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California, tech companies agree on journalism fund

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

In an attempt to bolster local news organizations, California and Google have agreed to a nearly $250 million five-year partnership, state officials announced Wednesday.

The deal is a first-in-thenation partnership with the state, news publishers, major tech companies and philanthropists, unveiling two multi-year initiatives to provide ongoing financial support to newsrooms statewide and launch a National AI Accelerator, according to a statement by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks’ office.

The Berkeley assemblywoman authored AB 886, a now defunct bill that aimed to require tech companies to compensate for the news content that is voluminously carried on platforms such as the widely used Google search engine.

The deal’s nearly $250 million in public and private funding has the majority of the funding going to newsrooms over the next five years, with a first-year goal of front-loading $100 million into the program, according to Wicks’ office.

The investment amount could rise over the next several years if funding from additional private or state sources becomes available.

A little more than 25% of the funding will come from California taxpayers, with the remainder from Google and possibly other private

The removal of 46 ficus trees on Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia is scheduled for next month, city officials announced Wednesday.

The large-scale removal is part of the nearly $4 million Baldwin Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project the City Council approved in May. Work on the project began Monday and impacts Baldwin Avenue from Huntington

Drive to Camino Real Avenue. The project will happen in two phases: first from Naomi Avenue to Camino Real Avenue, then from Duarte Road to Huntington Drive. Tree removal will begin on Sept. 16.

According to a city statement, while the “trees have brought valuable shade and presence to the Baldwin District for decades, a thorough evaluation by a Certified Arborist has

“This agreement represents a major breakthrough in ensuring the survival of newsrooms and bolstering local journalism across California — leveraging substantial tech industry resources without imposing new taxes on Californians,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “The deal not only provides funding to support hundreds of new journalists but helps rebuild a robust and dynamic California press corps for years to come, reinforcing the vital role of journalism in our democracy.”

Kent Walker, president of global affairs and chief legal officer for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, said in a statement: “We appreciate the thoughtful leadership of Governor Newsom, Assemblymember Wicks, Chair Umberg, and Senator Glazer on these

The UC Berkeley School of Journalism will administer a News Transformation Fund that will provide money to preserve and expand California-based news organizations, according to Wicks’ office. Emphasis will be on helping publications that operate in local news deserts or underrepresented communities and outlets that prioritize California news coverage.

46 ficus trees set for removal on Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia

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revealed that their roots have become destructive to local infrastructure, as well as both public and private property. Over the years, root intrusion has necessitated frequent repairs or replacements of water and sewer lines, while root growth has led to uplifted sidewalks and curbs.”

Officials also said “many business owners in this area have expressed their ongoing

concerns about roof and gutter maintenance, as well as staining and damage to sidewalks along storefronts.”

Those factors led officials to designate the 46 trees as “safety concerns” that are disrupting the city’s infrastructure.

“It has become clear that retaining these trees is incompatible with the need to protect local businesses, and

ensure safe streets, accessible sidewalks, and underground infrastructure in this area,” officials said.

The contractor hired to assess the ficus trees was West Coast Arborists, according to a city staff report.

Officials described the Baldwin Avenue project as “important upgrades to ... roadways, traffic signals, and sidewalks, helping improve a

key gateway into Arcadia.”

Citing Arcadia’s designation as a Tree City USA “committed to maintaining a robust urban tree canopy,” new plantings will replace the ficus.

The Arcadia Development Services Department Engineering Division is fielding questions about the project at 626-574-5411 or DSD@ ArcadiaCA.gov.

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Chiquita Canyon Landfill operators resist installing monitors

By City News Service

The operators of the ChiquitaCanyon Landfill on Wednesday were resisting the installation of monitors on wells to test air quality and pollutants that have been reported for months, leading to complaints from nearby residents and members of the community.

Lawyers representing the landfill told the South Coast Air Quality Management District on Tuesday that installing monitors would strain Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s ability to meet the deadline to complete the West Toe excavation project. They asked the AQMD for an extension to the deadline to install monitors.

Installing monitors on wells is one modification the South Coast AQMD is seeking to the order of abatement issued to the landfill operators in September. The hearing on Tuesday was the second in as many weeks regarding the landfill and how to address the toxic air

it is generating.

The South Coast AQMD is also considering ordering the landfill to pause operations from 7 to 10 a.m., when trash odors have been reported to be strongest, reducing the landfill’s working face by 50%, conducting daily inspections and testing for leachate leaks.

The modifications were introduced at a hearing Aug. 13 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons in Valencia. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at the South Coast AQMD headquarters in Diamond Bar.

Kathryn Roberts, senior deputy director counsel for the AQMD, presented a status report at the hearing in Valencia. In it, she reported the landfill is behind schedule in its following of the order of abatement.

“The overall status at this time, following up to 11 months of the abatement order, is that there has been

no meaningful improvement to the odors,” Roberts said.

MeganMorganof Beverage&Diamond, attorney for landfill operator Waste Connections, said during the hearing in Valencia the odors are generated by elevated temperatures at the landfill, called ETLFs.

“Chiquita, its experts and the district have learned there is no simple way to slow and stop ETLFs,” Morgan said in Chiquita Canyon’s opening statement. “If there were, Chiquita would be doing it.”

The Chiquita Canyon Landfill operators were notified in June they were in violation of the federal Clean Air Act by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The landfill was notified of violations for excessive toxic air emissions in a letter dated June 4. The operators of the landfill, Chiquita Canyon LLC, and the company that owns it, Waste Connections, received the notice from the EPA.

The landfill was also in violation of its operating permit by emitting high levels of toxic gasses such as benzene and volatile organic compounds that are known to create smog and contribute to the formation of the ozone, which can cause lung damage.

It was the first time the EPA issued a violation to the landfill operators and owner.

The South Coast AQMD has received more than 15,000 complaints about the landfill from nearby residents since January 2023. The EPA is leading a multi-agency task force to monitor the landfill and track the pollution it is creating.

CalEPA, the state Department of Toxic Substance Control and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board have also issued violation notices to the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

In the notice sent by the EPA in June, it states the landfill “failed to maintain and operate air pollution

control equipment in a manner consistent with good air pollution control practice for minimizing emissions.”

The landfill has been the source of pollution and complaints for months.

In March, the Water Quality Control Board denied the landfill’s request to expand operations in its East Canyon Project. The landfill applied for the expansion on Jan. 4, 2022. The water control board sent a letter dated March 1 informing the operators of the rejection.

Final train cars arrive to complete fleet for LAX’s Automated People Mover

By City News Service

The final four train cars for LAX’s long-awaited Automated People Mover have arrived at the airport, bringing the total number on site to 44, officials announced Wednesday.

The first train cars arrived in the summer of 2022, and the remaining cars have been arriving from the manufacturer in Pennsylvania, airport officials said.

“Receiving the final train cars for the APM signifies a major milestone for this project and our airport’s transformation,” John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports, said in a statement.

“The APM will enhance the travel experience at LAX and set a new standard for sustainable transportation.

As we move this project forward, we remain dedicated to delivering a stateof-the-art solution that reflects our commitment to our passengers, community and environment.”

