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Thursday, August 29-September 04, 2024

Newsom signs bills to boost housing, provide more hotel shelter beds

By Staff

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed two bills to address homelessness that aim to help local governments add more shelter beds and facilitate the swifter construction of housing units.

Assembly Bill 2835 eliminates the sunset date on tenancy rules that make it easier for service providers to place people experiencing homelessness into privately owned hotels and motels for more than 30 days. This approach has been proven to enhance stability for those in need.

AB 3057 aims to streamline and "jumpstart" local governments' procedures for issuing building permits for "junior accessory dwelling units," or JADUs, in an effort to create more affordable

rental units statewide. An example of a junior accessory dwelling unit is the conversion of a singlefamily home's garage into a living space.

“The homelessness crisis demands immediate and innovative action, not the status quo," Newsom said in a statement. "With these new laws, local governments have even more tools to provide housing. I urge them to fully utilize the state's unprecedented resources to address homelessness.”

Local governments and service providers from private industry and the nonprofit sector throughout the state have successfully used hotels and motels to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness.

The governor's office

noted that since 2019 when Newsom took office, the state has invested more than $27 billion to support local governments in providing services and housing to help prevent and end homelessness. Notable spending included $3.3 billion for the Homekey program, $1 billion in Encampment Resolution Funding and $4.85 billion in funding for the Homelessness Housing Assistance Program, officials said.

Last year approximately 181,000 people experienced homelessness in California, with approximately 90,000 living in unsheltered scenarios, Newsom's office reported. The state funding aims to help local commu-

nities address unsheltered homelessness by utilizing rooms in hotels and motels to augment available shelter space.

"This strategy not only creates additional safe and stable interim shelter for Californians experiencing homelessness but also helps ensure that service providers can more easily connect and support people with the services they need to access housing and exit homelessness permanently," according to the statement from Newsom's office.

AB 2835 makes the use of motel and hotels to supplement shelter beds an indefinite option for local governments.

“We need solutions to

Feds, state AGs claim tech firm enabled landlords to artificially raise rents

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The U.S. Department of Justice and eight state attorneysgeneral, including California AG Rob Bonta, sued a technology company Friday for allegedly creating software that enables landlords to artificially raise rents — especially in Southern California.

Landlords use RealPage Inc.'s revenue management software to price multifamily rental units.

The federal lawsuit filed in the Middle District of North Carolina alleges RealPage enabled landlords to artificially raise rents by taking part in a pricing alignment scheme that raised rent revenue across the board, according to Bonta's office. The scheme allegedly was fueled by the illegal sharing of confidential pricing and supply information that affected residents of multifamily buildings in Orange County, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula, Murrieta, San Diego, Carlsbad and other parts of California.

The lawsuit contends that Richardson, Texasbased RealPage harmed consumers by decreasing competition, limiting price negotiation and increasing prices in the rental housing industry, according to Bonta's office.

“Anticompetitive agreements are illegal, whether

done by a human or software program," Bonta said in a statement. "RealPage misused private and sensitive consumer data to take the competition out of the rental industry, leaving renters no other choice but to pay the intentionally high prices that landlords agreed to set. This means that even if rental home supply was high, rent prices stayed the same, and in some cases, rents went up. This conduct is unacceptable and illegal, and given California’s current housing shortage and affordability crisis, it is causing real harm. Every day, millions of Californians worry about keeping a roof over their head and RealPage has directly made it more difficult to do so.”

According to Bonta's office, RealPage's subscription-based software generates rent increases via algorithmic models intended to grow landlords’ revenue. "It does so by amassing competitively sensitive data from competing landlords through its pricing algorithms and sharing this data among subscribers," according to Bonta's office. "Landlords understand that their nonpublic data will be used to recommend prices not just for their own units, but also for competitors who use the programs. Landlords agree to provide this information because they understand they will benefit from the

Port of Long Beach bolsters partnership with small businesses

Gov. Gavin Newsom chats with a man experiencing homelessness, both seated, as officials observe in Fresno in 2022. | Photo courtesy of California Governor/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

‘The

Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latiné Vote’ brings election laughs to Theatricum

By Staff

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle awardwinning playwright and Topanga resident Bernardo Cubría and Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum associate artistic director Willow Geer co-direct “The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/ Latinx/Latiné Vote,” a funny election year satire.

Xochitl Romero stars as university professor Paola Aguilar, who is drowning in debt from years of fertility treatments. So when Kaj Luken, Nicola Ramirez, Rebecca Feldman and Bernard Robinson, political strategists for THE political party, offer Paola a substantial paycheck to help them understand the “Hispanic/ Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latiné vote,” she reluctantly takes the job. Can Paola help these pundits understand all the nuances of her varied community to save the election? Or will her own journey ultimately be more important than who controls the White House?

“In 2016 when Trump got elected, I started getting all these text messages from friends of mine, most of whom were white Americans, and they were like, ‘Dude, how could 30% of Latinos or Hispanic people vote for

Trump?’” says Cubría. “I was offended by their question; why would they expect every single Latino or Hispanic person from Tijuana to Buenos Aires to think and vote the exact same way? Why do they see us as one single entity? No wonder so many people don’t even feel like they want to participate in voting.”

According to TIME magazine, “Latinos are a complex demographic, but campaigns and political pundits continue to treat a group of nearly 61 million people as a monolith. Latinos in the U.S. come from all parts of Latin America, Central America and Mexico. Some Latinos have lived in the U.S. for generations. There’s a variety of Spanish dialects, languages, foods and traditions. It should come as no surprise that there are also differences in political ideology.”

Originally commissioned by Florida’s Studio Theatre in collaboration with Portland, Oregon’s Milagro Theatre, “The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/ Latinx/Latiné Vote” will have productions later this fall at Milagro Theatre, Houston Stages and TuYo

Theatre in San Diego as part of a National New Play Network rolling world premiere. It received a staged reading earlier this year at The Old Globe.

“The Hispanic/Latino/ Latina/Latinx/Latiné Vote” will run in rotation every weekend with four other plays: two by Shakespeare, “The Winter’s Tale” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”; “Wendy’s Peter Pan,” a re-telling, by Ellen Geer, of the 1904 play by J.M Barrie; and “Tartuffe: Born Again,” adapted and translated from the Molière by Freyda Thomas — each of which is already up and running. Unlike most theaters in the L.A. area that stage continuous runs of a single play, Theatricum will perform all five plays in rotation each weekend throughout the summer.

Other events taking place at Theatricum this season include comedy improv with Theatricum’s resident troupe Off the Grid at the end of each month (Aug. 30, Sept. 26); the Under the Oaks salon series on Fridays in September, and Theatricum’s fourth annual Holiday Family Faire on Saturday, Dec. 14.

“The Hispanic/Latino/

Latina/Latinx/Latiné Vote” continues to run in repertory through Oct. 20. For a complete schedule of performances, visit the website. Tickets range from $15 to $48; premium seating is available for $60. Pay What You Will ticket pricing is available for the performances on Monday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Oct. 3 (available online one week prior to the performance, or cash only at the door). Prologues (pre-show discussions) are scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16; Thursday, Oct. 3; and Saturday, Oct. 12.

The amphitheater is terraced into the hillside, so audience members are advised to dress casually (warmly for evenings) and bring cushions for bench seating. Patrons are welcome to arrive early to picnic in the gardens before a performance.

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is located at 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Topanga, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (310) 455-3723 or visit theatricum.com.

Blaire Battle, Atlas Alma (obscured), Emily Jerez, Michael DiNardo, Laura Schein and Timothy Willard. | Photo by Ian Flanders

OPINION

Monrovia Old Town report: Fall fun and festivities!

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

We are just entering into the dog days o’ summer. It’s almost over. We are all out of summer fun things to do. But we sure do have a fun fall line-up up ahead!

One of my favorite events of the year is the Beer, Wine & Music Festival, brought to you by the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce. Located at Monrovia Park, this fun-inthe-fall event is on Sept. 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. There are amazing beer vendors from local master breweries and wine from around the world. There is also live music and food trucks. Tickets are $40 presale and $50 at the door. This event is 21 and above, but since it is in the park, you can come enjoy the music for free and with children; you just cannot enter the gated event.

Oct. 12 brings us the Old Town Fall Festival. Merchants will be open in Old Town offering fallfriendly arts, crafts and other fun activities. There will be a hayride through town, as well as the trackless train ride through Library Park. The Fire Department will be having their Open House, and many merchants will be having sales and specials. There will be a picture booth, as well as multiple picture-perfect opportunities. There will be live music and do not forget the ridiculously cute puppy costume parade. This family fun event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. I’m sad to be missing it this year but don’t worry — I have someone covering my fall temporary tattoo parlor. But wait, there’s more. Hold my beer! Because on

Most job seekers have very strong feelings on one particular topic: job interview assessments. It is not uncommon in today's job market for an employer to ask you to take an assessment. Yes, they may ask you to take a test.

An employer may ask you to "do a case study." An employer may ask you to take an IQ test or to write a paper. Or, an employer may ask you to write a sample marketing plan.

Very often, I hear from job seekers that they feel that these assessments are ridiculous. Job seekers believe they are a waste of time. The company is asking the job seeker to do free work. And, many job seekers feel that companies do assessments such as

Oct. 13, guess who’s back?! That’s right! The Taste of Old Town is returning after a very long four-year hiatus. Will it be as fun? Will it be as memorable? You’re darn right it will be! It is the event of the year, as far as I’m concerned, and so much fun. This event is from 5 to 8 p.m. and is located on Myrtle, between Lime and Colorado. The cost is $100 per person and no tickets will be sold at the door this year, but they can be purchased on Eventbrite. You must be 21 to enter and attend. Come enjoy this festival, featuring local merchants as we gather to enjoy live music, food and spirits. This event showcases the culinary arts and beverage scene to the nth degree!.Dress comfortably and do not forget to don your boogie shoes. You

might balk at the price but let us not forget that 100% of the profits benefit the

Career corner: Your ideas are not that original

these in order to steal their ideas. Job seekers often feel that their resume should speak for itself.

But, what if we think about the other side of this issue? Yes, assessments do take more time. And, when it comes to test taking, it could be debated that they are not always perfectly fair.

Assessments do however give a company a bird's eye view into how you think. For example, what if the manager who hires you doesn't like your ideas, or your working style? Doing an assessment may give you the opportunity to avoid a company that’s not for you.

Plus, it is not uncommon to compete against Ivy League graduates in a job interview. If you only needed a resume, the

By Angela Copeland angela@copelandcoaching.com

taken more seriously. It can show a hiring manager that you understand their business, and are willing to work hard.

I once used an assessment when interviewing candidates for a graphic artist role. Each person was asked to create an image.

In fairness, I provided each person with a small payment for their work. But, this small project allowed me to clearly see who the most talented designers were. It allowed all bias to be set aside, and to focus on results.

Think of it this way. An assessment can help to set you apart from the competition.

And, on the topic of stealing ideas, I hate to break it to you. Your ideas are not that original. Neither are

mine. It is not uncommon for two people to come up with the same idea. Not only that, a company cannot sustain on a few ideas that may have been shared in a job interview assessment. The likelihood that a company is interviewing you in order to take ideas from you is low. Rather than be upset about an assessment, look at it as an opportunity. It's your chance to shine, and it's your chance to get a new job offer. Many candidates drop out on the assessment step. Be the candidate who takes a risk, and wins big. You might get the opportunity to implement the ideas you created.

