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County crews respond to recent heavy rains, mudslides

By Staff

Severe weather earlier this month due to remnants of Tropical Storm Mario, brought heavy rains, flooding and mudslides to mountain and desert communities, prompting a coordinated response from San Bernardino County departments.

A powerful storm Sept. 18 triggered mud and debris flows throughout the El Dorado Fire burn scar in the San Bernardino National Forest, impacting the Oak Glen, Forest Falls, Glass, Seven Oaks and Potato Canyon areas. The debris flows moved across the Yucaipa Ridge area, destroying portions of the ridge and sending mud and debris rushing into the communities below.

The storm also caused severe washouts on Highway 38, damaging sections that officials expect to remain closed for months.

Rainfall in the desert region also drew flood warnings in Twentynine Palms, Landers, Barstow and Trona.

As the storm set in, the county Office of Emergency

Services established an operations center to guide a coordinated response. The county fire department, Cal Fire personnel, the county sheriff’s department along with Emergency Services staff were part of the unified command, supported by the county Public Works Department and state agencies Caltrans and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

“Once again, our first responders and county departments came together quickly to protect lives, restore access, and support residents in difficult circumstances,” Dawn Rowe, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors chairman and 3rd District supervisor, said in a statement. “To the families and businesses affected, we stand with you and will continue to advocate for the assistance you need. We thank the public for heeding safety warnings while crews work to restore normalcy to the affected communities.”

Rescue and safety operations

As the storm struck, motorists stranded along Highway 38 were rescued by Caltrans, officials said. Firefighters from the county’s Harrison Canyon hand crew shoveled mud and debris from residences in Forest Falls.

In Oak Glen, mud and debris blocked multiple roads and creek crossings, according to the county. Residents sheltered in place as safety patrols provided support and Public Works personnel “worked around the clock” to remove debris and restore access to the area for residents and emergency responders.

Cleanup and recovery

In Forest Falls, slides and blocked roads were reported from Canyon Drive through Slide Creek and Holy Pines, officials said.

“Along Highway 38, significant washouts — including one near Hawthorne Creek estimated at 50 feet deep and a quarter mile wide — were

documented, with additional washouts near South Fork and North Fork Park under evaluation by Caltrans,” according to a county statement.

Public Works road and flood crews are operating extended shifts, with loaders, dump trucks, graders and contract support clearing roads and flood channels, officials said Friday. Valley of the Falls Drive has reopened at an “emergency width,” and Potato Canyon has been cleared to a single lane. Closures will remain in place until work is completed.

A total of 19 pieces of heavy equipment have removed over 1,770 cubic yards from the Oak Glen Channel and 3,100 cubic yards from Birch Creek Channel, officials reported. Road Operations workers have removed 1,600 cubic yards of sediment and debris from roadways.

Forest Falls has eight pieces of heavy equip-

Morongo tribe celebrates 34th annual powwow

SSB County board approves funding for health, homeless services

By Staff

an Bernardino County supervisors Tuesday OK’d funding allocations for programs to support mental health services, housing assistance for residents experiencing homelessness and health care for foster youth.

The county Behavioral Health Department has agreed to an approximately $8.5 million contract with Valley Star Behavioral Health Inc. to offer mobile crisis response services effective Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2028.

Under the agreement Valley Star and the Behav-

ioral Health Department will provide after-hours crisis support from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. 365 days a year, according to a county statement. Services include telehealth, text and phone-based interventions in the county’s West Valley, Central/East Valley, High Desert, East Desert and Mountain areas.

The service aims to support individuals, families and caregivers experiencing mental health emergencies and will be available 365 days a year.

Behavioral Health officials anticipate serving

Presence of invasive fruit fly prompts quarantine in Jurupa, other places

By City News Service

Efforts to contain an insect species that’s threatening fruit crops in the Inland Empire prompted the California Department of Food and Agriculture to impose a quarantine to limit the movement of produce in the affected areas, it was announced Thursday.

The Oriental fruit fly has surfaced in parts of Jurupa Valley and surrounding communities, according to CDFA.

To mitigate chances of the flies turning pervasive and damaging crops, the agency declared a quarantine zone covering a large swath of western Riverside, all of Jurupa Valley, all of Eastvale

and the northern half of Norco.

The quarantine boundaries extend well into San Bernardino County, encompassing most of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga.

The boundary map is available at the CDFA website via tinyurl.com/42uv5b64.

A total of 54 square miles in Riverside County is impacted, while 74 square miles in San Bernardino County is under quarantine.

“The Oriental fruit fly is known to target over 230 different fruits, vegetables and plant commodities,” according to CDFA statement.

“Important California crops at

Residents clear debris from a property affected be recent mudslides. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

Gang members plead not guilty to killing boy in Cathedral City drive-by

By City News Service

Two young men accused of killing a 13-year-old Cathedral City boy in a gang-related drive-by shooting pleaded not guilty Wednesday to first-degree murder and other charges.

James Ian Carter, 19, and Christian Arturo Milward Ildefonso, 18, were arrested last month following a Cathedral City Police Department investigation into the slaying of Alan Martinez.

Along with murder, both defendants are charged with criminal street gang activity, special circumstance allegations of perpetrating a murder for the benefit of a criminal street gang and shooting a victim from a moving vehicle, as well as sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations.

The defendants were

arraigned jointly before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Arthur Hester, who scheduled a felony settlement conference for Nov. 17 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio.

Each man is being held without bail — Carter at the Byrd Detention Center, and Ildefonso at the Benoit Detention Center.

According to police, the attack happened just after 8 p.m. on Aug. 13 at the intersection of Whispering Palms and Mission Indian trails.

Alan was walking with two friends on Whispering Palms when the defendants allegedly pulled alongside in a dark-colored sedan and engaged them, police spokesman Jon Enos said.

He alleged that within seconds, gunfire erupted

from the vehicle, and Alan was hit and collapsed onto the street. His companions, whose identities were not disclosed, escaped injury, running away.

