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TUS Justice Department joins lawsuit over passage of Proposition 50

he U.S. Justice Department Thursday joined state Republicans in a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles challengingtheconstitutionality of Proposition 50, the recently passed measure redrawingCalifornia’s congressional district lines to boost Democratic representation in Washington.

“California’s redistricting scheme is a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement on the DOJ’s effort to join the suit. “Governor Newsom’s attempt to entrench one-party rule and silence millions of Californians will not stand.”

A hearing is set for Nov. 21 in Los Angeles federal court to discuss the DOJ’s unopposed motion to intervene in the case.

Assemblyman David Tangipa, R-Fresno, the California Republican Party, and 18 district voters brought the lawsuit last week, asking a judge to block the new district lines at least temporarily so California’s original map stays in effect for the 2026 midterm elections.

The suit, which names Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber as defendants, argues that the new Proposition 50 maps are unconstitutional because they improperly use voters’ race as a factor in drawing districts and asks the court to stop them from taking effect.

“Proposition 50 represents a mid-decade redistricting, precisely the kind of legislative interference that the California Constitution was designed to prevent,” the 26-page complaint contends. “It attempts to substitute a legislative map for the one lawfully adopted by the (state redistricting) commission, without any intervening

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census or constitutional authorization. It attempts to create a third option way for legislators to interpose themselves on a process in which they otherwise were barred from participating in.”

The original plaintiffs are represented by the Dhillon Law Group, founded by Harmeet Dhillon, who is now the assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump.

Voters on Nov. 4 overwhelmingly approved Proposition 50, which supporters dubbed “The Election Rigging Response Act.” Newsom, who conceived

of what would become Proposition 50 after Texas adopted a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan favorable to Republicans, called its passage “not just a victory tonight for the Democratic Party, it was a victory for the United States of America, for the people of this country and the principles that our Founding Fathers lived and died for.”

Proposition 50 established new congressional district maps for the 2026 midterm elections that will also be used for the 2028 and 2030 elections. An analysis by the election news website

Ballotpedia said it would shift five Republican-held congressional districts toward Democrats.

Democrats hold a 43-9 advantage in the state’s House delegation.

The measure came in response to an effort in Texas for a mid-decade congressional redistricting that analysts said would give Republicans five additional seats. Other Republican-controlled states such as Florida, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nebraska and South Carolina are also considering efforts to approve mid-decade redistricting.

Backers of Prop 50 said it “draws fair maps that represent California’s diverse communities and ensure our voices aren’t silenced by Republican gerrymandering in other states.”

In a statement on election night, Republican Party of Orange County Chairman Will O’Neill said, “Millions of Californians will go to bed tonight knowing that their voices have been silenced by backroom deals, Gov. Newsom’s thirst for power, and a cynical campaign funded by George Soros, government unions, and national Democrats.

“Over $130 million was spent to convince Californians that a campaign to steal voters’ power was worth the $300 million price tag for this special election.

“Gavin has kick-started a redistricting effort in other states to counter his avarice. He signed the redistricting legislation before Texas did. And while the blue states fail to find more seats because they already gerrymandered out Republican voices, red states have begun pushing back against this Gavin-mandering.

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County authorities probe State Farm’s handling of wildfire claims

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The Los Angeles County Counsel’sOffice launched an investigation Thursday into how State Farm has handled insurance claims related to the devastating wildfires in January.

The Eaton and Palisades fires erupted amid fierce winds, causing the deaths of 31 people and destroying tens of thousands of homes. State Farm is among the largest insurers operating in California and nationally.

The county’s investigation focuses on potential violations of the state’s Unfair Competition Law and follows up on an increasing volume of complaints from policyholders regarding delays, underpayments and denials of what officials said are actually legitimate wildfire claims. County Counsel Dawyn R. Harrison has formally notified State Farm that if the company is engaging in any unlawful or unfair business practices, the company must immediately stop such conduct and come into full compliance with state laws and regulations.

“Altadena residents have already endured unimaginable loss and they shouldn’t have to fight their own insurance company to recover,” LA County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger said in a statement. “The County has heard loud and clear from wildfire survivors that State Farm’s delays are standing in the way of rebuilding.”

Barger, who represents Altadena and communities in the Eaton Fire burn area, added, “Fair and timely insurance payments aren’t a privilege; they’re a right. State Farm must act quickly so survivors can rebuild their

homes and their lives.”

State Farm spokeswoman Gina Morss-Fischer questioned the goals of the investigation and noted the company’s multibillion-dollar payout thus far to wildfire claimants.

“The goals of this investigation are unclear but what is clear is that it will be another distraction from our ongoing work in California to help our customers recover from this tragedy,” Morss-Fischer said in a statement. “State Farm is committed to paying customers what they’re owed. We’re handling over 13,500 claims and have paid almost $5 billion to California customers affected by the January wildfires.”

According to the county, “third-party surveys” have reported widespread frustration with State Farm’s handling of insurance claims, compounding their hardship and loss in the wildfires’ aftermath.

A survey in October by Embold Research for the nonprofit Department of Angels found that State Farm customers have had far worse experiences than customers of other insurers. State Farm policyholders have reported significantly higher rates of claim denials, lowball claim estimates, poor communication and multiple adjusters assigned to a single customer’s claim.

Morss-Fischernoted that “nearly 200 claims professionals are still on the ground, supported by teams nationwide, helping customers recover,” she said. “We’re here every step of the way and working with elected officials to build a more sustainable insurance market in California.”

Embold’s October survey pointed to the pressing

Attorney General Pamela Bondi. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

LA Council approves settlement addressing zoo expansion

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TheCityCouncil Wednesday approved a settlement to modify an expansion plan for the LA Zoo after environmental advocates sued the city.

In a 14-0 vote, council members authorized Zoo Director Denise Verret to execute the settlement agreement with Griffith J. Griffith Charitable Trust and the Friends of Griffith Park, among others. The agreement is expected to end a two-year court battle with the city.

The issue stems from the 2023 LA Zoo Vision Plan, which laid out several improvements to zoo facilities and operations. Zoo and city officials have said the plan will increase space for animals by 162%, ensure 95% of trees remain protected, and save habitat with zero expansion into Griffith Park.

But plaintiffs sued the city soon after elected officials advanced the plan, challenging two key components that called for creation of a so- called “Condor Canyon” exhibit and a visitor center.

At the time, city offi-

cials said the plan would eliminate a large multistory parking garage and restore and protect vulnerable Coast Live oak trees by leaving an undeveloped hillside in a proposed Africa exhibit area.

In a telephone interview Tuesday, Friends of Griffith Park President Gerry Hans told City News Service that the group was successful in settling with the city. He said the Condor Canyon was a “massive excavation through a ridge line” to create an artificial canyon, a venture Hans described as “excessive.” The city had proposed tunneling, but that was also deemed unfeasible.

