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The delusion of advanced plastic recycling using pyrolysis — ProPublica

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Lastyear,Ibecame obsessed with a plastic cup. It was a small container that held diced fruit, the type thrown into lunch boxes. And it was the first product I’d seen born of what’s being touted as a cure for a crisis.

Plastic doesn’t break down in nature. If you turned all of what’s been made into cling wrap, it would cover every inch of the globe. It’s piling up, leaching into our water and poisoning our bodies.

Scientists say the key to fixing this is to make less of it; the world churns out 430 million metric tons each year.

But businesses that rely on plastic production, like fossil fuel and chemical companies, have worked since the 1980s to spin the pollution as a failure of waste management — one that can be solved with recycling. Industry leaders knew then what we know now: Traditional recycling would barely put a dent in the trash heap. It’s hard to transform

candy wrappers into sandwich bags, or to make containers that once held motor oil clean enough for milk.

Now, the industry is heralding nothing short of a miracle: an “advanced”type of recycling known as pyrolysis — “pyro” means fire and “lysis” means separation. It uses heat to break plastic all the way down to its molecular building blocks.

While old-school, “mechanical” recycling yields plastic that’s degraded or contaminated, this type of “chemical” recycling promises plastic that behaves like it’s new, and could usher in what the industry casts as a green revolution: Not only would it save hard-torecycle plastics like frozen food wrappers from the dumpster, but it would turn them into new products that can replace the old ones and be chemically recycled again and again.

So when three companies used ExxonMobil’s pyrolysis-based technology to successfully conjure

up that fruit cup, they announced it to the world.

“This is a significant milestone,” said Printpack, which turned the plastic into cups. The fruit supplier Pacific Coast Producers called it “the most important initiative a consumerpackaged goods company can pursue.”

“ExxonMobil is supporting the circularity of plastics,” the August 2023 news release said, citing a buzzword that implies an infinite loop of using, recycling and reusing. They were so proud, I hoped they would tell me all about how they made the cup, how many of them existed and where I could buy one.

Let’s take a closer look at that Printpack press release, which uses convoluted terms to describe the recycled plastic in that fruit cup:

“30% ISCC PLUS certified-circular”

“mass balance free attri-

bution”

It’s easy to conclude the cup was made with 30% recycled plastic — until you break down the numerical sleight of hand that props up that number.

It took interviews with a dozen academics, consultants, environmentalists and engineers to help me do just that.

Stick with me as I unravel it all.

So began my long — and, well, circular — pursuit of the truth at a time when it really matters.

This year, nearly all of the world’s countries are hammering out a United Nations treaty to deal with the plastic crisis. As they consider limiting production, the industry is making a hard push to shift the conversation to the wonders of chemical recycling. It’s also buying ads during cable news shows as U.S. states consider laws to limit plastic packaging and lobbying federal agencies to loosen

Riverside supervisors OK mutual aid hazmat compact between county, city

The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a 10-year mutual aid agreement between the Riverside County Fire Department and the Riverside Fire Department to assist each other in the event of a hazardous materials incident that requires a large-scale cleanup. The supervisors, without comment, voted unanimously in favor of the compact, which does not involve contractual monetary obligations. It follows an identical agreement in place between the county and city from 2014 to this year.

The two have engaged in mutual aid operations going back to 1996.

“The parties shall respond to each other’s request for assistance with hazardous materials incidents by dispatching available personnel and resources, provided that such response does not interfere with either party’s responsibility to respond to emergencies of any type ... within their respective jurisdictions,” according to documents posted to the board’s agenda.

Gang member who killed man after chase in Riverside headed to state prison

Agang member who fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a car-to-car exchange of gunfire that followed a chase stemming from the defendant’s aggressive acts to promote his gang was bound for state prison last week to serve life behind bars.

Steven Daniel Carrillo, 24, of Riverside, was convicted in May of firstdegree murder for killing Derrion Thomas of Rialto in 2020.

Along with the murder count, jurors found Carrillo guilty of attempted murder, special circumstance allegations of killing for the benefit of a criminal street gang and perpetrating a hate crime, as well as sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations.

He was acquitted of a related attempted murder charge.

During a sentencing hearing July 1 at the Riverside Hall of Justice Friday, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Jerry Yang imposed a term of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Carrillo is a documented member of the Eastside Riva, Riverside’s oldest street gang and prevalent in the area along the University Avenue corridor.

In late October 2020, he was staying with fellow gang

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Proceedings underway for men accused of killing woman, framing another man

By City News Service

Jury selection is slated to conclude this month for the trial of a Jurupa Valley man and his nephew accused of killing the man’s estranged wife, then framing her boyfriend for the murder, causing the innocent man to spend nearly two decades in prison.

Googie Rene Harris Sr., 67, and Joaquin L. Leal, 58, are charged with firstdegree murder and special circumstance allegations of lying in wait and committing murder for financial gain in the 1998 slaying of 33-year-old Terry Cheek.

Harris’ son Googie Rene Harris Jr., 45, of Palm Desert, pleaded guilty in February 2020 to being an accessory to murder. He’s free on bond and is expected to testify for the prosecution.

The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is seeking capital punishment for Googie Harris Sr., if he’s convicted and as a result prolonging the jury screening process that began earlier this month at the Riverside Hall of Justice. Harris and Leal are each being held on $1 million bail at the Robert Presley Jail.

The man Harris allegedly framed, now-66-yearold Horace Roberts of Temecula, received an $11 million settlement from the

county in 2021 after suing over his wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

According to a trial brief filed by the prosecution, Harris Sr. and Cheek were embroiled in a divorce at the time of her death. The proceedings had dragged on for months, delayed as a result of failed negotiations related to disposition of the house they had purchased together on Lindsey Street in Jurupa Valley.

The defendant and victim had a son together, and Cheek had two young daughters from a prior marriage, while Harris had his adult son.

After separating from Harris Sr., Cheek became romantically involved with a coworker, Roberts, at Quest Labs in San Juan Capistrano. Roberts resided in a Temecula apartment, and initially the victim stayed with him but found it less costly to return to the home she and her estranged husband previously shared, so she began sleeping in a separate room with her daughters there, prosecutors said.

Harris Sr. referred to the property as his “dream home,” and he didn’t want to lose it in the divorce, court papers alleged.

The defendant began confiding in Leal, visiting

the younger man at his girlfriend’s Pomona home and remarking that Cheek was “trying to take everything” and how he wanted “her out of the picture,” the brief stated.

Leal, who had a felony record for sexual assault, was sympathetic, according to the prosecution.

Harris Sr. began formulating deadly plans, eventually drawing both Leal and Googie Harris Jr. into the alleged murder plot, prosecutors said.

Harris Sr. selected the night of April 14, 1998, to perpetrate the killing, arranging for Leal to join him in restraining and strangling Cheek as the left for work, court papers alleged.

After the victim said goodbye to her son and daughters, she walked into the hallway connecting the garage and house to drive Roberts’ pickup to her workplace, after her own vehicle had developed mechanical problems, and he allowed her to borrow his for the week, according to the brief.

As she stepped into the dark garage, Leal grabbed her from behind, at which point Harris Sr. rushed in and joined him in strangling Cheek, who was able to scratch and bite the defendant, the brief alleged.

Harris Jr. was standing in the driveway and witnessed the struggle initially, but turned around for “not wanting to see his step-

Firefighters reached 100% containment June 30 of a brush fire that burned 344 acres in Moreno Valley.

The Round Fire was fully contained at about 11 a.m. June 30, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. It was reported around 12:25 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Gilman Springs Road and Alessandro Boulevard, and grew rapidly. At 6:15 p.m. June 29, fire officials reported the fire had consumed 300 acres but was 25% contained by lines of cleared vegetation.

Responding crews initially reported the fire was burning in light fuels in an area with limited access. Fire officials reported that 250 people were involved in the fight and four helicopters were performing water drops.

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mother killed,” according to the brief. Cheek fought for several minutes before the men finally strangled the life out of her, court papers alleged.

Harris Jr. drove Roberts’ pickup with his dead stepmother next to him southbound on Interstate 15 into Temescal Valley, where he became extremely unsettled looking at the body and took an exit toward Lake Corona, with Leal following behind in his vehicle, according to the narrative.

The men allegedly dragged the body from the pickup and dumped it amid rocks near the lake, then left in Leal’s car, leaving Roberts’ pickup on the shoulder of the freeway, prosecutors said. The remains were found three days later, along with the pickup, and sheriff’s investigators immediately questioned Harris Sr., who told them “Terry was driving her own car and was planning to meet Horace to carpool to work that night,” according to the brief.

Leal admitted his culpability to his girlfriend’s family within weeks of the slaying, but they never turned the information over to law enforcement, according to the brief.

The San Diego-based Innocence Project’s attorneys took on Roberts’ appeals in 2004. The process of re-examining DNA evidence collected from Cheek’s body stretched on for years.

However, by 2018, there was a successful re-analysis of her fingernail clippings and stains on her jeans, which proved Roberts was not the donor of the DNA. The findings concluded there was a 1 in 38 trillion possibility that someone other than Harris Sr. was the contributor of the skin and stain samples.

Roberts was released from prison on Oct. 15, 2018, and charges were immediately filed against Harris Sr. and Leal. Harris Jr. was charged a year later, only after confirmation that a wrist watch found near the spot where Cheek’s body had been dumped belonged to him. He soon confessed his role.