The car sped off as witnesses called 911, according to Enos.

Paramedics arrived minutes later and attempted resuscitative measures, but Alan died at the scene.

In the ensuing days, homicide detectives garnered sufficient evidence to identify the defendants as the alleged perpetrators. They were tracked to a property on Genesee Cove in San Diego, where they were taken into custody without incident on Aug. 18.

Neither man has documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County adult court.

Riverside County celebrates Recovery Happens 2025 at Fairmount Park

By Staff

RiversideUniversity Health System

— Behavioral Health hosted its annual Recovery Happens celebration on Thursday at Fairmount Park, located at 2601 Fairmount Blvd. in Riverside.

The free, family-friendly event was from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and highlighted community support for those affected by substance use and behavioral health challenges. The event featured guest speakers, live entertainment, resource booths, children’s activities and opportunities to connect with local organizations that provide prevention, treatment and recovery support.

Recovery Happens is observed nationwide each September as part of National Recovery Month to honor individuals in recovery, celebrate families and recognize providers who offer prevention, treatment and recovery services.

“Recovery Happens is about more than recognizing the struggles of addiction; it is about lifting up the stories of resilience that bring hope to every person, every family and every community,” 1st District Supervisor Jose Medina said in a statement. “This celebration highlights Riverside County’s commitment to saving lives and supporting recovery for all.”

According to data from RUHS Public Health’s

Epidemiology Program and the Riverside Overdose Data to Action dashboard, Riverside County recorded 674 fatal overdoses in 2024, including 349 fentanylrelated deaths.

RUHS-BH’s substance use prevention and treatment programs offer a wide range of support, including:

- Residential and outpatient treatment programs;

- Medications for Addiction Treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders;

- Youth prevention programs, school-based interventions, and community outreach; and

- Recovery support services, including housing,

employment assistance, and peer-led programs

“In Riverside County, we know that recovery is possible, and it happens everyday thanks to the sustained and unwavering efforts of our Behavioral Health teams on the ground, and in our communities,” Dr. Matthew Chang, RUHS Behavioral Health director, said in a statement. “By coming together in this way, we strengthen support networks and show that no one has to face these challenges alone.”

Community members, providers and organizations were encouraged to participate and register as event volunteers.

CSUSB’s Palm Desert campus establishes presidential fellows program

By City News Service

Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus announced the establishment of a presidential fellows program Wednesday honoring former President Gerald Ford, becoming the first California university to join the program.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellows Program aims to provide students with advanced leadership and mentorship opportunities, and will seek applicants who embody the values of the 38th president of the United States, who called Rancho Mirage home after he left office. Officials said those values included civic engagement, ethical leadership and bipartisan coop-

eration.

The program is open to any major at any level of education. Applicants must join a student organization registered with the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, and will need to accrue 10 points during the candidacy semester in three categories of participation: regular meeting attendance, event attendance and service.

Step two is becoming a fellow and maintaining that status, including accruing seven additional points every semester and networking with the program’s community, according to organizers. Those selected will engage in leadership

training workshops, public service projects in the Coachella Valley, training in civil dialogue and bipartisan cooperation, one-on-one mentorship from community leaders, seminars, lectures and hands-on experiences with diverse communities, officials said.

“Becoming the only California chapter of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellows Program underscores our commitment to preparing the next generation of ethical leaders and engaged citizens,” said Kevin Grisham, professor of global studies and faculty advisor of the program on campus.

Other education institutions involved in the program

include the University of Michigan, Hope College in Michigan and Middle Tennessee State University. Ford was originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan.

“Grand Rapids and the Coachella Valley are

bounded together by President Ford’s legacy of hard work, public service, personal integrity, bipartisan cooperation and courageous action,” officials said.

As of Wednesday, the program was going through the chartering process. It was not immediately clear when it will start or what the deadline will be to apply. More information can be obtained by contacting kgrisham@csusb.edu, or 909-537-8276.

Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert campus. | Photo courtesy of CSUSB

James Ian Carter. | Photo courtesy of the Cathedral City Police Department

Christian Arturo Milward Ildefonso. | Photo courtesy of the Cathedral City Police Department

Attendees connect at a past year’s Recovery Happens celebration on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Fairmount Park in Riverside. | Photo courtesy of Riverside County

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Jimmy Kimmel makes emotional return to production

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immy Kimmel made an emotional and somewhat triumphant return to his ABC late night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after a weeklong suspension, while a nationwide debate continues Wednesday over free speech and the role government should play in what broadcast networks choose to air.

Kimmel was suspended last week by ABC, which is owned by Disney, following the host’s comments about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The remarks sparked a firestorm of criticism among many Kirk supporters, conservatives and President Donald Trump.

“It was never my intention to make light of a murder of a young man. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it,” Kimmel said, his voice cracking, during his opening monologue Tuesday.

But the comedian’s remarks focused largely on the issue of free speech — thanking people who supported his right to express his opinion, including Republicans such as Sen. Ted Cruz and Rand Paul.

“This show is not important,” Kimmel said. “What’s important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this.”

The monologue also included criticism of Trump, whom he accused of trying to stifle speech that he does not like.

“A government threat to silence a comedian the president doesn’t like is antiAmerican,” Kimmel said.

Trump had a clear and immediate response to

Kimmel’s return to the airwaves, which he posted on his social media site Truth Social.

“I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back,” Trump posted. “The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! I think we’re going to test ABC out on this. Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative.”

Disney executives suspended Kimmel’s show last Wednesday after remarks he made about the killing of Kirk.

On his show Sept. 15, Kimmel said, “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”

Disney’s statement suspending Kimmel for those remarks read, “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country. It is a decision we made because we felt some of the comments were ill-timed and thus insensitive.”

But the company relented this week, announcing Monday that Kimmel would be returning to his late-night show.

“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy,

and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday,” Disney officials said in a statement.

