential burglary. Upon investigation, it was discovered that between 6 p.m. on June 17, 2024, and 1 p.m. on June 18, 2024, unknown suspect(s) broke a rear door and searched through the house. Although there was an alarm system, it was not activated. Despite the presence of CCTV cameras, the footage is unavailable as the residents are away until June 23, 2024. The suspect seemed to have attempted to open the door, prompting the officer to collect a DNA sample from the door handle as evidence. The extent of the loss is currently unknown.

At 12:10 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the front counter of the Police Department regarding a theft report at A Ming Seafood, located at 171 E. Live Oak Ave. The reporting party, who is the business owner's daughter, mentioned that her father had his cellphone and wallet stolen from the premises. The business owner was unaware of the theft when it happened. After watching CCTV footage, it was discovered that a Black male distracted the owner at the cash register while a Hispanic male took the items from the other side of the store. Although the parties

did not enter the store together, they left in sync, leading to suspicions of collaboration. The total loss amounts to around $1,500. The business owner wishes to pursue legal action if the suspect(s) are identified.

June 19

At 1:23 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the intersection of First Avenue and Duarte Road in response to reports of a vehicle swerving and moving slowly on the road. The officer located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Upon investigation, it was discovered that the driver had bloodshot and watery eyes, along with a strong smell of alcohol coming from them. A Standardized Field Sobriety Test was conducted, but the driver struggled due to an existing neck injury. However, the driver agreed to a Preliminary Alcohol Screening Test, which revealed a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit. Subsequently, the driver was arrested for driving under the influence ("DUI") and was taken to USC Arcadia Hospital for medical clearance. A blood sample was collected as evidence. The driver was cited for DUI and released due to medical reasons.

At 4:30 a.m., officers were called to Kiyo Sushi, located at 815 W. Naomi Ave., Unit A, in response to an alarm. Upon investigation, it was discovered that two unidentified suspects broke into the lock box connected to the front door and acquired a key to access the business. Using the key, they entered the premises and took an iPad worth $500. Surveillance footage captured the suspects inside the establishment.

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Doyou remember the dot com crash in 2000? And, do you remember the mortgage crisis in 2008? When those devastating events occurred, it felt like things might never turn around. Finding a job felt impossible and, if you had one, you may have felt stuck. There weren’t many options. I remember friends who both could not find a job, but who could not sell their home. The stress was high all the way around.

When you're in the middle of a difficult time, it's hard to picture a different reality. It can feel hopeless. Hard times can bring up feelings of fear and desperation. We may feel paralyzed. Job searching can feel like an impossible task.

But, after events such as the dot com crash passed, we don't think about it too

much anymore. It's so far in the past that at times, we may forget that it ever happened. Additionally, if you were lucky enough to be in a good situation during tough times, you may not have felt their economic impact.

One hopeful statistic to remember is that economic downturns have historically lasted anywhere from six months to eighteen months. Although this length of time is certainly not nothing, it is not as long as it feels in the moment. And, there is an end to the pain. In addition, companies can sometimes be slow to change just before a presidential election – another event with an endpoint. In other words, if you are going through a difficult time, just remember that it's not permanent. It's not

Career corner: This is temporary

By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com

a reflection of who you are, or what you are capable of. It's not the sign of the end of your career, or of what's to come in the future. Many very talented people are going through tough times at this moment. Often, these tough times are a reflection of things outside of your control, despite how they feel in the moment.

In fact, the reverse is also true. Many of the billionaires we admire are not only talented, but they also had good timing. For example, imagine if Bill Gates hadn't started using computers until the 90s. Or, imagine if Mark Zuckerberg were just finishing college today. They likely would have missed their window of success, despite how smart they might be.

During this tough time, give yourself a break. It's

to feel discouraged, and it makes sense to feel upset. Do your best to influence what you can control. Prepare for the future, when things will be more calm and fruitful. This may mean updating your resume. It

may mean getting involved in community organizations. It might even mean taking the time to work with a therapist or a career coach.

Take care of yourself, so that when things naturally turn around, you'll

Monrovia Old Town report: Déjà brew

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

As always, the City of Monrovia is set to bring us a spectacular fireworks extravaganza for the 4th of July as we celebrate the “birth” or independence of our nation. The fireworks show is set to be larger and longer than ever before. Library Park and the surrounding areas will likely be packed with people. A huge thank you to the city and city staff for putting on such an amazing party. I don’t think I can go one week without saying how lucky we are to live here!

be ready. And, remember, things will turn around. The economy will get better. The job market will improve. You will be okay.

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

June 30 marked the last of the summer concerts at Station Square. The remaining concerts from July 7 through Aug. 11 will be held at Library Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The line-up in order of appearance is The Skinny Ties (‘80s), Chico Band (Latin), Bumptown (Disco/ R&B), OC Groove (Soul/ Funk), Thunder (Country) and Upstream (Reggae). Pack up your favorite picnic fare, a picnic or chairs and a spot in the shade. These concerts are always lots of fun. I always get a kick out of watching everyone cuttin’ loose on the dance floor.

Looks like we have a new business coming to Old Town. At one point, 412 S. Myrtle was once home to our beloved Dollmaker’s Kattywompus. Since then, Lover Boys had a brief run there with a vintage clothing store. Super cute clothes and such a vibe! We were sad to see them go. Next up was supposed to be Sweet Ethan’s Café. Yes, you read that correctly. I guess the owners of Sweet Ethan’s Candy Store want to continue on with their marketing plan and are opening up under the split personality name of Evil Ethan’s. I would give you all three chances to guess

what their business concept is, but this isn’t the right forum for that. So, I’ll just tell you, and no, this isn’t déjà vu. According to their website, Evil Ethan’s will be a coffee shop. I know that once this gets to Facebook, people will ask questions like “Why would the city let another coffee shop open?” or say something like “We need a Cracker Barrel!” Well, the location being leased is zoned under Historic Downtown Commercial. Once someone applies for a business license, the city expects them to have a sound business plan. It is not up to the city to tell someone what a good business concept is or should be. Well, I love a good cup o’Joe, so best of luck to Ethan and all of the businesses named after him.

Just a reminder about our wonderful Farmer’s Market: It is EVERY Saturday, from

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. I just love it! Fruits, veggies, honey, a French bakery with THE BEST sourdough bread, there is hummus, frozen custard, a butcher and fishmonger. I know I am forget-

ting a few but go and see for yourself. There is live music and it is a lovely addition to our town. It’s not in Old Town, but I like to call it Old Town adjacent. One word of advice: get there early. It heats up out there. Last week I thought I was going to ignite. That probably saved me a lot of money, though. Wear a hat, wear sunscreen, but do try to get there early to beat the heat.

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Monrovia City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

APPLICATION: Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP2024-0002) and Minor Exception (ME2024-0007)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT

REVIEW COMMITTEE

LEGALS

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.

Austin Arnold, Assistant

Planner

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL

ing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565, or by email to planning@monroviaca. gov.

Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, July 11, 2024 after 4:00 PM on-line at the following hyperlink: www. monroviaca.gov/your-government/meeting-agendas-minutes

Craig Jimenez, AICP Community Development Director

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

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

APPLICATION: Historic Landmarks (HL-166) and (HL167) and Mills Act Contract (MA-155)

APPLICATION: Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP2024-0002) and Minor Exception (ME2024-0007)

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) to operate a light auto repair business, Auto Repair Services, LCC, within an existing tenant space. A Minor Exception (ME) is also requested to allow a reduction in the parking requirement set forth in Monrovia Municipal Code (MMC) Section 17.24.060 (4 spaces in lieu of 5 spaces). The property is located in the M (Manufacturing) zone.

