Arcadia Weekly_10/23/2025 by Beacon Media News

Newsom, Bonta ask SCOTUS to stop Trump's troop deployments

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Gov. Gavin Newsom and CaliforniaAttorney General Rob Bonta submitted a court filing Monday to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Illinois lawsuit against the Trump administration's National Guard troop deployment to assist with immigration enforcement.

Newsom and Bonta's amicus brief details California's recent experience with the expanding federal mission for the National Guard. Since the June 7 deployment of soldiers to Los Angeles, the federal government ordered hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, Oregon.

The Trump administration has extended its federalization of the California National Guard to at least February. According to Newsom's office, the administration has asserted that federalized troops should engage in law enforcement without judicial oversight, a stance that defies established legal norms.

Trump's troop policy sidelines the courts, flouts congressional limitations, encroaches on state sovereignty and would pave the way for "an alarming expansion of federal power," California officials contend.

“Our message to the courts is clear — Trump is putting our members of the military on the frontlines of a completely unlawful activation against American communities," Newsom said in a statement. "The federal government’s actions in Los Angeles earlier this summer

were just Trump’s first step to completely transform the role of the military in American society by deploying the U.S. military against its own civilians. We won’t stand for it and we implore the courts to affirm states’ sovereign rights to handle any public safety matters at home.”

“The facts haven’t changed. Amidst ongoing violent riots and lawlessness, that local leaders like (Illinois Gov. JB) Pritzker have refused to step in to quell, President Trump has exercised his lawful authority to protect federal officers and assets," White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said in an email to HeySoCal.com. "President Trump will not turn a blind eye to the lawlessness plaguing American cities." Bonta blasted the administration for militarizing law enforcement.

“The Trump Administration is asking the Supreme Court to grant it unprecedented and unlimited power to deploy the military into American cities — power it has made clear that it fully intends to abuse,” Bonta said in a statement. “Trump wants an army that serves a King, but in America, in our democracy, our military does not police the people. California has been ground zero for the Trump Administration’s militarization of American streets. In the four months since troops were first deployed to Los Angeles, we’ve seen the President abandon any attempt to justify their continued presence in our state, taking a near limitless view of executive power. I urge the Supreme Court to reject the President’s latest bid to defy our constitutional norms

and grab power he does not have.”

At Trump's behest, Department of Defense Secretary Hegseth transferred 4,000 members of the California National Guard to federal control to serve in a civilian law enforcement role in Los Angeles and Southern California communities.

California sued to stop thefederalization.The federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Wednesday in the Trump administration's appeal to the trial judge’s order that blocked the troop federalization and deployment.

Newsom's office noted falling crime rates, contrary toTrumpadministration assertions that troop deployments are needed to quell lawlessness.

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'No Kings' rallies take place across LA, Orange counties

By City News Service

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Los Angeles Saturday for the largest of several "No Kings Day" demonstrations against the Trump administration across Los Angeles and Orange counties.

More than a dozen protests took place in the Southland as part of a nationwide day of action.

The demonstration in downtown Los Angeles began around 2 p.m. Saturday, and featured a march down a nearly two-mile stretch of Spring Street and a rally outside City Hall and Gloria Molina Grand Park.

Speakers were expected to include podcaster and MSNow (formerly MSNBC) contributor Brian Tyler Cohen, Assemblyman Issac Bryan, D-Los Angeles, and ex-Trump staffer Jessica Denson.

Traffic was severely impacted in the area, with a section of Spring Street closed and motorists advised to avoid the Civic Center area. Alameda Street between Aliso and Temple streets was also closed, along with a handful of off-ramps from the Hollywood (101) Freeway, and bus routes were also being detoured.

The L.A. protest was organized by 50501 SoCal and Service Employees International Union Local 721, in partnership with Black Lives Matter Grassroots - Los Angeles, the Removal Coalition, Working Families Party, Black Women for Wellness, Clergy Laity

United for Economic Justice, the TransLatin@ Coalition, Democracy Action Network and the Human Liberation Coalition, among others. SoCal 50501 is the Los Angeles chapter of 50501, which bills itself as "a peaceful, decentralized grassroots political movement with a mission to uphold democracy and constitutional governance." Its name stems from "50 protests. 50 states. 1 Movement."

The day's protests were peaceful but as darkness fell downtown, a small group of people who demonstrated outside the federal detention center at Alameda and Temple streets refused to leave even after the Los Angeles Police Department ordered them to disperse twice. A group of about two dozen people could be seen on broadcast video as officers first pushed them away from the detention center into Chinatown, then backed off to encourage them to disperse.

LAPD Officer Drake Madison told City News Service some "projectiles" were initially thrown. ABC7 reported at least one person was arrested.

Saturday's events were a follow up to the first "No Kings Day," held on June 14, which had more than 5 million people who participated nationwide, according to organizers.

"America has no kings and working Americans will not stand by as a wannabe dictator wages war on our

California National Guard soldiers do riot and crowd control training in June at a facility in Los Alamitos. | Photo courtesy of Sgt. Jon Soucy/National Guard

LA County looks to help people meet upcoming Medi-Cal, CalFresh requirements

Saying more than 1 million county residents could be at risk of losing Medi-Cal or CalFresh benefits under upcoming new federal work requirements for recipients, the county Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to expand so-called "workfare" and volunteer opportunities with the county and community organizations.

According to county Supervisor Hilda Solis, who sponsored the motion with Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, the federal budget bill signed in July -- HR 1 -- imposed expanded work requirements on many Medi-Cal and CalFresh recipients.

"With the passage of H.R. 1, our most vulnerable neighbors, including working families, veterans, former foster youth, people experiencing homelessness and individuals with serious underlying health conditions, are now at risk of losing access to the basic support systems they rely on," Solis said in a statement after the board vote. "We

cannot let that happen. This motion is about acting early and making sure Angelenos are not left behind. We are investing now in the infrastructure, partnerships and outreach necessary to ensure our communities are informed, connected and better able to keep their coverage."

The motion instructs the county Department of Public Social Services and other agencies to begin preparing to assist residents in danger of losing

access to the benefits. It also calls for the expansion of "workfare" and volunteer opportunities with county departments and with community organizations to help people meet the work and volunteer requirements.

According to Solis' office, as many as 1.5 million Medi-Cal recipients in the county could potentially lose coverage when the new requirements take effect on Jan. 1, 2027. As many as 202,000 CalFresh recipients

will be required to meet new work requirements beginning Feb. 1, 2026.

"We have a responsibility to reduce that harm -- by expanding access to support, minimizing barriers, and making sure people understand what's changing," Horvath said in a statement. "This motion strengthens the county's coordinated response to protect our most vulnerable residents and ensure they can maintain the care and resources they rely on."

JetBlue moves to Terminal 1 as LAX prepares to demolish Terminal 5

Some travelers at Los Angeles International Airportmayhave found themselves in the wrong terminal Tuesday, as JetBlue shifted its operations to Terminal 1 in advance of the planned demolition and reconstruction of Terminal 5.

JetBlue is the first of three airlines that will move out of Terminal 5. On Wednesday, Spirit Airlines will move to Terminal 2, and next Tuesday American Airlines will move into Terminal 4.

"As we take this important step toward transforming LAX, the closure of Terminal 5 marks a pivotal moment in our journey to deliver a world-class airport experience," Doug Webster, Chief

Airport Operations and Maintenance Officer for Los Angeles World Airports, said in a statement. "Our goal is to minimize disruption during this transition, and we are working closely with our airline partners to ensure continued operations and smooth travel for our passengers."

The demolition of Terminal 5 is part of efforts to rejuvenate LAX in advance of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. After American Airlines shifts its operations to Terminal 4 next week, Terminal 5 will be completely shuttered to begin demolition efforts.

Coinciding with JetBlue's move to Terminal 1 on

Tuesday, LAX opened the recently completed Midfield Satellite Concourse South, an extension of the West Gates at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. The project added more than 150,000 square feet and eight gates to the terminal.

Both the Terminal 5 reconstruction and the Midfield Satellite projects are part of the airport's overall ongoing $30 billion facelift.

Photo by Josh Kahen on Unsplash

MSC South at the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal began welcoming guests earlier this month, ahead of its full opening. | Photo courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports

Shrapnel from Camp Pendleton exercise hits CHP vehicle in Vance's detail

By City News Service

Ordnance fired over Interstate 5 at Saturday's 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated, striking and damaging a California Highway Patrol vehicle that was part of Vice President JD Vance's detail, the CHP said Sunday.

The incident happened in the area where CHP officers were supporting a traffic break along I-5, which had briefly been ordered closed by Caltrans during the live-fire exercise in a decision that became a political hot point, with Gov. Gavin Newsom criticizing the Trump administration for holding the display, and Newsom drawing criticism himself for the freeway closure.

"This was an unusual and concerning situation," CHP Border Division Chief Tony Coronado said Sunday. "It is highly uncommon for any live-fire or explosive training activity to occur over an active freeway. As a Marine myself, I have tremendous respect for our military partners, but my foremost responsibility is ensuring the safety of the people of California and the officers who protect them."

