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More groups oppose lawsuit seeking to end Chuckwalla protections

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Acoalition of nine local, stateandnational groupsMonday filed motions to intervene in a lawsuit that seeks to end federal protections for land in the recently designated Chuckwalla National Monument.

The organizations from the Coachella Valley along with broader-based advocacy organizations followed the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe in Arizona, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and two other tribal nations in opposing the federal lawsuit in Michigan. The Texas Public Policy Institute and Mountain States Legal Foundation are litigating the suit on behalf of an individual miner and the Blue Ribbon Coalition, an Idaho-based organization that advocates for off-road vehicle enthusiasts' access to wilderness areas.

The lawsuit seeks to undo the monument designation, which was established in January just before President Joe Biden left office on 624,000 acres of desert lands managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Riverside and Imperial counties near Joshua Tree National Park. Monument designation restricts mining, oil drilling and other industrial activity in protected areas and also limits access to motor vehicles to protect ecosystems and endangered flora and fauna.

The Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conserva-

tive think tank based in Austin, filed the suit May 1 in the Eastern District of Michigan federal court. The suit names Interior Secretary Douglas Burgum and the Interior Department as defendants, alleging that Dan Torongo of Brighton, Michigan, will be blocked from mining on Chuckwalla lands in his retirement and won’t be able to buy or stake new claims. Since 1978 Torongo’s family has held mining claims in the Chuckwalla Mountains. The lawsuit also claims federal protections prevent driving, hiking and exploring trails inside the monument by off-roading enthusiasts from the BlueRibbon Coalition.

The groups named in Monday's motion to intervene include the Cactus-

ToCloud Institute, California Native Plant Society, CalWild, Center for Biological Diversity, Conservation Lands Foundation, National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club, Vet Voice Foundation and The Wilderness Society.

"These organizations each have interests and expertise in the monument’s designation, and intervention by interested parties is critical," according to a statement by Earthjustice, which along with attorney Joseph Lavigne are providing legal representation to the intervening parties. "Even if the US government vigorously defends the monument, it does not have the same interests as local tribes or this intervening

coalition," monument advocates said.

“Chuckwalla National Monument is more than just land to me — it's a part of my personal story,” CactusToCloud Institute co-founder Colin Barrows said in a statement. “I grew up exploring the winding Painted Canyon on foot, and continue to find new adventures driving along the network of offhighway vehicle trails on the Chuckwalla Bench. It has become a sanctuary where I have found solitude, shared special moments with my wife, and introduced countless others to the unique beauty of our desert. This monument is a living classroom for geology, rare plants and climate change, and a vital, sustain-

Moms' case against vaccine requirements for kids moves to appeals court

By City News Service

Attorneys representing four mothers — two of whom are from the Inland Empire — federally challenging California's denial of religious-based exemptions to vaccination requirements for kids' admission to public schools filed briefs with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, setting the stage for oral arguments, it was announced Monday.

"Our First Amendment liberties must be protected with vigilance," Murrieta-based Advocates for Faith & Freedom President Robert Tyler said about the case. "We are honored to take this fight to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of our courageous clients."

In March, U.S. District Judge Marilyn Huff in San Diego dismissed the plaintiffs' civil rights lawsuit seeking an injunction against the state's enforcement of Senate Bill 277 because of its failure to include a "personal belief exemption" to the vaccination schedule — an exemption that existed from 1961 to 2016.

Wildfires continue burning in San Bernardino National

Forest

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

Two sizable brushers continued burning in the San Bernardino National Forest as crews worked to contain the Gold and Rosa fires, officials said Tuesday.

The Gold Fire had burned 1,050 acres and was 79% contained, up from 63% containment the previous day, according to an update Wednesday morning from the U.S. Forest Service.

"The Gold Fire has not grown and remains within its current footprint," the forest service reported. "Crews working throughout the fire area will continue to monitor and patrol the area while working on hazard assessment and mitigation plans. Resource advisors continue working closely with firefighters to avoid sensitive natural and cultural sites and to minimize disturbance to endangered fora in the fire area during the suppression and repair process."

In a previous statement fire officials added that "suppression repair is a critical part of firefighting efforts to reduce erosion and soil degradation in the areas used in the

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Police seek help identifying suspect in 1991 Riverside killing

Police sought the public's assistance Monday in identifying a suspect in the 1991 killing of a 30-yearold man in a parking lot of a motel in Riverside.

Stephen Morgan was discovered by a friend at the driver's side door of his vehicle, unresponsive, at approximately 2:40 a.m., following being shot at 1860 University Ave. on July 11, 1991, in the parking lot of the University Lodge Motel, where he was living at the time, according to the Riverside Police Department.

Detectives determined that Morgan was not robbed based on personal items still at the scene, such as his wallet, keys, and briefcase, police said.

Morgan worked at a movie theater in Moreno Valley and was returning home from his shift moments before he was

By City News Service

killed, police said. There was no description of a suspect despite detectives following multiple leads in the investigation to identify the person. Police said Morgan's mother, Lucille Morgan,

was deeply involved in the initial investigation and has remained determined to see the case resolved.

"It's been more than three decades, but not a day goes by that I don't think about Stephen. I still believe someone out there knows what happened that night. Please, if you have any information, no matter how small, come forward and help the detectives find the person who took my son's life," she said.

Anyone with information regarding Morgan's killing was urged to contact the Riverside Police Department's Homicide Cold Case Unit at HomicideCold@RiversideCA.gov or 951-320-8000.

``Our detectives remain committed to pursuing every lead to bring justice for victims and provide long-awaited closure for their families," police said.

JFK Memorial Hospital nurses host informational picket in Indio

By City News Service

NursesatJFK

Memorial Hospital in Indio hosted an informational picket Wednesday to address concerns regarding patient care and workplace conditions.

The event was from 6-8 p.m. at 47111 Monroe St.

The nurses are represented by Service Employees International Union 121RN, a member-led union of more than 11,000 registered nurses and other health care professionals.

Officials said their issues of contention include inadequate training and wages, insufficient staffing and badly needed facility upgrades.

"Our morale has been plummeting for years, and Tenet seems unconcerned," Tracy Pryor, operating room nurse at JFK, said in a state-

ment Tuesday. "If things continue this way, we won't have that next generation of nurses to give patients the compassionate care they deserve at JFK," added Pryor, who has worked at the hospital for 28 years.

The union also claims training periods for new

nurses haven't increased since the coronavirus pandemic, which they say could lead to grievous errors.

"At JFK, new nurses tell us they lack sufficient training, and veteran nurses feel undervalued," SEIU121RN

President Leo Perez said.

A spokesman for Tenet

Healthcare California, which owns JFK, said the picketing would not affect hospital operations.

"Our hospital will be in full operation tomorrow and open for all services. We are currently involved in bargaining with the union and will continue to negotiate in good faith in hopes of reaching a successful contract," Richard Ramhoff, group director of marketing at Desert Care Network hospitals, said in a statement provided to City News Service. "Our focus is to provide high quality health care to our community and a positive work environment for our employees."

The rally involved nurses with picket signs who were joined by community members and local elected officials.

Stephen Morgan. | Photo courtesy of Riverside Police Department / Facebook

| Image courtesy of SEIU121RN

Lt. Governor Kounalakis announces switch for governor's race to treasurer

By City News Service

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis Friday announced she was ending her campaign for governor in the 2026 election and will run for treasurer instead.

"After careful consideration and reflection, I have made the decision to end my campaign for governor and to run instead for state treasurer in 2026," Kounalakis said in a statement.

"This decision was not made lightly. Over the course of my campaign for governor, I have had the opportunity to engage with Californians across the state -- listening to their concerns, hopes and ideas for a stronger, more equitable future.

"At this moment, I believe I can make the greatest impact by focusing on California's financial future. As state treasurer, I will bring a deep commitment to fiscal responsibility, economic opportunity and strategic investment in our state's priorities from affordable housing and clean energy to infrastructure and education."

Kounalakis drew 3% in a gubernatorial poll by

Emerson College Polling released Friday, tying for sixth with former Secretary of Health and Human Services and state Attorney General Xavier Becerra, one percentage point behind developer Rick Caruso, who has not said if he will run for governor.

Kounalakis, Becerra and Caruso are all Democrats.

Former Rep. Katie Porter, D-Irvine, led with 18%, while former Fox News Channel host Steve Hilton, a Republican, was second with 12%. Undecided drew 38% in the poll of 1,000 registered voters conducted early last week. The margin of error was plus or minus 3%.

The treasurer is the state's lead asset manager, banker and financier and chairs or serves as a member of numerous state authorities, boards and commissions.

Treasurer Fiona Ma is barred from running for re-election and is instead running for lieutenant governor as Kounalakis is barred by term limits from seeking a third term in the post.

The field to succeed

Teachers eligible for $500 grants for

innovative class projects

By City News Service

Southland teachers who haveaninnovative class project idea can apply for a grant of $500 from the California Credit Union Foundation, the organization announced Tuesday.

Ten grants of $500 will be awarded to area teachers in the fall. Eligible are full-time teachers in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Ventura counties, or credit union members teaching in California, who are looking to fund special learning opportunities for their students.

The project should have clearly defined learning objectives tied to students' academic needs, display creativity, and benefit a significant number of students.

"Supporting education is a key focus of our Founda-

"Through our teacher grant program, we're proud to help bring innovative classroom ideas to life -- projects that spark learning, creativity and connection for students.

Ma also includes former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, California State Board of Equalization member Tony Vazquez, a former Santa Monica mayor, and Sen. Anna Caballero, D-Salinas, all Democrats, A Democrat, Kounalakis in 2018 became the first woman elected as California's lieutenant governor. She was re-elected in 2022.

Born March 3, 1966, in Sacramento, Kounalakis worked for her family's Sacramento-based housing development firm, AKT Development, for 18 years, building master-planned communities.

She was United States ambassador to Hungary from 2010-13 and a virtual fellow with the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research from 2014-17, specializing in international trade and immigration.

Kounalakis also chaired the California Advisory Council for International Trade and Investment and was a member of California's First 5 Commission and the California Blue Ribbon Commission on Autism.

The application deadline is Sept 29, and the application is available at ccu.com/ teachergrant/.

Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis. | Photo courtesy of the Office of Lt. Governor of California

tion's mission," California Credit Union Foundation President Marvel Ford said.

We invite local teachers to apply and share how we can help turn their great ideas into meaningful experiences for their students."

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

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Monrovia

Monrovia Fountain to the Falls 10K Run/Walk set for Sept. 6

Stretch those calves and lace up your shoes, the Fountain to the Falls 10K Run/Walk is returning for the first time since 2019 and registration is now open at register. chronotrack.com/r/87697.

Pre-registration is $50 and closes Friday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. Same-day registration is $60, if space is available. The race is limited to 350 participants. You can register online or at the Monrovia Community Center. The Fountain to the Falls 10K Run/Walk will take you from the Library Park fountain, up through the northern section of Monrovia, through Monrovia Canyon Park until you reach the waterfall and begin the trek back down to the Library Park fountain. Volunteers are needed and will get a free event t-shirt for helping along the course. Contact Eugene Suk at (626) 256-8281 for more information on becoming a volunteer.

Duarte

Duarte accepting applications for 2025 Route 66 Parade

The Duarte Route 66 Parade Committee is now accepting applications for participants in this year's Duarte 66 Parade. This year's theme, "City of Champions," will highlight and celebrate athletes who represent Duarte. Individuals, schools, community groups, sports teams, marching bands,

classic car clubs, and local organizations are encouraged to participate. To apply, participants must complete the application form (https:// tinyurl.com/3cwnvhaw) and submit it no later than Sunday, Sept. 7. Entries are limited, so early submission is strongly encouraged. Completed applications can be mailed to the Duarte Route 66 Parade Committee, P.O. Box 1122, Duarte, CA 91009, or emailed to Route66Parade@gmail.com. For any questions or additional information, contact the Parade Committee at (626) 260-0993.

Long Beach

Long Beach to host ‘A Career Fair for Second Chances’

The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department, in collaboration with the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office, invites those looking to reenter the workforce or seeking a new beginning to attend a free career fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network Adult Career Services Center (4811 Airport Plaza Dr.). "New Horizons: A Career Fair for Second Chances" will offer opportunities for people with justice-involved backgrounds to learn about and get connected with pathways to employment and supportive services. Mental health, health care, housing and other services will be available for attendees. While the job fair will focus on resources for those who have been formerly incarcerated, the free event is open to the public. Those interested in

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Baldwin Park

LA County Public Defender Mobile Unit coming to Baldwin Park

The LA County Public Defender mobile unit will be on site at Thursday’s Street Market in the Park from 5 to 9 p.m. for all Baldwin Park residents seeking to expunge criminal records, to seal arrest records, to reduce felonies to misdemeanors, and to find information on existing warrants. Cases must be in LA County. Individuals cannot be on probation or parole, or have any open or pending cases or warrants. The mobile unit cannot expunge felony sex crime or federal cases. Attendees should arrive early as events often reach capacity and not everyone can be seen due to time constraints. To begin the expungement process, provide your California identification or driver’s license number. While not required to present documents, attendees may provide copies of diplomas, certificates, awards, college transcripts, character letters etc. For more information, contact HomelessMobileUnit@pubdef.lacounty. gov or call 213-204-9904.

Orange County

More than 300 OC vets connected to critical support services through CalVet mental health grant

The Orange County Veterans Service Office's mental health support program,

funded by the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) grant program, has connected more than 310 veterans to mental health care, housing, legal aid, and other essential services since launching on July 1, 2024. The two-year, $300,000 grant funds a dedicated MHSA case manager/ navigator, who helps veterans overcome barriers to access vital resources. The program emphasizes outreach to underserved populations, including older adults, justice-involved veterans, student veterans, unhoused veterans, at risk of homelessness, women veterans, and veterans who identify as LGBTQIA+. For more information about the MHSA grant program or services offered by the Orange County Veterans Service Office, visit veterans.ocgov.com or call (714) 480-6555. The VSO is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments are strongly encouraged at veterans.ocgov.com/schedule-an-appointment.

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City of Riverside

Riverside HHS Nonprofit Collaborative to host resource fair

In honor of National Nonprofit Day 2025, the City of Riverside HHS Nonprofit Collaborative will be hosting a Nonprofit Resource Fair on Aug. 26 at Hunt Park Community Center (4015 Jackson St., Riverside) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nonprofits address various needs, from education and

healthcare to poverty alleviation and environmental protection. The event is an opportunity for organizations to highlight the many services they provide to the community while attendees can donate to their favorite nonprofit, volunteer or get involved in local events. The resource fair will also feature giveaways, raffles, snacks and drinks.

Corona

Corona park rangers to lead guided hike of Tin Mine Canyon trail

Join the City of Corona for a guided hike of the Tin Mine Canyon Trail on Aug. 23 at 7:30 a.m. On this hike, Corona park rangers and volunteers will discuss the geography of the Inland Empire, how mountain ranges affect wind patterns and temperatures, how rocks are formed, and how animal inhabitants have adapted to the environment. This hike will be about 3 miles in length and mainly flat with some elevation gain. Inclement weather may postpone or cancel the hike and wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Park rangers will provide guidance if any hazardous conditions are encountered. Young hikers of at least 5 years of age are welcome to participate with their parents. The pace of the hike will be determined by the participants. Due to the group environment, furry friends should remain at home. Register at www. CoronaCA.gov/registration

San Bernardino County

Connect with Child Support

Services during Support Saturday

San Bernardino County Child Support Services is introducing Support Saturday: Let Us Help You to help parents connect with the support they need outside standard business hours. The first Support Saturday: Let Us Help You event will be held at the Loma Linda office on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Child Support representatives will assist parents with a wide range of services. Services offered include: meeting oneon-one with representatives, personalized case information, enrolling in child support services, application assistance and receiving help with case modifications. Parents can complete the application process in 20 minutes or less with the support of department representatives.

Ontario Ontario Art Walk to be held Saturday

Visit the Ontario Museum of History & Art Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. for the Ontario Art Walk and the newest exhibition “Día de los Muertos: In Honor Of.” Attendees will enjoy pop-up galleries, artist talks, creative workshops, live music and arts events sponsored by local artists, performers, organizations and businesses in the Downtown Ontario Arts District. There will also be opportunities to shop local artisan booths, and participate in a hands-on artmaking experience. Light refreshments will be provided by the Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates. To learn more about the Ontario Art Walk, visit OntarioArtWalk.org.

Series:RentBarons:

Who Is Behind Rising Rents in America?

WhatHappened:

Greystar, the nation’s largest landlord, has agreed to stop using algorithmic rent-setting software that federal prosecutors say could violate laws against price-fixing.

The agreement is part of a proposed settlement with the Justice Department to resolve claims by federal authorities that the company had colluded with other landlords to raise rents in cities across the country.

The deal was announced by the DOJ on Friday but still must be approved by a judge. If it is, it will bar Greystar, which is based in South Carolina and manages nearly 950,000 apartments nationwide, from using any “anticompetitive” algorithm that relies on rivals’ sensitive data to suggest rents, the department said in a statement.

Greystar was using rentsetting algorithms from RealPage, a Texas-based software-maker who was the subject of a ProPublica investigation in 2022 that showed the firm was helping landlords decide prices in a way that legal experts said could result in cartel-like behavior. The DOJ has also sued RealPage.

What They Said: The settlement drew praise from both Republicans and Demo-

America’s largest landlord to stop using RealPage rent-setting software, makes deal with DOJ

By Heather Vogell, ProPublica

crats.

The lawsuit began under the Biden administration, but Trump-appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi touted the agreement with Greystar last week, saying “nowhere is competition more important than in making housing affordable again.”

Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater, head of DOJ’s Antitrust Division, said that “whether in a smoke-filled room or through an algorithm, competitors cannot share competitively sensitive information or align prices to the detriment of American consumers.”

The settlement was praised by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat who urged the DOJ to investigate anticompetitive practices in the apartment market after ProPublica’s story in 2022.

“This settlement is good news for renters across the country,” Klobuchar said in a statement. “It’s critical the Justice Department continues to prosecute the case against RealPage and other major landlords to provide relief for all renters.”

Response: Greystar did not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement and said in a statement that it “firmly believes that its use of RealPage’s revenue management software complies with all applicable laws.” The company said it will continue

to defend itself against claims brought by regulators and cited what it called “unclear regulatory guidance around the use of revenue management tools.”

“We entered into these settlements to make clear the government’s interpretation of the law and to ensure we continue to do things the right way,” Greystar said.

Greystar also announced it had reached “an agreement in principle” to settle litigation brought by a nationwide group of renters making similar allegations.

A Greystar spokesperson declined to comment further. RealPage declined to comment.

In January, a RealPage executive called the federal case “flawed” and said the company was committed to “vigorously defending ourselves.” RealPage had already changed its software to remove nonpublic data, she said, despite its view that its technology was legal and “pro-competitive,” adding the company was being made a scapegoat for housing affordability problems stemming from an undersupply of housing stock.

Background: The proposed settlement is the latest development to follow ProPublica’s 2022 investigation, which also mentioned Greystar. Dozens of tenants sued RealPage after the initial

story. The Justice Department filed an antitrust complaint against RealPage in August 2024, and in January, it sued six of the nation’s landlords, including Greystar, accusing them of improperly working together to raise rents.

In their complaint, prosecutors said one landlord told RealPage that it started increasing rents within a week of adopting the software and, within 11 months, had raised them more than 25%.

The suit was joined by at least 10 attorneys general, including the one for California, the country’s most populous state — home to roughly 17 million renters. One other landlord, Atlantabased Cortland, has agreed to a settlement, as well.

Senators have also held hearings and introduced legislation seeking to ban the

use of rent algorithms similar to RealPage’s. Cities around the country, including San Francisco, Philadelphia and Minneapolis, moved to bar landlords from using similar algorithms to set rents.

Under the terms of the proposed settlement, Greystar has agreed to stop sharing its own “competitively sensitive” information with rival companies. And it won’t attend meetings of competitors hosted by RealPage.

Why It Matters:

The DOJ’s moves against RealPage — and its landlord customers — for using shared data and technology were seen as an indication that authorities were willing to wade into a fraught corner of federal antitrust law. In the past, collusion happened with “a formal handshake in a clandestine meeting,” federal

prosecutors wrote in one filing. “Algorithms are the new frontier.”

The proposed settlement is also significant as businesses watch to see how aggressively the Trump administration will pursue antitrust cases. Bondi said the agreement aligned with the president’s “pro-consumer agenda.”

Now, as part of the deal, Greystar has agreed to cooperate with the DOJ’s monopolization claims against RealPage. The case is ongoing. RealPage has sought to dismiss the suit, saying “it fails to plead anticompetitive effects in a relevant market,” among other things.

Mariam Elba contributed research.

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

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.

President Donald Trump held a press conference with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Friday, June 27, 2025. | Official White House Photo by Abe McNatt

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July 30

At 4:13 a.m. a victim in the 1600 block of South Magnolia reported that a knife was being pointed at her. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim. An investigation revealed she was physically battered by her partner. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:58 a.m. a traffic collision was reported in the area of Myrtle and Foothill. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. No injuries were reported.

At 3:11 p.m. a suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of Norumbega. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. It was determined she was unable to care for herself. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 3:42 p.m. an employee from a store in the 2600 block reported a theft. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:46 p.m. a resident in the 100 block of West Central walked into the MPD lobby to report her ex-boyfriend was in violation of a restraining order. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:14 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South Madison regarding a group of juveniles involved in a physical altercation. Officers arrived and made contact with the juveniles and parents. All juveniles were arrested, cited, and released to their parents.

July 31

At 6:50 a.m. a theft was reported in a business in the 1800 block of South Shamrock. This investigation is continuing.

At 2 p.m. a caller in the 200 block of Fig reported a trespasser. Officers arrived, located two subjects, and made contact with them. They were arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:28 p.m. a shoplifting was reported in a business in the 1600 block of South

Mountain. The subjects were gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 6:53 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Monterey and Olive regarding four male juveniles stealing packages. Officers arrived and located the subjects nearby. One juvenile was found in possession of an open alcoholic beverage and drug paraphernalia. A second juvenile was carrying a concealed dirk or dagger. The other two juveniles were identified and released to guardians. One package theft victim declined prosecution. The first and second juveniles were arrested

At 7:07 p.m. a caller in the 800 block of West Olive requested a welfare check on a male subject in a parked vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject, who was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Aug. 1

At 3:57 a.m. an officer conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist in the area of Myrtle and Longden for a vehicle code violation. A computer search revealed the subject had two warrants for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:03 a.m. an employee from a business in the 400 block of West Huntington reported a theft. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:06 p.m. a fight was reported in the 3300 block of South Peck. The parties involved were gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

At 4:11 p.m. a victim in the 900 block of East Huntington reported his e-bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Aug. 2

At 12:15 a.m. officers patrolling the 500 block of West Colorado saw a vehicle driving recklessly. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The

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driver displayed signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 9:51 a.m. an officer patrolling the 200 block of West Evergreen saw a male subject jumping over a wall into a vacant property. The officer made contact with the subject, who was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, and a computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 3:58 p.m. a resident in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks reported a male subject broke a window to a neighbor’s apartment and was attempting to make entry. Officers arrived and located the subject. It was determined he was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

At 11:55 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 200 block of North Alta Vista regarding a domestic violence incident. The victim reported she was involved in an argument with her husband and it turned physical. He was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

Aug. 3

At 12:29 a.m. officers responded to a vacant residence in the 200 block of East Fig after a caller reported hearing noises coming from the property and saw a bicycle near a gate. Officers arrived and located a subject. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

At 9:22 a.m. a caller in the 800 block of Oceanview reported a juvenile punched another juvenile resident multiple times. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 11:05 a.m. a caller in the area of Foothill and Mayflower reported a male subject walking in traffic. Officers arrived, located the subject, and observed he

appeared confused. He was transported to a hospital for a mental evaluation.

At 11:29 a.m. officers responded to the 900 block of South 5th regarding a male subject who accidentally cut his arm with a knife and was losing consciousness. Officers arrived and placed a tourniquet on his arm, which stopped the bleeding. MFD arrived shortly after.

At 12:17 p.m. a business in the 500 block of South Myrtle reported a theft. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:47 p.m. a caller in the 300 block of West Colorado reported two suspicious subjects near a vacant property. Officers arrived and made contact with a female and male subject. The male subject had no connection to the female subject. She was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia, and a computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

At 8:12 p.m. a disturbance was reported in the area of Alta Vista and Palm. Upon arrival, officers made contact with a female subject who was found to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

At 9:26 p.m. while patrolling the 1200 block of South Myrtle, an officer saw graffiti on a wall. Graffiti removal service was contacted. This investigation is continuing.

Arcadia

July 20

At approximately 5:23 p.m., an officer responded to Transitions Hospice, located at 333 N. Santa Anita Ave., regarding a grand theft report. The reporting party discovered two computers, containing access to personal information, had been stolen. The crime happened sometime between July 10 and July 18.

July 21

At approximately 6:09 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of La Cadena Avenue regarding a petty theft report. Sometime between July 11 and July 21, someone stole the victim’s rear license plate from their vehicle.

July 22

At approximately 8:06 p.m., an officer responded to Sunglass Hut, located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed two suspects stole five pairs of sunglasses totaling $2,729. Both suspects are described as Black females seen wearing “sweats.”

July 23

At approximately 10:16 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1500 block of South Tenth Avenue regarding a burglary investigation. The neighbor reported seeing multiple males tamper with the power box and break into the home. The loss is unknown. The suspects were seen wearing bandanas around their heads and

wearing reflective vests. They fled in a black SUV.

July 24

At approximately 1:57 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Don Ricardo Avenue regarding a traffic collision. Upon contacting the driver, the 33-year-old male from San Antonio, Texas, admitted to being under the influence of alcohol. A preliminary alcohol screening test indicated he had a blood alcohol content of 0.14%. He was arrested and transported to USC Arcadia Hospital for treatment.

July 25

At approximately 4:52 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a petty theft report from the day prior. An investigation revealed a lone female stole approximately $300 worth of clothing. Loss prevention staff identified the suspect as a 39-year-old female from Palmdale and the suspect is outstanding.

July 26

At approximately 11:39 a.m., an officer responded to Angeles National Forest Headquarters, located at 701 N. Santa Anita Ave., regarding a battery investigation. The officer discovered one employee punched another employee resulting in the victim losing consciousness. The victim was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment. The suspect, a 24-year-old male from El Monte, was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

On a sweltering afternoon this week, Ana Garcia, 41, and her three-year-old son, Elliott, arrived at the Goodhue Community Center on Staten Island to pick up their weekly haul of fresh, affordable produce.

Garcia tasted a sample of tabbouleh salad. She and her son surveyed a spread of leafy greens, zucchini, summer squash, and peaches. For eight years, her family has returned regularly to buy a box of locally sourced produce. This week’s box — priced at $14, or $7 for those with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits — included a bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables, plus a recipe for tabbouleh.

“It’s awesome,” Garcia said. “We love coming here.”

But the Food Box program, administered by the nonprofit Children’s Aid, may not exist much longer, Chalkbeat reports. President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” — passed by Congress and signed by Trump in July — eliminated funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, and made other changes to SNAP. SNAP-Ed, which funds nutrition education and anti-obesity initiatives nationwide, is set to expire on Sept. 30.

That will mean the disappearance of programs that help people on a limited budget eat healthier and shop smarter, teach children and families how to cook meals from scratch, and promote physically active lifestyles. Those efforts seem to align with the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA, initiative, but will be impacted nonetheless.

Advocates are bracing for how the legislation will affect childhood hunger across the city and state. Changes to SNAP, including new eligibility rules, could

A federal program helps families eat healthy meals. Trump’s new legislation cuts it.

By Eliza Fawcett and Amy Zimmer for Chalkbeat via Stacker

result in hundreds of thousands of parents losing their food benefits. In all, New York state is facing up to $1.4 billion in annual SNAP cuts and cost shifts, with the state expected to start covering $1.2 billion for the program by October 2027.

“Not just in New York, but nationwide, we will see increases in child hunger,” said Dr. Jennifer Cadenhead,

her family’s diet — a loss for her two children.

“I want my kids to have all the vegetables,” she said.

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“A lot of times, a doctor will say, ‘You need to eat better,’ but people don’t know how,” she said. “They don’t know how to prepare a balanced meal. They may not have time. They don’t understand what they need to do, they can get overwhelmed in the grocery store.”

Funded with $29 million

grant Children’s Aid gets through SNAP-Ed, the organization operates Food Box sites throughout the city, as well as programs in schools. Currently, the organization is running youth nutrition workshops and cooking demonstrations at Summer Rising sites, the city’s free summer school program.

“We hear from parents that their kids are coming

a research assistant professor at Columbia’s Teachers College, who focuses on diet, food quality, and food insecurity issues. “That really makes me sad.”

While SNAP cuts might affect free school meals in other districts, New York City’s universal breakfast and lunch program is safe because the city’s high poverty rate will continue to qualify the whole school system for the program. But individual families will likely be hit hard, which could in turn lead to higher absenteeism rates and affect student performance.

On Staten Island, Garcia said that the end of the Food Box program would mean less fresh produce in

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A roughly $536 million annual program with a 30-year history, SNAP-Ed is among the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s largest nutrition education programs. In a 2024 paper from the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, researchers described it as a “critical pillar in the nation’s public health infrastructure.” Still, it’s a fraction of SNAP’s $99.8 billion in total spending in fiscal year 2024.

By offering evidencebased nutrition and food education, SNAP-Ed pays dividends for families’ long-term health, said Cadenhead, of Teachers

in federal dollars, New York’s SNAP-Ed programs reached over 2.2 million individuals across the state last fiscal year, through efforts like Eat Well Play Hard. That program educates preschoolers on how their food is grown and encourages their caregivers to prepare and serve local produce to their families.

Darren O’Sullivan, a spokesperson for the state’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, said in a statement that the federal legislation eliminating SNAP-Ed “increases the risk that New Yorkers in need will experience food insecurity, health issues, and economic hardship.”

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Conk said she worries that changes to SNAP will have far-reaching effects, with people assuming they’re no longer eligible or struggling with new requirements. She said Children’s Aid is urging the city and state to explore some bridge funding to keep the programs going and is looking to philanthropy to help plug the gaps.

Families brace for reductions in fresh produce

On Staten Island, the Food Box stand was open during dismissal for a summer camp at the Goodhue Community Center. Some families stopped by to learn about the program or buy armfuls of corn.

“It’s been great to have affordable produce,” said Tara Messenger, 50, as she and her nine-year-old daughter collected their Food Box.

Without the Food Box program, Messenger, an art teacher, said she’d have to rely more on her local grocery store, and they’d likely eat more processed food.

“It wouldn’t be as fresh, as local, as affordable,” she said. “I probably wouldn’t have as many vegetables and fruits in our diet.”

home and asking, ‘Can we make this recipe at home?’” said Taisy Conk, director of food and nutrition programs at Children’s Aid. “This is opening up their palettes and their minds and getting them excited about it. It really makes an impact on children’s health.”

Through SNAP-Ed, Children’s Aid brought nutrition education to 20 sites, including 11 schools last year. The organization analyzed its programs’ impacts for the year before, and found that across its 176 workshops that reached nearly 430 kids, young people improved their vegetable consumption by 35%, with more than 60% reporting eating at least two fruits a day at the

Sarah Kabalkin, 46, a local culinary educator, said she worried that cuts to SNAP would have a “devastating” impact on her community, with more residents going hungry.

Losing the Food Box program would affect her family, she said. Without their weekly boxes of fresh produce, Kabalkin said she’d have to find a way to grow more in her community garden plots.

“I can’t produce this kind of variety,” she said. “So it will limit what we’re eating at home.”

This story was produced by Chalkbeat and Healthbeat and reviewed and distributed by Stacker.

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UC San Diego's School of Medicine Monday awarded the inaugural recipients of its pivot grant program, an initiative intended to protect the region's biomedical research sector amid declining federal investment.

Bolstered by a $1 million gift from Prebys Foundation, UCSD selected 17 projects in this initial round of funding.

"UC San Diego is a research powerhouse at the forefront of lifechanging technological breakthroughs and medical advancements that benefit patients around the world," UCSD Chancellor Pradeep Khosla said. "We are so grateful to Prebys Foundation for their visionary support of UC San Diego researchers with the goal of allowing them to continue their groundbreaking research despite budgetary challenges facing the campus."

Researchers who were eligible for the grants include those who had seen their federal grants terminated

UCSD awards grants to biomedical research teams that lost federal funding

or been given a stop-work order, reduced budgets and/ or delays in receiving funds for their research.

"This program is about preserving momentum and protecting scientists," said Dr. Barbara Jung, associate vice chancellor and dean at UCSD School of Medicine and principal investigator for the gift. "When critical research is interrupted because of federal delays or cancellations, entire research teams can collapse. This program intervenes to make sure that doesn't happen here."

Applicants were asked to demonstrate the financial impact of disruptions in funding, but also what risks they might face by not being funded adequately -- such as lost jobs, ruined research, etc.

"At Prebys Foundation, we believe in protecting the promise of science, not just the breakthroughs it produces, but the people who make them possible," said Grant Oliphant, Prebys Foundation CEO and presi-

By City News Service

dent. "These grants are about ensuring that bold ideas and brilliant researchers don't get lost to circumstance. UC San Diego and the people who work there are one of the crown jewels of our region's innovation ecosystem, and we're proud to help keep its momentum strong."

Some of the funded projects include:

-- Agency for All: A global initiative that "explores how individual and collective agency -- people's ability to make choices and act on them -- drives health behavior and outcomes."

-- Gender LEAD: Gender Leadership, Equity and Advancement for Development: As part of USAID's Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Hub, the Gender LEAD Program "provides thought leadership on how to consider, evaluate and address the ways in which USAID country-level investments shaped and were shaped by gender influences."

-- Impact of Hormone

Therapy on Viral Dynamics and Immune Responses: This project "investigates how hormone therapy, particularly estradiol, impacts HIV persistence, immune activation and metabolism."

-- Social Network Disruption, Viral Transmission and Care Dynamics Among the Forcibly Displaced: "By combining social network analysis, behavioral data and viral genetics, this study examines how forced displacement and disrupted social networks affect the transmission and care of viruses."

-- Plasma Proteomic Signatures of Physical Activity and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Using machine learning, this study aims to "uncover how physical activity influences the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by identifying molecular pathways that are linked to exercise, aging and cognitive decline."

Each project and its research team received between $50,000 and $100,000 through the grants.

"We aren't just funding research, we are preserving capability, leadership and innovation capacity in the region," said Samuel Ward, vice dean for research at School of Medicine and chair of the pivot grant review committee. "This program reflects our belief that talented scientists are one of the most valuable -and vulnerable -- resources in health research. We're doing everything we can to support them and keep their work in motion."

Judge orders restoration of NSF grants to UCLA frozen by Trump administration

By City News Service

Afederal judge has ordered the Trump administration to file an update by Tuesday detailing whether it had restored hundreds of suspended National Science Foundation research grants to UCLA. If the administration fails to do so, U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin ordered it to provide "an explanation of why it was not feasible and a description of the steps that have been taken thus far."

Lin on Tuesday night ordered the administration to restore the funds to UCLA, saying the freeze of funds violated her June ruling blocking science research grant terminations.

Lin's evening order was issued hours after a San Francisco court hearing.

The Trump administration froze $584 million in science, medical and other federal grants, citing the university's alleged discrimination in admissions and failure to "promote a research environment free of antisemitism," according to the Los Angeles Times.

The order issued Tuesday is related only to NSF grants, which make up about 300 of those frozen at UCLA, The Times reported. Hundreds of other suspended grants from the National Institutes of Health and Energy Department are not affected.

The order stemmed from a 2-month-old class-action lawsuit filed by researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley, according to The Times.

UC professors funded by the NSF, Environmental Protection Agency and National Endowment for the Humanities had sued, arguing they faced cuts because their grants appeared in federal keyword searches related to race amid Trump's push to rid the government of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, The Times reported.

They also argued their funding was removed through the use of generic

form letters with no explanation. They argued federal law requires that government

officials cite the reasons why money already approved through a competitive applications process was taken away, according to The Times.

Nineteen UC San Diego researchers received a pivot grant to continue their work. | Photo by Kyle Dykes, UC San Diego Health Sciences

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Ina Special Joint Workshop, the Rosemead City Council and Planning Commission will hold a Concept Presentation on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM , at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or viaemailat publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2025. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All commentsarepublicrecordand will berecorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under theADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

Rosemead City Notices

NOTICE OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT WORKSHOP FOR PRE-APPLICATION 25-02

In a Special Joint Workshop, the Rosemead City Council and Planning Commission will hold a Concept Presentation on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at Rosemead City Hall, located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead. Remote public comments will be received by calling (626) 569-2100 or via email at publiccomment@cityofrosemead.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2025. A live phone call option may also be requested by calling the number provided above. All comments are public record and will be recorded in the official record of the City. If you have a request for an accommodation under the ADA, please contact Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk, at (626) 569-2100.

Project Description: Trumark Homes has submitted a Pre-Application (Pre-Application 25-02) for the development of a 15.8 acre site (former auto auction lot). “Garvey Village”is a proposed mixed-use development that includes residential,hotel,and commercial uses. Theresidential component of the mixed-use project includes 201 units across three distinct product types: 65 two-story single-family detached homes, 80 three-story duplex units, and 56 three-story townhomes. Each unit includes a two-car garage and guestparking isdistributed throughout the site. Residential amenities include a recreation center, open space areas, and a dog park. The commercial component of the mixed-use projectincludes a six-story, 187-roomhotel totaling approximately 102,000 square feet and a three-story commercial building totaling approximately 26,810 square feet. Proposed uses forthe commercial building include offices, restaurants, a food hall, and a café/bar. Commercial parking is provided at the surface level with a dedicated two-story parking structure. The subject site is located at 8001 GarveyAvenue in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed Use (GSP-MU) zone.

Project Description: Trumark Homes has submitted a Pre-Application (Pre-Application 25-02) for the development of a 15.8 acre site (former auto auction lot). “Garvey Village” is a proposed mixed-use development that includes residential, hotel, and commercial uses. The residential component of the mixed-use project includes 201 units across three distinct product types: 65 two-story single-family detached homes, 80 three-story duplex units, and 56 three-story townhomes. Each unit includes a two-car garage and guest parking is distributed throughout the site. Residential amenities include a recreation center, open space areas, and a dog park. The commercial component of the mixed-use project includes a six-story, 187-room hotel totaling approximately 102,000 square feet and a three-story commercial building totaling approximately 26,810 square feet. Proposed uses for the commercial building include offices, restaurants, a food hall, and a café/ bar. Commercial parking is provided at the surface level with a dedicated two-story parking structure. The subject site is located at 8001 Garvey Avenue in the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan, Incentivized Mixed Use (GSP-MU) zone.

at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

ELIZABETH APODACA - SBN 220578

MY ATTORNEY LA, PROF. CORP. 13601 WHITTIER BLVD. #101 WHITTIER CA 90605

Telephone (562) 693-5027

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD ALEXANDER JOHNSON

CASE NO. 25STPB08594

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICARDO W. JOHNSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WENDY JONES ALLESTAD CASE NO. 25STPB08836

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/12/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Annie Lao, Senior Planner at (626) 569-2144 or alao@cityofrosemead. org. Rosemead City Hall is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (closed Friday).

Published on August 14, 2025 ROSEMEAD READER

If you have anyquestionsorconcerns, please feel free to contactAnnieLao,Senior Plannerat (626)569-2144 or alao@cityofrosemead.org. Rosemead City Hall is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (closed Friday).

San Gabriel City Notices

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

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

Hearing Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 TIME: 6:30 p.m. Location Of Hearing: Council Chambers located on the second floor of San Gabriel City Hall (425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776) The meeting can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube.com/CityofSanGabriel

Project Address: 250 West Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Case No. PPD23-012, is for a Precise Plan of Design for an exterior remodel of an existing twostory commercial center and MSP24-001 for a Master Sign Program at the address 250 W. Valley Boulevard. The project site is in the Commercial Center (CC-T) zone within the Valley Boulevard Specific Plan (VBSP) area.

Questions: For additional information or to review the application, please contact Samantha Tewasart, Acting Community Development Director at (626) 308-2806 ext. 4623 or stewasart@sgch.org Environmental Review: This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), per Guidelines section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities).

Project Address: 238 South San Marino Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776

Project Description: The application, Project No. PPD23-010 is for a Precise Plan of Design for the construction of a five-unit apart-

ment development. The project site is located in the Multiple Family Residence R-3 zone.

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

Environmental Review: The project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, per Guidelines Section 15332, Class 3 (b) (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures: A duplex or similar multi-family residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units. In urbanized areas, this exemption applies to apartments, duplexes, and similar structures designed for not more than six dwelling units).

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

By Samantha Tewasart, Acting Community Development Director

Published on August 14, 2025

Probates Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STACY CHEN CASE NO. 25STPB08725 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of STACY CHEN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL CHEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL CHEN be ap-

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/15/25

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICARDO W. JOHNSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/28/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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 GUSTAVO GAVILANES - SBN

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner

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Inland Empire inflation rises slightly over 2-month period

By City News Service

Inflationthroughout

the Riverside metropolitan area increased less than half a percentage point over the previous two months, dovetailing with the published rate for the nation as a whole, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The agency's bimonthly report, based on metrics for northwestern Riverside County, as well as the cities of Ontario and San Bernardino, indicated that the Inland Empire's Consumer Price Index was up .2%.

BLS officials said health care and shelter costs, or property rents, were among the main drivers of price hikes in the months of June and July. The health expenses component of the index jumped 5.4%, while the shelter burden climbed an estimated .8%.

Over the same two-

month period, however, energy prices dropped, with gasoline costs declining 5.5%, despite the oil market jitters set off by Israel's attack on Iran and the latter's counter-strikes. The pocketbook squeeze for groceries also eased marginally in June and July, decreasing overall by .1%, according to the BLS.

The year-over-year picture contrasted with bimonthly inflationary trends. From July 2024 to July 2025, the regional CPI showed a 3.5% rise, accounting for a range of upward pressures, led by food and shelter costs.

The food index was up 3.5% over the 12-month period, while the shelter component was up 3.4%, data showed.

Trending lower yearto-year were energy costs, dropping an aggregate 1.8%, along with costs for educa-

tion and communication services, which together declined by 2.8%, according to the government.

The report showed inflation was also up .2% nationwide for July, and 2.7% on an annualized basis.

The current rate of inflation reflects the price trajectory impacting most sectors of the economy.

Accelerating consumer price hikes have been blamed variously on the war in Ukraine, loose monetary policy and excessive federal spending, applying downward pressure on the dollar.

The national debt is $36.9 trillion, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. Estimated annualized interest rate payments on the country's debt passed the $1 trillion mark in November 2023, according to Bloomberg News. That same month, Moody's

Investors Service lowered its outlook on the U.S. credit rating from "stable" to "negative." However, last May, the service changed the rating again to stable.

The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee

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increased its benchmark, or target, lending rate in spring 2022 to soak up excess liquidity, though the FOMC stopped hikes in fall 2023 and last year initiated gradual cuts, bringing the rate down to roughly 4.5% on the belief

that inflation had been tamed.

The committee decided to leave rates unchanged in July, citing uncertainties. However, many Wall Street analysts are now betting rate cuts will begin anew this fall.

able economic driver for the Coachella Valley. Its designation ensures that everyone, especially those who might not otherwise have the opportunity, can experience the exceptional beauty and rich culture of our desert.”

Leading up to the monument designation this year, supporters spent years vetting boundaries and consulting with tribes, veterans, business owners, local elected officials, recreation and conservation groups and community members to identify and document the area's unique resources and values worthy of federal protections, according to Earthjustice.

“Chuckwalla contains critical wildlife habitats, Indigenous cultural significance, access to nature and numerous historical sites that should be preserved for generations to come," Joan Taylor, chair of the Sierra Club’s California/

Nevada Desert Committee, said in a statement.

Supporters said Chuckwalla National Monument benefits local economies, protects lands significant to 13 Native American tribes, ensures equitable access and outdoor recreation including camping, picnicking, driving offhighway vehicles, hunting and other activities and safeguards many things of historical, scientific and ecological value. In addition to tribes, monument advocates include the state and local governments, state and federal elected officials, veterans, more than 300 businesses, business groups and chambers of commerce, over 370 scientists and residents of surrounding areas.

“California veterans spent years advocating for the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument not just because of its breathtaking landscapes, but because it tells the

story of our service," Janessa Goldbeck, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation, said in a statement. "From the World War II training grounds scattered across the desert to its proximity to active duty bases, Chuckwalla is a place where military families can reconnect with each other, with the land, and with their sense of purpose. Veterans have a long history of protecting America’s public lands, going all the way back to Teddy Roosevelt, who was both a soldier and an outdoorsman. This monument continues that legacy of service.”

Republican and Democratic presidents have used the 1906 Antiquities Act to designate monuments, and the U.S. Supreme Court a century ago and other courts in the decades since have consistently upheld the president’s authority to determine locations and

how much area to protect, according to Earthjustice. National monuments have protected key stretches of public lands in California such as Joshua Tree and Death Valley, which were designated in the 1930s by presidential decree.

The lawsuit, however, contends the Antiquities Act was not intended to create monuments of such large acreage.

“The Chuckwalla National Monument is the latest example of a president abusing the limited powers of the Antiquities Act to restrict access to hundreds of thousands of acres of public land,” BlueRibbon Coalition Executive Director Ben Burr said in a statement. “Our California members use this area for camping, off-roading, exploring and rockhounding, and the Monument Proclamation makes it clear that this designation will prevent our members from being able to fully

enjoy these activities.”

Texas Public Policy Foundation attorney Anelise Powers said, “The earliest national monuments were between 160-1,000 acres, but now presidents are designating millions of acres at a time. It is abundantly clear that Congress never intended for the Antiquities Act to be used in this way, but that has not prevented the executive branch from using the Act as a vehicle to acquire extensive control over essentially all public lands,” she said in a statement.

Additional tribes that have formally opposed the lawsuit include the Chemeheuvi Indian Tribe in the Havasu Lake area and the Colorado River Indian Tribes.

“You can find our ancestors’ marks across the Chuckwalla National Monument. Indigenous people have been here since time immemorial,

and we are still here today," Morongo Chairman Charles Martin said in a statement. "We continue to come to Chuckwalla and maintain our cultural heritage. Without protections, that heritage is threatened by vandalism and desecration."

The lawsuit's court filing is available on the TPPF website.

In April reports surfaced indicating the Trump administration was considering reducing the size of several monuments including Chuckwalla.

During a recent Senate hearing, Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum suggested Chuckwalla's over 600,000 acres is too big.

“The question is not whether the monuments serve the purpose, I think the real question is the size,” Burgum said, responding to questions from Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California.

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Palm Springs Pride will continue this year despite $325K funding challenges

By City News Service

TheannualPalm Springs Pride parade andfestivalwill continue later this year despite a $325,000 deficit, the Greater Palm Springs Pride organization announced Friday.

"The long struggle for LGBTQ+ rights is knocking at our door again," President of PS Pride Ron deHarte said.

The organization said the decrease of sponsorships was possibly caused by the political climate, and

advised attendees to expect adjustments in the festival's format. However, organizers said they will make it a priority to create a safe and welcoming environment.

Pride officials expect to attract more than 200,000 people and generate about $35 million for the city.

An "Equality Walk" fundraiser will be held at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 25 in the Arenas District to keep the festival free and accessible to attend.

The four-day pride cele-

bration will run Nov. 6-9.

The main parade will start at 10 a.m. Nov. 9 in the area of Tachevah and Palm Canyon drives.

"We're doubling down on what makes Palm Springs Pride so special," deHarte said. "We're a friendly, welcoming and diverse city. Our pride is celebratory and political, and we will not be quiet. The community will not shy away from addressing today's social justice challenges."

Cathedral City, Indio police 911 service restored after outage

By City News Service

The Cathedral City and Indio police departments' 911 services were responding to emergency calls again Saturday after numerous police agencies in Coachella Valley reported an outage.

The Cathedral City PD announced that as of 9:22 p.m. Friday, 911 service was restored for Cathedral City after an issue that began shortly after 5:40 a.m. Friday.

Indio police shared the same message to its residents on social media.

"Our 911 system, along with several other local agencies, is currently encountering problems. We are actively working with our service provide to restore it, though the exact timeline is currently unknown," the department stated on X.

As of Saturday morning the 911 service had been restored in Indio as well, an Indio PD dispatcher told City News Service.

Those requiring emergency assistance during the outage were told to call the department's business line at 760-770-0303 to reach a dispatcher.

The cause of the outage was not immediately known.

3 hikers rescued with heat-related ailments on trail near Thermal

By City News Service

Three hikers were rescued by helicopter Tuesday, with one suffering moderate injuries in a trail near Thermal.

The incident was reported shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday near Painted Canyon Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said the hikers suffered heat-related ailments at Painted Canyon Trail, with one medically treated and the two others refusing medical treatment at the scene.

A Riverside County Sheriff's Rescue 9 helicopter hoisted the three hikers out of the area and transported the victim to a hospital by ground ambulance.

Identifying information on the individuals was not immediately available.

| Image courtesy of Palm Springs Pride/LinkedIn

A 911 operator fields calls for and dispatches Cathedral City police. | Photo courtesy of the Cathedral City Police Department

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Monterey Park City Notices

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK

TAKE NOTICE that, on September 3, 2025, the Monterey Park City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to consider adopting an ordinance implementing the General Plan Land Use Element by amending the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) concerning allowable uses within the Saturn Park Innovation/ Technology Zone (“SPITZ”) and resolving any inconsistencies between the zoning and Land Use Element. The SPITZ comprises approximately 64.6 acres of real properties and uses near the southeast corner of the City, north of Potrero Grande Drive. It is accessed from Atlas Avenue to the south, Saturn Street to the east, and South Orange Avenue to the northeast. The SPITZ is bounded by single-family neighborhoods to the north, northwest, and southwest, with the Edison electrical substation to the southeast and the I-60 freeway to the south.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

WHERE: City Hall Council Chambers - 320 West Newmark Avenue

PURSUANT to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq. “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”), the City has reviewed the environmental impacts of the proposed Ordinance. The City Council finds and determines that this ordinance is not subject to further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) §§ §§15060(c)(2), 15378(b)(5), 15301, 15303, and 15061(b)(3). The proposed Ordinance is a zoning code text amendment (“ZCA”) that implements the General Plan Land Use Element, as adopted by voters, by clarifying the permissible land uses within the Saturn Park Innovation/ Technology Zone and resolving any inconsistencies between the zoning and Land Use Element. The Ordinance does not authorize any development or construction, and all future land use uses will require a separate environmental analysis as required by CEQA. Accordingly, no further environmental review is required.

DOCUMENTS, including copies of the proposed ordinance and identifying all affected properties are on file with the City Clerk’s office located at Monterey Park City Hall, 320 West Newmark Avenue. The staff report on this matter will be available in the City Clerk’s office on or about August 28, 2025, and available on the City’s website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/AgendaCenter. Copies may be obtained at cost. For additional information, please call (626) 307-1359 or e-mail mpclerk@montereypark. ca.gov.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS MATTER are invited to attend this hearing to express their opinion on the above matter. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to the public hearing. You may mail or deliver comments to 320 West Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA, attention City Clerk’s office.

Maychelle Yee

City Clerk, City of Monterey Park

PUBLISHED: August 14, 2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

ORDINANCE NO. 2267

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.100 OF THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE (PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS) AND MPMC § 3.90.050 (SIGNATURE AUTHORITY) TO ADD SECTIONS GOVERNING CONTRACTING TO ABATE PUBLIC NUISANCES

The City Council of the City of Monterey Park does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds, determines and declares as follows:

A.Ordinarily, the City must comply with the competitive bidding requirements set forth in the Monterey Park Municipal Code and California Public Contracts Code for public works projects.

B.The purpose of such bidding requirements is to guard against favoritism, improvidence, extravagance, fraud and corruption, to prevent waste of public funds, and to obtain the best economic result for the public.

C.For nuisance abatement projects, however, competitive bids would be unavailing or would not produce an advantage, and competitive bids would thus be undesirable and impractical for the following reasons:

1.Nuisance properties may pose imminent dangers to public health, safety, and welfare, particularly when they are structurally unsound, partially constructed, or blighted with hazardous conditions conducive to crime, trespassing, and fire;

2.Nuisance structures are often the site of fires, attributable to illegal occupancy, hazardous conditions, or intentional acts (e.g., arson);

3.Nuisance properties frequently sustain further damage over time, exacerbating the above-referenced safety risks and increasing nuisance abatement costs if not promptly remediated;

4.Although the City issues notices and orders for property owners to remediate nuisances on private properties, these are often ignored. Consequently, the City is compelled to urgently abate the nuisances to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

5.This Ordinance implements regulations that helps fa-

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cilitate a prompt clean-up of nuisances. Contractors secured through these regulations must still be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”); have required insurance and bonding; be properly licensed; and execute the City’s standard agreement for nuisance abatement projects.

D.In waiving the competitive bid requirements otherwise required by the Public Contract Code, the City Council takes note of the analysis and decisions set forth in Graydon v. Pasadena Redevelopment Agency (1980) Cal.App.3d 631; Hodgeman v. City of San Diego (1942) 53 Cal. App.2nd 610; Orange County Water Dist. v. Bennett (1958) 156 Cal. App.2nd 745; and Los Angeles G&E Corp. v. City of Los Angeles (1922) 188 Cal. 307.

SECTION 2: Public Works Contracting Amendments. Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 3.100, entitled “Public Works Contracts,” is amended to read as follows: “Chapter 3.100 PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS

3.100.030 Definitions

“Prevailing wage law” means Labor Code § 1720, et seq. and California Code of Regulations, tit. 8, § 16000, et seq., as amended.

3.100.040 Soliciting Bids and Awarding Contracts.

A.The city manager may solicit bids, award contracts up to $100,000, and execute contracts, in a form approved by the city attorney, for public projects, including without limitation, urgency abatement projects, without approval from the city council. Contracts for public projects costing more than $100,000 may be solicited by the city manager but must be awarded by the city council.

B.Should the expenditure be less than or equal to $100,000, the work (including maintenance) may be performed by the employees of the city, by force account, by informal bids from qualified contractors, or by negotiated contract.

C.Regardless of the expenditure amount, the city manager is authorized to solicit bids for projects identified in the capital improvement plan approved by the city council and included in the current operating budget without additional city council authorization. The city manager is required to bring all recommendations for award exceeding $100,000 to the city council.

D.Beginning in January 2026, the sums set forth above will adjusted automatically in accordance with the Engineering Construction Cost Index – U.S. City Average as published by the Engineering News-Record. In the event this Cost Index is no longer available, the City Manager, or designee, must use a similar index that is standard in the industry to account for inflation in any adjustment.

3.100.110 Design Immunity.

A.Pursuant to Government Code § 830.6, the city engineer is authorized to approve standard design and construction plans for construction or maintenance projects before work commences.

B.The city engineer may also exercise discretionary approval for plans or designs for each project identified in the capital improvement plan approved by the city council in advance of the construction or improvement. Such approval must conform with the following:

1.The city engineer must determine that design and plans for the capital improvement projects are consistent with the city’s standards, guidelines, practices, or otherwise comply with applicable law and engineering standards, guidelines, or practices;

2.Approval must be in writing and be stamped by the city engineer while exercising his or her discretion in accordance with California law; and

3.The design approval must occur before a solicitation of bids is issued in accordance with this code and before actual construction work construction commences.

C. The city engineer is authorized to act on the city’s behalf in approving any alterations or modifications of approved design and plans.

D.The approval and authorization granted in this section is intended to avail the city of the immunities set forth in Government Code § 830.6.

3.100.120 Nuisance Abatement.

Where abatement of public nuisances constitutes rehabilitation, demolition or repair, or removal of real property including, without limitation, structures or landscaping, or other work as authorized by an abatement warrant, the city manager is authorized to directly negotiate with a qualified contractor to expeditiously abate the nuisance. Such projects are not public works projects and, accordingly, prevailing wage need not be paid. All abatement costs will be recovered in accordance with this code.”

SECTION 3: Amendments for Signature Authority. Subsection C is amended in MPMC § 3.90.050 to read as follows (the existing subsection C is renumbered as subsection D): “3.90.050 Signature Authority.

C. The city attorney when directed to do so by the city council; to retain special counsel; retain expert witnesses in anticipation of litigation; or retain contractors for nuisance abatement in accordance with this code;

SECTION 4: Invalidity. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 5: Environmental Assessment. This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000, et seq.; “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000, et seq.) because it authorizes the administrative approval of the repair, maintenance, permitting, licensing, or minor alteration of existing private structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment, including the rehabilitation or restoration of deteriorated or damaged structures to meet current standards of public health and safety. Nuisance abatement projects covered by this Ordinance will involve such activities and will not result in expansion of existing uses. In addition, this Ordinance authorizes the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities on the same site and with substantially the same purpose and capacity. This Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Class 2 Replacement or Reconstruction).

SECTION 6: Renumbering. All provisions of the Monterey Park Municipal Code this Ordinance affects are appropriately renumbered.

SECTION 7: Electronic Signatures. This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 8: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 9: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings herein are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 10: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, this Ordinance’s provisions are severable.

SECTION 11: Recordation. The City Clerk, or designee, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; and cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. SECTION 12: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective

30 days after second reading and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 2025

Vinh Ngo, Mayor ATTEST

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY

Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney

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I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2267 was introduced, and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 16th day of July, 2025. That thereafter on the 6th day of August, 2025, said Ordinance was duly passed, approved and adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo

Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 6th day of August, 2025.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

City of Monterey Park, California

Published on August 14, 2025 MONTEREY PARK

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R64

A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE AMOUNT OF TAX REVENUE REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE VOTERS’ INTENT IN FUNDING THE CITY’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF APPROPRIATE TAXES.

LEGALS

Midwick View Estates Tract (Ordinance No. 230); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Jebbia Annexation (Ordinance No. 467); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Midwick Country Club Annexation (Ordinance No. 468); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as the Fitzgerald Annexation (Ordinance No. 484); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as the Hellman Estate Annexation No. 2 (Ordinance No. 724); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park known as Poteete Annexation (Ordinance No. 850); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 489 and known as the Hamilton Homes Annexation; all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 510, and known as Hamilton Homes Annexation No. 2, all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 520, effective October 7, 1948, known as the Jebbia Annexation; Wheeler Annexation, effective February 21, 1949, (Ordinance No. 532); Garvey Annexation, effective May 11, 1949, (Ordinance No. 537); Garvey Avenue Annexation No. 2, effective October 13, 1949, (Ordinance No. 547); Monterey Pass Annexation, effective October 13, 1949, (Ordinance No. 548); Reservoir Annexation, effective January 16, 1950, (Ordinance No. 553); Hellman Estate Annexation effective April 26, 1951, (Ordinance No. 590); Industrial Center Annexation effective October 1, 1951, (Ordinance No. 601); Wheeler Annexation No. 2, effective March 25, 1953, (Ordinance No. 638); and O'Brien Annexation, effective November 16, 1953, (Ordinance No. 649); Wheeler Annexation No. 3, effective February 27, 1959, (Ordinance No. 844).

C. TAXATION DISTRICT NO. 2 consisting of all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 940, known as Southwesterly Atlantic Annexation No. 1; and Ordinance No. 1000, known as Southwesterly Annexation No. 3; and Ordinance No. 1093, known as Southeasterly Annexation No. 1; and Ordinance No. 1421, known as Southwesterly Annexation No. 4A.

Ayes: Council Members: Wong, Sanchez, Lo, Yang, Ngo

Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None

Abstain: Council Members: None

Recusal: Council Members: None

Dated this 6th day of August, 2025.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

Monterey Park, California

Publish August 14, 2025

MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Pasadena City Notices

Notice of Public Hearing Planning Commission

Zoning Code Amendments related to: 1)Predevelopment Plan Reviews; 2) Design Review; 3) Signs and Awnings; 4) Outdoor and Temporary Uses; 5) Special Purpose Zoning Districts; 6) Accessory Dwelling Units; 7)Implementation of new State Legislation; and 8) Other Miscellaneous Updates

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed are Amendments to various sections of Title 17 (the Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC). This includes changes to the following: 1) Predevelopment Plan Reviews - Chapter 17.60; 2) Design Review - Chapter 17.61; 3) Signs and Awnings - Chapters 17.48 and 17.50; 4) Outdoor and Temporary Uses - Chapter 17.50; 5) Special Purpose Zoning Districts - Chapter 17.26; 6) Accessory Dwelling UnitsChapter 17.50; 7) Implementation of new State Legislation including off-street parking requirements, retail sales with donation drop off, notices for public hearings and employee/farmworker housing; and 8)Other Miscellaneous Updates including parking for changes of use, meeting continuances and glossary definitions.

A. TAXATION DISTRICT NO. 2 consisting of allthat territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by Ordinance No. 940, knownas Southwesterly Atlantic Annexation No. 1; and Ordinance No. 1000, knownasSouthwesterly Annexation No.3;and Ordinance No.1093, knownas Southeasterly Annexation No. 1;and Ordinance No. 1421, known as Southwesterly Annexation No. 4A.

D. Tax Table:

B. Tax Table:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares as follows:

A. On August 20, 1946, the City’s voters approved a ballot measure which authorized the City to participate in the “State Employee Retirement System” (now the California Public Employee Retirement System) and also authorized the City Council “to levy and collect, annually … a special tax sufficient to raise the amount estimated by [the City] Council to be required to provide sufficient revenue to meet the obligations of said City” to the retirement system;

B. On April 8, 1952, the City’s voters approved a ballot measure which extended the City’s authorization to participate in the retirement system to include fire and police personnel. That ballot measure affirmed the City Council’s authority “to levy and collect taxes sufficient to pay all costs and expenses … to be paid by the City” to the retirement system;

Assessed Value:

Taxation District No. 1 $ 9,725,169,669 Taxation District No. 2 $ 472,975,012

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide.

SECTION 2: Limitations The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of this Resolution is basedon thebest information currently available.It is inevitable that in evaluating a matter that absoluteandperfect knowledge of all possibleaspects of the issue will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of theproject is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts havebeen made to form accurateassumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations onthe City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems andissues. The City must work within thepolitical framework within which it exists and withthe limitations inherent in that framework.

C.In 1978, California voters amended the California Constitution through Proposition 13. That Proposition generally limits the property tax rate to 1% except for indebtedness approved by the voters before July 1, 1978 or bonded indebtedness approved by the voters after July 1, 1978;

D.In 1982, the California Supreme Court determined that a pre-1978 voter-approved pension program was an indebtedness that local officials could finance with a property tax rate outside the usual 1% limit (Carman v. Alvord (1982) 31 Cal.3d 318); and

SECTION 4: Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of this Resolution is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a matter that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the issue will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider whether adoption of the proposed Zoning Code Amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3), under the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The Amendments focus on procedural changes to the review process and provide additional clarity on terms and standards used. They also revise sections to comply with recent state legislation and implement programs of the 2021-2029 Housing Element. None increase development levels or intensity or add new uses that would generate impacts.

APPROVALS NEEDED: The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and environmental determination. The Planning Commission recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council, who will make a final decision at a separately noticed public hearing.

SECTION 3: Summaries ofInformation. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. Theabsence of any particular fact fromany such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed Zoning Code Amendments and proposed environmental determination. The hearing is scheduled for:

SECTION 6: Electronic Signatures. This Resolutionmay be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects ashaving the sameeffect as an original signature.

E. In 1985, the Legislature capped existing tax rates at the 1982-83 or 1983-84 level, except for rates supporting general obligation bonds, water contracts, and lease purchases (AB 13, Roos, 1985).

SECTION 5: Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 7: Recordation. The Mayor, or presidingofficer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoptionby the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Time: 6:30 p.m.

SECTION 8: EffectiveDate. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

SECTION 2: The amount of tax revenue required from taxable property within the City to pay for the retirement system during fiscal year 2025-2026, beginning July 1, 2025 is $10.1 million.

SECTION 6: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 2025

Vinh T. Ngo, Mayor ATTEST:

SECTION 3: The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to levy taxes as follows:

SECTION 7: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk APPROVEDAS TO FORM:

A.For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, the rate for the City is fixed and is levied on all taxable property within the City using the assessed value of such property. Tax Districts are identified below and the corresponding tax collected from each District is listed in the table set forth in subsection C.

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

SECTION 8: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

By:

Justin A. Tamayo, Assistant City Attorney

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of August, 2025.

Vinh T. Ngo, Mayor

ATTEST:

State of California )

B. TAXATION DISTRICT NO. 1 consisting of all that portion of the City of Monterey Park included within the boundaries thereof as fixed by special election held August 19, 1920, (Resolution No. 245); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held January 23, 1923, and known as Garvey Avenue Tracts (Ordinance No. 120); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held on July 8, 1925, and known as New Avenue Tract (Ordinance No. 174); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park at annexation election held July 10, 1928, and known as Keith Tract (Ordinance No. 207); all that territory annexed to the City of Monterey Park by annexation election held on April 22, 1930, and known as

Maychelle Yee, City Clerk

County of Los Angeles ) § City of Monterey Park )

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney By:

Justin A. Tamayo, Assistant City Attorney State of California ) County of Los Angeles ) § City of Monterey Park )

I, Maychelle Yee, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-R64 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of August, 2025, by the following vote:

Place: Council Chambers, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249. The meeting agenda will be posted by August 22, 2025 at www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/plan ning-commission/

PUBLIC INFORMATION: Any interested party or their representative may provide live public comment by following the instructions in the meeting agenda. Prior to the start of the meeting, written correspondence may be emailed to commentsPC@cityofpasadena.net or mailed to the address below (note that this email address will not be checked once the meeting starts).

Contact Person: Jason Mikaelian, Deputy Director Phone: (626) 744-7231

E-mail: jmikaelian@cityofpasadena.net Website: www.cityofpasadena.net/planning

Mailing Address:

Planning & Community Development Department

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

ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the Planning & Community Development Department as soon as possible at (626) 744-4009 or (626) 744-4371 (TDD) or commentsPC@ cityofpasadena.net. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability. Language translation services may also be

requested with 72-hour advance notice by calling (626) 744-4009. Publish August 7, 18, 25, 2025

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INVITATION TO BID

City of Ontario – City Services Building

Request for Proposals (RFP) submission due September 11th, 2025, at 12:00pm PDT

Swinerton Builders is seeking subcontractors to bid for the City of Ontario – City Services Building located at 311 North Sultana Ave, Ontario, CA 91762. (67,000 GSF)

Project Overview

New 3-story office building for the City of Ontario, adjacent street repaving, street light replacement, and art piece installation.

Bid Packages (includes but is not limited to): Geotechnical Engineering; Traffic Control; SWPPP & Erosion Control; Surveying; Final Cleaning; Structural Concrete & Reinforcing; Masonry; Structural Steel & Misc. Metals; Metal Decking; Metal Stairs; Glazed Decorative Metal Railings; Millwork; Waterproofing; Building Insulation; Fiber Cement Wall Panels; Metal Wall Panels; Roofing; Flashing & Sheet Metal; Expansion Control; Doors, Frames & Hardware; Glass & Glazing; Interior Framing & Drywall; Tiling; Acoustical Ceiling & Wall Panels; Finish Floorings; Paints & Wallcoverings; Specialties; Signage; Toilet Partitions & Accessories; Demountable Partitions; Metal Lockers; Appliances; Window Treatment; Countertops; Site Furnishings; Elevators; Fire Sprinkler; Plumbing; HVAC; Electrical; Street Lights; Low Voltage; Fire Alarm; Site Concrete; Earthwork; Asphalt Paving; Concrete Unit Paving; Pavement Marking; Metal Fences & Gates; Landscape & Irrigation; Site Utilities;

Swinerton Self-Perform intends to competitively bid the following trades: Millwork & Countertops; Doors/Frames/Hardware; Acoustical Ceiling; Specialties; Appliances; Site Furnishings.

Swinerton intends to self-perform the CIP Building Concrete and Framing/Drywall scope.

Key Dates & Deadlines

• RFIs Due: Monday, August 25, 2025, by 9:00 AM - Submit RFIs to Vahid Balali at Vahid.Balali@Swinerton.com

• Bids Due: Thursday, September 11, 2025, by 12:00 PM (Submit via Building Connected)

•Anticipated Start Date: October 2025

Subcontractors are also encouraged to begin the Swinerton Prequalification process at: http://www.swinerton.com/subcontractors/subcontractor-prequal

At Swinerton’s discretion, Swinerton may require a Payment and Performance bond and/or a letter of bondability from a qualified and accepted Treasury listed Surety within 48 hours of demand. Please provide bond rate together with single project bond $ limit for scope of work to be performed in your proposal. List of certified companies: https://fiscal.treasury.gov/files/surety-bonds/listcertified-companies.pdf.

NOTE: If you need assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit, insurance, necessary equipment, supplies, materials, or related assistance or services, please reach out to Swinerton at EstimatingOC@swinerton.com or call 949.622.7000.

Swinerton is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Minority, Women, Disability, and Veteran Employer.

Publish August 7, 2025 & August 14, 2025 ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE

On July 29, 2025, the Council of the City of Glendale, California adopted Ordinance No. 6023, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING CERTAIN FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178”. A copy of said Ordinance is on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, this Ordinance is adopted to comply with California Government Code Sections 51177-51179, which require periodic update to the City’s maps of Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within Glendale’s Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) in accordance with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) issued updated FHSZ designations for the City of Glendale’s LRA. The updated maps reflect an increase in the number of Glendale parcels classified within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) by 7,410, bringing the total to 16,383 parcels located within the VHFHSZ. The expanded FHSZ designation will impose additional fire safety requirements on affected properties, including enhanced vegetation management (brush clearance), use of fireresistant building materials, and disclosure obligations during real estate transactions. The ordinance designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, in accordance with the State’s official map located on https://www.glendaleca.gov/government/ departments/fire-department/fireprevention/vegetation-management-and-brush-abatement/ fire-hazard-severityzones.

Suzie Abajian, Ph.D. City Clerk of the City of Glendale

Publish August 14, 2025 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MIKEL JASON HANDS

CASE NO. 25STPB08516

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by IAN ROBERT GREENFIELD in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that IAN ROBERT GREENFIELD 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: 08/28/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

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

CHARLES J. BRASH - SBN 115366

LAW OFFICE OF CHARLES J. BRASH

28494 WESTINGHOUSE PLACE SUITE 312 VALENCIA, CA 91355

Telephone (661) 254-5100 7/31, 8/7, 8/14/25

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BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

BERNARDO MONTENEGRO

CASE NO. PROVA2500307

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARTHA ISABEL MONTENEGRO in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARTHA ISABEL MONTENEGRO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/10/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

PRISCILLA C. SOLARIO, ESQ.SBN 259607

LAW OFFICES OF PRISCILLA C. SOLARIO 9431 HAVEN AVE., STE. 108 RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA 91730 Telephone (909) 529-1011 8/7, 8/11, 8/14/25 CNS-3954202# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SHARON CHRISTINE STOCKTON CASE NO. 25STPB08591 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SHARON CHRISTINE STOCKTON.

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/29/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent,

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner

PHILLIP ROITMAN, ESQ. - SBN 141431

LAW OFFICE OF PHILLIP ROITMAN

A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

2013 BROADVIEW DRIVE GLENDALE CA 91208

Telephone (818) 369-7676 8/7, 8/11, 8/14/25

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GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Irene Jimenez Case No. PROVA2500598

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Alma Yolanda Jimenez in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Alma Yolanda Jimenez 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 on September 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept. F1. located at 17780 Arrow Boulevard, Fontana, Ca 92335.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: KRISTINE M. BORGIA (SB#276777)

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA NDUATI AKA MARIA KALONDU NDUATI AKA MARIA KALONDU MASAI CASE NO. 24STPB14029

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARIA NDUATI AKA MARIA KALONDU NDUATI AKA MARIA KALONDU MASAI.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/12/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

LINDA M. VARGA - SBN 149988 MORAVEC, VARGA & MOONEY 2233 HUNTINGTON DRIVE, SUITE 17 SAN MARINO CA 91108

Telephone (626) 793-3210 8/7, 8/11, 8/14/25 CNS-3955254# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID RANDALL RUBY CASE NO. 25STPB07706

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DAVID RANDALL RUBY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HANNAH RUBY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HANNAH RUBY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/09/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

RICHARD L. CHINEN, ESQ. - SBN 105407 BARBARO, CHINEN, PITZER & DUKE LLP

301 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD, SUITE 700 PASADENA CA 91101- 1911

Telephone (626) 793-5196 8/11, 8/14, 8/18/25 CNS-3952723# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

GARY L. OMOTOY CASE NO. PROVA2500586

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DENISE GONZALES in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/10/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal

representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner PRISCILLA C. SOLARIO, ESQ.SBN 259607

LAW OFFICES OF PRISCILLA C. SOLARIO 9431 HAVEN AVE., #108 RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA 91730

Telephone (909) 529-1011 8/11, 8/14, 8/18/25

CNS-3955775# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY CATHERINE CRAIG

CASE NO. 25STPB08862

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/12/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner DONALD E. BOSS - SBN 145551, LAW OFFICE OF DONALD E. BOSS

908 S VILLAGE OAKS DR COVINA CA 91721, Telephone (626) 966-9231

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DONALD E. EHRLICH

CASE NO. 25STPB09008

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CLAUDIA E. EHRLICH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

T HE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CLAUDIA E. EHRLICH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/15/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ASHLEY M. ZAVALA, ESQ. - SBN 333561 HAHN & HAHN LLP 301 E. COLORADO BLVD., 9TH FLOOR PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 796-9123 8/14, 8/18, 8/21/25 CNS-3957283# PASADENA PRESS

Public Notices

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No.30-2025 01497720 To All Interested Persons: Rafael Bautista filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Rafael Bautista PROPOSED NAME Rafael Cadena . 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 reasons 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 Date: 09/18/2025 Time: 1:30pm Dept. D-100

Civic Center, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4045. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: July 18, 2025 David J Hesseltine Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2025 ANAHEIM PRESS

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No.25FL000748 To All Interested Persons: Choulyong park and Yun Hui Park on Behalf of Soyul Park,a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Soyul Park PROPOSED NAME Sage Soyul Park. 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 reasons 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 Date: 10/20/2025 Time: 8:30am Dept. L74 REMOTE HEARING The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange CA 92868 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: July 16, 2025 Eric J Wersching Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: July 24,31 7, 14, 2025 ANAHEIM PRESS

Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. 30-2025-01499296 To All

Interested Persons: Khang Nguyen Barley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Khang Nguyen Barley PROPOSED NAME Khang Tuyet Nguyen . 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 reasons 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 Date: 09/25/2025 Time: 1:30pm Dept. D-100 REMOTE HEARING

The address of the court is Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center, Santa ANA CA 92701-4045. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: July 25, 2025 David J Hesseltine Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2025 ANAHEIM PRESS

Order To Show Cause For Change ofName Case No.25FL000805 To All

Interested Persons: Khai Tuan Nguyen, Khanh Van Truong, on behalf of Minh Tuan Nguyen, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME Minh Tuan Nguyen PROPOSED NAME Kaden Tuan Minh Nguyen. 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 reasons 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 Date: 11/03/2025 Time: 8:30am Dept. L74

REMOTE HEARING The address of the court is Lamoreaux Justice Center, 341 The City Drive South, Orange, Ca 92868-3205.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Anaheim Press Date: July 25, 2025 Eric J. Wersching Judge of the Superior Court Pub Dates: July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2025 ANAHEIM PRESS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME PETITION OF Juana GarciaGrijalva filing on behalf of son Jacob Jaden Garcia FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25PSCP00406 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1427 West Covina Parkway, West Covina, Ca 91790, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner

Juana Garcia-Grijalva filing on behalf of son Jacob Jaden Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Jacob Jaden Garcia to Proposed name Jacob Grijalva 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 writ-

ten objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/03/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: 6. 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: Baldwin Park Press DATED: July 22, 2025 Lynette Gridiron Winston JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that Crenshaw Self Storage LLC at 6725 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90043 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after August 26, 2025 at 8:00am, property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: Household, office & business goods, furniture, appliances, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, duffle bags/suit cases, electronics, sporting and exercise equipment, miscellaneous boxes, containers & bags with unknown contents belonging to the following: Canales, Antonio Robinson, Otis R. Gordon, Angela Lashawn Gutierrez-Escobar, Angel Thomas, Diego Williams, Lynne Richard, Rudy D. Shamsiddeen, Dejon Miles, Dalayshia M. Brown, Kesean Carmichael, Kevin T. Arizmendi, Jack J. Rodgers, Brandon Lewis, Kyra L. Washington, Michaela

Publish August 7, 2025 & August 14, 2025 in THE WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is given that pursuant to sections 21700-21713 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, that I nstorage Rancho Palos Verdes, LP at 28798 S. Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verde, Ca. 90275 will sell by competitive bidding, on or after August 26, 2025 at 10:00am, property belonging to those listed below. Auction is to be held at the above address. Property to be sold as follows: Household, office & business goods, furniture, appliances, personal items, clothing, electronics, tools, duffle bags/suit cases, electronics, sporting and exercise equipment, miscellaneous boxes, containers & bags with unknown contents belonging to the following: Grisard, Jean Stuart Pielago, Lee Rios, Louie Palencia, Bertha Distribution LLC, Nisham Hunter, Dana

Publish August 7, 2025 & August 14, 2025 IN THE WEST COVINA PRESS

CVMV2506658 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 13800 Heacock Avenue D201, Moreno Valley, Ca 92553 Branch name: Moreno Valley Branch. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Claudia Munoz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Dalilah Nava changed to Proposed name Dalilah Purvis Munoz 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 reasons 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: 09/10/2025 Time: 8:00AM, Dept. MV2. 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 date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Riverside. Date: July 18, 2025 Samra Furbush JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025 RIVERSIDE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property under the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act (Business and Professions Code Section 21700-21716), Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell at www.storagetreasures.com by competitive bidding ending on the 20th day of August 2025 at 11:30

A.M. the said property has been stored and which are located at LONG BEACH SELF STORAGE, 1856 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following:

to refuse any online bids.

Dated August 4th, 2025. Auction by StorageTreasures.com Phone: (855) 722-8853 nct 2324030 1017, 10/24/2012 Publish August 7, 2025 & August 14, 2025 in THE PASADENDA PRESS

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

StorQuest – Rancho Cucamonga/ Hampshire

Notice is hereby given, StorQuest Self Storage – 9419 Hampshire Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of Gerald Scott, Joseph Davidson, Gina Maria Smith, Amy Popham, Keith Stinson, Jonathan James Jackson, Mariana Mata, Adriana Lopez. Property to be sold: Misc. household goods, furniture, tools, clothes, boxes, & personal contents. Auctioneer Company: www.storagetreasures. com. The Sale will conclude at 3 PM on August 22nd, 2025. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Publish August 7, 2025 & August 14,

(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 commonlaw(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-202509427

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).

Iam alsoaware that allinformation on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California PublicRecords Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Ky-Anne Roye, CFO. Thisstatement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 22, 2025 NoticeIn accordancewith 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) ofSection17920,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#: FBN20250006870 Pub: 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250006540

The following persons are doing business as: HR Consulting Today, 9977 Mills Ave,Montclair,CA 91763. Mailing Address, 9977 Mills Ave, Montclair, CA 91763. Teresa Lara. County of Principal Place of Business: San BernardinoThis business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Teresa Lara, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 14, 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 filingof 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 andProfessions Code) File#: FBN20250006540 Pub: 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007228

The following persons are doing business as: DocDrop Shredding, 10165 Foothill Blvd Suite 22, Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730.MailingAddress, 10165 Foothill Blvd Suite 22, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. DocDrop LLC (CA-B20250219562, 10165 Foothill Blvd Suite 22, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730; Abdulrahman S Ali, 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 6250- 6277)./s/Abdulrahman S Ali, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk ofSanBernardinoonJuly 31,2025 Notice- In accordancewith subdivision (a) of Section 17920.