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

Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit (MCUP) to operate a light auto repair business, Auto Repair Services, LCC, within an existing tenant space. A Minor Exception (ME) is also requested to allow a reduction in the parking requirement set forth in Monrovia Municipal Code (MMC) Section 17.24.060 (4 spaces in lieu of 5 spaces). The property is located in the M (Manufacturing) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL

DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1). Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, and permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1). Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, and permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures.

APPLICANT: Auto Repair Services, LLC (Hratch Ourichian)

Auto Repair Services, LLC (Hratch Ourichian)

ADDRESS: 904 South Primrose Avenue

This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION: Historic Landmarks (HL-166) and (HL-167) and Mills Act Contract (MA155)

PROJECT ADDRESS: 904 South Primrose Avenue

REQUEST:

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark designation for the structure located at 508 South Ivy Avenue based on its association with Luther Blair (an early Master Architect) and for its Queen Anne Victorian-era style design features. Applicant is also requesting a Historic Landmark designation for the structure located at 512 South Ivy Avenue based on its association with John F. Brossart (an early developer of Monrovia) and for its Victorian-era farmhouse characteristics and Queen Anne style design details. On June 26, 2024, the Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of these two landmark nominations, and a request for a Mills Act contract applied to both structures.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

Applicant is requesting a Historic Landmark designation for the structure located at 508 South Ivy Avenue based on its association with Luther Blair (an early Master Architect) and for its Queen Anne Victorian-era style design features. Applicant is also requesting a Historic Landmark designation for the structure located at 512 South Ivy Avenue based on its association with John F. Brossart (an early developer of Monrovia) and for its Victorian-era farmhouse characteristics and Queen Anne style design details. On June 26, 2024, the Monrovia Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of these two landmark nominations, and a request for a Mills Act contract applied to both structures.

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

This project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) §15303, under Class 31. Class 31 consists of projects limited to maintenance, repair, stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, preservation, conservation, or reconstruction of historical resources in a manner consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings.

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San Gabriel City Notices

City of San Gabriel

Summary of Ordinance - Ordinance No. 709

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Amending Title XV, Chapter 153 (Zoning) Relating to Emergency Shelters, Group Homes, Low Barrier Navigation Center, Supportive and Transitional Housing

For three and a half years, the City has been working on housing programs due to existing and new housing legislation from the State. Most notable of the projects was the completion of Housing Element update between 2021-2022. The updated Housing Element was adopted by the City Council and certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in February 2022. With a certified Housing Element, the City has been able to proceed with implementation of the housing programs and will continue to evaluate zoning changes and development standards. The proposed Zone Text Amendment would amend Chapter 153 of the San Gabriel Municipal Code (SGMC) relating to Emergency Shelters, Group Homes, Lower Barrier Navigation Center, Supportive and Transitional Housing. The proposed Zone Text Amendment is intended to implement the goals and programs identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element.

Ordinance No. 709 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of July 2, 2024, by the following vote:

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

The Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the City Council at its July 16, 2024, regular meeting held at 6:30 p.m. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 308-2816 or cityclerk@sgch.org.

APPLICANT: Saxony Holdings, LLC (Jeff Godbold and Joshua Cain)

PROJECT ADDRESSES: 508 South Ivy Avenue (The Blair House) and 512 South Ivy Avenue (The Brossart House)

PROJECT ADDRESSES:508 South Ivy Avenue (The Blair House), and 512 South Ivy Avenue (The Brossart House)

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published on July 4, 2024 SAN GABRIEL SUN

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM

COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by Project Location Map

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

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

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting, or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 3 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to the Development Review Committee.

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM

HEARING DATE AND TIME: Tuesday July 16, 2024 at 7:30 PM

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

Supporting documents pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after 4:00 PM. on-line at the following hyperlink: https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/boardsand-commissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes

HEARING LOCATION: Monrovia City Hall (Council Chambers), 415 South IvyAvenue, Monrovia, California

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

If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hear-

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

You are invited to participate in a public hearing before the City’s Planning 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/PlanningComment, by 5:00 p.m. of the hearing date to be considered by the Planning Commission. The meeting will be broadcast on the City of San Gabriel’s YouTube channel at the link shown below:

Hearing Date: Monday, July 15, 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: 607 West Roses Road, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Case Nos. GPA21-001, ZC21-001, ZTA21-001, and LTLA21-004, is a request for a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, and a Lot Line Adjustment to allow for the property to be converted to a cemetery use at the address 607 W. Roses Road. The project site is in the Single-Family Residence (R-1) zone.

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

Project Location Map

Environmental Review: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of San Gabriel determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) would be required for this project, after preparation of an Initial Study. The Initial Study and the Draft EIR were made available for public review from April 16, 2024 to May 30, 2024.

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of this proposed action 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.

Project Address: 708 West Las Tunas Drive, Unit A San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. CUP24-002 is for a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the on-site sale of beer and wine (Type 41 ABC license) in a proposed restaurant in a previously approved commercial center. The project site is zoned MD (Mission District Village) in the MDSP (Mission District Specific Plan).

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Marlon Cervantes, Associate Planner (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 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities).

SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Planning Manager

Published July 4, 2024 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Josephine Cabral CASE NO. 24STPB06931

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 08/02/2024 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 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.

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

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: JAMES OOI

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

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

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: Sherlock K. Lau, SBN 352182 41 Corporate Park, Suite 320 Telephone: (714) 543 6829 6/27, 7/1, 7/4/24 CNS-3826967# EL MONTE EXAMINER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTINE OOI

Case No. 24STPB03191

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that James Ooi be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent.

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 July 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal

Case No. 24STPB07100

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Doris Wang be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent.

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 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 August 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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: 08/08/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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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 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

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.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANK ANDREW BELA CASE NO. 24STPB07207

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RHONDA WEISENBERGER 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

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Public Notices

NOTICE OF $10,000 REWARD OFFERED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has extended the $10,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the fatal shooting of 46-year-old Terry Alford, who was found in front of a residence located on the 100 block of Los Angeles Avenue in the City of Monrovia suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on January 29, 2021, at approximately 5:00 p.m. Si no entiende esta noticia o necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar al (213) 974-1579. Any person having any information related to this crime is requested to call Detective Cynthia Sanchez at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5617 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 and refer to Report No. 02100014-3199-011. The terms of the reward provide that: The information given that leads to the determination of the identity, the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons must be given no later than October 10, 2024. All reward claims must be in writing and shall be received no later than December 9, 2024. The total County payment of any and all rewards shall in no event exceed $10,000 and no claim shall be paid prior to conviction unless the Board of Supervisors makes a finding of impossibility of conviction due to the death or incapacity of the person or persons responsible for the crime or crimes. The County reward may be apportioned between various persons and/or paid for the conviction of various persons as the circumstances fairly dictate. Any claims for the reward funds should be filed no later than December 9, 2024, with the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, 500 West Temple Street, Room 383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, California 90012, Attention: Terry Alford Reward Fund. For further information, please call (213) 974-1579. JEFF LEVINSON INTERIM EXECUTIVE OFFICER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CN107572 04142 Jun 13,17,20,24,27, Jul 1,4,8,11,15, 2024 MONROVIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Liam Michael Stewart by and through Guardian Ad liam Erica Gutierrez FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24NNCP00114 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner

4th of July

connected by community. Our 'Birthday Bash' is an event that captures the essence of what is so wonderful about Murrieta. We value family, friends and coming together to support our local vendors and businesses. Everybody is invited to celebrate the city's birthday."