As part of the settlement, the city agreed not to develop an 18,000- square-foot visitor center and restaurant, and instead create three outdoor shade structures, each no more than 1,500 square feet. The sites would include signage, seating and restrooms.

The zoo also agreed to preserve five acres out of 16 that are intended for development.

“We won this a long time ago in the court of public opinion because people thought that it was just excessive, and it wasn’t focused on animal care,” Hans told CNS. “A visitor center and a showy Condor Canyon where people can do rock climbing doesn’t have a lot to do with operating a zoo.

“We had a lot of confidence on the merits of the lawsuit based on the environmental CEQA Act (California Environmental Quality Act), in terms of adverse impacts to special species and the fact that it would really be hard to mitigate some of the adverse impacts,” Hans added.

According to the City Attorney’s Office, the modifications approved Wednesday by the City Council are consistent with the settlement terms. The next step is dismissal by plaintiffs.

City officials noted they agreed to pay $34,852 as reasonable attorney’s fees and costs once the case is dismissed.

Meanwhile, the zoo, in a statement, said, “The

Zoo is confident that these changes will not impact the purpose of the Vision Plan, which guides the long-term transformation of the entire Zoo campus, including improvements to animal care and wellbeing and the overall guest experience. By working collaboratively with

partners, such as the Friends of Griffith Park, we are ensuring that the L.A. Zoo remains a treasured community resource for generations to come.”

Withthecouncil’s approval, the settlement heads to Mayor Karen Bass for consideration.

Hans said Friends of Griffith Park expects to be back in court in the coming weeks to finalize the settlement now that it has been approved.

“It all worked out,” Hans told CNS. “I think the zoo is going to be a better zoo because of it.”

Judge denies restraining order request in UCLA Rose Bowl lawsuit

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

AjudgeWednesday denied a request by Pasadena officials and Rose Bowl operators for a temporary restraining order barring UCLA from moving football home games elsewhere.

The city and the Rose Bowl Operating Co. sued the university late last month to enforce a lease agreement for Bruins games at the venue until 2044.

Judge James Chalfant saw no evidence of an immediate emergency that called for a restraining order while the lawsuit plays out.

The city and Rose Bowl asked the court Monday for a restraining order prohibiting UCLA from moving home football games to any other venues in Los Angeles or Orange counties and from trying to terminate the university’s Rose Bowl lease while the lawsuit is pending.

“We appreciate the Court’s careful and thoughtful consideration before its ruling today,” Pasadena spokeswoman Lisa Derderian said in a statement.

“While the Court held that — on UCLA’s representation that it had not signed an agreement with SoFi Stadium yet — no emergency existed which demanded temporary relief, the Court did invite the City of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Operating Company to seek discovery and to file a motion for a preliminary injunction.

The judge also acknowledged “real and concrete evidence of injury and irreparable harm to the City not compensable by money damages alone,” Derderian said, adding that the city “intends to file a motion for preliminary injunction and pursue comprehensive discovery.”

She said city officials are “confident the Court will see the irreparable harm facing the Rose Bowl Stadium, the City of Pasadena, public taxpayers, and the regional economy should UCLA move forward with plans to breach its lease. The written lease signed by UCLA is clear — UCLA made a binding commitment not to leave the Rose Bowl Stadium

until 2044 and it waived its right to terminate the lease agreement. We look forward to the hearing on the preliminary injunction.”

The university has indicated that it is exploring options for a new home football venue, specifically SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

One more home game remains on UCLA’s schedule this season.

Mary Osako, UCLA vice chancellor for strategic communications, said last the university has not made any decisions about the future venue for Bruin home games.

“Whilewecontinue to evaluate the long-term arrangement for UCLA football home games, no decision has been made,” she said in a statement.

Pasadena officials said a UCLA representative “has notified the city and Rose Bowl of UCLA’s intent to take steps that will breach the agreement, an agreement that was signed back in 2010 and amended in 2014.”

A city statement noted

expectations that “UCLA will honor the terms of the agreement, and the City Council will do everything in its power to protect and defend the city’s contractual rights on behalf of the public interest, the city’s residents, and all in our region.”

UCLA has played home games at the Rose Bowl for more than 40 years.

The city has spent “$150 million in public investment, modernization, and bond financing by Pasadena taxpay-

ers,” according to attorneys for Pasadena and the Rose Bowl in their initial court filing Oct. 29.

Officials said the city and Rose Bowl have exceeded contractualobligations, including “significant time, effort, and financial resources” and “ongoing major renovation work,” all in partnership with UCLA.

According to the lawsuit, UCLA has expressed its intent “to abandon the Rose Bowl Stadium and relocate its

home football games to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.”

Citing multiple sources in the UCLA athletic department, Bruin Report Online noted that UCLA is finalizing a deal for football home games at SoFi.

One source said it was a “near-done deal,” and many athletic department sources discussed the relocation as if it has been accepted as moving forward, according to the website.

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ECA groups oppose projects to test hydrogen in natural gas lines

nvironmentaland community groups are speaking out against proposals to raise gas bills across much of California in order to test a blend of hydrogen with natural gas, thus reducing the use of fossil fuels.

The utilities So Cal Gas, PG&E, Southwest Gas and San Diego Gas and Electric are asking the California Public Utilities Commission to approve a small rate increase to fund pilot projects in Lodi, Orange Cove, Irvine, San Diego and Truckee.

Rebecca Barker, senior associate attorney for Earthjustice, represents the Sierra Club and said hydrogen blending just extends the life of gas infrastructure, which contributes to climate change.

“Hydrogen blending is a dead-end strategy, because at best, it could reduce those CO2 emissions by less than 7%,” Barker contended. “If you continue to rely on pipeline gas for those appliances, you would still be generating 93% of the climate pollution of regular natural gas, but your fuel will have become a whole lot more expensive.”

Barker argued the money would be better spent helping homes and businesses switch to electric appliances, powered by renewable energy. She added hydrogen could weaken the pipes, raising the risk of leakage or explosions,

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and could increase indoor air pollution. So Cal Gas, on its website, said hydrogen blending supports the state’s climate and clean air goals, and has been used safely in Hawaii.

Barker noted these are the first hydrogen blending projects to be considered by the California Public Utilities Commission.

“There have been a handful of pilot projects around the world that have tried to explore whether hydrogen blending could be possible without weakening the gas utility systems,”

Barker pointed out. “We have never seen a pilot that convinced regulators, who are responsible for protecting consumers, that anyone should be paying extra money for a hydrogen blend.”

The pilot in the tiny farmworker town of Orange Cove would test the hydrogenmethane blend in the gas lines of 10,000 customers.

City leaders have welcomed the project, citing revenue from leasing land to So Cal Gas.

Michael Claiborne, directing attorney for the nonprofit Leadership Counsel for

Justice and Accountability, represents a local opposition group called Orange Cove United.

“Folks we’ve talked to in Orange Cove are most concerned about health risks associated with burning hydrogen indoors, and damage to appliances that were not designed to burn hydrogen,” Claiborne explained.