LAX will be the first U.S. airport to use the INNOVIA 300 APM cars, featuring recyclable state-of-theart aluminum shells and a regenerative braking system.

LAX Integrated Express Solutions, known as LINXS, is the design-build team at the helm of the airport’s $3 billion project, and will soon begin testing the train cars on the Automated People Mover’s elevated guideway.

Officials aim to complete the project by Dec. 8, 2025, with operation set for January 2026.

On Aug. 16, the Los Angeles City Council increased the total cost of LAX’s significantly delayed Automated People Mover from $2.9 billion to $3.34 billion to settle legal claims and set a date of operation for January 2026.

The LAWA board in May already approved some $200 million in additional money for the project, to address similar claims submitted by the contractor — and that money is included as part of this $400 million-plus, increasing the total settlement to about $550 million.

An additional $50 million will be part of a contingency that may or may not be allocated fully, according to airport officials. The settlement agreement largely

covers already completed extra work by LINXS dating back to August 2018, and a longer than anticipated construction timeline.

The project could be

Protesters decrying the war in Gaza gathered outside Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Thursday as USC’s New Student Convocation was held inside —

completed in time for world events taking stage in the Los Angeles region, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Anti-war student protests resume at USC

reviving anti-war gatherings that roiled the campus earlier this year.

Protesters outside the Coliseum Thursday were seen holding signs that read “USC

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funds genocide” and “Long live the student intifada.”

Student protests that occurred earlier this year were ultimately paused due to disciplinary actions and

summer break.

Organizations behind the protests — USC Divest From Death Collision, USC Student Coalition Against Labor Exploitation and the USC

to ticketed passengers, their guests and airport employees for free.

chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine — put out a call on Instagram earlier this week

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for a resumption of protests, leading to Thursday’s gathering.

A well that had leaked prior to a repaired gasket seal. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

The electric train system on 2.25 miles of elevated rail with six stations will be available

An Innovia APM 300 car for the LAX Automated People Mover. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

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Historic moments from past political conventions

By Ellen Dewitt and Nicole Caldwell, Stacker

Whilepolitical convention fanfare can seem old-timey and corny, complete with silly hats and wild-eyed enthusiasm against a backdrop of endless red, white, and blue, the events are also epicenters for dealmaking, strategic maneuvering, fundraising, a fair share of backstabbing, and historic firsts.

cratic nominee for president. She is the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major party ticket.

assassinated four years later during his run for president.

1964: NBC reporter arrested on air

newspaper of general circulation in court case number KS017174 City of Baldwin Park, County of Los Angeles, State of California. The Burbank Independent has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation in court case number ES016728 City of Burbank, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

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The Republican National Convention’s final night in July, themed “Make America Great Once Again,” featured a far-reaching range of speakers, including disgraced Fox News host Tucker Carlson; Trump National Doral’s golf general manager, Carrie Ruiz; and Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association President and CEO Franklin Graham also led the arena in prayer following a fiery speech from ‘80s wrestling star Hulk Hogan, who ripped his shirt off in front of the crowd.

That night, former President Donald Trump addressed the crowd for more than 92 minutes with a bandaged ear, just days after surviving an assassination attempt.

Political conventions have also heralded many firsts — from the first Black woman to address the floor to the first woman to be nominated for the highest office. The Democratic National Convention, running from Aug. 19-22 in Chicago, will officially recognize Vice President Kamala Harris as the Demo-

The convention forum has given us last looks as well. A grieving nation paid a tearful tribute to slain President John F. Kennedy at a convention in 1964, and venerable figures like Ted Kennedy and Ronald Reagan made poignant farewells on convention stages.

Stacker looked back at historic moments from the nation’s political conventions over the years, consulting academic accounts, news reports, and the memories of those who were there.

1948: Civil rights divide Democrats

At the Democratic Convention in 1948, where Harry Truman’s name was at the top of the ballot, dozens of delegates from Mississippi and Alabama walked out in opposition to the party’s civil rights platform, which included abolition of state poll taxes, an anti-lynching law, and desegregation of the military. The Southern delegates broke away and founded their own States’ Rights Democratic Party.

1964: A tearful tribute to JFK

Delegates to the 1964 Democratic National Convention were brought to tears by a moving video tribute to the late President John F. Kennedy, who had been assassinated less than a year earlier. The tribute was introduced by an emotional Robert Kennedy, then-attorney general, who was also

NBC television reporter

John Chancellor was arrested in 1964 at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco. He had refused to leave when efforts were made to clear reporters from the convention floor following Barry Goldwater’s nomination. As he was escorted out by uniformed officers, he famously said on the air, “This is John Chancellor, somewhere in custody!”

1968: Chicago mayor accused of ‘Gestapo tactics’

The 1968 Democratic National Convention was roiled by hundreds of protestors who were arrested and injured outside on the streets of Chicago. Inside, Connecticut Sen. Abe Ribicoff accused Chicago Mayor Richard Daley of “Gestapo tactics.”

The Chicago mayor can be seen, but not heard, angrily shouting and gesturing in response.

1968: Television reporter Dan Rather punched on convention floor

At that same heated 1968 Democratic Convention, CBS television reporter Dan Rather scuffled with security guards on the floor and could be heard saying: “Take your hands off me unless you’re planning to arrest me.” Still on air, he was knocked over and punched in the stomach.

From the anchor booth,

Walter Cronkite called the guards “thugs.”

1968: Julian Bond debuts as underage vice presidential pick

The 1968 Democratic Convention was infamously torn apart over issues of civil rights and the Vietnam War. Then-Georgia state legislator Julian Bond led an alternate delegation to the DNC, where he was nominated to be vice president as a protest candidate. At 28 years old, Bond was seven years too young to be eligible and withdrew his name from the ballot. Bond in 1986 was defeated in his bid for an Atlanta congressional seat by John Lewis, a fellow civil rights champion who died in July 2020.

1976: First Black woman makes keynote address to Democrats Rep. Barbara Jordan of Texas in 1976 became the first Black woman to deliver the keynote address to a DNC. In her moving speech, she said: “We are a people in a quandary about the present. We are a people in search of our future. We are a people in search of a national community.”

Two years earlier, Jordan delivered a compelling statement about impeachment proceedings against President Richard Nixon before the House Judiciary Committee.

1980: Ted Kennedy’s challenge to Jimmy Carter At the Democratic

Members of the American Communications Association set up picket lines in front of the Convention Hall before the 1948 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. | Photo courtesy of Irving Haberman/IH Images/Getty Images/Stacker

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National Convention in 1980, Sen. Ted Kennedy ended his challenge to unseat President Jimmy Carter, delivering a speech that did not throw wholehearted support to Carter. A fumbling, failed attempt at posing the two rivals together with arms raised in unity followed. Kennedy’s performance was seen as taking steam out of Carter’s reelection bid, and Republican Ronald Reagan won the White House that November.