Eastvale also held a fireworks extravaganza Saturday, beginning at 9 p.m. in Community Park, 12750 Citrus St.

The Fourth of July falls on a Thursday this year and some municipalities planned to host pyrotechnics spectaculars immediately before and after that date.

On Wednesday, Coachella hosted an event after sundown in Bagdouma Park, 51-251 Douma St., while the Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District held its traditional spectacular after dark that day in Vernola Family Park, 5211 Wineville Ave.

On Thursday, Corona's traditional "Main Street U.S.A Parade" will begin at 9 a.m. at Ontario and Main streets, featuring law enforcement units, fire engines, marching bands, military hardware and show animals. The procession, which typically draws upwards of 4,000 spectators, will travel about a mile, concluding at Olive and Main streets around noon. A fireworks show is set for 9 p.m. in Santana Regional Park.

Moreno Valley's Fourth of July Parade will get underway at 9:30 a.m. at Alessandro Boulevard and Frederick Street, concluding two hours later on Towngate Boulevard. The celebration will continue

at 2 p.m. outside the Civic Center Amphitheater on Frederick Street, where a "Family FunFest" is planned, complete with musical entertainment, a beer garden and kids' activities. Fireworks are scheduled after sunset.

At 10 a.m., Temecula's "Star Spangled Parade" will proceed, featuring the Temecula Valley Mounted Posse, Veterans of Foreign Wars, members of the American Legion, the Riverside County Fire Department, the Boy Scouts of America and other organizations. The parade will run northbound along Old Town Front Street. There will be pyrotechnics in Ronald Reagan Sports Park after dark.

In addition to the above venues, fireworks shows are scheduled at the following locations, generally beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday:

-- Banning, Nicolet Middle School, 101 E. Nicolet St.;

-- Beaumont, Town Center, Sixth and Eighth streets;

-- Lake Elsinore, Lakepoint Park, 420 Lakeshore Drive;

-- Lake Elsinore, Diamond Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive;

-- Palm Desert, Civic Center Park, Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue;

-- Palm Springs, Sunrise Park, 1901 E. Baristo Road;

-- Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 Baristo Road;

-- Perris, Morgan Park, 600 E. Morgan St.;

-- Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive;

-- Riverside, La Sierra Park, 5215 La Sierra Ave.;

-- Riverside, Mount Rubidoux, 4706 Mount Rubidoux Drive; and

-- Temecula, Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway.

The city of Desert Hot Springs will hold its celebration after dark on Friday in Mission Springs Park, 14-510 Palm Drive.

In 2020, all but one public Fourth of July fireworks celebration was canceled because of the COVID lockdowns. The celebrations returned on a scaled- down level in 2021 and were back in full swing in 2022.

In Riverside County, private parties are prohibited from using fireworks except in Blythe, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio, where so-called "safe and sane" fireworks, certified by the state fire marshal, can be sold to the public.

The devices are mostly pyrotechnics that don't explode or fly, including sparklers, ground spinners, fountains, snappers and caps.

Under county Ordinance 858, which was amended by the Board of Supervisors in response to an outbreak of blazes in 2020, fines for illegally storing, transporting or setting off fireworks can range from $1,000 to $5,000.

Any person who triggers a brush fire due to the illegal use of fireworks can be held responsible for all suppression costs.

Despite the potential penalties imposed by the county and cities, fireworks are routinely ignited in large numbers by individuals in unincorporated communities and municipalities every Fourth of July.

Shay (A514482)

Shay is a 4-year old German Shepherd mix who loves everyone she meets. She has a new BFF every day! Her favorite thing in the world seems to be snuggling next to whoever is lucky enough to be sitting within her sight. Shay is also very well trained. She knows all her basic training cues and will eagerly show off whenever she’s asked. She is also house trained and has had really good experiences with the Pasadena Humane foster families who have taken her on overnight trips. She likes playing fetch, but only half-heartedly returns the tennis ball to you- she seems to enjoy just carrying it around like a security blanket. Shay is a relatively calm girl who is very content to lay by your side and snooze. She’s had some mixed feelings about other dogs, so it might be ideal for her to be the only dog, or maybe a buddy for another similar-sized dog with a similar energy level. If you’re looking for an instant best friend who is ready for a good time, Shay might be the girl for you. Shay and all other dogs over 40 pounds can be adopted at no charge during Pasadena Humane’s Big Dog Summer adoption event, happening 7/11 - 7/25.

Ashoka (A514321)

Ashoka is a sweet, affectionate senior dog looking for her snuggle buddy! Seven-year-old Ashoka enjoys the simple things in life – a mellow walk around the block, delicious snacks, long naps, and cuddling on the couch. This senior gal has a calm personality, but still enjoys a round of fetch or a spirited game of tug-o-war with a squeaky toy. However, she will definitely follow that up with lots of rest and relaxation! Ashoka is a smart girl who already knows “sit” and is happy to learn more, especially if treats are involved as a reward. She also appears to be housebroken. Ashoka would be the perfect companion for someone who enjoys taking life at a slower pace and doesn’t mind sharing their bed with a snuggler! Ashoka and all other dogs over 40 pounds can be adopted at no charge during Pasadena Humane’s Big Dog Summer adoption event, happening 7/11 - 7/25.

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines. Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. For those who prefer, adoption appointments are available daily from 10:30 – 1:30, and can be scheduled online. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. New adopters will receive a complimentary healthand-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

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Man dies after forcible arrest at Moreno Valley home

By City News Service

A46-year-old Moreno Valley man allegedly under the influence of methamphetamine and threatening family members died after sheriff's deputies forcibly took him into custody, authorities said Thursday.

Joseph Gloria suffered apparent heart failure within moments of being arrested in the predawn hours Wednesday at his mother's property in the 22000 block of Country Gate Road, adjacent to Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Sgt. Jarred Bishop said patrol deputies were called to the residence after Gloria's relatives contacted 911, saying he had been using meth and had "threatened family members with a wooden rod."

"After speaking with Gloria's mother, deputies determined that he had committed several felony

offenses and would be taken into custody," Bishop said.

Deputies attempted to speak with the suspect inside the house, but he was "uncooperative and refused to comply with the deputies' instructions," the sergeant said.

He said the lawmen further tried to talk Gloria into surrendering peacefully. However, he refused and "aggressively advanced toward the deputies," Bishop said.

"Deputies deployed a Taser to prevent Gloria from assaulting them," the sheriff's spokesman said. "After a brief struggle, deputies were able

to place handcuffs on Gloria and take him into custody. Several minutes after being handcuffed, he became unresponsive."

Deputies began administering CPR and requested the help of county fire paramedics, who took over resuscitative measures, but to no avail. Gloria was pronounced dead at the scene.

An autopsy was pending Thursday.

The names of the deputies involved were not disclosed.

The sheriff's Force Investigations Detail, whose personnel coordinate with prosecutors, was handling the investigation.

Intocable performs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

By City News Service

Norteño and tejano bandIntocable performed at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Sunday evening.

The two-time Grammywinning group was founded in Zapata, Texas in 1993 by vocalist Ricardo Javier Muñoz and drummer René Orlando Martínez. Muñoz, Martínez and percussionist Sergio Serna have been a part of the band since its original lineup.

The name Intocable is derived from the Spanish for "untouchable." Intocable blends traditional norteño elements like accordions and polka rhythms with pop ballads, creating an authentic yet less traditional style.