A review of 54 studies on hydrogen heating in the journal Cell Reports Sustainability concluded hydrogen is less efficient and more costly than using electricity to power buildings and homes.

CA delegation heads to COP 30 climate conference in Brazil

By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service

Californiasentabig delegationtoBrazil last week for the 30th UnitedNationsClimate Change Conference, known as COP 30.

State leaders and nonprofit advocates touted the Golden State’s leadership on this issue and learned about best practices in countries around the world.

Allison Hilliard, legislative manager for the nonprofit Climate Center, said she looked forward to watching the different countries come together to slow carbon emissions contributing to global warming.

“Some of those priorities at COP 30 that we, the Climate Center, are focusing on are how do we handle the transition away from fossil

fuels,” Hilliard explained. “And how are we continuing to move towards a more electrified future?”

The Climate Center was part of the carbon dioxide removal pavilion at COP 30 and presented ideas on urban greening, soil restoration and restorative agriculture programs. Gov. Gavin Newsom attended the conference, and served as co-chair of the Local Leaders Forum.

The Trump administration did not participate in COP 30 and has defunded many projects for climate resiliency and renewable energy. Hilliard noted it means state and local leaders and nongovernmental organizations need to redouble their efforts.

“California is the fourth-

largest economy,” Hilliard emphasized. “It is an extremely powerful player on the global market, and it needs to continue to move the needle on climate regardless of whether or not the federal administration decides to move climate policies.” California has set a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2045 and conserving 30% of its lands and waters by 2030.

In August, dozens of local residents attended a public meeting about the Orange Cove hydrogen blending project. | Photo by Jill Hindenach/L.C.J.A.

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HCA Head Start teachers speak out on shutdown, safety net cuts

By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service

ead Start teachers in California are speaking out about the chaos prompted not only by the government shutdown but by cuts to safety net programs.

The agreement to end the shutdown only funds the government through Jan. 30, so federally funded programs like Head Start face significant uncertainty going forward.

Tame Lewis, site lead teacher with P.A.C.E. Early Head Start at Aloha Learning Center in Gardena and a member of the California Federation of Teachers, said she works with low-income families every day.

“SNAP and Medi-Cal, it keeps them from falling into poverty,” Lewis explained. “The Head Start program allows them to go to work and not have to worry about that coming out of their paycheck.”

Help for low-income families is threatened on multiple fronts. The Republican funding bill signed last July cut billions from Medi-Cal and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program, known as CalFresh in the Golden State. And it allows subsidies for health

plans through Covered California to expire at the end of this year.

Covered California, in a statement, said it expects costs to almost double for millions of families. Nationally, more than 20 million people rely on subsidies to afford health plans sold on the Affordable Care Act exchanges.

While Head Start in Gardena is funded through next June, other Head Start programs, including three in California, have had to close during this shutdown. Lewis noted she has weathered

other shutdowns in her 15 years at Head Start but this one has been the worst.

“It’s scary, because you don’t know where your future lies,” Lewis observed.

“This is what I’ve basically been doing all of my life. So, it’s kind of scary because I don’t know what I would be doing next if Head Start was to end.”

As of 2022, more than 260,000 people worked for Head Start nationwide. California receives more than $850 million a year in federal funding for the program.

Easy as pie: A look at Thanksgiving’s most beloved dessert

By Alex Orellana for Instacart via Stacker

Thanksgiving is, without a doubt, pie season — and Instacart purchase data confirms it. The day before turkey day on Nov. 27, 2024, saw an incredible surge in pie orders across the country as people stocked up for their big feast.

Pumpkin pie reigned as the undisputed Thanksgiving champion, with Apple pie and Pecan pie rounding out the top three. Sweet potato pie and Cherry pie followed behind, completing the top five. Tangy favorites like Berry pie and indulgent picks like Peanut butter pie also made strong showings in last year’s top ten, proving there’s a perfect pie for every palate.

The great Thanksgiving pie rush

While pie is enjoyed yearround, there’s no denying that Thanksgiving is when it truly takes center stage. Instacart data from 2024 shows that orders for the top five varieties — pumpkin, apple, pecan, sweet potato and cherry — soared in late November, with the day before Thanksgiving standing out as the biggest pie-buying day of the year. A smaller bump appeared in late December too, as consumers stocked up once again to sweeten their Christmas celebrations.

Instacart data also reveals that sweet potato, pumpkin, and pecan pies saw the most dramatic surges, while apple pie rose more gradually throughout fall, and cherry pie also saw a small but sweet uptick around Turkey Day.

A nation of pie-lovers, state by state

Every Thanksgiving, regional dishes and preferences take the spotlight, and this year’s pie data shows just how delightfully diverse America’s dessert plates can

be. While Pumpkin Pie took the #1 spot nationwide, each state also had unique pie preferences, adding a twist to the holiday spread.

Here’s what Instacart data reveals about the most uniquely popular pies by state for Thanksgiving 2024:

-A seasonal staple: Out West, pumpkin pie holds its crown as the quintessential Thanksgiving dessert. States like California, Oregon, and Washington led the charge, embracing this seasonal classic with its deep autumn flavors and timeless appeal.

-Southern classics: In the South, pie preferences lean rich and nostalgic. Pecan pie was popular across Texas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma, while sweet potato pie found strong followings in Georgia, Maryland, and North Carolina — two heritage desserts that capture the spirit of Southern comfort and tradition.

-The heartland’s favorites: Midwesterners have a soft spot for indulgence, and it shows. French silk pie, with its smooth chocolate filling and whipped cream topping, stood out across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.

- Unconventional crowd-

pleasers: In the Northeast, cream pies topped the charts in Maine and Massachusetts, offering a nostalgic twist on tradition. Meanwhile, peanut butter pie rose to the top in Pennsylvania, showing that Northeasterners aren’t afraid to shake up the dessert spread with something bold and nutty.

While pumpkin pie is a nationwide favorite, different states embrace their own traditions — from autumnal classics like pecan pie to year-round favorites like cream or strawberry rhubarb.

A sweet ending to a thankful feast

From coast to coast, Thanksgiving pie orders tell a heartwarming story about tradition and regional preferences. From classic pumpkin to the tangy sweetness of strawberry rhubarb, Americans’ love for pie runs deep — especially when it’s shared with family, friends, and a generous swirl of whipped cream. This story was produced by Instacart and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. The article was copy edited from its original version. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

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Hundreds of Starbucks baristas nationally walk off job for ‘Red Cup Rebellion’

By City News Service

Some Southern California coffee aficionados may have had trouble taking advantageofStarbucks’ popular Red Cup Day event Thursday, with about 1,000 baristas in 40 cities nationally, including Long Beach and Anaheim, walking off the job to call for a “fair union contract.”