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

Harvard graduate might win every interview. An assessment can allow an underdog candidate to be

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Monrovia

Aug. 15

At 11:35 a.m., while patrolling the 600 block of South Shamrock, officers made contact with a subject known to have outstanding warrants. A computer search confirmed the warrants. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:36 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mayflower and Chestnut saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation and conducted a traffic stop. Officers contacted the driver and noticed he displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Aug. 16

At 8:42 p.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report her adult daughter missing. She was entered into the system as missing. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:34 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of West Huntington reported the tailgate of his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:57 a.m., a business in the 3300 block of South Peck reported that they were notified that a vehicle that was towed to their lot was actually stolen. The vehicle was recovered and the registered owner was notified. The vehicle was stored and removed from the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:04 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report her wallet stolen. She forgot her purse in a business in the 400 block of West Huntington, when she returned to pick up her purse she noticed her wallet was gone. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:06 p.m., officers working a DUI checkpoint in the 1800 block of South Myrtle observed a driver passing through who displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation determined the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 11:22 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of West Walnut reported a subject broke a window to a parked car and fled. Officers arrived and located a group of juveniles. The group fled on foot when they saw the officers. One of the juveniles was located a short distance away. An investigation revealed that the suspect broke a window, ripped off the ignition cylinder, and tried to steal the car before being interrupted by the witness. The juvenile that was caught was not the suspect who caused the damage, however he was in violation of curfew. He was arrested and taken into custody to be released with a citation to his parent. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:49 p.m., a passerby in the 400 block of West Huntington reported a male subject was passed out on the sidewalk. Officers arrived and located the male subject who was found to be so intoxicated that he was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Aug. 17

At 11:18 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of North Encinitas called to report he was a victim of fraud. An unknown subject called him pretending to be a phone company employee stating that he won a free phone and all he had to pay was the shipping fee. The resident paid for shipping the phone and never received the phone. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:22 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of West Foothill reported that he was involved in a traffic collision in the parking lot of a business. As he was retrieving his insurance from inside of the vehicle the other driver fled. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:13 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report a domestic violence incident. The victim reported that she was battered at home by her boyfriend. While speaking with the victim the suspect called and spoke to officers. The suspect agreed to meet with officers in front of his residence. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:49 p.m., a passerby in the area of Mountain and

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Evergreen reported a solo vehicle collision. Officers arrived and made contact with the driver who was determined to be a juvenile and displaying symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Aug. 18

At 3:29 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of East Olive regarding a vehicle collision. Officers arrived and determined a vehicle hit a parked vehicle and rolled over. The driver reportedly fell asleep while driving and collided with two parked vehicles.

At 7:48 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shopping center in the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a motorist driving erratically. Officers arrived and located the vehicle driving erratically. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 9:25 p.m., while investigating a shoplifting incident in the 1600 block of South Mountain, an officer was alerted of another shoplifting in progress. The officer was able to locate the suspect and detain them. The suspect experienced a need for medical attention and was transported to a medical facility for treatment. This investigation is continuing.

Aug. 19

At 2:24 p.m., a resident in the 2700 block of South Peck reported her son missing. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:08 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of East Maple reported her sister missing. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:12 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 900 block of East Huntington. The driver at fault was transported to the hospital for a complaint of pain.

At 3:47 p.m., a passerby in the 1600 block of South Myrtle reported a subject laying in the

bushes and passed out. Officers and MFD responded and made contact with the subject. The subject was awake but having difficulty responding to questions. The subject attempted to hit a firefighter. He later hit an officer in the face. He was transported to the hospital for treatment.

At 8:20 p.m., a caller in the area of Huntington and Myrtle reported a vehicle vandalism. Officers arrived and detained a suspect who was identified by the victim. The suspect was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:29 p.m., a victim in the 400 block of South Myrtle reported the tires of her vehicle were slashed. This investigation is continuing.

Aug. 20

At 2:57 a.m., a witness in the area of Mayflower and Diamond reported four male subjects were attempting to steal a vehicle. Officers arrived and the suspects fled on foot to a parked car. Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit came to a stop in a nearby city after the suspects crashed into a wall. All four suspects fled on foot. Two suspects were located. They were arrested and taken into custody.

At 8 p.m., an employee from a hotel in the 1100 block of East Huntington reported a trespassing. Officers arrived and located a male adult subject who had entered a room unlawfully. The owner completed a private person's arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Aug. 21

At 3:22 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Walnut and Myrtle saw a vehicle who was in violation of several vehicle codes. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:53 p.m., an employee from a storage facility in the 100 block of East Lime reported locating a box of mail belonging to multiple individuals in a

storage unit. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:30 p.m., a caller in the area of Shamrock and Fig reported a male adult riding a bicycle fell into bushes. Officers arrived and determined the male adult was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Arcadia

Aug. 11

At 2:37 a.m., an officer made a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle being driven without headlights during the hours of darkness. When the officer contacted the driver, they noticed the driver had objective symptoms of intoxication. Based on these observations, the officer conducted a series of field sobriety tests and determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The driver was arrested and booked at the Arcadia Jail..

Aug. 12

At 6:21 a.m., a male subject came to the police department to speak with an officer. During the contact, the officer noticed the male subject was displaying symptoms of someone under the influence of a controlled substance. The officer conducted a series of tests and determined the subject was under the influence. The subject was arrested and booked at the Arcadia Jail.

Aug. 13

At 9:09 a.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle by our FLOCK camera system. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle. During a search, narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered in the driver’s pocket.

Aug. 14

An officer responded to a burglary investigation in the 100 block of East Foothill Boulevard. The officer learned that just after midnight, a black Lexus SUV parked in front of a neighboring business and five suspects approached the

location. One of the suspects smashed the glass front door and they entered the business. The suspects ransacked the business, stole cash and fled in the SUV.

At 11:43 a.m., officers responded to a residential burglary in progress in the 400 block of West Wistaria Avenue. Officers arrived and conducted an area check but were not able to locate any suspects. The officer learned that three male black suspects smashed the rear sliding glass door, entered the location and encountered the resident. The suspects fled the scene in a white SUV without any property. The crime was captured on CCTV.

Aug. 15

At 9:54 p.m., officers responded to Carl’s Jr., located at 165 E. Duarte Road, regarding a robbery that had just occurred. Officers conducted an area check for the suspect but were not able to locate him. An employee told officers that a male wearing a ski mask and gloves entered the restaurant and demanded money. The employee said the suspect had his hand in his pocket and they believed he may have been armed. Fearing for their safety, the employee gave the suspect money, and he fled on foot.

Aug. 16

At 6:15 p.m., an officer responded to a theft investigation in the 200 block of South Santa Anita Avenue. The victim reported that they received notification of a package being delivered on their doorstep at approximately 5:20 p.m. A family member went out to retrieve the package and saw a female running away with it. The female entered an awaiting older black Honda, with no license plates, and left the area.

Aug. 17

The Arcadia Police Department continues to use GPS trackers in packages to combat mail and package theft. At 6:11 a.m., officers were alerted to a mail/package theft. Officers were able to track the package, locate and arrest a suspect. During the investigation, officers located a vehicle associated with the suspect. Inside the vehicle officers located stolen mail, credit cards and keys used to open mailboxes.

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Arcadia

Arcadia’s Moon Festival set for Sept. 14

The City of Arcadia, in collaboration with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and the Arcadia Chinese Association, is celebrating the 2024 Moon Festival on Saturday, Sept, 14, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Stroll through the moon-lit event and enjoy entertainment, food, vendors, and activities for children. New this year, attendees will have the opportunity to taste teas, make a mooncake, and take a photo with a giant 8-foot moon. This free event will be held at City Hall Lawn, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, with free parking available at City Hall and at the Santa Anita Racetrack, Gate 5. For more information, call the Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department at 626-574-5113 or visit ArcadiaCA.gov/MoonFestival.

Long Beach

Long Beach’s Dia de los Muertos Parade returns Nov. 2

The City of Long Beach's Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, Parade – a free, familyfriendly celebration of life in remembrance of loved ones who have died – will include the city’s festive street parade on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Downtown Long Beach, coinciding with an Arte y Ofrendas Festival at Rainbow Lagoon (more information to be announced at a later date). Local businesses, nonprofit organizations and community

groups interested in participating may submit a parade application now through Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Entries should have a positive theme, be culturally relevant, artistic and vibrant with the Día de los Muertos theme.Additional details regarding the Día del los Muertos Grand Parade will be available at a later date at longbeach.gov/diadelosmuertos.

Burbank

Burbank receives Legacy Award from The Valley Economic Alliance

The City of Burbank has been honored with the Legacy Award from The Valley Economic Alliance (TVEA) at their 3rd Annual Patron Appreciation Celebration held at the Castaway on Aug. 22, 2024. “The TVEA Legacy Award reflects the hard work and dedication of everyone in Burbank who contributes to making our city the vibrant and thriving place it is today,” said Mayor Nick Schultz. “While we are proud of our past accomplishments, however, we are equally excited about what the future holds for Burbank. Our community is a great place to do business because we have invested in our city services. We share TVEA’s vision of a more equitable economy, and we look forward to building upon our past accomplishments in partnership with TVEA for decades to come.”

Monrovia

Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley partners with Target Circle

The Volunteer Center of San

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Gabriel Valley has been chosen to participate in a charitable giving campaign sponsored and funded by Target. Target Circle members can help direct a portion of Target’s donation to the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley by voting for them through Sept. 30. Every vote counts to help Volunteer Center receive a portion of the available Target funds as they continue their mission to make a difference in local communities.

Orange County

John Wayne Airport posts July 2024 statistics

Airline passenger traffic at John Wayne Airport decreased in July 2024 as compared to July 2023. In July 2024, the Airport served 970,828 passengers, a decrease of 9.7% when compared with the July 2023 passenger traffic count of 1,075,535. Commercial aircraft operations in July 2024 of 7,860 decreased 7.0% and commuter aircraft operations of 481 increased 20.0% when comparing with July 2023 levels. Total aircraft operations increased in July 2024 as compared with the same month in 2023. In July 2024, there were 29,981 total aircraft operations (takeoffs and landings) a 22.8% increase compared to 24,421 total aircraft operations in July 2023.

Riverside

Riverside County

Riverside County maintains strong enforcement against illegal fireworks

The County of Riverside's commitment to curbing illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday continued this year, marking the fourth year of the County’s multidepartmental team working together to reduce illegal fireworks. During the week of July 1, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office received a total of 2,538 calls and online reports, compared to 3,209 reports received last year. More than 400 pounds of fireworks were confiscated, and 10 arrests were made. This year, a total of 88 citations were issued countywide by the County’s Code Enforcement department, in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Department, who issued 190 citations. The Riverside County Fire Department reported a decrease in fires during the July Fourth holiday weekend.

City of Riverside

Heritage House celebrates the Museum of Riverside’s 100th anniversary

The Museum of Riverside’s Heritage House will celebrate the Museum’s 100th Anniversary with a special exhibition, "Roaring Riverside: Fashions of the 1920s." Opening on Sept. 6, the exhibition is a celebration of the lighthearted fashions that Riverside women wore throughout the decade of the 1920s. The Museum of Riverside began with a party on Dec. 12, 1924. Free, family-friendly activities: Friday, Sept 13, 2024, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Special tour with the Curator; Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, noon to 3 p.m.: Special musical performances by Riverside Arts Academy students and Charleston dance lessons with guest

instructor Tatyana Alford.

‘Yolanda López: Portrait of the Artist’ on view Aug. 31

“Yolanda López: Portrait of the Artist” is the first solo museum presentation of the work of Yolanda López, the pathbreaking Chicana artist and activist whose career in California spanned five decades. The exhibition presents a compendium of López’s work from the 1970s and 1980s, when she created an influential body of paintings, drawings, and collages that investigate and reimagine representations of women within Chicano/a/x culture and society at large.