While driving to Mexico's General Mariano Escobedo International Airport in 1999, their van blew a tire and crashed, killing band members José Ángel Farias and Silvestre Rodríguez and road manager

José Ángel González. The remaining members took six months off, returning with a highly successful tour and comeback album, "Contigo," which hit No. 1 on the regional charts.

Intocable's success grew in the 2000s, reaching the top spot on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart for the first of eight times in 2002 with "Sueños." The band's "Intimamente" won a Grammy Award for Best Mexican/MexicanAmerican Album in 2005, a

feat they matched by earning the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Norteño Album.

Intocable has been on the road once again in 2024, playing 20 concerts this year, including recent California shows in Anaheim, San Diego, Stockton and Fresno.

Following their Fantasy Springs performance, the band will take a short hiatus until their next live show Sept. 20 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

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Intocable performs in Santa Ynez, California, in 2006. | Photo courtesy of Dwight McCann/Chumash Casino Resort/www. DwightMcCann.com/Wikimedia Commons

Bill Cobbs, actor in 'Night at the Museum,' 'Hudsucker Proxy,' dies at 90

By City News Service

Funeral arrangements were pending last week for Bill Cobbs, a prolific character actor who had a long career in Hollywood with key roles in films such as "The Hudsucker Proxy," "Night at the Museum" and "Sunshine State."

Cobbs, who was 90, died in Riverside, it was announced June 27. The actor's brother, pastor Thomas G. Cobbs, shared the news on Facebook.

"We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs," he wrote. "On Tuesday, June 25, Bill passed away peacefully at his home in California. A beloved partner, big brother, uncle, surrogate parent, godfather and friend, Bill recently and happily celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by cherished loved ones."

Cobbs celebrated his milestone birthday on June 16.

"As a family we are comforted knowing Bill has found peace and eternal rest with his Heavenly Father. We ask for your prayers and encouragement during this time," his brother wrote in the Facebook post. He told TMZ that pneumonia is the suspected cause of death.

Cobbs had nearly 200 credits to his name, including big screen roles in "Air Bud," "The Bodyguard" and "New Jack City." In "Night At the Museum," he played a security guard opposite Dick Van Dyke and Mickey Rooney.

"I loved working with Bill on `Night at the Museum,"' actor Ben Stiller wrote on social media. "What a great career. Kind and a pro, he classed up any project he was a part of. Sending love to his family."

On television, Cobbs played a mocking bartender on the Dabney Coleman

series

16, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a radar technician for eight years. He began acting in Cleveland's Karamu House, a historic Black theater that hosted premieres of Langston Hughes' plays.

In 1970, at the age of 36, he left for New York to try his luck as an actor. He joined the Negro Ensemble Company, working with the likes of Ruby Dee, Adolph Caesar and Moses Gunn.

"Once I realized I could walk on the stage with people like that, I thought, `Maybe I can be an actor,"' he said in 2015.

In 1976, Cobbs appeared in "Vegetable Soup," a New York public television educational series. He made his feature film debut in "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three" in 1974.

"I came back home to see my mom and dad, and all our

friends and neighbors went to see the movie, and everyone was waiting for my appearance," Cobbs told Clevelandbased newspaper The Plain Dealer in 2013.

Cobbs went on to have an extensive film career and appeared on many television programs, including "The Michael Richards Show," "Six Feet Under" and "One Tree Hill," among others.

In 2020, he guest starred in the two-part series finale of "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," portraying an unnamed elderly S.H.I.E.L.D. agent.

Cobbs won a Daytime Emmy Award at the age of 86 for Outstanding Limited Performance in a Daytime Program for the children's show "Dino Dana."

Cobbs continued working to the end, with his IMDb page showing multiple releases still to come, including the drama film "Broken Church" starring Eric Roberts.

"The Slap Maxwell Story." He played the bus driver Tony on "The Drew Carey Show," and Dr. Emory

Erickson, the inventor of the Transporter, on "Star Trek: Enterprise." Cobbs was born on June

Bill Cobbs. | Photo courtesy of Hybrid LLC/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)

Monterery Park City Notices

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MONTEREY PARK –COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES – STATE OF CALIFORNIA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Monterey Park will hold a public hearing on July 17, 2024, at the hour of 6:30 p.m. located at 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, in the Council Chambers. The meeting information can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (626) 307-1359 or online at www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter.

SAID hearing is to consider the approval of the annual weed abatement charge list submitted by the County of Los Angeles Agricultural Commissioners and Weights and Measures Weed Abatement Division for abatement of noxious and dangerous weeds and rubbish for fiscal year 2023/2024.

REFERENCE is hereby made to the documents on file with the Code Compliance Division for further particulars. The Staff Report on this matter will be available in the City Clerk's Office on or about July 11, 2024, and copies may be obtained at cost or online at www. montereypark.ca.gov/agendacenter.

ANY interested individual may appear in person or by agent at such hearing and be heard on any matter relevant to such proceedings. 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 additional information about this matter, please contact the Code Compliance Division at (626) 307-1415.

Maychelle

Yee, City Clerk

Publish July 4, 2024

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

TAKE NOTICE that, on July 17, 2024, the Monterey Park City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider an Interim Ordinance of the City of Monterey Park, extending Urgency Ordinance No. 2245 “An Interim Ordinance Prohibiting Permits for Land Use Entitlements Within the McCaslin Business Park (commonly known as Saturn Park) to Consider Adopting a Saturn Park Specific Plan in Accordance with the Land Use Element of the General Plan.”

WHEN: July 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers – 320 West Newmark Avenue

The City Council will consider an Interim Ordinance to extend the initial 45-day term of Urgency Ordinance No. 2245 for an additional 10 months and 15 days. Copies of Urgency Ordinance No. 2245 are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office, City of Monterey Park Hall, 320 W. Newmark Avenue, Monterey Park. A copy of the 10-day report required by Government Code Section 65858 describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition that led to the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 2245 is also available.

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Interim Ordinance to extend the moratorium is exempt because it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; minor alterations in land use; new construction of small structures; and minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. The Urgency Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the Ordinance is for general policies and procedure-making. This Ordinance does not authorize any new development entitlements, but simply establishes policies and procedures for allowing the previously approved project to be constructed. Any proposed project that will utilize the changes set forth in this Ordinance will be subject to CEQA review as part of the entitlement review of the project. The Ordinance will not adversely impact the environment and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.

DOCUMENTS, including copies Urgency Ordinance No. 2245, the 10-day report for an Interim Ordinance is on file with the City Clerk’s office located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the City Clerk’s office on or about July 11, 2024, and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1359 or e-mail mpclerk@montereypark.ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. 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. You may mail or deliver comments to 320 West Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA, attention City Clerk’s office.

Maychelle Yee City Clerk, City of Monterey Park

POSTED: July 3, 2024

PUBLISHED: July 4, 2024

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GLENDALE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:

Project Description

The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding proposed amendments to Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995 (Zoning Code Amendment), relating generally to requirements for drive-through establishments. (Zoning Code Amendment Case No. PZC-0010-2024)

Environmental Determination

The proposed amendments to the Zoning Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) and 15305 because the project involves minor changes to land use regulations which do not result in any changes in land use or density, and because there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.

Public Hearing

Said matter concerning the proposed amendments will be the subject of a public hearing by the Planning Commission at 633 East Broadway (Municipal Services Building), Room 105, Glendale, CA 91206, on the 17th day of July 2024, at or after the hour of 5:00 p.m. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council concerning this matter. The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or streamed online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/livevideo-stream.