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) ofSection17920,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#: FBN20250007228 Pub: 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007210

The following persons are doing business as: (1). America’s Best Property Management(2).Escrow1 (3).Escrow One (4). National Realty Group (5). NRGCommercial Brokerage , 6700 Indiana Ave Suite 130, Riverside, CA 92506. Mailing Address, 6700 Indiana Ave Suite 130, Riverside, CA 92506. National One Mortgage Corp (CA-1480459, 6700 Indiana Ave STE # 130, Riverside, CA 92506; Jeff Maas, 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 October 12, 1991. 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/ Jeff Maas, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 30, 2025 NoticeIn accordancewith 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) ofSection17920,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#: FBN20250007210 Pub: 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256720487. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Creating Healthier More Resilient Communites, 3 Park Plaza #1700, Irvine, CA 92614. Full Name of Registrant(s) California Health M R C (CA,3 Park Plaza #1700,Irvine,CA 92614. This business is conducted by a corporation.Registrant commenced totransact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 25, 2025. Creating Healthier More Resilient Communites. /S/ Ellen Young, CEO (Chief executive officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on July 15, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256721545. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Saddle and Spur Handyman, 13342 Jane Ct, Chino, CA 91710. Full Name of Registrant(s) Gino Rene Lara, 13342 Jane Ct, Chino, CA 91710. This business is conductedby a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on June 24, 2024. /S/ Gino Rene Lara. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on July 29, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256721773. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Window Tinting 21, 758 N Batavia St, Orange, CA 92868. Full Name of Registrant(s) Enrri Arnoldo Castillo Monzon, 758 N Batavia St, Orange, CA92868. Thisbusinessisconducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Enrri Arnoldo Castillo

Monzon. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on July 30, 2025. Publish: Anaheim Press 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256721772. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: H&D Services Ca LLC, 909 S Knott Ave Apt 98, Anaheim, CA 92804. Full Name of Registrant(s) H&D Services Ca LLC (CA, 909 S Knott Ave Apt 98, Anaheim,CA 92804.This business is conducted by a limitedliability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. H&D Services Ca LLC. /S/ Julio Daniel BlancasGrimaldo, Managing Member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on July 30, 2025. Publish: AnaheimPress 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256721431. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Balcarcel Services, 38627 Pond Ave, Palmdale, CA 93550. Full Name of Registrant(s) CristianDavidBalcarcel Rodas, 38627 Pond Ave, Palmdale, CA 93550. This business is conducted by a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. /S/ Cristian David Balcarcel Rodas, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on July 28, 2025. Publish: AnaheimPress 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20256719373. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: La Taqueria Brand GG, 12900S Euclid St, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Full Name of Registrant(s) BR Restaurant Solutions, Inc (CA, 12900 S Euclid St, Garden Grove, CA 92840. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant has not yet begun totransact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein.La Taqueria BrandGG./S/ Santa Amanda Mendoza, CEO (Chief Executive Officer). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on June 30, 2025. Publish: AnaheimPress 08/07/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Final Canine 29489 Vía Las Colinas Apt 253 Temecula, CA 92592 Riverside County Mikayla Ashlee Cabasal, 29489 Vía Las Colinas Apt 253, Temecula, CA 92592 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 whodeclares as true any material matter pursuanttoSection17913 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. Mikayla Ashlee Cabasal Statement filed with the County of Riverside on August 11, 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 commonlaw(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-202509846 Pub. 08/14/2025, 08/21/2025, 08/28/2025, 09/04/2025 Riverside Independent

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20250007103

The following persons are doing business as: AHCS San Bernardino, LLC “DBA” Americal Surgical Pharmacy, 103 E Highland Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92404. Mailing Address, 17011 Beach Blvd Suite 1000, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. # of Employees 7. AHCS San Bernardino,LLC (CA,17011 Beach Blvd Suite 200, Huntington Beach, CA 92647; Michael Zeglinski, CEO. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced totransact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on July 11, 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 whodeclares as true any material matter pursuanttoSection17913 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 allinformationonthis statement becomes Public Recorduponfiling pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Michael Zeglinski, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on July 28, 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

CV Repertory to audition high school students for play about bullying

By City News Service

Coachella Valley Repertory will hold auditions later this month in Cathedral City for high school students willing to participate in a one-act play about the dangers of bullying, with the play set to premiere in October during National Bullying Prevention Awareness month.

The performing arts theatre will hold auditions from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 26 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 29 at 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive.

Organizers said actors should prepare a short monologue or be prepared to read from the script that will be provided at the audition.

"Power Play" was

written by Canadian playwright Lindsay Price and will be directed by Howard Shangraw, who is the director of conservatory and youth programs at the theatre.

Five high school students are being sought to play five characters: Bitter, Belly, Brawn, Beauty and Breaker. The play will portray "graphic and intense" scenes regarding the violence of bullying.

"Violence is all about power, so is high school," Price said. "The message hits hard — bullying, verbal abuse and the horror of a school shooting. School violence is real and happens every day."

The free play for students

will take place at 10:30 a.m. from Oct.7-10 at 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive.

Free bus transportation will be provided for students who attend to and from their schools.

Each performance will follow-up with a Q&A from the cast, crew, CV Repertory Artistic Director Adam Karsten and Shangraw.

"At least one in five kids is bullied and 13% of today's tweens — nine to 12-year-olds — have reported bullying in school or online," Shangraw said. "Bullying is responsible for youth suicides and school shootings. With such compelling and honest storytelling as in `Power Play,' the participation of

Vaccine lawsuit

The plaintiffs immediately announced their intention to appeal. With the filing of opening briefs on Friday, the appellants and state attorneys are now awaiting a court date to argue the case before the federal panel.

"Advocates for Faith & Freedom highlights what is an important point of fairness but also an important principle of constitutional law: before the state is allowed to ban school children from all public and private schools in California, it must demonstrate that doing so is necessary," attorney Erin Mersino said. " It is hard to prove necessity to single out religious exemptions for extinction, however, when the state allows so many secular exemptions."

SB 277 only allows medically valid exemptions, such as pre-existing disorders that could pose risks if a person receives one of the immunizations for Hepatitis B, polio, diptheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella, or measles, mumps and rubella.

The plaintiffs said not only are the shots required when children are enrolled for the first time in K-12 programs, but boosters are mandated later — possibly

totaling 17 shots by the end of a youth's K-12 attendance.

Huff found no grounds for invalidating any part of SB 277, instead recognizing California Department of Justice attorneys' arguments that no portion of the law "unfairly impacts individuals with religious beliefs."

"The plaintiffs' claims are unsupported as a matter of federal constitutional law, which for decades has consistently held that a state's exercise of its police powers in protecting the public from communicable diseases is rationally based," according to the original brief filed by state prosecutors. "States have a legitimate, if not compelling, interest in requiring children to be vaccinated before entering school."

The plaintiffs — Kristi Caraway of Lake Elsinore, Tiffany Brown of Hollister, Sarah Clark of Temecula and Sara Royce of Pala — are seeking reapplication of the personal belief exemption because of concerns over the contents of the vaccinations and their potential negative impacts.

The youngest of Caraway's three children "developed injuries following

vaccination, specifically the HepB and MMR vaccines," the plaintiffs stated.

"The child was nonverbal until age 6, diagnosed with autism," the suit said. "Following the boy's injuries, Caraway and her husband began to research vaccines and discovered that many contain aborted fetal cells.

The Caraways made the decision to stop vaccinating their children."

The plaintiffs relied on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's published "excipient" lists associated with some drugs, as well as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's online information sheets, the Journal for Clinical Microbiology, the National Academy of Sciences and other entities to bolster their position.

The civil complaint noted the MRC-5 and WI-38 cell lines, which "have their origins in ... lung tissue of aborted fetuses," have been previously identified in chickenpox and MMR vaccines.

"Many individuals religiously object to vaccinations based on the use of aborted fetal tissue in certain vaccinations," the complaint said.

The plaintiffs further objected to "aluminum adju-

vants," thimerosal, mercury, polyethylene glycol and formaldehyde concentrated in various shots, raising the prospect of harmful sideeffects.

State attorneys argued the inoculations help spread "herd immunity" among children gathered together in crowded spaces, exposed to re-occurring viral contacts.

"The diseases for which California requires school vaccinations are very serious conditions that pose very real health risks to children," the defendants wrote, citing SB 277.

Prosecutors further

cited a 1944 Supreme Court decision, Prince v. Massachusetts, which asserted "the right to practice religion freely does not include liberty to expose the community or the child to communicable disease."

They said the plaintiffs' argument claiming First Amendment protection against violation of religious beliefs related to vaccination requirements traditionally hasn't withstood court scrutiny because "state immunization laws serve a rational ... interest in protecting the public."

The plaintiffs coun-

tered that personal belief exemptions historically accounted for less than 2.5% of students entering California's public school system, raising doubts as to whether herd immunity could be seriously undermined. They also argued the state already grants long delays that allow some students to go unvaccinated for up to a year, particularly when they're "foster youth, homeless, migrants and (children from) military families."

"They are still free to gather in congregate settings," the plaintiffs wrote.

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firefighting efforts. Effective water bars can prevent runoff from concentrating on these lines and causing trenches and gullies to form. Continued mitigation of suppression damages will minimize long-term impacts caused by personnel and equipment."

Evacuation orders were lifted for the Holcomb Family Campground and Pinnacles Climbing Area but a closure order was issued effective Aug. 6 to Sept. 7 for National Forest locations within the fire's footprint that includes the campground, the John Bull Trail and Holcomb Valley.

Forest Service roads 3N10, 3N07, 3N32 and 3N43 were closed Tuesday but were accessible Wednesday, Cal Fire reported.

On Wednesday 323 personnel were involved in the firefight, according to the Cal Fire. Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state were flying fire suppression missions, officials said.

The Gold Fire erupted Aug. 4 around 9:23 a.m. in the area of the John Bull Flat Spur north of Big Bear Lake and Holcomb Valley. No injuries or damaged structures were reported.

The fire's cause was under investigation.

Rosa Fire

A brusher in the San

Bernardino National Forest east of Anza was 98% contained Wednesday at 1,671 acres, with all evacuation orders and warnings lifted in the area north of the Santa Rosa Truck Trail, east of Santa Rosa Road, south of Saint Pierre Road and west of Palm Canyon Drive.

"Crews will be patrolling

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the perimeter, monitoring hot spots, and working on suppression repair and mop-up. Please use caution when entering the area as firefighters are working with heavy equipment and resources," A statement from Riverside County Fire Department said Tuesday morning.

Damage inspection teams in the area identified two structures destroyed in the blaze, which was first reported at 12:25 p.m. Monday on the north side of Highway 74 at Santa Rosa Truck Trail.

Highway 74 from Palm Desert to Anza was closed until the order was lifted Saturday. Travelers were

advised to drive safely near the fire zone because emergency crews continue working in the area.

On Tuesday 493 personnel were battling the blaze, including 28 engines, 11 hand crews, 10 dozers and six water tenders.

Riverside County officials said personnel from Cal Fire, U.S. Forest Service, Palm Springs Fire Department, Cathedral City FD and other agencies were sent to the location Aug. 5 and found flames moving northward at a moderate rate through dense vegetation.

The California Highway Patrol closed both directions of State Route 74 for 25 miles between Highway 371 in Anza to the west and the area near the Big Horn Golf Club, just south of Palm Desert.

Two structures were destroyed by the fire, and no injuries were reported, according to Cal Fire.

Officials have not yet determined the cause of the fire.

The Gold Fire's smoldering remains cover a hillside in the San Bernardino National Forest. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County Fire/Vimeo