San Bernardino

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County Museum’s annual Summer Arts Festival returns

This annual celebration is an energy-filled night of music and art, including live art demonstrations, musical performances, food and artisan shopping. The County Museum’s galleries will be open into the evening as well. Regular museum admission applies. Museum members will receive a 50% admission discount. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or in person on event day. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov.

City of San Bernardino

San Bernardino launches business facade improvement program

The City of San Bernardino has begun accepting applications

for its “Paintbrush Program,” a façade improvement initiative that will provide grants between $10,000 and $20,000 to local businesses along commercial corridors in San Bernardino to improve their curbside appearance. Types of improvements could include exterior signs, awnings, canopies or sunshades, painting, stucco, tile, stone or brick replacement or repair, asphalt paving, sidewalk or courtyard repaving, outdoor lighting, windows, architectural features, or outdoor landscaping, irrigation and fountains. To access the application and for the complete program guidelines, visit www.SBCity.org/PaintbrushProgram

Ontario

Ontario Arts Festival returns Oct. 19

The Ontario Museum of History & Art and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art have announced the return of the free Ontario Arts Festival, taking place Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Downtown Ontario Arts District. Now in its sixth year, the festival has extended its footprint to over 60 artist booths, live art demonstrations, hands-on art-making activities, public art installations by resident Ontario artist, Eva Grello, and a special exhibition of Ontario’s heritage celebrating the legacy and beauty of Ontario’s iconic Armstrong Roses. These iconic roses were first hybridized here in Ontario, California by John Armstrong in 1889. The Ontario Arts Festival is free and for all ages. To learn more visit: ontariomuseum.org/ ontario_arts_festival/

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Trends in data breaches across 10 commonly targeted industries

By Cassidy Grom, Drata via Stacker

If you've ever worked in any number of office jobs, you've probably become familiar with mandatory computer safety training courses and those persistent reminders to change your password every few months.

These efforts are just the first line of defense for protecting companies and organizations from dreaded, and often costly, cyberattacks. The hackers behind these attacks may hold data for ransom or, worse, sell off sensitive business information and clients' personal data. Prominent data breaches have made headlines in recent months, impacting customers of the insurance company UnitedHealth, the investment company Fidelity and the documentation startup Mintlify.

Drata referenced a report compiled by Verizon to identify trends in data breaches within the industries most frequently targeted. Between Nov. 1, 2021, and Oct. 31, 2022, Verizon tracked 16,312 security incidents for the study, 5,199 of which involved a confirmed data breach.

Attacks are becoming more prevalent: A December 2023 report compiled by Apple says data breaches are at an all-time high, with more breaches occurring in the U.S. in just the first nine months of 2023 than in all of 2022. In particular, hackers seem to be focusing on a "side-door" approach by targeting vendors who provide software or other digital solutions to numerous companies at once. The idea is if they can hack into a vendor's system, they can use that vendor's software to access their clients' data.

A recent example of this was what the Department of Health and Human Services called an "unprecedented" attack on the U.S. health care system: In late February 2024, hackers shut down a UnitedHealth Group medical payment proces-

sor. The effects were widereaching; UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary Change Healthcare processes about half of all medical claims in the U.S., and the attack impacted almost every type of health care provider, from single-practitioner therapy practices to large hospital systems.

The chief executive from First Health Advisory estimated the outage is costing health care providers more than $100 million a day, and the White House intervened to urge the company to provide more emergency funding to doctors and health systems to help them survive the outage.

Most organizations are connected to a third-party vendor that was a victim of a data breach. But "side-door" attacks are just one avenue for hackers to get access to sensitive data. They can attack a company directly using old-school "phishing," in which hackers lie about their identity to try to gain the trust of employees, who may then turn over data. Hackers can use other tactics as well, such as outright stealing credentials (e.g., your login information) or exploiting vulnerabilities within computer and software systems.

External actors — people from outside the organization — accounted for 83% of data breaches tracked by Verizon. Financial motives were the largest impetus, driving 95% of breaches.

Individuals and companies can take various measures to protect their data and systems. IBM recommends using security software, encrypting data, maintaining backups and limiting data access to only those employees who truly need it.

The following list shows the total number of security incidents in each industry and how many of those incidents involved a data breach. Other data points document the motivation behind successful breaches, the information compromised

and the share of incidents involving external actors or people from outside the organization.

Public administration

- Total security incidents: 3,273, data breached in 584

- Share of incidents with external actors: 85%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (68%), espionage (30%), ideology (2%)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Personal (38%), other (35%), credentials (33%), internal (32%)

Government computer systems are a treasure trove of personal information, and it's not surprising that hackers see them as a target. According to the Verizon report, this sector also has a high percentage of espionage-motivated actors — i.e., countries spying on each other.

A highly visible example of this sort of espionage was the Chinese spy balloon, which flew over the U.S. in early 2023 until it was shot down. Officials from the Biden Administration have since alluded to some form of counter-espionage by insisting they got more "intelligence out of the device than it got as it flew over the U.S.," according to an NBC news report.

Financial and insurance

- Total security incidents: 1,832, data breached in 480

- Share of incidents with external actors: 66%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (97%), espionage (3%), convenience (1%), ideology (1%)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Personal (74%), credentials (38%), other (30%), bank (21%)

According to the Verizon report, basic web application attacks — in which hackers use stolen credentials or a well-known vulnerability — are a "top pattern" among hackers in this category.

"Poorly picked and protected passwords continue to be one of the

major sources of breaches within this pattern," the report says. The takeaway? Listen to your IT friends and change both your work and personal passwords regularly.

Health care

- Total security incidents: 525, data breached in 436

- Share of incidents with external actors: 66%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (98%), espionage (2%), fun (1%), ideology (1%)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Personal (67%), medical (54%), credentials (36%), other (17%)

The UnitedHealth breach may be making headlines right now, but it won't be long before another health care system or insurer will get hacked. Loss of a health care provider's normal software or computer systems can have life-threatening consequences, as they are forced to work without access to their regular files.

Verizon reports that this sector is often targeted by ransomware gangs: groups of cybercriminals who hold data hostage until the victim gives in to their financial demands. In 2019, a ransomware attack allegedly led to a baby's death at an Alabama hospital when the attack knocked out heart-rate monitoring systems.

Professional, scientific

and technical services

- Total security incidents: 1,398, data breached in 423

- Share of incidents with external actors: 92%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (96%), espionage (4%), convenience (1%)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Personal (57%), credentials (53%), other (25%), internal (16%)

This "catch-all" category includes lawyers, accountants, and other business services. "Denial of services" — when a malicious actor blocks legitimate users from accessing their systems — continues to be a top "action" in cyberattacks on this sector, according to Verizon. Additionally, 23% of these incidents were due to ransomware, up from 14% in the previous year's report.

Information

- Total security incidents: 2,110, data breached in 384

- Share of incidents with external actors: 81%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (92%), espionage (8%)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Personal (51%), credentials (37%), other (35%), internal (19%)

External parties with financial incentives continue to cause the most security

incidents in this sector. Only 8% were motivated by espionage, compared to 20% last year, according to the report.

Manufacturing

- Total security incidents: 1,817, data breached in 262

- Share of incidents with external actors: 90%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (96%), espionage (4%), convenience (1%)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Personal (60%), credentials (38%), other (37%), internal (18%)

Manufacturing is a techheavy field, and companies need protect not only their production line, but also their consumer-facing services.

Customersinnocently shoppingforcleaning products and storage containers on the manufacturer OXO's website in 2017 and 2018 may have unknowingly fed hackers their payment information. The company reported that its servers were compromised three separate times over those two years. OXO hired a security firm to fix the vulnerabilities and offered those affected a free credit monitoring service.

Educational services

- Total security incidents: 497, data breached in 238

- Share of incidents with external actors: 72%

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- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (92%), espionage (8%), convenience (1%), fun (1%)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Personal (56%), credentials (40%), other (25%), internal (20%)

Think about all the sensitive information that gets exchanged when you apply to a new university. University databases, like the one Stanford kept of doctoral applicants to the economics department, are prime targets for malicious actors.

Retail

- Total security incidents: 406, data breached in 193

- Share of incidents with external actors: 94%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (100%), espionage (1%)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Payment (37%), credentials (35%), other (32%), personal (23%)

The news cycle warns us of "card skimmers" every few

months, so hackers targeting retail sales systems may come as no surprise to customers. However, hackers are also attacking your favorite online retail websites.

"Within retail, we often find the 'Magecart'-type actors," the Verizon report says. "These criminals find ways of embedding their malicious code within your site's credit card processing page. This allows them to quietly and subtly abscond with your customers' payment data without actually affecting the functionality of your website."

Accommodation and food services

- Total security incidents: 254, data breached in 68

- Share of incidents with external actors: 93%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial: 100%

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Payment (41%), credentials (38%), personal (34%), other (26%) Hackers love to use RAM

Data breaches

scrapers, which cull through a computer's short-term memory and can collect lucrative payment data, to target point-of-sale technology. According to Dan Wahl, the senior manager of Restaurant Insurance Solutions at CoverWallet, a restaurant owner's first step should be making sure their payment system complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard to help protect against these kinds of attacks.

Mining and utilities

- Total security incidents: 143, data breached in 47

- Share of incidents with external actors: 80%

- Motives in successful breaches: Financial (63%–93%), espionage (4%–32%), grudge (1%–21%), ideology (0%–15%), convenience/ fear/ fun/other/ secondary (0%–7% each)

- Information compromised in successful breaches: Personal (50%), internal (33%), other (26%), creden-

tials (24%)

Lastly, companies and public entities in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction and utilities sector provide critical infrastructure that can still be prone to attacks. Just like when they attack other industries, hackers like to use "system intrusion," or multistep processes to break into digital systems, steal

data, get out, and then either hold the data for ransom or leak it.

In a drawn-out project, Chinese hackers have stealthily hidden in U.S. infrastructure for up to five years without attacking. If the two countries went to war, this access could turn destructive, according to an NBC News report.

Data work by Emma

California publishers: Deal with state is a start, but more needed from Big Tech

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The California News Publishers Association responded to the announcement last week of a public-private partnership involving tech companies and the state to help fund local news outlets, saying the initiative is a good start but stops short of an adequate share of the cost by highly profitable technology companies such as Google. The partnership will establish a News Transformation Fund, administered by the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, aimed at distributing nearly $250 million over five years to support local news websites and print publications statewide. The deal also calls for establishing an "AI accelerator" program for news publishers, though the details of that have not yet been finalized.

A statement from the publishers association called the public-private partnership "a meaningful step toward supporting local journalism (that) ... does not fully address the critical needs of California's news industry."

The agreement terminates a legislative effort led by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, D-Berkeley, that would have mandated the tech industry compensate publishers for the content carried on platforms such as Google News. "We appreciate the effort to bring together resources from both the public and private sectors to support local journalism," CNPA President and CEO Charles F. Champion II said in an Aug. 15 statement.

"However, we believe that the financial commitments

from Google and other tech companies should have been more robust, given the substantial revenues they generate from the distribution of journalistic content."

Google's share will be $110 million and the

state's will be $70 million for newsrooms, Wicks told Politico. The AI component will invest $70 million in private funds to develop AI tools through a notyet-established nonprofit entity.