Detectives turned their attention to Roberts and became fixed on the theory that he had gotten into an altercation with Cheek and killed her, despite his repeated denials and alibis. There were two criminal trials that resulted in hung juries. A panel convicted him, wrongfully, of the homicide in 1999. Harris Sr. testified for the prosecution in all three trials.

Firefighters fully contain 344-acre fire in Moreno Valley

issued a wildfire smoke advisory that was effective from 4:30 p.m. Saturday until at least 3 p.m. June 30. Affected areas included Hemet, Perris, San Jacinto, Beaumont, Banning, the San Gorgonio Pass, Cathedral City, Indio and Palm Springs due to smoke from the fire being blown northeast.

According to the SCAQMD, air quality index levels may reach unhealthy or higher in the impacted areas. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. No injuries or evacuations were reported.

Fire burns hillside near Perris

A brush fire that erupted Tuesday just northwest of Perris burned roughly 18 acres on a rocky hillside before being stopped.

The non-injury Lukens Fire was reported at 3:35 p.m.

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in the area of Lukens Lane and West Metz Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Containment increased to 80% as of 10:28 p.m., the department reported.

The department said multiple engine and hand crews were sent to the location and encountered flames moving at a moderate rate to the south in rugged terrain.

Three Cal Fire air tankers and a water-dropping helicopter began runs on the fire just before 4 p.m., slowing its growth and enabling ground crews to begin establishing tentative containment lines.

All aircraft were released by 5:30 p.m.

The fire’s rate of spread was stopped at 5:40 p.m.

No homes or other structures were damaged, though the flames came close to an

outbuilding, according to reports from the scene. Crews were expected to remain on the fire lines, fortifying containment lines, long into the night, until contain-

ment was complete and wiere out patrolling Wednesday, the fire department said.

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The cause of the fire was under investigation. Fire injures one,

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VKamala Harris defends Biden at Brentwood fundraiser

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ice President Kamala Harris was in the Los Angeles area recently for a series of fundraisers and made another defense of President Joe Biden’s debate performance at an event for the Biden Victory Fund at the Brentwood home of filmmaker Rob Reiner.

Discussing what she called the “elephant in the room,” Harris on June 29 acknowledged Biden’s performance wasn’t his “finest hour,” but said that if you put aside the “style points” the debate showcased a clear contrast between the candidates.

Harris also called former President Donald Trump “a threat to our democracy” who looks up to dictators and will weaponize the Department of Justice against his political enemies.

Harris emphasized that the stakes of the election are higher than ever and said “none of that changed because of a day in June,” referring to the debate.

Biden’s performance prompted a New York Times editorial headlined, “To Serve His Country, President Biden Should Leave the Race.”

“At (the June 27) debate, the president needed to convince the American public that he was equal to the formidable demands of the office he is seeking to hold for another term,” the editorial said. “Voters, however, cannot be expected to ignore what was instead plain to see: Mr. Biden is not the man he was four years ago.

including the promise of freedom, liberty, justice and equality, discuss her national college tour and saying that ongoing attacks on LGBTQ+ rights are closely intertwined with attacks on voting rights and reproductive rights.

“What we know in any movement about freedom and liberty is that we stand on broad shoulders of the folks who came before us and we are sitting here right now together because they passed us the baton in this relay race of history,” she said while wrapping up her speech. “And the question is, while we are carrying the baton, what are we going to do with it?”

The fundraiser was Harris’ third campaign event in the Los Angeles area in four days.

Harris spoke June 26 at a Biden Victory Fund fundraiser at the Bradbury home of Dr. Asif Mahmood, and June 28 at a campaign event

ment of his vice president,” Harris added to laughs, referring to the fact that former Vice President Mike Pence has not endorsed Trump in 2024. Harris said she is confident in Biden’s abilities to lead, despite a debate performance June 27 that was widely panned, even by some Democrats.

“The president appeared on (June 27) as the shadow of a great public servant. He struggled to explain what he would accomplish in a second term. He struggled to respond to Mr. Trump’s provocations. He struggled to hold Mr. Trump accountable for his lies, his failures and his chilling plans. More than once, he struggled to make it to the end of a sentence.”

The fundraiser was billed as a Pride-themed garden party honoring the 11th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 26, 2013, ruling against Proposition 8, the 2008 California ballot measure declaring that only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California that was later overturned by courts.

Harris also used the 22-minute speech to frame the election as a fight for the principles of America,

in Los Angeles that was closed to reporters.

Harris also spoke June 28 at campaign events in Las Vegas and Park City, Utah.

The vice president previewed the June 27 presidential debate and discussed abortion rights in a 12-minute speech the previous day to about 50 people.

“I will tell you the debate is going to frame the race,” Harris said.

Harris spent a large part of her 12-minute speech at a late-morning rally June 28 at the East Las Vegas Community Center aimed at Hispanic voters discussing Biden’s record and debate performance.

“In a real leader, character matters more than style,” Harris said. “Trump does not have the character to be the president.”

“Only one candidate on that stage has the endorse-

“In the Oval Office, negotiating bipartisan deals, I see him in the Situation Room keeping our country safe,” Harris said. She further said the race will not be decided by “one night in June.”

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley said in a statement June 27, “The American people know what they just saw: Joe Biden further embarrassed the United States with tonight’s debate performance, and he is too weak to serve as commander in chief. Biden’s cognitive decline has made him entirely unfit for office, and his open-border bloodbath, destructive economic policies and emboldening of chaos around the world have made all families worse off.”

Democrats have carried Nevada in each of the last four presidential elections after losing eight of the previous 10, but two polls conducted in June — all

before the debate — showed the race is about even while a third showed Trump slightly ahead.

Harris spoke later on June 28 at the Park City, Utah, home of Mark and Nancy Gilbert. Mark Gilbert was U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa from 2015-17, an investment banker and played seven games for the Chicago White Sox in 1985, batting .273 in 22 at-bats with three runs batted in. Harris shared similar points to her rally in Las Vegas, highlighting Biden’s record on infrastructure, drug pricing and abortion access. She again said the president’s debate performance had “a slow start” but added that Biden is a “profound thinker.”

“The list of accomplishments reads like a CVS receipt, it just goes on and on,” Harris said about Biden’s presidency. In a statement issued following the June 27 debate, Trump campaign senior advisors Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles said, “Biden was unable to defend his disastrous record on the economy and the border. Throughout the debate Biden lied, invented stories, and could not articulate a single plan to make things less expensive and keep our people safe, choosing instead to change the subject and dwell on the past.

“Even worse, Biden couldn’t explain why he took a week of vacation at Camp David while 50 ISIS terrorists [a claim that an Islamic State terror cult has smuggled more than 400 migrants from Central Asia into the U.S. with 50 still on the loose] ran loose in our country. President Trump is spot-on when he says that if Joe Biden is too incompetent to stand trial, then Biden is too incompetent to be president.”

Vice President Kamala Harris, then a U.S. senator, speaks at a Democratic Party event in Iowa in 2019. | Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

President Joe Biden, then the vice president, speaks at a union convention in 2019 in Iowa. | Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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US Supreme Court ruling will allow more aggressive homeless encampment removals

By Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to give cities broader latitude to punish people for sleeping in public when they have no other options will likely result in municipalities taking more aggressive action to remove encampments, including throwing away more of homeless people’s property, advocates and legal experts said.

In its 6-3 decision on June 28, the conservative majority upheld Grants Pass, Oregon’s ban on camping, finding laws that criminalize sleeping in public spaces do not violate the Eighth Amendment’s protections against cruel and unusual punishment.

Writing for the majority, Justice Neil Gorsuch said that the nation’s policy on homelessness shouldn’t be dictated by federal judges, rather such decisions should be left to state and local leaders. “Homelessness is complex,” Gorsuch wrote. “Its causes are many. So may be the public policy responses required to address it.”

“At bottom, the question this case presents is

whether the Eighth Amendment grants federal judges primary responsibility for assessing those causes and devising those responses. It does not,” he wrote.

A lower court ruling that prevented cities from criminalizing the conduct of people who are “involuntarily homeless” forced the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to confront what it means to be homeless with no place to go and what shelter a city must provide, Gorsuch wrote. “Those unavoidable questions have plunged courts and cities across the Ninth Circuit into waves of litigation,” he wrote.

In a dissenting opinion, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that, for some people, sleeping outside is a “biological necessity” and it’s possible to balance issues facing local governments with constitutional principles and the humanity of homeless people. “Instead, the majority focuses almost exclusively on the needs

of local governments and leaves the most vulnerable in our society with an impossible choice: Either stay awake or be arrested,” she wrote.

Criminalizing homelessness can “cause a destabilizing cascade of harm,” Sotomayor added. When a person is arrested or separated from their belongings, the items that are frequently destroyed include important documents needed for accessing jobs and housing or items required for work such as uniforms and bicycles, Sotomayor wrote.

Advocates and experts said that since the ruling allows municipalities to issue more citations and arrests without violating the Eighth Amendment, the decision could lead to more legal claims over other constitutional protections, which could include the disposal of people’s property during encampment removals. Other legal claims over cities’ treatment of homeless people

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have focused on rights protecting against unreasonable search and seizure and guaranteeing due process, in the Fourth and 14th Amendments.

“There will be even more of these sweeps and attempts to just close down encampments or harass people who are living on the streets to just basically make them become less visible, maybe leave town,” said Stephen Schnably, a law professor at the University of Miami who has advocated for the rights of homeless people in lawsuits.

If more cities enact camping bans, which could require an increased law enforcement response, those interactions could lead to loss of property, said Ann Oliva, the CEO of the National Alliance to End Homelessness. The ruling “opens that door,” she said.

ProPublica has been reporting on the impact of encampment removals and recently found that the city of Albuquerque, while removing homeless encampments, had discarded personal property in violation of city policy and a court order that has since been lifted. Some people told ProPublica

that they had belongings discarded multiple times by city crews. They described losing survival gear, including tents and sleeping bags during freezing weather; important documents such as birth certificates; and irreplaceable mementos like family photos.

Recently, dozens of people with lived experience and advocates from across the country have described to ProPublica having their property discarded during encampment removals.

Legal experts said the practical implications of the decision is that it empowers local governments to issue citations and make arrests with the possibility of jail time.

Donald Whitehead, the executive director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, said he expects it will cause communities to think criminalization is the “right direction” and dissuade policymakers from developing new ways to provide more affordable housing. “Why come up with innovative, creative solutions when you can simply raid encampments and put people in jail,” he said. Whitehead said he is

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worried that the ruling will lead homeless people to become more isolated and vulnerable to crime.

States have already enacted new legislation that criminalizes camping on public land.

A new Florida law, which takes effect Oct. 1, prohibits counties and municipalities from allowing camping or sleeping on public property. The law directs the state’s Department of Children and Families to certify designated camping areas for people experiencing homelessness. Beginning in January, private citizens, business owners or the state attorney general can sue if a county or municipality fails to adhere to the law.

Kentucky lawmakers overrode a veto by Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, to enact the Safer Kentucky Act, which makes camping on certain private and public property a misdemeanor after multiple violations. The law also allows property owners to use deadly force against people who are illegally camping and goes into effect this month.

Grants Pass, a city of about 39,000, along with a large number of cities and

states, asked the Supreme Court to hear the case, arguing that a 2018 lower court ruling, Martin v. Boise, prevented cities across the West from responding to the growth of encampments. The 9th Circuit — covering states with some of the highest populations of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, including California, Oregon and Washington — ruled that homeless people cannot be punished for sleeping outdoors on public property if they don’t have anywhere else to go.

In its appeal to the Supreme Court, Grants Pass argued that the status quo harms local governments, residents and people experiencing homelessness.

“Public camping laws” are a “critical (and constitutional) backstop” to halt the growth of encampments, lawyers wrote.

“Even when coupled with offers of shelter and other services, efforts to enforce common sense camping regulations have been met with injunctions.”

The lawyers representing people experiencing homelessness argued that the 9th Circuit ruling did not deprive cities of their ability to clear encamp-

ments. Lawyers pointed out that Grants Pass had continued to dismantle encampments throughout the legal proceedings, “as it is free to do.” “That is a policy choice not a judicial mandate,” the lawyers wrote, adding the politicians have “chosen to tolerate encampments” instead of addressing the West’s severe housing shortage.

Jesse Rabinowitz, communications director for the National Homelessness Law Center, said the Supreme Court’s decision empowers cities and states to play a “national game of human Whac-A-Mole and continually do what they were very clear they wanted to do in Grants Pass, which is to push people into another town. We would see that happening on a national level.”

Bob Erlenbusch, a board member for the National Coalition for the Homeless who has advocated for homeless people for four decades, said that since the Martin v. Boise decision, cities have found other ways to criminalize homelessness and clear encampments.

“It’s an everyday occurrence that encampments are swept,” Erlenbusch said,

describing city workers in Sacramento, California, who use bulldozers and shovels and in the process destroy belongings. “And that will increase around the country.”

In an amicus brief in the Grants Pass case, the Western Regional Advocacy Project, an organization led by people with experience living on the streets, described a winter encampment removal in Denver where people lost “food, essential paperwork, sleeping bags, clothing, work tools, medication, identification, blankets, survival gear and more.”

Sara Rankin, a law professor with Seattle University who contributed to the amicus brief and studies the criminalization of homeless people, said the court’s June 28 ruling will embolden the dehumanization of unsheltered people. “Cities have always had the ability to sweep and they continue to do that at reckless paces,” she said. “What happens to people? Will people be more harmed as a result? I would say that is a very, very deep concern.”

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In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we're always looking for ways to save time. And when it comes to driving, one common belief is that changing lanes can help you get to your destination faster. But is this really true? CheapInsurance.com takes a closer look at multiple studies that address the practice and impact of frequent lane changing.

A 2021 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 25% of drivers admitted to changing lanes more than three times per mile. This alarming statistic suggests that a substantial portion of motorists are willing to prioritize perceived time savings over their own safety and that of others.

Moreover, the aforementioned study found that while 9 in 10 drivers felt driving aggressively by switching lanes quickly and/or very close behind another car to be very or extremely dangerous, about a quarter of drivers admitted to having done so at least once in the past 30 days. This extreme level of lane changing further highlights the prevalence of this risky behavior and its potential to contribute to accidents.

The reasons behind frequent lane changing are multifaceted. Some drivers may believe it allows them to gain an advantage in traffic, while others may perceive it as a way to maintain a consistent speed. However, regardless of the perceived benefit, the risks associated with frequent lane changing far outweigh any potential gains. Does lane changing really matter?

The allure of lane changing as a time-saving strategy has long captivated drivers, prompting numerous studies to delve into its effectiveness in reducing travel time. While some research

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suggests that lane changing can offer marginal time savings, particularly in heavy traffic conditions, the consensus among experts remains that its overall impact on travel time is negligible.

One notable study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto examined the impact of lane changing on travel time in heavy traffic conditions. The study employed a sophisticated simulation model to assess the impact of lane changing on travel time in heavy traffic scenarios.

Their findings, published in the American Journal of Physics, indicated that while lane changing could indeed reduce travel time, the savings were minimal, amounting to only 2%, suggesting that its effectiveness in saving time may be limited.

In contrast, a study by the Federal Highway Administration investigated the effects of lane changing on travel time across various traffic conditions, including both heavy and light traffic scenarios. This study, conducted over a broader range of traffic conditions, reached similar conclusions.

Their findings, published in the Traffic Flow Characteristics report, indicated that lane changing had no significant impact on travel time, regardless of whether traffic was heavy or light. This suggests that the time-saving benefits of lane changing may not be consistently realized across different traffic conditions.

Taken together, these findings suggest that the time-saving benefits of lane changing may be overstated, particularly when considering the potential safety risks associated with this maneuver.

Considering the safety implications

While the potential time savings offered by lane changing may be negligible, the safety risks associated with this maneuver are far more substantial. Frequent lane changing increases the risk of accidents, as drivers may not have enough time to react to changing conditions in adjacent lanes.

The 2021 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study found that drivers who changed lanes frequently were twice as likely to be involved in an accident as those who changed lanes less often.

In addition to the increased risk of accidents, frequent lane changing can also lead to more moving violations and traffic tickets.

Drivers who are constantly weaving in and out of traffic are more likely to be caught by police officers for speeding, running red lights, and other infractions.

Safety concerns of frequent lane changing

While frequent lane changing may seem like a harmless way to save a few minutes, the potential safety risks and legal consequences

far outweigh any perceived benefits. By avoiding frequent lane changes and adopting a more cautious and predictable driving style, motorists can significantly reduce their risk of accidents and traffic violations, making our roads safer for everyone.

Moving violations and lane changing: A risky combination

The thrill of maneuvering through traffic might provide a sense of control, but frequent lane changing comes with a hefty price tag — an increased risk of moving violations and traffic tickets. Drivers who constantly dart in and out of lanes are more likely to catch the attention of law enforcement officials for speeding, running red lights, and other traffic infractions.

The increased likelihood of moving violations associated with frequent lane changing stems from several factors. Firstly, drivers who constantly switch lanes may be more inclined to exceed the speed limit in an attempt to gain an advantage over other vehicles. This disregard for speed limits puts not only

themselves but also other road users at risk of accidents.

Secondly, frequent lane changing often involves abrupt and unexpected maneuvers, which can lead to drivers running red lights or failing to yield at intersections. These reckless actions increase the risk of collisions and jeopardize the safety of pedestrians and fellow motorists.

Thirdly, drivers who engage in frequent lane changing may be more likely to engage in distracted driving behaviors, such as using their phones or fiddling with their car's controls. These distractions can further impair their ability to adhere to traffic rules and increase the risk of moving violations.

In addition to the potential for moving violations, frequent lane changing can also lead to traffic tickets for other infractions, such as unsafe passing, failing to signal lane changes and following too closely.

How frequent lanechanging and its associated driving behaviors can affect your car insurance coverage

Frequent lane changing is often associated with these other driving behaviors that can result in accidents, moving violations or points on your driving record, all of which could lead to increased premiums or loss of insurance:

Moving violations and traffic tickets: A major red flag for insurance companies, they indicate a higher risk of accidents and can lead to higher insurance premiums. Multiple violations or serious offenses can result in policy cancellation or nonrenewal.

Speeding: According to a study by the Insurance Research Council, drivers with a speeding violation on their record can expect to pay an

average of 24% more for car insurance.

Unsafe passing: Insurance companies view unsafe passing as reckless driving behavior that significantly increases the risk of accidents. As a result, a history of unsafe passing violations can lead to higher insurance premiums or policy non-renewal.

Failing to signal lane changes: Insurance companies view this as negligent driving behavior that can lead to confusion and accidents and thus can result in increased premiums or policy non-renewal.

Following too closely: Also known as tailgating, this driving behavior increases the risk of rear-end collisions. Insurance companies view tailgating as negligent behavior that demonstrates a lack of caution and respect for other road users.

At-fault accidents: Insurance companies view at-fault accidents as a clear indication of a driver's risk profile. Each at-fault accident can lead to a substantial increase in insurance premiums, and multiple at-fault accidents may result in policy cancellation or nonrenewal

In conclusion, while frequent lane changing may seem like a harmless way to save a few minutes, the potential legal consequences far outweigh any perceived benefits. By avoiding frequent lane changes and adopting a more cautious and lawabiding driving style, motorists can significantly reduce their risk of moving violations and traffic tickets, making our roads safer for everyone.

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988 mental health crisis line celebrates 2nd anniversary

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

The country’s new 988 mental health response system turns two years old this month and a new report praised California’s implementation while calling for more investment.

The report from the nonprofit mental health advocacy organization Inseparable showed California needs a total of about 400 mobile response teams, which

dispatch a mental health professional and often a peer counselor, instead of police.

Keris Myrick, vice president of partnerships and innovation at Inseparable, said people can call 988 instead of 911 for anything affecting their mental health.

“If you’re struggling with loneliness, if you’re feeling suicidal,” Myrick explained.

“Many people say ‘I’m at the end of my rope,’ and they just need somebody to talk to get them through that moment.”

The 988 hotline in California received almost 38,000 calls in May alone. The report found the state will need up to 2,100 crisis receiving chairs and 1,850 short-term crisis residential beds. The report commend-

ed the state for its system financing, accountability and large, diverse policy advisory board.

Before we had the 988 system, police often had to respond to mental health crises.

Angela Kimball, chief advocacy officer for Inseparable, said one in five fatal police shootings involve someone with mental illness.

“The consequence of not having the right response is literally people going without help, being turned out onto the streets, being in jail, being in emergency departments being hospitalized, or tragically having their life end,” Kimball outlined. “There’s a much better way to do this.”

The report called on California to streamline

the process for billing private insurance as well as Medicaid.

Disclosure: Inseparable contributes to Public News Services’ fund for reporting on Criminal Justice, Health Issues, Mental Health, and Social Justice. If you would like to help support news in the public interest, visit https:// www.publicnewsservice.org/ dn1.php.

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San Gabriel City Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF SAN GABRIEL NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of San Gabriel on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the following Officers:

For Two Members of the City Council Full term of four years

The nomination period for these offices begins on July 15, 2024, and closes August 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the city are not filed by August 9, 2024, the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election, August 14, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents on the 88th day before the election, for that incumbent’s elective office. This extension is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by § 10229, Elections Code of the State of California.

On Election Day, November 5, 2024, the vote centers (polls) will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Published: July 8, 2024 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Probate Notices

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.

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

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with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

Attorney for Petitioner

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NORMAN CARTER

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.

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 2347 BEARDSLEE ST DUARTE CA 91010 CN106077 OOI Jul 1,4,8, 2024 DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SERGIO M. CERDA CASE NO. 24STPB06616

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.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult

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 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

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.

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.

Attorney for petitioner: PAUL G YEE ESQ SBN 176576

LAW OFFICES OF PAUL G YEE 1401 MISSION ST STE C-1

SOUTH PASADENA CA 91030

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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

ing 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.

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.

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

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

JENNIFER N. SAWDAY, ESQ.SBN 228320

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA M. LOPEZ

Case No. 24STPB07241

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

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

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

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. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALFRED FLORES, JR. Case No. 24STPB04896

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Gloria M. Bernal in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Gloria M. Bernal 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 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 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

assets or of

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JESSE EDWIN LACKEY CASE NO. 24STPB07320 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JESSE EDWIN LACKEY.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID C. LACKEY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID C. LACKEY 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: 08/09/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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the very definition of what it means to recycle.

It’s been selling governments on chemical recycling, with quite a bit of success. American and European regulators have spent tens of millions subsidizing pyrolysis facilities. Half of all U.S. states have eased air pollution rules for the process, which has been found to release carcinogens like benzene and dioxins and give off more greenhouse gases than making plastic from crude oil.

Given the high stakes of this moment, I set out to understand exactly what the world is getting out of this recycling technology. For months, I tracked press releases, interviewed experts, tried to buy plastic made via pyrolysis and learned more than I ever wanted to know about the science of recycled molecules.

Under all the math and engineering, I found an inconvenient truth: Not much is being recycled at all, nor is pyrolysis capable of curbing the plastic crisis. Not now. Maybe not ever.

In traditional recycling, plastic is turned into tiny pellets or flakes, which you can melt again and mold back into recycled plastic products.

Even in a real-life scenario, where bottles have labels and a little bit of juice left in them, most of the plastic products that go into the process find new life.

The numbers are much lower for pyrolysis.

It’s “very, very, very, very difficult” to break down plastic that way, said Steve Jenkins, vice president of chemicals consulting at Wood Mackenzie, an energy and resources analytics firm. “The laws of nature and the laws of physics are trying to stop you.”

Waste is heated until it turns into oil. Part of that oil is composed of a liquid called naphtha, which is essential for making plastic.

There are two ingredients in the naphtha that recyclers want to isolate: propylene and ethylene — gases that can be turned into solid plastics.

To split the naphtha into different chemicals, it’s fed into a machine called a steam cracker. Less than half of what it spits out becomes propylene and ethylene.

This means that if a pyrolysis operator started with 100 pounds of plastic waste, it can expect to end

up with 15-20 pounds of reusable plastic. Experts told me the process can yield less if the plastic used is dirty or more if the technology is particularly advanced.

I reached out to several companies to ask how much new plastic their processes actually yield, and none provided numbers.

The American Chemistry Council, the nation’s largest plastic lobby, told me that because so many factors impact a company’s yield, it’s impossible to estimate that number for the entire industry.

With mechanical recycling, it’s hard to make plastic that’s 100% recycled; it’s expensive to do, and the process degrades plastic. Recycled pellets are often combined with new pellets to make stuff that’s 25% or 50% recycled, for example.

But far less recycled plastic winds up in products made through pyrolysis.

That’s because the naphtha created using recycled plastic is contaminated. Manufacturers add all kinds of chemicals to make products bend or keep them from degrading in the sun.

Recyclers can overpower them by heavily diluting the recycled naphtha. With what, you ask? Nonrecycled naphtha made from ordinary crude oil!

This is the quiet — and convenient — part of the industry’s revolutionary pyrolysis method: It relies heavily on extracting fossil fuels. At least 90% of the naphtha used in pyrolysis is fossil fuel naphtha. Only then can it be poured into the steam cracker to separate the chemicals that make plastic.

So at the end of the day, nothing that comes out of pyrolysis physically contains more than 10% recycled material (though experts and studies have shown that, in practice, it’s more like 5% or 2%).

Ten percent doesn’t look very impressive. Some consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainability, so companies use a form of accounting called mass balance to inflate the recycled-ness of their products. It’s not unlike offset schemes I’ve uncovered that absolve refineries of their carbon emissions and enable mining companies to kill chimpanzees. Industry-affiliated groups like the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification write the rules. (ISCC didn’t respond to requests for comment.)

Plastic

To see how this works, let’s take a look at what might happen to a batch of recycled naphtha. Let’s say the steam cracker splits the batch into 100 pounds of assorted ingredients.

There are many flavors of this kind of accounting. Another version of free attribution would allow the company to take that entire 30-pound batch of “33% recycled” pouches and split them even further:

A third of them, 10 pounds, could be labeled 100% recycled — shifting the value of the full batch onto them — so long as the remaining 20 pounds aren’t labeled as recycled at all.

As long as you avoid double counting, Jenkins told me, you can attribute the full value of recycled naphtha to the products that will make the most money. Companies need that financial incentive to recoup the costs of pyrolysis, he said.

But it’s hard to argue that this type of marketing is transparent. Consumers aren’t going to parse through the caveats of a 33% recycled claim or understand how the green technology they’re being sold perpetuates the fossil fuel industry. I posed the critiques to the industry, including environmentalists’ accusations that mass balance is just a fancy way of greenwashing.

The American Chemistry Council told me it’s impossible to know whether a particular ethylene molecule comes from pyrolysis naphtha or fossil fuel naphtha; the compounds produced are “fungible” and can be used for multiple products, like making rubber, solvents and paints that would reduce the amount of new fossil fuels needed. Its statement called mass balance a “well-known methodology” that’s been used by other industries including fair trade coffee, chocolate and renewable energy.

Legislation in the European Union already forbids free attribution, and leaders are debating whether to allow other forms of mass balance. U.S. regulation is far behind that, but as the Federal Trade Commission revises its general guidelines for green marketing, the industry is arguing that mass balance is crucial to the future of advanced recycling. “The science of advanced recycling simply does not support any other approach because the ability to track individual molecules does

not readily exist,” said a comment from ExxonMobil. If you think navigating the ins and outs of pyrolysis is hard, try getting your hands on actual plastic made through it.

It’s not as easy as going to the grocery store. Those water bottles you might see with 100% recycled claims are almost certainly made through traditional recycling. The biggest giveaway is that the labels don’t contain the asterisks or fine print typical of products made through pyrolysis, like “mass balance,” “circular” or “certified.”