On his show Tuesday, Kimmel tried to explain his earlier remarks, saying it was not “my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what was obviously a deeply disturbed individual that was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make.”

“I understand that to some that felt either illtimed or unclear, or maybe both,” Kimmel said. “And for those who think I did, point a finger, I get why you’re upset. If the situation was reversed, it was a good chance I’d have felt the same way. I have many friends and family members on the other side who I love and remain close to, even though we don’t agree on politics at all.

“I don’t think the murderer who shot Charlie Kirk represents anyone. This was a sick person who believed violence was a solution and it isn’t.”

Even though Kimmel’s show returned to production, not all ABC affiliates resumed airing the program.

Sinclair, the nation’s largest ABC affiliate group, said last week its stations would not air “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on any of its stations until “formal discussions are held with ABC regarding the network’s commitment to professionalism and accountability.”

Following Disney’s announcement about the show’s return, Sinclair issued a statement Monday afternoon saying, “Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”

The company last week had called upon Kimmel “to issue a direct apology to the Kirk family. Furthermore, we ask Mr. Kimmel to make a meaningful personal donation to the Kirk Family and Turning Point USA.”

But on Friday, Sinclair announced “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to its 38 ABC affiliates Friday evening, reversing a preemption imposed in protest of Kimmel’s remarks about the Kirk killing.

In explaining the reversal Friday, Sinclair said its decision was based on balancing community interests with its duty to air network programming.

“Our objective throughout this process has been to ensure that programming remains accurate and engaging for the widest possible audience. We take seriously our responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of our communities, while also honoring our obligations to air national network programming,” Sinclair said.

Jimmy Kimmel and Guillermo Rodriguez return to late-night TV Tuesday after a weeklong suspension for comments Kimmel made about the Charlie Kirk shooting. | Photo courtesy of Jimmy Kimmel Live/Facebook

“Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives. We have also witnessed troubling acts of violence, including the despicable incident of a shooting at an ABC affiliate station in Sacramento. These events underscore why responsible broadcasting matters and why respectful dialogue between differing voices remains so important.”

The company stated it suggested steps to ABC to boost accountability, viewer feedback and community dialogue, including the creation of a network- wide independent ombudsman. While ABC and Disney have not adopted the proposals, Sinclair said it respects their right to decide under network affiliate agreements but believes such measures would build trust. Sinclair emphasized its decision to preempt the show was made independently, without government influence.

“While we understand that not everyone will agree with our decisions about programming, it is simply inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content,” the statement continued.

Sinclair said it remains committed to providing programming through its local stations that reflects community priorities, builds trust and encourages constructive dialogue, and added it looks forward to working with ABC to deliver content that serves a wide range of viewers.

Nexstar Media Group last week also said its television stations would not air the show in response to Kimmel’s remarks. The company has not stated whether it will restore the show.

Nexstar said it has been having “productive” talks with ABC and Disney.

“Mr. Kimmel’s comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive and insensitive at a critical time in our national political discourse, and we do not believe they reflect the spectrum of opinions, views, or values of the local communities in which we are located,” Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division, said in a statement announcing the preemption.

“Continuing to give Mr. Kimmel a broadcast platform in the communities we serve is simply not in the public interest at the

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current time, and we have made the difficult decision to preempt his show in an effort to let cooler heads prevail as we move toward the resumption of respectful, constructive dialogue.”

Sinclair and Nexstar have aired alternate programming and refused to air the return of Kimmel’s show Tuesday night.

Despite the actions of Sinclair and Nexstar — representing about onefourth of ABC stations nationally — an estimated 6.26 million viewers tuned into the broadcast, according to figures released by the network. Kimmel’s monologue had received more than 26 million views on YouTube and other social media platforms as of Wednesday afternoon, according to ABC.

The announcement from Disney on Monday reinstating the show came about an hour after a group of Southland Democratic lawmakers gathered in Hollywood to denounce the show’s suspension.

“The reason that this should concern all Americans is that this administration’s actions could threaten speech for both conservatives and liberals,” Rep. Laura Friedman, D-Los Angeles, said during the late-morning news conference near the El Capitan Entertainment Complex on Hollywood Boulevard, where Kimmel’s show is based.

“This cuts all ways. In fact, even (Republican) Senator Ted Cruz, an official who I agree with very infrequently, recently said that what Trump’s (Federal Communications Commission) did was, quote, `incredibly dangerous.’ ... So again this is not a partisan issue, it is an American issue.”

The show of support came on the same day the American Civil Liberties Union published an open letter in support of Kimmel -- signed by more than 400 “artists,” including Jamie Lee Curtis, Jason Bateman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Martin Short, Natalie Portman, Regina King, Jane Fonda and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

“We now find ourselves in a modern McCarthy era, facing exactly the type of heavy-handed government censorship our Constitution rightfully forbids,” ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero said in a statement. “The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel and jawboning of media outlets through lawsuits and threats to their licenses evoke dark memories of the 1950s.”

ABC announced last week it was at least temporarily pulling the plug on production on its latenight staple, which has aired since 2004.

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr lashed out at Kimmel last Wednesday, suggesting the agency would consider taking action against ABC affiliates that continued to air Kimmel’s show. Carr, appearing on a podcast, said affiliates should refuse to air Kimmel due to “the possibility of license revocation from the FCC.”

Among those taking part in Monday’s Hollywood gathering in support of Kimmel were Reps. Ted Lieu, Judy Chu, Nanette Barragán and Gil Cisneros. They were joined by members of the Writers Guild of America; the Directors Guild of America; the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE); and the Teamsters, discussing the impact of Kimmel’s suspension on the industry in general.

“Free speech is not a suggestion or a footnote, it is the very first amendment of the Constitution,” Friedman said. “Put first because the founding fathers in their wisdom understood just how important it was in a democracy to have free speech.

“This was the government that they envisioned and we have kept healthy for almost 250 years. It’s clear that Trump’s allies think the First Amendment comes with an asterisk. They think that it means you get free speech as long as Donald Trump likes it.”

Trump last week hailed Kimmel’s suspension on his Truth Social site, writing “Great news for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel Show is cancelled. Congratulations to ABC for finally having the courage to do what had to be done. Kimmel has zero talent and worse ratings than even (Stephen) Colbert, if that’s possible. That leaves Jimmy (Fallon) and Seth (Meyers), two total losers, on fake news NBC. Their ratings are also horrible. Do it NBC!!”

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking to students at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with murder, and prosecutors said they would seek the death penalty if he is convicted.

Homeless San Diegans are bicycling toward independence

By Michaela Haas, Reasons to Be Cheerful

On a sunlit Thursday morning in downtown San Diego, the sidewalk in front of Father Joe’s Villages buzzes with an excited energy. Nearly two-dozen people, dressed in everything from street clothes to aerodynamic Lycra, gather around a lineup of bicycles and tricycles. Among them are experienced riders from local clubs like Major Taylor and first-timers tentatively gripping handlebars. Towering above most, clad in a neon yellow cycling jersey, is Deacon John Roberts — chaplain, cyclist, and the force behind a growing movement that is, quite literally, helping people out of homelessness one mile at a time, Reasons to be Cheerful reports.

Father Joe’s Villages is Southern California’s largest homeless services provider, offering housing, healthcare, food, job training and addiction recovery programs. The organization serves thousands of individuals and families each year, aiming to help them achieve selfsufficiency with dignity.

Deacon Roberts is nearly out of bicycles, because so many people show up for the weekly 20-mile ride. It’s a good problem to have.

Each week, he leads group rides through San Diego’s extensive bike paths, and word is spreading. The incentive? After riding 100 miles with the group, participants receive a bicycle of their own — complete with helmet, lights, and a sturdy lock. For those riding tricycles, the threshold is just 50 miles.

“Anybody can come,” Roberts says. “Five rides give us time to learn a bit about cycling safety and to build a community.”

Today, that community includes a man beaming

beside a shiny new blue tricycle, which he’s earned after months of weekly rides. A fluffy terrier mix peeks out from a basket mounted on the back. “This changes everything,” he says, joy swinging in his voice.

Volunteer Carlos Velanzuela originally started the group with 10 donated bikes in 2015. He still participates every week, equipped with tubing, a pump, and the patience of a seasoned scout. He rides at the back, ensuring no one is left behind.

But it was in 2020, when Roberts became chaplain at Father Joe’s Village, that the effort truly gained momentum. A lifelong cyclist, Roberts often rides the 20-mile round trip from his home to the center.

Inspired by his own love of cycling — and the holistic transformation it offers — he invited his clients to join him.

What started as a practical transportation initiative has evolved into something richer. “It’s mind, body, and spirit,” Roberts says. “I like to think that what I’m doing is developing an appetite — for the joy of cycling, for the fitness, for the wholeness that can come with movement and nature and friendship.”

He varies the routes — Imperial Beach, Coronado, Harbor Island, Shelter Island, Fiesta Island. “What a lot of people don’t realize,” Roberts explains, “is how beautiful San Diego is. From here, we normally do a 20-mile circuit of some sort, sometimes longer.” Today’s ride loops north of Fiesta Island to Crown Point, a route with sweeping coastal views and long, car-free stretches. If someone wants to turn around after three or 10 miles, a volunteer will accompany

them back.

Each outing ends with a shared meal at Father Joe’s Villages. Once a month, Roberts splurges on something special. “We’ll hit In-N-Out or someplace fun,” he says with a grin. “Free lunch goes a long way.”

Since the program’s expansion, Roberts has given away more than 80 bicycles. For those who complete another 100 miles, a new reward awaits: a one-month public transportation pass, valued at $70. It’s a crucial boost for job seekers who need to cross the city for interviews or shifts. “With a bus pass and a bicycle,” Roberts notes, “you have a really wide range. You can ride a bike five miles from the bus stop. That can mean the difference between staying homeless and getting stable work.”

For instance, one client uses the bike to reconnect with

Roberts admits. “Then I won’t see them again until they have a flat.” He shrugs. “Some guys get their bike and take it and ride all the time, but they still come ride with us.”

There’s Robert, who has logged over 2,000 miles, and Joseph, who’s just passed 1,300. Their commitment reflects the deeper purpose of the rides — not just to provide a bike, but to create continuity, support and growth.

his mother, who lives in an area hard to reach with public transport. He also bicycles to work at a deli, a job he got after his culinary training at Father Joe’s Villages.

Of course, not everyone stays involved. “Some people will come and ride with us just long enough to get the bike,”

Back at the Villages, Roberts oversees not only the cycling program but the center’s broader spiritual and wellness efforts. With about 50 volunteers, he coordinates meditation groups, music and arts therapy, and spiritual counseling. The bicycle rides are an extension of this work — a chance to connect the physical act of movement with emotional healing and community care.

“We’re not just talking about getting people from point A to point B,” he says. “We’re talking about recovery, dignity, transformation.”

“Sometimes all someone needs is a new inner tube or brake cable,” Velanzuela says. “That can be the difference between riding and walking.”

The rides are not without challenges. Some participants struggle with addiction, mental health issues, or the instability of street life. But the consistency of the Thursday ride — and the expectation of showing up, pedaling forward, and sharing lunch — creates a rhythm that many find grounding.

“This isn’t a magic fix,” Roberts says. “But it’s something. It’s movement, it’s fellowship. It’s a chance to be part of something, to feel strong in your body and seen by your community.”

And that, he says, can be the beginning of real change.

This story was produced by Reasons to be Cheerful and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Republished with CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

He also offers free maintenance days and partners with several local organizations for support, including the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, Rick Beasley’s 4Wheel BikeShop, the nonprofit Padyak racing team, and ReBike San Diego, a nonprofit that collects, repairs, and donates bikes.

| Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Father Joe’s Villages/Stacker

San Gabriel City Notices

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“VIDEO DETECTION/CCTV CAMERAS INSTALLATION PROJECT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS” CONTRACT NO. 25-12

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS - INVITATION FOR BIDS

Date of Bid Opening: Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the “VIDEO DETECTION/CCTV CAMERAS INSTALLATION PROJECT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS” will be received at the office of the City Clerk of the City of San Gabriel, 425 South Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776, California, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. At 3:05 p.m., bids will be opened and read aloud in the Council Chamber of San Gabriel City Hall.

There is no pre-bid meeting for the project.

Description of Work: The work to be done consists of furnishing all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and other incidental and appurtenant work necessary for the installation of CCTV cameras at fifteen traffic signalized intersections. The work shall also include but not necessarily limited to the installation of the wireless radio systems at two signalized intersections and City-provided Iteris video detection camera systems at various traffic signalized intersection locations within the City. All required installation shall be performed by the Contractor as specified in the Specifications and Special Provisions, per manufacturer’s recommendations, and as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall coordinate with the equipment manufacturer(s) for turn on support as necessary for complete installation.

The contract is to be executed within 14 calendar days after the award of contract by City Council. Time for completion of the work is sixty (60) working days for all work from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Contract Documents: To obtain the project documents please contact San Gabriel Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at (626) 308-2825 or email: amai@sgch.org

Bid Security: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check, cash, or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to City of San Gabriel as a guarantee that the awarded bidder will execute the Contract and provide the required bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements within seven calendars days of the of the award of contract by City Council.

Award of Contract: The City reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality (non-responsiveness) in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interest of the City. The bidder shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of 90 calendar days from the date of bid opening.

Prevailing Rate of Wage: Pursuant to Section 1770, et seq., of the California Labor Code, the Contractor shall pay the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California for the locality where the work is to be performed. A copy of said wage rates is available on-line at: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall pay not less than said specified rates and shall post a copy of said wage rates at the project site.

Labor Code Compliance: Attention is directed to the provisions of Labor Code § 1725.5: Per SB 854, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a Public Works Project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (with limited exceptions for this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1a). No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). All contractors and subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner for all new projects awarded on or after April 1, 2015. The Labor Commissioner may excuse contractors and subcontractors on a project that is under the jurisdiction of one of the four legacy DIR-approved labor compliance programs (Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District and County of Sacramento) or that is covered by a qualified project labor agreement. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this Notice will incorporate the

provisions of the State Labor. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the minimum prevailing rate of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of workman needed to execute the contract shall be those determined by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City of San Gabriel and are available to any interested party on request.

Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, CA, or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices.

All bidders shall be licensed in accordance with provisions of the Business and Professions Code and shall possess a Class A and/ or C10 State Contractor’s License at the time this contract is awarded. The Successful Contractor and his/her subcontractors will be required to possess business licenses from the City of San Gabriel and maintain current until completion of the project. Business licenses can be purchased or renewed at the Finance Department in City Hall, 425 S Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA.

Questions: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be in writing or email and received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, and shall be directed to: Public Works Project Manager, Alan Mai, at email: amai@sgch.org

Publish September 22 & 29, 2025 SAN GABRIEL SUN

Probate

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Denise T Huynh Case No. 25STPB10454

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Denise T Huynh,Denise Trinh Huynh

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on October 22 ,2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 5 Room 236 .located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. petitioner: Alex Yip 4527 Fendyke Ave

1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner DAVID PHILIPSON - SBN 58018

LAW OFFICE OF DAVID PHILIPSON 42644 MOONRIDGE RD., PO BOX 2950

BIG BEAR LAKE CA 92315

Telephone (909) 878-0055

9/25, 9/29, 10/2/25

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EUNSHIL PEREZ

Case No. 25STPB10811

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by William Julian Perez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that William Julian Perez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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September 22, 25, 29, 2025

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GEORGIA ASPIOTES CASE NO. 25STPB08071

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GEORGIA ASPIOTES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHAEL ASPIOTES in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 11/14/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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 November 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 44. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Attorney for petitioner: MONA PATEL (SBN 263114) 12223 HIGHLAND AVENUE #106830 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 (888) 523-9121

Publish September 29, October 2, 6, 2025 AZUSA BEACON

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Pasadena City Notices

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting on an Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for fiscal year 2026 will be held by the Pasadena City Council at the time and place listed below:

DATE: October 20, 2025

TIME: 6:00 P.M.

PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-249 Pasadena, CA 91101

Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions on how to view a live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted at: http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/council_agenda.asp

Public Information: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on how to provide live public comment.

This Amendment revises the Traffic Reduction and Transportation Improvement Fee (TR/TIF) and establishes new land use categories with fees that are better aligned with the estimated impact of these land use projects to the transportation network. These fees will fund transportation capital improvement projects. The Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges was last adopted by the City Council on July 14, 2025. The existing amount or rate and the proposed amount or rate and the associated activity are listed below, after the related notice of public hearing.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on an Amendment to Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for fiscal year 2026 will be held by the Pasadena City Council at the time and place listed below:

DATE: October 27, 2025

TIME: 6:00 P.M.

PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-249 Pasadena, CA 91101

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

Restaurants,

Financial Institutions (banks)100

Service Shop, Service Stations100

Laundromat

Animal

Nurseries/Greeneries25

Warehousing, Open Storage

(storage pace)

Indoor

Mortuaries/Cemeteries100

Schools:

Elementary or Jr. High10/

High Schools

Universities or Colleges20/ gal/student College Dormitories 85/ gal/student

The City Council took action to increase the rates for Grandstand Permit Application, Rose Bowl Admission Tax, and New Year's Day Related Business Grandstand Seat Surcharge on November 25, 2024. Revised rates became effective February 1, 2025.

Rate ($.55 per $500) established by State code. No CPI increase.

Maximum Rate ($16.00) established by State code. No CPI increase.