The baristas, represented by Starbucks Workers United, held the labor action -dubbed the Red Cup Rebellion -- at 65 stores nationally, with the union calling it an “openended strike” prompted by the coffee giant “refusing to offer new proposals” to address demands such as higher wages, better staffing and alleged unfair labor practices.

“If Starbucks keeps stonewalling a fair contract and refusing to end union-busting, they’ll see their business grind

to a halt,” Michelle Eisen, Starbucks Workers United spokeswoman, said in a statement. “No contract, no coffee is more than a tagline -- it’s a pledge to interrupt Starbucks operations and profits until a fair union contract and an end to unfair labor practices are won.

“Starbucks knows where we stand. We’ve been clear and consistent on what baristas need to succeed: more take-home pay, better hours, resolving legal issues. Bring us new proposals that address these issues so we can finalize a contract. Until then, you’ll see us and our allies on the picket line.”

Union officials said the labor action could extend to as many as 550 unionized Starbucks locations nationally.

Thursday’s strike also

Proposition 50

“His reckless, self-serving actions set off a national fight that ultimately Democrats will lose.”

Mike Columbo, a plaintiffs’ attorney in the federal lawsuit, said the proposition will be found unconstitutional, because the Legislature had no legal basis to move forward with a redistricting effort.

“The record we have establishes that ... before the maps were voted upon and after, analyses were conducted that concluded

that there was no voting rights problem in California’s prior maps for the Legislature to remedy,” he said. “Further, there is no evidence whatsoever that the California Legislature in fact circulated any such analysis to the legislators for them to consider when they cast their votes to launch Proposition 50.”

First Assistant U.S.

Attorney Bill Essayli of the Central District of California said a new congressionaldistrict map in which Latino

The walkout occurred on Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, in which customers who order select holiday beverages receive a free reusable red coffee cup.

Jaci Anderson, a Starbucks representative, told ABC News the company was “disappointed” in the union, noting that it “only represents around 4% of our partners.” Anderson accused the union of failing to return to the bargaining table.

“When they’re ready to come back, we’re ready to talk,” Anderson told ABC. “Any agreement needs to reflect the reality that Starbucks already offers the best job in retail, including more than $30 an hour on average in pay and benefits for hourly partners.”

demographics and racial considerations are central violates the Equal Protection Clause.

“The race-based gerrymandered maps passed by the California legislature are unlawful and unconstitutional,” Essayli said in a statement Thursday. “The U.S. Department of Justice is moving swiftly to prevent these illegal maps from tainting our upcoming elections. California is free to draw congressional maps, but they may not be drawn based on race.”

impacted stores in San Diego, Santa Clarita and Seal Beach.

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TheCaliforniaFaculty Association and other unionsareseeking a preliminary injunction preventing Cal State University administrators from turning over union members’ personal information in response to federal subpoenas without first providing notice to affected employees and an opportunity for them to object.

CFA attorneys filed court papers on Nov. 3 with Judge Stephen Goorvitch alleging that since January the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights have been actively engaged in a campaign by the Trump administration to control the content of research, scholarship, teaching and activism at American colleges and universities.

“Given the current federal administration’sdefiance

CSU faculty seeks say in how personal info is provided to federal government SAG Awards changes name to The Actor Awards

The Screen Actors Guild Awards are getting a new name, with the SAG-AFTRA union announcing Friday the annual awards show will now be known as The Actor Awards.

“Since the show started over 30 years ago, our iconic

of the norms and laws that normally constrain its authority, petitioners cannot rely on federal agencies to appropriately limit the scope of their investigations or maintain sensitive personal information in confidence,” the CFA court papers state.

The CFA represents about 1,500 CSU faculty at Cal State Los Angeles and some 25,000 members systemwide. One of the other union plaintiffs, the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America Local 4123, is the exclusive bargaining representative for some 10,000 CSU academic student employees.

The EEOC filed a complaint against Cal State Los Angeles in January involving antisemitism allegations.

On Aug. 11, the administration notified employees that it had provided the EEOC with “publicly available university

statuette has always been called The Actor, and simply evolving the show’s name to align with the award itself made obvious sense,” according to the guild’s website. “We wanted to provide clearer recognition in terms of what the show is about for our

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contact information” for all employees, according to the CFA attorneys’ court papers.

The school later disclosed student employees’ personal contact information, demographic data and employment information to the EEOC by late September, the CFA lawyers further state.

“CSU’s disclosure of the personal information of Cal State LA employees, combined with its announcement of federal systemwide complaints, has deeply impacted petitioners and their members,” according to the CFA attorneys’ court papers.

The CFA and UAW have expended significant resources responding to union members’ concerns that their personal information will be used to surveil them, that they will be targeted for employment consequences based on their activism, online speech and scholarship and that union

members who are not U.S. citizens may face unjust immigration enforcement, the CFA attorneys contend in their pleadings.

“The federal government’s

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domestic and global audiences — we honor actors in film and television. Laser-focusing the name on those two things became the clearest and most straightforward path for this new chapter of the show.”

The official name of the show is now “The Actor

Awards presented by SAGAFTRA.” But other than the name change, nothing else about the annual ceremony is changing, including the eligibility and voting procedures.

The guild noted that after SAG merged with the American Federation of

threats are serious,” according to the CFA attorneys’ court papers, which note that on Sept. 30, a federal judge held that the Trump administration illegally targeted pro-Palestinian student activists with deportation threats to silence their speech critical of Israel. A hearing on the request for a preliminary injunction is scheduled for Dec. 5.

Television and Radio Artists union in 2012, becoming SAG-AFTRA, the awards show maintained the name SAG Awards. With the new name, “we’re finally able to fully recognize that merger and align it with the name of our statuette, The Actor,” according to the guild. The 2026 ceremony is set for March 1, streaming live on Netflix. The awards have often been deemed the most coveted among performers, since they are voted upon solely by other actors.

SoCal Jewish organizations join forces to expand security program

By City News Service

Four Southern California Jewishorganizations announced Wednesday they are banding together to expand a Community Security Initiative to better protect Jewish facilities across the region.

The Jewish Federations of Los Angeles, Greater Santa Barbara, Ventura County and the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys will all contribute funding for the effort, bolstered by financial support from the Jewish Federations of North America’s LiveSecure program and private donors. According to the group the collaboration “ensures that every synagogue, school, early childhood center, Jewish community center, Jewish camp and Jewish institution in these communities has free access to CSI’s expertise and support.”

That support and expertise includes topics such as reporting threats to law enforcement, security training and assessing security vulnerabilities at various facilities. With collaboration of the four federations, the security initiative will now cover more than 700 Jewish institutions spanning across nearly 40,000 square miles, officials said.

“Threats to the Jewish community know no borders,”

JFEDLA President/CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas said in a statement. “We are proud that JFEDLA’s Community Security Initiative is now collaborating with other Jewish communities in Southern California to share our resources and ensure the safety of all Jews in the region. We are all stronger and safer when we work together as a united Jewish community.”