For public comments and questions during the meeting call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the Planning Commission meeting.

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact Vista Ezzati, Principal Planner, in the Community Development Department at (818) 937-8180 or email: VEzzati@ glendaleca.gov.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, in person or by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Planning Commission. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services.

Staff reports are accessible prior to the meeting through hyperlinks in the ‘Agendas and Minutes’ section. Website Internet Address: www.glendaleca.gov/agendas

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

Published on July 4 ,2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On June 25, 2024, the Council of the City of Glendale adopted Ordinance No. 6026 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $230,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF GLENDALE ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2024 SECOND SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE ELECTRIC WORKS REVENUE FUND, AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.”

A copy of said Ordinance will be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, said Ordinance authorizes the City of Glendale to issue Electric Revenue Bonds, 2024 Second Series in an amount not to exceed $230,000,000 aggregate principal amount, In accordance with Article XXVI, section 2 of the Glendale City Charter, said Ordinance recites the objects and purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, the principal amount thereof, the maximum rate of interest thereon, the date of issue of said bonds, the maturity dates thereof, and the revenue fund from which said bonds and the interest thereon are to be payable.

Suzie Abajian PhD City Clerk

Publish July 4, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

LOCATION: 1601 W Mountain Street, 91201

APPLICANT: John McDonald, AT&T Wireless ZONE: SR “Special Recreation” Zone LEGAL DESCRIPTION/APN: APN 5630-002-904

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is proposing a new Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 1601 W Mountain Street, above Brand Park. The project scope includes a 65-foot mono-eucalyptus with 10 attached antennas. The proposal also includes a 8-foot tall CMU enclosure and required equipment. The project site is located in the SR “Special Recreation” Zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project is exempt from environmental review as a Class 3 “New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures” exemption pursuant to section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines, because the project involves installation of new wireless telecommunications equipment and facilities on an existing structure.

HEARING INFORMATION: The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project at 633

comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.48.

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

The staff report and case materials are accessible prior to the meeting through the ‘Agenda and Minutes” section: www.glendaleca.gov/agendas.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner Chloe Cuffel in the Planning Division at CCuffel@glendaleca. gov or (818) 937- 8162.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above, and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Planning Commission. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at www.glendaleca. gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. All appeals must be filed using the City’s online permit portal: www.glendaleca.gov/Permits. Create an account, click “Apply,” “Skip Application Guidance,” then type “appeal” in the search bar, and apply for “Appeal of Planning Decision.” Information regarding appeals and fees may be obtained by calling the Community Development Department staff at 818-548-2140, or contacting the case planner, Chloe Cuffel at CCuffel@ glendaleca.gov or 818-937-8162.

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

Publish July 4, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

LOCATION: 3795 La Crescenta Avenue, 91208

APPLICANT: John McDonald

ZONE: C1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone

LEGAL DESCRIPTION/APN: APN: 5671-003-011

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The applicant is requesting approval from the Planning Commission to allow the construction of a new rooftop wireless facility on an existing commercial building. The facility includes 16 panel antennas mounted to the existing parapet and screened. The total height of the rooftop equipment will be 30-feet where the maximum allowed height is 25-feet in the C1-I “Neighborhood Commercial” Zone.

HEARING INFORMATION:

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project at 633 East Broadway (Municipal Services Building) Room 105, Glendale, CA 91206, on July 17 , 2024 at 5:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.36.

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

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

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

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner Chloe Cuffel in the Planning Division at (818) 548-2140 or (818) 937- 8162 (email: ccuffel@glendaleca.gov).

When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at www.glendaleca. gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. Appeal forms are available at https://www.glendaleca.gov/ home/showdocument?id=11926

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

Publish July 4, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

WALTER D. GERMOND CASE NO. 24STPB06946

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WALTER D. GERMOND. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TRACEY GERMOND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.`THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TRACEY GERMOND 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: 07/22/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

ALEXANDRA SMYSER, ESQ. - SBN 258181

SCHWEITZER LAW PARTNERS, APC

201 SOUTH LAKE AVE., #800 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 683-8113

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ISABEL PADILLA CASE NO. PROVA2400525

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/23/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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

MATTHEW SHEASBY - SBN 197617

SHEASBY AND ASSOCIATES

3110 GUASTI RD., STE. 550 ONTARIO CA 91761

Telephone (909) 922-2543

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BRYCE MILTON BROWNE CASE NO. PROVA2400534

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRYAN LEE SHARTZER in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BRYAN LEE SHARTZER 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: 07/23/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

Attorney for Petitioner

DANIEL B. BURBOTT - SBN 279759 GAUDY LAW INC. 267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 982-3199 6/27, 7/1, 7/4/24 CNS-3827286# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Kenji F. Uyetake Case No. 30-2024-01407194-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 Kenji F. Uyetake AKA Kenji Frank Uyetake

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Javier E. Morgan in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Javier E. Morgan 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.

LEGALS

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 September 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM in Dept. CM08. located at 3390 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626.

Attorney for petitioner:

Tiffany Morgan 519 S. 1st Ave Arcadia, Ca 91007 626-414-6508

June 27, July 1, 4, 2024 ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JAKE PETROSINO CASE NO. 30-2024-01406994-PR-PWCMC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEVE PETROSINO in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEVE PETROSINO 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: 09/04/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1554

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 California - County 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 657-6228278 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 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.

Attorney for Petitioner

SCOTT E. RAHN - SBN 222528

STEPHANIE K. DELANEY - SBN 317557 RMO LLP 901 BRINGHAM AVENUE

LOS ANGELES CA 90049-4771

Telephone (424) 320-9444 6/27, 7/1, 7/4/24 CNS-3827685# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANCIS JOHN DUFFY CASE NO.

30-2024-01407917-PR-LA-CMC

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN FRANCIS DUFFY in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/05/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626-1554 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

MATTHEW C. YU, ESQ. - SBN 256235

THE LAW OFFICE OF MATTHEW C. YU

3620 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY #200

TORRANCE CA 90505

Telephone (310) 891-0016

6/27, 7/1, 7/4/24

CNS-3827634#

ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

GAYE J. GRANET

CASE NO. 24STPB07127

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVIDA HARLEM 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: 08/01/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

LESLIE BARNETT, ESQ. - SBN 161040

LAW OFFICE OF LESLIE BARNETT 1631 BEVERLY BLVD. LOS ANGELES CA 90026

Telephone (213) 250-7800 7/1, 7/4, 7/8/24 CNS-3827830# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ENEDINA PINA CASE NO. 24STPB07121

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ENEDINA HOLGUIN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ENEDINA HOLGUIN 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: 08/08/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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 KATHERINE LINDSEY, ESQ. - SBN 252438, BARTH CALDERON LLP 333 CITY BOULEVARD WEST, SUITE 2050 ORANGE CA 92868

Telephone (714) 704-4828 BSC 225365 7/1, 7/4, 7/8/24 CNS-3827850# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EDWARD SILVER CASE NO. 24STPB05477 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EDWARD SILVER.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GLENN KRAKOFF in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GLENN KRAKOFF 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: 09/13/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must

Attorney for Petitioner

FRANK O. FOX - SBN 117780

THE LAW FIRM OF FOX AND FOX

4262 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, THIRD FLOOR

LOS ANGELES CA 90010-3505

Telephone (323) 937-4422

7/1, 7/4, 7/8/24

CNS-3828199#

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARTIN LEE WEISS

CASE NO. 24STPB06769

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BEVERLY ANN WEISS 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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/19/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