Per Council action, the fees receive a 60% abatement credit. Staff is still reviewing fees and recommends continuing the 60% abatement credit until the analysis is complete.

Reduced Business License Tax ($1.00) only for first year businesses in Pasadena that meet the following eligibility criteria:

- Be in a Commercial or Industrial zoned area as defined in Chapter 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code.

- Have five or fewer employees.

- Have a 2012 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code in Construction (23), Manufacturing (31-33), Information (51), and Scientific, Technical, and Professional Services (54).

On the renewal anniversary following the first year tax reduction, renewing businesses are required to pay the fully required business license tax established for that fiscal year of tax reinstatement.

Per City Council action on July 14, 2014, Dog License Fee for not spayed and not neutered dogs is $60 more than the fee for spayed and neutered dogs.

The City Council took action to round down the fees for dog licensing on June 22, 2020. Revised rates became effective August 1, 2020.

In June 2018, Pasadena voters approved an ordinance adding a new Chapter 5.28 to the Pasadena Municipal Code entitled "Cannabis Business Tax," to impose a tax on commercial cannabis business activities operating in the City of Pasadena. Pasadena Municipal Code Section 5.28.060(C) allows the City Council to adjust cannabis business taxes by resolution or ordinance. Section 5.28.060(D) provides the maximum dollar figure (adjusted for Consumer Price Index increases) or percentages that the Council could impose. No adjustment is proposed for the cannabis business taxes reflected in this Schedule.

The proposed fee for the accessible dwelling unit (ADU) is noted as “Variable” because, for ADU's that are greater than 900 sq ft., the fee needs to be proportional to the size of the main dwelling on the parcel. (Fee for unit based on size of unit) x (ADU size / main dwelling size). ADUs that are 900 square feet or less are exempt from paying the fee.

Publish September 15, 22, 29, 2025

Monterey Park City Notices

City of Monterey Park

Engineering Division

320 West Newmark Avenue

Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel. No: (626) 307-1320

Fax: (626) 307-2500

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

1ST-RIGGIN-POTRERO GRANDE CORRIDOR PROJECT MAT

CYCLE 1 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS PROGRAM & POTRERO GRANDE DR STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

SPEC. NO. 2025-003

Contract Time: 120 Working Days; Liquidated Damages: $1,000 per working day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The project consists of street improvements including median installation and landscape/irrigation improvements, curb and gutter, curb ramps, paving, striping and all related work on file with the City’s Public Works Department. Prevailing wages required. A 10% Bidder’s Bond is required with bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide: (1) Liability insurance with City of Monterey Park as addition insured endorsement; (2) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance coverage; (3) 100% Faithful Performance, (4) 100% Labor and Material Bond, and (5) DIR Registration. Plans are available to download for a fee from QuestCDN; link on the City’s website www.montereypark.ca.gov/444/Bids-Proposals.

Volumetric rates are based on water consumption. Single Family Residential water usage will be capped at 26 hundred cubic feet (hcf) of water on a bi-monthly basis. Commerical water usage will be billed at 90% of use. Page 12 of 12

Bid Package Cost: $22.00.

Bid Due Date and Time: Bids will be received via the online electronic bid service, Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN), www.questcdn.com, until 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Questions? Please call: Anthony Bendezu, Civil Engineering Associate at (626) 307-1320.

Publish Septemebr 29, 2025 & October 6, 2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERNEST ESPINOSA TERRAZAS CASE NO. 25STPB10386

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERNEST ESPINOSA TERRAZAS

A Petition for Probate has been filed by LISA TERRAZAS JARRARD, CYNTHIA TERRAZAS-HASSIEN, ROWENA E. GARCIA in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

The Petition for Probate requests that LISA TERRAZAS JARRARD, CYNTHIA TERRAZAS-HASSIEN, ROWENA E. GARCIA 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 on 10/20/2025 at 8:30 am in Dept. 99 located at 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Stanley Mosk Courtouse.

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: LEANNE MAESTRE, 7676 HAZARD CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 900B, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108, Telephone: (619) 231-1422 9/22, 9/25, 9/29/25 CNS-3968923# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERTA LEE PENA Case No. 22STPB12099

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERTA LEE PENA AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Eleanor Gutierrez in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Eleanor Gutierrez be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE AMENDED PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Ad-ministration 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 con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objec-

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tion to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the amended petition will be held on Oct. 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

CYNTHIA VELASCO ESQ SBN 306140 GREENACRE LAW LLP 700 FLOWER ST STE 1000 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 CN120387 PENA Sep 22,25,29, 2025 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

MICHAEL A. SEROT

CASE NO. 25STPB10447

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

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

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAWRENCE R. SEROT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/30/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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

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

GREGORY M. AJALAT, ESQ. - SBN 150878, AJALAT & AJALAT, LLP 330 NORTH BRAND BOULEVARD, SUITE 1250

GLENDALE CA 91203

Telephone (818) 506-1500 9/22, 9/25, 9/29/25 CNS-3969743# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIE JOYCE BROWN CASE NO. 25STPB10593

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

JOYCE BROWN

A Petition for Probate has been filed by DENNIS HAYSE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

The Petition for Probate requests that DENNIS HAYSE 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 on 10/22/2025 at 8:30

A.M. in Dept. 5 Room N/A located at 111 NORTH HILL STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (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: JODI PHILLIPS-COLEMAN, DOYLE QUANE, 571 HARTZ AVENUE, DANVILLE, CA 94526, Telephone: 510-430-1518 9/25, 9/29, 10/6/25

CNS-3970005# GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SANH HENH HO CASE NO. PROVA2500735

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SANH HENH HO

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Charlene Zelnis in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Charlene Zelnis 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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on October 22, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD FONTANA, CA 92335

FONTANA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Jennifer C. Fu, Esq. (SBN 237082); Amity Law Group, LLP; 800 S. Barranca Ave., Suite 260 Covina, CA 91723 Telephone: (626) 307-2800 9/25, 9/29, 10/2/25 CNS-3970032#

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Hirokazu Matsumoto

CASE NO. 25STPB10445

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 10/16/2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST. LOS ANGELES CA 90012 STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE.