According to the federa-

tion, recent FBI data shows that 69% of religiously motivated hate crimes in the United States target Jews, although they only account for 2% of the nation’s population.

“Security has been at the forefront of our Jewish Federation’s work for some time,” Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys’ Executive Director Jason Moss said in a

statement. “Through ongoing work with JFEDLA and this partnership, I am excited to bring CSI’s incredible resources and information to my community to further the work we have already done. Together, we are working to create an environment where Jewish community members throughout Southern California can feel safer and more secure participating fully in Jewish life.”

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Glendale City Notices

CITY OF GLENDALE – NOTICE

The project will create 19 permanent supportive units for women and families affected by domestic violence.

Additionally, HUD identified an administrative error in the City’s original HOME-ARP award. As a result, Glendale’s total allocation has been increased from $5,109,346 to $5,116,976. Consistent with HUD rules, up to 15% of this correction is allocated to Administration & Planning, with the balance added to the domestic violence housing activity. This amend¬ment reflects both the new project activity and the corrected total award. This amendment qualifies as a substantial amendment under HUD regulations because it adds a new activity and updates the total award amount. The senior preference established for the Piedmont project does not apply to this new activity.

The draft amendment is available for public review at: - Online: www.glendaleca.gov/affordablehousing

- In person: Community Development Department – Housing Division, 141 N. Glendale Avenue, Suite 202, Glendale, CA 91206

Public Comment Period: November 17, 2025 – December 1, 2025

Written comments may be submitted by email to abrownell@glendaleca.gov or by mail to the address above. All comments received by December 1, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. will be consid¬ered before the amendment is submitted to HUD.

Public Hearing: The Glendale City Council and Housing Authority will hold a joint public hearing on December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM at 613 E. Broadway, 2nd floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider adoption of the substantial amendment.

Contact: Aaron Brownell, Senior Housing Project Manager | abrownell@glendaleca.gov | 818-550-4530

Publish November 17, 20, 24, December 1, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CRISTINE J. SCETTRINI

Case No. 25STPB11658

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CRISTINE J. SCETTRINI

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Shirlee L. Bliss in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Shirlee L. Bliss be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

The independent 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 Dec. 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 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.

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

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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

HOWARD L. SANGER, ESQ. - SBN 42469

SANGER & MOLEVER

36953 COOK STREET, SUITE 103 PALM DESERT CA 92211

Telephone (760) 320-7421 11/10, 11/13, 11/17/25 CNS-3984674# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SAROLTA NUSZER

CASE NO. 25STPB12388

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

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

Petitioner: Shirlee L. Bliss LAW OFFICES OF SHIRLEE L BLISS 290 E VERDUGO AVE STE 108

BURBANK CA 91502-1300 CN121010 SCETTRINI Nov 10,13,17, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MARSHA LASITER AKA

MARSHA E. LASITER AKA

MARSHA L. LASITER AKA MARSHA LAMB LASITER CASE NO. 25STPB12259

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARSHA LASITER AKA MARSHA E. LASITER AKA MARSHA L. LASITER AKA MARSHA LAMB LASITER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SANGER & MOLEVER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HOWARD L. SANGER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/12/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

11/10, 11/13, 11/17/25

CNS-3984593# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF John Sai-Hung Liu CASE NO. 25STPB12289

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: John Sai-Hung Liu

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 12/12/2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/05/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

BRAD N. BAKER - SBN 65106 BAKER, BURTON & LUNDY, P.C. 515 PIER AVENUE

HERMOSA BEACH CA 90254, Telephone (310) 376-9893

thority 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: 12/08/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

Cindy T. Nguyen, Esq. (SBN 273886) Amity Law Group LLP 800 S. Barranca Ave., Suite 260 Covina, CA 91723 Telephone: (626) 307-2800 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985062# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NORMA KATHLEEN BLUE CASE NO. 25STPB12557

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAMELA BLUE-FRAIJO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAMELA BLUE-FRAIJO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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 GEORGE VAUSHER - SBN 181857 FITZGERALD KREDITOR BOLDUC RISBROUGH LLP 2 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 850 IRVINE CA 92614

Telephone (949) 788-8900 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985648# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCY ETHEL GREENE AKA NANCY E. GREENE AKA NANCY ETHEL HAILEY CASE NO. 25STPB12437

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NANCY ETHEL GREENE AKA NANCY E. GREENE AKA NANCY ETHEL HAILEY.

Attorney for Petitioner

ZEV S. BROOKS - SBN 162830 LAW OFFICES OF ZEV BROOKS 18627 BROOKHURST ST., PMB 435 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708

Telephone (714) 965-0179 BSC 227635 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985111# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JUDITH ANN BRADFORDBING AKA JUDI A. BRADFORD BING CASE NO. 25STPB03889

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JUDITH ANN BRADFORD-BING AKA

JUDI A. BRADFORD BING.

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

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

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

The independent 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: 02/11/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/05/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 62 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

WILLIAM J. DAVIDSON, ESQ., OF COUNSEL - SBN 251365

JEFFREY R. HARTMANN A PROFESSIONAL CORPORA-

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ALBERT JACKSON, SR. CASE NO. 25STPB06510

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/03/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

NATALIE E. ORTIZ - SBN 303869

THE ESTATE LAWYERS, APC 4350 EXECUTIVE DRIVE, SUITE 310 SAN DIEGO CA 92121

Telephone (949) 250-7800 BSC 227647 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985904# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

JOHN HAYRAPETIAN CASE NO. 25STPB12680

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LEONORA HAYRAPETIAN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LEONORA HAYRAPETIAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required

to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/08/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

DANIELIAN, LECROY & KOLANJIAN, ALC

330 N. BRAND BLVD., SUITE 820 GLENDALE CA 91203

Telephone (818) 502-5600 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3985932#

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

CATHERINE FLOAT AKA

CATHERINE ANN MARY GIBSON-FLOAT

CASE NO. 25STPB12657

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CATHERINE FLOAT AKA CATHERINE ANN MARY GIBSON-FLOAT.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 12/10/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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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.