No injuries were reported.

CHP personnel immediately notified the Marine Corps at the scene, who then canceled firing additional live ordnance over the freeway, and the area was swept for further evaluation, the CHP said. The

agency has filed an internal report on the incident, with a recommendation to conduct an additional after-action review into the planning, communication and coordination between federal, state, and local government around Saturday's event, "to strengthen protocols for future demonstrations and training events near public roadways."

Vance attended Saturday's demonstration, along with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top military officials. Vance and his family departed Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on Sunday morning for the five-hour flight back to Washington D.C. He made no public remarks before departing.

Saturday's celebration was dubbed "From Sea to Shore: A Review of Amphibious Strength," and honored both the 250th birthday of the Marines and the U.S. Navy. The Navy turned 250 on Monday, and the Marines will do the same on Nov. 10.

"God bless you Marines, God bless you Camp Pendleton. It is so much fun and such an honor to be out here and to celebrate 250 years of the United States Marines," Vance said during the ceremony. "I bring greetings today from our commander in chief, Donald J. Trump and he wanted me tell each and every single one of you that he's proud of you, that he loves you and despite the Schumer shutdown, he's

going to do everything he can to make sure you get paid exactly as you deserve.

"For two-and-a-half centuries now, this beloved corps has served as our nation's sharp edge. Always forward deployed, always ready, and always faithful."

With live ammunition set to be fired over the freeway, state officials originally announced that they would close Interstate 5 for safety reasons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday from Harbor Drive to Basilone Road. Traffic immediately backed up after the closure as motorists lost the main thoroughfare connecting south Orange County to San Diego County, and Caltrans later opened the freeway in the early afternoon, but with traffic breaks.

Newsom, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump and a possible presidential candidate in 2028, criticized the planned display earlier Saturday.

confusion."

But some Republicans blamed Newsom for the freeway closure, calling it an over-reaction.

"The Marines at Camp Pendleton have been firing live rounds and training beneath I-5 for over 50 years -- without closing the freeway. There is zero reason for this sudden shutdown," San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond posted on X.

"The president is putting his ego over responsibility with this disregard for public safety. Firing live rounds over a busy highway isn't just wrong -- it's dangerous," Newsom said. "Using our military to intimidate people you disagree with isn't strength -- it's reckless, it's disrespectful and it's beneath the office he holds. Law and order? This is chaos and

"This isn't just an inconvenience -- it's going to cause medical emergencies to be delayed, workers to miss shifts and families to have their plans and events ruined.

"It sure looks like Gavin Newsom is trying to use the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary to create chaos and score political points. If that's the case, it's a petty stunt that will only hurt Southern California drivers and families," he added.

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall, also blasted Newsom on Saturday.

"Gavin Newsom - who never served a day in the military - is overruling the best-trained and most experienced leaders of our Marine Corps and shutting down the main interstate highway in the San Diego region for no other reason that a spiteful publicity stunt," Issa said.

"It's a disgusting abuse of power. But not at all surprising."

Newsom fired back Sunday after the ordnance mishap was reported.

"We love our Marines and owe a debt of gratitude to Camp Pendleton, but next time, the Vice President and the White House shouldn't be so reckless with people's lives for their vanity projects," he posted on X.

Desmond also said the shutdown "shows exactly what's wrong with politics. No accountability, no planning -- just finger pointing."

| Photo courtesy of California Highway Patrol / Facebook

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Live Oak Cemetery to host Halloween tours this weekend

Join Jim Wigton as he carries on Steve Baker’s tradition of storytelling among the graves at Live Oak Cemetery (200 E. Duarte Road) in Monrovia. Hear tales of notable burials, local history, and just enough spookiness to set the mood. Halloween Tours will be offered on Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the Community Center (119 W. Palm Ave.) for $25, with all proceeds benefitting the Monrovia Historical Society. Each tour is limited to 25 guests. For more information, visit the Monrovia Community Center or call (626) 256-8246.

Long Beach

Long Beach to celebrate completion of Ramona Park Signature Playground Saturday

The City of Long Beach will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the Ramona Park Signature Playground Project at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Ramona Park (3301 E. 65th St.) and will include remarks by Mayor Rex Richardson, Ninth District Councilmember Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie and representatives from the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works. Community members may enjoy the new playground following the ceremony. The playground,

which was last renovated in 1997, features a new design that includes an inclusive, state-of-the-art play area for children of all ages and abilities and provides a safe and engaging space for families to enjoy. Enhancements include new shade structures and mister cooling features focused on reducing heat impacts. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant amenities include accessible play equipment, a curb ramp, pathways, parking stall striping and ADA signage. Landscaping was also enhanced with additional trees for shade, and new radial benches, picnic tables, upgraded seating and hydration stations were added to the outdoor space.

Burbank

Burbank launches planning for prospective new Central Library, Public Plaza

The City of Burbank has launched the planning and design process for a prospective new Burbank Central Library and Public Plaza, a project in the heart of downtown. The concept envisions replacing the current 60-year-old Central Library building with a modern facility designed to better support education, workforce development, technology training, social services, and access to information and culture. The city has received a $9.95 million grant from the California State Library to support the exploration and development of a potential new Central Library and Public Plaza. These funds will help advance planning

for features that prioritize sustainability. In addition to this grant, the city is exploring a range of potential funding options to support additional project costs. Beginning this month, the city will host a series of community workshops to gather input on priorities, ideas, and desired amenities for the future Central Library and Public Plaza. The first Community Workshop will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the current Burbank Central Library (110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank). From 6 to 8 p.m., community members are invited to learn more about the project and share their ideas through interactive activities.

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2 MS-13 gang members convicted of murder in Lake Forest stabbing

Two MS-13 gang members were convicted last week of ambushing a 25-year-old man while he sat in a Lake Forest hot tub with his girlfriend, stabbing the man to death and nearly decapitating him as he tried to defend himself with a patio chair. The gang members chased a severely injured Marcos Morales from the pool area to a stairwell in the apartment complex where they continued the attack and left him to die. One of the gang members’ girlfriends also stabbed Morales’ girlfriend while Morales was being stabbed to death in the early morning hours of Oct. 1, 2018. Jose Rafael Andrademembreno, 29, of Mission Viejo, and Edwin Diaz, 25, of

Mission Viejo, were convicted by a jury of one felony count of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of lying in wait, one felony count of conspiracy to commit murder, and one felony enhancement of personal use of a deadly weapon. Andrademembreno was 22 and Diaz was 18 at the time of the murder. They face a maximum sentence under current law of life without the possibility of parole when they are scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 23, 2026. A third defendant, Xiomara Berrios, has been charged with one felony count of murder with the special circumstance of lying in wait, one felony count of conspiracy to commit murder and one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm. Berrios, who is Diaz’ sister and was 18 at the time of the murder, has agreed to plead guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for testifying in the trial.

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Anaheim launches new look, format for community meetings

Anaheim has launched a new drop-in, open house format for district community meetings, designed to be more convenient for residents. At all open houses, residents can connect with city leaders and staff, ask questions and learn more about what matters most to them and their neighborhoods. Residents can arrive when it works for them during the two-hour timeframe, with no rush to

get there at the start of the meeting. Anyone can stop by anytime and visit city tables they are interested in. You can find more information and meeting details on Facebook and Instagram at City of Anaheim.

Riverside County

Youth empowerment event comes to Palm Desert Saturday

"Raising the Future," a one-day event focused on youth and adult empowerment through free skill-building workshops, educational resources, and dynamic guest speakers will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) – Palm Desert Campus, located at 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive in Palm Desert. The free event aims to provide inspiration and real-life lessons to attendees. Community members are encouraged to register early at eventbrite. com/e/raising-the-futuretickets-1555043028559.

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Riverside PD trunk-ortreat set for Friday

The Riverside Police Department's annual Trunk-orTreat is set for Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Orange Street between 10th and 12th streets — right in front of the police station. The candy line will close at 7 p.m. Riverside PD is turning Orange Street into a full-on Halloween block party, with decorated police trunks, emergency vehicle displays,

games, music, and candy to keep every little ghost and goblin smiling and up all night. Dress up in your best costume, and enjoy a family-friendly night.

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Kessler Park Trunk-orTreat set for Saturday

Bloomington Recreation and Parks’s annual Kessler Park Trunk-or-Treat celebration is set for Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at 18401 Jurupa Ave. in Bloomington. Last year, more than 4,000 attendees joined in the fun, at this family-friendly evening full of candy, costumes and community spirit. Dress up in costume and enjoy inflatable games, food vendors and live DJ entertainment throughout the night.

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Ontario Celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Ontario is ready to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with its annual community altar and procession. Participate in the community altar by taking your offering to Armstrong Community Center and add your story to the community altar. A Dia de los Muertos event will be held at R. Jack Mercer Community Bandstand on Nov. 1 from 3 to 9 p.m. A procession will be held at 6 p.m. and is open to all. No registration is necessary. For more information, registration, and guidelines on the offerings, call the Recreation & Community Services department at (909) 395-2020.