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

Petitioner In Pro Per: Ryosuke Togi SBN 343851 Kaname Partners US, P.C. 17631 Fitch, Irvine, CA 92614

Telephone: (949) 404-5515 9/25, 9/29, 10/2/25 CNS-3970236# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CINDY LOU CANALES CASE NO. 25STPB09327

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/24/25 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

MICHAEL A. O’CONNOR, ESQ.SBN 310591

AGUIRRE PLC

2596 MISSION STREET, SUITE 207 SAN MARINO CA 91108

Telephone (626) 441-3300 9/25, 9/29, 10/2/25 CNS-3970333# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILHELM L. DIENG aka WILLIAM LUDWIG DIENG

Case No. 25STPB07387

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILHELM L. DIENG aka WILLIAM LUDWIG DIENG

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jayne Manley in the Superior Court of California, County

of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jayne Manley 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 Oct. 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

Petitioner: Jayne Manley JAYNE MANLEY 35771 AVIGNON CT WINCHESTER CA 92596 CN120748 DIENG Sep 25,29, Oct 2, 2025 BURBANK INDEPENDANT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BETTY GENE WISNIEWSKI CASE NO. PROVA2500723

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

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/22/25 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 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.

Attorney for Petitioner

ROBIN S. BENTLER - SBN 153834

KELLY ROBERSON - SBN 231327

BENTLER MULDER LLP

2040 MAIN TREET, STE. 150 IRVINE CA 92614

Telephone (949) 833-1020

BSC 227470 9/29, 10/2, 10/6/25 CNS-3971480# ONTARIO NEWS PRESS

11/14/2025 Time: 8:30AM Dept: H. 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: August 28, 2025 Allison L. Westfahl Kong JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025 BALDWIN PARK PRESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Alice Jane Magana, a minor by and through her guardian Ad Litem Antonio Zamora and Isabel Magana FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25PSCP00456 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, Ca 91766, East Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Alice Jane Magana, a minor by and through her guardian Ad Litem Antonio Zamora and Isabel Magana filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Alice Jane Magana to Proposed name Alice Jane Zamora Magana 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.

Morongo tribe celebrates 34th annual powwow

By City News Service

Athreedaypowwow

hosted by the Morongo BandofMission Indians began Friday and was expected to attract 30,000 visitors to Cabazon for a range of competitions and celebrations.

The tribe’s 34th annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow was scheduled for last weekend at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive in Cabazon.

“There are no ‘spectators’ at a Pow Wow,” reads the tribe’s public invitation. “All who attend are regarded as participants.

Each one of us has a place in the circle of people. Within this circle there is no beginning and no end. This coming together is at the heart of the traditional Pow Wow.”

Along with thousands of spectators, the event “will welcome 900 dancers and 20 drum groups from across the U.S. and Canada,” according to a tribal statement.

“This free familyfriendly event invites the public to experience Native American culture through traditional dance, music, food and art,” tribe officials

said.

Among the planned activities were bird song and traditional dance contests.

“The bird songs and dances of the Cahuilla Indians chronicle the experiences and responses of the Cahuilla people as they migrated south,” according to the event announcement.

Drum calls were held daily, beginning with the opening ceremonies on Friday evening. The following day’s activities ran from 11 a.m. to midnight, while the closing day, Sunday, ran from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The event had a marketplace featuring Native American edibles and wares, along with peon games and a “color guard grand entry,” according to the tribe.

“The grand entry is a Native American tradition that signifies the opening of each Powwow session,” the tribe said. “During the grand entry, dancers and drummers can score points for competition based on regalia, performance and other categories.”

More information is available at morongopowwow.com.

Funding

about 1,200 clients annually at an average cost of more than $2,300 per client. Funding for the services is from the state Mental Health Services Act and the federal Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Benefit, with no direct financial cost to the county.

Officials said the investment in mobile crisis response services helps to ensure “equitable and accessible behavioral health care services across all communities to improve public health outcomes and strengthen collaborative systems of care.”

Health services for foster youth

The board approved the county Public Health

Department’s acceptance of more than $6.5 million from the state to administer the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care. The program started in July and runs through June 30, 2026. The board also authorized the submission of Public Health’s 2025–26 Integrated Systems of Care Division plan, which calls for an estimated $5.4 million for the current fiscal year to support medical, dental, mental health and “developmental coordination services” for around 6,700 kids in the county’s foster care system.

“The program will provide public health nurse case management and inter-

disciplinary collaboration with Children and Family Services to connect foster youth with the services they need,” according to the county. “Costs will be reimbursed based on actual expenditures, up to the full allocation amount, and no local match is required.”

Rehousing and homelessness prevention

The county Office of Homeless Services is set to receive an approximately $298,000 Emergency Solutions Grant from the state for “rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services” countywide.

Behavioral Health administers the program with a grant term that starts Sept.

2027. ESG

Heavy rains

ment and two ground crew members clearing debris and working to restore access, officials said Friday. Road Operations has removed 2,000 cubic yards of sediments and debris from roads in Forest Falls.

The Glass and Seven Oaks areas saw Road Operations remove 5,000 cubic yards of sediments and debris from roadways.

Updates on road closures are available at dpw. sbcounty.gov/operations/ road-closures.

More rain was possible Friday and Saturday, with a chance for new storms as early as Sunday from Tropical Storm Narda off the coast of southern Mexico. County officials warned residents to be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

To stay safe, residents were urged to:

little warning. Have a family communication plan in place.

- “’Turn Around, Don’t Drown’: Never attempt

- “Heed evacuation warnings and orders: Leave immediately if instructed. Debris flows and flash floods can happen suddenly, with

to drive or walk through floodwaters. Just six inches of moving water can sweep

a person off their feet, and deeper flows can carry vehicles away.