Telephone (310) 556-2433 11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25

CNS-3985960# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GAYLYNN R. SCHMIDT

CASE NO. 25STPB12687

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

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

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

The independent 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: 12/18/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

RYAN D. BOWNE, ESQ. - SBN 236970 4421 W. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 200 BURBANK CA 91505

Telephone (818) 846-5515

11/13, 11/17, 11/20/25 CNS-3986160# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRED VINCENT SAN LUCAS

Case No. 25STPB12678

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRED VINCENT SAN LUCAS

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Monica San Lu-cas-Carrera 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 ap-proval. 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 Dec. 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

MISSION HILLS CA 91345

CN121956 SAN LUCAS Nov 17,20,24, 2025 ALHAMBRA PRESS

Public Notices

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice SecureSpace Self Storage Rialto located at 2850 Foothill Blvd Rialto CA 92376 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 11/26/2025 at 1:30 PM. Robert Subero; Dorcey Greenwood; Christine Goldmas; Armando Peyro; Ranetta Jefferies Molina; Marco Aispuro; Sesar Paez; Mark Garcia. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Publish on November 10, 2025 & November 17, 2025 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice SecureSpace Self Storage San Bernardino located at 1320 E Highland Ave San Bernardino CA 92404 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 11/26/2025 at 11:00 AM. Rochelle Jones Evon; Brenda

Sok; David Anthony Lyttle; Alejandro Medina; Carlos Jose Jr Mendoza; Freddie Garcia; Emily Baeza; Tamiko Johnson; Mary Martinez; Alberto Ramirez; Marie Gridley; James Menier. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Publish on November 10, 2025 & November 17, 2025 SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Fast & EZ Montclair located at 5445 Olive Street Montclair CA 91763 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 11/27/2025 at 9:00 AM. Gloria Santamaria; Christopher Cortinez. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

Publish November 10, 2025 & November 17, 2025 in THE SAN BERNARDINO PRESS

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE COASTLAND INVESTMENTS INC VS GLAESER BUILDERS, INC. CASE NO: 30-2016-00851914-CU-BCWJC Under a writ of Execution issued on 02/18/2025. Out of the SUPERIOR COURT, of the, County of ORANGE, State of California, on a judgment entered on 06/16/2017. In favor of COASTLAND INVESTMENTS, INC. and against GLAESER, PETER J. showing a net balance of $988,264.84 actually due on said judgment. (Amount subject to revision) I have levied upon all the right, title and interest of said judgment debtor(s) in the property in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 7 OF TRACT NO. 8613, IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 102 PAGES 22 AND 23 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF THE 5 FOOT ALLEY ADJOINING SAID LOT ON THE NORTH AS SHOWN AND SAID TRACT, BOUNDED EASTERLY AND WESTERLY BY THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST-ERLY AND WESTERLY LINES, RESPECTIVELY OF SAID LOT 7, VACATED BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LONG BEACH, A CERTIFIED COPY OF WHICH AS RECORDED ON OCTOBER 6, 1960 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 3315 IN BOOK D998 PAGE 405, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. APN: 7253-014-033 Commonly known as: 3847 E. WILTON STREET, LONG BEACH, CA 90804

Public notice is hereby given that I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States all the right, title and interest of the debtor(s) in the above described property or so much as will be sufficient to satisfy said writ or warrant with interest and all costs on 12/10/2025, 10:00 AM at the following location.

STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE 111 N. HILL STREET, ROOM 125B LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 (X) THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM BID WHICH MUST EXCEED $817,744.07, CCP 704.800(A); AND A MINIMUM BID OF $1,022,670.00, CCP 704.800(B). (ESTIMATED) Prospective bidders should refer to sections 701.510 to 701.680, inclusive, of the Code of Civil Procedure for provisions governing the terms, conditions and effect of the sale and the liability of defaulting bidders.

Creditor’s Attorney WALLIN & RUSSELL LLP 26000 TOWNE CENTRE DR., #130 FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Dated: 10/16/2025 Branch: Los Angeles ROBERT G. LUNA, Sheriff By: LISA MOJARRO, Deputy Operator Id: E612694 Para obtener esta informaciontraduccion en Espanol llame a este numero: (213) 972-3950

NOTE: IT IS A MISDEMEANOR TO TAKE DOWN OR DEFACE A POSTED NOTICE BEFORE THE DATE OF SALE. ( Penal Code section 616) CN121876 30201600851914CUBCWJC Nov 10,17,24, 2025 BELMONT BEACON

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Yolanda Hu Ruan FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00837 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 150 W Commonwealth Ave, Alhambra, Ca 91801, Northeast Central Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Yolanda Hu Ruan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Yolanda Hu Ruan to Proposed name Yanhu Ruan 2. THE COURT

ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition

This

C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and C-46 licenseshttps://www.pusd.us/departments/ measure-o/bidding-opportunities .

Prequalification’s Due: November 19, 2025

Job Walk Date: November 19, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (non-mandatory) RFI’s due: November 21, 2025, 4:00 PM send RFI’s to espringer@ericksonhall.com

Bid Date: December 4, 2025 @ 2:00 PM

Lead Estimator: Emiliano Springer Project Address: 1905 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103

Bid Documents can be obtained by contacting plan-room@ericksonhall.com

All bids are to be submitted to Er-icksonHall Construction Co. bids@ericksonhall. com

This project requires Prevailing Wage, Skilled & Trained Work-force

This project requires Prequalifica-tion, due by EOD (11/19/25), for HOLDING C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and C-46 licenses. Prequalification application available https://www.pusd.us/departments/ measure-o/bidding-opportunities

If you are planning to bid this project, we encourage your participation and welcome your bid. All qualified bidders will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. EricksonHall Construction Company requires all subcontractors submitting bids in excess of $50,000 to be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds issued by a corporate security. Erickson-Hall Construction Company, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to waive this requirement or permit substitute security or alternate guarantees. We offer assistance in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies materials, bonds, lines of credit and insurance. Erickson-Hall Construction provides notice to all contractors of the adop-tion of SB 854, this requires sub-contractors to comply with the requirements as set forth on the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ Public-Works/publicworks.html. SB 854 requires all contractors who perform public works projects must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No contractor or subcon-tractor may be listed on a bid pro-posal

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

s. Samuel Abraham, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 6, 2025

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

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

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202513466 Pub. 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALOHA CONSTRUCTION

4395 LEONARD WAY CORONA, CA 92883

Riverside County ALOHA REMODELING & LANDSCAPING (CA, 4395 LEONARD WAY, CORONA, CA 92883

Riverside County

s. BETSABE IRIGOYEN MUNOZ, MANAGING MEMBER

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 5, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office

of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202513420 Pub. 11/10/2025, 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256728981. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). Santa Ana Distro (2). Santa Ana – Distro (3). Catalyst – Santa Ana Distro (4). Catalyst Santa Ana Distro , 3400 Warner Ave Unit B, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Mailing Address, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. Full Name of Registrant(s) CATALYST –FOUNTAIN VALLEY LLC (CA, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. 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. CATALYST – FOUNTAIN VALLEY LLC. /S/ ELLIOT LEWIS, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on November 12, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256728982. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (1). CATALYST –FOUNTAIN VALLEY (2). CATALYST CANNABIS –FOUNTAIN VALLEY (3). CATALYST FOUNTAIN VALLEY (4). CATALYST CANNABIS FOUNTAIN VALLEY (5). CATALYST CANNABIS CO. – FOUNTAIN VALLEY (6). CATALYST CANNABIS DISPENSARY FOUNTAIN VALLEY , 3400 W Warner Ave Unit A, Santa Ana, CA 92704. Mailing Address, 401 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. Full Name of Registrant(s) CATALYST – FOUNTAIN VALLEY LLC (CA, 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 November 6, 2025. CATALYST – FOUNTAIN VALLEY LLC. /S/ ELLIOT LEWIS, MANAGING

MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on November 12, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Local Esthetics 28410 Old Town Front St #102 Temecula, CA 92590

Riverside County Linette Pirschel, 4 1930 Calle Cabrillo, Temecula, CA 92592

Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on September 3, 2025. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. Linette Pirschel

Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 5, 2025

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202513421 Pub. 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025

Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Baladi 141 E Alessandro Blvd unit 10A Riverside, CA 92508

Riverside County LAZEEZ FOOD LLC (CA, 16117 Hillsmont Lane, Riverside, CA 92503

Riverside County

any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).)

s. LINA ZAITAR, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on November 10, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202513540 Pub. 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250010392

The following persons are doing business as: St. Francis Episcopal Mission Outreach Center, 2855 N Sterling Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404. Mailing Address, PO Box 3037, San Bernardino, CA 92404. (1). The Protestant Episcopal Church in the diocese of Los, 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (2). St. Francis of Assisi episcopal church, San Bernardino, CA 92404. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a an unincorporated association other than a partnership. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Claire Z. Bangao, Managing Member. This statement was

filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 31, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250010392 Pub: 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250010220

The following persons are doing business as: EYEBROW 4 U, 12351 Mariposa Rd UNIT -I(9), Victorville, CA 92395. Mailing Address, 15630 inca way, Victorville, CA 92395. # of Employees 3. CC Sehgal Corporation (CA, 15630 inca way, Victorville, CA 92395; Pankaj Sehgal, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on October 20, 2025. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Pankaj Sehgal, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on October 27, 2025 Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner.

A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this

statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) File#: FBN20250010220 Pub: 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025 San Bernardino Press

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as (1). LOLA’S (2). LOLA’S AT THE COVE (3). LOLA’S AT THE COVE DINING AND DRINKS (4). LOLA’S AT THE COVE RESTAURANT AND BAR (5). LOLA’S RESTAURANT (6). LOLA’S OLD TOWN LA QUINTA (7). LOLA’S RESTAURANT AND BAR (8). LOLA’S LQ (9). LOLA’S LA QUINTA (10). THE COVE 78015 Main Street, Suite 109 La Quinta, CA 92253 Riverside County Return to Normacy Inc. (CA, 74578 Lavender Way, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Riverside County

This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousands dollars ($1000).) s. Zayd Nurani, Secretary Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 17, 2025 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of the five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any changes in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Peter Aldana, County, Clerk File# R-202512753 Pub. 11/17/2025, 11/24/2025, 12/01/2025, 12/08/2025 Riverside Independent

Fentanyl-related deaths trending down in Orange County

By City News Service

Fentanyl-related deaths saw a five-year low in Orange County, authorities said Thursday.

There were 407 fentanylrelated deaths in the county last year, down from 613 in 2023. Sheriff’s officials say the trend is continuing this year so far.

According to the Orange County Health Care Agency, there were 20 fentanyl-related deaths in the county in 2015, 37 in 2016, 56 in 2017, 107 in 2018, 147 in 2019, 433 in 2020, 717 in 2021, 676 in 2022, 613 in 2023 and 407 last year.

“Seeing a progressive drop in the number of fentanylrelated deaths is encouraging and a testament to the collaborative work of the Sheriff’s Department and the county in

addressing this complex and challenging issue,” Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes said. “However, our work is far from done. We will continue to work together to be innovative and effective in fighting fentanyl.”

Authorities credited law enforcement, legislation and community outreach.

“I am encouraged and hopeful that the collective efforts by our county are making an impact in the fight against fentanyl,” said Orange County Board Chairman Doug Chaffee. “The fight isn’t over, so we will continue in these efforts to save lives and protect our community.”

Authorities last year seized about 184 pounds of fentanyl powder and about 45,300 pills.

Sheriff’s deputies started investigating all drug-related overdose as potential homicides in 2021, officials said.

“Any life lost to fentanyl abuse is one too many,” said Orange County Board Vice Chair Katrina Foley. “I commend the collective efforts by county departments and my office to educate the community and distribute naloxone to help reduce fentanyl deaths amongst our Orange County youth. From here, we must continue prioritizing treatment and holding drug traffickers accountable for poisoning our young adults.”

Sheriff’s officials have also stepped up efforts to screen for drugs in the county’s jails and treat

inmates.

Orange County Health Care Agency officials have also spearheaded two media campaigns to educate the public about fentanyl.

“In addition to jail programming and services, the HCA takes a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorders and, specifically, fentanyl use,” said HCA Director, Dr. Veronica Kelley. “We have strong collaborative partnerships with our Sheriff’s Department and Board offices, and have implemented strategies to care for the clients, including incarcerated individuals, to ensure they receive the care and support they need so they can begin recovery and rehabilitation.”

Ohtani named National League MVP

By City News Service

Freshoffasecond consecutiveWorld Series title, Dodger slugger Shohei Ohtani was named the National League Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row

Thursday.

The win is his fourth overall Major League Baseball MVP Award, previously winning the American League prize in 2021 and 2023 while he was with the

need to resolve claims quickly because displacement coverage will be running out soon for many fire survivors facing the dilemma of either returning home and rebuilding or finding other housing.

“Los Angeles County residents have paid State Farm millions in premiums over many years, and the company has a clear obligation to honor its policies in full,” Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who represents the Palisades Fire area, said in a statement. “Families who lost everything in the Palisades and Eaton Fires deserve fair and timely treatment — not delays, denials, or underpayments. It’s time for State Farm to live up to its commitment to be a ‘good neighbor’ and do right by its customers who have lost so much.”

With more than 2.8 million residential and commercial policies statewide, State Farm is California’s largest private insurer, officials said.

County Counsel Dawyn Harrison said in a statement, “We are committed to thoroughly investigating State Farm’s actions and making sure they are treating claim-

ants fairly and resolving their claims quickly and in full compliance with the law.”

A letter sent Thursday to State Farm and Senior Vice President and General Counsel Keesha-Lu Mitra from Harrison and signed by Assistant County Counsel Scott Kuhn seeks extensive information and documents about the insurer’s business practices pertaining to LA wildfire claims. Kuhn leads the County Counsel’s Affirmative Litigation & Consumer Protection Division.

A copy of the letter is on the county’s website.

Joy Chen, executive director of the Eaton Fire Survivors Network, supported the county investigation into State Farm’s claims process.

“After ten long months of delays, denials, and heartbreak, we are grateful to Supervisor Kathryn Barger for demanding accountability from State Farm. Her leadership gives survivors hope that recovery — long stalled by insurer misconduct — can finally move forward,” Chen said in a statement.

The survivors group has documented more than 400 firsthand accounts from

Angels. Only Barry Bonds has more career MVP honors, with seven.