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Oct. 9

At 3:48 a.m., a brush fire was reported in the 200 block of West Huntington. Officers arrived and located a male subject who had a small open fire. The fire was extinguished. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:44 a.m., a caller in a business in the 800 block of West Huntington reported disturbing subjects inside a bathroom. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects. A computer search revealed one of the subjects had multiple warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 5:24 p.m., a battery was reported in the 300 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a theft. Store staff reported an unknown suspect took merchandise without paying. This investigation is continuing.

At 7:02 p.m., a disturbing subject was reported in the 1200 block of South Mayflower. Officers arrived and discovered that the subject was acting erratically and had broken a door. It was determined he was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 8:54 p.m., a theft was reported at a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. The subjects were gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:16 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks. The reporting party advised that a female subject struck her brother-in-law with a bottle during an argument. Officers arrived and separated the involved parties. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:22 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block

of Royal Oaks regarding a female subject who was intoxicated and trying to fight with family members. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. It was determined that she was intoxicated and suffering from a mental health episode. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

Oct. 10

At 7:53 a.m., a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian was reported in the area of Myrtle and Duarte. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital for treatment.

At 9:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 400 block of West Huntington regarding an employee who may be a danger to herself. Officers arrived and made contact with the employee. It was determined she was a danger to herself. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment.

At 2:03 p.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of South Mountain was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located parked in a parking lot. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:05 p.m., officers were alerted to another stolen vehicle in a parking lot in the 1600 block of South Mountain. The vehicle was located. This investigation is continuing.

Oct. 11

At 5:13 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of West Foothill reported a male subject refusing to leave. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:35 p.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of South Myrtle saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed the driver had a warrant for their arrest. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Oct. 12

At 12:26 a.m., while patrolling the 100 block of EastLime an officer saw a subject who was clearly intoxicated. Officers made contact with him and determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 1:44 a.m., an officer patrolling the 300 block of South Myrtle saw two subjects in a park after hours, in violation of the municipal code. They were arrested and taken into custody.

At 6:13 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of Norumbega reported the theft of his vehicle’s catalytic converter. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:49 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of North Ivy reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Oct. 13

At 2:29 a.m., while patrolling the 200 block of East Pomona an officer saw a group of subjects loitering with open containers of alcohol. The officer made contact with the subjects and a computer search revealed one of the subjects had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:11 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of California and Central. No injuries were reported.

At 9:22 a.m., a commercial burglary was reported in the 100 block of West Duarte. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:55 a.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that he purchased a vehicle from a private dealer, the vehicle did not arrive on the expected day, and the dealer is no longer answering the phone. This investigation is continuing.

At 10:40 a.m., a female subject walked into the MPD lobby to say she had a warrant for her arrest. A computer search confirmed her warrant. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 10:51 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of East Scenic reported his catalytic converter stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 11:35 a.m., a victim reported his vehicle stolen in the area of Fifth and California. This investigation is continuing. Theft October 13

At 1:51 p.m., a caller in a business in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a male subject entered the business, started prying display cases open, took merchandise and fled. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Magnolia regarding a female subject trespassing. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. She was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.

At 3:33 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Huntington and Highway Esplanade. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. The party found at fault complained of pain and was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Oct. 14

At 10:43 a.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Fifth and Chestnut. Officers arrived and located the vehicle. A high-risk traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:51 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report fraud. An investigation revealed the victim applied for employment using an online platform. The suspect(s) requested payment for processing the application, she sent payment and more items were requested. She later realized it was fraud. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:40 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 300 block of West Huntington. Officers arrived and discovered the victim’s vehicle was parked when it was hit and the suspect did not stop to leave any information behind. This investigation is continuing.

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Monrovia Old Town report: Sip, sip! Hooray!

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

It’s back! We haven’t had a Taste of Old Town since 2019, but I am so pleased to announce that this Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m., you can enjoy this spectacular event. It is a 21-and-older event, featuring sips and bites from local eateries, wineries, bakeries, creameries and distilleries. The bistro lights and white tents set up a beautiful vibe, backlit by our gorgeous mountains. You can dance under the stars to the music of the Delgado Brothers. Eat calories, then burn them off while dancing!

This super-fun event is brought to you by the Kiwanis Club of Monrovia. This is their biggest fundraising event of the year, and proceeds go to our local children, often in the form of scholarships. Did I mention it is an absolute blast? While Kiwanis is the force behind the event, they couldn’t pull it off without the support of their generous sponsors: Mark Houston Associates,

POST Alarm, Bowden Development, Gentile McCloskey & Co., Smart & Final, Athens, Certified Market, Domenico’s Restaurant, John Hart Real Estate, Homer’s, Monrovia Tire, CIBA, Western Rooter, Stubbies, Gina Willard Insurance, All Brite, Chicago Title and more. Thank you to all who are sponsoring this event. It could not be done without you.

You can still purchase tickets at Eventbrite, Charlie’s House or the Community Center. BUY YOUR TICKETS!

Not sure if you managed to get out to the Fall Festival last weekend, but it was full of fall fun. I never get tired of seeing the horses and carriages canter down Myrtle Avenue. If I had a dollar for every temporary tattoo I applied to a child or adult, I would be taking a friend out to dinner. It was quite a turn-out and so much fun.

A huge thank you to the sponsors of this event and to city staff. Without them,

nothing good would happen in Monrovia. Ever.They are all rock stars.

Speaking of rock stars, I received some very bittersweet news today. Our beloved Tina Cherry has officially set her date of retirement. Is it wrong that I kind of want to sabotage it or talk her out of it? Yeah … I thought so. I am happy for her, truly. And I am so excited to see pictures of all the fun she will be having in her new adventures in retirement. Hopefully, we can talk her into getting a social media account so we can revel in the fun she, her husband and puppy have. Tina has been with the City of Monrovia for 12 years and in public service for over 30. It has been truly an honor to work with her. She has taught me a lot over the years. Some people say WWJD (what would Jesus do?). I say WWTD (what would Tina do?), and that has served me very well. As the director of the Community Services Department, she

has been an integral force and driving factor in why Old Town is such a destination hot spot. Did she do it alone? No. She has a superb team surrounding her, but will be completely irreplaceable, in my opinion. She is so good at her job, most people do not even know she is there.

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Seamless excellence, I tell ya! She has worked countless hours on behalf of all Monrovians and those who choose to spend time here. I will miss her terribly, but I am looking forward to her having more time to have lunch with me once in a while. Her retirement date is set for February

2026, so expect to hear more from me on this. I might wax poetic from time to time, as the date approaches. I might even get a little mushy, as my eyes are getting full just typing this. Thank you, Tina. For everything you have done for Monrovia, MOTAB and our entire community.

Community arts groups step in to fill gaps left by CA teacher shortage

By Suzanne Potter, Producer, Public News Service

The ongoing teacher shortagemeans schools are having a hard time hiring arts teachers, even though funds are flowing in thanks to Proposition 28. Now nonprofits are stepping in to fill the gap.

Schools can use up to 20% of Proposition 28 funds for supplemental arts programming via community organizations.

Elda Pineda, deputy director of the nonprofit P.S. ARTS, which serves more than 33,000 students at 102 schools in southern and central California, said the funding is critical.

"Not having the amount of credentialed teachers needed to take these jobs is an obstacle, but there are ways to think outside of the box in order to get teachers into the school so kids can get arts programming right away," Pineda explained.

Schools can also apply for a waiver if they cannot find a credentialed art teacher. Community arts nonprofits like P.S. ARTS train working artists to partner with schools for in-class instruction during the school day or in afterschool programs. P.S. ARTS

uses grants to subsidize the cost in high-need districts.

Gilda Davidian, associate director of communications for P.S. ARTS, said in-person arts education is the antidote to social isolation in an era when kids' lives are dominated by screen time.

"It's not just training and drawing. It's not just training in theater," Davidian emphasized. "This is about being able to learn through all kinds of aspects of being a student in school and connecting and being creative in a classroom environment."

| Photo courtesy of Monrovia Kiwanis Club / Facebook

Proposition 28 sets aside roughly $1 billion to help schools hire more staff in dance, media arts, music, theater and visual arts.

Community nonprofits such as P.S. ARTS train working artists to provide programming in K-12 public schools in California. | Photo by Elaine Lee/P.S. ARTS

USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation Crystal Ball

USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation held its 36th annual black-tie gala, Crystal Ball 2025, earlier this month at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. The gala honored longtime hospital neurologist

Kenneth Wogensen for his leadership as both a physician and philanthropist during his 37 years with the hospital. The Crystal Ball featured a hosted reception, dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment and dancing.

Honoree Kenneth Wogensen. | Photo courtesy of USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation

Wogensen with Rep. Judy Chu, D-Pasadena. | Photo courtesy of USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation

The ball featured a live auction. | Photo courtesy of USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation

What you should know about Russ Vought, Trump’s shadow president

By Andy Kroll, ProPublica

On the second day of the federal governmentshutdown, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video set to the classic song “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult. The star of that video, which quickly went viral, was Russell Vought, the president’s top budget adviser. More than that, Vought is the architect of Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies, and he’s a big reason the second Trump administration has been more effective at accomplishing its goals than the first. In the video shared by Trump, Vought appeared as the scythewielding Grim Reaper of Washington, D.C. Vought’s title is director of the Office of Management and Budget. The OMB directorship is one of the most powerful jobs in Washington, and Vought has used his position to wage a quiet war to change the shape of the entire U.S. government. In Vought’s hands, OMB has acted as a choke point for the funding that Congress approves and agencies rely on to run the government. While he tends to operate behind the scenes as much as possible, his influence in Trump’s second administration is so pronounced that people have described him as akin to a shadow president.

Here are some of the key things you should know about Vought. Read ProPublica’s full investigation here. (Vought declined to be interviewed for the article. A spokesperson for him at OMB would not comment on the record in response to a detailed list of questions.)

1. Vought went from the mail room to becoming the chief antagonist of his own party.

A native of Trumbull, Connecticut, and the son of an electrician father and a

mother who spent decades in public education before helping to launch a Christian school, Vought got his first job in D.C. politics working in the mail room for Republican Sen. Phil Gramm of Texas, a fierce budget hawk known for criticizing members of his own party for breaking what he viewed as core conservative principles.

As Vought rose through the GOP ranks, eventually going on to advise thenRep. Mike Pence, he grew disillusioned with members of his party who claimed to care about balanced budgets and spending cuts yet voted to approve bills loaded with pork-barrel spending and corporate giveaways.

In 2010, he quit Congress and helped launch an offshoot of the Heritage Foundation think tank called Heritage Action for America, which was tasked with strong-arming congressional Republicans to act more conservatively.

“I think he thought the Republican leadership was a bigger impediment to conservative causes than Democrats were,” a former Capitol Hill colleague of Vought’s said.

2. OMB’s massive power supercharges Vought’s influence.

While the Office of

Management and Budget is part of the White House, Vought is a member of Trump’s cabinet along with the secretary of defense and attorney general. OMB director has little of the cachet of those jobs, but it plays a vital role.

Every penny appropriated by Congress first passes through the OMB. It also reviews all significant regulations proposed by federal agencies, vets executive orders before the president signs them and issues workplace policies for more than 2 million federal employees.

“Every goddam thing in the executive branch goes through OMB,” explained Sam Bagenstos, a former OMB official during the Biden administration.

3. Vought’s early work at OMB helped lead to Trump’s first impeachment.

This isn’t Vought’s first stint as OMB director; he held the same position during the first Trump administration.

In 2019, after the Trump White House pressured Ukraine’s government to investigate then-candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter, it asked Vought, then acting director, to freeze $214 million in congressionally approved security assistance for Ukraine. He obliged.

This impoundment, later deemed illegal by the Government Accountability Office, would trigger congressional investigations and, ultimately, Trump’s first impeachment. During that process, Vought refused to cooperate with investigators, calling the probe a “sham process that is designed to relitigate the last election.”

After the attempt to freeze the Ukraine funds ultimately failed, Vought and Mark Paoletta, an attorney and close ally of Vought’s, spent the years between Trump’s presidencies developing a legal argument that not only are such impoundments legal, but there is a long history of presidents using the power. (Legal experts have disputed Vought’s version of that history.)

4. Vought played a surprising role in popularizing the phrase “woke and weaponized.”

In 2021, Vought launched the Center for Renewing America, a think tank devoted to keeping the MAGA movement alive and preparing for a second Trump presidency. According to previously unreported recordings obtained by ProPublica, Vought accepted an assignment from Trump to come up with a way for

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and to fold the Department of Education and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, along with food stamps programs, into a new Department of Welfare.

“They wanted to call it that because they think it sounds bad,” a former OMB analyst said. “There were very few, if any, debates where Russ wouldn’t take the most extreme option available to him, the most conservative, the most budget-cutting.”

conservatives to counter Black Lives Matter. He popularized the concept of “woke and weaponized” government — a phrase embraced by GOP politicians and activists to disparagingly label policies, people and even agencies that didn’t fit with the MAGA agenda.

“If you’re watching television and the words ‘woke and weaponized’ come out of a politician’s mouth, you can know that this is coming ... from the strategies we’re putting out,” Vought boasted in a recording obtained by ProPublica.

When Vought’s think tank released a federal budget blueprint in 2022, calling for $9 trillion in cuts over 10 years, the word “woke” appeared 77 times across its 103 pages.

5. Vought’s vision for what would become Project 2025 began during Trump’s first term.

In 2017, while an adviser at OMB, Vought played a lead role in trying to implement a Trump executive order that called for a top-to-bottom reorganization of the federal government. A former OMB senior staffer said Vought initially wanted to eliminate the U.S. Agency for International Development and the

Trump’s Cabinet secretaries at the time resisted wholesale cuts, and few of the plans reached fruition. But Vought’s suggestions now read like a guide to the second Trump administration, which has gutted both USAID and the CFPB and is hollowing out the Department of Education.

“I didn’t realize it then,” the former OMB staffer said, “but I was writing the first draft of Project 2025.”

6. Vought’s role shows Project 2025 has indeed shaped the administration.

Vought was a key figure in the work of Project 2025, the coalition of conservative groups that created a roadmap and recruited future appointees for the next Republican administration. He led Project 2025’s transition portion, which included writing some 350 executive orders, regulations and other plans to more fully empower the president. “I don’t want President Trump having to lose a moment of time having fights in the Oval Office about whether something is legal or doable or moral,” Vought said in a private 2024 speech.

During the 2024 campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed to have nothing to do with Project 2025. His campaign aides criticized the initiative, and news reports suggested that

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem meets with Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2025. | DHS photo by Tia Dufour

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Ocean container shipping spot rates rise $700–$900 due to US-China trade fight

By Michael Emiliani for Freight Right Global Logistics via Stacker

This past week, the U.S.-China trade fight moved decisively onto the water, Freight Right Global Logistics reports. On Oct. 14, Washington and Beijing both activated reciprocal portentry fees that target each other’s shipping ecosystems, adding direct costs for carriers (with detailed carve-outs and five-voyage annual caps) and potential pass-through costs for cargo owners. At the same time, product-specific U.S. tariffs (e.g., wood products and furniture) kicked in, and markets braced for Nov. 1 measures, 25% on medium/ heavy trucks and an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese imports alongside new exportcontrol moves.

Overlapping this, China’s rare-earth export curbs prompted the EU to coordinate with the US/G7 on critical-mineral resilience. Net-net: Policy risk rose across ocean shipping, manufacturing inputs and downstream consumer goods, with logistics and sourcing teams facing immediate fee exposure at ports and a nearterm step-up in tariff and licensing complexity.

On Markets and Rates: China (CEA) to the United States West Coast (USWC): FEU spot freight rates climbed roughly $700–$900 w/w to about $2,000–$2,100/FEU on mid-month GRIs and acute space tightening.

China (CEA) to United States East Coast (USEC): FEU spot freight rates rose about $700–$800 w/w to roughly $3,000–$3,100/FEU, but is unlikely to hold given transit times that miss the Nov. 1 tariff risk window.

Freight Right’s TrueFreight Index (TFX) is tracking the following rates this week. Graphics below illustrate current FEU trends only.

Week of October 13, 2025:

- CEA/USEC 20FT

$2145.08

- CEA/USEC 40FT

$2659.38

- CEA/USEC 40HC

$2659.38

- CEA/USWC 20FT

$1403.92

- CEA/USWC 40HC $1751

- CEA/USWC 40FT $1751

This Week Explained:

- Aggressive capacity pulls/blank sailings: Carriers have removed a large share of vessels from rotations, overbooking the remaining sailings and firming GRIs.

- Tariff-driven rush: Importers trying to land before a potential 100% China tariff on Nov. 1 drove shorthaul demand to the West Coast; East/Gulf routes can’t physically arrive in time.

- Mid-month rate reset: New half-month carrier rate sheets are kicking in, aligning with the latest GRIs.

- Behavioral lag: Many shippers are only now digest-

ing the tariff headlines; the immediate squeeze is concentrated in this few-day window. Looking Ahead on the Container Freight Market:

The next two weeks are going to be ones to watch. For USWC, elevated rates are likely to hold through this week as last-minute cargo chases the only lane that can still arrive in time; modest easing is possible next week if bookings pause post-deadline. For USEC, this week’s bump looks fragile; with arrival deadlines missed, expect faster giveback as shippers step back and carriers reassess GRIs/PSS on softer near-term demand.

With capacity trimmed and policy headlines in flux, expect choppy, headlinesensitive pricing into late October, tight in the near term, then cooling if the tariff rush fades.

The timing of this week’s GRI combined with the sudden announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese imports on top of existing tariffs placed on China is also something to be mindful of. The observation among those in the industry is the speed of the tariff announcement, specifically, will take many importers by surprise as the announcement was made late last week, going into the weekend. Importers will have about two weeks to claim carrier space amidst extensive blank sailing and

limited space to secure their shipments so that they arrive in the U.S. by Nov. 1 or be faced with the 100% tariff.

Others in the industry notice that carriers benefit the most from this artificial demand creation, and importers are left shouldering higher costs.

China-U.S. Air Freight Market Update

Following the end of the de minimis exemption, China-U.S. air freight volumes remained soft through late September.

- E-commerce slowdown: Major platforms such as Temu and Shein significantly reduced shipment volumes.

- Express channel resilience: Other air-express providers held steady or showed modest growth.

- Traditional B2B decline: Forwarders and shippers moving standard commercial cargo saw a continued drop in bookings.

- Rates and capacity: Overall demand weakness

Russ Vought

Project 2025 leaders would be blacklisted from working in the Trump White House.

But Vought deftly navigated the controversy, and Trump brought him back to OMB. Meanwhile, the administration has moved quickly to fulfill many of Project 2025’s policy objectives. Early on in this month’s government shutdown, when Trump announced that he would soon meet with Vought to decide which “Democrat Agencies” to temporar-

ily or permanently cut, he referred to his budget director as “Russ Vought, he of PROJECT 2025 Fame.”

7. Elon Musk and DOGE often acted at Vought’s direction, insiders say.

Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO and the world’s wealthiest person, may have grabbed the headlines as his Department of Government Efficiency took a chainsaw to budgets and staffing. But court records, interviews and other accounts from people close to Vought show

that DOGE’s efforts were guided, more than previously known, by the OMB director.

“I can’t imagine that the DOGE team knew to target all these little parts of the government without Russ pointing them there,” a former OMB branch chief told ProPublica.

In May, an official with Citizens for Renewing America, a group founded by Vought, credited Vought with steering DOGE’s cuts. “DOGE is underneath the

OMB,” the official said, according to a video of her remarks. “Honestly, a lot of what Elon began pinpointing … was at the direction of Russ.”

An administration official who has worked with Vought and Musk told ProPublica that DOGE showed Vought that it was possible to ignore legal challenges and take dramatic action. “He has the benefit of Elon softening everyone up,” the official said. “Elon terrified the shit out of people. He broke the

pushed spot rates down to about $3-$4/kg to LAX and ORD, and $4-$5/kg to JFK. Airlines attempted to stabilize yields through select flight cancellations and tighter capacity management.

Air rates rebounded entering this week, driven by pre-holiday shipments and capacity constraints.

- Golden Week effect: Demand surged ahead of China’s National Day “Golden Week”, with the 2025 peak season arriving roughly two weeks later than usual. Rates climbed to around $4.5–$5.5/ kg to the U.S.

- Apple charters tightening space: Apple’s charter operations during weeks 40–42 further strained available lift. Several dedicated freighter services, such as K4 HFE-JFK, were cancelled, narrowing supply and pushing rates to roughly $5–$6/kg.

Looking Ahead on the Air Freight Market:

With charter flights resuming this week, the market was expected to normalize-until the Oct. 10 announcement of potential 100% U.S. tariffs reignited demand.

Immediate increases are expected from express channels, traditional B2B exporters, and Apple-related shipments. Current spot levels are averaging $6.0–$6.5/kg and still climbing.

Air freight rates are projected to remain elevated through the end of October, supported by urgent cargo movements ahead of the possible tariff deadline. Market direction for November will hinge on the final tariff decision, with either a brief cooling if rates stabilize or further escalation if new measures take effect.

This story was produced by Freight Right Global Logistics and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.

Re-published with CC BY-NC 4.0 License.

status quo.”

8. Vought has used OMB to try to pressure Democrats into reaching a deal with Republicans to end the shutdown.

Vought has frozen $26 billion in federal funding for infrastructure and clean energy projects in blue states in the days after the federal government shut down on Oct. 1. The government has also followed through on Vought’s earlier threat to fire a massive number of civil servants if the shutdown

were not averted.

“We work for the president of the United States,” a senior agency official who regularly deals with the OMB told ProPublica. But right now, he added, “it feels like we work for Russ Vought. He has centralized decisionmaking power to an extent that he is the commander in chief.” Kirsten Berg contributed research.

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

Pictured: 2023-present FEU rates between China to the United States West Coast (USWC). | Graph courtesy of Freight Right Global Logistics

Arcadia City Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and forward a recommendation to the City Council on the proposed project.

A Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15332, Class 32 In-Fill Development of the CEQA Guidelines; and

23,

City of San Gabriel Summary of OrdinanceOrdinance No. 723

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Repealing Ordinance No. 700 and Approving Planning Case Nos. ZC22-001 and DA22-001 to Amend an Existing Planning Development Overlay Zone and Development Agreement for a Mixed-Use Development Located at 201-217 South San Gabriel Boulevard

B. Architectural Design Review No. ADR 24-10 with a Density Bonus and under Senate Bill (SB) 330, Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 24-02 (84530), and Protected Healthy Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 25-01

Project Description: The proposal is to demolish the existing commercial building and develop a new 54,724 square foot contemporary style multi-family residential condominium development with 34, four-story units at 101 W. Huntington Drive. The proposed project also includes four affordable units at the moderate-income level which, under the State’s Density Bonus Law, entitles the project to waivers against development standards which could make the project physically infeasible. The Applicant is therefore requesting that the project be granted waivers for having parking areas within 20 feet of the front and street side property, a 1’ -1” street side yard setback in lieu of the required 10 foot setback, a 9’-8” rear yard setback in lieu of the required 10 foot setback, a 9’-6” interior side yard setback in lieu of the required 10 foot setback, and mechanical equipment within the 10 foot front and street side setback s The Project also includes the removal of two protected Coast Live Oak trees

Applicant: Nick Patterson, on behalf of City Ventures

New Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM (This item was originally scheduled

Temple City Notices

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Temple City on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for the following Officers:

For (2) Members of the City Council Full term of four years

The nomination period for these offices begins on November 10, 2025 and closes on December 5, 2025 at 5 p.m.

If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the city are not filed by December 5, 2025 (the 88th day before the election), the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election, December 10, 2025, to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents on the 88th day before the election, for that incumbent’s elective office. This extension is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.

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

The vote in person locations will be open on Saturday/February 28, Sunday/March 1, and Monday/March 2 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday/March 3, 2026 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Peggy Kuo City Clerk/Elections Official

The project site is located west of San Gabriel Boulevard and east of South Pine Street, between East Live Oak Street to the north and East Broadway to the south. The site has frontage on three streets, including San Gabriel Boulevard, Live Oak Street, and Pine Street. The site was previously developed with a mixture of commercial uses and single-family dwellings. The property is currently vacant. Demolition permits were issued in 2019. The property is designated General Commercial in the General Plan, and zoned Retail Commercial/Planned Development Overlay (C-1/PD). The lot size is 125,852 square feet (2.89 acres) net area (excluding the Rubio Wash). During the past year, concrete and shoring costs substantially increased, and the current approved project does not allow enough offset to make the project viable. The ownership made the decision to study and move forward with the proposed amendments to enable the project to move forward with bank financing, which is currently infeasible. This is a request to repeal and readopt an amendment to an existing Planned Development Overlay Zone (PD) over an existing C-1 (Retail Commercial) zoning designation of the subject site, a Development Agreement (DA), Tentative Tract Map No. 73153, and revised Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow for the subdivision of air space for residential condominium units within a mixed-use development.

Ordinance No. 723 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025, by a vote of 4-0.

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

City Council waived the reading of Ordinance No. 723 in full and adopted Ordinance No. 723 by title on October 21, 2025, by a vote of 5-0.

San Gabriel City Notices

City of San Gabriel Summary of OrdinanceOrdinance No. 722

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Gabriel, California, Extending a Development Agreement for Planning Case No. 16-162 for a Planned Development, Street Vacation, and Tentative Tract Map No. 80292 for a Mixed-Use Project at 220 South San Gabriel Boulevard

On March 17, 2020, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 651 approving a Development Agreement (DA), Planned Development, Street Vacation, and Tentative Tract Map to allow for the development of a 153 residential condominium units and 34,835 square feet of retail and restaurant mixed-use project at 220 South San Gabriel Boulevard. The terms of the DA require the Developer to obtain a certificate of occupancy by April 17, 2026. On August 28, 2025, the City received a request from the Developer, San Gabriel Square, LLC., to extend the term of the Planned Development and Development Agreement for the project for an additional two years from April 17, 2026, to April 17, 2028. Section 5.02 of the DA requires an amendment to the Development Agreement through the adoption of an Ordinance.

Ordinance No. 722 was approved for introduction and first reading at the City Council Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025, by a vote of 4-0.

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

City Council waived the reading of Ordinance No. 722 in full and adopted Ordinance No. 722 by title on October 21, 2025, by a vote of 5-0.

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

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available at the City Clerk Department by e-mailing cityclerk@sgch.org.

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

A copy of the full text of the ordinance is available at the

Department or by e-mailing cityclerk@sgch.org.

City of Monrovia hereby gives notice that pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Planning Division has analyzed the following request:

South Myrtle Avenue Specific Plan and Development ProjectGeneral Plan Amendment GPA2025-0002, Zoning Amendment ZA2025-0001, Specific Plan SP2025-0002, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map TPM2025-0002, and Conditional Use Permit CUP2025-0010

PROJECT LOCATION: 701 SouthMyrtle Avenue (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers [APNs] 8516-033-030 and 8516-033-

Project Location andSurrounding Context

Subject Site

APPLICANT: BGB Myrtle, LLC (Scott Griggs, Applicant) 550 Hartz Avenue, Suite 200 Danville, CA 94526

APPLICANT: BGBMyrtle, LLC (Scott Griggs, Applicant) 550 Hartz Avenue, Suite 200 Danville, CA 94526

The complete Draft and Final EIR are available for review in the following locations below. Printed copies are also available for review at Monrovia City Hall (415 South Ivy Avenue) during regular business hours, and at the Monrovia Public Library’s Reference Desk (321 South Myrtle Avenue).

• City of Monrovia City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016; Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

• City of Monrovia Library (Reference Desk), 321 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016; Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

• City of Monrovia Website; www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/community-development/planning/development-spotlight

The subject site is located at 3163 San Gabriel Boulevard, Unit #101 (APN: 5287-029-032) in the Medium Commercial with a Freeway Corridor Mixed-Use Overlay-Corridor (C-3/FCMU-C) zone. Per Rosemead Municipal Code Table 17.16.020.1, approval of a Conditional Use Permit is required to establish a massage services use within the Medium Commercial (C-3) zone.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines exempts projects consisting of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Accordingly, CUP 25-01 is classified as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA guidelines.

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

PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED: A public hearing will be held by the Monrovia Planning Commission on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Monrovia City Hall, located at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Monrovia is proposing amendments to its planning documents to allow the redevelopment of a 1.61-acre site located at 701 South Myrtle Avenue. The property is currently zoned Office, Research and Development, and Light Manufacturing (O/RD/LM). The site is also located within the Old Town Extension District overlay, which was established to guide the long-term transformation of this portion of South Myrtle Avenue from light industrial uses into a pedestrian-oriented corridor that extends the activity and character of Old Town Monrovia south toward the Station Square Transit District. To implement that vision and allow mixed-use development on the site, the City proposes to amend the Monrovia General Plan and Zoning Code, and to adopt a Specific Plan (SP2025-0002) for the project site. Specifically, the General Plan Amendment (GPA2025-0002) would include both a text and map amendment to the Land Use Element to create Planned Development Area-28 (PD-28) and change the site’s land use designation from O/RD/LM to Planned Development (PD-28). PD-28 establishes the policy foundation and development framework for a mixed-use site that allows higher-density housing, ground-floor commercial uses, and pedestrian-focused design along the South Myrtle Corridor. The Zoning Code and Zoning Map Amendment (ZA2025-0001) would update the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map to reference the new Specific Plan and change the site’s zoning classification from O/RD/LM to “Specific Plan” (“701 South Myrtle Avenue Specific Plan”). This ensures the City’s Zoning Code, Map, and General Plan are all consistent and aligned to facilitate the project. The 701 South Myrtle Avenue Specific Plan serves as the zoning document that implements PD-28. It provides detailed land use regulations, design guidelines, height and density standards, parking, landscaping, and other development parameters to ensure that the project is designed in a manner consistent with the General Plan’s vision for this site. Additionally, the project includes an application for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP2025-0010) to allow the construction of a building larger than 10,000 square feet.

Development Project Proposed: BGB Myrtle, LLC is proposing to implement the 701 South Myrtle Avenue Specific Plan with the construction of a five-story mixed-use building containing 204 residential units, including 20 affordable units (17 low-income and 3 moderateincome). The project also includes approximately 2,370 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, a fitness center, and 1.5 levels of subterranean parking providing 329 total spaces. The building’s design features step-backs along South Myrtle and West Olive Avenues to reduce height and maintain compatibility with nearby structures and the Old Town district to the north. Materials such as brick, stucco, and metal accents reflect Monrovia’s architectural character. The project includes a public plaza at the corner of South Myrtle and West Olive Avenues, two landscaped resident courtyards, a rooftop terrace, and a dog park along the southern edge of the site. All existing buildings on the property would be removed, and the two existing parcels (APNs 8516-033-030 and 8516-033-031) would be consolidated into a single legal lot through a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (TPM2025-0001).

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: A Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) was prepared and circulated for a 45-day public review period beginning Thursday, July 3, 2025 and ending Monday, August 18, 2025, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15087. During this time, public agencies and members of the community submitted comments regarding the project’s environmental effects.

The Final EIR is now available and includes: the City’s written responses to all public comments received on the Draft EIR; clarifications and minor revisions to the Draft EIR text, including updated technical documentation; and an updated Section 4.15 (Utilities and Service Systems) incorporating the findings of the Water and Sewer Capacity Study, as reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.

The EIR analyzes potential environmental impacts related to air quality, noise, traffic, cultural and tribal cultural resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, public services, water, and sewer infrastructure. With implementation of mitigation measures and existing regulatory requirements, all potential environmental impacts would be reduced to less-than-significant levels with implementation of mitigation measures. Together, the Draft EIR and Final EIR comprise the full Environmental Impact Report for the project and will be used by the City of Monrovia during the upcoming public hearing and decision-making process.

Public comments regarding this item may be stated in person at the meeting or submitted in writing. Written comments submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be distributed to the Planning Commissioners prior to the meeting.

The purpose of the public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed project applications. If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing.

The staff report and related materials pertaining to this item will be available for public review beginning Thursday, November 6, 2025, after 4:00 p.m., on the City’s website at: https://www.monroviaca. gov/your-government/boards-and-commissions/planning-commission/agendas-minutes.

Note: The Planning Commission’s role on November 12, 2025 will be to make a recommendation to the City Council on whether to approve or deny the project, including the following application components: the Environmental Impact Report (EIR); the General Plan Amendment (GPA2025-0002) to establish Planned Development Area-28 (PD-28); the 701 South Myrtle Avenue Specific Plan (SP2025-0002); the Zoning Map and Text Amendment (ZA20250001) to change the zoning classification to Specific Plan; the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (TPM2025-0002) to consolidate two parcels into one; and the Conditional Use Permit (CUP2025-0010) for construction of a five-story mixed-use building and related uses.

The project site is not listed on any list of hazardous waste sites prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5.

Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba.

Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565.

If you require additional information, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565, or planning@monroviaca.gov.

John Mayer, Planning Division Manager

Published on October 23,2025 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rosemead Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Comments may be submitted in person, virtually, or via email at publiccomment@rosemeadca.gov. Emailed comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on November 3, 2025. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

CASE NO.: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 25-01 – Xiaoyun Huang has submitted a Conditional Use Permit application, requesting to establish a massage services use. The proposed massage use will encompass one unit totaling approximately 1,029 square feet and include interior tenant improvements, with no increase in floor area.

For further details on this proposal, please contact Candice (Yuxin) Jiang, Assistant Planner at (626) 569-2252 or yjiang@rosemeadca. gov. In addition, the Planning Commission Agenda and Staff Report will be available on the City’s website under “City Calendar” (www. rosemeadca.gov) at least 72 hours in advance of the public hearing. Any person interested in the above proceedings may appear at the time and place indicated above to testify in support of, or in opposition to, the item(s) indicated in this notice.

Notice and Publication Date: October 23, 2025 ROSEMEAD READER

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ROSEMARIE PETERSON CASE NO. 25STPB11096

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

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DANIEL C. JENKINS AND LYNDA WENGER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DANIEL C. JENKINS AND LYNDA WENGER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/19/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner DANIEL B. BURBOTT - SBN 279759 GAUDY LAW INC.

267 D STREET UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 982-3199 10/16, 10/20, 10/23/25 CNS-3976682# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DALE YUUKI TAKE Case No. 25STPB10989

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DALE YUUKI TAKE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by William D. Johnson, Esq. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that William D. Johnson, Esq. 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 Oct. 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Kim Fee Chean, 2812 Huron Street, Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 29, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025197994 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). CATALYST MERCH (2). CATALYST MERCHANDISE (3). CATALYST APPAREL (4). CATALYST CLOTHING (5). CATALYST CLOTHING CO. (6). CATALYST COLLECTIVE (7). CATALYST

LIFESTYLE (8). CATALYST SHOP (9). CATALYST SUPPLY (10). CATALYST SUPPLY CO. , 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. 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 September 2025. Signed: CATALYST – BRANDING LLC (CA-202359418609, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802; ELLIOT LEWIS, MANAGING MEMBER.

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 23, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025201985 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SALATHAI THAI CUISINE, 7258 N Rosemead Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91775. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 2005. Signed: Vichit Danny Cook, 7258 N Rosemead Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91775 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 29, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025175639 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THRIFT ED THREADS BY NADINE, 18427 E. Galatea Street, Azusa, CA 91702. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2025. Signed: Nadine DeRose, 18427 E. Galatea Street, Azusa, CA 91702 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on August 25, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025202035 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Adrian Ong Photography, 220 W Hellman Ave C, Monterey Park, CA 91754. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2024. Signed: Adrian Ritche Chua Ong, 220 W Hellman Ave C, Monterey Park, CA 91754 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 29, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 200330 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Healthy Path Rx (2). AminoBioLab (3). ResearchBioLab , 1250 w glenoaks blvd # 258, glendale, CA 91201. 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: Audriella Inc (CAB20250294282, 1250 w glenoaks blvd # 258, glendale, CA 91201; Tadeh Isagholian, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 25, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025190964 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Ventura West Development, 7329 Kentland Av, West Hills, CA 91307. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2025. Signed: Marc Cooper, 7329 Kentland Av, West Hills, CA 91307 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 15, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025200015 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). America’s Lemon Lawyer (2). America’s Lemon Attorney (3). Lemon Help Now , 10850 Wilshire Blvd 1010, Los Angeles, CA 90024. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2025. Signed: Wynn Law Group, APC (CAB20250223324, 10850 Wilshire Blvd 1010, Los Angeles, CA 90024; Pedram Jacob Shayesteh, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 25, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025204038 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RANCHO MOTORS, 745 E Calabria DR, Glendora, CA 91741. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on January 1990. Signed: JOHN REYNOSO, 745 E Calabria DR, Glendora, CA 91741 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 29, 2025. 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 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025

192292 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as central Chiropractic clinic, 3200 La Crescenta Ave Ste A, Glendale, CA 91208. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 1985. Signed: Garo Bouldoukian, 3200 La Crescenta Ave Ste A, Glendale, CA 91208 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 16, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 sc

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025

192320 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Elysee Nail Spa, 16388 Colima Road #112, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on August 2016. Signed: Henri Duong, 16388 Colima Rd #112, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 16, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025

192288 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Mcdonalds Family Daycare, 530 E Cheriton Dr, Carson, CA 90746. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 2016. Signed: Charisse Sue Mcdonald, 530 E Cheriton Dr, Carson, CA 90746 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 16, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 192285 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Nirva Property Management, LLC, 25817 Lochmoor Rd, Valencia, CA 91355. 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: Nirva Property Management, LLC (CA-B20250185040, 25817 lochmoor Rd, Valencia, CA 91355; Paul Blaine Christensen, Managing Member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 16, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 sc

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025 192316 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Pacific Coast Blinds, 1905 Victory Blvd Ste 2, Glendale, CA 91201. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2001. Signed: Raffi Mardirossian, 1905 Victory Blvd Ste 2, Glendale, CA 91201 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 16, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025

199728 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Amir B Music, 22757 Del Valle St Unit D, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2021. Signed: Amirhoushang Badakhsh, 22757 Del Valle Unit D, Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 25, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025

199720 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Andy’s Gardening Service, 115 W Norgate St, Glendora, CA 91740. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on December 2006. Signed: Andy Carvajal,

115 W Norgate St, Glendora, CA 91740 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 25, 2025. 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. 2025199726 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Best Pools, 23705 Vanowen St #174, West Hills, CA 91307. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on November 2016. Signed: (1). Jennrey w Steinbach, 23705 Vanowen St #174, West Hills, CA 91307 (2). Kimberly L Steinbach, 23705 Vanowen St #174, West Hills, CA 91307 (General Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 25, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 sc

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025

199736 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Frank. H. Quick roll off service, 409 S Bonnie Beach Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90063. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 2021. Signed: Francisco Haro Cerros, 409 S Bonnie Beach Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90063 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 25, 2025. 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. 2025

199732 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Freedman Sports Public Relations FSPR, 1833 Comstock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2020. Signed: Jeffrey Freedman, 1833 Comstock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 9, 2025. 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. 2025 199724 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as International Trading Co, 11667 Forest

Grove St, El Monte, CA 91732. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 2016. Signed: Thanh P Hong, 11667 Forest Grove St, El Monte, CA 91732 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 9, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 sc

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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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025187549 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Gentle Greenery, 9854 National Blvd #1061, Los Angeles, CA 90034. 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 September 2025. Signed: Plants for Pet Parents, LLC (CA-202357513441, 9854 National Blvd #1061, Los Angeles, CA 90034; Katharine Wu, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 9, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025197445 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SON OF A TRUCKER, 10159 SUNLAND BLVD, SUNLAND, CA 91040. 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: AXLE TRUCKING INSURANCE SERVICES INC (CA3630506, 10159 SUNLAND BLVD, SUNLAND, CA 91040; VAHAGN GEVORGYAN, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 23, 2025. 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.,

Bass, Garcia call for investigation into federal immigration detainment

By City News Service

Mayor Karen Bass and Rep. Robert Garcia,D-Long Beach, Monday called for a congressional investigation into what they described as the "unlawful and unconstitutional" detainment and alleged abuse of U.S. citizens and immigrants by federal agents without a judicial warrant or probable cause.

Bass once again criticized the federal government for its aggressive and widespread immigration tactics. Democratic leaders representing the greater Los Angeles Area have denounced federal immigration enforcement since operations began in June.

"I will always stand up to protect Los Angeles. Reports of Angelenos - - U.S. citizens -- being Tased, dragged and unlawfully detained should make us all concerned," Bass said. "I'm calling for an immediate congressional investigation into these

egregious injustices, and I thank Congressman Garcia for his support. This is not just an assault on people of Los Angeles -- this is an assault on every person, in every city in this country."

Garcia, a ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said American citizens are being dragged off the streets by masked men and thrown into detention cells without access to attorneys.

"No one, regardless of their background or appearance, should be living in fear of being thrown behind bars by their own government because of their race or what they look like," Garcia said.

"This is not the America we know and love. Every person in this country has rights, and DHS (Department of Homeland Security) must stop trampling on our civil liberties. Their actions are unconstitutional, unac-

ceptable, and completely un-American, and we will not stop fighting until this administration is held accountable," Garcia added.

City Council members Eunisses Hernandez, Ysabel Jurado and Hugo SotoMartinez joined Bass and Garcia for the news conference alongside a group of city workers and immigrant rights advocates.

"Angelenosarebe ingbeaten,terrorized and detained without due process," Hernandez said. "We must fight to keep democracy alive and hold federal immigration enforcement accountable for every abuse."

The Trump administration has maintained that federal immigration enforcement focuses on the removal of "violent criminals" and the "worst of the worst." Officials have also denied allegations that detainees are mistreated or held in substandard facilities while in custody.

| Photo courtesy of Mayor Karen Bass / Facebook

Reports: Suspect, agent injured when gunfire erupts during federal operation

By City News Service

AU.S. Marshal and a suspect -- a man known for posting videos of South Los Angeles law enforcement and fire department activity on TikTok -- were shot and wounded Tuesday during a federal law enforcement traffic stop south of downtown.

The shooting was reported about 8:50 a.m. in the 400 block of East 20th Street, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Public Affairs Officer Luis Alani.

According to a statement from the U.S. Marshals Service, the marshal was wounded while attempting to take a suspect into custody who was wanted on suspicion of entering the country illegally.

Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement saying the confrontation involved "an illegal alien who had previ-

ously escaped from custody" and who "attempted to evade arrest yet again."

"ICE law enforcement officers, assisted by U.S. Marshals, pulled the illegal alien over in a standard law enforcement procedure," McLaughlin said. "The illegal alien weaponized his vehicle and began ramming the law enforcement vehicle in an attempt to flee. Fearing for the safety of the public and law enforcement, our officers followed their training and fired defensive shots. The illegal alien was shot in the elbow and one law enforcement officer was shot in the hand by a ricochet bullet. Both are in the hospital."

A statement from the U.S. Marshals Service said the marshal was in stable condition.

The suspect also sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the Los Angeles Times reported.

No details were released about the suspect who was injured in the shooting, but

Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price Jr.'s office

posted on social media that the man was a "citizen journalist" known as Richard LA, who has nearly 132,000 followers on TikTok and is known for posting videos of police and fire incidents in South Los Angeles.

"Richard is a pillar of our community, a fearless citizen journalist whose authentic storytelling has consistently uplifted the unheard voices of South Central Los Angeles," according to the post by Price's office. "His unfiltered portrayal of real life has fostered a loyal following, both on TikTok and throughout our city. Richard LA exemplifies what it means to serve your community with courage and heart. ... We stand in solidarity with Richard and his family during this difficult time."

An attorney representing Richard LA's family confirmed to reporters that he was the person shot in the confrontation. He also had no immediate update on his condition.

A witness to the morning confrontation told ABC7 that the suspect was inside a car and apparently was refusing to come out, and federal agents appeared to fire tear gas or some other chemical agent into the vehicle to get the person to exit the vehicle.

Federal agencies, including the FBI, and the LAPD were investigating the shooting.

Angelina ValenciaDumarot, a spokeswoman for Price, told City News Service that Price's chief of staff, Jose Ugarte, went to the hospital where the suspect was being treated and spoke to Richard LA's son, who confirmed that his father had been shot. At that time, the son had not yet been able to see Richard LA, so he had no update on his condition, she said.

Judge rebuffs attempt to dismiss fraud count for ex-Anaheim chamber chief

By City News Service

Afederal judge has rebuffed federal prosecutors' attempts to dismiss a fraud count against former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Todd Ament, who cooperated with authorities in taking down former Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu in the failed Angel Stadium sales deal. Initially, Ament was attempting to withdraw his guilty plea in July 2022 to defrauding a cannabis company. He also pleaded guilty to loan fraud and tax cheating.