"There were ambitious legislative efforts over the past two years to put local news in California on a stronger financial footing," CNPA Chair Julie Makinen said in a statement. "We always knew that getting legislation passed, signed, and implemented would be an uphill battle. This is not what we had hoped for when we set out, but it is a start, and it will begin to provide some help to newsrooms across the state. More must be done, and we are committed to working on that."

On artificial intelligence, Makinen said it "presents both opportunities and threats to the news industry. We would like to see this accelerator implemented quickly with significant access for California publishers and jour-

This story originally appeared on Drata and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. The article was copy edited from its original version. Republished pursuant to a CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

nalists to equip them with the know-how and tools to advance news gathering, connect with audiences more deeply, and improve their business while guarding against misinformation."

The association also intends to focus on ways it can help local news outlets maximize the benefits of the AI initiative, especially publications in underserved communities.

"We will continue to work diligently within this framework while pushing for broader reforms that ensure a sustainable future for journalism," Champion said. "This partnership is a beginning, not an end, and we remain dedicated to advocating for the resources and support necessary to maintain a free and vibrant press in California."

Rubin. Story editing by Shannon Luders-Manuel. Copy editing by Tim Bruns. Photo selection by Ania Antecka.

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Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California 91770, regarding the adoption of an ordinance to incorporate “substantial improvement and substantial damage” provisions within the City’s Floodplain Management Section of the Municipal Code to facilitate in the approval of the City’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The ordinance will amend Chapter 13.17.040 (C) to include substantial improvement and substantial damage provisions consistent with the State of California Model Floodplain Management Ordinance language. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that one copy of said Ordinance, is on file in the office of the Rosemead City Clerk, in City Hall, 8838 East Valley Blvd Rosemead, California 91770, and that said document is open for public inspection during regular business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday or online at the following link: Notices of Public Hearing

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

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The ordinance involves updates and revisions to existing regulations, and it can be seen with certainty that the text amendments will have no significant negative effect on the environment, per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).

FOR FURTHER DETAILS: The City Council Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www.cityofrosemead.org) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may provide comments in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice by providing oral public comments at the public hearing, submitting in writing through email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, or by calling (626) 569-2100.

Notice and Publication Date: August 29, 2024

ROSEMEAD READER

San Gabriel City Notices

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

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

Hearing Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

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

Project Address: 405 South Del Mar Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Case No. GPA24-001, ZC24-002, LTLA24-001, and street vacation is for a general plan amendment, zone change, and street vacation for a one hundred percent affordable senior housing project at the address 405 South Del Mar Avenue. The project would result in 73 apartment units. The application includes a density bonus request. The project site is located in the Light Manufacturing (M-1) zone.

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

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 21080.40 (Definition; affordable housing projects and rezoning exemption).

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

SAN GABRIEL PLANNING COMMISSION

By Samantha Tewasart, Assistant Community Development Director

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

Hearing Date: Monday, September 9, 2024 TIME: 6:30 p.m.

Project Address: 705 Agostino Road, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. TMAP24-004 is for a Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 84329 for the subdivision of one lot for condominium purposes. The project would result in four condominium units. The project site is located in the R-3 zone.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Christine Song, Senior Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or csong@sgch.org.

Project Address: 1346 Elm Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91775

Project Description: The application, Project No. TMAP24-005 is for a Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 84495 for the subdivision of one lot for condominium purposes. The project would result in nine condominium units. The project site is located in the R-3 zone.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Christine Song, Senior Planner at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4625 or csong@sgch.org.

Project Address: 368 West Valley Boulevard #108, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. CUP24-005 is for a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the on-site sale of beer and wine (Type 41 ABC license) in a proposed restaurant in a previously approved commercial center. The project site is zoned MU/C (Mixed-Use Corridor) in the VBSP (Valley Boulevard Specific Plan).

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

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

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Published on AGUST 29,2024

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Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHUEY SUI WOO

Case No. 24STPB07989

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

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

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

months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law.

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

Petitioner: 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.

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 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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DILYS JOAN JANECEK

Seven charged in LA federal indictment alleging ‘crime tourism'

By Fred Shuster, City News Service

Sevendefendants

face federal criminal charges in an indictment alleging a Santa Clarita Valley man orchestrated a "crime tourism" group that targeted stores and private homes throughout Southern California and elsewhere, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds, officials announced Wednesday.

The indictment, unsealed in Los Angeles federal court, charges the defendants -six of whom were arrested Wednesday in a series of raids in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties -- with multiple felony offenses, including wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and structuring transactions to avoid financial reporting requirements.

"These criminals were running a burglary operation with a sophistication that rivals Amazon and instead of dispatching delivery drivers, they were dispatching trained thieves throughout Southern California to steal from what should be where we are safest -- our homes," Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said in a statement.

Crime tourism groups consist of criminals from foreign countries who come to a city and engage in burglaries, shoplifting and other crimes, federal prosecutors said.

At a downtown news conference announcing the indictment and arrests, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she's been aware of groups of such thieves operating throughout the city.

"Make no mistake, this is not the end of our work, it is ongoing," she said. "And recently I've been meeting with residents from the valley, from Brentwood, Encino, and I just have tell you, that those neighborhoods have been terrified and terrorized by what has been happening. We have increased crime suppression efforts in these areas

along with our partners and we will continue this effort because obviously the goal of all of us up here is to make our communities safer."

According to the indictment, Juan Carlos TholaDuran, 57, of Canyon Country, and his live-in girlfriend, Ana Maria Arriagada, 41, controlled and operated Driver Power Rentals, a Van Nuys-based car rental or dealership business. Arriagada was DPR's registered owner.

From roughly January 2018 to last month, TholaDuran allegedly directed crime tourism theft groups from South America to travel to various parts of the United States to commit thefts, including shoplifting and burglarizing homes and businesses, and stealing victims' credit and debit cards, according to the 46-count indictment.

Thola-Duran and Arriagada allegedly ordered criminals who stole credit cards to immediately go to stores such as Target, Best Buy and Home Depot to max out the stolen cards by purchasing electronics, gift cards, designer purses and other high-end luxury goods before the pilfered cards could be canceled, the indictment says.

Thola-Duran then arranged for the thieves to deliver stolen goods to associates at DPR or to mail the products to other accom-

plices, including defendant Miguel Angel Barajas, 57, of Northridge, or to conspirators at a FedEx store in Sherman Oaks, prosecutors allege.

At Thola-Duran's direction, defendants Barajas, John Carlo Thola, 33, of Canoga Park, and others picked up the parcels then delivered them to TholaDuran and other conspirators, with Thola-Duran acting as a fence to buy the goods at a fraction of their retail value, the indictment contends.

Federal prosecutors allege the Santa Clarita man then sold the stolen goods to other buyers for about $5.5 million over the course of the conspiracy, including $5.1 million sent to various bank accounts controlled by accomplices.

The defendants allegedly used the proceeds of the thefts to purchase assets such as real estate and horses, and structured cash withdrawals to avoid triggering the requirement that banks report transactions exceeding $10,000 to the U.S. Treasury Department.

The indictment alleges that Thola-Duran, Arriagada, and others from May 2020 to June 2021 also conspired to fraudulently obtain $274,998 in COVID19 business relief loans.

If convicted as charged, the defendants could face decades in federal prison.

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One-year-old Trina has been getting rave reviews from the volunteers at Pasadena Humane. They’ve said that she is such a loving and wonderful girl who loves cuddling on the couch or bed and playing fetch or chewing on her toys. Her favorites were squeaky toys, though she happily chews on any the toys given to her. Trina recently went on an overnight field trip and was exceptionally well-behaved in the foster family’s apartment. She was clearly house-trained, never had any accidents, and knew how to sit on command (especially if you had treats handy). She rarely barked and showed no signs of anxiousness when left alone for short periods. This sweet girl was also a wonderful work-from-home companion; During several work Zoom meetings, Trina was left alone in the bedroom with the door closed, and she was perfectly content, either sleeping or playing with her toys. She also enjoyed car rides, happily sitting in the back seat without any issues. Trina is ready to be your plug-and-play dog! Come see for yourself and meet Trina today!

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Leslie is a gorgeous two-year-old German Shepherd mix who has been awaiting her forever home for far too long! Leslie is very nervous while meeting new people and encountering new things. Unfortunately, her trepidation sometimes means she will bark at people she doesn’t know, which in turn makes people shy away from her. Thankfully, the trainers at Pasadena Humane have been working with her to build her confidence, and they’ve seen her start to show off her true personality much more clearly. Leslie is a VERY smart and easy-to-train dog. She knows quite a few training cues like “sit”, “down” and “shake”. She will even “play dead” and pretty much anything else you try to teach her. With a smart dog like Leslie, the sky is the limit! Leslie also bonds very quickly with everyone who can see through the gruff exterior that she puts up. Once you’re in her inner circle, all she wants is to be attached to you at the hip. She will constantly check in on you as you take her out for a walk or work on training with her. As her confidence grows, her inquisitive and fun nature comes out. She will find a plush toy to relax with, or she’ll sniff out the treat you thought she missed. When she relaxes on her dog bed, she is as happy as can be. With the right family, this nervous girl will surely blossom into the amazing dog we all know she can be! Come spend some time with Leslie and see this diamond in the rough!

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

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OC Supervisor Katrina Foley calls on Andrew Do to resign

By Paul Anderson, City News Service

Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley

Monday called on fellow Supervisor Andrew Do to resign, while also calling on the Attorney General's Office to remove him from office if he won't step down amid allegations his daughter was involved in COVID-19 relief funds fraud.

Orange County Board Chairman Don Wagner said Monday he will ask supervisors at the board's first meeting in September to remove Do from committee assignments.

Wagner said he hoped Do would "seriously consider his future" on the board.

"He is entitled to the full protections of the law as these cases move forward and I urge against a rush to judgment in these matters, as I do in all legal proceedings," Wagner said.

Wagner added that the board "will not approve any disbursement of additional discretionary First District dollars without a full vetting of any such proposed expenditures."

Earlier Monday, however, Wagner told City News Service that he did not want Do to resign.

"My concern is that the residents of the 1st District need representation," Wagner said. "And we're so close to an election where he's going to be gone anyway, and we know a legal process is underway.

I don't want to be piling on and calling for things like investigations that are already happening."

Wagner said of Foley's criticisms of Do, "It's so frustrating. She knew the investigation was happening. ... Should the First District not have anyone on it to talk about its transportation issues, its water issues? It seems wrong. There are many, many issues besides how to spend COVID money."

Wagner also noted, "Nobody yet has said Andrew knew these dollars were not being spent appropriately. ... Andrew has been consistent through this that they provided the meals. The best case scenario here is people got fed and that's what the money was for."

Meanwhile, Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento said he would consider directing staff at Tuesday's meeting to look into a potential censure of Do, whose home was raided by the FBI last week as part of a search warrant.

Earlier this month, the county sued the Viet America Society President Peter Pham, alleging misappropriation of millions of dollars of pandemic relief earmarked for delivery of meals to needy residents.

"There's nothing we can do to force him (Do) to be removed from office," Sarmiento told City News

Service. "The only thing we can do is move to censure him, which is a public condemnation of his actions, and also maybe stripping him of his board assignments, which carry stipends and per diems."

Sarmiento had previously asked for ethics reform amid criticism of Do for not disclosing his daughter, Rhiannon Do, volunteered and then worked for the Viet America Society when the nonprofit was subcontracted to provide meals to the needy during the pandemic. Do said he was not required to disclose the relationship because the society was not a main contractor.

Do declined to comment Monday.

Last week's FBI searches targeted the Garden Grove home of Pham and the Tustin home of Rhiannon Do as well as the Perfume River restaurant in Westminster, where meals were prepared for the delivery services.