ROSEANN FRAZEE - SBN 262516

FRAZEE LAW GROUP

5133 EAGLE ROCK BLVD. LOS ANGELES CA 90041

Telephone (323) 274-4287

7/1, 7/4, 7/8/24 CNS-3829071# PASADENA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Nancy Edith Ramirez FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00253

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

Petitioner Nancy Edith Ramirez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Nancy Edith Ramirez to Proposed name Nancy Edith Arizmendi 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: 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: May 31, 2024 Peter A Hernandez JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2024 WEST COVINA PRESS

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2024-01403873 To All Interested Persons: Marcela Zamora filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Marcela Zamora PROPOSED NAME Marcela Z Engle. 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 Date: 07/23/2024 Time: 8:30pm Dept. D100 REMOTE HEARING The address of the court is Superior Court of California, County of Orange - CJC, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Orange CA 92701. 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: Anaheim Press Date: June 6, 2024 Layne H Melzer. Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2024 ANAHEIM PRESS

CVCO2403696 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 505 S. Buena Vista RM.201, Corona, Ca 92882 Branch name: Corona Superior Court. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Lina Pham filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Melanie Mai Robledo changed to Proposed name Melanie Mai Pham 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: 07/31/2024 Time: 8:00AM, Dept. C2. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Riverside independent . Date: June 12, 2022 Hon. Tamar Wagner JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2024 Riverside Independent

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Chiung Ling Lin and Jack C Chang FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24PSCP00273 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, West Covina Courthouse, 1427 West Covina Parkway, West Covina, Ca

91790, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tzu Yu Chang, Jack C. Chang, Chiung Ling Lin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Tzu Yu Chang to Proposed name Bryan Tzuyu Chang 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: 08/16/2024 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 6. 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: June 11, 2024 Lynette Gridiron Winston JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2024 ALHAMBRA PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE # CIV SB 2418239 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Jana Lynn Ramirez Dominguez, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name(s): Jana Lynn Ramirez Dominguez to Proposed name: Jana Lynn Delia, THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter 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 be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 07/22/2024 Time: 8:30 am Dept.: S25 The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District - Civil Division 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county: San Bernardino. Date: June 6, 2024 STAMPED /s Gilbert G. Ocha, Judge of the Superior Court Publish Dates: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2024 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Self Storage Investors, LLC at 26677 State Highway 18, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after July 23, 2024 at 11:45am, property belonging to those listed below. Auction will be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts, and miscellaneous unknown boxes belonging to the following:

MCHENRY, KARRIE WITTER, ASHLEY

LOPEZ, ROBERT BUTLER, MARY JANTZEN, LIAM PIERCE, JOEY PASILLAS, JADIRA MUNOZ, ENRIQUE GEORGE, SARA DENNISON, ERIC CAZARES, LUIS

ALEJO DE LEON, SANDRO DAHLQUIST, SUSAN DYKSTRA, DAVID

Publish July 4, 2024 & July 11, 2024 in The SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Riverside Self Service Storage, LP at 7200 Indiana Ave., Riverside, CA 92504 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after July 23, 2024 at 9:30am, property belonging to those listed below. Auction will be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts, and miscellaneous unknown boxes belonging to the following: Wooten, Anita ORNELAS, PEDRO Dudding, James Aguilar, Amber Lee, Donald

Kelly, Ariana Rocha, Isaiah Alvarran, Tony BOATNER, ROBINESHIA ANDRADE, ENGELBERT Grant, Dejonna GARCIALOONEY, JENNY Mora, Angelica PERRY, LOUKISHA Rangel, Daniel Joseph Freeze, Brook Rodriguez, Elias Joseph Rangel, Michael Anthony Ciancio, Estelle BLANCAS CONTREAS, SANDRA Galindo, Richard Premier plumbing maintenance COLES, KIZZY

Published July 4, 2024 & July 11, 2024 in the RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Tri-City Self Storage, LTD at 485 W. La Cadena Dr., Riverside, CA 92501 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after July 25, 2024 at 9:30am, property belonging to those listed below. Auction will be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: household goods, furniture, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, auto parts, and miscellaneous unknown boxes belonging to the following: LONG KEARNEY, BELINDA Delacruz, Manuel VALENCIA, LYDIA SWEENEY, MICHAEL Chacon, Ricardo SCOTT, LAMETRIA DIXON, MELINDA MOSQUEDA, DELLA RABAGO, VIVIAN MENA, ELIZABETH ASKEW, VIRGINIA Flores, Antonio DELATORRE, JALLYN STORMS, SUSAN ORELLANA AYALA, LISSETTE MENDEZ, SAMMY COLON, MARQUITA AGUILAR, ENGELICA LONGBOTHAM, KATHLEEN

Publish July 4, 2024 & July 11, 2024 in RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY ACT (B & P CODE 21700 ET SEQ.) THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON JULY 19, 2024 THE PERSONAL PROPERTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: FURNITURE, CLOTHING, ELECTRONICS, TOOLS, BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, AND/OR MISC HOUSEHOLD ITEMS LOCATED AT:

STORQUEST SELF STORAGE SAN BERNARDINO 194 COMMERCIAL ROAD SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408

909-300--3411 TIME: 10:00 AM

THIS AUCTION WILL BE LISTED AND ADVERTISED ON WWW.STORAGETREASURES.COM PURCHASES MUST BE MADE WITH CASH OR CREDIT/ DEBIT CARD ONLY AND PAID AT THE FACILITY IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS:

"KIMBERLY MURRELL" “SIXTO RAMIREZ”

ALL SALES ARE SUBJECT TO PRIOR CANCELLATION. TERMS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS AVAILABLE AT SALE. DATED THIS JULY 19, 2024 BY STORQUEST SELF STORAGE SAN BERNARDINO. 194 COMMERCIAL RD SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408

909-825-4955, 7/4/2024 & 7/11/2024

Published in The SAN BERNARDINO PRESS on July 4th, 2024 and July 11th, 2024

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated:

12737 Garvey Ave., Baldwin Park, CA 91706 July 17th, 2024 at 11:00am

Lenn Kristal

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

Publish July 4, 2024 in the BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act (Business and Professions Code Section 21700-21716), Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at www.storagetreasures.com by competitive bidding ending on the 17th day of July 2024 at 11:30 A.M. the said property has been stored and which are located at LONG BEACH SELF STORAGE, 1856 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following:

Account: Description

Krystle Begley: Boxes, Bags, Clothing/ Shoes

Dawn Del Bello: Boxes, Cabinets/ Shelves, Clothing/Shoes

Don West: Boxes, Clothing/Shoes, Household Furniture

Denise O. Grine: Office Equipment, Cabinets/Shelves, Toys/Baby Items

Myisha Edwards: Bag

Barbara Hewett: Electronics, Bikes, Sports/Outdoor Equipment, Bags

Linda Moreno: Clothing/Shoes, TV

Edwin Contreras: Bike, Holiday, Bags

Kyle Sean: Furniture, Electronics, Boxes

Terri Marple: Boxes, Bags, Holiday stuff, Bikes

Angel Walkington: Electronics, Movie/ Music Items, Tools, Bike

Barbara Hewett: Boxes, Clothing/Shoes, Bags, Luggage

E Thomas Dunn Jr: Boxes

Roshawn Walker: Furniture, Sports/ Outdoor Equipment, Toys/Baby Items

Annette Cisneros: Boxes, Electronics, Appliances, Bags

Deborah L. Chinen: Boxes, Furniture

Purchase must be paid in full at the time of purchase, cash only. All purchased items sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 72 hours of the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Company reserves the right to refuse any online bids.