1980: ‘Hubert Horatio Hornblower Humphrey’ President Jimmy Carter made an unfortunate gaffe at the Democrats’ 1980 convention with the words “Hubert Horatio Hornblower!... Humphrey!” in a tribute to the former vice president and presidential candidate who died in 1978. Carter mixed up the Minnesota politician’s name with the fictional character Horatio Hornblower, a British naval officer in books by C.S. Forester. Making matters worse, his speech was followed by a spectacular failure of the balloons to fall from the convention hall ceiling. Carter was defeated by Republican Ronald Reagan later that year.

1984: ‘Tale of Two Cities’

In 1984, New York Gov. Mario Cuomo delivered his “Tale of Two Cities” keynote address, taking aim at President Ronald Reagan’s description of the nation as “a shining city upon a hill.”

“There is despair, Mr. President,” Cuomo said, “in the faces that you don’t see, in the places that you don’t visit in your shining city.” It was considered one of the best speeches by Cuomo, a skilled orator, and fueled hopes and expectations that he would seek the presidency.

1984: Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Coalition Rev. Jesse Jackson, who in

1984 sought the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination with his Rainbow Coalition campaign, mesmerized the convention with a stirring speech in which he described his constituency as “the desperate, the damned, the disinherited, the disrespected, and the despised. They are restless and seek relief.” But in a call for unity, he said, “Even in our fractured state, all of us count, and all of us fit somewhere.”

1984: ‘My name is Geraldine Ferraro’

The first woman nominated to be the vice presidential candidate of a major U.S. party accepted her honor in 1984 at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. The crowd went wild with just her opening words: “My name is Geraldine Ferraro.”

The vice-presidential hopeful continued, saying, “I stand before you to proclaim tonight: America is the land where dreams can come true for all of us.”

Despite the feverish support of the DNC crowd, Ferraro’s ticket with presidential nominee Walter Mondale lost 49 out of 50 states in the general election that swept President Ronald Reagan into his second term in office.

1988: ‘Read my lips’

George H.W. Bush made a bold promise to supporters in 1988 at the RNC: “Read my lips: no new taxes.” The campaign promise, intended to paint Bush’s opponent Michael Dukakis as a taxand-spend liberal Democrat, was one Bush broke after winning his bid for president. During his term, Bush signed multiple tax increases into law — including a hike in the personal tax rate ceiling to 31% from 28%.

1988: George H.W. Bush

and the ‘silver foot in his mouth’

Ann Richards, Texas state treasurer and later governor with a famously sharp wit, delighted the audience at the Democratic National Convention in 1988 with her barbs at Republican George H.W. Bush. “Poor George. He can’t help it,” she said. “He was born with a silver foot in his mouth.”

1988: Ronald Reagan says goodbye

Outgoing President Ronald Reagan bid farewell to an emotional crowd at the 1988 RNC in New Orleans, where George H.W. Bush accepted the party’s nomination. “I’ll leave my phone number and address behind just in case you need a foot soldier,” Reagan said as he headed into retirement. Six years later, he released a letter sharing his Alzheimer’s diagnosis with the American public.

2004: A young Barack Obama is noticed

Many Americans were introduced to Barack Obama in 2004 when the Illinois state senator delivered a riveting keynote speech at the DNC in Boston.

Referring to himself as “a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him, too,” Obama delivered the now-famous line: “There’s not a liberal America and a conservative America — there’s the United States of America.”

2008: The lion’s last roar

When Barack Obama was nominated as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in 2008, Sen. Ted Kennedy — who was diagnosed three months earlier with brain cancer — made his farewell appearance. Known as the “Lion of the Senate,” Kennedy was surrounded on stage by family, including his children,

Reporting from the floor, CBS’ Dan Rather, at left with headset, is shoved by security agents at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. | Photo courtesy of Bettmann/Getty Images/Stacker

and nieces —

2008: Alaska hockey mom joins Republican ticket

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin accepted her nomination as the Republican Party’s vice presidential candidate at the 2008 convention. Chosen to run alongside Sen. John McCain, the largely unknown politician described herself as a small-town “hockey mom.” “You know [what] they say the difference [is] between a hockey mom and a pit bull?” she asked. “Lipstick.”

2012: Clint and the empty chair

One of the oddest convention moments occurred in 2012 at the Republican National Convention when actor and director Clint Eastwood stood on stage next to an empty chair and held what was meant to be an imaginary conversation with President Barack Obama. It made a sensation, but not in the way organizers would have hoped. The setup seemed nonsensical, and the aging Hollywood star looked dottering talking to an invisible character.

Still, it gave late-night comedians plenty of material.

2016: Melania Trump’s familiar-sounding speech

At the RNC convention in 2016 nominating Donald Trump, his wife, Melania, made a speech — and caused an uproar — with sections taken from a 2008 address by Michelle Obama.

“Because we want our children in this nation to know that the only limit to your achievements is the strength of your dreams and your willingness to work for them,” Trump said. Michelle’s 2008 speech said: “Because we want our children — and all children in this nation

— to know that the only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work for them.”

A Trump speechwriter later said Melania Trump had cited

AAfter court hearing, Hunter Biden tax case moves toward trial in DTLA

By City News Service

ttorneysindicated Wednesday that jurors mayhearpossibly inflammatory details of Hunter Biden’s personal life when the president’s son goes on trial next month in downtown Los Angeles on federal tax charges.

President Joe Biden’s son faces nine tax-related counts, including three felony counts and six misdemeanor counts of failure to pay taxes.

Hunter Biden, 54, of Malibu, “spent millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills,” the indictment alleges.

assassination attempt on Donald Trump during the former president’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter killed one rally attendee and severely injured two others. Trump’s upper

passages of the earlier speech as inspirational that were inadvertently included in her own.

2020: COVID-19 causes a virtual DNC

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a highly unusual election year, including an unconventional, remote DNC in 2020.

The event was slated for July 13-16 in Milwaukee, but the pandemic caused planners to push festivities back to August. Ultimately, the decision was made to downsize the DNC entirely and make it largely virtual. Speakers and performers for the event were scattered across the U.S., while some Democratic officials gathered in Milwaukee.

2024: Hulk Hogan plays Trump’s hype man

The historic 2024 RNC was held July 15-18 at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The event’s closing night came just five days after an

right ear was grazed by one of the bullets. The presidential nominee, running for a second term four years after his first ended in 2020, appeared at the RNC with a bandage on his ear and shared a harrowing recap of the carnage that occurred at the rally in his speech on July 18th.

Also that night, former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan, whose given name is Terry Gene Bollea, took to the stage with a frenetic speech that energized the already enthusiastic crowd. Referring to Trump as his hero, the entertainer went on to perform his trademark T-shirt rip, tearing off a suit jacket and black “Real Americans” muscle shirt to reveal a red Trump-Vance T-shirt underneath. Amid the drama, the former president blew a kiss to the celebrity from the audience.

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Evidence of the younger Biden’s partying during a period when he was admittedly using crack cocaine and allegedly willfully failing to pay more than $1.4 million in taxes may become part of the trial, attorneys said.

A pretrial hearing in the case Wednesday in LA federal court dealt with motions and questions of evidence to be resolved before jury selection is expected to begin Sept. 5. Hunter Biden did not attend the hearing.