"I don't care about censur-

ing," Foley told City News Service Monday. "What does that do? Nothing. If he's unwilling to resign we need to initiate the proceeding quo warranto to have the attorney general remove him from office."

Foley reiterated allegations that Do "doesn't live in the district" he represents. That issue has been raised previously without any wrongdoing found, but Foley said it deserved further scrutiny.

"We know his family lives in Tustin," Foley said. "His kids went to school in that area and didn't go to school in Westminster. I'm told his wife is registered to vote at the house in Tustin."

Do, who is termed out this year, should also be removed from office so "he's not able to come to the meetings," Foley said.

"It's a disruption of all of our county departments," she added. "He's breached the

public trust in such a significant way, why should he be allowed to continue to benefit from the public trust. We can't even do our job because there's no mechanism for us to prevent him from participating in closed sessions and decisions that relate to his involvement in this because he's not named as a party (in the lawsuit).

"He can still give direction to county staff ... And there is a culture of fear of retaliation, not just from with the county staff, but in the community. Different cities and their communities have reached out for fear of retaliation if they say anything."

Foley and Sarmiento

Los Angeles County pool season extends through October

While in past years

LosAngeles County swimming pools typically closed in midAugust, the facilities will remain open through Oct. 31 this season, Supervisor Janice Hahn announced Monday.

"The warm weather isn't over, and neither is Los Angeles County's pool season," said Hahn, who led the effort to keep pools open

longer. "It never made sense that our pools used to close in mid-August, and I am grateful that with the support of my colleagues and the hard work of our Parks and Recreation Department, we are keeping our pools open to the public through Halloween."

By City News Service

County Parks and Recreation, which manages 41 pools across 30 locations, recruited more pool lifeguards and the county increased the starting pay for those positions by 20% to $23.86 per hour.

in new lighting at pools so swimmers can enjoy the pools as the sun rises later and sets earlier in the fall.

expressed some concern about Do having input in the hiring of a new county CEO.

"You can't help but question and be suspicious of any decisions coming out of that office," Sarmiento said. "It is important to call for his immediate resignation because he can't carry out those public functions in a way that the public will have confidence in."

Supervisor Doug Chaffee told City News Service he has nothing planned in terms of addressing Do's continued presence on the board.

"As a lawyer I want to see it played out and justice to be done, but I haven't seen any proof to prove the allegations out there," Chaffee said.

This is the first year that pools are open 6-days a week and will remain open through the end of October.

The department hired 356 new pool lifeguards and rehired another 224 for a total of nearly 600 pool lifeguards.

L.A.

L.A. County also invested

Residents can participate in several programs at recreation and parks' facilities such as low-cost swim teams, senior aquatic exercise, and a first-ever Summer Parks After Dark pool events series, among other activities.

Pool schedules have been

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Supervisor Katrina Foley. | Photo courtesy of OC Supervisor Katrina Foley/Facebook

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City of LA to pay $38.2M to settle federal housing lawsuit

The city of Los Angeles has agreed to pay

$38.2 million to settle allegations it failed to meet federal accessibility requirements when it used Housing and Urban Development grant funds for multifamily affordable housing, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday.

The settlement resolves a 2017 whistleblower suit filed by a Los Angeles resident who uses a wheelchair, and by the Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley, a nonprofit disability-rights advocacy group.

The claims resolved are allegations, and there has been no determination of liability, the Justice Department said. A "relator share" — that portion of a settlement received by a whistleblower -— has not yet been determined, according to the agency.

Mayor Karen Bass' office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto issued a statement saying, "The city is pleased that the matter is now behind us following the City Attorney's Office's hard work defending this litigation. With the settlement agreement now in place and approved by the court, the city and HUD can focus on working together to advance affordable and accessible housing for LA residents, which is so desperately needed.

"The city denies that it violated the False Claims Act. Nonetheless, we are pleased to have reached this $38.2 million settlement, particularly in light of the federal government's initial claim that it was entitled to well over $1 billion in alleged damages," Feldstein Soto added.

By City News Service

Meanwhile, Sharon Sandow of the Los Angeles Housing Department said in a statement to City News Service that the agency "is and remains deeply committed to ensuring accessibility in publicly funded housing for tenants throughout Los Angeles."

The claim alleged that, for over a decade, the city failed to follow federal accessibility laws — including the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act — when building and rehabilitating affordable multifamily properties, and failed to make its affordable multifamily housing program accessible to people with disabilities.

For example, the laws require 5% of all units in certain federally assisted multifamily housing be accessible for people with mobility impairments and an additional 2% be accessible for people with visual and auditory impairments, according to the Justice Department.

Recipients of these funds must also maintain a publicly available list of accessible units, detail accessibility features and designate at least one city employee to coordinate accessibility efforts — which the Justice Department said LA did not do.

The federal government further alleged that housing developed with HUD grant funds did not provide adequate accessibility features to address slopes, steep hills, counters that were too high or wheelchair access.

"Municipalities that

'God Will Do The Rest' looks into Filipino American immigrant family life

By Staff

receive federal grant money for affordable and accessible housing must comply with federal law and honor the rights of people with disabilities," First Assistant United States Attorney Joseph T. McNally said in a statement.

"The nearly $40 million settlement here demonstrates our commitment to ensuring municipalities receiving federal funds comply with federal law. We will continue to work with the city of Los Angeles to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities," McNally added.

HUD General Counsel Damon Smith said the agency determined that the city fell "far short of its responsibilities" to provide HUD-funded accessible housing. In a statement, he noted that the settlement agreement will provide a "fresh start" for the federal government and city to address LA's "pressing housing needs."

In 2020, the U.S. settled for $3.1 million allegations against another defendant in the lawsuit — CRA/LA, the successor of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the city of Los Angeles, a local redevelopment agency that financed and assisted in the development of multifamily affordable housing using tax and federal funds.

Karaoke, chicken adobo and Santo Niño prayers. “We can only do our best, diba (right)?” In a follow-up collaboration to last year’s acclaimed production of This Is Not a True Story, Artists at Play joins forces with Latino Theater Company to present a warm, funny new play about a multigenerational Filipino American household. The world premiere of “God Will do The Rest,” written by Nicholas Pilapil and directed by Fran de Leon, will open on Saturday and run through Sept. 29 at The Los Angeles Theatre Center. Two $10 previews take place on Thursday and Friday.

Strong, glamorous family matriarch Maggie is celebrating a milestone birthday, and the de Dios family has gathered to celebrate in true FilAm style: Maggie’s longtime husband Ferdie; their eldest daughter, a former teen mom and the black sheep of the family, Connie and her aspiring chef son, Tanner; and youngest daughter, Fritzie, a successful real estate agent, with her Jewish fiancé, Nate. Add to the mix Maggie’s fabu-

lously over-the-top sister, Babette, and get ready for a warm, loving, hilarious — and explosive — family reunion.

“Each of the characters has to navigate balancing their lives with love and duty to family,” says Pilapil.

“Like most immigrants, Filipinos come to this country looking for a better life — but sometimes they have other, unspoken reasons.

It’s not part of our culture to talk openly about things.

I wanted to paint a picture of what life could be like if a family threw everything on the table, no holds barred.”

“Nicholas is writing about the Filipino American experience, but the underlying relationships parallel the experience of most immigrant families,” says Artists at Play producing artistic leader Stefanie Lau.

“It’s about following the American Dream, and what some parents may have sacrificed to achieve that for their kids. It’s about the complexities of family and the joy that comes along with the hurt. Many audience members, regardless of their background, might recognize their own families on the stage.”

“God Will Do the Rest” was developed and workshopped at the Geffen Playhouse. It was a finalist for a 2023 New Harmony Project residency, and a Dramatists Guild Foundation semifinalist for a nationwide virtual fellowship.

“God Will do The Rest” opens on Saturday at 8 p.m., with performances thereafter taking place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. through Sept. 29. Two preview performances take place on Thursday at 8 p.m. and Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $10–$38, except opening night which is $75 and includes a post-performance reception.

The Los Angeles Theatre Center is located at 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. Parking is available for $8 with box office validation at Los Angeles Garage Associate Parking structure, 545 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90013 (between 5th and 6th Streets, just behind the theater). For more information and to purchase tickets, call (213) 489-0994 or go to www.latinotheaterco.org.

Josh Odsess-Rubin, Josette Canilao,Ellen D. Williams, Reggie Lee, Rinabeth Apostol,Ryan Nebreja and Jason Rogel. | Photo by M Palma Photography

Los Angeles City Hall in the background towers over a homeless encampment. | Photo courtesy of Ron Reiring/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

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The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). shopBMA (2). Shop Boost Mobile Accessories , 18071 Arenth Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91748. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2023. Signed: Valor Communication, Inc. (CA-2380381, 18071 Arenth Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91748; Steven Lu, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 16, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024154489 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Bake Sale Bakery & Cafe, 670 E Foothill Blvd #120, Azusa, CA 91702. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Maria Carmen Laurel Vargas, 670 E Foothill Blvd #120, Azusa, CA 91702 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 23, 2024.

NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024173193 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Tea Rose Garden, 70 N Raymond Ave Ste $101, Pasadena, CA 91103. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 1994. Signed: TRG, INC (CA2147287, 70 N Raymond Ave Ste $101, Pasadena, CA 91103; Grace Kim-Heinstedt, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 16, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024 176056 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as long beach lobster festival, 3553 Atlantic Ave ste. 1128, Long Beach, CA 90807. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 2015. Signed: O ENTERTAINMENT OF CALIFORNIA, INC. (CA-2493958, 3553 Atlantic Ave ste. 1128, Long Beach, CA 90807; troy hassett, Vice President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 21, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024178273 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Happy Paws Holdings, 19851 Nordhoff Place ste 105, Chatsworth, CA 91311. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2024. Signed: Commerce Group Holdings Inc. (CA-6123187, 19851 Nordhoff Place ste 105, Chatsworth, CA 91311; Ali Esmaili, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 23, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024163453 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Watch Palace Jewelers, 18500-A S. Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: INFA Jewelers, Inc (CA-C6061866, 18500A S. Pioneer Blvd, Artesia, CA 90701; Akhtar Abbas, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 5, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024172395

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Inglewood Party Supplies (2). Inglewood Party Rentals (3). Inglewood Party Supplies & Rentals , 618 Daniel Freeman Circle, Inglewood, CA 90301. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: (1). Tracy Shields, 618 Daniel Freeman Circle, Inglewood, CA 90301 (2). Vernon Johnson, 618 Daniel Freeman Circle, Inglewood, CA 90301 (3). La Sandra Jackson, 618 Daniel Freeman Circle, Inglewood, CA 90301 (General Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 15, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024173865 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Yevs Boutique, 3216 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2017. Signed: Yeva Aslanyan, 3216 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 19, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024176252 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Flex Painting, 2236 Sierra Leone Ave, Rowland Heights, CA 91748. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2024. Signed: Kyle Paul, 2236 Sierra Leone Ave, Rowland

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Heights, CA 91748 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 21, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024178430 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TAQUERIA Y BIRRIERIA. COM, 11220 Dronfield Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Joanna Garcia, 11220 Dronfield Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 23, 2024.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024177938

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Clippinger Apartments, 11130 Huston Street #1, North Hollywood, CA 91601. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Lucille Clippinger, 11130 Huston Street #1, North Hollywood, CA 91601 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 23, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024177897 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as COLORFUL BUTTERFLIES CHILDCARE, 26815 Cold Springs St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2024. Signed: FATEMEH MANSOURPOUR, 26815 Cold Springs St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 23, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024 178255 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FTL Radio, 133 NORTH SAN GABRIEL BLVD. UNIT 206, PASADENA, CA 91107. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: FOOTHILL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (CA4179008, 133 NORTH SAN GABRIEL BLVD. UNIT 206, PASADENA, CA 91107; KENJI LUSTER, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 23, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024179261

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Sarita Romeros Cleaning, 1120 Larimore Ave, La Puente, CA 91744. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2024. Signed: Sarita Romero Gonzalez, 1120 Larimore Ave, La Puente, CA 91744 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 26, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024179255

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GAREY MOTEL POMONA, 963 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91768. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 2024. Signed: shree Jaladham (CA-3986105, 18920 Danielle Ave, Cerritos, Ca 90703; jaydev patel, president. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 26, 2024.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2024179207.

The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: GAREY MOTEL POMONA, 963 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91768. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on: March 9, 2023 in the County of Los Angeles. Original File No. 2023052253. Signed: SHREE JALADHAM LLC (CA201811310236, 18920 danielle ave, cerritos, CA 90703; jaydev k. patel, MANAGING MEMBER. This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). This statement was filed with the Los Angeles County RegistrarRecorder on August 26, 2024. Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024179824 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Custom Welding and Fabrication LP, 1218 S Alameda St E, Compton, CA 90221. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: (1). Phillip Maldonado, 930 East 1st Street Apt 21, Long Beach, Ca 90802 (2). EDGAR O PEREZ, 16950 Gramercy Pl, Gardena, Ca 90247 (3). RODRIGO ORTEGA, 12913 Wilshire Dr, Whittier, Ca 90602 (General Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 27, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024179960 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). stromans deli & bodega (2). stromans (3). stromans d&b , 16921 turk dr, la puente, CA 91744. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: stromans co llc (CA-202462918529, 16921 turk drive, la puente, CA 91744; alexis stroman, ceo. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 27, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name

statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024179963

NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as L.D.I. Construction, Inc., 1452 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 1997. Signed: L.D.I. Construction, Inc (CA-954647322, 1452 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103; Salvatore John Lampasona, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 27, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024170692

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Cesario Handyman, 1322 Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2024. Signed: Cesario Saucedo, 1322 Maine Ave, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 14, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024180261 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). SAM'S 21 (2). BOOM BOOM YA (3). BOOMBOOMYA (4). X BOOM BOOM X (5). XBOOMBOOMX , 267 S San Gabriel Blvd # B, San Gabriel, CA 91776. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: SAM'S 21 LLC (CA-202358018710, 267 S San Gabriel Blvd San Gabriel, CA 91776; Tony Tang, Owner. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 27, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2024180208 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). FRANCO AMERICAN TEXTILES (2). OPS COMPANY (3). DME DISTRIBUTION (4). FRANCO AMERICAN COMPANY (5). FRENTEL (6). FRENTEL BUTTER , 1051 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: MAX ASIE (USA) (CA-1349185, 1051 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, CA 91754; ROLAND JONES, PRESIDENT. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 27, 2024. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code).

Pub. Monrovia Weekly 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

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Glendale City Notices

NOTICE OF PLANNING HEARING OFFICER PUBLIC HEARING REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. PCUP 1724243

LOCATION: 3720 NORTH VERDUGO ROAD, UNIT 6, Glendale, CA 91020

APPLICANT: Yilin Lu

ZONE: “C3”- (Commercial Service) Zone, Height District I

LEGAL DESCRIPTION/APN: Lots 25 and 26, Tract No. 1701, in the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles (APN: 5613-001-023)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

REVOCATION of Conditional Use Permit No. PCUP1724243 (CUP), which was approved with conditions on February 8, 2018, and conditionally allowed the continued operation of a massage establishment (Montrose Massage) in the C3 (Commercial Service) zone (Height District I). The revocation is pursuant to Chapter 30.64.020 (A) of the Glendale Municipal Code and based on the facts that the use has violated the conditions of approval of the CUP and standards listed in the Glendale Municipal Code, Chapter 5.64 (Massage Establishments).

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION

The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 “Existing Facilities,” per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project involves the revocation of an existing operation of a massage establishment with no alteration or expansion of the use.

HEARING INFORMATION

The Planning Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing regarding the above project in Room 105 of the Municipal Services Building, located at 633 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 on SEPTEMBER 11, 2024, AT 9:30 AM or as soon thereafter as possible. The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from the public with respect to zoning concerns and environmental review conducted for the project. The hearing will be held in accordance with Glendale Municipal Code, Title 30, Chapter 30.42.

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

The staff report and case materials will be available prior to the hearing date at www. glendaleca.gov/agendas

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS: If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Aileen Babakhani, in the Planning Division at ABabakhani@ glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-8331, or (818) 548-2140.

Any person having an interest in the subject project may participate in the hearing, by phone as outlined above and may be heard in support of his/her opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the Director of Community Development not later than the hour set for public hearing before the Hearing Officer. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the decision of this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Glendale, at or prior to the public hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, please notify the Community Development Department at least 48 hours (or two business days) for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. When a final decision is rendered, a decision letter will be posted online at www.glendaleca. gov/planning/decisions. An appeal may be filed within 15 days of the final decision date appearing on the decision letter. Appeal forms are available at https://www.glendaleca.gov/ home/showdocument?id=11926

Dr. S. Abajian, The City Clerk of the City of Glendale Published August 29,2024 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

August 29, 2024 City of Glendale, California Community Development and Housing 141 N. Glendale Ave., Suite 202 Glendale, CA 91206-4975

This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural notification requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Glendale.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about September 12, 2024, the City of Glendale will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $2,181,500 in Home Investment Partnerships Program – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds, as authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, as amended, to undertake a project known as Piedmont Glendale Senior Housing for the purpose of providing affordable senior housing.

EAH Housing proposes to develop the Piedmont Glendale Senior Housing project on a developed 0.91-acre site owned by the Housing Authority of the City of Glendale, with address 426 Piedmont Avenue and 507 Naranja Drive, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California 91206 and comprised of two contiguous parcels (APNs 5645-007-006 and -021). EAH Housing was awarded the project through a Request for Proposals with the City of Glendale Housing Authority for the rehab and adaptive re-use of a former 112-bedroom Senior Assisted Living facility. The 112-bedroom facility will be converted to include a total of 67 affordable housing units for low income seniors 62 years of age and older, and a manager’s unit. The property consists of a two-story Main building built in 1973 and a three-story Annex built in 1990. In early 2019, the original owners began a major renovation to the exterior of the building and the interior of the Annex, but work was subsequently halted. About 90% of the exterior work was completed, including new stucco, windows, roof, and decorative details to the exterior and interior work was initiated on the 21 units in the Annex. No work was done to the Main building.

The City of Glendale has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR). The ERR will be made available to the public for review electronically. Please submit your request by email to Michael Fortney, mfortney@glendaleca.gov . The ERR can be accessed online at the following website: https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-development/housing/ affordable-housing-news

COMMENTS

PUBLIC

Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Glendale, Community Development and Housing, Attn: Michael Fortney, electronically to mfortney@glendaleca.gov. All comments received on or before September 12, 2024, will be considered by the City of Glendale prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The City of Glendale certifies to HUD that Roubik Golanian, City Manager, in his capacity as NEPA Certifying Officer, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Glendale to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Glendale’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Glendale; (b) the City of Glendale has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Par 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be emailed to the HUD grant administration office at: CPDLA@hud.gov or mailed to 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 4054, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Potential objectors should contact the Los Angeles Field Office via email at CPDLA@hud.gov to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Roubik Golanian, City Manager

Published on August 29,2024

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Pasadena City Notices

NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE CITY OF PASADENA AND PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN BALLOT ORDER BASED ON RANDOM DRAWING BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

If you wish to comment on this agenda item, please provide a comment no later than 6:30 PM on September 11, 2024. Comments sent via email can be directed to pc-comments@baldwinpark.com. Comments made by phone can be given to the case planner whose contact information is provided at the end of the notice.

CASE NUMBER: AZC 24-03

LOCATION: Citywide

REQUEST: A request to the Planning Commission to recommend City Council approval of an amendment to the City of Baldwin Park Municipal Code, Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter, 153, Zoning Code, Sections 153.220.240 related to Definitions for Warehouses and Wholesale Sales, and Title XV, Land Usage, Chapter, 153, Zoning Code, Sections 153.050.020 related to permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the Industrial “I” and Industrial Commercial “IC” zones.

It has been determined that the code amendment will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the California State CEQA Guidelines.

If in the future anyone wishes to challenge a decision of the Planning Commission in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raise at the public hearing described above or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.

If further information is desired on the above case, please contact Assistant Planner Jesus Astorga-Rios of the Planning Division at (626) 960-4011 Ext.489 or jarios@baldwinpark.com and refer to the case number. If you are aware of someone who would be interested in becoming informed of the contemplated action, please pass this notice along as a community service. Para información en Español referente a este caso, favor de llamar al (626) 960-4011 Ext. 489.

Publish August 29, 2024

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices hereinafter mentioned to be filled at the General Election to be held in the Pasadena Unified School District on Tuesday, November 5, 2024:

NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE CITY OF PASADENA AND PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IN BALLOT ORDER BASED ON RANDOM DRAWING BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

Board of Education of the Pasadena Unified School District, District 2 (Full Term)

JENNIFER HALL LEE PUSD Board of Education Member

JUAN CARLOS PEREZ Business Executive

Board of Education of the Pasadena Unified School District, District 2 (Full Term) Vote for One

Board of Education of the Pasadena Unified School District, District 4 (Full Term)

JENNIFER HALL LEE

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a public hearing to consider the following case will be held at 7:00 p.m. by the Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The Council Chamber will be open to the public in accordance with health official’s recommendations. Live audio of the hearing will be available via YouTube by clicking on the YouTube icon located on the upper right-hand corner of the City of Baldwin Park Webpage www.BaldwinPark.com.

SCOTT HARDEN Strategic Planner

PUSD Board of Education Member

JUAN CARLOS PEREZ

Business Executive

Board of Education of the Pasadena Unified School District, District 6 (Full Term)

TINA WU FREDERICKS PUSD Board of Education Member

Board of Education of the Pasadena Unified School District, District 4 (Full Term) Vote for One

LISA KROESE Project Manager/Realtor

CASE NUMBER: Conditional Use Permit No. CP 24-07

All inquiries pertaining to the above-referenced election

SCOTT HARDEN Strategic Planner

Clerk, City of Pasadena, 100 North Garfield Avenue,

the

California 91109, (626) 744-4124.

Board of Education of the Pasadena Unified School District, District 6 (Full Term) Vote for One

Publish: August 29, 2024 Mark Jomsky, City Clerk September 5, 2024

TINA WU FREDERICKS

PUSD Board of Education Member

LISA KROESE

Project Manager/Realtor

All inquiries pertaining to the above-referenced election should be directed to the City Clerk, City of Pasadena, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S228, Pasadena, California 91109, (626) 744-4124.

Publish: August 29, 2024 Mark Jomsky, City Clerk September 5, 2024

PASADENA PRESS

CITY OF BALDWIN PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE

ADDRESS: 5124 Heintz Street

REQUEST: A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a new monoeucalyptus wireless facility on a property located in the I – Industrial zone pursuant to Table 153.180.050 of the Baldwin Park Municipal Code (Location: 5124 Heintz Street; Applicant: Butler America Telecom for Verizon Wireless; Case Number: CP 24-07).

CEQA: It has been determined that CP 24-07 will not have a significant impact upon the environment and is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) in that it is limited the installation of a new wireless facility and supporting equipment enclosed within a small structure that complies with all applicable development standards. Therefore, no further environmental analysis is required, and a Notice of Exemption will be filed for this project.

Jesus Astorga-Rios Assistant Planner

Publish August 29, 2024

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

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.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/16/24 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.

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 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for Petitioner

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.

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

LEGALS

files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. alisha j. walker, SB# 283350 Attorney for Petitioner THE LAW OFFICE OF ALISHA J. WALKER 4326 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 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 examination 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.

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.

In Pro Per Petitioner

JAMES RAYMOND HASTINGS

3735 HWY 101 N. YACHATS OR 97498

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

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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.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept. 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

BERNARD NACIONALES

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROSA I. QUINTANA AKA ROSA ISELA QUINTANA AKA ROSA QUINTANA CASE NO. PROVA2400736 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROSA I. QUINTANA AKA ROSA ISELA QUINTANA AKA ROSA QUINTANA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOSE Q. CRUZ AND MARIO DEL HOYO in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOSE Q. CRUZ AND MARIO DEL HOYO 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: 09/24/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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

MAURICE ABADIA - SBN 159766

LAW OFFICE OF MAURICE ABADIA

301 E. COLORADO BLVD., SUITE 616

PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 744-0992

8/26, 8/29, 9/2/24

CNS-3845283# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

SANDRA JOY CHASE AKA SANDY CHASE

CASE NO. 24STPB09470

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SANDRA JOY CHASE AKA SANDY CHASE.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SUSAN ROY 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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/24/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

PETA-GAY GORDON, ESQ. - SBN 238995

OLDMAN, SALLUS & GOLD, LLP

16133 VENTURA BLVD., PENTHOUSE ENCINO CA 91436

Telephone (818) 986-8080 8/26, 8/29, 9/2/24 CNS-3846156#

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

LARRY LEDUC AKA LARRY

D. DELUC AKA LARRY

DONALD LEDUC

CASE NO. 24STPB03178

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

LEDUC AKA LARRY D. DELUC AKA

LARRY DONALD LEDUC.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAWN MILLS in the

Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAWN MILLS 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: 09/23/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for Petitioner

MINA N. SIRKIN, ESQ. - SBN 159441

SIRKIN LAW GROUP, P.C. 21550 OXNARD ST., 3RD FLOOR WOODLAND HILLS CA 91367

Telephone (818) 340-4479 8/26, 8/29, 9/5/24 CNS-3846177# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DEWITT DAVID WESTBERG AKA DAVID WESTBERG CASE NO. 24STPB09439

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DEWITT DAVID WESTBERG AKA DAVID WESTBERG.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/25/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

LEGALS

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

RYAN D. BOWNE, ESQ. - SBN 236970

LAW OFFICE OF RYAN D. BOWNE, ESQ. 4421 W RIVERSIDE DR., STE. 200 BURBANK CA 91505

Telephone (818) 846-5515

8/29, 9/2, 9/5/24

CNS-3846207#

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Cecilia Ramos Moisant

CASE NO. PROVA2400746

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Marisa M. Rabbat in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Marisa M. Rabbat be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 10/1/2024 at 9:00AM in Dept. Department F3 - Fontana located at 17780 ARROW BLVD FONTANA CA 92335.

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Cindy K. Myers (SBN: 297532)

Coastal Estate Planning, P.C.

3548 Seagate Way Suite 240 Oceanside, CA 92056

Telephone: 858-549-8600 8/29, 9/2, 9/5/24 CNS-3846592# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ZOE ANN MORRISON CASE NO. 24STPB06732

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAULA CORSETTI 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: 09/25/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

DONALD L. SCOGGINS - SBN 167359 ATTORNEY AT LAW 9190 W. OLYMPIC BLVD. #414 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 Telephone (323) 591-0144 8/29, 9/2, 9/5/24 CNS-3846784# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONNA JEAN MCPEAK CASE NO. 24STPB09605

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHARLES MCPEAK 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.

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: 09/26/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ALEXANDRA SMYSER - SBN 258181

SCHWEITZER LAW PARTNERS, APC 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE, SUITE 800 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 683-8113 8/29, 9/2, 9/5/24

CNS-3846786# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GWENETH L. JACKSON CASE NO. 23STPB01404

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANDREW R. BRODY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANDREW R. BRODY 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: 09/13/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as

a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. 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 ANDREW R. BRODY - SBN 300395 LAW OFFICE OF ANDREW BRODY, APC 12424 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, 9TH FLOOR LOS ANGELES CA 90025

Telephone (310) 425-3505 8/29, 9/2, 9/5/24 CNS-3847029# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARC ROGER CAMP AKA MARC R. CAMP AKA MARC CAMP CASE NO. PROVA2400753

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARC ROGER CAMP AKA MARC R. CAMP AKA MARC CAMP.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/30/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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

THOMAS W. DOMINICK - SBN 120525

FULLERTON LEMANN SCHAEFER & DOMINICK, LLP

1809 S. COMMERCENTER WEST, PO BOX 1271 SAN BERNARDINO CA 924021271

Telephone (909) 889-3691

8/29, 9/2, 9/5/24

CNS-3847583# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; and Whereas, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and Whereas, the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an Assignment of Deed of Trust dated 8/2/2021, recorded on 9/16/2021, as instrument number 20211422372, in the Office of the County Recorder, Los Angeles County, California; and Whereas, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that the payment due on 7/7/2021, was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and Whereas, the entire amount delinquent as of 10/9/2024 is $696,950.16; and Whereas, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; Now Therefore, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of Total Lender Solutions, Inc. as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 12/28/2018 as instrument number 20181313015, notice is hereby given that on 10/9/2024 at 11:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: Lot 56 Of Tract No. 9799, As Per Map Recorded In Book 137 Page(S) 61 And 62, Of Maps, In The Office Of The County Recorder Of Said County. Commonly known as: 314 W. Cedar Ave, Burbank, CA 91506 The sale will be held at Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid an estimate of $696,950.16. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $69,695.01 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $69,695.01 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyancing fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD Field Office representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD field office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $696,950.16, as of 10/8/2024, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the

Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Date: 8/20/2024 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. U.S. Dept. of HUD Foreclosure Commissioner By: Rachel Seropian 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA, 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Fax: 866-242-8599 A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State Of CA County Of San Diego On 8/20/2024 before me, Brittany Anne Lokey, a notary public personally appeared, Rachel Seropian who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/ are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/ they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/ her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under Penalty Of Perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. Witness my hand and official seal. Brittany Anne Lokey (Seal). total240819422 8/29, 9/5, 9/12 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Rao R Yalamanchili, Manager Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 29, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202409790 Pub. 08/08/2024, 08/15/2024, 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240006461

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as International Village 1100 Everton Pl Riverside, CA 92507 Riverside County Mailing Address, 610 N Santa Anita Ave Floor 2, Arcadia, CA 91006. Los Angeles County PI Properties NO. 39, LLC (CA, 610 N Santa Anita Ave Floor 2, Arcadia, CA 91006

Los Angeles County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 21, 2016. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Rao R Yalamanchili, Manager Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 23, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202409604 Pub. 08/08/2024, 08/15/2024, 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Rio Rancho Apts 225 S G St Perris, CA 92570 Riverside County Mailing Address, 610 N Santa Anita Ave Floor 2, Arcadia, CA 91006. Los Angeles County 225 S. G Street LLC (CA, 610 N Santa Anita Ave Floor 2, Arcadia, CA 91006

Los Angeles County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 10, 2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor

it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202410132 Pub. 08/15/2024, 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Express Yourself Therapy 7140 Orchard Street Riverside, CA 92504 Riverside County Victor Samuel Ramirez, 7140 Orchard Street, Riverside, CA 92504 Riverside County

The following persons are doing business as: Twelve Oaks Farm, 40100 Pine Bench Rd, Oak Glen, CA 92399. Mailing Address, 40100 Pine Bench Rd, Oak Glen, CA 92399 .Dionn Cuevas, 40100 Pine Bench Rd, Oak Glen, CA 92399. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 1, 2019. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Dionn A Cuevas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 15, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240006461 Pub: 08/08/2024, 08/15/2024, 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MIDNIGHT ROLLING 722 Viewtop Lane Corona, CA 92881

Riverside County

YERLIN JOSE DIAZ GONZALEZ, 722 Viewtop Lane, Corona, CA 92881

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. YERLIN JOSE DIAZ GONZALEZ Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 7, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202410035 Pub. 08/15/2024, 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240007016

The following persons are doing business as: Father Daughter Real Estate, 18660 Mingo Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92307. Mailing Address, 8932 Mission Dr #102, Rosemead, CA 91770. Carsten Phillips, Inc. (CA-3413436, 8932 Mission Dr #102, Rosemead, CA 91770; Rudy Lira Kusuma, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino

under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240006765 Pub: 08/15/2024, 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024 San Bernardino Press

s. Victor Samuel Ramirez Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 9, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202410238 Pub. 08/15/2024, 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Trusted Ledger Solutions 11489 Springwood Ct Riverside, CA 92505 Riverside County Jose Francisco Navarro, 11489 Springwood Ct, Riverside, CA 92505 Riverside County

s. Jose Francisco Navarro Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 5, 2024

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

This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Rudy Lira Kusuma, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 6, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240007016 Pub: 08/15/2024, 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240006765

The following persons are doing business as: Banner Wealth and Investment Services, 11930 E. Foothill Boulevard, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91738. Mailing Address, 10 S. First Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Banner Bank (WA, 10 S. First Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362; Sherrey Luetjen, Secretary. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 20, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Sherrey Luetjen, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 26, 2024 NoticeIn accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240007223 The following persons are doing business as: SAM’S LIQUOR, 212 W Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91762. Mailing Address, 212 W Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91762. GURJIT SINGH, 212 W Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91762. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ GURJIT SINGH, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 9, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240007223 Pub: 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024a, 09/12/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240007496

The following persons are doing business as: DROYD, 3200 E Guasti Rd #100, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 3200 E Guasti Rd #100, Ontario, CA 91761. REYHEE GROUP INC (CA, 3200 E Guasti Rd #100, Ontario, CA 91761; KAILI ZHANG, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ KAILI ZHANG, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 19, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240007107

The following persons are doing business as: Leal’s Automotive, 17430 Danbury Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345. Mailing Address, 17430 Danbury ave, Hesperia, CA 92345. manuel Leal, 17430 Danbury ave, Hesperia, CA 92345. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 14, 2002. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ manuel Leal, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 7, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)

File#: FBN20240007107 Pub: 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Lucent Aesthetics LLC 29377 Rancho California Rd ste. 203 Temecula, CA 92591 Riverside Independent Mailing Address, 26049 manzanita street, Murrieta, CA 92563. Riverside County Lucent Aesthetics LLC (CA, 26049 manzanita street, Murrieta, CA 92563 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 20, 2024. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions

Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Emalee Hughes, President Statement filed with the County of Riverside on July 29, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code).