Ohtani won the National League award Thursday on a unanimous vote. Voting is conducted by the Baseball

Writers Association of America. The other finalists for the honor were the Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber and Mets outfielder Juan Soto.

With the win, Ohtani

State Farm

families impacted by the Eaton and Palisades fires “that reveal a clear pattern of misconduct by State Farm,” Chen said in a statement.

She criticized state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara for allegedly failing to stop “illegal delays and denials” that have resulted in 70% of insured LA fire survivors reporting “delays and denials are derailing their recovery.”

“In the absence of state leadership, today’s county investigation is a major step forward,” Chen said. “It matters not only for Los Angeles fire survivors, but for every Californian who pays premiums and expects the protection they paid for when disaster strikes.”

DeputyInsurance Commissioner Michael Soller defendedLara’swildfire recovery policies in a statement to HeySoCal.com earlier this month.

“Commissioner Lara has moved quickly and decisively to respond to the fires including using every tool available to ensure wildfire survivors receive all the benefits they are entitled to under current law,” Soller said. “He issued

joined Joe Morgan of the 1975-76 Reds as the only players to win both an MVP award and the World Series in consecutive seasons.

Ohtani smashed 55

home runs and nine triples, both career highs, along with 25 doubles and 102 RBIs. He also scored a league-high 146 runs and rang up 380 total bases, also an MLB high.

a formal Bulletin requiring insurers to fully investigate and pay legitimate smoke damage claims, took legal action against the California FAIR Plan after it failed to follow the same standards, and is currently investigating State Farm over its handling of claims.”

The Insurance Depart-

ment has recovered more than $135 million for wildfire survivors and insurance companies to date have paid more than $20 billion on over 41,800 claims, with 92% of claims fully paid or underway, Soller said, citing the Los Angeles County Wildfire Claims Tracker. Department officials

“have heard directly from thousands of survivors and met with survivor groups about the issues they are facing,” Soller added. “We understand their frustration and anger with insurance companies. Nobody should be forced to return to a home that is not safe or remediated.”

| Graphic courtesy of OCHCA

An Altadena neighborhood lies in ruins following the January Eaton Fire. | Photo courtesy of Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office

Pasadena Chorale presents Brahms’ ‘Ein Deutsches Requiem’

By Staff

The Pasadena Chorale invites audiences to experience Johannes Brahms’“EinDeutsches Requiem(AGerman Requiem),” presented in the composer’s own arrangement for piano four hands on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Pasadena. The performance will feature pianists Tali Tadmor and Lisa Edwards alongside the award-winning Pasadena Chorale under the direction of Jeffrey Bernstein. Brahms composed the “German Requiem” to be a human requiem, a piece that offers comfort and hope to the grieving. During its seven movements, the choir explores a full range of emotional response to

loss from moments of quiet comfort to explosive rage, and sections that portray heaven itself.

The Chorale’s Artistic Director Jeffrey Bernstein said, “We chose to open the season with the Brahms’ Requiem as an offering of comfort and solace for our community which has lost so much in the wake of the Eaton Fire. This gorgeous work, by turns stormy and poignant, has been a touchstone for the Chorale. We first performed it in 2010 in our second season, but we haven’t sung it in a decade. It’s a thrill to revisit it with so many new singers, and with two magnificent soloists from the Chorale, Belinda Lau (soprano) and

Tobin Sparfeld (baritone). It will be a thrilling and touching concert, and the Chorale is in top form!”

In addition to the concert, the Pasadena Chorale will host a post-concert gathering at the OSA Rooftop of the AC Hotel Pasadena for audience members who make a gift of $50 or more when they reserve their free tickets to the performance. Invited guests will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with Bernstein, the soloists, musicians, singers, and board members in a relaxed setting overlooking the city. A brief program will include remarks and a toast as the Chorale celebrates the start of another season of live choral music.

Waymo autonomous vehicles expand to LA-area freeways

By City News Service

The driver-less ride-hailingcompanyWaymo beganofferingrides Wednesday on freeways in the Los Angeles area, as well as in the Bay Area and Phoenix. Introducingrideson freeways “is built on realworldperformanceand millions of miles logged on freeways, skillfully handling highway dynamics with our employees and guests in Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles,” according to Waymo.

“This experience, reinforcedbycomprehensive testing as well as extensive operationalpreparation, supports the delivery of a safe and reliable service. We’ve also closely collaborated with safety officials, to seamlessly support this new phase of service.”

Waymo’s robo-taxi service has been operating on Los Angeles-area streets for about a year. Wednesday marked

the first day the service has moved onto area freeways, following extensive testing.

“Freeway driving is one of those things that’s very easy to learn but very hard to master when we’re talking about full autonomy without a human driver as a backup, and at scale. So, it took time to do it properly,” Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov told reporters in a briefing discussing the expansion.

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Archbishop Gomez says nation must fix ‘broken immigration system’

By City News Service

Aday after U.S. Roman Catholic bishops delivered a rare “special pastoral message” on immigration, Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez said Thursday that the nation must come together “to reform our broken immigration system.”

Gathering for its fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Wednesday addressed its concern for the federal government’s enforcement actions, which have sown fear and family separation in targeted communities. The message marked the first time in a dozen years the USCCB has invoked the urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.

In its message, the bishops said “human dignity and national security” should not be in conflict.

“We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement,” the bishops’ message reads. “We are saddened by the state of contemporary debate and the vilification of immigrants. We are concerned about the conditions in detention centers and the lack of access to pastoral care. We lament that some immigrants in the United States have arbitrarily lost their legal status.

“We are troubled by threats against the sanctity of houses of worship and the special nature of hospitals and schools. We are grieved when

we meet parents who fear being detained when taking their children to school and when we try to console family members who have already been separated from their loved ones.”

At the same time, the message continues, the bishops “recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good.

Without such processes, immigrants face the risk of trafficking and other forms of exploitation. Safe and legal pathways serve as an antidote to such risks.”

The USCCB said it opposes “the indiscriminate mass deportation of people. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric and violence, whether directed at immigrants or at law enforcement.”

The bishops urged “all people of good will” to assist immigrants in “meeting their basic human needs.” The conference added it would

continue to advocate for “meaningful immigration reform.”

The message did not mention President Donald Trump, whose administration’s aggressive approach to arrests and deportations has been criticized by religious leaders, Democrats and others.

In comments issued Thursday, Gomez, leader of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, suggested that the USCCB message be read “prayerfully. As pastors, this issue is not about politics but about the sanctity and dignity of human life.”

The Archbishop continued, “Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and spoken about with charity. We are praying for political leaders, law enforcement officers, and especially our immigrant brothers and sisters, who are living in fear. May Our Lady of Guadalupe help us to come together as one nation to reform our broken immigration system.”

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The Pasadena Chorale will be joined by pianists Tali Tadmor, at left, and Lisa Edwards, at right, in Brahms’ own arrangement for piano four hands. | Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Chorale

LA Archbishop José Gomez. | Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles