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LACo supervisors want probe of alleged fraud in $4B sex abuse settlement

By City News Service

ThecountyBoardof SupervisorsTuesday directed its attorneys toinvestigateallegations that some people included in a landmark $4 billion settlement of sex abuse claims against county workers were paid to file lawsuits and become plaintiffs in the litigation.

"Fraudulent claims do a grave disservice to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and to taxpayers," Supervisor Kathryn Barger said in a statement after the unanimous board vote. "This motion ensures we are protecting both by holding bad actors accountable while maintaining the integrity of a process designed to deliver justice and healing."

The investigation follows a Los Angeles Times report earlier this month that some plaintiffs in the sweeping sex abuse settlement were paid by vendors

to sue the county, and in at least two cases, fabricate claims so they could become plaintiffs.

According to The Times, the plaintiffs in question were all represented by Downtown LA Law Group, or DTLA, which had more than 2,700 cases involved in the abuse settlement.

The law firm categorically denied paying anyone to sue, saying no representatives of the firm were ever authorized to offer people money. The firm told The Times it has hired an outside company to investigate if any false claims were made.

"The allegations in this story are extremely concerning and describe conduct that is contrary to our firm's values," the firm told The Times in a statement. "While we do not believe they are accurate, we are taking them seriously."

According to The Times,

its investigation found seven plaintiffs who said they were paid by "recruiters" for a law firm to become involved in litigation against the county.

Several board members said during Tuesday's meeting they were highly disturbed by The Times' report, noting that the $4 billion settlement was designed to provide justice for legitimate abuse victims.

SupervisorLindsey Horvath said the settlement money "must truly reach those were harmed," not people "looking to profit from someone else's suffering."

Supervisor Hilda Solis said the report of alleged fraud "really upset me."

"I can't stand for fraud and criminality," Solis said.

Barger's motion calls on county attorneys to investigate the allegations of misconduct in sex-abuse claims filed against the county under AB 218, the state legislation that extended the statute of

limitations for childhood sex abuse allegations. Attorneys were also directed to explore the possibility of referring misconduct allegations to the California State Bar, while outlining ways of boosting oversight of abuse settlement agreements and establishing a hotline for people to report unethical or fraudulent behavior.

Attorneys were instructed to report back to the board within 14 days with updates on the claims review process and the implementation of establishing the fraud hotline.

The $4 billion settlement approved earlier this year involves roughly 11,000 plaintiffs, and its cost has already forced curtailments in spending, with many county departments facing 3% budget cuts during the current fiscal year, along with reductions in some county services.

Ex-LA deputy mayor who reported fake bomb threat gets probation

By City News Service

Aformer Los Angeles deputy mayor who admitted reporting a fake bomb threat to City Hall last year was sentenced Mondaytocommunity service and fined $5,000.

Brian K. Williams, 61, of Pasadena, was ordered to complete 50 hours of community work and to pay the fine during a year of federal probation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

He pleaded guilty in June in downtown Los Angeles to a single federal count of making "threats regarding fire and explosives."

According to Williams' plea agreement, on Oct. 3, 2024, while serving as Mayor Karen Bass' deputy mayor of public safety, he called the Los Angeles Police Department's chief of staff, falsely claiming he had just received a bomb threat to City Hall on his city-issued phone from an unknown man.

About 10 minutes later, Williams sent a text message to Bass and several high-ranking city officials and falsely reported, "Bomb threat: I received phone call on my city cell at 10:48 am this morning. The male caller stated that 'he was tired of the city support of Israel, and he has decided to place a bomb in City Hall. It might be in the rotunda.' I immediately contacted the chief of staff of LAPD, they are going to send a number of officers over to do a search of the building and to determine if anyone else received a threat."

Williams admitted he then sent additional text messages to Bass and other city officials stating, "At this time, there is no need for us to evacuate the building, I'm meeting with the threat management officers within the next 10 minutes. In light of the Jewish holidays, we are taking this (threat) a little more seriously. I will keep you posted."

LAPD officers responded to City Hall to investigate the threat Williams reported. Police searched the building and did not locate any suspicious packages or devices. Williams described to police the threatening call he claimed to have received, showed them the record of an incoming call that appeared as a blocked number on his city-issued phone and said it was the unknown man who conveyed the threat, court papers show.

In fact, that incoming call record was the call Williams had placed to himself on his personal cell, federal prosecutors said.

At no time did Williams intend to carry out the threat, his plea agreement filed in Los Angeles federal court states. Williams quietly retired from city government in April and prior to that, when the FBI began an investigation into the bomb threat, he was placed on administrative leave.

Williams joined Bass' office in March 2023. He was tasked with working closely with critical safety departments such as police, fire,

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Gasoline prices to rise following El Segundo refinery fire

Supervisor Kathryn Barger. | Photo courtesy of Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s Office

Pasadena acquires more wind power, issues lithium-ion guidelines

By Staff

Pasadena moved further toward the city's goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by the end of 2030, as a newly improved wind energy facility started delivering clean power to the city this summer, officials said last week.

The project at the Wind Resource II facility in Tehachapi was developed through a long-term agreement with CalWind Resources Inc. It expands Pasadena Water and Power’s renewable energy portfolio with an expected delivery of about 60,000 megawatt hours of carbon-free energy each year.

The agreement with CalWind, which the City Council approved in 2024, supports the company's modernized 20-megawatt wind turbine facility.

City officials said wind power contributes important diversity to PWP’s renewable energy portfolio that includes solar and other clean sources of electricity. Because wind often generates most robustly in the evening and overnight hours, this deal with CalWind "helps balance solar production, smooth daily fluctuations, and enhance grid reliability," according to a city statement.

While CalWind has

provided short-term energy to Pasadena since last year, the newly signed 10-year agreement aims toward broader goals, officials said.

“This milestone demonstrates Pasadena’s leadership in pursuing innovative renewable projects that help ensure environmental responsibility and grid reliability,” PWP General Manager David Reyes said in a statement. “We are grateful to our City Council for their vision and to our community for its support in guiding Pasadena toward a 100% carbon-free future.”

Officials noted California's race to decarbonize the power grid as utilities deal with transmission constraints, market volatility and resource scarcity.

"The new CalWind agreement helps position Pasadena to meet these challenges by expanding renewable supply diversity and providing a firm contribution to long-term carbon-free goals," according to the city statement.

Lithium-ion battery guidelines

Also Wednesday, city officials cautioned the public about the dangers associated with lithium-ion batteries timed with the arrival of Fire Prevention Week.

The city has teamed

up with the National Fire Protection Association to get the word out on how to properly use, care for and dispose of increasingly prevalent and potential very toxic lithium-ion batteries used in a wide range of electronics, vehicles and household devices.

If not used correctly or if damaged, the batteries can overheat, leading to fires and explosions.

“Lithium-ion batteries are integrated into daily life, powering everything from phones to tools, making safe use and proper handling essential.” Fire Marshall Tim Sell said in a statement. “To prevent fires in the home and on the go, practice this year’s fire prevention week’s theme and buy, charge and recycle safely.”

Officials provided these battery guidelines:

Buy only listed products

• When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery, take time to research it. To verify adherence to safety standards, officials advised looking for a stamp from a nationally recognized testing laboratory on the packaging and product.

• Many products may not meet safety standards and could increase the risk of fire.

Charge devices safely

• Always use the cables that came with the product to charge it and follow manufacturer instructions.

• New chargers should be purchased from the manufacturer or manufacturer-approved.

• Charge devices on hard surfaces — don’t charge under a pillow or on a bed or couch because that could cause a fire.

• Don’t overcharge devices — unplug from the electrical socket or remove the battery after has a full charge.

Recycle batteries responsibly

• "Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could catch fire," according to the city.

• "Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Visit call2recycle. org to find a recycling spot near you."

More about Fire Prevention Week in Pasadena is available from the Pasadena Fire Department Prevention Division, 626-744-4668. Additional information about FPW and lithium-ion battery safety is at fpw.org.

| Photo courtesy of the city of Pasadena

Gasoline prices to rise following El Segundo refinery fire

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Consumers can expect a spike as high as nearly $1 in gasoline pump prices following a massive fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, observers said Saturday.

The refinery is among the largest gas producers on the West Coast, processing 276,000 to 300,000 barrels of crude oil daily, according to Chevron Corp. and oil market experts.

Matt McClain, an oil analyst at GasBuddy which tracks nationwide gasoline prices, said the refinery processes about onefifth of the fuel for motor vehicles and 40% of jet fuel in Southern California.

"This is going to probably have a pretty significant impact at the pump." McClain told reporters. "It's all going to depend upon a lot of motorists. If everybody kind of goes toward the pumps all at once, well then you've got a little bit of an increase in price coming sooner rather than later. But if nobody panics, you're still only talking a matter of several days before you will start to see the price increase across portions of California, and really beyond."

He estimated pergallon prices could rise between 35 and 95 cents with impacts along the U.S. West Coast and even into Vancouver, British Columbia, other parts of Canada, McClain said.

The facility is now closed for cleanup and repair work as refinery neighbors were mostly moving on after being rattled in the hours after an explosion sparked the non-injury fire around 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Chevron spokesman Ross Allen said facility personnel continue to work in response to the blaze.