A hearing on that motion was scheduled, but then prosecutors filed a motion last month saying they were

moving to dismiss the count with the blessing of defense attorneys "in the interests of justice."

Prosecutors argued that the cannabis company fraud count "may be dismissed without defendant first withdrawing his guilty plea."

U.S. District Judge Fernando Aenlle-Rocha on Monday issued an order denying the motion to dismiss the wire fraud count "based on the government's failure to submit a memorandum in support of its motion or to offer any substantive explanation or justification to support its request to dismiss count one of the indictment."

Since Ament "did not file

a motion to withdraw his guilty plea as to count one timely, the court vacates the Oct. 22, 2025, hearing on the proposed motion."

The judge said the Nov. 14 sentencing hearing will go as scheduled.

Still to be determined is a motion to include the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce as a victim in the case. The dismissal of the wire fraud count could have scuttled that case. Attorney Dean Steward, who represents the chamber, has argued in court papers that it deserves $264,330 in restitution.

Co-defendant Melahat Rafiei was sentenced to six months in federal prison and

fined $10,000 for her role in the public corruption case. Rafiei, the former Orange County Democratic Party executive director, pleaded guilty to attempting to rip off a client for her political consultancy firm and a bribery scheme involving two Irvine City Council members.

Rafiei wore a wire to help authorities build a case against Ament, who later wore a wire himself when meeting with Sidhu that led to his conviction and a twomonth prison sentence in the failed Angel Stadium sales deal.

Ament's attorneys did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

| Photo courtesy of currendpricejr / Instagram

Todd Ament. | Photo courtesy of Anaheim Beautiful/Facebook

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025209408 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Card Service Group, 18375 Ventura Blvd #531, Tarzana, CA 91356. 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:

Dylan Melton, 18375 Ventura Blvd #531, Tarzana, CA 91356 (Owner).

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 6, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025194276 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DAK Mortgage, 1080 Brickell Avenue #3106, Miami, FL 33131. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2021. Signed: DA Krebs, Inc. (FL-B20250295264, 1080 Brickell Avenue #3106, Miami, FL 33131; DavidA . Krebs, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Miami-Dade on September 18, 2025. 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. 2025202458

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ilaria travel, 2119 Ernest Avenue Unit 4, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. 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: ilaria LLC (CA-B20250117429, 2119 Ernest Avenue Unit 4, Redondo Beach, CA 90278; Hilary Bendon, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 29, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025193211 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Chatter House Therapies, 1716 N Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on May 2019. Signed: Chatter House Speech Therapy, Inc. (CA-4246684, 1716 N Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042; Stacey Landberg, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 17, 2025. 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 10/09/2025,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025206373 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as KRAVE BY KARLA, 9826 VERNON AVE, montclair, CA 91763. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: karla J cervantes, 9826 VERNON AVE, montclair, CA 91763 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 1, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025188569 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Luxury Glam Portable VIP Restrooms, 11525 Hemlock St, El Monte, CA 91732. This business is conducted by a co-partners. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2025. Signed: (1). Oscar Garcia, 11525 Hemlock St, El Monte, CA 91732 (2). Erika Martinez, 11525 Hemlock St, El Monte, CA 91732 (Partner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 10, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025190901 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Mark Executive Transportation (2). MET , 3016 n main st. Apt 320, Los Angeles, CA 90031. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2025. Signed: JJ’S Mobile Boba Inc. (CA-6143806, 3016 n main st. Apt 320, Los Angeles, CA 90031; John Markwongnark, Ceo. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 15, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025195851 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Pink ink tattoo, 8000 Sunset Blvd Suite B-200 unit 24, west hollywood, CA 90046. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2025. Signed: Jace O’Leary, 8000 Sunset Blvd Suite B-200 24, west hollywood, CA 90046 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 19, 2025. 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025201189 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Alleycat Maison (2). Alleycat Maison –LOC (3). Alleycat Maison (4). D & L Interiors (5). D & L Interiors , 2313 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020. 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: Pauline O’Connor-Glover, 1125 E. Broadway 80, Glendale, Ca 91205 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025. 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 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025189049

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SHAQUEH, 10600 Mountair Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91042. 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: SQ&OD LLC (CA-B20250273388, 10600 Mountair Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91042; Odelia Dersookiazian, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 11, 2025. 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. 2025202307 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). SIX ABZ (2). SIX ABZ Studio , 14431 Ventura Blvd #444, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 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 2025.

Signed: SIX ABZ Studio LLC (CAB20250153784, 14431 Ventura Blvd #444, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; Atousa , member. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 29, 2025. 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. 2025204827

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Revel Event Design & Planning (2). Revel Event Planning & Design (3). The Sugar Shoppe , 914 Fairview Ave Unit 2, Arcadia, CA 91007. 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: Stephanie Osuna, 914 Fairview Ave Unit 2, Arcadia, CA 91007 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 30, 2025. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025207466 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Blackwood Pest Solutions, 19400 Crystal Ridge Lane, Porter Ranch, CA 91326. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 2025. Signed: Bugs Off, Inc. (CA-6259682, 1628 E Southern Ave Suite 9502, Tempe, Az 85282; Shara Parseghian, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 2, 2025. 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. 2025 210740 FIRST FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ERNEST REED JR ESTATE, 815 North La Brea Avenue 425, Inglewood, CA 90302. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 2025. Signed: Ernest Reed Junior, 815 North La Brea Avenue 425, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 7, 2025. 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 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025197126

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Sofa King Dope Music, 18700 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Porter Ranch, CA 91326. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2025. Signed: Randy Sosin, 18700 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Porter Ranch, CA 91326 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 22, 2025. 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 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025

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STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025207024

NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Roman Consulting, 1543 Ashbury, West Covina, CA 91791. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: Elizabeth Roman, 1543 Ashbury, West Covina, CA 91791 (Owner).

The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 2, 2025. 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 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025201434 NEW FILING.

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DANIEL CHEN MD PHD CONSULTING SERVICES, 2101 W Beverly Blvd #301, Montebello, CA 90640. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 2025. Signed: ARBELOS GENOMICS INC. (CA4276199, 2101 W Beverly Blvd #301, Montebello, CA 90640; DANIEL C CHEN, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 26, 2025. 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. 2025209085 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Shockaveli Electric, 1360 S Figueroa St APT 319, Los Angeles, CA 90015. 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: Shockaveli Construction (CAB20250257417, 1360 S Figueroa St APT 319, Los Angeles, CA 90015; Makayo Hoffman, President. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 6, 2025. 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 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025192734 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Silverado Senior Living-Calabasas, 25100 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302. 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 July 2020. Signed: Subtenant 25100 Calabasas Road LLC (CA5370275, 6400 Oak Canyon #200, Irvine, Ca 92618; Carmin Tomassi, CFO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 16, 2025. 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 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025237031 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are)

doing business as (1). The Realm Renovations (2). The Realm Restorations , 159 N Rowan Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90063. 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: The Real Estate Realm LLC (CA-B20250122329, 159 N Rowan Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90063; Rutilo Medina, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 20, 2025. 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 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025, 11/13/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025210684 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Eastwest Nexus, 12025 TURNLEAF AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90602. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: CONEX INC (CA-872118, 12025 TURNLEAF AVE, WHITTIER, CA 90602; SEUNGOOK OH, CEO. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 7, 2025. 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 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025, 11/13/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025238164 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Green Light Productions, 176 Glen Summer Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 2025. Signed: Brian Kendall, 176 Glen Summer Rd, Pasadena, CA 91105 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on October 21, 2025. 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 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025, 11/06/2025, 11/13/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2025205226 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). Accurate Billings Services (2). Sylvia Tachiquin Billing , 2739 Lavender Street, Pomona, CA 91767. 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: SYLVIA V SALINAS, 2739 Lavender Street, Pomona, CA 91767 (Owner). The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on September 30, 2025. 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).

Glendale City Notices

UNCLAIMED CHECKS & UNCLAIMED CASH BOND DEPOSITS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, the Director of Finance of the City of Glendale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, declares that the following monetary sums have been held by the Director of Finance and have remained unclaimed in the funds herea�er indicated for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of Glendale on the 9th day of December 2025, a date not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than sixty (60) days a�er first publica�on of this No �ce. Any party of interest may, prior to the date designated herein above, file a claim with the City’s Finance Department, which includes the claimant’s name, address, amount of claim, and the grounds on which the claim is founded. The Unclaimed Check form & Unclaimed Deposit form can be obtained from the City’s Finance Department at 141 N Glendale Ave, Room 346, Glendale, CA 91206 or from the City’s website. Claims can also now be submi�ed through our online portal at https://unclaimedproperty.glendaleca.gov/ . For ques�ons regarding unclaimed checks, please contact the City of Glendale, Finance Department, Accounts Payable at (818) 548- 3907. For ques�ons regarding unclaimed deposits, please contact City of Glendale, Finance Department, General Accoun �ng at (818)548-3243.

This no �ce and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Sec �ons 50050 -50056.