On Monday, U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi, a Donald Trump appointee who is presiding over the trial, rejected the defendant’s bid to toss the case after the president’s son sought to argue that David C. Weiss, the special counsel overseeing the prosecution, was improperly appointed.

The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals previously rejected the younger Biden’s request to revive a bid to have the charges against him dismissed.

Hunter Biden’s lawyers wrote in legal filings that they believe the case was brought “in direct response to political pressure.” His attorneys say the defendant has since paid the government $2 million in

back taxes and penalties.

Regarding the tax charges, the 56-page indictment alleges that between 2016 and Oct. 15, 2020, “the defendant spent this money on drugs, escorts and girlfriends, luxury hotels and rental properties, exotic cars, clothing and other items of a personal nature, in short, everything but his taxes.”

Hunter Biden’s lead defense attorney, veteran Los Angeles criminal lawyer Mark J. Geragos, has said the trial could last as long as 10 days.

In June, the president’s son was convicted of three felony charges in a separate federal case brought in Delaware stemming from the purchase of a gun in 2018. Hunter Biden was found guilty of having lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs — when, in fact, he later admitted to having been addicted to illegal narcotics at the time.

Court papers show Hunter Biden is scheduled to be

sentenced in the Delaware gun case on Nov. 13, in the week after the presidential election.

Described in the indictment as a Georgetown- and Yale-educated lawyer, lobbyist, consultant and businessperson, Hunter Biden served on the board of a Ukrainian industrial conglomerate and a Chinese private equity fund during the time of the tax allegations.

“He negotiated and executed contracts and agreements for business and legal services that paid millions of dollars of compensation to him and/or his domestic corporations, Owasco PC and Owasco LLC,” according to the indictment for tax evasion.

In addition to his business interests, the defendant was an employee of a multinational law firm, the document states.

Hunter Biden has said he had forgotten to pay his taxes during a period when he was in the grip of drug addiction.

Hunter Biden. | Photo courtesy of Prime Minister’s Office/ Wikimedia Commons (GODL-India)

nephews,

including Caroline Kennedy, who introduced him.

Barbara Jordan waves to the crowd before her keynote speech at the DNC. | Photo courtesy of Owen Franken/Corbis/Getty Images/Stacker

2024: Hulk Hogan plays Trump’s hype man. | Photo courtesy of Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Stacker

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

THE PETITION FOR PRO-

Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: David M. Miyoshi MIYOSHI LAW OFFICE 4009 VIA LARGAVISTA PALOS VERDES ESTATES CA 90274 CN109351 WOO Aug 22,26,29, 2024 ROSEMEAD READER

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAUL GUILLEN, JR. CASE NO. 24STPB03866

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RAUL GUILLEN, JR.

An Amended Petition for Probate has been filed by JEROME GUILLEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. The Amended Petition for Probate requests that JEROME GUILLEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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 amended petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept. 4 located at 111 NORTH HILL STREET, 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.

BATE requests that David M. Miyoshi be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

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

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

(“Community Owner”) for payment in full of the storage charges due and unpaid was not satisfied, the above-stated mobilehome, held on account of Teri Pratt, and due notice having been given to all parties known to claim an interest in the mobilehome and the time specified in the notice having expired, notice is hereby given said mobilehome, and all of the fixtures contained in the home, will be advertised for public sale and sold by auction at 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2024 at 1630 S. Barranca Ave., Space 141, City of Glendora, County of Los Angeles, State of California 91740. The subject mobilehome, and all fixtures contained in the home, will be sold in bulk, “as-is” without warranties of title, fitness for a particular purpose or any other warranties, express or implied, and will be subject to a credit bid by Community Owner. The sale is subject to change upon proper notice.

Please take notice payment at the public sale must be made by certified funds within three (3) days of the warehouse lien sale or at the time the mobilehome is removed from the premises, whichever is sooner. Failure to pay or remove as required will result in failure of the bid in which case the next highest third party bid will be taken subject to these same terms and conditions; if the next highest bidder is Community Owner’s credit bid, then Community Owner’s credit bid will prevail.

Reasonable storage charges at the per diem rate of $43.81 from May 1, 2024 through July 29, 2024, plus utilities and other charges due as of July 1, 2024 of $248.31, and including estimated charges of $1,000.00 for publication and service charges (note: this is an estimated administrative charge only; actual charges incurred must be paid to satisfy the demand for payment), all associated with the storage of the mobilehome in the sum of $5,191.21. Additionally, you must pay daily storage in the amount of $43.81 per day accruing on or after July 30, 2024, plus utilities and other charges associated with the storage of the mobilehome due after July 1, 2024, and continuing until the mobilehome is removed from the Community.

on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, whose name and address are: Tiffany Hedgpeth Ladd Cahoon EDGCOMB LAW GROUP, LLP 355 S. Grand Ave., Ste. 2450, #2049 Los Angeles, CA 90071 thedgpeth@edgcomb-law.com; lcahoon@edgcomb-law.c0m If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You also must file your answer or motion with the court.

BRIAN D. KARTH CLERK OF COURT /S/ illegible

Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk

Dated: May 29, 2024 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/24 CNS-3840680# SAN GABRIEL SUN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. Any vehicles sold will be under Section 3071 of motor vehicle code. The undersigned will be sold by competitive bidding at BID13 on or after the 3rd day of September, 2024 at 9:30 AM or later, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Mt. Olive Storage 1500 Crestfield Drive Duarte, CA 91010 State of California

Units sold appear to contain: Miscellaneous furniture, miscellaneous household goods, boxes of personal effects, tools, luggage, bags of clothes, electronic items, toys, shelving units Belonging to: A10 – Andrew S. Winans E55 – Aaron D. Gray E58 - Suzzeth Jimenez H53 – Casey L. Rieboldt J13 – Belinda Abbott

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: ZACHARY HAGENBUCH, THE GROSSMAN LAW FIRM, APC. 1770 IOWA AVENUE, SUITE 260, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507, Telephone: 951.683.3704 8/22, 8/26, 8/29/24 CNS-3845205# EL MONTE EXAMINER

Public Notices

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE [Civ. Code Sec. 798.56a(e); Comm. Code Secs. 7209, 7210]

TO: Teri Pratt [Registered Owner] AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST in the following goods: A 1968 mobilehome, Manufacturer: Golden West., Tradename: Golden West; HCD Decal Number LAZ5260, Serial nos.: 1101XX and 1101XXU; HUD Label/Insignia nos.: B229252 and A229251; measuring 54 feet in length and 10 feet in width per section.

SINCE THE DEMAND MADE under Civil Code Section 798.56a(e) and Commercial Code Sections 7209, 7210(2) of the Commercial Code by Rancho Glendora Mobile Villas, LLC

Please take further notice all thirdparty bidders must remove the subject mobilehome from the premises within three (3) days after the sale or disposition of the same. THE MOBILEHOME MAY NOT REMAIN IN RANCHO GLENDORA MOBILE VILLAS AFTER THE SALE OR DISPOSITION. Any purchaser of the mobilehome will take title and possession subject to any liens under California Health & Safety Code §18116.1. All bidders are responsible and liable for any penalties, or other costs, including, but not limited to, defective title or other bond, which may be necessary to obtain title to, or register, the mobilehome.

RANCHO GLENDORA MOBILE VILLAS, LLC Dated: August 16, 2024, at San Jose, California BY: ____________________________

ANDREW J. DITLEVSEN

Attorney at Law Hopkins & Carley, a Law Corporation 70 S. First Street San Jose, CA 95113-2406 (408) 286-9800 (phone) (408) 998-4700 (fax) ajd@hopkinscarley.com

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the Central District of California Civil Action No. 2:24-cv-03438 CBM (AGRx) Land and Warehouse LLC, Canterbury Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a Mega Produce, Toupan Tommy Salim, and Toupan Tommy Salim, Trustee of the Salim Family Trust, UDT, dated June 23, 2007, and ROES 1-10, Plaintiff(s) v. Revvity, Inc., Industrial AssetsRevitalization, Inc. (f/k/a Industrial Assets Environmental Remediation, Inc.), Mattes Diversified, Inc. (d/b/a Custom Metal Fabrication), Steven Mattes, (See Attachment #1) Defendant(s) SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION ON FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

To: (Defendant’s name and address) Shih-bin Robin Chang 1015 Via Romales, San Dimas, CA 91773 Robin Environmental Management Co. 1015 Via Romales, San Dimas, CA 91773

A lawsuit has been filed against you. Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) – or 60 days if you are the United States or a United States agency, or an office or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) – you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served

Purchases

Publish on August 19, 2024 & August 26, 2024 in the DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY given San Dimas Lock-Up Self Storage in City of San Dimas intends to sell Personal Property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of Civil Code. San Dimas Lock-Up Self Storage will sell at public sale by competitive bidding online auction on the 10th day of September at 10:00 a.m. where said property has been stored which is located at San Dimas Lock-Up Self Storage, 409 West Allen Avenue, San Dimas, California, County of Los Angeles, State of California the following: Tenant’s Name Stacy Diana Collins, Jose Flaviano Meza, Bridget L. Avila, Patrick Michael Streng, Kalunda Iwamizu, Iveth Noirz Carrion, Robert Wayne Combs. Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold “as is” where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between Owner and obligated party. The obligated party reserves the right to bid at the Auction. The Owner reserves the right to cancel a bid at the time of auction as well. Auctioneer: www.storagetreasures. com Sale will be on: September 10th, 2024 @ 10:00 am, or any day after. Publish August 26th & September 2nd, 2024 in THE AZUSA BEACON

Inland Empire man serving life in prison accused of killing fellow inmate

By City News Service

ADesert Hot Springs

man serving 17 years to life behind bars for trying to kill his father by severely beating him and setting fire to his mobile home is under investigation Wednesday for allegedly killing a fellow inmate at Salinas Valley State Prison.

According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Miguel A. Espino, 31, allegedly attacked another inmate around 10:30 a.m. Monday at the prison in Soledad in Monterey County.

Corrections officers “quickly stopped” the attack, and “recovered one inmatemanufactured weapon at the scene,” according to the department. The target of the attack, Michael Spengler, 38, was pronounced dead at 11:08 a.m. Monday.

Espino was convicted in November by a jury in Banning of attempted murder, arson, aggravated mayhem and sentenceenhancing weapon allegations for the Aug. 7, 2018, attack on his father, Arturo

Espino Sr., at the father’s mobile home in the 15600 block of Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs.

Prosecutors said Espino, who had a history of violent clashes with his father, attacked Arturo Espino Sr. with a hammer, beating him on the head and inflicting major trauma. When the father fell to the floor unconscious, Miguel Espino grabbed a pile of clothes and used flammable liquids in the residence to set them ablaze in the hallway.

Neighbors spotted the smoke and rushed into the burning structure, containing the fire with an extinguisher and calling 911. The elder Espino survived, and his son was arrested the following day.

According to CDCR, Espino was placed in restrictive housing following Monday’s fatal attack behind bars, pending an investigation by the SVSP Investigative Services Unit and the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. Spengler was sentenced

in Los Angeles County in 2022 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the Jan. 9, 2013, slaying of 32-year- old Michael Meza of Pomona and the Feb. 16, 2013, killing of 26-year-old Marcus Nieto of Azusa.

“Both murders appear to

Port of LA names new deputy executive director of harbor administration

By City News Service

Erica Calhoun, who has been serving as the Port of Los Angeles’ interim deputy executive director of Harbor Administration since May, will take on the roll in an official capacity, the port announced Thursday.

Calhoun will be responsible for the planning, direction and management of several key divisions at the port, and will oversee human resources for nearly 900 employees. She will also be responsible for risk management, contracts and purchasing.

In the absence of the port’s Executive Director Gene Seroka, she will serve as acting executive director of the city’s Harbor Department.

“Erica is an incredibly talented professional and valuable member of our Harbor Department team,” Seroka said in a statement. “Her dedication, leadership and hard work over the past two decades with the city of Los Angeles have paved the way for this new role, a wellearned and deserving promotion. I couldn’t be more excited for her.”

Calhoun first joined the port in 2012 as a senior management analyst in the grants unit, where she identified and managed grant funding opportunities. She joined the port’s executive office in December of that same year, and in 2015, was appointed chief of staff to the executive director, the first African American woman to hold that position at the department.

With more than 23 years of service with the city, Calhoun previously served as assistant officer in charge in the Los Angeles Police

Department’s budget section where she aided in the preparation, dissemination and management of the LAPD’s $1.3 billion adopted budget.

Her tenure also included serving in a civilian oversight capacity in the Los Angeles Police Commission’s Office of the Inspector General and as a grants manager with the LA Housing Department.

Calhoun obtained an undergraduate degree in Spanish language and literature from UC Berkeley, and a master of science degree in public administration from UCLA.

have been surprise ambushes of the defendant’s friends,” Superior Court Judge Henry J. Hall said during Spengler’s sentencing hearing. “They appear to be largely senseless.”

The judge said he believed Spengler should “never

Abe released from prison,” and said he was convinced that the defendant is an “extremely dangerous man.”

Meza, who had been shot eight times, was found shot to death in a white Dodge Charger on the shoulder of the White Avenue offramp from the eastbound San Bernardino (10) Freeway in Pomona.

Nieto suffered blunt force trauma to the head and was found by a passerby on a trail in the 3800 block of Canon Boulevard in Altadena.

Police: More than 50 cats found at Irvine residence

n investigation was underway into the discovery of more than 50 cats — some apparently in poor health or malnourished — at an Irvine residence where a woman was allegedly breeding and selling them for up to $1,000, police said Wednesday.

Authorities went to the residence on Garnet Street on Tuesday afternoon “after receiving an anonymous tip,” the Irvine Police Department reported.

“Animal Services officers found more than 50 kittens and cats inside the residence,” police said in a statement. “The female resident was breeding Ragdoll and British Shorthair cats and selling them for up to $1,000.

“Some of the cats appeared malnourished, and others showed signs of poor health,” police said. “Animal Services officers worked with the breeder, who released the cats to the care of the Irvine Animal Care Center.”

Animal Care Center staff provided the animals with the necessary care and medical treatment, police said.

“We will provide an update on our social media, and (we) ask people not to call the Irvine Animal Care Center to inquire about them,” police said. “As they become available for adoption, the cats will be posted to the Irvine Animal Care Center website at irvineanimals.org/adopt.”

Animal Services officers were working with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in the investigation, police said. Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact Animal Services Supervisor Hope Darrow at Hdarrow@cityofirvine.org.

By City News Service

Michael Spengler. Miguel A. Espino. | Photos courtesy of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Erica Calhoun. | Photo courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles

A British shorthair cat. | Photo courtesy of Pexels

LEGALS

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Notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Lamanda Park Specific Plan

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Planning & Community Development Department has prepared a new Specific Plan for the Lamanda Park area. The proposed Lamanda Park Specific Plan (LPSP) covers areas in the 2003 East Colorado and the 2000 East Pasadena Specific Plans. The proposed LPSP will result in a unique plan vision for Lamanda Park, with goals, policies, permitted uses, and design, development, and public realm standards that will shape the built environment for the plan area and implement General Plan Land Use policies. The proposed LPSP will require the following approvals: General Plan Map Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, and Zoning Map and Text Amendments. You may find documents related to the proposed LPSP at https://www.ourpasadena.org/LPSP-PC-HR-082824.

PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed LPSP area generally encompasses the area between the 210 freeway to the north, Roosevelt and Vista Avenues to the west, Colorado Boulevard to the south and Kinneloa Avenue to the east (Exhibit 1).

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 LPSP 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., 2016). This Addendum has been prepared and will be processed consistent with CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15162 and Section 15164). The addendum found that the proposed LPSP 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 the proposed 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 hold a public meeting to review the latest update to the LPSP. The meeting is scheduled for:

Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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 agaribyan@cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability. Language translation services may also be requested with 72hour advance notice by calling (626) 744-4009.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249. The meeting agenda will be posted by August 23, 2024 at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/planning-commission/

Exhibit 1: Proposed Boundary for the Lamanda

PUBLIC INFORMATION: Any interested party or their representative may appear at the meeting and comment on the project. 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: Ani Garibyan, Planner

Phone: (626) 744-6743

E-mail: agaribyan@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

Exhibit 1: Proposed Boundary for the Lamanda Park Specific Plan

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Monterey Park City Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 24-01 (ZCA-24-01) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN

The Monterey Park City Council introduced an Ordinance at the August 21, 2024 regular City Council meeting.

If adopted, the proposed ordinance would implement the goals and policies contained within the Housing Element of the General Plan. The ordinance includes the following: 1) removes Table 21.08(F) to allow residential densities to default to densities contained in the General Plan Land Use Element; 2) implements California law limiting the City’s ability to impose minimum parking requirements for developments within ½ mile of high quality transit; 3) provides flexible parking requirements for multi-family dwellings; and 4) updates development and operational standards for emergency shelters and supportive housing, in compliance with state law.

Adoption of the proposed Ordinance is scheduled to take place at the September 4, 2024 regular City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m., in the City of Monterey Park, California, or as soon thereafter as possible.

For a copy of the proposed Ordinance, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (626) 307-1359.

Approved as submitted above: Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

ATTEST:

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WOLFGANG SPIEGELSTEIN aka WOLFGANG HORST SIMON SPIEGELSTEIN Case No. 24STPB09124

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WOLFGANG SPIEGELSTEIN aka WOLFGANG HORST SIMON SPIEGELSTEIN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Monica Lago-Kaytis in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 12, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: WILBUR GIN ESQ SBN 93826 EDWARDS ASHTON AND GIN LLP 100 W BROADWAY STE 860

GLENDALE CA 91210-1202 CN109324 SPIEGELSTEIN Aug 19,22,26, 2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVEN K. HANAMI Case No. 24STPB09110

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEVEN K. HANAMI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Thomas D. Hanami in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Thomas D. Hanami be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your ap-pearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or

Park Specific Plan

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

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

JUDD MATSUNAGA ESQ SBN 177920

ELDER LAW SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA APLC

1609 CRAVENS AVENUE TORRANCE CA 90501 CN109319 HANAMI Aug 19,22,26, 2024 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIA DEL CARMEN

JIMENEZ REYES

Case No. 24STPB08664

To all heirs, beneficiaries, cred-itors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIA DEL CARMEN JIMENEZ REYES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Saless Arlene Jimenez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Saless Arlene Jimenez be appointed as personal repre-sentative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 12, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

JOHN F BAZAN ESQ SBN 208509

BAZAN HUERTA & ASSOCIATES

5345 E OLYMPIC BLVD

LOS ANGELES CA 90022

CN109322 REYES

Aug 19,22,26, 2024

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

KENNETH P. CRANE

CASE NO. 24STPB09231

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of KENNETH P. CRANE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOSHUA ENGLE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSHUA ENGLE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/16/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for Petitioner

RODNEY GOULD, ESQ. - SBN 219234

LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY GOULD 15233 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 1020 SHERMAN OAKS CA 91403

Telephone (818) 981-1760 BSC 225637 8/22, 8/26, 8/29/24 CNS-3844199# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY C. ALMANZA

CASE NO. 24STPB09258

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN L. GORDON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN L. GORDON 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: 09/19/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111

LEGALS

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

JASON A. FETCHIK - SBN 227832

DRISKELL, GORDON & FETCHIK LLP

180 N GLENDORA AVE., STE. 201

GLENDORA CA 91741

Telephone (626) 914-7809

8/22, 8/26, 8/29/24

CNS-3844628#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CELIA VERGARA CASE NO. 24STPB08960

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 at 8:30

A.M. in Dept.: “62” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. MARC S. ROTHENBERG, SB# 72448

Attorney for Petitioner THE LAW FIRM OF MARC S.

ROTHENBERG

4326 Atlantic Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90807

PNSB# 107428

Published in: Belmont Beacon

Pub Dates: August 22, 26, 29, 2024

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHARLENE M. KELLY

CASE NO. 24STPB08769

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CAROLINE KELLY & MARISA KELLY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROLINE KELLY & MARISA KELLY be appointed as personal representatives to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept.: “11” located at: 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, Stanley Mosk Courthouse

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.

PNSB# 107427

Published in: Belmont Beacon

Pub Dates: August 22, 26, 29, 2024

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DUANE MICHAEL HABERMEHL AKA DUANE M. HABERMEHL, DUANE HABERMEHL AND MICHAEL HABERMEHL CASE NO. 30-2024-01410246-PR-PWCMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DUANE MICHAEL HABERMEHL AKA DUANE M. HABERMEHL, DUANE HABERMEHL AND MICHAEL HABERMEHL.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAMES RAYMOND HASTINGS in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAMES RAYMOND HASTINGS 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 exami-

nation in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/10/24 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM07 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

IF YOU 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.