"With the fire completely extinguished, we will be making operational adjustments to support the continued safe and reliable operation of our facility to help meet Southern California’s fuel demands," Allen said in a statement.

"Future intermittent flaring is a possibility as these operational adjustments occur. Chevron takes safety and environmental protections seriously and will make all efforts to avoid flaring."

He added that "flares are highly regulated safety devices and are an important part of keeping the refinery running safely."

The South Coast Air Quality Management District reported that pollution levels increased near the Chevron facility overnight but had settled by Friday morning when firefighters extinguished the remaining flames.

Real-time air quality data for the fire-impacted area is available online from Chevron.

Information is also avail-

able from the AQMD on how to monitor air quality via tinyurl.com/yc3a773r.

Witnesses reported hearing a blast, then seeing a wall of flames that could be seen from several miles away, according to published reports.

No evacuation orders were issued, but a shelterin-place order was in effect for Manhattan Beach's Tree Section neighborhood that was lifted after 2 a.m. Friday.

A statement from Chevron said the fire started "at a processing unit located near the southeast corner of the facility," and the company has launched an internal investigation to determine the fire's cause.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, whose district includes El Segundo and who also serves on the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board of Directors, issued a statement Friday.

"Throughout this incident, I have been in contact with El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel, who has briefed me and has also been in communication with Chevron to ensure that the fire was contained," she said. "I have also connected with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) on the status of air quality, and it has reported that there were some elevated levels of volatile organic compounds at both refinery fence line and community monitors.

As of 9:30 (Friday) morning, the levels at these monitors are currently at safe threshold levels. AQMD will continue to monitor the air

quality and as the situation is evolving."

The AQMD, however, advised residents to stay indoors if they saw or smelled smoke and keep doors and windows closed. Running a HEPA air purifier if available was also suggested.

| Photo courtesy of Gene Gallin/Unsplash

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Nala is a gorgeous 6-year-old gray pittie with a show-stopping smile and a heart full of love for people. She’s happiest when she’s close to you, soaking up the sun, snuggling in for pets, or proudly carrying around her favorite toy. She melts into affection and thrives on connection, especially when chicken is involved! Nala would do best as the only pet in a home with a yard, in a quieter neighborhood, and with minimal dog traffic. While she’s wonderfully affectionate with people, she needs careful management around other dogs and should always be kept at a safe distance from them. With the right home, Nala will be a joyful, loyal companion who brings sunshine - and that perfect pittie smile - to your life. Come meet Nala at Pasadena Humane and see if she’s the one for you. Nala and all other available animals will have their adoption fees waived on Free Adoption Day, October 18th from 10am to 2pm.

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Sept. 25

At 5:22 a.m., a victim in the 1300 block of South Magnolia reported an unknown suspect shattered the front passenger window of their vehicle and rummaged through the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 8 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of West Foothill reported a suspicious subject. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:08 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of West Cherry reported their parked vehicle had been broken into, the steering column had been damaged in an attempt to steal the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:14 p.m., an employee from a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported merchandise stolen. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:32 p.m., a caller at a store in the 100 block of West Foothill reported a subject passed out in front of the business. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was advised to leave the property. The subject was issued a trespass notice, however, he returned and stole merchandise. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 1:33 p.m., a theft was reported in the 700 block of West Huntington. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the suspect. This investigation is continuing.

At 9:07 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Melrose reported her adult daughter missing. She was entered into the missing persons system. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:21 a.m., while patrolling the 300 block of South Myrtle an officer saw a subject at a park after hours. The officer made contact with the subject. The subject was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.

At 2:24 a.m., an officer patrol-

ling the 1400 block of South Myrtle was flagged down by a passerby. The passerby reported a theft of multiple pallets. This investigation is continuing.

Sept. 26

At 5:40 a.m., a caller in the 400 block of West Foothill reported a broken window at a nearby business. Officers arrived and discovered a burglary had occurred. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:02 p.m., an officer patrolling the 200 block of East Central saw a female subject walking in a street against traffic. The officers made contact with her and discovered that she was in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and taken into custody. Once in custody it was determined she was in need of a mental evaluation. She was transported to a medical facility for an evaluation.

At 11:05 p.m., a large fight was reported in the 600 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and saw multiple subjects flee the area, leaving a victim on the ground and unconscious. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. A suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Sept. 27

At 1:24 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of West Foothill reported a commercial burglary. This investigation is continuing.

Sept. 28

At 11:34 a.m., while patrolling the area of Maple and Ivy an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the vehicle was in possession of counterfeit license plates. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 2 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of West Maple reported electrical issues. Officers arrived and discovered the theft of electrical breakers. This investigation is continuing.

At 12:14 a.m., while patrolling the 400 block of East Lime, an

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officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. While officers were talking to the driver, a second vehicle arrived, the driver exited, approached the officer and physically assaulted him. He was arrested and taken into custody. An investigation revealed both drivers were related.

At 4:24 a.m., several trespassers were reported at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of South Magnolia. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects. The subjects were determined to be intoxicated. One of the suspects was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. As officers were attempting to arrest him he resisted and injured an officer. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of South Shamrock reported that someone gained access to a construction area and stole property. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:35 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of East Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. An investigation revealed a female subject stole merchandise and fled. This investigation is continuing.

At 2:59 p.m., a caller in the 900 block of South Fifth reported two suspicious male subjects asleep in a vehicle with a firearm in plain view. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects. An investigation revealed both subjects were intoxicated and in possession of a firearm. They were arrested and taken into custody. .

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Sept. 21

At approximately 6:56 p.m., an officer responded to The Shops at Santa Anita, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a robbery investigation. The officer discovered a group of juveniles stole the victim’s necklace and brandished a knife before fleeing on foot. The suspects are described as Hispanic males between the ages of 15 and 18-years-old. The investigation is ongoing.

Sept. 22

At approximately 4:26 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The victim stated someone opened a line of credit in his name without his permission. The victim did not know how they obtained his personal information or the identity of the suspect.

Sept. 23

At approximately 11:36 a.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a grand theft incident. An investigation revealed two Hispanic males stole 113 bras resulting in a loss of more than $6,209. Both suspects are described as being approximately 5 feet 11inches tall, with thin builds, and wearing all black clothing and black bandanas covering their faces. The investigation is pending a review of available surveillance footage.

Sept. 24

At approximately 11:53 a.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer determined four suspects worked in concert to force open a locked storage area of a UPS delivery truck and stole packages. The suspects are described as Hispanic males, with one being described as 45 to 55 years old.

Sept. 25

At approximately 9:18 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Hugo Reid Drive regarding a burglary report. Sometime between 6 and 9 p.m., unidentified suspect(s) smashed a window and stole a safe.

Sept. 26

At approximately 1:30 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue regarding a vehicle blocking traffic. Upon contacting the driver, the officer determined the 38-year-old female from Los Angeles was under the influence of alcohol and was driving with a suspended license. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

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Getty ‘How to Be a Guerrilla Girl’ exhibit opens in November

Coinciding with the Guerrilla Girls’ 40th anniversary, "How to Be a Guerrilla Girl," on view Nov. 18 through April 12, 2026, offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of the feminist art collective. Drawing from the Getty Research Institute’s Guerrilla Girls archive, the exhibition highlights the strategies— anonymity, data gathering, protest actions, culture jamming, and grassroots distribution—that have defined the group’s practice since the mid-1980s. The Guerrilla Girls have created a newlycommissioned work for the exhibition that explores the Getty's own collection of European painting and sculpture. In the exhibition, the Guerrilla Girls’ bestknown posters will be seen alongside this material shedding light on the Guerrilla Girls’ practice as it developed within the social and cultural context of the late 20th-Century culture wars. In tandem with the exhibition, Getty will host the Guerrilla Girls in conversation with Roxane Gay, a feminist Valentine’s Day mail art workshop with the Feminist Center for Creative Work, Cocktails with the Curators, tours, and other programs.

Duarte

Duarte ready for a frightfully fun Halloween

Spooky season has arrived, and Duarte has two ways for families to celebrate Halloween together. The Floating Pumpkin Patch will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Fitness Center Pool. Families are invited to dive into festive fun as kids pick out a floating pumpkin and enjoy arts and crafts, treats, and seasonal activities. Don’t miss the Pumpkin Decorating Contest, where creativity could win you some smashing prizes.

Registration is required by Thursday, Oct. 16. There are fees of $5 per child for Duarte residents and $10 per child for non-residents. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult. To register, visit https://anc. apm.activecommunities. com/accessduarte/activity/ search/detail/7517. End the month with an evening at Duarte Parks & Recreation’s annual Halloween Howl on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Royal Oaks Park. This familyfriendly event will feature trick-or-treating, festive frights, and a Fun Zone. Be sure to dress up as prizes will be awarded in the annual Costume Contest.

Glendale

Glendale’s Fremont Park to reopen Saturday

The grand re-opening ceremony of Glendale's Fremont Park will take place on Saturday at 600 Hahn Ave., Glendale, CA 91203. The ceremony will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with a social hour, followed by the official program at 11

a.m. The re-opening will showcase the park's newly renovated amenities and feature refreshments, community booths, and activities for children. For more information, visit GlendaleCA.gov/FremontRenovation.

Orange County

OC Parks' Fall-O-Ween brings fall fun to Heritage Hill Historical Park

Join OC Parks and celebrate the spooky season at the fifth annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park, Oct. 10-12 and 17-19. Enjoy festive, family-friendly activities and explore the decorated historic grounds during special park hours. Grab your costumes and take your photo at a variety of fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities, as well as enjoy a scavenger hunt for surprises and a straw maze. The event is free to attend with free parking. Costumes are highly encouraged. Pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet. Bring your cameras and join the tradition as OC Parks marks five years of fall festivities. For more information, visit www.ocparks.com/heritagehillhistoricalpark.

Riverside County

Groundbreaking held for Perris Valley Channel Lateral B, Stage 4 project

Local, state, and federal leaders joined community stakeholders to celebrate

the groundbreaking of the Perris Valley Channel Lateral B, Stage 4 project — a $19.9 million flood control project that will increase flood protection to March Air Reserve Base (MARB) and adjacent properties in the City of Perris. Led by the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, the project will construct approximately 6,000 feet of underground storm drains along the southwesterly boundary of MARB. Once complete, the project will provide 100-year flood protection to the March Air Reserve Base runway and adjacent properties in the City of Perris. The project will collect stormwater runoff from the existing Perris Valley Channel Lateral B, Stage 5 near the Target Distribution Hub and convey it south to connect with the existing flood control channel at Heacock Street.

Corona

The Wild West takes over Corona’s Halloweekend

Get your cowboy, cowgirl and outlaw costumes ready for the City of Corona's Halloweekend Friday and Saturday. Get started at the Corona Library Halloweekend Wild West Spectacular on Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Put on your familyfriendly costumes to attend this free event featuring a campfire-style spooky storytime, STEAM activities, pumpkin decorating and library treats The Corona Public Library is located at 650 S. Main St. Halloweekend marches on at the Historic Civic Center on Saturday at 5 p.m. Mosey

on over to check out some food trucks, and don’t miss the costume parade through the wild west ghost town. Collect treats throughout the Historic Civic Center trunk-or-treat trail where the little buckaroos can gather goodies galore. Round out the night with a screening of "Rango" under the stars at 7 p.m. The evening will be filled with a variety of westernthemed games, activities and crafts. If you're feeling brave, navigate the twists and turns of the Haunted Maze.

San Bernardino County

County Library and Ono Hawaiian BBQ team up to reward readers with free food

This fall, reading comes with a delicious reward as the San Bernardino County Library system partners with Ono Hawaiian BBQ to launch a special literacy program for children and teens. From Oct. 1-Nov. 30, library cardholders 17 years of age and under can participate in the Ono Hawaiian BBQ Autumn Reading Program, earning free meal certificates simply by checking out and reading five books from any one of the 32 county library branches. Participants will receive one free Ono Hawaiian BBQ certificate, redeemable at participating locations, for every five books read and logged in Beanstack, the county library’s digital reading app, along with a checkout receipt showing five books borrowed from the library. Each reader can earn up

to three keiki certificates during the program which ends on Nov. 30.

City of San Bernardino 2025 San Bernardino State of the City set for Tuesday

Join the City of San Bernardino for the State of the City highlighting the history and future of San Bernardino at the newly renovated California Theatre, located at 562 W. 4th St., San Bernardino. The event will kickstart at 4 p.m. with a special meeting of the mayor and City Council. Public comment will be heard in the Will Rogers room. Then celebrate with live mariachis, appetizers, beverages, and desserts at 4:30 p.m. The program begins at 5 p.m. Get free tickets at eventbrite. com/e/2025-san-bernardino-state-of-the-city-tickets-1704310391259.

Ontario

Ontario FD Open House this Saturday

Join the Ontario Fire Department on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for their annual Open House. Spend the day at a free, funfilled event for all ages in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week. Visit Fire Station 9, 2661 E. Grand Park in Ontario, to take a guided tour of the station and see where firefighters live and train. There, visitors will experience fire safety through engaging hands-on activities, take home prizes, grab a bite and watch live demonstrations showcasing the specialized skills and tools firefighters use.

Californiaofficials on Sunday hailed a federalcourtruling thatblockedPresident Donald Trump's order to send hundreds of the deployment of California National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.

President Donald Trump ordered the California soldiers to replace troops from the Oregon National Guard after the same judge stopped that deployment.

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee in 2019 during his first term, said the California deployment order attempted to "circumvent" her rejection Saturday of the administration's argument that protests against federal immigration enforcement in Portland and resulting crime are out of control and require a federal response.

"How could bringing in federalized National Guard from California not be in direct contravention of the (temporary restraining order) that I issued yesterday?" she asked an attorney from the U.S. Justice Department.

According to Immergut, Trump's deployment order violated federal law and the Constitution's Tenth Amendment, which splits power between federal and state governments.

Her ruling also prohibits ordering troops to Oregon from any other state.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who challenged Trump's order in court, hailed the ruling.

Court blocks Trump from deploying California troops to Oregon

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

“The rule of law has prevailed — and California’s National Guard will soon be heading home. This ruling is more than a legal victory, it’s a victory for American democracy itself," Newsom said in a statement. "Donald Trump tried to turn our soldiers into instruments of his political will. While our fight continues, tonight the rule of law said 'hell no.'"

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said in a statement, “The facts haven’t changed: President Trump exercised his lawful authority to protect federal assets and personnel in Portland following violent riots and attacks on law enforcement. We expect to be vindicated by a higher court.”

In June, Trump ordered California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to protect federal facilities after violence occurred in

response to the administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. Newsom and LA Democrats including Mayor Karen Bass criticized the troop deployment as unnecessary and possibly provoking more protests, and the state has challenged the LA deployment in court.

The troops ordered to Portland were part of that Los Angeles contingent.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement, "The President’s move to deploy the National Guard of one state over the objections of its Governor to another state over the objections of a second Governor is well outside of the norms or practices of any President in recent history. But this President is determined to take as much power as the courts will give him. This fight isn’t over, but today’s

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said before Sunday's ruling approximately 200 federalized California National Guard soldiers were being reassigned from duty in the LA area to Portland. Newsom's office totaled the number of troops at around 300.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said Sunday approximately 100 California troops had already arrived in Oregon, and more were en route.

Trump ordered Oregon's guard troops to Portland on Sept. 28 to help local law enforcement with what he has called a serious crime wave.

Local and state officials disputed that assessment, and on Saturday the judge agreed. Immergut said Portland has experienced relatively minor street

protests without an urgent need for troop support.

The White House did not respond to a request for comment.

"President Trump exercised his lawful authority to protect federal assets and personnel in Portland following violent riots and attacks on law enforcement — we expect to be vindicated by a higher court," White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said over the weekend, according to published reports.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said the court ruling was "one of the most egregious and thunderous violations of constitutional order we have ever seen" and noted the Portland Police Department's refusal to assist immigration agents.

"A district court judge has no conceivable authority, whatsoever, to restrict the

President and Commanderin-Chief from dispatching members of the US military to defend federal lives and property," Miller posted on X.

"There is no legal distinction between a state volunteering guardsmen to guard the border and volunteering guardsmen to guard a federal immigration facility," he added. "Either we have a federal government, a supremacy clause, and a nation, or we don't."

On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt disputed the blocks of the Oregon and California National Guard deployments.

"The president is using his authority as commander in chief under U.S. Code 12406, which clearly states that the president has the right to call up the National Guard in cases where he deems it's appropriate," Leavitt said. "In Portland, Oregon, for more than 100 nights ... the ICE facility has been really under siege by these anarchists outside. They have been disrespecting law enforcement, they've been inciting violence. We saw, again, a guillotine rolled out in front of this federal building, and so the president wants to ensure that our federal building and our assets are protected."

The request to block the troop deployment to Oregon is available on the California attorney general's website via tinyurl.com/24t32d2u.

rebuke of the President’s illegal actions is a step in the right direction.”

Federalized California National Guard soldiers walk through downtown LA in June. | Photo courtesy of the National Guard

LA Metro unveils playbook to guide transit for global events

By City News Service

LA Metro on Monday releaseda76-page industryplaybook designed to help transit agencies deliver world-class service during major sports and entertainment events.

Metro's SetGo Program — a national workshop series conducted with the American Public Transportation Association — developed the playbook, which will guide transportation planning for the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the 2034 Winter Games. The agency bills it as a "living document" that will evolve as agencies test and refine approaches through future events.

The document also aims to assist elected officials and host committees in understanding best practices for large-scale event transportation.

"These major events

Is it finally here? Get out your sweaters, at least for the mornings and evenings. We’re getting closer to that fall weather we’ve been waiting for. How can it feel like fall if it’s 80 degrees outside? Well, weather be damned, we’re going to have some fall fun!

On Saturday, we have quite a day planned. To kick off Fire Prevention Week, Fire Station 101 is holding their annual Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be demonstrations, games and safety tips. If I was a betting gal, I’d say they will also have the firetrucks pulled out for the kiddos to hoot and holler over. Great photo op, too.

give us an opportunity to showcase what our agencies can do when tested to our limits," Metro CEO and the association's Mega Events Task Force Co-Chair Stephanie Wiggins said in a statement.

"The SetGo Playbook isn't just about the 2028 Games or the 2026 World Cup, it's ensuring every event we serve, whether global, regional or local, strengthens our ability to deliver universal mobility and excellent service for attendees and everyday riders by advancing the latest approaches in wayfinding, safety and security, crowd management, and even 'surprise and delight,'" Wiggins added.

The Special Event Transportation Guidance and Opportunities Playbook draws on lessons from global events including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 2002 Games in Salt Lake and the

2012 Games in London, as well as the Formula One Grand Prix, major concert tours and conventions.

Key focus areas include:

-- Purpose and need: Aligning agency missions, advocacy, and coordination;

-- Service plan: Forecasting demand, improving speed and reliability, and ensuring first/last mile access;

-- Safety and emergency Management: Strengthening crowd control, security and emergency operations;

-- Customer experience: Enhancing accessibility, wayfinding, signage, and "surprise and delight" elements; and

-- Agencywide success: Budgeting, workforce readiness, technology and postevent reviews.

For each focus area, the playbook provides guiding questions that transit agencies can use to evaluate

during planning, adjust strategies in real time during delivery and capture lessons in after-action reviews.

"The SetGo Playbook reflects the power of partnership across our industry," American Public Transportation Association Chair

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Leanne Redden said in a statement.

"By pooling knowledge from agencies nationwide, we now have shared framework that ensures we're not starting from scratch as the U.S. prepares for a decade of global events, freeing

Monrovia Old Town report: ‘Fall’ in love with Old Town!

By Shawn Spencer shawn@girlfridaysolutions.net

agencies to focus on delivering safe, reliable, and unforgettable customer experiences."

According to Metro, WSP, a leading professional services firm, assisted with the development of the playbook.

Also, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is the annual Old Town Fall Festival. This family-fun-festival is free. If you start at Library Park, you will receive a map, outlining participating merchants in town. You can then stroll through Old Town and take advantage of merchant sales and specials. You can stop into the varying stores that are offering arts and crafts, fall temporary tattoos and other fun fall activities. There will be live music, a pet costume parade and contest at 12:30, as well as lots of picture-perfect photo ops. At Library Park, you can enjoy the hayride and the trackless train for a $5 fee.

National Preparedness Month. Well? Are you prepared? I have enough canned beans, olives, tomato sauce and pasta to last a while. I could probably do better. One thing about disasters is that we don’t usually know they are coming. Prepare yourself. Build a kit that includes first aid, water and food to last approximately three days. Have flashlights handy, as well as a transistor radio. It’s also a good idea to have a family plan in place. Where to meet, what to do and how to be safe.

I will acknowledge that I was remiss in announcing that September was

On that note, Oct. 16 is the Great California Shakeout. It starts at 10:16 a.m. and you are encouraged to drop, cover and hold on to something sturdy. If you

have a family, classroom or work group of people, you can register at Shakeout. org. There you will also find guidelines, scripts and manuals on how to organize and hold your drill. Being prepared is so important. Take the time to get prepared. It could save your life.

Don’t miss out on the 34th annual Street Rods Forever Car Show. Located in Old Town Monrovia, this event will be held on Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stroll Myrtle and side streets to see all the beautiful cars. Stop into a local restaurant for lunch while you’re at it. There will be lots of cars, raffles, and music. It’s a lot of fun and a wonderful day out in Old Town.

Kids enjoying Monrovia FD’s Open House. | Photo courtesy of City of Monrovia / Facebook

| Photo courtesy of LA Metro

Skincare used to be selfcare, but nowadays, it’s a $122 billion empire projected to hit $194 billion by 2032. No wonder every celeb, influencer, and their mom is launching a “miracle” serum or essence (what even is the difference?).

Since skincare doesn’t need FDA approval, if you’ve got followers, you’ve basically got a brand. The problem? In the rush to sound exotic and cuttingedge, some companies — even the established brands — cut corners on safety. That means you could be slathering your face with ingredients that aren’t exactly spa-day safe.

Used occasionally, they’re harmless. But twice a day, every day? That’s another story. But don’t worry; an informed buyer holds all the power. Here, SVEDA discusses the toxic ingredients lurking in everyday skincare.

3 ingredients to avoid in your skincare — and why

1. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, FRP

Many beauty products use ingredients that gradually release small amounts of formaldehyde — classified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer — over time to prevent microbial growth.

This may sound scary, but when used as preservatives in skincare products, these compounds are relatively safe even with consistent exposure. They can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin.

So, if your skin is easily disturbed, it’s best to avoid

The toxic ingredients lurking in everyday skincare

By Elizabeth A. Swick, MS, RDN for SVEDA via Stacker

ingredients like DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea and quaternium-15.

The main concern is inhaling the formaldehyde fumes. This can happen with hair straightening formulations or keratin treatments that use heat as the application method. Some nail products may also release toxic fumes during application.

2. Synthetic fragrances — 'parfum' or 'fragrance'

The category of fragrances is particularly problematic because companies are not required to disclose the specific ingredients in each scent. Each formulation is considered a trade secret and is usually kept confidential.

Scent is a powerful factor

find them in body lotions, face creams, shampoos, shower gels, body scrubs and even products marked as fragrance-free.

So, why is your lotion smelling nice a bad thing?

The scent in itself is not an issue. The problem arises when you don’t know what chemicals were used to create it. That gentle rose fragrance in your hand lotion you love so much may, in fact, be a combination of several dozen or even hundreds of chemicals.

The primary concern with fragrances is that they can trigger skin allergies, irritation, and respiratory issues. And, since the exact ingredients are not disclosed, you have no way

cleansers, shampoos and body washes. Their job is to remove oil and dirt from

in the purchase decision because it’s tightly intertwined with our emotions and memories. This is why fragrances are used in almost all beauty products, not just perfumes, deodorants or colognes. You’ll

of knowing what's causing your reaction.

3. Sulfates

Ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate, or SLS, and sodium laureth sulfate, SLES, are surfactants used to create a foamy lather in

your skin or hair, but they also take away natural oils, leaving the skin dry and weakening its barrier.

When used in small doses, sulfates don’t tend to cause harm, but if used in excess or on sensitive skin,

they can cause irritation, dryness and even acne. If the skin is too sensitive, it may lead to inflammation or aggravate existing conditions.

Other ingredients

Depending on which side of the internet you land, you’ll find a long list of scary ingredients that may or may not be harmful. In reality, most of these ingredients are deemed safe to use with regular application on normal skin.

The ingredients that were indeed deemed unsafe are on the list of ingredients banned by the FDA and are not allowed in any commercial skincare products.

How to find the right skincare for you

Skin is a living, breathing organ that evolves as you age. If you’re able to use all sorts of serums and scented lotions in your 20s and 30s, it’s not a guarantee that things will stay the same in your 40s and beyond.

The secret to choosing

the right products is to aim for brands that focus on using natural ingredients that your skin can understand.

Extra tip: Always do a patch test when you introduce a new product in your skincare routine, and pay close attention to how it interacts with your other products. This is especially important if you have a routine that involves three or more steps.

In summary Skincare is not about how many products you apply to your skin every day. It’s about paying attention to what works, reading the labels and educating yourself on what various ingredients do. Be smart about how you choose your products, and your skin — and wallet — will thank you.

This story was produced by SVEDA and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. The article was copy edited from its original version. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

Skincare products contain ingredients that may be toxic after continuous use. Photo courtesy of Alona Siniehina/Shutterstock/Stacker

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El Monte City Notices

INVITATION TO BID

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 1600 and 1601, all bids or proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 10:00 am Pacific Standard Time on or before October 23, 2025 for the project listed below. A bid submitted after the time set shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the section 4(d) of Instructions to Bidders, including a copy of the required Bidder’s Bond and acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud by the City Clerk’s Office in Council Chambers at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.

The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting and the City Council reserves the right to reject all Bids.

The Bidder, by submitting their electronic proposal, agrees to and certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the certification, forms and affidavits submitted as part of this proposal are true and correct. The Bidder, by submitting its electronic bid, acknowledges that doing so carries the same force and full legal effect as a paper submission with a longhand (wet) signature. By submitting an electronic bid, the Bidder certifies that the Bidder has thoroughly examined and understands the entire Contract Documents (which consist of the plans and specifications, drawings, forms, affidavits and the solicitation documents), and that by submitting the electronic bid as its Bid proposal, the Bidder acknowledges, agrees to and is bound by the entire Contract Documents, including any addenda issued thereto, and incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents.

WELLS 2A AND 12 REHABILITATION PROJECT

The proposed work consists of provide detail description of the proposed project improvements . The project also includes provide detail description of the proposed project improvements, as set forth in the Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications for the project. Engineer’s estimate for the project is one million and two hundred ($1,200,000).

Project Labor Agreement / Continuity of Work Agreement: The project is also subject to the terms and conditions of that certain project labor agreement executed by and between the City of El Monte and the Los Angeles and Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the Signatory Craft Unions on or about January 9, 2024 entitled “PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL MONTE AND LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND THE SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCILS AND UNIONS”, Contract No. 24PW01001 and 24PW01001.1A (hereinafter, the “Project Labor Agreement”). In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Project Labor Agreement and the provisions of the other Contract Documents, the provisions of the Project Labor Agreement shall govern and control to the fullest extent permitted by law. A true and correct copy of the Project Labor Agreement is included with the Supplementary and Special Conditions.

Completion of Work: All work shall be completed by no later than February 28, 2026 from the date designated on the Notice to Proceed.

Obtaining Contract Documents: Specifications and contract documents are posted in the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375. All Bidders must first register as a vendor on the City of El Monte PlanetBids System website to participate in a Bid or to be added to a prospective Bidders list. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective Bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to Bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375. The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website.

Questions: Project-specific questions must be submitted in writing through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43375 by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on or before October 17, 2025 All posted questions will be answered in writing and conveyed via written addenda to all Bidders via posting on PlanetBids. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 15, 2025 9:00am at THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS YARD 3990 Arden Drive, El Monte, CA, 91731. Every Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project before submitting a Bid.

Submission of Proposals: All Bids or Proposals shall be submitted through the City’s electronic bid management system (PlanetBids) at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43375 no later than the date and time prescribed. All Bids must be signed by an authorized representative.

All required sections, including pricing, shall be submitted (uploaded) to PlanetBids via the website. The Bidder shall attach Subcontractor(s) Listing, Experience Form, Copy of Bid Security, and all other documents as listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST to the PlanetBids Attachments Tab. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. Prior to the Bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to:

Office of the City Clerk

City of El Monte – City Hall East 11333 Valley Blvd El Monte CA, 91731

The award of the contract by the City Council is contingent upon the Bidder submitting the required bonds and insurance, as described in the Contract, prior to the Bid due date and time. If the Bidder fails to comply with these requirements, the City may award the contract to the second or third lowest Bidder and the Bid security of the lowest Bidder may be forfeited.

Bids Remain Sealed Until Due Date and Time. Electronic Bids are transmitted into the City’s bidding system via hypertext transfer protocol secure (https). Bids submitted prior to the due date and time are not available for review by anyone other than the submitter, who will have until the due date and time to change, rescind or retrieve its bid should they desire to do so. Upon the Bidder’s entry of their bid, the system will ensure that all required fields are entered. The system will not accept a Bid for which any required information is missing. This includes all necessary pricing, subcontractor listing(s) and any other essential documentation and supporting materials and forms requested or contained in these solicitation documents. All Bid submission information must be fully transferred from the Bidder server to the bid system server before bid closing. Bids still transmitting at the time of bid closing will not be accepted. Bidders will receive an e-bid confirmation number with a time stamp from the bid management system indicating their bid was submitted successfully. The City will only receive those bids that were transmitted successfully. DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL.

Bid Security: Each proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to the City of El Monte. Bidders are hereby notified that in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 22300, securities may be substituted for any monies which the City may withhold pursuant to the terms of this Contract to ensure performance.

Prior to the bid due date and time, all Bidders shall submit the original Bid Security to the City Clerk. Proof of delivery that is date/time stamped and signed for by the City Clerk from other couriers other than Certified mail will be accepted. A copy of the proof of delivery shall be submitted with the bid package by the bid due date.

Contractor's License: Bidder must possess a current Class_”A” - General Engineering Contractor license issued by the State of California, at the time the bid is submitted.

Contractor Registration: All Bidders and listed subcontractors must have registered with the California State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 prior to submitting a Bid. Furthermore, a Contractor and all subcontractors must be registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 before entering into a contract to work on a public project.

City’s Right to Postpone Opening of Bids. The City reserves the right to postpone the date and time for the opening of Bids at any time prior to the date and time initially announced in this Invitation to Bid in accordance with applicable law.

Opening of Bids. Bids will be received by the City via the electronic submission up to the date and time shown in the Notice of Inviting Bids. The City will be responsible for bid tabulations. Bids will be opened and read out loud at the City Clerk’s Office at the date and time stated in the Notice of Inviting Bids. Bid results will be made available to the public on the City’s website in the electronic bid management system once the bid tabulation has been completed.

Award: The award shall be made to the lowest responsible Bidder whose proposal complies with the specified requirements. The foregoing notwithstanding, the award of any contract shall be subject to approval by the City Council at a duly noticed City Council meeting. Contractor shall execute the Contract within ten (10) days after it has received the Contract from the City. The City reserves the right to waive any irregularity in the proposals. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of bids. Rejection of Bids: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids. The City further reserves the right to waive immaterial irregularities in any Bid. Any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract Documents may be rejected. The City reserves the right to make all awards in the best interest of the City.

Disqualification of Bidder: If there is a reason to believe that collusion exists among any Bidders, none of the Bids of the participants in such collusion will be considered and the City may likewise elect to reject all bids received.

Wage Rates: Bidders are hereby notified that the California Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the work. Copies of the current schedules for prevailing wages applicable to this project are on file in the City’s office. It shall be mandatory for the Contractor and any subcontractor under it to pay not less than the said specified rates to laborers and workmen employed by them in the execution of the Contract. The contractor’s duty to pay State prevailing wages can be found under Labor Code, Section 1770 et seq. Labor Code Sections 1775 and 1777.7 outline the penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and employ apprentices including forfeitures and debarment\.

Bonds: The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price, and a faithful performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price.

[End of Invitation to Bid]

Published on October 9,2025 EL MONTE EXAMINER

City of San Gabriel Summary of OrdinanceOrdinance No. 722

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

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

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

Ayes: Councilmember(s)- Ding, Herrera Avila, Chan, Menchaca

Noes, Abstain: Councilmember(s)- None Absent: Councilmember(s)- Wu

The Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the City Council at its October 21, 2025, regular meeting held at 6:30 p.m. Anyone having questions may contact the City Clerk at (626) 308-2816 or cityclerk@sgch.org.

San Gabriel City Council Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Publish October 9, 2025 SAN GABRIEL SUN

City of San Gabriel Summary of OrdinanceOrdinance No. 723

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

San Gabriel City Notices

San Gabriel Boulevard

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

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

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

Absent: Councilmember(s)- Wu

San Gabriel City Council Julie Nguyen, City Clerk

Publish October 9, 2025 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

FLORENCE L. BONESSA

CASE NO. 25STPB10692

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICHARD A. BONESSA 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: 10/23/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 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.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/23/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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

TONY J. TYRE - SBN 269506; ALLYSON S. HELLER - SBN 315086; WILLIAM C. MASON, III - SBN 319441

LAW OFFICES OF TONY J. TYRE, ESQ., APC

100 S. CITRUS AVE., SUITE 101 COVINA CA 91723

Telephone (626) 858-9378 BSC 227490 10/2, 10/6, 10/9/25 CNS-3972994# AZUSA BEACON

you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

Attorney for Petitioner LINDA TOROSSIAN - SBN 238456 TAYLOR SUMMERS & TOROSSIAN, P.C. 301 E. COLORADO BOULEVARD, SUITE 450 PASADENA CA 91101 Telephone (626) 795-7400 10/2, 10/6, 10/9/25 CNS-3972087# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

GARY GEORGE RODRIGUEZ CASE NO. 25STPB10717

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GARY RAYMOND RODRIGUEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GARY RAYMOND RODRIGUEZ 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.

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: DINH LUU ESQ SBN 237418 GOLDFARB & LUU PC 18757 BURBANK BLVD STE 201 TARZANA CA 91356 CN120779 CHINNICI Oct 2,6,9, 2025 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LOIS A. WADSWORTH AKA LOIS ANN WADSWORTH CASE NO. 25STPB11243

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LOIS A. WADSWORTH AKA LOIS ANN WADSWORTH.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JAMES M. WADSWORTH AND KATHLEEN A. NICHOLS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAMES M. WADSWORTH AND KATHLEEN A. NICHOLS 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.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PETER J. CHINNICI

Case No. 25STPB10828

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Joseph P. Chinnici in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Joseph P. Chinnici 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 on Oct. 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

10/9,

Public Notices

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Chanel Chloe Abella Tavera FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: 25NNCP00716 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

300 E. Walnut St, Pasadena, Ca 91101, Northeast Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Chanel

Chloe Abella Tavera filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Chanel Chloe Abella Tavera to Proposed name Chanel Chloe Jordan 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 without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 11/21/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: P. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Duarte Dispatch DATED: September 15, 2025 Roberto Longoria JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 2025 DUARTE DISPATCH

County of Los Angeles Department of Treasurer and Tax Collector

Notice of Divided Publication

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/06/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

THOMAS O. HOFFMAN - SBN 100881

LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS O. HOFFMAN

Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC) Sections 3702, 3381, and 3382, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is publishing in divided distribution, the Notice of Online Public Auction of Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector's Power to Sell in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.

Notice of Online Public Auction

Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Tax Collector's Power to Sell (Sale No. 2025B)

Whereas, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, directed the County of Los Angeles Treasurer and Tax Collector (TTC), to sell certain tax-defaulted properties at the online public auction.

TTC does hereby give public notice, that unless said properties are redeemed, prior to the close of business on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, the last business day prior to the first day of the online public auction, TTC will offer for sale and sell said properties on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, through Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time, to the highest bidder, for not less than the minimum bid, at online public auction at https:// www.govease.com/los-angeles.

Free computer access is available at public libraries located throughout Los Angeles County. The County and its employees are not liable for the failure of any electronic equipment that may prevent a person from participating in an online auction.

The minimum bid for each parcel is the total amount necessary to redeem, plus costs, as required by R&TC Section 3698.5.

If a property does not sell during the online public auction, the right of redemption will revive and remain until Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

TTC will re-offer any properties that did not sell or were not redeemed prior to Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, for sale at online public auction at https://www.govease.com/los-angeles beginning Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, through Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Information regarding this sale is available at ttc.lacounty.gov. Bidders are required to pre-register at https://www.govease. com/los-angeles and submit a deposit of $5,000, or 10 percent of the spend limit that is set by each registered bidder. Bid deposits must bein the form of wire transfer, cashier's check, or bank-issued money order at the time of registration. Registration will begin on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time and end on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Pursuant to R&TC Section 3692.3, TTC sells all property ``as is`` and the County and its employees are not liable for any known or unknown conditions of the

erties, including, but not limited to, errors in the records of the Office of the Assessor (Assessor) pertaining to improvement of the property.

If TTC sells a property, parties of interest, as defined by R&TC Section 4675, have a right to file a claim with the County for any proceeds from the sale, which are in excess of the liens and costs required to be paid from the proceeds. If there are any excess proceeds after the application of the minimum bid, TTC will send notice to

974-2045, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov or email us at auction@ttc.lacounty.gov. The Assessor's Identification Number (AIN)

MAKE THE CONNECTION!

Stormdrains Drain to the Ocean

Authorities charge 19 suspected members/associates of LA-based gang

By City News Service

Federal and state officials

Tuesdayannounced charges against suspected members and associates of an "extremely violent" street gang in the Los Angeles Harbor area who allegedly trafficked large quantities of narcotics and funneled profits to imprisoned gang leaders.

The takedown resulted in the arrests Tuesday of 13 of the 19 people charged in the case, including eight of 14 individuals charged in a federal criminal complaint, as well as five defendants who are facing state charges by the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

In addition, nine federal search warrants and eight state search warrants were executed at various locations in the San Pedro area, according to a joint release from the FBI, the Los Angeles Police Department and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations.

In a statement, Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles bureau, said the multi-year investigation targeted "the upper echelon of this extremely violent gang," causing a "significant setback" to the gang's activities, and leading

to "safer streets for San Pedro residents."

The case filed in L.A. federal court charges 13 defendants for their roles in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy and for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances. The complaint also charges a 14th defendant for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

Members of the conspiracy allegedly trafficked in methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, and phencyclidine. Other members or associates committed or planned acts of violence to preserve and expand the gang's criminal operations, as well as to enhance their own status, according to prosecutors.

Court papers allege orders from two incarcerated gang leaders directed extortion, drug distribution, firearms transfers and decisions about who held what positions within the gang.

"These arrests prove the power of partnerships," L.A. County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a statement.

Deputy mayor

Los Angeles World Airports police and emergency. Prior to his appointment, Williams served for seven years as the executive director of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission.

Williams also previously served as a deputy mayor under Mayor James Hahn, when he was responsible for the management and oversight of the Department of Transportation, Public Works and Information Technology Agency.

"Mr. Williams, the former deputy mayor of public safety for Los Angeles, not only betrayed the residents of Los Angeles, but responding officers, and the integrity of

"When law enforcement agencies collaborate, we are able to take violent offenders and illegal weapons off our streets. ... Working with our federal and local partners, we have sent an unequivocally clear warning to violent street gangs -- the chance of getting caught and the dire prison consequences for your actions have gone way up. Continue at your own peril."

Officials describe the multi-generational gang as having a current estimated membership of nearly 500 individuals divided into six cliques, including two female sets. The gang, which originated in the 1970s and claims the city of San Pedro as its territory, operates under the control of two Mexican Mafia members who are incarcerated in California state prisons.

The gang is said to make payments known as "taxes" to the leadership in return for their protection. Members who violate the gang's rules are subject to "discipline" in the form of assault, according to law enforcement.

Serious violations, including cooperation with law enforcement, may result in death, according to the complaint..

the office itself, by fabricating a bomb threat," Akil Davis, the assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles bureau, said when Williams pleaded guilty.

"Government officials are held to a heightened standard as we rely on them to safe-

guard the city. I'm relieved that Mr. Williams has taken responsibility for his inexplicable actions."

Prosecutors said in a memo filed with the court that Williams was suffering from "stress and anxiety" when he called in the threat.

Brian K. Williams. | Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles School Police Department

701 Myrtle: Monrovia releases final environmental impact report

By Staff

Afinal environmental impact report on a planned five-story, mixed-use development in Monrovia at 701 S. Myrtle Ave. is available ahead of public meetings on the project.

The proposed development would convert a 1.61acre area into a complex with 204 housing units, including 20 affordable residences, approximately 2,370 square feet of commercial and retail space, plus 2,782 square feet for an indoor fitness center, according to the report. The plan also calls for 1.5 levels of underground parking with 329 spaces, public and private open space and residential amenities.

The project site is in Monrovia’s South Myrtle Avenue Corridor at the southwest corner of the intersection with Olive Avenue not far from the city's Old Town district.

A public meeting by the city's Design Review Committee is scheduled for 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the City Hall Council Chambers.

"The DRC will review the project application prior to preparation of the staff report for the Planning Commission," according to the city. "This step ensures all technical and departmental comments are addressed

Flight

Fbefore the project advances to public hearings."

Officials said the EIR evaluates how the development could affect air quality, noise, traffic, parking, public services, cultural and tribal

resources, water supply and sewer capacity.

"The Draft EIR identified five environmental topics where potentially significant impacts could occur," according to a city

statement. "However, it also includes mitigation measures and regulatory requirements to ensure those impacts would be reduced to a less-thansignificant level."

The Final EIR features the city’s responses to public comments and clarifies or updates parts of the draft report and includes additional technical documentation such as the Water and Sewer Capacity Study.

Hyperlinks to the final and draft EIRs are on a city webpage, tinyurl.com/ mrxsmvvt, along with additional information and documents pertaining to the 701 S. Myrtle project.

After the Design Review Commission meeting, the Monrovia Planning Commission and City Council will hold public meetings about the project before voting to reject or move it forward.

operations normalizing at Burbank Airport after controller shortage

light operations were returning to normal Tuesday at Hollywood Burbank Airport following a chaotic evening that featured cancellations and delays amid a staffing shortage linked to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

By late morning Tuesday, only two flight cancellations were reported at the airport — one inbound and one outbound flight, according to the flight- tracking website FlightAware. There were 13 outbound flight delays and eight inbound delays, according to the website.

On Monday, the airport had no air traffic controllers in its tower from 4:15 p.m. until about 10 p.m. due to the government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday the airport was working to bring in staff to get flight opera-

tions back on track, but there were reports of about a dozen cancellations and multiple delays.

According to the FAA's website, several measures were put in place, including ground delays at airports in other cities. The agency said departures to Burbank Airport were delayed an average of 151 minutes.

ABC7 reported that air traffic controllers headed home at 4:15 p.m. and the Burbank tower was left unstaffed. Duties were handed off to Southern California TRACON, a departure team based in San Diego, which coordinated with pilots arriving and departing from Burbank Airport. It remained unclear Tuesday if the Burbank tower was back to normal staffing, or if the tower might again wind up unstaffed later in the day.

By City News Service

Earlier in the day Monday, airport spokesman Mike Christensen told City News Service that "operations and flights were running normally," but referred further questions to the FAA once the staffing shortage took effect.

"As Secretary (Sean) Duffy said, there have been increased staffing shortages across the system. When that happens, the FAA slows traffic into some airports to ensure safe operations," according to the FAA.

As essential workers, air traffic controllers are expected to remain on the job despite the government shutdown, even though they are not being paid. But staffing shortages were anticipated as the shutdown continued.

Gov. Gavin Newsom blamed the situation on the shutdown, posting on

X, "Thanks, @realDonaldTrump! Burbank Airport has ZERO air traffic controllers from 4:15 p.m. to 10 p.m. today because of YOUR government shutdown."

The government shutdown entered its seventh day Tuesday as Democrats and Republicans remained at odds over a funding plan. Both a GOPbacked stopgap measure and a Democratic alternative failed to advance in the Senate.

The last federal shutdown lasted 35 days in 2018-19 during President Donald Trump's first term in office.

The FAA advised passengers to check fly.faa.gov for real-time flight impacts.

The proposed residential and commercial project at 701 S. Myrtle Ave. in Monrovia. | Rendering courtesy of the city of Monrovia

| Photo courtesy of Minnaert/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

new 8-story, 655,418 square-foot, Mixed-Use Building that includes 682 residential units comprised of 37 Studio units, 493 One-Bedroom units, 135 Two-Bedroom, 1 Three-Bedroom unit, and 16 Live/Work units. The Project would contain a total of 72 residential units affordable to very low- and low-income households.

The Potential Public Park Site, located at 201 West California Avenue on the northwest corner of North Orange Avenue and West California Avenue, includes three parcels (APNs 5643-020-038, 5643-020-039, and 5643-020-040). This Site, currently developed with two vehicle repair buildings totaling 15,933 square-feet and associated surface parking, is being made available for purchase by the City of Glendale for the demolition and development of a public park.

Entitlements Requested

Stage II Design Review Case No. PDR 2212056: The Project’s architectural design will be presented to the City Council for Stage II Final Design Review approval.

Environmental Review

On June 30, 2025, budget trailer bills AB 130 and AB 131 were signed and took effect immediately. AB 130 added Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 creating a new statutory CEQA exemption for certain qualifying infill housing projects that meet following criteria:

• Project site is no more than 20 acres.

Project site is within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality, or "urban area" as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

• Project site was previously developed with "urban uses" or is substantially surrounded by sites developed with urban uses.

• Project is consistent with local zoning standards, applicable general plan standards and any applicable local coastal program, subject to deviations allowed by the State Density Bonus Law.

Project must be at least half the density deemed appropriate to accommodate lowerincome households in the State Housing Element Law, as set forth in Gov. Code section 65583.2(c)(3)(B).

Project will not require demolition of a historic structure that was placed on a historic register before the project's preliminary application was submitted.

For projects submitted after Jan. 1, 2025, no portion of the project will be used as a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast.

• All project sites must satisfy SB 35's site eligibility criteria (farmland, wetlands and conservation/species habitat areas are excluded, and coastal sites, fire hazard zones, hazardous waste sites, earthquake fault zones and flood areas are subject to specified restrictions).

Staff has reviewed the project and has determined that it meets the criteria and is statutorily exempt from CEQA review per Public Resources Code Section 21080.66.

Public Hearing

The Project described above will be considered by the Glendale City Council at a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, 613 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206 on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. or soon thereafter as possible.

The hearing will be open to the public. For public comments and questions during the meeting, the public may call 818-937-8100. City staff will be submitting these questions and comments in real time to the appropriate person during the meeting. You may also testify in person at the hearing if you wish to do so.

The meeting can be viewed on Charter Cable Channel 6 or by streaming online at: https:// www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/management-services/gtv6/live-videostream

If you desire more information on the proposal, please contact the case planner, Dennis Joe, at djoe@glendaleca.gov or (818) 937-8180. The files are available in the Community Development Department, Planning Division Office, Room 103 of the Municipal Services Building, 633 East Broadway, and in the City Clerk Office. Staff reports are accessible prior to the meeting through hyperlinks in the “Agendas and Minutes” section. Website Internet Address: http://glendaleca.gov/agendas

Any person having any interest in the Project described above may appear at the public hearing listed above either in person or by counsel or both and may be heard in support of their opinion. Any person protesting may file a duly signed and acknowledged written protest with the City Clerk at, or prior to the public hearings. "Acknowledged" shall mean a declaration of property ownership (or occupant if not owner) under penalty of perjury. If you challenge the Project described above, per Government Code Section 65009, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the

Formal Public Notice (Newspaper / Legal Posting)

CITY OF GLENDALE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Substantial Amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

The City of Glendale is proposing a substantial amendment to its HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The original plan, approved by HUD in 2023, allocated nearly all HOME-ARP funding to the development of affordable housing at 426 Piedmont Avenue, with a preference for seniors facing or at risk of homelessness.

Because that project required less funding than anticipated, the City proposes to reallocate $2,100,000 of HOME-ARP funds to support the rehabilitation and expansion of a transitional housing facility in Glendale. 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 amendment 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: October 9, 2025 – October 24, 2025

Written comments may be submitted by email to abrownell@glendaleca.gov or by mail to the address above. All comments received by October 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. will be considered before the amendment is submitted to HUD.

Public Hearing: The Glendale City Council will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025 to consider adoption of the substantial amendment.

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

Published October 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On October 7, 2025, Ordinance No. 6042, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6025 ESTABLISHING THE ELECTRIC RATES FOR GLENDALE WATER & POWER FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024 TO 2028 TO IMPLEMENT ADJUSTED AND REDISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC RATES INCREASES EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2025, NOVEMBER 1, 2026, AND NOVEMBER 1, 2027” was adopted by the Council of the City of Glendale. A copy of said ordinance shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, said Ordinance adjusts and redistributes the electric rates and charges for Glendale Water & Power electric customers for the remaining three years of the current Cost of Service Analysis (COSA) effective November 1, 2025, November 1, 2026, and November 1, 2027.

Suzie Abajian, PhD City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Published Oct 9, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

Notice of Public Hearing to Extend an Interim Uncodified Ordinance to Prohibit Senate Bill 9 Applications within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the Boundary of the Eaton Fire

Subject: On September 8, 2025, the City Council held a first reading and adopted uncodified Ordinance No. 7455 to prohibit Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) applications within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) in the boundary of the Eaton Fire, aligning with Executive Order N-32-25. Second reading occurred on September 15, 2025 and the ordinance was published and effective on September 18, 2025 and is only valid for 45 days from the date of publication. The Planning and Community Development Department is bringing forward a recommendation to extend the validity period by 22 months and 15 days, to September 18, 2027, for a maximum total validity period of 24 months.

Environmental Determination: The City Council will be asked to consider whether the proposed project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Executive Order N-32-25, which states that local agencies may develop orders, ordinances, resolutions, standards, rules or guidelines to implement the Executive Order and that the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 of the Public Resources Code) is suspended for any such order, ordinance, resolution, standard, rule, or guideline.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, oral and written, on the above interim uncodified ordinance extension, as well as the proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions to view a live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted at: http:// ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/ council_agenda.asp

Public Information: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public

hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on to how to provide live public comment. If you challenge the matter in Court, you may be limited to raising those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, or in written correspondence sent to the Council or the case planner at, or prior to, the public hearing.

For more information about the project or to schedule an appointment:

Contact Person: Luis Rocha

Phone: (626) 744-6747

E-mail: lrocha@cityofpasadena.net

Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department

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

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

Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance. Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al (626) 7444124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación.

Published on October 9,2025 PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MANOUK JOSEPH DEKERMENDJIAN AKA MANOUK DEKERMENDJIAN CASE NO. 25STPB10877

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MANOUK JOSEPH DEKERMENDJIAN AKA MANOUK DEKERMENDJIAN.

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LOUCY DEKERMENDJIAN 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: 10/31/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARGRETTE KAZORIAN aka MARGRETTE IBRAHIM KAZORIAN Case No. 25STPB10592 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARGRETTE KAZORIAN aka MARGRETTE IBRAHIM KAZORIAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Nishan Kazorian aka Nishan Ibrahim Kazorian in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Nishan Kazorian aka Nishan Ibrahim Kazorian 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 on Oct. 22, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim

Probate Notices

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.

TROY WERNER ESQ SBN 265907

GRACE LIM-AYRES ESQ SBN 321004

THE WERNER LAW FIRM 27433 TOURNEY RD STE 200 SANTA CLARITA CA 91355

CN120762 KAZORIAN Oct 2,6,9, 2025

GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ALBERT L. HARRIS CASE NO. 25STPB10728

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JESSICA FLORES be appointed as Special Administrator 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: 10/24/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

DALE A. KIKEN, ESQ. CA #098408

THE KIKEN GROUP, APC

38 CORPORATE PARK IRVINE CA 92606-5105

Telephone (657) 720-1000

BSC 227481 10/2, 10/6, 10/9/25 CNS-3972875# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ALBERT L. HARRIS

CASE NO. 25STPB10728

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

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/24/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

DALE A. KIKEN, ESQ. - CA #098408 THE KIKEN GROUP, APC 38 CORPORATE PARK IRVINE CA 92606-5105 Telephone (657) 720-1000 BSC 227482 10/2, 10/6, 10/9/25 CNS-3972868# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LELAND G. LAU Case No. 25STPB10950

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LELAND G. LAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lindsay Ann Lau in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lindsay Ann Lau 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

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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 on Oct. 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 62 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

Attorney for petitioner:

VIVIAN L THOREEN ESQ

SBN 224162

YUNNIE YOUN SON ESQ SBN 265517

HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP 400 SOUTH HOPE ST 8TH FLR LOS ANGELES CA 90071

CN120960 LAU Oct 2,6,9, 2025

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DURIE BAILEY, JR.

Case No. 25STPB04373

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

AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sandra Benson Bailey in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Evan Chait be appointed as personal repre-sentative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the amended petition will be held on Nov. 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

your attorney.

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

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

CHRISTOPHER R MILTON ESQ SBN 220361 MILTON LAW 2626 FOOTHILL BLVD STE 200 LA CRESCENTA CA 91214 CN120971 BAILEY Oct 6,9,13, 2025 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA RUTH DEPEW Case No. 25STPB11047

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sue L. Hamilton 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 on Oct. 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 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 issu-ance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

CHRISTOPHER B JOHNSON ESQ SBN 173521

LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER B JOHNSON 180 N PENNSYLVANIA AVE GLENDORA CA 91741

CN120974 DEPEW Oct 6,9,13, 2025 BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF COMPETING PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUTH VIOLET SEELY CASE NO.

30-2025-01503663-PR-LACMC

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

A COMPETING PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHELLY DIANE PYLE in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE COMPETING PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHELLY DIANE PYLE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/12/25 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626 NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ROBERT L. COHEN, ESQ. - SBN 150913

LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. COHEN, INC. 8081 ORANGETHORPE AVE. BUENA PARK CA 90621

Telephone (714) 522-8880

10/6, 10/9, 10/13/25 CNS-3973719# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

Blake W. Mathews

CASE NO. 25STPB10848

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Blake W. Mathews

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Omer Murray in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Omer Murray 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 10/30/2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a 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: Steffanie Stelnick, Esq. (SBN 290248) 28001 Smyth Dr, Ste. 101 Valencia, CA 91355 Telephone: (661) 917-2224 10/9, 10/13, 10/16/25 CNS-3974473# BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: NANCY B. COPELAND AKA NANCY BENDER COPELAND

CASE NO. 25STPB08074

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of NANCY B. COPELAND AKA NANCY BENDER COPELAND.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CRAIG A. COPELAND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CRAIG A. COPELAND 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.

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

s. Fernando Avila Perez, CEO Statement filed with the County of Riverside on September 18, 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-202511589 Pub. 09/25/2025, 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Rivers Of Wisdom 15180 Camphor Way Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Riverside County Brandi Renae Villescas-Rivers, 15180 Camphor Way, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Riverside County

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

s. Brandi Renae Villescas-Rivers Statement filed with the County of Riverside on September 16, 2025

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-202511446 Pub. 09/25/2025, 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025 Riverside Independent

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as D&B Resale Hub 223 Firestone Lane Hemet, CA 92545 Riverside County Maria Dalisay Santa Adams, 223 Firestone Lane, Hemet, CA 92545 Riverside County

s. Maria Dalisay Santa Adams Statement filed with the County of Riverside on September 25, 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-202511908 Pub. 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250008787

The following persons are doing business as: LBJ Story House, 2494 W. Main St. SPC 140, Barstow, CA 92311. Mailing Address, LBJ Story House, 2494 W. Main St. SPC 140, Barstow, CA 92311. # of Employees 0. LBJ Story House, LLC (CA, 2494 W. Main St. SPC 140, Barstow, CA 92311; Lequisha Brown-Joseph, Manager. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Lequisha Brown-Joseph, Manager.

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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on September 17, 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#: FBN20250008787 Pub: 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250008979

The following persons are doing business as: 88Q Korean BBQ Chino, 3968 Grand Ave, Chino, CA 91710. Mailing Address, 4827 Bartlett Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770. CGR Grand Co. (CA, 4827 Bartlett Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770; Jessica Roan, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 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 62506277). /s/ Jessica Roan, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on September 23, 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#: FBN20250008979 Pub: 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250008665

The following persons are doing business as: SecondSky, 15841 Deer Trail Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709. Mailing Address, 15841 Deer Trail Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709. # of Employees 1. SecondSky Wellness LLC (CA, 15841 Deer Trail Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709; Tipaphan Thanunmanee, Managing member. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 62506277). /s/ Tipaphan Thanunmanee, Managing member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on September 15, 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#: FBN20250008665 Pub: 10/02/2025, 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256724782. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fisher’s Carpet Cleaning, 33822 Copper Lantern Unit A, Dana Point, CA 92629. Mailing Address, P O Box 2213, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. Full Name of Registrant(s) Warren C. Fisher, P O Box 2213, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 1, 1992. /S/ Warren C. Fisher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on September 10, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 sc

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HARD GARDENS SERVICE 797 E PEACH ST SAN JACINTO, CA 92583

Riverside County FLORENTINO MARTINEZ BAUTISTA, 797 E Peach St, San Jacinto, CA 92583

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

s. FLORENTINO MARTINEZ BAUTISTA, Individual Statement filed with the County of Riverside on October 3, 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-202512198 Pub. 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250008481

The following persons are doing business as: A SMOOTH SALE, 8517 Grove Ave Suite 115, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Mailing Address, 14050 Cherry Ave, Suite R #744, Fontana, Ca 92337. # of Employees 1. 3lakes llc (CA, 300 S. Mountain Ave 1006, Upland, CA 91786; John Lake, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ John Lake, CEO. This statement

was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on September 10, 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#: FBN20250008481 Pub: 10/09/2025, 10/16/2025, 10/23/2025, 10/30/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250008874

CHLA again recognized among nation's top 10 children's hospitals

By City News Service

Children's Hospital Los Angeles has again ranked among the top 10 pediatric medical centers in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's annual survey of children's hospitals released Monday.

In addition, CHLA was selected to U.S. News' honor roll of best children's hospitals for the 17th consecutive year, a distinction the hospital has held since the publication first created the list.

CHLA also retained its top placement in U.S. News' state and regional rankings, tying for first in both California and the Pacific region of the United States, which consists of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.

For the 2025-26 survey, U.S. News did not publish numerically scored rankings for the 10 hospitals that made the honor roll. All 10 are considered equally among the top tier.

"We can't emphasize enough that at the heart of this recognition is the remarkable commitment of our entire team -- physi-

cians, nurses, specialists, researchers, and everyone who works tirelessly to support and elevate Children's Hospital Los Angeles as the largest pediatric provider in both Los Angeles and California," CHLA President and Chief Operating Officer Lara Khouri said in a statement.

U.S. News & World Report also ranked hospitals in 11 individual subspecialties, and CHLA was ranked in all of these.

CHLA earned top 10 recognition in six of the specialties: orthopedics, cancer, gastroenterology/GI surgery, urology, diabetes/ endocrinology, and neurology/neurosurgery.

The hospital also earned national recognition in all specialty areas surveyed, which also include: cardiology/heart surgery, neonatology, nephrology, pulmonology/lung surgery and pediatric/adolescent behavioral health.

For the second year of the survey's newest category -- pediatric and adolescent behavioral health -- the publication again ranked

CHLA's Behavioral Health Institute among the top 50 pediatric programs providing the highest quality, compassionate care for youth coping with behavioral and emotional challenges.

"It is more crucial than ever that children have access to the child- and family-centered care they need to thrive -- physically, mentally, emotionally, and more," said CHLA Chief Executive Officer Paul S. Viviano.

"Each of these specialty rankings is a testament that, even the midst of a challenging time for pediatric hospitals everywhere, CHLA team members continue to persevere in creating hope, building healthier futures, and delivering the highest caliber expert and compassionate care."

With more than 8,000 team members -- including nearly 900 pediatric specialist physicians -- CHLA performs nearly 17,000 surgeries and conducts more than 747,000 patient visits each year, according to the hospital.

"CHLA is proud to be

recognized among the nation's top children's hospitals, a reflection of our ability to care for children with the rarest and most complex conditions," said CHLA Chief Medical Officer Dr. James Stein.

"Through the expertise and collaboration of our multidisciplinary teams and our ongoing advances in research and clinical practice, we are providing

solutions that save lives and distinguish CHLA as a leader in pediatric health care."

Each year, U.S. News & World Report and research firm RTI International develop the best children's hospital list. For 2025-26, 198 pediatric hospitals were eligible to take part in the survey -- including freestanding institutions like CHLA, children's hospitals that are part of a larger

health system, and specialty pediatric centers. Each was scored across hundreds of benchmarks, including quality and safety performance, patient outcomes, peer recognition, research, technology, commitment to care that is diverse, equitable and inclusive, certifications, thirdparty awards and other data points provided by each hospital.

Local woman Paige Moore wins Long Beach Marathon in 1st time out

By City News Service

Runningherfirst marathon,24-yearold of Rancho Palos Verdes won the 41st annual Long Beach Marathon on Sunday — with her time of 2 hours, 55 minutes, 13 seconds placing her 1:10 ahead of runner-up Selena Gallardo Dominguez.

"I never expected this to happen," she said. "I was never the fastest, but hard work makes anything possible," added Moore, who ran track at Cal Poly Pomona and graduated in May with a computer science degree.

"My legs were locking up (during the final five miles), but I pushed through," she said.

The men's marathon went to Esteban Prado of Huntington Beach in 2:26:32.

"I always wanted to do Long Beach," Prado said. "The crowd and conditions were perfect."

Prado was disqualified as the men's winner of the 2024 OC Marathon for taking water from a family member during the race.

In the men's half-marathon, Jaquavious Harris, training in Utah under BYU coach Ed Eyestone, won in 1:03:53. Irvine's Lauren Charlton won the women's portion in 1:16:37 to edge Huntington Beach native Hannah Chau by 17 seconds.

"It's such a beautiful course you can't help but keep going," Charlton said.

Conditions were ideal for Sunday morning's race, with cool temperatures and overcast skies.

Overall, more than 25,000 participants competed this weekend in the marathon, half-marathon, 5K and bike tour. Among them was Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, who joined his family on the bike ride.

The marathon itself featured a record field of 6,500 runners. The 26-mile, 385-yard marathon race began at 5:30 a.m. on Shoreline Drive. Runners then passed through The Pike

at Rainbow Harbor retail and entertainment center, ran on an on-ramp to the Long Beach (710) Freeway, and crossed the Queensway Bridge to the bow of the Queen Mary.

The field looped around the Lighthouse at Rainbow Harbor, headed to Pierpoint Landing, then back through the start/finish area.

Runners from 32 nations entered the weekend races, organizers said.

The Long Beach Marathon was first held in 1982. The race was disbanded in 1996 because of financial problems, then revived in 1999 under new management.

Long Beach Marathon winner Paige Moore, third from left, stands with the other top finishers in this year's race. | Photo courtesy of the Long Beach Martathon/Instagram

| Photo courtesy of CHLA