When I asked about the fruit cup, ExxonMobil directed me to its partners. Printpack didn’t respond to my inquiries. Pacific Coast Producers told me it was “engaged in a small pilot pack of plastic bowls that contain post-consumer content with materials certified” by third parties, and that it “has made no label claims regarding these cups and is evaluating their use.”

I pressed the American Chemistry Council for other examples.

“Chemical recycling is a proven technology that is already manufacturing products, conserving natural resources, and offering the potential to dramatically improve recycling rates,” said Matthew Kastner, a media relations director. His colleague added that much of the plastic made via pyrolysis is “being used for food- and medical-grade packaging, oftentimes not branded.”

They provided links to products including a Chevron Phillips Chemical announcement about bringing recycled plastic food wrapping to retail stores.

“For competitive reasons,” a Chevron spokesperson declined to discuss brand names, the product’s availability or the amount produced.

In another case, a grocery store chain sold chicken wrapped in plastic made by ExxonMobil’s pyrolysis process. The producers told me they were part of a small project that’s now discontinued.

In the end, I ran down half a dozen claims about products that came out of pyrolysis; each either existed in limited quantities or had its recycled-ness obscured with mass balance caveats.

Then this April, nearly eight months after I’d begun my pursuit, I could barely contain myself when

I got my hands on an actual product.

I was at a United Nations treaty negotiation in Ottawa, Ontario, and an industry group had set up a nearby showcase. On display was a case of Heinz baked beans, packaged in “39% recycled plastic*.” (The asterisk took me down an online rabbit hole about certification and circularity. Heinz didn’t respond to my questions.)

This, too, was part of an old trial. The beans were expired.

Pyrolysis is a “fairy tale,” I heard from Neil Tangri, the science and policy director at the environmental justice network Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives. He said he’s been hearing pyrolysis claims since the ’90s but has yet to see proof it works as promised.

“If anyone has cracked the code for a large-scale, efficient and profitable way to turn plastic into plastic,” he said, “every reporter in the world” would get a tour. If I did get a tour, I wondered, would I even see all of that stubborn, dirty plastic they were supposedly recycling?

The industry’s marketing implied we could soon toss sandwich bags and string cheese wrappers into curbside recycling bins, where they would be diverted to pyrolysis plants. But I grew skeptical as I watched a webinar for ExxonMobil’s pyrolysisbased technology, the kind used to make the fruit cup. The company showed photos of plastic packaging and oil field equipment as examples of its starting material but then mentioned something that made me sit up straight: It was using pre-consumer plastic to “give consistency” to the waste stream.

Chemical plants need consistency, so it’s easier to use plastic that hasn’t been gunked up by consumer use, Jenkins explained.

But plastic waste that had never been touched by consumers, such as industrial scrap found at the edges of factory molds, could easily be recycled the old-fashioned way. Didn’t that negate the need for this more polluting, less efficient process?

I asked ExxonMobil how much post-consumer plastic it was actually using. Catie Tuley, a media relations adviser, said it depends on what’s available. “At the end of the day, advanced recycling allows us to divert plastic waste from landfills and give new

life to plastic waste.”

I posed the same question to several other operators. A company in Europe told me it uses “mixed post-consumer, flexible plastic waste” and does not recycle preconsumer waste.

But this spring at an environmental journalism conference, an American Chemistry Council executive confirmed the industry’s preference for clean plastic as he talked about an Atlanta-based company and its pyrolysis process. My colleague Sharon Lerner asked whether it was sourcing curbside-recycled plastic for pyrolysis. If Nexus Circular had a “magic wand,” it would, he acknowledged, but right now that kind of waste “isn’t good enough.” He added, “It’s got tomatoes in it.”

(Nexus later confirmed that most of the plastic it used was pre-consumer and about a third was postconsumer, including motor oil containers sourced from car repair shops and bags dropped off at special recycling centers.)

Clean, well-sorted plastic is a valuable commodity. If the chemical recycling industry grows, experts told me, those companies could end up competing with the far more efficient traditional recycling.

To spur that growth, the American Chemistry Council is lobbying for mandates that would require more recycled plastic in packaging; it wants to make sure that chemically recycled plastic counts. “This would create market-driven demand signals,” Kastner told me, and ease the way for largescale investment in new chemical recycling plants.

I asked Jenkins, the energy industry analyst, to play out this scenario on a larger scale.

Were all of these projects adding up? Could the industry conceivably make enough propylene and ethylene through pyrolysis to replace much of our demand for new plastic?

He looked three years into the future, using his company’s latest figures on global pyrolysis investment, and gave an optimistic assessment.

At best, the world could replace 0.2% of new plastic churned out in a year with products made through pyrolysis.

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

Pasadena City Notices

Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission

Zoning Code Amendments related to Adaptive Reuse of Existing Non-Residential Buildings, including changes related to Shared Parking and Variances for Historic Resources

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Planning and Community Development Department is bringing forward Zoning Code Amendments to amend Title 17 (the Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) to establish procedures to facilitate the adaptive reuse of underutilized non-residential buildings, including modifying the entitlement process for shared parking, to facilitate the reuse of buildings and comply with new state legislation, and modify the entitlement process for variances for historic resources, to facilitate the reuse of historic resources.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: An Addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (GP EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2013091009) to address the potential site-specific environmental impacts associated with the proposed amendments has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) (Cal. Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended) and its implementing guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq.). This Addendum has been prepared and will be processed consistent with State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15162 and Section 15164). The addendum found that the proposed amendment will not result in any potentially significant impacts that were not already analyzed.

APPROVALS NEEDED: The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider recommendations on the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and Addendum to the GP EIR. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council will make a final decision at a separately noticed public hearing.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249. The meeting agenda will be posted by Friday, July 5, 2024, at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/planning-commission/.

PUBLIC INFORMATION: Any interested party or their representative may provide live public comment by following the instructions in the meeting agenda. Prior to the start of the meeting, written correspondence may be emailed to commentsPC@cityofpasadena.net or mailed to the address below (note that this email address will not be checked once the meeting starts).

Contact Person: Melanie Hall, Planner Phone: (626) 744-7101

E-mail: mhall@cityofpasadena.net Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department Planning Division, Community Planning Section 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the Planning & Community Development Department as soon as possible at (626) 744-4009 or (626) 744-4371 (TDD) or commentsPC@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability. Language translation services may also be requested with 72-hour advance notice by calling (626) 744-4009.

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Notice of Public Hearing City Council

Zoning Code Amendments related to

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed are Amendments to

sections of Title 17 (the Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) that would codify three pandemic-era measures for restaurants, including: a) allowing walk-up windows at restaurants by-right; b) creating an Administrative Conditional Use Permit (CUP) process for the on-site sale of alcohol at restaurants; and c) allowing outdoor dining on private property (e.g., parking lots and plazas) for restaurants.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether adoption of the proposed Zoning Code Amendments are exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15305 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and whether there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, therefore resulting in no unusual circumstances.

PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: On April 24, 2024, the Planning Commission considered the proposed Zoning Code Amendments at a publicly noticed hearing and recommended that the City Council approve the environmental determination and Zoning Code Amendments as presented by staff, with the following amendments:

1) Walk-up Windows - Amend Zoning Code definition of“Restaurants with Walk-up Window” to include the service of beverages, in addition to food; and 2) Outdoor Dining - Parking lot dining within 50 feet of any abutting residential use shall require the approval of a Minor CUP. This shall not apply to properties within the Central District Specific Plan.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDATION: On May 21, 2024, the Economic Development & Technology Committee voted to recommend the City Council approve the proposed Zoning Code Amendments as recommended by staff.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249.

The meeting agenda will be posted by July 12 at http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/ council_agenda.asp

PUBLIC INFORMATION: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on to how to provide live public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the Council or the case planner at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Contact Person: David Sinclair, Senior Planner Phone: (626) 744-6766

E-mail: dsinclair@cityofpasadena.net Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department Planning Division, Community Planning Section 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerk@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.

Published on July 1, 8, 11, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

Notice of Public Hearing City Council

Zoning Code Amendments related to: (1) Entitlement Time Limits and Extensions and (2) Miscellaneous Updates

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed are two sets of Amendments to various sections of Title 17 (the Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC). The first set of Amendments would revise the Zoning Code to simplify and streamline the entitlement and time extension processes. For most land use entitlements, such as Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) and Variances, the time limit would be the same (three years) regardless of zoning district. This amendment would also change the review authority for time extension applications from the original hearing body (e.g., Planning Commission, Design Commission, Hearing Officer) to the Director of Planning & Community Development.

The second set of Amendments are miscellaneous updates to clarify the application of development standards and other administrative clean-ups such as clarifying application of certain regulations and removing outdated references for internal consistency within the Zoning Code.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide.