Dated July 2nd, 2024.

Auction by storagetreasures.com

Phone: (855) 722-8853

nct 2324030 1017, 10/24/2012

Publish July 4, 2024 in THE SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

The undersigned will sell at www.storagetreasures.comby competitive bidding ending on the 17th day of July 2024 at 1:00 P.M., the said property has been stored and which are located at PASADENA SELF STORAGE, 1885 Locust St, Pasadena, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following:

Account: Description

Lakhysa A. Ross: Boxes, Clothing/ Shoes, Office Equipment, Sports/Outdoor Equipment

Clare Nease: Boxes, Cabinets/Shelves, Treasure Chest, Office Equipment

Natalie Ruprecht: Boxes, Collectibles, Furniture, Sports/Outdoor Equipment

Jose Sanchez: Boxes, Appliances, Furniture, Totes, Air Conditioner

Dated July 2nd, 2024.

Auction by StorageTreasures.com

Phone: (855) 722-8853 nct 2324030 1017, 10/24/2012

Publish on July 4, 2024 In THE PASADENA PRESS

HLR Media, 6/4/2024 Pasadena Press $75 ($75 /week X 1 week)

BILLING: EMAIL AND SEND HARD COPY TO: Pouch Self Storage Attention: Bonnie c/o Yelland Properties, Inc. 6 Venture, Suite 215 Irvine CA 92618 bgarcia@pouchselfstorage.com

P O ## REFERENCE ON BILL- PASADEN

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSEMAN'S LIEN SALE In accordance with the California Commercial Code 7209 and 7210, BANNING WILSON GARDENS LLC will sell the mobile home located at 35011 AVENUE E SPC 81, YUCAIPA, CA 92399 by public sale on 7/16/2024 at 10:00 AM. The sale will take place on site. The mobile home is STAR STAR Serial # S2557XX/XXU, DECAL # LBK9691. The total amount of the warehouseman's lien through is $ 7,281.89. This lien is based on a termination of tenancy notice dated 10/09/2023. Legal demand has been made to the registered owners, legal owners and/or lienholders to pay the lien, yet no payment was tendered within the required period. In order for you to be permitted to bid at the sale, you must be in possession of cash or a cashier's check equal to the minimum starting bid of $ 7,281.89. Upon purchase, the mobile must be removed from the premises. Please call 909-889-2000 for more details. Publish July 4 & July 11, 2024 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. L- 041271-JL (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: CRYSTAL CAVE CAR WASH 1, LLC, 1211 S. GILBERT STREET, ANAHEIM, CA 92804 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: EAST HILLS, CC, INC, 1999 TAFT HWY, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURE AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL AND LEASEHOLDER IMPROVEMENT of that certain business located at: 1211 S. GILBERT STREET, ANAHEIM, CA 92804 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: CRYSTAL CAVE CAR WASH (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JULY 23, 2024, at the office of TOWER ESCROW INC, 3400 W. OLYMPIC BLVD, #201, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019, Escrow No. L-041271-JL, Escrow Officer: JOANNE LEE (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above. (9) The last date for filing claims is: JULY 22, 2024 (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE Dated: JUNE 25, 2024 TRANSFEREES: EAST HILLS, CC, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 2468338-PP ANAHEIM PRESS 7/4/24

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 019294-IH (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: ELADIO CABRAL AND ANGELA A. CABRAL, 1858 SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91762 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: RIVER ROAD PIZZA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, 1858 SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91762

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD INTEREST AND IMPROVEMENTS, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE of that certain business located at: 1858 SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE, ONTARIO, CA 91762

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: DOUBLE OR NOTHIN' PIZZA (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is JULY 18, 2024 at the office of: HANA ESCROW COMPANY, INC., 6281 BEACH BLVD., SUITE 333, BUENA PARK, CA 90621 (8) Claims may be filed with Same as “7” above (9)

Man charged with killing Perris resident in shopping center parking lot

By City News Service

Amanaccusedof gunning down a Perris resident in a shopping center parking lot, then leading law enforcement officers on a chase through the San Jacinto Valley, was charged Wednesday with first-degree murder.

Ernesto Lopez Jr. of Moreno Valley was arrested Sunday following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigation into the slaying of Mark Anthony Carrasco. Along with murder, Lopez is charged with felony evading and sentence- enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations.

The defendant made his initial court appearance Wednesday before Superior Court Judge Gary Polk, who appointed him a public defender and scheduled his arraignment for Aug. 5 at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Lopez is being held without bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

According to sheriff's Sgt. Jarred Bishop, shortly after midnight Sunday, Lopez and Carrasco were involved in an unspecified confrontation in the parking lot fronting a strip mall in the area of North Perris Boulevard and East Nuevo Road in Perris.

During the encounter, the defendant pulled a gun and shot the victim, Bishop alleged.

Witnesses called 911, and patrol deputies converged on the location moments later, attempting life-saving measures on Carrasco, who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, the sergeant said.

"Deputies quickly developed suspect information and relayed that information to surrounding ... law enforcement agencies," Bishop said. "At 12:48 a.m., the suspect vehicle was located in Beaumont by a sheriff's

aviation unit."

The helicopter crew directed Beaumont police officers and deputies to the spot, and they signaled Lopez to pull over, but he allegedly floored it instead, leading to a pursuit that headed southbound, the sheriff's spokesman said.

"Deputies pursued the vehicle into Hemet, where the pursuit ended at the intersection of Acacia and Florida avenues," Bishop said, adding that Lopez was taken into custody without further incident.

A specific motive for the alleged attack wasn't

Tow scam

ter, pleaded guilty in March 2023 to receiving a bribe, conspiracy and unlawful use of a government computer network. He testified for the prosecution during the nearly monthlong trial at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

Superior Court Judge Jerry Yang has not yet set a sentencing date for the defendants but is expected to before the holiday break this week.

The District Attorney's Office's trial brief provided a comprehensive summary of how the towing scam began, how it was perpetrated in an almost brazen fashion and what finally triggered its undoing.

According to the brief, Carpenter had been assigned to the Temecula station's Traffic Bureau "years" before Flores and Christolon arrived, and he had developed a reputation for "devoting his time on duty to impounding parked vehicles, as well as for failing to properly enter those impounds into the sheriff's computer system, or complete the paperwork needed to let the vehicle owners know where their vehicles had been towed."

When he came under the supervision of Flores, who became Traffic Bureau director in September 2017,

and Christolon, who was the lieutenant's right-hand man, the conspiracy began to take shape.

It was interrupted when Carpenter was the subject of an internal affairs investigation directly related to citizen complaints about his slipshod, overzealous "towing habits," the brief stated. However, after a temporary reassignment to the sheriff's court services division, the deputy was placed back under Flores' supervision.

The internal investigation yielded no repercussions.

Court papers said Flores and Close, owner of TJ's Towing in Temecula, developed a relationship after the lieutenant received a favor from his co-defendant in acquiring a classic International pickup truck in early 2018. Soon after, there were lunches and dinners between the men. Prosecutors said Carpenter was abruptly granted permission to add his name to overtime shifts at the Traffic Bureau whenever he pleased.

"Flores personally informed Carpenter of when overtime was available," the brief said.

The deputy began claiming so many OT shifts

"that other deputies started to complain and even scribble over his name on the sign-in sheets," according to the brief.