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202409786 Pub. 08/22/2024, 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as URBAN FREIGHT 1473 W LINDEN STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92507 Riverside County URBAN ROOTS LLC (CA, 1473 W Linden Street, Riverside, CA 92507

Riverside County

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

s. LUIS DANIEL LAM, Managing Member Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 7, 2024

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202410109 Pub. 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20246696510. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Malley Griffith Properties, 3561 Howard Ave Ste 101, Los Alamotos, CA 90720. Full Name of Registrant(s) (1). Patricia Lynn Malley, 3561 Howard Ave, Ste 101, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 (2). Robin T. Griffith Living Trust Dated 10/01/2019, 3175 Portofino Cir, Huntington Beach, CA 92649 . This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 26, 2015. /S/ Patricia Lynn Malley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on August 12, 2024. Publish: Anaheim Press 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240007104

The following persons are doing business as: M4 Ontario. INC DBA Cheba Hut Ontario, 1900 East Inland Empire Blvd, Ste. A, Ontario, CA 91764. Mailing Address, 12223 Highland Avenue. Ste. 525, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. M4 Ontario, Inc. (CA, 12223 Highland Avenue. Ste. 525, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739; Tyrone Myles, Presiden. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Tyrone Myles, Presiden. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 7, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state

of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code)

File#: FBN20240007104 Pub: 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT

File No. FBN20240007655

The following persons are doing business as: (1). AZUL KINDNESS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY (2). AZUL KINDNESS , 2809 Longhorn St, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 2809 Longhorn St, Ontario, CA 91761. UNFAILING KINDNESS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING (CA, 2809 Longhorn St, Ontario, CA 91761; YULIANA MEDINA, PRESIDENT. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 6, 2024. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ YULIANA MEDINA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 22, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240007655 Pub: 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024

San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240007587

The following persons are doing business as: KNUCKLED UP CYCLES, 1256 W Brooks St Unit D, Ontario, CA 91762. (1). Jesse Ramirez, 2010 Illinois St, West Covina, CA 91792 (2). ELENA RAMIREZ, 2010 ILLINOIS ST, WEST COVINA, CA 91792 . County

of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a married couple. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Jesse Ramirez, Individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 22, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240007587 Pub: 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20240007449

The following persons are doing business as: SHANDIN HILLS MHRC, 4164 north 4th ave, san bernardino, CA 90035. Mailing Address, 9526 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035. SHANDIN HILLS MHRC, LLC (CA, 9526 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035; Avrohom Tress, Manager. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Avrohom Tress, Manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on August 16, 2024 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20240007449 Pub: 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as One Care Infusion Pharmacy 2025 Chicago Ave Ste A3 Riverside, CA 92507 Riverside County One Care Pharmacy LLC (CA, 13168 Stanton Dr, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 Riverside County This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in

Rashid, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 26, 2024 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202410878 Pub. 08/29/2024, 09/05/2024, 09/12/2024, 09/19/2024 Riverside Independent

Azusa voters to consider sales tax Measure ZZ in November

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The Azusa City Council recently voted 5-0 to put a voter initiative on the November 5 ballot that aims to maintain a local 1/4-cent sales tax for public safety and other city services.

Measure ZZ seeks to replace the 1⁄4-cent tax on purchases in Azusa under Los Angeles County Measure H if that tax is repealed or expires, according to an Aug. 6 city statement.

Since October 2017 under Measure H — which is set to expire Sept. 30, 2027 and is facing repeal by this November's Measure A — LA County has levied a 1⁄4-cent sales tax

on residents to fund homelessness prevention services.

“Over the past several years, Azusa has generated millions in local sales tax dollars for county-wide homeless initiatives," Mayor Robert Gonzalez said in a statement. "Unfortunately, the reality is that Azusa has only seen a small fraction of that revenue in return. With this measure going before the voters, Azusa seeks to have local control over taxpayer dollars so we can maintain local services for our residents and continue to address the emergency caused by homelessness in Azusa.”

To date the Measure H tax has generated more than $13.5 million in sales tax revenue from Azusa, but less than 5% of that amount has directly benefited local residents, according to a city staff report.

With Measure H’s sunset looming, a coalition of housing and mental-health advocates collected more than 390,000 signatures to place another homeless initiative on the upcoming ballot, according to the staff report. Measure A aims to

repeal Measure H and impose a new 1⁄2-cent sales tax that Azusa officials estimated will generate $5 million annually from the city indefinitely.

"Again, the funds will not directly benefit Azusa," according to the staff report.

Azusa Police Chief Rocky Wenrick observed that 60% of the city's budget goes toward local public safety expenses.

"Additional locally controlled funding could help maintain 911 emergency response, enforce qualify of life issues, such as camping in public places and patrols of neighborhoods, schools, and parks,” Wenrick said in a

Monrovia beautifies Station Square with mural,

By Staff

Efforts to spruce up the local Metro station's surrounding areas have resulted in a new mural and a soon-to-be open community garden.

Recent Metro A-Line riders may have noticed the mural alongside the train tracks and mounted on the Alexan Marmont building, 1625 S. Magnolia Ave.

"The mural captures the features and characteristics of our Gem of the Foothills including some fun Monrovia lore — like

Samson in the hot tub!" City Manager Dylan Feik wrote in his online newsletter.

Alexan Marmont developers Trammel Crow Residential fully funded the mural as part of Monrovia's Art in Public Places program, which requires multifamily development projects over $1 million to budget 1% of the total cost to fund artwork near the project site.

In addition to the mural, this year the city launched the Farmers Market at Station Square at 1629 S.

Myrtle Avenue. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and has a wide selection of fresh local produce, meats, cheeses and baked goods. The city and Metro offer 200 free parking spaces on the 2nd and 3rd floors at Station Square on Saturdays, Feik said.

Just across the street from the new mural is Monrovia Community Garden South, an new community site located between Station Square Park and the MODA residential building.

our homelessness crisis that are both compassionate and effective,” said Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel, the bill's author. “AB 2835 will deliver on both fronts by providing much-needed stability to kids and families experiencing homelessness while also cutting red tape and saving taxpayer resources.”

In an effort to increase the number of rental units statewide to bring rent costs down, AB 3057 focuses on

junior accessory dwelling units, which are units created within existing homes. JADUs can be up to 500 square feet and do not require a separate bathroom. These smaller units will now be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act requirements, which can delay a project's completion and increase costs.

Officials said among the many factors that cause a person to lose access to

statement.

A voter-approved Measure ZZ — dubbed the “Azusa Public Safety, Community Services, Local Control and Accountability Measure” — would maintain local control over taxpayer dollars and fund city services such as police anti-gang enforcement programs, addressing homelessness, police patrols of schools, parks and recreation areas, street repair and improving public facilities. More information on Azusa’s upcoming municipal election is at azusaca. gov/1532/Election-Information.

garden

Housing

housing, the lack of available affordable residential units in the state is a key driver. Most people who become homeless cite economic hardship such as increased rent or housing costs.

State officials see accessory dwelling units and JADUs as "innovative and effective options" for adding units to make housing in California more affordable.

"AB 3057 represents a

small but significant technical change that offers Californians more accessible and efficient options to build affordable housing solutions," said Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, the bill's author. "This bill makes it faster, cheaper, and easier for families to create additional living spaces within their homes, helping to address our state's housing shortage. This legislation allows families to stay

closer together and fosters stronger, more connected communities. I am grateful to Governor Newsom for signing this bill and to California YIMBY for their unwavering commitment to making California an affordable place for everyone."

Since 2019 the state has spent over $40 billion to encourage affordable housing and over $27 billion for efforts to reduce homelessness.

The 2024 census of people experiencing homelessness conducted in late January estimated that 75,312 in Los Angeles County, and 45,252 in the city of LA, which were slight reductions after increases reported over the last several years.

Last year California's estimated unhoused population was more than 181,000, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

| Photo courtesy of Tracy O/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Monrovia's first Community Garden at 303 W. Colorado Blvd. led to the

creation of a second site in the Station Square area, Feik said.

A grand opening for Community Garden South is set for Sept. 7 at 9 a.m.

The mural near the Metro station is mounted on the Alexan Marmont building, 1625 S. Magnolia Ave.

| Photo courtesy of the city of Monrovia

information of their rivals.

In other words, RealPage knows what competing landlords are charging and can increase profits for landlords by using that information to recommend landlords set or raise their prices uniformly, thereby eliminating competition, and leaving renters no choice but to pay artificially high prices."

In a prepared statement, RealPage said the lawsuit's claims were “devoid of merit and will do nothing to make housing more affordable," according to published reports.

In the last 40 years, demand for housing has vastly outpaced housing production in the state, Bonta's office reported. The resulting inflation of housing costs has in turn made it increasingly difficult

for residents to stay housed.

The 17 million renters in the state spend a large amount of income on rent, with an estimated 700,000 Californians at risk of eviction.

Antitrust violations are a key aspect of the lawsuit, which alleges that RealPage violated federal law prohibiting anti-competitive agreements, monopolization and attempted monopolization.

"Monopolization offenses occur when a single firm maintains a monopoly unlawfully, by using its control of the market to exclude rivals and harm competition," according to Bonta's office. "RealPage’s unlawful sharing of nonpublic, competitively sensitive data aligns landlords’ pricing and effectively removes the competitive pressure that benefits renters."

The software eliminates the competitive pressure that drives landlords to decrease rents or offer common discounts such as a free month's rent or waived fees, the lawsuit contends.

"RealPage’s rivals who lawfully compete on merits cannot guarantee landlords the increased profits that RealPage can provide, this maintains and protects RealPage’s monopoly power," according to Bonta's office.

The lawsuit seeks a court order barring RealPage's software from the market, documents show.

Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington are the other states involved in the suit.

A copy of the court filing is available on the California attorney general's website.

Port of Long Beach bolsters partnership with small businesses

More than $55 million in port spending in the last fiscal year went to small businesses in Long Beach, exceeding goals to broaden opportunities for such companies by 15%, officials announced Tuesday.

The Port of Long Beach reported that almost 42% of port funds were spent on eligible contracts through its Small Business Enterprise Program for the purchase of materials and services from "small business enterprises" and "very small business enterprises."

"The SBE program provides opportunities to a wider, more diverse range of local contractors, suppliers and other businesses, which strengthens the local economy," Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said in a statement. "As an additional benefit, we believe

this practice also increases competition for tens of millions of dollars in public contracts each year, resulting in better outcomes and even more value."

In 2023, about 41.8% of small and very small businesses received contracts with the port, the secondhighest level recorded since the program began in 2004, trailing only the 48.9% in 2022.

Spending on small business contracts rose yearover-year from $54.2 million to $55.7 million, according to port officials. Additionally, small business participation at the port is 27% higher than at other harbor agencies.

"The Port of Long Beach is a job creator for our community and beyond, but we recognize it's not enough to merely serve as an economic engine," Long Beach Harbor

Commission President Bonnie Lowenthal said in a statement. "This program was created to ensure there's a place for smaller companies to benefit from the economic opportunities."

The U.S. Small Business Administration classifies "small business" based on annual receipts and the number of employees, which can vary by industry. The very small business eligibility is equivalent to the state of California's microbusiness designation -- businesses with $5 million or less in annual gross sales, averaged over the last three fiscal years, or manufacturers with 25 or fewer employees.

To apply for the port's Small Business Enterprise Program, visit polb.com/businessopportunities and click on "Access the POLB Vendor Portal."

The California Highway Patrol Wednesday announced a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period to combat traffic safety issues during the upcoming Labor Day Weekend. Beginning at 6:01 p.m. Friday and continuing through 11:59 p.m. Monday, all available CHP officers will be on patrol to encourage safe driving and assist motorists.

"Everyone's safety is our top priority, so make responsible choices. Drive sober, stay focused and help keep our roads safe for all who use them," CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said. "Your decisions behind the wheel can save lives -- yours and others."

During last year's Labor Day MEP, 38 people were killed in crashes throughout the state, CHP officials said. Nearly half of the crash occupants in CHP jurisdiction were not wearing seatbelts, the agency added.

Additionally, 1,064 arrests were made for alleged driving under the influence during the 78-hour holiday enforcement period last year.

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