• Reflective Materials - Require an Administrative Minor CUP for materials that are reflective. Use industry standards for staff to identify when a material is considered reflective; and

• Effect of Zoning Code Amendments on Projects in ProgressProjects with legislative or quasi-judicial approval shall be processed under the rules in effect when the project is deemed complete.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249. The meeting agenda will be posted by July 12at http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/ councilagendas/council_agenda.asp

Contact Person: David Sinclair, Senior Planner Phone: (626) 744-6766

E-mail: dsinclair@cityofpasadena.net Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department

Planning Division, Community Planning Section 175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Published July 1, 8, 11, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS NOT TO EXCEED $99,585,000* CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS, 2024A SERIES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Pasadena (the “City”) intends to receive electronically transmitted bids until 9:30 a.m., Pacific time on July 15, 2024 through the use of an electronic bidding service offered by Ipreo LLC and the Parity® bid delivery system, for the purchase of all of the above-captioned bonds (the “Bonds”) dated as of the date of delivery thereof, and maturing on such dates as described in the related Notice Inviting Bids (the “Notice”). Bids for less than all of the Bonds will not be accepted. The City reserves the right to postpone the time or date established for the receipt of bids and/or to modify or amend the Notice as more fully described in the Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that electronic copies of the Notice and the Preliminary Official Statement issued in connection with the sale of the Bonds, may be

wanger (telephone (213) 415-1624), or can be obtained online at http://www.munios.com.

Date: July 8, 2024

/s/ Matthew Hawkesworth Director of Finance City of Pasadena

* Preliminary amount to be as set forth in the Notice Inviting Bids, subject to adjustment as provided therein.

Publish July 8, 2024 PASADENA PRESS

Glendale City Notices

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Glendale (“City”) will receive sealed Bids, before the Bid Deadline established below for the following work of improvement: LA CRESCENTA AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 3829R

Bid Deadline: Submit before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 (“the Bid Deadline”)

Original Bid to be submitted to: Office of City Clerk 613 E. Broadway, Room 110 Glendale, CA 91206

Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024

City Council Chambers

613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206

NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Bidding Documents Available:Bidding documents are available to view and download online at: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page

Additional Bid Document

1. Bid America (951) 677-4819

Procurement Locations: 2. Construct Connect (877) 422-8665

3. Dodge Construction Network (844) 326-3826 x 9110

4. CMD Group (877) 794-6051

5. BidNet Direct (800) 835-4603 Option 2

City of Glendale Contact Person: Rustom Tavitian, P.E., Project Manager Phone: 818-548-3945 Fax: 818-242-7087

E-mail: RTavitian@GlendaleCA.gov

Mandatory Qualifications for Bidder and Designated Subcontractors:

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

Bidder satisfactorily completed at least four (4) prevailing wage public contracts in California; each comparable in scope and scale to this Project, within three (3) years prior to the Bid Deadline.

General Scope of Work:

Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, equipment, services, and specialized skills to perform work involved in the Project. The Work included in the Bid is defined in accordance with Specification No. 3829R and Plan Nos. 1-3071, 3-1572, 4-649, 4-650, 18-114, 49-247, 50-638, 50-639, 50-648, 50-672, 50-673, 50-698, 50-699, and 70-113. The work generally includes: Surface grinding and placement of ARHM; surface grinding and placement of ARHM over Asphalt Rubber Aggregate Membrane (ARAM); selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, alley aprons, and local depressions; modification and reconstruction of curb ramps to meet current ADA standards; adjustment of existing manholes and water meters to finished grade; removal and replacement of existing traffic striping and pavement markings; installation of new protected bicycle class (class IV) and dedicated bicycle lanes (class II); upsizing of sanitary sewer main line; removal and replacement of sanitary sewer main line; installation of bicycle friendly catch basin surface grates; construction of manhole structures; realignment of intersections; planting of new street trees; modification of existing traffic signal installation of new traffic signals, pedestrian hybrid beacons, and signalized bicycle crossing; installation of ten drywells and three bio-retention facilities; installation of reflective pavement; installation of creative crosswalks; and fiber optic improvements as shown on the project plans and specifications, Standard Plans for Public Works Construction (SPPWC 2021 Edition), and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (2021 Edition), including all supplements thereto issued prior to bid opening date.

Other Bidding Information: Number of Contract Working Days: 140 Working Days Amount of Liquidated Damages: $9,500 per Calendar Day Required Construction Staging: Three Phases, See Construction Staging Plan

Other Bidding Information:

1. Bidding Documents: Bids must be made on the Bidder’s Proposal form contained herein. Bidding Documents may be obtained in the Public Works Engineering Department, 633 E. Broadway, Room 205, Glendale, CA 91206 where they may be examined. Electronic copies of bidding documents can be obtained at no cost from: https://www. glendaleca.gov/government/departments/finance/purchasing/rfp-rfq-bid-page. Future addenda, if any, will be available for download on the same page as the bidding documents. The city will not mail/deliver the addenda to the prospective bidders. It is the bidders’ sole responsibility to check the website to obtain future addenda to this bid document. Prospective bidders shall acknowledge the receipt of the addenda in the bid forms.

2. Engineer’s Estimate. The preliminary cost of construction of this Work has been prepared. The estimate is in the range of $15,500,000 to $16,500,000.

3. Completion: This Work must be completed within One Hundred Forty (140) Working days from the Date of Commencement as established by the City’s written Notice to Proceed.

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

5. Contractor License. At the time of the Bid Deadline and at all times during performance of the Work, including full completion of all corrective work during the Correction Period, the Contractor must possess a California contractor license or licenses, current and active, of the classification required for the Work, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, Section 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code. In compliance with Public Contract Code Section 3300, the City has determined that the Bidder must possess the following license(s):

• a. Pursuant to Section 3300, of the Public Contract Code, the classification of the bidder’s Contractor’s License shall be “Class A” (for sewer cleaning and video, Class A, C-36, C-42, or D-38). Failure of a bidder to obtain adequate licensing at the time the contract is awarded shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s Bond.

b. For federally funded projects, the Contractor shall be properly licensed at the time of award.

The successful Bidder will not receive a Contract award if the successful Bidder is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active. If the City discovers after the Contract’s award that the Contractor is unlicensed, does not have all of the required licenses, or one or more of the licenses are not current and active, the City may cancel the award, reject the Bid, declare the Bid Bond

as forfeited, keep the Bid Bond’s proceeds, and exercise any one or more of the remedies in the Contract Documents.

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

7. Permits, Inspections, Plan Checks, Governmental Approvals, Utility Fees and Similar Authorizations: The City has applied and paid for the following Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees: NONE

All other Governmental Approvals and Utility Fees shall be obtained and paid for by Contractor and will be reimbursed based on Contractor’s actual direct cost without markup. See Instructions to Bidders Paragraph 14, and General Conditions Paragraph 1.01 for definitions and Paragraph 1.03 for Contractor responsibilities.

8. Bid Forms and Bid Security: Each Bid must be made on the Bid Forms obtainable from the City’s Bidding website listed in the paragraph 1 above. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check or certified check drawn on a solvent bank, payable to “City of Glendale,” for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid. Alternatively, a satisfactory corporate surety Bid Bond for an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total maximum amount of the Bid may accompany the Bid. Said security shall serve as a guarantee that the successful Bidder, within fourteen (14) calendar days after the City’s Notice of Award of the Contract, will enter into a valid contract with the City for said Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

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

10. Substitution of Securities. Pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of securities for withheld funds is permitted in accordance therewith.

11. Prevailing Wage Resolution. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council of the City has ascertained and determined by Resolution No. 18,626 (as amended), the general prevailing rate of per diem wages of a similar character in the locality in which the Work is performed and the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime Work for each craft or type of worker needed in the execution of agreements with the City. Said resolution is on file in the Office of the City Clerk and is hereby incorporated and made a part hereof by the same as though fully set forth herein. Copies of said resolution may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk.

12. Prevailing Wages. This Project is subject to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1720. Contractor awarded this Contract and all Subcontractors of any tier shall not pay less than the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to perform the Work. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, pursuant to the California Labor Code, and the United States Secretary of Labor, pursuant to the Davis-Bacon Act, have determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. The rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations are available online at www. dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/. Davis-Bacon wage rates are available online at www.wdol.gov/. To the extent that there are any differences in the federal and state prevailing wage rates for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and its Subcontractors shall pay the highest wage rate.

13. California Department of Industrial Relations ― Public Works Contractor Registration.

Beginning July 1, 2014, under the Public Works Contractor Registration Law (California Senate Bill No. 854 - See Labor Code Section 1725.5), contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application https://www.dir.ca.gov/public-works/contractorregistration.html before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. More information is available at the following links: https://www.dir.ca.gov/public-works/PublicWorksSB854.html http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html

Beginning April 1, 2015, the City must award public works projects only to contractors and subcontractors who comply with the Public Works Contractor Registration Law. Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors:

• No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a Bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

• No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

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

The prime contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation. (See 8 Calif. Code Reg. Section 16451(d) for the notice that previously was required for projects monitored by the DIR Compliance Monitoring Unit.)

Furnishing of Electronic Certified Payroll Records to Labor Commissioner. For all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015, contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

Dated this ____ day of _______, 20___, City of Glendale, California.

Suzie Abajian, Ph.D., City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish July 1 & 8, 2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On May 14, 2024, the Council of the City of Glendale, California adopted Ordinance No. 6027, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 30.02.020, 30.10.070, 30.11.030, 30.11.040, 30.11.070, 30.12.020, 30.13.020, 30.14.020, 30.1 5.020, 30.20.040, 30.27.040, 30.32.030, 30.32.060, 30.32.090, 30.40.020, 30.40.050, 30.41.010, 30.47.020, 30.47.030, 30.60.040 and 30.70.200 OF TITLE 30 OF THE GLENDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, 1995, RELATING TO DESIGN REVIEW, ENTITLEMENT PROCESSES, PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN USES, AND MISCELLANEOUS ZONING CODE CLEAN UPS (Case No. PZC0004-2023)”. A copy of said Ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. In substance, this Ordinance amends Chapter 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code to address improvements to the design review and entitlement processes and parking requirements for certain uses for the purposes of streamlining existing processes and to implement minor consistency clean up language to miscellaneous zoning related provisions. The amendments are part of a larger Community Development Department effort to streamline and simplify existing processes, reduce overall review times, and increase entitlement application efficiency and predictability.