When the aggrieved deputies took their complaints to Christolon, "he never did anything in response," documents stated.

Prosecutors said Carpenter aggressively sought out street-parked vehicles to impound for little or no reason, and TJ's Towing received virtually all of his calls for service. This occurred even though TJ's Towing wasn't always the company on the sheriff's "rotation list," which is maintained to ensure impound business is equitably distributed, on a weekly basis, to multiple companies, according to the prosecution.

"Towing for the sheriff's department is a lucrative business," the brief said, outlining how there's not only a charge for the tow, but a base charge for the impound and then daily storage fees imposed on owners.

TJ's Towing received dozens of impound calls from Carpenter, and Flores "personally approved" the deputy's OT requests, the brief said.

The lieutenant

"exchanged hundreds of text messages" with Close, occasionally telling him, "make that money, homie," the narrative stated.

It said Flores not only received a major cost break on the pickup, but also a 1979 Corvette that had been the subject of a "lien sale." There was an arrangement for the then-lawman to receive a free stay at Close's mother's $4 million Oceanside home by the sea, which she periodically rented out. Flores also received free towing services for his personal vehicles, complimentary tickets for

him and his family to the Temecula Balloon & Wine Festival, limousine rides and other gratuities, according to the brief.

During this time, Close's hazardous materials cleanup company began receiving an inordinate amount of business from the Temecula station, as well, prosecutors said.

In December 2018, after Close arranged it, Christolon was able to purchase a 2009 Honda Civic at a lien sale for $200, even though the collective fees attached to the vehicle totaled $3,290,

according to the DA's office. Prosecutors said the scheme came undone after Flores and Christolon transferred to the Jurupa Valley station in mid-2019 and arranged for the Traffic Bureau there to utilize TJ's Towing -- even though it wasn't on the station's approved list — immediately prompting an investigation. Carpenter had retired by that time and had started working for the company.

The investigation culminated in indictments against the foursome in 2020. They're all free on bond.

The sheriff's substation in Old Town Temecula. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

provided. Lopez has no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

Ernesto Lopez Jr. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department

people, sleeping outside is their only option. The City of Grants Pass jails and fines those people for sleeping anywhere in public at any time, including in their cars, if they use as little as a blanket to keep warm or a rolled-up shirt as a pillow. For people with no access to shelter, that punishes them for being homeless. That is unconscionable and unconstitutional. Punishing people for their status is 'cruel and unusual' under the Eighth Amendment."

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said in a statement that the court ruling "empowers local governments to make judicious decisions about when to apply enforcement."

"To decrease the number of homeless individuals living on our streets, we need to use every tool available to compassionately extend housing hand in hand with supportive services," Barger said. "We must also be balanced in our approach to enforcement so that communities can enjoy public spaces taken over by homeless encampments. ...

"I want to be clear," she added. "The criminalization of people experiencing homelessness is wrong. But, having another tool to make measurable and effec-

tive change is critical. Our county and its cities must work collaboratively and in sync with one another so that we can successfully end homelessness. Homelessness is not a problem that can simply be shuffled around."

LA County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis in a statement called the ruling "unconscionable and inhumane," and said, "people experiencing homelessness should not be punished, whether it's a criminal violation or a civil citation, for simply trying to survive."

"Make no mistake, anticamping ordinances will be implemented unevenly across Los Angeles County by some jurisdictions that refuse to be a part of the solution in offering housing or wrap-around services," Solis said. "Allowing jurisdictions to implement anticamping ordinances will put a strain on those who want to do the right thing. Furthermore, it will only enable jurisdictions to shirk their responsibility and push their unhoused residents across their borders into other cities or even unincorporated areas. ...

"Allowing unsheltered homelessness to be a crime, even when there is no shelter, would mean more people cycling in and out

Encampments

of our carceral systems, and would bring us no closer to solving our homelessness crisis."

Gov. Gavin Newsom supported the court's decision.

"Today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court provides state and local officials the definitive authority to implement and enforce policies to clear unsafe encampments from our

streets," Newsom said in a statement. "This decision removes the legal ambiguities that have tied the hands of local officials for years and limited their ability to deliver on common sense measures to protect the safety and well-being of our communities."

LA County Public Defender Ricardo D. García in a statement called the ruling "a shameful failure

to addressing the underlying issues that led to this crisis. It is fundamentally wrong to punish individuals for their lack of housing, which is often the result of systemic failures rather than personal choice."

Va Lecia Adams Kellum, CEO of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, said the high court decision could lead to the numerous cities in LA County taking different approaches to enforcement.

"In the wake of the Grants Pass decision, it will be up to every city in the County of Los Angeles and the Board of Supervisors to decide how they move forward," Adams Kellum said in a statement.

"LAHSA will stay focused on ending unsheltered homelessness and speeding up how quickly people move into permanent housing," she said. "We do not agree with criminalizing homelessness. In fact, the results of this year's Homeless Count strongly support our best practices approach that aligns all levels of government and our providers around saving lives by resolving encampments and bringing people indoors. We believe in housing and services, not arrests."

The most recent

homeless count conducted in January reported Los Angeles County had an unhoused population of 75,312, compared with 75,518 in 2023, a 0.27% drop. The city of LA had 45,252 people experiencing homelessness, compared with 46,260 in 2023, a decrease of 2.2%.

LA Mayor Karen Bass' office touted these 2024 findings: homelessness in the city is down for the first time in six years; street homelessness dropped 10%, the first double-digit decrease in at least nine years; makeshift shelters declined 38%; and "the number of people who moved into permanent housing is at an all time high."

SanBernardino's homeless population this year was 1,417 with 977 unsheltered, according to a report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

According to national data, the U.S. homeless population increased last year to 12%, its highest level on record. Rising rents and dwindling pandemic relief have made it harder to obtain adequate shelter. Roughly 33% of the nation's homeless people live in California.

City News Service contributed to this report.

6-story-tall rubber duck debuts at Elsinore's Diamond Stadium

By City News Service

Arubber duck the size of a six-story building

landedatLake Elsinore's Diamond Stadium Wednesdaytoentertain visitors during the Fourth of July and other festivities.

"Mama Duck," dubbed the "World's Largest Rubber Duck" was expected to be inflated on the stadium field Wednesday and remain there until Saturday night, according to city officials.

The smiling yellow ducky has been on tour internationally and is returning to California, specifically for

Diamond Stadium's July 4 celebrations, after more than 10 years, officials said.

"This event is not only a celebration of our nation's independence, but also a unique opportunity to witness the gigantic, adorable duck that captured hearts worldwide," Lake Elsinore Mayor Steve Manos said.

"We are excited to welcome visitors from near and far to experience this ... attraction and the many festivities planned for the weekend."

Mama Duck measures 61 feet tall, 64 feet wide and 74

feet long.

It was expected to be inflated Wednesday, then on display for the stadium's "Independence Day Concert" Thursday, featuring an ‘80s retro band and pyrotechnics.

Next Friday, the duck will be in the middle of the "Jeep Duck Day Car Show," which will sport an array of classic and modern Jeeps, followed in the evening with live music by Rocio La Dama de La Cumbia.

On Saturday, a Queen tribute band will be on hand

to play part of the day, with a variety of vendors providing food and other fare.

After the party, Mama Duck will be deflated, packed and shipped for an appearance in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to the duck's fan page.

LA Homeless Services Authority CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum, left, and Mayor Karen Bass. | Photo courtesy of the city of Los Angeles

| Photo courtesy of the Lake Elsinore Community Foundation