JAMES RAYMOND HASTINGS 3735 HWY 101 N. YACHATS OR 97498 8/22, 8/26, 8/29/24

CNS-3845036# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DILYS JOAN JANECEK

Case No. 24STPB09414

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ellie Page 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 on Oct. 1, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner:

TAMRA OTTEN ESQ SBN 172249

WRIGHT KIM DOUGLAS ALC 130 SOUTH JACKSON STREET GLENDALE CA 91205 CN109689 JANECEK Aug 26,29, Sep 2, 2024 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CONSTANCE METCALF Case No. 24STPB09488

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. 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.

Foster youth housing for college students opens in Pasadena

By Staff

Anew housing facility for six college students transitioning from foster care opened in Pasadena earlier this month, a local charity said Wednesday.

The Pasadena Community Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 7 that was attended by local elected officials and community members to inaugurate the new six-unit complex of furnished apartments.

Pasadena City College will cover the students’ first five years of rent, which marks PCC’s first-ever formal partnership to provide students with housing.

“This project brings together so many of PCF’s priorities. It demonstrates what partnerships can accomplish for our young people and the impact it can have on our whole community,” PCF Director of Community Impact Jeannine Bogaard said in a statement.

“It is a proud day for PCF to see this housing open and know that we’ve been with the project from inception to completion.”

The project began in early 2022 when foundation representatives toured a site on Foothill Boulevard in east Pasadena with Charles Loveman, executive director of Heritage Housing Partners. Loveman, with support for the project from Pasadena Housing Department Director Bill Huang, was in the process of purchasing the property with two existing structures to transform it into housing for transition-age foster youth.

“This project offered several compelling opportunities for PCF,” Bogaard said. “We provided $200,000 to support property renovations, and we also leveraged our strong relationships with nonprofits and city officials to convene the right partners and find additional avenues of support.”

The project continued to evolve over the next two years, according to Bogaard. The foundation connected developer Heritage Housing Partners with First Place for Youth, a nonprofit that provides programs and services for 18- to 24-yearolds from the foster care system transitioning into adulthood.

First Place for Youth selected six program participants to move into the new housing complex where residents will receive wraparound services on-site.

According to an August 2024 RAND Corp. report, time spent within the foster care system increases a person’s risk of being homeless. Recent studies also show that ex-foster youth in community colleges have the highest rates of homelessness or housing insecurity throughout the state’s public postsecondary education systems.

Duarte to host American Cancer Society event at Santa Anita Park

By Staff

Duarte is hosting a cancer-fighting fundraiser next month at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, officials announced Tuesday.

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Anita Park starts on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. and concludes Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. The infield at Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia, will serve as the event’s staging area.

“The Relay For Life is more than just a fundraising walk. This event brings together passionate supporters who embody the American Cancer Society (ACS) vision to end cancer for everyone,” according to a statement by Duarte city officials. “This volunteer-

led experience unites communities to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to improve the lives of individuals with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.”

The event kicks off with participants cheering on local cancer survivors as they complete the first lap of the day, followed by their caregivers and relayers. When the initial laps are complete, survivors will have lunch prepared by Chop Stop in Glendale, hear musical accompaniment by Larry DiPeppe and receive a goody bag. Entertainers will perform

throughout the day, and the event will also have booth sales and raffles with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

At 9 p.m. Sept. 7, a ceremony featuring homemade paper lanterns called luminarias will be individually lit, each in remembrance of a life affected by cancer. Before the ceremony residents will have the opportunity to dedicate luminarias to family members or friends lost to cancer, people currently battling or anyone who has survived a bout with cancer.

“Together, participants will take a lap of silence to honor those affected by cancer,” officials said.

Throughout the evening, movies will play on the event stage, and card games will be available for donations.

The following morning at 7 a.m., the ACS will sponsor a donation-gathering pancake

Student protests

“As former and current students are still going through disciplinary measures, USC must know that its suppression of free speech and complacency in genocide have never been forgotten,” according to a post by the group.

The protest started around 7:30 a.m. Thursday and continued until 11 a.m., after the convocation had conclud-

ed. There were no reports of any arrests or disturbances.

The Daily Trojan, the university student newspaper, reported that protesters accused USC President Carol Folt of having deep ties with USC Hillel and USC Chabad, the two major organizations for Jewish students.

Protesters also passed out pamphlets that alleged

“USC lied during and after meetings with students for peace negotiations about students’ security, the use of violent police force, and punishments!” according to the paper.

According to USC Public Relations, Thursday’s protest did not impact the New Student Convocation event.

USC President Carol Folt sent a message to the university community on Tuesday recognizing the challenges posed by the protests earlier this year, and reaffirming the university’s commitment to free expression and protest — but saying campus rules must be followed.

“As we transition to the fall semester, we remain

breakfast before the weekend event’s closing ceremony at 11 a.m.

All money raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society, officials said. To register for the relay go to secure.acsevents.org/site/ STR?pg=entry&fr_id=108635. More information on the event is available from Suzy Powell-Rutherford, allsmiles65g@gmail.com or 626-353-1040.

committed to ensuring your rights to free speech, academic freedom, and peaceful protest in accordance with state and federal law,” Folt said. “We expect you to follow the university’s rules and policies designed to support your rights and prevent disruption of university functions. We also are required by law to

maintain a safe and bias-free environment in our classrooms, hospitals, events, and campuses. These values are essential to the Trojan community and do not conflict with free speech or academic freedom. The links below explain free expression and academic freedom, along with legal responsibilities and limitations.”

“Guests at the (ribboncutting) ceremony only had to look next door to imagine the next phase of this project,” foundation officials said.

Heritage Housing Partners intends to refurbish an adjacent property to house an additional nine transition-age students.

“PCF is excited about the phase 2 expansion and hopes to continue our work with the current partners,” according to the foundation.

From left, PCF’s Jeannine Bogaard joins First Place for Youth Executive Director Thomas Lee; Steven Gibson, PCC Board of Trustees vice president; Heritage Housing Partners Executive Director Charles Loveman; U.S. Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena; PCC student and First Place for Youth participant Myh’Keith L.; and Pasadena Councilwoman Felicia Williams at the Aug. 7 ribbon-cutting.

| Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Community Foundation

| Photos courtesy of the American Cancer Society

issues. California lawmakers have worked with the tech and news sectors to develop a collaborative framework to accelerate AI innovation and support local and national businesses and non-profit organizations. This publicprivate partnership builds on our long history of working with journalism and the local news ecosystem in our home state, while developing a national center of excellence on AI policy.”

Critics of the deal blasted the partnership for stopping short of enacting a law requiring compensation for news content from tech giants.

“California’s journalists did not ask for this,” Matt Pierce of Media Guild West said in an X post, adding that the deal signaled an “apparent collapse of the California legislature’s efforts to check Big Tech’s chokehold on local journalism.”

A guild bulletin to journalists Sunday night said of the deal: “Bottom line: This isn’t regulation. It’s a ratification of Google’s monopoly power over our newsrooms.”

Wicks’ AB 886 aimed “to help ensure the sustainability of local journalism, as news outlets across the country are downsizing and closing at alarming rates,” according to her office.

A recent Northwestern University study found that an average of 2.5 newspapers in the United States close each week, and that the nation has lost two-thirds of its newspaper journalists since 2005.

More than 100 California newspapers have stopped publishing in the last decade.

The news fund will help sustain existing and new online publications, with an emphasis on small, local outlets and community-facing journalism.

“As technology and innovation advance, it is critical that California continues to champion the vital role of journalism in our democracy,” Wicks said in a statement.

“This partnership represents a cross-sector commitment to supporting a free and vibrant press, empowering local news outlets up and down the state to continue in their essential work. This is just the beginning. I remain committed to finding even more ways to support journalism in our state for years to come.”

UC President Michael V. Drake said in a statement, “Californians depend on robust local and diverse news organizations to stay informed about their communities, and the University and specifi-

cally the UC Berkeley School of Journalism stand ready to support this endeavor.”

California News Publishers Association CEO Chuck Champion and Board Chair Julie Makinen said in a joint statement, “A vibrant press is crucial for strong communities and a healthy democracy. This is a first step toward what we hope will become a comprehensive program to sustain local news in the long term, and we will push to see it grow in future years.”

Supporters of the journalism funding initiative also noted their commitment to strengthening newsroom and ownership diversity for ethnic and underserved communities. Newsom announced his support for AB 1511, proposed legislation that if enacted

would increase the state’s placement of marketing, advertising and announcements with local and underrepresented news outlets.

“Ethnic and community media outlets in California have a long history of serving as trusted messengers of culturally responsive news to historically underrepresented and underserved communities,” AssemblymanMiguel Santiago, AB 1511’s sponsor, said in a statement. “These initiatives ensure that California is embracing private sector innovation while developing partnerships with and seeding investments from the public sector to empower local publishers and journalists that are vital to a healthy, thriving democracy.”

Also, journalists, research-

ers and business professionals will have the opportunity to to explore new artificial intelligence resources to address society’s challenges and strengthen the workforce via a National AI Innovation Accelerator.

The AI program will be administered in collaboration with a private nonprofit company, Wicks’ office reported. The program will provide a range of organizations, industries and communities with financial assistance and other forms of support to experiment with AI in their work. The accelerator will complement the work of the state’s journalism fund by adding new tools that will help journalists access and analyze public information.

“A strong press is a key pillar of democracy, and we’re proud to be part of this partnership to utilize AI in support of local journalism across California,” Jason Kwon, chief strategy officer for OpenAI, said in a statement. “This initiative builds on our longstanding work to help newsrooms and journalists around the world leverage AI to improve workflows, better connect users to quality content, and help news organizations shape the future of this emerging tech-

nology.”

An effort at the federal level to enact a journalism preservation fund is underway, according to the News/Media Alliance. Senate Bill 1094 — introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Sen. John N. Kennedy, R-La. — passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee with a favorable vote in June 2023.

“Google is a dominant monopoly that reaps significant revenue off scraping and repackaging quality news content, depriving publishers of the opportunity to monetize their content and reinvest in journalists,” News/ Media Alliance President and CEO Danielle Coffey said in a statement. “Today’s announcement reinforces the need for federal legislation and potential court remedies to address this broken marketplace.”

Officials and tech industry representatives will now begin implementing the newsroom funding and AI initiatives, which will take effect next year, according to Wicks.

On Aug. 5 a federal judge ruled against Google in an antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice for alleged anticompetitive practices in online searching and advertising.

Feds raid homes tied to OC nonprofit accused of misusing COVID relief funds

By City News Service

Escalatingthelegal woes facing a nonprofit groupaccusedby Orange County of misappropriating millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds, federal investigators Thursday raided the homes of the group’s president and county Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter, who worked for the organization.

Ciaran McEvoy, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, confirmed to City News Service that agents carried out the searches, but he declined to discuss details.

“We’re executing a search warrant but we are declining to comment on (the) nature of investigation due to sealing order by the court,” McEvoy said.

The searches targeted the Garden Grove home of Viet America Society President Peter Pham and the Tustin home of Rhiannon Do, The Orange County Register reported. Mark Rosen, an attorney for the VAS, told the paper agents also searched Perfume River restaurant in Westminster. The VAS contracted with the restaurant during the pandemic to

prepare meals that the organization was paid by the county to deliver to needy residents.

Orange County sued VAS earlier this month, with Rhiannon Do among the defendants.

The lawsuit seeks to recover “millions of dollars ... from a contractor that the county retained to provide nutritional meal services to elderly and disabled Orange County residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

According to the suit, Viet America Society “brazenly plundered these funds for their own personal gain.

Defendants saw the opportunity and conspired to embezzle pandemic relief funds by executing contracts that they never intended to perform, instead using the funding streams as their own personal banking accounts.”

Rosen issued a statement last week calling the lawsuit “a disgrace” that is riddled with “many, many factual errors.”

Rosen said the lawsuit accused Pham of buying property in Buena Park with his wife.

“Peter Pham is not

married,” Rosen said. “He does not know a Ngoc Tran. He does not own any property in Buena Park.”

He also disputed allegations about money given to the nonprofit for a war memorial in Mile Square Park.

“That war memorial was built,” Rosen said. “It’s there. The work was done.”

Rosen added that the Viet America Society “continues to provide food and delivery for the poor and the disabled

today. You are all invited to come and see it in action. And they are keeping excellent records today.”

Rosen said the nonprofit provided the services promised in the COVID grant, but failed initially to keep good records.

“All the contracts were honored in the provision of services,” Rosen said. “This lawsuit is a smear job.”

Before the suit was filed, Rosen said the nonprofit has been struggling to document

every meal delivered during the pandemic.

“They’re now trying to get records from people who don’t want to deal with the government, who are suspicious of the government because of their experience as refugees,” Rosen said of the Vietnamese community the nonprofit serves.

“The county, three years after the fact, has impossible standards now as if there was no pandemic or no one was sick,” Rosen said. “It’s easy to question all of this in hindsight, but people forget what it was like back then before we had the vaccines.”

Many of the agency’s drivers were practicing social distancing during the pandemic so did not get the required paperwork to prove delivery of some meals, Rosen said.

“Now the county is saying you should have them fill out a form and make contact,” Rosen said. “You’re applying standards that were impossible to apply during COVID.”

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley countered, however, that the nonprofit

had a duty to document the work.

“It’s a little late to be complaining when the requirement was to keep track of all this documentation in real time, so they don’t have to go back and reinvent what happened,” Foley said. “The expectation should have been to track it in real time. There’s very specific requirements. All the other vendors could do it, so why couldn’t they?” Foley added, “My patience is as thin as their bookkeeping records at this point. ... I don’t really have any use for whining and complaining after the fact.”

The county filed a second lawsuit against another organization, Hand to Hand Relief, claiming it has failed to provide documentation for roughly $3 million in county funds.

Supervisor Andrew Do has come under fire because his daughter worked for Viet America Society when he voted on contracts involving the organization. Do has said he would have disclosed the relationship if he felt it was required.

Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Berkeley. | Photo courtesy of AssemblyAssets/YouTube

OC Supervisor Andrew Do. | Photo courtesy of Supervisor Andrew Do/Facebook