Suzie Abajian, Ph.D. City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Monterey Park City Notices

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Monterey Park, California on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the following Officers:

For 1 Member of the City Council, District 2 Full term of four years

For 1 Member of the City Council, District 3 Full term of four years

For 1 Member of the City Council, District 4 Full term of four years

The nomination period for these offices begins on July 15, 2024 and closes on August 9, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the city are not filed by August 9, 2024, the 88th day before the election, the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election, August 14, 2024, to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents on the 88th day before the election, for that incumbent’s elective office. This extension is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by § 10229, Elections Code of the State of California.

The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk, City of Monterey Park

Dated: July 3, 2024

Publish July 8, 2024

MONTEREY PARK 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.

as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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.

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

Probate Notices

tion 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

KATHERINE LINDSEY, ESQ.SBN 252438, BARTH CALDERON LLP

333 CITY BOULEVARD WEST, SUITE 2050 ORANGE CA 92868

Telephone (714) 704-4828

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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

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

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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.

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY LOU MARTIN

Case No. 24STPB07166

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

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

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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 July 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 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: ANJA M REINKE ESQ SBN 146385

LAW OFFICE OF ANJA M REINKE 4000 W MAGNOLIA BLVD STE L

BURBANK CA 91505

CN107258 MARTIN

Jul 8,11,15, 2024

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KAREN E. HELMS aka KAREN

ELIZABETH HELMS and KAREN HELMS

Case No. 22STPB08729

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KAREN E. HELMS aka KAREN

ELIZABETH HELMS and KAREN HELMS AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by County of Los Angeles Public Administrator in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that County of Los Angeles Public Administrator be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the amended petition will be held on August 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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: SUSAN LONG PR DEP CO COUNSEL SBN 163000 DAWYN HARRISON OFFICE OF COUNTY OUNSEL

500 WEST TEMPLE ST STE 648 LOS ANGELES CA 90012 CN107977 HELMS Jul 8,11,15, 2024 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ANTHONY WAYNE ROBINSON CASE NO. 24STPB07269

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHIKO E. ROBINSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHIKO E. ROBINSON 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: 07/30/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 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.

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 HWY., STE. 200

TORRANCE CA 90505

Telephone (310) 891-0016

7/8, 7/11, 7/15/24

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WEST COVINA PRESS

Public Notices

SUMMONS (Family Law)

CITACION (Derecho familiar)

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(Name): AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): Heather Covarrubias

You are being sued. Lo estan demandando. Petitioner’s name is: Nombre del demandante: Willie Covarrubias

CASE NUMBER (Numero de Caso): 23STFL03480

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 dias de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal esta Citación y Petición para presenter una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una aidoencia de la corte no basta para protegerio. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ordenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en el sitio wed de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO-LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA

2: Las órdines de restricción están en virgencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras ordines. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The Court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son): LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT (CENTRAL DISTRICT), 111 NORTH HILL STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Takin Khorram, 1154 E. Wardlow Rd., Long Beach, Ca 90807. 562-451-032 Date (Fecha): April 3, 2023 David W.s Slayton, Executive Officer/Clerk, by (Secretario, por) C. Palos, Deputy (Asistente) Publish June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2024 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Benaiah Evan Tripp, Isabel Virginia Tripp by Cameron Tripp FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24TRCP00234 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

625 Maple Avenue, Room 100, Torrance, Ca 90503, Southwest Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Benaiah Evan Tripp, Isabel Virginia Tripp by Cameron Tripp filed a petition with this court for a decree

is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Press DATED: May 24, 2024 Robin Miller Sloan JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2024 PASADENA PRESS Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 24FL000548 To All Interested Persons: Thien Thanh Ngoc Truong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Thien Thanh Ngoc Truong PROPOSED NAME Tiffany Thien Choi . 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: 09/26/2024 Time: 8:30am Dept. L74 REMOTE HEARING The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Dr S, Orange CA 92863. 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: May 17, 2024 Mary Kreber-Varipepa Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2024 ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE StorQuest – Rancho Cucamonga/ Hampshire Notice is hereby given, StorQuest Self Storage – 9419 Hampshire Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of Kevin Mercer Sr., Raymond Michael Amesqua, Norina Rivas, Aaron Edwards, Sequawa Lalyn Corbin. Property to be sold: Misc.

DERS:

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp. com, using the file number assigned to this case 114910-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 114910-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108. 945768 / 114910-CA, Baldwin Park- Baldwin Park Press , 07-01-2024,07-08-2024,0715-2024

T.S. No.: 2023-00039 Loan No.: 9110000000011484 APN: 5642-007-094 Property Address: 118 S Kenwood St #505 , Glendale, California 91205NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/6/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest

greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Roman Muradyan Duly Appointed Trustee: Sokolof Remtulla Recorded 12/6/2021 as Instrument No. 20211802060 in book --, page -- The subject Deed of Trust was Amended by Amendment to Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/08/2022 as Instrument No. 20220707284. of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 7/25/2024 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $102,388.19 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 118 S Kenwood St #505 Glendale, California 91205A.P.N.: 5642-007-094The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-

DERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-266-7512 or visit this internet website www.elitepostandpub. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00039. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.NOTICE TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-266-7512 or visit this internet website www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00039 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 6/25/2024 Sokolof Remtulla2301 Dupont Drive, Suite 505Irvine, CA 92614Sale Line: 866-266-7512 Kassidy O’Neal, Foreclosure Specialist EPP 40494 Pub Dates 07/01, 07/08, 07/15/2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 173089 Title No. 9552877655 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/17/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/08/2024 at 9:00 AM, Prime Recon LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/23/2014, as Instrument No. 20141399103, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, executed by Minas Mike Melidonian, a single man and Vartan Melidonian, a single man as joint tenants,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles- Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY

LEGALS

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 922 E Angeleno Ave, Burbank, CA 91501 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $556,139.71 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:06/28/24 Prime Recon LLC Prime Recon LLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Adriana Durham, Vice President Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201, Temecula, CA 92590 (888) 725-4142 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 173089. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 173089 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

A-FN4820324 07/08/2024, 07/15/2024, 07/22/2024 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

Riverside County Valley Homes and Estates, Inc. (CA, 30650 Rancho California Road D406-75, Temecula, CA 92591

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1, 2017. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Jason Young, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on May 21, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202406699

Pub. 06/17/2024, 06/24/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/08/2024

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Lucky Baby Bakery 30200 Heatherfield Circle Menifee, CA 92584

Riverside County MASAMOR FOOD DISTRIBUTORS (CA, 28039 Scott Road Suite D 285, Murrieta, CA 92563

Riverside County

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

s. David Alexander Perez, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on June 11, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202407599

Pub. 06/17/2024, 06/24/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/08/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240005301

The following persons are doing business as: STELLANTIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, 3275 Duffy Street, Muscoy, CA 92407. Mailing Address, 3275 Duffy Street, Muscoy, CA 92407. Joseph PRUSA, 3275 Duffy Street,

Muscoy, CA 92407. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Joseph PRUSA, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 7, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240005301 Pub: 06/17/2024, 06/24/2024, 07/01/2024, 07/08/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240005755

The following persons are doing business as: Golden bear Plaza LLC, 41609 & 41619 Big Bear Blvd, Big bear Lake, CA 92315. Mailing Address, Po Box 660266, Arcadia, CA 91066. Golden Bear Plaza LLC (CA, 41609 & 41619 Big Bear Blvd, Big bear Lake, CA 92315; Jonathan Mu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 22, 2022. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Jonathan Mu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on June 25, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240005755 Pub: 07/01/2024, 07/08/2024, 07/15/2024, 07/22/2024 San Bernardino Press

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Excessive heat watch issued for Riverside County Man admits killing father of 2 in Riverside road rage attack

By City News Service

Riverside County was in for more tripledigittemperatures

Wednesday and throughout the week, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning in some areas.

The heat warning will be effective until at least 11 p.m. Monday in the areas of Palm Springs, Coachella, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, Cathedral City, Banning, Desert Hot Springs and Indio. Temperatures in these areas were expected to range from 115 to 122, according to the NWS.

“High temperatures will decrease slightly on Monday, but a much longer heat wave begins Tuesday with highs slowly increas-

ing through next weekend,” forecasters said. Authorities reminded the public to never leave pets or children inside vehicles on days that are even a little warmer than normal, as locked cars can turn into death traps in mere seconds.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a wildfire smoke advisory that expired at 3 p.m. Sunday in the areas of Hemet, Perris, San Jacinto, Beaumont, Banning, the San Gorgonio Pass, Cathedral City, Indio and Palm Springs due to Moreno Valley’s Round fire smoke being blown northeast.

According to the SCAQMD, air quality index

Hazmat

levels may reach unhealthy or higher in the impacted areas.

Temperatures in the Coachella Valley were expected to reach a high of 115 degrees on Wednesday with overnight lows around 84.