- “Know what to do if flooding occurs: If indoors, stay inside. If outdoors, seek higher ground immediately and avoid flood channels and flowing water,” the county advised.

The San Bernardino County Telephone Emergency Notification System sends emergency alerts to residents’ phones.

The National Weather Service – San Diego office has timely updates and warnings. For additional information including road closures, safety alerts and recovery progress is online at Prepare.SBCounty. gov.

The California Department of Insurance provided resources for residents impacted by the mudslides via nsurance.ca.gov or a public assistance hotline available in every language, 800-927-4357.

To mitigate future mud and debris flows in federal land in the San Bernardino National Forest from impacting local communities, officials said the county will continue to seek a “strong partnership” with federal agencies and the U.S. Forest Service.

Trucks and a San Bernardino County residence are engulfed in mud and debris. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

A fallen tree covers a vehicle destroyed during the Sept. 18 storm. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

1 and runs through Aug. 31,

funding supports housing relocation and

stabilization services, shortand medium-term rental assistance and administrative costs, officials said.

Program services will be coordinated with existing Continuum of Care efforts.

| Photo by tonodiaz/Envato

| Photo courtesy of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians/Facebook

Police: Man tried to shoot others before wounding woman at Riverside business

By City News Service

A53-year-old man who seriously wounded a woman at a Riverside recycling facility where he had previously worked tried to shoot others before aiming at her and then killing himself, authorities said Wednesday.

Ruben Zavala Negrete of Ontario is suspected of perpetrating the attack shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday in the 6100 block of Columbus Avenue, near Jurupa Avenue, according to the Riverside Police Department.

Negrete went to the business armed, opening fire

“at employees near one of the buildings,” police Officer Ryan Railsback said.

A woman walking through the parking lot came into his crosshairs, and Negrete fired at her multiple times, inflicting life-threatening wounds, Railsback alleged.

“Immediately afterward, he shot and killed himself,” the police spokesman said.

The woman, identified only as a resident in her

Fruit fly

risk include pome and stone fruits, citrus, dates, avocados and many vegetables, particularly tomatoes and peppers. Damage occurs when the female fruit fly lays her eggs inside the fruit. The eggs hatch into maggots, which tunnel through the flesh of the fruit, making it unfit for consumption.”

Pest control technicians have been deploying traps using “attractant” chemicals to draw the male flies to the devices, which contain pesticide.

The flies, which have yellow undersides, are slightly larger than average house flies, measuring roughly 8 mm in length. They’re known to invade areas after arriving with goods or people from southern Asia, as well as Sri Lanka and Taiwan. They’ve also infested parts of Hawaii, according to state officials.

The quarantine directs that residents growing their own fruits and vegetables keep them on their property and not transfer or sell

Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Post Malone to headline Stagecoach Festival

40s, was taken to Riverside Community Hospital in critical condition. She was under intensive care Wednesday “but expected to survive,” Railsback said.

It was unclear whether Negrete had a specific grudge against the woman, and if so, why.

No one else was hurt.

Negrete had been employed at the recycling center until last week. The circumstances behind how his employment ended were under investigation.

them to people beyond the quarantined locations.

Officials also said that double bagging all discarded produce before discarding it would help ensure no larvae escape. Commercial fruit producers and growers are under separate directives.

In Riverside County, the Office of the Agricul-

tural Commissioner handles all inspection programs on behalf of the state, customarily under yearlong contracts.

For anyone with plans to travel abroad, the CDFA asked that residents consider a “Don’t Pack a Pest Plan,” with useful tips available via tinyurl. com/4uvu5r37.

CodyJohnson,Lainey Wilson and Post Malone will headline the 2026 Stagecoach country music festival in Indio, with the lineup also including acts such as Journey, Hootie and the Blowfish, Brooks & Dunn and Little Big Town, organizers announced Thursday.

The three-day festival will take place April 24-26 at Empire Polo Club, 81-800 51st Ave. Passes will go on sale at

11 a.m. Oct. 2, starting at $579 for general admission.

Johnson will headline the festival’s Friday opening night, backed by acts including Bailey Zimmerman, Red Clay Strays, Counting Crows, Ella Langley and Sam Barber.

Wilson will headline Saturday night, with Riley Green, Journey, Little Big Town, Bush Gavin Adcock and Teddy Swims among the performers set to perform that

day.

Post Malone will be the wrap-up headliner on Sunday, with the day’s lineup also including Brooks & Dunn, Hootie and the Blowfish, Third Eye Blind and Wyatt Flores. Also expected to make late-night appearances during the event are Diplo, Pitbull and Ludacris. More information can be found at stagecoachfestival. com.

Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation to host screening on Clive Davis

The Palm Springs Plaza TheatreFoundation will host a film screening this week about the career of legendary music executive Clive Davis, with Barry Manilow as moderator, officials said.

The screening of “Do You Remember?” will be held at the Palm Springs Art Museum, located at 101 Museum Drive, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 and will raise funds for the theatre’s restoration.

A Q&A session with Manilow will follow the film.

“We are honored to offer this special screening here in Palm Springs and share the life story of a man that has had such an impact on the record industry. Also a tireless humanitarian, Clive’s legacy deserves to be shared,” foundation Vice President Kevin Corcoran said in a statement.

The film will showcase

Davis’ impact on the music industry and highlight music from numerous artists he collaborated with, including Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, Aretha Franklin and Alicia Keys, organizers said. The Plaza Theatre is scheduled to reopen in December. Tickets can be purchased at psmuseum.org/events/ do-you-remember.

By City News Service

An Oriental fruit fly. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

Police sealed off the crime scene on Columbus Avenue following a shooting Tuesday. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside Police Department/Facebook

Clive Davis speaks at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2023. | Photo courtesy of the U.S. Department of State/Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

| Photo courtesy of the Stagecoach Festival