Wednesday’s high temperatures were expected to reach 107 in the Riverside metropolitan area, with lows in the mid-60s. During the week, the Riverside metropolitan area was expected to be in triple digits with evening lows in the high 60s.

The Temecula Valley was expected to have temperatures in the low 90s this week with evening temperatures in the mid-60s, according to the NWS.

The compact includes a provision that if either entity’s hazmat unit is committed more than six hours on an incident in the other’s jurisdiction, it becomes an “assistance-by-hire” matter, and cost recovery may be necessary.

Hazmat emergencies can include chemical spills or leaks, the removal of contaminated containers and residual toxicity from fires in manufacturing facilities. Personnel receive special training and certification. The agreement takes effect immediately and will expire on June 30, 2034.

A65-year-old man who fatally shot a Riverside motorist during a road rage confrontation — firing a bullet that narrowly missed one of the victim’s children before killing him — pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder and other charges and was immediately sentenced to 54 years to life in state prison.

Jose Juan Escobedo admitted the murder count, along with two counts of child endangerment and one count of firearm assault, as well as sentence- enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations, under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.

In exchange for his admissions, prosecutors dropped charges of attempted murder and shooting at an occupied vehicle against Escobedo.

During Tuesday’s hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice, Superior Court Judge Gary Polk certified the terms of the plea deal and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

Escobedo fatally wounded 25-year-old Sergio Oporto of Riverside on Feb. 3, 2023.

According to Officer Ryan Railsback of the Riverside Police Department, shortly before 4 p.m., Oporto, his girlfriend and their 4-year-old and 3-month old children were driving along East La Cadena Drive when Escobedo began tailing them

By City News Service

closely, angered for reasons never fully understood.

“As they neared the intersection of La Cadena and Citrus Street, the suspect vehicle pulled alongside them,” Railsback said. “The driver appeared to be angry (and) pulled out a firearm, then fired a single gunshot into the car. The bullet penetrated the passenger side of the victim’s car, over the seated 3-month-old child, striking Mr. Oporto in the head.”

Escobedo immediately fled the scene.

Railsback said paramedics arrived moments later and found Oporto clinging to life. The victim was taken to Riverside Commu-

nity Hospital, where he remained in a coma before succumbing to his wound on Feb. 10, 2023. The children and their mom, whose identities were not disclosed, were not injured.

Homicide detectives began piecing together evidence collected at the scene and elsewhere, developing leads that ultimately pointed to Escobedo as the shooter, according to Railsback.

The defendant was taken into custody without incident on Colton Avenue two weeks later.

He had no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

destroys property, damages vehicles

A fire that erupted July 1 in a house on the west end of Menifee injured the occupant and caused major damage to the structure, as well as multiple vehicles parked immediately adjacent to it.

The blaze was reported just after 6 a.m. in the 24600 block of Conejo Drive, near Las Flores Drive, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

The agency said engine and ladder truck crews were sent to the location and encountered flames raging in the single-story home.

The occupant had escaped but suffered unspecified minor injuries in the process, officials said. The victim, whose identity was not disclosed, was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Firefighters spent nearly an hour battling the flames

before bringing the blaze completely under control.

“The structure was destroyed,” according to a fire department statement.

Three vehicles at the home sustained damage, as well.

No surrounding properties were impacted.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

One injured in outbuilding fire

One person was injured June 30 during an outbuilding fire in Perris, the Riverside County Fire Department announced.

The fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. June 30 near Dirt and Cajalco roads.

Firefighters contained the fire to the building, and one person was being assessed for unspecified injuries.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known.

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Riverside police seize large quantity of illegal fireworks

By Staff

Authorities have seized about 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in Riverside, city officials announced Tuesday.

Vincent Lozano III, 23, of Riverside, was arrested June 20 at his home in the 5800 block of Clifton Avenue in Riverside’s Hillside neighborhood and later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for possession of dangerous fireworks, possession of destructive devices and weapons violations, according to the city’s announcement. Lozano was also suspected of child endangerment because the illegal fireworks were accessible to children living at the home. He was released the next day on $35,000 bail.

An investigation by

the Riverside police and fire departments into the possible sales of illegal fireworks in the city identified the seller and his residence, according to the city. The West Post-Release & Accountability Team and the state Fire Marshal’s Office assisted with serving the search warrant.

Authorities seized almost 100 individual destructive devices, similar to M-80 style explosives, in addition to the many pounds of other fireworks. Evidence indicating the selling of the illegal fireworks was also found along with several firearms, some of which are illegal to possess in California.

“The City of Riverside reminds all residents that fireworks are illegal within

city limits,” officials said in a statement. “ Anyone found using illegal fireworks could face a $1,5000 fine. The city

PTSD, terrify animals, and spark dangerous fires.”

To report illegal fireworks Riverside residents

has been actively working to reduce the usage of illegal fireworks, which can cause injuries, stress veterans with

can use the Riverside 311 mobile app; call the 951-826-5311; report online at crmweb.riversideca.gov.

Heart vocalist Ann Wilson pulls plug on tour due to cancer diagnosis

By City News Service

AnnWilson,lead singer for the legendary sister duo Heart, will not be playing the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside this fall as planned due to a cancellation of the band’s “Royal Flush Tour” because of a cancer diagnosis, it was announced Tuesday.

“I recently underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous,” Wilson said in a post to social media. “The operation was successful, and I’m feeling great, but my doctors are now advising me to undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy, and I’ve

decided to do it.”

Wilson, 74, was slated to appear with Heart at the Fox on Nov. 3.

The vocalist, whose standout songs include “Alone,” “Barracuda” and “These Dreams,” announced earlier that she and her sister Nancy Wilson would not be making a circuit

in Europe due to health complications.

“To the ticket buyers, I really do wish we could do these gigs,” Wilson said. “Please know that I absolutely plan to be back on stage in 2025. My team is getting those details sorted, and we’ll let you know the plan as soon as we can.”

Gang member

Officials also said reporting illegal fireworks can also be done anonymously.

members in a room at the Motel 6 near the intersection of Iowa and University avenues, according to briefs filed by the District Attorney’s Office and the defense.

Staying in a room nearby were Sharon Mayweather, Isaiah Smith and Thomas, all related. On Oct. 24, Mayweather was released from the downtown Riverside jail, where she had been held for unspecified reasons, and she became intoxicated at the motel, according to court papers.

“She was hanging around Mr. Carrillo’s (black Jaguar) in the parking lot, and he told her to get away from his vehicle,” according to the defense.

There was a hostile exchange before she returned to her room.

Prosecutors said the defendant was incensed, possibly because he had been publicly challenged by a woman in front of three juvenile gang members. He pursued them eastbound on University.

Court papers state the victims tried to avoid further contact, racing through traffic lights until they reached the left turn lane to go into the Food4Less grocery store parking

Two days later, on the night of Oct. 26, Thomas and Smith were preparing to drive in the latter’s Saturn sedan to pick up food, and Mayweather was trailing behind when she encountered Carrillo in his car, leading to another confrontation, during which she told Smith and Thomas the defendant had threatened her. They doubted her claims and “ushered” her into the car, the defense said.

lot at University and Chicago avenues. Carrillo pulled alongside and shouted profanity-laced challenges, at which point Thomas pulled a semiautomatic handgun and “fired up to 11 rounds at Mr. Carrillo,” the defense said.

The Jaguar’s driver’s side window was blown out, but Carrillo and those with him were not hit. Smith tried to pull his own pistol out of his front pocket, but the trigger caught on his pants, and he shot himself in the right thigh, according to court documents.

Carrillo pulled his own 9mm pistol and fired into the Saturn, striking Thomas twice, including a fatal wound to the chest, according to the prosecution. Smith tried to flee when the shots were fired but crashed into a traffic sign. He stumbled out of the car and

hobbled away to get help.

Mayweather was not injured. Thomas stepped out of the car and collapsed.

Carrillo fled the scene.

Thomas was taken to Riverside Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Smith underwent surgery to his leg and recovered.

Relying on security surveillance video from the motel and businesses along University, Riverside police detectives were able to identify the perpetrator, and an arrest warrant was served on him without incident two weeks later at a residence in the 2300 block of Candlestick Way in Perris.

Investigators seized his journal, in which he “bragged about the shooting,” according to the prosecution’s brief, which said he referred to the victims as “snails” and

Authorities asked anyone with information on the illegal fireworks and destructive devices case to contact Officer J. Alter at JAlter@RiversideCA.gov or 951-351-6152, or Officer V. Schmitz at VSchmitz@ RiversideCA.gov or 951-351-6404.

Anonymous tips can be left via the Riverside Police Department’s Atlas 1 mobile app utilizing the “Send a Message” feature.

wrote that “there is a sort of war with Eastside Riva and the Blacks.”

“The defendant noted he was proud he was able to show the little homies how to gang bang,” the brief said.

The defense blamed Mayweather for “provoking the altercation,” addition-

ally asserting Carrillo was not the one who initiated violence that night.

“He explained (to detectives) that Thomas shot first, and he was only defending himself,” the defense stated.

Carrillo had no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

Steven Daniel Carillo, left, and murder victim Derrion Thomas. | Photos courtesy of the Riverside Police Department/Facebook

Authorities recovered these illegal fireworks from a home in Riverside. | Photo courtesy of the city of Riverside

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Ann Wilson performs at the Wacken Open Air festival in 2022. | Photo courtesy of Frank Schwichtenberg/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)